Sales Tax Holidays 2026: Here’s What You Need to Know
CNET
Sales tax holidays can help you save on laptops, school supplies, clothing and more. Learn more about it here. more…
Sales Tax Holidays 2026: Here’s All What You Need to Know
CNET
Don’t fret if you missed out on recent back-to-school deals. Sales tax holidays can help you save on laptops, school supplies, clothing and more. Learn more about it here. more…
China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
Yahoo Entertainment
BEIJING, July 27 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior U.... more…
Sales Tax Holidays 2026: Here’s What You Need to Know
CNET
Sales tax holidays can help you save on laptops, school supplies, clothing and more. Learn more about it here. more…
Why is US GDP growth slowing, and how can it be reversed?
Al Jazeera English
Tariffs and oil price hikes create a supply shock, dragging down US economic growth in the second quarter of 2026. more…
How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe
Al Jazeera English
Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans. more…
Meet London's 'secret' skyscraper – the landmark that didn't exist
New Atlas
One of London's most famous landmarks is an engineering marvel that was once the tallest skyscraper in Britain. Celebrities and royalty spent their evenings there, and thousands visited it, yet for decades it officially did not exist. This is the BT Tower.Con… more…
America’s AI Trade War Expands To Humanoid Robots
Forbes
Washington just opened a new front in the AI trade war, targeting Chinese humanoid robots and the power systems feeding America’s data centers. more…
Uncle Sam needs you to fight for 6G leadership and security, lest Beijing get there first
Theregister.com
Washington rallies allies to shape next-generation networks after spending 18 months rattling them more…
Verizon (VZ) After Earnings: Cheap Stock or Value Trap?
Yahoo Entertainment
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) jumped recently after posting earnings. Profit beat estimates and rose year over year, but revenue missed estimates. The sto... more…
Qualcomm Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $9.9 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.21, with revenue reaching the high end of... more…
Amphenol Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Amphenol (NYSE:APH) reported record second-quarter 2026 sales of $8.8 billion, up 55% year over year in U.S. dollars and 30% organically, as demand for artif... more…
Bell is tired of rising copper theft — and you should be, too
MobileSyrup
If your home internet or cell service has randomly dropped over the past few months, it’s possible you’ve been dealing with a copper thief. According to a press release from Bell, copper theft is on the rise, with the company logging 993 incidents of copper t… more…
MAGA Socialism: The Feds Just Handed Public Land to a Texas Hedge Fund for Datacenters in a Desert!
Offgridsurvival.com
MAGA Socialism: The Feds Just Handed Public Land to a Texas Hedge Fund for Datacenters in a Desert!
A solar project became a massive AI data center almost overnight. Now Nevada’s land, water and power grid are being handed to Big Tech by MAGA Socialism!
This … more…
How crypto miners are stealing power in Southeast Asia
DW (English)
Across Southeast Asia, illegal cryptocurrency miners are stealing vast amounts of electricity, straining national grids and exposing links to organized crime. more…
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of July 20, 2026
Cisa.gov
High Vulnerabilities
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<td>@fastify/static--@fastify/static</td>
<td>@fastify/static up to and including version 10… more…
Boomers Are Buying 5 Quality High-Yield Stocks at Big Discounts Hand Over Fist
24/7 Wall St.
Retirement means living off your portfolio, not waiting for it to grow, and right now five familiar dividend giants are trading at prices that Wall Street co... more…
Canada’s Bill C-8 is here: Why the 72-hour reporting rule will redefine critical infrastructure security
Tenable.com
Canada’s new Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (Bill C-8) introduces a strict 72-hour cyber incident reporting mandate. Find out how Tenable is helping critical national infrastructure operators bridge the IT/OT divide to ensure full compliance.Key takeaw… more…
What Makes Chinese Companies So Competitive?
Harvard Business Review
To compete in business anywhere today, leaders at all levels need to learn about the culture and mindset that sets Chinese businesses apart. Stanford research fellow Dan Wang argues that they've built an edge that goes well beyond lower labor costs or governm… more…
South Korea fines telco giant KT $39 million for customer data breach
BleepingComputer
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined telecommunications giant KT Corporation KRW 53.979 billion ($39 million) over data protection violations. [...] more…
CISA shares advice on isolating vital systems during cyberattacks
BleepingComputer
The U.S. and Australian governments have released new guidance urging critical infrastructure organizations to prepare to isolate vital operational technology systems in the event of a cyberattack or other major disruptions. [...] more…
As Ebola accelerates in eastern DRC, WFP warns food assistance and logistics are critical to containing the outbreak
Globalsecurity.org
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently scaling up food assistance, logistics, telecommunications and air services in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where Ebola has evolved from a localized health emergency into the fastest-… more…
29 July 2026 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Globalsecurity.org
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Gowon’s book of barefaced lies
Vanguard
Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government
The post Gowon’s book of barefaced lies appeared first on Vanguard News. more…
NCC, REA partner to expand digital access
The Punch
The NCC and REA are partnering to expand digital access in Nigeria by linking renewable energy projects with telecom networks, reducing costs and boosting
Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-rea-partner-to-expand-digital-access/ more…
FCC blocks approval of new foreign-made robots, power inverters
Nextgov
National security agencies said the devices could create supply-chain vulnerabilities, threaten critical infrastructure and enable surveillance or remote manipulation. more…
Cable and Fiber ISPs in a New Three-Year Spending Cycle, Peaking in 2028 According to Dell'Oro Group
PRNewswire
Component Shortages Causing CPE Cost Increases Could Derail Expansion Plans REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a newly published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, se… more…
PLATINUM EQUITY COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TANGENT TECHNOLOGIES
PRNewswire
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Tangent Technologies ("Tangent"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance synthetic materials utilized across a wide range of outdoor living… more…
Detection Tools Market worth $8.85 billion by 2032 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
PRNewswire
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global detection tools market is projected to grow from USD 6.63 billion in 2026 to USD 8.85 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. Browse 160 marke… more…
HawkEye 360 Pinpoints Hard‑to‑Locate Transmitter, Restoring Spectrum Availability for NOAA's GOES Weather System
PRNewswire
HERNDON, Va., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360, Inc. (NYSE: HAWK), a global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, today announced the successful geolocation of an environmental data transmitter that had been operating for several years o… more…
Glass Ceramics Market Strengthens with Advanced Materials Demand across Appliances | CAGR 4.6% | Persistence Market Research
PRNewswire
LONDON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global glass ceramics market is growing steadily, expected to be valued at around US$1,753.2 million in 2026 and projected to reach US$2,401.9 million by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.6% in the coming years. This expansion i… more…
RS and RS PRO streamline control panel integration in automated industrial environments
PRNewswire
The RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio helps industrial customers achieve the operational alignment and competitive savings that today's complex automated environments demand without compromising on quality or performance. FORT WORTH, Texas, July 27, 20… more…
Southern Company reports second-quarter 2026 earnings
PRNewswire
ATLANTA, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported second-quarter earnings of $1.2 billion, or $1.03 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $0.9 billion, or $0.80 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. For the six months ended Jun… more…
CPS Technologies Schedules Its Q2 Earnings Call
GlobeNewswire
NORTON, Mass., July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPS Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq:CPSH) today released instructions for its second quarter 2026 investor conference call which will be held on Wednesday August 5, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern). Brian Mackey, Preside… more…
US goods trade deficit narrows to $101.5B in June, but net exports still dragging on Q2 GDP
Crypto Briefing
The narrowing trade deficit may bolster the dollar, but ongoing export challenges could hinder broader economic growth and market stability.
The post US goods trade deficit narrows to $101.5B in June, but net exports still dragging on Q2 GDP appeared first on… more…
AI-ready factories will still need people: Manufacturing’s future depends on skills and fibre
Digital Journal
The future AI-ready factory will not be defined by automation alone. It will be defined by the integration of people, data, fibre connectivity, intelligent machines and resilient digital systems. In the end, the manufacturers that win will be those that treat… more…
Leap Distributors Levels Up: Names Dave Ascani CFO
GlobeNewswire
Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer.... more…
Detection Tools Market worth $8.85 billion by 2032 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
PR Newswire UK
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global detection tools market is projected to grow from USD 6.63 billion in 2026 to USD 8.85 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. Browse 160 marke… more…
Orange: Orange achieved record first half growth both in revenue (+3.5%) and EBITDAaL (+5.0%)
GlobeNewswire
Press releaseParis, 28 July 2026 Financial information at 30 June 2026 Orange achieved record first half growth both in revenue (+3.5%) and EBITDAaL... more…
Data Center Access Control Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, 2026-2033 Published — 120-Page Study Profiling HID Global, Honeywell, and 12 Others
GlobeNewswire
Opportunities center on biometric, touchless and mobile access for hyperscale, colocation, AI, HPC and edge data centers. Compliance needs also support integrated perimeter, facility, critical-room and rack-level security solutions. Opportunities center on bi… more…
Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 Per Common Share
GlobeNewswire
OAK RIDGE, N.C., July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Oak Ridge”; or the “Company”) (OTCPink: BKOR), the parent company of Bank of Oak Ridge (the “Bank”), announced unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026 a… more…
EBITDA rebound in H1 2026; execution of the funding plan underway, essential for the Group in H2
GlobeNewswire
Paris, 29 July 2026, 6:30 p.m. PRESS RELEASE EBITDA rebound in H1 2026; execution of the funding plan underway, essential for the Group in H2 Key... more…
Bouygues: Very strong Group performance in first-half 2026, Outlook for the full-year confirmed
GlobeNewswire
Paris, 30 July 2026 PRESS RELEASE Very strong Group performance in first-half 2026, Outlook for the full-year confirmed As each year, the Group’s... more…
Aecon reports second quarter 2026 results
GlobeNewswire
TORONTO, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon” or the “Company”) today reported results for the second quarter of 2026. ... more…
Park National Corporation reports financial results for second quarter and first half of 2026
GlobeNewswire
NEWARK, Ohio, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) today reported financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2026. Park's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per… more…
Alerus Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Net Income of $20.9 Million
GlobeNewswire
MINNEAPOLIS, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alerus Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRS), or the Company, reported net income of $20.9 million for the second quarter of 2026, or $0.81 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $23.0 million, or $0.… more…
Dixon, HFCL, VVDN among 14 firms committing ₹3,500 cr for telecom manufacturing hub in Gwalior
Livemint
The manufacturing zone, which is being set up as a joint venture between the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh government, is being positioned as a centralized hub to design, manufacture, and test telecommunications equipment locally. more…
N.S. and P.E.I. are getting a 3rd area code, CRTC says
CBC News
Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia will soon have three area codes, according to a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. more…
India has 12 semiconductor units with $20 billion investment, Semicon 2.0 to drive next phase: Vaishnaw
The Times of India
India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is entering its next phase with 12 semiconductor units involving around $20 billion in investment, three of which have already started manufacturing chips, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology… more…
China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
The Times of India
The ministry said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanced US AI models, despite what it called a lack of factual or legal grounds. more…
TELUS reports second quarter 2026 financial and operational results and resets quarterly dividend to support deleveraging and fuel long-term growth
PRNewswire
Dividend reset realigned with capital priorities with clear path to 3.0-times or lower leverage by year-end 2028 Dividend reinvestment plan discount to be removed effective October 1, 2026, reducing shareholder dilution VANCOUVER, BC, July 31, 2026 /CNW/ -- T… more…
TELUS reports second quarter 2026 financial and operational results and resets quarterly dividend to support deleveraging and fuel long-term growth
PRNewswire
Dividend reset realigned with capital priorities with clear path to 3.0-times or lower leverage by year-end 2028 Dividend reinvestment plan discount to be removed effective October 1, 2026, reducing shareholder dilution VANCOUVER, BC, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswir… more…
TOTAL PLAY ANNOUNCES REVENUE OF Ps.11,360 MILLION AND EBITDA OF Ps.5,074 MILLION IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2026
PRNewswire
—The increase of 121,572 net subscribers for Totalplay Residential reflects strong demand for the company's technologically advanced internet services— —EBITDA less Capex and interest reached Ps.769 million in the period— —Debt with cost is reduced by 5%, fur… more…
Ribbon Communications Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
PRNewswire
Revenue increased 18% sequentially and Profitability improved by $20M; further gains expected in 2H 2026 Record IP Optical Quarterly Bookings led by growth in North America; Critical Infrastructure and DCI Wins Large Enterprise momentum, including selection b… more…
Silicom Reports Q2 2026 Results
PRNewswire
- 59% revenue growth driven by continued expansion of core business - - Return to quarterly bottom-line profitability projected by end of year - KFAR SAVA, Israel, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SILC), an industry-leading provider of high… more…
India eyes 1 billion 5G users by 2030 as Scindia unveils IMC 2026 theme
The Times of India
India aims to connect one billion people to 5G by 2030. The nation has already connected nearly 500 million users in two years. A new Telecom Manufacturing Zone will be established in Gwalior. The India Mobile Congress 2026 theme is Scale without boundari… more…
Rise of the Data Center ‘Wildcatters’
Commercial Observer
The hit television series “Landman” stars Billy Bob Thornton as a West Texas oil executive who mines distant plains and deep oceans for the petroleum that powers modern life. If showrunner Taylor Sheridan is looking for a sequel, he won’t have far to turn. … more…
Greece unveils 350 million euro Hellas-Space 2.0 programme, tenders to begin in late 2026
Naftemporiki.gr
Greece has structured its new Hellas-Space 2.0 national space programme into seven core pillars, with a total budget of 350 million euros and the first procurement tenders expected to be…
Greece unveils 350 million euro Hellas-Space 2.0 programme, tenders to … more…
Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on hope, hard work, success, learning, perseverance, persistence, resilience, creative problem-solving and optimism
The Times of India
Quote of the day by Thomas Edison — “When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this - you haven't.” The quote explains why persistence matters when a person faces failure or reaches a dead end. Its message connects with hope, hard work, learning, re… more…
What’s up with… Telefónica, NTIA, Globe
TelecomTV
Telefónica chief hails transformation strategyNTIA launches 6G security initiativeGlobe strikes partnerships with e& and KDDI more…
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for Secure Blockchain Networks: A New Era of Secure Key Exchange
C-sharpcorner.com
Explore Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for blockchain. Discover how it secures key exchange, enhancing decentralized systems against future threats. more…
Trump pushes F-35 sale to Turkey, but his own State Department says Erdoğan hasn't met legal requirements
Fox News
A State Department letter to Congress confirms Turkey has not met legal conditions for the F-35, despite Trump's promise to lift sanctions on Ankara. more…
AI boom propels Hong Kong exports to strongest growth since 1984
The Straits Times
The gain exceeded all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. more…
Gaza’s Collapsing Health System Pushes Thousands of Patients Toward Death, Al-Shifa Director Warns
Gazaherald.com
Gaza’s Collapsing Health System Pushes Thousands of Patients Toward Death, Al-Shifa Director Warnsgazaherald.com more…