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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 in 27 US states, affecting Chipotle and QDOBA
At least 345 people fell ill in a salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at Chipotle and QDOBA across 27 US states.
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Coldcard hardware wallet flaw enables $130 million bitcoin theft from 7,300 wallets
A software vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed hackers to steal an estimated $130 million in bitcoin from over 7,300 wallets.
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US trade deficit narrows to $73.3 billion in June as imports decline
The US trade deficit closed at $73.3 billion in June 2026, shrinking 5.6% from May due to a drop in imports and exports.
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US Manufacturing and Services Expand in July 2026 Despite Rising Costs and Geopolitical Risks
US manufacturing activity rose to a four-year high in July 2026 as services expanded modestly amid cost pressures and Middle East tensions.
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Gold prices rise as oil falls after Trump delays Iran strikes amid US-Iran talks
On August 3, 2026, gold prices rose and oil prices dropped after President Trump delayed attacks on Iran, signaling new US-Iran negotiations.
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Trump signs order to restrict export of industrial waste with critical minerals
On July 30 or 31, 2026, President Trump signed an order restricting exports of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals and rare earth elements.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks audience records with $330M+ opening weekend projection
Spider-Man: Brand New Day set a new audience score record and is projected to earn over $330 million domestically in its opening weekend.
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Coinbase reports $359.5M net loss and 14% revenue drop in Q2 2026 amid crypto market challenges
Coinbase posted a $359.5 million net loss and saw total revenue fall 14% to $1.22 billion in Q2 2026 as crypto market headwinds persisted.
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Trump Media launches $100,000/month Truth API for early Truth Social post access
Trump Media launched the Truth API on August 1, 2026, offering paying customers early real-time access to posts from Trump and other top Truth Social accounts.
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Citadel buys majority of Situational Awareness’s public stocks after AI losses in July 2026
Citadel acquired most of AI hedge fund Situational Awareness’s public stock holdings following a 67% July loss on AI-related shares.
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady; Wall Street falls on inflation and AI spending concerns
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% on July 29, 2026, while Wall Street declined amid inflation and AI investment worries.
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DoorDash receives FAA certification to launch commercial drone delivery service DoorDash Air
DoorDash obtained FAA Part 135 certification to operate its own commercial drone delivery service, aiming for fall 2026 launch.
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Apple briefly surpasses $5 trillion market cap, becoming second company to hit milestone
On July 28, 2026, Apple briefly reached $5.036 trillion market capitalization, marking the second time a company has hit $5 trillion.
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US Customs Inspects China-Linked Factories in Vietnam Over Tariff and IP Concerns
US Customs has conducted spot inspections of Vietnam factories linked to China amid allegations of illegal transshipment and IP violations.
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Intel reports fastest revenue growth in 15 years with $16.1B Q2 driven by AI demand
Intel posted $16.1 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, a 25% boost driven by AI and data center growth, beating estimates and doubling earnings per share expectations.
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Meta leaves RE100 as it funds 10 natural gas power plants for data centers
Meta confirmed on July 24, 2026 that it exited RE100 after funding natural gas plants for its data centers, citing updated criteria for renewable commitments.
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Ford integrates Apple Maps into new EV platform launching in 2027
Ford will embed Apple Maps natively in its Universal Electric Vehicle platform starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck in 2027.
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Alphabet reports $119.8B Q2 2026 revenue driven by cloud and AI growth
Alphabet posted second-quarter 2026 revenue of $119.8 billion, up 24% year-on-year, with strong gains in Google Cloud and AI services.
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EU Approves Paramount Skydance’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal With Conditions
The European Commission approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery subject to conditions ending its joint film distribution venture with Universal Pictures in Europe.
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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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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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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.
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Lucid Motors denies bankruptcy rumors amid stock plunge and restructuring
Lucid Motors denied bankruptcy reports after its stock plunged over 50% and confirmed liquidity through 2027.
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U.S. bank regulators warn of lending risks to undocumented workers in new guidance
On July 13, 2026, U.S. banking regulators issued guidance cautioning banks about higher credit risks when lending to undocumented workers.