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- 1Hut 8 wins $140M bid for former Poolin mining sites in Texas▼Hut 8 wins $140M bid for former Poolin Bitcoin mining sites in Texas, pending court approval
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 has won a $140 million bid to acquire mining sites in Texas previously operated by Poolin, with the deal still pending court approval. The acquisition would expand Hut 8's mining capacity and footprint in Texas, a major hub for bitcoin mining, as the company moves to absorb assets from Poolin's troubled operations.
- 2Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme chip●Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, this year joined by the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 too. The company desc
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, its new flagship smartphone chip, alongside a higher-tier 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The company describes both as flagship processors, with spec differences between them relatively minor and focused on improved AI processing, video capture and gaming performance. Coverage is focused on what the incremental upgrades mean for upcoming premium Android phones.
- 3Eight suicide attempts reported during USS Lincoln deployment▼Mental health concerns grow after 8 suicide attempts during Lincoln deployment
Eight suicide attempts have been reported among sailors deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, raising concerns about mental health support for US Navy personnel on extended deployments. The Scripps News report highlights growing questions about staffing, workload and access to psychological care aboard ships, an issue the Navy has faced repeatedly in recent years.
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A man was stabbed to death outside a business in the Arts District. Local outlet 8 News Now reported the fatal stabbing, with few further details released so far, including the victim's identity or the circumstances surrounding the attack.
- 5Kayaks paddle down flooded Jersey Shore streets▼Kayaks used to travel down a flooded street at the Jersey Shore
Kayaks were used to travel down a flooded street at the Jersey Shore, footage shared by FOX 8 News shows. Residents navigated the waterlogged roadway by boat after flooding inundated the area, offering a striking image of coastal flooding affecting New Jersey shore communities.
- 6MLB Sets Game Times for Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Series▼Postseason Schedule: # MLB announces 8:00 ET/5:00 PT game time, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (if necessary) for Amer
Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for the American League Wild Card series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Games are set for 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday if necessary. Coverage will air on NBC and Peacock. Baseball fans are discussing the marquee matchup between the longtime rivals.
- 7Rams eye Week 8 return for Myles Garrett from knee injury▼Rapoport: Rams eyeing Week 8 as potential return for Myles Garrett (knee) | 'NFL GameDay Morning'
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Rams are targeting Week 8 as a potential return date for Myles Garrett, who is dealing with a knee injury. The update came on NFL GameDay Morning and is drawing attention from fans tracking the star pass rusher's recovery timeline and what his availability would mean for the upcoming matchup.