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2026 World Cup adopts hydration breaks and American-style halftime show raising debate
The 2026 World Cup introduced mandatory hydration breaks splitting matches into four quarters and featured a 27-minute halftime show in the final.
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Samsung Electronics America to cut 739 jobs in New Jersey, move HQ to Texas
Samsung Electronics America will cut 739 jobs in New Jersey and relocate its headquarters to Texas by year-end 2026.
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Mexico's President Sheinbaum to Attend 2026 World Cup Final at Trump's Invitation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, invited by U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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WNBA suspends Toronto coach Sandy Brondello for 'protected species' comment about Angel Reese
WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello one game for a controversial comment about Angel Reese during a July 17 game.
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Fifa reports record $15 billion revenue from 2026 World Cup in US, Mexico, Canada
Fifa reported a record $15 billion revenue for the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the $11 billion forecast, driven by ticket fees and expanded tournament format.
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Pentagon Revokes Former Air Force Secretary Kendall’s Clearance Over Air Force One Leak
The US Department of Defense revoked Frank Kendall’s security clearance over alleged leaks of classified Air Force One information.
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Protests erupt in Venice over US Ambassador Fertitta's superyacht visit
Hundreds protested US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s arrival in Venice aboard his 117-meter superyacht, clashing briefly with police.
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Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side causes deaths, over 70 infected
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side has sickened over 70 people and caused three deaths by mid-July 2026.
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Meta in talks to lease up to $10B in data center compute power to Anthropic
Meta Platforms is negotiating a potential $10 billion, two-year deal to lease cloud compute capacity to AI startup Anthropic.
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Amazon-owned Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after smoke detection incident in Las Vegas
Zoox recalled 105 robotaxis following a June 20 incident where one vehicle drove into heavy smoke at a Las Vegas fire scene without cones in place.
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Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce linked to multistate US cyclosporiasis outbreak in Taco Bell
Federal officials traced shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 7,000+ in 30 states in 2026.
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San Francisco orders Apple and Google to remove AI apps creating nonconsensual deepfake images
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu demanded Apple and Google remove 13 AI nudify apps that create nonconsensual intimate deepfake images from their stores.
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Christopher Nolan Releases New Film Adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey Starring Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan directed The Odyssey, a grounded retelling of Homer’s epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, released in July 2026.
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Trump Claims Vandalism Created Massive Slash in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump alleged extensive vandalism damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner, prompting ongoing repairs and charges.
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Trump administration restores 'public charge' rule restricting green cards for immigrants using benefits
On July 16, 2026, the Trump administration announced it will restore the 'public charge' rule limiting green cards for immigrants relying on public benefits.
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At least two dead in catastrophic Texas floods in same area hit by last year's disaster
At least two people died and over 200 were rescued in flash floods across central Texas, with a disaster declared for 59 counties.
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UN FAO Reports 25% Rise in Healthy Diet Cost, 2.69 Billion People Unable to Afford It
The UN FAO revealed that the cost of a healthy diet rose 25% over five years, making it unaffordable for one-third of the global population.
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Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating dispute
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates following a flagged foul incident.
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OpenAI launches $230 Codex Micro keyboard for AI coding agents
OpenAI released the Codex Micro, a $230 limited-run light-up keyboard for its AI coding assistant Codex users.
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The Batman Part 2 delayed to February 18, 2028, marking third postponement
Warner Bros. has pushed The Batman Part 2's release to February 18, 2028, after multiple delays from its original 2025 date.
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Lebanon and Israel End Sixth US-Brokered Talks on Southern Pilot Zones
Lebanon and Israel concluded US-mediated talks in Rome on July 14-15, advancing plans for pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
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Jay Clayton Declines to Explicitly Acknowledge Biden's 2020 Win During Senate Hearing
Jay Clayton, Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, refused to explicitly say Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his July 2026 confirmation hearing.
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Pontoon Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz Island Leaving One Dead, Several Missing
A pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island on July 14, killing one and leaving two or three people missing.
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US backs reopening Iraq-Syria Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The US is promoting the revival of the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline to transport Iraqi crude to Syria's Mediterranean coast, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.