World Cup gold medallist Lakshay, 23, provisionally suspended after testing positive for stanozolol in an out-of-competition dope test, threatening India's first-ever rowing World Cup gold and Asian Games medal hopes.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net outflows on July 23, led by a $202 million outflow from BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), ending a seven-day inflow streak of $999 million. Bitcoin prices also declined, though causation between flows and price movement remains unresolved.
Perpetual DEX Hyperliquid's weekly trading volume in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached $25.1 billion, exceeding all other asset categories combined for the first time. This milestone, accounting for 52% of its total $48.2 billion volume, reflects growing demand and marks a significant shift in crypto markets.
David and Marilee Kiliti sold their 89-acre Pennsylvania hog farm for over $22 million to QTS, a Blackstone-backed data center company. This sale, part of a larger 1,700-acre acquisition for AI data centers, highlights a trend of tech giants investing in rural areas for power infrastructure.
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video via a new "Games" tab on Fire TV, targeting casual users with titles like Fallout 4 and Hogwarts Legacy, and promoting tie-in games for its IP.
Bitcoin trades near $65,978, below the short-term holder cost basis of $69,000, as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve's July 28-29 meeting. Weak labor data and slowing core CPI suggest a less restrictive Fed, but rising oil prices and Treasury yields add complexity, making Bitcoin's rally conditional on the Fed's stance.
A new Oxfam report estimates Gaza's rebuilding will cost $71.4bn, seven times previous efforts, due to widespread destruction and human toll, emphasizing the need for direct Palestinian involvement in the five-year reconstruction plan.
Despite Donald Trump's push to revive US manufacturing, companies like Zion Foodtrucks in Colorado face increased costs from steel and aluminum tariffs and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war, leading to decreased business and tougher competition from Mexican manufacturers.
South Korea and Taiwan now account for over half of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, a dramatic shift from a year ago when China and India dominated. This change is driven by an AI-fueled surge in semiconductor exports and corporate earnings in both economies, leading to significant stock market rallies.
Jess Fox, alongside her sister Noemie Fox and Kate Eckhardt, secured a world title gold for the Australian women's kayak team in Oklahoma. This victory marks Fox's successful return to competition after kidney surgery and is the trio's second team title in the event.
OpenAI and Anthropic significantly increased their federal lobbying spending in the second quarter, reaching record levels. Together, they spent $3.17 million, with Anthropic spending $1.97 million and OpenAI $1.2 million, focusing on issues like cybersecurity and copyright. This surge narrows the gap with established tech and defense contractors.
Jack Mallers resigned as CEO of Twenty One Capital, causing its shares to drop nearly 15%. His departure coincides with the collapse of Tether's plan to merge Twenty One, Strike, and Elektron Energy into a single public entity. Raphael Zagury has been named the new CEO, promising institutional discipline.
Qualcomm buys Modular for nearly $4B, China leads in supercomputing without GPUs, Microsoft's emissions surge, and tech deals highlighted.
Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time, assisted by Nico Williams and Pedro Porro. The goal broke a deadlock against a resilient Argentinian side, securing Spain's second men's World Cup title.
Rolls-Royce has transformed from a "burning platform" in 2023 to reporting a 40% profit surge for 2025, driven by resolving persistent durability issues with its Trent engines and increased demand. The company is also exploring re-entry into the narrowbody jet engine market and benefiting from AI datacentre generator demand.
The marketing industry is increasingly adopting AI, with 61% of marketers prioritizing AI software for data strategy. This article lists 11 AI marketing tools like Jasper Ai, Personalize, and HubSpot SEO, detailing their features to help marketers enhance campaigns, personalize outreach, and optimize content.
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy, especially in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data to reduce magnetic interference, benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above.
Major airlines, including Emirates and Delta, reported record profits totaling $25.11 billion in their latest financial results. However, the Iran war's impact on Gulf airspace and a spike in jet fuel prices are now threatening future profitability, with IATA warning global airline profits could halve.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
A guide for 2025 highlights ten AI tools, including ChatGPT, Canva Magic Studio, and RunwayML, that aim to revolutionize content creation by enhancing efficiency and quality for marketers, businesses, and creators across various digital platforms.
Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal will lead France and Spain in a men's World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium, featuring a record combined squad value of $3.2 billion. Despite this, ticket demand for the England vs. Argentina semi-final, driven by Lionel Messi, is higher.
UK parents and experts discuss the potential benefits of shortening the six-week summer holiday to four weeks, citing easier childcare, reduced costs, and improved educational structure, though teachers show less support.
South Korea, the US, and Japan have signed an MOC to jointly enter the global Small Modular Reactor (SMR) market, leveraging South Korea's manufacturing and construction expertise, the US's advanced technology, and Japan's experience. This move is seen as a strategic response to China and Russia's price-competitive approach in the nuclear power market, aiming to offer a competitive alternative in the growing Asia-Pacific region.
The FIFA World Cup semi-finals are set: Spain will play France, and Argentina will face England. The remaining teams feature star players like Messi, Mbappe, Yamal, and Kane, prompting discussions about potential combined XIs.
