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Several publicly traded Bitcoin miners have enjoyed sharp stock re-ratings after pivoting toward AI infrastructure, but investors are increasingly questioning whether insiders and major shareholders capitalized on the rally before the sector cooled, raising fresh governance concerns, according to Blocksbridge Consulting.In its latest Miner Weekly newsletter, Blocksbridge said the AI narrative helped lift valuations for several Bitcoin mining companies as they repositioned operations around data centers, power infrastructure and hyperscaler partnerships. However, sentiment has since weakened, with AI and chip stocks pulling back. The TEM AI Infrastructure Growth Index, which tracks Bitcoin miners, artificial intelligence cloud providers, power suppliers and…

Bonnie Tyler, the Grammy-nominated singer known for her enduring hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died. She was 75. “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for,” read a message shared via Tyler’s Facebook page on Thursday, July 9. “We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.” Tyler’s death comes after she faced a health scare that left her hospitalized. “We are very sorry to announce…

Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Ogunsakin and Botswana’s Ntungamili Raguin have continued their remarkable run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, advancing to the boys’ doubles semi-finals with another impressive victory. The African pair defeated sixth seeds Yanick Theodore Alexandrescou of France and Ryo Tabata of Japan 6-4, 7-6 to secure a place in the last four of the prestigious junior tournament. Final score The victory extends what has become one of the standout doubles campaigns at this year’s Championships, with the Nigerian-Botswanan partnership emerging as giant killers. Ogunsakin and Raguin announced themselves in the opening round by upsetting the tournament’s third seeds 6-3,…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State. The decision to proceed with a second airport therefore appears to rest more on aspirational narratives of future industrial agglomeration than on demonstrated current or near-term traffic fundamentals. Even setting that aside, claims that the new facility will create millions of jobs warrant particular caution. Construction phases generate temporary employment, yet permanent operational roles in aviation, ground handling, retail and hospitality tend to be limited in number and often require specialised skills that may not be abundantly available locally in the initial years. In recent months the government of Anambra State has moved to…

The Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it’s Schlage’s smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB), it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don’t need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it. I’ve tested several hands-free unlocking systems that rely on geofencing and other radio technologies, and UWB is faster and more reliable. It’s the first one I actually trust.The $399 Sense Pro is Schlage’s first smart lock with ultra-wideband auto-unlock, its first to support Matter-over-Thread, and its first without…

Bitcoin (BTC) saw intraday highs after Thursday’s Wall Street open as US stocks rebounded on fresh Iran peace hopes.Key points:Bitcoin joins a risk-asset rebound as US President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal” after the ceasefire breakdown.Crypto short liquidations near $100 million over 24 hours.Traders see important BTC price levels coming as soon as the daily close.Crypto, stocks rise as Trump teases new Iran “deal”Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD rising back above $63,000, up by nearly 1.5% on the day.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewUS stocks were in the green across the board, helping to erase Wednesday’s…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The quiet luxury trend has been going strong for a while now, as the understated, often neutral aesthetic gives a timeless, high-end feel. Although it’s easy to incorporate that vibe into clothing, like dresses, sweaters and trousers, perhaps we’ve all been seriously missing out on applying the lifestyle to our swimsuits. That’s right: For summer 2026, it’s all about quiet luxury swimwear. Of course, you could wear a black, white, beige or other neutral bathing suit and say that’s quiet…

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted an amendment bill seeking to reform Nigeria’s secondary education system to the National Assembly for consideration. The proposed legislation is intended to provide a legal framework for the reorganisation of the country’s secondary education structure. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, disclosed this in a letter from the president, which he read during plenary on Thursday. The letter did not provide details of the bill’s specific provisions or the policy changes being proposed. The proposed reform is coming amid public debate over the federal government’s plan to abolish the separation between Junior Secondary School (JSS) and…

The feisty debate over First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comment on akara, roasted corn, and kulikuli, while discussing the Federal Government’s economic programme, is still stirring up a strong aroma, much like the smell of any of these popular local snacks. The thing won’t just go away, especially after her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, jokingly stirred the pot at a public event by calling her Iya Alakara, meaning the akara seller. At an event at the State House on 23 June to flag off the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme for Women Petty Traders, with business recapitalisation grants…

After reentering the AI race with its first in-house Muse Spark model in April, Meta is now opening up the doors to developers with a new model that can plug into AI coding software with the new Meta Model API.Meta says that Muse Spark 1.1 is a “step-change” from the first generation, with improvements based on feedback from developers. The company says it’s capable of more advanced coding, including detection and fixing of complex bugs; better supports end-to-end agentic workflows across a range of apps, including multi-agent systems; and has native multimodal perception across images, videos, and documents.The Muse Spark…