NEWS TECH 24

While the echoes of England’s World Cup 2026 campaign faded into the Helsinki night, a vibrant symphony of club football was already tuning up across the UK. Seven Premier League hopefuls, including newly-promoted Coventry City, ignited their pre-season preparations on Saturday, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the tactical blueprints and burgeoning talents poised to dominate the 2026/27…

Washington, D.C. – Vice President JD Vance recently engaged with claims suggesting links between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and intelligence agencies, specifically referencing both Israeli and American entities. During an appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Mr. Vance acknowledged a widely circulated perception of Epstein’s ties to Israel’s foreign intelligence service,…

Key Takeaways: Navigating the New AI Geopolitics Kimi K3 Ignites Global AI Race: Moonshot AI’s new open-source Kimi model, demonstrating frontier-level performance, has intensified global competition, particularly sparking concerns in the US tech industry and on Wall Street regarding China’s rapid advancements in AI. Policy Battleground Emerges: The release has reignited the contentious debate…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Key Takeaways: Escalating US-Iran hostilities threaten to ignite a broader regional conflict, directly imperiling global energy supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, and significantly increasing shipping insurance premiums. The renewed tit-for-tat…

England Seize Bronze in World Cup Thriller: A Six-Goal Frenzy and Tuchel’s Treacherous Tightrope! Miami erupted in a goal-fest for the ages as England clashed with France in the World Cup 2026 third-place play-off, delivering an unexpected 6-4 spectacle that saw the Three Lions secure their second-best finish ever. Amidst a whirlwind of attacking brilliance and defensive fragility, Bukayo Saka…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org U.S. Casualties in Jordan Mark Escalation of U.S.-Iran Conflict Two American service members were killed and a third is missing following an attack by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones on a U.S. military installation in…

Waymo’s San Francisco robotaxi service experienced a temporary pause and route adjustments due to a city-wide power outage affecting approximately 7,000 PG&E customers. While service quickly resumed, the incident underscores the inherent vulnerabilities of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to critical infrastructure failures. This latest disruption has reignited calls from city officials, including San…

FOX Business anchors discuss products they believe are widely overpriced. Answers include bottled water, Dyson hair dryers, luxury handbags, and McDonald’s value meals, sparking a lively debate about quality versus cost among the panel. Key Takeaways: Supply Chain Vulnerability & Discount Retailers: The recall highlights the inherent risks in complex global supply chains, particularly for…

**The Curtain Call: France vs. England – More Than Just Bronze** Tonight in the pulsating heart of Miami, two footballing titans clash in a fixture often dismissed as the ‘game no one wants to play.’ But make no mistake, for France and England, this World Cup bronze medal match at the Hard Rock Stadium is anything but inconsequential. It’s a crucible of redemption, a stage for farewells, and a…

UK Delays Major Cadet Forces Expansion by Five Years, Citing Armed Forces Transformation Needs The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a significant five-year postponement for the planned 30 per cent expansion of its Cadet Forces. Originally targeting completion by 2030, the ambitious growth initiative is now slated for achievement by 2035. This adjustment is presented by the…

The U.S. electric vehicle market is witnessing a notable contraction, with several models exiting or failing to launch, a stark contrast to global EV growth. This trend, spearheaded by the confirmed end of the Honda Prologue, signals a complex interplay of economic headwinds, policy shifts, and evolving consumer sentiment. Automakers are recalibrating their strategies, often prioritizing…

**HELSINKI SHOCKWAVE! Wrexham Stuns Manchester United in Pre-Season Thriller!** The Helsinki Olympic Stadium roared, not for a routine pre-season run-out, but for a seismic upset as Championship stalwarts Wrexham delivered a stunning blow to Premier League giants Manchester United, securing a memorable victory six minutes before half-time. This wasn’t just a friendly; it was a statement of…

Key Takeaways: Shifting Consumer Discretionary Spending: Gen Z’s embrace of traditional, in-person games like Mahjong signals a notable shift in discretionary spending patterns, favoring experiential social engagement and tangible hobbies over digital consumption or high-cost nightlife. Growth in the “Analog” and “Experience” Economies: This resurgence underscores increasing market demand for…

Red Devils Sparkle, Dragons Roar: United and Wrexham Ignite Pre-Season Battle! The summer slumber is officially over! Manchester United and Wrexham locked horns in Helsinki, Finland, for a pre-season clash that promised more than just a friendly kickabout. This was a statement of intent, a measuring stick, and a thrilling curtain-raiser as both clubs gear up for what they hope will be defining…

As Spain’s national football team advanced to the World Cup final, much of the nation’s attention focused on 19-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal. His ascent to global football stardom has not only captivated fans but also ignited a profound national conversation about Spain’s evolving identity, immigration, and the very definition of belonging in a rapidly changing society. In the humble playground…

VC Jeremy Levine has a wry solution to something that routinely annoys him, according to a new Wall Street Journal article on the rise of AI transcription apps. On Zoom, he is no longer “Jeremy Levine” but instead “Jeremy Levine I do not consent to transcribing or recording.” Key Takeaways Erosion of Consent & Privacy: The proliferation of AI transcription apps is fostering an “always-on”…

The stage is set. The world holds its breath. Sunday evening at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford isn’t just a match; it’s a rendezvous with destiny, as Spain and Argentina collide in the titanic 2026 World Cup Final. This isn’t merely a contest for a trophy; it’s a battle for immortality, a clash between the reigning European champions and the defending South American and World champions, a…