'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
Canada is competing at a World Cup for the first time in 36 years, reaching the tournament after a lengthy absence from international competition. The team's participation marks a significant moment for Canadian football and is expected to have lasting effects on the sport's development within the country.
Canadian fintech Float raises C$85m
Float Financial raised C$85 million in Series C funding led by Inovia Capital with Goldman Sachs participating. The Canadian business finance platform will use the capital to expand its operations and product offerings.
XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) Price Analysis for June 29: Bottom Is Established
The cryptocurrency market is unclear whether it will recover from recent losses. Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and Shiba Inu are being analyzed for potential price movements as analysts assess whether a market bottom has been established.
Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks, Mavericks have 'registered interest'
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have held substantive discussions regarding acquiring Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is only willing to extend his contract with his former teams, while the Dallas Mavericks have expressed interest in acquiring him.
Samsung, SK reportedly to invest $1.3 trillion over 10 years
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest 1.3 trillion dollars combined over 10 years to build four to five semiconductor fabs each in the Gwangju area. The investment represents a major expansion of chip manufacturing capacity in South Korea's semiconductor sector.
Mel Sunquist, field biologist and mentor to generations of conservationists
Mel Sunquist conducted tiger field research in the 1970s without modern technology like camera traps or GPS collars, requiring direct observation through forests and grasslands. Biologists had to physically track tigers to understand their movement patterns, prey, and territorial behavior.
Injured Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon in latest bitter setback
Emma Raducanu withdrew from Wimbledon due to a leg injury the day before the tournament began. This marks another injury setback for the player at her home Grand Slam event.
Samsung, SK to Spend $880 Billion to Drive Korea’s AI Lead
South Korea is directing at least 1,350 trillion won into chips and data centers through investments from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The companies view this 880 billion dollar infrastructure spending as essential to competing during the artificial intelligence era.
Human activity has driven retreat of Antarctica's fastest melting glacier
Human-driven climate change intensified the retreat of Pine Island Glacier during the 20th century. The glacier drains a large part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea and is one of the biggest contributors to global sea level rise.
Binance booted from EU, EthLabs rises up to save Ethereum: Hodler's Digest June 14-28
Ethlabs, a nonprofit backed by BitMine and Joe Lubin, launched to promote Ethereum adoption. Binance ceased European operations after failing to obtain required licensing.
Chinese Spies, Smuggled Drugs Fuel Takaichi’s Security Push
Chinese intelligence operatives have been stealing Japanese industrial secrets in business settings while smugglers have been transporting Nvidia's AI semiconductors through Japan. Fentanyl trafficking by drug gangs has been crossing Japanese borders to fuel the US opioid crisis.
Here’s How CoinEx Became a Critical Gateway for Iran’s Crypto Economy
CoinEx processed over $2.7 billion in transactions with OFAC-sanctioned Iranian exchange Nobitex from 2018 onward. The cryptocurrency exchange served as a critical conduit for Iran's crypto economy through its processing of billions in transfers with Iranian exchanges.
Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
Algeria and Austria played to a 3-3 draw on Sunday, with both nations defending the unexpected result against accusations of conspiracy. The match recalled the 1982 World Cup's "Disgrace of Gijon," an infamous game that has shadowed these teams for 44 years.
The solar gravitational lens could map white dwarfs and black holes
A solar gravitational lens could map white dwarfs and black holes by bending light around the sun. The technique enables imaging of distant celestial objects beyond exoplanets using the sun's gravitational field.
Kane and Bellingham produce the goods but England need others to step up
England defeated Panama 2-0 with goals from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to top Group L. England faces the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a last-32 match on Wednesday while dealing with defensive injuries and midfield fatigue.
Cardano Upgrade Approaches Testnet Phase Through Intersect Release
Cardano's upcoming upgrade will enter testnet phase through an Intersect release. The upgrade includes changes to the blockchain's core functionality and consensus mechanisms.
Europe swelters as heat wave moves east
A heat wave moved eastward across Europe on Sunday, affecting hundreds of millions of people despite some overnight storm relief in France and Belgium. The extreme temperatures continued spreading despite temporary weather breaks from the storms.
Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways
George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix in 2026, extending his victory total for the season. The relief evident in Russell following this win demonstrates his emotional response to returning to winning form.
BNB Technical Setup: Binance Coin Consolidates Near Local Support
BNB is consolidating near a local support level after recent price movements. The cryptocurrency is being monitored for potential breakouts or breakdowns from its current trading range.
Father figure Carlo Ancelotti will have a plan for Brazil. He always has a plan | Rodrygo
Carlo Ancelotti substituted Rodrygo into a Champions League semi-final match in the 68th minute, and Rodrygo scored twice within two minutes to force extra time. Ancelotti is now coaching Brazil and will prepare a plan for an upcoming Monday match against Japan.
Nanopattern method unlocks precise control of disorder for wave-guiding devices
Researchers developed a method to precisely control disorder levels in nanopattern arrays using metal-infiltrated block copolymer thin films. This technique enables customized design of wave-guiding devices with tunable disorder degrees in the nanostructures.
Hunter Bell triumphs again at Paris Diamond League
Georgia Hunter Bell won the women's 1500m at the Paris Diamond League meet, achieving her second Diamond League victory of the season. The British runner delivered a commanding performance in the race.
Unconventional exit for an English great - Agnew
Ben Stokes retired as England cricket captain during the third Test against New Zealand. The departure was unconventional and reflected the nature of the great player himself.
CZ wants to make the U.S. the 'capital of crypto': State of Crypto
Changpeng Zhao, Binance's founder, expressed his desire to establish the United States as the global center of cryptocurrency during an exclusive CoinDesk interview. He discussed multiple aspects of the crypto industry and his vision for regulatory frameworks that would support digital asset development in America.
Aave Technical Setup: AAVE Holds Support Above $98
AAVE token price is holding above a $98 support level. The cryptocurrency maintains this technical floor in its current trading range.
France the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches
Chris Sutton has predicted that France will be the team to beat at the 2026 World Cup. His predictions include England facing DR Congo in the last-32 matches.
Audrey Werro edges closer to women’s 800m world record at Paris Diamond League
Audrey Werro ran 1:53.28 in the women's 800m at Paris, becoming the third fastest runner ever in the event. The Swiss 22-year-old now sits closest to Jarmila Kratochvilova's world record from 1983.
Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short
Ford rehired experienced engineers after discovering artificial intelligence alone could not reliably design vehicle components to required specifications. The company acknowledged that AI-generated designs required substantial human expertise to validate and refine for manufacturing and safety standards.
Injectable silk-kudzu hydrogel achieves complete wound closure in laboratory tests
An injectable hydrogel made from silk proteins and kudzu plant extract promoted complete wound closure in laboratory tests within 72 hours. The material was developed by researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation as a potential approach to minimally invasive soft tissue repair.
The Real-Life Inspiration For Rhaenyra Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon'
Empress Matilda's disputed claim to the English throne shares key similarities with the fictional character Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Both women faced complications in their succession due to their gender.