Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the federal government's plans to mandate renewable power use in AI datacentres, calling them 'underdeveloped ideas' that centralize power in Canberra, as S&P Global warns of potential five-fold increase in datacentre power use by 2035.
Der Rhein und die Donau erleben aufgrund der anhaltenden Dürre und hohen Temperaturen historisch niedrige Wasserstände, was erhebliche Auswirkungen auf die Binnenschifffahrt und die Wirtschaft hat.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Japan kills at least 13, injures hundreds, and disrupts power and water for tens of thousands, with rescue efforts underway amidst warnings of further quakes.
Markus Söder stellt auf einer Kabinettssitzung auf dem Starnberger See neue und laufende Projekte gegen die Folgen des Klimawandels vor. Zugleich zieht er eine politische Bilanz der Koalition und blickt auf die Zeit nach der Landtagswahl 2028.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its 13th test flight from Starbase, Texas, with a controlled splashdown of the Super Heavy booster in the Gulf and a successful deployment of 20 new Starlink V3 satellites, though engine relight issues were encountered.
SpaceX prepares for Starship's 13th test flight, India's Vikram-1 achieves first private orbital launch, and the US considers offshore oil platforms as launch pads.
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.
SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets by 10 runs in a record-breaking Hundred match at Edgbaston. The teams combined for 400 runs and 29 sixes in the highest-scoring game of this year's competition.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their first net outflows in over a week, totaling $225.2 million on Thursday, primarily driven by BlackRock's IBIT. This coincided with a dip in Bitcoin's price below $65,000, influenced by elevated oil prices due to the ongoing US-Iran military exchange.
Nine major finance and crypto firms, including BlackRock and Coinbase, formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging $15 million over three years for Bitcoin security research against quantum computing threats. This comes as crypto markets see outflows, the CLARITY Act faces delays, and MoonPay expands crypto access.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss Trent Rockets' initial two Hundred matches against Birmingham Phoenix and London Spirit due to workload management and a calf injury sustained in April. This injury previously caused her to miss England series and play as a specialist batter in the T20 World Cup.
DTCC is conducting a tokenization trial with 40 firms, including JPMorgan and BlackRock, to represent shares and Treasuries on-chain. However, the usability of these tokens as collateral is hampered by unresolved issues concerning asset pricing, oracle reliability, and accountability for losses when price feeds fail, posing a significant hurdle for institutional adoption.
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for a mere 64 runs by Trent Rockets in The Hundred women's competition at Edgbaston, marking one of the lowest totals in the tournament's history. Trent Rockets chased the target comfortably in just 31 balls, winning by nine wickets, with Sophia Dunkley leading the charge with 43* off 17 balls.
Prezydent podpisał szereg nowelizacji ustaw, w tym tzw. ustawę łańcuchową o ochronie zwierząt, przepisy o imprezach turystycznych, nadzorze nad AI, przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii oraz Krajowej Sieci Onkologicznej.
WuXi AppTec's Hong Kong-traded stock jumped 37% as major shareholders JPMorgan Chase, UBS Group, and BlackRock increased their stakes. The company is set to release its half-year earnings on August 3, with high market expectations.
Malgré une chute de 60% du cours de l'ETH depuis août 2025, les détenteurs continuent de staker leurs jetons, avec 2,48 millions d'ETH en attente d'entrée. La file de sortie s'est vidée, tandis que des acteurs comme Bitmine et BlackRock génèrent des rendements en attendant une remontée des prix.
Secondhand fashion is booming, but thrift veterans say rising demand, resale apps, tariffs and inflation have made good finds harder to get and prices harder to afford.
Seven-year-old Miles Phillips from Sydney gained viral fame after his father, Joel Phillips, posted a "full band version" of his song about the eastern rosella, an Australian parrot. The video has over 1.5m views, is on Spotify, and has been covered by artists.
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.
A banda paraibana Papangu lança seu terceiro álbum, "Celestial", em 7 de agosto, combinando metal extremo, rock progressivo e ritmos nordestinos. O lançamento coincide com o início de uma turnê europeia de 16 apresentações.
O Capital Moto Week em Brasília destaca as atrações de sexta-feira (24), com shows de Edu Falaschi (Masters of Voice), Velvet Chains e Ginger and The Peppers. O festival, que vai até 1º de agosto no Parque Granja do Torto, oferece 105 shows, gastronomia e espaços infantis.
Defending champion Luke Littler secured a dominant 16-7 quarter-final victory over Josh Rock at the World Matchplay in Blackpool, throwing 17 180s. Littler will face Dirk van Duijvenbode in Saturday's semi-final, after Van Duijvenbode defeated Gary Anderson 16-13.
Charli xcx's new album "Music, Fashion, Film" is reviewed, exploring themes of identity, authenticity, and the pressures of A-list success after "Brat." The album delves into her creative leaps, personal insecurities, and relationships through a blend of pop and guitar music.
