Senator Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, on Thursday characterized Social Security as a “scam” and a “Ponzi scheme,” using a speech on the Senate floor to advocate for allowing Americans to retain and independently invest a greater share of their retirement savings. Tuberville, who is a member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, … Read more
Executive Summary France’s quantum ecosystem continued to expand in July 2026 through a combination of government oversight, industrial scaling, international partnerships and commercial growth, even as policymakers acknowledged intensifying global competition. The French Court of Auditors concluded that the country’s National Quantum Strategy has been well managed but warned that the international landscape has evolved … Read more
A senior Republican lawmaker is warning that millions of Americans could face automatic double-digit Social Security benefit cuts within the next several years unless Congress acts to fix the program’s finances. In a Senate floor speech Wednesday, Senate President Pro Tempore and Finance Committee member Chuck Grassley said the Social Security retirement trust fund is … Read more
Topline A few northern states may be able to see the northern lights tonight, according to the latest forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which also suggests these states may be able to see the aurora over the weekend. A handful of states may be able to see the northern lights tonight. ( … Read more
While the July 2026 update is the one that supposedly fixes battery drain issues on Google Pixel smartphones, it’s apparently the cause of some battery drain and overheating issues for certain Samsung Galaxy devices. A growing number of users on Samsung’s Community Forums have reported issues with intense battery drain following the July 2026 update, … Read more
Apple has released iOS 26.6, along with a long list of nearly 90 iPhone security fixes. Apple iPhone Update July 30, 2026: This article, first published on July 28, has been updated to include expert commentary about the issues fixed in iOS 26.6, user reports of bugs squashed and further information about new iPhone features. … Read more