U.S. strikes Iran after 2 service members killed, 1 missing in attack on Jordan base; Wildfire smoke will linger and spread this...
News and markets
- Global headlines: U.S. strikes Iran after 2 service members killed, 1 missing in attack on Jordan base (The attacks mark the eighth consecutive day that U.S. forces have bombed Iran. The latest fatalities pushed the American military death toll from the conflict to 16); Wildfire smoke will linger and spread this weekend. See which cities are most affected. (The smoke pouring into the U.S. made Detroit, Chicago and D.C. among the world's most polluted major cities as of early Friday); and Trump wants to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke (The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies).
- Markets leaned lower, with 6 of 7 tracked indexes down; Nikkei 225 down 4.03% was the largest move.
- Benchmarks tracked: S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, Euronext 100 Index, and Public Joint-Stock Company Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS plus 3 more indexes.
Hacker News and Product Hunt
- Hacker News: Transcribe.cpp (A place to play around with technology and make it easy and fun); FDA approves new kind of cholesterol pill (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin...); and LLM-Integrated Multivariable Calculus Course (The world).
- Product Hunt features ZooData (The data layer for AI agents), LiveDemo (Open-source alternative to Storylane, Navattic, and Arcade), and Mainichi (Learn Japanese, one prefecture at a time).
Global Headlines
Top stories across selected outlets, presented in a fast daily brief format.
U.S. strikes Iran after 2 service members killed, 1 missing in attack on Jordan base
The attacks mark the eighth consecutive day that U.S. forces have bombed Iran. The latest fatalities pushed the American military death toll from the conflict to 16.
Wildfire smoke will linger and spread this weekend. See which cities are most affected.
The smoke pouring into the U.S. made Detroit, Chicago and D.C. among the world's most polluted major cities as of early Friday.
Trump wants to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke
The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.
U.S. hits bridges and energy targets, Iran says, as strikes widen
The attacks on Iran’s infrastructure came on the sixth consecutive day of U.S. strikes. A retaliatory attack by Iran caused damage to a power and desalination plant in Kuwait.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.
US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases
Sirik and Hajiabad areas in Iran's Hormozgan province targeted as US says revenge for killing of two soldiers.
Somalia races to save Radio Mogadishu’s fading archive
A small team is working to digitise decades of Somali history in the country's main public radio station.
Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK adds rape, trafficking charges
Andrew and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US on Saturday, and the UK is seeking their extradition.
Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms
Otero Alcantara is part of the San Isidro Movement, which has long been the target of Cuban repression.
US bombs Iran after soldiers killed; Tehran warns of ‘devastating’ response
US forces attack Iran for the eighth consecutive night. as Iran says MoU 'suspended'.
Argentina, Spain and their stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in World Cup final
Worry no more about wildfire smoke and $10,000 ticket prices. Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain — the first meeting of their transcendent stars — is here and seems destined to be a classic.
The Tate brothers are arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges.
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.
Air quality improving in Northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.
U.S. launches new airstrikes to 'punish' Iran for troop deaths
Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
French parliament approves assisted dying
The lower house of the French parliament, the National Assembly, has given its final approval to a bill that will create a legal right to assisted death for adults with incurable diseases, potentially bringing an end to years of debate over the issue.
Durian export boom boosts Vietnamese growers
LAM DONG, Vietnam — Perched atop durian trees in Da Huoai Commune of Vietnam's central province of Lam Dong, harvester Ho Minh Nhat carefully cuts loose each spiky fruit, knowing that many of them will soon begin their journey to China.
Saving Gaza's cultural heritage, one artifact at a time
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Armed with paintbrushes and wearing surgical gloves, volunteers inside a large tent in Gaza delicately brushed dust from a stone mosaic before placing it into storage, part of an effort to preserve cultural heritage hit by conflict.
Tensions spur ultra-rich to diversify across Asia
Investor jitters over Gulf tensions are prompting wealthy families and founders to consider shifting capital to rival financial hubs, say bankers and advisers.
Dialogue remains key to Sino-US ties
Chinese and American businesses operating in each other's markets remain deeply interconnected and can serve as a bridge for subnational dialogue, business leaders and policy experts said.
Lok Sabha Speaker approves merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Lok Sabha Speaker approves merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with Eknath Shinde's faction ahead of the monsoon session.
Panels examining Bill for removal of Ministers and VBSA Bill defer meeting on adopting draft reports
Parliamentary committees defer meetings on key bills, marking a significant moment for the Opposition ahead of the Monsoon Session.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP's Dipke says Delhi Police planning overnight 'crackdown' on Jantar Mantar protest, calls for night vigil
Follow The Hindu for the latest updates on the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, as Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 21
Left parties condemn Wangchuk's removal, use of force; back ongoing protest
Left parties condemn the police's removal of Sonam Wangchuk, supporting ongoing protests against educational irregularities in India.
Congress accuses Nirmala Sitharaman of repeating ‘false claims’
Congress leaders accuse Nirmala Sitharaman of repeating false claims on employment and bank loans, demanding transparency on beneficiaries.
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
Reuters: US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack.
Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'
Reuters: Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'.
Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office
Reuters: Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office.
FDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak
Reuters: FDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak.
US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition
Reuters: US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition.
Market Snapshot
Latest completed sessions across the selected benchmark indexes.
| Index | Region | Session Date | Value | Change | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S&P 500 | US | 2026-07-19 | 7457.69 | -76.08 (-1.01%) | Down |
NASDAQ Composite | US | 2026-07-19 | 25520.24 | -361.70 (-1.40%) | Down |
Euronext 100 Index | Europe | 2026-07-19 | 1905.37 | -15.16 (-0.79%) | Down |
Public Joint-Stock Company Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS | Europe | 2026-07-19 | 85.20 | -0.11 (-0.13%) | Down |
HANG SENG INDEX | Asia | 2026-07-19 | 24562.24 | -446.36 (-1.78%) | Down |
Nikkei 225 | Asia | 2026-07-19 | 64141.12 | -2694.42 (-4.03%) | Down |
S&P BSE SENSEX | India | 2026-07-19 | 78151.45 | 964.59 (1.25%) | Up |
Hacker News
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FDA approves new kind of cholesterol pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or “bad” cholesterol, in adults with hypercholesterolemi
Better and Cheaper Than IPTV
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GPT-5.6 used a prompt to close a 30-year gap in convex optimization
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AI Mania Is Eviscerating Global Decision-Making
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Mayor Mamdani Says Landlords Can't Use AI Images to Advertise
No more AI-edited listings without disclosures.
Hardcore IndieWeb: Run your own website 100% independently for only $0.01/day
If you’re not familiar with the IndieWeb movement, it’s a practical approach to maintaining your presence on the web that emphasizes fully owning your identity and your content. This is especially relevant now, at a time when a growing number of corporations want to own and control those things for you. The IndieWeb ethos seeks to eliminate external influence and control over both you and your stuff.
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