Sphere 3D, a Bitcoin miner, filed an amended at-the-market stock sale allowing up to $10.3M for working capital, adding up to 4.38M shares (50.9% increase) at $2.35 price, while retaining a policy to sell mined Bitcoin for liquidity.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
Bitcoin miner PowerCompute's US Digital subsidiary borrowed $18.07M from Arch Lending to repay Galaxy Digital and Liebel debt. The bridge notes matured July 31, but the anticipated Bitcoin-secured term facility is still being finalized, leaving its financial status and Bitcoin collateral unresolved.
A drone strike ignited a fire at a Wildberries e-commerce logistics facility in Russia's Vladimir Region, prompting personnel evacuation. No casualties were reported, and the company rerouted operations to other facilities.
The US and Japan conducted a rare coordinated currency market intervention, with Japan buying yen to counter excessive volatility. Both nations signaled readiness for further action if needed, as Japan also cut its economic growth outlook due to high oil prices and a weaker yen.
Texas, Queensland, faces an aged care crisis as its median age rises, forcing elderly residents like Joan White and the Mearns to leave town for care. A community foundation, driven by White, aims to raise $750,000 to build a local facility, preventing family separation and ensuring dignified aging in their hometown.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has fully shut down as record-low Danube River levels prevent adequate cooling water intake. The closure, amidst a heatwave, forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has shut down completely due to record-low Danube River levels, preventing sufficient cooling water intake. The closure during an intense heatwave forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev reported a Ukrainian combat drone struck meters from Zaporozhye NPP's power unit No. 3 reactor building and another drone attempted to attack a spent nuclear fuel storage facility on July 30.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) plans to construct a new medical building and its 10th college in Pak Shek Kok to enhance research capabilities. CUHK President Dennis Lo Yuk-ming stated the university will also provide more talent accommodation to counter high housing costs, aligning with government plans for improved transport connectivity in the area.
The Russian Armed Forces conducted a massive overnight strike on radio-electronic industry facilities in Kiev and the Kiev region, targeting enterprises that produce components for missiles and drones, including Neptune-MD, Grom-2, and various UAVs. A logistics center and two dry cargo ships were also hit.
Iranian drones attacked a government facility in northern Kuwait and equipment belonging to a civilian company on Bubiyan Island on August 1, causing property damage but no casualties, according to Defense Ministry Spokesman Colonel Staff Saud Al-Atwan.
Shanghai-based RedNote plans a 600MW data center project in Ulanqab, China, with a budget of around 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion). The company is in talks with VNET for the buildout, targeting delivery in Q1 2027, as China encourages private investment in computing infrastructure.
A drone strike damaged Saudi Arabia's largest crude oil processing facility, Abqaiq, on Monday. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility, targeting Saudi oil infrastructure in retaliation for airstrikes in Yemen. The attack, causing minor damage according to a Gulf official, highlights escalating tensions in the region involving Iran, Israel, and the US.
Bitcoin traded around $64,000 after the ECB kept interest rates unchanged, tightening financial conditions through quantitative tightening and reduced bond demand, affecting crypto markets through global capital allocation and liquidity.
Iran's military claims to have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait with drones in retaliation for US strikes, though damage and casualties are unconfirmed by the US; Jordan confirms intercepting Iranian missiles/drone attacks with no casualties.
Russian forces conducted a group strike on a facility near Kiev, targeting a site where drones used in attacks on Russian civilian targets were demonstrated. The Russian Defense Ministry stated drone developers and Ukrainian special services were present, while Ukrainian officials opened a criminal case and denied responsibility, stating it was a private event.
Connor Read, a 29-year-old British man living in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE in Florida after a green card interview and faces deportation. Separated from his wife and twin sons, Read's detention stems from minor convictions and expired DACA status, with an appeal decision potentially taking six months.
Following the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran's nuclear facilities, including the suspected underground 'Pickaxe Mountain' site near Natanz. Tehran has responded with warnings of a 'powerful response' against all US targets in the region if any attacks occur, escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear enrichment program.
A secretive underground complex near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, known as Pickaxe Mountain, is under international scrutiny after former US President Donald Trump suggested it could be a target for military strikes, claiming it may house uranium centrifuges. Iran has threatened to expand the war if its nuclear facilities are targeted.
Russian strikes cut power to 150,000 residents in Chernihiv, Ukraine, while Kyiv's air defenses repelled attacks. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed counter-strikes on Russian missile component and oil facilities, as the EU unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia in four years.
Macedon Football Netball Club, inspired by the "Lasso Way," struggles with "prehistoric" facilities at Tony Clarke Reserve, which are unsuitable for its growing women's and girls' teams. Players describe open urinals and lack of private changing spaces, prompting club president Ron Rutledge to lobby local and state governments for upgrades.
Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra long-distance commercial flights, landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France. This marks a step towards the Sydney-London direct route, planned for October 2027, despite previous delays.
Macedon Football Netball Club, inspired by the "Lasso Way," faces significant challenges with its "prehistoric" facilities, which are unsuitable for its growing women's and girls' teams. Players describe unsanitary conditions and lack of privacy, prompting the club president to lobby local council and state government for urgent upgrades.
