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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.
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Health
Before You Buy OTC Hearing Aids, Check These 5 Details
Millions of adults could benefit from hearing aids, but over-the-counter devices are not the right shortcut for every hearing problem.
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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.
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Bahrain and Kuwait Secretly Struck Iran, WSJ Reports
Bahrain and Kuwait sent warplanes to hit military sites inside Iran earlier in July, the Wall Street Journal reports, with UAE intelligence and defensive support.
Personal Finance
Crypto, Gift Card or Wire Transfer? Treat That Payment Demand as a Scam Signal
The FTC says unexpected demands to pay only by bank transfer, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, payment app or gift card are a major scam warning sign. Here is how to slow down before money is gone.
MarketsNew
Digital Realty Stock Jumps Nearly 15% as Record Backlog Lifts Outlook
Digital Realty shares surged nearly 15% after record bookings and backlog, strong renewal pricing and a raised 2026 core FFO outlook.
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LeBron James Chooses 76ers on Reported Two-Year, $8M Deal
LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a reported two-year, $8 million deal with a player option for his record 24th NBA season.
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Personal Finance
Before You Shop a Sales Tax Holiday, Check These Rules
Several states have late-July and August 2026 back-to-school sales tax holidays. Check the dates, price caps, online-order rules and exclusions before you shop.
Personal Finance
Before You Count on IRS Penalty Relief, Check These Limits
The IRS Automatic Exemption from Penalty can remove some failure-to-file, failure-to-pay and failure-to-deposit penalties without a request, but it is not a blanket waiver.
HealthNew
Ebola Deaths Top 1,200 in Congo. What Makes This Outbreak Different
Congo's 2026 Ebola outbreak has passed 1,200 deaths, and health agencies say the Bundibugyo strain, security gaps and incomplete contact tracing are making control harder.
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U.S. Strikes Iran for 13th Night as Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’
The U.S. completed a 13th night of strikes on Iran as Trump said he was close to deciding on a larger attack, while retaliation spread across the Gulf and Red Sea.
World
California Rejected 148,241 Mail Ballots. What Voters Should Check
California's June 2 primary saw 148,241 vote-by-mail ballots rejected, with late arrivals, signature problems and missing signatures leading the list.
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House Passes Iran War-Powers Rebuke. What It Can and Cannot Do
The House passed H. Con. Res. 89 on July 23, 2026, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. Here is what the vote changes and what still has to happen.
Travel
Before You Pay $750 for a U.S. Visa Interview, Check This
A new State Department pilot lets eligible B-visa applicants at participating posts pay $750 for an earlier interview slot. Check the limits, refund rules and timing before paying.
Sports
WTA Gene Test Rule Is Now in Effect. Here's What Changes
The WTA's new eligibility policy took effect July 21, 2026. Here is what the SRY gene test rule changes for players, privacy and appeals.
Personal Finance
Before You Refinance, Check the Mortgage Rule CFPB May Change
The CFPB's August 10 mortgage-disclosure deadline matters for borrowers because it targets the paperwork, waiting periods and cancellation rights that shape refinancing and closing decisions.
Personal Finance
Before a College Pulls Your Seat, Check These Aid Deadlines
A Howard University enrollment dispute shows why families should confirm payment plans, outside scholarships and account balances before a college tuition deadline.
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Sonam Wangchuk Ends Fast, but India's Exam-Leak Protests Keep Going
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day fast tied to India's exam-leak protests, while the Cockroach Janta Party said demonstrations would continue.
Technology
Before You Comment on the FTC's AI Accuracy Plan, Check This
The FTC is taking comments through July 31, 2026 on a proposed AI accuracy policy. Here is what it covers, what it does not do yet, and what to check before responding.
Technology
Google's 890 Million-Euro EU Fine: What Could Change in Search and Play
The European Commission fined Google 890 million euros under the Digital Markets Act. Here is what the July 23 decision could mean for Search, Google Play, app subscriptions and users outside Europe.