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OpenAI GPT-Live Voice Models Launch Real-Time Conversations in ChatGPT
OpenAI introduced GPT-Live voice models on July 8, 2026, enabling simultaneous listening and speaking for natural interactions, with global rollout to ChatGPT users on all platforms.
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De Beers Pauses Venetia Mine Production for Two Years Amid Market Weakness
De Beers plans to pause production at South Africa's Venetia mine for two years to reduce costs and rephase capital expenditure, while keeping overall group production guidance unchanged through other operations.
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June 2026 CPI Release Scheduled for July 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the June 2026 CPI on July 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET following May's 4.2% year-over-year and 0.5% monthly increases, as the first inflation reading after the June FOMC meeting.
Finance|
DOL Publishes H-2B Randomization Results for October 2026 Starts
OFLC released July 8, 2026 randomization results for 2,625 H-2B applications covering 51,158 positions filed July 3-5 for October 1 starts, plus OEWS wage data updates effective July 2026 through June 2027.
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Threads Reaches 500 Million MAU with New Communities and Algo Features
Meta announced on June 16, 2026, that Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users, rolling out enhanced Communities tools and the Your Algo feature to support topic-focused interactions.
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Earning Money Through Website Surfing: A Simple Way to Make Cryptocurrency
Many believe that earning cryptocurrency online requires special skills or expensive equipment. However, this is far from the truth. Website surfing, or browsing websites for rewards, is an accessible way to earn money or cryptocurrency with just a computer or smartphone and an internet connection.One of the easiest methods to generate income in the digital space is through website surfing. The tasks involved are so simple that virtually anyone can participate, regardless of experience or technical expertise.In this article, we’ll introduce you to a platform where you can start earning money and cryptocurrency through website surfing: Quasa Rewards.
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The State of Hybrid Freelance 2026: AI, Web3 and the Death of Traditional Work (Update June 2026)
New industry data from QUASA: How AI and Web3 are destroying traditional work in 2026. Download the full report.
Quasa Projects: The PPC Advertising Platform Powering the New Crypto Economy
The global PPC advertising market is more than 1,000 times larger than the old surfing niche — operating in the hundreds of billions of dollars.
Quasa Rewards: The World’s First and Only Crypto Platform for Earning by Surfing Websites
If you’re looking for the easiest and smartest way to start earning crypto online, Quasa Rewards is the clear choice.
Quasa Rewards: The World’s First and Only Crypto Platform for Earning by Surfing Websites
If you’re looking for the easiest and smartest way to start earning crypto online, Quasa Rewards is the clear choice.
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IMF Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 3% Amid War and AI Risks
The IMF revised its 2026 global growth projection to 3.0% from 3.1% due to geopolitical tensions and AI uncertainties. This article details the forecast changes and outlines steps for businesses to manage higher inflation, slower trade, and uneven sectoral impacts.
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SK Hynix Raises $26.51 Billion in Record US ADR Listing
SK Hynix completed the largest foreign US share offering on July 10, 2026, raising $26.51 billion at $149 per ADR with a 13% debut gain on Nasdaq.
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USDOT Allocates $1.73 Billion in FY2026 BUILD Grants for 127 Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.73 billion to 127 multi-modal infrastructure projects across 52 states and territories in the July 2026 BUILD grant announcement.
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B Capital-Led Consortium Acquires Russell Investments for $2.8 Billion
A consortium led by B Capital and including CalPERS has agreed to acquire Russell Investments from TA Associates and Reverence Capital Partners in a $2.8 billion deal announced July 9, 2026, to support technology and AI-driven client solutions.
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GPT-5.6 Public Release: OpenAI Secures Clearance and Broadens Access
OpenAI has achieved full public release of GPT-5.6 following U.S. regulatory clearance. This analysis covers the model's advanced conversational abilities, the removal of prior limits, and real-world implications for users, competitors, and enterprises seeking practical adoption.
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Netflix to Add Short-Form Videos from Digital Publishers in August 2026
Netflix is adding short videos from publishers including BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst, PMX, People Inc., and Tastemade starting August 3, 2026, in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for all subscribers.
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Claude-Fable-5 Leads LM Arena Text Leaderboard in July 10 2026 Snapshot
As of July 10, 2026, Anthropic's Claude-Fable-5 tops the LM Arena text leaderboard with a 1505 score from 7,252 votes while Grok 4.5, GPT-5.6, and Gemini previews compete in the top ranks.
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Business 
Sapiom Raises $35M to Give AI Agents Budgets, Rules and Buying Power
On August 5, Sapiom raised a $35 million Series A led by Dragonfly to expand infrastructure for building and operating agents that use paid services under organizational controls.
News 
Bayreuth Put AI on Wagner's Stage—and the Images Lost the Drama
Bayreuth’s first AI-assisted anniversary Ring cycle ended on August 1 with acclaim for its musicians but objections to projections that critics found detached from the drama.
Technology 
Claude Projects Share More Than Chats—Check Knowledge and Permissions
Secure Claude Projects by limiting reusable knowledge, keeping access private, defaulting collaborators to view permission and checking retention before sensitive files are uploaded.
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