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Meta Investors, Zuckerberg Settle $8B Facebook Privacy Case

Meta settles bombshell privacy lawsuit! Find out how Facebook's parent company dodged an $8 billion payout and Marc Andreessen's testimony in a last-minute deal. What does this mean for your data privacy? We break down the potential impact of this hush-hush settlement on Meta and the future of tech.

FBI Arrests 14th Suspect in Texas ICE Facility Ambush

Ex-Marine nabbed in Texas ICE Ambush! A former Marine reservist, Benjamin Hanil Song, is in custody after a week-long manhunt for the July 4th attack on a Texas ICE detention center. Facing attempted murder charges, Song is the 14th person charged in the premeditated assault. What does this mean for federal facility security?

US Retail Sales Beat Expectations in June

Retail sales unexpectedly jumped 0.6% in June, defying predictions, but don't celebrate just yet! The surge may be fueled by tariff-inflated prices, not increased demand, masking a potential slowdown. Core retail sales also point to moderated consumer activity, leaving economists warily eyeing future trends. Is this a blip or a sign of tougher times ahead?

Trump Says China May Sentence Fentanyl Traffickers to Death

Trump bets on China's death penalty to curb fentanyl crisis! Will China's crackdown on fentanyl manufacturers ease the US opioid epidemic, or is it just a diplomatic game amid trade wars? Explore the high-stakes standoff between Washington and Beijing and the fragile hope for cooperation.

US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall; Job Growth Appears Steady in July

Jobless claims unexpectedly DROP, signaling continued economic strength, but trade war fears and seasonal factory shutdowns muddy the waters! Find out why the labor market remains a puzzle despite low layoffs and what it means for your job security.

Mamdani Charms Dems, but Some Not Buying It

NYC Mayoral Hopeful Zohran Mamdani Charms Some Dems, But Intifada Stance Stalls Key Endorsements: Can AOC bridge the gap? Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani wows progressives with his charisma and innovative campaign, but his refusal to condemn globalize the intifada sparks controversy, leaving Schumer and Jeffries on the fence. Will Fetterman's warnings and economic policy questions derail Mamdani's mayoral bid, or can AOC and Jayapal rally the party behind this dynamic, if divisive, candidate?

Pope: Deeply Saddened for Victims of Gaza Catholic Church Strike

Pope Leo expresses deep sorrow after an Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic Church kills two, offering prayers and spiritual solidarity to the affected parish. While not directly condemning the attack, the Pope urgently calls for an immediate ceasefire, dialog, and lasting peace, urging the international community to intensify efforts for regional stability and humanitarian support.

10 GOP Senators Urge Trump to Reverse School Funding Freeze

GOP Senators Rebel! Ten Republicans, including heavyweights like McConnell, publicly defy Trump, demanding the release of $6.8B in frozen education funds. With states suing and programs for vulnerable kids at risk, is this a crack in the party line or a fight for local control against Trump's culture war agenda?

Report: EU Stalls Probe Into Musk’s X Amid US Trade Talks

EU puts Elon Musk's X investigation on hold amid US trade talks! Is digital regulation taking a backseat to economics? Find out why the EU Commission delayed its probe into X's alleged breaches of digital transparency rules and what this means for the future of online regulation and potential penalties for non-compliance.

China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless Its Shipping Giant Gets Stake

China threatens to block a $23 billion port sale to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company unless its shipping giant Cosco gets a piece, sparking a global trade power play involving the US and ports spanning 23 countries.