Remote surgery goes mainstream — China's Toumai robot wins EU approval after a London doctor operates on a patient 1,500 miles away
MedBot's Toumai teleoperated surgery robot received EU approval following a successful prostate cancer operation performed by a London doctor on a patient 1,500 miles away. The robot can now be used for surgical procedures across Europe with regulatory clearance.
Hospital Opens Roof Garden Where Critical Care Patients Can Enjoy the Outdoors for Hours With Full Care
A hospital in south London opened a rooftop garden where critical care patients can spend hours outdoors while receiving full life support. The garden sits atop the hospital's 60-bed critical care unit.
How to protect Earth from a deadly asteroid impact
Scientists are developing methods to detect and deflect dangerous asteroids before they reach Earth. NASA's DART mission successfully demonstrated that a spacecraft can alter an asteroid's trajectory by intentionally colliding with it.
Bielsa exits World Cup with admission: ’I haven’t left anything to Uruguayan football’
Uruguay failed to win any group stage match and was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Spain, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera withdrawn at halftime following his error. Marcelo Bielsa, the 70-year-old coach who took over in 2023, will depart after admitting he left nothing to Uruguayan football and describing his relationship with players as toxic.
Aave Advances Automated AAVE Buyback Overhaul With Aavenomics 3.0
Aave will implement an automated buyback mechanism routing all protocol and GHO revenue to AAVE holders by default. This replaces the current discretionary committee-directed program as part of Aavenomics 3.0.
Bitcoin Records Worst ETF Week Ever
Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest weekly outflow since launching in January 2024. The funds have failed to recover from consistent weekly losses during this period.
The government wants to rein in powerful AI, but there are downsides
The government introduced the bipartisan Cloud Security Act on June 26, requiring AI companies to report suspected misuse of their platforms to prevent rival countries like China from accessing advanced AI chips. The legislation aims to close loopholes in current export rules that limit chip sales.
Apple wants US approval to buy chips from CXMT as memory prices quadruple
Apple is seeking US government approval to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies, China's largest DRAM manufacturer, which appears on the Pentagon's list of companies with alleged military ties. Memory chip prices have quadrupled, prompting the company to lobby Commerce Department officials and Trump administration members for the exemption.
Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company
Apple is seeking permission from the Trump administration to purchase chips from a Chinese company that the US has blacklisted. The company in question has links to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times reporting.
The 33-year-old executive Satya Nadella is trusting to fix Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant
Jacob Andreou, a 33-year-old executive at Microsoft, is leading efforts to retool the company's Copilot AI assistant. Andreou has advanced quickly through Microsoft's ranks to take charge of this pivotal product.
FTC clears Musk to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh, the optical hardware company his data centers need
The FTC approved Elon Musk's acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup founded by three former SpaceX engineers. The company manufactures optical transceivers for AI data centers.
Why England should be wary of Panama's hybrid tactics
Panama has employed hybrid tactics that don't reflect their actual World Cup performances based on results alone. England should prepare for tactical approaches that may differ significantly from what Panama's record suggests about their true competitive level.
Meta’s Astryx Brings a CLI and MCP Server to an Open-Source React Design System Agents Can Read
Meta released Astryx, an open-source React design system built on StyleX with a CSS-variable theme cascade that includes both CLI and MCP server interfaces. The project is MIT-licensed and in Beta after eight years of internal development at Meta.
Ripple CEO Criticizes Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy While Remaining Bullish on BTC
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse criticized Saylor's Bitcoin strategy as a "damning indictment" while maintaining bullish sentiment on Bitcoin. STRC was trading 26% below par at the time of his comments.
EU lawmakers urge assessing DeFi, staking, NFT regulation
EU lawmakers issued a nonbinding report outlining Parliament's vision for future crypto regulation and warning against fragmented national MiCA rules. The report urges assessment of how to regulate decentralized finance, staking, and nonfungible tokens across the European Union.
George criticises 'unacceptable' Auvaa over nightclub incident
Totoa Auvaa was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson. Jamie George, Auvaa's Saracens teammate, described the behaviour as unacceptable.
How MiCA is Testing Binance’s Four Competitive Advantages
Binance maintains a 39% market share and operates a $200 million compliance division as it navigates regulatory pressures from MiCA. The exchange's competitive advantages are being tested by the European regulatory framework's requirements.
‘Zinedine Zidane was supposed to take the corner in the World Cup final, not head it in. But I said, “No, let me take this one, you stay in the box”’ Youri Djorkaeff on his part in France’s 1998 World Cup final win
Youri Djorkaeff delivered the corner kick that led to Zinedine Zidane's second goal in France's 1998 World Cup final victory over Brazil. Djorkaeff convinced Zidane to remain in the box rather than take the corner himself.
Ripple CEO stays bullish on bitcoin but says Saylor's strategy has hurt crypto
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Michael Saylor's preferred-stock funding strategy as "financial engineering" that distracted the cryptocurrency market, citing MSTR's decline to record lows. Garlinghouse remains bullish on bitcoin while running Ripple, which develops XRP as a competing digital asset.
‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts
Iran's head coach accused the US of treating his team unfairly during World Cup matches and called for FIFA's president to intervene. Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle, with a stoppage-time goal ruled offside.
Dogecoin and Hyperliquid's HYPE led weekly crypto losses as AI stocks lure buyers
Ether declined 8% during the week while memecoins experienced steeper losses as investors rotated toward AI stocks and chipmakers. The equal-weight S&P 500 reached record highs, but cryptocurrency assets did not participate in the broader market rally.
Job scams are getting more sophisticated, and they’re costing Americans millions
Job scammers are increasingly using AI to identify and track potential victims, making traditional warning signs harder to recognize. Americans have lost millions of dollars to these schemes, which have become more difficult to distinguish from legitimate employment opportunities.
Quiz! Can you name the England line-up that beat Panama in 2018?
England defeated Panama 6-1 in 2018. The article presents a quiz asking readers to identify England's starting lineup from that match.
Amid Amazon's Robot Surge, Proteus Charts a New Path Forward
Proteus, Amazon's first fully autonomous robot, operates without safety cages or human operators in warehouse settings. The robot moves packages independently to support faster delivery operations.
‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities
Host cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico initially showed low enthusiasm for the World Cup but have been won over by the visiting fans' excitement and energy. Kansas City, the smallest of 16 host cities, resolved early issues like shuttle bus problems by its second match and now hosts well-attended watch parties and a busy official fan fest.
'Best version of England will come during the World Cup knockouts. Fans need to keep the faith' Clinton Morrison preaches patience after disappointing Three Lions' Ghana draw
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in a recent match that disappointed fans expecting a stronger performance. Clinton Morrison believes England's best form will emerge during World Cup knockout stages and urges supporters to maintain confidence in the team.
Honduras taps armed forces to eliminate deforestation by 2029. Is it working?
Honduras deployed its armed forces to combat deforestation, targeting complete elimination by 2029. The country faces among the highest deforestation rates in the Americas, threatening biodiverse ecosystems in protected forests like the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve.
Egypt through but late drama denies Iran guaranteed last 32 spot
Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup match, with Iran's late goal ruled out for offside and a shot hitting the crossbar. Iran must now finish among the top eight third-placed teams to advance to the knockout stages.
Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G and qualify for the World Cup round of 32. Belgium advanced on goal difference as the group winners.
Scotland is a victim of a hidden unfair advantage that has destroyed the integrity of the World Cup group stage
The World Cup expanded to 48 teams, creating groups of 16 teams divided into four subgroups of four. This structure disadvantaged Scotland, South Korea, and Senegal by giving some opponents easier matchups than others within their subgroups.