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Meta to build first Canadian data center in Alberta with $9 billion investment
Meta announced plans to build its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, investing about $9 billion USD for AI infrastructure expansion.
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Four US states seek $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta over youth addiction claims
California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey sued Meta for designing addictive social media targeting youth, seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties.
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Walmart and Sam's Club cut prices on thousands of items nationwide starting July 6
Walmart and Sam's Club announced broad price cuts on essential and seasonal products effective July 6, 2026, with Trump claiming credit for the reductions.
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President Trump rings NYSE and Nasdaq bells to launch 'Trump Accounts' for children
On July 6, 2026, President Donald Trump rang the opening bells at NYSE and Nasdaq to mark the launch of 'Trump Accounts,' a savings plan for US children.
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Netanyahu and Trump Agree to Meet in US After Phone Call Amid Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump agreed on July 3 to meet soon in the US following rising tensions over Iran and Lebanon conflicts.
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Pope Leo XIV urges Europe and US to strengthen migrant protections during Lampedusa visit
Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4, 2026, urging Europe and the US to improve migrant protection and oppose harsh immigration policies.
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Trump delivers patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore for US 250th Independence Day
On July 3, 2026, President Donald Trump gave a speech at Mount Rushmore praising American exceptionalism and warning about a communist threat ahead of the US 250th Independence Day.
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Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services to pay $600 million in US illegal drug sales settlement
Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services agreed to pay $600 million to settle a US probe into illegal drug sales on their platforms.
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Elon Musk denies SpaceX showed AI handset prototype to investors before IPO
Elon Musk rejected reports that SpaceX presented a handheld AI device prototype to investors before its June 2026 IPO.
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Trump takes first flight on new Air Force One gifted by Qatar Boeing 747-8
US President Donald Trump flew July 1 for the first time on a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 serving as new Air Force One.
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Gold prices rebound above $4,100 as weaker US jobs data eases Fed rate hike bets
Gold prices rose over 2% in early July after US June jobs report showed weaker than expected growth, lowering September Fed rate hike odds.
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Trump Administration Refunds $100 Billion in Tariffs Invalidated by Supreme Court
The Trump administration refunded about $100 billion of tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court under IEEPA.
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Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft by former employees amid talent war
Apple filed a lawsuit in July 2026 accusing OpenAI and former staff of stealing confidential hardware designs, seeking to bar disclosure as case continues.
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Spokane man arrested for first-degree arson in largest local wildfire
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, largest of three wildfires burning near Spokane, Washington.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky dismisses US ambassador Olha Stefanishyna after nearly one year
On August 3, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Olha Stefanishyna as ambassador to the US, following her nearly one-year tenure.
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AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb hold talks on $400 billion pharmaceutical merger
AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb held preliminary talks on a merger valued at about $400 billion, creating the world's fourth-largest drugmaker.
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New York State Sues Kalshi Alleging Illegal Gambling Operation
New York sued Kalshi on July 31, 2026, claiming it runs an unlicensed gambling platform violating state law.
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Amazon’s Zoox gets US approval for paid deployment of steering-wheel-free robotaxis
Amazon-owned Zoox received NHTSA clearance to commercially deploy up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis annually for two years.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade leasing program for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch in US
Apple launched the Apple Upgrade leasing program in the US on July 28, offering monthly device leases with Klarna as partner.
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Boeing Reports $428 Million Q2 Loss Due to Air Force One Program Overruns
Boeing posted a $428 million net loss in Q2 2026 driven by a $280 million charge tied to Air Force One delays and cost overruns.
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Netanyahu to attend UN General Assembly despite NYC mayor's calls for arrest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York in September despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s calls to enforce an ICC arrest warrant against him.
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Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady at 3.5%-3.75% Amid Uncertainty Over Hikes
The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% after its July 28-29 meeting, declining to signal a near-term hike amid mixed economic data.
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Paramount pauses $110B Warner Bros merger pending antitrust trial until mid-2027
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until after a court ruling or June 1, 2027.
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UN General Assembly Reappoints Volker Turk as UN Human Rights Chief for Second Term
The UN General Assembly voted 144-10-13 to reappoint Volker Turk as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2026 to 2030 despite opposition.