US senators push to end CFTC ‘assault’ on state oversight of prediction markets
Seventeen Democratic senators are pushing to cut the CFTC's funding for lawsuits targeting prediction markets, which they characterize as an attack on state regulatory authority. The senators argue the agency is overstepping its jurisdiction in cases involving state-level oversight of prediction market operations.
Insurers shifted roof replacement costs onto homeowners thanks to a new federal rule — just in time for hail and hurricane season
A federal rule shift has made insurers more likely to deny roof damage claims or require homeowners to pay deductibles of up to 25 percent. Homeowners now face choosing between filing claims that risk premium increases or paying out-of-pocket for roof repairs and replacements during severe weather seasons.
Ancient Roman scrolls destroyed by Mount Vesuvius digitally unrolled in full for first time
Researchers have digitally unrolled ancient Roman scrolls destroyed by Mount Vesuvius's 79 C.E. eruption using advanced imaging technology. The scrolls, which were buried in Herculaneum, are now readable in their entirety for the first time since the disaster nearly two thousand years ago.
Bitcoin makes first sub-$60K close since Q3 2024 as tech stocks enter ‘deep bear market’
Bitcoin closed below $60,000 for the first time since the third quarter of 2024 after tech stocks experienced significant declines in Asian markets. The cryptocurrency faced potential resistance at the $60,000 level as selling pressure continued.
How snow leopards, wolves and leopards share the same Himalayan valley, study
Three apex predators coexist in a remote Nepal valley by consuming different prey species rather than avoiding each other through temporal or spatial separation. Diet serves as the primary mechanism preventing direct conflict between snow leopards, common leopards, and Himalayan wolves.
Elliot Anderson’s journey from Bristol Rovers loanee to most expensive British player
Elliot Anderson moved to Manchester City for £116 million, making him the most expensive British player. His rise began at Bristol Rovers on loan, continued through Newcastle United, and accelerated at Nottingham Forest where he established himself as a top English midfielder.
DA majority in Joburg within reach, but hinges on voter turnout
The Democratic Alliance could gain a majority in Johannesburg if voter turnout increases, though the party's strategy relies primarily on mobilizing existing supporters rather than attracting new voters. Political analyst Gareth van Onselen notes the DA's campaign focuses on encouraging people already aligned with the party to cast ballots.
Framework Ventures raises $400M to invest beyond crypto: Report
Framework Ventures raised 400 million dollars for its fourth fund to invest in AI, robotics, and energy sectors. The firm plans to continue making cryptocurrency investments while diversifying into these new technology areas.
Serena Williams sprinkles stardust at Wimbledon with top female players toiling
Serena Williams returned to singles competition at Wimbledon after a four-year retirement, training with partner Marta Kostyuk on court 10 in Aorangi Park. Williams greeted Kostyuk after their morning session, leaving the typically outspoken Ukrainian player momentarily speechless.
US players insist momentum remains with them despite late loss to Turkey
The United States lost to Turkey in a meaningless World Cup group match after being on the verge of a draw. US players maintain their momentum remains intact despite the late loss, with the team's advancement already secured before the game.
SAP aligns commerce data for AI personalisation
Fragmented commerce data structures are being aligned to enable operational AI personalization at the execution layer. Recommendation engines currently display generic product listings due to infrastructure limitations that prevent systematic execution at required volume.
'We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal
Mitchell Santner was given out in the England-New Zealand Test after the ball apparently struck his glove, though he believed it hit his arm guard and challenged the decision. The third umpire upheld the dismissal, giving Ben Stokes his 250th Test career wicket.
ZTE and Tianyi Digital Life jointly unveil flagship home AI router
ZTE and Tianyi Digital Life launched a home AI router with 2000 Mbps Wi-Fi 7 capability designed for China Telecom's "Better Home" ecosystem. The device integrates AI-driven connection, sensing, and control functions for residential use.
Australian regulator extends no-action period for crypto licensing
Australia's financial regulator extended temporary enforcement relief for digital asset businesses until September 30 during their transition into the country's licensing system. This no-action period allows crypto firms to continue operating without facing enforcement action while they work toward obtaining required licenses.
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
Dangerous heat waves are affecting Western Europe and impairing cognitive function, with scientists investigating the mechanisms behind heat's impact on the brain. OpenAI has imposed unprecedented restrictions on its technology, though specific details about these limitations are not provided in the excerpt.
Most companies think they're building a software factory. They're actually just shipping bugs faster.
LLMs have lowered barriers to code writing and increased individual output, prompting organizations to reconceptualize software development as a production system. A software factory requires more than speed and cannot function as merely a loose collection of prompts, agents, and plugins but needs a platform defining how work moves through the system.
AscendEX withdrawal complaints mount as ZachXBT questions reserves
Users reported delayed withdrawals from AscendEX after analyst ZachXBT questioned the exchange's liquidity and reserves. The complaints mounted as ZachXBT called for the exchange to provide explanations regarding its reserve holdings.
‘Step aside, humans’: how beavers solved a flooding problem in west London
Beavers constructed dams that reduced flooding in a west London area, eliminating the need for an expensive human engineering solution. The council had been planning costly infrastructure work before the beavers naturally addressed the water management issue.
Bitcoin ETFs post June's biggest daily outflows as BTC falls below $60K
US Bitcoin ETFs experienced $696.3 million in outflows as Bitcoin fell below $60,000. Year-to-date losses for these ETFs reached $4.6 billion.
Tether stablecoin flips Ether by market cap as ETH routs to $1.5K
Tether's market capitalization exceeded Ethereum's as Ether's price declined to $1.5K, returning to support levels last seen in October 2023 and April 2025. Ethereum currently trades at support levels it previously tested during those two earlier periods.
Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay
Australia's soccer team qualified for the World Cup knockout round after drawing 0-0 with Paraguay. The Socceroos secured their place in the last 32 for the third time in their history with the scoreless result.
Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points
Marina Mabrey scored 53 points while shooting 9-of-18 from three-point range, tying the WNBA single-game scoring record. The Toronto Tempo defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97, with Mabrey reaching the record previously held by A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage.
Solar fridges lift African farmers’ incomes by 50 percent
Solar-powered cold storage reduced spoilage rates and increased African farmers' incomes by 50 percent. Soko Fresh, the provider, cut food losses that previously reached 40 percent between harvest and market.
Liquid AI's smallest model yet LFM2.5-230M beats models 4X its size at data extraction, can run 'anywhere'
Liquid AI released LFM2.5-230M, a 230-million-parameter language model designed for on-device deployment on smartphones, laptops, and robotics. The model outperforms models four times its size on data extraction tasks, including Alibaba Qwen3.5-0.8B and Google Gemma 3 1B.
Broadcom Built OpenAI’s First Chip in Record Time, but the Money Went Elsewhere
Broadcom and OpenAI launched Jalapeño, OpenAI's first custom AI chip, built in record time. Despite the partnership announcement, large investors are directing money toward rival companies like Micron and AMD instead.
BitGo Cuts 15% of Workforce to Focus on Stablecoins and AI
BitGo is eliminating approximately 15% of its workforce. CEO Mike Belshe is redirecting the custodian's focus toward stablecoins, settlement services, and artificial intelligence.
Aave Founder Stani Kulechov Denies Kraken Stake Sale Report, Confirms AAVE Buybacks
Aave founder Stani Kulechov denied reports of selling a stake in Kraken. He confirmed that automated AAVE token buybacks are occurring under Aavenomics 3.0.
DBSA delivers PSA oxygen plants to strengthen South Africa’s healthcare system
Pressure swing adsorption oxygen plants have been installed at healthcare facilities nationwide to increase oxygen production capacity. The programme is expected to serve more than eight million people and addresses supply vulnerabilities in South Africa's emergency care infrastructure.
YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed
YouTube Shorts can now be played at double speed, up to 2x playback velocity. Users can adjust playback speed through a new speed control option in the player interface.
The S&P 500 is at a critical crossroads. A break lower could signal more losses ahead.
The S&P 500 closed Thursday near a critical support level that, if breached, could indicate additional stock declines in the coming period. Market analysts view this technical threshold as a key indicator that will determine whether the index experiences further losses or stabilizes.