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NATO leaders pose for a family photo during the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye on July 8, 2026.Saul Loeb AFP | getty imagesThe Iran war has flared up again and the US may need European allies more than ever, but President Donald Trump left a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday without announcing any new commitments from the defense alliance to aid in the conflict. Instead he gave mixed signals about his feelings toward the military alliance during his two days in Ankara, at one point boasting of “tremendous unity” while at other points having harsh words for other countries’…

VANCOUVER, BC, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Lau, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026. This strategic addition to the executive team follows Rocket Doctor AI’s recent US expansion, which has increased the company’s reach to more than 21 million covered people. Mr. Lau’s leadership will be instrumental in managing the financial complexities of this rapid expansion and driving the company’s expansion strategy. Mr. Lau brings over 18 years of capital markets, corporate finance…

Stocks closed mostly lower on July 8 after President Donald Trump signaled the Iran ceasefire was ending. The Dow Jones lost just over 1% of its value, ending the day down nearly 600 points. The S&P 500 declined 0.3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq, which has already suffered losses in recent weeks, gained 0.2%. Renewed strikes create market turmoil Markets faltered after renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran, a development that prompted Trump to announce that a ceasefire in the Iran war was likely to end. “For me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them,”…

Protesters chanted “Born in the United States = Citizen!” They are holding letters giving the slogan. Outside the US Supreme Court building, in Washington, DC, US, on April 1, 2026. The court hears oral arguments on the legality of the Trump administration’s effort to limit birthright citizenship for children of immigrants.Kylie Cooper | reutersPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday he will make a long-shot bid to get the Supreme Court to rehear the case in which it ruled against his executive order that sought to strictly restrict birthright citizenship.The Supreme Court held on June 30 that children born in the United…

VANCOUVER, BC, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Lau, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026. This strategic addition to the executive team follows Rocket Doctor AI’s recent US expansion, which has increased the company’s reach to more than 21 million covered people. Mr. Lau’s leadership will be instrumental in managing the financial complexities of this rapid expansion and driving the company’s expansion strategy. Mr. Lau brings over 18 years of capital markets, corporate finance…

According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, getting and renewing your passport could be a little easier. On July 2, Rubio said the State Department was developing a more streamlined system that would allow Americans to take and upload passport photos using their phones or computers. Americans can already upload passport photos taken from their phones and computers; However, they must meet strict State Department requirements. Rubio said the new system will use real-time, built-in facial recognition technology to make the process even faster. “You should be able to take that picture on that device instead of having to go…

VANCOUVER, BC, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Lau, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026. This strategic addition to the executive team follows Rocket Doctor AI’s recent US expansion, which has increased the company’s reach to more than 21 million covered people. Mr. Lau’s leadership will be instrumental in managing the financial complexities of this rapid expansion and driving the company’s expansion strategy. Mr. Lau brings over 18 years of capital markets, corporate finance…

Heavy rain storms can do more than just flood your garden, it can also drive pests straight into your home. As underground nests fill with water and outdoor hiding places disappear, insects and rodents seek dry, protected places. Unfortunately, those havens are often your walls, basement or kitchen. “Rain creates two problems: displacement and opportunity,” says Ed Dolschun, vice president and technical director of CatchMaster, a pest control brand used by professionals for more than 70 years and sold at retailers nationwide. Rain forces some insects to seek dry ground; Others depend on the fallout from the rains for food,…

Archer Aviation Inc. ACHR is strengthening its financial position by actively managing its liquidity through a diversified portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term investments. As of March 31, 2026, the company had $790.2 million in money market funds, $601.3 million in U.S. Treasury securities, and $223.5 million in corporate debt securities. Maintaining a large portion of liquidity in highly rated, short-lived instruments helps preserve capital while ensuring that funds remain readily available to support aircraft development, certification, and future commercialization.A disciplined investment strategy provides Archer with greater financial flexibility as it pursues its long-term growth plans. By allocating additional liquidity…

Hours after declaring his recent ceasefire agreement “dead” in light of renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is no longer even interested in trying to reach a deal with Iran.“I’m not sure I want to make any deal with them,” Trump said of Tehran during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, where he was visiting to attend a summit of the NATO military alliance.”We can play games, but I’m not sure I want to make a deal,” Trump said. He added, “Let’s finish the job.”The president was asked why he had grown so…