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Mike Clay's Playbook, Part 2: Draft tips for nontraditional formats

No matter which type of league you play in, Mike Clay gives you a guide to being a savvy, title-winning manager.

Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis

Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.

NFL training camp buzz notebook: Updates on Caleb Downs, Denzel Boston, Jalen Hurts, more

Here's what we heard on the road at training camp for the 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, Raiders, Ravens, Seahawks and Steelers.

NFL training camp updates: Purdy impresses in joint practice against Titans

Get all the latest news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.

Texas Tech's QB questions and what happens in the Big 12 in 2026

Even with the change at QB, the Red Raiders are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.

Swole ballgame: Should quarterbacks be jacked? An ESPN investigation

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has turned heads this offseason with his massive arms. But has he gotten too big?

The 10 storylines that will shape the rest of this MLB season

An epic MVP battle. A Triple Crown pursuit.

Home run history, .400 seasons and more: What was lost to the 1994 MLB strike - and what it means for 2027

With a labor battle that feels a lot like it did 32 years ago, we explore an alternate past -- and a potential future -- of Major League Baseball.

White rips critics, backed by Fever after fans boo

Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against her critics and received vocal support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham after she was booed in Indiana before Tuesday's win over the Liberty.

Trimble leaves UNC 'home,' commits to Louisville

Seth Trimble has committed to play for Louisville next season following the court ruling that gave class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of college eligibility.

Ex-QB Hasselbeck joins effort to find CTE in living

Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck recently spent two days going through a battery of scans and tests to determine how much collisions affected his brain. The hope is that it will be a small step toward diagnosing CTE in the living.

Tulsa kept from chance at LLBWS bid, judge rules

A Texas judge backed a decision to remove a Tulsa, Oklahoma, team from the Southwest Region and keep it from playing in Tuesday's title game for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series, according to a statement from a Little League spokesperson.

A's Wilson sees errorless run live on after overturn

After his surprising error was overturned to a Tampa Bay hit on Tuesday night in his club's 12-4 loss to the Rays at Sutter Health Park, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's major-league-record errorless streak at the position was extended to 113 games.

'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row

Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year after finishing second in the AL MVP race, acknowledged his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."

Tafoya wins GOP Senate primary in Minnesota

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya will compete for an open seat in the U.S. Senate after winning the Republican primary in Minnesota.

Rutschman debut can't jolt suddenly slumping Sox

Catcher Adley Rutschman, who was acquired at last week's trade deadline, made his debut for the Red Sox on Tuesday night, collecting a single and two walks in Boston's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto.

📈 Names to know: Top 10 MLB prospect rankings

Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the trade deadline? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

Anchorpoint launches HKDAP stablecoin for institutional users in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered-backed Anchorpoint has begun the phased rollout of its Hong Kong dollar-backed HKDAP stablecoin, opening beta access to institutional distributors and professional investors for payments, fiat conversion and tokenized asset settlement. Anchorpoint said on Wednesday that the first phase…

U.S. CPI inflation slows to 3.4% as expected, bitcoin holds near $64,000

Both headline and core inflation matched economists’ expectations, while bitcoin held near $64,000 and Treasury yields declined.

Fidelity files with SEC to add staking to Ethereum ETF

Fidelity plans to add staking to its Ether fund, with 85% of rewards retained by FETH and quarterly cash distributions planned for investors.

Global energy watchdog warns oil stockpiles ‘rapidly depleting’ – business live

The International Energy Agency calls for urgent reopening of the strait of Homuz amid ongoing pressure on global oil suppliesOpec has lowered its full-year forecast for world oil demand growth for the fourth month in a row.The oil producing cartel said it was now expecting oil demand to have grown to 580,000 barrels per day, according to a copy of the month

Ethereum price rebounds 3% as CPI lifts ETH above $1,900

Ethereum price rebounded from $1,850 to trade above $1,900 on Aug. 12 as softer U.S.

Smaller balls, national anthem test & tough schedule - England gear up for WXV

England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.

Root removes England curfew

Joe Root has ruled out a curfew under his England Test captaincy and implored his players to behave like "grown adults" ahead of his first series back at the helm against Pakistan.

FEDS Paper: Government bond-backed repo markets: between resilience and vulnerability

Ayelen Banegas, Lucas Devigne, Mulalo Mamburu, Kleopatra Nikolaou, Anna Samarina, Fabio TamburriniThis paper synthesizes the literature on vulnerabilities in government bond-backed repo markets, focusing on the features that contribute to both the fragility and stability of these markets. The literature shows that the same features that enable efficient liqu

Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’

Falling water levels linked to weather system are expected to limit number of slots to transit shipping laneBusiness live – latest updatesCommercial ships travelling through the Panama Canal are facing a rise in costs amid disruption triggered by the Iran war and falling water levels linked to this year’s intense El Niño weather system.Highlighting the fragi

Live facial recognition cameras to be used on UK’s busiest shopping street

Sadiq Khan has indicated the technology will be deployed on London’s Oxford Street despite human rights concernsThe Metropolitan police are understood to be planning to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology on Britain’s busiest shopping street.In June the Met said it would introduce the technology in London’s West End by Christmas and into a further s

New York City Council probes Polymarket, Kalshi over marketing practices

The New York City Council has opened an investigation into the marketing practices of four prediction market platforms, including Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan, over allegations that event-contract firms may use deceptive advertising to attract consumers. The office of…

Steph still on track to be Warrior for life, GM says

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.

US Dollar: Soft CPI risks weigh on outlook – ING

ING’s Chris Turner expects US July CPI to be the key driver for the Federal Reserve’s next move, with consensus looking for subdued headline and core readings that edge closer to the 2% target.

Morning Minute: The CFTC Bails Out Kalshi in NY

The CFTC keeps going to bat for Kalshi while the ultimate prediction market court battle looms, with the fate of the sector in the balance.

'We thought we had arrived': Inside Dan Quinn's master plan to revive the Commanders

After a 5-12 season, Dan Quinn spent the offseason searching for ways to sharpen a Washington team he felt had lost some of its edge.

See inside the new Highmark Stadium as Bills practice and fans take it in

ESPN chronicled the Buffalo Bills' "Return of the Blue & Red night" on Saturday, the first public event held at the new Highmark Stadium.

'I hope he knows about it': White Sox's pope hat giveaway draws major crowd

Ever since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, the team has embraced the connection.

College football 2026: How much does a Power 4 starter earn?

We talked to general managers, staffers and agents from around the nation to put a price on each position.

2027 recruiting class rankings: Colorado cracks top 40 in latest update

Summer recruiting is winding down. Here's how the top classes are shaping up.

Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

GB's Burgin and Pattison through to 800m final

Great Britain's Max Burgin and Ben Pattison finish first and second in their semi-final races to qualify for the 800m final, while Ireland's Mark English also qualifies for the final after breaking the European Athletics Championship record time for the event.

Bitwise Cuts 14% of Staff as Crypto Slump Reaches ETF Issuers

The reduction matches the percentage shed by Coinbase in May, and follows shutdowns at BitMEX and BitMart.

Japanese Yen: Intervention doubts as flows favor US Dollar – BNY

BNY’s Wee Khoon Chong highlights that institutional investors bought Dollar and sold Japanese Yen after the June BoJ hike, and again following late-July joint intervention to weaken USD/JPY. Despite official action, real money treated the move as a USD/JPY buying opportunity.

Dubois on collision course with Turkish rival? MVP announce Turhan signing

Caroline Dubois could settle her rivalry with Elif Nur Turhan after the Turkish world champion signed for Most Valuable Promotions.

investingLive European markets wrap: Gold stays poised, dollar tentative awaiting US CPI report

Headlines:What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?What to expect from the US CPI report later today?Iran reportedly maintains that there are no discussions over ceasefire extension as the pact doesn't exist anymoreUSD/JPY stalls ahead of a key US CPI report; BoJ expected to raise rates in SeptemberBitcoin Forecast Today: Why BTC Is Struggling Be

New Zealand Dollar slides as Middle East tensions give US Dollar the upper hand

NZD/USD extends its decline for a third consecutive day on Wednesday and trades around 0.5860 at the time of writing, down 0.28% on the day.

Bitcoin price rebounds from $63,200 as CPI looms

Bitcoin price recovered above $64,000 on Aug. 12 after a leveraged-position flush drove BTC into the $63,200 support zone ahead of key U.S.

United States Dollar Index trades calmly ahead of US Inflation data

The US Dollar (USD) reflects a sideways performance against its peers ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is scheduled to be published at 12:30 GMT.

Why is the Japanese Yen stuck near 159.25 after the first joint US-Japan intervention since 2011?

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to navigate complex market dynamics, consolidating near the 159.25 level against the US Dollar (USD) following a sharp upward push.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Biding its time near 1.1550, awaiting US CPI numbers

The Euro (EUR) nurses marginal gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with the EUR/USD pair flattening just below the 1.1550 level during the European trading session.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Recovery stalls below the 50-day SMA

GBP/JPY holds firm on Wednesday, trading within Monday’s range as the Japanese Yen (JPY) stays on the back foot, having given up nearly half of the gains triggered by the joint US-Japan intervention. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 215.12, virtually unchanged on the day.

FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit over a market niche that data shows it never took off

The flight-tracking company voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice and without sharing a motive for its decision. However, the flight cancellation market never took off with Kalshi users.

British Pound: Strong Q2 may give way to flat growth - TD Securities

TD Securities strategists expect United Kingdom (UK) June Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data to show a reversal of May’s strength in professional services, offsetting solid retail sales and leaving the Index of Services flat, with modest industrial weakness keeping monthly GDP at 0.0% m/m.

Kick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role

Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down from his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Heat, algae and AI: proposed datacenter could damage Everglades, experts warn

Plans for hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach county prompt concerns over water and electricity demandsAbout 16 miles (26km) south-west of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Largo estate, near the northern edge of the Florida Everglades, developers have proposed a hyperscale datacenter on a 202-acre (82-hectare) parcel of land surrounded by water. Local environmentalists

Fever’s White says critics can ‘go to hell’ over handling of Sophie Cunningham controversy

Coach was booed by sections of Fever fanbaseFever’s success on court continues despite distractionsIndiana Fever coach Stephanie White has pushed back on those who have criticized how she has handled the controversy that erupted after Saturday’s game between her team and the Chicago Sky.Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after she str

US Dollar: Inflation data and Middle East risks – Commerzbank

Commerzbank FX analyst Antje Praefcke notes that July US inflation is expected to rise only 0.1% month-on-month, with headline and core rates slipping to 3.4% and 2.5% year-on-year.

Russia moves to restrict retail crypto trading to bitcoin, ether and USDT

Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble (approx. $3,600) annual purchase limit per intermediary, while qualified investors have no cap.

XRP trading could get spicy after CPI report as futures bets hit highest since October

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 12, 2026

How will relegated trio fare in the Championship?

BBC Sport England looks at how the three relegated sides - West Ham, Burnley and Wolves - will navigate the Championship this season.

Transfer rumors, news: Maresca wants Man City to sign Chelsea duo

Man City boss Enzo Maresca is keen to be reunited with two of his most-trusted Chelsea players, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Will World Cup's top player Rodri join Barcelona or Real Madrid? Or stay at Man City?

After Rodri led Spain to World Cup glory, it's no surprise that Barcelona and Real Madrid both want him. Will he move this summer or remain at Man City?

Iran confirms no discussions over US-Iran ceasefire extension for now - Reuters

According to a senior Iranian source, there are no discussions about extending the ceasefire between Iran and the US, Reuters reported.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea

After a period of underachievement and upheaval for the Blues, the arrival of Xabi Alonso could signal a change in fortunesGuardian writers’ predicted position: 3rd (NB: this is not necessarily Billy Munday’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 10th Continue reading...

‘It is just smelling football’: Tielemans says adjusting to life at United has come naturally

Midfielder says experience has helped him settle in‘It’s what I’ve been doing from when I was young’Youri Tielemans has stated that adjusting to Michael Carrick’s vision for Manchester United has been as easy as “smelling football” for the vastly experienced £35m midfield signing.The 29-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa last month, made his debut for And

I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans

Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.

Exotic pets, family houses and Legos: Here's what NFL rookies have spent their first paychecks on

Jeremiyah Love, Drew Allar and Carnell Tate are among the NFL rookies who just got their first pro contracts. How did they spend their new money?

Rod Stewart cancels farewell tour dates after undergoing successful heart procedure

The singer said that he was ‘already feeling better’ but forthcoming dates on his mammoth farwell tour will not now go aheadRod Stewart has cancelled all coming dates on his farewell tour after undergoing a routine heart procedure.On 9 August, Stewart, 81, pulled a performance in Ohio at the last minute. After the successful insertion of a coronary stent, he

Tielemans: I did not expect to leave Aston Villa for Man Utd this summer

'Not really, no' - the perhaps surprising answer from Manchester United’s summer signing Youri Tielemans when asked whether he expected to leave his former club Aston Villa in this window.

AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x in less than a year

Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.

Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández

Latest offer close to City’s valuation for Spain midfielderChelsea’s £120m price for Fernández may be too highBarcelona have made an improved bid to Manchester City of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri. This follows Barça’s initial offer of €45m that was rejected out of hand by City.The Spanish club’s new offer – which may include add-ons – is close to City’s val

Iran reportedly maintains that there are no discussions over ceasefire extension as the pact doesn't exist anymore

There are no discussions with the US over extending ceasefire agreementFrom Iran's perpsecitve, there is no ceasefire start date and therefore there is nothing to extendThe US violated the agreement 48 hours after it was reached and withdrew from it a few days laterOne of the issues that is being discussed is the US returning back to conditions set out by th

Binance rejects claim it will withdraw Singapore case against RedotPay

Binance and RedotPay have given conflicting accounts of whether Singapore proceedings linked to their nearly $473 million legal dispute are being discontinued following an Aug. 7 court hearing.

India’s CPI rises further to 4.45% in July as food prices accelerate

India’s retail inflation accelerated in July, with the Consumer Price Index rising 4.45% y/y, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The reading marked a renewed increase in price pressures after headline inflation stood at 4.38% in June, but the data came below the 4.5% forecast.

Gold rises above $4,400 as US inflation data takes centre stage

Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds on Wednesday after closing in negative territory on Tuesday for only the second time in six trading days. Traders now await the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, due at 12:30 GMT, to see whether the bullish momentum will continue or a reversal will take shape.

‘It’s a nice hobby’: Manchester United’s Janina Leitzig on goalkeeping and gardening

Former Leicester player’s focus has moved from runner beans to running drills as the season approachesWith some parts of England gearing up for a fifth heatwave of 2026, the new Manchester United goalkeeper Janina Leitzig, a keen gardener, is sympathetic to the precarious health of this reporter’s tomato plants. “You’re not used to so little rain, are you?”

Yen attempts to bounce up from 159.45 lows ahead of the US inflation release

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the best performers in an unusually low-volatility market on Wednesday, picking up to levels near 159.00 against the US Dollar, after hitting support in the 159.45 area.

Iran war and high living costs fuelling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says

Middle East conflict has cost Europe’s largest travel firm €60m so far, and timing of decisions over trips has shiftedHolidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their trips because of the continuing uncertainty caused by the war in Iran and the cost of living crisis, according to Tui, Europe’s largest travel company, which said the war had cost

Indian inflation accelerates to 4.45% in July, slightly below expectations

Inflation in India accelerates slightly in July, while remaining close to market expectations. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), rises 4.45% YoY in July, compared with 4.38% in June.

Harmony's ONE Sinks 37% After Attacker Mints 4 Billion Tokens

The team is weighing a rollback, which would undo the attack along with every legitimate transaction made since.

Number of children injured in e-scooter crashes in England surges

Calls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use after research into injuries at three paediatric trauma centres The number of children involved in crashes on e-scooters has soared in recent years, with some as young as nine involved in collisions, research has found.Researchers carried out a review of injuries among the under-16s at three specialist paediatr

Australian Dollar outperforms despite RBA’s hawkish tone fails to sway markets

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is up against its major currency peers, trading marginally higher at around 0.7068 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session.

Fidelity plans Ethereum staking for $898M FETH fund

Fidelity has moved to add Ethereum staking and quarterly cash distributions to its $898 million Fidelity Ethereum Fund, with the trust allowed to stake as much as 100% of its ETH under normal conditions. The U.S.

Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as U.S. inflation data looms, Harmony exploit rattles altcoins

Markets are quiet ahead of the July inflation print, with bitcoin little changed, oil near $90 and Harmony nursing a fresh exploit.

Man City sign goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille

Manchester City complete the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

Binance, RedotPay clash over fate of Singapore lawsuit

Amid a $473 million legal dispute, RedotPay says it expects Binance to end its Singapore case, while Binance says its claims remain active.

Bank of England to test stablecoin, digital currency use in cross-border finance

The BOE-led Digital Pound Lab will test trade-finance interoperability, in which exporters receive stablecoins while importers settle in a potential digital pound.

Bitcoin miners earn under 0.7% of revenue from fees in new 10-year low

Bitcoin miners showed a “concerning” trend of pivoting to AI amid a profit squeeze as transaction-fee income barely bounced from 10-year lows of 0.52% of revenue.

What to expect from the US CPI report later today?

The US inflation data later will cover the month of July and the estimates are as per the following:Headline CPI +0.1% m/m est. (Prior -0.4%)Headline CPI +3.4% y/y est.

Bitcoin developers could fall behind attackers without top AI models, BPI says

A group of crypto companies and industry organizations has called on frontier AI labs to give Bitcoin and other open-source financial infrastructure developers trusted access to their most capable models as AI-assisted cyber threats become more advanced. The Bitcoin Policy…

Euro: Soft US CPI could support gains against US Dollar – ING

Chris Turner at ING notes EUR/USD remains lacklustre despite better Eurozone data and upside surprises, as high European natural gas prices and Gulf tensions weigh on the Euro.

AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?

The AI jobs apocalypse never showed up. Still, jobs are changing and economists expect more to come.The prediction was stark: artificial intelligence advancements would wipe out jobs en masse.

Steal This Story, Please! review – Amy Goodman, stalwart of the American left, shows her teeth

This comprehensive documentary about the Democracy Now! radio show host and seasoned investigative reporter takes in a massacre in East Timor, the actions of oil giants and a flustered Bill Clinton as it reflects her vital workBefore there was Michael Moore, there was campaigning journalist Amy Goodman … and even if Moore seems to have gone a little quiet, G

If the markets reject OpenAI and Anthropic, the US should nationalize them | Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders

From space to telecommunications, the US has a long history of fostering technology for the public good. These AI models could be aligned to democratic values, not corporate profitsOpenAI, and then Anthropic, were each formed by AI developers who feared unrestrained corporate AI development – specifically, that companies like Google and Meta would steer the

WTI reverses lower as huge US inventory build clashes with Hormuz supply fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil reverses lower on Wednesday and trades around $81.60 at the time of writing, down 0.77% on the day.

Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want

Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.

Twenty One’s $2.8 billion Bitcoin pile is worth far more than its stock, but there’s a catch

$486.5 million of converts lock up 16,116 BTC while the new CEO pursues operating and credit businesses. The post Twenty One’s $2.8 billion Bitcoin pile is worth far more than its stock, but there’s a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate.

US Dollar: Fed pricing and CPI risks – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes markets are steady ahead of the United States (US) July Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, which is seen as pivotal for Fed funds expectations and the Dollar.

Euro drifts away from 184.00 Yen despite hot German inflation figures

The Euro (EUR) is paring previous gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, weighed by a mild risk-off market mood as tensions in the Middle East grow.

Reminder that Kvaratskhelia was the best player in Europe last season

It was heralded as the World Cup in which all the stars shone. But while the big names did indeed illuminate the summer, the return of the club game with the showpiece UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg is a chance for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to reclaim his spotlight.

If the CLARITY Act dies: the three Democrats who could bury crypto legislation for a generation

Kalshi puts the Democratic House majority at 84%. Maxine Waters, Shontel Brown, and Elizabeth Warren would control the committees that write crypto law.

Australian Dollar: Upside risk intact above support against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD rebounded to close around 0.7062 after the RBA left its cash rate at 4.35%. Intraday, they see scope for the Australian Dollar to edge higher, though a sustained break above 0.7075 is unlikely.

CoreWeave surges 16% on $2.58 billion revenue quarter as AI infrastructure demand eclipses crypto

Booming AI demand sends CRWV up 16% and lifts IREN and CIFR as investors favor computing infrastructure over crypto.

Bank of England taps Polygon consortium for digital pound trade finance tests

NOBO Finance, Dun & Bradstreet and Polygon Labs have joined Phase 2 of the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab to test SME trade finance flows that combine stablecoin payments, digital pound settlement and reusable business identity. According to a…

The leading Gold signals Telegram groups 2026: 8 groups ranked by real pip-log performance

Here are the leading gold signals Telegram groups for 2026, evaluated on XAU/USD methodology, session timing, and documented pip performance. Gold moved through a wide $4,600-$5,600 range in the first half of 2026, and that volatility separates the useful gold…

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye move for Barcelona's Koundé

Arsenal are reportedly looking at a possible move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé. Transfer Talk has the latest.

XRP at $1: what derivatives and exchange flows signal

Open interest stands at $2.72 billion. Exchange withdrawals hit a five year high.

Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires

Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwavesUK heatwave live – latest updatesJust 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a key government department tasked with protecting the environment and maintaining food security, a freedom of information request has revealed.The officials make up 0

Canadian Dollar: Looks to extend recovery against US Dollar – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux highlights that the Canadian Dollar has recovered to its strongest level in two months, with USD/CAD mean‑reverting to 1.3933 from 1.4248.

The Spin | Tradition of Women’s Cricket Week continues – and is still celebrated 100 years on

Every summer a group set up camp at Colwall, the real home of women’s cricket, and spend five days playing the sport they loveMany places have claimed to be the home of women’s cricket over the years. Taunton did so in 2006 when the England and Wales Cricket Board named it as the new “permanent” base of the England Women’s team – a deal that proved anything

XRP bridge exploit update: tx identifies flaw, alerts FBI

Tx says 198,715.88 XRP was stolen through a bridge relayer flaw, with funds routed to Tornado Cash while the bridge remains halted for review.

Fidelity moves to add staking, quarterly payouts to near $900 million ether ETF

The fund would keep 85% of gross staking rewards, with the remaining 15% going to service providers.

Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $66.56 per troy ounce, up 3.06% from the $64.58 it cost on Tuesday.

Kick It Out chair to leave role at end of season

Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will leave his role at the end of the 2026/27 season.

FlightAware withdraws Kalshi lawsuit after flight market dispute

FlightAware has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi just one day after accusing the company of improperly using its flight data and trademark for cancellation contracts. According to a Tuesday filing with the U.S.

NRL legend Cherry-Evans reportedly in advanced talks to sign for Hull FC

Daly Cherry-Evans is reportedly in advanced talks to sign for Hull FC in what would be a shock switch to Super League for the 2027 season.

Crystal Palace re-sign Guessand on loan from Villa

Crystal Palace re-sign Evann Guessand on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.

CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers to Keep Kalshi Trading Despite New York Suit

Kalshi triggered the order, notifying the agency of a market emergency after New York moved to bar its contracts nationwide.

US Dollar: CPI-driven range signals carry focus – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the US Dollar (USD) stayed mixed as markets waited for the key United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, with Middle East tensions and hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) rhetoric offsetting each other.

The prediction market turf war: who actually regulates Kalshi and Polymarket

The CFTC used emergency authority to override New York. Nine states have been sued.

Spotify to label AI-generated artist personas with new ‘AI Persona’ badges

Spotify's move comes as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, with Deezer recently reporting that AI tracks accounted for more than half of all new daily uploads in June.

Great Britain faces electricity supply shortfall during solar eclipse

Event expected to hit solar power just as fifth heatwave of summer increases use of air conditioning and fansGreat Britain faces a shortfall of electricity supplies on Wednesday evening as the near-total solar eclipse is expected to wipe out solar power generation.The government’s electricity grid operator has raised an official alarm that it expects there w

Sport events in the UK affected by eclipse

The horse racing meeting at Ffos Las in South Wales will begin about two hours earlier on Wednesday because of the solar eclipse.

Torres misses Barcelona training to finalise PSG move

Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres is given permission to miss Barcelona training to finalise a move to Paris St-Germain.

Oil: Hormuz risk supports prices – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Dr. Henry Hao note that Brent and WTI firmed as markets reassessed prospects for a Hormuz deal, with the previous close at USD88.91 for Brent and USD83.20 for WTI.

Euro moves little against Canadian Dollar following German HICP data

EUR/CAD remains steady after five days of losses, trading around 1.6070 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross moves little as the Euro (EUR) holds ground following the release of Germany’s Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data.

Saudi Pro League tries to move on from era of ageing megastar but big names still loom | John Duerden

As Ronaldo heads towards 1,000 career goals, the league plans to lift the standard of Saudi Arabian football, not just the clubsThere is no Mohamed Salah in the new Saudi Pro League season that kicks off on Thursday and while the era of the ageing megastar is ending, there is still the strong chance that the next few months will be dominated by Cristiano Ron

British Pound holds steady above 1.3500 vs USD as traders eye US CPI ahead of UK GDP

The GBP/USD pair extends its sideways consolidation around the 1.3500 psychological mark through the first half of the European session on Wednesday. Traders opt to wait on the sidelines ahead of important macro data from the US and the UK.

Crypto companies urge AI firms to give Bitcoin developers early access

The Bitcoin Policy Institute and other industry participants urged AI companies to offer early access to their frontier models to aid Bitcoin and open-source developers in their cybersecurity efforts.

Nonu, 44, performs solo haka in response to All Blacks

Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu responds to the haka by performing one of his own before his side, the Sharks, take on New Zealand in Durban.

Mutants assemble: what does the future hold for the X-Men?

After the introduction of a key character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel is bringing back one of its most beloved franchises – but the return comes at a precarious timeLater-period Marvel movies have resorted to more fantastical plot devices such as parallel universes and time travel in an attempt to raise stakes in an increasingly complicated, superhe

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Championship play-off changes, new managers & star players - the EFL is BACK!

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Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down

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Japanese Yen: Remains vulnerable against US Dollar - UOB

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Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks about the art of crowd work

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Swiss Franc weakens against US Dollar with US Inflation in focus

The Swiss Franc (CHF) is down against its major currency peers during the European trading session on Wednesday. As of writing, USD/CHF trades 0.17% higher at around 0.8125.

SBI plans Japan-Korea stablecoin network on Canton

SBI Digital Practice and Nodeinfra plan a Canton-based Japan-Korea payment network, starting with yen and won test tokens before regulated stablecoins.

Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD resumes its uptrend, with bulls aiming for $67.17

Silver (XAG/USD) has returned to levels a few cents above $66.00 on Wednesday’s European session after finding support at the $64.20 area on Tuesday.

Mexican Peso: Bullish trend resumes against US Dollar - Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux highlights that USD/MXN failed to clear its 200‑day moving average, keeping downside momentum intact. The pair is attempting to break the lower end of a multi‑month range, with resistance at 17.17 and projected downside objectives at 16.65 and 16.50/16.25.

United States Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bulls await US CPI and breakout above 100.00

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, retains a positive bias for the third straight day on Wednesday, though it lacks bullish conviction.

Dow Jones futures remain steady as traders await US CPI data

Dow Jones futures are steady around 53,890 during European hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain by 0.18% to trade around 7,760 and Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.48%, trading near 29,770.

Crypto.com adds 1,500 U.S. stocks and ETFs through tokenized derivatives

Crypto.com has launched tokenized stock derivatives tied to 1,500 U.S. equities and ETFs, giving eligible users access to the products from $1 with trading available around the clock.

US July CPI data set to show easing inflation as markets gauge Fed rate hike expectations

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday. The report is expected to show a small decline in consumer inflation and core inflation.

The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m

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ASIC shuts crypto exchange Yepbit websites after investors report blocked withdrawals

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has taken down several websites linked to Yepbit after investors reported being unable to withdraw funds from the digital asset and futures trading platform. ASIC said it received multiple reports from investors who could…

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Ipswich agree fee for Paraguay forward Enciso

Ipswich Town reach an agreement to sign Paraguay forward Julio Enciso from Strasbourg.

Binance CSO says crypto faces no immediate quantum threat

Binance says quantum computers cannot yet break crypto, as Google lowers resource estimates and the industry accelerates post-quantum preparations.

Man Utd v Leeds - a historic pre-season encounter at Croke Park

Croke Park will host its first association football match between two English teams when Manchester United face Leeds in a pre-season game on Wednesday.

Indian Rupee: CPI and RBI repo rate risk skew higher – MUFG

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Indonesian Rupiah struggles due to weak fundamentals, increased risk aversion

USD/IDR extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 17,920 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair is advancing as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) faces pressure from weak domestic economic fundamentals and subdued market sentiment.

Japanese Yen: Interventions signal valuation shift – DBS

DBS Group Research Strategist Chang Wei Liang highlights that the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains undervalued but that this undervaluation has narrowed after Japan’s second FX intervention of 2026, conducted jointly with the United States (US).

H100 appoints Peter Warren CIO after 2,455 BTC deal

H100 appoints Peter C. Warren CIO to lead derivatives and risk management after its Bitcoin treasury expanded to 3,506 BTC through an acquisition.

Asia FX: Oil rebound keeps importers vulnerable – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong report that Philippine Peso (PHP), Indian Rupee (INR), Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) and Thai Baht (THB) weakened as Oil’s rebound renewed pressure on net importers.

UEFA Super Cup preview: Why three Villa stars won't play vs PSG

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “UEFA Super Cup preview: Why three Villa stars won't play vs PSG”.

Italy inflation eases just a touch in July, core price keep steady though

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Producer-star Alice Eve seems to be laughing along with the audience in this deeply silly high-concept thrillerTo be as clear as the crystalline waters in which the characters here frolic before their blood turns the ocean the colour of sangria: this is grade A tosh. It’s a deeply stupid high-concept feature wherein a bunch of bourgie wedding guests run afou

Canadian Dollar trims gains, US Dollar firms up ahead of US CPI numbers

Canadian Dollar (CAD) ticks down from two-month highs as the US Dollar (USD) firms up across the board, with investors bracing for the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later in the day.

Japanese Yen remains under pressure against US Dollar, US CPI data eyed

The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades cautiously against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday, with the USD/JPY edging up to near 159.36.

Norwegian Krone: Norges Bank cautious on hikes – Commerzbank

Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank highlights that Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4.25% in June but signaled a higher chance of another hike, with the year-end rate forecast just over 4.5%.

FREE STREAM: Good Morning Transfers on Sky Sports News

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What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?

The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market's reaction is the distribution of forecasts.In fact, although we can have a range of estimates, most forecasts might be clustered on the upper bound of the range, so eve

CEE FX: Geopolitics drives rates and currencies – ING

ING strategist Frantisek Taborsky highlights easing Romanian inflation driven mainly by base effects, with the National Bank of Romania unlikely to cut rates before early 2027.

Euro remains subdued following German inflation data

EUR/USD extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 1.1540 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair holds losses as the Euro (EUR) remains weaker following the release of Germany’s Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data.

Inside the fake crypto startup that fooled North Korean IT workers

Suspected North Korean IT workers joined a fake crypto startup — without realizing their every move was being tracked to extract valuable intel.

British Pound advances to two-week high as rate gap and fiscal woes undermine Yen

The GBP/JPY cross climbs to a nearly two-week high, around the 215.35-215.40 area, during the first half of the European session on Wednesday and looks to prolong its recent solid recovery from the lowest level since early March, touched last week.

British Pound: Limited upside within defined band against US Dollar – UOB

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Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed

Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

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Bitwise Asset Management has cut 14% of its workforce, reducing its global team to about 155 employees as the crypto asset manager operates through a prolonged market downturn. According to recent media reporting Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed the layoffs…

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A high school football player in Arkansas unknowingly wore a helmet with a venomous snake inside it for nearly an hour before discovering the unwelcome intruder.

Dodgers' Snell K's 10 in 6 IP after 3-month layoff

Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.

Metaplanet moves 3,881 BTC as paper loss nears $1.4B

Metaplanet moved 3,881 BTC worth about $247 million from tracked wallets as Bitcoin traded near $63,600, with no sale confirmed.

Equities: AI earnings revive risk appetite after tech weakness - Deutsche Bank

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Golden homecoming for Alexandri sisters to Greece: life after Austria, medals in Paris

From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future.

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Nearing 0.5860 support area amid by risk-off markets, domestic politics

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) accelerates its reversal against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, weighed by cautious markets amid growing tensions in the Middle East and political uncertainty at home.

Australian Dollar: Constructive carry outlook with RBA on hold – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates unchanged at 4.35% but retained a modest tightening bias, with the Board having actively considered a hike.

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as July inflation meets forecasts

Blockchain data shows the Japanese treasury firm moved the bitcoin between wallets it controls, not to an exchange, so the transfer isn't a sale despite its $1.4 billion paper loss.

Erebor Bank nears $1.5B raise at $8B pre-money valuation

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TON Strategy earned $15 million staking Gram while operations burned $10.6 million in cash

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League One 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers

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Which footballer has played for the most clubs in their career? | The Knowledge

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(Research Paper) Market Operations in Fiscal 2025

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The AUD/USD pair prolongs its consolidative price move for the third straight day and trades around mid-0.7000s through the early European session on Wednesday.

Japanese Yen: Policy focus after intervention - MUFG

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Continues to remain flat ahead of US CPI data

The British Pound (GBP) remains in a limited range at around 1.3500 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday.

Forex Today: Crucial US inflation data to lift market volatility

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Bears' Bryant has knee surgery, out 4-6 months

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Commerzbank analysts highlight cautious positioning in the Dollar ahead of July US CPI, with the Dollar Index steady near 99.83 and EUR/USD around 1.1540.

Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends

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Ripple extends NYU Abu Dhabi blockchain research to 2027

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Euro trims losses against the British Pound following hot German inflation data

The Euro (EUR) has picked up from session lows against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday as hot German inflation figures have partially offset a mild risk-off sentiment, amid flaring tensions in the Middle East.

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Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks

Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms talks for Netherlands managerial vacancy but says his next job will be in club football.

What are the main events for today?

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Bitcoin price holds near $64K as DOGE gains 3% before CPI

Bitcoin trades near $63,700 as DOGE and BNB rise, HYPE slips, and traders await July U.S. CPI while Brent crude approaches $90 on Wednesday.

Just married! Cristiano Ronaldo finally weds Georgina Rodriguez in quiet civil ceremony in Cascais

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Harmony considers rollback after suspected exploit inflates ONE supply

Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds and is preparing a patch after claims that 2.8 billion unauthorized ONE hit trading platforms.

CBS: 'No timetable' on Romo's future after arrest

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday that there is "no timetable" on the future of NFL analyst Tony Romo after Romo's arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Germany inflation confirmed to accelerate in July but core prices remain steadier

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Crypto.com rolls out tokenized stock derivatives as crypto exchanges push into equities

The exchange is joining a tokenized stock market that has grown 600% in a year, though its products offer price exposure rather than share ownership.

Euro trades with caution against US Dollar in countdown to US CPI data

The Euro (EUR) trades marginally lower at around 1.1534 against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the European trading session on Wednesday.

A moment that changed me: My stammer made life a misery – then a song gave me back my voice

As a teenager, I was so ashamed of my speech disability that even my family didn’t know about it. When Scatman John came on the radio, celebrating his own stammer in a hit about self-esteem, I knew I had to meet him For most of my life, I had one goal: don’t get found out.

Jodar on course for tennis history as Rybakina fights past Osaka

Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar is on course to break the record for the fastest rise into the top 10 of men's tennis after beating Arthur Filis in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open.

Can PSG do a three-peat and win six trophies this season?

Paris St-Germain aim to start their season as they hope to end it - by winning a European trophy.

Harmony probes reported 4B ONE mint as price plunges

Harmony is working with exchanges and weighing a rollback after an analyst reported an unauthorized 4 billion ONE mint that sent ONE lower.

Jets' Stiggers released from hospital after collapsing in practice

New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is released from hospital after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Indian Rupee rebounds on likely RBI's intervention, India's retail CPI rises in July

The Indian Rupee (INR) recovers early losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday due to likely Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) intervention in the market. At press time, USD/INR trades slightly lower to near 95.33.

'You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here

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Here's what bitcoin and ether traders are doing ahead of the binary U.S. CPI print

Bitcoin and ether are stuck in a tight range ahead of the CPI. Here’s how savvy traders are positioning for the pivotal release.

Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?

Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 23

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Binance flags 5 tokens as possible delisting risks

Binance adds GLMR, ICX, MOVR, RARE and SOPH to its Monitoring Tag list, placing all five tokens under closer review for potential delisting.

Bellamy's Burnley link puts Wales in hard position - Blake

The collapse of Craig Bellamy's proposed move to Burnley has put Wales in a "hard position", according to former Wales striker Nathan Blake.

Harmony’s ONE dives 40% after an attack appears to mint tokens equal to quarter of supply

Harmony said in Asian morning hours it is working with exchanges to freeze funds and preparing a software fix.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Steadies near 184.00 amid neutral bias

EUR/JPY moves little for the second successive day, trading around 183.90 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency cross is maintaining a mildly bearish near-term tone as it slips beneath the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) while holding above the shorter nine-day EMA.

Top talent and big money: is Australian basketball heading into a golden age? | Jack Snape

The success of Australian players in the NBA and WNBA comes as the NBL continues to enjoy growth and become an ever-more attractive propositionA wild confluence of basketball breakthroughs has sent the sport soaring in Australia, as national teams look towards a return to the Olympic dais, and the game’s cultural impact rekindles memories of its 1990s heyday

Maddux fired as Angels jettison pitching coaches

The Angels, who have a staff ERA of 4.51 and an MLB-worst 508 walks, have fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.

How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?

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CFTC orders Kalshi to keep operating in $36B New York fight

CFTC invokes emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating as New York seeks at least $36 billion and broad restrictions on event contracts.

Post your questions for John Hannah

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All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa

Master’s student made first bar with 100% UK ingredients since 1932 to highlight effect of climate crisis on cocoa plantsThe late queen was the only person in history to have ever eaten a chocolate bar made with 100% British ingredients, after she was given one as a six-year-old in 1932 by the confectioner Rowntree’s.The bar was created from a glasshouse-gro

(Research Paper) Linkages of Firm Spending Behavior through Supply Chains

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(Research Paper) Mapping Japan's Manufacturing Supply Chains Through Firm-to-Firm Transaction Data

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “(Research Paper) Mapping Japan's Manufacturing Supply Chains Through Firm-to-Firm Transaction Data”.

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ffos Las hosts six-race card

Don't miss a moment from Ffos Las on Wednesday, with all six races live from 3.37pm on Sky Sports Racing.

'Everyone can have an opinion' - F1 president responds to regulations criticism

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says drivers "can have their opinion" and are not being stopped from criticising the sport's power unit regulations.

WTI Price Forecast: Bulls retain control near 38.2% Fibo.; move beyond $83.00 awaited

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts buyers for the third straight day and trades just below the $83.00 mark during the Asian session on Wednesday, close to a nearly two-week high set the previous day.

Dogecoin and BNB lead majors higher as bitcoin slips near $63,700

DOGE gained almost 3% to 7 cents and BNB 2% to $614, while bitcoin was the only major in the red on both the day and the week.

CFTC invokes emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating in New York fight

The order escalates a jurisdictional fight over whether states may treat federally regulated event contracts as illegal gambling.

OCC says crypto firms can pursue U.S. bank charters

OCC chief Jonathan Gould says digital asset firms should have a route to U.S. national bank charters as applications and scrutiny rise.

India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices rose in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

XRP bridge drained for $200,000 after software mistook fake deposits for real ones

An attacker created unbacked XRP on another blockchain, then exchanged it for real XRP held in reserve. The bridge has been halted and its operator has filed a complaint with the FBI.

India’s Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand

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Nasdaq targets 24 hour trading with LeveL acquisition

Nasdaq agrees to acquire LeveL Markets as its U.S. strategy expands across ATS liquidity, tokenized securities and 23 hour trading.

PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support

The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.

MoneyGram brings Solana cash ramps to 170+ markets

MoneyGram launches Ramps on Solana, giving developers cash deposit access in 25+ countries and withdrawals across 170+ countries and territories.

Vikings name Murray starting QB over McCarthy

The Vikings named Kyler Murray the team's starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy.

Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers from Danube: one served in Waffen-SS

A well-preserved Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube, along with two German soldiers' remains and ID tags. One likely served in the Waffen-SS.

Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers from the Danube: one served in the Waffen-SS

A well-preserved Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube, along with the remains of two German soldiers. One likely served in the Waffen-SS.

United States Dollar Index rises to near 100.00 ahead of US inflation data

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending gains for the third successive day and trading around 99.90 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.

UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds

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Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers

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Itaú joins Brazil tokenization pilot with OpenAssets

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Seifert stars as Super Giants boost knockout hopes

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Birmingham 2026: European Athletics Championships day two – live

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Super Giants deny Sunrisers and boost knockout bid

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Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial

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AI Agent Hacks a Gym—And the Tech World Wonders What's Next

The newly reported incident is raising fresh concerns about autonomous AI after models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta exploited websites and online services.

Address poisoning attack drains $100K USDT

A crypto user has lost approximately 100,000 USDT after transferring the funds to a lookalike wallet address planted in the victim’s transaction history 66 days earlier. Cyvers Alerts reported on Aug.

Lancs, Yorks, Durham & Notts reach One-Day Cup knockouts as Flintoff hits first ton

Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire & Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.

Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users

Google also shared numbers of how people are actually using the chatbot, with 63% of Gemini users talking directly to the assistant using the voice feature. Plus, Gemini now generates more than 150 million images every day, according to Google.

Australian Dollar: Policy risks balanced as inflation lingers – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Nicholas Chia reports that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 4.35% in a unanimous decision, as widely expected. Chia notes the RBA sees inflation returning to the midpoint of its 2–3% target only by late 2027.

Saints' Jordan may be sidelined to start season

Saints coach Kellen Moore says defensive end Cameron Jordan "could possibly" miss the start of the regular season with a hamstring injury.

Fins HC to Achane: Be ready for heavy workload

Hafley promised a heavy workload for De'Von Achane, saying that the Dolphins' star RB could have games in which he touches the ball more than 40 times.

Trump warns against replacing FIFA chief Infantino

President Donald Trump said in a social media post Monday that ousting FIFA president Gianni Infantino would be a "terrible mistake."

Golfer resigns from club amid cheating scandal

An amateur golfer has resigned from his membership at a St. Louis-area club after admitting to a now-viral cheating scandal in which he faked making a hole-in-one.

Are ticket prices to blame for 'disappointing' European Championship attendance?

BBC Sport pundits Greg Rutherford and Jessica Ennis-Hill believe that while concerns around ticket prices are understandable, being able to experience the European Athletics Championships live will create "core memories" for spectators which make the cost of tickets value for money.

Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition

Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.

British Pound: Sterling recovery eyes 1.36 caps against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret observe that the British Pound (GBP) is consolidating gains near the top of its one-month and multi-month ranges, with price action closely tied to fading downside risk reversals.

Trump Media’s Crypto Bet Fuels Massive $238M Quarterly Loss

Falling digital asset values battered the Truth Social parent’s balance sheet, contributing to about $361 million in crypto-related losses during the first half of 2026.

'Phenomenal!' - GB's Shanahan wins European 200m backstroke gold

Katie Shanahan breaks the British record to win the women's 200m backstrokegold at the 2026 European Acquatics Championships in Paris.

Forex Today: US Dollar on pause ahead of US CPI

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading little changed in the vicinity below the 100.00 price zone ahead of the United States (US) July Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is expected on Wednesday.

Oil: Strait of Hormuz risk premium – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s energy team notes fading hopes for a US–Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent toward USD 90 and gas oil to nearly USD 1,350 per ton. Drone attacks on refineries in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Libya and tight diesel supply add to the risk premium.

SEC plans CAT takeover in sweeping market data reform

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has outlined a plan to take control of the Consolidated Audit Trail, replace its funding model, and prepare a transition that could run through late 2027.

WTI Price Forecast: Buyers defend 21-day SMA as bullish bias holds

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades modestly higher on Tuesday after two-way price swings, as headlines from the Middle East keep energy markets volatile. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $82.13, up more than 7% so far this week.

Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different

Women's football shouldn't be penalised by Uefa boycott - Nandy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says women's footballers should not be "penalised" by a potential boycott of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup.

The US Dollar Index has no dovish tail to price

Tuesday gives the Dollar Index a session with almost nothing in it.

The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial

Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome developmentAs the huge societal ramifications of artificial intelligence have become clear, some of the tech industry’s most senior figures have taken to writing thinkpieces on what comes next. The latest to do so is

Strategy CEO says company will resume Bitcoin accumulation this year

The company has bought roughly 25 times more BTC than it has sold this year, despite recent sales that challenged its long-standing accumulation strategy.

Singapore: Growth set to run above potential – UOB

UOB economist Jester Koh highlights that Singapore’s 2Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was revised up to 5.9% year-on-year and 1.4% quarter-on-quarter, driven by AI-related strength in manufacturing and modern services.

Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells

FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG pullback puts $63.50 in focus

Silver price reverses its course, drops some 2.70% on Tuesday, even though US Treasury yields and the Greenback remained steady, amid news that if the US does not comply with Iran’s demands, the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed. The XAG/USD trades at $64.77, after hitting a daily high of $66.49.

Coinbase, Strategy, and Blockstream back AI access push after vetted Bitcoin researcher gets blocked

A 43-account launch roster says trusted access, sufficient compute and secure environments are becoming a defensive requirement. The post Coinbase, Strategy, and Blockstream back AI access push after vetted Bitcoin researcher gets blocked appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ARP Digital secures Dubai VARA broker-dealer license

The license allows ARP Digital to offer regulated digital asset and stablecoin conversions into UAE dirhams as it expands its Gulf presence beyond Bahrain.

Japanese Yen pares losses ahead of US inflation report

The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades flat above 159.00 on Tuesday after several days of US Dollar (USD) strength following the intervention that briefly boosted the Yen. The pair has retraced most of its sharp intervention-driven decline, facing pressure from elevated Oil prices and a firm US Dollar (USD).

Ramsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final

Adam Ramsay-Peaty was beaten for the first time at a European Aquatics Championships as he finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

Flagg's prized 1-of-1 card found in Rhode Island

Cooper Flagg's coveted one-of-one numbered rookie debut patch autograph card was found in Rhode Island on Monday night.

Bluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app

Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.

What’s Scaleup Europe, the $5.7B fund that just backed satellite company ICEYE?

Scaleup Europe, a public-private fund with a $5.7 billion target, made its first investment by backing Finnish satellite company ICEYE.

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’

One of OpenAI's longest-serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was "excited to help you all advance the mission from a different vantage point."

General Catalyst leads $1.1B round into 2-month-old River AI

River AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured $1.1 billion out of the gate.

Infantino’s opponents developing new framework for running world football

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC working together on systemFifa has ignored calls for an independent reviewGianni Infantino’s opponents are working together to produce a new framework for running world football to replace what they regard as a system of patronage that Fifa has adopted since he replaced Sepp Blatter as president 10 years ago.Repeated calls from Uefa, C

Reports: Judge rules Tulsa can play for LLBWS bid

A Little League team from Tulsa, Oklahoma, disqualified from the Southwest tournament due to an ineligible player, has been granted a temporary restraining order, according to multiple reports, and will play for a Little League World Series berth Tuesday.

Will Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes be enough to get the public on his side?

The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big thingsIt was last year that Martin Lewis, the money-saving guru, advised the government to find “100 small things that piss people off” and set about sorting them out.That approach has been adopted almost immediately by Andy Burnham since enterin

Floodlights to be on throughout Hundred matches for solar eclipse

Floodlights will be turned on throughout games in The Hundred on Wednesday due to the solar eclipse.

Gold eases amid firm US Dollar as CPI and Hormuz risks loom

Gold (XAU/USD) price registers modest losses on Tuesday, driven by a firm US Dollar as traders await the release of crucial US inflation data and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The rise in energy prices is also capping the yellow metal´s advance.

Russia Approves Trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT—But No XRP

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether clear the central bank's liquidity bar—everything else, including XRP, stays off-limits for retail.

Fed’s Goolsbee: Inflation is the “biggest problem” of the economy

The Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee revealed in a video posted by Wired, that “The biggest problem facing our economy right now is not the collapse of industry and the collapse of jobs; it's that the prices have been rising too fast, we got an inflation problem and people hate inflation.”

EIA raises crude oil price forecasts as Middle East supply risks tighten outlook

The latest EIA outlook includes a notable upward revision to crude oil price forecasts for both 2026 and 2027, while also adjusting its expectations for global supply and demand. The agency also highlighted significant Middle East production disruptions in July and continued risks surrounding key shipping routes.Key takeaways from the latest outlook: U.S.

EToro reports second quarter crypto loss even as total profit beats estimates

The trading platform’s gross crypto revenue fell to $1.35 billion in the second quarter. It also agreed to buy U.S.

Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues

NBC is current US broadcaster of tournamentStreaming services making inroads into live sportsApple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf’s Open Championship in the streaming platform’s latest move into sport.The Guardian has learned that Apple has had preliminary discussions with the R&A about bidding for the Open, whose current US deal with NBC

US treasury sells $75 billion 3 year notes at a high yield of 4.291%

High yield 4.291% WI level at the time of the auction 4.296% Tail -0.5 basis points versus average of 0.0%. Bid to cover 2.71X versus 6 month average of 2.61XIndirects (overseas buyers) 64.2% versus average of 64.3% Directs 24.0% versus average of 21.7%Dealers 11.8% versus average of 13.9%AUCTION GRADE B+Solid demand with a negative detail.

Sunrisers knock out Super Giants and reach eliminator after big win

In a must-win match, defending champions Sunrisers Leeds hold their nerve to thrash Manchester Super Giants, securing a 41-run win that sees them qualify for the Eliminator against Southern Brave, at the expense of their opponents at Old Trafford.

Ravencoin Crashes 20% as Critical Exploit Threatens to Rollback Network

Two mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin's hash power are already rebuilding the chain from before Friday's first bad block—here's what a forced rollback would undo.

To all the betting shops littering our high streets: people power is coming and the odds are against you | Dawn Butler

Too many shops are blighting too many communities. With the rule change I fought for now on the horizon, ordinary people can fight back How much gambling do you want in your high street?

Flat racing’s biggest draw Bow Echo in shock retirement after training injury

Unbeaten colt’s career cut short after six racesBoughey: ‘He has given us some extraordinary days’The trainer George Boughey announced on Tuesday the shock retirement of his superstar colt Bow Echo because of injury.The three‑year-old had cemented his reputation as the outstanding miler in Europe at the Glorious Goodwood meeting two weeks ago, defying the od

AMIE, our research medical AI system, demonstrates real-time clinical video consultation capabilities in a first-of-its-kind study.

Google introduces AMIE for real-time clinical video consultations in simulated settings.

Stream free movies and shows on Google TV Freeplay

Google TV Freeplay now offers over 10,000 free on-demand movies and shows, — plus, 300+ live channels, with no subscription needed.

Grand Slam Track athletes deny Johnson claim they have been paid

Athletes promised thousands of pounds in payments for participating in Grand Slam Track events are still waiting for their money.

Inter Milan in talks over Spurs and England defender Spence

Tottenham are in talks with Inter Milan over the sale of Djed Spence.

Droughts were predicted decades ago – yet water companies did nothing | Letter

Water boards in the south of England should have paid attention to scientific models and built reservoirs, writes Steve Lindsay, while Martin Gray suggests turning salt water into drinking water is the answerIn 1998, I travelled to London for the release of the Meteorological Office’s first forecasts of the impact of climate change on the UK. I was encourage

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation data

The legal action against Kalshi focused on trademark infringement and injury to its reputation in addition to citing state authorities comparing the company’s contracts to gambling.

Sunrisers hammer Super Giants to reach knockouts

Sunrisers Leeds secure their spot in the knockout phase of The Hundred at the expense of opponents Manchester Super Giants after an emphatic 41-run victory.

Crypto revenue tanks 70% for major AI finance company, but its paper gains just delivered a record quarterly profit

Revenue fell 70% while continuing-operations and adjusted EBITDA losses widened, leaving the operating picture weaker. The post Crypto revenue tanks 70% for major AI finance company, but its paper gains just delivered a record quarterly profit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

eToro Agrees to Acquire TradeZero in $231M US Expansion, Stock Tanks 10%

The crypto-friendly trading platform is betting on US equities as regulators keep squeezing its token menu.

SunRisers beat Super Giants to reach Hundred eliminator

Reigning champions SunRisers Leeds snatched a spot in the women's Hundred eliminator by beating Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs in a winner-takes-all game at Old Trafford.

Coinbase-backed Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai

Flowdesk’s VARA approval follows its MiCA authorization in France as crypto firms build regulated operations across major global markets.

Aster launches AOS-2 with 1M ASTER listing stake

Aster has activated AOS-2, requiring projects to stake 1 million ASTER for four years before validators can approve a new perpetual market. AOS-2 opens Aster perpetual listings to applicants Aster said in an Aug.

Nasdaq to acquire LeveL Markets in push toward ‘always-on’ markets

Nasdaq’s acquisition of the third-largest US alternative trading system comes as the exchange operator expands into tokenized securities and longer trading hours.

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

New rosters in the West? KAT contract? The under-the-radar concerns for NBA contenders

What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.

Scot Prem: Rangers in talks over Meghoma return as Driouech closes in on move

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Scot Prem: Rangers in talks over Meghoma return as Driouech closes in on move”.

Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse

Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.

'Brilliant effort!' - Litchfield's 'stunning' piece of fielding

Phoebe Litchfield shows off her incredible fielding ability by producing a brilliant stop on the boundary to prevent fellow Australian Meg Lanning from scoring a six to keep Sunrisers Leeds on top in their women's Hundred match against Manchester Super Giants.

An unreleased Anthropic model made progress on one of math’s biggest unsolved problems

For more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics. Anthropic hasn't solved it — but the company's models made more progress than you might expect.

Bitcoin drops to one-week low as retail buys gold at highest prices since June

Bitcoin price action sank to one-week lows ahead of US CPI data, while retail investors piled into gold ETFs and XAU/USD hit its highest levels in nine weeks.

European shares end mixed, but DAX and Ibex close at record highs

As London/European traders head for the exits, the major European equity indices are closing mixed, but Germany's DAX and Spain's Ibex stand out after closing at new record highs. The DAX rose 0.26%, while the Ibex added 0.20%, extending the recent run of record-setting performances across European equities.

Djed Spence nears Tottenham exit with Inter in talks over £25.6m move

England defender keen on move to Italian championsUdogie and Porro set to be Spurs’ first-choice full-backsTottenham are prepared to allow Djed Spence to join Inter, with the England defender expected to cost around €30m (£25.6m).Spence – who started four games at the World Cup, including the semi-final against Argentina – has fallen further down the pecking

Iran took back the Dow Jones Industrial Average breakout

The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke the three-session coil that had pinned it beneath its record, traded up through 54,200, and has since surrendered the entire move.

Chermiti out for 'significant period' with ACL injury as Rangers eye replacement

Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be out for "a significant period of time" after suffering an ACL injury in Sunday's defeat to Hibernian.

Road to the LLBWS: Results, schedules and more

We have your one-stop shop for everything to know about the 2026 Little League World Series.

'Spider-Man' director found his connection to the world at the movies

Destin Daniel Cretton grew up in Maui, and says movies expanded his perspective: "I have always found movies to be a way of peering into other lives that I would never otherwise experience," he explains.

Strategy CEO says Bitcoin holdings will grow again in 2026

Strategy CEO Phong Le has said the company plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings again this year, even after recent sales reduced its reserve to 840,447 BTC. Fox Business reported that Le expects Strategy to return to Bitcoin accumulation as…

A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals

Claire Stapleton's new book, Don't Be Evil, recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.

Joby Aviation builds out defense business with $500M acquisition

Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.

A coup for Bezos and a windfall for FSG - where does deal leave Liverpool?

Why investment by a group including Jeff Bezos would not make a marked difference to Liverpool's spending power - and might sit uneasily with fans.

More than 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month.

The Gemini app has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the fastest-growing product in Google’s history. Here’s some data about how people are using G…

Levy goes up against Spurs owners to buy London's NBA Europe team

Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is vying with a consortium including current Spurs' owners, the Lewis family, to buy NBA Europe's London-based team.

XRP holders can earn up to $10,000 a day as prices weaken and market outlook clears

XRP continues to underperform amid market uncertainty and delays surrounding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, while UE Crypto gains attention for yield options. The cryptocurrency market has remained relatively calm, with a slight downward trend, while XRP has fallen…

‘Subsidies for fossil fuels ... are pouring fuel on the fire’: your questions on fossil fuel profits and the climate crisis answered

Reporters Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington discussed their story on oil firms’ profits amid the war in Iran and the climate crisis and answered your related questionsPCMcGarry asks: Given the facts that we live on a collection of islands and that tides are predictable, what serious efforts have been made to harness sea power and with what success?Damian

USD/CHF Price Forecast: Buyers struggle to clear the 21-day SMA

USD/CHF trades with a positive bias on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) consolidates its recent gains ahead of Wednesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Price action has stabilized above the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) following a sharp pullback from above 0.8200 in late July.

The hottest team ... ever? How Red Sox turned their season around -- and what it means

Will a historic run lead to the World Series? We break down Boston's epic comeback.

Unbeaten star Bow Echo in shock retirement after setback

Bow Echo has been retired from racing after the shock news that George Boughey's unbeaten star has suffered a setback in training.

Twenty One Capital posts $413.5M Q2 loss as Bitcoin falls

Tether-backed Bitcoin-focused company Twenty One Capital has reported a $413.5 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026 after Bitcoin’s decline reduced the value of its holdings. Bitcoin losses have dominated Twenty One Capital’s results According to Twenty One…

Riot is dumping its Bitcoin to fund a $9.1B AI deal that won’t pay rent until 2027

The Bitcoin miner’s construction budget includes continued treasury sales before phased rent is expected in 2027 and 2028. The post Riot is dumping its Bitcoin to fund a $9.1B AI deal that won’t pay rent until 2027 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Euro: Consolidation holds in mid 1.15s against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight that the Euro (EUR) is steady, extending a tight consolidation around the mid-1.15s after the Dollar’s late-July Fed-driven decline.

New Zealand Dollar remains under pressure as Middle East tensions support US Dollar

NZD/USD trades around 0.5880 on Tuesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day with a 0.03% decline.

Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight

The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.

Block Blast! goes ad-free on Apple Arcade

Block Blast!, the most downloaded mobile game of 2025, is coming to Apple Arcade in September, where it will be ad-free.

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on EVs, robots, and autonomy all at once — he’ll explain why at Disrupt 2026

Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons it’s bestowed.

Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat

Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.

British Pound holds near 1.3500 as US CPI, UK GDP loom

The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday following the release of softer-than-expected US jobs data, while investors await US inflation data on Wednesday and UK GDP releases on Thursday. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3508, nearly unchanged.

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation prediction markets

FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.

Hodgkinson cruises into 800m semi-finals

Britain's defending champion Keely Hodgkinson wins her heat to reach women's 800m semi-finals, at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Pain, pride and teamwork - the camp behind Hodgkinson's success

The M11 Track Club, led by coaching duo Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows in Manchester, provides the foundation for Keely Hodgkinson's rise to Olympic gold and ongoing pursuit of the 800m world record.

Japanese Yen: Intervention risks and Fed path – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses USD/JPY ahead of the United States (US) July Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, highlighting how softer US inflation could weaken the Dollar and lower the odds of another break above USD/JPY160.

Canadian Dollar holds firm against US Dollar ahead of US CPI

USD/CAD trades under pressure on Tuesday, staying on the back foot for a third straight day. However, the pair lacks follow-through selling as the US Dollar (USD) holds firm ahead of Wednesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.

‘There is no age-limit on love!’: Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan on their heart-melting TV romance

Ten years later, the actors are stopped in the street to talk about their chemistry in the fantastic BBC sitcom Mum. The pair open up about joy, naughtiness and Tinder swipingMore from our series Making Love: ‘We met and two minutes later we were kissing’ – how Gavin and Stacey became Britain’s most bang tidy TV coupleTen years ago, Stefan Golaszewski introd

ENS DAO approves foundation overhaul with five-seat board

ENS DAO has approved and executed a governance proposal that turns the ENS Foundation into a full-time operating body with a five-seat board, a professional staff, and control over a roughly $65 million endowment. ENS Foundation takes over daily operations…

OpenAI's Only Dedicated Ethicist Has Left With No Replacement: FT

Chloé Bakalar joined from Meta last August and departed in July without any announcement, one of several safety exits in recent weeks.

Australian Dollar: RBA policy path caps upside against US Dollar – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux highlights ongoing pressure on the Australian Dollar after the RBA removed one projected rate hike, keeping the cash rate at 4.35% and projecting the policy rate around 4.40% through 2028.

EUR/GBP slips as bearish pressure mounts

EUR/GBP is trading on the lower end of its weekly range near the 0.8540 price zone on Tuesday.

Chelsea make enquiry for Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly

Chelsea have made a new enquiry about signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.

The F1 Show: What does a Formula 1 driver's manager do?

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “The F1 Show: What does a Formula 1 driver's manager do?”.

Why Scaling AI Compute Performance Requires a New Power Architecture

Every new generation of accelerated computing demands more from the infrastructure underneath it — more compute performance, higher rack density and more efficient, scalable power distribution. The bottleneck isn’t just wattage.

Australia taking ‘one week at a time’ as mammoth Test schedule begins against Bangladesh

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says it has been a ‘long winter’ of waiting for the match in Darwin which is the first of at least 20 Tests over the next 12 monthsTest cricket in Darwin is an oddity, as Australia and Bangladesh prepare for the first five-dayer in the Top End since 2004. But there is something downright strange about the red-ball adventure the Austra

Edgier than the TV series, Michael Mann’s take on Miami Vice is gritty and intoxicating

Where the 80s series was all pastels and shoulder pads, the noughties action thriller has flip phones and Linkin Park – a better fit for a less optimistic worldOn its release in 2006, Michael Mann’s Miami Vice seemed primed to quickly fade from cultural memory. A summer blockbuster with the flavour-of-the-month hook that it was based on a popular 80s TV seri

‘Everything about me is good in his eyes’: the women in China choosing AI boyfriends over human men

In her new documentary Replica, film-maker Chouwa Liang taps into her own experience of finding love with artificial intelligence and makes contact with other women like herSign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsQin has never said “I love you” to her parents or friends. She has only ever said those three special words to her AI “boyfriend”, Lu Ch

Kyoto Fusioneering starts work on key fusion power plant device

Fusion power startups are turning to Kyoto Fusioneering to supply components for future power plants. The Japan-based startup just received a grant to build a part of the fuel system.

Shipfinex taps ADI Chain to tokenize $500M vessel portfolio

Dubai-based Shipfinex has partnered with ADI Chain to tokenize about 35 vessels valued at roughly $500 million, with the planned structure designed to give shipowners access to blockchain-based financing and investment channels. According to Shipfinex, each vessel in the planned…

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Canadian Dollar: Bullish momentum builds against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is supported by higher Oil prices and Friday’s strong Canadian jobs data versus weaker US labour figures.

Why Strategy Is Selling Bitcoin and How Much It Has Sold So Far

The world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder has sold hundreds of millions of dollars in BTC since June as it changes how it funds dividends and manages its cash.

If crypto goes back to the congressional drawing board, 3 Democrat women loom large

The Democrats who may get a bigger say in future crypto legislative efforts are familiar figures, and they generally look at digital assets with distrust.

Crypto-friendly bank Erebor in talks to raise $1.5 billion at $9.5 billion valuation: FT

Total deposits grew from $1.1 billion in March to $4.6 billion by July, driven by clients in crypto, AI and defense.

A 13% dividend is set to force another Bitcoin treasury company into the unthinkable: liquidating its BTC to pay cash

Cash covers about 18 months of the current run rate in a static calculation, while common issuance has already become a funding channel. The post A 13% dividend is set to force another Bitcoin treasury company into the unthinkable: liquidating its BTC to pay cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Grvt to build $100 million USDY position under Ondo partnership

CeDeFi trading platform Grvt has partnered with Ondo Finance to build a position of up to $100 million in the tokenization firm’s yield-bearing USDY product over the next 12 months. According to Grvt, USDY will be integrated into Grvt Earn,…

Euro: Gradual appreciation path against US Dollar – Commerzbank

Commerzbank's Chief Economist Dr. Jörg Krämer expects EUR/USD to recover once the Iran conflict eases and to grind higher over the coming quarters.

Copernicus! Tony Soprano! The inventor of the semicolon! The heroic obsessions of artist Isabel Nolan

Ireland’s artist at the Venice Biennale steals religious imagery for her secular celebrations of scientists and humanists, including an Italian punctuation master – and even TV’s famous mobsterIt’s a long way to the Irish pavilion at the Venice Biennale. First, you pass through the biennale’s colossal central exhibition, housed in a sequence of cavernous med

How back is The U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing the ACC (and Notre Dame)

Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke?

Eagles have bought into new offensive system

In some ways, the perennial title contenders are starting from scratch on one side of the ball.

Jared Goff keeps Lions offense pulling in same direction without distraction

Coach Dan Campbell is thrilled with the urgency and guidance Goff shows his Lions teammates.

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

16-minute delay in Sox-Jays leads to belated run

A chaotic, inning-ending double play resulted in a 16-minute delay and a belated Red Sox run during Boston's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto on Monday night.

Sources: Cowboys, Williams reach $105.9M deal

The Cowboys and star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $105.9 million extension to make him one of the highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Greek team pursuing Jokic; made 'serious' offer

The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.

Japanese Yen: Oil prices keep USD/JPY near 160 resistance - BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad explains USD/JPY has retraced half of its post-intervention drop, with US–Japan rate spreads already narrowing in favor of the Japanese Yen (JPY).

Unhappy PSG given extra Super Cup dressing room

Champions League winners Paris St-Germain were unhappy with the space they were given at Red Bull Arena.

Rocky Flintoff hits first professional century for Lancs

Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, hits his first professional century for Lancashire.

Australian Dollar trades near weekly high after RBA decision

AUD/USD trades moderately higher above the 0.7060 price region after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left interest rates unchanged at 4.35% in a unanimous decision at the August monetary policy decision.

Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt

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US July existing home sales 4.06m vs 4.05m expected

Prior was 4.09m (revised to 4.13m)Sales -1.7% vs -2.4% prior (revised to -1.4%)Home prices +2.0% y/yMedian price $434,100Inventory at 4.6 months vs 4.6 months priorThe housing market is in a steady state that isn't helped by high mortgage rates due to rising Treasury yields. There is some steady growth in that chart but when you discount it against CPI, ther

WTI Oil reverses course as Iran, Oman move closer on Hormuz talks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil retreats on Tuesday, trading around $80.40 at the time of writing, down 1.28% on the day. The US benchmark gives back its previous gains after Qatar reported progress in negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Axe stamp duty? How Andy Burnham could change property tax

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Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move

Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.

ADI Chain, Shipfinex partner to tokenize $500M vessel pipeline

Shipfinex plans to bring 35 vessels onchain through ADI Chain as tokenization expands into the multitrillion-dollar maritime industry.

Russia names Bitcoin, Ether and USDT for regulated crypto trading

Russia’s central bank has proposed allowing Bitcoin, Ether and Tether’s USDT to trade on regulated exchanges as the country prepares to open its new crypto market framework to investors. The Bank of Russia said Tuesday that the three crypto assets…

CFB coaches spill the tea on 43 QBs

Who will be stars? Which QBs do opposing coaches fear or have questions about?

Australian Dollar: RBA holds hawkish bias with steady rates – ING

ING’s Chris Turner reports that the Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates at 4.35%, while Governor Michele Bullock delivered a hawkish message, stressing upside inflation risks and revealing that a hike was discussed. Short-dated Australian yields reversed higher.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Range-bound trade persists below 100-day SMA

EUR/USD fluctuates on Tuesday, holding within the range seen over the past week. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1546, virtually unchanged on the day.

Keely Hodgkinson puts on shades and breezes into European 800m semi-finals in style

Briton wore sunglasses for first time in a race in victoryHodgkinson’s time of 1min 57.28sec her fastest in a heatKeely Hodgkinson breezed through the opening round of the 800m at the European championships with her ­fastest time in a heat – before laughing about why she had worn sunglasses for the first time in a race.“It’s sunny out there,” she joked. “I’m

eToro to buy TradeZero as crypto trades fall 73% year over year

eToro has agreed to acquire U.S.-focused brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million as the trading platform pushes further into the American market while crypto activity among its users continues to fall. eToro said Tuesday that the cash-and-stock transaction would…

Gold: ETF inflows and sceptical outlook – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch notes Gold breaking above USD 4,400 per ounce despite a sharp Oil rally, with Fed rate expectations only modestly higher after weak US labour data.

North Korean remote IT staffer worked for US government agency, says FBI

The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.

Spotify to distinguish AI artists from real people – and stop recommending them

Music streaming platform creates ‘AI persona’ label that will appear on profiles and track listings in crackdown on fake performersSpotify is to label AI artists and exclude them from algorithm recommendations as part of a crackdown on fake performers.The world’s largest music streaming platform is creating a label for AI-generated artist identities called “

Trump Media’s 14,139 Bitcoin stash faces options exposure and a looming $1 billion debt test

A Nov. 30 holder put would exceed June cash and short-term investments in a full-tender scenario, but it does not make a Bitcoin sale inevitable.

Ulster captain Henderson to miss start of season

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.

'I want to get my revenge!' - White's message after Commonwealth final loss

Teenage sensation Ruby White only joined the Great Britain Boxing academy in May - by August, she had taken the Commonwealth Games by storm.

Spectacular images: Wehrmacht motorbike from Danube looks almost "new"

A motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers have drawn global attention. Low Danube levels in Budapest exposed the WWII bike, now cleaned and surprisingly well preserved.

Spectacular photos: Wehrmacht motorbike from Danube almost 'like new'

The discovery of a motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers is drawing global attention. Low Danube levels in Budapest exposed a WWII bike, now cleaned and remarkably well preserved.

Spectacular photos: Wehrmacht motorbike from Danube looks almost 'new'

A wartime motorbike, found with the remains of two German soldiers in the drying Danube near Budapest, has attracted worldwide attention and is remarkably well preserved.

Spectacular photos: Wehrmacht motorbike from Danube looks almost 'like new'

The discovery of a WWII motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers near Budapest is making global headlines, after low Danube levels exposed and preserved the machine.

Japan: BoJ inflation focus and rate risks – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley examines Japanese inflation dynamics and Bank of Japan policy. The report notes elevated Oil prices and supply risks, but stresses BoJ’s focus on core inflation and wage-driven pressures after decades of deflation.

Chainlink price rallies on Standard Chartered $200 call

Chainlink price rose 4.5% to $8.67 on Aug. 11 after Standard Chartered initiated coverage with a $200 target for 2030, while technical indicators pointed to improving short-term momentum.

European Athletics Championships face backlash over ‘crazy prices’ and empty seats

Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium half-full on MondayAthletes and fans join chorus of concern over pricesKeely Hodgkinson’s coach, and the BBC commentator Steve Cram have led a chorus of concern about high ticket prices causing low ­attendances at the European ­Athletics Championships in Birmingham.Fans have also criticised the high food prices at the Alexander

Luke Dashjr Removed as BIP Editor After BIP-110 Bitcoin Fork Stalls

Supporters of the soft fork he championed split onto their own chain on Saturday, where it mined two blocks in eight hours and stopped.

Feel the burn: why holidays from hell make for blistering fiction

Family fallouts, failing marriages, sunburn, food poisoning ... from Deborah Levy’s hypnotic and disturbing Hot Milk to All In, Claire Powell’s all-inclusive nightmare, Leon Craig looks at the best novels about vile vacationsEvery summer, we long for a much-needed break from daily life, dreaming of self-reinvention in some distant paradise.

Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

SharpLink reports $394M in Q2 net loss fueled by ETH decline

SharpLink reported a net loss of $394 million in the second quarter of 2026, largely driven by Ether’s 23% decline during the quarter.

New surveillance tech links your phone to your license plate

Phone and Bluetooth signals could turn roadside cameras into far richer tracking tools.

Singapore: Strong growth momentum defies risks – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng highlights that Singapore’s economy is set to deliver above-trend growth for a third straight year in 2026, supported by manufacturing, wholesale trade and financial services.

PFA starts legal proceedings over League One salary cap

The PFA starts legal proceedings against the EFL over changes to salary caps in League One.

Juilliard Orch/Royal Academy Symphony Orch / Salonen/Frang review – student players let rip, eventually

Royal Albert Hall, LondonEsa-Pekka Salonen led an orchestra of players from London’s Royal Academy of Music and New York’s Juilliard School through 20th-century classics with Vilde Frang the electrifying soloist in Berg’s Violin ConcertoHot on the heels of the National Youth Orchestra’s Prom, here was another outstanding student ensemble: an orchestra recrui

Pokémon cards are becoming multibillion dollar market. Crypto wants to fix how they trade

Collectors are spending millions on trading cards, while blockchain startups are turning physical Pokémon cards into digital assets. The harder task is creating enough liquidity to compete with established marketplaces.

Euro: Rangebound against US Dollar as volatility sinks – ING

Chris Turner at ING observes that EUR/USD realised volatility continues to decline, with one-year volatility matching lows from November 2024.

NVIDIA and Local AI Community Fuel Open Source Models and Intelligent Agents

The open source ecosystem is making it easier for AI enthusiasts and developers to build, customize and run increasingly capable agents locally. Throughout August, NVIDIA is celebrating the partners and open source communities moving local AI forward, along with the models, applications and tools emerging across the ecosystem.

NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and NeMo Switchyard Deliver Faster, Smarter, More Efficient Agentic AI

As AI shifts from chatbots to autonomous agents, open models are serving market demands for full control over where AI runs and how it’s deployed and evolves. Today, NVIDIA is expanding its Nemotron 3 model family with Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, the highest-efficiency model in its class for long-running agentic AI workloads.

Results of the Semi-Annual FX Turnover Surveys in April 2026

In April 2026, 25 financial institutions active in the UK foreign exchange (FX) market participated in the semi-annual turnover survey for the Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC). The survey results are summarised below.

Google Health announces a strategic partnership with Abbott, a leader in health and wellness.

Google Health is teaming up with Abbott to give more holistic views of metabolic and women’s health.