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Microsoft backs Mistral’s AI growth in Europe with huge funding deal

July 21, 2026

A major investment from Microsoft will help the French AI startup Mistral expand its services across Europe. The partnership lets customers of Microsoft Azure use Mistral’s data centers in France, giving the company extra capacity on the continent and an alternative to U. S. cloud infrastructure for

technology

Helium‑3: A New Earth‑First Way to Power the Future

July 21, 2026

A Seattle company has built a device that can pull nearly pure helium‑3 from the regular helium used around the world. The system, called “Cold Capture, ” plugs into existing helium‑liquefying plants and uses extreme cold to separate the two kinds of helium. The goal is two‑fold: solve today’s scarc

technology

AI Is Changing Jobs, But People Still Hold the Power

July 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence is now a helper in almost every job, from writing reports to drawing pictures. But whether it makes life better or worse depends on what people decide to do with it, not just on the technology itself. In the past, new inventions like novels, radio and TV sparked worry that

technology

Electric Trucks Get a Power Boost with New North American Charging Hub

July 21, 2026

Einride, known for its driver‑less electric cargo vans, has just added a big piece to its puzzle: the purchase of Flipturn, a company that builds software to manage electric fleet charging. The deal gives Einride access to more than 250 megawatts of new charging capacity, the largest single jump in

business

New England’s TV News Is Getting a Fresh Start

July 21, 2026

A new era is beginning for regional television. Spectrum has just taken over NECN, a channel that had been mostly a name on paper after being bought by Comcast. The deal did not bring any of the old NBCUniversal staff over, and details were kept hush‑hush. NECN was first created in 1992 by Hearst a

politics

Trump’s Quick Shift From Grief to Politics

July 21, 2026

The Iran conflict has seen its first U. S. soldier losses since March, with three service members recently killed. Each death has sparked a reaction from President Donald Trump that feels more political than heartfelt. In recent days, Trump’s comments have highlighted a pattern: he quickly ties t

politics

Money, War, and Michigan: A Senate Battle in the Shadows

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate race in Michigan is shaping up to be more than a simple left‑vs‑center fight. It has become a proxy for how much influence outside groups can wield over a state’s politics. The two candidates are Abdul El‑Sayed, a former public health official who supports progressive policies li

politics

Trump Family Sues Capital One Again Over Account Closures

July 21, 2026

The Trump family has filed a fresh lawsuit against Capital One, claiming the bank shut down hundreds of accounts linked to the president’s businesses after the January 6 events. The new complaint, submitted by Eric Trump for the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, says the bank acted because of the pol

health

Future‑Ready Care for Older Adults

July 21, 2026

Older people now face many health problems at once, and a simple disease‑check is not enough. The main goal of geriatric care is to keep people healthy, independent and socially active. In Germany today, many hospitals already have special units for older patients, but gaps still exist. Not

finance

Grain Prices Hold Steady Despite Weather Worries

July 21, 2026

The market for corn, soybeans and wheat stayed firm on Friday. Corn futures climbed a few cents to $4. 67 per bushel, while soybeans jumped over eight cents to $12. 03 a pound. Wheat prices also rose, with soft red winter wheat adding eight cents and hard red winter wheat gaining more than fifteen.