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Printr to shut down by Aug. 31 with no token airdrop

Printr has started closing its token launch platform and will end all operations by Aug. 31 after failing to secure the capital and distribution support needed to continue.

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

NBA blasts ESPN for ‘inaccuracies’ in report on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation

NBA is looking into claims of salary cap circumventionESPN says league has no proof owner funneled moneySteve Ballmer denies allegations; Leonard trade on holdThe NBA has disputed an ESPN report on the league’s investigation into possible salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.On Monday, ESPN reported that, after an 11-month investigation, the

Chinese Yuan: Policymakers guide measured RMB appreciation – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that USD/CNH is trading near recent lows as Chinese policymakers allow a measured pace of Renminbi (RMB) appreciation while resisting an overly rapid move via a sizeable fixing premium.

Ethereum weighs self-funded privacy pools for 2027 upgrade

Ethereum researchers have proposed prioritizing two transaction changes for the 2027 Hegotá upgrade that could let privacy pools pay network fees without third-party intermediaries. Ethereum Foundation researcher Toni Wahrstätter said in an Aug.

In 'Etna,' a canine narrator delivers a poignant anti-war message

Paul Yoon's new novel follows a dog conscripted into an unnamed war in an unnamed country. From the very first page, Etna's voice is somber and poetic in its simplicity.

Solana’s Agave 4.2 activation target arrives with mainnet feature gates still pending

The first slot-time gates were still pending, while the 90% rent cut and 4,096-byte transactions lacked confirmed starts. The post Solana’s Agave 4.2 activation target arrives with mainnet feature gates still pending appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP Price Holds to Near Two-Year Streak, But Charts Flash a Warning Sign

XRP is clinging to the dollar price line it's defended since Trump's 2024 win. But both the daily and weekly charts are now flashing red.

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter consider selling Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital

Chelsea chair Boehly and Walter each own about 13%Sale would give Clearlake effective control of club at 86%The Chelsea chair, Todd Boehly, and director Mark Walter are considering selling their shares in the club to the majority owners, Clearlake Capital, in a deal that would give the private equity company complete control at Stamford Bridge.Clearlake, who

Saylor says share buyback isn’t priority as Strategy builds $4.8 billion cash reserve

Strategy is prioritizing STRC, cash reserves, and its credit business over stock buybacks, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Monday.

United States: Washington hardens AI alignment strategy - Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen describes Washington’s emerging carrot-and-stick approach to artificial intelligence, extending its Pax Silica framework.

Ethereum price rises as $2,000 resistance breakout nears

Ethereum price rose nearly 2% on Aug. 17 as ETH reclaimed $1,900, while improving daily momentum and nearby short-liquidation clusters put the $2,000 level back in focus.

Preseason AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the preseason Top 25.

Jets' Hall strains groin, but Glenn not worried

New York Jets running back Breece Hall strained his right groin in practice on Monday and will have tests to determine the severity of the injury, but coach Aaron Glenn says he didn't think Hall's injury is a big deal.

New Heisman platform gives first vote to fans

The new team at Heisman has launched Heisman Hopefuls -- a data, storytelling and fan voting platform aimed at expanding the conversation about the award.

Vikings lose Adams for season due to knee injury

The Minnesota Vikings, on Monday, placed veteran defender Jamal Adams on the season-ending injured list due to a right knee injury he suffered Saturday in the Vikings' 13-10 preseason win over the New York Giants.

Texas native Miller agrees to deal with Cowboys

Veteran OLB Von Miller has agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys -- a source telling ESPN that it's a one-year deal.

Sources: Cardinals RB Love has high ankle sprain

Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, who played 23 snaps Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders, is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play the rest of the preseason for the Arizona Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

'Lost' McIlroy feels 'far away' after finishing 66th

Rory McIlroy expressed concerns about the state of his game after finishing above only two other players in the FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship, saying he felt "lost."

Ohio State, Oregon start 1-2 in AP preseason poll

Ohio State and Oregon were 1-2 in the AP Top 25, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years.

Dodgers' Roberts decries club's offense, defense

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out his struggling club after a 6-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday cost Los Angeles a significant tiebreaker in the race for home-field advantage.

🏈 NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways

The NFL preseason is underway! How did rookies and players in new places perform in their debuts?

Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos

Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts, allowing users to watch or listen to Reddit stories instead of just reading them.

LIV Golf confirms season-ending event in Michigan cancelled

LIV Golf has confirmed its season-ending Team Championship event in Michigan will no longer go ahead, with this week's tournament in Indianapolis to be a stroke-play event that concludes the season.

Sources: NBA lacks proof Ballmer paid via firms

The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard, according to three people with knowledge of discussions between the two sides in recent days.

Man City latest: 'A dream' - Rodri arrives in Barcelona ahead of move

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Man City latest: 'A dream' - Rodri arrives in Barcelona ahead of move”.

Sound-powered fire protection startup gets $15M to snuff out fires before they turn catastrophic

Sonic Fire Protection raised its new funding to help get its sound-powered fire protection system into everything from commercial kitchens to apartment buildings.

Solana’s Pump Token Leads Crypto Market Gainers as Chart Paints Golden Cross

The native token of Solana's Pump.fun is up 8%, and the pattern bulls have been waiting for is starting to form on the daily chart.

West Brom in talks over permanent Collyer return

Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is in talks with West Bromwich Albion about returning to The Hawthorns on a permanent basis.

A crushed US Dollar sends Gold into a rally above $4,400

Gold (XAU/USD) price rises over 1% on Monday amid overall US Dollar (USD) weakness and lower US Treasury yields, following last week’s soft inflation data that reduced speculation of a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed), . The XAU/USD trades at $4,422 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,367.

USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bulls need a break above 0.8200 to regain momentum

USD/CHF rebounds on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) recovers from its early losses. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.8112 after touching an intraday low of 0.8072, its lowest level in over a week.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG consolidates as haven demand returns

Silver (XAG/USD) price surges nearly 1.80% on Monday as the Greenback dives, while uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict clouds investor sentiment. The precious metals segment seems to have regained its haven status, even though Oil prices edged higher.

Ethereum Developers Target Privacy Changes in Next Major Upgrade

A proposed package would let privacy pools pay their own transaction fees without relying on intermediaries.

Tupac Shakur murder: trial of ex-gang leader accused of ordering killing begins

Prosecutors allege Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur who died after drive-by shooting in 1996The trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap star Tupac Shakur began in a Las Vegas courtroom on Monday morning.Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial for murder for his alleged role in the shooting of Shakur, wh

Cagliari's Trepy in intensive care after pool incident

Cagliari striker Yael Trepy is being treated in intensive care after an incident in Sardinia.

Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI

Amazon’s team uses a T. rex preparing to devour a book as its logo.

YouTube will now count a view as soon as a video starts playing

The change comes a year after YouTube applied the same approach to counting views on Shorts videos.

NAVI Prime launches institutional lending framework on Sui

NAVI Protocol has launched NAVI Prime, a Sui-based lending framework designed for funds seeking more clarity, transparency, and control over capital management. NAVI Protocol said NAVI Prime was built for funds with more demanding requirements around clarity, transparency, and control.…

Euro returns below 1.1600 as US Dollar selling pressure eases

EUR/USD trims earlier gains on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) shows signs of stabilization after opening the week under selling pressure. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1580 after touching an intraday high of 1.1614, its highest level since June 17.

Bitcoin purchases halted after data breach puts 250,000 crypto users at risk

The company has more than 250,000 customers, but it has not disclosed how many were affected. The post Bitcoin purchases halted after data breach puts 250,000 crypto users at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.

FREE STREAM: The Transfer Show on Sky Sports News

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “FREE STREAM: The Transfer Show on Sky Sports News”.

Ministers drop plan to relax affordable housing rules after negative response

Government concedes ‘significant opposition’ requires new approach on quotas for medium-sized development sitesMinisters have dropped plans to relax affordable housing rules for developers in England after a backlash from housing experts who warned it could drastically cut the number of cheaper homes available in rural areas.The government said on Monday it

RIOT stock gains 4.7% as JPMorgan lifts target to $22

RIOT stock has climbed 4.7% to $19.91 after JPMorgan raised its Riot Platforms price target to $22 following the Bitcoin miner’s $9.1 billion data center agreement reportedly involving Anthropic. JPMorgan sees momentum building at Riot Platforms On Aug.

What's going on with Man City's 115 charges on eve of new Premier League season?

It's been several years since the Premier League announced charges against Man City. On the eve of the new campaign, why are we still waiting for a resolution?

Scheffler opens playoffs with dominant 8-shot win

Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots to open the PGA Tour postseason.

💍 KAT, Jordyn Woods tie the knot in Malibu

Attendees at the wedding included New York Knicks players and celebrity superfans alike.

Swiatek completes emphatic comeback after losing first set to Sakkari

Highlights of Iga Swiatek against Maria Sakkari from the Cincinnati Open.

'Fed Up' author explains how evolution impacts eating, dieting and fat

Paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman talks about diets he's tested, and contradictory information about what's healthy to eat and what's not. He says evolution often works against weight-loss efforts.

10 training camp awards, including 'most likely to succeed with new offense'

As training camps wind down and preseason picks up, we handed out awards to some players, teams and position battles that have stood out the most.

Sergio’s stunner lights up El Sardinero on Racing Santander’s emotional La Liga return | Sid Lowe

Teenager’s glorious strike made it 2-0 against Villarreal – but though they were pegged back to a draw the match sealed a feelgood return from the abyss“The poor kid couldn’t believe what had happened; none of us could have if we’d just done what he had just done,” said Álvaro Mantilla, Racing Santander’s captain in the match they had longed for more than an

CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts as CME eyes October launch

The regulatory review could shape an emerging market that lets companies and investors trade and hedge the cost of increasingly scarce AI computing power.

Feedly attributes weeklong slowdown to bug, not its AI pivot

Feedly says a bug is behind the performance issues that have made its web app nearly "unusable" for some users, while complaints about its mobile apps and customer support are adding to frustrations.

Hunter Bell sets sights on Hodgkinson, Werro and Broeders-Bol in 800m clash of titans

Big Three and Hunter Bell to meet in Zurich next week‘I am really excited to throw my hat into the ring there’Georgia Hunter Bell says she is ready to take on the “Big Three” of Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in a race for the ages over 800m in Zurich next week.Hunter Bell has had an extraordinary season, adding the 1500m European Cham

A year from now: Two crypto investors, one who bought $500 in BlockDAG at stage 1 and one who waited

BlockDAG’s presale stage pricing highlights how entry timing can affect allocation size, as investors weigh acting early against waiting for more confirmation. Picture two investors, both with $500 set aside for crypto, both looking at the BlockDAG (BDAG) presale on…

EUR/GBP trades in a tight range ahead of UK jobs data

EUR/GBP is holding a narrow band around the mid-0.8500s with little conviction in either direction. At the time of writing, the cross is close to flat on the day.

Claude to start watermarking AI-generated text – but will it make quality worse?

Anthropic says it will change way chatbot makes small, random choices, to comply with EU regulationThe world is familiar by now with the usual tropes of machine-generated text: overuse of the word “delve”, an excess of em dashes, and the chirpy, relentless construction of “it’s not X but Y”.But is it about to get even worse? Continue reading...

What will ticket arrangements be for Rangers v Celtic?

A few months on from disorder at their last cup meeting at Ibrox, Rangers and Celtic are scheduled to meet at the same venue but the ticketing arrangements are still to be confirmed. BBC Scotland assesses the likely outcome.

Passan: Why Tommy John's legacy will forever live on across baseball

John won 288 games over more than two decades. But his true impact is felt every time a pitcher undergoes the career-saving surgery that bears his name.

Virgin Trains a step closer to running services to Europe in blow to Eurostar

Operator granted UK track access for as many as 20 daily return trains to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030Business live – latest updatesVirgin Trains has been granted track access by the rail regulator to enable it to run services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030, in a key step towards breaking Eurostar’s monopoly on the cros

BitMart founder dismisses calls for audit as users report blocked funds, unpaid employees

Sheldon Lee said a Chinese-language X account making the claims was hacked. Users want wallets, assets and liabilities disclosed.

Amazon, which started off selling books, is destroying rare texts to train AI

Rare books are incredibly valuable for training LLMs, since these models have already trained on whatever's available online.

Constitution River gets immediate chance to fill Bow Echo void at York

The unbeaten three-year-old’s showdown with Ombudsman promises a race for the ages but the Ebor Handicap remains the festival’s most compelling spectacleFor the moment at least, there is a Bow Echo-shaped hole in the remainder of the 2026 Flat season, after the news last week that George Boughey’s unbeaten colt has been retired to stud after suffering a trai

The Odyssey pirated downloads target crypto wallets

Fake downloads of The Odyssey have begun spreading Lumma Stealer malware through files disguised as high-quality movie releases, putting crypto wallets, passwords, and browser sessions at risk. Bitdefender reported on Aug.

Bitcoin Core feature freeze nears as rebase issues hit unencrypted-connection proposal

The queue mixes feature proposals, bugs and release administration, so the count alone does not identify what could delay October. The post Bitcoin Core feature freeze nears as rebase issues hit unencrypted-connection proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Nashville blows out Miami to take top spot in our rankings

Nashville put four past a full-strength Inter Miami, and now the Music City side have overtaken their expansion cousins atop ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

US Treasury moves forward with rules on GENIUS Act after July deadline

The stablecoin bill signed into law last year is scheduled to go into effect in January 2027, potentially without finalized regulations from US government agencies.

Wall Street Pushback Halts SEC's Crypto Fundraising Framework, Sources Say

The securities regulator cited an "unforeseen scheduling issue," but sources point to a legal threat from Wall Street trade group SIFMA and an administration waiting to see whether the Clarity Act passes in September.

The US Dollar Index cannot rally with Washington on the offer

The Dollar Index trades near 99.50, roughly a tenth of a percent lower, having opened directly on its 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and failed there inside the first minutes, with a session low just above 99.25 taking out the August range.

No, you aren’t just getting old: Why teams are turning up the volume at MLB ballparks

No, thinking it's too loud doesn't mean you're too old. Baseball games are noisier than ever these days -- by design.

Bitcoin price reclaims $64K as volatility trap hits 91

Bitcoin price rose nearly 2% to reclaim $64,000 on Aug. 17, but weak daily momentum and unusually compressed volatility leave the next major move uncertain.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lets refiners price the war

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 53,550 on Monday, down close to 200 points and roughly 1,200 beneath the record printed on August 5, on the day the 60-day negotiating window that was meant to end the war over the Strait of Hormuz lapses with nothing agreed to replace it.

Bitcoin hits $64K as gold gains while oil shakes off Trump Oman threat

Bitcoin price strength saw BTC/USD pass $64,000 on 2% daily gains as gold pushed higher while US stocks wobbled on fresh US-Iran rhetoric.

Jordan Cox embraces Test ‘clarity’ but with it comes unfamiliar role for England

Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan seriesIt has been a complicated start to Jordan Cox’s England career. There have been a handful of white-ball appearances and a Test debut that was taken away from him two years ago when he broke a thumb in the buildup.

Groq raises $350M to fuel its pivot from AI chips to neocloud

Groq raised $350 million at a $3.5 billion valuation as the former AI chipmaker pivots to a neocloud business and expands its Nvidia-powered data center footprint.

Alonso, Fernandez and a new era at Chelsea - podcast special!

It's been another summer of change at Chelsea - and on the eve of a new Premier League season, there is so much to analyse at the club, with Xabi Alonso's reign kicking off, big-money transfers to be settled and a search for success on the pitch in their sights.

WTI Oil climbs above $82 as Washington-Tehran standoff reignites supply concerns

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil advances on Monday and trades around $82.10 at the time of writing, up 0.68% on the day. Oil prices remain supported by the deadlock between the United States (US) and Iran, which keeps concerns about Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz elevated.

British Pound edges higher as traders await UK jobs and CPI data

The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers modest gains of 0.14% on Monday against the US Dollar (USD) as investors digest softer-than-expected US inflation data and brace for the release of crucial UK jobs and inflation data. The GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3552 after hitting a three-month high of 1.3571.

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply despite $8.4B in unrealized losses

Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury company keeps buying the second-biggest crypto through the downturn, while more than 5 million staked ETH is projected to generate $287 million in annual rewards.

Coventry sign Forest striker Awoniyi for £9m

Coventry City have added striker Taiwo Awoniyi to their squad.

European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves

Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action, warning of ‘catastrophic’ harvests due to continent-wide droughtSuccessive intense heatwaves and an increasingly severe, continent-wide drought have left many of Europe’s farmers in an “unprecedented” crisis, with vegetable and grain growers in particular warning of “catastrophic” harvests.French vegetable

European stocks close mostly lower as yields rise

As London/European traders head for the exits, the major European stock indices are closing mostly lower. France's CAC 40 and Spain's Ibex led the declines, while Italy's FTSE MIB managed to finish virtually unchanged.The closing levels show:German DAX: -0.27% at 26,369.65France CAC 40: -0.66% at 8,579.61UK FTSE 100: -0.28% at 10,720.31Spain's Ibex: -0.73% a

Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

An insight into Bitcoin’s safety: Coldcard firmware vulnerability exposed; $112 million in Bitcoin Stolen

As BTC, ETH, and XRP face heightened volatility, EX DeFi is attracting attention with a cloud mining model focused on long-term digital asset participation. The cryptocurrency market has recently been rocked by another shocking security incident.

What Stripe's $7 Billion OpenRouter Deal Actually Means for AI

Stripe just bought the layer that decides which AI model answers your prompt—and it was already collecting the money for it.

Man Sings the Same Song Over and Over Again for an Hour review – fringe gem leaves you ecstatic

Summerhall, EdinburghConnor Dariol, AKA Australian clown Conk, does exactly what he claims – and with such skill and relentless pep we are helpless to resistWhen I saw the title to the Australian clown Conk’s show Man Sings the Same Song Over and Over Again for an Hour, I thought I knew what the trick would be. Yes, the terms of the show’s billing would be f

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys Another $19 Million in Ethereum as Stash Nears 5% of Total Supply

The firm says it's 96% of the way to owning 5% of Ethereum's total supply, according to Chairman Tom Lee.

What will Mourinho's Real Madrid starting XI look like with six new signings?

Real Madrid have responded to a second season without a major trophy with a slew of big summer signings. How will coach José Mourinho fit them all in?

OpenAI secures 20-year Ohio data center lease backed by Nvidia

OpenAI has signed a 20-year lease for 4.25 gigawatts of initial AI capacity at an Ohio data center supported by up to $105 billion in guarantees from Nvidia. Nvidia’s Aug.

Premier League to allow audio of conversations between players and referees

Audio to be used during live broadcasts for first timeMove is part of an expansion of the RefCam systemThe Premier League will permit audio of on-field conversations between players and referees during live broadcasts for the first time this season.The use of audio by the Premier League’s domestic TV rights holders, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, is part of an e

Best shots and highlights from the final round

Here are the best sights and sounds from the final round of the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.

Which NFL teams are in the best shape for the next three seasons? 1-32 projections for 2027-29

How might all 32 franchises stack up beyond 2026? Our forward-looking ranking factors in each team's future QB, roster, front office and coaching situations.

China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending

Industrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates everChina’s economy is showing signs of extending a slowdown with a slump in industrial output and retail sales in July, adding to pressure on Beijing to intervene with measures to support activity.After the world’s second largest economy posted one of

Ethereum’s next major upgrade just slipped to late 2026, forcing a two-week scramble to save its 2027 roadmap

EIP-8375 proposes burning one third of selected external gross value while off-bid payments stay invisible. The post Ethereum’s next major upgrade just slipped to late 2026, forcing a two-week scramble to save its 2027 roadmap appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Fever get breathing room with key win vs. Dream

The Fever defeated the Dream 95-91 in overtime Sunday. It was a game with playoff implications, and the environment inside State Farm Arena felt like the postseason.

Compound bets $52 million, new leadership team in switch to institutional focus

The protocol pioneered decentralized finance lending, but assets locked have tumbled from a peak five years ago. Now it's looking to attract institutions after retail traders lost interest.

‘She never forgot where she came from’: Bonnie Tyler mourners turn out for Swansea service

Many in the crowd watching on screen outside minster have stories of meeting or knowing singer, who died in JulyBonnie Tyler’s songs have echoed through her home town of Swansea in recent days in memory of the late singer, but on Monday the church bells stopped and wellwishers lining the streets fell silent as her coffin arrived for a service celebrating her

Japanese Yen struggles despite rising bond yields and BoJ hike bets

USD/JPY rebounds on Monday after coming under selling pressure earlier in the day, as the Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to gain traction despite a weaker US Dollar (USD). At the time of writing, the pair trades around 159.25, recovering from an intraday low of 158.85.

Your guide to getting the most fun out of college football season

Kiffin vs. Ole Miss and Year 2 of Bill Belichick just scratch the surface of the excitement and chaos ahead.

You're not seeing things. College football games are different -- here's how

Sequencing, fourth down, slow games, fewer points. Coaches explain the changes.

Silver accelerates above $66 as Fed expectations shift

Silver (XAG/USD) extends its advance on Monday and trades around $66.30 at the time of writing, up 2.47% on the day.

Australian Dollar climbs to two-month highs amid a soft US Dollar

AUD/USD extended its recovery on Monday, pushing to fresh 10-week highs and holding near the 0.7100 zone. At the time of writing, the pair is 0.40% up for the day, driven almost entirely by a broadly weak US Dollar (USD) rather than anything positive out of Australia.

Lara Ricote: Inkling review – this fizzy standup’s smart new set is her best yet

Monkey Barrel Comedy, EdinburghA show about maturing and learning to listen to life’s signals doesn’t stint on tomfoolery and has some great gagsWhat a rich and enjoyable show this is from Lara Ricote, a leap forwards from her already-excellent first two shows. It finds the Mexican-American comic in as endearing fettle as ever, her urge to communicate bubbli

Nvidia investing $1.5B in SoftBank data center developer behind OpenAI project

Nvidia's investment in SoftBank's data center developer will guarantee its chips power an OpenAI data center.

SEC plans regulatory path for 24/7 tokenized stocks

The SEC has begun preparing a regulatory route that could let qualified platforms trade tokenized U.S. stocks 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis

Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and JapanGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, or even earlier, on Monday as investors feared the Middle East crisis would keep inflation persistently high.Concerns over rising prices and gove

British Pound: Bullish bias with data risk ahead against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note British Pound (GBP) is underperforming core European peers but has still reached a three‑month high against the US Dollar (USD).

Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South

African defense tech company Terra Industries announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed round to $52 million.

Fan knitting, huge hitting and catches galore - The best of The Hundred

As The Hundred comes to an end for another season, BBC Sport looks back at the best moments from the 2026 men and women's tournaments.

This sub-$7,000 sportscar might be just what the future needs

The Gasolini AR1 uses 2-cylinder Honda bike engine, and an EV is underway, too.

Man Utd captain Fernandes not for sale despite Galatasaray interest

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not for sale at any price despite interest from Galatasaray.

Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad

The Community Shield isn’t always a sign of things to come, but City’s form in their defeat to Arsenal is concerning in the wake of Pep Guardiola’s departureSign up for our free newsletter hereThere are caveats. It was only the Community Shield – and no side has gone on to win the league after lifting the Community Shield since 2018.

The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PC; FrogwaresFrogwares’ Lovecraftian action-horror is full of grim tenacity and pulp paperback charm, despite a few frayed edgesI’m standing in the prosthetics lab of a campy horror hospital, hunting for a preacher’s flayed face to wear so I can trick the world’s grisliest smart doorbell. Pinned to a board in the corner of the

Karabell's 'Do Draft' list: Henry, Mahomes among undervalued players to pick

You've read the "Do Not Draft" list. Now, Eric Karabell lists players being drafted later than they should be.

Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis

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

WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan

WordPress.com Education lets teachers offer their students free domains, plug-in support, and professional website-building tools.

Ipswich sign Strasbourg duo Enciso & Ouattara

Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

China: High-tech sectors cushion broader slowdown – ING

According to ING’s Lynn Song, Chinese industrial production growth slowed more than expected in July but remains relatively resilient compared with other domestic indicators.

U.S. Treasury Department proposes GENIUS Act stablecoin rule

The Treasury proposal would establish some of the core definitions and jurisdictions in the law Congress completed last year.

England's new number three Cox leaning on Kohli advice

Jordan Cox says advice from India superstar Virat Kohli will stick with him "forever" as he prepares for England's first Test with Pakistan.

What England can expect from captain Root

What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?

US Dollar: Faces renewed downside risk – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes that the US Dollar (USD) has weakened against the Euro (EUR) as markets steadily scale back expectations for further Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening relative to other G10 central banks.

XRP price loses $1 support as sellers target $0.98

XRP price slipped 2.8% over the past seven days and briefly fell below the psychological $1 level as weak daily momentum, persistent capital outflows, and a broader downtrend kept buyers on the defensive. XRP price action today According to data…

Hayden Panettiere: an actor so magnetic that entire shows were rewritten for her

She starred in her first soap opera at 4 – then the hit show Heroes was totally reworked to allow her character, Claire the regenerating cheerleader, to live on. We celebrate the star, who has died age 36• Hayden Panettiere – a life in pictures• Hayden Panettiere obituaryWhen Hayden Panettiere arrived as Claire Bennet in Heroes, in 2006, she was 17 but not a

Gold: Investors extend longs but hedge risks – TD Securities

TD Securities strategists note that money managers sharply increased long Gold exposure as modest inflation, soft United States (US) employment data and expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will not hike rates this year weigh on the US Dollar (USD).

Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX

Filing comes after Elon Musk announced exclusive arrangement to kit out its data centers.

‘You’ve got to see this girl!’ Tanita Tikaram on making Twist in My Sobriety

‘People tell me it helped them with their rehab. I have to explain: Sorry, it’s not about alcohol – I was just a kid singing about injustice’I wrote the lyrics on the floor of my bedroom in Basingstoke when I was 16 or 17, as a way of decompressing from studying for my A-levels.

‘Champagne and a KFC’: how Hunt celebrated historic haul at European Championships

British sprinter catapulted herself into the mainstream by winning four golds in Birmingham and celebrated her final golden night in styleLong before Amy Hunt catapulted herself into the mainstream by winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Championships, she was remarkably upfront about her ambitions. There was no coyness.

Why accepting crypto payments over €1,000 on Bitstamp can reportedly freeze your assets starting tomorrow

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How are Man Utd shaping up ahead of the new season?

Manchester United ended their pre-season with a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, and the question is what kind of condition they are in as they go into the new season?

Euro: Bullish momentum eyes mid‑1.17s against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report the Euro (EUR) is firming as Eurozone economic resilience and narrowing yield spreads versus the US support EUR/USD.

'Sensational' Hunt's historic European Championships

Relive Great Britain's Amy Hunt's "iconic" European Championships where the sprinter won four gold medals with victories in the women's 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and the mixed 4x100m relay.

The Coldcard hack proves reputation is not a security model

A community built on verification spent five years outsourcing its judgment to one man, writes Foundation CEO Zach Herbert.

Government borrowing costs hit multi-year highs as markets fear inflation, and oil and gas prices rise – business live

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Liverpool's home matches against Manchester City and Arsenal, plus Manchester United's trip to rivals Leeds, are among the 21 Premier League games being shown live on Sky Sports in October and November.

Next year’s Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled

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Tom Lee's Bitmine now owns 4.8% of Ethereum supply after latest ETH purchase

The crypto treasury company bought another 9,926 ETH last week, extending a buying streak that began in June 2025.

US Treasury seeks feedback on new GENIUS Act stablecoin rules

The U.S. Treasury has proposed new rules defining when payment stablecoins are issued, offered, or sold in the United States as regulators prepare for key GENIUS Act restrictions beginning in January 2027.

Mark Rydell obituary

Actor and director whose movies notched up more than 20 Oscar nominations between themStars flocked to work with the director Mark Rydell, who has died aged 97, and no wonder: he had trained as a performer alongside James Dean and Steve McQueen, later becoming west coast artistic co-director of the prestigious Actors Studio, while his movies notched up more

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Larne defender Dan Bent has played in two European competitions this summer and now faces a former team in a Conference League tie that could earn his club vital fundsBy Playing in the ShadowsPremier League footballers are gearing up for the start of the season, but some of their fellow professionals in smaller leagues across Europe have been going all summe

Canadian Dollar: Inflation steady near target – RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) economists Abbey Xu and Nathan Janzen note that Canadian inflation rose to 3% year-over-year in July, mainly on higher energy costs, while underlying measures like CPI-trim and CPI-median stayed near the 2% target.

US August NAHB housing market index 35 vs 33 expected

Prior was 34Details:Current single family home sales 39 versus 37 in JulyHome sales over next 6 months 43 versus 43 in July Index of prospective buyers 23 versus 23 in JulyUS 30-year yields hit a fresh cycle high today so that's not going to help the housing market. The economy continues to tick along so consumers may eventually get used to +6% mortgages as

How a bug in Coldcard’s code went unnoticed for years, leading to $100 million in hacked funds

Crypto’s favorite maxim, “don’t trust, verify” wasn’t followed in the case of Coldcard’s code.

Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes

Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes despite Turkish club Galatasaray being prepared to lodge a bid for the 31-year-old later this week.

Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

How Hunt struck gold with historic Championships display

Amy Hunt told Sky Sports back in February that three gold medals in Birmingham was the dream. Six months later, she is a four-time European champion and the first athlete to win four golds at a single European Championships.

Strategy skips Bitcoin purchase after raising $333.7M from MSTR sales

Strategy has raised $333.7 million through common stock sales without buying or selling Bitcoin last week, leaving its holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC. According to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S.

Meet the only known trebuchet casualty in history

"It highlights the brutality of medieval warfare," said paleopathologist Jo Buckberry.

Japanese Yen: Policy doubts weigh on Yen – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that weak Japanese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data and rising JGB yields are undermining confidence in the Bank of Japan’s ability to sustain a stronger Yen.

Canadian Dollar firms after hotter-than-expected inflation data

USD/CAD falls to its lowest level since June 3 on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) stays under pressure, while hotter-than-expected Canadian inflation data provided additional support to the Canadian Dollar (CAD). At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.3852.

Watch viral footage of Beatles biopics actors recreating iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover

Footage of the four-film series, 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event', has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover. All four films are currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028.

Canadian Dollar struggles against Euro as inflation accelerates to 3%

EUR/CAD edges higher on Monday, trading around 1.6070 at the time of writing, up 0.11% on the day. The pair maintains a positive bias despite a stronger-than-expected acceleration in Canadian inflation, which provides some support to the Canadian Dollar (CAD).

Hackers Are Abusing a macOS Screen Sharing Flaw to Secretly Mine Monero

The Dutch cyber agency says attackers exploited an authentication flaw in macOS Screen Sharing to gain root access and plant Monero miners, with public proof-of-concept code now circulating.

From Chelsea bomb squad to new chapter at Como for Chalobah

After ending his near 20-year association with Chelsea by joining Como 1907 this summer, Trevoh Chalobah credits his time at Stamford Bridge with building his resilience.

Ethereum price rebounds as bulls target $1,960 breakout

Ethereum price climbed nearly 2% on Aug. 17, rebounding from the $1,872 area as buyers defended short-term support and pushed ETH above $1,900.

Retired Donald works out for Rams for 2nd time

Aaron Donald worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday as he continues his process to determine whether he wants to come out of retirement.

Mercury retire Taurasi's No. 3 on 'amazing' night

After the Phoenix Mercury's 88-85 loss to the Portland Fire on Sunday night, Diana Taurasi held court, detailing a Hall of Fame career that now includes a jersey retirement ceremony that felt "like the end and the beginning of so many things in my life."

Sainsbury’s store pauses AI scanning after false shoplifting accusation

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network

Uber is also making investing in Zipline a part of the tie-up.

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

China: Fiscal support to offset weak demand – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered economists Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding note that China’s July real activity data showed weaker momentum, with estimated monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth dropping below 4.3% year-on-year.

NBA offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers

We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.

Blazers offseason recap and early season preview: Lillard is back but questions remain

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Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover

Social media footage this weekend revealed the cast of Sam Mendes’ four-film band biopic on the zebra crossing near the studio, posing for the famous imageThe production team behind the forthcoming four-film Beatles biopic, directed by Sam Mendes, has been spotted filming outside Abbey Road studios in London. Inevitably, this includes a recreation of the cel

Johnny Depp in talks to return to Pirates of the Caribbean franchise

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Nasdaq healthcare company promised Bitcoin would safeguard its future – then sold every coin to stay afloat

The healthcare-data company reported a $3.41 million working-capital deficit as equity became its clearest disclosed funding path. The post Nasdaq healthcare company promised Bitcoin would safeguard its future – then sold every coin to stay afloat appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Wispr raises $280M at $2B valuation as it looks beyond dictation

Wispr’s total funding is now over $361 million.

£2.14bn and counting - why Premier League spending could set new record

Premier League clubs have spent £2.14bn this summer, with huge sums moving between top-flight rivals. BBC Sport examines the possibility of a new spending record.

Morning Minute: Trump To Meet Crypto, Prediction Market CEOs This Week

The meeting comes while progress on the Clarity Act has been delayed and the SEC's latest rulemaking postponed.

New Zealand Dollar hits two-month high as US Dollar weakness offsets softer China data

NZD/USD extends its advance on Monday and trades around 0.5915 at the time of writing, up 0.37% on the day.

Sam Eley Is Basil Crumbwick review – cantankerous cult hit brings laugh after laugh

Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThere are shades of Vic and Bob as well as Frank Sidebottom when this embittered git with bloodshot eyes holds courtEvery room in Edinburgh has its ghosts, and its particular character. This one is all about the late-night cult hits, from Rob Kemp’s Evil Dead-meets-Elvis mashup nine years ago to Joe Kent-Walters’ debut as Frankie Monr

Ithaca: a scintillating eco-thriller RPG that aims to confront our violent moment

The latest game from ‘reality-inspired’ studio the Pixel Hunt sees you transporting precious human cargo – and deciding what to do with itIthaca has one hell of an opening: Penelope, a disillusioned environmental lawyer, stops her car at a petrol station. But upon returning, she discovers something shocking: the unconscious body of an oil company CEO in her

Crypto hardware wallet owners face fresh security risks after recent spate of personal data thefts

The hacks at shipping companies used to mail out hardware wallets puts crypto owners at greater risk of real-world attacks.

Taiwan: Strong double-digit GDP expansion to persist – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying revises Taiwan’s 2026 GDP growth forecast up to 11.6% from 9.4% and 2027 to 5.6% from 4.5%, noting that growth will exceed 10% and mark the strongest pace in more than three decades.

Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Untouched, Raises $334M Selling MSTR Stock

The Bitcoin treasury firm halted BTC sales after three weeks, with equity issuance covering dividends, a STRC buyback and the dollar reserve.

Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job.

Iran has set a deadline of "a few weeks" for full implementation of the MOU

Some comments from a senior Iranian official (unnamed), cited by Reuters:Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to a 'fully offensive one'Pressuring US or relying on mediators to reach a lasting peace is not realisticHas set a deadline of a few weeks for a full implementation of the MOUAll entities will be prepared to escalate tensions in the re

Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin

Proceeds funded STRC dividends and repurchases, while $149.1 million was added to Strategy’s US dollar reserve, which reached $4.8 billion.

No Draper as Fery named in GB's Davis Cup squad

Arthur Fery has been named in the Great Britain Davis Cup team for the home qualifying tie against Ecuador next month.

Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services

Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK

Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves inRelief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with more unsettled conditions bringing the chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to fall back towards the seasonal norm, with some parts of the UK even falling about 3C below nor

Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino

The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.

Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner

The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.

Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence

AI factories are the defining infrastructure of the AI era — where compute transforms energy and data into intelligence that powers every business, industry and country. In the AI economy, compute is revenue.

Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is selected in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September.

United States: Sideways growth and sticky inflation – TD Securities

TD Securities economists Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir expect US output growth to move sideways in 2025 as the lingering Oil shock and Iran conflict create stagflationary risks, keeping the Fed on hold.

Arsenal dominance shows mountain Maresca, Man City must climb

Under Pep Guardiola, Man City were perennially favorites. Without him, they aren't, and their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal showed why.

Harmony plans rollback, wiping 109,000 transactions after ONE exploit

Harmony said selectively restoring transactions could create inconsistent chain state, as Ravencoin faces a separate rollback dispute after an exploit.

Pirated Copies of 'The Odyssey' Are Hiding Crypto-Stealing Malware

Bitdefender says fake downloads of the newly released blockbuster are already spreading Lumma Stealer, malware that scrapes crypto wallets, passwords and browser sessions from infected machines.

MCC Female Young Broadcaster of the Year joins Hundred final coverage

The MCC Female Young Broadcaster of the Year for 2026, Rosa Simkin, received the ultimate competition prize when joining Sky Sports' live coverage of The Hundred final at Lord's on Sunday.

US Empire Manufacturing index 20.60 vs 11.00 estimate

The US Empire Manufacturing surver results shows:Prior month 15.60NY Fed Manufacturing index 20.60 vs 11.00 estimate. Details: New orders 17.3 vs 22.2 last monthPrices Paid 58.6 vs 52.3 last monthPrices received 22.7 vs 27.6 last monthEmployment 9.3 vs 11.4 last month.

Canada July CPI 3.0% y/y vs +2.9% expected

Prior was +2.8%CPI m/m +0.5% vs +0.4% expected (prior was -0.4%)BOC core +0.2% m/m vs +0.1% priorBOC core +2.3% y/y vs +2.1% priorCPI median +2.0% vs +1.9% expectedCPI trim +1.9% vs +1.8% expectedCPI common +2.7% vs +2.6% priorCanadian inflation has been tracking the rise in oil prices but is insulated somewhat by falling home prices and rents in some parts

Bitcoin price rebounds to $63,600, but can BTC break $65,500?

Bitcoin price recovered from the $62,700 area as buyers defended a key support zone, but ETF outflows, weak trend signals, and heavy overhead liquidity continue to limit the rebound. Bitcoin price action today According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC)…

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Bulls press toward 1.3600 as uptrend strengthens

GBP/USD edges higher on Monday as fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike drag the US Dollar (USD) lower and lift the British Pound (GBP) to its highest level since May 12.

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks

Billionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in CityBusiness live – latest updatesJamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits.Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be impos

No change in bitcoin holdings as Strategy boosted dollar reserve, bought back more STRC last week

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised $333.7 million via the sale of common stock.

A Cubs-White Sox World Series? Why this could be the best chance since 1906

An all-Chicago Fall Classic this October is highly unlikely. But, historically speaking, it's practically a slam dunk!

Norwegian Krone: Further gains seen versus Euro - Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley highlights that the Norwegian Krone (NOK) is the strongest G10 currency across multiple horizons, supported by Oil prices, above-target inflation and a hawkish Norges Bank.

Cardano has two weeks to avoid a governance freeze as 4 committee seats expire

An Aug. 17 snapshot showed 32.46% DRep and 1.95% SPO support, with enactment barred before epoch 653.

Indian Rupee: RBI move tightens liquidity – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that India’s bonds sold off after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unexpectedly advanced closure of its special Dollar deposit window to end-August.

Ethereum’s next big upgrade has 66 proposals, including a major privacy fix

Developers are narrowing the list for the Hegotá upgrade, including a package to change how wallets approve and pay for transactions, giving developers of privacy apps more of the tools they need inside Ethereum itself.

Lolling tongues and resting snarl face: The World's Ugliest Dog contest in pictures

The 50th edition of the American competition saw a six-year-old pug named Jinny Lu take home the top prize.

Bill Payment Firm Doxo to Pay $2.1 Million to Settle FTC Allegations It Deceived Consumers and Charged Them Add-On Fees

Online bill payment firm Doxo will pay $2.1 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company and two of its co-founders used misleading search ads to impersonate consumers’ billers and misled consumers about millions of dollars in fees they tacked on to consumers’ bills.View Press Release

Israel’s largest crypto broker Bits of Gold hit by data breach affecting 200,000 customers

Funds and digital assets were not touched, but names, bank account details, and national ID numbers may have been exposed in what the company says was a wider global attack.

MacInnes stars as GB top medals table at Europeans

Great Britain finish top of the medals table at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris as Keanna MacInnes helps them win two golds on Sunday.

Japan: BoJ path questioned on weak demand – Societe Generale

Societe Generale economists Reo Sakida and Jin Kenzaki say Japan’s 2Q GDP data were weaker than expected, with consumption and capex both disappointing.

Maresca's Man City problems are more than a missing midfield

Enzo Maresca spoke of his desire to "close the gap" between Manchester City and Arsenal before watching his side suffer a painful 3-0 defeat in the Community Shield on Sunday. Perhaps the gaping holes through the spine of his team should be more of an immediate area of focus.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls eye 185.00 resistance area

The Euro (EUR) crawls higher for the third consecutive day on Monday, against a weak Yen (JPY), weighed down by downbeat Japanese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures.

Economists agree: Fed to leave interest rates unchanged this year – Reuters poll

A large majority of economists expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep interest rates unchanged in September and for the rest of this year, according to a Reuters poll conducted between August 12 and 17.

Bitcoin options remain expensive despite summer calm. Here's why it matters

Bitcoin’s implied volatility is near a seasonal floor, but options continue to price substantially more movement than the market is delivering.

Horsing around: How Trump's AI George Washington image has symbolically backfired

Donald Trump's latest AI-generated image, depicting him horse riding alongside George Washington, has backfired as many have pointed out the symbolic blunder of him riding a black horse in the current climate...

Tudor Investment adds 109,446 shares to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake

Tudor Investment has increased its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake by 18.9% in the second quarter, ending a year-long run of reductions while cutting most of its reported call-option exposure to the fund. The Securities and Exchange Commission filing submitted on…

Douglas Gordon by Douglas Gordon review – a brave glimpse inside the mind of the Scottish artist

Director Finlay Pretsell captures Gordon setting things alight with a miniature blowtorch, smearing himself with silver paint and throwing shapes with a bullwhipHere is a brave and not entirely orthodox artist documentary; not so much a dates-and-shows-and-talking-heads profile, but resembling something of an act of art in itself. The subject is Douglas Gord

BTC price loses 200-week trend line as 2022 repeats: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin confirmed a weekly candle close below its 200-week moving average, copying the 2022 bear-market as traders warn of further BTC price downside next.

Binance gave Russian authorities client data used in terrorism financing case: Report

Reuters reported that Binance supplied transaction records and identity documents later used in a terrorism-financing case against Yuri Belenkiy.

Japanese Yen: Intervention risk near 160 highlighted – DBS

Philip Wee of DBS Group Research notes that markets still focus on Japan’s struggle to support the Japanese Yen, while underplaying broader USD implications.

Vingegaard out for rest of season with Tour injury

Team Visma rider Jonas Vingegaard will miss the rest of season to continue his recovery from a broken collarbone sustained in July's Tour de France.

TRON Enters Deflationary Era as JST, SUN, BTT, and WIN Drive New Value Flywheel

Following the launch of buyback-and-burn programs for BTT and WIN, JST completed its fourth major token burn, while SUN rolled out a comprehensive upgrade to its buyback mechanism. With these initiatives now operational, TRON's flagship assets have officially entered a deflationary era.

investingLive European markets wrap: Dollar holds lower to start the week

Headlines:Dollar comes under pressure to start the new weekIran reaffirms that talks have not yet begun with the USChina retail sales disappoint in July, industrial output slows while new home prices extend declinesChina stats bureau says July economic activity affected by extreme weather conditions, among other factorsNo major US data releases but this week

Bitcoin's biggest holders, Strategy and Metaplanet, are betting on math, not price

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Gold strengthens above $4,400 as Fed rate-hike expectations fade

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its intraday advance on Monday, supported by fading expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates at its September meeting, while the US Dollar (USD) remains on the back foot. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,425, up 1.11% on the day.

Canadian Dollar gains ground with inflation data set to test BoC outlook

USD/CAD trades around 1.3860 on Monday at the time of writing, down 0.11% on the day. The pair extends its decline as the US Dollar (USD) remains under pressure against the Canadian Dollar (CAD), with investors scaling back expectations of further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

China: Growth risks rise into H2 – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao highlights that China’s July activity data undershot expectations across industrial output, retail sales and fixed-asset investment, reflecting weather disruptions and a deepening property slump.

Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling

Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate realityBusiness live – latest updatesMore than 200 musicians including Massive Attack and Brian Eno have written to Andy Burnham urging him to reject plans for more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.The letter,

Copper: Record highs on tightening supply – ING

ING’s Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson report that LME copper has surged to a record high above $14,000/t, with a sharply backwardated cash/3M spread underscoring near-term tightness.

‘A better tomorrow’: UK schoolchildren get the chance to rewrite the ending of the Bayeux Tapestry

Nearly 1,000 years after it was made, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in England – and UK schoolchildren are being asked to imagine its missing final scene.

Dutch prosecutors sell Knaken’s seized crypto for €2.2M after exchange goes bankrupt

Dutch prosecutors have sold cryptocurrency seized from bankrupt trading platform Knaken for €2.2 million ($2.5 million), leaving the proceeds as the only money currently available in an estate facing customer claims estimated at €10 million to €12 million. Dutch regional…

Insight Guard review: How it compares to the recovery-scam landscape

The crowded fraud recovery market raises concerns over second scams, while this Insight Guard review examines how investigative consulting differs from recovery services. The market for fraud recovery help is crowded and often predatory.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 12: Ipswich

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Martin Ødegaard happy with Arsenal’s new duo and says team hungry for title defence

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Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis

What happens if the Falcon rockets stop flying?

New Scotland head coach Pocognoli vows to make fans 'smile'

"I will be one of yours and I will do my best to make the supporters smile."

Bitpanda fined 70,000 euros in Austria’s first published MiCA enforcement case

The fine stems from Bitpanda failing to submit a mandatory white paper 20 days before publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials.

Bitfinex gives users 14 days to withdraw 13 delisted tokens or face fees and uncertain recovery

NEOGAS is covered separately, while leftover JPY will be converted to USDt with a 5% fee. The post Bitfinex gives users 14 days to withdraw 13 delisted tokens or face fees and uncertain recovery appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild

When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.

Yen retreats below 159.00 against the US Dollar as Japanese GDP disappoints

The Japanese Yen holds marginal gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, although the USD/JPY pair has returned to levels above 159.00 during the European session, after hitting daily lows around 158.85.

Dean to captain England against Ireland

Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of senior players rested.

Is FIFA president Infantino's position under threat? How can his opponents win?

Lots has happened since FIFA president Gianni Infantino rolled back his controversial plan to "sell" stakes in the FIFA World Cup, with opposition swirling and his future uncertain. We answer some of the big questions.

Dean to captain England against Ireland in ODI series

Charlie Dean will captain England Women against Ireland Women in September for the three-match ODI series.

Bitcoin cloud mining: How to earn $10,000 a month without any hardware

Bitcoin cloud mining offers investors an alternative to buying BTC directly, allowing users to access mining power without owning or maintaining physical rigs. There’s one question every Bitcoin investor eventually asks: Aside from buying BTC directly at market price, are…

Harmony plans chain rollback as forged ONE spreads across network

Harmony has proposed rolling back its blockchain to two Aug. 11 checkpoints, a recovery plan that would discard more than 109,000 regular transactions as the network removes ONE created through a forged mint.

Paul Tudor Jones' Firm Buys Back Into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF After a Year of Selling

The macro fund raised its iShares Bitcoin Trust stake 18.9% to 688,529 shares worth $22.9 million in Q2, while sharply cutting its call options—a shift from leveraged bets toward direct spot exposure.

Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy

Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’Europe live – latest updatesThe chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.Andrei Klep

Knight Riders could invest in Hundred if it expands

Kolkata Knight Riders are interested in buying a stake in a new Hundred franchise if the competition expands to 10 teams.

Chris Carter is mistaken if he thinks more gore will bring The X-Files: I Want to Believe back to life

The director’s cut includes a host more body parts but no more insight into the villains’ personalities. What could be a gothic masterstroke is turned into a dreary procedural in the snowWarning: this article contains spoilersEveryone loves a director’s cut.

Dutch Prosecutors Sell $2.5M of Crypto From Bankrupt Platform Knaken

The trustee says Knaken bought the coins in its own name, leaving customers with a euro claim against a company that has collapsed.

CFTC uses unprecedented authority to keep Kalshi operating

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has invoked unprecedented emergency authority to allow prediction market Kalshi to continue operating, directly responding to a lawsuit filed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The CFTC has already sued nine states–…

Boxer Chantelle Cameron: ‘If we want equal rights, equal pay, we can’t be doing two-minute rounds’

The Northampton fighter on beating Katie Taylor, facing Mikaela Mayer and why women’s boxing needs three-minute roundsLess than two weeks before her world title unification bout against Mikaela Mayer, in a potential fight of the year for women’s boxing, Chantelle Cameron’s memory carries a quietly shocking force. “I was 14 and doing a psychology GCSE when my

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds bullish bias near $4,400

Gold (XAU/USD) maintains a bullish bias around $4,400, supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD) and fading expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait

A portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is drawing around 900 visitors a day to Berlin’s Bode Museum, an increase of up to 90% compared with the same period last year. The painting has sparked reflections on Merkel’s 16 years in power, with some visitors expressing nostalgia.

British Pound: Labour data seen backing BoE hold – TD Securities

TD Securities expects the UK labour market to remain soft but stable in June, with employment rising 100k on a three‑month basis and unemployment edging down to 4.7%. Headline average weekly earnings are forecast to slow to 4.0%, while ex‑bonus pay holds at 3.4%.

‘Can we accept what we have done or not done?’: harrowing film follows doctors in Gaza

American Doctor follows three volunteer doctors as they try to save lives on the frontline and then return to the US to become advocates in congressWhen she wanted to confront Americans about the consequences of their actions – or inactions – in Gaza, Poh Si Teng reached for a genre with mass popular appeal: the medical drama.“Whether it’s The Pitt, Grey’s A

The Hounds Gate Haunting review – a ghostly critic lurks in the stalls in this suspenseful spooker

This mockumentary from low-budget horror veteran Richard Mansfield isn’t the most subtle take on the artist-critic relationship but it has a certain sprightlinessWhere Quentin Dupieux’s 2023 theatre hostage-taking comedy Yannick pointed out that inside every punter is a critic, this no-frills British mockumentary suggests that if artists aren’t literally hau

‘I had to learn how to be a feminist’: Greg Dulli on surviving grunge, shunning misogyny, and Afghan Whigs’ glorious return

With a soulful sound and soul-baring lyrics, the Afghan Whigs rode the post-Nirvana boom to the big leagues. Their frontman explains his exploration of the male ego – and how Usher got the band back togetherThe Afghan Whigs were always heavier than their grunge-era brethren.

Tether 인연 review – romantic ceilidh skips from Scotland to South Korea

Summerhall, EdinburghLove stories ring across the generations in this charming fusion of traditional dance and music from two culturesConnections are found in surprising places. You can get from Scotland to South Korea, for example, via the pentatonic scale.

Claressa Shields has everything – except the rival who could transform her sport

The American has proved again that she’s in a class of her own. But is that a good thing for her sport?Over the weekend, more than 16,000 fans, including former and current world champions such as Floyd Mayweather, Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson, filled State Farm Arena in Atlanta to witness Claressa Shields dominate Kaye Scott.Shields made quick work

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."

Bitcoin tracks equity bounce, but $390 million ETF outflow week keeps bulls on back foot

The price of bitcoin tracked a bounce in equities, but a $390 million ETF outflow streak and 10% odds on landmark crypto legislation leave markets searching for direction.

Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires

Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'.

Hussain: Quality of Hundred players a lot better than Blast

Nasser Hussain has praised the quality of both domestic and international players in the Hundred, highlighting its strength compared with the Vitality Blast.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bears push against two-month lows at 99.40

The US Dollar Index (DXY) extends losses for the third consecutive day on Monday, with bears testing levels at two-month lows below 99.40 during the European session.

Bitpanda fined €70,000 by Austrian regulator over MiCA breaches

Austria has fined Bitpanda €70,000 ($82,000) for breaches of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, making the case the Austrian regulator’s first published final penalty under MiCA. The Austrian Financial Market Authority said Friday that Bitpanda failed to submit…

WTI advances above $82.00 as US-Iran deadlock supports prices

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil advances on Monday and trades around $82.10 at the time of writing, up 0.70% on the day. Oil prices remain supported by the deadlock between the United States (US) and Iran, which keeps concerns about Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz elevated.

Swedish Krona: Riksbank seen on cautious hawkish hold – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad expects the Riksbank to keep its policy rate at 1.75% for a seventh consecutive meeting while leaving the door open to a later hike as inflation runs above projections.

Dow Jones futures decline despite softening Fed rate hike expectations

Dow Jones futures decline by 0.12%, trading around 53,740 during European hours on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain, hovering around 7,820, and Nasdaq 100 futures surge by 0.5%, trading near 30,290.

Turkish Lira: Market doubts disinflation and Lira stability – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose notes that the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye's (CBRT) survey shows market participants revising inflation forecasts higher and expecting only gradual rate cuts from current effective levels.

The Hotspot | Extreme heat has changed elite sport this summer – it must adapt to survive

In today’s newsletter: how climate crisis is affecting athletes and what steps are being taken to protect them from rising temperaturesThe mercury-shattering European summer pants alongside us on the back straight, looming as we hug the shadows, sweaty sandals on the parched earth. Across Asia, Africa and North America, inhabitants have endured the warmest J

CZ asks Trust Wallet to simplify hidden coin controls

CZ backed easier access to Trust Wallet’s Ignore coins feature after unsolicited meme tokens complicated management of his public wallet.

Bitpanda fined in Austria’s first published MiCA penalty

The FMA said Bitpanda breached MiCA rules on crypto white papers and marketing communications, with the decision now final.

Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $65.46 per troy ounce, up 1.17% from the $64.70 it cost on Friday.

SafePal Bitcoin Wallet Data Breach Stokes Fears of Physical Attacks

A flaw in an order-tracking plug-in of bitcoin wallet provider SafePal exposed names, addresses and phone numbers of nearly 40,000 customers.

Japanese Yen: BoJ hike expectations support JPY against US Dollar – MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny and Lee Hardman report that Japanese government bond yields are rising despite weaker-than-expected GDP, as markets focus on prospects for further Bank of Japan rate hikes.

Philip R. Lane: The rise in defence spending and the euro area economy

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Man City remain interested in Fernandez despite missing Chelsea deadline

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez remains a target for Manchester City in the final two weeks of the transfer window.

Burgess ready for Wolves' Tuesday night Hull KR test as Lewis returns for Robins

Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess knows it is going to be a tough battle against Hull KR but it will be a contest with a difference taking place on Tuesday night.

US Dollar: Losing momentum as fiscal risks rise – DBS

DBS Group Research’s Philip Wee argues that the US Dollar (USD) is losing momentum as markets reassess United States (US)-Japan intervention, shifting Bank of Japan (BoJ) and Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, and rising US fiscal risks.

Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest

Binance says it cooperates with lawful requests, despite exiting the Russian market in 2023 to improve its compliance strategy.

Coinbase-Circle USDC collaboration, FOMC minutes, oil price: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 17

Federal Reserve: Changing communications and higher volatility – TD Securities

TD Securities’ James Rossiter argues that the Federal Reserve is leading a structural shift away from detailed forward guidance and explicit reaction functions, forcing markets to infer policy from incoming data.

Swedish Chamber Orchestra/Fröst review – dance, dynamism and a wild rumpus as maverick clarinettist-conductor takes charge

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe ferociously dynamic SCO help Fröst drill down to the rhythmic essence of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony as well as works by contemporary composersIt’s a Sunday morning, and as the Royal Albert Hall darkens and the stage is suddenly back-lit, spotlighting a charismatic figure speaking sibilantly at its centre, you’d almost swear you

Spurs' Vicario set to join Juventus on loan

Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres

Barcelona are considering a move for Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres. Transfer Talk has the latest.

British Pound: Data-heavy week risks BoE repricing – ING

Chris Turner at ING notes that a busier United Kingdom (UK) data calendar, including jobs, wages and July Consumer Price Index (CPI), could challenge the 55bp of Bank of England (BoE) tightening still priced in.

Geno Auriemma on UConn’s basketball dynasty: ‘We’ve tried for 40 years to empower women’

The 12-time national title-winning coach discusses Connecticut’s time on top, his bond with Paige Bueckers, the Pat Summitt rivalry and why he isn’t retiring just yetLet’s get one thing out of the way right from the jump: UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma says he isn’t retiring anytime in the “foreseeable future”.That may come as a relief to fans of the prog

‘Fated to become a cult classic’: why Barcelona is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers detailing their most pleasurable comfort films is a trip to 1980s Spain courtesy of Whit StillmanAn hour into Whit Stillman’s 1994 film, Barcelona, the protagonist, Ted Boynton (Taylor Nichols), considers using “maneuver x” in his stalled romantic life. He’s an American working in the Spanish branch of an auto conglomerate

The AI boom: rational enthusiasm or the next dot-com bubble?

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Rogers on playing with 'artist' Palmer and getting Chelsea back to the top

Morgan Rogers is convinced Chelsea can once again compete for the top trophies and says he and Cole Palmer know exactly how to play together.

Missed shifts were costly to this McDonald's. An app has fixed the problem

Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.

Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction

Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.

Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommates

For 10 years, a Catholic-run home offered young women an affordable place to live in the nation's capital as they studied and launched careers. Now, that community is saying goodbye.

Why electric Toure can be a game-changer for Newcastle

Amid the doom and gloom at Newcastle United as familiar faces depart and the future looks uncertain, do not sleep on the signing of Bazoumana Toure. The Ivorian winger has the potential to be one of the most exciting Premier League arrivals this summer.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Conquers 1.1600 as bulls retain control above 100-SMA, 50% Fibo.

The EUR/USD pair builds on last week's bounce from the vicinity of the 1.1500 psychological mark and gains strong follow-through positive traction on Monday.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' becomes eighth film in history to cross $2 billion at box office

The Marvel blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become one of only eight films in history to reach the $2billion box office milestone, and looks set to finish 2026 as one of the top grossing films of all time.

Ranked: The top 50 players going into the new Premier League season

Ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season, let's rank the best 50 players to keep an eye on.

Binance gave Russia data used in Ukraine donation case: Reuters

Binance gave Russian investigators user records later cited in a terrorism financing case involving crypto donations to Ukraine, Reuters reported.

SafePal breach exposes 40,000 customers as hardware wallet attacks escalate from data leaks to $100 million theft

An order-tracking flaw exposed contact, shipping and purchase details, while SafePal reported no evidence of compromised wallets or funds. The post SafePal breach exposes 40,000 customers as hardware wallet attacks escalate from data leaks to $100 million theft appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Scheffler cruises to eight-shot win at first FedEx Cup play-off

World number one Scottie Scheffler cruises to an eight-shot victory at the first FedEx Cup play-off event at the St Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.

Canadian Dollar: CPI and US tariffs weigh on outlook – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad expects Canada’s July Consumer Price Index (CPI) to keep core inflation below 2%, reinforcing an extended Bank of Canada (BoC) pause.

Blockstream launches swaps service after Boltz suspends operations

Blockstream has launched Blockstream Swaps in beta testing after noncustodial swap provider Boltz suspended its services following months of automated probing and several exploits. Blockstream said in an Aug.

Polish Zloty: Slow NBP hawkish shift weighs on PLN - Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reports that Polish headline and core inflation have re-accelerated, with seasonally adjusted monthly rates now clearly above target. This makes earlier signals from National Bank of Poland (NBP) Governor Adam Glapinski about possible rate cuts obsolete.

British Pound hits three-month highs at 1.3570 amid generalised US Dollar weakness

The British Pound (GBP) extends gains for the second consecutive day on Monday, as investors cut back US Dollar (USD) long positions, amid a dovish repricing of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy.

Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $64,000 as big AI compute deals continue to roll in

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all summer. ETF flows, meanwhile, are quietly turning.

Post your questions for actor and musician Samantha Morton

As the reader interview goes to Green Man festival, tell us what you would like to ask the garlanded British artist, fresh from her turn as Circe in The OdysseyAt this weekend’s Green Man festival, Samantha Morton will join Guardian writer Kate Hutchinson to discuss a career spanning acting, directing and music.From her Oscar-nominated performances in Sweet

China adds eight banks to digital yuan network as operators reach 30

The People’s Bank of China has added eight commercial banks to its digital yuan operating network, taking the number of e-CNY service operators to 30 as the central bank continues expanding access to its state-backed digital currency. According to an…

Knaken creditors face losses after €2.2M crypto sale

Dutch prosecutors sold Knaken’s remaining crypto for €2.2 million as its trustee investigated a shortfall affecting thousands of customers.

Japanese Yen: Downside bias within 158.00–160.20 band against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang observes that USD/JPY price action remains choppy, with the pair closing around 159.30 after a dip to 158.58. Intraday direction is unclear, with trading expected between 158.80 and 159.60.

BitMart account demands founder explain funds status, Xia calls claims ‘fabricated’

BitMart’s Chinese-language X account demanded an Aug. 19 repayment plan, while Sheldon Xia called its claims of blocked withdrawals and non-payment of salaries “fabricated rumors.”

Signings impress but squad issues remain - learnings from Man Utd's summer

Positives, negatives and areas to address urgently - how are Michael Carrick's Manchester United shaping up now pre-season is over?

US Dollar: Softer data challenges resilience – MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny and Lee Hardman note that weaker United States (US) data and lower short-term Treasury yields are undermining US Dollar (USD) support, even as the US Dollar Index (DXY) holds above its 200-day moving average near 99.200.

Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century

It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and now serves as the ceremonial departure point for the Olympic Flame, including ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Juventus agree deal to sign Vicario after cooling Martinez interest

Juventus have agreed a deal with Tottenham to sign Guglielmo Vicario on an initial season-long loan.

Australian Dollar gains against Japanese Yen despite weak economic data from China

AUD/JPY extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 113.20 during the European hours on Monday.

September Fed interest-rate increase is 'very unlikely,' Goldman Sachs says

Soft economic data has Goldman Sachs doubting a September rate increase, offering good news for bitcoin bulls.

Stripe agrees to buy AI routing startup OpenRouter for over $7 billion

Stripe has reportedly finalized an agreement to acquire AI model-routing platform OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, months after the startup was valued at $1.3 billion in its latest funding round. Bloomberg reported on Sunday that Stripe had reached a…

Which fighter should Islam Makhachev face next: Prates or Morales?

Two exciting welterweights, Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, have now entered the Islam Makhachev sweepstakes.

Takeaways: Makhachev extends legacy; Dern tees up next matchup

Islam Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern had dominant title defenses to close out the main card.

'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36

Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere's fans, have been paying tribute to the actress, who died aged 36.

Brent: Supply risks keep prices elevated – ING

ING analysts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that ICE Brent is trading just below $90/bbl, supported by Middle East tensions and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ripple mints 10 million RLUSD as supply hits 1.71B

Ripple minted 10 million RLUSD on XRPL on Aug. 17 as circulating supply reached 1.71 billion, but the transaction does not identify demand.

Iran reaffirms that talks have not yet begun with the US

No talks have begun with the USAnd they won't because of US violations of memorandum of understandingThere is no mention of a 60-day deadline in the text of the memorandum of understandingIran will never formulate policies under pressure or time limitsThe agreement stipulated a 60-day period for two main issuesThat being "lifting sanctions" and "nuclear issu

Australian Dollar: Solid carry as RBA pause risk grows – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad argues that upcoming Australian wage and labour data are unlikely to shift Reserve Bank of Australia pricing, with futures only partly discounting one final hike.

Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension

England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.

A Rimbaud review – legendary poet’s unlikely transformation into entrepreneur is as odd as ever

Australian actor Blake Draper delivers a committed one-man performance tracking the writer as he morphs from enfant terrible to merchantUS experimentalist Patrick Wang here curates an intriguing if very austere experience, a theatrical-style one-man show about the eventful life of the poet Arthur Rimbaud, presented as a microbudget epic of nearly three hours

Highlights of the Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices (July 2026)

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BOJ Current Account Balances by Sector (July)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “BOJ Current Account Balances by Sector (July)”.

Get closer to the game with Gemini and Pixel

Google Gemini and Pixel partner with five global football clubs to elevate the fan matchday experience through AI and Smartphone Technology.

New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ seen on hold in September – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur argues that softer New Zealand inflation data make a September rate hike by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) unlikely after July’s move.

New Zealand Dollar hits fresh two-month highs past 0.5900 despite weak data from China

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) keeps crawling higher against a weaker US Dollar (USD) with price action reaching the 0.5920 area for the first time since early June. Kiwi Dollar bulls did not flinch after a set of downbeat data from China on Monday and kept buying the pair, with the US Dollar depreci

These eight players will help you win FPL

Our Fantasy Premier League experts pick eight players they think will help you have a successful FPL season.

Duquesne buys into HYPE treasury firm with $23M position

Duquesne Family Office has disclosed a $23 million position in Hyperliquid Strategies Inc., giving Stanley Druckenmiller’s investment office indirect exposure to HYPE through the Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury company. The SEC filing for the second quarter of 2026 showed Duquesne…

Capital B buys 5 Bitcoin, holdings rise to 3,145 BTC

Capital B bought five BTC for €280,000, raising its Bitcoin treasury to 3,145 BTC as its year-to-date BTC Yield reached 2.14%.

Greenlane’s $70m BERA treasury falls to just $16.4m in Q2

Greenlane Holdings’ BERA-focused digital asset treasury has fallen to $16.4 million in fair value at the end of the second quarter, leaving the portfolio about 76.6% below its $70 million cost basis. According to Greenlane’s latest regulatory filing, the Nasdaq-listed…

Breaking: Canada headline CPI rose by 3% YoY in July

Canada’s inflation picked up pace in July, with the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 3% from a year earlier, above market expectations and up from the 2.8% increase recorded in June. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.5%.

China stats bureau says July economic activity affected by extreme weather conditions, among other factors

The spokesperson of China's statistics bureau is out saying that July economic activity was affected by external uncertainties and also extreme weather conditions, among other factors, amid the poor report here.Adding that Beijing will step up counter-cyclical policy adjustments and expand domestic demand as part of efforts to bolster economic activity.It is

BitMart faces Aug. 19 deadline over withdrawals and user funds

BitMart users and employees have demanded that the crypto exchange disclose its reserves, explain reported withdrawal restrictions, and publish a repayment plan by Aug. 19 as questions continue over customer funds and unpaid staff compensation.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple

Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

European Athletics Championships: 25 of the best images - in pictures

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Appointment of Root and Fleming has been a mess but they could be a good blend | Mark Ramprakash

Joe Root should try to enjoy his second spell as England captain with Stephen Fleming bringing a more proactive approachAs England’s batting coach for a good deal of Joe Root’s first spell as Test captain, I saw directly how conscientious he was in the role. It was impossible not to feel for him at the end, when results dried up and he was almost alone on a

Skintown review – Northern Irish scamps rave their Troubles away

Catholics and Protestants find E-fuelled common ground at a hallowed Portrush club in Ciarán McMenamin’s adaptation of his own 2018 novelDerry Girls meets Human Traffic in this spirited, larky and at times poignant period piece about raving and drug dealing scamps in Northern Ireland in the 1990s. It doesn’t go quite so far as to suggest that the social revo

Taiwan Season: The Wall review – close encounters in a city that never sleeps

Summerhall, EdinburghSeed Dance Company deliver a show that builds in intensity as it riffs on imprisonment and estrangementTaiwan’s Seed Dance Company visited the fringe in 2024 with a rather literal yet haunting show about smartphone addiction, Lost Connection. This similarly coolly executed piece could share the same title as its predecessor but is more e

My generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope on Europe | Ceira Sergeant

Brexit didn’t create all the problems young people now face, but renewing close ties with Europe will give us so many opportunitiesI was 14 when the UK voted to leave the EU. Too young to vote, but not too young to understand that a decision was being made that would affect the rest of my life.In many ways, Brexit was my political awakening.

Brandon Flowers: Thrasher review – Killers frontman’s country pivot is a rootin’ tootin’ cowboy-bootin’ hoot!

(Island)Even a couple of bafflingly misguided social commentary songs can’t detract from the joys of Flowers’ classically full-throated commitment to the Nashville bitHere are three immutable facts about Brandon Richard Flowers: he was born just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. He is 45 years old.

China retail sales disappoint in July, industrial output slows while new home prices extend declines

The slate of July economic data:July retail sales +0.6% vs +1.5% y/y expectedPrior +1.0%July industrial output +4.5% vs +4.8% y/y expectedPrior +5.3%July fixed-asset investment -6.7% vs -6.0% y/y expectedPrior -5.7%July property investment -19.2% y/yPrior -18.0%July new home prices -0.1% m/mPrior -0.1%July new home prices -3.2% y/yPrior -3.3%Soft numbers all

Swedish Krona: Riksbank steady as currency lags – BNY

BNY's Wee Khoon Chong note Sweden’s Riksbank appears comfortable with its current policy stance as inflation stays below target, leaving two hikes in the repo path mainly as a risk acknowledgment.

Results of the Fifth Market Functioning Survey concerning Climate Change

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Canadian Dollar edges higher as Fed rate hike bets recede, CPI data looms

The USD/CAD pair edges lower to around 1.3860 during the early European session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) extends the decline against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as traders pare bets on the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.

Equities: Mixed performance across regions – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a mixed global equity picture, with the Nikkei, CSI 300, Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng all advancing, while US equity futures, led by NASDAQ, also point higher.

Ethereum Hegotá plan gets 4 priorities from Ethlabs

Ethlabs urges Ethereum developers to prioritize FOCIL, faster slots, native account abstraction and L1 scaling as Hegotá scope narrows.

50 million users, $0.09 price: why Pi Network’s social dominance is not converting to demand

Pi Network tops crypto social dominance rankings while trading 97% below its all-time high. The gap between the project’s 60 million users and its $0.09 price reveals a structural disconnect between community attention and market demand.

Stats that show Premier League is getting more competitive

Last season, the Premier League was arguably more competitive than it has been for years. BBC Sport looks at whether that will continue to be the case this time around.

British Pound: Data mix limits sustained gains against US Dollar – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad says improving United Kingdom (UK) disinflation alongside solid Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) should support the British Pound (GBP) against the US Dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR), but sees limited scope for a lasting rally.

Bitcoin harder to use than gold, Ross Gerber says

Ross Gerber says gold remains easier to use than Bitcoin as he questions BTC utility and miners increasingly redirect infrastructure toward AI.

Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell

A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.

Japanese Yen: Nominal growth underpins cautious strength – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says solid nominal growth and higher-than-expected inflation should keep pressure on the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to raise rates again as early as September or October.

Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD approaches $66.00 favoured by a softer US Dollar

Silver (XAG/USD) trades on a strong footing on Monday, reaching levels above $65.80 at the European session opening times, after bouncing from the $63.50 area on Friday.

Binance just reclaimed futures dominance from CME: what the institutional pullback means

Binance has overtaken CME Group in Bitcoin futures open interest for the first time since late 2023, holding roughly 148,500 BTC against CME’s 102,840. The reversal unwinds two years of institutional dominance narrative and raises questions about whether traditional finance…

Dublin Dons? The failed attempt to bring a Premier League club to Ireland

Just how close did an Irish consortium come to buying a Premier League team and moving them to Dublin?

‘Paul McCartney asked for my autograph!’ Su Pollard on Hi-de-Hi! and her amazing celebrity encounters

Even after half a century in the limelight, the actor can still surprise. Who’d have guessed she went clubbing with Freddie Mercury?

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 28

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

Euro: Upside bias targets 1.1590 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights that EUR/USD surged to 1.1585, leaving the Euro (EUR) with a firmer tone against the US Dollar (USD). Intraday, the pair could extend gains toward 1.1590, though 1.1610 is seen as strong resistance.

No major US data releases but this week will feature a big test on consumer health

The week ahead will not feature any major economic data releases in the US. That unless you want to count the Philly Fed manufacturing index and the weekly jobless claims report.

Five in Five: Football quiz No 1

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?

Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed Heroes and Nashville actress, dies at 36

The child star rose to international fame as Claire Bennet in Heroes before earning two Golden Globe nominations for Nashville.

I Made You a Mixtape review – frothy fringe fun as dorm mates party like it’s 1999

TheSpace Triplex, EdinburghNine college students fall out and make up as they dance to punk-pop and alt-rock in this lively showThis is such a festival show: uncategorisable, buzzing, slightly chaotic and unlike anything else. As director Christie Lee Manning of Response Theatre Company tells us at the outset, I Made You a Mixtape is not a play, not a musica

49 Miles More review – screwball East Anglian road caper makes a smart left turn

When sobersided Max agrees to chaperone zany childhood pal Doug to a big night with the lads, everything goes predictably wrong, but some real surprises awaitDoug, the incessant funster played by Gregory Fung in this jaunty but finally poignant buddy comedy, joins the likes of The Hangover’s Alan Garner as the nightmarish BFF most likely to give you an aneur

Conversations with an Executioner: a chilling classic reveals the mind of a Nazi mass murderer

Polish war hero Kazimierz Moczarski spent 255 days sharing a cell with an SS general. Nearly 50 years after it was published, an uncensored version of his account is appearing in English for the first timeIn 1949, Kazimierz Moczarski, a leading member of the Polish resistance, was in his fourth year of incarceration when he was moved into a cell with two Naz

Agrippa by Robert Harris review – persuasive portrait of rivalry in ancient Rome

This fictional memoir by Octavius’s right-hand man shows us bloodshed, betrayal and hectic jockeying for powerIf you’re one of those people who thinks about the Roman empire several times a week, Robert Harris has you covered. He follows his trilogy of novels about the life of Cicero and his one-off about the unpleasantness in Pompeii with a narrative that t

All you need to know about the US Open Tennis - live on Sky Sports!

When is the US Open? Does Jack Draper need to qualify for the US Open?

Shields vs Price talks ongoing - 'Our intention is to make the fight!'

Negotiations for a Claressa Shields vs Lauren Price fight are ongoing after the American star reclaimed two world middleweight titles on Saturday.

Juventus step up Vicario talks - Monday's gossip

Juventus increase talks for Guglielmo Vicario and pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi., plus more.

Brook quizzed on Wellington incident as he backs Root for Test captaincy

Harry Brook says he does not know whether the Wellington incident ahead of the Ashes cost him the England captaincy, but believes appointing Joe Root was the “right decision”.

Greenlane’s $70M BERA treasury ends Q2 valued at $16M

Greenlane recorded a $19.1 million noncash valuation loss as BERA’s price fell nearly 76% year to date.

Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel

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British Pound gathers strength above 1.3550 as softer US data cools Fed hike bets

The GBP/USD pair gains traction to near 1.3555 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the British Pound (GBP) as bets for a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike come down.

The bitcoin futures market looks like a crowded club with a tiny exit – and it could cause pain

The market may be facing a dangerous liquidity mismatch as futures open interest outpaces trading volume by a significant margin.

Bitcoin price holds near $63K as HYPE, LINK lead altcoins

Bitcoin traded near $63,460 as HYPE and Monero gained, while $390 million in weekly ETF outflows kept broader crypto momentum subdued.

XRP’s confidential transfers are coming: what Ripple’s MPT amendment actually changes

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Police probe sexual assault claim against Aussie Rules players

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Indonesian Rupiah strengthens amid Prabowo's growth target, weaker US Dollar

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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles near 159.00; seems vulnerable below 50% Fibo.

The USD/JPY pair attracts some sellers at the start of a new week, though it lacks bearish conviction and shows some resilience below the 159.00 mark during the Asian session.

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Apple patches macOS flaw exploited to mine Monero

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Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

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Novig sues Wisconsin over sports prediction contracts

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Euro rallies to two-month high, eyes 1.1600 as USD struggles amid receding Fed hike bets

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Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial

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F1 is back...again! Rewatch the 2026 season defining moments so far

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The NEW laws in the Premier League explained

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Nasser Hussain hailed new England Test captain Joe Root's decision to abolish a team curfew but fears the returning skipper sometimes lacks a feel for the game as a leader like his predecessor Ben Stokes.

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Lingfield, Windsor and Wolverhampton feature on Monday

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Funniest and most memorable moments from the Hundred!

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Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected

Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.

CZ sends $965K to Giggle Academy, retires public wallet

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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Edges higher above 113.00, bullish bias prevails above 100-day SMA

The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory near 113.00 during the early European session on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) amid weaker-than-expected Japanese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.

XRP traders bet on a rebound as price slips to $1 and bearish chatter surges

Futures open interest climbed to $2.78 billion and traders on Binance and OKX leaned heavily long, even as social sentiment hit a three-month low.

Indian Rupee moves little as RBI swap exit, US Dollar weakens

The Indian Rupee (INR) remains stronger against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday after two days of losses, with the USD/INR pair trading around 95.60 at the time of writing.

Hayden Panettiere, actor in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36

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JPMorgan Chase now lets institutional clients pledge Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for U.S. dollar loans, placing crypto on the same ledger as Treasuries and blue-chip equities.

Ethereum’s Vitalik backs Bitcoin-inspired scaling model

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

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

Gold sticks to gains near $4,400 as USD slumps to two-month low on receding Fed hike bets

Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its bullish tone through the first half of the European session and currently trades around $4,400, up for the second straight day. The commodity, however, remains below the highest level since June 5, touched last Thursday, amid a mixed fundamental backdrop.

MiCA scam warnings rise as 1,000+ firms lose EU access

EU regulators warn scammers are exploiting MiCA account migrations by impersonating authorities and licensed exchanges to steal crypto.

Bitcoin nears $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week

Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days.

SNDK stock perpetuals hit $1.73B open interest

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Asking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one month

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Chainalysis sues U.S. over $94.7M TRM Labs contract

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Seminoles star Whaley, 22, wins U.S. Amateur title

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investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Oil steady, yen firms

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Chainalysis sues US over $95M ICE contract with TRM Labs

The sealed complaint leaves Chainalysis’ specific objections and requested remedy undisclosed as briefing continues.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests rising wedge bottom near 184.00

EUR/JPY depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 184.20 during the Asian hours on Monday.

China's delayed July data looms as markets eye demand and PBOC's yuan stance

The unusual afternoon timing already flagged for Monday's release means Chinese risk pricing will be concentrated later in the Asian session than usual, leaving European markets to open without full clarity on the data and adding a layer of positioning risk around the open. Weak July credit figures released ahead of the activity data reinforce the case for a

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Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds one section of report includes links to academic articles that do not exist, but authors deny the references were made up by AIFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe authors of a report testing the technology underpinning Australia’s social media

United States Dollar Index weakens to near 99.50 as traders push back Fed rate hike bets

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.50 in the Asian trading hours on Monday. The DXY loses momentum as data showed US Retail Sales unexpectedly declined in July.

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Silver (XAG/USD) is seen building on Friday's bounce from mid-$63.00s and gaining some follow-through positive traction at the start of a new week.

Australian Dollar rises on hawkish RBA outlook

AUD/USD gains ground for the second successive day, trading around 0.7090 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair appreciates as the Australian Dollar (AUD) gains on the hawkish policy stance by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).

Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

Mitchell, Spieth find water, out of Tour playoffs

Keith Mitchell and Jordan Spieth hit shots into the water on the final few holes Sunday, preventing them from advancing in the FedEx Cup postseason.

Colts asst. GM hints club will keep QB Richardson

Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds suggested Sunday that Anthony Richardson Sr. will remain in Indianapolis because the Colts intend to prioritize quarterback depth.

Canadian Dollar advances due to softer US Dollar, higher oil prices

USD/CAD extends its losses for the third consecutive day, trading around 1.3870 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) declines amid weaker-than-expected US economic data and shifting central bank expectations.

WTI posts modest gains above $81.50 as traders weigh US-Iran deadlock

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $81.60 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. WTI remains volatile as talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have completely deadlocked.

New Zealand Dollar advances beyond 0.5900, highest since June 3 as USD stays weak

The NZD/USD pair attracts buyers for the second straight day and climbs above the 0.5900 mark, hitting a fresh high since June 3 during the Asian session on Monday.

Pitcher, surgery pioneer Tommy John dies at 83

Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, has died at the age of 83.

Sources: Barça, Man City reach $87M Rodri deal

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, various sources have confirmed to ESPN.

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Despite overwhelming odds against them, Bangladesh still found a way to win – but their success wasn’t down to any Australian complacencySport coverage is powered by hyperbole and recency bias, but the following statement is justifiable: Bangladesh’s defeat of Australia in Darwin is the most profound upset, the greatest revolt against the pre-game odds, in i

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7873 vs. 6.7878 previous

On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7873 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7878 and 6.7382 Reuters estimate.

Japanese Yen gains against weaker US Dollar following softer Q2 GDP data

USD/JPY loses ground for the second successive day, trading around 159.10 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the Japanese Yen JPY) remains stronger following the release of Japan’s preliminary Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.

British Pound trades near three-month top as fading Fed hike bets undermine USD

The GBP/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers at the start of a new week and climbs above mid-1.3500s during the Asian session, closer to over a three-month high touched on Friday.

Yen edges higher as traders push back Fed rate hike bets, shrug off soft GDP

The yen's modest advance despite a clear GDP miss underscores how currency direction is currently being driven more by shifting Fed expectations than by domestic Japanese data, with fed funds futures now implying a two-thirds chance the Fed holds rates next month. That repricing of US policy risk is doing more to narrow the yield differential than anything c

This public company quit solar for a $5 million Bitcoin bet, now it has just $166,000 in cash

The June 30 filing puts $4.118 million of Bitcoin at the center of an unresolved going-concern problem. The post This public company quit solar for a $5 million Bitcoin bet, now it has just $166,000 in cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gold gains momentum to near $4,400 as Fed hike expectations drop despite Us-Iran tensions

Gold price (XAU/USD) gains momentum to around $4,395 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal extends the rally as cooling US inflation data has dampened expectations for the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike.

Singapore NODX growth holds above 20% for fourth straight month in July

The July print, though a touch below the Reuters poll median, extends a run of exceptionally strong export growth that has already prompted a sharp upgrade to Singapore's official 2026 trade forecast, reinforcing the view that AI-linked electronics demand remains the dominant driver of regional trade momentum. With shipments broadening across nine of the top

Euro strengthens above 1.1550 as Fed rate hike bets fade

The EUR/USD pair gathers strength to around 1.1575 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Euro (EUR) amid weaker-than-expected US economic data and shifting central bank expectations.

25 Years in Afghanistan review – the extraordinary life of an optimist

Mir Hussain has been followed by TV cameras since he was a child, and managed to deliver love and laughter alongside his struggle. Now his previous Bafta-winning documentary gets an updateMir Hussain remembers the first time he saw a video camera: “I looked at it and it looked straight back at me.” His relationship with this all-seeing eye has broadened and

Japan Q2 GDP growth undershoots forecasts, complicating BOJ's hike timeline

Japan Q2 real GDP prelim +0.3% q/q vs. expected +0.5%Japan Q2 GDP annualised +1.1% vs.

Data of 54,000 wallet users leaked, CLARITY odds just 10%: Hodler’s Digest

Owners of Trezor and SafePal crypto wallets at high risk of phishing attempts after separate data leaks, CLARITY odds at 10% despite White House meeting this week.

Japan’s GDP grows 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2026 vs 0.5% expected

The Japanese economy expanded 0.3% over the quarter in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, the preliminary report published by the Cabinet Office showed on Monday. This reading followed a 0.5% growth recorded in Q1 and missed market expectations of a 0.5% expansion.

Mariota has MCL sprain; Week 1 return expected

Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained right knee and will miss the rest of the preseason, but he is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener.

Kittle eyes return to practice, opener in Australia

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Ronaldo will 'probably' retire after this season

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from football at the end of the current season, saying it is "probably my last year."

How a Bitcoin Treasury company sold 600 BTC to cut debt but still ended up with $60 million due in December

Its June 30 snapshot showed $19.1 million cash and about 662 unencumbered BTC against the upcoming principal. The post How a Bitcoin Treasury company sold 600 BTC to cut debt but still ended up with $60 million due in December appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Australian Dollar gains traction to near 0.7100 on fading Fed hike bets

The AUD/USD pair trades with mild gains near 0.7090 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike odds fade amid weaker US economic data.

India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill

India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.

UK data - Housing slump and hiring freeze cloud outlook

The combination of a sharper than usual seasonal drop in asking prices and employers holding firm on both hiring and firing adds to the case for a cautious Bank of England, which has kept rates on hold since December 2025. Weak housing momentum alongside soft hiring intentions points to a consumer backdrop that remains fragile, a dynamic likely to weigh on s

McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Israel attacks Lebanon as US prepares fresh Iran sanctions

Israel has resumed airstrikes against Lebanon in the past few days after scaling back its attacks in the enclave earlier this month, Reuters reported on Sunday.

Summer jobs bounce back in UK thanks to busy calendar of sport and music

Industry tracker finds ‘exceptionally warm weather’ has helped boost job listings in hospitality and tourism sectorThe summer job has staged a comeback this year thanks to the hot weather and a packed calendar of events such as the men’s football World Cup, new UK figures show.Recent months have seen a significant increase in seasonal hiring in sectors such

Dodgers place starter Wrobleski on injured list

Justin Wrobleski, a 26-year-old left-hander who is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA, was placed on the injured list Sunday with what the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling forearm inflammation, prompting reliever Kyle Hurt to be called up to take his spot on the roster.

Cubs' Swanson exits in 3rd inning with discomfort

Veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson, 32, left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs announced.

😆 Mets troll Jayden Daniels over No. 5 dispute

The team is the latest to poke fun at Daniels over his jersey number dispute with his alma mater, LSU.

More NZ data: Retail card spending (July) +1.3% m/m (prior -1.4%)

NZ electronic card retail sales +1.3% m/mprior -1.4%+3.4% y/yprior +1.3%Electronic cards data covers about 68% percent of core retail sales in NZ and is the main measure of monthly retail activity.Also, Food Price Index inflation +0.1% m/mprior +0.6%Earlier:NZ services sector holds above breakeven for second month as PMI eases to 50.6 (prior 50.9) This artic

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The modest cooling in New Zealand's Performance of Services Index (this is NZ's Services PMI) offers limited fresh signal for the RBNZ's rate path, with the reading still consistent with tepid but positive momentum rather than a sharp turn. NZD traders are likely to look past the headline given the marginal drop from June, focusing instead on the weak employ

How a public firm’s $70 million altcoin bet crashed 77% and left it facing Nasdaq delisting

The rule is not operative, but Greenlane’s disclosed share count implies a steep price hurdle if the stay is lifted. The post How a public firm’s $70 million altcoin bet crashed 77% and left it facing Nasdaq delisting appeared first on CryptoSlate.

England's Whaley makes history by winning US Amateur

Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.

China delays July economic data release to late afternoon slot

The unexpected delay of China’s monthly data drop shifts market risk into the Asian afternoon session, while setting up European markets for a volatile opening. Investors face potential positioning shifts across industrial commodities like copper and crude oil, which remain sensitive to Chinese demand signals.

What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?

BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.

England's Whaley wins US Amateur Championship to book spot at The Open

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Papers: Delap & Neto move closer to Chelsea exit

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Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Clinical Scheffler claims emphatic win at FedEx St. Jude Championship

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Sabalenka battles through tough conditions to progress in Cincinnati

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Amy Hunt’s ‘dream comes true’ with fourth European Championships gold

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Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell surges to emphatic 1500m European gold

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Seifert demolition job sets up Manchester Super Giants for maiden men’s Hundred title

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Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+

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'The jump of her life!' - GB's Sawyers takes long jump silver

Great Britain's Jazz Sawyers puts on "one of the performances of the championship" to take silver in the women's long jump, finishing just one centimetre behind gold-winning Larissa Iapichino.

Rodri set to complete Barcelona move after Manchester City accept £65.4m bid

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Seifert powers Super Giants to first Hundred title

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GB's Hunter-Bell comfortably wins 'serene, beautiful' 1500m gold

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Whaley's perfect chip at the US Amateur

Jack Whaley completes his round in style with the perfect chip shot.

Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future

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Super Giants edge Rockets in thriller to secure first Hundred title

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McVay: No 'invisible deadline' on Donald decision

Rams coach Sean McVay says he won't put an "invisible deadline" on Aaron Donald to come out of retirement but added that he hopes the former star defensive tackle makes a decision "sooner than later."

Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace

The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.

Cabrera rejoins Cubs' reinforced starting rotation

The Cubs have activated Edward Cabrera from the injured list in time for the right-hander to start against the Cardinals.

Teen, with cart path help, crushes 514-yard drive

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What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred

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Slowing ETF demand and corporate treasury selling are breaking the math behind Wall Street’s $16 trillion Bitcoin target

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History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB

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Newcastle at best when 'us against world' - Burn

Dan Burn has his sights set on leading a new-look Newcastle back into Europe as the club's captain.

Shields reclaims middleweight titles by brutal TKO

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Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory

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Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?

Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?

Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City

Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

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Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “VOTE: Should the Championship rethink decision to introduce VAR?”.

Oh no! Mitchell's BMW Championship hopes in danger after this unlucky shot!

Keith Mitchell attempts to clear his shot from the water but fails, setting his BMW Championship hopes in danger.

Ronaldo tells fashion magazine this year could be his last as a professional footballer

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Swiatek eases past Arango with second-set bagel

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Djokovic’s medical malaise in Cincinnati exposes fraying edges of ageing great’s game

First-round exit for 24-time grand slam winner made for a difficult watch but there is an emerging pattern of saving his best for the big occasionNovak Djokovic walked from the ­stadium court in Cincinnati to the corridor reserved for post-match press interviews practically without breaking stride. The 39-year-old had been cruising up a set and well on his w

Blackbox review – a legendary escape from slavery is told with magic tricks

Underbelly, Edinburgh The story of Henry ‘Box’ Brown, who succeeded in mailing himself out of bondage, is recounted rather than fully dramatisedHenry “Box” Brown is wrapped up in chains when he has an idea to claim his freedom. As inspiration hits him, actor Josiah Alpher flexes his muscles and, miraculously, the chains appear to pass through his neck.

'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold

Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.

Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final

Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.

'You've got to be kidding me?!' - Scheffler's ball bounces off a sprinkler into water!

Scottie Scheffler did not account for a sprinkler getting in the way when making his bunker shot at the FedExCup Playoffs.

Arsenal’s midfield depth signals ominous warning to title rivals – and Maresca’s City | Ed Aarons

Additions of Guimarães and Tzolis, plus re-emergence of Ødegaard, mean champions start clear favourites after Community Shield winIf this was a glimpse of the Premier League’s new order then the rest had better watch out. By the time Martin Ødegaard sat Gianluigi Donnarumma down to make it 3-0 to the champions, the Arsenal party was in full swing.

Shop window or new chance - Grealish faces next chapter

Jack Grealish made an unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?

The SEC meeting that wasn't: State of Crypto

There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused.

GB denied 2028 Olympics spot as USA and Canada win flag football world titles

The United States successfully defended the men's title at the flag football world championships on Sunday but lost the women's title to Canada, while Mexico's women and Canada's men earned qualification spots for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Fleetwood makes MONSTER putt on the fourth at FedExCup Playoffs

Tommy Fleetwood makes huge putt on the fourth at the FedExCup Playoffs.

Tommy John, pitcher whose surgery changed baseball, dies at age of 83

John was first player to undergo pioneering operationNew York Yankees pay tribute to four-time All-StarTommy John, the namesake of a ligament-replacement surgery that paved a path to recovery for injured baseball players, has died. He was 83.TMZ.com reported that the pitcher died at his home in Florida, surrounded by his family, including his wife, Cheryl.

Why BYU's Kalani Sitake is your favorite coach's favorite coach

The ever-friendly coach nearly left his alma mater for Penn State. But now, doing it his way, he's trying to reach new heights.

Thieves bypass security to steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum

The thieves stole three of the five surviving panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated to 1473, as well as the double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in Pietà.

Hollman leads Middlesex to first List A final for 36 years

Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.

Forest latest: Pre-season rounded off with Brest win

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Oliveira dedicates Portugal stage win to Tarling family

Rui Oliveira wins the final stage of the Volta a Portugal in his home city of Porto before dedicating the win to Finlay Tarling's family.

Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss

The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.

This Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury diluted shareholders 18-fold to survive a $212 million crypto loss without selling its stash

The 7,500-BTC holder’s filing separates a noncash crypto loss from equity sales that supported its operating runway. The post This Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury diluted shareholders 18-fold to survive a $212 million crypto loss without selling its stash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Scotland appoint Pocognoli as successor to Clarke in fresh approach

Belgian is the first non-Scot in role since Berti VogtsSFA welcomes ‘aggressive, front-foot style of play’The Scottish Football Association has appointed the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who wa

Cyclists criticise ‘catastrophic’ safety measures after Finlay Tarling’s death

Riders’ union expresses fury about Volta a PortugalTarling died after collision with non-race vehicleThe professional cycling community has reacted with fury to the death of the teenage Welsh rider, Finlay Tarling, in the Volta a Portugal, with a leading former professional describing the race’s safety measures as “catastrophic”.Tarling, the younger brother

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool step up Barcola chase as PSG sign Godts

Tottenham are "one step away" from sealing a deal for Liverpool wide man Cody Gakpo. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer big board: Best players in each position who could move

The transfer window is open in Premier League and will be soon in Europe, so who is available? It's our big board!

'Outstanding!' GB's Macinnes wins 200m butterfly gold with 'gutsy' swim

Great Britain's Keanna Macinnes holds on to win gold in the women's 200m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships, swimming a lifetime best to do so.

Scotland appoint Pocognoli as head coach

Scotland have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach.

West Ham blow two-goal lead at Burnley to draw on Championship return

Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley came back to deny West Ham in a 2-2 Championship draw between the freshly relegated sides at Turf Moor.

Flemming’s dramatic Burnley double pegs back West Ham on Championship return

There are many good reasons why Burnley and West Ham are performing as Premier League tribute acts, slumming it in the Championship with the hope of a shot at the limelight once more. They are two flawed teams, relegated because of chronic defects, and plenty were on show as West Ham blew a two-goal lead to start life on the second-tier circuit with an enter

Burnley v West Ham: Championship – as it happened

Live updates from the 4pm kick-off at Turf MoorSeven Championship players to watch | Mail TimThe colour scheme. Burnley are in claret and blue, naturally.

Burnley mount LATE comeback as West Ham collapse!

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley and West Ham United.

Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals

Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.

Why the Titans believe Brian Daboll can maximize Cam Ward's potential

The Titans are looking for the Cam Ward-Brian Daboll relationship to be as effective as what Daboll enjoyed in Buffalo.

Five standouts in Patriots' first preseason game

From Kyle Williams to K.J. Britt, here are the players whose performances should have them ascending the Patriots' ranks.

McIlroy 'so far away' from best form after dismal St. Jude showing

Rory McIlroy bemoaned his poor form as he finished 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, saying "I am so far away from where I need to be".

Late DRAMA! Flemming's 90+2' strike snatches point for Burnley!

Zian Flemming strikes again against West Ham as his second goal levels it up for Burnley.

Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’

Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.

Baez hits 3 straight HRs in 'crazy,' historic debut

Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez set an MLB record with three home runs in the first three plate appearances of his major league career.

Red Sox put Yoshida on IL with hamstring strain

The Red Sox have placed Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring strain.

Cboe pushes for 3x Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs after 2x crypto funds suffer losses of up to 96%

The proposal remains pending, while ETHU's sponsor-reported -96.15% average annualized NAV figure through June 30 shows the stakes. The post Cboe pushes for 3x Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs after 2x crypto funds suffer losses of up to 96% appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Scheffler leads with Fleetwood chasing at first FedExCup Playoff LIVE!

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Scheffler leads with Fleetwood chasing at first FedExCup Playoff LIVE!”.

Cristiano Ronaldo says this year is ‘probably’ his last as a footballer

Al-Nassr and Portugal forward expects to retire soonRonaldo has more than 950 goals for club and countryCristiano Ronaldo believes this year is “probably” his last as a professional footballer, the 41-year-old Portugal captain said in an interview with Vogue magazine published on Sunday.Ronaldo, who has established his place among football’s all-time greats

Rockets dominate Sunrisers to win first Hundred title

Trent Rockets win their first Hundred title in the women's competitionafter bowling out Sunrisers Leeds for 91 to win by eight-wickets in the final at Lord's.

'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.

Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during drought

Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumptionWater companies could be allowed to raise bills for customers during periods of drought under proposals being considered by the sector’s regulator for England and Wales.Suppliers would be permitted to factor “water scarcity” into bills as part of efforts to redu

A good – and bad – week for Italy's art police and museum security

On Friday, Italian police said they'd recovered three paintings stolen from a museum near the city of Parma. By Saturday night, thieves in Sicily had made off with four more masterpieces.

Vogue publishes exclusive photos of Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding

At last, the photos and details everyone was waiting for: Vogue magazine on Sunday released on its website the first images of the most talked-about wedding in recent times. The ceremony was held at the couple's home in Cascais.

Selby defeats Saengkham to win fourth China Open

Mark Selby says he was "somewhere close to his best" as he claims his fourth China Open title with a 10-6 victory over Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan.

Odegaard's importance, Anderson and Foden struggle - how the players rated

How Arsenal and Man City's players rated following the Premier League champions' comfortable 3-0 victory over the FA Cup winners in the Community Shield.

Calafiori’s fast start inspires Arsenal to big Community Shield win over Manchester City

For Enzo Maresca, a miserable first meaningful game in charge of Manchester City that began with Arsenal seizing the lead after 24 seconds ended with Mikel Arteta’s side ­lifting the Community Shield. Arsenal eviscerated City, Riccardo Calafiori’s smart early opener after Myles Lewis-­Skelly’s brilliant pass ­seemingly leaving their opponents with irrecovera

Trent Rockets soar over Sunrisers Leeds to bring home maiden women’s Hundred title

Trent Rockets 92-2, bt Sunrisers Leeds 91, by 8 wicketsRockets’ Dunkley and Mooney put on 69-run partnershipTrent Rockets romped home with a maiden Hundred title in the final at Lord’s on Sunday, beating Sunrisers Leeds by eight wickets.Rockets qualified automatically for this final after losing just one match in the group stages of the competition, and play

TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxis

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City: Community Shield – live

Riccardo Calafiori scored after 24 seconds before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard completed a thumping winThe small printNo extra-time; a drawn match goes straight to penaltiesSix substitutions per team in three substitution windowsThree falls and a submission Continue reading...

Turbocharge special needs internships to help tackle UK youth jobs crisis, says Milburn

Exclusive: Government review led by former minister to recommend huge expansion of onsite schemes for those who need supportSpecialist internships designed to secure work for young people with special educational needs should be put on “turbocharge” to help tackle the growing youth jobs crisis, a government review is to propose.Alan Milburn who is leading a

Gemini 3.7 Flash Review: Google's Cheap Model Isn’t Dumb Anymore

Three weeks after a Flash release that couldn't produce a working file, Google's budget tier zero-shots a playable game. It still can't reason, and a free 27B model still writes better.

Crypto investors are looking past market-cap rankings and back to fundamentals

Investors are starting to judge crypto tokens on usage, economics and value capture rather than market-cap rank, industry executives said.

Middlesex stun Durham to deny Stokes spot in One-Day Cup final

Ben Stokes and Durham were denied a spot in the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup final as Middlesex pulled off a stunning comeback to clinch a first List-A final appearance for 36 years.