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• Former Fed official Kevin Warsh highlighted significant discrepancies in how the Federal Reserve measures inflation, questioning whether the actual rate is 3.7% or 2.2%. • In separate retail news, Costco has reached a $14 million email settlement, allowing eligible customers to claim payments up to $500 by the August 24 deadline. • Apple CEO Tim Cook issued a warning during his latest earnings call regarding a potential "hundred year flood" in memory chip pricing.

• The 2026 Liberia Technology Summit concluded on Wednesday, July 22, featuring the National Startup World Cup pitch competition. • Lantern, a Liberian cybersecurity and software engineering research firm led by Jentzen, emerged as the historic winner of the competition. • The victory highlights Lantern's commitment to achieving technological sovereignty and fostering youth empowerment within Liberia.

• Indian stock markets recovered from an early slump on July 13, 2026, with IT stocks showing strength while the realty and metal sectors dragged. • Global sentiment remained cautious as Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI fell sharply due to geopolitical uncertainty and rising energy costs. • Brent crude prices climbed above $78 a barrel, sparking concerns regarding inflation, corporate margins, and India's import bill.

Documentary No Country for Mothers details how US moms lack support, paid leave and childcare help – and hopes to inspire push for actionWhen Reshma Saujani set out to make a documentary, she was clear from the outset: it would not be released on streaming platforms, or at film festivals.Instead, No Country for Mothers – a new movie about how moms across the US are being failed – is being screened by hundreds of the subject themselves, nationwide, in person. Continue reading...

• The Netherlands secured a 3-1 victory over Tunisia to finish at the top of Group F in the FIFA World Cup 2026. • Brian Brobbey played a pivotal role in the win, scoring a goal and delivering a standout performance. • This result ensures the Oranje's progression into the knockout stages of the tournament.

Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by RussiaIt looks like a typical teenager’s bedroom: football shirts on the wall, crumpled clothes on the floor, exercise books open on the desk. But it is a work of political art, intended to evoke the empty rooms of more than 20,500 Ukrainian children unlawfully taken to Russia.The work was on display on Monday at the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, as delegates from 63 countries and international organisations gathered to discuss how to bring Ukraine’s children home. “It’s essentially a way for someone to step into Ukraine without having to actually travel there,” Isaac Yeung, a co-creator of the installation, said. Continue reading...

• A Boston Red Sox rookie delivered a strong outing in the team's first game without manager Alex Cora, calling the day a 'whirlwind.' • The rookie reacted positively to the sudden change, helping stabilize the team amid the transition. • Cora's exit creates uncertainty for the Red Sox, testing the young roster's resilience early in the season.