Australia's Hockeyroos lost 4-2 to reigning champions Netherlands in their second FIH Hockey World Cup match but remain well-placed to qualify for the second round.
The article critiques the notion of 'Woke 1.0' being 'crazy' and argues against dismissing the social justice movements it encompassed, highlighting the distinction between cultural shifts and state power abuses.
The IRS has clarified the 'no tax on overtime' deduction for 2026, requiring employers to report eligible amounts on W-2s, simplifying the process for workers compared to the 2025 tax year.
Labour chair Bridget Phillipson has requested a Gambling Commission probe into companies linked to Reform UK donors and Nigel Farage allies, specifically Tether.bet and Fispay, following allegations of unlicensed gambling operations in the UK.
The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) has recovered 309.84 billion pesos in assets linked to the Marcos family. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr disputes the classification of these assets as ill-gotten wealth, citing legal victories.
Galaxy's Aug. 7 analysis of Aave V3 shows that fewer than 9% of loans, using E-mode, hold half the platform's debt. These positions are heavily concentrated in Ethereum staking wrappers, creating systemic risk if the basis between these tokens and ETH widens.
The York Ebor festival begins with the International Stakes, featuring a highly anticipated duel between unbeaten three-year-old Constitution River and world-leading middle-distance horse Ombudsman, following the retirement of top-rated Bow Echo.
India is evaluating the introduction of a merchant discount rate (MDR) on large UPI transactions. While consumer payments remain free, the move aims to cover infrastructure costs, raising concerns about potential impacts on merchant adoption and network growth.
Taiwan's military has conducted its first live-fire exercise using first-person view (FPV) drones to strike armored vehicles. The drills, involving six units, aim to enhance asymmetric defense capabilities by adopting tactics observed in the Ukraine war.
L'Ethereum Foundation a lancé Platåberget, un testnet public dédié à la mise à niveau Glamsterdam. Ce réseau, opérationnel depuis le 13 août, testera l'ePBS et l'exécution parallèle des transactions avant un hard fork programmé le 20 août 2026.
Pump.fun's PUMP token records a golden cross amid record revenue, while broader crypto markets remain stable. Meanwhile, Robinhood launches agentic trading, and Treasury proposes new stablecoin licensing rules.
Manchester City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield, marking a difficult start for new manager Enzo Maresca. The match exposed significant defensive lapses, midfield instability, and concerns over squad depth following Pep Guardiola's departure.
Nearly half of UK jobseekers now face AI-driven recruitment, sparking concerns over algorithmic bias and the loss of human interaction. Critics, including Andy Burnham, argue these mechanised processes alienate applicants and lack transparency.
Frank Spinelli, a doctor and author, thought he'd overcome childhood sexual abuse by his Boy Scouts leader, but the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a relapse into alcoholism, forcing him to confront his lingering shame and develop a new framework for healing.
The SEC abruptly canceled a meeting to kick off rulemaking for Regulation Crypto Assets. Sources cite White House concerns over Clarity Act negotiations and SIFMA legal threats regarding regulatory authority.
An Australian court begins hearing appeals by convicted murderer Erin Patterson and the DPP. Patterson seeks to overturn her convictions for poisoning her in-laws with death cap mushrooms, while the DPP argues her sentence is manifestly inadequate.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Technologies bought 9,926 Ether last week, bringing its total holdings to 4.8% of Ethereum's supply and near its 5% target, despite facing over $8.4 billion in unrealized losses.
Serena and Venus Williams lost their first doubles match together in four years, beaten 6-2 1-6 10-8 by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open.
Ethereum developers have launched Platåberget, a public testnet for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade now targeted for Q4 2026, while narrowing down 66 proposals for the subsequent Hegotá upgrade eyeing 2027.
A jury trial in Oakland, California, begins with over 20 states accusing Meta of designing addictive social media products that harmed young people, facing potential damages up to $200bn.
Dutch company Fairphone is bringing its sustainably built, modular smartphone, the Fairphone (Gen 6+), to the US market for $650. Featuring a 10/10 iFixit repairability score and a 5-year warranty, it aims to challenge the Apple and Samsung duopoly.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased 9,926 Ethereum tokens worth $19 million, bringing its total holdings to 5.82 million ETH and nearing its 5% circulating supply target.
Ethereum developers are considering Frame Transactions and FOCIL for the 2027 Hegotá upgrade, potentially allowing privacy pools to pay transaction fees independently without intermediaries.
The Pentagon ordered 30 US universities to audit their foreign research partnerships with entities of concern and former Confucius Institutes by August 31 or face federal funding ineligibility.
