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ESPN Fires NFL Analyst Ryan Clark Following On-Air Conduct Issues

Bristol, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
On July 20, 2026, ESPN dismissed NFL analyst Ryan Clark over workplace conduct issues, with reports of his termination emerging while he was actively broadcasting live on the network.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger

New York, Monday, 20 July 2026.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, risking a $600 million quarterly penalty if the deal is delayed past September 30, 2026.

U.S. Air Force Seeks New Weapon Systems to Guard Bases From Drone Attacks

Washington, Monday, 20 July 2026.
Spurred by recent drone attacks on U.S. installations, the Air Force is procuring its own ground-based air defenses, ending a decades-old reliance on the Army for base security.

United Airlines Investigates Agent Who Threatened to Call Immigration on U.S. Citizen

San Francisco, Monday, 20 July 2026.
United Airlines is investigating an employee who threatened to call immigration on a U.S. citizen during a ticketing dispute, claiming the passenger did not ‘act like a citizen.’

Jersey Mike's Sandwich Chain Targets Eight-Billion-Dollar Valuation in Public Launch

New York, Monday, 20 July 2026.
Backed by Blackstone, Jersey Mike’s Subs launched a major public offering to raise up to $1.09 billion, targeting an impressive valuation of nearly $8 billion.

European Union Fines AliExpress 550 Million Euros Over Unsafe Goods

Brussels, Monday, 20 July 2026.
The record 550 million euro fine highlights systemic failures: moderators had only seconds to review flagged items, leaving dangerous products online for weeks.

Apple Stock Faces Pressure Amid Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Cupertino, Monday, 20 July 2026.
With Apple stock deemed 35% overvalued, a landmark trade-secrets lawsuit alleging OpenAI stole hardware prototypes and poached 400 employees threatens to derail the tech giant’s momentum.

Defense Investment Fund Hits $1.9 Billion Amid Rising Global Tensions

Washington, Monday, 20 July 2026.
Capitol Meridian Partners raised $1.9 billion for defense investments, hitting its hard cap and exceeding its target by 50% due to surging interest in national security.

Australia Awards Ondas a $6.9 Million Contract to Combat Drone Threats

Waltham, Monday, 20 July 2026.
Ondas secured a $6.9 million Australian military contract for advanced counter-drone systems featuring a 25-kilometer detection range, highlighting rising global demand for specialized security.

Samsung Moves U.S. Headquarters to Texas in Major Artificial Intelligence Pivot

Ridgefield Park, Monday, 20 July 2026.
Samsung is relocating its U.S. headquarters to Texas and cutting over 800 jobs, pivoting resources toward booming artificial intelligence chips as consumer electronics divisions face mounting pressure.