Xbox Revenue Dropped $1.7 Billion Last Year
Kotaku
Microsoft's gaming division had a very bad quarter more…
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Abdul El-Sayed Answers: Can the Left Win in the Midwest? Yes.
The Intercept
The Michigan Senate primary is the next biggest test for the direction of the Democratic Party. The post Abdul El-Sayed Answers: Can the Left Win in the Midwest? Yes. appeared first on The Intercept. more…
Scott Bessent is buying US stocks with taxpayer cash amid China threat — can you copy and get rich? Here’s what he likes
There are ways to get ahead no matter who sits in the White House. more…
Universal Music stock crashes 25% on subscription miss
Key takeawaysUniversal Music Group shares closed 25. 4 per cent lower after organic subscription-revenue growth missed analyst expectations. more…
Japan Developer Says Bank Blocked Overseas Steam Revenue Transfer Without Explaining Why
Sankakucomplex.com
Japanese indie developer Nupuryu says Rakuten Bank refused to process an international payment from the overseas publisher of their game, Ruins Seeker, and declined to provide a reason for the rejection. The developer believes the issue is tied to the game’s … more…
A New Trump Rule Would Lower Standards at Head Start and Exclude Immigrants From the Program
Thenation.com
Bryce Covert The Trump administration is on the verge of releasing a proposed rule that would eliminate crucial quality standards at the nation’s preschool program for low-income children. The post A New Trump Rule Would Lower Standards at Head Start… more…
[Eugene Volokh] § 230 Preempts Texas Mandates on Social Media Platforms, Fifth Circuit Holds by 2-1 Vote
Reason
An excerpt from the long opinion in Computer & Comm. Industry Ass'n v. Paxton, decided Friday by Fifth Circuit Judges… more…
Microsoft CEO Pressures Xbox for More Profitable Console Business in 2027
Techpowerup.com
In Microsoft's latest financial results from Q4 2026, the tech giant reported that Xbox content and services saw a 10% decline in revenue compared to the previous year, while Xbox hardware revenue declined by 13% YoY. This is no surprise, as Xbox CEO, Asha Sh… more…
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of July 20, 2026
Cisa.govHigh Vulnerabilities <table> <tr> <th>PrimaryVendor -- Product</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Published</th> <th>CVSS Score</th> <th>Source Info</th> </tr> <tr> <td>@fastify/static--@fastify/static</td> <td>@fastify/static up to and including version 10… more…
50 Best Graphic Design Websites for Inspiration (2026)
Graphicdesignjunction.com
Great design rarely happens in isolation. Every designer needs a steady source of inspiration, whether you're creating a logo, building a brand identity, designing a website, or choosing the perfect typography. The post 50 Best Graphic Design Websites for In… more…
Informa H1 Earnings Call Highlights
Informa (LON:INF) reported 6.8% underlying revenue growth for the first half of 2026, supported by growth in its B2B live-events and academic-markets operati... more…
The Ghost of Eli Broad, Still Haunting Public Schools
Dianeravitch.net
Mike Simpson posts amazing memes on Twitter and BlueSky. He calls himself “Big Education Ape.” He makes the point with his illustrations. Here is one of his best: THE GHOST OF ELI BROAD: TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF VULTURE PHILANTHROPY AND THE ONGOING DESTRUCTION OF… more…
Elon Musk’s vision of a post-money future got mocked. Vinod Khosla warns it could become a dystopia instead
Fortune
Khosla added a qualifier to Musk's prediction, saying money won't matter in 2036 "only if the politics permits this great abundance." more…
Agent Business Models May Be Shifting: What I Fear Will Happen
Janefriedman.com
When the new AALA Canon of Ethics goes into effect, authors must be more diligent and sharp in evaluating who they partner with. more…
ShinyHunters Claims Ernst & Young (EY) Data Breach, Threatens July 31 Leak
HackRead
EY confirmed the theft of client tax documents from its third-party support platform. ShinyHunters claims responsibility and is threatening to publish the data. more…
On Reckoning With the Literary World’s Unacknowledged Class System
Lithub.com
When I walk into a room full of writers, I’m often struck by the sense that I don’t belong. I’m an immigrant, first-generation to college; my father was a welder. Swearing was the third language we spoke at home—after English more…
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2026
PRNewswire
Q2 2026 Results Highlights1 Revenue of €3,294 million grew 10.5% year-over-year, or 13.3% in constant currency, with the consolidation of Downtown Music Holdings ("Downtown"), pricing benefits of Streaming 2.0 agreements, strong physical and licensing and oth… more…
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2026
PRNewswire
Q2 2026 Results Highlights1 Revenue of €3,294 million grew 10.5% year-over-year, or 13.3% in constant currency, with the consolidation of Downtown Music Holdings ("Downtown"), pricing benefits of Streaming 2.0 agreements, strong physical and licensing and oth… more…
The OpenAI Bubble
Wheresyoured.at
Thanks for reading this week’s free Where’s Your Ed At newsletter. As I said last week, I’m taking the rest of this week off, so there won’t be a premium on Friday. That said, if you aren’t already a member, now’s a great time to subscribe. To celebrate the… more…
There Is No Oil Price
Substack.com
The Oil Primer, Midstream. Everything between the wellhead and the engine, who owns it, and where the war's money really landed. more…
Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2026
PR Newswire UK
Q2 2026 Results Highlights1 Revenue of €3,294 million grew 10.5% year-over-year, or 13.3% in constant currency, with the consolidation of Downtown Music Holdings ("Downtown"), pricing benefits of Streaming 2.0 agreements, strong physical and licensing and oth… more…
Barclays invests hundreds of millions in AI systems, expects long-term returns
Crypto Briefing
Barclays' AI investment could redefine operational efficiency and compliance in finance, setting a precedent for tech integration in regulated sectors. The post Barclays invests hundreds of millions in AI systems, expects long-term returns appeared first on C… more…
VALUE LINE, INC. ANNOUNCES HIGHER FISCAL YEAR 2026 EARNINGS
GlobeNewswireNEW YORK, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Value Line, Inc., (NASDAQ: VALU) reported results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. During the... more…
Market maker token loans face scrutiny over transparency issues
Crypto Briefing
Lack of transparency in token loans distorts market dynamics, potentially misleading investors and undermining trust in crypto markets. The post Market maker token loans face scrutiny over transparency issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing. more…
Why Boston's Top Marketing Leaders Are Joining 'Boston Marketers Connect' - A New Forum for Demand Generation, ABM & Pipeline Growth
Boston's B2B marketing leaders are stepping away from screens to join an exclusive event where CMOs & B2B teams exchange insights that drive real pipeline... more…
Societe Generale: Second quarter and first half 2026 results
RESULTS AT 30 JUNE 2026 Press release Paris, 30 July 2026 at 6:25 a.m. RECORD GROUP NET... more…
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the..." — Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, leadership, purpose, determination, human potential, and why the greatest victories often begin when the odds seem impossible by the former US President
The Times of India
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s quote, "Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadblocks that stand in our path." - serves as a core manifesto on personal responsibility, active hope, and agency. … more…
Michelin: In the first half of 2026, Michelin reported an increase in segment operating income at constant scope and exchange rates, as well as in free cash flow before M&A. The Group confirms its full-year guidance.
Clermont-Ferrand – July 27, 2026 COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN In the first half of 2026, Michelin reported an increase in segment... more…
CREDIT AGRICOLE SA: STRONG ACTIVITY, ACCELERATING THE AI TRANSFORMATION
STRONG ACTIVITY, ACCELERATING THE AI TRANSFORMATION CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A.CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP In m€Q2 2026Var. Q2/Q2Q2... more…
Senate Panel Votes Thursday on a CDC Director Who Would Inherit the Worst Measles Year Since 1991
Medical Daily
The Senate HELP Committee votes Thursday on Erica Schwartz for CDC director. She would inherit record measles cases and a nine-state outbreak. more…
Announcing the Agentic Catalog Experience in Amazon Quick
Amazon.com
Amazon Quick introduces the Agentic Catalog Experience, an AI-powered workflow for data curators to discover upstream catalog assets in natural language and auto-create Datasets and Topics with inherited semantics. Now in preview for AWS Glue Data Catalog and… more…
Forward-Deployed Engineers Are The Training Wheels For AI Reinvention
Forrester.com
Deloitte named a forward deployed engineering (FDE) practice back in December 2025. At the time it read as a consulting rebrand with better vocabulary. Then, between May 4th and July 15th this year, four technology providers committed roughly $9 billion to pu… more…
Meta Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
PRNewswire
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: META) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. "AI is accelerating our core business today, powering our next generation of products, and opening the … more…
Subpostmasters anxious over Horizon replacement as it is delayed yet again
ComputerWeekly.com
Mounting delays in signing the Post Office Horizon replacement contract are fuelling widespread anxiety and uncertainty across the subpostmaster network, raising operational concerns more…
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kffhealthnews.orgKFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. Learn more about KFF. This article first ap… more…
crypto-aml added to PyPI
Pypi.org
Crypto AML / KYT Python SDK for AnChain.AI Data API more…
Healthcare providers' perspectives and needs related to the management of Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A focus group study
Pediatric feeding disorder is a prevalent, impactful diagnosis for children and their families. This diagnosis is heterogenous in presentation and requires the care of a multidisciplinary team of providers. Existing research suggests providers are underprepar… more…
Compliance-First Content Architecture
Contently.com
Compliance-first content architecture helps regulated finance brands scale content without sacrificing governance. Learn the five-component workflow. The post Compliance-First Content Architecture appeared first on Contently. more…
How To Reduce Content Debt and Get Buy-In
Contentmarketinginstitute.com
Content debt compounds when you publish without maintaining. Learn how to audit your content debt, measure its impact, and get buy-in to fix it. more…
Earn While You Learn Affiliate Marketing: A Beginner's Guide to Building Real Skills in 2026
Thetechworldguru.com
Learn how Earn While You Learn Affiliate Marketing combines education with implementation to help beginners grow their skills and confidence. more…
Sony's Music Biz Revenue tops $3.53 Bil on Vinyl, Live, Merch Sales
Billboard
Streaming and sales of music by Ella Langley, Bad Bunny, Raye, SZA and Peso Pluma made music Sony's No. 2 sales generating division overall. more…
Universal Music Q2 Earnings: Revenue Up 5.3% in First Half of 2026
Billboard
Universal Music's Q2 earnings show that revenue was up 5.3% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. more…
Music Industry 40 Under 40: Executives and Power Players 2026
Billboard
Billboard's annual 40 Under 40 list, which celebrates the young executives leading the music industry's next generation, is here. more…
KRAFTON announces second quarter 2026 results - The Tribune
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 29: KRAFTON, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter earnings for 2026 (ending June 30, 2026). more…
KRAFTON announces second quarter 2026 results - www.lokmattimes.com
Lokmattimes.com
KRAFTON announces second quarter 2026 results - HT Syndication Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 29: KRAFTON, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter earnings ... - Latest News. Find Breaking Headlines, Current and Latest business … more…
Bank of Baroda Alleged Data Breach Exposes 1TB of Sensitive Records
Businessupturn.com
Bank of Baroda is reportedly investigating claims that a threat actor published more than 1TB of sensitive data, including Aadhaar details, account records, loan documents and internal files. The alleged breach has not yet been officially confirmed. more…
How To Scale Your Fintech (The Marketing Edit)
Contentworks.agency
Here are the key marketing lessons we have learned from helping fintechs to scale. more…
MBA in Digital Marketing: Course, Skills, Careers, Placements, Eligibility & CUCET Scholarship
Cuchd.in
Pursue MBA in Digital Marketing from Chandigarh University's Apex Institute of Management - Ranked among Top Management Institutions in India NIRF more…
Show HN: The Rise of Open Weights – a long scroll story
Scottlogic.com
Over the weekend I was discussing the latest news relating to open weights with some of my non-techie friends. After 30 mins of waffling, I realised it is quite a long and interesting story, with many twists and turns.I've always wanted to create a 'long scro… more…
Frontiers | Who is most at risk of developing distressing patterns in media experiences during health crises? Examining the role of individual differences using a longitudinal person-centered approach
Frontiersin.org
Frontiers | Who is most at risk of developing distressing patterns in media experiences during health crises? Examining the role of individual differences using a longitudinal person-centered approachfrontiersin.org more…