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Updated every morningJuly 17, 20267 categoriesTop stories of the past 7 days
🏆 Sports💻 Tech📈 Business🔬 Science🏛️ US Politics🌍 Global News🔥 Miscellaneous
The biggest story of the past 7 days
The global sell-off in technology stocks on July 17 erased hundreds of billions in market value as investor skepticism about AI chip demand and semiconductor valuations intensified.

🏆Sports

Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace
Bryson DeChambeau criticized Nick Faldo's commentary during the first round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, where Jackson Suber held the lead.
theguardian.com
Pat Riley hints at Heat's LeBron James pursuit while Miami introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami Heat president Pat Riley suggested the team would pursue LeBron James in free agency during a press conference introducing newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo.
cbssports.com
Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 draws nearly 16 million viewers to Paramount+
Conor McGregor's comeback fight at UFC 329 attracted nearly 16 million viewers across Paramount+ in the U.S. and Latin America.
cbssports.com

💻Tech

OnePlus halts operations in USA and Europe
OnePlus announced it is ceasing all operations in the United States and Europe, effective immediately, citing a strategic shift in its global business.
community.oneplus.com
Sony deletes more movies from accounts of people who ‘bought’ them
Sony removed additional purchased movies from users' digital libraries, continuing a practice that has drawn criticism over ownership rights.
techdirt.com
SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition
SpaceX aborted the launch of its second Starship V3 vehicle moments after engine ignition on July 16, 2026, due to an unspecified technical issue.
techcrunch.com

📈Business

Tech stocks lead steep global sell-off as investors lose faith in AI chip trade
A broad global sell-off in technology stocks erased hundreds of billions in market value on July 17, driven by mounting investor skepticism about the sustainability of AI chip demand and semiconductor valuations.
fortune.com
Anthropic moves closer to mega-IPO as bankers line up investor meetings
AI company Anthropic advanced toward a potential initial public offering in July 2026, with investment banks scheduling preliminary investor meetings ahead of what could be one of the largest tech IPOs of the year.
cnbc.com
Morgan Stanley posts record quarterly revenue and profit as equities trading surges 69%
Morgan Stanley reported record quarterly revenue and profit for Q2 2026 on July 15, driven by a 69% surge in equities trading revenue that far exceeded analyst expectations.
cnbc.com

🔬Science

National Academies report backs climate change attribution science
A National Academies of Sciences report released this week formally endorsed the scientific methods used to attribute extreme weather events to climate change, strengthening the evidentiary basis for such links.
news.google.com
At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heat wave
A study published this week estimated that at least 12,000 excess deaths occurred across Europe during a severe June 2026 heat wave, highlighting the public health impact of extreme temperatures.
phys.org
Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from US Midwest to East Coast
Smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across the US Midwest and East Coast this week, prompting officials to advise residents in multiple states to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality.
phys.org

🏛️US Politics

House GOP’s $95B budget reconciliation proposal hits Senate buzzsaw
The House GOP’s $95 billion budget reconciliation proposal faced immediate opposition from Senate Republicans, stalling the plan amid disagreements over spending cuts and policy priorities.
thehill.com
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness, as confirmed by NBC News.
NBC News
Five takeaways from Trump’s big elections speech
Former President Donald Trump delivered a major speech on elections at the Army War College in Pennsylvania, outlining his policy priorities and attacking Democratic opponents.
The Hill

🌍Global News

US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran after Iran reported that civilian infrastructure had been hit in earlier strikes, escalating military conflict in the Middle East.
BBC
At least 2 dead, hundreds rescued as flooding devastates parts of Texas
At least two people were killed and hundreds rescued after severe flooding devastated parts of Texas, with emergency crews responding to widespread damage.
Austin American-Statesman
Trump's team says 'no children' died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
NPR reported three cases of child deaths that contradict the Trump administration's claim that no children died as a result of cuts to USAID funding.
npr.org

🔥Miscellaneous

📺 Streaming
Jason Statham's 'A Working Man' is the sleeper hit dominating Prime Video
Jason Statham's latest action thriller "A Working Man" is surging on Prime Video, with viewers calling it a worthy successor to the "John Wick" franchise thanks to its relentless, no-frills fight choreography and Statham's signature gruff charisma.
collider.com
🎵 Music
Baby Dolls' "Oohh Lala Baby" hits No. 1 on YouTube Music chart
The Filipino girl group Baby Dolls has taken over YouTube Music with their viral track "Oohh Lala Baby," a catchy, danceable bop that's sparking endless TikTok challenges and fan covers — the kind of feel-good earworm that makes everyone want to learn the choreography.
ABS-CBN Corporate