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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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