Trump ballroom donor to lead state department’s $200m Armenia fund

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Politics, Technology

News summary produced by Claude AI Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-born private equity investor based in Chicago, has been appointed chairman of the Tripp+ enterprise fund, a newly established State Department initiative overseeing more than $200 million in investments...

RFK Jr’s advisory panel overhaul stalled update on helping kids quit tobacco

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Politics, Technology

News summary produced by Claude AI The Trump administration has suspended all meetings of the US Preventive Services Task Force since March 2025, delaying multiple health recommendations by over a year, according to reporting on the agency’s operations.The task...

Supreme Court justices tell Congress their safety is at risk and more must be spent on security

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Politics, Technology

News summary produced by Claude AI Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett appeared before a House appropriations panel Tuesday to address security concerns affecting the nation’s highest court, describing a significant increase in threats directed at justices...

After Lindsey Graham’s death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Politics, Technology

News summary produced by Claude AI The unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Trump ally who had just turned 71, has reignited national discussion about the age of sitting lawmakers and the standards for disclosing their medical conditions. According...

Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Technology

News summary produced by Claude AI Uber has agreed to purchase Delivery Hero, a German food delivery company, in a transaction valued at $14.8bn, with Uber paying €41.50 per share to shareholders. The acquisition represents a significant consolidation in the global...

OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Technology

News summary produced by Claude AI OnePlus has formally announced its withdrawal from the United States and European markets, marking an end to new product launches in these regions. The decision confirms speculation that had circulated among industry observers for...