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Boulder team reports optical clock comparisons hitting 3.2×10⁻¹⁸ uncertainty, a milestone toward redefining the second

Researchers in Boulder compared three optical atomic clocks with uncertainties down to 3.2×10⁻¹⁸, meeting a benchmark for redefining the SI second. ...Read more

#opticalclocks, #metrology, #timekeeping, #atomicphysics

Three U.S. Service Members Killed July 17–18 in Iran-Related Attacks in Jordan and Iraq

Two U.S. troops died in a missile and drone strike on a Jordan base July 17; a third was killed July 18 in Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance. ...Read more

#iran, #usmilitary, #jordan, #iraq, #centcom

Spain Beats Argentina 1-0 After Extra Time to Win 2026 World Cup

Spain beat defending champion Argentina 1-0 after extra time in East Rutherford, winning its second men’s World Cup with Torres’ 106th‑minute goal. ...Read more

#football, #worldcup, #spain, #argentina

Red Sox Sweep Rays, Extend Winning Streak to 13 Games

Boston completed a four-game sweep of Tampa Bay at Fenway, extending its winning streak to 13 — the club's longest run since 1948. ...Read more

#redsox, #mlb, #baseball, #rays

Jonas Vingegaard Withdraws From Tour de France After Late Crash in Stage 15

Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard withdrew from the Tour de France after a late crash on Stage 15; he was immobilized and taken to hospital. ...Read more

#cycling, #tourdefrance, #vingegaard

France orders ISPs to block Polymarket over unauthorized crypto gambling

France's gambling regulator told ISPs on July 16 to block Polymarket, saying the crypto prediction market offered illegal gambling and posed consumer risks. ...Read more

#polymarket, #crypto, #france, #gambling, #regulation

Josh Kerr runs 3:42.66 in London mile in run reported to break 27‑year world record

Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 in the mile at the London Diamond League — widely reported to break Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27‑year world record, pending ratification. ...Read more

#athletics, #mile, #worldrecord, #joshkerr

Kaspersky details OkoBot malware that injects fake wallet recovery screens to steal seed phrases

Kaspersky warns of OkoBot: Windows malware injecting fake recovery screens into hardware-wallet companion apps to steal crypto seed phrases. ...Read more

#cybersecurity, #malware, #cryptocurrency, #hardwarewallets, #supplychain

U.S. Finalizes 25% Tariff on Most Brazilian Imports, Exempting Beef, Coffee and Aircraft

The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, while exempting items like beef, coffee, orange juice and aircraft. ...Read more

#trade, #brazil, #tariffs, #ustr

Caitlin Clark's 45 points and 10 assists power Fever to 110-107 win; first 40-10 game in WNBA history

Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 45 with 10 assists, a WNBA first, and set franchise and 3-point marks as Indiana edged Seattle 110-107. ...Read more

#caitlinclark, #wnba, #indianafever, #seattlestorm

Judge Rules OMB Clause Can't Be Used to End Grants Based on New Agency Priorities

On July 17, a federal judge barred agencies from using an OMB termination clause to rescind grants based on priorities set after awards, affecting $5.39B. ...Read more

#omb, #grants, #courts, #federalfunding

Shohei Ohtani Could Pitch July 22 After Knee Injection, Dodgers Say

Ohtani is scheduled to pitch July 22 vs. the Phillies after a hyaluronic-acid injection in his left knee; Dodgers will monitor and may limit his workload. ...Read more

#dodgers, #mlb, #ohtani, #injury

Aaron Judge’s Rib Scan Shows Some Healing but Not Cleared for Baseball Activities

Re-imaging of Aaron Judge’s fractured right first rib shows some healing but not enough to clear him for baseball activities; Yankees await another doctor’s opinion. ...Read more

#yankees, #aaronjudge, #mlb, #injury

CFTC Ends Routine Large-Trader Reporting for Physical Commodity Swaps

CFTC issued a final order ending routine Part 20 reporting for physical commodity swaps, citing improved swap data and removing duplicative daily filings. ...Read more

#cftc, #derivatives, #commodities, #regulation

FDA Approves Lipfendra, Merck’s First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor, to Lower LDL in Adults

FDA approves Merck's Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for adults with hypercholesterolemia as a once-daily LDL-lowering pill. ...Read more

$MRK, #merck, #lipfendra, #pcsk9, #cholesterol