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Trump Campaign's Financial Advantage Short-Lived as Democrats Surge with $100M Funds
Donald Trump and the RNC gained a financial edge over Democrats by June, but a historic fundraising surge followed Biden's withdrawal and endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Nvidia Plans China-Specific Version of Blackwell AI Chip Following US Export Restrictions
Nvidia is developing a modified version of its new flagship AI chip, the "B20," specifically for the Chinese market to bypass U.S. export restrictions.
Brian Kim, Kakao's founder, is facing allegations that he manipulated SM Entertainment's stock price to block a rival's acquisition attempt.
Biden Grants Thirty States $4.3 Billion Funding to Start Climate Pollution Reduction
The EPA, backed by Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, has awarded $4.3 billion in grants to 30 states for climate pollution reduction projects, targeting greenhouse gas emissions across various sectors.
China Eyes 'Voluntary and Flexible' Retirement Age Increase to Address Aging Population
China's Communist Party is considering a gradual and flexible increase in the retirement age to address pension system pressures caused by an aging population and declining birth rates.
Tesla to Use Humanoid Robots for In-House Operations Starting Next Year
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will begin using humanoid robots within the company as extra help next year, with plans for commercial production by 2026.
Family Business in Hong Kong Under Fire for Repackaging Tofu in Poor Hygiene Conditions
Hong Kong company known for its fermented Tofu, Liu Ma Kee, faces backlash after it was revealed that they imported and repackaged tofu under unsanitary conditions, contrary to its claims of producing it from scratch.
Disneyland Workers Vote to Authorize A Strike To Protest Wages and Benefits
Disneyland employees in California have authorized a potential strike, with nearly 99% of union members supporting the move amid ongoing contract negotiations over wages and benefits.
Chinese President Meets Vanuatu Prime Minister
President Xi Jinping announced strategies to strengthen the finances of China's indebted local governments, which include increasing their financial autonomy and opening infrastructure to private enterprises.
China Unaffected by Global Microsoft Outage, Thanks to Local Tech Investment
On July 19, a global Microsoft Windows outage disrupted foreign businesses and luxury hotels, but China’s key infrastructure remained largely unaffected, following the country’s push for tech self-sufficiency.
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Reports 5.4% Profit Decline, its Fifth Consecutive Quarter Drop
Reliance Industries Ltd. reported a 5.4% profit decline for the quarter ending June 30, falling short of expectations due to ongoing issues in its oil-to-chemicals sector, despite a 12% revenue increase.
Over 3.3 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard After Injury Reports
Bissell has recalled 3.3 million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in North America due to a burn risk, following over 150 injury reports linked to the defect.
Boeing Plans Major Overhaul to Rebuild Trust Following 737 Max Crashes That Cost Them $30 Billion
Boeing, facing severe financial and reputational damage from the 737 Max crashes, is implementing a comprehensive recovery plan involving better safety measures, workforce training, and buying back its troubled fuselage supplier.
Stellantis Recalls Over 24,000 Minivans Over Battery Fire Risk; Owners Advised to Park Outdoors
Stellantis recalls over 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans due to a potential battery fire risk, advising owners to park outdoors and avoid charging. At the same time, they investigate a defect linked to seven reported fires.
Tech Glitch Hits Microsoft Services, Causing Stock Prices to React Negatively
A recent update to CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor software caused widespread "blue screen of death" errors for Microsoft users worldwide, impacting both individuals and businesses and resulting in a 1.3% drop in Microsoft's stock price.
Google Faces Italian Antitrust Investigation for Misleading User Consent Practices
Italy's antitrust agency is investigating Google and its parent company, Alphabet, over alleged unfair practices in how they obtain user consent for combining personal data across services like YouTube, Gmail, and Maps.
Tech Billionaires Shift Support to Trump Over Fear From Biden's Antitrust Laws
Silicon Valley tech billionaires are backing Donald Trump through donations to America PAC, driven more by economic concerns over Biden's airtight antitrust policies than political alignment.
North Korea to Open New Resort Tourism Site in 2025 Despite Foreign Tourist Ban
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Wonsan-Kalma tourism site, which opened in May 2025, despite the ongoing ban on most foreign tourists entering the country.
Olympic Gold Medalists to Receive $50,000 Prize Money for the First Time
For the first time ever, track and field gold medalists in the Paris Olympics will receive $50,000 prize money despite resistance from critics who claimed that it would undermine the spirit of the games.
US Online Spending Surge to $7.2 Billion, Thanks to Amazon Prime Day Frenzy
The first day of Amazon's Prime Day event in the U.S. saw $7.2 billion in online sales, surpassing expectations and marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year.
Netflix's Password Sharing Crackdown Backfires With Slow Subscriber Growth in Q2
Netflix reported its slowest subscriber growth in five quarters, adding only 4.82 million new subscribers from April to June, down from 9.3 million in the previous quarter, largely due to a crackdown on password sharing.
China Investigates 16 Companies for Illegally Testing Job Seekers with Pregnancy Tests
Investigations are underway into Chinese companies accused of conducting illegal pregnancy tests on job applicants, which contradicts national efforts to address low birth rates.
German-Russian Businessman Jailed for Illegally Shipping Military Parts to Russia
A German court sentenced a businessman to six years and nine months in prison for illegally exporting electronic components to Russian firms involved in the production of military equipment.
EU Forces TikTok to Comply with New Digital Market Laws
ByteDance, owner of TikTok, must comply with the Digital Markets Act, with the EU regulator rejecting ByteDance's claim that TikTok should not be classified as a "gatekeeper" in the digital space.
UK Inflation Holds Steady at 2%, Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Seen as Possible Factor
The Bank of England is conflicted on whether to cut interest rates next month after inflation held steady at 2%, potentially influenced by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Craig Wright, Who Claims to Invent Bitcoin Receives Perjury Charges from UK Prosecutors
Craig Wright, an Australian who claims to be Bitcoin's inventor, has been referred to UK prosecutors for alleged perjury after a judge found he may have forged documents to support his claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto.
Xi Jinping's 'Common Prosperity' Plan Forces Hong Kong Employees to Return Their Work Bonuses
Chinese state-backed financial companies in Hong Kong demand employees to return portions of their bonuses, aligning with President Xi Jinping’s ‘common prosperity’ plan to reduce income inequality.
Disney's Internal Messages Hacked by Artist Rights Groups to Protest AI Concerns
Hacktivist group Nullbulge claimed responsibility for Disney's data breach, which involved leaked internal messages advocating artists' rights amid criticism of Disney's AI use and artist contracts.
Landlords No Longer Allowed to Increase Rents By More Than 5% Under Biden's New Policy
President Biden proposes a 5% cap on annual rent increases for large landlords to address housing costs and stabilize rents amid inflation concerns.
Bolivia Discovers 1.7 Trillion Cubic Meter Natural Gas Reserve, Promising $6.8 Billion to its Economy
Bolivia's President, Luis Arce, announced the discovery of a massive natural gas field, Mayaya X-1, estimated to hold 1.7 trillion cubic meters of gas, offering a potential $6.8 billion market value to boost the nation's struggling economy.
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