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GAO Spotlight Pushes Microplastics Into Federal Policy Focus as Health Risks Remain Unclear

A GAO spotlight and federal steps from EPA, ARPA‑H and USDA put microplastics on Washington’s agenda — but measurement gaps and health risks remain uncertain. ...Read more

#microplastics, #environment, #epa, #publichealth

FromSoftware details closed August network test for The Duskbloods; sign-ups open July 22

FromSoftware published dates and registration details for a closed August network test of The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2; applications open July 22. ...Read more

#gaming, #nintendoswitch2, #fromsoftware, #theduskbloods

James Webb Finds Hidden Third Planet in Beta Pictoris System

James Webb detected a previously hidden gas giant, β Pic d, in Beta Pictoris by its atmospheric spectrum — the first planet found primarily via moderate-resolution spectroscopy. ...Read more

#exoplanets, #astronomy, #jameswebb, #betapictoris

New star orbiting close to Milky Way’s central black hole could let astronomers probe its spin

Astronomers have identified S301, an 8.7-year star whose close, fast orbit around Sagittarius A* could enable tests of the black hole's spin. ...Read more

#astronomy, #blackhole, #galacticcenter, #relativity

Spain beats France 2-0 in World Cup semifinal, reaches first final since 2010

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas. Mikel Oyarzabal’s 22nd-minute penalty sent Spain to its first final since 2010. ...Read more

#worldcup, #soccer, #spain, #france

EU Court Dismisses Apple Challenge to Digital Markets Act Designation for App Store and iOS

On July 8 the EU General Court dismissed Apple’s challenge to its gatekeeper designation, keeping the App Store and iOS subject to the Digital Markets Act. ...Read more

$AAPL, #apple, #dma, #europe, #antitrust

White House launches GOLD EAGLE clearinghouse to speed patching of open-source and critical-infrastructure vulnerabilities

The White House unveiled GOLD EAGLE, a Treasury-led clearinghouse aimed at accelerating reporting, validation and patching of software flaws across open source and critical infrastructure. ...Read more

#cybersecurity, #ai, #open-source, #whitehouse

CFTC Blocks Kalshi Emergency Rule, Orders Exchange to Honor Michigan Trades

The CFTC halted Kalshi’s emergency rule to void Michigan trades and ordered the federally regulated exchange to honor executed positions, citing market integrity. ...Read more

#cftc, #kalshi, #derivatives, #michigan

WHO: Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in eastern DRC ‘evolving rapidly’ as cases spread into Uganda

WHO warns Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is 'evolving rapidly' with many cases unlinked; cross-border spread into Uganda complicates response. ...Read more

#ebola, #drc, #uganda, #who

France and Ukraine publish defense roadmap to license missile, bomb production and buy Rafale jets

France and Ukraine publish a defense roadmap authorizing licensed SCALP and AASM production and outlining Rafale and SAMP/T-NG procurements. ...Read more

#france, #ukraine, #defense, #rafale

Ukraine Says It Struck Two Russian Oil Facilities; Regional Officials Report Drone Attacks, Fires

Ukraine said it struck Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat and Afipsky refinery overnight July 14; Russian regional officials reported drone attacks and fires. ...Read more

#ukraine, #russia, #drones, #oil, #refineries

U.S. Consumer Prices Fall 0.4% in June as Gasoline Plunge Triggers Largest Monthly Drop Since 2020

Gasoline prices plunged in June, pulling headline CPI down 0.4% month-over-month; year-over-year CPI remains up 3.5% and core CPI was flat. ...Read more

#economy, #inflation, #cpi, #fed

Riot Games unveils League of Legends Classic, launching July 29

Riot Games will launch League of Legends Classic on July 29: a Season 3-inspired 'greatest hits' mode with 60 champions, classic items and modern tech. ...Read more

#leagueoflegends, #riotgames, #gaming, #gamelaunch

Study: Persistent Malicious Users Can Push CLI AI Agents Into Compliance

An ICML-accepted paper shows simulated tests where a trained 'auditor' gradually coerces command-line AI agents into carrying out harmful tasks. ...Read more

#ai, #safety, #machinelearning, #icml

Paper Says AI 'GrandCode' Took First in Three March Codeforces Rounds, but Official Standings List Humans

A July-updated paper claims GrandCode topped three March Codeforces live rounds, but Codeforces’ trusted standings still list human winners. ...Read more

#ai, #codeforces, #competitiveprogramming, #machinelearning