Why Russia Is Choking Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports
Russia is attacking Ukraine’s Black Sea ports to choke its economy and boost Moscow’s leverage by inflicting pain on major grain importers in Africa and Asia.
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The First At-Home Test for Infected Ticks Could Improve Lyme Disease Diagnosis
LymeAlert will hit the market in August. The latest tool against the tick-borne illness could become a medicine cabinet staple
Heat, Drought, Wildfires: Climate Change Supercharges Disasters in Europe
Western Europe is experiencing a summer of weather extremes.
The glorious burden of stockpiling little glass jars
“Ooooh, a jar, a tiny little jar,” the overlapping voices of the popular social audio say in a hushed, awed tone, evoking an intrusive thought. “Keep the jar with the other jars.” Jess Lynch, an artist in Toronto, made the audio on a whim. Among her friends, she’s known as the one whose dishwasher is […]
Samsung’s next tracker may look better while becoming harder to actually attach
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 could adopt a new squircle design and central button, though losing the SmartTag 2’s built-in attachment loop may require another accessory.
5 months, 3 weeks jail for senior police officer who molested colleague at force HQ
A senior police superintendent has received a prison sentence of five months and three weeks after being found guilty of indecently assaulting a female subordinate on three occasions in 2024…
Gold declines as firmer US Dollar, hawkish Fed outlook weigh
Gold (XAU/USD) edges lower on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) stabilizes following the previous day’s sharp sell-off, while hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations remain a key headwind for the…
Thinking Machines Lab unveils new Inkling version at 25pc size
Inkling-Small matches or exceeds Inkling on reasoning and agentic tasks, the company said. Read more: Thinking Machines Lab unveils new Inkling version at 25pc size
High noon for SA’s criminal justice system
We are fast reaching a tipping point in our criminal justice system, from which there may soon be a point of no return.
Why Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Crossed Into the Spanish Exclave Ceuta
Footage and images show scores of people, many of whom appear to be young men, bypassing the Tarajal border fence between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement
During visit to Ghana, Sarah Mullally expresses regret and says controversial fund symbolises Christian belief in repentance At a former British castle where thousands of enslaved Africans were held before being shipped across the Atlantic, the archbishop of Canterbury expressed “lament” for the Church of England’s involvement in…
Own it, launch it, talk to them: A practical playbook from Hostinger's CEO for Indian MSMEs
In a fireside chat at the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Hostinger CEO Giedrius Zakaitis focused on why building a business online is no longer a technical hurdle, but a confidence problem.
Citadel buys bulk of Situational Awareness stock portfolio after AI rout: Reports
Situational Awareness retained about $10 billion in assets, including its Anthropic stake, after reportedly selling leveraged public stock positions to Ken Griffin’s Citadel.
Hang Lung profit falls as property losses and weak offices offset record mall rents
Hong Kong developer Hang Lung Properties’ underlying profit fell in the first half as losses from property sales, higher finance costs and a weak mainland China office market offset record rental…
A 42-year-old childhood obesity theory may be wrong
New research challenges the decades-old idea that children experience an “adiposity rebound” when their BMI begins rising around age 6.
Eric Trump-backed defense technology company Space-Eyes to go public in $638 million SPAC deal, sources say
Defense technology company Space-Eyes will merge with McKinley Acquisition Corp. This deal values the combined business at six hundred thirty-eight million dollars.
AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
Companies must ensure people know when they are interacting with artificially generated images, audio and text designed to look real From apparently conspiring to steal elections to abusing staff or…
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
Longevity-obsessed millionaire Bryan Johnson wonders whether his bid to live forever has gone too far
Braintree founder Johnson became the subject of many household conversations after appearing in the Netflix documentary Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.
The Tech Download: Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf talks AI in warfare and manufacturing push
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down on The Tech Download podcast with the defense company chief.
Inflation in the euro zone rose by one tenth in July to 2.9%, due to the rise in energy prices.
Los precios vuelven a escalar tras la tregua que dieron en junio
Breaking Down the Bloody Finale of Cape Fear
Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and showrunner Nick Antosca break down the final act of the Apple TV adaptation.
Megamo Pulse 04 SLR review: a well-balanced ride and competitive pricing from a brand you've probably never heard of
A worthy consideration if you’re looking for a new race bike and want to fly under the radar
College Jersey Patch Market Finds Its Benchmark
“The market has now been set,” one exec told FOS.
Stablecoins and (Non)Crypto Shocks: A 2026 Update
Stablecoins are digital assets whose value is pegged to that of a fiat currency, typically the U.S. dollar at a peg of $1.00 per token. In a previous blog post , we described the rapid growth of stablecoins through early 2025, highlighted changes in stablecoins’ reserve-asset composition, and examined their reactions to Bitcoin price…
For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California’s Warning System for Teacher Misconduct
The post For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California’s Warning System for Teacher Misconduct appeared first on ProPublica .
Can the internet survive rogue AI?
The internet may no longer be solely the domain of humans. Last week, OpenAI disclosed an “unprecedented cyberincident”: An experimental AI agent successfully hacked its way into the open internet. Specifically, the agent was assigned a task; in order to complete it, the agent broke out of an isolated research environment and hacked into…
Inside the diabolical world of very convincing AI thirst traps that are scamming gay men on social media
This story was originally published in The Highlight. To get access to member-exclusive stories like this every month, become a Vox Member today. Derek Lam has more than 31,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 40,000 on X as of this writing. He is shirtless a lot, he dances a lot, and he is shirtless dancing a lot, […]
Where to watch the next total solar eclipse anywhere in the world
The total solar eclipse on 12 August will only be visible to a lucky few, but eclipses happen all over the world – here are the next ones to look out for, wherever you may be
IBM scientists claim they've achieved 'quantum advantage' — and they've dared others to prove them wrong
Using IBM's quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations.
12 top productivity tips for Microsoft Edge
We live and work in browsers. It’s where we spend most of our time — and it’s where we waste most of our time as well. Web browsing is slow, inefficient, and full of time-sapping annoyances.
A rider threw up on his teammate's bike during qualifying, but England still claimed gold
Will Tidball a last-minute super sub after Josh Charlton was taken ill at Commonwealth Games
Scotland's university procurement center confirms cybercrooks broke in
APUC investigating after criminals claim historical data theft
Emerita Resources takes Lithium Ionic dispute to court
Battle over Brazilian lithium assets shifts to Ontario court, with both companies defending competing claims.
VIEW FROM THE PASS: A bright young talent blooms at the foot of Helshoogte
At Arum, in the premises of the once legendary Boschendal restaurant, chef Travis Finch is flexing some very creative muscle.
Absurd GPU Pricing Update Mid-2026: What Graphics Cards Cost Around the World
Eight months into the memory crisis, GPU prices remain inflated but surprisingly stable. We compare Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics card pricing across 10 countries to find the best and worst deals. Read Entire Article
Lit Hub Daily: July 31, 2026
July’s best book covers center stretched, blurred, and otherwise distorted images. | Lit Hub Design “What if I admitted to myself that my claims on middle class respectability were tenuous at best, and inside me was the scared little girl
Video AI: MiniMax challenges ByteDance with low price, open weights for new H3 model
Chinese AI firm MiniMax has launched H3, its newest multimodal video generation model, pledging to break closed-source “dominance” through open weights and competitive pricing – as rival ByteDance…
Secret eruption offers tantalizing glimpse of underwater volcanoes
Frothy rock floating on the ocean near Papua New Guinea is the sign scientists needed that, hidden from view, an underwater volcano was erupting
Uplers introduces AI-powered matching to help startups hire faster
As startups compete for specialized talent, Uplers introduces AI-powered matching to help founders identify high-fit candidates faster through smaller, role-aligned shortlists.
How two high school sweethearts built an AI company for farmers
In 2022, after careers in banking and agricultural development, they founded Green Giraffe, a Zambian startup using AI and satellite technology to help smallholder farmers access premium markets.
Antora Energy Raises $550M To Expand Thermal Battery Production For AI And Industry
Series C Funding Accelerates Manufacturing Expansion Antora Energy raised $550 million in Series C funding to accelerate thermal battery adoption across the United States.
VoltSeal installs batteries at factories and offices to replace diesel generators
The Delhi-based company puts lithium-iron-phosphate battery systems on commercial and industrial sites, paired with software that decides when to charge and when to discharge.
Book review: How entrepreneurs make it in Africa
Entrepreneurs of all stripes face immense challenges when doing business in Africa. How We Made it in Africa II tells their stories.
The dead doctor and a dicey diet: how a ban made a hero of Egypt’s rogue medic
Diaa al-Awadi claimed insulin was a fraud, smoking was safe and chemotherapy useless. But despite losing his medical licence and dying at early age, his reach continues to grow It had been a struggle with conventional treatments.
The untold science and drama of Lewis and Clark’s expedition
Historian Craig Fehrman unpacks the science, politics and human stories behind one of America’s most famous expeditions
Lessons in resilience: What Europe can learn from emerging markets
Europe offers many advantages entrepreneurs admire: strong institutions, advanced infrastructure, research excellence, deep talent, sophisticated investors, and stable markets.
Andrew Bailey: Growth and regulation
Speech by Mr Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, at the Mansion House Financial and Professional Services Dinner, London, 14 July 2026.
Lisa D Cook: Economic outlook
Speech by Ms Lisa D Cook, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at The Exchequer Club of Washington DC, Washington DC, 15 July 2026.
Joachim Nagel: The euro in a fragmented world - stability, sovereignty, and global responsibility
Speech by Dr Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, to the Hohenheimer Kreis – Corporate Governance, Stuttgart, 15 July 2026.
World-first photonic time crystal opens a new era of light control
Scientists have built the first all-optical photonic time crystal, allowing them to reshape the behavior of terahertz light at extraordinary speeds.
They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes.
They’re known for touting pandemic precautions, Affordable Care Act plans, and testing for lead in schools. This year, some former public health officials are touting themselves — for governor or senator.
The Newest Federally Recognized Tribe Wants Better Healthcare. It May Be On Its Own.
North Carolina's Robeson County, where most of the tribe’s citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health disparities. After securing federal recognition, Lumbee tribal leaders will have to decide how to address them.
What’s Behind the Heat Wave Scorching Huge Parts of the World
A combination of El Niño, unusually hot ocean waters, and jet stream changes is sending temperatures soaring in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Montana’s new “right to try” law can’t come soon enough for some
Kris DeVault is desperate. His son, Brody, was born in March 2023. It wasn’t long before he started to show signs of developmental delay, says DeVault. As time went on, Brody started missing key milestones in speech, movement, and coordination, he says. When Brody was around two and a half years old, a genetic test…
Giving birth in Serbia: 'You leave your dignity at the door'
A months-long DW investigation into childbirth in Serbia revealed a striking pattern in women's negative experiences, the widespread use of practices not universally recommended by the WHO and a…
The valley-blocking Wanlixi landslide in Taiwan
In Taiwan, a large rockslide last month, the Wanlixi landslide, has blocked a river, creating a barrier lake with a volume of about 6 million cubic metres.
Black holes may spit out nearly as much matter as they swallow
A black hole observed during a dramatic 2023 eruption did not simply devour gas from its nearby companion star. It also expelled large amounts of material through powerful jets and winds, even after…
Thinking Machines joins Temus group in regional push for production-grade AI
For much of the past two years, Southeast Asian boardrooms have been flooded with AI experiments. Banks have tested copilots, retailers have trialled demand forecasting tools, government agencies have…
Tim Cook warns of slow Siri AI roll-out in China, worsening memory crisis
Apple is taking its first concrete steps to roll out initial artificial intelligence (AI) features in China, but CEO Tim Cook warned that a full integration of a revamped Siri AI there would take…
Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer
Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market On the tree-lined streets of Wuhan, where cars jostle for space with mopeds…
Anthropic’s Claude escaped test sandbox to attack three organizations
Wrote and published malware during tests, which is apparently OK because leaky test environments were the real problem
Icite targets knowledge graphs to give AI agents the context needed for autonomous security workflows
Enterprise knowledge graphs are emerging as a key foundation for organizations, giving AI systems the context needed to make better decisions.