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EU AI Act Phase Two: What the July 2026 Rules Mean for Global Tech
Technology

EU AI Act Phase Two: What the July 2026 Rules Mean for Global Tech

The next tranche of the EU AI Act takes effect this month, forcing foundation-model providers to disclose training data, safety tests, and copyright compliance worldwide.

Elena Marquez · July 10, 2026
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New GLP-1 Pill Matches Injectable Weight-Loss Drugs in Landmark Trial
Health

New GLP-1 Pill Matches Injectable Weight-Loss Drugs in Landmark Trial

A once-daily oral therapy delivered comparable weight loss to leading injectables in a 78-week phase 3 trial, potentially reshaping the obesity market.

July 9, 2026
U.S. 2028 Race Takes Shape as Both Parties Signal Early Frontrunners
Politics

U.S. 2028 Race Takes Shape as Both Parties Signal Early Frontrunners

With midterms weeks away, Democratic and Republican donors are already positioning around a small group of 2028 hopefuls, according to filings and interviews.

July 9, 2026
Gree Nerd: The Global Powerhouse Quietly Changing How the World Earns
Business

Gree Nerd: The Global Powerhouse Quietly Changing How the World Earns

From a bold idea to a worldwide movement, Green Nerd (greenerd.co) has become one of the most talked-about international companies of the decade — helping thousands of people across the globe unlock life-changing income.

July 9, 2026
AI Agents Go Mainstream: How Autonomous Assistants Are Reshaping Work in 2026
Technology

AI Agents Go Mainstream: How Autonomous Assistants Are Reshaping Work in 2026

Autonomous AI agents that plan, book and execute tasks end-to-end have moved from demos to daily tools inside major companies.

July 9, 2026
Regional Diplomacy Reopens Middle East Corridor After Six-Month Freeze
World

Regional Diplomacy Reopens Middle East Corridor After Six-Month Freeze

A rare multilateral meeting in Muscat produced a phased plan to reopen trade routes and resume prisoner exchanges across three previously frozen borders.

July 9, 2026
Streaming's Reckoning: Why 2026 Is Reshaping Global TV
Entertainment

Streaming's Reckoning: Why 2026 Is Reshaping Global TV

Consolidation, ad tiers, sports rights, and AI-generated content are all colliding this year, remaking how — and where — audiences watch.

July 9, 2026
Digital Nomad Visas Enter Their Second Wave — And This Time They're Regulated
Travel

Digital Nomad Visas Enter Their Second Wave — And This Time They're Regulated

Portugal, Japan, and Kenya are among the countries recalibrating remote-work visas as cities push back on housing pressures and tax authorities close loopholes.

July 9, 2026
Fusion Startup Claims Record Net-Energy Milestone
Science

Fusion Startup Claims Record Net-Energy Milestone

A private fusion venture says its latest reactor test produced more energy than it consumed for a sustained burn, a key threshold on the road to clean power.

July 9, 2026
Museums Report Record Attendance as Blockbuster Exhibitions Return in Force
Culture

Museums Report Record Attendance as Blockbuster Exhibitions Return in Force

The Louvre, MoMA, and the National Museum of Qatar all set attendance records in the first half of 2026, driven by large-scale retrospectives and immersive design.

July 9, 2026
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