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Trump says US has not agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missile systems
President Trump stated on July 31 that the US has not approved licensing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, despite recent talks and differing statements from Kiev.
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US State Department shows incorrectly labeled African map at AIDS 2026 conference
US representatives displayed an AI-generated African map with major geographic errors at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Brazil.
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Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil post record Q2 profits amid Middle East conflict and high oil prices
Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil reported record or multi-year high Q2 2026 profits as oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions.
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US GDP growth slows to 1.5% in Q2 2026 as inflation stays above Fed target
The US economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in Q2 2026 while inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.
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Meta reports Q2 profit down 14%, free cash flow plunges 91% amid heavy AI investment
Meta's Q2 net income fell 14% to $15.8 billion while revenue rose 28%, with free cash flow down 91% due to large AI infrastructure spending.
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Donald Trump unveils $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles International Airport
Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to overhaul Washington Dulles Airport, including new terminals and expanded transit, on July 29, 2026.
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Meta's Q2 earnings miss expectations amid heavy AI spending and cash flow collapse
Meta reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $6.18, missing estimates as AI investments drive costs and cash flow declines sharply.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade leasing program to replace iPhone Upgrade Program in US
Apple introduced Apple Upgrade, a leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices with monthly payments across the US.
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US Begins Review of Military Presence in Europe to Shift Defense to NATO Allies
The US started a review on July 27 to accelerate NATO allies taking primary responsibility for conventional defense in Europe.
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Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea to find her kidnapped mother near Tucson
Savannah Guthrie pleaded publicly for her kidnapped mother Nancy's safe return over six months after her disappearance near Tucson, Arizona.
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Trump warns US may resume strong military action if Iran diplomacy fails amid US-Israel tensions
President Trump warned that failure of diplomacy with Iran could return the US to strong military action amid strained US-Israel ties.
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Amazon shares jump up to 15% on strong AWS revenue, while Apple falls nearly 10%
Amazon's stock surged between 11% and 15% on July 31, 2026, led by 37% growth in AWS revenue, offsetting sharp declines in Apple shares amid supply concerns.
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US pauses 13-night airstrike campaign on Iran amid pending Trump military decision
The US paused a 13-night airstrike campaign against Iran as President Trump weighs a major strike and diplomats pursue indirect talks.
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Trump Delivers Speech at Rescheduled 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting
President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner July 24, 2026, after an April assassination attempt forced its cancellation.
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US Measles Cases in 2026 Surpass 2025 Total in Worst Outbreak Since 1991
The US reported 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026, exceeding the 2025 total amid large state outbreaks.
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Anthropic launches Opus 5 AI model with near-Fable 5 performance at half the cost
Anthropic released Opus 5 on July 24, 2026, offering similar or better performance than Fable 5 at roughly half the price and with fewer restrictions.
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Trump and Zelenskyy met in Washington on July 28, 2026
US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on July 28 to discuss bilateral relations and support amid the Ukraine conflict.
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Uber cuts 10% of customer service jobs to simplify operations and expand AI use
Uber announced on July 22 it cut 10% of its customer service workforce as it embraces AI and restructures for efficiency.
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Bank of Japan Open to Faster Rate Hikes as Yen Hits 40-Year Low
Bank of Japan officials signal willingness to raise rates faster amid yen depreciation and rising inflation risks.
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New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million for Child Safety Harms
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million and implement safety changes over child mental health harms on its platforms.
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Intel announces new layoffs focused on Data Center Group amid ongoing restructuring
Intel confirmed a fresh round of layoffs targeting its Data Center Group as part of a multi-year workforce reduction effort.
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to unveil new tariffs as 10% global duties expire
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will announce new tariffs on July 23 ahead of the expiration of the 10% global tariff on July 24, 2026.
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Trump Holds Positive Talks with New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on July 20
U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed North Sea oil, trade, and security in a productive call on July 20, 2026.
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Wall Street slips amid Middle East tensions and tech earnings reports
Wall Street’s major indexes fell last week as Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and investors awaited key tech earnings.