World
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack was shot and killed by police. One woman died and 29 others were injured when a van plowed into a crowd near the Brandenburg Gate.
Politics
The Trump administration launched a partnership with more than 20 countries to coordinate 6G policy and standards, aiming to counter China’s influence over next-generation telecommunications.
Business
Brent crude futures fell more than 5% to $91 a barrel after the US and Iran paused tit-for-tat strikes over the weekend, raising hopes of a diplomatic resolution that could restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Technology
The global semiconductor race has split into four distinct national strategies. The US, despite $265 billion in investments, still cannot finish its own AI chips at home — every accelerator built at TSMC’s Arizona fab must travel to Taiwan for CoWoS advanced packaging until at least 2028.
Science
The NIH-funded 4D Nucleome Program published landmark studies in Science, revealing how the human genome folds in 3D over time and identifying over 140,000 looping interactions between genes and regulatory elements.
Sports
Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth Tour de France victory, equaling the all-time record held by Anquetil, Merckx, Hinault, and Indurain. The Slovenian dominated, winning by 6 minutes and 26 seconds.
Health
The CDC reports the largest multistate cyclospora outbreak in US history has expanded to nine states, with nearly 2,000 confirmed infections linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell.
Environment
Marvel Studios brought SDCC 2026 to a roar: Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider, and David Jonsson takes over as T’Challa in Black Panther 3. A new Avengers: Doomsday trailer also dropped.