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Fox News · Jul 14

3-Car Plattsburgh Crash Injures 2 Troopers, Burns NY State Police Cruiser

Police said a 41-year-old driver rear-ended one cruiser on Route 374 just after 7 a.m., pushing it into a second patrol car. One vehicle caught fire, and both troopers were hospitalized.

The Guardian · Jul 16

EU Court Upholds Spanish Amnesty for 400 Catalan Independence Figures

The ruling backs an amnesty for about 400 people tied to Catalonia’s 2014 and 2017 votes. But Carles Puigdemont still faces an arrest warrant as Spain’s constitutional court weighs an embezzlement charge.

Kyodo News Plus · Jul 16

Japan Stocks Hit Record Highs as 10-Year Yields Climb Into the Upper 2% Range

Japan’s 10-year bond yield has climbed into the upper 2% range, overtaking stock dividend yields since early 2026. The rally is increasingly concentrated in companies priced on future earnings growth.

Engadget · Jul 14

Spotify Rolls Out Talk to Spotify Beta to Premium Users in 3 Countries

The beta is limited to Premium users 18 and older in the U.S., Ireland and Sweden, and it can answer questions about your listening history. Spotify says it relies on a mix of its own AI and outside models.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Oxford Review Finds GLP-1 Patients Regain 1.8 Pounds Monthly After Stopping

An Oxford review of 9,341 adults found GLP-1 users regained 1.8 pounds a month after stopping, enough to erase losses in about 18 months. With Wegovy and Zepbound costing $1,000 to $1,300 monthly, the findings sharpen the tradeoff.

Deadline · Jul 15

Warner Bros. Unveils First Set Footage of 2027 Gollum Film as Andy Serkis Directs and Stars

Serkis says “The Hunt for Gollum” will use AI only for limited de-aging, with miniatures and prosthetics driving every other shot. The New Zealand production has finished its first week ahead of a late 2027 release.

Yahoo Sports · Jul 16

James Franklin Hires 16-24 Brent Pry as Virginia Tech Coordinator After 2025 Firing

Pry returns less than a year after a 16-24 head-coaching run ended three games into 2025. Franklin’s reset comes with nearly $100 million in new donations, but this hire may define it.

CNBC · Jul 17

Alphabet, Tesla Earnings Test AI Rally Next Week as Chip ETFs Slide Up to 10%

SOXX has lost more than 10% this week, putting Alphabet’s results at the center of the AI trade. Investors are watching for cloud growth and capex signals that could approach $300 billion.

TechCrunch · Jul 17

Jeremy Levine Protests AI Recording With 9-Word Zoom Name as Transcription Spreads

One founder said she records most first dates with Granola, then uses Claude to score empathy and talk time. Jeremy Levine calls the spread of AI transcription a legal and social minefield.

Universe Today · Jul 14

Constant Acceleration Creates a Rindler Horizon, Blocking Signals Beyond 0.999999c

Under constant acceleration, even a light pulse can fail to arrive as a ship creeps from 0.9c to 0.999999c. Wolfgang Rindler showed motion alone can create a horizon that disappears only if the ship slows.

SciTechDaily · Jul 16

P. gingivalis Linked to Aortic Valve Calcification via IL-1β Pathway in 2026 Study

Mouse experiments found preventive antibiotics reduced valve calcification tied to P. gingivalis, and blocking IL-1β sharply cut damage even when the bacterium remained. Human evidence is still preliminary.

ScienceDaily · Jul 17

KCL-286 Repairs DNA Damage in Alzheimer’s Mice After Clearing Phase 1 Safety Trial

Originally developed for spinal cord injury, KCL-286 repaired DNA double-strand breaks and reduced inflammation in Alzheimer’s mice. Having already cleared Phase 1 safety testing, it could reach human trials faster than typical candidates.

Bleacher Report · Jul 17

LeBron James Delays Free-Agency Decision at 41 as 'Trust the Process' Remark Fuels 76ers Buzz

At Fanatics Fest in New York, LeBron’s “trust the process” remark ignited 76ers speculation before he denied any hint. The 41-year-old says family and fit will shape his 24th season decision.

Law.com · Jul 17

Law.com Radar Highlights Weekly Legaltech Filing Trends in 1 Trend Detection Scan

The report is positioned as a recurring weekly scan, pairing filing-pattern signals with Legaltech News analysis. It is aimed at legal departments, law firms and tech companies tracking early shifts in legaltech cases.

Android Authority · Jul 16

Google Rolls Out Your Info Hub in Contacts App Version 4.83.13.940538822

Google Contacts 4.83.13 adds a “Your info” card above favorites, with a one-tap VCard share button. By default, it sends only the device-linked phone number, bringing Android closer to Apple’s “My card.”

TechCrunch · Jul 17

Valar Atomics Seeks $1 Billion Round at $6 Billion Valuation as AI Power Demand Surges

Valar is discussing a $1 billion round led by Sequoia at a $6 billion valuation, up from $2 billion in March. Its helium-cooled reactor remains unproven at industrial scale.

Anchorage Daily News · Jul 16

Alaska Reports 5 Cyclospora Cases as U.S. Outbreak Sickens 1,650

One Alaska patient had not left the state, leaving officials unsure whether the five cases are tied to the U.S. outbreak. Nationwide, 5,100 more suspected infections are still under review.

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke as 10% Global Levy Nears Expiry

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10 Sources · 1h ago

Nearly 200 Ontario wildfires have pushed hazardous air into New York, Detroit and Washington. Trump plans to speak with Mark Carney on Saturday after floating tariffs instead of aid.

Pokémon Go Marks 10 Years as Experts Credit Nostalgia, Community and 1,000-Plus Pokémon

3 Sources · 1d ago

A decade after its 2016 debut, branding experts say Pokémon Go still stands apart with more than 1,000 Pokémon and gameplay built around real-world group play.

Wordle Reveals July 15 Answer as 5-Letter PSHAW

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10 Sources · 2d ago

The July 15 solution is PSHAW, an uncommon exclamation meaning “How silly.” It starts with P, has no repeated letters, and sits behind an NYT subscriber-only archive.

3-Car Plattsburgh Crash Injures 2 Troopers, Burns NY State Police Cruiser

2 Sources · 3d ago

Police said a 41-year-old driver rear-ended one cruiser on Route 374 just after 7 a.m., pushing it into a second patrol car. One vehicle caught fire, and both troopers were hospitalized.

EU Court Upholds Spanish Amnesty for 400 Catalan Independence Figures

5 Sources · 1d ago

The ruling backs an amnesty for about 400 people tied to Catalonia’s 2014 and 2017 votes. But Carles Puigdemont still faces an arrest warrant as Spain’s constitutional court weighs an embezzlement charge.

Japan Stocks Hit Record Highs as 10-Year Yields Climb Into the Upper 2% Range

2 Sources · 1d ago

Japan’s 10-year bond yield has climbed into the upper 2% range, overtaking stock dividend yields since early 2026. The rally is increasingly concentrated in companies priced on future earnings growth.

Spotify Rolls Out Talk to Spotify Beta to Premium Users in 3 Countries

7 Sources · 3d ago

The beta is limited to Premium users 18 and older in the U.S., Ireland and Sweden, and it can answer questions about your listening history. Spotify says it relies on a mix of its own AI and outside models.

Oxford Review Finds GLP-1 Patients Regain 1.8 Pounds Monthly After Stopping

5 Sources · 9h ago

An Oxford review of 9,341 adults found GLP-1 users regained 1.8 pounds a month after stopping, enough to erase losses in about 18 months. With Wegovy and Zepbound costing $1,000 to $1,300 monthly, the findings sharpen the tradeoff.

Warner Bros. Unveils First Set Footage of 2027 Gollum Film as Andy Serkis Directs and Stars

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11 Sources · 2d ago

Serkis says “The Hunt for Gollum” will use AI only for limited de-aging, with miniatures and prosthetics driving every other shot. The New Zealand production has finished its first week ahead of a late 2027 release.

James Franklin Hires 16-24 Brent Pry as Virginia Tech Coordinator After 2025 Firing

5 Sources · 1d ago

Pry returns less than a year after a 16-24 head-coaching run ended three games into 2025. Franklin’s reset comes with nearly $100 million in new donations, but this hire may define it.

Alphabet, Tesla Earnings Test AI Rally Next Week as Chip ETFs Slide Up to 10%

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6 Sources · 22h ago

SOXX has lost more than 10% this week, putting Alphabet’s results at the center of the AI trade. Investors are watching for cloud growth and capex signals that could approach $300 billion.

Jeremy Levine Protests AI Recording With 9-Word Zoom Name as Transcription Spreads

1 Source · 49m ago

One founder said she records most first dates with Granola, then uses Claude to score empathy and talk time. Jeremy Levine calls the spread of AI transcription a legal and social minefield.

Constant Acceleration Creates a Rindler Horizon, Blocking Signals Beyond 0.999999c

1 Source · 3d ago

Under constant acceleration, even a light pulse can fail to arrive as a ship creeps from 0.9c to 0.999999c. Wolfgang Rindler showed motion alone can create a horizon that disappears only if the ship slows.

P. gingivalis Linked to Aortic Valve Calcification via IL-1β Pathway in 2026 Study

2 Sources · 1d ago

Mouse experiments found preventive antibiotics reduced valve calcification tied to P. gingivalis, and blocking IL-1β sharply cut damage even when the bacterium remained. Human evidence is still preliminary.

KCL-286 Repairs DNA Damage in Alzheimer’s Mice After Clearing Phase 1 Safety Trial

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5 Sources · 17h ago

Originally developed for spinal cord injury, KCL-286 repaired DNA double-strand breaks and reduced inflammation in Alzheimer’s mice. Having already cleared Phase 1 safety testing, it could reach human trials faster than typical candidates.

LeBron James Delays Free-Agency Decision at 41 as 'Trust the Process' Remark Fuels 76ers Buzz

3 Sources · 3h ago

At Fanatics Fest in New York, LeBron’s “trust the process” remark ignited 76ers speculation before he denied any hint. The 41-year-old says family and fit will shape his 24th season decision.

Law.com Radar Highlights Weekly Legaltech Filing Trends in 1 Trend Detection Scan

3 Sources · 22h ago

The report is positioned as a recurring weekly scan, pairing filing-pattern signals with Legaltech News analysis. It is aimed at legal departments, law firms and tech companies tracking early shifts in legaltech cases.

Google Rolls Out Your Info Hub in Contacts App Version 4.83.13.940538822

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7 Sources · 1d ago

Google Contacts 4.83.13 adds a “Your info” card above favorites, with a one-tap VCard share button. By default, it sends only the device-linked phone number, bringing Android closer to Apple’s “My card.”

Valar Atomics Seeks $1 Billion Round at $6 Billion Valuation as AI Power Demand Surges

2 Sources · 22h ago

Valar is discussing a $1 billion round led by Sequoia at a $6 billion valuation, up from $2 billion in March. Its helium-cooled reactor remains unproven at industrial scale.

Alaska Reports 5 Cyclospora Cases as U.S. Outbreak Sickens 1,650

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6 Sources · 1d ago

One Alaska patient had not left the state, leaving officials unsure whether the five cases are tied to the U.S. outbreak. Nationwide, 5,100 more suspected infections are still under review.