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Haaland Effect Drives Norway Spending Surge

Visa data reveals how Erling Haaland’s World Cup run created a ‘pop-up economy’ in Norway, with transaction volumes nearly doubling during matches.

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Jul 28, 2026

Kalshi Flight Cancellation Bet Returns with JFK Contract

Kalshi is launching a new prediction market for flight cancellations at JFK Airport, but bets are limited to broad cancellation rates, not specific flights.

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Jul 27, 2026

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Box Office Second Weekend Record

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ earned $87 million in its second weekend, marking his biggest second weekend ever with only a 30% drop.

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Jul 27, 2026

Record $40 Trillion Wealth Gain in 2025

McKinsey Global Institute reports global household wealth hit $570 trillion in 2025, a $40 trillion increase, as the paper wealth economy swelled to $1.8 quadrillion.

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Jul 27, 2026

AI Burger Analogy: Why Work Is Changing

A Princeton computer scientist’s burger analogy shows how AI shrinks the execution layer of work, making the ‘decide’ and ‘deliver’ layers more important than ever.

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Jul 26, 2026

New Study: College Women Marry High-Earning Men Without Degrees

New research shows college-educated women are increasingly marrying high-earning men without college degrees, leaving non-college women with fewer options.

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Jul 26, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Iranian Ship in Caspian Sea

Ukraine has attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, a move that could open a new battlefront in the ongoing conflict. President Volodymyr Zelensky an...

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Jul 23, 2026

Justin Bieber Song Streams Double After World Cup Halftime Show

Justin Bieber's "Everything Hallelujah" saw a 110% increase in global streams after his performance at the World Cup halftime show, according to Luminate data.

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Jul 23, 2026

Alphabet Q2 Earnings Beat on $98B SpaceX Gain

Alphabet Inc. reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results, with a $98 billion net gain partly fueled by its SpaceX stake. Revenue hit $119.8 billion, beating analyst forecasts.

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Jul 22, 2026

Trump Accounts Delay: 6.5M Sign Up, Funds Missing

President Trump’s child investment accounts have drawn 6.5 million sign-ups, but some parents report delays in receiving the promised $1,000 seed funding.

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Jul 21, 2026

AI Homework Boost Hurts Exam Scores by 20%

A study of 26,811 Chinese students found AI use boosted homework scores by 18% but led to a 20% drop in exam results within six months.

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Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Failed at Video Games Says Ex-Disney CEO

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says Hollywood failed to extend valuable IP into video games, relying on licensing instead of building in-house expertise.

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