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Spider-Man: Brand New Day premieres with strong reviews and $180M-$250M box office forecast
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film, premiered July 27 in LA to strong reviews and high box office projections.
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Trump urges Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, backs Fed Chair Warsh amid tensions
President Trump called for lower interest rates and praised Fed Chair Kevin Warsh while criticizing other Fed officials as political.
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YouTube Premium users in US to get Peacock streaming included starting early 2027
YouTube Premium subscribers in the US will receive Peacock's ad-supported streaming tier at no extra cost beginning early 2027.
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Wall Street falls on Big Tech earnings, AI spending worries, and oil price surge
U.S. stocks dropped sharply in late July 2026 amid mixed Big Tech earnings, higher AI investment plans, and rising oil prices driven by Middle East tensions.
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US Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Since 1969 at 187,000
Initial jobless claims in the US dropped 22,000 to 187,000 for the week ending July 18, the lowest since 1969.
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US-Iran conflict intensifies with ongoing strikes and Houthi attacks disrupting key shipping lanes
The US continued airstrikes against Iran and warned of retaliation after Iran-backed Houthi militants attacked Red Sea oil tankers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Wall Street chip stocks fall amid AI doubts and geopolitical tensions; SK Hynix Nasdaq debut sparks optimism
Chip stocks slid on July 7 over AI growth concerns and Middle East tensions, while SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut later lifted chip sector sentiment.
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US trade deficit surges 42% in May to $77.6B amid record capital goods imports
The US trade deficit widened 42.2% in May 2026 to $77.6 billion amid soaring imports, led by record capital goods bought partly for AI investment.
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Nearly 1 Million Investors Lose $3.8 Billion on Trump Meme Coin as Trump Profits Over $600 Million
Nearly one million holders of the $TRUMP meme coin suffered $3.8 billion in losses by June 2026 while Donald Trump earned $636 million in 2025.
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US government launches Trump Accounts program offering $1,000 investments for children
The US government launched the Trump Accounts program on July 4, 2026, providing $1,000 seed investments for children born during Trump's second term.
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US Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Dow Hits Record Amid Eased Fed Rate Hike Odds
The US economy added 57,000 jobs in June, below expectations, while the Dow closed at a record high on July 2 as rate hike bets declined.
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Airbnb posts strong Q2 2026 with $3.61B revenue, raises full-year outlook
Airbnb reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.61 billion and raised its full-year revenue and EBITDA forecasts on strong travel demand and the World Cup boost.
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Ford unveils Fathom, a midsize electric truck starting at $28,350
Ford announced its new midsize electric pickup, the Fathom, with a starting price of $28,350 before fees and deliveries set for fall 2027.
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults 50 and older
The US FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults aged 50 and above, with full approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65+.
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US Stocks Rise to Records on Strong AI Earnings and Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit record highs in early August 2026, driven by strong AI earnings and optimism over a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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TikTok settles three California lawsuits over teen addiction and mental health claims
TikTok agreed to settle three lawsuits by teenagers alleging addiction and mental health harm caused by the platform.
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US Defense Department signs $3B deal to expand Patriot and THAAD missile parts production
The US Department of Defense signed a $3 billion deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to boost production of Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD missile interceptors.