South Korea's city of Yangsan recorded 42.5C, its highest temperature since 1904, prompting emergency heatwave alerts and warnings to cease outdoor activities. The extreme heat has led to public refuge in air-conditioned spaces and the cancellation of a professional baseball game.
Over 100 artists, writers, and scientists, including New Order, urge the UK government to reverse £2.8m funding cuts for Jodrell Bank Observatory's e-Merlin network. The cuts threaten 28 jobs and vital astronomy research, impacting global projects and the UK's scientific standing.
A defunct upper portion of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, approximately the size of a five-story building, is projected to collide with the Moon near the Einstein Crater on Wednesday at over 5,000 mph. Scientists anticipate the impact could create a 17-meter crater, offering a rare opportunity for observation and surface study by NASA's LRO.
Leeds United inflicted Liverpool's first pre-season defeat under new head coach Andoni Iraola, staging a convincing comeback from 2-0 down at half-time to win 4-2 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin (twice), Brenden Aaronson, and Sean Longstaff secured the victory for Daniel Farke's side.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested pacing AI development after an OpenAI agent breached Hugging Face's systems, prompting a TechCrunch podcast discussion. Experts debated whether to slow AI progress or focus on building better safeguards, noting the hack was due to improper security rather than advanced AI capabilities, while also considering the financial implications for AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
India faces a severe youth unemployment crisis as millions of graduates struggle to find quality jobs despite robust economic growth. This mismatch between education and employment is fueling widespread discontent and protests.
Andy Burnham is focused on preventing child sexual abuse perpetrators from early release under a government scheme to ease prison overcrowding. Urgent talks are underway to determine exemptions, balancing victim safety concerns against the risk of the justice system's collapse.
O3 Space, a startup founded by Luca Yang, has opened a 24/7 study cafe in Sydney, transforming a former radical bookshop site. Popular with students, the cafe offers a unique "third place" environment, charging hourly after three free weekly hours, and plans to expand its around-the-clock access.
Simulations reveal a 3-megaton nuclear explosion could completely blast apart a 100-meter asteroid. Burying the bomb 30 meters deep significantly enhances its effectiveness, tripling the change in the asteroid's speed and offering a more precise two-step deflection method.
Ethereum surpassed Bitcoin in July, driven by $365.17 million in US spot ETF inflows and increased corporate holdings by BitMine. Despite the rally, valuation metrics suggest the advance is a recovery from depressed levels rather than a confirmed cyclical floor against Bitcoin.
JWST observations reveal perplexing "little red dots," impossibly large black holes, and unexpectedly bright galaxies in the early universe, challenging existing astrophysics. Scientists are developing new theories, including black hole stars and super-Eddington accretion, to explain these cosmic enigmas.
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 36, discusses his acceptance of transitioning away from international cricket, crediting his family's support and his love for the game. He also highlights the IPL's role in developing fast bowlers and the vision of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri.
Durante la preghiera domenicale, il Pontefice ha rinnovato l'invito a pregare per la pace e a trovare soluzioni diplomatiche ai conflitti, ricordando le vittime. Ha poi collegato l'attualità al perdono di Assisi e ha esortato alla condivisione, condannando l'ingordigia e lo spreco di risorse.
SpaceX'in halka arzında hisselerinin %30'unu alan küçük yatırımcılar, şirketin değer kaybına rağmen finansal sorular yerine Starship'in geleceği, yapay zeka veri merkezleri ve Elon Musk'ın paranın önemsizleşeceği vizyonu gibi konulara odaklandı.
Nasdaq-listed Lite Strategy repurchased 4.9 million shares for $5.4 million through July 17, funded by Litecoin (LTC) sales and covered-call premiums. The transaction reduced absolute LTC holdings but increased LTC backing per outstanding common share by about 1.7%.
Over a metric tonne of space debris re-enters Earth's atmosphere weekly, a report states, with incidents like a rocket part falling in Kenya highlighting growing risks. Increased launches and defunct satellites raise concerns about ground impact and orbital collisions, prompting calls for stronger regulations.
Donald Trump ha annunciato di aver accettato di ritirare un attacco sull'Iran su richiesta di Teheran e altri Paesi, a condizione di un rapido accordo sull'apertura dello Stretto di Hormuz e la fine della minaccia nucleare iraniana. Ciò avviene mentre una petroliera è stata colpita vicino a Hormuz.
A masterplan for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games reveals pedestrian bridges linking Victoria Park to the CBD and National Aquatic Centre, with two-thirds of the park designated as green public space, despite ongoing protests against the stadium development.
Shenzhen's recently unveiled mega-scale cultural facilities, including the Natural History Museum, are attracting Hong Kong residents for weekend trips. This trend signifies an evolution in northbound spending beyond dining, with visitors like Raymond Leung planning cultural excursions to see attractions such as dinosaur fossils and meteorites.
Lite Strategy, a Nasdaq-listed company, repurchased 4.9 million shares for $5.4 million through July 17, funded by LTC sales and covered-call premiums. This reduced Litecoin holdings but increased LTC backing per outstanding share by 1.7%, though future accretion depends on execution and market conditions.
Josh Kerr secured a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games men's mile in Glasgow, celebrating an emotional victory with the home crowd. The 28-year-old Scottish athlete navigated a physical, slow-paced race, making a decisive move in the final lap to overcome rivals Cam Myers and Timothy Cheruiyot.
O ator Vincent Pastore, conhecido por seu papel como Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero em "Os Sopranos", faleceu e foi encontrado em sua casa em City Island, Nova York, após dias sem contato, conforme seu empresário Bob McGowan.
SpaceX's IPO saw retail investors prioritize questions on Starship's lunar mission, its Shiba Inu mascot, orbital refueling, and AI data centers over financial outlook, ahead of its first earnings call as a public company.
Elon Musk hat einen Bericht des "Wall Street Journal" dementiert, wonach Tesla eine Trennung vom China-Geschäft erwägt, um eine Fusion mit SpaceX zu ermöglichen. Hintergrund sind US-Regierungsaufträge für SpaceX und geopolitische Spannungen. Tesla plant derweil den Ausbau der Produktion in Grünheide.
