Elina Svitolina Slams “Shameful” Online Abuse After Canadian Open Loss, Blames Angry Bettors

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina revealed she received a torrent of online abuse—including death threats—following her straight-sets quarter-final loss to Naomi Osaka at the Canadian Open. The former world No. 3, now a mother, shared screenshots of the vile messages on Instagram, calling out the “shameful” behavior of disgruntled gamblers who targeted her and her […]

Brazil Claims Dramatic Copa América Title, But Women’s Football in South America Still Faces Uphill Battle

Brazil won a breathtaking Women’s Copa América final against Colombia, triumphing 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a pulsating 4-4 draw in Quito. The match, hailed as one of the tournament’s best ever, showcased the rising quality of South American women’s football—but off-field struggles, including poor attendance and logistical issues, underscored the challenges still facing […]

Rivian and Lucid Struggle Amid Policy Shifts and Supply Chain Disruptions

Electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid reported disappointing quarterly earnings on Tuesday, warning of a challenging year ahead as they grapple with policy changes and trade tensions. Rivian’s shares fell 4% in after-hours trading, while Lucid dropped 7%, reflecting investor concerns over weakening demand and rising costs. Both companies face headwinds from the Trump administration’s […]

Nvidia Denies Chip Backdoors, Warns Against U.S. Tracking Proposal

Nvidia has reaffirmed that its chips do not contain hidden backdoors or kill switches, urging U.S. policymakers to abandon proposals that would mandate such features. In a blog post published on Tuesday in both English and Chinese, the AI chip giant warned that requiring tracking or remote-control capabilities in semiconductors would be a “gift” to […]

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Criticizes Social Media Giants Over Child Abuse Content

Australia’s internet watchdog has accused major social media companies of neglecting child sexual abuse material on their platforms, with YouTube singled out for its lack of responsiveness. In a report released on Wednesday, the eSafety Commissioner revealed that YouTube and Apple failed to track user reports of such content or provide details on their response […]

Global Natural Catastrophe Insured Losses Surge to $80 Billion in First Half of 2025

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes in the first half of 2025 reached $80 billion, nearly doubling the 10-year average, according to preliminary estimates from the Swiss Re Institute. This figure marks the second-costliest first half-year on record and was largely driven by the unprecedented Los Angeles wildfires and severe thunderstorms across the United States. […]

Asian Markets Mixed Amid Weak U.S. Data and Tariff Concerns

Asian share indexes edged slightly higher on Wednesday as investors looked beyond weak U.S. economic data and corporate warnings about tariff impacts. Despite this cautious optimism in Asia, the dollar struggled to gain ground amid growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon. European markets are also expected to open higher, […]

OpenAI in Early Talks for Stock Sale Valuing Company at $500 Billion

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is engaged in early-stage discussions about a potential stock sale that would enable employees to cash out shares. This transaction could value the company at around $500 billion, a significant increase from its current $300 billion valuation. The move highlights OpenAI’s rapid growth in both users and revenue, as well […]

South Korea to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Tourist Groups to Boost Tourism

South Korea announced it will provide visa-free entry for tourist groups from China between September 29 and June 2026. The government aims to stimulate foreign tourism and strengthen economic recovery ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit set to take place in late October. This temporary visa exemption is part of broader efforts to […]

Hiroshima Marks 80 Years Since Atomic Bombing with Urgent Call for Peace

Thousands gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, on Wednesday to mark 80 years since the world’s first atomic attack. At 8:15 a.m.—the exact moment the bomb struck in 1945—a solemn silence fell over Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where representatives from 120 countries, including nuclear powers like the U.S. and Israel, paid tribute to the victims. On August […]