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Anthropic launches Opus 5 AI model with near-Fable 5 power at half the cost
Anthropic released Claude Opus 5 on July 24, offering Fable 5-like capabilities at half its price for office and biology tasks.
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25 Major US Tech Firms Back Open-Weight AI Models to Boost Innovation and Leadership
A coalition of 25 top tech companies urged US support for open-weight AI models to expand innovation and avoid stifling restrictions.
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Russian ballistic missile attack causes fires in multiple Kyiv districts
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight July 26, triggering fires in at least three districts but causing no reported casualties.
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Donald Trump attends rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid tight security
President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 24 in Washington amid heightened security measures after an April assassination attempt.
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Two men stabbed in Manhattan’s Upper West Side; suspect charged with hate crimes
Two men, an Asian and a Jewish man, were stabbed in separate Upper West Side attacks; suspect Raul Morales faces attempted murder and hate crime charges.
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Trump switches planes in Turkey amid credible threat from Iranian proxy forces
Donald Trump switched from a new Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 to the older Air Force One in Turkey due to a credible Iranian proxy threat.
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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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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Health nationwide to all U.S. users over 18
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health for all U.S. users 18+ across plans, integrating personal health data for tailored insights.
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US imposes visa restrictions on individuals linked to cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime
The US introduced visa restrictions targeting those involved in cybercrime and their immediate families, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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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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Amazon adds Luna cloud gaming to Prime Video on Fire TV for US and UK members
Amazon integrated its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video on Fire TV devices in the US and UK at no extra cost for Prime members.
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US Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown before midterms
The US Senate approved a temporary funding bill on August 8 to keep the government funded through December 11, 2026, ahead of the midterm elections.
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US and Saudi Arabia Sign Civilian Nuclear Deal Linked to Saudi Recognition of Israel
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on July 22, conditional on Saudi recognition of Israel, US President Trump said.
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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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Andy Biggs wins Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Governor Katie Hobbs in November
Andy Biggs won the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary with over 70% of the vote and will challenge incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs in November.
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Trump to Nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino as Next UN Secretary-General
US President Donald Trump plans to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next UN Secretary-General starting January 2027.
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RFK Jr. Declares Cyclospora Outbreak Under Control, Source Identified Amid FDA Test Reversal
Health Secretary RFK Jr. said the multistate cyclospora outbreak is under control with the source identified and recalls underway, despite FDA retracting a key positive test.
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Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang donate $75M to establish Vanderbilt’s San Francisco art college
Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang gave $75 million to Vanderbilt University to fund its new San Francisco campus and create the College of Art, Architecture and Design.
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LeBron James delays decision on next NBA team amid free agency talks
LeBron James will take his time deciding his next NBA team after leaving the Lakers and entering free agency, his agent Rich Paul said.
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Two Greek-American tourists stabbed near Athens Acropolis; 60-year-old man arrested
A 60-year-old man stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis Museum in Athens on July 21, police said.
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Xteink launches compact X4 Pro e-reader with touchscreen and front light
Xteink released the X4 Pro, a small e-reader featuring a 4.26-inch E Ink touchscreen and adjustable front light, priced at $99.
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US accuses Cuba of decades-long espionage and subversion campaign targeting government and activists
The US State Department on July 20 released a 100-page report accusing Cuba of infiltrating top US government levels and supporting left-wing terrorism for nearly seven decades.