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Mark Cuban Proposes Tax Breaks for Companies That Share Stock With All Employees

Dallas, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Billionaire Mark Cuban proposes tying corporate tax rates to universal equity sharing, arguing that giving all employees stock options is the most effective way to close the wealth gap.

Chinese Automaker Chery Achieves Record Global Exports in First Half of 2026

Wuhu, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Despite holding just a two percent domestic market share, Chery has become China’s leading vehicle exporter, driving its first-half 2026 exports to a record-breaking 940,000 units.

India Initiates First Major Vanadium Battery Project to Power Clean Energy Grid

Hyderabad, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
On July 20, 2026, Bondada Engineering secured a landmark contract to build India’s first 100 MWh vanadium flow battery, offering a 25-year lifespan to boost national grid stability.

JPMorgan Chase Cuts Specific Department Staff by Forty Percent Following Artificial Intelligence Integration

New York, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
JPMorgan Chase reduced headcount in specific teams by up to forty percent using artificial intelligence, though CEO Jamie Dimon warned the technology will not offer a unique competitive advantage.

Apple's Upcoming iPhone Pro Chip Promises Massive Leap in Power and Efficiency

Cupertino, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, expected this September, will feature a groundbreaking A20 chip utilizing advanced packaging to drastically boost processing speeds and power efficiency for artificial intelligence.

Samsung Launches No-Fee Galaxy Credit Card to Challenge Apple

Seoul, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Integrated directly into Samsung Wallet, the new fee-free Galaxy Card launched in partnership with Barclays, offering up to five percent cash back to challenge Apple’s fintech dominance.

Singapore Wellness Brand HST Medical Acquired to Fuel Global Expansion

Singapore, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Kowa Pharmaceutical Asia has acquired Singapore’s historic HST Medical, aiming to scale its traditional pain relief and supplement brands globally by leveraging Kowa’s vast international distribution network.

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.