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Judge Approves $46.75 Million Settlement for 23andMe Data Breach Victims

Judge Approves $46.75 Million Settlement for 23andMe Data Breach Victims

San Francisco, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
On Tuesday, a bankruptcy judge approved a $46.75 million settlement for 23andMe data breach victims, resolving claims against the genomics firm following its March 2025 bankruptcy.

Rogers Shuts Six Canadian Radio Stations and Cuts 230 Jobs

Rogers Shuts Six Canadian Radio Stations and Cuts 230 Jobs

Toronto, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Rogers Sports & Media shuttered six Canadian radio stations and cut 230 jobs today, a restructuring that immediately follows its massive $4.35 billion acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Fiat Launches a Tiny Electric Vehicle in the United States for $13,995

Fiat Launches a Tiny Electric Vehicle in the United States for $13,995

Auburn Hills, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Stellantis has launched the $13,995 Fiat Topolino in the U.S., introducing an ultra-compact, low-speed electric vehicle designed to offer a stylish alternative to traditional golf carts.

Palo Alto Networks Enlists Autonomous AI Hackers to Strengthen Enterprise Security

Palo Alto Networks Enlists Autonomous AI Hackers to Strengthen Enterprise Security

Santa Clara, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Palo Alto Networks has partnered with Tenzai to deploy autonomous AI hackers, continuously attacking and hardening enterprise defenses in real time to counter machine-speed cyber threats.

Ford Recalls Over 110,000 Mustangs as Safety Concerns Mount

Ford Recalls Over 110,000 Mustangs as Safety Concerns Mount

Dearborn, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Ford recalled 110,000 Mustangs over wiper and drivetrain defects, pushing its total 2026 recalls to 11.2 million vehicles as systemic quality control issues persist.

Interactive Strength Acquires Fast-Growing Fitness Brand STEPR

Interactive Strength Acquires Fast-Growing Fitness Brand STEPR

Austin, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
By acquiring the profitable, bootstrapped stair-climbing brand STEPR, Interactive Strength expects to push its pro forma 2026 revenue past $50 million and achieve profitability by year-end.

CuriosityStream Acquires Full Control of Its Largest Foreign-Language Market

CuriosityStream Acquires Full Control of Its Largest Foreign-Language Market

Silver Spring, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
By acquiring full ownership of its German operations, CuriosityStream positions its largest non-English market for direct expansion and advanced monetization, including lucrative AI data licensing.

Walmart to Pay $13 Million Over Claims of Withholding Delivery Driver Tips

Walmart to Pay $13 Million Over Claims of Withholding Delivery Driver Tips

Austin, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Texas secured a $13 million settlement with Walmart after investigations revealed the retailer withheld customer tips and lowered base pay after delivery drivers accepted their routes.

Major Banks Explore Buying Debit Network to Avoid Fee Limits

Major Banks Explore Buying Debit Network to Avoid Fee Limits

New York, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
JPMorgan and Bank of America are exploring a deal to buy Fiserv’s debit network, a move that would allow them to bypass federal limits on card transaction fees.

Eco Minerals Files Major Application to Explore Deep-Sea Mining in the Pacific

Eco Minerals Files Major Application to Explore Deep-Sea Mining in the Pacific

Washington, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Eco Minerals has applied to explore 148,000 square kilometers of the Pacific seabed, aiming to secure critical transition metals like cobalt and nickel amid rising geopolitical tensions.