July 27, 2026

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State Leads Probe Into Police Shooting

A state Justice Department is taking charge of an officer-involved shooting as local officials pledge to release the officer’s name once allowed by policy. The announcement, made by the police

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Chokes US Skies

Smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires is pushing into the United States, sending air quality sliding in multiple regions and prompting public health warnings. The cross-border haze, carried by

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FLUX 3 Launches in Early Access

A new AI model called FLUX 3 entered Early Access, signaling a push to blend images, video, and audio into a single learning system. The developers said the model jointly

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US and China Race for AI Intelligence

A growing contest between the United States and China over high-tech platforms and artificial intelligence has moved to the center of national security policy. As Washington sharpens export rules and

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Investor Sees European AI Winning Globally

A leading venture capitalist says Europe’s artificial intelligence startups have a real shot at global leadership, sharpening a debate over whether the region can scale winners in a field often

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What Tech Readers Sought On GeekWire

GeekWire’s latest weekly look at readership highlights what grabbed attention in the technology sector during the week of July 12, 2026. The roundup offers a snapshot of who is reading,

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Content Seal Faces Pressure To Catch Up

A short but pointed remark has sparked questions about the trajectory of Content Seal, a company seen by observers as trying to close gaps with faster-moving rivals. The comment suggests