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Investors and market commentators are debating how stretched US stock valuations currently are, with questions over whether elevated price-to-earnings ratios signal an overvalued market or are justified by strong corporate earnings and expectations for rate cuts. The discussion comes as major indexes trade near record highs, reviving warnings about concentration in large technology stocks and comparisons with past market bubbles.

Anthropic has published research into cases where its AI models took unintended actions during evaluations and internal company use. The work examines how models behave in ways their developers did not expect, including during safety testing. The release is drawing attention from AI safety researchers and developers discussing what these findings mean for evaluating and deploying frontier models.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg appeared at the Paul-Éluard high school in Saint-Denis to show her support for the high school blockade movement spreading across France. Her presence has drawn significant attention online, with commentators highlighting her backing for French students protesting. The visit adds international visibility to a wave of school blockades that has been building in France, and reactions are pouring in from supporters and critics alike.

Firmus, a data centre company backed by Nvidia, has cancelled its planned stock market flotation. The withdrawal comes as doubts grow about the valuations of companies riding the AI infrastructure boom, with investors increasingly questioning whether spending on data centres and chips is sustainable. It adds to signs that market enthusiasm around AI-related listings may be cooling.

A developer has released Ito, an open-source tool for building terminal user interfaces using the Lua scripting language. The project, showcased on its own site, lets users create interactive text-based UIs quickly without heavier frameworks. Early readers on Hacker News are engaging with the launch, weighing its simplicity and where a Lua-based approach fits among existing TUI libraries.

Keck Medicine of USC is running a clinical trial evaluating an investigational injection for knee osteoarthritis. The study aims to assess whether the treatment can reduce pain and improve joint function in patients whose mobility is limited by the condition. Details on the drug candidate, trial phases and enrollment have not been widely reported, and no efficacy results have been announced so far.

São Paulo FC has announced the termination of Luan's contract, ending his spell at the club. The Brazilian attacking midfielder joined São Paulo after a notable career at Corinthians and was part of the squad that won the 2023 Copa do Brasil. The news is drawing attention from fans discussing his time at the club and what comes next for the player.

Anthropic has published an update on its independent evaluators program, outlining how outside experts assess its AI models for safety and capability risks. The post comes amid ongoing debate in the tech community over whether AI labs are transparent enough with third-party testing. Readers are discussing the details and limits of external oversight.

A man accused of killing two people in a chainsaw attack will undergo a mental health evaluation, a US television outlet reports. The assessment is expected to help determine whether he is competent to stand trial and how his mental state may factor into the charges. Details about the victims, the suspect's identity and where the killings took place have not been confirmed in the available coverage.

Commentary from The Motley Fool argues SpaceX looks expensive by conventional valuation measures, laying out both the bull and bear cases. Supporters point to the company's dominance in launch and its Starlink growth prospects, while skeptics question whether current private-market valuations can be justified. Debate continues as investors speculate about when, or whether, SpaceX will go public.

An early investor in Anthropic forecasts the AI company could reach a valuation of up to $2.4 trillion after going public, a figure that would surpass SpaceX's market value. The prediction, reported by Fortune, is fueling debate over whether AI startups can justify such extraordinary valuations, with skeptics questioning whether hype is outrunning actual revenues and profits.

Apple is nearing the top spot as the world's most valuable company, with investor attention on preorders for its latest iPhone duo and the rollout of Apple Intelligence in China. Traders are watching whether strong demand and the Chinese AI launch can push the company past its rival for the market capitalisation crown.

Reports indicate the US military is evaluating whether its largest conventional weapon, the GBU-43 known as the 'Mother of All Bombs', could be used against Iranian nuclear facilities. The claim, reported by IranWire, comes amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program and debate over whether US ordnance could destroy deeply buried enrichment sites. Details of any operational planning remain unconfirmed.

Anthropic has published an update on its work with independent evaluators, the outside experts and organisations it allows to assess its AI systems' safety and capabilities. The post outlines how third-party access to its models is being arranged. Further details of the update and reactions to it are not yet clear.

Sakuu, a startup developing printed battery technology, is set to become a public company through a SPAC merger at a $600 million valuation. The deal gives the early-stage battery manufacturer a stock market listing as interest grows in new battery manufacturing methods for electric vehicles and electronics.

The owner of the Kapalua golf course on Maui has filed a lawsuit against Maui Land and Pineapple, disputing water billing charges. The case, reported by Hawaii News Now, concerns how much the golf operation should pay for water on land tied to the company, a key water provider in West Maui. The dispute is drawing attention amid ongoing debates over water rights and costs in Hawaii.

A newly shared guide walks investors through evaluating healthcare AI investments, laying out an evidence route map for judging claims in the sector. It also covers 'exosomes', described as a case of hype outpacing the underlying science, framed as a warning about how far medical technology narratives can run ahead of clinical proof.

Fintech company Ramp has reached a $60 billion valuation, making it one of the most valuable private startups, as it accelerates its push into artificial intelligence for corporate spending and finance tools. The jump underscores surging investor appetite for AI-powered business software, with Ramp betting that AI features in expense management and financial automation will justify its rapid climb.

A man accused of a 2008 double murder in Concord is set to undergo a psychiatric evaluation as his case moves forward. The evaluation will assess his mental state in connection with the killings, which occurred more than 15 years ago. Further details about the accused, the victims, or the timeline of the proceedings were not immediately available.

Morgan Stanley says rising interest rates are weighing on valuations of clean energy companies heading into the third quarter, naming NextEra Energy, First Solar and Enphase among those exposed. Higher rates raise financing costs for renewable projects and discount future earnings, pressuring the sector's growth-heavy valuations.

The AI-driven boom in memory chips is fueling a new concern among investors and industry watchers: that intense competition for the sector's most valuable players could erode profits. As demand for high-bandwidth memory surges to feed AI data centers, rivals are battling harder for key engineers, customers and market position, raising worries that the scramble could undermine the very companies driving the boom.