VOL. 2026 · NO. 209 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026

The DAILY BRIEF

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Technology

Bot-detection startup Spur nabs $200M from Insight

Spur Intelligence has raised a $200 million round from Insight Partners for its tech that can identify legit human traffic from bots.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics

No politics story today.

Science · Also Worth Reading

The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope tumbled out of control

According to NASA, two of the three reaction wheels that control the spacecraft's alignment have failed, and there are problems with one of the spacecraft's thruster systems.
TechCrunch

That's the full World lineup for today — see the lead and columns above.

Also Worth Reading

PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat

After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value for shareholders.
TechCrunch