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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million to New Mexico for Child Harm and Public Nuisance
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for child harm and public nuisance linked to its social media platforms.
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US Labor Market Stable with Low Layoffs and Slight Rise in Jobless Claims
Initial US jobless claims edged up slightly while planned layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, showing labor market resilience amid uncertainty.
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Disney CEO Confirms Exploration of Free Ad-Supported Streaming Tier
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed the company is exploring a free ad-supported streaming product to grow reach and ad revenue.
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Ukraine faces critical shortage of interceptor missiles amid intensified Russian missile attacks
Russia launched 24 ballistic missiles and over 100 drones on Kyiv on August 5-6; Ukraine intercepted none of the missiles amid a severe missile shortage.
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Disney reports $5.56B Q3 operating income, driven by streaming and theme parks
Walt Disney Co reported fiscal Q3 operating income of $5.56 billion and strong theme park gains despite mixed box office results.
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Reserve Bank of India keeps policy rate steady at 5.25% amid inflation and growth concerns
The Reserve Bank of India held its policy repo rate at 5.25% on August 5, maintaining a neutral stance as inflation rose and growth showed signs of slowing.
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OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle US hiring discrimination claims
OpenAI and its subsidiary Statsig agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations of discrimination against US workers in hiring.
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US Federal Reserve Officials Push for Higher Rates to Tackle Persistently High Inflation
Federal Reserve officials urged tighter monetary policy this week to reduce inflation above the 2% target amid mixed signals on economic outlook.
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AMD Q2 2026 revenue jumps 50% on doubling of data center sales, gaming revenue drops
AMD reported $11.5 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 50% year-on-year, fueled by doubled data center sales while gaming revenue declined 31%.
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Paramount Skydance raises profit outlook on streaming growth amid Warner Bros merger lawsuit
Paramount Skydance reported a 27% rise in adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 and raised full-year profit guidance, despite ongoing merger legal challenges.
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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.