Putin visits disputed islands, Japan protests
Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands sparks a diplomatic protest from Japan amid worsening ties.
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US Diplomat Calls West Bank Settler Siege ‘Act of Terror’
Israeli settlers have blocked Palestinian homes in Qusra, cutting families off from food and water. The US ambassador calls the siege an act of terror.
Securitize misses revenue estimates, shares drop 16%
Securitize's first earnings report since going public missed revenue estimates, causing a double-digit stock drop.
West Bank Families Trapped by Settlers
Palestinian families trapped in West Bank village as settlers cut off supplies and access
Iger & Kushner Buy Lakers for Record $12.5B
Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner acquire the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion valuation.
2026 Total Solar Eclipse: Spain in the Path of Totality
Spain will be in the path of totality for the 2026 total solar eclipse, offering a rare celestial event.
Amazon trains AI on Twitch streams by default
Twitch is now using stream content to train Amazon's AI models by default. Creators can opt out.
Leavitt Steps Down as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House Press Secretary to focus on her family, transitioning to an outside advisory role.
Kalshi Adds Wall Street-Style Data Feed
Kalshi integrates a high-speed data feed from DoubleZero to bring Wall Street-grade infrastructure to crypto and sports trading.
PlayStation Plus August 2026 Lineup: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come 2
Sony's August 2026 PlayStation Plus lineup confirmed with Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors joining the Game Catalog.
BOE Tests Crypto-Fiat Bridge for Trade Finance
The Bank of England tests a hybrid payment system mixing stablecoins and a potential digital pound to speed up cross-border trade.
Europe’s 2026 Eclipse: Live Watch Guide
Europe is about to go dark. Here’s how to watch the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse live and what scientists are hunting for.