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Today: July 20, 2026

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Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe

History has shown that when manufacturers skimp on sterile filtration of drugs, the consequences can amount to the loss of hundreds of lives and millions of dollars.

Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe
Health|Science|Technology

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult

Cancer survivors often experience cognitive, visual or physical challenges that hinder software use. Better designs can help.

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult
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Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs

Mexican sales of Chinese-brand vehicles jumped nearly 30% in the first six months of the year despite steep tariffs imposed in January that were

Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs
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Ryanair CEO says probe suggests foreign object damage in window incident

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday that an initial finding from a probe into an incident in which a passenger was partly sucked out of a Boeing 737's broken window

Ryanair CEO says probe suggests foreign object damage in window incident
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Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?

Chipmakers are in focus on Wall Street, with their shares turning mercurial this month and investors banking on a few dozen newly valuable

Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?
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Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus

Hut 8, a crypto-mining turned AI data center company, said on Monday it has signed a second 15-year lease worth $9.8 billion with an existing investment-grade customer, fully

Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus
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How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target

Five years ago PayPal was a Wall Street favorite and a leader in digital payments.

How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target
Business|Health|Technology

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

Meta Platforms faces trial in Tennessee on Monday over the state's claims that Instagram's design is to blame for a youth mental-health crisis, one of several

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials

Britain's CuspAI said on Monday it has raised $450 million from investors including the UK government and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' investment fund, as the startup looks to

UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials
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China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The Chinese AI model Kimi K3 has suspended new subscriptions after overwhelming demand pushed its capacity close to its limits

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity
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The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight

CNN’s Alayna Treene breaks down the concerns that have been brushed aside surrounding the luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar that has become the new Air Force One. President Trump boarded the newly retrofitted jet Wednesday for a trip to North Dakota for an America 250 celebration.

The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight
Economy|Science|Technology|World

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks

By Florence Loeve PARIS, July 20 - European missile manufacturer MBDA is launching an  interceptor to counter attacks by large numbers of low-cost munitions such as drones, as wars in Ukraine and the

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks
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FAA says certification of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 expected soon

A senior Federal Aviation Administration official said on Monday that the agency expects to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and larger 10

FAA says certification of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 expected soon
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

Ukraine has launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, according to the city's mayor

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
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China's Moonshot pauses Kimi subscriptions amid hot demand, IPO push

Chinese startup Moonshot AI has temporarily paused new subscriptions after demand for its newly launched Kimi K3 model strained

China's Moonshot pauses Kimi subscriptions amid hot demand, IPO push
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 

For some 40 years, Suzuki cars dominated India's roads.

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 
Business|Science|Technology

Honeywell Aerospace wins IndiGo avionics deal; Aeromexico to deploy runway safety technology

Honeywell Aerospace said on Monday that Indian airline IndiGo had selected its avionics and power systems for 810 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, while Aeromexico plans to deploy

Honeywell Aerospace wins IndiGo avionics deal; Aeromexico to deploy runway safety technology
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Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus

Farnborough Airshow opened on Monday with Boeing and Airbus securing the first aircraft orders, while

Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus
Technology|World

Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades

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Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?

The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

Models of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) became more affordable in Germany between 2020 and 2025, data from research organizations the International Council on Clean

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
Business|Science|Technology

SpaceX moves Starship launch attempt to Thursday

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket, the company said in a statement on Sunday.

SpaceX moves Starship launch attempt to Thursday
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UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
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Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide

South Korea's Samsung Biologics will launch a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.81 billion) all-cash bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide, the companies said in separate

Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide
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TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment

TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities, but it

TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
Sports|Technology|World

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered
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Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise

Boeing said on Sunday it remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending on a program 

Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
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US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
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Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow

The head of Boeing's commercial airplane unit said on Sunday that the company is focused on increasing and improving aircraft

Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow
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Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move

(This July 19 story has been repeated with no changes to text.)

Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move
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Facebook and Instagram users reporting some outages, say internet watchdogs

Facebook and Instagram users reporting some outages, say internet watchdogs

Facebook and Instagram users reporting some outages, say internet watchdogs
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Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff

Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp's $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing on

Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
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Users of Meta's Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages  

Meta's Instagram and Facebook social networks appeared to suffer some outages on Sunday, with users reporting issues with the app and website.

Users of Meta's Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages  
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Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants

Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants

Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel

Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
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Jet engine maker CFM to invest $2 billion to speed repairs

Jet engine maker CFM said on Saturday it was investing $2 billion over five years to help meet targets of faster maintenance times, part of

Jet engine maker CFM to invest $2 billion to speed repairs
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 80 others

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup

FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7 million potentially

Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit.

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it
Political|Science|Technology|World

Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off

Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off

Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off
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‘Only fools are not afraid’: Ukrainians adapt to life under constant Russian drone attacks

‘Only fools are not afraid’: Ukrainians adapt to life under constant Russian drone attacks

‘Only fools are not afraid’: Ukrainians adapt to life under constant Russian drone attacks
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster

Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster
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India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, a key

India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission
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Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that federal employees can now download the short-video app TikTok on government devices.

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says
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GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows

Videogame retailer GameStop owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Friday, signaling its intent to push

GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows
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Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact

Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the U.S.

Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact
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Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected

Abbott Laboratories is investigating two cyber incidents involving unauthorized access to some internal systems at its cancer diagnostics business and its

Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected
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Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago

The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead

Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago