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.
India is increasingly integrating loitering munitions, or 'suicide drones,' into its military strategy. These systems combine ISR and strike capabilities, reducing the kill chain and enabling precision strikes or extended observation. They reflect a shift towards technology-driven, non-contact warfare and are being deployed to supplement traditional artillery and missile systems, particularly in contested border areas.
Engineer Jake Laser created the 'bionic leg chair,' a robotic mobility vehicle using a quadruped robot, to help his father with MS navigate difficult terrain. The hybrid leg-and-wheel design allows it to roll on smooth surfaces and walk over obstacles, offering greater independence.
Talisman Design is crowdfunding the PocketMage, a clamshell PDA featuring a tactile keyboard, e-paper, and OLED displays. Available in pre-order options starting at $185, it runs on an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and offers basic productivity apps. Shipping is expected by March 2027.
The coastal phase of the Joint Sea 2026 naval exercise between Russia and China concluded in Qingdao. Ship commanders planned the naval phase, crews shared experiences, and Chinese sailors toured the Russian cruiser Varyag. The exercise continues in the Yellow Sea.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have built significant wealth since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Their combined net worth is estimated at $60 million in 2026, primarily from media deals with Netflix and Spotify, book sales, public speaking, investments, and inheritance.
Premier League clubs lost £948mn in 2024/25, a sevenfold increase from the previous year, despite record revenues of £6.8bn. Deloitte attributes the losses to increased transfer spending and a lack of one-off sale profits, with net debt rising to £3.6bn. Lower leagues face even greater financial strain.
La saison des feux de forêt est particulièrement intense cette année en France, avec près de 14 500 hectares brûlés. Les pompiers s'appuient sur la "règle des 3-30" (température, vent, humidité) pour évaluer le risque, un phénomène aggravé par la sécheresse précoce et les vents forts.
Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses surged to £948m in 2024-25, up from £135m, driven by high transfer spending and lack of one-off sales profits. Net debt also rose to £3.6bn. Championship clubs also saw losses increase.
Il presidente della Fisi, Flavio Roda, critica la decisione del CIO di escludere la combinata nordica dalle Olimpiadi invernali del 2030, definendola "l'affossamento di questa disciplina". Roda lamenta gli sforzi delle federazioni per mantenere vivi sport di nicchia con storia, mentre il CIO esclude la disciplina anziché includere le donne.
Radar Chat, a new app from the Cake Wallet team, has launched, integrating end-to-end encrypted messaging with self-custodial Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. It allows users to send Bitcoin within private conversations on iOS and Android, leveraging Signal's open-source protocol for privacy and user control over private keys.
