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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1940, Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. 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 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Engineering failure likely behind Pfizer project scare

The Real Deal

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July 8, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
Engineering failure likely behind Pfizer project scare

Major renovations on aging buildings require delicate structural work, particularly when developers add floors, cantilever new sections or redistribute loads through an existing frame. Structural engineers say those projects demand extensive analysis to ensure existing structures can safely support new weight and altered load paths. When something is overlooked in the design, engineering or construction process, the consequences can be severe. “There’s a lot of structural analysis that has to go on. If that goes on carefully, everything should work out the way the engineers planned it,” said real estate attorney and structural engineering expert Barry LePatner. “If they fail []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

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The Next Web

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nvidia’s Kyber AI rack slips to 2028, and one circuit board is to blame

Nvidia’s next flagship AI machine has hit a wall, and the culprit is a single circuit board. The Kyber rack meant to house its 2027 Rubin Ultra chips has slipped to 2028. Research firm SemiAnalysis flagged the delay, and CNBC reported it. Kyber is not a chip. It is a server cabinet. It packs 144 [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 7, 2026

AMD Is 11% Away From Joining the $1 Trillion Club. Could It Get There This Year?

After a monster first half, the chipmaker is closing in on a milestone only a handful of companies have reached.

Economic Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

K-Drama on Tech Street: AI rout hits global markets

Technology stocks experienced a significant downturn, pulling major indices lower as a sharp selloff in Korean chipmakers raised concerns about the sustainability of the AI-driven market surge. Nvidia and Micron were among the biggest decliners. This dip, triggered by reports of SK Hynix slowing AI chip expansion, has investors reassessing valuations and demand for AI infrastructure, prompting a cautious approach despite underlying optimism for a swift recovery.

The Moscow Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

As Wartime Slump Deepens, Russia’s Construction Sector Is on Shaky Ground

The slowdown, which has been described as the industry’s most serious stress test since the 2009 crisis, risks affecting the broader economy.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Indium Emergency: Why China’s Export Restrictions May Collapse the AI Data Center Bubble

(NaturalNews) The Coming Supply Chain Collapse No One Is Talking AboutThe AI data center buildout is heading for a catastrophic supply chain collapse, and almost ...

KoreaTechDesk

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· Jul 4, 2026

Commercialization Doesn’t Begin at Launch, It Begins with the Research Culture

Many breakthrough technologies never fail in the laboratory. They fail much earlier, before a startup is formed, before investors get involved, and before customers ever see a product. As governments continue investing heavily in research and innovation, a more difficult question is emerging. Are research systems preparing scientists to create commercial impact, or simply rewarding [] The post Commercialization Doesn’t Begin at Launch, It Begins with the Research Culture first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

RKLX: Benefits And Risks Of Leveraging Rocket Lab Corporation

RKLX: Benefits And Risks Of Leveraging Rocket Lab Corporation

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 2, 2026

South Korea, Taiwan stocks fall as investors reassess AI bets; FX muted

Overcapacity fears in chip sector prompt sharp falls in KOSPI and TSMC

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· Jul 6, 2026

Seven years later, another Steam Controller prototype just popped up at Goodwill, and I feel a Valve employee hates touchpads

Seven years later, another Steam Controller prototype just popped up at Goodwill, and I feel a Valve employee hates touchpads

Investing.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a ’bleak future,’ report says

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a ’bleak future,’ report says

The West Australian

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· Jun 28, 2026

Any spread of bird flu to Australia’s poultry industry could devastate sector: Watt

There are fears for an industry worth 8bn after a highly contagious strain of deadly bird flu was detected on Australia’s mainland.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 26, 2026

A Chip Wreck in Markets: Markets Snapshot

Micron's earnings numbers came at a delicate moment for the AI industry. Shares of chipmakers and other technology companies had been hammered in recent days on fears that a spending boom was faltering. Questions remain on whether the tech sector can mitigate the boom-and-bust cycles that have characterized the industry. (Source: Bloomberg)

Drudge Report

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· Jun 28, 2026

AI boom risks global financial crash, warn central bankers...

AI boom risks global financial crash, warn central bankers... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Entrepreneur.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

This Investor Only Backs Startups Under One Grueling Condition

The investor says that without the demanding schedule, startups are “going to fail.”

Inc.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

AI Was Supposed to Save Companies Money. Instead, It’s Blowing Up Budgets in a Big Way

A new report from KPMG finds that executives are aghast at their AI bills. It’s a warning for any business leader planning to go all-in on the tech.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Drone Strikes Target Energy Infrastructure in St. Petersburg, Belgorod, and Moscow

On Saturday, July 4, coordinated drone strikes targeted Russian energy and industrial facilities across several regions. In St. Petersburg, open-source analysts reported fires at a major oil terminal, while drone debris also fell near a Lukoil terminal in the port of Vysotsk. In Belgorod, strikes on thermal power plants caused significant electricity and water outages.

NDTV

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nasdaq Rises 1%, Dow Hits Record High As AI Chip Stocks Accelerate; Micron Up 3%

Major chipmakers like Micron Technology Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. surged within minutes of the opening bell.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 27, 2026

Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘China shock 3.0’ is coming. And it’ll be AI-powered robots

The world’s attention is fixed on frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models, but China’s robot-making factories deserve just as much attention. Chinese e-commerce company JD.com has predicted that robots would ultimately replace its 700,000 delivery workers, while workers at South Korean carmaker Hyundai are threatening strike action over issues including the roll-out of robots. These are early signs of what could be China’s next export shock. The first “China shock” was from its low-cost...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sources: Russian Saratov refinery pauses production after Ukrainian drone attack

Sources: Russian Saratov refinery pauses production after Ukrainian drone attack

The Standard

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· Jun 24, 2026

Women say contraceptive jab complications ‘life-changing’ at MSP meeting

Pfizer’s Depo-Provera has been previously linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

7 Most Dangerous X-Force Members, Ranked By Threat Level

Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics X-Force has long been the most dangerous mutant team of them all. It all began with the New Mutants. These young mutants ended up under the tutelage of the mysterious Cable and decided to leave the X-Mansion behind, joining him in his secret war against Stryfe, the Mutant Liberation Front, and Apocalypse. They were the []

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 9, 2026

Evacuation was needed for the residents of the village in Stavropol after a UAV raid.

A fire at an industrial site in the village of Vyazniki in the Stavropol Krai occurred as a result of a drone attack.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai targeted by drones again – videos

Drones attacked the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight. The extent of the damage is still being assessed.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 2, 2026

“No One Even Texted Me”: Man Walks Out of His Chaotic Job at Lunchtime and Exposes a Mind-Boggling Corporate Disorganization Crisis

This guy's company sounds like a total disaster! The post “No One Even Texted Me”: Man Walks Out of His Chaotic Job at Lunchtime and Exposes a Mind-Boggling Corporate Disorganization Crisis appeared first on TwistedSifter.

TechCrunch

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· Jul 12, 2026

Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name

When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now, the venture outfit has a team of 17; a cluster of blockbuster drugs are all losing patent protection in roughly the same window, creating all kinds of new opportunities; and AI has gone from a curiosity to, in Jobs's words, a huge part of what Yosemite does. I didn't expect Yosemite to be moving this fast, he said.

CNET

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· Jul 4, 2026

Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro Desktop Review: The Wobbly Line Between Desktop and True Mini PC

Not quite a desktop tower or a mini PC, the AtomMan G1 Pro ends up with some of the drawbacks of both designs.

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