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China Humanoid Robots Hit 32.5 mph at Beijing Games
China’s humanoid robotics sector drew global attention after a robot reached 14.5 meters per second at the 2026 World Humanoid…
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Azerbaijan Lawsuit Against CNN Tests Limits of Government Defamation Claims
Azerbaijan has filed a lawsuit in Delaware over a June 5, 2026 story alleging cooperation with Israel during the Iran…
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Canada-US Trade Talks Collapse as 50% Tariffs Hit Most Canadian Goods
Canada walked away from a proposed trade arrangement with the United States that would have reduced key tariffs on steel,…
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IRS Sets 7% Tax Interest Rate for Q4 2026, Expands Automatic Penalty Relief
The IRS will keep tax overpayment and underpayment interest rates at 7% for individuals in the fourth quarter of 2026.…
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Latin America Political Shift Gains Pace as Five Countries Turn Right
A broad Latin America political shift has accelerated since late 2025, with five countries moving from left-leaning governments to conservative…
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Spain Pool Closures Top 300 as Viral ‘Brown Challenge’ Disrupts Summer Tourism
A wave of deliberate pool contamination incidents has forced closures across Spain, with more than 300 facilities affected in recent…
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Saildrone JAGM Test Signals New US Navy Drone Boat Opportunity
Saildrone’s autonomous surface vessel fired two JAGM missiles during the Rim of the Pacific exercise near Hawaii. The test highlights…
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Family Structure and Student Outcomes: New Data Points to a Wider Academic Gap
New research finds family structure may predict school performance and depression more strongly than race or income. The findings arrive…
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US Drone Procurement Supercycle Could Reshape Defense Spending
A potential $55 billion push into autonomous systems is sharpening investor focus on US drone makers, counter-UAS providers, and secure…
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US State Economies in 2025: California Matches the UK, Texas Near Russia
A 2025 GDP comparison shows how large individual US state economies have become, with California at $4.3 trillion and New…
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TLT ETF Hits 52-Week Low as 30-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 5.323%
The TLT ETF fell to a 52-week low near $81.66 as the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.323%, its highest…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Deepen as Qatar Rejects Iran Pilot Claims
Qatar has denied detaining three Iranian pilots allegedly captured after two Su-24 jets were downed near Al-Udeid in March. The…