Super Micro Computer (SMCI) led S&P 500 advancers, surging over 10% following eased tech export restrictions to China. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) gained 4.3% after a price hike on its AI chip. Nike (NKE) rose 3.9% on a JPMorgan upgrade. Decliners included Albemarle (ALB), down nearly 11% after...
Ukrainian commando infantry decisively defeated three Russian combat brigades in the Sumy region, resulting in hundreds of Russian casualties and prisoners. The two-week battle, confirmed by various sources, saw Ukrainian forces utilizing FPV drones, howitzers, and rocket artillery to effectively counter the Russian offensive. The victory near Kindrativka,...
Turkey and Indonesia finalized a significant defense agreement, including the sale of 48 KAAN fighter jets and two İstif-class frigates. This marks a major export success for Turkey's growing defense industry, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia. The deal, signed on July 26, 2026, encompasses extensive technological cooperation...
Russia's HIV crisis, already significant before the Ukraine war, has drastically worsened. Military HIV cases surged over 40 times in the first year of the war, fueled by risky behaviors, limited access to treatment, and wartime disruptions. The decline in HIV treatment access, coupled with the suppression of...
Steven Bailey, 57, received a 30-year prison sentence for a drunk driving incident that killed two and injured a dozen others at Park Tavern. He pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and three counts of criminal vehicular operation. Bailey's blood alcohol content was over four times the...
Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially posing a minor threat to Earth, now has a 4.3% chance of impacting the moon in 2032. The impact, while unlikely to pose a direct threat to Earth, could endanger satellites and astronauts due to ejected lunar debris. The collision, potentially visible from Earth...
The FDA recommends lifting its voluntary hold on Elevidys, a gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), for ambulatory patients. An investigation concluded that a previous patient death was unrelated to the treatment. The hold remains for non-ambulatory patients following two deaths in that group. The FDA emphasizes...
A New Jersey federal judge has temporarily halted a drug trial after a defendant challenged the authority of Alina Habba, Trump's appointed interim U.S. attorney. Habba's appointment, bypassing Senate confirmation, is contested as unlawful. The judge transferred the legal challenge to Pennsylvania to determine Habba's authority. This...
A Texas man, Michael Lewis, 55, received a 2.5-year prison sentence for stalking and harassing WNBA star Caitlin Clark via sexually explicit messages on X. He was given a suspended sentence for harassment. Lewis, incarcerated since January, will receive credit for time served. A stay-away order was issued...
Microsoft launched Copilot Mode, an experimental AI-powered feature for its Edge browser. Copilot assists users with web browsing, predicting needs and taking actions on their behalf. It can help with tasks like recipe modification, booking appointments, and research. While offering voice input and potentially streamlining online tasks, its...
