TechCrunch

With EU backing, QuantumDiamonds aims to speed up chip manufacturing

The race to produce more chips is on, and Europe is in. ASML, the Dutch company that has a near-monopoly on manufacturing the machines used for chipmaking, may soon no longer be an isolated success story. Like its U.S. counterpart, the European Chips Act aims to foster the semiconductor industry — in part thanks to […]

technology  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

We won't see a pitcher like Justin Verlander again...

With the future first-ballot Hall of Famer set to retire, his departure helps mark the end of an era for MLB's aces.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Good tennis IQ & inner belief - how Fery reached shock Wimbledon semi-final

Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock Wimbledon semi-final.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Wired

The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement

After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under its control.

technology  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Economic Costs For US, Iran Too Great for 'All-Out War,' Says CSIS's Will Todman

Will Todman, chief of staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and senior fellow of the Middle East Program at CSIS, said that a low level conflict with outbursts from both the US and Iran is more likely than an 'all-out' war because the economic costs to both countries are too great. Todman said that Iran is 'very keen' to keep control over the Strait of Hormuz as an economic and strategic negotiating tool. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 8, 2026

BBC Sport

FAI motion to continue with Israel games passed at EGM

The Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly endorses a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Oil Jumps to Two Week High on US-Iran Jitters | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Bailey Lipschultz. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 8, 2026

WSJ World News

U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Trump Declares Ceasefire Over

The president had earlier promised a second night of attacks during the NATO summit in Turkey.

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

Australia news live: Telstra warns of ‘secondary issue’ after yesterday’s network outage; trains in regional Victoria cancelled again

Carrier says some customers still can’t connect to triple zero on its network. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport commuters in New South Wales and Victoria have been urged to plan ahead and seek alternative travel plans this morning as networks continue to be affected by yesterday’s Telstra outage. The NSW transport department said last night that passengers on Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink regional rail services “should expect

general  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Exeter's James in mix for Wales debut in Argentina

Exeter forward Kane James in contention for a first Wales cap in the Nations Championship fixture against Argentina in San Juan.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Amazon MGM Studios Chief Peter Friedlander Unveils Another Big TV Reorganization

Kara Smith has been promoted to head of drama as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins exit. New comedy and YA programming heads are being sought.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Why Needham Just Raised Its Palo Alto Stock Price Target by More Than 20%

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports

business  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tal Anderson on Her First Emmy Nomination: “It’s OK to be Autistic, Disabled and Different”

'The Pitt' star received a nod for best guest actress for her portrayal of Becca King in the HBO drama.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

CNBC Finance

Levi Strauss beats quarterly expectations, raises guidance and dividend

Levi Strauss beat quarterly expectations on the top and bottom lines during its fiscal 2026 second quarter.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Wired

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

Experiments in using AI to build AI show that the future doesn’t just belong to the frontier labs.

technology  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Notre Dame pays homage to 1920s Packers with alter...

With the Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field in Week 1, the school is paying homage to a Green Bay Packers storied tradition -- the 1920s "Acme Packers" look.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

TechCrunch

Autonomous drone delivery startup Manna plots major U.S. expansion

Manna is launching a U.S. operations and manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma that will eventually employ 1,000 people.

technology  Jul 8, 2026

BBC Politics

Hillsborough Law not likely until after summer

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy had suggested the bill would be in Parliament "in the coming days".

politics  Jul 8, 2026