World
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress that the Iran war has cost America $37.5 billion so far, as the Pentagon seeks billions more in funding. The hearing was repeatedly disrupted by protesters and a shouting match broke out. The testimony comes as the Trump administration signals an expanding conflict and the House passed a war powers resolution directing the president to end hostilities.
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Politics
The US House passed a war powers resolution directing President Trump to end the Iran conflict, while House Republicans separately advanced a $95 billion party-line budget framework covering Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements. The Trump administration also announced a landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, sparking concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
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Business
Tesla reported record quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion for Q2 2026, beating analyst estimates of $26.22 billion, but a major earnings miss sent shares tumbling in after-hours trading. Non-GAAP earnings per share came in below the $0.53 consensus as the company spent heavily on AI infrastructure, manufacturing expansion, and its Robotaxi program, while net profits declined 5% year-over-year.
Business Insider, Electrek, ChartMill
Technology
OpenAI's planned cloud computing expenditures have reached $750 billion as the company ramps up AI infrastructure development, according to exclusive reports. The creator of ChatGPT is building massive data centers, including a $30 billion facility in Georgia. Meanwhile, Google's Gemini app is nearing 1 billion users, and the Trump administration has directed $5 billion toward AI research initiatives.
WSJ, Bloomberg, TechCrunch
Science
Researchers have found a way to revive vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic that many dangerous bacteria had learned to resist. Instead of creating a new drug, scientists paired vancomycin with a small molecule called pghi-4 that blocks bacterial resistance mechanisms. The breakthrough offers a potential new weapon against drug-resistant infections, which the WHO has identified as one of the top global health threats.
ScienceDaily, SciTechDaily
Sports
Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, claiming their second World Cup title. Earlier, England beat France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place match, where Kylian Mbappe became the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals. The match marked the end of Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as France manager.
Reuters, AP News, CNN
Health
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, and cases in younger adults continue to rise, according to new research. Warning signs include persistent bowel changes, recurring rectal bleeding, dark or narrow stools, and unexplained weight loss. Meanwhile, scientists discovered a protein called SORLA that protects the brain from Alzheimer's damage, and an AI-powered blood test can predict heart disease 15 years early.
ScienceDaily, MedPage Today, NBC News
Environment
Oxygen is disappearing from oceans, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters at an accelerating rate, threatening aquatic life and weakening natural processes that regulate Earth's climate, scientists warn. The widespread deoxygenation is closely linked to warming, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Separately, thousands have fled wildfires in southern France as extreme heat grips Europe, and Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana.
The Guardian, ScienceDaily, Reuters