An outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell has spread to nine states, with nearly 1,947 cases and 98 hospitalizations reported as of July 24, 2026.
Qnetic, a US-China startup, is constructing what it calls the world's largest dedicated flywheel test cell in Shanghai and plans to manufacture long-duration energy storage systems in California.
China exported more than one million vehicles in June 2026, with new-energy models surpassing conventional cars for the first time, as domestic policy and Thai partnerships drive growth.
AMD's new ROCm.AI platform uses frontier AI models to automatically optimize GPU kernels, aiming to close the performance gap with CUDA without manual tuning.
Xona Space Systems plans to launch its first six Pulsar satellites in October 2026, promising a signal 100 times stronger than GPS for improved urban and indoor accuracy.
ERCOT faces 438 GW of interconnection requests from AI data centers, prompting new rules and evaluation of 800 VDC designs and load-smoothing technologies.
A Tyrannosaurus rex specimen named Gus sold for a record $50.1 million at Sotheby's, highlighting the ongoing conflict between private collectors and paleontologists over the preservation of irreplaceable fossils.
Researchers have demonstrated an X-ray imaging technique that achieves megapixel resolution using less than 0.5% of the typical radiation dose, potentially enabling safer medical diagnostics.
A preliminary NTSB report released today reveals that the driver of a Tesla Model 3 manually overrode the Full Self-Driving system before a crash that killed a grandmother in Texas, leading to manslaughter charges.
Leapmotor launched updated versions of its B01 sedan and B10 SUV on July 16, 2026, featuring 800V fast-charging and LiDAR options. The B01 entry price rises by 6,000 yuan.
Security researchers at Group-IB have uncovered a new malware strain called HollowGraph that abuses Microsoft 365 calendar events as a command-and-control channel, targeting Israeli organizations for espionage.
Moxa has published security advisories addressing a Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-46333) across several industrial product series. The Canadian Cyber Centre recommends users review and apply updates.
A tanker officer who had only two hours of rest in 38.5 hours before a collision due to travel time was on his first watch when the crash occurred, investigators say.
Coca-Cola disclosed a ransomware attack on its Fairlife dairy unit in an SEC filing, leading to a temporary production halt in the US. The company says Canadian operations and product safety are unaffected.
Nvidia and four of Japan’s leading robotics and tech companies announced a joint initiative to develop physical AI robots that can operate autonomously alongside humans, addressing the country’s labor shortage and aging society.
Wärtsilä will deliver ammonia-capable auxiliary engines, exhaust treatment, and propulsion systems for two 51,350 m3 LPG/ammonia carriers, with equipment deliveries starting in June 2027.
Kerala faces a severe power crisis as night-time demand surges and hydroelectric reservoirs run low; the government accelerates battery storage projects to harness cheap daytime solar energy for evening use.
A silver plastic Duro Rocket pen used by Buzz Aldrin to fix a broken circuit breaker on the Apollo 11 lunar module sold at Sotheby's for $857,600, exceeding pre-sale estimates.
Moonshot AI's open-source Kimi K3 model overwhelmed servers within days of launch, forcing a subscription pause as the Beijing startup prepares for a Hong Kong IPO at a $30 billion valuation.
SpaceX shares closed below their initial public offering price on the same day a Starship launch was aborted after ignition, raising questions about investor confidence ahead of the next attempt.
Saronic plans to build Port Alpha, a mega-shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, with an investment over $3 billion, aiming to produce large autonomous ships and create up to 10,000 jobs.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Health to all US users aged 18 and older, just one day after a lawsuit was filed alleging the chatbot gave a near-fatal suggestion. The company touts advanced reasoning but faces questions about safety.
Apple announced MapKit for Automotive SDK on July 23, 2026, with Ford as its first partner. The navigation system will power Ford's upcoming affordable EVs and support BlueCruise autonomy.
Plugin electric vehicles reached 41.4% of new car sales in the UK and 34.5% in France in the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong battery electric vehicle growth.
The U.S. auto safety regulator granted a petition to explore new standards for emergency door egress after incidents involving Tesla door handles, potentially affecting every automaker.
The first phase of RWE's large-scale North Sea wind project has begun feeding electricity, with full completion of Phase A expected in early 2027 and Phase B by early 2029.
A stripped-down privilege escalation exploit for Windows was published on the same day Microsoft issued a record 622 fixes, and researchers fear attackers will quickly turn it into a fully weaponized tool.
OpenAI released its first hardware product, the Codex Micro keypad, on July 15, 2026, while facing a lawsuit from Apple over alleged trade secret theft related to its main hardware project.
A river cruise ship struck a lock on the Danube in Vienna early Saturday, injuring 14 people, with six hospitalized. Investigators are exploring a possible technical defect.
Kuwait Oil Company has selected Halliburton for a multiyear collaboration to build the Ahmadi Innovation Valley, an upstream R&D hub focusing on AI and digital technologies for oil and gas assets.
A six-month pilot with 10 vendors replaces gasoline generators with swappable e-bike batteries, aiming to reduce noise and pollution. Previous attempts failed due to scalability and charging infrastructure.
Velesto Energy has secured a $51 million integrated rig, drilling and completion contract from Chevron Malaysia to support its North Malay Basin development campaign through 2028.
TGS has started a new seismic reprocessing project covering 13,300 km² in the Orphan Basin offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, using advanced depth imaging technologies.
Ark Energy has taken a final investment decision on the Richmond Valley Solar Farm & BESS, a 200 MW solar farm paired with 2,200 MWh of battery storage in northern New South Wales.
Archaeologists in El Salvador have uncovered a 2,800-year-old skeleton buried face down with a ceramic sea turtle vessel, a discovery that may reshape understanding of pre-Maya ritual practices.
Google will let users find and install rival app stores directly within the Play Store from July 22, 2026, after withdrawing a joint motion with Epic Games, marking a major shift in Android app distribution in the US.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a third planet in the Beta Pictoris system by detecting its chemical fingerprint in spectroscopic data, a technique that could reveal worlds too faint or close to their star for direct imaging.
Vår Energi and BlueNord are merging to form Europe's largest independent oil and gas company, while Vår Energi's CEO signals continued M&A activity but warns of caution in target selection.
Tata Power has secured a Letter of Award from SECI for supplying 324 MW from its 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped hydro storage project in Maharashtra, backed by a 40-year power purchase agreement and scheduled for commissioning by 2029.
AMD today announced the full production launch of its Helios rack-scale AI system, with major customers including Microsoft and Anthropic already committed to deployment.
NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching next month, carries an advanced coronagraph that could directly image exoplanets similar to Jupiter, marking a key step toward finding Earth-like worlds.
XPENG's new L03 electric SUV, positioned below the G6 and available as both BEV and EREV, targets young families in Europe with a starting price of around $27,600 in Norway.
A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would give the Department of Homeland Security unprecedented authority to shut down or suspend AI systems deemed capable of catastrophic harm, with fines reaching $20 million per day for violations.
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a preliminary agreement with the European Space Agency to design and build the Aeolus-2 satellite, a successor mission for global wind profiling from orbit.
NASA's Artemis III mission requires three rockets and intricate orbital docking, but a SpaceX Starship launch abort raises concerns about the 2027 timeline.