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The Institute for the Study of War published its latest Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment on Monday, July 6, 2026, offering an updated snapshot of Russia’s military activity related to the war in Ukraine. The assessment, released by the Washington-based research organization, follows similar daily reports dated July 5 and July 4, continuing a running series…

Samsung Electronics reported a dramatic surge in profit, saying earnings jumped about 1,800% as strong demand tied to artificial intelligence lifted its chip business. The South Korean technology giant said the rebound was driven by increased sales of semiconductors used in AI-focused computing. The company is one of the world’s biggest chipmakers, and its chip…

Samsung’s next smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, are expected to see price increases, according to a new leak that also points to higher prices for the company’s upcoming foldable phones. The report, published by 9to5Google, says the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will “follow foldables” in a broader…

Lauren Bennett, the singer known for her work with pop group G.R.L. and for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died at 37, according to ABC News. Bennett was a member of G.R.L., a girl group that drew attention in the early 2010s and released music that charted and circulated…

Belgium’s standing heading into the World Cup conversation is being framed around its FIFA ranking, as multiple outlets publish previews tied to a Round of 16 matchup against the United States. The question being asked most often is what Belgium is “ranked” in the World Cup. In the context provided, the referenced ranking is the…

Security researchers have documented what they describe as the first known case of “agentic” ransomware, in which an AI agent was used to help automate major parts of an attack chain. But despite some headlines characterizing it as fully autonomous, reporting indicates the incident still required a human to set up, guide, or trigger key…

U.S. investors are poised to gain a new way to buy into SK Hynix, the South Korean memory-chip maker that has been positioned as a major supplier into the fast-growing artificial intelligence hardware market. The company is moving forward with a U.S. listing that would make its shares more accessible to American investors. SK Hynix…

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees in companywide cuts, a move that includes changes to its Xbox organization and broader restructuring across parts of the business. The cuts were reported by multiple outlets, including The Seattle Times, Reuters, the BBC and Business Insider. The reductions are global, with at least 605 jobs affected in Washington…

Spain’s next opponent at the 2026 World Cup will be determined by the outcome of the Spain vs. Portugal matchup, which is tied to the quarterfinal bracket. Spain is set to face Portugal in a knockout-round game. The winner advances into the World Cup quarterfinals, where the next opponent will be the team slotted opposite…

Graham Platner’s U.S. Senate campaign in Maine said it is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” after a sexual assault allegation surfaced, according to multiple news reports. Platner, a Senate candidate, has denied the allegation. Even as he disputes the claim, his campaign has indicated it is pausing to consider next…

Michael Saylor’s bitcoin-heavy strategy at Strategy has come under renewed scrutiny after a volatile month that produced steep losses tied to the company’s cryptocurrency exposure and raised questions about how it allocates capital. Strategy, the company long associated with Saylor and a corporate approach centered on holding bitcoin, has recently faced a challenging stretch as…

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs and restructuring its Xbox business in a move that will reshape one of the company’s most visible consumer divisions. The layoffs are global and come as Microsoft overhauls the Xbox unit, according to Reuters. The cuts are expected to affect employees across the company, with significant changes tied to the…