LeBron James Signs With Philadelphia 76ers, Beginning final chapter of NBA career

LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, concluding his eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers.

American authority restricts indefinite stay in the states for academic purpose

On July 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a publication of a new policy stating that the “duration of status,” which has allowed foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives to remain in the United States for an unspecified period of time without specific regulation from the authority, will be officially eliminated.

NASA begins a new era of space exploration

On April 1, 2026, NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft.

Researchers say biological age tests are not yet reliable for tracking personal health

Researchers studying biological aging have recently reported that epigenetic age tests, while useful for studying aging in groups of people, are not yet reliable for tracking the health of individuals.

China’s CXMT IPO shakes memory chip market as SK hynix experiences decline

On July 27th, Beijing-based memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had successfully raised 12.56 trillion won in an initial public offering (IPO) shortly before the shares of South Korean semiconductor giant SK hynix plunged nearly 14% on that day as investors became worried about how China expanding its chip industry could change the global memory market.

How social media affects students’ study habits

Two students with different social media habits both admitted that scrolling, notifications, and short-form videos can easily interrupt studying, while a middle school teacher emphasized that self-discipline and time management may matter more than screen time alone.

Stüssy announces their first pop-up store in Jeju

Streetwear brand Stüssy is set to hold its first Jeju pop-up store from July 31 to August 31, 2026, following the announcement by local art initiative Project Mokyotang on Instagram on July 20.

For workers with disabilities, returning to the office can be a health risk

On July 10, 2026, the United States District Judge ordered the United States Department of Justice to restore remote work accommodations for two employees with disabilities while their lawsuits are still pending.

Michelle Steel assumed her post as the 26th U.S. ambassador to Korea

On July 30th, Michelle Steel, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California, officially assumed her post as the 26th U.S. ambassador to Korea, ending an 18-month diplomatic vacancy followed by the departure of Phillip Goldberg in 2025.

AI is transforming animal testing for new drug development

On July 14, 2026, Nature Biotechnology published an article explaining how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of animal testing.