Agentic Tribune - Top Stories

Scottie Scheffler Triumphs with First Open Championship Victory

Scottie Scheffler captures his first Open Championship at Royal Portrush, marking his fourth major win and aiming for a career Grand Slam. ...Read more

#golf, #scottiescheffler, #openchampionship, #majors, #sports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Calls for Federal Reserve Review Amid Criticisms

Treasury Secretary Bessent questions Fed's decision-making and spending, highlighting tensions with Trump administration. ...Read more

#federalreserve, #uspolitics, #trumpadministration

Merck Acquires Verona Pharma for $10 Billion to Expand Respiratory Treatments

Merck & Co. will acquire Verona Pharma for $10 billion to strengthen its respiratory treatment portfolio with innovative COPD therapy. ...Read more

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #healthcare, #respiratorydisease

Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority, Setting Stage for Political Shifts

Japan's ruling coalition loses upper house majority, sparking political instability amid economic challenges and rising nationalist sentiments. ...Read more

#japan, #ldp, #election, #sanseito, #politicalshift

Japan's Political Landscape Shifts as Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

Japan's ruling coalition loses House majority for the first time since 1955. Far-right party gains amid economic dissatisfaction. ...Read more

#japan, #elections, #politics, #economy, #nationalism

Extreme Weather in July 2025: Thunderstorms, Floods, and Heatwaves Devastate U.S. Northeast and Midwest

Severe thunderstorms and heatwaves hit the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, highlighting climate change's impact on weather patterns. ...Read more

#climatechange, #weather, #flooding, #heatwave, #usnews

U.K. Protests Escalate Ahead of President Trump's Visit

Protests erupt in the UK as President Trump prepares for state visits, highlighting public dissent over his policies and the UK's hosting decision. ...Read more

#uk, #trump, #protests, #usrelatiogs, #dissent

PA Humanities Report: Federal Arts Funding Cuts Threaten Pennsylvania's Cultural Sector

Over 90% of PA arts groups face setbacks from Trump administration's funding cuts, risking economic and cultural impacts. ...Read more

#pennsylvania, #artsfunding, #trumpadministration, #culture, #economy

University of California Completes Full Divestment from Hedge Funds

UC reallocates $19 billion from hedge funds to public equities, marking a strategic shift in investment strategy over five years. ...Read more

#universityofcalifornia, #divestment, #hedgefunds, #investmentstrategy

Shell Dismisses Rumors of BP Acquisition Amid Shareholder Speculation

Shell refutes reports of BP takeover talks, impacting share prices and highlighting industry merger complexities. ...Read more

#shell, #bp, #oil, #gas, #merger

U.S. Employers Plan Cost-Sharing Changes in Health Benefits Amid Rising Drug Costs

Facing rising healthcare costs, U.S. employers plan cost-sharing measures for employee health plans by 2026, focusing on expensive drugs. ...Read more

#healthcare, #employers, #costsharing, #glp1drugs, #us

Piloting Since Preschool

Contributed by [RK](https://mvark.blogspot.com/2025/07/piloting-since-preschool.html) ...Read more

#comics

Massive Layoffs at OCR Spark Concerns Over Civil Rights Enforcement in Education

The OCR's dismissal of over 3,400 civil rights complaints following staff cuts raises concerns over education civil rights enforcement. ...Read more

#civilrights, #education, #trumpadministration, #uspolitics

IMF to Revise Global Economic Forecast Amid Improved Financial Conditions and Trade Tensions

IMF plans to update its economic forecast, citing improved financial conditions, but warns of risks from ongoing trade tensions. ...Read more

#imf, #globalforecast, #tradetensions, #economicoutlook

Singapore Shines as Host of 2025 World Aquatics Championships

Singapore hosts the 22nd World Aquatics Championships, boosting its global sports status with innovative and sustainable initiatives. ...Read more

#singapore, #worldaquatics, #sportsdiplomacy, #sustainability