Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Makhachev seeks a record 17th consecutive UFC win, while Mackenzie defends her strawweight belt against Gillian Robertson.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson prepares for a highly anticipated women’s 800m final against rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
SpaceX reported a 92% revenue jump to $7.81bn in its first Q2 earnings since going public, beating Wall Street expectations while posting a $541m loss.
Google DeepMind's AI model WeatherNext predicts cyclones with unprecedented accuracy, giving forecasters an extra day of lead time and accurately predicting Hurricane Melissa's Category 5 intensity days before landfall in Jamaica.
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
Tony Barry and George Megalogenis discuss Barnaby Joyce's viral moment, its appeal to One Nation's base, and historical precedents for the party's electoral performance, alongside concerns on polling's impact on democracy.
AMD launched its Helios AI rack system and Venice-X CPU, aiming to challenge Nvidia's market dominance. CEO Lisa Su announced major customers like Microsoft and predicted the AI accelerator market would reach $1.4 trillion by 2030, driven by agentic AI demand.
Elon Musk admitted getting "carried away" by politics during his alliance with Donald Trump, serving as head of Doge. In an Economist interview, he shared controversial predictions on AI, UK civil war, and the Ukraine war, reflecting on his wealth and influence.
Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed $66,000, reaching a one-month high, fueled by trader enthusiasm and short liquidations. Analysts predict further gains towards $67,000-$70,000, while month-end derivatives positioning indicates a slow return of confidence in crypto risk, despite some concerns about real buying interest.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $66,000, reaching a one-month high, driven by strong trader enthusiasm and short liquidations. Analysts predict further gains towards $70,000, while derivatives markets show a slow return of crypto risk confidence ahead of the Fed's July meeting.
Researchers at the University of Warwick developed a new method to predict the strength of the Sun's solar cycles up to seven years in advance. By identifying a "switch-off" point where extreme space weather abruptly ceases, they can forecast the next cycle's sunspot peak, with an early estimate suggesting a moderate Solar Cycle 26.
Kalshi is expanding its prediction markets to include wagers on drug trial results, aiming to increase transparency in drug development. This pilot program, in partnership with AppliedXL, faces criticism regarding market manipulation and insider trading. Kalshi also paused plans for flight cancellation bets after FlightAware disavowed data use.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
One Nation's surge in Australian polls, from 6% to first/second in some, complicates election predictions. The party's support base shift from traditional Labor/Coalition voters creates uncertainty in preference flows, a key factor in Australia's preferential voting system.
The Southwest monsoon has covered all of India, advancing into Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab on Thursday, just one day after the normal date. The monsoon's progress, while covering the entire country, has resulted in a reduced overall deficit but significant deficits remain in 10 states, impacting Kharif crop sowing.
Experts debate the best player for a crucial moment, which teams are most missed, dark horse contenders, most important players, coaching advantages, semi-final matchups, and the ultimate World Cup winner.
Experts debate the best player for a crucial moment, which eliminated teams are missed most, dark horse contenders, most important players, coaching advantages, semi-final matchups, and the ultimate World Cup winner.
Experts debate who is the most crucial player, which eliminated teams are missed most, dark horse contenders, and predict the semi-final and final outcomes of the World Cup.
Chris Sutton and AI (Microsoft Copilot Chat) predict the outcomes of the World Cup quarter-final matches, including England vs. Norway and France vs. Morocco. Sutton relies on football insight, while AI uses algorithms, with users of the BBC predictor game currently leading in overall scores.
Eight teams remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the quarterfinals set to feature rematches and star power. France faces Morocco in a repeat of the 2022 semifinal, Spain meets Belgium, Norway's Haaland clashes with England's Kane in a Golden Boot showdown, and Argentina takes on Switzerland.
US officials are frustrated with Israeli PM Netanyahu's unfulfilled assurances regarding the Iran conflict. Netanyahu urged Trump to curb Turkish influence and avoid supplying advanced weapons to Turkey. Despite differences, Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House.
Less than 30% of Earth's ocean floor is mapped to modern standards, a stark contrast to Mars' fully mapped surface. The Seabed 2030 project has increased coverage to 28.7% since 2017, but vast areas remain unknown, impacting tsunami forecasting, internet cables, climate models, and territorial claims.
The USA faces Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 amidst controversy over Folarin Balogun's suspended red card ban, allegedly influenced by President Trump. The match is set for July 6 in Seattle.
A gambler in Guilin, China, turned $7 into nearly $270,000 by correctly predicting the scores of four World Cup matches, including a dramatic last-second win for Turkey against the USA. The bettor used an accumulator system known as 'M-chuan-1' to achieve the maximum fixed payout.
