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News Jul 13, 2026

EU to Set Minimum Age for Social-Media Access, Citing Child-Protection Concerns

The European Union announced on Monday that it will impose a minimum age for young internet users to access social‑media platforms without parental super...

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News Jul 13, 2026

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Threats Sweep Texas, Missouri, and the South Through Friday

A relentless rain spell is set to drench millions across the South, the Gulf Coast, and Texas through Friday, raising the flood threat to levels that could...

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News Jul 13, 2026

UK Police Shift Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe to Counter-Terrorism Unit

On 13 July 2026, UK police announced that the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe had been transferred to the Counter‑Terrorism Poli...

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Politics Jul 13, 2026

U.S. Conducts Overnight Strikes on Iran; Iran Responds with Missile and Drone Attacks on Gulf Bases

In a midnight operation that began at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, July 12, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces launched ...

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Politics Jul 13, 2026

South Carolina Faces Rapid Senate Succession After Lindsey Grahams Death

On July 11, 2026, the Senate lost a seasoned voice when U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham—four‑term Republican, long‑time seniority holder, and 2026 candid...

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Politics Jul 11, 2026

U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela: Operation Absolute Resolve and Its Aftermath

On the night of January 3, 2026, U.S. jets tore through Caracas skies, launching a 2‑hour, 28‑minute raid that ended Nicolás Maduro’s rule in a sing...

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Tech Jul 13, 2026

Mozilla VP Linda Griffin Reflects on Six Decades of Internet Change Ahead of Computer Weekly's 60th Anniversary

On September 22, 2026, Computer Weekly celebrated its 60th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the magazine invited experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders a...

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Tech Jul 13, 2026

SK Hynix Shares Drop 15% After Nasdaq Debut as Investors Book Profits

SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) saw its shares fall more than 15% on Monday, a sharp reversal from the strong debut of its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the ...

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Tech Jul 13, 2026

WeRide Expands Global Testing of One-Stage End-to-End Driving Solution

When the streets of Munich buzzed with the roar of electric engines at IAA Mobility 2025, WeRide unveiled a bold new chapter: its one‑stage end‑to‑en...

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Business Jul 13, 2026

Swiss Re Forecasts Slowing Global Insurance Premium Growth Amid AI Boom and Geopolitical Tensions

Swiss Re’s most recent report, titled "World insurance in 2026: Shock absorbers in a fragmenting world," warns of a pronounced deceleration in global ins...

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Business Jul 13, 2026

Near Space Labs Stratospheric Imagery Gives Insurers Up-to-Date, High-Resolution Data for Risk Assessment

Picture a drone that climbs to 60,000 feet, hovering above the United States and capturing a full‑size city in a single pass. That’s the reality for Ne...

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Business Jul 13, 2026

March Networks Launches AWS-Based Cloud Video Storage to Cut Enterprise Retention Costs

For decades, enterprise video has lived in silos of on‑premise hardware, forcing firms to juggle fragmented storage, frequent upgrades, and uneven retent...

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Music Jul 13, 2026

Sam Smith and Normani Seek to Dismiss Copyright Suit Over 2019 Hit

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Music Jul 13, 2026

Colorado Sound Adds New Singles from The Paranoyds, Fai Laci, Alabama Shakes, and Robyn Hitchcock

The Colorado Sound website announced the addition of four new singles to its catalog on July 13, 2026. The tracks are "Tracy Don’t" by Los Angeles DIY ro...

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Music Jul 13, 2026

Aydn Releases Debut Album From Memory on Goldfat, Blending Drum & Bass, Garage and Personal Reflections

Aydn – the Bristol‑born producer who has settled in New Zealand – dropped his first full‑length record, From Memory, on Goldfat Records on 19 June ...

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Sports Jul 13, 2026

Manchester United Near Deal for Youri Tielemans After Ederson Collapse

Manchester United are on the brink of adding Belgian playmaker Youri Tielemans to their ranks, with the club poised to activate a release clause set at rou...

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Sports Jul 13, 2026

July 13, 2026: Major Sports Broadcasts Across the U.S. and Beyond

On July 13, 2026, sports enthusiasts across the United States and beyond will be treated to a dense tapestry of live and pre‑recorded broadcasts that spa...

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Sports Jul 13, 2026

South African World Cup Player Jayden Adams Found Dead in Cape Town; Police Investigate

Jayden Oswin Adams, the 25‑year‑old South African midfielder who propelled his country into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was found de...

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Entertainment Jul 13, 2026

DJ Khaled Announces Weight-Loss Transformation Ahead of July 17 Album Release

DJ Khaled has posted a series of before‑and‑after photos on his social‑media accounts that show a noticeable reduction in weight, according to a Peop...

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Entertainment Jul 13, 2026

Disneys Live-Action Moana Underperforms Amid 2026 Franchise Woes

On July 10, 2026, Disney opened a new chapter in its live‑action saga with Moana, a 95‑minute musical that promised to re‑imagine the 2016 animated h...

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Entertainment Jul 13, 2026

2026 Film Highlights: From Mortal Kombat II to Ready or Not 2, a Mid-Year Snapshot

From the neon‑lit arenas of Mortal Kombat to the gritty rooftops of New York, 2026’s mid‑year slate is shaping up to be a genre‑mixing spectacle. A...

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Crypto Jul 13, 2026

Tegan Kline Steps Down as CEO of Edge & Node, Transitioning to Board Role

In a move that could reshape the roadmap of one of Web3’s most critical infrastructure projects, co‑founder Tegan Kline announced in January 2025 that ...

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Crypto Jul 13, 2026

Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski Drives Institutional Adoption with Privacy-Focused Prividium

Alex Gluchowski, the co‑founder and chief executive of Matter Labs, has shifted the company’s focus from a public Layer‑2 scaling solution to a priva...

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Crypto Jul 13, 2026

Etherscan: The Independent Tool That Lets Anyone Verify Ethereum Transactions in Real Time

Imagine scrolling through a ledger that never sleeps, where every move of Ether and every smart‑contract call is laid out in plain sight. That’s Ethers...

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AI Jul 13, 2026

Economists Urge Immediate Action as AI Set to Transform Economy

On Monday, a coalition of more than 200 economists, computer scientists and top executives from leading AI firms released an open letter demanding urgent p...

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AI Jul 13, 2026

Cloud Maturity Is the Key to Unlocking AI in Banking

Across banks worldwide, AI initiatives have hit a standstill. Even as boards greenlight budgets, pilots unfold, and models deliver results, the anticipated...

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AI Jul 13, 2026

France Faces Decision on Low-Carbon Power for AI Data Centres

In a quiet meeting over croissants, France’s future as an AI powerhouse hung in the balance. At a G7 working lunch on AI on 17 June, Arthur Mensch, chief...

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