FIFA Faces Backlash Over Investment Plan
Bloomberg Senior Sports Reporter Randall Williams says FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under mounting pressure after withdrawing plans to sell a stake in the World Cup following opposition from…
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Spanish North Africa enclave: How did the Ceuta crisis come about?
The events in Ceuta raise many questions: Did Moroccan security forces tolerate the assault? What motives could there have been? And who profited from the chaotic scenes?
Adani Total Gas raises CNG prices by ₹4 per kg amid rising LNG costs
Rising fuel procurement costs and global supply disruptions have pushed up CNG prices despite continued strong demand across city gas networks.
New York sues Kalshi, claiming its unlicensed gambling
The state of New York filed a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi on Friday.
Pacific cloud brightening could weaken El Nino, but models reveal risks for Europe and Asia
A brewing "super" El Nino cycle is poised to unleash heat waves, floods and drought worldwide, with the effects amplified by long-term human-caused climate change.
Kuwait's air defences respond to Iranian drone attacks
Kuwait's air defences responded to drone attacks on Saturday after what the country's military described as Iranian aggression .
Looking at just the odds isn’t enough. How traders gain an edge on prediction markets
Gaining an edge on prediction markets requires speed and skills beyond just reading the odds on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Iraq to sign extension of pipeline deal with Turkey
Iraq plans to sign a one-year agreement to continue crude oil flows through a pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. The Opec member is looking for alternative routes to export Iraqi crude as the…
Migration: At least 50,000 migrants reach Spanish exclave
At least 57 people died in the stampede, 48,300 are already back in Morocco. The EU promises Spain support, several member states call for tougher action.
Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva
Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up to £25.7m.
These stocks reporting next week have a history of beating expectations
These companies reporting next week have a track record of beating analysts' expectations and seeing shares rise after posting results.
What’s the best handheld mini fan?
From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.
Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson
Guitarist Jim Root remarks, “Don’t believe every thing you read." Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson Spencer Kaufman
Tiny black holes may be secretly exploding stars across the Milky Way
Primordial black holes may occasionally pass through white dwarf stars and trigger enormous Type Ia supernova explosions.
Scientists detect a sharp acceleration in global warming
Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. After removing the effects of El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, researchers found that the planet has warmed at roughly 0.35°C…
Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon get more complicated. Here's why
New policies that apply to mortgages for condos take effect Aug. 3, and some experts are sounding the alarm that buyers may see delays or denials.
Everything Coming to Apple TV in August
The surprise return of Ted Lasso is definitely the biggest premiere on Apple TV this August, but we’re also going to get some decent variety from the quality-over-quantity service.
Warsh’s Silent Treatment Has S&P Traders Bracing for Wild Swings
A relentless run of uncertainty, from war to tariff fights to inflation that refuses to die, has challenged investors this year.
Government will continue to invest in infrastructure, education for Singaporeans: PM Wong
He was speaking at the reopening of Fuchun Community Club in Marsiling on Aug 1.
Soccer: Fifa abandons plans for investor entry
Fifa hoped to raise up to $4.2 billion with the entry of external investors. After the withdrawal of the plans, Uefa is withdrawing its confidence in President Gianni Infantino.
'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future
Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue & More
For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to…
Ant brains reveal how evolution turned hunger into parenting
Ant parenting may have evolved from the same brain systems that once controlled hunger. Researchers found that two chemical signals push clonal raider ants toward either caring for larvae or leaving…
Top Stories: 'Apple Upgrade' Launches, iOS 26.6 Released, and More
We're a little more than a month away from the September iPhone debut season, but there's still lots to talk about in the Apple universe, led this week by the launch of the new Apple Upgrade program…
Ivermectin taken at the start of pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, found no increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or major congenital…
Applications open for VibeCode30: Searching for India’s most promising AI-native builders
At TechSparks 2026, YourStory will unveil the first edition of VibeCode30 to recognise 30 individuals and teams that have used AI-first tools and workflows to build useful, working products.
What Claude’s real-world breaches reveal about AI safety tests
This week, just days after OpenAI announced that two of its advanced AI models had interacted with real-world systems during The post What Claude’s real-world breaches reveal about AI safety tests appeared first on The New Stack .
Solana Foundation's new CISO warns AI is making crypto scams more convincing
Michael Coates, the foundation’s new CISO, said that AI vulnerabilities and fake identities will drive the next wave of blockchain security concerns.
The MCU Is Introducing a Very Different Version of the X-Men, and That's a Good Thing
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets up a critical piece of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it's not going to be like any version we've seen before on the big screen. Major spoilers ahead!
Could we prevent dementia? A new trial may point the way.
While much funding for dementia research goes toward treatments, some scientists want to reduce people's risk of developing the condition in the first place.
iOS 27 breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad
Since iOS 5 in 2011, the iPhone and iPad have included Notification Center, a central place to find alerts from various apps in chronological order. Starting with iOS 27, Apple is making a major change to how users open Notification Center on iPhone and iPad.
The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football
BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.
New immune-blocking strategy improves interspecies organ generation
Xenophagocytosis is a natural immune process that limits interspecies organ generation by eliminating living donor cells, researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, report.
RipGrep musl binaries occasionally segfault during very-large searches
Article URL: https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/issues/3494 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49133889 Points: 248 # Comments: 167
'A truly special moment for our team' – FDJ United-Suez announce major partnership with Red Bull at Tour de France Femmes
Demi Vollering and co will now race in Red Bull helmets
Anthropic's Claude hacked three real-life companies during security capabilities test — test environment with internet access and unwitting targets' lax cybersecurity practices led to bots running rampant
Anthropic's Claude hacked three real-life companies during security capabilities test — open test environment and unwitting targets' lax cybersecurity practices led bots run rampant
Sony FX3 vs FX5: Old faithful or open gate? This is how Sony's cinema cameras compare
Contemplating the Sony FX3 vs FX5 for your video work? Here are the key differences between these killer cameras
'Nozzlegate' erupts as Prusa CORE One 3D printer kits arrive with soft steel nozzles — Bondtech admits machining flaws with no quick fix
Bondtech, the creator and manufacturer of the INDX toolchanger system used to create the highly anticipated Prusa CORE One+ INDX, admitted to a significant labeling mistake.
FTC Concerned About Meta Surveillance of Users of Erectile Dysfunction Apps
"These two tools automatically tracked and disclosed certain [actions] to Meta." The post FTC Concerned About Meta Surveillance of Users of Erectile Dysfunction Apps appeared first on Futurism .
China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House
New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling markets and the US tech industry Over the past month, a series of advancements in China’s artificial intelligence, chip…
Third-party app stores are about to take over Google Play. Here’s how to prepare
The times they are a changing.
Infant brain structure predicts future intelligence scores
Can a one-year-old's brain structure forecast their childhood intelligence? By analyzing white matter connections using artificial intelligence, researchers discovered that infant brain scaffolding accurately predicts cognitive scores years later, highlighting the early biological foundations of individual ability.
Simple triage protocol cuts ER wait times without adding beds or staff, new study finds
Emergency departments across the country face a common challenge: how to reduce long wait times without adding more beds, hiring more staff or expanding facilities.
Sensor-embedded 3D-printed repairs could help preserve ancient pottery
Koç University researchers have developed a conservation method that combines photogrammetry, digital modeling, 3D printing and embedded sensors to replace missing sections of archaeological amphorae.
CRISPR acts as commander-in-chief for backup defenses in bacteria
The main function of CRISPR-Cas systems is to defend bacteria against various threats, including viruses called bacteriophages.
Total eclipse, shooting stars, and the Milky Way: Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years
A solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching.
More women die in heatwaves, but biology 'isn't main cause'
In country after country, more women are dying from the heat than men. But researchers say biology isn't the main reason. Age, working conditions, and unequal access to rest may drive the gap.
Brazil’s HIV advocates say they predicted USAID funding cuts: ‘We would see the trends’
At the Aids 2026 conference, Brazilian advocates said health systems need to be more independent from foreign funding HIV advocates from Brazil, whose health system operates independently from foreign aid, say they predicted a dramatic reduction in donor funding for HIV and wish other countries had prioritized independence sooner.
‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketing Pubs, restaurants and supermarkets are having to buy lettuce and broccoli from Spain at what should be the height of UK growing season, as drought and extreme heat hit crops.
The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones
Sick of doomscrolling? From venues with smartphone swear jars to cabins with absolutely no signal, here are the fun and freeing ways to ditch your device There’s a ritual at the start of every event…
In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we can’t let truth be the loser | Jane Martinson
The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond?
Why legendary sneaker designer D’Wayne Edwards won’t give up his morning routine
D’Wayne Edwards, legacy sneaker designer at Nike and president of Pensole Lewis College, has been studying Bruce Lee since he was in high school.
Digital Nomads: How a Nigerian tutor relocated to Thailand on a $500 visa
Between 2016 and 2020, she worked in advertising and branding, developing campaigns for clients including Nigerian tier-one lenders Access Bank and Zenith Bank.
What a visit to China’s AI labs reveals about the battle for global soft power
Inside the exhibition hall of a Shanghai-based artificial intelligence research institute, an ink-wash map covered an entire wall, immediately drawing your attention. It was a cartography of AI: chipmakers were rendered as mountains on islands and algorithms as jagged mountain ranges, while questions of privacy, fairness and machine…
Temporal 5x’d AI spend and doubled revenue. CEO Samar Abbas says he can’t prove they’re connected.
For the final two weeks of the year, Temporal clears its calendars. The company calls it a reading period: no The post Temporal 5x’d AI spend and doubled revenue.
AI in Formula One: Competitive advantage is all about the human in the loop
Professional handcraft is the key to unlocking value from emerging technology and data, suggest Aston Martin Aramco F1 executives and partners.
Employees Long for the Days Before the Workplace Filled Up With AI Slop
Those were the days. The post Employees Long for the Days Before the Workplace Filled Up With AI Slop appeared first on Futurism .
Weekend reads: University and journal investigating gene-editing death; ADA ‘must take accountability’; psychedelic therapy paper faces retraction
If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: In case you missed the news, the Hijacked Journal Checker now has more than 450 entries. The Retraction Watch Database has over 66,000 retractions.
How working parents can maintain their summer sanity
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world it was possible to balance work and parenting over a 10-week summer. Not only do working parents have to scramble through the spring to sign their kids up for appropriate camp or childcare before all the slots are filled, but the cost of just one week of camp can be…
‘We didn’t feel safe’: Booking.com users face battle to get money back
From melted electric sockets to shabby alternatives, readers tell of dealings with platform when things go wrong Jane Ripley* spent some time researching the best apartment to stay in for her family’s trip to Batumi in Georgia, eventually settling on one with an “exceptional” rating on Booking.com.
Journalists Catch You Up on Fauci Hearing, Peptides, and Kids’ Caffeine Consumption
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Underground hub in Marine Parade offers S’pore’s first one-stop access to social services, shops
The Anchor @ Marine Parade is expected to be fully operational in 2027.
Developing AEB control strategy for ADAS vehicles considering vehicles in front and rear
Scientific Reports, Published online: 01 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-64688-1 Developing AEB control strategy for ADAS vehicles considering vehicles in front and rear
Efforts Continue to Stabilize LINK Spacecraft for NASA’s Swift Boost
Teams at Katalyst Space are making progress slowing the spin of their LINK spacecraft, which is designed to boost the orbit of NASA’s Swift.