Monthly Archives: July, 2026
PSA: Steam Controller charging puck can spark if it touches metal
If you’re one of the lucky ones who got the new Steam Controller, you may want to be careful with the charging puck it comes with. One customer discovered the hard way just how quickly it could start a fire. The customer in question shared a post on Reddit detailing how they were charging their
IRCC’s latest update reveals Express Entry application backlog at all-time low
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) application backlog has continued its downward trajectory, according to newly-released figures covering the period ending March 31, 2026. An application is classified as backlogged if it has not been processed within the immigration department’s official service standards*. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams The most notable changes
Epcon Communities, 40 years in, charts new pathways to growth
Epcon Communities delivered nearly 600 homes corporately and 600-plus via franchise builders last year, as 55+ demand supports expansion...
Iran War Deepens Activist Dangers
Narges Mohammadi, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights activism in Iran, has been allowed to go home. After guards found her unconscious in her cell, the apparent victim of a heart attack, she was granted temporary release from prison and transferred to a hospital...
Hackathon Champion To Failed Project In 10 Days! GSD Founder Allegedly Rugs Just After Receiving his $100K Grant
What started as a landmark moment for an upstart AI-centric crypto project quickly descended into one of the more baffling incidents in hackathon history. A project called GSD, a recent winner of the $100K prize for first place at the Bags Hackathon, which took place just days ago...
Punjab Approves Rs 15 Billion Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in DG Khan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan in a major step aimed at strengthening healthcare facilities in southern Punjab. The project is expected to significantly improve access to modern cancer treatment for thousands of patients living in remote and underdeveloped areas of the
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term...
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's director of national intelligence, announced Friday she is leaving the administration.Driving the news: Gabbard wrote in her resignation letter that her departure is related to her husband's diagnosis with an "extremely rare form of bone cancer.""At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and
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Alphabet’s SpaceX stake fuels a $98 billion gain, beating estimates
Google parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that it’s massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far and advertising revenue is coming in strong. The Mountain View, California-based company said Wednesday it earned $112.11 billion, or $9.11 per share, in the April-June period. That’s up from $28.2
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Coinbase’s corporate customers can now accept payments from AI agents
Rolling out this week, Coinbase Business users will be able to accept payments from AI agents, done via the x402 protocol, developed and incubated by the exchange. Coinbase logo shown on a laptop screen (Shutterstock) Coinbase has simplified native agentic payment acceptance in Coinbase Business. Exchange users get new trading views in Coinbase for Agents.
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Justin Bieber’s World Cup halftime song streams jumped 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps. Luminate, the industry data and analytics company that provides insight into changing behaviors across music listenership, examined streams
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BitMEX token crashes 90% as exchange announces shutdown
[Update, 15:18 UTC, July 23 - Adds comment from cofounder beginning in sixth paragraph.] BitMEX’s utility token lost almost all of its value after the exchange announced Thursday it would wind down operations. The BitMEX (BMEX) token plunged 90% to as low as $0.002 from $0.06, according to CoinGecko data. It traded at $0.0063 at
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Strategy by HBR Editors July 23, 2026 Illustration by Ana Yael Post Summary. Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite tips on setting strategy when the Leer en español Ler em português Post Each weekday, in our