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Texas Attorney General Investigates StubHub Over World Cup Ticket Cancellations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into StubHub after fans reported canceled or undelivered World Cup tickets in Texas host cities.
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German Chancellor Merz defends doubling defense budget amid Trump NATO criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is doubling its defense budget and will meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP spending target by 2035, responding to criticism from Donald Trump.
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United States marks 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026
The US celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with nationwide events and official addresses on July 4, 2026.
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SK Hynix plans $29 billion US ADR listing with fees, settlement on July 14, 2026
SK Hynix will list a $29 billion US ADR on Nasdaq with settlement on July 14 and is discussing underwriting fees amid market volatility.
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Donald Trump criticizes NATO burden-sharing ahead of July 2026 summit in Ankara
Donald Trump called US-NATO burden-sharing 'ridiculous' and shared defense spending data ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
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Washington's Freedom250 fireworks show set record but raises health concerns
Washington launched 850,000 fireworks on July 4 to mark the US 250th birthday, sparking expert worries over air quality and public health.
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Sony repurposes last PlayStation disc factory in Austria for optical microlens production
Sony is converting its Thalgau, Austria disc factory to produce optical microlenses, cutting disc output to 10% by 2028 and retraining 300 workers.
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Australia exits World Cup knockout stage after penalty shootout loss to Egypt
Australia lost to Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time in the World Cup last 32 match.
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Tesla launches six-seat Model Y Long Wheelbase for US and Puerto Rico orders
Tesla opened orders for the Model Y Long Wheelbase, a six-seat SUV version, in the US and Puerto Rico with deliveries due in fall 2026.
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Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's AI agent development slower than expected amid restructuring
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at an internal town hall that AI agent progress has lagged recent expectations despite major layoffs and investments.
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BYD set to overtake Tesla again as top global pure electric vehicle seller in Q2 2026
BYD delivered 557,090 pure electric vehicles in Q2 2026, exceeding Tesla's expected 396,500 sales for the period.
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California man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case
Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes and harassing Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance near Tucson.
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Jho Low reportedly considered for US pardon on 250th Independence Day; Malaysia rejects application
Jho Low, fugitive linked to 1MDB scandal, is reportedly among 250 considered for a US pardon, but Malaysia refuses to recognize any such clemency.
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LeBron James explores multiple NBA teams in 2026 free agency after leaving Lakers
LeBron James declined to re-sign with the Lakers and is meeting several NBA teams, with no decision expected soon.
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White House criticizes Powell for staying on Fed board as Trump pushes to replace members
Kevin Hassett slammed Jerome Powell’s continued Fed board tenure while Trump seeks to remove members including Lisa Cook.
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Lithuania agrees to remove constitutional ban on nuclear weapons amid security concerns
Lithuania’s parliament has agreed to repeal a 30-year-old constitutional ban on nuclear arms and foreign bases as security worsens in Eastern Europe.
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Syrian Foreign Minister visits Beirut, signs cooperation agreement with Lebanon
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Beirut on July 2 to meet Lebanese leaders and sign a cooperation agreement.
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Iran sets six conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid ongoing US talks
Iran demands six conditions from the US before reopening the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Oman and the US continue amid regional tensions.
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Trump warns US will not allow China to take control of Panama Canal
On July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump vowed the US will never let China take over the Panama Canal during the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening.
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Trump takes inaugural flight on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One to dedicate Roosevelt Library
President Donald Trump flew the newly refurbished Qatar-gifted Air Force One to North Dakota to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan Citing Hamas Disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before troop withdrawal.
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Michael Burry expands bearish bets on AI and semiconductor stocks including Tesla and SOXX
Investor Michael Burry increased short positions on AI-driven and semiconductor firms, citing peak industry optimism and a downtrend in valuations.
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Brother of NFL's Calais Campbell charged with murder of their mother in Atlanta
Ciarre Campbell, brother of Baltimore Ravens player Calais Campbell, was charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase Join 140+ Firms to Launch US Dollar Stablecoin Open USD
A consortium of over 140 companies launched Open USD, a new dollar-pegged stablecoin for enterprise and global payments.