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US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
12 minutes ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
The Mansions of the Stars 85:15-16
Lord of the Throne, the All-Glorious, Doer of whatever He wills.
21 minutes ago · Source: reminder.dev · Read
Oil drops over 4% as Middle East tensions ebb on diplomatic efforts
Oil prices fell on Monday as investors pared geopolitical risk premiums after U.S.
22 minutes ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?
Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
57 minutes ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or till
3 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
5 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Counting down the days: State of Crypto
The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August.
8 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Crypto
Counting down the days: State of Crypto
The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August.
9 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Why a DeFi platform ditched its consumer app to become the secret backend for tech giants
Revenue fell from $80 million to $20 million in the bear market.
10 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
The future of crypto payments won't include on-ramps or bridges, Fun CEO says
Alex Fine said standalone crypto payment rails are becoming obsolete as platforms shift toward unified funding flows that abstract away blockchain complexity for users.
11 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
The reverse bridge: Crypto meets Wall Street using perps
Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets.
14 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Unlike the FTX collapse, the $89 million Coldcard exploit has investors sending bitcoin back to exchanges
The Coldcard vulnerability has smaller bitcoin holders moving funds onto exchanges for safety, according to blockchain analytics firms.
15 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Strategy holds STRC dividend at 12%
Customarily, Michael Saylor and team have lifted the STRC dividend when it trades sizably below par, but not this month.
1 day ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Bitcoin cold-wallet attack spreads to 4,500 addresses as losses near $89 million
Galaxy Research flagged a third wave of sweeps tied to weak Coldcard-generated keys, with the attacker now targeting smaller balances and changing how funds are collected onchain.
1 day ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Tokenized stock trading surged 288% in July, but one QQQ token drove most of it
Without that QQQ token, QQQB, July volume for tokenized equities would be roughly $2.03 billion, about 30% below June’s total.
1 day ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Bank of Italy research suggests stablecoins aren't necessarily cheaper for remittances
A mystery-shopping experiment found that exchange fees, foreign exchange spreads and banking rails mean stablecoin remittances are often no cheaper than traditional transfer means.
1 day ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot
Difficulty falls as weak mining economics reduce capacity, while forward markets signal little relief through year-end.
1 day ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Dev
Show HN: Isopolis – Isometric pixel map of SF
San Francisco as one giant isometric pixel painting. Pan the city, open the tours, send a postcard.
2 hours ago · Source: isopolis.city · Read
CP/M-386 – CP/M for 386 protected mode, derived from CP/M‑68K
CP/M-386: CP/M for 386 protected mode, derived from CP/M-68K - johnsonjh/cpm386
2 hours ago · Source: github.com · Read
Why Book Corners won't sync contributions back to OpenStreetMap
I wanted Book Corners to contribute newly submitted public bookcases back to OpenStreetMap. After researching the operational and community requirements, I decided not to implement it.
3 hours ago · Source: andreagrandi.it · Read
Show HN: Kakehashi – Experimental userspace to run macOS binaries on Linux ARM
Userspace macOS translation layer for Linux ARM64. Contribute to wie-project/kakehashi development by creating an account on GitHub.
11 hours ago · Source: github.com · Read
Karpathy’s Pelican
We're starting to leave the territory where you'd test an LLM by e.g. "create an svg of pelican on a bicycle". As one idea to generalize it, I was interested what Opus 5 would do if I gave it the f
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Note-Taking and Personal Knowledge Management
Bridge heading into the smokey landscape. License: CC-0 I read Brennan Kenneth Brown's What have note-taking PKMs accomplished, really?...
5 days ago · Source: unattributed.cc · Read
Finance
Oil drops over 4% as Middle East tensions ebb on diplomatic efforts
Oil prices fell on Monday as investors pared geopolitical risk premiums after U.S.
1 hour ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Stock futures rally as investors gear up for jobs report, key earnings: Live updates
The first week of August kicks off with the July jobs report and another batch of key earnings reports.
1 hour ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Trump says Iran talks to resume Monday after calling off planned strikes
The latest peace proposal calls for warring parties to return to negotiations and continue working out some of the thorny issues that derailed diplomatic efforts.
1 hour ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more
Japan's finance ministry said Monday it conducted a coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S.
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GOP Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in House, needs 'serious psychological help'
Miller has denied the allegations made against him by his ex-wife Emily Moreno, daughter of Ohio Sen.
8 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
OPEC+ agrees September oil hike, completing rollback of voluntary cuts
Due to export disruptions from caused by the Iran and Ukraine wars, monthly OPEC+ hikes over most of this year have had little impact on the market.
11 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' chases 'Avengers: Endgame' opening record with $355 million domestic debut
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" snared $355 million in estimated domestic box office on its opening weekend, the second-highest debut of all time.
11 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way
Airlines are paying billions of dollars more in fuel costs this year
15 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
AMD and Sandisk are two of the big chip stocks with earnings momentum in the new week
Some 130 S&P 500 companies get ready to report, these stocks have earnings momentum leading them into the week
15 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Islam
The Mansions of the Stars 85:15-16
Lord of the Throne, the All-Glorious, Doer of whatever He wills.
1 hour ago · Source: reminder.dev · Read
Wishes -
We went to pay a visit to Khabbab bin Al-Art and he had got himself branded at seven spots over his body.
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Al Fattaah - الْفَتَّاحُ - The Opener
Al Fattaah signifies Allah's role as the One who provides openings and breakthroughs.
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The Cow 2:83
And ˹remember˺ when We took a covenant from the children of Israel ˹stating˺, “Worship none but Allah; be kind to parents, relatives, orphans and the needy; speak kindly to people; establish prayer; and pay alms-tax.” But you ˹Israelites...
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Virtues of the Night of Qadr -
I asked Abu Sa`id, and he was a friend of mine, (about the Night of Qadr) and he said, "We practiced I`tikaf (seclusion in the mosque) in the middle third of the month of Ramadan with the Prophet (ﷺ) .
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Al Haqq - الْحَقُّ - The Truth
The name Al Haqq highlights Allah's role as the source of all true knowledge and the ultimate arbiter of justice.
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Luqman 31:2
These are the verses of the Book, rich in wisdom.
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Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah) -
The Prophet (ﷺ) was screening me with his Rida' (garment covering the upper part of the body) while I was looking at the Ethiopians who were playing in the courtyard of the mosque.
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Al Kabeer - الْكَبِيرُ - The Greatest
The term Al Kabeer highlights Allah's unparalleled magnitude, authority, and grandeur, reminding believers of His infinite power and majesty.
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Daily Reminder - 2026-08-03 (20th of Safar, 1448)
Verse — Luqman - Luqman - 31:2 — These are the verses of the Book, rich in wisdom.
3 hours ago · Source: reminder.dev · Read
Politics
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or till
4 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Rupert Lowe urges Nigel Farage to work with Restore Britain
Lowe says the two should put ‘personalities and our past disagreements aside for good of the country’
6 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Burnham to be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings after Ceuta crisis
Prime minister says UK needs to ‘bring back that control’ and safe routes for refugees are necessary to tackle trafficking
9 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day
Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support services
11 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of events
12 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’
New education secretary says it is ‘false trade-off’ by critics to suggest schools cannot pursue academic excellence alongside technical skills
13 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
EU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’
After years of building lives in UK, potentially thousands of EU citizens could be told they have no right to remain
14 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Why Andy Burnham’s devolution pledge will be tricky to deliver | Richard Partington
Sharing income tax with England’s regional mayors could tackle inequality but many councils are ill-equipped for an enlarged role
16 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
The Manchester mayoral result holds the key for the future of progressive politics | Neal Lawson
Voters on the left are more fragmented than ever – but they will pull together behind a convincing cross-party message
1 day ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Like Burnham, I was an altar boy. His Catholic upbringing is shaping the way he governs |Julian Coman
With a prime minister raised in a tradition that emphasises our mutual dependency, we may finally have a leader who can address the anomie gripping our country
1 day ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Tech
The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
6 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss why Sam Altman has calling on the industry to "pace the rate of AI development."
6 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School
Let's see how this "frontier community for techno-optimists" is doing ...
10 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
11 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever.
12 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout
How one founder house is betting work-life balance can beat burnout .
1 day ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps
Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.
1 day ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’
Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ...
1 day ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
1 day ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT
OpenAI's CEO seemed excited to share a "cool use case" for parents.
1 day ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
UK
US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
54 minutes ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C
Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.
1 hour ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
2 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.
2 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
At least five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims
The rulings include women trafficked internationally and within the UK, and one case found to have taken place entirely within Harrods.
2 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
2 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent.
3 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.
4 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts
Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.
5 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
The PM says enforcement is being increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.
6 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
World
The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?
Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
1 hour ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.
2 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley
Footage shows blast victims hurried into a hospital in northwestern Pakistan, after a suicide bombing.
3 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Iran war live: Trump says talks to resume; Tehran urges US to honour MoU
US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday.
3 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday
The US president says Gulf allies and Tehran urged him to delay planned strikes, as oil prices dropped in response.
3 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty
Lula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.
4 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing war between army chief al-Burhan and RSF commander Dagalo.
4 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest
Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.
5 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Local volunteers help rebuild destroyed Christian monastery in Lebanon
Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanon’s Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.
6 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
UK PM Burnham vows to be ‘relentless’ on Channel migrant crossings
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings the Channel.
6 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read