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Final World Trade Center Tower Breaks Ground as American Express Global Headquarters
New York City, Friday, 10 July 2026.
This week, construction began on 2 World Trade Center, the site’s final commercial tower. Financed with zero public dollars, the 374-meter skyscraper will house American Express by 2031.
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Federal Reserve Enlists Outside Experts to Help Reshape U.S. Monetary Policy
Washington, D.C., Thursday, 9 July 2026.
The Federal Reserve has recruited prominent external tech and economic leaders to new task forces, giving outside experts unprecedented influence over the future of U.S. monetary policy.
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Investigation Exposes Right-Wing Political Recruitment Pipeline at Cambridge University
Cambridge, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
A six-month investigation reveals billionaire Peter Thiel and Reform UK established a covert student recruitment pipeline at Cambridge University, sparking serious safeguarding and foreign influence concerns.
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European Parliament Approves Law Allowing Tech Companies to Scan Private Messages
Brussels, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
On July 9, 2026, the European Parliament approved “Chat Control 1.0,” allowing digital platforms to scan private messages. The controversial measure passed despite most active voters opposing it.