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US and Iran Clash Over Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Recent Maritime Attacks
Defense & Security

US and Iran Clash Over Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Recent Maritime Attacks

After a series of attacks targeting vessels and military sites, both the US and Iran claim control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments.

Apple’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Fuels Musk-Altman Feud Over OpenAI Hardware Ambitions
Big Tech

Apple’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Fuels Musk-Altman Feud Over OpenAI Hardware Ambitions

Apple’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets has reignited the public clash between Elon Musk and Sam Altman amid rising tensions over AI hardware development.

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs End Two-Month Outflow Slide with $197 Million Inflows
Crypto & Fintech

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs End Two-Month Outflow Slide with $197 Million Inflows

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed an eight-week outflow trend, recording $197 million in net inflows by mid-July, signaling renewed institutional interest in crypto funds.

How AI and U.S.-Based Infrastructure Enabled a Costly Global Crypto Scam
Crypto & Fintech

How AI and U.S.-Based Infrastructure Enabled a Costly Global Crypto Scam

A Massachusetts man lost $400,000 after an AI-driven scam used American internet services and fabricated identities to execute a sophisticated crypto investment fraud.

U.S. Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Production to Compete with China’s Dominance
Energy & Climate

U.S. Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Production to Compete with China’s Dominance

A new sodium-ion battery plant in California aims to bolster U.S. energy storage capacity and reduce reliance on China’s lithium supply chains amid growing demand for grid-scale solutions.

TCS to Deploy Nearly 9,000 AI Engineers and Pursue Strategic Acquisitions
Corporate Power

TCS to Deploy Nearly 9,000 AI Engineers and Pursue Strategic Acquisitions

Tata Consultancy Services plans to embed up to 8,900 AI engineers within client operations and seeks acquisitions in AI and cybersecurity to accelerate its growth.

US-Iran Strikes Near Hormuz Trigger Oil Price Surge and Stock Futures Decline
Markets & Macro

US-Iran Strikes Near Hormuz Trigger Oil Price Surge and Stock Futures Decline

Renewed military clashes between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and caused US stock futures to drop amid concerns over disrupted energy supplies.

Crypto Market Sees Strong Gains in Governance Tokens Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto Market Sees Strong Gains in Governance Tokens Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Despite heightened geopolitical tensions triggering a risk-off sentiment, protocol-centric altcoins like DeXe and Arbitrum led the crypto market with notable rallies, while speculative assets lagged behind.

Bernie Sanders Criticizes Microsoft for Xbox Price Increase, Job Cuts, and Tax Breaks
Corporate Power

Bernie Sanders Criticizes Microsoft for Xbox Price Increase, Job Cuts, and Tax Breaks

Senator Bernie Sanders condemned Microsoft’s recent decision to raise Xbox prices and cut thousands of jobs, highlighting concerns over corporate tax breaks and growing income inequality.

Senate urged to pass Russia sanctions bill following Lindsey Graham’s death
Trade & Tariffs

Senate urged to pass Russia sanctions bill following Lindsey Graham’s death

After Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing, lawmakers call to advance the Russia sanctions bill to maintain pressure on Moscow and its energy buyers.