Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution as U.S. and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes, Killing Civilians
The U.S. and Iran conducted reciprocal military strikes on Thursday, with Iranian missiles killing workers in Kuwait and a toddler and parents on Qeshm Island, while the Senate rejected a Democratic-led war powers resolution to halt hostilities 50-49. The escalation marks the second failed congressional effort in two weeks to limit the Trump administration's military campaign without formal authorization.
Microsoft Shatters Stock Market Record with $450 Billion Single-Day Gain on Strong Cloud Growth
Microsoft added nearly $450 billion in market value on July 30, the largest one-day gain in stock market history, after posting blowout Q4 earnings with 43% Azure growth and strong forward guidance. The surge, driven by evidence that the company's massive AI investments are beginning to generate returns, lifted the broader market and ended a six-day losing streak for the Nasdaq.
Russia launches 70+ missiles and 280 drones on Ukraine, killing at least 10; stray Kh-101 cruise missile breaches Polish airspace
Russia conducted a massive overnight assault on Ukraine with over 70 missiles and approximately 280 drones, killing at least 10 civilians including children and injuring more than 50 others across multiple regions. A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile breached Polish airspace during the attack, prompting NATO to scramble fighter jets, though Polish authorities determined it was not intended for populated Polish territory.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan; death toll reaches 18 as mall explosion and building collapses compound disaster
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 62 others. The disaster was compounded by a gas explosion at an Aeon Mall shopping center that killed five people and partially collapsed the building, along with building collapses at a paper factory and elsewhere. Thousands have been evacuated, infrastructure damaged, and rescuers continue searching for survivors trapped in rubble.
Spain deploys military to Ceuta as 49,000 migrants breach Moroccan border in 24 hours; at least 18 dead
Spain mobilized its military to the territory of Ceuta after approximately 49,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in a single day, resulting in at least 18 deaths from drowning and stampedes. The crisis has overwhelmed migrant reception centers and prompted calls for a national emergency declaration, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez planning to visit the territory.
FDA Approves Centanafadine (Simtriyo), First Triple Reuptake Inhibitor for ADHD
The FDA approved centanafadine (Simtriyo) on July 24, 2026, a once-daily non-stimulant medication that targets dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin—making it the first ADHD drug to act on all three neurochemicals. The approval, based on four Phase 3 trials showing statistically significant symptom improvements, targets patients who cannot tolerate or have not benefited from existing stimulant and non-stimulant treatments.
FDA licenses first freeze-dried plasma product for emergency use in combat, disasters, and remote settings
The FDA approved Ezplaz Freeze Dried Plasma on July 29, 2026, the first freeze-dried plasma product licensed in the U.S., offering room-temperature storage and rapid reconstitution for trauma and hemorrhage treatment in austere environments. The product addresses logistical constraints of conventional frozen plasma in combat zones, disasters, and remote areas where traditional hospital infrastructure is unavailable, though experts note it won't directly alleviate current hospital blood supply shortages.
LeBron James Signs With Philadelphia 76ers on Two-Year Deal, Ending Eight-Year Lakers Run
LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a dramatic move after seriously considering retirement and ending his eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 41-year-old star will join MVP center Joel Embiid in pursuit of another championship, taking a significant pay cut from his previous $52.6 million salary.