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Amazon AWS posts fastest growth in 18 quarters, hikes 2026 spending forecast
Amazon reported 37% year-over-year AWS revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised its capital expenditure forecast to $220 billion.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 concludes in Minneapolis with multiple title defenses and returns
WWE held SummerSlam 2026 on August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium featuring six matches each night including key title defenses and Randy Orton’s surprise return.
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Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Low Amid Iran War and Domestic Criticism
Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 33-34%, a second-term worst, as discontent grows over Iran war and domestic issues.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham signals pragmatic stance on North Sea oil after Trump call
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas development following a call with US President Donald Trump.
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Netflix and AMC ink $500M global streaming deal for The Walking Dead franchise
Netflix and AMC agreed on a $500 million multi-year deal to stream The Walking Dead and six spin-offs worldwide starting in 2027.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund Situational Awareness collapses after steep losses
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness hedge fund collapsed in July 2026 after major losses wiped out billions in assets.
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Twitch sets AI training opt-out by default amid user backlash over content use
Twitch now allows users to opt out of Amazon AI training with their content, but opt-in remains off by default causing widespread criticism.
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Spotify launches AI-powered Running Mode for Premium users on iOS
Spotify introduced Running Mode in its iOS app for Premium users, offering personalized running playlists with motivational audio cues.
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U.S. Marine Corps drone detected near inter-Korean border prompts evacuations
A U.S. military drone flying near the inter-Korean border during joint exercises triggered evacuations and a security alert.
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Minnesota's AI nudification ban takes effect as xAI files lawsuit challenging law
Minnesota’s first-in-US ban on AI-generated non-consensual nude images took effect August 1 amid a federal lawsuit from Elon Musk’s xAI.
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Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems raise earnings forecasts on strong H1 results and defense demand
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems boosted full-year earnings forecasts July 30 after strong H1 results and rising global defense spending.
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US Justice Department seeks deportation of Afghan woman linked to 2024 Election Day terror plot
The US Justice Department used the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to pursue deportation of Nazira Haji Zada for ties to a 2024 ISIS-inspired election attack plot.
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US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The US 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.24%, its highest since 2007, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% on July 29.
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Liverpool wins 1-0 against Wrexham in pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium
Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly on July 29 at Yankee Stadium, with Rio Ngumoha scoring the winner.
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Starbucks Reports Strong Q3 Sales Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Starbucks posted $9.32 billion in Q3 revenue with 7.9% global comparable store sales growth, beating estimates and boosting optimism for 2027.
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Meta pursues enterprise AI services while weighing selling AI compute capacity
Meta launched an enterprise AI agent and is considering leasing AI compute while balancing internal AI needs.
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2026-27 NBA season opens Oct. 20 with Knicks hosting 76ers in tripleheader
The 2026-27 NBA season tips off October 20 with a tripleheader, featuring the Knicks raising a 1973 title banner before hosting LeBron James' 76ers.
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US Senate unanimously opposes pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell serving 20-year sentence
The US Senate passed a unanimous resolution opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in sex trafficking case linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Republican Senators Oppose Trump Nominee Todd Blanche for Attorney General
Todd Blanche, acting US Attorney General nominated by Trump, faces Republican opposition delaying his confirmation.
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Google expands Play Age Signals API globally for privacy-focused age verification
Google is rolling out its Play Age Signals API worldwide to help developers verify user age without compromising privacy.
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Trump Administration Plans Over $900 Million for White House Construction Projects
The Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on White House modernization using funds from federal agencies and private donors.
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Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning AI 'nudification' technology
Elon Musk's xAI sued Minnesota to block a new law banning AI-generated nude images without consent, effective August 1, 2026.
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Seattle Storm Co-Owner Suspended for Verbal Attack on Sophie Cunningham Supporters at WNBA Game
Seattle Storm minority co-owner Celeste Keaton was suspended for five home games after insulting two teenage fans supporting Sophie Cunningham during a July 28 game.
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Iran publicly executes two protesters linked to January Isfahan protests
Iran executed two men publicly in Isfahan on July 28 for roles in January anti-government protests, amid crowd unrest and international criticism.