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NZ emissions stall, threaten climate targets

New Zealand’s Climate Change Commission warns that emissions reductions are stalling and the country is at high risk of missing its 2031–2035 budgets and 2050 targets unless the pace more than doubles in the next 1–2 years, with action now critical. Key gaps include scrapped agricultural methane pricing, fragile emissions trading signals, and insufficient progress on deploying low‑emission technologies like electric vehicles, solar, and heat pumps to close the policy and implementation gap.

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Huitema ACL Tear sidelines CanWNT forward for season

Canadian forward Jordyn Huitema of the Chicago Stars has a torn ACL in her left knee, ending her 2026 NWSL season and prompting surgery with an estimated six to 12 months of recovery. The injury sidelines a key attacker for Canada ahead of major qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, while the team and fans express support for her return.

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Gates Foundation finds no Epstein payments in review

An independent external review of the Gates Foundation found no evidence that it paid Jeffrey Epstein or was involved in his criminal activities, while noting that staff had some past interactions with him. The review, covering 2011‑2014 and involving two matters—the proposed donor-advised fund and polio-related funding to the International Peace Institute—led the foundation to approve stricter governance and vetting measures to bolster oversight going forward.

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Meta Horizon+ Adds Xbox Game Pass Starter

Meta is adding an Xbox Game Pass starter edition to its Horizon+ subscription, giving Quest users access to 50+ Game Pass titles and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month, with downloads to PC or Xbox and Rewards for playing. In the coming weeks, Quest Touch controllers will be able to emulate an Xbox controller, enabling play without an official gamepad.

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Maruti Suzuki plans price hikes up to ₹30,000

Maruti Suzuki India will raise prices of its entire model lineup by up to ₹30,000 from August 2026 due to sustained increases in input costs and inflation, marking a second portfolio-wide hike after June. The company says it has tried cost-reduction measures but must pass on some costs to customers, with the exact amount varying by model.

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TVS Motor Q1 Profit Surges 67%

TVS Motor posted a strong Q1 FY27 with net profit up around 51% to 67% year-on-year and revenue increasing about 33-38%, underpinned by robust demand in domestic and international markets and record quarterly sales across motorcycles, scooters, and EVs. The board also approved raising up to ₹10 billion through non-convertible debentures and commercial papers to fund growth, including capital expenditure and debt refinancing.

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Dillon Dingler belts two homers, Tigers beat Cubs in 10

Dillon Dingler powered Detroit in a dramatic 8-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs, hitting two homers and delivering the go-ahead RBI in the 10th as part of a four-hit performance. His late-clutch heroics, bolstered by a multi-homer night and key defense, helped the Tigers persevere in a back-and-forth game.

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Mariners rout Reds 8-0 on Raleigh grand slam

The Seattle Mariners crushed the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 behind Cal Raleigh’s sixth career grand slam and a six-inning, three-hit performance from George Kirby, who combined with relievers on a shutout. The win moved Seattle back into first place in the AL West, though star outfielder Julio Rodríguez left with a hamstring injury late in the game as Robles and others supplied key offense.

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Nafarrete Named AFP Chief in Transition

Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete was appointed chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, replacing General Romeo Brawner Jr. in a three-year term under RA 11939, with Lieutenant General Donald Gumiran slated to become the Army’s commander; the changes come as the AFP continues its transition focus from internal to external defense and modernization. The leadership shake-up was formalized ahead of the AFP change-of-command ceremony and is part of Marcos Jr.’s broader effort to strengthen the military’s readiness and capabilities.

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MAGA Inc War Chest Tops $400 Million Ahead of Midterms

Trump-aligned MAGA Inc has amassed more than $400 million in cash by the end of June, up from $300 million at the start of the year, with June contributions including $1 million from Jared Isaacman and $10 million from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss who liquidated bitcoin. This vast fundraising edge underscores a dominant financial position for Trump allies ahead of the 2026 midterms, as other GOP fundraising groups also hold large cash reserves, while June spending by MAGA Inc was relatively light.

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Anthropic $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement Approved

A San Francisco federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement with authors over Anthropic's use of pirated books to train Claude, marking the largest U.S. copyright settlement and covering roughly 480,000 works at about $3,000 per title. The deal ends the case but leaves questions about outputs, requires destruction of pirated files, and drew objections from some authors who say it may not fully compensate or preclude further claims.

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DOJ alleges UC San Diego med school bias

The Justice Department finds that UC San Diego School of Medicine used race-based methods in admissions, including a shadow application process and race proxies, to preferentially admit Black and Hispanic applicants, violating Title VI and the 2023 Students for Fair Admissions ruling. The agency plans to monitor compliance, pursue settlements where violations are found, and notes this aligns with ongoing federal scrutiny of diversity policies in higher education during the current administration.

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Marlins Place Max Meyer on IL with Neck Strain

Marlins ace Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, thinning a rotation that already relies on Alcantara and Eury Pérez. The injury comes as Miami wrestles with a six-game slide and scrutiny over rotation depth ahead of the trade deadline, prompting consideration of internal options like Braxton Garrett to cover innings.

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Padres place Andujar on IL with wrist fracture

Miguel Andujar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist fracture after being hit by a curveball, with the Padres hopeful for an August return and not requiring a cast but using a splint. The injury could influence the Padres’ trade-deadline decisions and lineup reshuffles, as catcher Rodolfo Duran was recalled and other players may see increased opportunities while Andujar is sidelined.

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LIV Golf Sued for $1 Million by Mobii

Mobii Systems Group has sued LIV Golf in U.S. District Court in Miami for more than $1.13 million, alleging unpaid licensing ($820,600) and usage fees ($104,500) for the 2026 season plus $209,531 in lost revenue from six remaining events under a two-year contract that LIV allegedly breached. The suit comes as LIV faces broader financial strain and the decision to discontinue the “Any Shot, Any Time” platform, with LIV having paid through 2025 under the same deal and later signaling a review of its business model and partnerships.

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