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Joint Society Editorial Calls For Science-Based Approach to CV Health Equity

A joint editorial on behalf of the ACC, American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology and World Heart Federation calls for a new era of equity-centered cardiovascular care designed to redefine prevention, optimize care delivery and ensure that all patients worldwide benefit equally from the promise of modern cardiovascular medicine.

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Jul 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • acc.org
Tel Aviv University inaugurates $35 million Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute

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Jul 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • timesofisrael.com
Spectrum Science Appoints Industry Veteran Marie Emms as President of Clinical Business

/PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Science, an independent, full-service, strategic platform offering integrated clinical, commercial, and communications services, today...

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Jul 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
Cancer cases worldwide will soar in the coming decades, a report finds. Here’s why.

The World Health Organization tempered optimism about improvements in cancer treatment and said global health care inequities are driving more cases and deaths.

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Jul 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Spectrum Science Appoints Industry Veteran Marie Emms as President of Clinical Business

/PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Science, an independent, full-service, strategic platform offering integrated clinical, commercial, and communications services, today...

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Jul 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
Leverage a "get ready with me" approach to business

Three ways smart leaders can show the work in motion to build trust.

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Jul 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • fastcompany.com
Storm warning for ACA shoppers: Double-digit premium hikes are coming

The 2027 outlook for the Affordable Care Act is severe.

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Jul 8 • 7:50 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over,’ so what now?

President Donald Trump said the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran is “over” after a fresh escalation that included attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US retaliatory strikes. CNN’s Kevin Liptak reports on what could happen now.

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Jul 8 • 7:17 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Denmark says it will defend Greenland as Trump threatens to revive NATO crisis

Shortly after arriving at a NATO meeting in Turkey, Trump restarted the divisive fight, telling reporters that Greenland “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.”

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Jul 8 • 6:46 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
I mocked sports fans. Then I became one.

A lifelong sports skeptic learns to love the power of the game.

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Jul 8 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • washingtonpost.com
iPhone Ultra Reportedly in Mass Production, No Delay Envisaged

Apple's foldable iPhone is on track to ship in September despite rumors of a delayed launch, reports Chinese financial outlet Cailian Press. The outlet says it spoke with several people within Apple's supply chain, who indicated that the device's design was locked in some time ago and that the foldable is now in mass production.

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Jul 8 • 6:10 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple to invest $30 billion in US chip manufacturing

Apple announced it is investing more than $30 billion in chip manufacturing in the U.S. that will produce a whopping 15 billion chips as part of its $600 billion long-term investment within America.

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Jul 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
In Maine, voters consider their options as they await Platner’s decision

With the embattled Democratic Senate nominee under pressure to leave the key race, other politicians are maneuvering to replace him on the ballot.

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Jul 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hungary moves to overhaul university models banned from Horizon Europe

Hungary’s new government is aiming to overhaul the governance model of the institutions and universities that lost access to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ funds “in a short timeframe,” according to Péter Horváth, the new state secretary for science policy and innovation. “As of today, the two non-university foundation-controlled institutions under my remit have been transformed,” he told Science|Business. “We hope the universities will follow and that this will be enough to satisfy the EU’s demands.”Under the previous government, led by Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party, many academic and scientific institutions were restructured and made into special public trust foundations, with members strongly linked to the government given lifelong mandates and significant decision-making powers with little oversight. The European Commission deemed that this undermined academic freedom and transparency in the country, leading to a ban on 34 institutions in 2022, including 21 universities, which saw academics in Hungary lose access to Horizon Europe grants. The new Hungarian government, elected in May and led by Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party, has promised to dismantle this governance model and restore the institutions to EU programmes. As a result, the European Commission has promised to return access to the Erasmus+ education mobility programme, but so far no concrete agreement has been made on the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. Hungary has already made legislative changes in June to allow the institutions to be reformed and set a timeline for the implementation.The non-university foundations, which are mainly cultural centres such as the Foundation for Hungarian Culture or the Makovecz Campus Foundation, will all be dissolved by August 31 this year, a date tied to EU-set milestones that Hungary must meet to unlock frozen funds, with control transferred to relevant ministries. Meanwhile, the universities will have until 31 August 2027. For each university foundation, the government will set the dissolution date and the body to take over operations. There is no final decision on a permanent new model for the universities, according to Hungarian MEP Eszter Lakos, who is shadow rapporteur for the Horizon Europe specific programme, a separate piece of legislation detailing implementation rules for the EU’s next research programme, due to start in 2028. “The aim of the transition year is to settle this with [the universities], not to impose a model, and not to put them under state control,” she told Science|Business. “The goal is to give academic independence back to universities.”There are three models that are most likely to be implemented. One would be a return to a traditional, state-run model. Another could be a newer, more self-standing public institution. A third option would be a reformed version of the foundation models that meet EU standards. According to Lakos, the dismantling of the system put in place by the Orbán government is well underway and if all goes according to plan, Hungary could regain access to EU research money by the start of the next academic year in 2027. “I believe that the Hungarian government is doing the necessary changes so the universities could return as beneficiaries to Horizon from the next school year,” she said. In the meantime, “the universities, institutes and cultural assets carry on under proper public stewardship rather than a handful of unaccountable trustees,” said Lakos. The laws passed in June impose new safeguards: board terms are capped at four years and renewable only once, appointments are made through open competitions and sitting politicians cannot join joining these boards.It remains unclear whether a domestic science funding programme set up as a back-up scheme by the former government following the EU funding ban, called HU-rizon, could be continued. “This programme should never have had to have been established in the first place, but it has proven to be quite popular,” he said. “I am considering continuing this programme with a refined focus on helping international collaborations.”Re-organising the research network One of the first priorities for Horváth and his cabinet is to resolve questions over the future of the Hungarian Research Network, Hun-Ren. The network of academic institutes was taken away from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2019 and turned into a quasi-private organisation, with similarities in its governance to the public trust foundations.Horváth and his team have consulted over 5,000 representatives from the network and the conclusion is broad unhappiness with the directors of all the institutes involved. “We have presented the results to the president and the chief executive of the network and this is currently being discussed,” Horváth said. The plan is to re-integrate the network back into the Academy of Sciences but in an improved way, “learning from mistakes of the past,” he added. The government also wants to reintegrate four humanities and social science research centres into the network that the previous government had transferred to Eötvös Loránd University. The transfer brought sharp criticism from the academic community, with a group of Hungarian research heads, including European Research Council grant recipients, sending an open letter to Orbán warning that the transfer would “cause historically significant harm to the entirety of Hungarian scientific life.” The transfer was “one of the biggest shames in Hungarian research in the past 20 years,” Horváth said. “We want to immediately re-integrate them back into the research network and to regain the trust of these institutions, because the way they were treated was really unfair.”Another pressing issue is the Élvonal Excellence Research and Talent Development Foundation, led by Nobel laureate Ferenc Krausz. The foundation signed a financing agreement with the former government earlier this year for a budget of over €730 million over the next five years. The goal is to create a world-class centre to attract top talent from abroad and to develop local researchers. But there was little transparency about this foundation, and news of its huge budget, which is nearly as much as Hungary’s entire research budget, caused a stir in the media following the recent elections. Another issue is that, as with the foundation boards of the institutes banned from Horizon Europe, there was little-to-no oversight of decisions led by Krausz. “It was an excellent idea but an unacceptable execution,” Horváth said of the foundation. “The fact that this is out of the Hungarian funding scheme, mostly concentrating on one person who decides on the budget is unacceptable for us.”The government plans to merge the centre with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office, the country’s R&D funding agency, with a reduced budget. Horváth is hopeful that Krausz will still be involved. The new government’s R&D goalsA phrase that crops up regularly during the discussion with Horváth is “democratic process.” The new state secretary is determined to involve Hungary’s research community in shaping future policies. This marks a departure from the previous government’s approach, and several people in Hungary’s research community have commented on the openness of the new government. In terms of concrete goals, Horváth and his team already have plans. He wants to create a new science fund in Hungary, based on the best practices of other European countries. The fund would not be tied to annual government budgets and would provide long-term, stable financing. “If we were to succeed in creating this fund, then I think it would be one of the biggest achievements for me in this period of government,” Horváth said. On the innovation side, he is looking into how best to bring in the private sector. “We want to make sure that we are working with the private sector to support innovation,” Horváth said. One of his big aims is to introduce entrepreneurship teaching into high schools. Hungary already has a reputable national academy offering research and innovation training in the field of natural sciences, and Horváth wants to expand this to all disciplines and across the whole country. “One of the main ways to elevate our innovative businesses is to teach our children to be innovative,” he said. “This will probably need ten years to pay off, but this is what we should do. Our aim is to make Hungary strong in our region, and this is what is needed.” Related articlesHungary’s Horizon Europe performance in numbersCommission unlocks Erasmus+ cash for Hungary, Horizon could be next‘Academic Huxit.’ Hungarian researchers speak out on impact of EU ban A more difficult task will be funding. The new government is aiming to increase research spending to 2% of the GDP by 2030, and then increase it to 3% in line with EU objectives. Currently, spending sits around 1.3%. But according to Horváth, the current budget, inherited from the previous government, is “heavily in the negative,” so any plans to increase research spending will have to start next year. Achieving 2% by 2030 already needs a big push, almost doubling the research budget. “This is something we’d definitely like to reach, and something I can see us achieving,” he said. “From the 2030s, I’d like to see an innovative generation growing up that can help us reach the 3% target.” Positivity in the new governmentDespite the many challenges facing Horváth and his team, the mood is positive. “It feels a bit like a start-up right now. Everyone is working 24/7, day and night, trying to do as much as they can. There is a lot of energy,” he said. It is a big change for the state secretary who, like many in his cabinet, is coming from a background in research or business, and not in politics. “Six weeks ago, I was sitting with my microscope and my research PhDs, so it’s been a big change for me,” said the computer scientist, who was previously the director of the Institute of Biochemistry at the Hun-Ren Biological Research Centre in Hungary and worked at the Institute for AI for Health at Helmholtz Munich. But he is relishing the task to transform the country’s R&D landscape. “We feel enormous support from the Hungarian people, but also from Europe,” he said. “We’ve received a lot of letters of support from around Europe. There is big trust there, and huge responsibility on our side. We want to get everything back on track, and there’s a lot to do.”

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Jul 8 • 5:47 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Global Conflicts Overshadow NATO Leaders' Meeting in Türkiye

Türkiye emphasized the importance of maintaining a comprehensive 360-degree security approach by NATO member states that address threats.

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Jul 8 • 5:45 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
Ascension to buy Tennessee hospital as part of a $1B investment deal

One of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country is set to buy Williamson Health, a Tennessee-based regional hospital and provider network. If approved by regulators, the transaction could be finalized sometime next year.

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Jul 8 • 5:15 AM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
She blamed flu shots for her twins’ deaths. Now she’s charged with murder.

Andrea Shaw, a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for recommending childhood vaccines, is accused of suffocating her daughter and son.

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Jul 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Are glucose monitors a good thing for 2-year-olds? Experts look at risks, benefits

The newly approved over-the-counter CGM offers a new approach to tackling childhood obesity but also raises a host of questions.

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Jul 8 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Nintendo announces that Mario Kart Tour is shutting down

Mario Kart Tour is ending service with a full shutdown - here's what's happening with the Gold Pass subscription and more.

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Jul 8 • 4:21 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Newest Red Wings Player Excited For Opportunity

The post Newest Red Wings Player Excited For Opportunity appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. All of Wilmer Skoog’s NHL points have come in games involving the Detroit Red Wings. He’s delighted that he’ll get […] The post Newest Red Wings Player Excited For Opportunity appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

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Jul 8 • 4:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Another Planet Entertainment Contract Extension Before Board of Supes

A resolution to extend APE’s contract with the Recreation & Parks Department for three more years, with an option of extending it out further to 2035, was approved by the Budget and Appropriat…

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Jul 8 • 3:23 AM EDT • Entertainment • richmondsunsetnews.com
Overruling the voters before they even vote

By Chris Richardson There is something profoundly wrong with a legislature that sees a citizen-led constitutional amendment gaining momentum and responds not by making its case to the public, but by passing a law designed to neutralize it before voters ever cast a ballot. That is exactly what happened with House Bill 26-1430. Initiative 175 […]

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Jul 8 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Dumbo Health Launches SleepLongevityAge, Bringing Clinical Care to the World’s Most Overlooked Health Metric

Introducing Sleep Longevity: a new category of care that turns the world’s most overlooked health metric into action. Sleep better. Live longer.Miami, Florida, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of people wake up tired every morning, and most never find out why. Americans have never known more about how they sleep: Apple Watch, Oura, Whoop, Garmin, and other wearables generate millions of sleep scores every morning. Yet for most people, those scores never lead to action. Today, Dumbo Hea

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Jul 8 • 2:58 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Syria grapples with unrest as government faces old and new threats
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Jul 8 • 1:10 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
A Boeing 737 plane has disappeared off the coast of Pakistan

The K2 Airways cargo plane from Pakistan, carrying five crew members, was recorded rapidly descending before losing contact.

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Jul 8 • 12:57 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Clarksville businesses, leaders concerned about proposed changes to Clark Memorial Bridge

A proposed traffic change on Clark Memorial Bridge is raising concerns among Clarksville business owners and local leaders.

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Jul 7 • 11:12 PM EDT • Business • wlky.com
The countdown to the Pixel 11 launch has officially begun

And it's happening in New York City

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Jul 7 • 9:48 PM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
Stockton businesses optimistic as new city hall opens on waterfront

Stockton's new city hall opened on the waterfront, bringing hundreds of employees to the area and raising hopes among nearby businesses for increased activity.

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Jul 7 • 9:39 PM EDT • Business • kcra.com
Businesses along detour routes get ready for Parkway East closure

The Parkway East closure starts Friday, and a lot of cars will be taking the detours on roads that already see a heavy traffic flow. What does this mean for businesses along those routes?

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Jul 7 • 9:06 PM EDT • Business • wtae.com
Eaton Fire survivors grapple with mental health struggles as long rebuilding process continues
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Jul 7 • 9:05 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Ancient DNA reveals the mysterious collapse of Europe's megalith builders

DNA from a 5,000-year-old French megalithic tomb reveals that the people buried before and after a population collapse were genetically unrelated, pointing to a major migration after a devastating crisis. The shift coincided with new social traditions and the disappearance of the communities that built Europe's giant stone monuments.

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Jul 7 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
2026 World Cup Round Of 16 Power Rankings

The FOX Sports World Cup NOW analysts break down and rank the eight remaining teams ahead of the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Jul 7 • 7:57 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Williamson Health leaders say $950M Ascension St. Thomas sale will fuel hospital growth in the county

Williamson Health's board recommends a $950M sale to Ascension St. Thomas, pending Williamson County commission approval.

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Jul 7 • 7:43 PM EDT • Health • newschannel5.com
Meta Launches New Image Generation Tool for Consumers and Businesses

Meta has begun rolling out an image generation model available in Meta AI. Muse Image is the first such model developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs,

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Jul 7 • 7:32 PM EDT • Business • pymnts.com
City Council poised to approve big pay raises

Under proposed legislation, the city’s elected officials would get an 18.2% pay increase.

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Jul 7 • 7:30 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Which Prospects Could the Phillies Trade at the Deadline?

The MLB Trade Deadline sits just a month away, and rumors are already beginning to swirl. From players who could be traded to what contending teams will be looking for, there’s lots of excitement this time of year. The Phillies are currently sitting three games behind the Braves for the NL East lead and half […] The post Which Prospects Could the Phillies Trade at the Deadline? appeared first on The Lead.

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Jul 7 • 7:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Samsung to Get Jump on Apple’s First Foldable With New Phones in July

Samsung Electronics Co. will host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, when the leading foldable phone maker is expected to unveil a Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a shorter and wider design that resembles Apple Inc.’s planned folding iPhone.

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Jul 7 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Mike Beck appointed to California Ocean Science Trust's board of trustees

State Secretary for Natural Resources named Beck and Cal Poly Humboldt's Eric Riggs to serve on the unique science-policy bridging organization's board, citing their distinguished leadership and deep expertise in coastal climate resilience and marine STEM education.

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Jul 7 • 6:59 PM EDT • Science • news.ucsc.edu
Palm Beach County students gain hands-on business experience at entrepreneurship forum

Nearly 300 students in Palm Beach County participated in the "Mind Your Business" forum, which focuses on STEM, media, artificial intelligence, and trades.

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Jul 7 • 6:55 PM EDT • Business • wpbf.com
The 2028 redistricting wars have already begun

The Maryland legislature is set to convene a special session next month after Democratic lawmakers proposed a constitutional amendment on redistricting.

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Jul 7 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Bottled water business owner appeals detention in Trinidad over alleged PM assassination plot

Business executive Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve ​filed an appeal on Tuesday against ‌their detention over an alleged plot to assassinate top members of the Trinidadian government, ​including Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

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Jul 7 • 5:54 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Bottled Water Business Owner Appeals Detention in Trinidad Over Alleged PM Assassination Plot

July 7 (Reuters) - Business executive ⁠Dominic ⁠Hadeed and his ⁠wife Genevieve filed an appeal on Tuesday against their detention over an ‌alleged plot to ‌assassinate top members of the ⁠Trinidadian ⁠government, including Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Hadeed, who owns the Trinidad and ...

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Jul 7 • 5:53 PM EDT • Business • usnews.com
5 Useful iPad Accessories Cheaper Than Apple Brand Products

You can use the RAPIQUE Bluetooth Wireless Mouse, IFEART USB-C Cable, MoKo iPad Case, Logitech Combo Touch, and Metapen Pencil A8 with your iPad.

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Jul 7 • 5:47 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Dr. Mia Shim of Seattle named new county health officer

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today appointed Mia Shim, MD, MPH, as Sonoma County’s new health officer, replacing Dr. Michael Stacey, who has held this role on an interim basis since last November. Dr. Shim’s appointment becomes effective tomorrow.

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Jul 7 • 5:43 PM EDT • Health • sonomacounty.gov
OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

Joshua Achiam spent nearly nine years at OpenAI researching AI safety and made a memorable appearance in the Musk v. Altman trial.

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Jul 7 • 5:28 PM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Names A New COO But Is The Upside Already Priced In

Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has drawn investor attention after appointing industry veteran Mark Pauls as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 15, 2026, along with Tim Fisher’s transition to Special Advisor to the CEO. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The Six Flags Entertainment share price has retreated in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of 6.86% and a 30 day share price return of 5.65%. This comes even as the 90 day share price return of 11.21% and...

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Jul 7 • 5:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Hossam Hassan says officiating 'unfair' and World Cup 'directed towards' reigning champions

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan criticised refereeing during dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina in World Cup last 16; Enzo Fernandez scored late header to win game after Egypt had two penalty claims waved away; Hassan said refereeing was unfair; Sky Sports News has approached FIFA for comment

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Jul 7 • 5:08 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Fans Canceling PS Plus To Boycott Sony Killing Discs Discover You Can Actually Save Money By Threatening To Quit

But wait, before you leave, here's a 50 percent off coupon...

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Jul 7 • 5:00 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Chasen bankruptcy: Baltimore developer grilled by lawyers on business associates

Former Baltimore real estate mogul Brandon Chasen distanced himself from irregularities that appeared in his business empire’s finances during the lead-up to its collapse.

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Jul 7 • 4:58 PM EDT • Business • thedailyrecord.com
What we know—and don't—about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization

Here's what we know so far, along with the questions that remain unanswered about Sen. Mitch McConnell's hospitalization.

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Jul 7 • 4:41 PM EDT • Health • wlky.com
State Establishes NC Economic Forecasting Initiative at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

The North Carolina General Assembly has allocated $3 million to support the North Carolina Economic Forecasting Initiative (NCEFI). These funds, appropriated from the 2026-27 state budget, will establish the state’s... View Article

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Jul 7 • 4:39 PM EDT • Business • uncnews.unc.edu
Making the ‘invisible’ visible: How high-speed movies could change the way scientists study disease

An advanced imaging method captures chemical processes in living organisms in real time, allowing researchers to observe biology as it happens.

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Jul 7 • 4:37 PM EDT • Science • stories.tamu.edu
Trump weighed in on Cabinet squabble over ride for July Fourth flyover

The president encouraged acting attorney general Todd Blanche to fly on one of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s jets despite the FAA’s prior objection to the planes.

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Jul 7 • 4:28 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized

Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital

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Jul 7 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Explaining The Comcast and NBCUniversal Divorce

(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) I hope everyone had a happy Fourth of July in America, celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. Frankly, I am bummed the 250th wasn’t a bigger celebration, but that’s a different topic for a different Substack. While it was generally a quiet week on the entertainment/streaming/media business fronts, we still had some interesting news stories. Actually, that kinda undersells one of the stories, a huge, huge, huge divestment that could upend the entertainment landscape... So let’s get right to it. In today’s column, I’ll cover Comcast spinning off the rest of NBCUniversal, an entertainment company investing in an LLM company and an LLM-owner investing in a movie studio, the latest round of threats of digital tariffs, and more. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Most: Comcast/NBCU Breakup!!!! If I had to describe my reaction to Comcast spinning out NBCUniversal, it feels like a relationship ending, either breaking up or divorcing. Comcast’s decision to spin off the rest of NBCUniversal, after spinning off some of its cable assets into Versant last year, really does feel like a family breaking up under “irreconcilable differences”. Of my stereotypes of the entertainment moguls, my go-to for Comcast CEO Brian Roberts—heir to the Comcast fortune, but a man who’s been at the helm for 24 years now, and president for twelve years before that—is that he likes building empires. He cut his teeth acquiring cable rivals in the 1990s and tried to buy Disney repeatedly, then settled for NBCUniversal after a long court battle. (Contrast this with Rupert Murdoch, a man who also loved to buy, but would also sell when the price is right. Murdoch made Fox out of nothing, but then sold 20th Century Fox to Disney, arguably at the top of the market. So I understood why he sold.) But I don’t understand Roberts’ motivation to sell now. I have some explanations but no single, super-satisfying explanation. Strategically, it would just make more sense to have kept NBCUniversal in-house, especially for a one-time empire builder like Comcast. Yet one powerful force—arguably the decider in modern capitalism—likely overwhelmed all other considerations. At first, I thought I’d arrange my thoughts as a “Five Why” analysis, digging through each layer of the puzzle. But instead, I found myself asking, “But…why?” (And I only ended up with four sections.) So let’s look at Comcast from that angle. Then, at the end, I’ll give my biggest strategic recommendation for every company in Hollywood. It’s obvious, but sometimes, the obvious strategy is the most ignored. But…Why? The Stock Market, Conglomerations, and Sum of the Parts Analysis We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why Comcast could never get a “tech company” valuation The not-so-secret motivation for Comcast What Versant has to do with all of this The key strategic advice I think every entertainment exec should follow (though it’s really obvious) Some big AI investment news… Whether we’ll see digital tariffs… And more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.

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Jul 7 • 3:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
As health rumors swirl, GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with McConnell

Several of Mitch McConnell’s colleagues and allies said they talked with him by phone, offering the fullest picture yet of the hospitalized senator’s condition.

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Jul 7 • 3:51 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
As health rumors swirl, GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with McConnell

Several of Mitch McConnell’s colleagues and allies said they talked with him by phone, offering the fullest picture yet of the hospitalized senator’s condition.

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Jul 7 • 3:51 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Roads partially shut down after Clarksville business catches fire

The fire happened at the Stop & Shop Market at the corner of Woodmont Boulevard and Greenwood Avenue.

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Jul 7 • 3:48 PM EDT • Business • wsmv.com
Build EBR launches facade improvement program for Plank Road businesses

Build EBR is introducing a new grant initiative designed to help small businesses and commercial property owners enhance the appearance of properties along the Plank Road corridor. Funded through the JPMorgan Chase AdvancingCities Grant, the Front Door Refresh Facade Improvement Program is the final implementation initiative tied to the Reimagine Plank Road Master Plan and […]

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Jul 7 • 3:33 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
‘It takes courage:’ A roundtable on racism in sports

That was the heart of a wide‑ranging conversation on “Closer Look with Rose Scott” about confronting racism in sports from the professional ranks to youth leagues.

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Jul 7 • 3:30 PM EDT • Sports • wabe.org
Exploring key breakthroughs in VT ablation

Today's sophisticated mapping systems allow clinicians to visualize VT circuits with unprecedented detail.

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Jul 7 • 3:26 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
District Attorneys celebrate upcoming changes to California's mental health diversion program

A new California law will make it harder for some individuals to qualify for the state’s mental health diversion program, which allows people who have committed crimes to avoid charges and incarceration for mental-health-related reasons.

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Jul 7 • 3:25 PM EDT • Health • kcra.com
U.S. opinions toward Israel are shifting, poll finds

Democrats have become much more likely to say the U.S. is overly supportive of Israel in recent years.

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Jul 7 • 3:21 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 draws criticism from UT System, other organizations

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 on June 18. As the act awaits Senate approval, universities and conferences have openly opposed the act. The act would provide a national framework for college athletics, specifically regarding student-athletes’ ability to profit from their Name, Image and...

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Jul 7 • 3:01 PM EDT • Sports • thedailytexan.com
Detroit extends its signature small business incentive program for another year

The Detroit City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved $2.5 million to keep the Motor City Match program operating through the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year.

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Jul 7 • 2:40 PM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Musk-linked mailers draw complaints for targeting wrong addresses, dead voters

Election officials in North Carolina and Georgia are warning about suspicious voter-registration mailers linked to Elon Musk.

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Jul 7 • 2:18 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Supreme Court justices Kagan and Barrett to testify on Capitol Hill

Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are scheduled to testify before Congress next week as lawmakers consider the judiciary’s funding request. Barrett and Kagan are slated to appear before the House Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government on Tuesday, July 14, according to the House committee schedule. They will also testify […]

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Jul 7 • 2:17 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 dips to $1,349 in today's price war

Amazon and B&H are competing for your business by offering a $150 discount on Apple's current 15-inch MacBook Air with an M5 chip.

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Jul 7 • 2:08 PM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Flighty update adds powerful new Connection Assistant feature

A big update to Flighty, the popular flight-tracking app, is available on the App Store today. The latest version of...

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Jul 7 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Weibo leaker says iPhone 18 Pro thickness will be ‘surprising’

Days after materials from Apple supplier Tata surfaced online, prominent Weibo leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” doubled down on his earlier claim that the iPhone 18 Pro will be thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro.

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Jul 7 • 1:42 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Opening the future of science

The U.S. NSF LCCF Overview and Characteristic Science Applications virtual panel featured remarks from NSF and TACC leaders, followed by a moderated panel of researchers using TACC's Frontera and Vista supercomputers to tackle some of science's most complex challenges.

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Jul 7 • 1:17 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Major science group launches heat policy database

The agenda from the Federation of American Scientists includes 400 policy approaches, many of which have been implemented or proposed at the state level.

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Jul 7 • 1:15 PM EDT • Science • eenews.net
ACC takes on DOAC use with new scientific statement

Direct oral anticoagulants continue to be underutilized and inappropriately dosed. The American College of Cardiology hopes a new scientific statement can help address those issues and provide clinicians with an updated look at this important topic.

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Jul 7 • 1:09 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to drop Senate bid

The senator from Vermont has been a key backer of the insurgent Democratic candidate in Maine.

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Jul 7 • 12:45 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Analysis | What Graham Platner’s rise and unraveling reveal about the politics of 2026

In their rush to find a strong candidate to run again Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Democrats should have more thoroughly vetted their party's nominee.

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Jul 7 • 12:40 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Digital Health Tools and Technologies: An Overview of CMS’ Recent Efforts to Expand Their Use in Medicare

As an increasing share of older adults have adopted digital health technologies over the past several years, and with most expressing interest in using them to manage their health care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced several initiatives to expand the use of digital health technologies in Medicare. This brief summarizes these initiatives and draws on data from various surveys, including KFF Tracking Polls from September 2025 and March 2026, to highlight facts about recent experiences with and use of digital health tools among Medicare beneficiaries and older adults more generally.

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Jul 7 • 12:13 PM EDT • Health • kff.org
This Toilet Attachment Helps You Understand Your Gut Health, Hydration And More

Kohler Health's easy-to-install bathroom appliance provides key wellness metrics and personalized health insights.

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Jul 7 • 12:12 PM EDT • Health • forbes.com
CCST Launches California AI Science Residency Program on Frontier AI Safety with Appointment of First AI Science Advisors to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and Department of Technology - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

CCST's two inaugural AI Science Advisors were placed at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Department of Technology (CDT) to advise on frontier AI safety.

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Jul 7 • 12:11 PM EDT • Science • ccst.us
Blood Of Dawnwalker Hands-On: A Witcher-Style RPG With A Twist

For Honor-style combat meets Witcher-style storytelling

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Jul 7 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
The Politics of Provocation: The ECtHR’s Ruling in Miladze v Georgia

A recent judgment of the European Court of Human Rights concerning a TikTok video published by a Georgian self-defined civil activist adds another layer to the Court’s increasingly messy Article 10 case law. The applicant repeatedly insulted public officials in crude and sexually explicit terms while broadcasting to a large online audience. Domestic courts imposed only a modest administrative fine, later reduced on appeal. The ECtHR did not find a violation of the applicant’s right to freedom of expression – raising several questions about the limits of legitimate political speech online.

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Jul 7 • 11:27 AM EDT • Politics • verfassungsblog.de
RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window

The long wait for Project Phoenix continues...

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Jul 7 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
iPhone 18 Pro Could Be Noticeably Thicker Than iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro's aluminum frame and camera housing are both set to grow thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro's, according to new posts from the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital". In a post on Weibo today, the leaker said that aluminum alloy mid-frames are "going to be used in straight-edge phones for a long time to come," referring to Apple's continued use of the material introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro rather than a return to titanium.

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Jul 7 • 10:56 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Trump praises Turkish leader, stops short of approving fighter-jet sale

President Donald Trump heaped praise on Turkey's president but stopped short of publicly approving the sale of F-35 fighter jets, which many in Congress oppose.

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Jul 7 • 10:50 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Former Xbox Lead Wanted A Real Money Auction House In Halo 4

According to Dan Callan, former Xbox lead Don Mattrick wanted a real-money auction house added to Halo 4

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Jul 7 • 10:35 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Dallas Wilson Signs With Warner Chappell Music & The Core Entertainment

Dallas Wilson has signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville, in partnership [...]

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Jul 7 • 10:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • musicrow.com
Arsenal set to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier after Leeds exit

Meslier is a free agent after leaving Leeds at the end of the campaign, following 215 appearances across seven seasons at Elland Road.

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Jul 7 • 10:32 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Right Angle Entertainment Names Todd Rossi as First-Ever VP of Marketing and Revenue

Right Angle Entertainment appointed Todd Rossi to a newly created VP of Marketing and Revenue role, the company's first. Rossi brings over 20 years of live entertainment marketing and revenue strategy experience.

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Jul 7 • 10:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • broadwayworld.com
Wright State inspires the next generation of business leaders through Ohio Business Week

More than 50 high school students from across Ohio learned how to turn business ideas into reality during the Ohio Business Week camp at Wright State. Continue reading →

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Jul 7 • 10:25 AM EDT • Business • webapp2.wright.edu
The fight over trans girls’ sports participation moves to Nov. ballot in AZ, CO, WA

Ballot measures seeking to restrict transgender student-athletes’ participation in school sports will appear before voters in AZ, CO and WA.

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Jul 7 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • ctmirror.org
What two therapies' approvals means for longevity science

The recommended approval of the world's first two therapies derived from induced pluripotent stem cells is a significant move towards improving longevity.

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Jul 7 • 9:51 AM EDT • Science • weforum.org
Xbox Game Pass reportedly boasts around 30m subscribers

That is well below the 77m user target that Microsoft apparently had for the subscription service for 2026

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Jul 7 • 9:44 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Integral Ad Science Appoints Lidiane Jones Chief Executive Officer

Integral Ad Science (IAS), one of the world's most trusted media quality companies, today announced the appointment of Lidiane Jones as Chief Executive Offic...

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Jul 7 • 9:35 AM EDT • Science • businesswire.com
Graduate students benefit from philanthropy

Meet three scholars in applied physical sciences, political science and music who received fellowships to further their research and teaching.

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Jul 7 • 9:24 AM EDT • Science • unc.edu
Adam Sandler visits Gilford business on Fourth of July

Adam Sandler made a stop at a Granite State business on Saturday night.

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Jul 7 • 9:20 AM EDT • Business • wmur.com
Reality Shows Are Tapping Into the Microseries Boom

Industry players like NBCUniversal and Fox and microseries platforms like FlareFlow and aTwist are investing in reality shows as their next frontier.

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Jul 7 • 9:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Largely Dismissed by NY Judge

A federal judge has thrown out most of the claims in a proposed class action accusing Apple's AirPods Max of a condensation defect, ruling that the $549 headphones do what they were built for even if they fall short of a buyer's expectations (via Law360).

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Jul 7 • 9:14 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max might come with a massive battery

The iPhone 18 Pro, not so much.

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Jul 7 • 9:06 AM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
Smart Glasses Now Have 'Privacy Kits' to Protect You From Getting Punched in the Face

Solos is selling accessories that make its smart glasses a little more palatable.

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Jul 7 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
The Pac-12’s return begins without a media day

As the college football season approaches, every FBS conference is getting set for its media days — except for the Pac-12. Media days see conferences invite members of the press to ask questions and take photographs to build excitement for the upcoming season. Many media days will receive live television coverage. The Big 12, ACC…

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Jul 7 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Update 4 Release Notes

The latest update includes a campaign expansion DLC, Ripatorium 3.0, quality of life changes and bug fixes.

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Jul 7 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • slayersclub.bethesda.net