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technology

Meta Platforms' Ambitious Pursuit of AI Superintelligence

Meta, led by Zuckerberg, advances AI with massive data centers and top talent recruitment for superintelligence. ...Read more

#meta, #artificialintelligence, #technology, #superintelligence

politics

Democrats Eye 2026 Midterms with Cautious Optimism, Banking on Key Recruits

With strategic recruitment and electoral dynamics, Democrats aim for gains in the 2026 midterms despite past challenges. ...Read more

#democrats, #elections, #2026midterms, #politics, #roycooper

economy

U.S. Companies Set Record with $153 Billion in Leveraged Loans in July 2025

In July 2025, U.S. companies issued a record $153 billion in leveraged loans, indicating a shift in corporate borrowing trends. ...Read more

#economy, #corporatedebt, #loans, #financialmarkets

health

Wastewater Surveillance Detects Measles Before Outbreaks in Texas

Texas sees measles resurgence as wastewater surveillance detects virus early amid declining vaccination rates, signaling urgent public health action. ...Read more

#measles, #wastewater, #texas, #vaccination

politics

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' for U.S. Civil Rights

National Urban League cites threats to racial equality under Trump, declares "state of emergency" for U.S. civil rights. ...Read more

#civilrights, #nationalurbanleague, #trumpadministration

arts

Miami-Dade Arts Sector Faces Financial Strain Amid Major Funding Cuts

Miami-Dade's arts sector struggles after $19.3M in funding cuts, risking cultural and economic impacts. ...Read more

#miami, #artsfunding, #economy, #culture

industry

Merck & Co. to Acquire Verona Pharma for $10 Billion, Boosting Respiratory Portfolio

Merck acquires Verona Pharma for $10B, enhancing its COPD treatment offerings with the novel drug Ohtuvayre. ...Read more

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #copd, #pharma

economy

Federal Reserve Faces Political Pressure and Leadership Changes Impact Monetary Policy

The Federal Reserve's independence under scrutiny amid political pressures and impending leadership changes affecting monetary policy. ...Read more

#federalreserve, #monetarypolicy, #leadershipchange, #politics

weather

Historic Derecho Threatens Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

A severe derecho threatens South Dakota and Minnesota with winds over 75 mph, large hail, and possible tornadoes, urging communities to brace for impact. ...Read more

#derecho, #northernplains, #uppermidwest, #storm, #severeweather

politics

U.S. and EU Finalize Groundbreaking Trade Agreement Amid Controversy

U.S. and EU seal a major trade deal with tariffs and investment commitments, aiming to ease tensions. But European leaders express mixed reactions. ...Read more

#us, #eu, #trade, #tariffs, #economy

industry

HSBC Strengthens Leadership in MENAT Region with Strategic Appointment

HSBC appoints Mohammed Fannouch as Co-Head of Capital Markets for MENAT, boosting regional presence amid growing economic opportunities. ...Read more

#hsbc, #menat, #leadership, #investmentbanking

humor

A Cartoonified News Story

Contributed by [RK](https://mvark.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-cartoonified-news-story.html) ...Read more

#comics

humor

Tech Dystopia

Contributed by [RK](https://mvark.blogspot.com/2025/07/tech-dystopia.html) ...Read more

#comics

health

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates

With 1,288 measles cases nationwide, declining vaccination rates fuel largest outbreak since 2000's elimination. ...Read more

#measles, #outbreak, #cdc, #vaccination, #publichealth

politics

Taiwan Faces Pivotal Recall Votes Amid Tensions with China

Taiwan to hold recall votes on 24 lawmakers, potentially shifting power dynamics amid China tensions. ...Read more

#taiwan, #politics, #china, #recallvotes