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I launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features in years. I usually have Focus Friend open on my phone when I need a focus timer, and I use Google Tasks for my checklists. Now I can check in with similar tools every time I open a new Firefox tab instead.My phone’s homescreen is full of useful widgets, so it’s a nice addition to have the timer…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s sudden decoupling from a strong Nasdaq index highlights shifting capital flows into the AI sector.A strengthening US dollar and high Treasury yields are weighing heavily on non-yielding crypto assets.Bitcoin (BTC) faced a 7% correction after failing to reclaim the $67,200 level on Monday, triggering $330 million liquidations in bullish leveraged positions. More concerningly, the drop happened while the Nasdaq 100 index showed strength, trading 1% away from its all-time high. Should Bitcoin traders brace for a $60,000 retest?Nasdaq 100 futures (left) vs. Bitcoin / USD. Source: TradingViewThe bullish momentum in the stock market likely came from the memorandum…

Millions of New York Knicks fans took to the Canyon of Heroes in New York City to celebrate the 2026 NBA champions, and actress Mariska Hargitay had maybe the best view of all. Hargitay, 62, joined friend and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson on one of the floats that carried the Knicks players from the southern tip of Manhattan to city hall. Jalen’s father, Knicks assistant Rick Brunson, was also with them, along with Jalen’s wife, Ali Marks Brunson, and the couple’s 23-month-old daughter, Jordyn. Mariska’s son, August, joined her on the float, wearing a custom “Marknickska Hargitay” shirt in…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerian media organisations to stop giving publicity to terrorists and other criminals, saying that excessive coverage of their activities serves the interests of those seeking to spread fear and instability. Speaking at a security summit organised by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in collaboration with the State Security Services (SSS), popularly known as DSS, Mr Idris said journalists must balance press freedom with national responsibility in the interest of nation-building. “Please take these terrorists and criminals off your front pages,” the minister said. “This is what they crave…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says Nigeria is negotiating direct cargo flight operations between China and the South-east through Enugu, with plans to begin operations before the end of the year. Mr Keyamo spoke on Thursday during the unveiling of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines. “Just two days ago, the Enugu governor and I were actively negotiating the first direct cargo flight from Guangzhou, China, straight into Enugu. We are targeting December for the maiden flight. This will allow our Southeast merchants and traders in China to consolidate their goods into unified…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles may not have made it to the World Cup, but there is a high chance of a trophy to be won. It is no longer a surprise that Nigerians stand out wherever they find themselves, but nothing prepared anyone for the kind of attention Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is getting. His pictures trending on Instagram and X are proof that Nigerian food is not the only thing foreign ladies are craving. Maduka’s light skin, athletic build, tattooed body, smouldering expression, and well-defined jawline have left ladies on the internet drooling His chiselled physique has even Caucasians…

South Africa produced a spirited comeback to earn a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their second Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. After falling behind inside six minutes, Bafana Bafana dominated large periods of the contest before Teboho Mokoena’s second-half penalty secured a deserved point. The result means Africa continues to punch above its weight at the World Cup. Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have recorded victories, while Cape Verde, Morocco, Egypt, DR Congo, and now South Africa have all earned notable draws against Spain, Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, and the Czech Republic, respectively. The…

The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now it’s getting some new functionality for the Game Boy Camera. After turning the Game Boy Camera into a charmingly awful desktop webcam two years ago, device-maker Epilogue has just released an iOS/Android mobile app so you can take photos while the Game Boy accessory is connected to your smartphone through the GB Operator.The Game Boy Camera was a terrible camera even by 1998 standards when it was released. It captured…

Malta’s financial regulator has issued a discussion paper outlining a potential legal framework for decentralized finance (DeFi), including recognition of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), as European policymakers continue to grapple with how to regulate blockchain-based financial services.On June 12, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) opened a public consultation on DeFi under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The paper invites industry feedback through July 10 and proposes a new legal category for so-called “software-based organizations,” which would encompass DAOs and other software-governed DeFi entities.Rather than treating DAOs as a standalone legal concept, the MFSA suggests recognizing them…

A Wisconsin woman was arrested for allegedly setting her ex-boyfriend’s barn on fire after she learned he was talking to another woman. Donna Jo Franklin has been charged with one count of arson of a building without the owner’s consent with an increased penalty because the victim is elderly. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department confirmed via Facebook that Franklin, 59, was arrested after the event took place on June 10. Police and firefighters responded to the scene just before 9 p.m., and fire officials launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. It was then determined that the fire…