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Australia criticized China’s test of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific

Bloomberg·●●●●●●6 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 🇦🇺·7 Jul
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Australia criticized China’s test of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific. Australia said the test was a serious concern.

Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports

Reuters·●●●●●5 sources·🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇳·7 Jul
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Axios reports Iran fired missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The reports indicate a direct risk to commercial shipping in a key chokepoint.

Graham Platner Reassesses His “Best Path Forward” in Senate Bid After a Sexual-Assault Claim

The Wall Street Journal·●●2 sources·🇺🇸·6 Jul
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Graham Platner reassessed his “best path forward” in his Senate bid after a sexual-assault claim was reported. The change signals how the claim may affect his campaign and public positioning during the election.

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Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors’ access to app stores temporarily

NPR·●●2 sources·🇺🇸·6 Jul
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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to temporarily restrict minors’ access to app stores. The order affects how states can regulate minors’ access to digital platforms while legal challenges continue.

Japan’s Nikkei falls as a Samsung-led chip selloff weighs on regional tech stocks

The Economic Times·●●2 sources·🇮🇳 🇺🇸·7 Jul
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Japan’s Nikkei declined as a Samsung-led chip selloff pressured regional technology stocks. The move reflects weakness in chip-related equities affecting regional markets.

Omega watch for summer wardrobe fashion styling

South China Morning Post·1 source·🇭🇰·7 Jul
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A South China Morning Post covered an Omega watch described for summer wardrobe fashion styling. The coverage highlights how the watch is presented as a seasonal fashion accessory.

Large crowd expected to speak at Nashville data centers

Axios·1 source·🇺🇸·6 Jul
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A large crowd is expected to speak at Nashville data centers, according to Axios. The event may attract public attention in Nashville around activities involving data centers.

The World Bank has dropped its climate targets

The Economist·1 source·🇬🇧·6 Jul
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The World Bank has dropped its climate targets. The change affects its stated approach to climate-related goals.

Sacramento Kings to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan

The New York Times·1 source·🇺🇸·6 Jul
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The Sacramento Kings plan to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan. The move affects the Kings roster and DeRozan’s team status.

A 5,000-year-old marble statuette of a Stone Age woman looking skyward

Live Science·1 source·🇺🇸·6 Jul
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A 5,000-year-old marble statuette depicting a Stone Age woman looking skyward is reported by Live Science. The find is notable for its age and its depiction of how the figure appears to be gazing upward.

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