The Metaplex Foundation has announced that it is deploying its product suite on Sonic SVM, the first gaming L2 on Solana. Game developers will now benefit from the latest innovations that have made Metaplex the leading digital asset protocol on Solana. In collaboration with Sonic SVM, Metaplex will deploy on-chain...

Metaplex Announces Deployment of Its Product Suite to Sonic SVM

The number of modern applications containing both the backend and frontend code with one or more generative AI models is increasing rapidly. Developers are required to keep up with the expanding field of AI engineering in order to incorporate these models into their latest projects. Currently, the major issue that developers are facing is limited access to machine learning models, which hinders their ability to leverage AI in building applications. These issues include easy access, experimentation, and deployment of both open and proprietary AI models within their development environments.

GitHub Launches GitHub Models: Enabling Millions of Developers to Become AI Engineers and Build with Industry-Leading AI Models

Fantom has rebranded to Sonic Labs, one of the main bodies supporting Sonic, a new layer-1 blockchain with a layer-2 bridge that connects to Ethereum. “We rebranded to Sonic Labs on August 1, 2024. Previously, our company was called ‘Fantom Foundation’ and our Opera chain was referred to as ‘Fantom.'”

Fantom rebrands to Sonic Labs, focusing on new high-speed blockchain

Oracles are a cornerstone of Web3, acting as intermediaries that fetch real-world data and feed it into blockchain environments. This connection is crucial for smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. By bridging the gap between smart contracts and external data...

Building the future of DeFi with Flare’s data-driven ecosystem: AMA recap

Ethereum Layer 2 network Eclipse, which utilizes the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has launched its mainnet for developers. "In the weeks ahead, we invite builders to deploy on Eclipse Mainnet and participate in our hackathon, the Total Eclipse Challenge,” Eclipse Labs said in a blog post. Eclipse touts itself...

Ethereum Layer 2 Eclipse Launches Mainnet Powered by Solana Tech

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Nurans dedicates itself to enhancing pet immunity through scientific research and high-quality product development. It sought a visual identity that conveyed simplicity and scientific integrity and enlisted designer HanLu to craft a logo and packaging that encapsulates that ethos with a minimalist yet informative approach. The secondary graphic with the...

HanLu’s Visual Identity for Nurans Pet Nutrition Simplifies All That Sciencey Stuff

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Polk County, FL

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Los Angeles, CA

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Pocha L.A. Modern Mexicana Kitchen , a proudly Mexicana, "Angelina"-owned restaurant, has announced its imminent closure in Highland Park. The restaurant's last day for deconstructed blini-like "burritas," healthy salads, and chilaquiles will be this Sunday, August 4th, though owners say they are looking for a new location.

Chicana-Led Pocha L.A. Announces Its Closure In Highland Park

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Alphabet is leveraging advanced AI capabilities to strengthen its core search and cloud offerings. Oracle has emerged as a major data center infrastructure provider for companies training large language models. Alphabet and Oracle have more room to run. The U.S. stock market has seen multiple ups and downs in the...

2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Hand over Fist Right Now

The large-scale project will be on a nearly 40-acre lot in Dorado and will entail an investment of $40 million to $50 million. Amazon, one of the “Big Five” American technology companies, officially broke ground on a 100,000-square-foot delivery center in Puerto Rico. This will be the first Amazon delivery center on the island and in the Caribbean region, company and government officials announced.

Amazon breaks ground on 100K sq. ft. delivery center in Dorado

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Brick-and-mortar retailers have seen more violence occurring within their stores as a result of crime, theft, and escalating interactions with customers. Left unaddressed, this can have detrimental consequences to the staff and shopping experience, leading to associate turnover and an overall declining customer experience that impacts sales. How can retailers keep their staff and customers safe?

WEBINAR: Strategies to Tackle In-Store Violence

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Movement Labs Integrates with Polygon’s AggLayer to Improve Liquidity on Move-based L2 Chains

Movement Labs, a developer of Move-based Layer 2 solutions, has integrated with AggLayer, the blockchain aggregator technology created by Polygon Labs. The partnership aims to deliver...

Movement Labs Integrates with Polygon’s AggLayer to Improve Liquidity on Move-based L2 Chains

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