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Best shots and highlights from Round 1

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

ESPN's preseason All-America team: Longhorns, Tigers, Buckeyes, more

With the 2026 season on the horizon, we look at the nation's best players at every position.

Does the Community Shield preview the Premier League? History provides the answer

The Community Shield marks the final stretch before the start of the new Premier League season. But should fans take anything away from the result?

Ranked: The 30 best men's soccer club managers in Europe

ESPN ranks the top 30 men's managers in the European club game. Who is going to be No.

B2C2 taps Schroders veteran to chase Asia’s growing crypto wealth

The institutional crypto liquidity provider is bringing on the former Schroders Wealth Management Asia chairman as it targets family offices and asset managers across the region.

Turn Your F*cking Phones Off review – a tremendous takedown of big tech

Summerhall, EdinburghHannah Maxwell quits doomscrolling and turns her attention to tech bros’ targeted assault on democracy and our smartphone-addicted complicityLast year, Hannah Maxwell laid out three blueprints for an Edinburgh fringe hit. In her show Babyfleareindeerbag, she tested out a series of ideas in a hilarious exercise in market research.In other

FCA, HTX in Settlement Talks Over Illegal UK Crypto Promotions: Report

An FCA employee bought crypto from a UK IP address using a driving license as ID, according to the regulator's claim.

Richards to face Kalajdzic showdown on Fisher bill

British former world title challenger Craig Richards will take on Radivoje Kalajdzic in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown, while Lee Cutler faces Louis Greene in a middleweight clash, on Zuffa Boxing's Johnny Fisher bill at London's Copper Box Arena.

Football is back (without hydration breaks) - how to watch the new season

After a summer of hydration breaks and half-time shows, football as we know and love it is back. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the new season...

Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

Brighton latest: Genoa make contact over Ferguson loan

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Brighton latest: Genoa make contact over Ferguson loan”.

Daniels miffed over LSU giving Pickett his No. 5

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after the school allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.

Freeman 'in good spirits' after fall into dugout

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when he took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors dugout while trying to catch a foul popup.

McCarthy: Vikings' QB decision 'out of my control'

The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.

Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement Wednesday.

Sources: Kushner, Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B

The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.

Watson tapped to start Browns' preseason opener

The Browns will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago, and Shedeur Sanders will start the second preseason game at home against the Bills.

Panthers add to TE room, bring on veteran Waller

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal.

WNBA task force discusses transgender athletes

A task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday and discussed transgender athletes but did not arrive at any eligibility rules.

✍️ Mike Clay's Fantasy Football Playbook, Part 2

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

Breaking down final preseason SP+ rankings for 2026

Bill Connelly looks at what the SP+ projections and production numbers mean heading into the season.

Kalshi in talks with Sequoia, Wellington for $750 million fund raise at $40 billion valuation

The prediction-market platform raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation in May and is now discussing a new round that could nearly double that figure.

Hodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final

Werro advanced after review reveals accidental tripHodgkinson and Broeders-Bol ease into final togetherKeely Hodgkinson’s biggest rival for European 800m gold has been dramatically put through into Friday’s final after being tripped and sent sprawling during Thursday’s first semi-final.It means that the hugely anticipated showdown is still on between Hodgkin

Russell Westbrook retires: Answering the biggest questions on legacy, impact

Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.

Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks

The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.

Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores

Summerhall, EdinburghVengeance for a slaughtered pig is the starting point for a riotous parody that suggests the meat industry poses an existential threat to human survivalThat’s my next hotdog ruined. Shakespeare’s “too solid flesh” is squeezed into a sausage-shaped form in Mary Higgins and Ell Potter’s inventively guilt-trippy new show.

Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m

Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m.

West Ham latest: Interim chief exec Virani targets Premier League return

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “West Ham latest: Interim chief exec Virani targets Premier League return”.

Super League confirm NRL investment offer

Super League confirm that they have received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission.

Ethereum DeFi Platform Ether.fi Adds Tokenized Stocks and Portfolio-Backed Loans

The Ethereum staking platform is adding asset trading, fiat accounts, and borrowing through Aave as it pushes into crypto banking.

Are teens on ebikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers

Experts say better regulation is needed but that bad press about ‘motorized menaces’ puts the ebike revolution at riskBeware, Americans: there’s a battery-powered threat cruising down beach paths, rolling up hiking trails and zipping along the streets of our cities.By now, you’ve likely seen footage on social media of teens racing along streets, popping whee

Imelda Staunton: ‘Umbridge’s giggle needed to be short and sharp. So I just did a boom, boom’

The actor answers your questions on working with her dog, becoming a dame, Harry Potter, and making televisual history in The Singing DetectiveYou and Bill Nighy were comrades in Pride, but play estranged spouses in & Sons. Was it more fun marching alongside him or giving him a piece of your mind?

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators Business live – latest updatesThe owner of Sports Direct has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration after the upmarket department store chain warned it could run out of money if it did not find new funding.Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Thursday it had bought the c

Orlovsky's annual QB trait rankings: Which NFL passers make the top 10 in seven different skills?

Does Josh Allen have the league's strongest arm? Is Lamar Jackson still the most unstoppable QB rusher?

MUFG to test Japanese government bond repos on Canton Network

Four companies within Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group have launched a proof of concept to test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network, with the project targeting automated processing and 24-hour on-chain settlement. According to a Thursday announcement from…

Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks

Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall

Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.

Norges Bank: Disinflation slows rate path – Nomura

Nomura economists note Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4.25% in August despite softer CPI-ATE inflation. The bank still flags a possible further hike, but they now expect a November move, with risks tilted to no additional increase and no rate cuts projected until September 2027.

Swissquote cuts full-year guidance as 1H crypto income plunges, shares slide

The online bank cut full-year revenue and profit forecasts after first-half crypto trading levels slumped.

Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve

Australia batter Steve Smith benefits from an odd technology reprieve, but Bangladesh otherwise dominate the hosts on day one of the first Test.

Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding

Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

Crypto platform operator gets 15-year prison sentence in South Korea due to $50 million scam

A South Korean court sentenced the head of centralized finance (CeFi) lender Delio to 15 years in prison for embezzling digital assets from more than 1,100 customers.

Andy Burnham ‘angry’ over water company bill increases; Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as regulator says five companies can raise bills to pay for infrastructure for new housing and datacentresThe biggest factor for the FTSE 100’s underperformance on Thursday morning relative to other European markets is a big decline in the mining sector.Chilean miner Antofagasta is the bigge

Breaking: Trezor says ShipMonk breach exposed data of 13,689 customers

Trezor has disclosed that personal information belonging to 13,689 customers was exposed after an unauthorized actor gained access to systems operated by its shipping provider ShipMonk. Trezor said in an Aug.

5 leading crypto payment gateways

Crypto payment gateways are gaining traction in 2026 as businesses seek faster, lower-cost digital asset payments without managing blockchain infrastructure themselves. More companies now treat cryptocurrency as a working payment rail rather than a novelty.

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye Arsenal's Zubimendi to replace Man City target Enzo Fernández

Chelsea could sign Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi if Enzo Fernández joins Manchester City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Federal Reserve: Trump pressure and rate risks – Commerzbank

Commerzbank's Dr. Marco Wagner analyzes how Donald Trump’s past and potential future attacks on the Federal Reserve (Fed) affect its independence.

Goldman Sachs drops $2.25 billion to hijack the Bitcoin yield market and leapfrog BlackRock by 19x

BTCI listed a 26.73% distribution rate, a 1.62% SEC yield and a negative 41.66% one-year NAV return. The post Goldman Sachs drops $2.25 billion to hijack the Bitcoin yield market and leapfrog BlackRock by 19x appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Omni experts share what excites them most about the model.

We interviewed some of the experts behind Gemini Omni to hear what excites them most about the model.

Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.

PUMP price rises 27% despite 6.88B token unlock

Pump.fun’s PUMP token climbed 27% from its Aug. 8 low as record weekly fees strengthened its buyback-and-burn program, while buyers absorbed volatility around a 6.875 billion-token unlock.

Figure revenue doubles as blockchain loan marketplace volumes surge

The tokenization-focused lender posted $226 million in quarterly revenue as blockchain loan marketplace volume jumped to $4.3 billion.

Robinhood Ventures Fund II to begin NYSE trading after $200M IPO

Robinhood Ventures Fund II has priced an 8 million-share initial public offering at $25 per share, raising $200 million before fees as Robinhood expands its retail-focused private market fund business. According to a press release from Robinhood Ventures Fund II,…

US Dollar: Yield support erodes on weaker inflation – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee notes that softer US CPI and labour data kept DXY locked in a 99.4–100.1 range after the USD/JPY sell-off linked to joint US-Japan interventions. Markets sharply reduced the implied probability of a September Federal Reserve hike.

Matt Bowen's favorite targets: 20 players to consider at all levels of your draft

Matt Bowen breaks down his favorite picks this year, from first-round superstars to late-round dart throws.

MLB Power Rankings: We have a new No. 1!

For the first time in nearly two months, the Dodgers aren't the top team in baseball.

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

An epic MVP battle. A Triple Crown pursuit.

NBA Cup 2026: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more

The league has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know about the fourth annual in-season tournament.

Crystal Palace latest: Eagles closing in on Khalaili signing

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crystal Palace latest: Eagles closing in on Khalaili signing”.

Bitmine’s $257M annualized staking income ‘fills’ operational gaps, share buybacks: analysts

Bitmine’s Ether staking revenue is an important financial buffer that fills financial gaps and provides recurring revenue streams beyond Ether’s price appreciation, analysts told Cointelegraph.

Road to the LLBWS: Results, schedules and more

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

"Still an open question": Fed’s Barkin keeps possibility of rate hike alive

Richmond Federal Reserve (Fed) President Thomas Barkin highlighted on Thursday the persistent uncertainty surrounding the US inflation outlook and monetary policy.

Euro: Choppy range trading outlook against US Dollar – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses EUR/USD dynamics in light of shifting Fed rate hike expectations and Oil-related safe haven flows into the Dollar.

Trezor Customer Data Exposed in Shipping Partner Breach

The hardware wallet manufacturer says its devices and backups are untouched, but the leak hands attackers valuable customer data.

When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?

BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.

Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse

US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

Japanese Yen: Policy support for BoJ hikes – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights USD/JPY trading just below 160.00 as Japan’s government signals support for faster Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hikes, reinforcing narrowing US–Japan differentials and a lower USD/JPY case.

XRP Holders Can Now Trade Options Using Flare’s FXRP as Collateral

The Derive integration gives XRP holders a way to hedge or speculate without depositing their tokens with a centralized exchange.

MUFG PoC to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain

MUFG’s experiment plans to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain to achieve 24/7 settlement, as well as improved capital and operational efficiency.

Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More

GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta.

‘At any moment I might fade out’: archives reveal fearless era of land speed record breakers

Unseen material gives insight into how death-defying attempts by drivers made impact on public imaginationWith the Bonneville salt flats in Utah echoing to the sound of a new land speed record achieved by a British team, the timing could not be more apposite. The historical legacy of the challenge of pushing the envelope of pace is being dusted down and made

Agent 64: Spies Never Die review – licence to kill time like the 90s never ended

PC; Replicant D6This GoldenEye 007-styled retro shooter is an agreeable set of straightahead shooting missions that hark back to a simpler time, with simpler controlsWith 007 First Light, 2026 has already given us the best James Bond game in more than three decades, since the release of Rare’s N64 classic GoldenEye 007. But what about those players whose loy

Certificate Transparency Monitoring is now generally available

Cloudflare's Certificate Transparency Monitoring is now generally available. The biggest change: we no longer email you about certificates Cloudflare issued for your domain, so when an alert lands in your inbox, it's worth a look.

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

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

NFL training camp updates: Baker Mayfield shines as Bucs handle Jets

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

Turkish Lira: Further depreciation seen against US Dollar – Commerzbank

Commerzbank FX analyst Tatha Ghose highlights persistent inflation pressures and renewed current account deterioration as key drivers for continued weakness in the Turkish Lira against the Dollar.

Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham warns suppliers

Firms in England and Wales given green light for extra spending that will add billions to billsBusiness live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has accused water companies of treating their customers “as a bottomless source of funding” for the industry’s failings, after proposals that will push households bills even higher were approved.Millions of households in E

US PPI comes in softer than expected, confirms easing inflation pressure

Producer inflation in the United States (US) cooled more than expected in July, adding to evidence that inflationary pressure is gradually easing after Wednesday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.

MLB Rank 2026 in-season update: Ranking baseball's top 50 players

We asked ESPN MLB experts for their updated top 50 to take stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down.

Bank of Canada: Gradual tightening path into 2027 – NBC

National Bank of Canada's (NBC) Taylor Schleich and Ethan Currie reaffirm their Bank of Canada (BoC) rate call, arguing that despite stronger Canadian labour data and robust Q2 GDP, accumulated slack and data lags should delay tightening.

US Initial Jobless Claims increased to 209K last week

According to a report from the US Department of Labour (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US citizens submitting new applications for unemployment insurance rose to 209K for the week ending August 8.

RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment

Radical reimagining of Shakespeare play was due to run at Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 13 February to 3 April 2027The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that it will postpone its radical production of Othello starring Sharon D Clarke, while the Olivier-winning actor undergoes treatment for cancer.The production, directed by Monique Touko, wa

WTI Oil Price Forecast: Momentum turns flat as Bollinger Bands expand

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades modestly lower on Thursday as traders weigh weaker demand forecasts from OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) against supply disruptions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $80.50 per barrel, down 1.35% on the day.

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: -23,000(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.02(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand: unchanged in Jul 2026 News Release

US initial claims for the current week 209K vs 202K estimate

Prior week Initial claims 199K revised to 200KInitial claims 209K vs 202K estimate4 week MA of initial claims 199K vs 199K prev.Continuing claims 1.777M vs 1.800M. Prior 1.799M4 week MA of continuing claims 1.785M vs 1.791M last week.

Euro steadies against Japanese Yen as ECB rate hike expectations strengthen

EUR/JPY trades around 183.80 on Thursday at the time of writing, little changed on the day.

Indian Rupee: Benign inflation reinforces RBI pause – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao analyzes India’s July inflation data and its implications for the Reserve Bank of India. She notes that benign core inflation and limited spillovers from external shocks support a continued RBI policy pause.

Ethereum price faces $1,850 risk after $1,900 loss

Ethereum price fell 2.4% from $1,918 to an intraday low of $1,872 as traders sold the initial U.S. inflation reaction, leaving ETH below $1,900 and testing a key daily support zone.

Will West Ham bounce straight back up?

BBC Sport analyses the season ahead for West Ham, who will be playing in the Championship for the first time in 14 years.

Why millions of everyday savers will soon own Bitcoin without ever downloading a crypto app

A future Bitcoin buyer may encounter the asset through a portfolio they already own. An adviser can add a small allocation, a brokerage account can hold a spot ETF, and future retirement products could place Bitcoin inside another familiar investment wrapper.

Bullish shares surge 14% as subscription revenue offsets digital asset slowdown

Bullish's second-quarter loss of $280 million was mostly attributable to a $244.6 million markdown on the company’s bitcoin holdings.

'MVP adapter:' Inside Lamar Jackson's adjustments to Ravens' new offense

Under new OC Declan Doyle, Lamar Jackson has the opportunity to embrace a new vision.

Atherton: 'England must become Root's team - he has a unique opportunity'

Fresh from exclusively speaking to Joe Root following his reappointment as England captain, Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton looks further into the move...

MUFG tests blockchain settlement for JGB repo trades

MUFG will test real-time Japanese government bond repo settlement on Canton Network, using blockchain and digital money in an FSA-backed PoC.

New Zealand Dollar: Anchored expectations back RBNZ hikes – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes NZD/USD briefly dipped below its 200-day moving average as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Q3 inflation expectations survey showed mixed but well-anchored readings near the 2% midpoint.

Billion-streamers, Beyoncé and heart-bruising beauty: Frank Ocean’s 20 best songs – ranked!

It’s a decade since the Los Angeles musician released the seminal album Blonde. To lessen the pain of his hiatus, we count down the best of an artist who redefined R&BFrank Ocean’s pre-fame demos are hard to find – there’s a fan-made, 64-track compilation called The Lonny Breaux Collection floating around – but worth checking out, as evinced by this brief bu

‘He has a very high ceiling’: Madjo makes instant mark on delayed Aston Villa bow

Teenager endured a frustrating wait for his registration to be approved but took no time to show his potential on the big stage against PSGAt first glance there was the usual stuff: the wide smile, the guttural release, the punch of the air, teammates quickly on the scene to offer congratulations. But then the real celebration followed for the 17-year-old Br

Mark Zuckerberg says the future of AI is for everyone. But who owns it? | Raffi Krikorian

It’s a nice sentiment, but all AI users should ask three questions about their preferred choice of AI platformOn Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word essay, The Future Is for Everyone. The essay came with something even rarer: a new Meta open-weight model.

Euro gains against British Pound despite stronger UK growth data

EUR/GBP edges higher on Thursday as the Euro (EUR) draws support from hawkish European Central Bank (ECB) expectations, overshadowing stronger-than-expected UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data that would otherwise have supported the British Pound (GBP).

Morning Minute: The SEC Plans Rules for Tokenized Stocks

The new framework could be announced as soon as Friday, in what could be the biggest development for crypto this year.

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD stands tall at two-month highs above $4,380

Gold (XAU/USD) posts marginal losses on Thursday, after meeting resistance at the $4,450 area, yet with price action holding just above previous highs around $ 4,380 at the time of writing.

Federal Reserve: Gradual easing path – UOB

Alvin Liew of UOB outlines expectations for the Federal Funds Rate following the July US CPI release. Market pricing for a September hike has fallen, and UOB’s base case is an extended pause through 2026.

SEC allows Franklin Templeton funds to invest in onchain money fund

The SEC said it will not pursue enforcement action if Franklin Templeton’s funds start investing cash in the asset manager’s own tokenized money market fund.

Hodgkinson leads home Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.

investingLive European markets wrap: Dollar remains tentative, gold off the highs in post-CPI trading

Headlines:It's on to Jackson Hole next..Dollar stays more muted so far today amid lack of any post-CPI momentumGold fails to find that additional spark from US inflation dataUK Q2 preliminary GDP +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q expectedUK economy posts unexpected growth in June on stronger services sector showingSpain inflation nudges higher in July as both headline and

I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev

Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.

European Central Bank: Independence risks rise with debt – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Dr. Marco Wagner assesses how political pressure threatens the European Central Bank’s (ECB) independence using a Central Bank Pressure Index based on AI analysis of politicians’ statements.

Twitch Turns On Amazon AI Training by Default: 'Nobody Would Opt In'

Twitch's chief product officer says he does not know whether content had already been used for training before the setting appeared.

Silver slips below $65, but cooling US inflation keeps downside in check

Silver (XAG/USD) trades lower around $64.90 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.64% on the day. The white metal consolidates after its recent advance as investors refrain from taking large positions ahead of the release of US producer inflation data.

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The End Of Oak Street' - Putting the Jurassic World franchise to shame

A mysterious cosmic event uproots Oak Street from 80s suburbia to prehistoric times... It's the blockbuster surprise of the summer.

Bitcoin price falls toward $63K as CPI rally fades

Bitcoin price slipped toward $63,300 on Aug. 13 as an in-line U.S.

Monaco moves to overhaul crypto rules with MiCA aligned framework

Monaco’s government has submitted a bill to replace its 2022 crypto regulatory regime with a new licensing framework that would place crypto-asset service providers under stricter authorization, governance and compliance requirements. The government’s Bill No.

Strategy, Metaplanet unrealized bitcoin losses highlight risk of concentrating on just one token

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 13, 2026

Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor

Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.

Reekie wins 800m heat as Werro suffers nasty fall

Great Britain's Jemma Reekie wins her 800m heat as Switzerland's Audrey Werro suffers nasty fall on the final bend of the race.

Riksbank: Rate hike risks rise – Nomura

Nomura strategists expects the Riksbank to keep its policy rate at 1.75% in August, with no change through 2026.

Golfer admits 'stupidity' after faking hole-in-one

An amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.

British Pound: Solid UK data, limited BoE impact – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes GBP/USD trading directionless near 1.3500 as United Kingdom (UK) Q2 and June Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data show encouraging activity. Growth was driven by investment and consumption, with government spending a drag.

The Hundred Eliminators and Finals: All you need to know

The Hundred 2026 is reaching its dramatic climax and we have the Eliminators then the Finals still to come your way...

Study finds 65,340 risky crypto addresses tied to $574 million in losses

Two newly described vectors account for about $15.7 million, while the larger estimate covers the full detected misuse corpus. The post Study finds 65,340 risky crypto addresses tied to $574 million in losses appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year

Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

British Pound recovers early losses against US Dollar, US PPI data eyed

The British Pound (GBP) claws back its early losses against the US Dollar (USD) and flattens at around 1.3495 during the European trading session on Thursday.

Claude's new Scarlet Letter watermark is invisible — for now

The mark flags anything Claude processed, even human writing it only edited.

Binance bStocks tops $610M, overtakes xStocks within two months

Binance bStocks has overtaken xStocks to become the second-largest tokenized stock issuer by value, less than two months after the product entered the market. Token Terminal data showed bStocks reached about $624 million in value on Aug.

Norwegian Krone: Norges Bank softens hawkish stance – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Norges Bank analysis notes the policy rate was left unchanged at 4.25% in August, with a less hawkish tone than in June.

OranjeBTC plans ETF with 95% Strategy STRC allocation

OranjeBTC plans DIGY11, a Brazil ETF expected in September with STRC and SATA exposure, monthly payouts in reais and currency hedging.

Football Association of Ireland withdraws Infantino support

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] officially withdraws support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, while the Irish Football Association [IFA] confirms it backs Uefa's stance.

O'Hara: Spurs should sign Rashford with De Zerbi 'perfect' for him

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara wants Spurs to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

Bitcoin holds steady near $64,000 as monero, hyperliquid outperform

Crypto markets remain in a low volatility holding pattern, trading in a tight range following Wednesday's CPI report.

Ash Gardner apologises for ‘pain’ caused by relationship with Australia teammate

Cricket Australia boss backs women’s vice-captain’s leadershipMonica Wright went public over ex’s affair with Georgia VollAustralia vice-captain Ash Gardner has apologised for the pain caused by her marriage breakdown and thanked Cricket Australia for backing her leadership.Gardner’s affair with Australian teammate Georgia Voll while married to ex-wife Monic

Chelsea Wolfe: The Dark review – existential reflection goes from whisper to gothic scream

(Loma Vista)The genre-blending Californian artist casts off past toxic influences with a powerful set of tender, brooding and emotionally charged songs that wouldn’t feel out of place as festival anthemsWhen Chelsea Wolfe was interviewed by the Guardian in 2015 about her fourth album, Abyss, she revealed that her music had been informed by the bouts of sleep

Kieran Trippier: ‘The Championship is relentless … it’s totally different to the Premier League’

The former England full-back is back in the Championship after 12 years away, hoping to lead Wolves out of itWhen the question inevitably comes, Kieran Trippier is happy to set the record straight. Fresh from training, head to toe in Wolves kit – vest, shorts and club-branded sliders – he walks into a suite at their Compton Park base, conversation soon shift

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 8: Crystal Palace

Palace take a risk with new manager Pierre Sage, who is tasked with building on Glasner’s unprecedented successGuardian writers’ predicted position: 16th (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 15th Continue reading...

Spurs latest: PODCAST - A big summer for... Tottenham Hotspur

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Spurs latest: PODCAST - A big summer for... Tottenham Hotspur”.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Capped below the 50% retracement of July’s plunge, at 159.50

The US Dollar (USD) remains practically flat against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, as fading hopes of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September have undermined speculative demand for the Greenback.

Gold struggles below two-month high despite softer US PPI

Gold (XAU/USD) trades under pressure on Thursday after hitting a fresh two-month high of $4,449 during Asian trading hours. The metal fails to capitalise on softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, even as the US Dollar and Treasury yields edge lower.

‘DeFi doesn’t exist anymore,’ just onchain finance: Andre Cronje

Flying Tulip founder Andre Cronje contends that DeFi protocols have evolved into a new financial paradigm of “onchain finance,” but have sacrificed some of their inherent immutability and decentralization.

Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature

Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

Metaplanet launches BitBonds with ¥200M private sale

Metaplanet launches BitBonds with a ¥200 million private sale paying 4%–4.3% interest as it expands its yen funding strategy.

LIV season finale tickets no longer on sale amid cancellation reports

Tickets for LIV Golf's season-ending Team Championship event in Michigan are no longer on sale on its official website amid reports it has been cancelled.

South Korea jails Delio CEO for 15 years over $49M crypto fraud

South Korea has sentenced Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho to 15 years in prison after a Seoul court found him guilty of defrauding customers of about 70 billion won ($49.2 million) in crypto assets. According to local news outlet Newsis, the…

UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington

Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumnUK economic growth slows downBusiness live – latest updatesIn the spring the International Monetary Fund warned Britain faced the heaviest economic blow from the Iran war among the world’s most advanced nations. Almost six months into the conflict,

EFL latest: 'It feels like home' - Jimenez explains Wolves return

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Holders turn to ASDeFi to earn $7,900 in Dogecoin monthly

As crypto participation expands beyond trading, ASDeFi highlights cloud mining as a simpler alternative for investors seeking access to computing power services. In August 2026, the price of Dogecoin underwent a significant correction.

Economists agree: ECB to hike interest rates by 25 bps to 2.5% in September - Reuters

According to a Reuters poll, the European Central Bank (ECB) will hike its deposit rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50% in September, said 57 of 69 economists.

Australia exposed by Bangladesh in stunning start to first Test

Bangladesh's bowlers overshadowed Australia's Big Four getting back together on day one of the first Test as the hosts were dismissed for 198 and Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55.

Australian Dollar caught between hawkish RBA, Iran-related inflation risks

AUD/USD trades around 0.7055 on Thursday at the time of writing, little changed on the day.

Taylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits

Referee Anthony Taylor explains to BBC sports editor Dan Roan why he has stepped away from officiating.

UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

CEO of Crypto Lender Delio Gets 15 Years Over $49M Fraud

A botched search of the platform's server host cost prosecutors the bulk of their case, cutting it from 2,800 alleged victims to about 1,100.

MUFG to test real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond trades

MUFG is preparing a proof-of-concept for onchain JGB transactions using the Canton network.

Zcash is borrowing crypto’s new institutional playbook as privacy goes mainstream

Zcash Labs launched Aug. 6 to move Zcash deeper into business and institutional use.

Charles Schwab has added Bitcoin, Ether trading to its $13 trillion platform

Charles Schwab has added direct Bitcoin and Ether trading to its retail brokerage platform at a 0.75% transaction fee, putting crypto inside a business that reported $13.1 trillion in client assets and 39.8 million active brokerage accounts at the end…

Japanese Yen: Bearish bias against US Dollar within higher range – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/JPY closed little changed at 159.41 after briefly dipping to 158.58 and rebounding to 159.54. Intraday, the pair is expected to trade between 158.70 and 159.70.

James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite

Auto-hagiography it may be – most of the interviewees were in the band at some point – but this portrait of the seminal Manchester indie group is charming stuffBy the time of their first flush of success – concomitant with the turn-of-the-90s Mancunian baggy scene, when indie discos thronged with people in big daisy petal T-shirts, and the anthemic Sit Down

Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich

The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?Rather than producing jobs, the US economy actually lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Friday.

Binance bStocks pass xStocks as second-largest tokenized stock issuer

Binance bStocks became the second-largest tokenized stock issuer less than two months after launch, narrowly ahead of Kraken’s xStocks.

US Dollar: CPI-driven moves point to near-term stability – MUFG

Lee Hardman at MUFG reports that the US Dollar’s initial post-CPI weakness quickly reversed, with the dollar index returning to around 100.00 as markets trimmed but did not abandon expectations for a September Fed hike.

Weekly sports quiz: Tattoos, transfers and photo finishes

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Copper expands into US with regulated crypto custody and trading services

Digital asset infrastructure provider Copper has established a regulated US presence after Copper Markets (US) Inc. became an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, opening a route for the company to provide institutional custody and…

Brazilian Real: Election risks threaten carry story – Societe Generale

Societe Generale strategists note USD/BRL has formed a higher low and is testing its 200-day moving average near 5.22, with upside projections toward 5.34–5.38.

Brazil’s largest bitcoin treasury firm plans ETF with 95% allocation to Strategy's STRC

DIGY11 aims for annual distributions matching Brazil’s interbank rate plus 3–5 percentage points, net of costs, though investors' actual returns are not guaranteed.

Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode

Bitcoin’s weakness near range highs stems from short-term holders trying to break even on underwater BTC investments, Glassnode says.

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $64.48 per troy ounce, down 1.30% from the $65.32 it cost on Wednesday.

Euro: Range tests with upside bias against US Dollar – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole keeps a constructive stance on EUR/USD after recent US data, based on a view that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to deliver further tightening.

Chelsea set Friday deadline for Fernández suitors as City reject new £51m Barça bid for Rodri

Manchester City want around £65m for Spain midfielderAl-Qadsiah closing on move for City’s Tijjani ReijndersManchester City have rejected Barcelona’s second bid of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri, while Chelsea have set a 5pm (BST) Friday deadline for the club to bid £120m for the midfielder’s potential replacement, Enzo Fernández.On Tuesday Barça improved on t

Bitcoin shrugs off 3.4% CPI: why the macro trade stopped working

For the third consecutive month, a major inflation print failed to move Bitcoin in either direction. The asset that was supposed to trade on rate cut expectations is trading on something else entirely, and the market has not yet agreed…

US Dollar: Inflation outlook and Fed path – UOB

UOB’s Alvin Liew assesses United States (US) inflation and Federal Reserve (Fed) policy after the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Liew notes headline and core CPI remain above the Fed’s 2% target but sees inflation gradually easing, with headline CPI averaging 3.5% and core 2.8% in 2026.

Live updates: Bitcoin continues flat near $63,500 as U.S. PPI softer than forecast in July

An in-depth analysis of the U.S. CPI released Wednesday suggests the underlying price pressures remain sticky.

Galatasaray submit Martinelli bid - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal have received a bid from Galatasaray for Gabriel Martinelli, Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi could leave the Gunners for Chelsea and Newcastle push for Benfica defender Amar Dedic.

Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net

Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.

Stock Market Today: AI lead so far this week but Cisco may cool things down

Analysts and traders were jolly about the continued AI trade as others were thinking it's oversold. The bulls were good with AI stocks being in the green but Cisco which reported last night, temporarily broke up its all-time high but then sold off and is now over 6% downU.S.

Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet unveils BitBonds with $1.3 million private debt sale

The inaugural unsecured bonds offer annual interest of up to 4.3%, while exposing investors to metaplanet’s credit and bitcoin-linked balance-sheet risks

Ethereum ETFs just beat Bitcoin for the first time: what the $365 million month means

In July, spot Ethereum ETFs pulled in more than twice the capital that Bitcoin ETFs attracted. The gap is not an anomaly.

Swiss Franc holds ground following domestic Producer and Import Prices data

USD/CHF depreciates after three days of gains, trading around 0.8130 during the European hours on Thursday. The pair holds losses as the Swiss Franc (CHF) remains stronger following Swiss Producer and Import Prices data for July.

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

MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the Japanese Yen has strengthened modestly as markets anticipate a faster pace of Bank of Japan policy tightening.

How a wall of 1.79 million Bitcoin is quietly choking every attempt to break above $65,000

Bitcoin traders are rebuilding bets on a run toward $70,000 while still paying for protection against a fall to $60,000, showing that softer US inflation data has done little to break the market’s defensive positioning. The split held after the Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in July and 3.4% from a year earlier, while core […] The post How a wall of 1.79 mil

SEC clears Franklin mutual funds and ETFs to invest in BENJI

Franklin Templeton’s registered mutual funds and ETFs have received regulatory clearance to invest in the firm’s blockchain-based OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund after the U.S.

We’re going to party like it’s 1629… the masques, the music and the mayhem of Banqueting House

What music soundtracked 17th-century England? Ahead of a DJ set in Banqueting House, Georgia Mann looks at the wild, the experimental, the melancholic – and why a theorbo caused a security alertKing Charles is on the throne, there’s anxiety around the power-brokers of Whitehall, and an age of deep political division and conspiracy obsession is under way.That

Euro area industrial output holds flat in June

June industrial production 0.0% vs 0.0% m/m expectedPrior -0.2%; revised to +0.3%Euro area industrial output was stable in June, even with a more positive revision to the May figure to boot. Relative to the same month a year ago, industrial production was seen up 0.1%.

And the winner is... Burgas to host 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time.

I spent 18 months testing the best video doorbells – here are my favourites

Whether you want to improve your home’s security or simply know who’s at the door, the latest generation of smart doorbells will help put your mind at ease• The best robot vacuums, testedDoorbells have evolved. Today, they watch us as we approach, let the people inside the home know we’re coming sooner than our finger can hit the button, and give them a good

Eurozone Industrial Production remains flat in June vs. -0.1% estimates

The Eurozone industrial sector activity remained flat in June, while it was expected to decline 0.1%, according to data published by Eurostat. In May, Industrial production contracted by 0.3%, revised lower from -0.2%.

‘I feel like I’m at war’: are we losing the battle against machine-made music?

Despite outcry from musicians, AI slop is creeping into the charts as record labels scramble to adapt to a new normal where hits can be made at the click of a buttonThis year, the battle for song of the summer has been eclipsed by a much more complicated – some would even say disturbing – debate. That’s because we find ourselves asking not “What’s the song o

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The author of a new novel about the famed detective explores a little-known facet of Holmes’s creatorWhat do Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle have to do with boxing? More than you may think.

Seven players we’re excited to watch in the Championship this season

This should be a big year for Jarrod Bowen, Zan Vipotnik, Ethan Galbraith, Lorent Tolaj, Léo Scienza, Othmane Maamma and Mason MeliaBy Opta AnalystThe Championship, often called the most exciting league in football, is also among the least predictable competitions in Europe. It’s the perfect stage for players to show off their talent before progressing to to

Cash remains most widely accepted payment method in euro area

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Man City reject fresh Barcelona bid for Rodri

Manchester City have rejected a new £55m bid from Barcelona for Rodri.

Euro bounces off one-week low, holds above 1.1500 vs USD as traders look to US PPI

The EUR/USD pair drops to a one-and-a-half-week low during the first half of the European session, though it manages to recover a few pips from the vicinity of the 1.1500 psychological mark.

Canadian Dollar: Recovery not just about Oil – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister argues Canada’s recent economic improvement is not solely driven by higher Oil and gas prices linked to the Iran conflict.

Euro advances against Canadian Dollar amid ECB hawkish stance, lower oil prices

EUR/CAD halts its six-day losing streak, trading around 1.6080 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross gains ground as the Euro (EUR) receives support as the macroeconomic picture in the Eurozone continues to support the European Central Bank's (ECB) hawkish stance.

Hyperliquid opens low-latency data access under $1K

Hyperliquid opens Foundation low-latency data access to qualified infrastructure providers, with pricing indicated below $1,000 monthly.

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Cooling NZ inflation expectations push Kiwi under pressure

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) underperforms its major currency peers, trading 0.45% down at around 0.5830 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday.

'I really doubt I'll carry on': Messi sees end of football career in farewell to his father

The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.

US Dollar: Markets remain hawkish after CPI – ING

ING strategists Francesco Pesole, Frantisek Taborsky and Chris Turner note that the Dollar strengthened after an in-line US CPI, as markets had positioned for a hotter print.

Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe

Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.

Securitize falls 16% after earnings miss, tokenization revenue drops

Securitize shares fell 16% from Wednesday’s close after the tokenization platform’s $14.4 million second-quarter revenue missed Wall Street estimates.

Indian Rupee: RBI seen delaying rate hikes – MUFG

Michael Wan at MUFG reports that India’s July Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.45% year-on-year, slightly below consensus but above June’s 4.38%, driven mainly by higher food prices.

Steve Smith plays lone hand as Australia humbled by Bangladesh’s Mahmud

First Test, day one: Australia 198; Bangladesh 96 for 1 in DarwinNo 4 batter hits 71 as Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets for touristsSteve Smith has played a lone hand as Bangladesh exposed Australia’s batting frailties on day one of the first Test in Darwin, before taking on their bowlers with class.Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud starred with 6 for 55 as

Mirae Asset injects 50B won into Korbit after takeover

Mirae Asset plans a 50 billion won capital injection into Korbit operator Digital X weeks after completing its 97.15% acquisition.

Australian Dollar: Upside risk intact above 0.7025 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report AUD/USD briefly broke above 0.7075 to 0.7091 before retreating to close almost unchanged at 0.7063.

Jordan Brookes: The Part of You That’s Always Screaming review – former fringe champ’s chewy croissant tale

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghThis is a spiky, interrogative and surprisingly conventional set from an act who usually pushes standup to its limitsYou can fall victim to your own high standards – and few comics have set higher standards than Jordan Brookes. A new show from the 2019 comedy award champ is an event, at which half the fun is seeing how he’s monstered

Dow Jones futures rise as cooling inflation reduces Fed rate hike bets

Dow Jones futures gain 0.08% to trade around 53,910 during European hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise by 0.09% to trade around 7,780 and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.06%, trading near 29,870.

The End of Tom Six review – Human Centipede director delivers one last freaky flick

Now living with multiple sclerosis, Six rants about the masturbation film distributors won’t touch and the money mystery behind his horror hitFifteen years ago, Dutch film-maker Tom Six succeeded where almost everybody fails – particularly in the world of horror. He actually shocked people.

Swiss Franc: Soft profile sustained on SNB stance – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the Swiss Franc (CHF) has weakened toward their year-end EUR/CHF target of 0.94, making it a preferred funding currency for carry trades.

Japanese Government Bonds Held by the Bank of Japan

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South Korea tightens crypto transfers to overseas exchanges

South Korea will apply risk-based checks to overseas crypto transfers, with 10 million won flows subject to enhanced AML monitoring.

New “Zoomsday” exploit could expose crypto users to zero click attacks

A newly disclosed set of Zoom vulnerabilities has shown how attackers could take control of another meeting participant’s device without any action from the victim, creating a fresh security risk for crypto users who have repeatedly been targeted through video…

Norwegian Krone: Dovish risks but bullish view against Euro – ING

Francesco Pesole at ING sees some downside risks for the Norwegian Krone from Norges Bank’s meeting, as benign CPI‑ATE prints could tilt communication slightly less hawkish. He still expects rates to stay at 4.25% today and another hike later this year, but is less convinced about multiple moves.

FREE STREAM: Good Morning Transfers on Sky Sports News

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Japanese Yen holds ground due to potential intervention from Japanese authorities

USD/JPY inches lower after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 159.40 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency pair hovers near the crucial 160.00 level, keeping traders on high alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.

Russian Ruble: Trade boost from Oil seen fading – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reports Russia’s June merchandise trade surplus rose to USD 12.5bn, up over 50% year-on-year, as higher Oil prices and improved Urals pricing supported exports.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY bulls await trading range breakout above 100.00

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, is seen building on the previous day's sold bounce from the post-CPI swing low and prolonging its weekly uptrend for the fourth straight day.

Strategy sold $100M to defend STRC’s $100 stock price as DeFi packages the risk into a 7% ‘safer’ trade

Solstice announced a tranched product built on Strategy's Bitcoin-related STRC preferred stock, and said its senior tranche would not begin absorbing losses until STRC trades below $47.66. STRC currently trades near $95.315, putting that threshold roughly half of today's market price and about 52% below the security's $100 par value.

BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B

An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second quarter.

WTI Price Forecast: Prolonged energy supply concerns remain key tailwind

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades 0.5% higher at around $82.10 during the European trading session on Thursday. The oil price reflects strength as fears of a prolonged energy supply disruption continue to act as a key tailwind for oil prices.

BitGo Q2 revenue rises 80% to $4.3B as loss hits $19M

BitGo Q2 revenue rose 79.6% to $4.33B, but the firm posted a $19M loss as digital asset marks and thinner trading margins weighed.

US Dollar: Fed-driven hedge rebuilding revives selling pressure – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that the July Fed meeting marked a peak in Dollar dehedging rather than an end to U.S. exceptionalism.

Forex Today: US Dollar stabilizes ahead of next batch of US data

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Basic Figures on Fails (July)

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British Pound: Upside capped near 1.3555 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD briefly traded above 1.3535 to 1.3540 before slipping back to close at 1.3496. Intraday, the pair is seen range-trading between 1.3475 and 1.3525.

Swiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'

Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.

Blockchain Association urges review of Custodia Bank’s master account denial

The Blockchain Association has backed Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court petition challenging the Federal Reserve’s refusal to grant the Wyoming-chartered digital asset bank direct access to its payment system. According to a Wednesday amicus filing, the Blockchain Association asked the U.S.…

Securitize posts $21.7M Q2 loss as SECZ falls 21%

Securitize reported a $21.7M Q2 loss as revenue fell 5% to $14.4M, while tokenized AUM hit $4.3B and SECZ dropped 21% after hours.

Indonesian Rupiah remains subdued as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar

USD/IDR gains ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 17,920 during the early European hours on Thursday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) recovers its daily losses amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death

Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.

Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer

Copper Markets US will offer qualified custody, staking, financing and OTC services after securing its regulated US presence.

Gold: Upside capped by Fed hike risks – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Bart Melek notes Gold extended gains after the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) matched expectations, reinforcing a dovish narrative around Fed Chair Warsh.

Goldman Sachs to add Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs in $2.25B Neos deal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Neos Investments for up to $2.25 billion, a deal that will add three Bitcoin and Ethereum options-income ETFs managing more than $1.1 billion combined to its asset management business. According to Goldman Sachs, the…

My Brilliant Career review – a joyous heroine lights up this rare and beautiful period drama

Phillipa Northeast is brilliant as a young woman rebelling against society’s expectations in 1890s Australia. It is witty, intelligent and absolutely glorious to watch“I’m hot headed, with a snub nose, and that’s why I prefer a direct gaze.”So speaks Sybylla, the charmingly irrepressible and irrepressibly charming heroine of My Brilliant Career, played utter

Canadian Dollar extends pullback from two-month high as oil-driven Fed hike bets lift USD

The USD/CAD pair builds on the previous day's bounce from the 1.3900 neighborhood, or a two-month low, and gains follow-through positive traction for the second straight day on Thursday.

We have been staring at Phil Foden for close to a decade – how well do we actually know him? | Jonathan Liew

About to start his ninth season, his first under a club manager who isn’t Pep Guardiola, this could be the year we finally find out who the City enigma isPhil Foden says he is excited about working under Enzo Maresca, his new manager at Manchester City. We should call this exactly what it is: a very obvious barefaced lie.

Championship 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers

A mixed picture at the clubs coming down, more playoff places to encourage the pack – and the long shadow of spygate at SouthamptonThe relegated teams, naturally, will be the favourites to go back up but two have endured confusing summers. Jarrod Bowen committing to West Ham was a bonus and the quality available to Nuno Espírito Santo should make bouncing ba

Empty seats and faded aura show how Springboks outgrew the All Blacks | Daniel Gallan

Back-to-back world champions can use Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry to establish themselves as one of the greatest teams of all timeSouth Africans are supposed to care about the All Blacks more than this. On Tuesday night 14,759 people dotted the 52,000-seat Kings Park Stadium to watch New Zealand dismantle the Sharks 54-0.

Britain's scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot

This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than everWhen a business makes long-term plans, they call it prudence. When a government makes long-term plans, they call it communism.

As Far As We Know review – strange solo goes full pelt down the mean streets

Summerhall, EdinburghWith increasing speed, Sam Ward tells the story of a woman who finds holes in her garden – but is it just a shaggy dog story?And there is a man sitting at a desk, welcoming us to the theatre and opening a folder. And the folder contains a sheaf of paper that the man proceeds to read.

‘It was horrendous’: Durham captain relieved WSL2 club survived after fears of folding

Sarah Wilson delighted fresh investment was found‘It honestly feels now that nothing’s ever happened’The Durham captain, Sarah Wilson, has spoken of her relief over the fresh investment that saved the club this summer, after what she recalled as a “horrendous” period worrying that the Women’s Super League 2 club could fold.Durham finished 10th in England’s s

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In the 1990s, the photographer took portraits of punks, partiers and late-night lovers on the underground. His images show city life before smartphones – when people still had to rush to make the final trainMark McEvoy’s tube photographs, taken in London Underground carriages at around 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights from 1992 to 1995, capture moments tha

Spain inflation nudges higher in July as both headline and core prices push up

July final CPI +3.6% vs +3.5% y/y prelimPrior +3.2%July final HICP +3.9% vs +3.8% y/y prelimPrior +3.6%Spain inflation is confirmed to accelerate again in July, with headline annual inflation seen at 3.6%. That is a notable step up from the 3.2% estimate in June, with the jump owing much to a renewed rise in petrol prices mostly.

UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices

GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, but analysts warn growth is ‘likely to fade’UK economy shows surprising resilienceBusiness live – latest updatesEconomic growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, as the disruption unleashed by the Iran war began to take its toll, official figures show.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said GDP expa

Equities: AI rally and CPI relief lift US stocks – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists highlight that the S&P 500 closed just below its record high as US CPI data reduced urgency for further Federal Reserve hikes. Front-end Treasuries rallied and semiconductor strength supported equities, while volatility fell to its lowest level since January.

Euro holds gains against British Pound as UK GDP slows in Q2

The EUR/GBP cross holds positive ground near 0.8540 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The British Pound (GBP) remains weak against the Euro (EUR) following the UK economic data.

Bitcoin price steadies near $64K as HYPE leads crypto gainers

Bitcoin traded near $63,800 as July CPI matched forecasts, HYPE led large-cap gains and spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $61.1M in outflows.

'I'd never watched the Olympics' - Evans on gymnastics fame

British gymnast Ruby Evans speaks to BBC Sport about how she copes with fame and followers ahead of the 2026 European Artistic Gymastics Championships.

'The best night of my life' Travis Kelce shares first thoughts on intimate wedding to Taylor Swift

American footballer Travis Kelce has revealed his feelings about becoming one with Taylor Swift in his first comments on his secretive marriage to the pop sensation.

Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day one – live

Updates as the Test match gets under way in DarwinAny thoughts? Email Geoff5th over: Australia 18-0 (Head 7, Weatherald 4) Taskin with more late movement, jagging a ball back into Weatherald’s knee roll, a keen appeal but it was going over and Umpire Dharmasena is rightly unmoved.

Indian Rupee: Contained inflation supports RBI pause – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s FX team notes India’s July CPI rose slightly to 4.5% year-on-year but stayed within the Reserve Bank of India’s target band, with core inflation steady at 3.9%.

Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan

Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

Lani Pallister pips Summer McIntosh to gold before adding silver on Pan Pacs opening night

Australian finishes strongly to win 200m freestyle title in CaliforniaPallister comes in second behind Katie Ledecky in 1,500m freestyleAustralia’s freestyle star Lani Pallister has collected gold and silver medals in her arduous opening to the Pan Pacific championships in the United States.Pallister triumphed in the women’s 200m freestyle and then set a per

British Pound drifts away from 1.3500 as UK GDP slows down and Industrial Production falls

The British Pound (GBP) treads water against the US Dollar (USD), trading practically flat, a few pips below the 1.3500 level on Thursday's early London session.

Steelers bring back LB Roberts on one-year deal

Linebacker Elandon Roberts, who played for the Steelers in 2023 and 2024, is returning to Pittsburgh after the sides reached a one-year deal.

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EUROPEAN SESSIONIn the European session, the only highlight was the UK GDP report. The monthly estimate for June beat expectations by a big margin amid a stronger performance from the services sector.

Oil: Supply disruptions raise deficit risks – ING

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Oil prices have eased, with Brent crude ending largely flat as US-Iran talks remain in deadlock and Russian port infrastructure escapes major damage.

Erebor at $9.5 billion: the bank that replaced Silvergate in six months

Palmer Luckey and Joe Lonsdale’s nationally chartered bank has $4.6 billion in deposits, $100 million in annualized revenue, and a valuation higher than most publicly traded banks. It opened in February.

Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Fed cap is Bitcoin’s next liquidity trigger and needed for a price surge

Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Federal Reserve limit is the next liquidity trigger he wants to see before adding more aggressively to risk assets, such as Bitcoin. His Aug.

Euro: Range phase after failed upside break against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD briefly spiked to 1.1562 on the US CPI release before reversing to 1.1524.

British Pound attracts bids against Japanese Yen after UK Q2 GDP data

The British Pound (GBP) attracts slight bids against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Wednesday, following the release of the preliminary United Kingdom (UK) Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.

Bitwise CIO sees crypto valuations doubling on token revenue

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says revenue-linked token buybacks could lift crypto valuations, as DeFi protocols expand fee-funded burns.

'Where has this tennis been?' | Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach first final of 2026

Highlights of the Canadian Open match between Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina.

Hellcat review – woman imprisoned in camper van in nasty survival horror

A woman wakes up in a trailer as it speeds along in this effective and icky thriller, though you do end up wondering when you (and she) will ever get outThis survival thriller-horror starts in “what would you do?” mode, as a young woman wakes up in the back of a moving camper van with some sort of hideous wound on her arm. Well, what would you do?

Sailors, shadows and a dog in a dress: heroes of the street – in pictures

From dazzling shifts in perspective to astounding tricks using shade, reflections and rain, these winning images from the Pure Street Photography awards all capture ‘marvellous moments of fleeting serendipity’ Continue reading...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids

With great software and battery for two days, the pricey svelte folder strikes best balance between phone and tabletSamsung’s top folding phone for 2026 is its first to carry the “Ultra” moniker in its name, packing a much bigger battery and better cameras into the thin and light body of a book-style foldable.The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra continues from where th

Can Nothing Save Us? by Irvine Welsh review – US family saga is a late-career triumph

The Scottish author focuses on gun culture and generational conflict in this darkly satirical tale about a great power in decline“Why expect unconditional love from somebody you’ve brought into a fucked, dying planet, who then has to sit around and watch you screw it up even more?” So muses twentysomething college dropout Luke Ayrton on his parental lineage

UK Q2 preliminary GDP +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q expected

Q2 preliminary GDP +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q expectedPrior +0.6%The UK economy is seen posting modest growth in Q2, matching with expectations. In output terms, growth in the latest quarter was mainly driven by an increase of 0.5% in the services sector.

UK economy posts unexpected growth in June on stronger services sector showing

June monthly GDP +0.3% vs 0.0% m/m expectedPrior +0.1%; revised to 0.0%June services output +0.4% vs 0.0% m/m expectedPrior +0.3%; revised to +0.1%June industrial output -0.2% vs +0.1% m/m expectedPrior -0.5%; revised to -0.7%June manufacturing output -0.5% vs -0.2% m/m expectedPrior +0.1%; revised to -0.2%June construction output -0.1% vs -0.3% m/m expected

Gold medallist Thomas chases 'own legacy' after AJ comparisons

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Damar Thomas wants to create his "own legacy" after being compared to former Team GB super-heavyweight stars following his triumph in Glasgow.

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.

Regulation Crypto arrives Friday: what the SEC’s 400 page proposal actually says

The SEC votes August 14 on its first formal crypto rulemaking. The proposal creates three exemption pathways, a decentralization off ramp for tokens, and a framework that could make congressional legislation optional.

Fourth favourites for relegation - will Sunderland defy odds again?

Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?

Solana stays online as 102 of 699 validators stop voting

Solana stayed online after a Teraswitch routing failure disrupted validators, with 597 of 699 still voting and full recovery within 40 minutes.

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Struggles to extend rally above 0.7100

The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades 0.17% lower at around 0.7050 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Thursday.

Swim hero Katie Ledecky extends 16-year winning streak with Pan Pacs gold

American wins 1500m freestyle in 15min 36.09secWalsh beats Douglass to claim 50m butterfly titleUrlando breaks Michael Phelps’ 20-year-old recordKatie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle on opening night of the Pan Pacific Championships on Wednesday, earning the first international medal of her storied career on home soil.The two-time Olympic champion in the eve

Metaplanet denies selling bitcoin worth $320 million

Metaplanet CEO dismisses bitcoin sale rumors, confirms 43,000 BTC holdings

ASX shareholder seeks court action against former directors

ASX shareholder Rosherville plans a Federal Court bid against former directors over the failed CHESS project after ASX’s A$20.5M penalty.

Marauding Madjo! How 'new' Villa showed their teeth against PSG

This was the night that Aston Villa lost a game but found two players. Their 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup featured breakout performances by 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo striker on debut and 19-year-old winger George Hemmings.

It's on to Jackson Hole next..

In case you missed it: US July CPI 3.4% y/y vs 3.4% expectedThe US CPI report yesterday didn't offer much of any surprises, with the key estimates all falling in line with expectations. With core annual inflation sitting with the consensus and headline annual inflation easing a touch, it should offer up some added comfort for the Fed - at least for the time

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Flatlines below 1.1550, while staying bearish under 100-day SMA

The EUR/USD pair holds steady near 1.1520 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. US inflation cooled on a ‌year-over-year basis for a second straight month, easing pressure on the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to raise interest rates as soon as next month.

Only wins can stop curfew hokey-cokey for England's 'grown adults'

England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.

Bitcoin firms ask AI labs for same tools attackers already have

Coinbase, Block, BitGo and dozens of others signed a letter arguing that safety guardrails on frontier models are blocking legitimate security work while adversaries face no such limits.

Indian Rupee drops despite lower US Dollar, oil prices

The Indian Rupee (INR) is under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The USD/INR pair rises to near 95.44 after a corrective move the previous day, even as the US Dollar and oil prices trade lower.

Metaplanet CEO ends sale speculation after 5,014 BTC move

Metaplanet says no Bitcoin was sold after moving 5,014 BTC worth $322 million between custodial addresses, with holdings unchanged at 43,000 BTC.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Falls to near 183.50 near nine-day EMA

EUR/JPY extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 183.60 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 47.11 reinforces a neutral-to-soft momentum backdrop rather than a decisive directional push.

Jodar's bid for history halted in Nakashima defeat as Rybakina beats Gauff

Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar's bid for ATP Tour rankings history was put on hold after he was beaten by Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals of the Canadian Open.

Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack

Taiwan’s statement comes a day after reports that suspected China-linked hackers had carried out a first-of-a-kind breachTaiwan says it detected AI-assisted cyber-attacks on government agencies that came from overseas last month, a new kind of threat that has been reported as “first-of-a-kind breach”.The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MDA) said its cybersecuri

Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said he expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over the next 12 to 24 months.

Arizona crypto ATM law refunds $171K to scam victims

Arizona’s crypto ATM law helped 35 scam victims recover $171,332, as its 30 day refund rule offers a U.S. alternative to kiosk bans.

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Windsor and Lingfield feature on Thursday

Windsor and Lingfield play host to Thursday evening's action - live on Sky Sports Racing.

Where would Antonelli rank among surprise F1 title winners?

Kimi Antonelli is on course to become Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion, but where would the Mercedes driver’s triumph rank among the sport’s biggest surprise title wins in recent history?

Strategy is selling: what happens when the biggest corporate Bitcoin holder turns net seller

Four consecutive weeks of sales. A $102 million realized loss.

Swiss Franc slides to two-week low as oil-driven Fed hike bets boost USD

The USD/CHF pair prolongs the weekly uptrend for the fourth consecutive day and climbs to a two-week high, around 0.8045, during the Asian session on Thursday amid a firmer US Dollar (USD). Moreover, the fundamental backdrop favors bulls and backs the case for further appreciation for spot prices.

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

Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Softens below 112.50 as near-term bearish bias persists below 100-day SMA

The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory near 112.35 during the early European session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as traders are on high alert for further intervention from authorities.

GSR raises Solana to 43.6%, cuts Bitcoin to 16.9%

GSR raised Solana to 43.6% of its Core3 model, ahead of Ether at 39.5%, while Bitcoin fell to 16.9% as relative alpha signals shifted.

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for about $8 in fees.

Speculation on dogecoin is back to October 2025 levels. The price is down 70%

Futures positioning has rebuilt to levels last seen when dogecoin traded at three times today's price, and more than three accounts are betting on a rebound for every one betting against.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Trades below 1.3500 on firmer USD, ahead of UK GDP

The GBP/USD pair trades with a negative bias for the second consecutive day and trades below the 1.3500 psychological mark during the Asian session on Thursday amid modest US Dollar (USD) strength.

‘I ran away to Paris to be a writer and ended up begging’: Bill Nighy on dashed dreams, golf emojis and playing a cranky novelist

As his new film & Sons hits the screen, the actor turned podcast agony uncle relives his ‘cliched’ ambitions, deplores working lunches – and yearns to do the splits like PrinceA dying patriarch summons his brood for a dramatic announcement. It may not be the most original starting point for a movie, but & Sons adds an eccentric twist – one that it would be u

Mrs Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library review – interrogating Hannah Arendt

Traverse theatre, EdinburghAn encounter in a police cell with a Nazi officer could have been the end of the political theorist, but Jenny Lyn Bader’s play has little feel for the dramaticThe Mrs Stern of the title is the married name of Hannah Arendt, the political theorist much remembered for her “banality of evil” insight. Jenny Lyn Bader sets her play not

India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demandEnough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from the year before, even as demand for coal plateaus, according to a new report.Global Energy Monitor, an NGO, found that In

Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds

Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissionerBereaved families or seriously injured victims of road crime feel “forgotten by the system” with offences not treated with the seriousness they deserve, an official review has found.The victims’ commissioner for England and Wales fou

Asian stocks rise on soft US CPI, AI earnings rally

Asian stocks mostly remain stronger, bolstered by softer US inflation data that reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve (Fed) policy. US headline CPI rose 3.4% year-over-year in July, down slightly from 3.5% in the previous month.

Gold languishes near daily low; eyes $4,350 amid Fed hike bets, USD strength

Gold (XAU/USD) retreats over $100 from its highest level since June 5, touched earlier this Thursday, and maintains its bearish tone around the $4,375-$4,370 region through the first half of the European session.

investingLive Asia-Pacific Market news: Oil eases as UAE-Iran asset transfer reported

NZD drips lower still on RBNZ inflation expectations survey drop from priorAsia stocks - Nikkei, Topix and Kospi all rally on chip strength and earnings optimismTariff refunds boost earnings at Apple, Nike and FedEx, WSJ reportsRecap: RBA's Kent: policy is restrictive and working, but risks still skew higherJapan is not out of room to defend the yen despite

Bitcoin slips near $63,500 as traders look past CPI to Fed’s next tests

An in-line inflation print removed a tail risk but gave BTC little reason to rally, leaving Jackson Hole, jobs data and the next CPI release as the market’s next catalysts.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD wobbles around $65.40, easing hawkish Fed bets strengthen outlook

Silver price (XAG/USD) trades in a tight range at around $65.40 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The Silver price struggles for a direction; however, an expected slowdown in United States (US) inflationary pressures in July has improved its outlook.

New Zealand Dollar remains subdued as two-year QoQ RBNZ Inflation Expectations ease in Q3

NZD/USD extends its losses for the fourth successive day, trading around 0.5840 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair remains subdued following the release of RBNZ Inflation Expectations.

RBNZ Survey: NZ two-year inflation expectations cool down to 2.34% QoQ in Q3 2026

New Zealand's (NZ) inflation expectations ease on a two-year frame in the third quarter of 2026, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) latest monetary conditions survey showed on Wednesday.

Japanese Yen flatlines near 159.50 on intervention risks, US PPI data looms

The USD/JPY pair trades on a flat note near 159.40 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The potential upside for the pair might be limited due to a coordinated intervention in currency markets by US and Japanese authorities.

0.7050: Australian Dollar stuck in a range as Iran risks offset hawkish RBA

The AUD/USD pair holds steady during the Asian session on Thursday and, for now, seems to have stalled the previous day's retracement slide from its highest level since June 5.

Carter Gordon returns for Wallabies in ‘balanced selection’ for second Japan Test

Fly-half overcomes calf injury to partner Ryan Lonergan in halvesProp Massimo De Lutiis primed to become 1,000th player cappedAfter three false starts, the Carter Gordon era for the Wallabies may have finally arrived after the flyhalf was named in the Australian XV to play Japan in Townsville on Saturday.New coach Les Kiss dropped Declan Meredith after last

Failure not an option as Ange Postecoglou gears up for biggest challenge yet alongside Ronaldo | John Duerden

The Australian has become Al-Nassr’s 12th coach of the 2020s and while taking over a star-studded squad may seem a comfortable gig, it will be anything but in the Saudi Pro LeagueWhen Ange Postecoglou left Nottingham Forest in October, few would have predicted his next port of call would be Riyadh, but taking over Al-Nassr is likely to be one of the biggest

UK Preliminary GDP grows by 0.4% QoQ in Q2, as expected

The UK economy expanded at a quarterly rate of 0.4% in the three months to June 2026, following a 0.6% growth in the first quarter (Q1). The data came in line with the market forecast.

Messi back on Miami bench after father's death

Lionel Messi rejoined Inter Miami CF on Wednesday following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, for their Leagues Cup game against Club Leon on the bench at Nu Stadium.

Canadian Dollar steadies as weak US Dollar offsets lower oil prices

USD/CAD remains steady after registering minor gains in the previous day, trading around 1.3940 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency pair moves within a narrow range as a weaker US Dollar (USD) balances out the impact of falling oil prices on the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD).

British Pound posts modest gains to near 1.3500 ahead of UK GDP data

The GBP/USD pair edges slightly higher to near 1.3500 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the British Pound (GBP) on a tame reading of the US inflation report.

United States Dollar Index stalls post-CPI bounce near 100.00 on receding Fed hike bets

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, continues its struggle to build on the momentum beyond the 100.00 psychological mark and edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7888 vs. 6.7882 previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 6.7888 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7882 and 6.7470 Reuters estimate.

Euro advances as US Dollar weakens amid cooling Inflation

EUR/USD halts its three-day losing streak, trading around 1.1530 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) faces challenges following the release of July's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project

ASX’s failed blockchain-based CHESS overhaul faces renewed governance scrutiny after the exchange admitted misleading the market.

Bank of Japan Accounts (August 10)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Bank of Japan Accounts (August 10)”.

WTI declines below $82.50 as oil inventories rise far more than expected

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $82.45 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. WTI declines on a larger-than-expected build in US crude oil inventories.

RBA's Kent: Cash rate hikes are achieving their intended impact

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor Chris Kent said on Thursday that interest rate hikes are producing the expected effect. Kent added that further rate increases possible if risks emerge.

Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was 'the best night of my life' in first official comments

Kelce’s remarks on his marriage to Swift at Madison Square Garden comes weeks after the event, which remains shrouded in mysteryAmerican football star Travis Kelce has described his secretive early July wedding to pop sensation Taylor Swift as “the best night of my life.”“I appreciate everybody who came out and celebrated and, you know, had fun with us,” the

Australia collapse in Bangladesh's dream start - first Test scorecard

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.

Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis

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

Japan July PPI surges 7.2%, but lower than the expected 7.4%

Just the data in this post. Japanese PPI July 2026 will add to the case for a September BOJ rate hike:+7.2% y/y vs.

Corporate Goods Price Index (July)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Corporate Goods Price Index (July)”.

Iran says no progress on interim peace deal with US — Reuters

The United States (US) and Iran remain at ​loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Middle East, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K

Qualifying new customers can receive full reimbursement, including fees, if they notify both the operator and law enforcement within 30 days.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin income ETF offset less than 30% of its $1.2M crypto losses with options

The fund booked $344,849 in option gains, yet its cited NAV, Bitcoin and IBIT declines start on different dates. The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin income ETF offset less than 30% of its $1.2M crypto losses with options appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gold edges lower to near $4,400 as Iran-US tensions counter support from tame US inflation

Gold price (XAU/USD) declines to around $4,400 during the early Asian session on Thursday, pressured by escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States (US) and Iran.

San Francisco-area estate sells for $70m in sign of AI-fueled wealth explosion

New owner is said to be involved in AI industry, as new class of multimillionaires is entering the real estate raceA luxury Lake Como-inspired estate in the San Francisco Bay Area has sold to a buyer “in the AI world” for a record $70m, in the latest sign of a new tech wealth boom that’s pushing home prices to extraordinary heights in the regionThe property

Commodities: Weaker Dollar lacks growth catalyst – BNY

Geoff Yu at BNY says a less hawkish Fed has weakened the Dollar, but this has not translated into a broad commodity rally. Institutional investors remain sellers of metals and miners, while EM commodity sovereign debt continues to struggle and commodity FX buying has faded.

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

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

Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with eye-catching Villa debut

Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games.

Prediction markets should dial back faulty filings for incentives to boost trading: CFTC

The U.S. regulator of platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket suggests the industry is getting into bad compliance habits that may allow for market abuse.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 7: Coventry

After 25 years away, can Coventry make their return to the top division stick under Frank Lampard?Guardian writers’ predicted position: 18th (NB: this is not necessarily Ben Fisher’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 1st (Championship) Continue reading...

The Japanese Yen gives back half of what Tokyo bought

The Dollar has spent Wednesday grinding higher against the Yen with no headline to carry it, trading near 159.50 after a low just beneath 158.60 and a gain of under a tenth of a percent.

Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

Pound Sterling runs out of room at the July high

Sterling spent the London morning building a case for a break and the rest of the session dismantling it, trading near 1.3495 after a high just short of 1.3550 and a loss of not quite a tenth of a percent.

Kvaratskhelia and Madjo show that beautiful game can wash away Infantino’s stain | Nick Ames

Uefa presented some of its crown jewels through European champions PSG but the turmoil engulfing Fifa is still the main topic on the menuThis was an opportune night to show off some of Uefa’s crown jewels. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia knows a thing or two about sitting Fifa tournaments out, albeit through sheer accident of birth, but proved yet again that he will s

Doué seals Super Cup glory for PSG after Madjo makes history for Aston Villa

Uefa Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Aston VillaKvaratskhelia 20, Doué 62; Madjo 45Luis Enrique says it doesn’t matter which sport he is playing – football, tennis, padel or parchis, a board game – he wants to win all of the time. In Paris Saint-Germain, he has built a winning machine, the back-to-back Champions League victors maintaining a useful habit b

GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track - highlights & report

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: 50-day SMA caps sideways trading

The GBP/JPY holds firm on Wednesday at around 215.00, as neither buyers nor sellers are reluctant to open fresh directional bets amid fears of renewed intervention in the FX markets by US and Japanese authorities to propel the Yen.

Indonesia: BI succession supports Rupiah stability – DBS

DBS Group Research’s Radhika Rao reports that Indonesia’s onshore markets welcomed President Prabowo’s nomination of Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti as the next Bank Indonesia Governor.

How 'hugely impressive' Villa teen Madjo took fight to PSG

Match of the Day's Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock analyse 17-year-old Brian Madjo's "hugely impressive" goalscoring performance for Aston Villa in their 2-1 defeat by PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.

Toddler's tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors

Boy's unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner.

Australian Dollar pulls back as inflation expectations loom

The Aussie Dollar ended Wednesday’s session with losses against the Greenback as US inflation data matched estimates, in both headline and core. Consequently, traders pushed back against rate hikes, though the AUD/USD faded the initial move and traded at 0.7061, down 0.07%.

Cypherpunk secures a $46M Zcash gain and turns a $4.7M operating loss into $39.4M profit

The company had $7.6 million in cash as its biotech subsidiary began seeking resources for Phase 3. The post Cypherpunk secures a $46M Zcash gain and turns a $4.7M operating loss into $39.4M profit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Papers: Arsenal hold further talks over Villa's Konsa

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

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

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

Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them using it at their jobs, classes

Is Anthropic's new watermarking system a travesty? Some have taken to social media to complain that it is.

Securitize falls 20% after earnings miss as tokenization revenue falls short

Tokenized assets hit a record and trading activity jumped, but revenue slipped in the firm’s first earnings report since going public.

AI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a new CEO

Lee McIntire, an independent member of Fermi's board, has been hired as CEO, more than three months since the company fired co-founder Toby Neugebauer from the top post.

Atlético Madrid agree £34.1m deal for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero

Centre-back closes on move to La Liga sideHull break their transfer record to sign Nobel MendyTottenham have reached an agreement with Atlético Madrid over the sale of their captain, Cristian Romero. Romero was given the green light by the club and Roberto De Zerbi to depart Spurs this summer after a turbulent 2025-26 campaign in which he served four separat

From Dan Kendra to John Mateer, an investigation of jacked college QBs

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

Morgan Stanley's infrastructure partner Zerohash rebuffed in pitch to be U.S. trust bank

Zerohash, which handles crypto plumbing for Morgan Stanley's E*Trade, said it's planning on re-filing and hoping for a swift resolution.

Arteta: There's more we want to do in the transfer market

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are actively looking for more new signings in the transfer market but admits there is only a small pool of available players who can take them to the next level.

The web’s newest weapon against AI scrapers is a font

“ShieldFont” aims to poison AI training data without making pages unreadable for people.

Euro reverses from two-day high, fade US soft CPI move

The Euro reversed course after reaching a two-day high of 1.1563, following the release of a benign US inflation report for July, which triggered a repricing for a less “hawkish” Federal Reserve, throughout 2026.

Hawaii crypto ATM cash deposits banned from Oct. 1

Hawaii has enacted an October 1 ban on cash-to-crypto kiosk transactions after the FBI recorded 92 related complaints and $3.85 million in adjusted losses among state residents in 2025. Hawaii’s enacted House Bill 1642, signed by Governor Josh Green on…

Chinese Yuan: Credit softness may spur PBoC easing – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Dr. Henry Hao point out USD/CNY is stable around 6.75, with their model implying a slightly stronger PBoC fix.

Celtic sign Egypt winger Hassan in time for key Champions League tie

Celtic have announced the signing of winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo in a potential £9m move.

Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez

Chelsea set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m for clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Anchorpoint names HashKey as distributor for Hong Kong dollar stablecoin HKDAP

Anchorpoint Financial has appointed HashKey Exchange as an authorized distributor for its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin HKDAP, giving eligible institutions and professional investors access to minting, redemption, and fiat conversion during the token’s beta rollout. HashKey opens HKDAP access to…

Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack

The data was scraped and exfiltrated from 2,500 users of a compromised AI package.

Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.

Bitcoin miner HIVE’s $79M quarter runs into an $80M Swedish tax problem

Preliminary revenue reached about $79 million, yet HIVE cannot quantify the possible noncash accrual or its expected losses. The post Bitcoin miner HIVE’s $79M quarter runs into an $80M Swedish tax problem appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Highlights: PSG beat Aston Villa in Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.

Mexican Peso rallies to two-year high as soft CPI hits Fed bets

The Mexican Peso (MXN) appreciates on Wednesday against the US Dollar (USD) to levels last seen in May 2024 following a decline in US inflation, as markets expected, softer-than-expected, which trims bets of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in its next meeting.

The AI-Generated Pattern Hides You From Surveillance Cameras—Including Flock

A Kansas City security researcher ran 31 million tests to teach a model how to paint camouflage for the algorithm age.

Doue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside

Desire Doue's goal is awarded after initially being flagged offside to give PSG the lead in the second half of the Super Cup against Aston Villa.

MI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator

MI London hang on to beat Birmingham Phoenix by just two runs, but their margin of victory isn't big enough to help them finish in the top three of the Hundred table, meaning they're eliminated despite the victory at Edgbaston.

Trump sued over Truth Social’s $100K paid feed

The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation have sued President Donald Trump over a Truth Social service charging up to $100,000 monthly for faster access to posts that may move U.S. financial markets.

European Championships: Day four schedule & BBC coverage

Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.

Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como

Bruno Guimaraes put in an assured performance as he made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como at Emirates stadium.

New Zealand Dollar slips as Middle East uncertainty weighs on Kiwi

NZD/USD is trading near 0.5860, down over 0.30% on Wednesday and falling for the third consecutive day.

Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1

Hawaii will join Minnesota, Tennessee and Indiana in becoming the fourth US state to completely ban the use of cryptocurrency ATMs and kiosks in response to scams.

Atletico agree £34m deal for Tottenham's Romero

Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open

Elena Rybakina comes back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in three sets in their Canadian Open quarter-final.

Have physicists finally discovered glueballs? New evidence points to yes.

“It’s the strongest evidence yet that particles dominated by a glueball component can exist in nature.”

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Prediction market users report 79% loss rate in US survey

A new U.S. survey has found that 79% of prediction-market users lost money during the past year, while 51% used borrowed funds to place bets.

Hudson-Smith dazzles home fans as he surges to golden European 400m hat-trick

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Manchester United enjoy trip to Dublin with penalty shootout win over Leeds

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Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now

Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Aug: CPI as expected. USD reverses declines and closes higher

US stocks closed mixed. The Dow is lower.

Doue silences Madjo-mania as PSG beat Villa to win Super Cup

Desire Doue scored the winner as champions of Europe Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup.

MI London and Welsh Fire fail to reach knockouts

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Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer

The Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite.

Chelsea set Man City deadline to bid for Fernandez

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Rashford absent in Leeds friendly win but still part of Man Utd plans

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Jaissle 'aware' of Newcastle needs after Everton friendly loss

Matthias Jaissle says he is "aware" of Newcastle's shortcomings after a comfortable 3-1 friendly defeat by Everton.

Russia picks Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for public trading as retail faces $58,000 cap

The Bank of Russia’s proposed gate caps non-qualified residents at ₽300,000 per broker while qualified investors retain broader access. The post Russia picks Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for public trading as retail faces $58,000 cap appeared first on CryptoSlate.

European Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa – live

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European Athletics Championships: day three from Birmingham – live

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Goldman Sachs to acquire ETF manager NEOS in $2.25B deal

The deal would add NEOS’ $30 billion ETF business, including Bitcoin- and Ether-linked income funds, to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts

The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump Media executives say they have signed up more than 10 customers.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

Jack Draper: ‘When you reach rock bottom like that you can come back up again’

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'Inner Thoughts' of Every Major AI Model Exposed in Massive Exploit

Researchers found every major AI provider encrypts reasoning tokens with a single global key—and exploited it to decode 315,320 hidden thinking blocks from public logs, recovering passwords and live API keys along the way.

Guimaraes makes bow and Lewis-Skelly scores as Arsenal held by Como

Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance and Myles Lewis-Skelly scored amid speculation about his future as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Como before winning 4-3 on penalties.

Atletico agree deal to sign Spurs captain Romero

Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Cristian Romero.

Xavi Hernández appointed head coach of the Netherlands on four-year contract

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Great Britain's Emily Newnham runs a personal best to seal an excellent silver in the women's 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, having recently earned the same medal in the Commonwealth Games.

NYC council announces probe into ‘predatory marketing practices’ on prediction markets

Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to four companies offering prediction market services to New Yorkers as part of an investigation into their marketing practices.

Trump sued over "brazen" scheme to sell Truth Social API access for $100K a month

With Truth API, Trump is "selling priority access to news he himself generates."

What to watch over the next three weeks, starting with the St. Jude Championship

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FedEx St. Jude Championship: Tee times for first and second rounds

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Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978

Former Barcelona manager Xavi is appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, August 13, 2026 - RBNZ inflation expectations

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Rory sure he'll keep PGA Tour status with 14 starts

Rory McIlroy said he's confident he'll reach a compromise with the PGA Tour to fulfill his minimum qualification of 15 events to maintain his dual membership.

Rodgers on Lambeau return: 'Has to be an invite'

Aaron Rodgers says he had hoped the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers would be played in Green Bay and discussed the possibility of a post-retirement return to be honored at Lambeau Field.

Jets CB Stiggers put in protocol after collapsing

Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is "doing fine" a day after collapsing during a joint practice against the Buccaneers, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Stiggers has entered the NFL's concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Tuesday.

Chiefs' Kelce: I can still 'play at a high level'

Chiefs star Travis Kelce says he believes he can perform at a higher level in what could be his final NFL season, adding that he also wants to be more "accountable" as a leader in the locker room.

Johnson's bold goal: Bears set NFL scoring record

Ben Johnson has bigger goals than winning the Super Bowl this season, saying he wants the Bears to be "the highest-scoring offense ever."

Tua to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night in the team's preseason opener against the Broncos, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.

Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out

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She isn't just sewing a dress. She's growing one

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Commodity FX: Growth constraints cap carry – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that a less hawkish Fed has weakened the Dollar but failed to spark a sustained bid in commodity FX such as Norwegian Krone (NOK), Australian Dollar (AUD) and Emerging Markets (EM) currencies Chilean Peso (CLP), South African Rand (ZAR) and Brazilian Real (BRL).

Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf

Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men's 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.

China’s DeepSeek Upgrades V4 Pro: Claude Fable Is Only 5% Better at 4,500% the Price

The April preview got benchmarked to death and landed 18 points behind Anthropic’s flagship. DeepSeek’s own numbers for the finished model tell a very different story.

EJ Swift wins the 2026 Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction

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White House Press Secretary Leavitt will be departing her role at the end of the month.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month. Pres.

Asher-Smith and Hunt winners as GB trio reach 200m final

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt win their semi-finals, while Success Eduan's time is quick enough to see all three sprinters into the 200m finals.

Solar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures

Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.

USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bearish flag forms as bulls eye 0.8200

The USD/CHF pair edges higher by some 0.30% on Wednesday, refreshing ten-day highs of 0.8138, as the uptrend is poised to extend if it clears key resistance levels.

US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas

Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.

US-UK crypto pact sets direction, not binding rules

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UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH has been confined to a tight range and expect the Dollar to trade between 6.7430 and 6.7530 in the near term.

SpaceXAI Wants Grok Bot to Do Your Job—But It Needs Access to Your Accounts

The AI agent can navigate workplace software and coordinate with other bots, raising questions about security and control.

Chelsea stars for sale: The players who could leave - and what they'll cost

Chelsea are the Premier League's top spenders this summer with the bulk of their business done and attention is now turning to sales.

Forex Today: US Dollar firms ahead of a packed session

The US Dollar (USD) has extended its recovery on Wednesday following a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that printed in line with forecasts. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has pushed back above the 100.00 mark, and the bid has broadened out against most majors heading into a data-heavy Thursday.

GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke

Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

21Shares XRP ETF loses 54% of assets as redemptions lock in $13.4 million loss

XRP depreciation drove most of TOXR’s first-half damage, while negative net capital transactions reduced its share base before second-quarter net issuance turned positive. The post 21Shares XRP ETF loses 54% of assets as redemptions lock in $13.4 million loss appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ireland's Walsh beats British teen Smith to IM gold

Ireland's Ellen Walshe beats British 16-year-old Amalie Smith to win gold in the 400m individual medley at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Evans wins breaststroke gold in British record time

Angharad Evans wins gold in the 100m breaststroke in a British and championship-record time at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG turns bullish, eyes 200-day SMA

Silver (XAG/USD) price surges over 1.40% on Wednesday as the latest inflation report in the United States (US) showed that prices are cooling, on its way towards the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) goal of 2%. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD pair trades at $65.53 after reaching a daily high of $66.80.

Sports fans watch on as Britain experiences fullest solar eclipse since 1999

Cricket fans at Edgbaston were among sporting spectators given a stunning view of Wednesday evening's partial solar eclipse.

'Nature of F1' | Cadillac CEO explains reasons behind Lowdon sacking

Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss explains the reasons behind sacking Team Principal Graeme Lowdon.

Coldcard flaw exposed $116M self-custody risk: Gray

The Coldcard seed-generation failure has exposed about $116 million in Bitcoin to theft while renewing questions about how users verify the security of self-custody tools, according to TEXITcoin founder Bobby Gray. Bobby Gray, founder of TEXITcoin, told crypto.news that Coldcard…

Gold price shines above $4,400 as inflation dip fuels Fed relief

Gold price (XAU/USD) registers gains of over 1% on Wednesday as US inflation data aligns with estimates, easing the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) task of further tightening monetary policy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) continues its downward trajectory.

Japanese Yen stumbles as US Dollar strengthens

USD/JPY is back around the mid-159.00s area, testing the day's highs after rebounding sharply from a low around the 158.60 level.

Goldman Sachs' $2.25B NEOS Deal Hands It Ready-Made Bitcoin Income ETF Business

The cash-and-equity deal for the options-income specialist folds in NEOS's roughly $1 billion Bitcoin covered-call fund, giving Goldman instant scale in a crypto ETF niche it had only just entered on paper.

Kraken adds S&P 500 to funded trading program, commodities to follow

Kraken’s funded trading program adds round-the-clock exposure to the US equity benchmark as it builds out its multi-asset offering.

White rips critics, backed by Fever after fans boo

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

Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop

Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.

Trimble leaves UNC 'home,' commits to Louisville

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

Ex-QB Hasselbeck joins effort to find CTE in living

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

Tafoya wins GOP Senate primary in Minnesota

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

Everton breeze past lacklustre Newcastle in Murrayfield friendly

Matthias Jaissle was given a hint of the task in hand as Newcastle boss as Premier League rivals Everton strolled to a comfortable 3-1 win in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield.

Kalshi brings live market data to DoubleZero Edge

Kalshi has opened its live order book to DoubleZero Edge subscribers, providing Level 1 and Level 2 data for sports contracts and crypto perpetual futures through a dedicated fiber network. Kalshi feed provides full order book depth DoubleZero Foundation and…

Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers

Checks are being mailed from Grubhub's $23.8 million fine from the FTC after it settled allegations over its business practices.

BitMart reserve doubts raise custody concerns: Arch CTO

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The US government deficit in July was the highest in any month since 2021

This US fiscal picture isn't improving but it might not be quite as bad as it looks.The July deficit of $432 billion compared to last year's level of $291 billion and exceeded the consensus estimate of $346 billion. The main problem is government spending as it hit a record for the month of July at $766 billion.

Perfect Perry stars as Phoenix beat MI London to avoid finishing bottom

Ellyse Perry hits an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a comfortable five-wicket win against MI London - a victory which sees Phoenix avoid finishing bottom of the table, at the expense of their opponents.

Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland

Afghanistan seal series victory over Ireland with a game to spare at Stormont thanks to their record tally in the one-day format.

Countries in ‘armed conflict’ barred from hosting Eurovision

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AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation

Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.

After Coldcard Was Hacked, $15 Billion in Bitcoin Moved to Safety

Casa CEO Nick Neuman says the mass Bitcoin migration after the $130M Coldcard exploit proves distributed self-custody is Bitcoin's immune system—not its vulnerability.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Fading bullish momentum puts focus on 1.1500 support

EUR/USD edges lower on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) shrugs off in-line US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1521 after touching an intraday high of 1.1563.

Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says

The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely.

Bitcoin could reach $1M by 2030, Nansen CEO says

Nansen co-founder and CEO Alex Svanevik has projected that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030 while arguing that the asset may never trade below $60,000 again. Monetary expansion could carry Bitcoin toward $1 million In a statement to crypto.news,…

Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth

Crypto companies from including Coinbase, BitGo, Robinhood, Polygon and Pump.fun have announced workforce reductions this year, citing a variety of reasons, including shifting to AI and market forces.

Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay drilling

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A $36 billion lawsuit just turned Kalshi’s $40 billion valuation race into a federal market emergency

The federal order preserves trading, but the regulator’s explosive description of New York’s TRO request is not a final ruling. The post A $36 billion lawsuit just turned Kalshi’s $40 billion valuation race into a federal market emergency appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hull sign defender Mendy for club record fee

Hull City confirm the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee.

As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open

At Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts — Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng — debated regulation, open source access, and how America can compete as China advances in Asia.

Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service

The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

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

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

Zoomsday: AI Used to Build Critical Zoom Exploit in One Day

The flaws could let someone in a meeting take control of another participant’s device without the victim clicking anything.

Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu?

OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise

Thrive Holdings has raised $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors like SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital.

Fire eliminated after shock late collapse to Spirit

London Spirit complete a six-run win over Welsh Fire to end the home side's hopes of progressing to the Eliminator round of the Men's Hundred.

XRP Ledger upgrade gains Ripple vote for bundled fixes

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Phoenix win battle to avoid Hundred wooden spoon vs MI London

Birmingham Phoenix prevailed in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon in The Hundred women's competition as Ellyse Perry's composed half-century condemned MI London to a sixth defeat of a chastening campaign.

Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts

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Rory McIlroy believes this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship will be a good chance for him to assess the current standard of his game, as the Northern Irishman returns to PGA Tour action for the first time since The Open.

Goldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyout

The $2.25 billion deal expands Goldman’s derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets, taking direct aim at BlackRock's rival BITA fund, according to an analyst.

WTI holds firm as Strait of Hormuz concerns outweigh sharp US inventory build

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades in a narrow range on Wednesday as traders weigh a sharp rise in US crude inventories against persistent supply risks in the Middle East. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $82.20 per barrel, hovering near a one-and-a-half-week high.

Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach

An extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight.

Fidelity Files to Let Its Ethereum ETF Stake and Pay Investors

The Boston asset manager's FETH would stake up to 100% of its ETH and distribute the rewards to holders as quarterly cash, pending SEC approval.

Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil

Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"

Arsenal 1-1 Como commentary

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Arsenal 1-1 Como commentary”.

US treasury sells 10 year notes at a high yield of 4.683%

High yield 4.683%WI 4.682%Tail 0.1 basis points vs average of +0.3 basis pointsBid to cover 2.53X vs 6 month average of 2.47XDirects 14.7% vs 17.7% averageIndirects 76.7% vs 71.3% averageDealers 8.6% vs 11.0% averageAuction Grade: B+There was a modest tail but it is against an average of 0.3% BId to cover was higher vs the average (good). Domestic buyers wer

US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

Two hydrogen-burning engines powered this car to a new land speed record

JCB has invested heavily in hydrogen to power its diggers and other machinery.

WARNING: There is a long way to go until the next Fed Meeting

The US CPI data came out earlier but if the Fed and new Fed Chair had a favorite inflation measure it remains the PCE. The important thing to realize is that PCE is not simply CPI translated into another index.

Perry fifty takes Phoenix to victory over MI London

Ellyse Perry hits a superb 62 not out to lead Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket victory over MI London in The Hundred.

FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit one day after filing

Following the initial lawsuit, at least one of Kalshi’s event contracts was changed to list “Primary Source Agency” as the entity behind verifying flight cancellation data.

Mesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to Android

Mesh, an AI-powered contacts app and relationship manager from Automattic, is now an Android app.

British Pound holds near 1.3500 as CPI relief meets Hormuz risk

The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm within familiar levels on Wednesday after the US inflation report was in line with estimates, a relief for the Federal Reserve (Fed), which is laser-focused on tackling higher prices. The GBP/USD pair trades at around 1.3500 after reaching a high of 1.3546.

O'Sullivan suffers another setback with China Open exit

Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers another defeat as his poor start to the season continued with a 6-4 loss to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open, with world champion Wu Yize also out.

Norway wealth fund posts record $184B profit, reveals SpaceX stake

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has earned a record 1.75 trillion kroner, or about $184.3 billion, in the first half of 2026 while disclosing a $1.22 billion investment in SpaceX for the first time. Asian technology stocks drove the record profit…

Bank of England tests stablecoin, digital pound interoperability in cross-border payments

The Digital Pound Lab is testing a cross-border trade finance flow combining stablecoin payments with simulated digital pound settlement.

Tron Inc. put over 90% of assets behind an uninsured JustLend dependency as its TRX treasury kept growing

Nearly all treasury TRX is sTRX, with no token insurance and a standard 14-day route back to native TRX. The post Tron Inc.

What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?

Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?

Why Stream ring-maker Sandbar says the future of AI wearables is voice

AI notetaking hardware has taken off over the past couple of years, with credit-card-sized devices, pendants, pins, and even transcribing earbuds all promising to capture your meetings and turn them into summaries and action items. Now, a whole wave of wearables — rings especially — are betting people want to capture stray thoughts and ideas the same way.

Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar steadies post CPI

AUD/USD is trading near the 0.7070 zone, holding onto a minority of Wednesday's gains after the pair touched a session high near 0.7090.

XRP ETF have locked up over 992 million tokens, with XRP investors earning up to $10,000 daily

Slower XRP ETF inflows have investors exploring alternative digital asset strategies, with EX DeFi promoting cloud mining as a way to participate in crypto. Since August 2026, seven U.S.

Post your questions for Amy Lee of Evanescence

The metal icon is here to answer your questions about the band’s 90s origins, MTV fame and being trailblazer in a male dominated genreIt is 23 years since Evanescence released one of the defining debut singles of the 2000s, Bring Me to Life, frontperson Amy Lee’s account of escaping an abusive relationship. Since then, the Arkansas band – essentially Lee’s p

Wintermute plans $1 billion AI push beyond crypto: Bloomberg

The firm aims for non-crypto markets to drive over 50% of revenue by 2027, up from 10% currently, as it seeks to diversify its business.

US tries to override New York gambling laws, orders Kalshi to keep operating

Trump admin claims New York suing Kalshi created "market emergency."

Bitcoin reclaims $64K as analysts assess what 3.4% CPI means for Fed policy

Bitcoin reclaimed $64,000 after U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% in July, while market leaders said the in-line reading left the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook largely unchanged.

A huge AI datacenter is planned near Mar-a-Lago. The Everglades could pay the price

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Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fansGreat Britain is braced to pay millions for backup electricity supplies to prevent a shortfall on Wednesday evening as the near-total solar eclipse is expected to wipe out solar power generation.The government’s electricity grid operator is expecte

Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas

Tesla wants to build a massive solar factory in Texas, but first it wants the state to chip in to defray the costs.

Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid

Form Energy has landed Google and Crusoe as customers. Now, it has raised $750 million to expand manufacturing to deliver its massive, 100-hour batteries.

Singapore Dollar: Strong Singapore growth supports SGD against US Dollar – Commerzbank

Commerzbank analysts highlight that Singapore’s final Q2 GDP was revised up, lifting H1 growth to 6.1% year-on-year and prompting MTI to raise its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5–5.5%.

Kalshi taps DoubleZero for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed

Kalshi is looking to meet institutional demands by adding DoubleZero data to its order book.

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin

HashKey has become an authorized distributor for Anchorpoint’s HKDAP, expanding institutional access as Hong Kong’s regulated stablecoin market takes shape.

Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M

This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.

XRP Bridge Drained After Software Treats Fake Deposits as Real

A flaw that went undetected during multiple audits allowed an attacker to create unbacked balances and withdraw XRP from the bridge’s reserves.

New Zealand Dollar struggles as political uncertainty overshadows US inflation

NZD/USD retreats to around 0.5865 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.25% on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD), while inflation data from the United States (US) triggers only a limited reaction across the foreign exchange market.

The Wrong Girls review – Kristen Stewart fumbles through forgettable stoner comedy

First time director Dylan Meyer’s female twist on the genre is let down by silly stereotypes and jokes that land with a thudWant to feel old? Superbad turns 20 next year.

Cooler inflation buys the Dow Jones Industrial Average nothing

The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) landed at 12:30 GMT on every line the consensus had written for it, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has spent the hours since handing back the few minutes of enthusiasm that followed.

Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators

The new app launches with Facebook's AI creator assistant built into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.

Goldman Sachs to acquire NEOS in $2.25B ETF deal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, adding about $30 billion in assets and 19 options-based income ETFs to its asset management business. Goldman Sachs sets first-quarter 2027 closing target Goldman Sachs said in…

Crypto-Backed Loans, Explained: How to Unlock Cash Without Selling Your Bitcoin

A fixed-rate crypto-backed loan lets you borrow against BTC, ETH, or SOL while keeping your coins. Here's how they work.

How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures

Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.

Death Note: The Musical review – wildly popular manga mystery is a killer night out

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CT3 begins preparations for CT3GB token listing

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After selling 832 BTC to clear debt, this Nasdaq-listed crypto firm is using a 1-for-50 reverse split to mask its shrinking treasury

The proposed reverse split can address the $1 bid-price rule, but it cannot replace operating cash. The post After selling 832 BTC to clear debt, this Nasdaq-listed crypto firm is using a 1-for-50 reverse split to mask its shrinking treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Everton 3-1 Newcastle commentary

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Everton 3-1 Newcastle commentary”.

England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.

‘Whole and meaningful’: Red Roses coach John Mitchell becomes British citizen

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‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis

After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer.

Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa

Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.

O'Sullivan's poor start to season continues with early China Open loss

Ronnie O'Sullivan's poor start to the new season continued after he lost 6-4 to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open.

Japanese Yen pares gains against US Dollar as markets digest US CPI

The Japanese Yen trims its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as in-line US CPI data fails to trigger a significant move. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 159.20 after touching an intraday low of 158.58.

Oil: Tightening supply supports elevated prices – BNY

BNY notes Crude Oil prices remain elevated as doubts over a US–Iran deal heighten supply concerns.

Booksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then destroying rare books

AI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers.

After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug

This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.

Cleveland Fed median CPI +0.3% vs +0.2% prior

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Tulsa kept from chance at LLBWS bid, judge rules

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

A's Wilson sees errorless run live on after overturn

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

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

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

📈 Names to know: Top 10 MLB prospect rankings

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

You and Me (and Whoever Comes Next) review – theatre crafted with love and care

Summerhall, Edinburgh Actor Keron Day draws on his experiences of getting along, or not, with live-in carers to give a pithy account of a complex relationshipThe stories told by Patch of Blue can be difficult to hear, but this vital theatre company is well aware of that. In the family drama Cassie and the Lights, at the fringe in 2022, one of the abandoned c

Why Bitcoin Barely Moved Even as US Inflation Cools to 3.4%

The tamest U.S. inflation print in months left crypto markets flat, with Bitcoin shrugging off the data hit.

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

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

Silver jumps more than 2% after US inflation meets expectations

Silver (XAG/USD) accelerates its advance on Wednesday and trades around $66.00 at the time of writing, up 2.18% on the day.

US Dollar: Bearish momentum extends after CPI – TD Securities

TD Securities strategists note that July US inflation came in broadly in line with expectations, with headline CPI rising 0.1% m/m and core CPI increasing 0.2% m/m.

Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield competition continues

The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield

AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?

After Australia’s first reported automated hacking accident, experts warn deployers – and possibly developers – of AI agents could be held liable for the actions of their botsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe law is clear, says Prof Jeannie Paterson. “If I deploy an AI agent a

Don’t Say Good Luck review – high-school musical weepie puts Sunny Sandler in the spotlight

A mother’s illness threatens to overshadow a stagestruck teen’s big break in a school production Do you, like me, have a soft spot for both high-school angst and Broadway showtunes – and maybe Douglas Goodhart’s amusing Master It! Insta reels on how to make it in musical theatre?

The End of Oak Street review – suburban dino-survival romp is more turkey than T-rex

The director of It Follows returns after the terrible Under the Silver Lake with a sub-Spielberg pastiche of big-lizard horror and domestic unrestDavid Robert Mitchell is back with his first film in eight years, this time produced by JJ Abrams. It is initially amusing but oddly inert; contrived, derivative, commercially driven and weirdly inconsequential, a

Bitcoin eyes $63K as US CPI relief sends September Fed rate pause odds to 60%

Bitcoin price action did not reflect relief in US CPI inflation numbers matching expectations amid a warning over $63,000 failing as support.

Miden bets on privacy stablecoins with introduction of USDCx

USDCx will let users transact without publicly exposing balances, counterparties or transaction histories, while allowing selective disclosure for compliance.

‘Houses with long histories are magical’: David Olusoga on the home history show that’s gripped the UK

At first, I worried that only historians would find A House Through Time compelling. But its appeal is so enduring that fans of the show stop me in the street to ask when they can watch moreWhy is that some TV programmes find an audience, catch people’s imaginations and become not just watched but loved?