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Gaza Conflict Escalates: Over 56,000 Dead, Latest Airstrikes Target Civilians Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City on June 30, 2025, resulted in over 74 Palestinian deaths, including many civilians at Al-Baqa Cafe. The ongoing conflict, now almost 21 months old, highlights a severe humanitarian crisis with hospitals overwhelmed and access to aid restricted, while media restrictions complicate independent reporting.
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Perplexity AI Launches $200/Month 'Max' Plan to Compete in AI Browser Wars
Perplexity AI launches 'Perplexity Max,' a $200/month subscription for advanced users, offering early access to new tools like the Comet AI browser. This move aims to bolster its market presence against giants like Google.
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UC Davis researchers have discovered a genetic mutation in humans that increases cancer susceptibility compared to chimpanzees, possibly aiding in human brain development. This mutation affects immune protein Fas Ligand, making it more susceptible to plasmin, suggesting new treatment strategies for solid tumor cancers.
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The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has outpaced the S&P 500 over the last decade, benefiting from significant investments in tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Despite concerns about its concentrated holdings and high valuations, the ETF is well-positioned for future growth driven by innovations such as artificial general intelligence, which could significantly boost the global economy.
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Gaza's residents endure severe water scarcity amid ongoing conflict, with limited access to clean water exacerbated by fuel shortages and Israeli supply restrictions. Aid groups warn of potential health crises as families struggle with high temperatures, poor sanitation, and inadequate living conditions.
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, launched in May 2025 with U.S. and Israeli support, faces backlash over its security tactics amid Gaza's severe humanitarian crisis. Reports of armed personnel using excessive force at aid sites have sparked concerns about safety and operational oversight.
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Anthropic, an Amazon-backed startup, has achieved a $4 billion annualized revenue run rate, quadrupling its revenue since early 2025 and solidifying its rapid growth in the AI sector. This surge is credited to the success of its Claude models, which have been widely adopted by major corporations, enhancing their operational efficiency and marking Anthropic as a leader in AI coding assistants.
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The U.S. Senate narrowly passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, significantly cutting SNAP and potentially affecting 1.4 million North Carolinians. These changes could increase hunger rates, burden local budgets, and destabilize vulnerable communities, with criticism from Governor Josh Stein and food bank officials.
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SOCRadar unveils the MCP Server, a pioneering tool designed to integrate AI into threat intelligence, streamlining operations with natural language interfaces. This advancement allows security teams to quickly access critical data, enhancing efficiency without the hassle of managing multiple dashboards.
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BBVA is advancing its digital transformation by expanding its Google Cloud partnership to integrate AI tools like Google Workspace with Gemini for 100,000 employees. This move aims to automate routine tasks, enhance productivity, and ensure ethical AI use through mandatory training.
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