Clay weekly context brief for the News category (ISO week 2026-W29). Clay tracks publications from the News feed list. Below are recent items from this category, each with its source and a short description of what the publication covers when one is available in the source feed. Recent publications: 1. US, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz Source: Al Jazeera Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/missile-strikes-and-attacks-on-ships-reported-around-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rss This is a breaking news story. 2. Web Client SDK Source: Hacker News Recent Link: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48898906 The Atoa Web Client SDK lets you embed a seamless payment experience into your web checkout in minutes. 3. A two-pack of DJIs most capable wireless mics just got its first price cut Source: The Verge Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/964914/dji-mic-three-bundle-deal-sale The full DJI Mic 3 kit in its charging case. 4. Bills coach seemingly shoots down Stefon Diggs reunion Source: Heavy Link: https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/buffalo-bills/bills-urged-decision-stefon-diggs-future/ The Bills traded for wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason to be Josh Allens No. 5. Fans Begging Xbox To Stop The Cycle Of Layoffs Start Trending On Player Voice Portal Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/fans-begging-xbox-to-stop-the-cycle-of-layoffs-start-trending-on-player-voice-portal-2000715317 The call comes with more big cuts still to come 6. Microsoft carbon emissions rose 25 percent in 2025 as AI data centers grow Source: The Hill Link: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5966327-microsoft-emissions-jump-ai-data/ Microsoft reported a 25 percent jump in carbon emissions in 2025 as it sets out to grow its use of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. 7. Show HN: Sigwire a live TUI switchboard for every signal on your Linux box Source: Hacker News Trending Link: https://github.com/yeet-src/sigwire Hey everyone, I wrote this tool for inspecting linux signals across proceses Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48898071 Points: 7 # Comments: 1 8. SpaceXs stock threatens to fall below the IPO price. Do investors face a crisis if it does? Source: Dow Jones Top Stories Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/spacexs-stock-threatens-to-fall-below-the-ipo-price-do-investors-face-a-crisis-if-it-does-2f330b09?mod=mw_rss_topstories The company has shed more than $800 billion in market value from its $2.67 trillion peak in less than a month. 9. How to get polymer in Palworld Source: Polygon Link: https://www.polygon.com/palworld-guides/24050882/polymer-how-to-get-make-craft/ Polymer is a valuable resource in Palworld as it is needed to create circuit boards and powerful guns. Find out when you unlock polymer and how to make it. 10. California-led states sue to block Paramounts $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal - Reuters Source: Reuters Link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPQ2dZM1Z4UFFmcllDRXdWU1NXZkVHdTlOZHc5TloxS1FOQlRCYTdCbjZJRXk5OW81QnZIUFBRWnFIeThHX2ZESS1hU2JReFl4UldEcFBBS0pjdEtITlpJZWFZamtOQjhWYlVFdUJRbVdZZ1NaU2VLLTJ4Wkx1Q0dJaHdXQUE4ekNCZURKUDg5Tlo2QzRhVXNZdkdxdEFHSEFId2hEMGIwRUZuZFRPS2tqa0UzVUdkVXNNUHVLYTB3?oc=5 California-led states sue to block Paramounts $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal Reuters 11. NFL coaches and executives say Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL Source: Fox News Link: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nfl-coaches-executives-say-patrick-mahomes-no-longer-best-quarterback-nfl Josh Allen edged Patrick Mahomes in a new ESPN survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, but the stats behind the debate tell a deeper story. 12. US appeals court revives private cases alleging Tylenol link to autism Source: Insider Paper Link: https://insiderpaper.com/us-appeals-court-revives-private-cases-alleging-tylenol-link-to-autism/ A US appeals court on Monday vacated the dismissal of hundreds of private lawsuits against Tylenol-maker Kenvue that allege scientifically unproven ties of the painkiller to autism. 13. MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Official Spider-Man Character Gameplay Guide Source: GameSpot Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-official-spider-man-character-gameplay-guide/ Swing in fast and keep your opponents guessing! 14. AI Source: TechRadar Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/experts-say-they-were-able-to-create-a-rogue-agent-in-googles-ai-platform-with-just-a-single-edit-permission AI 15. Seattle-based Augmodo, whose AI-powered "Smartbadges" worn by employees track shelf inventory, raised $21M led by TQ Ventures at a $350M valuation (Kurt Source: TechMeme Link: https://www.techmeme.com/260713/p25#a260713p25 Kurt Schlosser / GeekWire : Seattle-based Augmodo, whose AI-powered Smartbadges worn by employees track shelf inventory, raised $21M led by TQ Ventures at a $350M valuation Augmodo, the Seattle startup that straps AI-powered cameras onto retail workers to track store shelves, 16. Your iPhone Is Hiding a Powerful Document Scanner Source: Lifehacker Link: https://lifehacker.com/tech/iphone-hiding-powerful-document-scanner?utm_medium=RSS I'm not talking about the one in Apple Notes. 17. Remember Musks Suit Alleging a Conspiracy Between Apple and OpenAI? Source: Daring Fireball Link: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2026/07/13/musk-v-apple Ashley Belanger, reporting for Ars Technica back in August 2025: After a public outburst over Groks App Store rankings , on Monday, Elon Musk followed through on his threat to sue Apple and OpenAI. 18. I tested my DNS with 3 different tools, and got 3 different results here's what's really going on Source: MakeUseOf Link: https://www.makeuseof.com/i-tested-dns-different-tools-got-different-results-heres-whats-really-going-on/ DNS testing is wonderful, but it can be a confusing mess. 19. New Docs Reveal Trump Spending Even More on Giant Banners of Himself Source: New Republic Link: https://newrepublic.com/post/212990/trump-spending-giant-banners-face-federal-buildings-dc The U.S. Department of Agriculture building in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2025 20. Sen. Grahams cause of death is released in preliminary report by medical examiner Source: FastCompany Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91572480/sen-grahams-cause-death-released-preliminary-report-by-medical-examiner After microscopic testing is done, an official cause of death will be revealed. 21. Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun? Source: The Conversation Link: https://theconversation.com/why-is-venus-hotter-than-mercury-when-mercury-is-closer-to-the-sun-283570 The surface of Venus, as reconstructed from radar data collected by NASA's Magellan mission. 22. No Chinese citizens killed in Bangkok bar fire: embassy Source: ECNS Link: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-07-13/detail-ihfhemcv3621566.shtml No Chinese citizens have been found among the victims of a deadly bar fire in Bangkok that killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others, China's embassy in Thailand said on Monday. 23. Gaming is in serious trouble. GTA VI may be the nail in the coffin Source: Salon Link: https://www.salon.com/2026/07/13/gaming-is-in-serious-trouble-gta-vi-may-be-the-nail-in-the-coffin/ The most anticipated release in gaming history could set the tone for a troubled industry 24. Lorenzo Mattottis The Beautiful Game Source: New Yorker Link: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2026-07-20 All the worlds a stage. 25. Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease Source: NPR Link: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/nx-s1-5887668/pythons-metabolism-digestion-human-disease-treatment These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a dime. 26. No Assholes Allowed: The Worlds Most Exclusive Clubs Are Embracing a New Policy Source: Vanity Fair Link: https://www.vanityfair.com/story/private-clubs-no-assholes-policy Gatekeepers from Switzerland to Mexico have had it with their clienteles entitlement: Some behavior toward fellow human beings should simply never be dictated by someones wealth, or tolerated because of it. 27. Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight Source: Science Daily Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713000800.htm Sleeping about an hour and 20 minutes less each night for six weeks caused participants to gain weight and spend more time inactive. 28. Rapid tracking insight from orbit: How space and AI outpace wildfires Source: Innovation News Network Link: https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/rapid-tracking-insight-from-orbit-how-space-and-ai-outpace-wildfires/69667/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rapid-tracking-insight-from-orbit-how-space-and-ai-outpace-wildfires In the world of disaster management, tracking data about fire is only useful if it arrives before the smoke does. The post Rapid tracking insight from orbit: How space and AI outpace wildfires appeared first on Innovation News Network . 29. YouTubes AI-powered search is rolling out in the US to find videos based on situations you describe Source: Digital Trends Link: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/youtubes-ai-powered-search-is-rolling-out-in-the-us-to-find-videos-based-on-situations-you-describe/ US users can now ask YouTube conversational questions to find videos for specific situations, ideas, and activities. 30. House Of The Dragons true war is parenthood Source: AV Club Link: https://www.avclub.com/house-of-the-dragon-recap-season-3-episode-4 Parentage and legacy rear their destructive heads as season three hits the halfway point. 31. This Factory Was Severely Short On Workers. Then It Offered Flexible Work. Source: Slashdot Link: https://it.slashdot.org/story/26/07/11/0639259/this-factory-was-severely-short-on-workers-then-it-offered-flexible-work?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed "Flexible, app-based scheduling lets large pools of part-time workers choose four-hour shifts and even select the type of work they prefer," writes long-time Slashdot reader Tony Isaac. 32. What are your plans for AI Appreciation Day? Source: Engadget Link: https://www.engadget.com/2213147/what-are-your-plans-for-ai-appreciation-day/ The best way to celebrate AI Appreciation Day is to not. 33. The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs Source: Fox Business Link: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/overlooked-reason-america-cant-build-homes-fast-enough America's construction industry faces a monthly shortage of roughly 250,000 workers, slowing homebuilding, extending project timelines and driving up costs as the nation grapples with a 1.5 million-home deficit. 34. Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 with Amazon deal, save $100 Source: Apple Insider Link: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/12/apple-watch-series-11-drops-to-299-with-amazon-deal-save-100?utm_source=rss Amazon has brought the 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 back down to $299 for the weekend, offering $100 off its regular price. 35. Going from skull-cracker to safecracker in Dishonored 2 Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/going-from-skull-cracker-to-safecracker-in-dishonored-2/ null 36. 9 Dead as Russia, Ukraine Exchange Strikes Source: The Moscow Times Link: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/12/9-dead-as-russia-ukraine-exchange-strikes-a93228 The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its war. 37. South Africa Source: The Points Guy Link: https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/chase-card-trifecta/ Maximize the Chase Trifecta to earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points across spending categories while taking advantage of the perks of each card. 38. RedHook Android malware now uses Wireless ADB for shell access Source: Bleeping Computer Link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/redhook-android-malware-now-uses-wireless-adb-for-shell-access/ A new version of the RedHook Android malware abuses the Android Wireless Debugging (Wireless ADB) mechanism in a novel way to gain shell-level privileges without requiring a computer connection. [...] 39. The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame Source: Wired Gear Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-pool-cleaning-robots/ Send the pool guy packing. Let one of these robotic buddies maintain your water quality instead. 40. HFI BIOS Aims To Provide A POST-Like Power On Screen & BIOS Setup Utility For RISC-V Source: Phoronix Link: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Harmonic-Firmware-Initiative The Harmonic Firmware Initiative "HFI" is trying to provide a generic, standardized power-on firmware experience for RISC-V boards. Sources in this brief: AV Club; Al Jazeera; Apple Insider; Bleeping Computer; Daring Fireball; Digital Trends; Dow Jones Top Stories; ECNS; Engadget; FastCompany; Fox Business; Fox News; GameSpot; Hacker News Recent; Hacker News Trending; Heavy; Innovation News Network; Insider Paper; Kotaku; Lifehacker; MakeUseOf; NPR; New Republic; New Yorker; PC Gamer; Phoronix; Polygon; Reuters; Salon; Science Daily; Slashdot; TechMeme; TechRadar; The Conversation; The Hill; The Moscow Times; The Points Guy; The Verge; Vanity Fair; Wired Gear. Selected 40 of 4030 available items for this weekly brief.