EconomyBloomberg Television’s Closing Bell reviews the U.S. market at the close. Expedia, Block, Western Digital and Sandisk are among the companies reporting results. The program features Romaine Bostick, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Coverage is distributed across Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube, with additional Bloomberg markets content available.
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CultureGreen Day members say their upcoming film “Nimrods” is rooted in the band’s own experiences. Real stories are woven into the movie, alongside numerous Easter eggs for longtime fans. Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt discuss their early touring days, moments drawn from the group’s history and working with Mckenna Grace and Mason Thames. They also explain why authentic music experiences still matter in the TikTok era.
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WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has released footage appearing to show a street vendor pursued by a drone before it detonated. The BBC verified that the man, identified as 52-year-old vegetable seller Yuriy, survived the attack. He suffered shrapnel injuries and a concussion. Russia has repeatedly rejected claims that it deliberately targets civilians.
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PoliticsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state has subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci. Uthmeier made the announcement on “America Reports.” The subpoena is connected to an investigation involving Fauci. The announcement presents the legal action as a state-led move against the former federal health official.
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World8:01At least 17 people were killed and dozens were wounded overnight in Kyiv and nearby areas. Russia launched more than two dozen ballistic and anti-ship missiles, and Ukrainian defenses failed to intercept any of them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again urged Kyiv’s allies to provide the military equipment needed to bring down Russian missiles. Reports that US weapons stocks are shrinking, however, could affect Ukraine’s ability to receive that equipment from Washington.
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WorldFive months into the conflict with Iran, the United States is struggling to find an end to a war that has produced no decisive result. President Trump has shifted between threats of overwhelming force and signals that diplomacy remains possible. Tehran continues to reject U.S. demands while using disruption in the Strait of Hormuz to improve its negotiating position. Energy markets are under pressure, and American military commitments across the region are growing. The question of how Washington can exit remains unresolved.
ScienceResearchers at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory are studying yellow-bellied marmots. To help finance the work, they launched the OnlyMarms project on OnlyFans and invited people to subscribe. The unusual fundraising effort has collected about $4,000 so far. The project uses the platform to support marmot research, not for the reason its name might initially suggest.
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WorldGerman authorities are investigating the discovery of an explosive drone near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The incident prompted runway closures and forced flights to be diverted. Bomb disposal experts were deployed as counter-terrorism investigators sought to establish who was responsible. They are also examining whether the device was meant to detonate.
HealthU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has unveiled a new action focused on health care reform. The announcement was made from Lexington, Kentucky. The event is being covered live as Kennedy presents the initiative.
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SocietyFire crews fought a large blaze at an apartment building in Norwood, a section of New York’s Bronx, on Wednesday. Officials said at least five people were injured in the fire. Two of those injured were in critical condition. Firefighters continued their response at the building as the incident unfolded.
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WorldDrought has spread across Wales and half of England, leaving large areas severely dry. In East Sussex, sweet corn has been scorched, while wheat harvesting began a month earlier than usual. England experienced its driest July ever recorded, receiving only 7% of normal rainfall, and 78% of rivers were below their typical levels. Farmers estimate wheat yields could fall by 25–30%, with other spring cereals potentially suffering even greater losses. The growing risk has become part of their everyday reality.
PoliticsFox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports that a Senate panel is preparing to vote on a contempt resolution targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci. The move follows a COVID-19 origins hearing in which Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. The pending vote marks an escalation in the probe and puts the Senate panel at the center of the dispute.
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PoliticsBloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power highlights hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, fueled by Trump. The program also examines the results of Tuesday’s primary elections across the United States. Political scientist Lara Brown, Rick Davis of Stonecourt Capital, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino of Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center and Barbara Leaf join the discussion. The broadcast includes a market update.
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SocietyAuthorities say a shooting at a home in Caswell County, North Carolina, left several people dead Wednesday morning. Multiple people were shot during the incident. The Caswell County Sheriff’s Office told WTVD that deputies went to a residence in the Prospect Hill community shortly before 8 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not described in the report.
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WorldLive vessel-tracking data shows traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said he had held an “all-day negotiation” with Iran and described the talks positively. He also warned that the United States would hit Iran “really hard” if no deal with Tehran was reached. The update focuses on maritime traffic amid the tense diplomatic exchange.
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WorldIranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected claims that Tehran is currently negotiating with Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran’s discussions with Oman are strictly bilateral. In a televised interview with Iranian official media, he called the US assertion that negotiations were underway false and said there had been no talks. Earlier, Donald Trump said the strait would be reopened soon or he would order a harsh new attack.
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WorldTwo years after resigning as Bangladesh’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina has said she intends to return home from exile in India. She was removed from office amid mass protests in 2024 and was later sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. A Bangladeshi court found that she had authorised security forces to use “lethal weapons” against protesters. The United Nations has estimated that as many as 1,400 people died during the unrest. Her address has renewed attention on whether she may return.
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World1:58Russia fired more than 30 missiles at Kyiv overnight in the second mass strike on the Ukrainian capital in under a week. A Nova Poshta postal depot was struck, producing a huge crater, killing three people and destroying more than 10,000 packages. Ukraine says its Patriot supplies are critically low, while uncertainty surrounding US licensing plans has left Kyiv exposed and anxious. The attack highlights the city’s worsening vulnerability to repeated Russian barrages.
EconomyThe S&P 500 extends its winning streak as the US trading day gets underway. Heavy artificial-intelligence spending is weighing on SpaceX, while Citadel profits from a distressed hedge-fund bet. Wall Street bonuses are expected to surge, and Disney posts another earnings beat. The program also features executives from Carlyle, Brookfield and Booking discussing deals, fundraising and resilient travel demand. The video was updated with a graphic concerning Citadel.
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SocietyOfficials have heightened their alert level after an armed man was arrested at Trump National Golf Club. Retired FBI special agent James Gagliano discussed the threat surrounding the incident on “America’s Newsroom.” The focus is on the security risk created by an armed individual at the golf property. The arrest has prompted officials to remain especially vigilant.
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WorldCCTV footage shows a passenger train smashing through a farm trailer loaded with hay bales after the tractor towing it stopped on a level crossing in Poland. Polish State Railways released the video and said the tractor driver was found to be intoxicated. No injuries were reported. However, the railway operator said the driver had put the lives of about 500 people at risk.
SportsA welcome ceremony is taking place in Turkey’s northeastern Trabzon province as Mohamed Salah arrives. His visit comes ahead of an expected signing with Trabzonspor. The club says it has opened transfer negotiations with the Egyptian forward. Trabzonspor’s chairman says he hopes to complete the deal later this week.
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WorldThe US Justice Department has unsealed criminal charges against five alleged senior members of Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the move. The case targets people described as high-ranking figures in the cartel. The announcement identifies the defendants as alleged members, while the specific charges are not detailed here.
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PoliticsThe Democratic Party’s progressive wing won a major victory in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Abdul El-Sayed’s win strengthens the group’s anti-establishment message. The result gives progressives added momentum inside the party. It comes ahead of the November midterm elections, putting the faction in a stronger position as Democrats prepare for the contest.
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