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Historic flooding in central Texas has killed at least 110 people and left 161 missing after torrential rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River on July 4, authorities said at an afternoon news conference. The river rose…
United States – Oracle has cut 21,000 jobs during its 2026 fiscal year, reducing its global workforce from 162,000 to 141,000 employees, according to its latest annual filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commiss…
SpaceX has launched the world’s first commercial satellite using nuclear technology for power, marking a significant milestone for space-based energy systems. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Ba…
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — On July 8, 2026, Jackpot Digital Inc. installed and launched its Jackpot Blitz dealerless electronic poker table games at Divi Carina Bay Casino Resort in Christiansted. The company annou…
Washington — Kodiak Gas Services and Baker Hughes on Wednesday announced a multi-year strategic agreement under which Baker Hughes will supply gas-turbine power generation equipment to support Kodiak’s expanding U.S. dat…
Montreal: Midland Exploration Inc. began a 24‑hole, 3,500‑metre drilling and prospecting campaign on the Willbob gold project in the Labrador Trough on July 8, 2026. Midland, listed TSX-V: MD, will target Ants, Ferricret…
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, significantly easing Russia’s potential return to full participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. …
London — A new four-part documentary series, “Katie Price: Nothing to Hide,” premiered on Sky Documentaries and the streaming service NOW on July 8, 2026, offering an extended examination of the British media personality…
HONG KONG — Aurora Mobile presented its AI-first EngageLab customer engagement platform at The MarTech Summit on July 7, 2026, demonstrating AppPush and Marketing Automation features to attendees and conducting a live de…
United States retailers are drawing global attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as foreign fans flock to Walmart stores that have gone viral on social media as symbols of American consumer culture. Tourists, many of …
ORONDO, Washington – A fast-moving and deadly wildfire in North Central Washington has killed at least one person, destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate, authorities said on July 7, 2026.…
United States – Accenture has confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident after hackers claimed to have stolen 35GB of internal data, including source code, credentials and company information. The compromised materia…
West Indies clinched a 1-0 Test series victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday after the rain-affected second and final Test in North Sound, Antigua, ended in a high-scoring draw. Sri Lanka, having won the toss, declared at 54…
Portland, Oregon. The Oregon attorney general, Dan Rayfield, said Tuesday he will ask a Multnomah County court to pause or delay Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros and to compel production of internal re…
Annapolis, Maryland — State legislative leaders announced this week that the General Assembly will convene a three-day special session Aug. 3–5 to consider placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that w…
New York City. Variety confirmed that Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper and Devin Druid have been cast as series regulars on NCIS: New York, joining previously announced leads LL Cool J and Scott Caan. Beals…
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Tuesday outlined five recommendations to President Donald Trump for U.S. engagement with Greenland, proposing expanded shipping links, a stronger diplomatic and military presence, a State Pa…
IRVINE, Calif. Kura Sushi USA announced fiscal third-quarter 2026 results on July 7, reporting $85.9 million in total sales for the quarter ended May 31, 2026. The company said comparable restaurant sales decreased 0.4%,…
St. Pauls, North Carolina. On June 16, residents filed a lawsuit against Robeson County after tests cited in the complaint found PFAS in treated tap water at levels higher than any treatment plant in the state; the Robes…
WARREN, Ohio — Severe storms struck Mahoning County on Sunday, prompting damage assessments and local government responses, while Columbiana officials highlighted downtown revitalization efforts; Governor Mike DeWine joi…
United States: Toyota Motor North America announced Monday it will shift production of the Tacoma pickup from its Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California plant in Tijuana, Mexico, to expand assembly at its San Antonio…
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have reportedly been living together again for about two years after a long period of separation, according to a July 6, 2026 report by People magazine. An unnamed source said Pinkett Sm…
China is home to DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence company that is reportedly developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia hardware and other foreign suppliers. The domestically designed processor is intend…
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States was his final World Cup appearance after Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, 2026. The match at Dallas Stadium …
Raleigh, N.C. Gov. Josh Stein signed a $34.4 billion state budget on Tuesday morning after the North Carolina General Assembly passed the measure on Thursday, July 2; legislators had proposed the plan on June 30, the las…