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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Social Media & Regulation

X, formerly Twitter, will send direct messages about posts that get a Community Note. This move aims to make the platform's crowd-sourced corrections more visible. Separately, a judge approved a $1.5 million settlement between the SEC and Musk concerning his past Twitter investments, according to a court filing. The judge stated that the fairness of the settlement is for citizens to judge.

Tech Industry & Gaming

Microsoft has reportedly canceled a sequel to Obsidian's RPG Avowed, as the studio shifts focus to a new Fallout game. This decision comes after Xbox layoffs affected Obsidian. Meanwhile, a 77-inch LG OLED TV is available at Best Buy with a 50% discount on the premium display.

Unusual Corporate Practices

Volkswagen is using 100 sheep to manage vegetation at a solar farm in Poland, as part of an ecological initiative. The sheep provide a "baa-ter" arrangement for land maintenance.