Thursday July

• Malaysia is hosting the Art of Speed festival, an event designed to establish the country as a primary hub for custom culture within Asia. • Vietnam has issued a commemorative stamp to honor the 300th birth anniversary of the renowned scholar Le Quy Don. • These highlights from the Star-AseanPlus section on July 30, 2026, showcase regional efforts to promote cultural heritage and creative industries.

• On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Senate conducted several floor activities, including speeches by Senator Schiff regarding President Trump and Senator Curtis on the "American dream." • Majority Leader Thune withdrew a motion to proceed to S. 4784, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). • Following the withdrawal, Leader Thune filed for cloture on H.R. 5334, which concerns the Early Educator Expenses Deduction.

• Researchers have published a new study in Science Translational Medicine detailing how the Epstein-Barr virus triggers immune responses that cause inflammation and nervous system damage in multiple sclerosis patients. • Separately, clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of a treatment that inhibits the PCSK9 protein to significantly lower dangerous LDL cholesterol levels. • This cholesterol treatment can reduce LDL levels to 50 or 60, whereas adults not using medication typically maintain levels above 100.