Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1579, Arthur Dee, English physician and chemist (died 1651) was born. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Digital devolution and taking back control

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

Why Andy Burnham's vision needs data cooperatives to deliver a transformation in digital public services

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The Motley Fool

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· Jul 5, 2026

How SoFi's Bank Charter Could Pay Off for Long-Term Investors

An acquisition made in early 2022 reshaped the digital bank's operations.

ANTARA News

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· Jun 23, 2026

AI regulation aims to boost productive use of technology: Ministry

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs stated regulations on the adoption of artificial ...

NDTV

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· Jul 4, 2026

Maharashtra Notifies New Housing Society Rules: Here Are The Key Changes For Flat Owners

The changes bring greater clarity on maintenance charges, succession, virtual meetings, self-redevelopment and society governance.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 4, 2026

Education Reforms Show Promise 

The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) has introduced a series of reforms in education, digital governance, timely...

AMBCrypto

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· Jul 8, 2026

Decoding the SEC’s 2026 regulatory agenda: What it means for crypto

The SEC's regulatory shift could reduce legal uncertainty while expanding institutional participation across digital asset markets.

Economic Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Sebi plans simpler rulebook for stock exchanges, doing away with obsolete provisions

Sebi is simplifying stock exchange rules to boost business ease. The regulator plans to consolidate multiple circulars into a single master document, removing outdated provisions and reducing compliance burdens. This move aims to streamline operations for exchanges and clearing corporations, making the market more efficient. Public feedback on these proposed changes is open until July 13, 2026.

Investing.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Form 4 Western Digital Corporation For: 22 June

Form 4 Western Digital Corporation For: 22 June

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

WD perluas operasi di Sarawak, sasar pacu teknologi storan AI

PETALING JAYA: Western Digital Corporation (WD) memperkukuh operasi pembuatan termajunya di Sarawak menerusi pembinaan fasiliti substrat kaca baharu bagi memacu pembangunan infrastruktur storan kecerdasan buatan (AI) generasi seterusnya. Peluasan operasi sempena sambutan lebih 30 tahun kehadiran gergasi teknologi itu di Sarawak turut melibatkan pemeteraian perjanjian Sijil Tenaga Boleh Diperbaharui (REC) bersama Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) ... Read more The post WD perluas operasi di Sarawak, sasar pacu teknologi storan AI appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Greece’s tax authority to track every receipt in real time with new digital “radar” system

AADE, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, is rolling out a system that will flag suspicious drops in sales or interruptions in cash register data almost as soon as they happen, ushering in a new era of targeted tax audits. The post Greece’s tax authority to track every receipt in real time with new digital “radar” system appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Register

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· Jun 22, 2026

The memory crisis is getting so bad that even retro RAM prices are going to the Moon

Some hardware firms redesigning products to use older DDR2 and DDR3 components

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 24, 2026

Centre overhauls telecom regulatory framework under new regulations

These new regulations replace the outdated licensing system with an authorisation-based regime, aiming to simplify telecom operations and support emerging technologies.

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 13, 2026

Junkies Coder Expands Custom Software & Mobile App Development Services for Businesses Worldwide

The transformation company has expanded its custom software and mobile application development services to support businesses seeking modern, scalable, and secure digital solutions. As organisations continue to embrace digital transformation, the demand for reliable technology partners has increased across industries. Junkies Coder is addressing this demand by delivering customised software solutions that enable businesses to [] The post Junkies Coder Expands Custom Software Mobile App Development Services for Businesses Worldwide appeared first on Middle East News 247.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 30, 2026

Revenue digitisation providing major relief to citizens: Commissioner

Revenue digitisation providing major relief to citizens: Commissioner

Eunews

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· Jun 24, 2026

Less red tape, greater savings: EU launches a new digital era for energy labels

Moving away from old ways of doing things, allowing shops to replace paper with modern electronic displays and introducing QR codes for all such products, such as vending machines or large refrigerated display units: these are some of the new measures in the European Commission’s proposal

ArcaMax

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump administration seeks to limit federal funding that doesn't 'advance' presidential policies

A new rule proposed by the White House Office of Management and Budget would fundamentally overhaul the way federal grants are awarded and overseen — a sweeping change that one scientific society said would all but end the use of scientific ...

BBC News - Business

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why switching to save money is easier than you might think

Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

ComputerWeekly

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· Jul 6, 2026

Can the UK become a digital maker instead of a service taker?

Not yet, but maybe. Home grown UK development is not in a digital dark age, but we are absolutely in need of digital re-development. The next government needs to tackle this

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work

OTTAWA — Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner. Some critics say the government is creating a “super-regulator” — while others say there is a need for a strong regulatory body to [] The post How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work appeared first on Loonie Politics.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ghana’s power and water sectors set for digital boost under new regulatory data platform

Ghana’s electricity and water sectors are set for a major digital transformation following the start of work on a new Regulatory Information Database Management System (RIDBMS) Phase II project aimed at improving regulation, service delivery and consumer protection.

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Cabanatuan eyes faster, more responsive government services through PLDT, Smart’s AI-in-a-Box

CABANATUAN City takes a huge leap into a smarter future with PLDT and Smart’s AI-in-a-Box program. Under the initiative, the city government will develop its own AI-powered solution aimed at

Fintech News Switzerland

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· Jun 22, 2026

Digital Assets Could Generate US$8B in New Revenues for Wholesale Banks By 2030

The emergence of digital assets as an institutional asset class generate up to US8 billion in net new revenues for wholesale banks by 2030, according to estimates by Oliver Wyman and Morgan Stanley. However, greater disruption is expected to stem from the redistribution of existing revenue streams, with up to US82 billion of traditional revenue [...] The post Digital Assets Could Generate US8B in New Revenues for Wholesale Banks By 2030 appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 25, 2026

Digitising more than production as manufacturers modernise workforce payments

As manufacturers embrace digital transformation across their operations, workforce payment systems are becoming an increasingly important part of the modernisation journey Digital transformation has become a strategic priority for manufacturers across South Africa and beyond. From automation and data analytics to smart factories and connected supply chains, businesses are investing in technologies that improve efficiency, []

Daily News Egypt

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· Jul 11, 2026

Military Production Ministry develops new strategy to modernise affiliated companies through AI, digital transformation

Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat said the Ministry of Military Production is developing a new strategy to modernise its affiliated companies, with a focus on digital transformation, the expanded use of industrial software, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, and the upgrading of manufacturing systems in line with rapid global advances in smart manufacturing. [] The post Military Production Ministry develops new strategy to modernise affiliated companies through AI, digital transformation first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Western Digital Corp: The Next Micron

Western Digital Corp: The Next Micron

The Next Web

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· Jun 25, 2026

Coinspaid Dev emerges as a dedicated blockchain infrastructure engineering brand

Coinspaid Dev (stylized as {coinspaid.dev}), the engineering team behind the infrastructure powering Coinspaid Solutions, has separated from Coinspaid as an independent engineering brand after more than a decade of building blockchain infrastructure. With more than 120 engineers and over 11 years of industry experience, Coinspaid Dev brings together software engineering, infrastructure, security and RD teams with experience [] This story continues at The Next Web

Ars Technica

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· Jul 10, 2026

Disable auto-play and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta

Digital Services Act may force Meta to make big changes on its platforms.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 25, 2026

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

Vanguard News

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· Jul 7, 2026

FG suspends enforcement of new internet platform, digital economy regulations

Tijjani said the decision aimed to maintain the current regulatory position while work continues on a harmonised national policy and governance framework for the digital economy. The post FG suspends enforcement of new internet platform, digital economy regulations appeared first on Vanguard News.

The West Australian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Marketing to a missing generation

The restrictions were introduced to improve online safety but they have dismantled one of digital marketing’s most vital pipelines.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 28, 2026

World : China Mulls Revisions To Gold Import, Export Regulations

BEIJING, June 28 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Chinese regulators have proposed revisions to current regulations on the import and export of gold and gold products, aiming to streamline administration, facilitate trade, and improve the management of gold carried across the border by individuals, reported Xinhua.

The Slovenia Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Transformation World 2026: The Best Data for Business AI

New Kyano® product innovations: Agentic AI for data migrations and unstructured data solutions Kyano Lorna supports customers with AI-powered project intelligence SNP and Palantir accelerate secure SAP transformations through strategic partnership High-profile keynotes from SAP's Thomas Pfiester ...

YNaija

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· Jul 7, 2026

Federal Ministry Directs Harmonised Approach to the Regulation of Internet Platforms and Online Intermediaries

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has directed for regulatory status quo be maintained on matters relating to the regulation of Internet platforms, online intermediaries and other cross-cutting digital economy issues, pending the development of a harmonised national policy and governance framework. The decision follows a high-level strategic meeting convened by the... Read More Read » Federal Ministry Directs Harmonised Approach to the Regulation of Internet Platforms and Online Intermediaries on YNaija

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

How to turn compute into a financial asset

Entrepreneurs, exchange operators and AI firms are creating tradable instruments backed by processing power

DNyuz

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· Jun 30, 2026

UK Government ‘Minded to Intervene’ on Paramount-WBD Deal After Review

U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy feels “minded to intervene” on the 110 billion on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger due to its potential impact on British broadcasters and their audiences. “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my department has today written to the current and proposed owners of Warner Bros. Discovery on my behalf []

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