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U.S. launches strikes across Iran, says about 90 targets hit after tanker attacks near Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM says U.S. forces struck about 90 targets across Iran July 8–9 in response to attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. ...Read more

#iran, #straitofhormuz, #centcom, #usmilitary

Super Typhoon Bavi Batters Guam and Northern Mariana Islands as Category 5, Knocking Out Power and Closing Ports

Super Typhoon Bavi, a Category 5 storm in early July, cut power and communications across Guam, Rota and Saipan, closing ports and straining recovery efforts. ...Read more

#typhoon, #guam, #northernmarianas, #poweroutage

NATO Says Ankara Summit Produced Over €50 Billion in Procurement; White House Highlighted $3 Billion for U.S. Firms

NATO says the Ankara summit generated more than €50bn in defense procurement and industrial commitments; the White House highlighted a narrower $3bn for U.S. firms. ...Read more

$LMT, $NOC, $RTX, #nato, #defense, #procurement, #ankara

Claim of 1.7-Second Periodicity in Repeating FRB 20201124A Sparks Debate

A revised arXiv preprint reports a ~1.7-second period in repeating FRB 20201124A suggesting a spinning magnetar; independent reanalysis disputes the claim. ...Read more

#frb, #magnetar, #astronomy, #astrophysics

WHO Projects Global Cancer Cases Could Reach Nearly 35 Million by 2050, Warns of Growing Inequities

WHO projects new cancer cases from 20.6M (2024) to nearly 35M by 2050, warning low-income countries will bear the heaviest burden without stronger prevention. ...Read more

#cancer, #who, #globalhealth, #publichealth

Apple TV+ Scores Record 89 Emmy Nominations Across 15 Programs

Apple TV+ earned a record 89 Primetime Emmy nominations across 15 programs, led by Widow’s Bay and Pluribus, the company said. ...Read more

$AAPL, #apple, #emmys, #streaming, #television

First Peer-Reviewed In‑Situ Observations of Goblin Sharks Documented in the Pacific

A May 2026 paper reports the first peer‑reviewed video observations of live goblin sharks, extending their known range and depth in the Pacific. ...Read more

#science, #ocean, #marinebiology, #deepsea

Mnangagwa signs constitutional amendment extending presidential terms, delays election to 2030

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a constitutional amendment extending presidential terms to seven years, ending direct elections and postponing the next vote to 2030. ...Read more

#zimbabwe, #constitution, #mnangagwa, #zanupf

Justin Verlander to Retire After 2026 Season; MLB Names Him All-Star 'Legend Pick'

Justin Verlander announced he'll retire after 2026; MLB named him Commissioner Rob Manfred’s 'Legend Pick' for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. ...Read more

#mlb, #justinverlander, #baseball, #allstar

Fed Minutes Show Officials Weigh Another Rate Hike and Signal Firmer Inflation Focus

June Fed minutes show officials viewed inflation as too high, debated removing easing language and some said another rate hike could be warranted. ...Read more

#fed, #interest-rates, #inflation, #monetary-policy

FTC and Five States File Proposed 10-Year Repair-Access Settlement With John Deere

The FTC and five states filed a proposed settlement requiring John Deere to give farmers and independent repair shops dealer-equivalent software tools and manuals for 10 years. ...Read more

$DE, #deere, #righttorepair, #antitrust, #ftc, #farmers

Kagan and Barrett to Testify on Supreme Court’s Fiscal 2027 Budget Before Appropriations Panels

Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify July 14 before House and Senate appropriations subcommittees on the Supreme Court’s fiscal 2027 budget request. ...Read more

#supremecourt, #judiciary, #congress, #budget

Apple deepens Broadcom tie with multiyear chip pact, $1.5 billion Fort Collins expansion

Apple and Broadcom extend ties through 2031 in deals set to exceed $30B, produce 15 billion U.S.-made chips and fund a $1.5B Fort Collins expansion. ...Read more

$AAPL, $AVGO, #apple, #broadcom, #chips, #manufacturing, #fortcollins

EU General Court Dismisses Apple’s Challenges to DMA Gatekeeper Designation for App Store and iOS

The EU General Court upheld the Commission’s 2023 decision designating Apple a DMA gatekeeper for the App Store and iOS, rejecting Apple’s challenges. ...Read more

$AAPL, #apple, #digitalmarketsact, #eu, #antitrust

Samsung Begins Mass Production of PM1763 PCIe 6.0 SSD for AI and HPC Servers

Samsung has begun mass production of the PM1763, a PCIe 6.0 enterprise SSD using 9th-gen V‑NAND and a 4nm controller for AI/HPC servers. ...Read more

$005930.KS, #samsung, #ssd, #pcie6, #ai, #datacenter