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  2. TechSemiconductorsFintechPhysics

    MoonPay Introduces PayBox for AI Agents

    MoonPay has launched PayBox, a non-custodial payment vault and wallet that enables AI agents like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT to securely transact across the open internet. PayBox uses Visa's agentic commerce protocol and x402 protocol to turn natural language into smart contract actions, allowing agents to exchange $PYUSD, trade on HyperliquidX, and move funds to the Robinhood Crypto Chain without leaving the chat application. It incorporates threshold cryptography (MPC) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to ensure no participant has custody of funds. PayBox allows Claude and ChatGPT users to move, trade, and spend money directly through prompts, with an autonomous mode for spending under preset caps.
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  3. PoliticsAppointmentsPeace

    Fauci Pleads Fifth, Paul Vows Contempt Vote

    Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, who plans to vote on holding him in contempt for refusing to testify about his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci received a preemptive pardon from President Biden, but Republicans argue he still has to answer questions. The hearing came after the release of Fauci's personal diary, which some senators used to question him.
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  6. PoliticsJudiciary

    State Duma Denies Discussing Telegram Block or Extremist Label

    Deputies from the State Duma's information policy and international affairs committees have clarified that there have been no discussions about blocking Telegram or labeling it as an extremist platform. Oleg Matveychev, deputy chairman of the information policy committee, stated that complaints against Telegram's owner, Pavel Durov, are separate from the messenger's status. Alexei Chepa, first deputy chairman of the international affairs committee, emphasized the need for Telegram to engage in negotiations with the Russian side to resolve any disputes.
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  8. PoliticsCounterterrorismCyberattackBreach

    AI Scammers Outperform Humans in Building Trust

    Researchers found that AI chatbots can build trust more effectively than humans in text-based scams, particularly in the initial stages of 'pig butchering' scams. In a week-long experiment, an AI chatbot outperformed human scammers in building trust and persuading 'victims' to download software. The study suggests that AI could soon replace human scammers, making scams harder to detect and combat.
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  14. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russia Launches Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv

    Hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending 'massive' Russian air strike, explosions were heard in Kyiv. The Ukrainian military reported that Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the capital, with multiple explosions reported across the city. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to seek shelter. Zelenskyy had previously warned of the impending attack and called on Western allies to provide air defense missiles.
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  16. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    IRGC Claims Attack on U.S. Air Base in Kuwait

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it carried out an attack on the U.S. air base at Ali Al Salem in Kuwait. According to the IRGC, the attack set fire to and destroyed two drone hangars and one fuel storage tank used for military aircraft and helicopters. The IRGC stated that the attack is part of its ongoing 'punishment of the aggressor' until American occupiers are expelled from the region.
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  17. TechChina

    Monetochka's Song 'Monopoly' Featured in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Soundtrack

    The song 'Monopoly' by Russian singer Monetochka (Elizabeth Gyrdymova) has been included in the soundtrack of the film 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. The song is featured in the final credits and plays for a few seconds in one of the scenes. The director, Destin Daniel Cretton, expressed his fondness for the song. The film's world premiere took place on July 31, but its release in Russia was delayed due to political reasons.
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  18. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceIndictmentMiddle East

    Manukyan Sentenced to 22 Years for Role in 'Red Sails' Terrorist Act

    Varazh Manukyan has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role as an accomplice in the terrorist act at the Moscow residential complex 'Red Sails'. The act resulted in the death of Armen Sargsyan, the founder of a volunteer battalion in the special military operation zone. Manukyan was found guilty of transporting, storing, and detonating an explosive device. Ukrainian special services were identified as the organizers of the attack.
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  19. WorldChinaEarth

    China Launches Two Experimental Communication Satellites

    China successfully launched two experimental communication satellites, 27A and 27B, using a Long March-6C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on July 30. The satellites will primarily be used for satellite communication, broadcasting, television, and data transmission, and will also conduct related technology experiments. This was the 660th flight of the Long March series of launch vehicles.
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  20. WorldEarthClimateEnvironment

    Hesse Experiences Driest July on Record

    According to preliminary figures from the German Weather Service (DWD), July 2023 was the driest month in Hesse since records began. The state received only about 14 liters of precipitation per square meter, compared to the long-term average of 16.6 liters. Despite the drought, there were about 283 hours of sunshine, nearly 40% more than the average of 204 hours. The average temperature was 20.2 degrees, significantly warmer than the typical 16.9 degrees.
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  21. SportsNorth America

    Lamar Jackson Refuses to Discuss Contract Negotiations

    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continues to decline discussing his contract negotiations with the team. During his first press conference of training camp, Jackson reiterated that he prefers to keep the situation private between him and the general manager. Despite his desire for a new deal, which would make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, Jackson maintains his focus on football. The Ravens and Jackson have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract, with both sides remaining silent on the negotiations.
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  22. PoliticsChina

    Amy Winehouse's Father Ordered to Pay £950,000 to Friends

    Mitch Winehouse, father of late singer Amy Winehouse, has been ordered to pay £950,000 (around $1.26 million) to two of his daughter's friends, Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay, after losing a lawsuit over the sale of her personal items. Winehouse had accused the two women of selling items without his authorization, but the court ruled that he was aware of the sales and only pursued legal action afterwards. The items included clothing, makeup, and other personal belongings of the singer.
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