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Coast Guard Seeks Directed Energy Systems to Counter Unmanned Threats
The U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center issued a request for information for directed energy systems on Monday. Industry responses on technical specifications and costs are due by Aug. 20 for maritime applications.
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SpaceX Cancels Starship Flight 13 Launch Attempt
SpaceX canceled the Starship Flight 13 launch attempt on Thursday after flight computers triggered an automatic abort. Ground teams will replace two Raptor engines as Musk said probable launch timing is early next week.
Apple Files Trade Secrets Suit Against OpenAI in California Court
Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI. The complaint alleges OpenAI solicited confidential information from current and former employees while Apple notes more than 400 employees now work there.
Canada Announces Deal With United States On Gordie Howe International Bridge
Canada announced on July 10, 2026, that it reached a deal with the United States regarding the bridge. The structure connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario with toll revenues split after construction costs are repaid.
SpaceX Discusses Computing Contract with Department of Defense for AI
SpaceX is discussing a computing contract with the Department of Defense. The tentative agreement would provide Pentagon access to data centers for the combined entity valued at approximately $1.6 trillion.
Trump Administration Launches Gold Eagle Program to Control AI Model Access
Trump administration launched Gold Eagle to monitor AI model access for national security. Officials said engagements are voluntary but critics warn shift could slow competition against rivals.
OLN324 Shows Faster Vision Gains Than Faricimab in Macular Degeneration Trial
OLN324, an investigational bispecific antibody for retinal diseases, demonstrated greater visual acuity improvements than faricimab in a phase I trial. Patients treated with OLN324 gained up to 8.6 letters in vision compared to 6.4 letters with faricimab at 20 weeks.
OnePlus Exits United States and European Markets Following Sales Decline
OnePlus exits United States and European markets after an eight-year effort due to sales declines. Existing device owners will transition to Oppo ColorOS while support remains guaranteed.
TN QuantumWorks Initiative Launches in Hamilton County Schools
The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative announced the TN QuantumWorks launch on July 16. State agencies and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga support the pilot program.
Twenty-Six Meta Employees File Lawsuit Against AI Layoff Systems in California
Twenty-six current Meta employees filed a federal lawsuit in California. Plaintiffs allege AI ranking systems disproportionately selected workers on protected leave for termination.
New York Governor Hochul Enacts One-Year Moratorium On Hyperscale Datacenters
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on July 14, 2026, enacting a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale datacenters. New York becomes the first U.S. state to halt permits for projects consuming 50 megawatts or more.
Space Development Agency Awards $1.75 Billion in Contracts for 36 Satellites
The Space Development Agency awarded L3Harris and Sierra Space $1.75 billion for 36 satellites. Launching in 2028, the satellites will enhance missile warning, tracking and targeting.
Synopsys Denies Breach After Hackers Claim Theft Of Bosch Intellectual Property
Synopsys denied a breach after hackers claimed they stole Bosch intellectual property using its systems. The company found no evidence of unauthorized access to its network or customer data. D1R threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid.
Anthropic Unveils Claude Science App And Plans To Develop Drugs Itself
Anthropic unveiled Claude Science for biopharma labs and announced plans to develop drugs. The company acquired Coefficient Bio for $400 million and funds 50 projects with credits up to $30,000 each.
Robinhood Launches Chain Processing 17 Million Transactions in First Week
Robinhood publicly launched Robinhood Chain, a layer-2 blockchain network built on Ethereum, in early July 2026. Trading volume on the network rose from just over $200,000 on July 1 to more than $500 million by July 10.
U.S. Marine Corps Launches Project Dynamis to Test Ditto AI Networking Technology
U.S. Marine Corps launched Project Dynamis on July 13, 2026, to test Ditto networking for AI tools. Program aims to maintain AI functionality during operations when cloud connectivity is unavailable.
Celestica Inc. Appoints Dorwart President of Connectivity and Cloud Solutions
Celestica Inc. appointed Steven Dorwart as president of its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions division on July 6, 2026. He succeeds Jason Phillips, who will remain with the company as an adviser through the end of 2026.
Sanders Introduces Bill For 50% US AI Stock Transfer To Public Fund
Senator Sanders introduced a bill in June 2024 to transfer 50% of stock in US AI companies to a public sovereign wealth fund. Verasight found 69% of Americans support requiring AI firms to transfer half their stock to the public.
Scientists Characterize 2026 El Niño Pattern As Super El Niño for Strength
Scientists characterize El Niño weather pattern emerging in summer 2026 as a super El Niño due to expected strength. European wheat prices increased by as much as 5.7% on Friday as analysts responded to potential supply disruptions.
Coalition Presses States to Require Data Centers to Use Renewable Energy
A coalition of tech companies and environmental advocates urges state regulators to mandate renewable energy for data centers. New York and three other states target 90% clean energy sourcing by 2040.
Unitree Robots Remove Pig Gallbladders in Surgery Trial
Unitree robots removed pig gallbladders during a trial at the University of California San Diego. Results published in Nature report lower costs than da Vinci surgical systems.
Trump Administration Finalizes Repeal of Endangered Species Act Part
The Trump administration finalized a rule repealing part of the Endangered Species Act. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated previous protections interfered with private property rights.
Pokémon Go Marks 10th Anniversary with Times Square Event
Approximately 2,000 players gathered in Times Square to celebrate Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary on Thursday. The celebration included a raid battle against Mega Mewtwo Y and a live concert.
Pentagon Publishes Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy
Department of Defense published a 25-page strategy to defend systems against quantum threats. All defense contractors must align with new CMMC requirements to meet the 2030 deadline.