While Musk's Neuralink drills into skulls, China's BrainCo bets the future of brain tech is wearable

Brain-computer interfaces, a nascent technology, establishes a direct link between human minds and devices.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink, which uses implants in people's heads to compensate for disabilities, has become the poster child for so-called brain-computer interfaces (BCI). But some companies are betting that mass-market neural tech won't require opening the skull at all.

Journalism In The 2100s

Future of Journalism

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What’s the state of journalism today? And what will it look like in the year 2100?

Maybe a much better question is: what will it look like in 2030?

Landmark US housing legislation becomes law despite Trump protest

President Donald Trump allowed landmark housing legislation to become law overnight on Friday without his signature.

He had earlier refused to sign it in protest over Congress's failure to pass voter ID legislation but did not veto the housing bill.

3 Quiet Signs Your Partner Chooses You Every Day, By A Psychologist

The strongest evidence of commitment rarely arrives as a grand declaration; it tends to show up, almost invisibly, in the ordinary texture of a Tuesday.

Newmarket: Blue Bolt too good for Precise in Falmouth Stakes as Senorita Bonita shines in victory

Blue Bolt remained unbeaten this season when following up her Royal Ascot triumph with a brilliant display to down Precise in the Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket.

Andrew Balding's daughter of Blue Point was second to Fallen Angel in the Sun Chariot last October - her only other previous appearance in Group One company - but has proven unstoppable since and was notching her third win of the calendar year having landed the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at the Royal meeting.

Evian Championship: Lottie Woad storms into halfway lead of major, Charley Hull also in contention but Nelly Korda misses cut

England's Lottie Woad shot a seven-under-par 64 to claim the halfway lead at the Amundi Evian Championship as she seeks her first major victory.

The 22-year-old, who has won twice on the LPGA Tour over the past year since turning professional and finished third in this event last year, moved ahead of overnight-leader Aki Iwai by one shot after the Japanese player's second-round 69.

Genesis Scottish Open: Scottie Scheffler misses cut at The Renaissance Club in blow to preparations for The Open

Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open, ending a 78-tournament streak where the world No 1 has made it through to the weekend.

Scheffler started day two three shots off the pace as part of a congested leaderboard topped by a five-man leading group including Rory McIlroy.

Liverpool latest: Michael Edwards leaves as chief executive officer of football for Fenway Sports Group

Michael Edwards has left his role as chief executive officer (CEO) of football for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), who own Liverpool, leaving the club ahead of the 2026/27 season.

A statement from FSG added it was a "planned transition", bringing an end to two spells at Anfield for Edwards.

Rafa Benitez: Ex-Liverpool & Real Madrid boss reveals stance on Scotland amid search for Steve Clarke's successor

"I'm open to all the good countries, yes."

Rafa Benitez is not ruling out the possibility of becoming Scotland's next head coach, admitting international football interests him.

The Scottish FA are currently working on a shortlist for Steve Clarke's successor following his decision to quit following their World Cup exit - a month after he signed a new four-year deal.