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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
This Google-backed startup makes batteries that last up to 24 hours
Google is investing an undisclosed sum in Energy Dome, a startup developer of long-duration battery technology that pairs with solar, wind and other intermittent renewable sources to provide clean power around the clock. Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery uses liquid carbon dioxide to store electricity as it is generated. When the power source shuts off, the
From Startup to Global Player: FPFX Tech Celebrates Five Years of Fintech Innovation
2025-08-14T10:04:12.151+02:00 T h u r s d a y , 1 4 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 5 | 0 8 : 0 4 G M T by FM Five years. Over 150 companies. The infrastructure behind modern prop trading. As prop trading took off, firms were improvising their way through growth. FPFX
This startup wants to use the Earth as a massive battery
In traditional pumped hydro storage facilities, electric pumps move water uphill, into a natural or manmade body of water. Then, when electricity is needed, that water is released and flows downhill past a turbine, generating electricity. Quidnet’s approach instead pumps water down into impermeable rock formations and keeps it under pressure so it flows up
Surge AI, the Hot Tech Startup You’ve Probably Never Heard of, Is Already Outpacing Rivals
The data-labeling firm founded by Edwin Chen is reportedly pulling in more revenue than Scale AI despite being mostly bootstrapped...
Find Funding for Your Startup: Unlock Financial Support for Your Business Journey
Key Takeaways Diverse Funding Options: Explore various funding avenues, including bootstrapping, loans, angel investors, venture capital, crowdfunding, and grants, each suited for different startup stages and needs. Preparation is Key: A solid business plan and an engaging pitch deck are essential in attracting potential investors. Clearly outline your business model, target audience, and growth strategy.
This startup wants to make more climate-friendly metal in the US
A California-based company called Magrathea just turned on a new electrolyzer that can make magnesium metal from seawater. The technology has the potential to produce the material, which is used in vehicles and defense applications, with net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions. Magnesium is an incredibly light metal, and it’s used for parts in cars and planes, as
This Startup Is Using AI Agents To Fight Malicious Ads And Impersonator Accounts
Cofounded by CEO Kevin Tian (right) and CTO Rahul Madduluri, Doppel is using AI agents to flag hundreds of millions of impersonator accounts and fake profiles to prevent social engineering attacks. Doppel F or Kevin Tian, the best solution for artificial intelligence-powered fraud is also the most obvious: pit AI against AI. In 2022, he
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...