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Salar al Khafaji, founder of construction robotics company Monumental, raised a $32 million Series B led by Khosla Ventures to scale robot fleets for addressing construction labor shortages. His approach involves compact, electric, self-driving bricklaying robots that operate as subcontractors, using existing materials to bypass regulatory hurdles.

Astronomers accidentally discovered the faintest exoplanet ever observed from Earth. The exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, is over twice the size of Jupiter but relatively young compared to its massive neighbors.

California is making progress in reducing severe wildfire hazards, with an average of 591,000 acres treated annually through thinning, prescribed burns, and other methods. However, federal retreat and unstable funding threaten these efforts, while climate change intensifies wildfire conditions.

San Francisco supervisors voted 10-1 to urge California to expand the city’s automatic speed camera pilot program. The motion aims to promote the program's use for traffic safety.

A Foodsmart store in Logan Square at 2901 W. Armitage Ave. closed temporarily for remodeling, with an expected reopening in late July or early August. The closure follows past health inspection violations, including a shutdown last year for rodent issues, and the store’s post office remains closed after ownership changes in 2024.

Los Angeles County will have ballot measures in November, including enshrining an ethics commission into the county charter and a charter amendment requiring binding arbitration for public safety labor disputes. The ethics measure aims to safeguard the commission's independence, while the labor dispute measure affects unions representing firefighters, deputy sheriffs, and other public safety workers.

The Garden Grove accidents are the latest in a series of industrial explosions, leaks, fires, and contaminations affecting Los Angeles' residential neighborhoods. The article highlights that such incidents are recurring and not new to the area.

A heat wave is expected to peak in Southern California on Wednesday, leading to elevated wildfire risks. Monsoonal moisture is creating sticky conditions, as warned by forecasters.

House Republicans are working on a third reconciliation bill with $67 billion in defense spending and $11 billion in farm aid, but face internal divisions over offsets and priorities. GOP leaders aim to finalize the framework by the end of next week, while factions like fiscal hawks and moderates clash over cuts and funding for issues like health care and military expansion.

Nithya Raman’s record on homelessness is criticized as ineffective, with Los Angeles taxpayers spending billions on the issue while visible progress remains limited.

A $60 million Los Angeles homeless program supported by Nithya Raman housed only three households in nine months, according to new figures. The initiative, intended to address homelessness, has shown minimal results despite significant funding.

The article criticizes Los Angeles' homeless policy, arguing the city allocates excessive funds to temporary solutions and ineffective measures rather than addressing rehabilitation. It highlights a focus on short-term fixes over long-term systemic change for the homeless population.

The Garden Grove accidents are the latest in a series of industrial incidents, including explosions, leaks, fires, and contaminations, affecting residential neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The commentary highlights that such accidents are not new to the area.

A heat wave is expected to peak in Southern California, raising wildfire risks. Monsoonal moisture is also contributing to sticky conditions, according to forecasters.

Every SpaceX Starlink satellite must avoid collisions nearly weekly, raising concerns among experts about potential risks.

Indian AI coding startup Emergent became a unicorn after securing $130M in Series C funding. The company reported a $120 million annualized revenue run rate and over 200,000 paying customers.

Vint Cerf, known for his work on TCP/IP, is developing a standard for identifying AI agents in the open internet. The plan involves creating a framework to recognize these agents when they interact with the internet.

Free KN95 masks are being distributed in New York City as air quality deteriorates due to elevated ozone levels and wildfire smoke from Canada. Officials warn of hazy skies and low visibility caused by the smoke, per the National Weather Service.

Morgan Stanley reported record quarterly revenue and profit, driven by a 69% surge in equities trading. The firm's performance was bolstered by higher trading and investment banking revenue, aligning with trends seen at competitors like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.

A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties with temperatures reaching mid-90s and a heat index of 110 degrees. Miami has experienced 34 consecutive 90-degree days, with forecasts predicting a potential extension to 41 days, tying historical records. The heat is expected to intensify through the week before easing this weekend as high pressure breaks down.

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed concern over the ongoing protests and clashes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) ahead of July 27 elections, warning that the situation could harm the Kashmir cause and Pakistan’s reputation. The tensions stem from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) demanding the abolition of 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Cross-party MPs demand an independent investigation into the British Museum’s removal of terms like 'Palestine' and 'Israelite occupation' from displays, citing a Middle East Eye investigation linking the changes to pro-Israel lobbying in late 2024. The museum defended the alterations as based on 'audience testing,' but no records of such testing exist, according to internal emails and freedom of information responses.

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.

The NashVillager Podcast explores whether Andrew Jackson could have become president under modern citizenship and immigration debates, noting a historical period where swearing allegiance to another nation did not disqualify someone from the presidency. It also covers local news for July 15, 2026, and a segment called What Where Whens-day.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared to break wind on the Senate floor while criticizing President Trump and the war in Iran, suppressing a chuckle afterward. The incident went unobjected by senators and became viral.

The Government proposes lowering rural speed limits to 20mph and instructing councils to narrow roads and install bollards to enhance cyclist safety.

Warren Buffett disclosed to CNBC that he initiated Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet. The statement highlights Buffett's role in the decision-making process for the investment.

Charlotte is expected to have sunny skies on Wednesday, with temperatures rising into the lower 90s across the metro area.

A Tennessee grand jury has indicted dozens linked to a wave of violence, including killings and assaults, within one of the state's largest prisons. The indictments follow reports of widespread violence inside the facility.

Wildfires in Canada and Minnesota are generating heavy smoke expected to blanket the Midwest and Northeast U.S., endangering millions with dangerous air pollution. The smoke is projected to impact large areas across these regions this week.

Wildfires in Canada and Minnesota are expected to produce heavy smoke that will cover large areas of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions to dangerous air pollution. The smoke is projected to impact millions of people across these regions, posing health risks due to high levels of air pollution.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will face Senate Judiciary Committee questioning for permanent confirmation. He has led the Justice Department since April, succeeding Pam Bondi, and previously served as deputy attorney general and President Trump's personal attorney. Senate confirmation requires a majority, with Republicans holding a 53-47 majority.

Netflix is set to report quarterly earnings on Thursday. Its stock has declined by over 40% in the past year.

Air Peace attributes damage to one of its Airbus A320 aircraft to NAHCO, citing a ground handling vehicle collision that caused the engine to become unserviceable. The incident has prompted operational adjustments and potential flight delays.

Canadian wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in Southeast Michigan, prompting an air quality alert designated as 'unhealthy for some' for the next few days.

A vulnerable woman was gang-raped by three small-boat migrants on Brighton beach, causing her severe emotional distress. Prosecutors described the attackers as 'devoid of humanity.'

The Cabinet approved ₹1.27 lakh crore for Semicon Mission 2.0, aiming to attract ₹4 lakh crore in investments and generate ₹2 lakh crore in semiconductor production during the scheme period.

Ukraine’s defense minister, a key figure in the country’s drone development, is at risk of being removed from their position following a potential cabinet reshuffle. President Zelenskyy is expected to lead this change despite the minister having held the role for only six months.

The EU extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028, requiring new applicants to demonstrate compliance with Ukraine’s military obligations. The existing 4 million Ukrainians under the scheme are unaffected by this new rule.

Country singer Rory Feek's youngest daughter was airlifted to the hospital after a life-threatening health scare. Feek disclosed the medical emergency that nearly cost his family everything.