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Canada cancels joint Gordie Howe Bridge opening celebration with US amid tariff dispute
Canada canceled a joint US-Canada celebration for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening due to US trade threats.
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IBM cuts full-year revenue outlook after 42% drop in mainframe sales in Q2 2026
IBM reported a 42% decline in mainframe sales in Q2 2026 and lowered its full-year revenue growth forecast to 4%-5% from above 5%.
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Samsung Electronics launches Robotics eXperience division headed by ex-Hyundai exec
Samsung Electronics created a Robotics eXperience division led by former Hyundai EVP Lee Dongkun to advance robotics development.
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Rodri nearing transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona after Real Madrid talks stall
Rodri has given Barcelona approval to open transfer talks after Real Madrid negotiations broke down.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighs arresting Netanyahu during UN General Assembly visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is exploring legal options to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city in September 2026 for the UN General Assembly.
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US economy loses 23,000 jobs in July as unemployment falls to 4.1%
The US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July 2026 despite expectations of growth, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%.
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Former Spain World Cup winner Joan Capdevila denied US entry before 2026 final
Joan Capdevila was denied entry to the US ahead of the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey due to a rejected ESTA linked to a 2016 Iran match.
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Over 125 US Protests Target AI Data Center Growth Amid Environmental Concerns
On July 18, 2026, more than 125 protests erupted nationwide against AI data center expansions over resource and community impacts.
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Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 on July 20, 2026, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner in extra time to claim the World Cup title.
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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.