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Amazon seeks federal approval to launch 5,105 satellites for direct-to-device network

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Amazon has asked federal regulators to approve a request to launch up to 5,105 internet satellites as part of a constellation that will provide direct-to-device connectivity. The company first telegraphed plans to launch a D2D network in April, when Amazon announced that it would acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a deal worth about $11.6 billion . D2D networks provide connectivity straight to smartphones or other devices via satellites in place of traditional cell towers. In a Saturday application with the Federal Communications Commission, Amazon said its D2D network would combine its existing infrastructure with Globalstar's satellites and spectrum. Amazon is targeting users who are "unserved or underserved" by existing wireless providers, the filing states. Other applications include supporting emergency operations like search and rescue, and extending connectivity for worksites, fleets and supply chains that are remote or harder for terrestrial networks to rea...

Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds

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Stock futures climb, oil prices fall as U.S. and Iran pause attacks: Live updates

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U.S. stock futures rallied on Sunday night, and oil prices declined amid a pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend. Traders were also looking ahead to a demanding week of megacap earnings and a potentially surprising Federal Reserve meeting. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 244 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 1.2%. Oil prices slid after Iran said it will suspend attacks so long as a U.S. pause on fighting also holds following nearly two weeks of escalating attacks. International benchmark Brent crude futures fell more than 5% to around $92 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 5% to roughly $85 a barrel. Tensions elsewhere mounted after Ukraine struck an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, which prompted Tehran to accuse Kyiv of a "hostile and criminal act." U.S. equities are coming off yet another losing week, as a pullback in chip stocks and uncertainty ove...

Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?

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Image source, Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Published 25 July 2026 This week the tech world was gripped by a story that has it all - and which started like a sci-fi thriller. Hugging Face - a kind of app store for artificial intelligence tools - announced on 16 July it had been hacked by a cyber criminal wielding enormously powerful AI. The bombshell announcement was full of scary, highly technical terms: "a swarm of sandboxes", "agentic attacker", and "self-migrating command and control". Hugging Face said , external the hack was different from anything it had handled before because it was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance. The AI performed 17,000 actions in less than two days, successfully breaching the large wealthy tech company to steal secrets. It left the tech world in shock. But who was responsible for this attack? Hugging Face researchers guessed the mysterious attackers had used o...

Inside the S&P 500 AI boom, industrials are getting as rich as tech stocks

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As the AI infrastructure buildout and global geopolitical developments spur massive spending, an old-guard sector of the economy is getting a level of attention from investors that rivals the action in tech. The industrials sector of the S&P 500 is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio above 30, a level investors more often associate with high fliers, and a P/E ratio that is well above industrials' long-term average, which is closer to 20. "If you look at [Industrial Select Sector SPDR] XLI from State Street, its valuations are really high relative to the S&P 500," Cinthia Murphy, director of research at VettaFi, said on the most recent "ETF Edge." "It's as high as tech, so it really is a sector that has really had its moment in the sun and picked up a lot of attention," Murphy said. The race to construct AI data centers in hopes of gaining a durable business advantage in a rapidly-shifting digital infrastructure has gripped the corporate w...

New UK Prime Minister Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Trump

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The U.K.'s new prime minister, Andy Burnham , said he would be willing to call out U.S. President Donald Trump to defend the U.K.'s national interest, as he set the tone for the key trans-Atlantic relationship. Speaking to the BBC in an interview aired Sunday, Burnham said he had a phone conversation with Trump on Monday when he officially took on the role, describing it as "a good exchange" and that he found Trump "warm". "We will continue to build the relationship as we go forward," Burnham added. Asked if Burnham would place his trust in Trump, Burnham said: "it's a changing world isn't it, and you just obviously have to call things as they develop". Trump has frequently criticized the U.K., among other European and NATO allies, for not pulling their weight in the U.S.-led war on Iran. But Trump has welcomed Burnham's plan to fast-track oil and gas exploration in already-licensed fields in the North Sea. Writing on Truth S...

Arizona State launches degree on becoming an influencer — exactly the career more than half of Gen Z adults dream of

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Arizona State launches degree on becoming an influencer exactly the career more than half of Gen Z adults dream of AnnaMarie Houlis Sun, July 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT 5 min read Bruce Yeung/Getty Images Arizona State University is betting that the next generation of entrepreneurs won't necessarily launch startups. They'll launch personal brands and, if done right, they can make bank. Now, young adults have the chance to learn exactly how to do it. Must Read Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going The university has introduced a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation through its Walter Cronkite School of Journalism an...

Oil markets are on edge again

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Kyiv hit with missiles; Russia and Ukraine both report civilians killed in strikes

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How high will oil prices go this time?

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Tesla Debuts Its Robotaxis in Orlando and Tampa. What This Means for TSLA Stock.

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Tesla Debuts Its Robotaxis in Orlando and Tampa. What This Means for TSLA Stock. Pathikrit Bose Sat, July 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM PDT 4 min read TSLA Before posting a truly mixed set of numbers for the second quarter of 2026, electric vehicle (EV) major Tesla (TSLA) expanded its robotaxi service to two more cities in the state of Florida: Orlando and Tampa. This follows the company's robotaxi launch in Miami, Florida earlier this month. Riders can access Tesla's Model Y vehicles through the Tesla Robotaxi app. Tesla's robotaxi service is now available in seven U.S. cities: Austin, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and San Francisco. The expansion preceded Tesla's Q2 2026 earnings print, which was marked by an earnings miss and a revenue beat. More News from Barchart Mark Cuban Says His Black Amex Got Declined Buying a $140,000 Bottle of Champagne After Mavs Win in Miami 'Can I Please Spend Some Money?' Alphabet Is Getting 'Ambitious' With AI. Don'...

Bechtel CEO: to build America’s future, we must first build the builders

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Bechtel CEO: to build America’s future, we must first build the builders Brendan Bechtel says it's time to build the builders. Fortune courtesy of Bechtel Brendan Bechtel Sat, July 25, 2026 at 5:30 AM PDT 5 min read America just blew out the candles on its 250th birthday a moment to celebrate the freedoms and ideals that define us. But behind those ideals stands something more tangible: infrastructure. The hardware of civilization that made the American dream real, livable, and lasting. Since its founding, our nation's capacity to build at scale has made the United States a world power. The railroads and highways that moved people and goods. The refineries, pipelines, nuclear plants, and LNG terminals that fueled our growth. The defense systems that kept us safe. America wouldn't be America without them. More from Yahoo Scout What infrastructure challenges does America face at 250? How many skilled workers does America need by 2030? What career opportunities exist in skill...

Prediction: This Unstoppable ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 in 2026 and Beyond

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Prediction: This Unstoppable ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 in 2026 and Beyond Jennifer Saibil, The Motley Fool Sat, July 25, 2026 at 4:15 AM PDT 3 min read ^GSPC NVDA It's hard to beat the market, especially when it's doing well. S&P Global provides an annual "scorecard" of how large-cap mutual funds perform in comparison with the S&P 500 , and nearly every year, most mutual funds underperform. In 2025, for example, 79% of funds underperformed when the S&P 500 gained more than 16%. When the market is thriving, it's driven by growth stocks, and many growth-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are, in fact, outperforming the market right now. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue High-growth tech stocks ...

Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport

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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A water supply issue is affecting both terminals at Gatwick Airport By Ewan Somerville , BBC News and Tanya Gupta , South East Published 26 July 2026, 12:33 BST Updated 10 minutes ago Both terminals at Gatwick Airport are being affected by a water supply issue, with toilets reported to be out of order and restaurants closed. In a statement on X, the airport in West Sussex apologised for the disruption , external and said a problem in the Horley area was affecting supplies and was under investigation. Bottled water is being made available to passengers and staff and contingency measures have also been put in place, it said. SES Water, which covers parts of Kent, Surrey and south London, as well as the airport, said it was working to restore normal service. A spokesperson for the water company said: "Due to a number of complications caused by a power outage at our Bough Beech Water Treatment Works, some customers are experiencing low water ...

America’s new wealth benchmark is here — but only 1 in 4 meet this crucial milestone. Are you far ahead or way behind?

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America’s new wealth benchmark is here but only 1 in 4 meet this crucial milestone. Are you far ahead or way behind? Thomas Kent Sat, July 25, 2026 at 3:15 AM PDT 7 min read Daniel Megias/ Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Owning a home, contributing to a retirement account, or maintaining an emergency fund may not be enough to achieve lasting financial security. A new report from the Aspen Institute's Financial Security Program (1) argues that Americans need a combination of liquid savings and appreciating assets to build what it calls "essential wealth" the financial foundation needed to weather emergencies, invest for the future and retire comfortably. Must Read Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 and savvy investors are prot...

Super Micro Just Delivered Fantastic News to Nvidia Investors

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Super Micro Just Delivered Fantastic News to Nvidia Investors Adam Spatacco, The Motley Fool Fri, July 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM PDT 4 min read SMCI NVDA Over the last couple of years, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has dealt with some notable headwinds that have affected perceptions around the company. Specifically, Super Micro delayed filing its annual report due to internal reviews of its accounting practices, and was also at the center of alleged export control violations. These events created a cloud of scrutiny around governance and operational reliability, even as the business rode broader tailwinds fueled by rising artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending from big tech. Super Micro's preliminary fourth-quarter 2026 update points to meaningful progress underscored by stronger profitability metrics and exceptional order momentum. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmak...

Cocoa prices are easing. So why is chocolate still so expensive?

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Cocoa prices are beginning to ease after a record-breaking rally, but don't expect cheaper candy just yet as the world's biggest chocolate makers turn to social media-inspired products and other strategies to win shoppers back. Cocoa prices reached record highs over the past two years, triggered by adverse weather conditions and poor cocoa harvests that pushed chocolate costs higher and dampened consumer sentiment. However, the price of cocoa now appears to be falling. Cocoa futures were last trading at $5327 per metric ton and are down 34% over the past year. The commodity surged to almost $12,000 per metric ton at the end of 2024. Cocoa prices typically hovered around $2,000 to $3,000 over the past two decades. Cocoa futures over the past five years. Swiss Chocolate giants Barry Callebaut , Lindt , and Nestlé all pointed to soaring cocoa prices as a drag on earnings. Lindt said Monday that groupwide price increases of 11.8% led to chocolate sales volumes dropping 7.5% as fe...

Burnham says he will challenge Trump when UK interests demand it - BBC reports

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