Hungary to reportedly shut down its only nuclear power plant amid a severe drought.

Israel agrees to Board of Peace Gaza plan by August 7?

South Korea’s exports surge 62.8% in July as booming AI demand drives record chip & computer sales.

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Trump announces the “parameters of a deal” have been agreed to with Iran.

Marco Rubio accuses Cuba of helping fund & organize radical left-wing protests in the U.S.

YouTube has reportedly deleted 130,000 channels in a sweeping crackdown on AI-generated “slop.”

Rep. Ilhan Omar endorses Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.

Virginia now requires employers to include salary ranges in all job listings.

U.S. Treasury intervenes to support Japan’s yen for the first time since 2011.

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Colombia records its lowest deforestation levels in 20 years.

Researchers warn of a “very rapid and very unsettling change” in mathematics as AI solves a growing number of longstanding problems.

EU calls an emergency meeting for Tuesday over the Ceuta migrant crisis.

Trump rejects U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s conclusion that faulty installation caused the Reflecting Pool damage, blaming “vandals.”

Italy places nearly all major cities on its highest heat alert as a new heatwave grips the country.

Michigan reports cyberattacks targeting 9 water systems, joining Minnesota as federal officials blame Iran.

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Trump Media officially launches “Truth API,” giving clients faster access to President Trump’s Truth Social posts for up to $100,000/month.

Senate committee to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he pleaded the Fifth 111 times.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” officially posts an all-time record $168 million U.S. opening day.

U.S. embassies in 10 Middle Eastern countries urge Americans to consider leaving or be ready to depart if tensions with Iran escalate.

FIFA member associations are reportedly weighing a de facto vote of no confidence in Gianni Infantino. 34% chance Infantino is out by year-end.

OpenAI reveals its unreleased Astra model solved 10 longstanding problems across mathematics & theoretical computer science.

Trump threatens to keep Todd Blanche as acting AG & revive the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund if the Senate blocks his confirmation.

22 of 27 EU leaders sign a letter demanding an “immediate and coordinated” response to Spain’s Ceuta migrant crisis.

Spain installs a 500 meter floating barrier off Ceuta after mass migrant crossings.

The Fed is now projected to increase interest rates next month.

Gianni Infantino is reportedly “rapidly” losing support among FIFA member associations to remain president.

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U.S. makes visa bonds of up to $20,000 permanent for applicants from 50 countries, in an effort to reduce overstays.

Senate Judiciary Committee schedules Tuesday vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.

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UK court clears clinical trial of puberty blockers for 226 children aged 11 to 16.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls the mass migrant crossings into Spain’s Ceuta “concerning”

UK funeral director jailed for 20 years after deceiving grieving families — & giving some the wrong ashes.

Romania declares a nationwide state of emergency after record-low Danube levels force a nuclear reactor shutdown.

Yemen’s Houthis announce ships can continue using the Bab al-Mandeb Strait without paying transit fees.

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China declares it will “respond resolutely” after the Philippines formalizes territorial claims around Scarborough Shoal.

China conducts joint air & naval combat drills around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s “to-do” list reveals plans to buy $5 billion to $10 billion in Japanese yen.

DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian David Hearn after concluding the damage was caused by “botched installation.”

Apple received an estimated $2,200,000,000.00 tariff refund this quarter.

Google rolls back its new Earth AI image generator one day after launch over concerns it could create convincing fake satellite imagery.

FIFA scraps Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after widespread opposition.

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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is reportedly considering reducing the number of scheduled Federal Reserve policy meetings.

Israeli official declares troops will not withdraw from Gaza without the “genuine disarmament” of Hamas.

Nvidia reclaims the title of world's largest company, overtaking Apple.

Israel & Hamas projected to reach a Phase II ceasefire agreement by the end of the year. 56% chance.

Stephen A. Smith formally apologizes to Kyrie Irving over his criticism of the NBA star’s refusal to take the COVID vaccine.

France strengthens border controls with Spain following the mass migrant surge into Ceuta.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is reportedly tracking for an all-time record $167 million+ opening day.

Kamala Harris calls for revisiting the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court, & granting statehood to Washington, D.C., & Puerto Rico.

Amazon soars +15.3%, posting its biggest single-day stock gain in 14 years.

Trump rejects preliminary assessment that Iran was behind cyberattacks on MN's water systems, instead blaming Tim Walz & the state's "gross incompetence"

Roblox stock crashes 27%, marking its worst day on record.

It's been revealed Leopold Aschenbrenner’s $45,000,000,000.00 AI fund began collapsing just as guests arrived for his wedding in California.

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Trump reveals he’s “losing faith” in Iran.

U.S. 30-year bond yield surges to highest level since 2007.

Elon Musk declares >99.99% of AI computing will eventually move to space.

San Francisco’s median 2-bedroom rent tops $6,000 for the first time, surging +25.9% from last year.

Trump has reportedly yet to approve spending any of his $401 million campaign war chest on November's midterm elections.