Bitcoin Miners Reject Proposal to Block Ordinals in Near-Unanimous Vote
A Bitcoin soft fork aimed at banning Ordinals transaction data gained less than 1% miner support, signaling strong resistance to censorship attempts on the network.
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Cleaner Air in Humid Cities May Intensify Summer Heat, New Study Finds
Research shows that efforts to reduce aerosol pollution in humid urban areas can increase local temperatures and amplify heat island effects, posing new challenges for climate and public health policies.
Defense & Security
Tucker Carlson Criticizes Israel’s Policies and Announces Plans for U.S. Third Party
Tucker Carlson accuses Israel of apartheid and signals a political break with Trump, revealing plans to form a new American party amid growing foreign policy disagreements.
Big Tech
AI Models Incorporate Functions but the Harness Layer Continues to Expand
AI development shows models absorbing some tool functions, yet the supporting harness systems grow in complexity, highlighting an evolving competitive landscape.
Energy & Climate
Minnesota Moves Toward Lifting Nuclear Reactor Ban in Energy Policy Shift
Minnesota has launched a state-funded study to reconsider its decades-old nuclear reactor moratorium, signaling growing acceptance of nuclear power amid evolving technology and policy reforms.
AI & Tech Regulation
US Justice Department Defends Prosecutorial Authority to Dismiss Adani Case Without Court Scrutiny
The US Department of Justice argues that courts must not overstep by demanding detailed justifications when prosecutors drop charges, citing separation of powers protections.
Big Tech
iPhone 18 Pro Max Expected to Match Battery Life of Top Android Flagships with Key Upgrades
The iPhone 18 Pro Max could deliver runtimes comparable to Android phones featuring large silicon-carbon batteries, driven by a bigger battery and new energy-efficient technologies.
Crypto & Fintech
Analysts Highlight Potential for Bitcoin to Reach $70,000 Amid Soft US Jobs Report
Bitcoin bounced higher following weaker-than-expected US job growth, with analysts citing historical trends and renewed institutional ETF inflows as factors that could drive the price toward $70,000 this month.
Crypto & Fintech
Crypto Markets Hold Steady Ahead of US FOMC Minutes Amid Rate Hike Speculation
Investors await the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee minutes as forecasts suggest a potential Fed interest rate increase, keeping crypto traders cautious.
Corporate Power
US Department of Justice States Adani Investors Suffered No Financial Loss in Securities Case
The US Department of Justice told a federal court that investors in the Adani securities case did not lose any money, challenging the foundation of the criminal charges against the industrialist.