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‘They said we incited riots’: explosive punks Bad Brains on drugs, self-destruction and recording from jail
Bad Brains, the influential punk and hardcore band from Maryland, shaped American punk in the early 1980s while battling self-destruction and legal challenges throughout their career.
John Leeson, voice behind Doctor Who’s K9, dies at 83
John Leeson, the actor who provided the voice for K9, the robot dog in Doctor Who, has died at 83 after a summer of illness.
AI’s ‘opportunity divide’ could deepen global inequality, UN official warns
A UN official warns that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality between rich and poor nations, with developing countries facing significant barriers to benefiting from the AI revolution.
We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up?
Australian Defence Force recruitment is surging to record levels in 25 years, with over 8,100 new recruits joining this year amid rising regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Walt Disney Stock?
Disney stock has underperformed the broader market this year, but analyst sentiment turned more bullish following the company’s stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results on August 5.
Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
The crypto market declined on Friday with total market value near $2.17 trillion, as investors awaited the US jobs report and navigated Bitcoin options expiry.
Global equity funds draw inflows for 11th week as upbeat earnings lift sentiment
Global equity funds recorded inflows for an 11th consecutive week, with $21.15 billion in net purchases driven by strong earnings and declining crude oil prices.
US Dollar Price Forecast: NFP Countdown Keeps DXY, EUR/USD and GBP/USD in Focus
The U.S. dollar remained volatile ahead of nonfarm payrolls data, with the DXY trading at 99.76 as investors awaited labor market figures and eurozone economic data.
Current price of oil as of August 7, 2026
Brent crude oil was priced at $86.04 per barrel on August 7, 2026, up $2.40 from the previous day and significantly higher than one year prior.
Bitcoin Bulls Go Missing as BTC Upside Volatility Sinks to All-Time Low: Glassnode
Bitcoin remained flat while stocks and gold reached records, as upside volatility fell to an all-time low near 23%, indicating weakened bullish demand in the market.
Big Tech is borrowing its way through the AI boom: Chart of the Day
Major technology companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle have issued approximately $194 billion in bonds during 2026, nearly double their 2025 total, as they finance massive artificial intelligence infrastructure investments.
Wallabies need to handle the heat as Les Kiss era begins in sweltering Japan | Jack Snape
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss begins his tenure against Japan in Osaka on Saturday, with temperatures forecast at 36C and the team aiming to avoid an embarrassing loss ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Tour de France Femmes: Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Mont Ventoux to take overall lead
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won stage seven at Mont Ventoux to claim the overall race lead at the Tour de France Femmes with two stages remaining.
David Forst out as A’s general manager: Five questions facing the next GM with move to Las Vegas looming
The Oakland Athletics have parted ways with general manager David Forst after a disappointing late-season collapse. Assistant general manager Dan Feinstein was named interim GM as the franchise transitions to Las Vegas.
2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony: Where to watch, TV, live stream
Five former NFL players—Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig, Adam Vinatieri, and Luke Kuechly—will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday in Canton, Ohio.
One-Day Cup: Lammonby ton keeps Somerset alive as Leics & Middlesex stay top
Somerset kept their One-Day Cup qualification hopes alive with a dominant 188-run victory over Surrey, powered by Tom Lammonby’s 114 and Lewis Goldsworthy’s 83.