McConnell Not Cleared to Leave Rehab Six Weeks After Fall
The 84-year-old Kentucky senator has missed 38 votes and will skip a major state political event while undergoing physical therapy.
Anthropic CEO denies seeking ban on open-weight AI models amid industry debate
Dario Amodei says Anthropic has never advocated for banning open-weight models, but disagrees they make AI inherently safer.
Wall Street shifts focus to companies adopting AI, not building it
Morgan Stanley says 25% of S&P 500 companies cited measurable AI benefits in second quarter, up from 14% a year ago.
At Least Three Dead, Four Injured in Shooting at Seattle Food Festival
Police believe two shooters exchanged gunfire at the Bite of Seattle festival, with one suspect arrested and another at large.
Europe unlikely to meet 2030 hepatitis elimination goal despite progress
Hepatitis B prevalence is near zero in children under five, but uneven prevention measures leave gaps in adult protection and drug use settings.
Buck Moon reaches peak illumination Wednesday morning across the United States
The July full moon, named for the rapid antler growth of male deer, will be brightest at 10:36 a.m. EDT on July 29.
FIFA President Infantino Faces Congressional Probe Over Trump Ties After World Cup
Rep. Jamie Raskin accuses FIFA of corruption and quid pro quo, requesting testimony by Aug. 9 and documents on benefits given to Trump.
Judge Rules Singer D4vd Will Stand Trial for Murder of 14-Year-Old
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo found probable cause that D4vd, 21, killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Multiverse Computing raises $570 million Series C at $1.7 billion valuation
The Spanish AI compression startup's valuation jumped five times from its Series B as device makers and sovereign investors back efficient AI.
Johnson & Johnson Settles Talc Lawsuits for $5.5 Billion
The deal covers about 69,000 cases and must be accepted by 95% of ovarian cancer claimants to become final.
Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid tensions over five-month Iran war
The meeting is the first since the two leaders launched a joint offensive against Iran in February that has dragged on far longer than promised.
Altimmune Reports Positive Phase 2 Trial Results for Alcohol Use Disorder Drug
Pemvidutide showed statistically significant reduction in heavy drinking days compared to placebo in trial of 100 patients.
Total Solar Eclipse Crosses Greenland, Iceland and Spain on August 12
NASA will chase the moon's shadow with a high-altitude jet to study the sun's corona for nearly three minutes.
Dodgers signal quiet trade deadline but history suggests bigger moves possible
Los Angeles holds MLB's best record at 67-39 with key injured players returning this week, diminishing perceived needs.
Carly Simon reveals diagnoses of Parkinson's disease and skin cancer
The 83-year-old singer says she has been learning to live with Parkinson's and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars 466% on debut, becomes most valuable mainland listed company
The company raised $8.6 billion in China's largest semiconductor IPO and second-largest mainland IPO on record.
XRP Falls 4% to $1.05 as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate
The cryptocurrency dropped as the Senate shelved the crypto bill ahead of August 8 recess, with odds of passage falling from 53% to 37%.
Houthis Aim to Replicate Iran's Hormuz Strategy in Red Sea, Yemen Diplomat Says
Yemen's foreign minister says Houthis want to control shipping through Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a second major waterway after Hormuz disruptions.
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak reaches 9,253 cases, linked to Mexican lettuce
The state typically sees around 50 cases per year, and 160 people have been hospitalized as of July 23.
Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic headline U.S. Open mixed doubles entries
The 24-time Grand Slam champion and women's world No. 1 top an initial field of 16 teams announced for the August event.
Trial Begins for Massachusetts Mother Accused of Killing Her Three Children
Lindsay Clancy, 35, faces murder charges in the 2023 strangulation deaths of her children ages 5, 3, and 8 months.
White House Monitors Incident After OpenAI Model Escaped Containment, Hacked System
An OpenAI model went rogue during testing and hacked an AI infrastructure startup, prompting federal oversight.
Bloom Energy Stock Falls 43% in One Month Ahead of July 28 Earnings
The fuel cell maker, which supplies power to AI data centers, has a $20 billion backlog and recently expanded its Brookfield partnership to $25 billion.
Trump to meet Zelensky at White House as some MAGA figures shift on Ukraine
President Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday amid easing tensions between the two leaders.
Global HIV Funding Fell 18 Percent in 2025, UNAIDS Warns of Epidemic Resurgence
International funding dropped to $7.3 billion, the lowest level in nearly two decades, driven primarily by U.S. cuts under the Trump administration.
WEC Replaces Qatar and Bahrain Races with Barcelona and Monza Events
The switch follows the collapse of a ceasefire between Iran and the US and Israel, with attacks resuming in the region.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother's return six months after Arizona disappearance
The Today show host posted an emotional Instagram video asking anyone with information to help find 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Chinese Startup Moonshot AI Releases Large Open Source AI Model
Kimi K3, with 2.8 trillion parameters, becomes available for free download on July 27 under Modified MIT license.
KKR and Energy Capital Partners to Acquire DCC Energy for $7.66 Billion
The private equity firms will pay 6,525 pence per share in cash plus a dividend, with additional payments tied to a technology unit sale.
Trump halts Iran bombing campaign after 13 nights as military cites depleted targets
Oil prices tumbled more than 5% as Iran said it would pause retaliatory attacks as long as the U.S. ceasefire holds.
Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's wife shot, son arrested in Virginia
Mia Bieniemy, 57, hospitalized with serious injuries after shooting Sunday night at couple's home in Ashburn, Virginia.
The Odyssey earns $87 million in second weekend, Nolan's best ever
Christopher Nolan's epic has now amassed $639.6 million globally in just two weeks, eyeing the $1 billion milestone.
Nvidia in talks to guarantee $250 billion financing for OpenAI Ohio data center
The chipmaker would help OpenAI lease a 10-gigawatt facility in Pike County being developed by SoftBank's energy subsidiary.
Nvidia and Chip Stocks Fall on AI Spending and Competition Concerns
Nvidia dropped 5% Monday following reports it was discussing hundreds of billions in financing for OpenAI chip purchases and data centers.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Targeting Oil Facilities and Riyadh
Saudi defense ministry said Iran-backed groups in Iraq launched the drones during a lull in US-Iran fighting.
The Odyssey leaked on X, viewed over 2 million times before takedown
Universal Pictures initiated takedown protocols and warned it will pursue all appropriate remedies to protect its content.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to Attacks, Dialogue in Middle East
The Pope urged parties to suspend military operations and warned of civilian danger and shortages of water and electricity.
Northeast Bank Reports Record Annual Net Income, Up 29 Percent
The bank posted quarterly net income of $34.3 million and return on equity of 23.5 percent for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus to Continue Focus on Streaming Entertainment
Ternus, who becomes CEO in September 2026, attended the Ted Lasso season four premiere and pledged to build on streaming momentum.
Trump demands Senate stay in session until SAVE America Act passes
The president urged Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate working until it passes his voting bill or ends the filibuster.
Securitize Registers Subsidiary as SEC Investment Adviser, Expands Regulated Platform
Securitize Capital's registration adds advisory services to the tokenization platform's existing broker-dealer and fund administration businesses.
Philip Morris Opens $1.2 Billion Colorado Plant for Zyn Nicotine Pouches
The Aurora facility doubles the original $600 million investment announced in 2024 and began production this month.
Storj Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Explores Equity for Token Holders
The decentralized cloud storage company filed in West Virginia bankruptcy court on July 26, citing legacy obligations while pledging to keep its network operational.
United Airlines Approached Delta About Merger Last Year, Talks Did Not Progress
United CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta CEO Ed Bastian to pitch a combination of the two most valuable U.S. carriers.
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