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The U.S. And Iran Continue To Escalate In The Middle East. Gas Prices Have Returned Above A Key Level

U.S. gas prices have gone back above $4 a gallon as oil prices climb again amid heavy fighting in the Middle East.

US Soldiers Killed In Iranian Attack On Jordan. Middle East Conflict Spreads
Iran Officially Buries Remains Of Defunct Truce With US. Middle East Flare-up Swallows Civilian Infra Targets

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Have Been Threatening To Help Iran Close A Key Waterway. They Are Now Targeting Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi rebels, allies of Iran, declared a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia on Monday.
The Largest World Cup In History Just Ended. It Is Set To Drive Historic Revenue For FIFA
FIFA is set to make more than $9 billion in revenue this year, largely boosted by the largest World Cup in history.
China's AI Companies Are Winning Over Developers With Cheaper Models. Silicon Valley's Biggest Advantage Is Facing New Pressure.
The competition between the United States and China in artificial intelligence is increasingly extending beyond who builds the most advanced models and into a broader contest over price, accessibility and adoption.
More Countries View China In A More Positive Light Than U.S. For The First Time In Decades, A New Poll Shows
China is now seen more positively in many countries of the world than the U.S., according to a new study.
The U.S. Is Planning To Escalate The War Against Iran. Officials Reportedly Warn The Army Is Not Fully Ready
Expanded U.S. operations against Iran could be hampered by reduced stockpiles and damage sustained by bases and troops in the region, according to a new report.

Alphabet Is Reportedly Developing A More Efficient AI Chip. It's Stock Is Climbing

Alphabet's shares are rising on Monday following reports that it is developing a more efficient AI chip.

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The massive miss on jobs creation fanned fears about the US economy

The Job Market Is Stable But Workers Say It Feels Frozen: Report

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Warner Bros. Discovery's Acquisition By Paramount Has Been Halted Its Shares Dropped
Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been paused until early August.
- Paramount Made A Bid to Acquire Warner Bros.-Discovery. Now 12 States Are Suing to Block the Merger.
- Paramount And Warner Bros. Moved Ahead On A Mega-Deal. Now States Are Planning To Sue
AI Revolution Helps Fuel Surge In US Small Business Formation
New Census Bureau data shows U.S. small business formation hitting record levels as economists say AI is lowering startup costs and barriers.
SpaceX Short Sellers Book Billions as Elon Musk Tells Them Their 'Survival Probability' Is 'Very Low'
SpaceX shares fell below their IPO price as short sellers amassed about $4bn in paper profits and Elon Musk warned bears.

XRP Search Interest Hits All-Time Low One Year After Its $3.65 High

Exactly one year ago today, on July 18, 2025, XRP printed its all-time high of $3.65, and the world could not stop Googling it. Worldwide XRP search interest hit a perfect score of 100 that same week, the euphoric peak of a rally years in the making.

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Jefferson Davydd on Why Growth Sports Properties Are the Next Great Asset Class

According to sports business advisor Jefferson Dafydd, the next wave of value in sports won't come from buying at the top. It will come from building earlier. Before the valuations peak. Before the structure is fully formed. Before the market agrees on what the asset is worth.

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The Global Race to Regulate AI Is Creating New Risks for Businesses
AI regulation is a healthy step for states and countries concerned about the speed of AI adoption. However, it's creating new complexities for businesses to navigate.
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The Milk That Milk Forgot: How Alexandre Family Farm Brought A2 Back
A study published in the Nutrition Journal found that individuals consuming pure A2/A2 milk experienced more normal bowel function and significantly less abdominal pain than those drinking conventional A1/A2 milk.