Twenty-five tech companies, including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta, sent a letter to Washington advocating against restrictions on open-source AI models. They argue that such bans would hinder U.S. AI leadership and innovation, potentially ceding the market to closed labs, and cite a recent security breach where an open-source model was crucial for investigation.
Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
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The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
The Durand Cup Trophy Tour concluded in Kolkata, with organizers, the Indian Armed Forces, expressing enthusiasm for introducing a women's competition in future editions. The 135th men's tournament will feature 24 teams across five venues, including new host Ranchi, with the opening derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC.
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O FMI elogiou o Pix por transformar o sistema financeiro brasileiro, mas alertou para a necessidade de autonomia financeira e orçamentária do Banco Central para manter a supervisão. O relatório, feito com o Banco Mundial, aponta resiliência, mas destaca desafios como falta de pessoal e limitações legais, enquanto o Senado discute a PEC da autonomia do BC.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly considering investing in Liverpool FC, potentially joining other interested parties like Amit Bhatia, who recently departed the QPR board. The speculation highlights the ongoing trend of ultra-wealthy individuals and state-backed entities investing in major football clubs.
PC Alan Greer, a Police Scotland officer who died by suicide in May, has been identified as a serial rapist who attacked at least nine women over 14 years, including sex workers and two female police officers. His offending came to light after a 2012 victim reported him, triggering a major anti-corruption inquiry.
South Korea's men's football team, three-time defending champions, will play Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Asian Games group stage in Japan. The women's team will face Myanmar, Bangladesh, and North Korea, aiming for their first gold medal in the competition.
Three-time defending champions South Korea have been drawn against Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Group D for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's football tournament. Coached by Lee Min-sung, the team aims for a fourth consecutive gold medal, featuring U23 players and three overage players from the FIFA World Cup squad.
O Brasil considera acionar a Lei da Reciprocidade Econômica em resposta à nova tarifa de 25% dos EUA sobre produtos brasileiros, que entra em vigor nesta quarta-feira. No entanto, entidades empresariais e membros do governo, como o vice-presidente Alckmin, defendem priorizar a negociação e o apoio às empresas afetadas para evitar uma escalada comercial.
A fila de espera por benefícios do INSS diminuiu para 1,68 milhão de processos em maio de 2026, com 486 mil requerimentos fora do prazo legal. A redução é atribuída ao aumento da capacidade de processamento da instituição e à nova gestão de Ana Cristina Viana Silveira, que assumiu em abril.
Italy and Brazil secured their spots in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals semi-finals in Macau, with Italy beating the Netherlands 3-0 and Brazil overcoming Japan 3-1. Ana Cristina was key for Brazil, scoring 30 points. Turkey, Canada, China, and the USA will compete for the remaining semi-final places.
Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, will stand trial next month on 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six men between 2003 and 2020. A judge lifted a non-publication order, allowing details of the allegations to be reported.
South Korean baseball champions LG Twins have signed former MLB pitcher Carlos Carrasco for the remainder of the KBO season, paying him US$360,000. This move bolsters their rotation after releasing reliever Yacksel Rios, aiming to improve their performance amid a recent six-game losing streak.
Australian One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce was seen yelling at his dog, Stella, during a live ABC 7.30 interview while attempting to defend party leader Pauline Hanson's controversial European tour. The incident, which went viral, adds to Joyce's history of dog-related news and occurred as One Nation shows strong polling support.
O sargento Michael Emmanuel Swinton, pai de dois filhos, morreu no Iraque durante a detonação controlada de um drone iraniano. Sua morte, sob investigação, ocorre em meio a escalada de confrontos entre EUA e grupos apoiados pelo Irã no Oriente Médio.
Hong Kong will host the Fencing World Championships for the first time, welcoming over 1,000 competitors from 200+ regions. Local favorites like Ryan Choi Chun-yin and Cheung Ka-long, alongside mainland Chinese fencers, are set to compete for 12 gold medals at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Inés García, pareja del futbolista Lamine Yamal, ha usado sus redes sociales para denunciar el acoso y los insultos que recibe, pidiendo empatía y respeto. Destaca la presión de ser pareja de un deportista y el impacto del odio digital en su vida personal, haciendo un llamado a la compasión.
Defending KBO champions LG Twins surprisingly released setup man Yacksel Rios, acquired just a month ago, despite his strong performance. The move comes as the team faces a five-game losing streak and seeks a new foreign starting pitcher to bolster its injury-depleted rotation.
Smartglasses, like Meta's, are sparking privacy fears due to their potential for covert filming, especially of children, and the risk of AI-generated abuse material. While offering benefits for users like parents and blind people, the technology poses significant regulatory challenges for manufacturers and lawmakers.
Spain claimed the No. 1 spot in FIFA men's world rankings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final. Argentina dropped to No. 2, while Brazil and Morocco climbed past Portugal. Mexico rose to No. 10.
Lionel Messi expressed immense pain but also pride and gratitude after Argentina's 0-1 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New York. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, securing Spain's second World Cup title and ending Argentina's defense.
