Andrzej Rządkowski, this year's European foil runner-up, failed to qualify for the main draw at the World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong, finishing 82nd. Three other Polish competitors did advance to the 64-fencer main event. The world championships opened in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
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Chicago-based indie rock band Krill, originally from Boston, have released their first new song in ten years, titled "Commemorative Plaque". The track marks a long-awaited return for the group after a decade-long hiatus.
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A new law requiring the collection of healthcare workers' salary data comes into force on 5 August. The Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System (AOTMiT) will link pay data to individuals' PESEL numbers or professional licence numbers to map the scale of multiple job-holding. The Ministry of Health is due to receive the completed analysis by mid-January, according to AOTMiT president Daniel Rutkowski.
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Severe weather on the US East Coast caused 4,600 flight delays and more than 1,600 cancellations, bringing New York airports to a near standstill. Among those affected are Polish fans travelling to watch Robert Lewandowski's debut for Chicago Fire. Many travellers are stranded and risk missing the high-profile match.
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Robert Lewandowski has joined MLS side Chicago Fire, but his chances of topping the scoring charts in his debut season are slim. The Polish striker begins with a large points deficit to the current leading scorers — a stark contrast to his regular title challenges in the Bundesliga and La Liga. The gap is considered too big to close in the time remaining.
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EU forces boarded the tanker MV South Star on July 20 as part of Operation Irini, suspecting it of sailing under a false flag in violation of international maritime law. The vessel is believed to be part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet, used to circumvent Western sanctions. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the inspection, signalling growing European pressure on Kremlin-linked shipping.
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An experimental pancreatic cancer vaccine has been tested in humans for the first time, producing a durable immune response in 90% of participants. Researchers say the results are promising and suggest the vaccine could potentially stop tumour development before it occurs. Further studies are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy.
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Physicist and Wolfram Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe's complexity emerges from simple computational rules, much like biological complexity arises from evolution. He proposes that nature is neither random nor engineered, but governed by a principle he calls "computational irreducibility." The same rule that shapes living tissue and organisms is, he claims, a fundamental property of computation itself.
A modder known as Dryxio has created a GTA multiverse mod for San Andreas, adding portals on Grove Street that lead directly into the fully playable worlds of GTA 3 and Vice City. Players can shoot through the portals at NPCs on the other side and step through to control the protagonists of the other games. Dryxio showcased the creation in a demonstration video.
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General Motors has secured a $1 billion contract with the US Army to supply trucks, with its military vehicle business thriving under the Trump administration. Toyota is extending the lifecycle of certain models in response to tariff pressures and competitive challenges. Acura is also working on a new crossover model.
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The pharmaceutical industry is lobbying to limit the scope of broad US restrictions targeting China's role in the biotech sector. Celldex Therapeutics reported that its experimental drug barzolvolimab failed a Phase 2 trial in the skin condition prurigo nodularis, sending shares lower in premarket trading. Summit Therapeutics released updated survival data from a Phase 3 trial of ivonescimab in non-small cell lung cancer, with an FDA approval decision expected by November 14.
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AMD has announced an investment of up to $5 billion in AI startup Anthropic, the maker of the Claude assistant. The move is aimed at boosting AMD's AI chip business and positioning the company as a serious rival to Nvidia. Anthropic is one of the leading AI firms, competing directly with OpenAI.
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Leroy's Place is an eccentric art gallery in New Orleans' Historic French Quarter, where visitors are greeted by a 10-foot hot-pink puppet cat named Casual Carl. The rotating collection of handmade art includes a needle-felted ghost holding a Ghost VHS tape, a sculpture called "Blub," and a knitted "Pineapple Hunk." Handmade gifts and artworks are available across a wide price range.
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Creative Assembly has launched an official fan vote for the first time in Total War history, allowing players to choose which factions will be playable at the launch of Total War: Medieval III. Among the candidates is Wielkopolska, representing the Piast dynasty lands of medieval Poland. The move marks an unprecedented step in community engagement for the long-running strategy series.
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so 2027 huh, guess they're not rushing
on: LGBTQ Indie Dramedy 'Actual Nobodies' Set for Early 2027 Release
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WhatsApp has announced new features including the ability to share Apple Music and Spotify listening activity directly to WhatsApp Status. The update also brings an iPad-focused account change alongside several other improvements to the app.
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Instead of synthetic fertilisers, gardeners can boost their tomato harvest with a homemade two-ingredient solution that supplies the nutrients needed for abundant fruiting. Regular application encourages flowering and fruit development, improving both the size and sweetness of the crop. The organic method is cheaper and gentler on the soil than chemical alternatives.
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Polish drugstore chain Hebe has launched a buy-one-get-one-for-a-penny promotion on selected fragrances. Customers purchasing one eligible perfume can get a second one for just one grosz. The full list of participating products is available in stores and on the Hebe website.
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Audible has produced seven full-cast audio adaptations of Bram Stoker's "Dracula," each in a different language: English, Castilian Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The English-language version stars Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell and Aimee Lou Wood.
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Prof. Shaoyu Yuan of New York University told TVN24+ that the current US administration has made a deliberate philosophical choice in favour of hard power, abandoning strategic capital built over generations. China is doing the opposite, investing in regions where the US is voluntarily stepping back. The political scientist warns this lost influence cannot be quickly recovered, calling the dynamic "the story of America's decline".
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A fantasy baseball prospects report published after the mid-season break highlights Quinn Mathews as a name worth rostering again. Zyhir Hope and Ike Irish also stood out with strong performances. The report advises managers on which prospects are most worth stashing on their rosters.
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Charles Gaines, the author of the 1970s book and documentary Pumping Iron that helped launch Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, died on July 21 at the age of 84. Schwarzenegger announced the news on social media, paying tribute to him as "a lifelong friend" and lover of outdoor pursuits. Gaines was born on January 6 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Hamster Corporation has announced it will bring Bandai Namco's 1997 arcade oddity Armadillo Racing to modern consoles as part of the Arcade Archives series. The game, which has never had a home release in its nearly 30-year history, tasks players with racing armadillos. No release date has been announced.
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