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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Dressing for triple-digit temperatures is no joke, but Eva Longoria just gave us a hack for staying cool and looking cute at the same time. No matter if you’re going to the gym, out to lunch or a day of shopping, an athletic dress is a smart option for all of it. You see, the style has all the elements that make being comfortable — even in this unforgiving summer weather — actually possible. Longoria went out to lunch with…

Funds approved by President Bola Tinubu to support the operations of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation have been frozen for more than a week without any official explanation, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. The funds were earmarked for agencies such as the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Voice of Nigeria (VON), National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), all of which are supervised by the ministry. PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify the total amount approved by the president about three weeks ago to support the agencies’ operations.…

Premier League fans have selected their best XI from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several top-flight stars earning recognition for their outstanding performances on the global stage. According to a post on EPL’s website on Thursday, the team was chosen through a worldwide fan vote, with supporters selecting from a shortlist of 101 Premier League players who featured in the tournament. Manchester City midfielder Rodri was named among the standout players after leading Spain to their second World Cup title and winning the Golden Ball award as the tournament’s best player. The Spaniard delivered a commanding performance throughout the…

Crypto-focused asset manager Grayscale said that Bitcoin’s price may have bottomed earlier than the traditional four-year cycle, which would imply a cycle low in September or October. Grayscale’s head of research, Zach Pandl, argued that Bitcoin (BTC) has “grown up” as an asset and is increasingly driven by macroeconomic factors. “If the Fed forgoes rate hikes and economic growth holds up well, Bitcoin’s price may already have bottomed,” Pandl wrote in a Wednesday report.Earlier in July, crypto brokerage K33 pointed to more than 50% of the Bitcoin supply being held at a loss as another signal of an imminent market bottom, arguing…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’ve been relying on crisp white linen and breezy beige basics all summer, consider this your sign to switch things up. Minka Kelly was spotted in New York City this week wearing a gorgeous burgundy ensemble, proving that rich, saturated hues aren’t just for autumn anymore. The unexpected shade feels polished, sophisticated and incredibly expensive, while still working beautifully during midsummer. Better yet, the color transitions seamlessly into fall, making it one of the smartest hues you can add…

At least two people were killed and 11 others wounded in the US’s latest round of attacks on Iran.  PREMIUM TIMES reports that the US attack on Tehran continued on Wednesday night for the 12th consecutive night.  One of the strikes targeted the Shalamcheh border crossing between southern Iran and Iraq. CENTCOM, in a statement issued on Thursday morning, said the attack further degraded Iran’s ability to attack mariners and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The command claimed to have “redirected nine commercial vessels and disabled one to prevent ships from entering or departing Iranian ports.” Iran also said it…

Nigeria has emerged as sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing market for small-scale solar systems, but weak investment in utility-scale renewable energy projects is preventing the country from translating the boom into large-scale improvements in electricity supply. These are the central findings of a new report published by BloombergNEF (BNEF) on Wednesday. The report, titled “Sub-Saharan Africa Renewable Energy Market Outlook”, projects that Nigeria will dominate the region’s small-scale solar additions through 2035, while South Africa will remain the continent’s leader in utility-scale renewable energy deployment. The findings underscore the contrasting paths African countries are taking in the energy transition, with Nigeria’s growth…

Winning the FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football, but only a select few have done it before turning 21. From Brazilian legend Pelé to Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, these players etched their names into history at remarkably young ages. This was disclosed by FIFA on its website on Thursday. Here are the 20 youngest FIFA World Cup winners of all time: 1st) Pele, Brazil | Forward– 17 years and 249 days 2nd) Ronaldo, Brazil | Forward – 17 years and 298 days 3rd) Giuseppe Bergomi, Italy | Full-back – 18 years and 174 days 4th) Coutinho, Brazil | Forward –…

[Update 7:20 am UTC, July 23: Adds comments from Blockaid CEO Ido Ben Natan starting in the eighth paragraph.]Hackers stole more than $31.6 million across two unrelated crypto bridge exploits spaced just hours apart, targeting bridges operated by decentralized perpetual exchange AFX and Verus Protocol. According to Blockaid, AFX, a decentralized perpetual exchange operating on Arbitrum, reportedly lost $24.15 million on Wednesday through a hack targeting one of its cross-chain bridges. Hours later, Blockaid said it detected an exploit targeting the Verus Ethereum Bridge that resulted in about $7.5 million in crypto being stolen. The back-to-back exploits highlight the continued security risks…

HBO Max is expanding The Big Bang Theory universe with its Stuart Fails to Save the Universe spinoff — but who makes up the cast? The Big Bang Theory, which aired on CBS from 2007 to 2019, starred Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch as a group of best friend scientists and their — sometimes polar opposite — significant others. The Big Bang Theory won 10 Emmy Awards during its 12-season run and spawned the prequel series, Young Sheldon. The follow-up focused on Sheldon’s life (Iain Armitage) as a child prodigy…