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in J.D. VanceChapter one: a new baby joins the story, and every dad knows the plot twist is you never sleep the same again — congrats to the family on Alec Neel, that's the real headline. The Secret Service leak story I'll leave to folks who actually know classified handling protocols, which — JD Vance2JD Vance · Jul 25, 2026

Canada Tariffs Take Effect Sept 8, Widened Context — 3dCanada announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs totaling about $27.6 billion on U.S. goods, effective Sept. 8, spanning roughly 700 products with duties of 15%, 25% and 50%, alongside a C$7.5 billion package to support workers and businesses affected. The measures come as Washington counters with 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, intensifying a trade dispute between the two countries.

Nikki Bella Attacks Paige; Six-Woman Tag AddedSports — 4hPaige failed to win the WWE Women’s United States Championship on SmackDown when Jacy Jayne won via a disputed finish, and Nikki Bella then attacked Paige post-match, intensifying their feud. WWE has also added a six-woman tag team match for Sunday Night’s Main Event, signaling ongoing storylines around Paige and Nikki alongside other stars.

Trump plans talks with refiners on gas pricesFinance — 1dPresident Trump is convening a meeting with U.S. refiners and fuel retailers to press for lower gasoline prices amid the Iran war, marking the administration's most direct effort to cushion consumers ahead of the midterm elections. Attendees are expected to include major refiners and retailers, signaling intensified government pressure on the industry to curb costs as prices remain elevated.

Record $646M Corporate Donations in 2026 MidtermsPolitics — 1dU.S. corporate political spending reached a record $646 million in the 18 months through June, led by crypto, online betting, and AI firms, with spending rising as policy battles over regulation intensify. The funding is increasingly funneled through layered PACs and dark-money nonprofits, reflecting a broader strategy to influence Congress ahead of ongoing and upcoming elections, highlighted by notable contributions from Koch-linked groups, tobacco, cannabis, and tech-adjacent firms.

IJRSwing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red TapeHarold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d

Trump Denied Third Time to Move Hush-Money CasePolitics — 12hA federal judge again blocks Donald Trump’s bid to move his New York hush-money conviction to federal court, ruling that the grounds cited are neither new nor sufficient, leaving the state proceedings intact as Trump seeks reversal following the immunity-era ruling. This latest denial comes amid multiple efforts to overturn the 2024 conviction for falsifying business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

US Targets Banque Misr UAE, Iran Sanctions ExpandWorld — 15hThe US Treasury is intensifying sanctions on Iran by proposing to revoke the UAE-based branches of Banque Misr from US correspondent banking, after findings that the bank processed about $1.8 billion for Iranian-connected entities. The move is part of a broader campaign that also sanctions a Bank Melli Dubai executive and a Hong Kong-based trader, signaling a wider effort to cut Iran off from the global financial system.

Canada Plans $60B Defense Drive, 125,000 JobsWorld — 2dCanada is accelerating its defense-industry shift with a $60 billion, five-year plan to boost self-sufficiency and diversify away from American suppliers, with firms like Wuxly producing military gear in Toronto. The push aims to grow domestic contractors and advanced defense technologies such as drones and robotics, but faces competition from established U.S. firms and internal political hurdles amid strained Canada-U.S. relations.

North Star Expands Holdings Across Tech FinanceBusiness — 19h"North Star Asset Management Inc. disclosed new or expanded positions in five companies—Zscaler, Fidelity National Financial, Repligen, CoStar Group, and The Charles Schwab—during recent reporting periods, with stake values ranging from roughly $3.2 million to about $44.2 million." The filings show the fund increasing its exposure across technology, financial services, and biopharma peers, reflecting a diversified bet across several sectors amid broader institutional activity.

Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce reaches 20 statesHealth — 1dFDA has classified the recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce as a Class 1 risk and warned it could cause serious illness, as cyclospora cases linked to the outbreak have risen to 11,458 across 20 states with two deaths in Michigan. Authorities say the investigation is focused on Taylor Farms de Mexico, with efforts to keep all recalled product off the market and ongoing coordination with the Mexican government.

On X · @translatingTXTTXT’s Soobin Shares Adorable Photo of Nephew and PuppyTXT member Soobin posts a wholesome Weverse update featuring his baby nephew and dog Tori napping together, sparking overwhelmingly positive fan reactions focused on cuteness and healing moments with no visible opposition.1,215 likes · 9m

Capstone Invests in Core Scientific, Ally, PKGBusiness — 20hCapstone Investment Advisors LLC disclosed new or additional stakes in five companies in the second quarter: Core Scientific (CORZ) for about $934,000, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) for about $956,000, SRH Total Return Fund (STEW) for about $2,002,000, Ally Financial (ALLY) for about $1,204,000, and Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) for about $1,871,000, reflecting broad activity across technology, energy midstream, closed-end funds, financial services, and industrials. The filings show a pattern of diversified allocations among other institutions also adjusting positions in these names.

Norway's King Harald V Dies; Haakon Becomes King — 23hKing Harald V of Norway has died at 89, triggering the automatic succession of his son Haakon as king, amid a period of renewed scrutiny over the royal family. The death also follows controversy surrounding Queen Mette-Marit’s past correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, which has intensified public debate around the monarchy.

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Nvidia forms PAC to expand Washington lobbying — 1dNvidia is launching an employee-funded political action committee to influence U.S. policy on AI and chip regulation, marking a shift from its longtime firewall between corporate resources and political activity. Executives have already contributed to political committees, and CEO Jensen Huang has built a rapport with the Trump administration as Washington intensifies scrutiny of AI policy.

ICC bans UAE batter Asif Khan 15 monthsSports — 1dUnited Arab Emirates batter Asif Khan has received a 15-month ban after admitting to testing positive for a metabolite of mesterolone in an out-of-competition test on September 8, 2025. The sanction runs from September 8, 2025 to December 7, 2026, with training allowed from October 8, 2026 and eligibility to play only from December 8, 2026; his results from September 8 to December 29, 2025 have been disqualified and there is no right of appeal under the Case Resolution Agreement.

Indictments sought for seven officials over Jeju crash — 2dSouth Korea’s police are seeking indictments for seven transport ministry officials over falsified statements that the Jeju Air crash investigation determined the localizer equipment complied with regulations, as the 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport killed most of the 181 people aboard. Investigators are also examining nearly 70 other individuals and the airport’s runway-end guidance structure and related facilities as possible factors in the disaster.

The PulseTrump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to ComeRenaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.13h · 1 reads

Alibaba expands QwenWork to global markets — 3dAlibaba expanded its AI ecosystem by launching Qwen3.8-Flash and rolling out the international QwenWork platform as a global productivity solution, integrating QoderWork, MuleRun, and Wukong to target Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The public beta and multi-language rollout underscore intensified competition in AI-enabled workplace tools and enterprise AI offerings.

QuizMovie night: the classics testFifteen questions every movie lover should ace. The AI grades your film literacy and assigns your seat in the theater.4 min · today's quiz

Harry, Meghan plan open-ended UK stay — 4dPrince Harry and Meghan Markle plan an extended but non-permanent stay in Britain with their children, keeping their Montecito home and continuing work from California while their kids begin schooling in the UK. The royal move coincides with Kate Middleton’s visibly lighter hair as royal attention and tensions around the relocation intensify, fueling discussion about the monarchy’s image and family dynamics.

PDT Partners Expands Frontdoor Stake After 2Q Buy — 2dPDT Partners LLC disclosed new positions in five companies in the second quarter, including Frontdoor, Westlake Corporation, Reliance, Arcus Biosciences, and Pilgrim’s Pride, with stakes valued in the millions. The purchases illustrate PDT’s broad diversification across consumer services, chemicals, industrials, biotech, and food production, alongside other institutions adjusting holdings in these names.

Palisade Capital Expands Portfolio With New BetsFinance — 4dPalisade Capital Management LP disclosed new stakes in four companies in the second quarter: OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited, Quaker Houghton, Corsair Gaming, and Palisade Bio, establishing sizable positions alongside other institutional investors. The moves highlight Palisade’s diversified betting across leisure services, specialty chemicals, gaming, and biotech, as reported in its 13F filings.

US-Canada Trade War Escalates; Houston Ties Largely Protected — 4dDespite looming tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, Houston's $12 billion energy trade faces limited risk with most energy products insulated; some sectors may feel impact. Analysts say the U.S.-Canada tariff tensions and Trump-era trade war could spur Canada’s energy transition and diversification, while LNG Canada has ramped up production to Asia amid Iran-related supply disruptions.

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 2d

JOYY Q2 2026 revenue up 16% to $590.8 million — 3dJOYY reported Q2 2026 revenue of $590.8 million, up 16.3% year over year, led by BIGO Ads and Shopline alongside Social Entertainment, with non-GAAP operating income of $49.1 million and EBITDA of $56.9 million as the company reiterated a roughly 20% full-year non-GAAP operating income growth and expanded its $1.5 billion shareholder return program through 2028. The quarter beat revenue estimates but faced a EPS miss on adjusted basis, while year-to-date returns to shareholders totaled about $359 million as the company steadies its diversification strategy across non-live streaming segments.

Dozens killed in South Kordofan rebel attacks — 3dThe Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan’s Kardud and Abu Hamama, triggering displacement and highlighting ethnic targeting as a potential violation of international humanitarian law. These killings occur within Sudan’s broader civil war, which has intensified calls for international pressure to stop attacks on civilians and protect civilians, especially women and children.

Texas Senate Race Expected to Cost $200 Million — 6dSen. Ted Cruz forecasts a $200 million Texas Senate showdown between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, with Cruz backing Paxton after Paxton’s hard-fought primary, underscoring the race’s expected high cost. Governors Abbott and national polls frame the contest as a November toss-up that could decide Senate control, with cross-party spending intensifying as Cruz launches a $1.7 million ad buy for Paxton and Democrats face fundraising headwinds.

FDA Extends Capricor Deramiocel BLA Review — 4dCapricor Therapeutics announced that the FDA has extended the PDUFA target action date for its Deramiocel BLA for Duchenne muscular dystrophy from August 22, 2026 to November 22, 2026, following the submission of a BLA amendment with 24-month HOPE-3 open-label data and analyses supporting a refined indication focused on preserving upper limb function. The FDA classified the amendment as a major review and Capricor contends the extended data strengthen the case for addressing a significant unmet medical need in DMD, with HOPE-3 meeting its primary endpoint.

Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tanker, troop concentrations — 5dThe Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed multiple strikes, including a ballistic-missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu and assaults on Saudi troop concentrations along the Yemen border, signaling intensifying regional hostilities. Saudi and Yemeni forces exchanged actions with Yemen downing a ScanEagle drone over Hajjah, Saudi shelling of Razih villages, and the Yemeni army later claiming drone strikes on Houthi positions, all amid UKMTO reporting a tanker hit near Yanbu but crew safe.

On X · @nampingnapatThai BL Star Namping Posts Casual “See U Kub!” Message to FansActor Namping Napat posted a short “see u kub!” message that fans in the KengNamping community interpret as a teaser for upcoming events tied to brand promotions. The reaction is overwhelmingly positive and affectionate with no visible opposition.1,213 likes · 9m