Development specialist who’s worked with 5,000 kids shares one rule every parent should know.
A development specialist who has worked with 5,000 children recommends encouraging kids to make statements instead of asking questions when they already possess sufficient knowledge. This approach helps children build confidence by expressing what they know rather than defaulting to question-based communication.
A bride’s divorced parents entered the reception together to ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’
A bride's divorced parents walked into her wedding reception together while "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" played. The song choice was interpreted as evidence of a strong coparenting relationship between the former spouses.
Synthetic rotation brings black hole energy theory into lab, amplifying waves
Researchers demonstrated that waves interacting with a synthetically rotating object can extract energy and amplify, based on Penrose and Zeldovich's theoretical predictions about black hole energy extraction. The experiment confirmed that a wave encountering a sufficiently fast rotating object becomes amplified through energy extraction from the rotation itself.
Immune cells get transformed into fungus-fighting nanoparticles
Researchers created nanoparticles from human immune cell membranes that effectively fight Candida albicans fungal infections. In mice with severe infections, the nanoparticles significantly reduced fungus in major organs and improved survival rates.
US Justice Department Expected to Dismiss Charges Against Alleged Mastermind of BitClub Crypto Fraud
Federal prosecutors are preparing to dismiss criminal charges against the alleged leader of BitClub, a major cryptocurrency investment scheme. The dismissal comes after years of legal proceedings and just before a scheduled trial was set to begin.
Indian Microfinance Firm Arohan Financial Secures $30m Investment Commitment
Arohan Financial Services secured a $30 million investment commitment to expand its loan portfolio and increase credit access for low-income borrowers. The microfinance lender plans to use the funds to support its growth in serving underbanked populations.
Digital Bank Revolut Focuses on European Business Operations with Key Appointment
Kuba Fast, formerly head of JPMorgan Chase's UK digital banking division Chase UK, became CEO of Revolut's European business operations. The appointment represents Revolut's strategic focus on strengthening its leadership within European markets and operations.
‘Game-Changing’ Saliva Test Can Diagnose Endometriosis in Days Rather Than Years
Two saliva tests, EndoSure and Endotest, can diagnose endometriosis in days instead of the average nine-year wait. The NHS approved one of these tests for use in the UK national health system this month.
Linda Noskova fends off Muchova fightback to win first grand slam title at Wimbledon
Linda Noskova won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon by defeating fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 as the ninth seed. Despite squandering five championship points and losing five consecutive games while leading 5-2 in the second set, the 21-year-old recovered to clinch the title in the final set.
Artist Creates Amazingly Detailed Drawings Using Only Typewriter Keystrokes (LOOK)
An artist in London creates detailed drawings by typing over a million letters and symbols on paper using only a vintage typewriter and his right index finger. One completed artwork depicts a scene from Wimbledon's centre court.
In a tough job market, don’t make AI your only career coach
AI can provide helpful career guidance for certain tasks, but overrelying on it risks undermining real relationships and networking. A 2025 MyPerfectResume survey found that 54% of people obtained their jobs through connections rather than AI assistance.
In-form Haeran Ryu shoots LPGA major-record 60 to lead Evian Championship
Haeran Ryu shot an 11-under 60 in the Evian Championship, setting a new LPGA major championship scoring record. The South Korean golfer, coming off a major win two weeks prior, holds a three-shot lead entering the final round.
IMF Paper Warns Dollar Stablecoins Can Trigger Currency Crisis
Dollar stablecoins can amplify currency runs in economies with overvalued fixed exchange rates by converting fragmented parallel-market prices into a single signal that enables coordinated household exits. An IMF working paper shows stablecoins raise welfare during calm periods but deepen crises, according to researcher Brandon Joel Tan's state-dependent effect analysis.
Forget typosquatting; slopsquatting is the software supply chain threat created by AI coding tools
AI coding assistants hallucinate fictitious software package names that threat actors can register and populate with malicious code, injecting malware directly into developers' codebases. This attack vector, called slopsquatting, exploits LLMs' tendency to generate fake open-source packages that developers unknowingly incorporate into their projects.
Bitcoin Hits Record Oversold Level Against Gold, Echoing a 660% Rally
Bitcoin has reached its most oversold level against gold in recorded history according on-chain data. The last time this setup occurred, Bitcoin rallied 660% in the following period.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Flip Positive After 8 Weeks: Will Price React?
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs both turned positive in the week ending July 10 after eight consecutive weeks of net outflows. Bitcoin funds pulled $197.40 million while Ethereum funds added $84.42 million.
Investment Platform Kraken Prepares Mobile App Overhaul Centered on Intelligent AI Trading Agents
Kraken is overhauling its mobile app to center on autonomous AI trading agents that provide personalized guidance. The update positions these intelligent agents as the core element of the trading experience within the application.
Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut
An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver. This discovery could lead to new treatments for MASH and other gut-health-related diseases.
AI found an Ethereum bug that could take validators offline, but humans had to prove it
AI agents discovered a remotely triggerable crash vulnerability in Ethereum validator software during a coordinated security test by the Ethereum Foundation. The AI generated many confident bug reports, though many were false positives rather than actual vulnerabilities.
Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways
Each pregnancy produces distinct patterns of brain rewiring rather than repeating the same changes. A second pregnancy alters the brain differently than a first pregnancy, potentially helping researchers develop better treatments for peripartum depression.
The EU says autoplay and infinite scroll are illegal. Meta has until it responds to disagree.
The European Commission issued preliminary findings accusing Meta of using addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram. Meta has a formal opportunity to respond before the EU reaches a final decision that could impose fines up to 6% of its global annual revenue.
OpenAI has folded safety into research again. Its head of safety is leaving.
OpenAI merged its safety and research teams under unified leadership, causing safety systems head Johannes Heidecke to depart. The restructuring places safety teams under Mia Glaese, whose title was expanded to cover both domains.
UK’s First Hospital for Houseplants – Where Plants Are Put on Drips and Quarantined for Bugs
A houseplant hospital opened in Edinburgh, Scotland, where plants receive treatment including drip irrigation and quarantine for pest infestations. Rosanna Costello founded the Hilda Houseplant Hospital to help customers maintain their indoor plants' health.
Robinhood Plans to Let AI Agents Trade Crypto for US Customers
Robinhood will allow eligible US customers to connect AI agents to dedicated accounts for autonomous cryptocurrency trading. The company expanded its Agentic Trading product, which originally launched for equities in May, to include crypto assets.
Ethics Deadlock Threatens Senate Crypto Bill Despite July Vote Target
A merged Senate crypto bill aims for a July 20 floor vote but faces a Democratic ethics provision dispute. The central disagreement concerns whether officials should be barred from holding cryptocurrency ties.
Meta killed its Muse Image AI feature three days after launch. Hollywood had had enough.
Meta discontinued its Muse Image AI feature after three days due to privacy concerns with the tool. The model, developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs under chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, was removed from Instagram and the Meta AI app shortly after its Tuesday launch.
Surge pricing hurts gig workers and consumers. Here’s how to fix it
Surge pricing algorithms adjust ride and delivery costs based on demand fluctuations, but research shows drivers receive minimal benefit while consumers face volatile prices. Massachusetts implemented a $34.48 minimum hourly wage for rideshare drivers following a 2024 settlement with platforms.
Why you should be skeptical about financial advice from chatbots
Nineteen percent of surveyed adults reported losing over one hundred dollars following financial advice from AI chatbots. Chatbots provide confident recommendations without acknowledging uncertainty or considering individual circumstances like a spouse's health status that could significantly alter optimal financial decisions.
Apple sues OpenAI for stealing hardware designs, alleging employees brought prototypes to “show and tell” interviews
Apple sued OpenAI, alleging the company used current and former Apple employees to steal hardware designs for AI devices. The lawsuit names OpenAI's chief hardware officer Tang Tan and former Apple engineer Chang Liu as defendants in California federal court.
The Weekender: Honey, I Shrunk the Unicorn
Startup organizational structures have shifted from traditional hierarchies with multiple departments to lean teams supplemented by external tools and AI services. Modern startups now operate with core founders supported by software platforms like Claude, Stripe, and Midjourney rather than full internal teams.