A federal appeals court rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews he gave to a memoir ghostwriter, citing substantial public interest despite privacy concerns.
The Queensland government faces scrutiny for allegedly blocking the public release of a damning report on domestic and family violence (DFV) reforms, which was leaked to the media. The report, from a working group, criticizes police responses and the lack of housing support for victim-survivors, drawing strong opposition criticism.
Norway's state oil company Equinor reported nearly doubled profits of $11.5bn in Q2, exceeding predictions, driven by increased oil and gas production and soaring prices due to the war against Iran and a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jack Dorsey's Block has launched Buzz, a new open-source group chat platform for workplaces. It integrates AI agents and GitHub project management, aiming to challenge Slack by offering a model-agnostic, decentralized, and self-sovereign workspace for human-AI collaboration.
Die vom Iran unterstützte Huthi-Miliz behauptet, sechs Schiffe im Roten Meer zur Umkehr gezwungen zu haben, und droht mit einer Blockade für Schiffe, die saudische Häfen nutzen. Dies könnte die globalen Ölexporte erheblich beeinträchtigen und eine zweite Front im Iran-Krieg eröffnen.
米Block（旧Square）は、人間とAIエージェントが協働するオープンソースのコラボレーションプラットフォーム「Buzz」を公開した。分散型プロトコルNostr上に構築され、任意のAIエージェントを組み込み可能。ジャック・ドーシー氏はSlackとGitHubへの依存を減らすために開発したとコメント。
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed rules to ban imports of advanced drones, primarily from China, equipped with swarming capabilities and infrared sensors, citing national security risks. This action follows previous bans on Chinese telecom equipment and extends exemptions for non-Chinese components until 2028.
Houthis announced a naval blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in retaliation for Saudi strikes, threatening energy markets. This comes as the US and Iran exchange fire for a 10th day, and a separate Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das's WhatsApp account was blocked and later restored after public pressure on Meta. The party also claimed a conspiracy case was being prepared against its leaders, while Delhi Police denied detentions and urged against unverified news.
Movement Labs, developer of the Movement Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 15 in Delaware. This follows a market-making scandal involving co-founder Rushi Manche and Web3Port, which led to a 94% decline in the MOVE token and Coinbase suspending trading.
Das US-Militär hat neue Angriffe auf militärische Ziele im Iran durchgeführt, die elfte Nacht in Folge. In Teheran wurde erstmals die Flugabwehr aktiviert, während der Iran mit Gegenangriffen bei Attacken auf Atomanlagen droht. US-Präsident Trump drohte mit weiteren Angriffen auf „Pickaxe Mountain“ und sprach mit dem libanesischen Präsidenten Aoun über Frieden und Unterstützung.
A federal appeals court rejected President Joe Biden's request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter, citing substantial public interest. The court suspended its decision until August 3 to allow Biden to consider another appeal.
US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors, ending the largest copyright class-action. The judge reduced lawyers' fees and lead plaintiffs' awards, while denying most late opt-out requests.
The Trump administration announced a $700m package to revive the US coal industry, including $75m for a controversial Oakland coal terminal. This move reignites a decade-long conflict with local residents and environmental groups in Oakland concerned about health impacts.
Die vom Iran unterstützte Huthi-Miliz im Jemen hat eine Seeblockade gegen Saudi-Arabien in der Meerenge Bab al-Mandab verhängt, woraufhin saudi-arabische Öltanker umkehrten. US-Präsident Trump drohte den Huthi mit Konsequenzen, was eine neue Front im Konflikt USA-Iran eröffnen und den globalen Energiehandel gefährden könnte.
Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has launched staking support for Bittensor's TAO token, enabling its 40 million users to earn rewards by securing the decentralized AI network. This integration, announced by Bittensor validator Yuma, aims to expand access and participation in the Bittensor ecosystem, which coordinates AI model development through 128 subnets.
Houthi rebels threaten a blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital oil shipping route, in retaliation for alleged Saudi restrictions on Yemen. This could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day of oil flow, potentially pushing global oil prices above US$100 and deepening uncertainty for Asian consumers.
Die jemenitische Huthi-Miliz droht mit der Blockade der Bab al-Mandab-Straße, was die globale Ölversorgung beeinträchtigen könnte. Gleichzeitig wächst der Wettbewerb im KI-Chip-Markt, wo Cerebras Systems als Herausforderer von Nvidia agiert.
Die vom Iran unterstützten Huthi drohen mit einer Seeblockade gegen Saudi-Arabien in der Meerenge Bab al-Mandab, die saudische Ölexporte über das Rote Meer nach Asien gefährdet. Dies könnte den globalen Ölmarkt erheblich destabilisieren, da Saudi-Arabien diesen Weg zur Umgehung der Hormus-Blockade nutzt.
Four Nigerian police officers are accused of extorting 53,000 naira from Musa Aliyu, head of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, at an illegal checkpoint in Abuja, leading to their arrest and disciplinary proceedings.
Yemen's Houthi militia, aligned with Iran, has threatened to attack tankers using Saudi Arabian ports, potentially disrupting Saudi oil exports and deepening the regional crisis, with the US weighing responses.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has opened to massive global box office success, earning $264m, and widespread critical praise. The film, lauded for its technical wizardry and unique vision of Homer's epic, also sparked controversy over filming locations in Western Sahara and discussions on its Oscar potential.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned the Iran-backed Houthi militia against blocking the Red Sea, stating the U.S. would "take care of it." He also threatened imminent, heavy strikes on Iran's suspected underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared Iran's military buildup to North Korea's.
Six merchant ships have changed course in the past day after Houthis warned of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, banning maritime shipping to Saudi ports. The Saudi-led Arab coalition vowed "resolute and harsh measures" to protect merchant ships in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, calling the Houthi actions piracy.
