Tornado Ravages New York: State of Emergency Declared, Fatalities and Widespread Damage Reported

Severe storms ravaged the Midwest to the East Coast, causing deaths and extensive damage, including a tornado in Rome, NY, that destroyed buildings and toppled a B-52 bomber. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, with thousands still without power as cleanup and recovery efforts are underway.

NYTimes + 69 • Science• US News

ASML Sales Surge Amid AI Chip Demand; Market Reacts to Export Restrictions Fears

ASML Holding NV reported robust Q2 sales of over €6 billion, driven by high demand for AI chips, despite concerns over US export restrictions to China. Prologis exceeded expectations with strong Q2 results, raising its full-year guidance, while the S&P 500 fell 1.4% amid tech sector uncertainty.

NYTimes + 11 • Tech• AI• Financial Markets

Chinese billionaire and vocal CCP critic Guo Wengui has been convicted by a U.S. jury on nine counts, including racketeering and wire fraud, for a $1 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The Department of Justice seized $634 million linked to the fraud, and Guo faces decades in prison, with sentencing set for November 19.

The Guardian + 19 • Crypto• US News

King Charles III, in the July 17 State Opening of Parliament, unveiled Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government's ambitious economic and social reform agenda. Key initiatives include nationalizing rail companies, a new employment rights bill, and infrastructure streamlining, alongside measures for public health and border security.

NYTimes + 46 • World News• UK News

A new study has found that inhibiting the protein interleukin-11 (IL-11) can extend the healthy lifespan of mice by nearly 25%. This discovery, currently in clinical trials for fibrotic lung disease, opens potential anti-aging therapies for humans, improving metabolism, muscle function, and reducing aging biomarkers.

BBC + 13 • Science• Health

Lucid Group launches the 2025 Lucid Air lineup, featuring the Air Pure as the most energy-efficient vehicle ever with a 146 MPGe rating and 420-mile range. Priced at $69,900, it challenges Tesla's Model S, though analysts are wary of Lucid's profitability until 2030.

The Verge + 14 • Electric Vehicles

The Walt Disney Company is grappling with a cybersecurity crisis as hacktivist group Nullbulge breaches their Slack, leaking over 1 TB of sensitive data. The hackers accuse Disney of mistreating artists and using AI to replace creative jobs, sparking a major investigation.

Yahoo + 11 • Cyber Security