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Fifa mulls stake sale through new US$20bil entity

The world soccer governing body is working with bankers at JPMorgan to raise billions of dollars by bringing in external investors to take as much as …

Kejelasan undang-undang mesti atasi politik dalam pertikaian Petronas-Sarawak, kata KJ

Bekas menteri itu berkata isu berkenaan perlu diselesaikan menerusi mahkamah bagi memberikan kepastian kepada industri. Hos bersama podcast Keluar Sek…

Zelensky holds White House talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Talks between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and US president Donald Trump came as Kyiv sought fresh diplomatic and military support in its fi…

Harimau Malaya beat Laos to top Asean Cup group

Malaysia now top Group B with six points from two games, ahead of Thailand and Myanmar, who are tied with three points. Malaysia’s Mohamadou Sumareh (…

Internet erupts as Trump is caught with his eyes closed throughout Lindsey Graham’s funeral

‘Oh the sweet irony of Trump falling asleep 10x more than Biden ever did,’ wrote one user

Houthis Claim Strike on Another Saudi Oil Tanker

With their ally, Iran, bottling up the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi group in Yemen is escalating its declared blockade of Saudi shipping in another vi…

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.

Inside the frantic battle to save France from the flames as the country’s most severe wildfires on record spread

Exclusive: The Independent’s James C. Reynolds witnesses the scale of the devastation in Gironde first hand, and speaks to the community that has come…

Democrat leans into data center outrage with new TV ad in Pennsylvania

Numerous communities nationwide are fiercely opposed to the projects, leading to legal battles over planned complexes and new transmission lines

Trump bids farewell to ‘tough cookie’ Lindsey Graham — and recalls doing ‘something that I shouldn’t have done’ to him

Trump infamously doxxed the South Carolina senator when they were rivals for the 2016 presidential nomination

Top produce grower warns US may not have hit ‘peak’ of foodborne illnesses as officials insist food supply is safe

Cyclosporiasis has gripped the nation this summer, with outbreaks leading to more than 16,000 cases and over 300 hospitalizations

American Red Cross declares national emergency as blood supply runs low

The disaster relief nonprofit is specifically seeking type O donors, as their blood is the most widely compatible

The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding

In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intentions to form a union. Now, US-based employees at the W…

eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement

eBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million as part of a settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted with a bizarre harassment and cyb…

Today I learned the CIA hid a home movie camera inside a Xerox machine — and trained a real repairman to steal the film right in front of the KGB

The audacious story of the secret service, the Soviets, and the Xerox photocopier that caught on fire. The CIA has never confirmed or denied the follo…

Couple Stalked by eBay Settle for $56 Million

Two Massachusetts journalists were harassed by a Silicon Valley security team in a case that raised questions about when executives should be held res…

This Startup Wants to Build a Better Microwave Beep

A new starup found a way to make microwave beeps less annoying without requiring new hardware.

I took a deep dive into the future of robot vacuums — here's what the biggest brands have cooking, from from E.T.-style limbs to full humanoid home helpers

With sweeping, vacuuming and mopping pretty much nailed, what's next in robovacs? The world of robot vacuums has come a long way. I've been testing an…

Researcher Faces Investigation for Concealing 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death in Gene-Editing Trial

Zilong Qiu is now being investigated by his university more than a year after his patient likely died from his team's experimental gene-editing therap…

Dario Amodei Says He’s Not Against Open Models, He’s Against Selling Chips to China

Anthropic's stance is unlikely to fly with strategic partner Nvidia.

Crypto Pioneers Sound Alarm Over Government Control of AI Knowledge

Anthropic says its AI concerns focus on misuse, including cyberattacks and biological threats, rather than banning open models. Crypto figures are war…

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Can Grow 100-Fold, Warns Rule Changes Could Threaten Its Future

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin can grow 100-fold and become the foundation of global capital, but warns changes to consensus rules could threaten scarcit…

JPYC tokenized yen sees market cap rise 60% in a month

JPYC's growth highlights the potential for regulated stablecoins to transform traditional payment systems, despite liquidity and regulatory challenges…

Iran executes two protesters at anti-regime rally in Isfahan crackdown

The executions may heighten instability and increase the likelihood of regime change, as international concern and market perceptions shift. The post …

Citi/YouGov survey shows UK inflation expectations dropping near pre-Iran war levels

The drop in UK inflation expectations may ease BoE's policy pressures, but volatile energy markets could still pose future challenges. The post Citi/Y…

PJM Interconnection plans to address electricity shortages amid data center demand

Rising electricity demand from data centers may lead to increased costs for consumers and necessitate significant infrastructure investments. The post…

SharpLink generates 420 ETH from staking rewards this week, treasury swells to 888,521 ETH

SharpLink's strategic pivot to Ethereum staking highlights the growing trend of corporate crypto treasuries, offering unique investor yield opportunit…

Claude Mythos Cracked Post-Quantum Cryptography That Humans Spent Years Failing to Break

Anthropic’s locked model found a new attack on a post-quantum signature scheme headed for U.S. federal standardization.

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Citi Names Top Picks in US Application Software Sector

Wells Fargo dividend hike and Q2 2026 earnings beat drives bull case

Leveraged ETFs tied to SK Hynix are getting hammered as chip wreck deepens

Volatility around the AI trade has been rough this week for bullish bets on stocks via leveraged ETFs

All 58 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV series, ranked

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is shaping up to be a hit with critics and audiences alike, giving the MCU a much-needed win.

Madison Beer Engaged To NFL Star Justin Herbert

Singer Madison Beer and NFL star quarterback Justin Herbert announced their engagement via an expensive ring. The couple's combined net worth is at le…

Trump, Zelenskyy discuss expanding Ukraine’s Patriot missile production in closed meeting ahead of Lindsey Graham’s funeral

In a post on social media after the meeting, Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the “good meeting” and the Republican administration's efforts to aid Kyiv. P…

If You Loved The Odyssey, Play These Games Next

Whether Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation brought you here or you’re just a lifelong fan of Greek mythology, there’s no denying the timeless …

The Walking Dead: Dead City Interview with Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan & More at SDCC 2026

The Walking Dead: Dead City stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, and EPs Scott Gimple and Seth Hoffman explain how Aimee Garcia and Raúl Castillo'…

The 4 Marvel Studios Comic-Con Announcements That Never Actually Happened Reveal the MCU’s Great Track Record

Jesse Grant via Marvel Studios/Disney For almost twenty years now, Marvel Studios has vaulted San Diego Comic-Con from an annual geek event to the pre…

The Reason Behind Emma Roberts’ Non-Traditional And ‘Unexpected’ Wedding Outfit

Emma Roberts is giving fans a look into the reasoning behind her unique wedding attire.  The actress recently celebrated a […] The The Reason Behind E…

Willie Nelson Tells Communities to “Fight” Data Centers In Open Letter

The Farm Aider founder said rural America deserves “thoughtful stewardship” and "not data centers that only destroy the environment." Willie Nelson Te…

Fortnite Reveals 3 New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Skins with Trailer Featuring Tom Holland

Courtesy of Epic Games We’re just a few days away from the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. And that means the crossovers and collabs …

The Best White Dress Shirts for the Boardroom & Beyond

These are our favorite white dress shirts for men, after testing dozens of bestsellers

Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Unfollow Each Other: Is This Divorce Messier Than …

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis split might be less amicable than we've been led to believe. Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Unfollow Each Other: Is This Divorce M…

‘Very disappointing’: Caroline Dubois hasn’t managed to land unification fight

Caroline Dubois says she’s actively looking to unify titles but other champions aren’t participating. LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Caroline Dubois of Gr…

Why Nashville AP sports writer Teresa Walker is retiring after nearly 40 years

After nearly 40 years as a sports writer in Tennessee Teresa Walker announced on July 28 she will retire at the end of the Titans 2026 season. Longtim…

After months of doubt, Daniel Jones’ full‑speed return energizes Colts ahead of 2026 season

Colts LT Bernhard Raimann on QB Daniel Jones' return: 'That just gets you fired up. We all love the guy and love playing with him. WESTFIELD – As he m…

Crawley and Brook fire Sunrisers to win over Super Giants

Zak Crawley and Harry Brook hit nine sixes between them to wrap up an explosive eight-wicket win for Sunrisers Leeds over Manchester Super Giants in T…

Packers make 4 roster moves, including international player swap

The Packers announced four roster moves on Tuesday, including a swap of international players. The Green Bay Packers announced four roster moves ahead…

Chicago Bears make 2 more roster moves

The Bears put Montez Sweat on the NFI and Elijah Hicks on the PUP. @wiltfongjr with the details here. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 4: Montez Sweat #98 …

Mullarkey wins first medal for Isle of Man

David Mullarkey finishes third in the men's 10,000m to win the Isle of Man's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. David Mullarkey's bronze was …

What else you may have missed on day five

It's been a busy day for Team Wales with the first gold medal for gymnast Ruby Evans, a silver for swimmer Matt Richards and a bronze for the Para-mix…

Federal funds can't be spent on giving drug users test strips, raising overdose fears

Test strips can identify dangerous hidden additives in street drugs and help prevent overdoses. But the Trump administration says federal funds can't …

Coronary Calcium Scores From Nongated CT Scans Predicted Cardiovascular Risks

(MedPage Today) -- Incidental coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores extracted from nongated chest CT scans accurately predicted cardiovascular risks, a…

Six key issues we’re watching at Fauci’s hearing

Sen. Rand Paul is forcing Fauci to appear before his Senate panel. WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans, and particularly Rand Paul (R-Ky.), have long been…

Feds Delay Autism Meeting; Wildfire Smoke and Migraine; Mortality and MS

(MedPage Today) -- HHS delayed this week's Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee meeting after advocates voiced concerns that the public had only …

Thyroid Meds Recalled Nationwide; Worst GLP-1 for Hair Loss? PMOS Prevalence

(MedPage Today) -- Major Pharmaceuticals issued a nationwide recall of multiple doses of levothyroxine sodium tablets, sold under the Major and Cardin…

FDA Staff Unconvinced Drug for Melanoma Shows Benefit

(MedPage Today) -- Another attempt to win accelerated approval for RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) -- a melanoma drug candidate that's already been re…

Future Studies Could Expand the Reach of Hypercortisolism Treatment

(MedPage Today) -- At ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, experts highlighted the growing interest in understanding hypercortisoli…

The Physician and the Peripheral Brain

(MedPage Today) -- There's been a lot written in the media lately about the risks and benefits of deskilling. Smarter and smarter artificial intellige…

This Alligator-Infested Swamp in the American South Just Joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, Along With the Home of the Greek Gods

The 25 new locations, determined to bear "outstanding universal value" for the world, also include the D-Day landing site in Normandy, France

Inverse-designed 2D magnonic crystals widen spin-wave band gaps

Spin waves (SWs), or magnons, are collective excitations of magnetization in magnetic materials arising from electron spins. They have attracted consi…

Juvenile great white sharks fled their nursery during tropical storm Hilary, research reveals

In August 2023, communities across Southern California braced for Tropical Storm Hilary—the first tropical storm to directly impact the region this ce…

NASA fuels its next-gen Roman Space Telescope for August launch

Looks like everything is on track so far for an Aug. 30 launch. NASA announced on Tuesday (July 28) that it has officially fueled-up the Roman Space T…

Study: Dinosaurs were charbroiled after Chicxulub impact

“We're in the realm where we might be essentially killing off everything within that first hour or two." Some 66 million years ago, an asteroid impact…

Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides

Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids—a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health—may help protect honey bees against…

Global North-South income gap has widened dramatically

The income gap between the global north (the advanced economies of the core) and the global south (the developing economies of the periphery) has incr…

A Little-Known Photographer Captured the First Clear Image of a Total Solar Eclipse 175 Years Ago. Today, These Celestial Events Still Reveal the Mysteries of the Sun

Ever since that first daguerreotype on a light-sensitive metal plate, eclipse observations have continued to unveil the star's corona and bring people…