Steele dossier author: European leaders quietly “petrified” of new Trump presidency

A China-flagged research vessel, the Xue Long 2, was detected by the U.S. Coast Guard about 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik, Alaska, within the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf. The Coast Guard emphasized its commitment to monitoring foreign vessel activity to protect U.S. territorial integrity, while Canada also reported monitoring the ship's movements. Want More Context? 🔎

Hackers accessed personal data of the majority of Allianz Life Insurance Company's 1.4 million customers during a breach on July 16, involving a third-party cloud system, not Allianz's own systems. The company is investigating, has notified authorities, and is offering 24 months of identity theft protection and credit monitoring to those affected. Want More Context? 🔎

Protesters Take to the Streets in Scotland as Trump GolfsOn July 26, 2025, demonstrators gathered in Scotland to protest President Trump, holding signs that criticized his policies on immigration, his stance regarding Gaza, and his connections to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, all while he was golfing nearby. Want More Context? 🔎

Astronomer, a tech company, is recovering from an incident involving its former CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot, who were caught on KissCam at a Coldplay concert, leading to their resignations. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, ex-wife of Coldplay's Chris Martin, has been appointed as a "very temporary" spokesperson to address the situation and refocus on the company's mission. Want More Context? 🔎

Hackers accessed Allianz Life's third-party CRM system on July 16, 2025, compromising personal information of the majority of its 1.4 million North American customers, financial professionals, and select employees through social engineering. The company has taken immediate actions, notified the FBI, and is contacting affected individuals, stating no evidence suggests other company systems were breached. Want More Context? 🔎

A significant heat wave is affecting the U.S. Southeast, with the National Weather Service issuing heat advisories from central Florida to Virginia, predicting temperatures in the upper 90s F and heat indexes reaching up to 115 F, impacting over 136 million people. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses as several major cities face extreme heat risks through midweek. Want More Context? 🔎