Solana ecosystem participants patched a major vulnerability on the network, securing the blockchain before disclosing the information to the public. On Aug. 9, Solana validator Laine posted on X that a “critical security vulnerability” was fixed by developers, validators and client teams working within the Solana ecosystem. The...

Solana prevents potential outage, patches critical vulnerability

Jito validator tips reached an all-time high of 17,290 SOL (approximately $3.19 million) last week. The following is an excerpt from The Block’s Data and Insights newsletter. Solana. 's ecosystem is buzzing with activity, and Jito validators are reaping the rewards. The Block data shows a dramatic spike in...

Solana sees record Jito validator tips amid rise in network activity and new token launches

California State

Silicon Valley’s presidential politics have been in the national spotlight, but the debate over California’s AI bill, known as SB1047, is actually the talk of the town. In recent weeks, everyone from renowned AI researchers to venture capitalists to computer science professors are weighing in on whether the proposed law, titled the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, should pass.

The brewing storm over California’s AI bill

Entrepreneur

Anish Dhar, co-founder and CEO of Cortex, got the idea for the project management platform while he was an engineer at Uber.

He Spent a Weekend Working on His Side Hustle in an Airbnb. Then a 'Big Breakthrough' Led to $53 Million — and Counting.

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

Irvine, CA

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A woman is suspected of stealing a package from a Woodbridge doorstep on July 10, according to the Irvine Police Department . The police believe she may be responsible for other thefts. Her bag appears to say, “Here are a few of my favorite things.” Unfortunately, the things in her bag belong to other people.

The Irvine Police are on the hunt for a chubby package thief on a scooter

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Lumen landed $5 billion in contracts to help hyperscalers and the like meet AI demands. The operator's no stranger to leasing dark fiber as well as offering wavelength services to large enterprises. As Lumen looks to capitalize on AI demand, it also wants to simplify its enterprise product portfolio. Lumen...

Lumen’s got its eye on the AI gold rush

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

An emerging threat group that's made a meteoric rise to the top of the ransomware food chain has a new tool in its arsenal with a novel remote access Trojan (RAT). The group is using the tool in attacks that appear to be targeting IT professionals. Researchers from Quorum Cyber...

Hunters International Disguises SharpRhino RAT as Legitimate Network Admin Tool

Ripple has been fined $125 million as part of its years-long litigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a court filing. "The SEC’s motion for remedies and the entry of final judgment is granted in part and denied in part," said the filing signed by Judge Analisa Torres of New York. "The Court shall enter a final judgment enjoining Ripple from further violations of the securities laws and imposing a civil penalty of $125,035,150."

Ripple fined $125 million, court denies full SEC demand

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Jacksonville, FL

Public safety officials are warning people in Northeast Florida to stay off the roads as Hurricane Debby kicks up rain and wind through the day. In the San Marco neighborhood in Jacksonville, parts of Palm Avenue and LaSalle Street have already flooded.

Drivers asked to stay off the roads in Northeast Florida

Bill Gross made his name in the tech world in the 1990s, when he came up with a novel way for search engines to make money on advertising. Under his pricing scheme, advertisers would pay when people clicked on their ads. Now, the “pay-per-click” guy has founded a startup called ProRata, which has an audacious, possibly pie-in-the-sky business model: “AI pay-per-use.”

One startup’s plan to fix AI’s “shoplifting” problem

Andrena has raised $18 million to develop DAWN (decentralized autonomous wireless network) on Solana. The funding round was structured as a SAFE with token warrants, Andrena co-founder Neil Chatterjee told The Block. Andrena, the developer of a. Solana. -based decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) protocol aimed at providing decentralized internet...

Solana-based DePIN project Andrena raises $18 million to offer decentralized internet services

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Orlando, FL

Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

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Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

An address connected to 2022’s Nomad Bridge exploit transferred 14,500 ether to Tornado Cash. This suggests the perpetrator could be looking to cash out. An address associated with the exploitation of Nomad Bridge transferred 14,500 ether — worth roughly $35.2 million — of the stolen cryptocurrency to controversial crypto mixer Tornado Cash, according to blockchain security company PeckShield's alerts-focused account on X.

Address tied to Nomad Bridge exploit transfers $35 million in ether to Tornado Cash: PeckShield

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Solana developers address critical vulnerability with coordinated patch

Solana developers, validators, and client teams worked together to address a critical security vulnerability. The developers ensured a supermajority of the network stake was patched before...

Solana developers address critical vulnerability with coordinated patch

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