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Jul 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Trump administration imposes new tariffs on trading partners and threatens the UK over tech taxes, while Canada proceeds with a bridge opening without US participation. A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce sickens thousands across nine states. Meanwhile, wildfires displace residents in France and Spain, and renewables are projected to surpass coal as a global electricity source in 2026. LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers.

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