A University of Washington study mapped landslide exposure for 6.5 million Americans, revealing that over half live in eastern states due to population density. The research highlights a significant urban-rural gap in risk and recovery capabilities, with rural areas facing greater vulnerability.
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 due to persistent left knee discomfort, with the BCCI medical team advising full recovery. A replacement is expected, with Auqib Nabi as a front-runner.
Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria, 24, made a remarkable comeback from an unknown illness and concussion to win the women's 57kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh. This victory followed months of pain and disrupted preparations.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) plans for its STRC preferred stock to recover by September, aiming to revive financing for its goal of doubling Bitcoin holdings per share within seven years, despite a Q2 loss from digital asset price swings.
A 'megafire' in southwest France, which consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations, is finally contained but exhausted crews battle underground 'zombie fires'. The crisis highlights resource shortages and climate change impacts, sparking debate over the fire's origins and preparedness across Europe.
A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge ruled that the FTX Recovery Trust can proceed with claims to recover at least $1.76 billion from Binance entities and Changpeng Zhao, allegedly transferred during a 2021 share repurchase, while dismissing other claims related to FTX's collapse.
South Korean badminton star An Se-young, sidelined since mid-July with a left foot injury, reports 80-90% recovery, aiming to compete in the August 17-23 world championships in New Delhi.
Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi secured a first-round knockout against Lesotho's Refiloe Thai in their men's 70kg boxing quarterfinal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, leaving Thai injured and prompting immediate medical attention.
England gymnast Gabriel Langton, 19, suffered a severe fall from the high bar during the Commonwealth Games men's team final in Glasgow, prompting an immediate medical response. Though the exact injury remains undisclosed, Langton was conscious, moving, and speaking after the incident, with Team England reporting he has been cleared of serious complications and will rejoin the team.
Strive's SATA preferred shares recover to near $100 par value after June selloff, reflecting regained confidence in Bitcoin treasury strategies, with potential positive impact on similar products like Strategy's STRC.
Zilliqa halted native transactions after discovering a vulnerability in its Ledger app's Schnorr signature generation, potentially allowing reconstruction of private keys from approximately five affected signatures, prompting a coordinated remediation plan.
Bitcoin investors are largely back in profit, with supply profitability nearing 60%. However, onchain data from CryptoQuant suggests it's premature to confirm a new bull market, citing the need for sustained trends and long-term holder behavior.
Google is rolling out a new selfie video sign-in option for user accounts, designed to aid recovery when devices are lost. The opt-in feature uses liveness detection to guard against deepfakes and allows users to control data usage for AI training, contrasting with Meta's recent opt-out approach.
Singapore-based Bitcoin mining pool Poolin and two US affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New Jersey court, citing estimated liabilities of $100M-$500M. The company, once the largest Bitcoin mining pool, now ranks 17th and seeks to sell two Texas mining sites for $52M.
The Philippine economy faces fragility due to internal political turmoil, a corruption scandal, energy shocks, and extreme weather, despite inflation easing to 6.4% in June. ING's report highlights ongoing economic pressures, suggesting the central bank may not yet declare victory over inflation.
RMIT University scientists developed a reusable magnetic material that removes over 95% of micro- and nanoplastics, heavy metals, and drug residues from water within an hour. The cost-effective technology, showing early promise against PFAS, is being tested for commercial deployment in Australia, the US, and Europe.
Google has launched a new account recovery feature allowing users to regain access via a selfie video, stored encrypted on its servers. While offering convenience, the system raises privacy and deepfake security concerns, and is not available for Workspace or Advanced Protection Program accounts.
Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor reported robust international sales in the June quarter, signaling a strong recovery for India's two-wheeler export market. Total motorcycle and scooter exports surged by nearly 37% year-on-year, driven by increasing demand in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, complementing a resilient domestic market.
Active use of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) in DeFi has recovered to $3.77 billion, nearing pre-exploit levels after an April 18 incident caused a $13 billion decline. The recovery, led by Ethereum, also sees significant growth on Solana, Monad, and Avalanche, but concerns about market concentration and cross-chain risk persist.
XRP's price recovery above $1.16 is supported by large holders accumulating tokens and reducing exchange deposits, while US spot XRP ETFs continue to attract fresh capital, signaling increased conviction and sustained demand.
Google has launched a new selfie video feature for account recovery, allowing users to verify their identity with a short video of their face. This method compares a live recording to a securely stored reference video, enhancing security against impersonation during a phased global rollout.
Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade is working as a delivery driver and doing landscaping to earn extra money while recovering from a shoulder injury. She has previously faced financial struggles, including selling UFC gear and fighting to pay for divorce, amidst broader discussions about UFC fighter pay.
Essendon player Nate Caddy is cleared to play against Hawthorn on Saturday following a heart scare, with medical staff confirming no risk. Meanwhile, Carlton's Harry McKay will miss their match against Gold Coast due to a minor knee tear and bone bruising, after initial speculation about his injury.
Tesla reported Q2 2026 earnings, showing a 26% revenue increase to $28.2 billion and 25% higher vehicle deliveries at 480,126 units year-over-year. Despite exceeding revenue expectations, the company posted a negative free cash flow of $1.1 billion due to significant investments in AI, robotics, and manufacturing, while facing ongoing FSD safety concerns.
