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On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Basketball Advances to Supercopa Endesa FinalFC Barcelona’s basketball team narrowly defeated Valencia Basket 87-86 in the Supercopa Endesa semifinals to reach the final against Joventut Badalona. The club’s official post celebrating the win drew overwhelmingly positive reactions from supporters praising multi-sport success, with minimal opposition or split in sentiment.1,282 likes · 15mDDaily Caller News FoundationTrump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged CautionPresident Donald Trump on Saturday announced plans to double down on boosting the development of artificial intelligence despite caution having being urged by industry titans.53mIJRHundreds Of New Chemicals Await EPA Approval While American Manufacturers Look AbroadSimon August · 6 min · 2h
Drowning prevention gains momentum as WHO launches PROTECT — Jul 23, 2026The World Health Organization unveiled PROTECT, a seven‑pillar technical package to prevent drowning, focusing on safer water infrastructure, rescue and resuscitation, occupational safety, stronger water transport standards, swimming and water safety education, child protection, and flood and emergency preparedness, with Ghana highlighted as the launch site ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day. The plan targets roughly 300,000 drowning deaths annually—predominantly in low‑ and middle‑income countries—and follows a global strategy to cut deaths by a substantial margin by 2035 amid rising climate-related risks, calling for cross‑sector action by governments and partners.
Netcall reports 20% revenue rise to £57.7mBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Across Netcall, Marston's, Midwich, GBG, and Compass Group, trading updates show a pattern of resilient revenue growth, margin expansion, and continued investment in AI, formats, and geographic reach. The reports highlight Netcall and GBG accelerating AI-enabled offerings, Marston's benefiting from World Cup demand and Grandstand formats, Midwich navigating Middle East disruption while delivering growth, and Compass Group maintaining solid organic growth driven by new business wins and high client retention.
Ant International secures $1.2B for global payments expansionBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Ant International raised about $1.2 billion in a Series A, with participation from Ant Group and Alibaba as it pursues global expansion in merchant payments, account management and other financial services, while integrating AI across its infrastructure. The Singapore-based unit, spun out in 2024, operates four units—Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Bettr—across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, serving roughly 150 million merchants and 2 billion user accounts and was valued at about $10 billion prior to the funding.
