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SpaceX Starship Deploys 20 Starlink V3 Satellites in Test
SpaceX's 13th Starship flight deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites and returned the ship intact while leaving a key booster recovery problem unresolved.
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Travel
Before You Compare Airfare, Check Where Bag Fees Are Hiding
DOT restored older airline fee-disclosure rules, so the cheapest fare in search results may still need a second look.
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BusinessNew
H-1B $100,000 Fee Stays Blocked After Appeals Court Order
A federal appeals court denied the government's bid to keep a $100,000 H-1B petition fee in place while the case continues, creating a new planning checkpoint for employers and foreign workers.
WorldNew
China Uses Water Cannons at Scarborough Shoal as ASEAN Meets
Chinese coast guard ships used water cannons against Philippine fisheries vessels near Scarborough Shoal on July 24, 2026, while ASEAN diplomats discussed South China Sea tensions in Manila.
Personal Finance
Before You Trust an AI Data-Center Pledge, Check Your Utility Bill
The expanded Ratepayer Protection Pledge aims to keep AI data-center costs off household electric bills. Here is what consumers should check before assuming it will work.
Business
Before You Use the FDA Traceability Delay, Check These Records
Food businesses have more time before FDA traceability enforcement, but they still need to map covered foods, lot codes, supply-chain handoffs, and 24-hour record access.
Technology
Before Google's Terms Change July 30, Check These Settings
Google's July 30 Terms of Service update adds or clarifies rules for AI use, automated access, account responsibility and network costs. Here is what to check.
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Technology
FDA Opens Digital Health Trial Grants. What Applicants Should Check
FDA's RFA-FD-26-012 funding window is open through August 20, 2026, for digital health technology research in clinical investigations.
Personal Finance
Howard Unenrolled 502 Freshmen. What Families Should Check Now
Howard University says 502 first-time college students were notified that the school could no longer hold their places for Fall 2026. Here is what affected families should verify now.
Business
Morocco’s EV Battery Bet Gets $114M AfDB Backing
The African Development Bank approved a €100 million loan for Gotion Power Morocco’s planned LFP battery gigafactory, a project meant to anchor Morocco in EV supply chains.
Health
Before Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Check the Morning Tradeoff
Permanent daylight saving time would not add daylight. It would shift winter mornings and evenings by the clock, with health, school, work and travel tradeoffs to check before any federal change becomes law.
TechnologyNew
ChatGPT Health Rolls Out Across U.S. Plans. Here’s What It Does
ChatGPT Health is rolling out to U.S. adults on Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans. Here is how it connects health data, what it can do and the limits users should know.
Cartoons
Cartoon: Trump’s Tariff Giveaway Comes Due at Checkout
The Daily Newsfront cartoon satirizes the Trump administration’s new 10%–12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, now in effect.
Personal Finance
Before You Open a Trump Account for a Child, Check These Rules
Trump Accounts are now open for child elections and contributions. Check who gets the $1,000 pilot contribution, what Form 4547 does, and what parents should verify first.
Personal Finance
Before You Claim No Tax on Overtime, Check the Half-Pay Rule
Workers preparing to claim the No Tax on Overtime deduction should check the FLSA half-pay rule, income limits, filing status rules and 2025 reporting gap before relying on a bigger refund.
TechnologyNew
25 Tech Signers Push Washington to Keep Open AI Models Available
A July 24 open letter from 25 technology companies and organizations urges U.S. policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington weighs competition, cybersecurity and China-related concerns.
Business
Private Equity Should Not Be Allowed to Strip Hospitals for Parts
The Health Over Wealth Act would expose private-equity debt, curb hospital asset stripping and require money to keep care running. Congress should pass it.
Health
Before You Buy OTC Hearing Aids, Check These 5 Details
OTC hearing aids can be useful for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, but shoppers should check labels, return policies, symptoms, and red flags before buying.
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Trump Orders EU Trade Probe, Threatens ‘Substantial’ Tariff
Trump ordered an immediate investigation into EU fines on U.S. tech companies and threatened a substantial tariff after Brussels penalized Google.
Travel
Before You Book Rocky Mountain, Check the Timed-Entry Clock
Rocky Mountain National Park visitors should check the August 1 release, the Bear Lake Road split, two-hour entry windows and the $2 Recreation.gov fee before planning a September trip.