OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B
OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B | TechCrunch
Lightspeed is in discussions to lead the funding round, sources say.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/openai-researcher-miles-wang-in-talks-to-launch-ai-drug-discovery-startup-valued-at-2b/
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final - CNA
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, where they will face either England or Argentina on Sunday.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/spain-france-world-cup-final-win-game-6254486
Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta
Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta | TechCrunch
If you’ve been waiting to try Apple’s revamped Siri without installing a developer beta, you now can. The company on Tuesday released the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone owners early access to its AI-powered assistant and other new features before the software’s official launch this fall.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/apple-opens-its-new-siri-ai-to-everyone-with-the-ios-27-public-beta/
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: France vs Spain
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: France vs Spain | WIRED
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-fifa-2026-world-cup-07-14-2026/
Sources: MLB in LA28 facing hurdles with MLBPA
Tickets, rooms, mandates complicate MLB players in Olympics - ESPN
Though support is growing for MLB to participate in the Olympics in 2028, it's complicated by disagreements with the MLBPA, according to sources.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49357692/issues-tickets-rooms-complicate-mlb-playing-olympics
Best RGB TVs (2026): My Picks After Testing the Hottest TVs
Best RGB TVs (2026): My Picks After Testing the Hottest TVs | WIRED
RGB TVs are the latest hotness in the world of televisions, and I’ve tested many of the latest models to see which you should buy.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-rgb-tvs/
EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline
EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline - CNA
BRUSSELS: The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published on Tuesday (Jul 14) that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry.Today there are 450.6 million people, but researchers say this wil..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/eu-population-peak-in-2029-long-term-decline-6253341
Singapore pledges US$2 million to support Ebola response in DR Congo and Uganda
Singapore pledges US$2 million to support Ebola response in DR Congo and Uganda - CNA
Singapore’s contribution will support efforts in laboratory testing and contact tracing, infection prevention and control, and case management on the ground, the Ministry of Health and the Communicable Diseases Agency said in a joint release.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-us2-million-ebola-support-drc-congo-uganda-6252861
Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B | TechCrunch
Singapore-based video generation startup PixVerse closed a Series C extension on the strength of 15 million monthly active users, it said.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/video-generation-startup-pixverse-raises-439m-valuation-soars-past-2b/
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (July 2026)
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (July 2026) | WIRED
‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘They Will Kill You,’ and ‘The Long Walk’ are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-8-best-movies-to-stream-right-now/
The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It
The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It | WIRED
The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-var-at-the-2026-world-cup-isnt-the-technology-its-who-interprets-it/
Minute of silence before France v Spain to commemorate 2016 Nice attack
Minute of silence before France v Spain to commemorate 2016 Nice attack - CNA
The France-Spain semi-final falls on the 10th anniversary of the Nice attack, which killed 86 people and injured more than 400.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/france-spain-semi-final-silence-nice-attack-6251881
Projecting the USMNT 2030 World Cup roster: 30 pla...
Projecting the USMNT 2030 World Cup roster: 30 players to rep the U.S. in four years - ESPN
The tears are barely dry from the USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit, but the page immediately turns to the 2030 World Cup. Here's who could represent the U.S. in four years.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49344843/projecting-usmnt-2030-world-cup-roster-30-players-rep-us-four-years
12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros deal
12 states sue to block Paramount's $110B Warner Bros deal | TechCrunch
The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/12-states-sue-to-block-paramounts-110b-warner-bros-deal/
6 Best Bidets of 2026: Toto, Brondell, More, All Tested in My Bathroom
6 Best Bidets of 2026: Toto, Brondell, More, All Tested in My Bathroom | WIRED
Looking for the best bidet? These butt-cleaning machines also offer luxe, habit-changing features like custom seat warming and adjustable water flows.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-bidets-for-every-bathroom-and-budget/
