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Trump Administration Plans Billions Shift to AI and Scientists, Tightens Research Controls
The Trump administration will redirect billions from university research to AI projects and individual scientists, imposing new restrictions on foreign collaboration and grant oversight.
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Microsoft and Mistral sign multibillion-dollar deal to build European AI infrastructure
Microsoft and French startup Mistral AI agreed on July 21 to expand cooperation with a multibillion-dollar European AI infrastructure deal.
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TSMC to raise chip manufacturing prices up to 10% starting early 2027
TSMC announced a price increase of up to 10% for advanced and mature chip processes effective early 2027.
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Iran's IRGC Claims Missile Attack on Amazon AWS Data Center in Bahrain Amid US Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked Amazon AWS data center in Bahrain with missiles in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian targets.
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South Korea to launch free homegrown AI chatbot by end of 2026
South Korea plans to introduce a free domestic AI chatbot service by December 31, 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign AI platforms.
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Chinese destroyer fires live rounds in Japan’s claimed EEZ near Okinotorishima
A Chinese Luyang III-class destroyer conducted live-fire drills in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near Okinotorishima on July 19, 2026.
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SpaceX to release Q2 2026 earnings on August 4, unlocking 911.5 million shares August 6
SpaceX will publish its first quarterly earnings report as a public company on August 4, triggering a major insider stock lock-up expiration on August 6.
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Former TSMC deputy manager indicted for stealing trade secrets to aid China’s chip ambitions
Taiwan indicted ex-TSMC deputy manager Chen for stealing 21 trade secret documents to help China’s semiconductor sector.
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Kai-Fu Lee's AI Startup 01.ai Targets Hong Kong IPO in 2027
Beijing-based AI company 01.ai plans to go public in Hong Kong in 2027 after finalizing pre-IPO funding.
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TSMC raises US investment to $265B to meet AI chip demand and counter rivals
TSMC is expanding its Arizona semiconductor investment by $100 billion, lifting total US spend to $265 billion to meet AI chip demand and compete with Intel and Terafab.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' nets $264 million opening weekend, sets new record
'The Odyssey,' directed by Christopher Nolan, earned about $264 million worldwide in its opening weekend, surpassing his previous box office records.
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Iran exports 70 million barrels of oil to China during brief US sanction lift
Iran exported about 70 million barrels of crude oil worth up to $6 billion to China from mid-June to mid-July 2026 while the US briefly lifted its oil export sanctions.
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Apple raises iPhone prices 10% in Japan amid yen depreciation and chip costs
Apple raised iPhone prices in Japan by about 10%, effective July 18, citing yen weakness and rising memory chip costs.
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UK Government Nationalises British Steel from China's Jingye Over Losses
The UK government took full ownership of British Steel on July 16, ending Jingye Group's control amid heavy losses and job concerns.
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Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' premieres, sparking new interest in Homer’s epic
Christopher Nolan released 'The Odyssey', starring Matt Damon, reigniting US youth interest in Homer’s ancient Greek tale.
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LeBron James declines to reveal next NBA team at live event, decision expected soon
LeBron James appeared at events in New York this week but did not announce his next NBA team, hinting a decision is near.
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Italian police raid Bulgari, Chanel and seven other luxury brands over worker exploitation
Italian police raided offices of nine luxury brands including Bulgari and Chanel on July 16 over suspicions of exploiting Chinese workers.
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FIFA to Award Custom Championship Rings for First Time at 2026 World Cup
FIFA will give custom-made championship rings along with the trophy and medals at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey.
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Alphabet delays Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model release due to coding performance issues
Alphabet postponed the Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model release by several months to improve coding capabilities, causing a 4% share drop on July 16, 2026.
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Argentina players display Falkland Islands sovereignty banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
After defeating England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Argentina players held a controversial banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of serious cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's Mythos AI
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called risks from Anthropic's Mythos AI 'a real issue' and likened broad access to handing out ballistic missiles.
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China’s Wang Huning meets North Korea's Jo Yong Won to boost bilateral cooperation
Wang Huning visited Pyongyang on July 15 to meet Jo Yong Won and discuss closer political, economic, and strategic ties between China and North Korea.
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Bank of Canada keeps interest rate at 2.25% for sixth straight time
The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25% on July 15, maintaining the level for the sixth consecutive meeting.
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Take-Two Confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Date for November 19, 2026
Take-Two Interactive announced Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, with development on track despite possible delay risks.