450,000 Student Loan Borrowers Eligible for Debt Forgiveness
Hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers are eligible for debt cancellation under a $23 billion class-action settlement against the federal government.2 sourcesSee all sources
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Lok Sabha Passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Disruptions
The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, despite repeated disruptions by the Opposition during the Monsoon Session's 10th day. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Opposition's lack of participation in the discussion and urged for constructive debate.8 sourcesSee all sourcesAI Studio Asteria Partners with ZeroSpace for Hybrid Filmmaking
AI studio Asteria, co-founded by Natasha Lyonne and Bryn Mooser, has partnered with virtual production studio ZeroSpace to explore hybrid filmmaking models. Asteria is based in Los Angeles, while ZeroSpace is in Brooklyn, New York.2 sourcesSee all sourcesRussian Strikes Hit Nova Poshta Logistics Hub in Dnipro
Russian forces have conducted multiple airstrikes and drone attacks on a major logistics center of Ukrainian company Nova Poshta in Dnipro. The facility, used for delivering and storing military supplies, was hit by Russian Armed Forces and drone operators using Geran-4 unmanned aerial vehicles. The strikes resulted in significant damage to the sorting complex, which covers an area of approximately 18,000 square meters and serves over 100 locations in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions. This is the fifth attack on this logistics center.17 sourcesSee all sourcesIRGC Opens Specialized Mobile Hospital at Mahram Border
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has opened a specialized mobile hospital at the Mahram border. The facility was inaugurated and is ready to serve, with the commander of the Amir al-Mu'minin division visiting to review its medical services.4 sourcesSee all sourcesMysterious Midnight Missile Strike in Zaporozhye
Social media footage shows a large fire following reports of three Russian missiles striking an unknown target in Zaporozhye. Emergency services have not been seen at the scene, leading locals to speculate that the target may be a secret facility.3 sourcesSee all sourcesUkraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Volgograd
Ukrainian forces carried out a series of strikes overnight, targeting the Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia. The refinery, one of the largest in Russia, was hit, causing a fire on its territory. The strike was part of efforts to reduce the military-economic potential of the Russian aggressor. Other targets included a radio electronic warfare complex in Luhansk, an ammunition depot in Crimea, and an enemy command post in the Donetsk region.28 sourcesSee all sourcesAmazon's Q2 Revenue Surges, AWS Growth Accelerates
Amazon reported Q2 revenue of $200.6 billion, up 20% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division. AWS revenue grew 37% YoY to $42.2 billion, its fastest pace in 18 quarters. Notably, both AWS's AI business and chips business have surpassed a $25 billion annual revenue run rate, each growing at triple-digit rates. Amazon Advertising revenue also grew 26% YoY to $19.81 billion. The company's net income surged 245% to $62.6 billion.40 sourcesSee all sourcesIsrael Refuses to Withdraw from Yellow Line in Gaza Without Hamas Disarmament
Israel has repeatedly stated that it will not withdraw its forces from the Yellow Line in Gaza until Hamas undergoes genuine disarmament. This stance was echoed by various Israeli officials and media outlets, following reports of alleged diplomatic progress in the Gaza Strip. The Yellow Line, which covers about 53% of Gaza, is a demarcation line to which Israeli troops withdrew under the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.59 sourcesSee all sourcesPollán Calls for 'Mass Deportations' After Ceuta Incident
Carlos Pollán has sparked controversy by demanding 'mass deportations' following the recent assault on Ceuta by immigrants. He also suggests withdrawing aid to NGOs.2 sourcesSee all sourcesPoland Intercepts Russian Spy Plane Over Baltic Sea
Poland scrambled its F-16 fighter jets to intercept a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft flying near NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea. The incident occurred around 40km north of Kolobrzeg. The Russian aircraft was flying without a transponder and without a flight plan, but did not violate Polish airspace.31 sourcesSee all sourcesWNBA Headache Gets Bigger: More Sophie Cunningham Rallies Scheduled
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham's recent comments to ESPN have sparked controversy in the WNBA, potentially exacerbating existing issues.2 sourcesSee all sourcesEnemy's Ceasefire Aim: Deception for Reinforcement
The enemy is using negotiation and ceasefire as a tactic to land its forces and attack again, according to a tweet. The American enemy is considered untrustworthy and the only way to resist is through jihad and resistance.2 sourcesSee all sourcesGM and Ford Cut Back on EV Talk
GM and Ford are mentioning electric vehicles (EVs) less frequently on their investor calls, returning to pre-pandemic rates, according to data from TechCrunch and Hudson Labs.2 sourcesSee all sourcesUK Culture Secretary Urged to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Members of the Block the Merger Coalition, including Alan Cumming-backed groups, have submitted evidence to UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, urging her to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The coalition argues that the deal could reduce media plurality, impact UK documentarians' ability to tell diverse stories, and potentially eliminate distinct news voices in the UK market. The UK Competition and Markets Authority will decide on the merger's fate by August 7.4 sourcesSee all sourcesAustria Considers Suspending Schengen Agreement with Spain Over Migrant Influx
The Austrian government, led by Chancellor Christian Stoeker, has not ruled out suspending the Schengen Agreement with Spain due to an influx of migrants from Morocco. The Chancellor stated that if the situation in Spain continues to develop in this manner, and Austria feels pressure on its national borders, it will take measures to protect them.8 sourcesSee all sourcesHair Sample from Nancy Guthrie's Home Inconclusive
Testing on a hair sample found at Nancy Guthrie's home has been completed, but it did not provide a DNA profile pointing to a suspect in her abduction case. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed this information as the search for the 84-year-old woman reached its six-month mark. Despite the inconclusive result, investigators remain hopeful that other evidence, such as bodily fluid DNA, could help identify a suspect.14 sourcesSee all sourcesFormer Spanish PM Zapatero Attempts to Nullify Case
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, former President of the Government of Spain, is attempting to invalidate his case by nullity. The judge Calama has rectified and allowed this process.7 sourcesSee all sourcesInter Fans' Bar Cappuccino Ritual with Number 6
At a popular Inter fans' bar, the ritual of having a cappuccino with number 6 is a beloved tradition among supporters.2 sourcesSee all sourcesDemi Vollering Anticipates Intense Competition in Tour de France Femmes
Demi Vollering, the top favorite for the Tour de France Femmes, expects intense competition throughout the race. She anticipates 'exciting competition until the very last day' in the world's biggest cycling race for women, which starts on Saturday with a hilly stage through the Swiss city of Lausanne.2 sourcesSee all sourcesWestJet Flight Attendants' Strike Imminent
WestJet flight attendants, represented by CUPE 8125, have issued a 72-hour strike notice, set to expire on Sunday, August 2 at 12:01 AM MT. The main sticking point in negotiations is unpaid work and wage rates. WestJet has responded with a lockout notice. Passengers with flights scheduled between July 30 and August 4 can make one-time changes or cancellations without fees. Some flights may start being grounded by Friday.68 sourcesSee all sourcesOccupation Artillery Shells South Lebanon Towns
Artillery from the occupying forces is targeting the outskirts of towns Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, as well as the area of Jebel Sdaneh near Shab'a, in south Lebanon.4 sourcesSee all sourcesTrump's Geopolitical Moves in Brazil Criticized
The author argues that U.S. actions against Brazil are part of a project to reorganize geopolitics, with an electoral calculation based on three misconceptions: attributing the South American conservative wave to Washington, ignoring nationalist reactions to American imperialism, and misunderstanding Brazilian politics.2 sourcesSee all sources13 Polytechnic Institutes Upgraded to Universities
Thirteen polytechnic institutes have been elevated to the status of universities following an independent evaluation by the Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education.2 sourcesSee all sources