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Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Bitkub Over 2021 Hack Reporting

Thailand's SEC has filed a criminal complaint alleging Bitkub made false capital filings after a 2021 hack that stole about 1.7 billion baht. ...Read more

#thailand, #crypto, #bitkub, #regulation

Human Rights Watch Says Perenco Oil Operations in DRC Linked to Pollution and Health Risks

HRW reports gas flaring, open burning and spills near Muanda, DRC, and urges publication of a delayed government audit and monitoring data. ...Read more

#drc, #perenco, #pollution, #environment

Tadej Pogacar wins 2026 Tour de France, ties five-title record

Tadej Pogacar won the 2026 Tour de France for a fifth time, joining cycling greats; UAE Team Emirates XRG also took two podium spots and the young-rider white jersey. ...Read more

#cycling, #tourdefrance, #tadejpogacar

BitMart Begins Orderly Wind-Down of Trading Platform; BMX Plunges About 58%

BitMart halted new registrations and deposits and set an Aug. 26 deadline to close positions as it begins an orderly wind-down; BMX token plunged about 58%. ...Read more

#crypto, #cryptocurrency, #bitmart, #bmx

NWS issues 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' severe thunderstorm watch for central and eastern South Dakota

A PDS severe thunderstorm watch warns of a squall line with widespread damaging winds (gusts 85–100 mph) and possible hail across central and eastern South Dakota. ...Read more

#weather, #southdakota, #severeweather

Joe Buck, Paul Hoynes and Bill White Honored at Baseball Hall of Fame Awards Presentation in Cooperstown

Joe Buck, Paul Hoynes and Bill White received top broadcasting, writing and lifetime-award honors at the Hall of Fame’s 2026 Awards Presentation in Cooperstown. ...Read more

#baseball, #halloffame, #cooperstown, #broadcasting

God of War: Laufey Gets Feb. 16, 2027 Release; Studio Says Kratos Sequel Will Follow

Santa Monica Studio announced God of War: Laufey will launch on PS5 Feb. 16, 2027, and said a separate Kratos-led follow-up is planned but no details were given. ...Read more

$SONY, #godofwar, #playstation, #santamonica, #gaming

SpaceX Starship suborbital test deploys functioning Starlink V3 satellites but loses Super Heavy booster

In a July 24 Boca Chica suborbital test, SpaceX deployed functioning Starlink V3 satellites that returned telemetry — but the Super Heavy booster was lost. ...Read more

#spacex, #starship, #starlink, #spaceflight

Human Rights Watch: Settlers and Soldiers Operated Together in July 24 Tal Clashes, Six Dead

Human Rights Watch says videos and witness interviews show settlers attacked Tal twice on July 24 and soldiers joined a second assault, leaving six dead. ...Read more

#israel, #westbank, #settlers, #humanrights

Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount Merger Paused Until Court Ruling or June 1, 2027

California and 11 states secured an agreement keeping Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposed merger with Paramount on hold until a court rules or June 1, 2027. ...Read more

$WBD, $PARA, #antitrust, #merger, #entertainment, #warnerbros

Federal Grand Jury Indicts 11 in Del Rio Migrant-Smuggling Case Linked to Deaths of Seven, Including 14-Year-Old

A federal indictment alleges 11 people ran a Del Rio smuggling ring that put migrants into a sealed freight container, causing seven deaths, prosecutors say. ...Read more

#immigration, #migrants, #smuggling, #delrio, #texas

ESPN reports LeBron James agreeing to two-year deal with Philadelphia 76ers; no official confirmation

ESPN cites Rich Paul saying LeBron signed a two-year, $8M deal with the 76ers, but neither the team nor James had publicly confirmed the report. ...Read more

#lebronjames, #philadelphia76ers, #nba

Western Cape High Court Pauses Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Process Against Ramaphosa

Western Cape High Court paused Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment hearings against President Cyril Ramaphosa pending a court review of the Phala Phala panel report. ...Read more

#southafrica, #ramaphosa, #impeachment, #phalaphala

Verizon Posts Record Adjusted EBITDA, Raises 2026 Outlook as Subscribers Grow

Verizon reported record adjusted EBITDA and stronger subscriber growth, raising its 2026 outlook even as GAAP net income fell on restructuring and asset moves. ...Read more

$V, #verizon, #earnings, #telecom, #subscribers

Wallet Cluster Linked to April Drift Exploit Moves $44M of Ether into Sanctioned Tornado Cash

Wallets tied to the April 1 Drift Protocol exploit resumed activity, sending about 23,095 ETH (~$44.4M) into sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. ...Read more

#drift, #tornado_cash, #crypto, #ethereum