United States
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Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms voluntarily removed all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting over 6,700 in the US.
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MLB bans AI use on dugout iPads for in-game strategy after 2026 All-Star break
Major League Baseball banned generative AI on official iPads in dugouts for in-game decisions starting after the 2026 All-Star break.
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Argentina to defend 2022 World Cup title against Spain in July 19 final
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19, 2026, aiming to win back-to-back titles in New Jersey.
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Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving before fatal Texas crash at over 70 mph
Michael Butler pressed the accelerator to 100%, overriding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, before crashing into a home in Katy, Texas, killing Martha Avila.
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Anthropic plans investor meetings ahead of potential IPO as early as October 2026
Anthropic is arranging investor meetings in August ahead of a possible IPO planned for October 2026.
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Apple raises prices for AppleCare+ and Apple Music subscriptions in US and China
Apple increased AppleCare+ and Apple Music subscription prices for new customers in the US and China due to component and licensing costs.
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US 30-year fixed mortgage rates hit highest since August 2025, slowing homebuying demand
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to about 6.6% in mid-July 2026, pushing purchase applications down and home affordability lower.
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US ships a small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China under export licenses
The US confirmed it has shipped a very small quantity of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China under strict export licenses.
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Publishers sue Google over alleged copyright infringement in training Gemini AI
Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and author Scott Turow filed a class action lawsuit against Google accusing it of unauthorized use of copyrighted books to train Gemini AI.
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Google revamps Google Images with browseable homepage and AI image generation for 25th anniversary
Google launched a redesigned Google Images with a dynamic gallery and AI image creation tools to mark its 25th anniversary.
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American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final
Ismail Elfath will referee the FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.
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154th Open Championship underway at Royal Birkdale with Scheffler defending title
The 154th Open Championship began July 16 at Royal Birkdale with Scottie Scheffler defending his 2025 title amid strong competition.
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US House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide
On July 14, 2026, the US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117 to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round if Senate approves.
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Nearly 70% of Americans Support AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Legislation
A national survey found 69% of Americans back a bill requiring AI firms to transfer half their shares to a public fund.
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US and Iran exchange missile and drone strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases and allies after US airstrikes on Iranian targets, escalating conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Breel Embolo sent off in 2026 World Cup quarter-final after mistaken identity VAR decision
Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation after a VAR review corrected a mistaken yellow card given to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes in the World Cup quarter-final on July 11.
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Cyclospora outbreak infects thousands across 34 US states, linked to lettuce and Taco Bell probe
Since May, a Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people in 34 US states, with Michigan hardest hit and Taco Bell suspending some produce items.
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England captain Harry Kane confirms golf outing with former U.S. President Donald Trump
Harry Kane confirmed he played golf with Donald Trump about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Meta disables controversial AI image feature on Instagram after backlash
Meta launched and then removed Muse Image's AI tagging feature on Instagram following broad criticism over consent and privacy.
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US Climate Prediction Center forecasts very strong El Nino peaking Oct-Dec 2026
The US Climate Prediction Center projects a very strong El Nino event with an 81% probability peaking between October and December 2026.
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Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway in comeback fight
Conor McGregor returned to UFC after five years but lost by first-round TKO to Max Holloway due to a knee injury at UFC 329.
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Toronto Raptors pause Kawhi Leonard trade amid NBA Clippers investigation
The Toronto Raptors halted their trade for Kawhi Leonard due to an ongoing NBA probe involving the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Disney explores free streaming tier for Disney+ amid rising competition
Disney is considering a free tier on Disney+ to offer some content without subscription, Adam Smith said on July 9, 2026.
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Blue Origin raises $10 billion at $130 billion valuation in first outside funding round
Blue Origin secured $10 billion in its first external funding round, valuing the space company at $130 billion.