CME Group launches 55 standard and 22 Micro single-stock futures for heavily traded US companies, aiming to capitalize on modern market dynamics shaped by crypto, commission-free trading, and extended-hours activity.
US legal aid for 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children is at risk as the Office of Refugee Resettlement ceased funding services due to a dispute over confidential information. Lawyers warn children face deportation without representation, with some continuing pro bono.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
Americans are vandalizing Flock Safety surveillance cameras and cities are cancelling contracts due to widespread privacy concerns. The opposition, uniting across political lines, cites issues like data scale, potential misuse by police, and accuracy, while Flock maintains its technology improves public safety.
US prosecutors dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, initially blamed by Donald Trump for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence suggests the damage resulted from a "flawed installation" by contractors overseen by the Department of Interior, not vandalism.
Jamshedpur FC, the 2022 Indian Super League Shield winners, will not participate in the 2026-27 ISL season after failing to pay the Rs 55 lakh participation fee. The Tata Steel-owned club will cease league operations but remains committed to grassroots football development in India, honoring existing contracts.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's lawyers accuse the Metropolitan Police of unlawfully awarding a £50M AI contract to Palantir, alleging procurement rule breaches and a "Palantir strategy" to avoid competition. Palantir denies the claims, stating the decision prioritizes politics over safety. The case goes to trial in January 2027.
Inter Milan has raised its offer for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones to €35m, after an initial €25m bid was rejected. Jones, who has one year left on his contract and has struggled for regular starts, is valued closer to €40m by Liverpool, but a deal appears to be nearing completion.
The UK government is investing £8.4 billion in the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine program, with £5.9 billion allocated to BAE Systems. This funding aims to support 47,000 jobs and ensure the first submarine, HMS Dreadnought, enters service with the Royal Navy in the early 2030s.
Immigration advocates warn that a federal contract providing legal representation for about 24,000 unaccompanied minors in the US expired, potentially leading to higher deportation rates and ethical dilemmas for legal groups.
Donald Trump appealed a federal judge's order that found his $10 billion lawsuit was filed in bad faith to secure an advantageous settlement. The appeal follows Trump's frustration over the scrapping of a controversial $1.776 billion "lawfare" fund, which impacted his attorney general nominee.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
Zinedine Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps as France's head coach on a four-year contract, aiming to leverage the team's 'extraordinary players' to maintain a winning streak through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
Trade.xyz will cover eligible liquidation losses following a price anomaly in its SK Hynix contract on Hyperliquid, triggered by an external market transaction affecting the oracle's mark price.
ICE proposes draft contract terms for private detention centers stating state and local laws "shall not apply", despite a federal judge ruling such contracts cannot override state law, sparking concerns over inspection access and detainee conditions.
District councillor Peggy Wong and Prestige Construction directors Gordon Ho and Hau Wah-kin deny allegations of gift bag exchanges for proxy votes and bid-rigging in Wang Fuk Court renovation contract selection.
Roberto Mancini apologizes for leaving Italy's national team for Saudi Arabia in 2023, citing a lack of communication with former federation president Gabriele Gravina. Reappointed as head coach, Mancini aims to redeem the team after three failed World Cup qualifications and faces a potentially divided fanbase in his first match against Belgium on September 25.
Waymo aims to exit its deal with Uber, offering robotaxis on its own app in Austin and Atlanta from January 2028, amid contract end in May 2028 and escalating tensions over safety concerns.
Jermain Defoe's managerial contract with National League side Woking was terminated after 4 months due to unmet expectations, including failure to submit a requested squad report.
Bitcoin's next difficulty adjustment on July 26 may lower mining difficulty by ~16%, increasing rewards for remaining miners but failing to address underlying financial pressures such as expensive power contracts and debt obligations.
Residents of Nethy Bridge, evacuated due to a large wildfire in Cairngorms National Park, can return home after the immediate threat was neutralized by firefighting efforts.
NDP leader Avi Lewis is urging the Canadian government to block Thomson Reuters’ latest data-sharing deal with ICE. The agreement would give ICE access to Clear database data for fraud investigations and continuous monitoring.
The UK and European nations may experience a GDP contraction for the year if the Strait of Hormuz does not resume full operations by October, due to anticipated surges in oil and gas prices amid the US-Iran conflict.
Newcastle United has signed 20-year-old midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco for up to £34m, making him their fourth youth signing this summer, aligning with a strategy to acquire young players with high resale potential. Meanwhile, West Ham sold Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al-Hilal for £60m, and other transfers involving Hull and Everton were also announced.
