Trump-Musk Feud Contract Threatens Billions in Federal Deals
President Trump warns of slashing federal contracts and subsidies to Elon Musk’s companies, escalating their public feud. Musk’s response and
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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- US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks, Raising Fresh Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict
- Researchers Discover World’s First AI Agent Ransomware Attack. Here’s Why It Matters
- Alibaba to Ban Claude Code for Employees as US-China AI Rivalry Deepens
- Russia Imports Petrol From India as Ukraine Drone Strikes Trigger Fuel Crisis
- WhatsApp Usernames Paused in India Over Fraud Concerns
Global News
US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks, Raising Fresh Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict
The US launched military strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions, disrupting diplomatic efforts, and raising concerns over global oil supplies and regional security.
TECHNOLOGY
Researchers Discover World’s First AI Agent Ransomware Attack. Here’s Why It Matters
Researchers have uncovered what may be the world’s first AI agent ransomware attack. Discover how JadePuffer worked, why experts are concerned, and what businesses can learn from the incident.
MARKET & FINANCE
Stocks Notch Weekly Losses, Dollar Rises on Uncertainty Around Hassett’s Potential Move to the Fed
Global markets ended the week on a cautious note as US stocks recorded weekly losses while the dollar strengthened, reflecting
Business
FPIs Sell $3.45 Billion Worth of Indian Stocks in May, But Market Outflows Begin to Slow
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued pulling money out of Indian stock markets in May, although the intensity of the selling
U.S. and China to Resume High-Level Economic Talks in London Amid Trade Stalemate
In a turn of events, top U.S. and China economic officials will be seated across the negotiating table in London
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In a theatrics-filled display of contemporary political drama, President Donald Trump and technology tycoon Elon Musk traded barbs in a
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5 Ways AI Wildfire Prediction Is Transforming Global Fire Response
Wildfires are increasingly intense, damaging, and frequent due to global warming. In a bid to reverse this, researchers are turning
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Trump Signs Sweeping Travel Ban Targeting 12 Countries to ‘Protect U.S. from Foreign Terrorists’
In a move already provoking political and legal controversy, former President Donald Trump signed a new executive order reinstating and
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Trump Moves to Ban Chinese Drones: Potential End to DJI Sales in U.S.
President Trump prepares executive orders to halt Chinese drone sales in the U.S., potentially impacting major manufacturers like DJI. Learn
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5 Key Omissions in White House’s Partial Budget Raise Transparency Concerns
The White House released a partial budget without critical details like debt, deficits, or economic projections—breaking tradition and sparking concern
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Meta’s Powerful AR Helmet for U.S. Military Could Redefine Battlefield Tech
Meta is developing a high-tech AR helmet for the U.S. military in partnership with Anduril, aiming to revolutionize defense systems
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Dangerous Canadian Wildfires Force 17,000 to Evacuate as Heavy Smoke Drifts into U.S.
More than 17,000 people have been displaced by out-of-control Canadian wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Dense smoke is drifting into
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New Highly Contagious COVID-19 Variant Linked to China Detected in US: CDC Confirms NB.1.8.1 Cases Rising
CDC confirms the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, the cause of China’s recent surge. This COVID-19 variant is
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