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Ex-FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter Criticizes FIFA’s Plan to Sell Stake in World Cup

Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, opposes the football body's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup, warning it risks turning the tournament into a commercial investment product.

Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 PM Al Jazeera

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China’s CXMT Shares Surge in Shanghai’s Largest IPO in Years

ChangXin Memory Technologies raises $8.6 billion in Shanghai listing, becoming mainland China’s most valuable exchange-listed company amid AI-driven chip demand.

Washington Times News | Jul 27, 2026, 12:32 PM

The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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Super El Niño Expected to Cause Major Economic Losses Across Africa

African Development Bank warns of a $10 billion to $20 billion economic impact and lasting effects on GDP due to a strong El Niño event.

Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 8:08 AM

Vereinfachte Darstellung der Bindung von Xanthogensäurepentylester an Kupferkies. Je ein Wasserstoffatom liegt, an Kohlenstoff gebunden, hinter der Zeichenebene. (Nach Hagihara, 1952)

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China's CXMT Soars Over 460% in Record Shanghai STAR Market IPO, Surpasses Intel's Market Cap

Chinese memory chip maker CXMT raised $8.6 billion in Asia's largest IPO of 2026 amid the booming AI-driven semiconductor market.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 3:06 AM

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China's CXMT Soars 471% on Shanghai STAR Market Debut in Asia's Largest IPO of 2026

Chinese memory chip maker CXMT raised $8.6 billion in a record-breaking IPO on July 27, propelled by strong demand in the AI-driven memory sector.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 2:03 AM

Todd Blanche Exiting a press conference outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where his client Former President Donald Trump was charged with 34 felony counts

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Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Blocks Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Confirmation

Key Republicans demand full eradication of the $1.776 billion fund before approving Todd Blanche as attorney general nominee.

Washington Times News | Jul 26, 2026, 10:27 PM

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Canada's Dairy Supply Management Faces US Tariff Pressure

The US president targets Canada's dairy supply management system as a key irritant, threatening tariffs that could impact $20 billion in Canadian goods.

BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:51 AM

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Johnson Secures Key Victory as House GOP Advances Trump-Backed SAVE America Act

Speaker Mike Johnson pushes the SAVE America Act through the House by including it in a $95 billion budget bill, overcoming Democratic opposition and internal GOP dissent.

Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:42 PM

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US 100% Tariff on Generic Drugs Threatens Indian Pharma’s Largest Export Market

Washington’s planned tariff could disrupt India’s pharmaceutical exports to the US, which accounted for 37% of its $26 billion pharma exports in 2025, while pushing Indian firms toward higher-value medicines.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 12:44 PM

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FCC Announces ‘Super Band’ Spectrum Auction to Boost U.S. Economy and Wireless Capacity

The Federal Communications Commission’s new auction aims to unlock over 400 megahertz of valuable mid-band spectrum, potentially adding $264 billion to GDP and supporting 1.5 million jobs.

Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:57 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A heated exchange unfolded as Michigan Senator labeled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a failure amid revelations of a $37 billion war cost.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Faces Criticism Over Iran and War Costs

A heated exchange unfolded as Michigan Senator labeled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a failure amid revelations of a $37 billion war cost.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 5:41 AM

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Hegseth and Gen. Caine Testify Before Senate Amid Rising Iran Conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.

CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 PM

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Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Sentenced to Life in US Prison for Drug Trafficking

The co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay $15 billion after admitting to drug smuggling charges in a US court.

BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:42 AM

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Iraq Signs 48 Deals with US Companies Including Major Oil Pipeline Project

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit resulted in over $60 billion in agreements spanning energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 3:39 PM

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GameStop Now Owns Nearly 10% of eBay, SEC Filing Reveals

GameStop significantly increased its stake in eBay following an unsolicited $56 billion offer to acquire the e-commerce company.

CNA Latest News | Jul 17, 2026, 11:49 PM

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Maryland Woman Sent Over $90,000 to Fake Military Boyfriend Despite Suspicions

Jean Booth’s yearlong ordeal highlights the surge in romance scams, with Americans losing $1.3 billion last year.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 5:27 PM

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China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies Plans Largest Chip IPO Amid U.S. Export Controls

China’s largest memory chipmaker aims to raise over $8.54 billion in a record IPO as Nvidia tightens AI chip sales in Asia under U.S. pressure.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 8:41 AM

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House Democrats Split Over Amendment to Cut Israel Aid, 103 Vote in Favor

An amendment to eliminate $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel failed in the House, exposing divisions within the Democratic Party.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 1:34 AM

House Rejects Measure to Cut Military Aid to Israel Despite Significant Democratic Support

Over 100 House Democrats voted to halt $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, signaling growing party unease amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:24 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Trump Tax Immunity Settlement

US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Declares 'Weaponization Fund' Dead at Senate Hearing

During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AM

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NSW Approves Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar Project in Gloucester Valley

The $1.8 billion project aims to power 120,000 homes and contribute significantly to the state's long-duration energy storage goals.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 AM

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Judge Williams Criticizes Trump-Linked Settlement in Reopened IRS Case

A federal judge has issued a scathing opinion on a dismissed lawsuit involving former President Trump and a disputed $1.776 billion settlement, highlighting collusion and improper motives.

Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:30 PM

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Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Biden-Era Truck Emissions Rules to Cut Costs

The EPA aims to eliminate DEF-related engine restrictions that slow heavy-duty trucks and farm equipment, potentially saving the trucking industry $12 billion and lowering consumer prices.

Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 4:51 PM