1 hr. ago
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises with counterparts in the Philippines and other countries in Asia to further strengthen a security alliance and help deter a major conflict in the region, a U.S. military official said Thursday.
Adm. Frank Bradley, commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, is in the Philippines after a trip to South Korea. He will then head to ***** an for talks with military officials.
He is the latest American military top brass to visit key Asian allies in recent weeks to reassure them of Washington's commitment to the region given the U.S. preoccupation with the war in Iran.
Bradley's command, which has about 80,000 personnel and is based at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, undertakes the U.S. military's most sensitive and dangerous covert operations. The majority of his forces are deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide, Bradley said.
He discussed with Filipino counterparts the Philippine military's continuing effort to modernize, intensify combat exercises with the U.S. and other allies and broaden an arc of security alliances to deter China's increasingly hostile actions in the South China Sea.
#philippines #command #forces #exercises
Adm. Frank Bradley, commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, is in the Philippines after a trip to South Korea. He will then head to ***** an for talks with military officials.
He is the latest American military top brass to visit key Asian allies in recent weeks to reassure them of Washington's commitment to the region given the U.S. preoccupation with the war in Iran.
Bradley's command, which has about 80,000 personnel and is based at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, undertakes the U.S. military's most sensitive and dangerous covert operations. The majority of his forces are deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide, Bradley said.
He discussed with Filipino counterparts the Philippine military's continuing effort to modernize, intensify combat exercises with the U.S. and other allies and broaden an arc of security alliances to deter China's increasingly hostile actions in the South China Sea.
#philippines #command #forces #exercises
11 hours ago
Armando Rubio fought to get into the United States while his daughter battled a brain bleed. Now, the 90 Day Fiancé star is facing another deadline: his emergency visa expires on August 27, and his husband, Kenny Niedermeier, says the family has been warned not to count on more time.
Kenny told TMZ that Rubio's current humanitarian visa extension will keep him in Phoenix for several more weeks as 13-year-old Hannah continues recovering, but Border Patrol officials reportedly told the family another extension is unlikely. That means Rubio could soon be forced to return to Mexico even as doctors continue trying to determine what caused his daughter's medical emergency.
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For now, Hannah is back at the family's temporary Phoenix residence and working through rehab to rebuild strength on her right side, along with vision exercises. "Hannah is doing great," Kenny said. "[I am] very proud of her."
The timing makes the situation especially difficult. Hannah's condition has improved, but doctors still don't have a clear explanation for the brain bleed that sent her into intensive care last month.
#phoenix
Kenny told TMZ that Rubio's current humanitarian visa extension will keep him in Phoenix for several more weeks as 13-year-old Hannah continues recovering, but Border Patrol officials reportedly told the family another extension is unlikely. That means Rubio could soon be forced to return to Mexico even as doctors continue trying to determine what caused his daughter's medical emergency.
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For now, Hannah is back at the family's temporary Phoenix residence and working through rehab to rebuild strength on her right side, along with vision exercises. "Hannah is doing great," Kenny said. "[I am] very proud of her."
The timing makes the situation especially difficult. Hannah's condition has improved, but doctors still don't have a clear explanation for the brain bleed that sent her into intensive care last month.
#phoenix
17 hours ago
Chelsea are lining up for their final friendly of preseason, and they've left some big players out of the squad for the game.
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We've been really looking forward to this afternoon's Chelsea – Real Sociedad friendly.
While the other warmup games in preseason have been more exercises in using who is available and getting players up to speed, today sees new manager Xabi Alonso with the chance to pick from an almost full squad, giving us a chance to understand what he's actually planning.
It's also his last chance, considering the new season is now just a week away.
#Chelsea #chance #preseason #Google
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We've been really looking forward to this afternoon's Chelsea – Real Sociedad friendly.
While the other warmup games in preseason have been more exercises in using who is available and getting players up to speed, today sees new manager Xabi Alonso with the chance to pick from an almost full squad, giving us a chance to understand what he's actually planning.
It's also his last chance, considering the new season is now just a week away.
#Chelsea #chance #preseason #Google
4 days ago
The question of whether Tony Romo will continue to call NFL games for CBS has somewhat obscured the question of whether CBS will continue to broadcast NFL games.
Like Fox, NBC, Prime Video, and YouTube, the CBS contract runs through 2029, once (as expected) the NFL exercises its prerogative to end the contracts four years early. Unlike the other networks, CBS has undergone a "change in control," which allows the NFL to reopen the current deal.
The NFL already has embarked on active negotiations with CBS, with some reports suggesting the league may seek to ******* p the CBS annual fee from $2.1 billion to $3 billion — effective immediately. More recent reports have pointed to a stall in the negotiations, fueled by legal issues arising from its parent company's effort to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
At Tuesday's season-preview press event, CBS Sports president David Berson addressed the situation.
"We're in constant conversation; we have so much business with them on so many other levels," Berson told Drew Lerner of Awful Announcing. "There's nothing to report on this right now, but the relationship is outstanding. We're talking to them every day. I mentioned the viewership success we've had, I mentioned they covet reach so much; CBS is the number one network 17 of the last 18 years . . . so they really value what we provide and we also value what they're providing. So conversations continue, but there's nothing at this stage to talk about."
#berson #years #negotiations
Like Fox, NBC, Prime Video, and YouTube, the CBS contract runs through 2029, once (as expected) the NFL exercises its prerogative to end the contracts four years early. Unlike the other networks, CBS has undergone a "change in control," which allows the NFL to reopen the current deal.
The NFL already has embarked on active negotiations with CBS, with some reports suggesting the league may seek to ******* p the CBS annual fee from $2.1 billion to $3 billion — effective immediately. More recent reports have pointed to a stall in the negotiations, fueled by legal issues arising from its parent company's effort to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
At Tuesday's season-preview press event, CBS Sports president David Berson addressed the situation.
"We're in constant conversation; we have so much business with them on so many other levels," Berson told Drew Lerner of Awful Announcing. "There's nothing to report on this right now, but the relationship is outstanding. We're talking to them every day. I mentioned the viewership success we've had, I mentioned they covet reach so much; CBS is the number one network 17 of the last 18 years . . . so they really value what we provide and we also value what they're providing. So conversations continue, but there's nothing at this stage to talk about."
#berson #years #negotiations
7 days ago
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A call option contract offers its buyer and seller two different roles. The call buyer pays a fee up front for the right to buy shares at a set price, called the strike price, before the contract expires. The call seller, also known as the writer, collects that fee and takes on the obligation to deliver the shares at the set price if the buyer exercises their right.
At expiration, the call buyer comes out ahead only if the stock rises above the strike price by more than the fee paid. The call writer generally wants the stock to finish at or below the strike price, so they keep the full premium collected.
Let's follow an Nvidia call option through its entire life cycle to see exactly what both sides agree to, what they may gain, and what they risk losing.
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#strike
A call option contract offers its buyer and seller two different roles. The call buyer pays a fee up front for the right to buy shares at a set price, called the strike price, before the contract expires. The call seller, also known as the writer, collects that fee and takes on the obligation to deliver the shares at the set price if the buyer exercises their right.
At expiration, the call buyer comes out ahead only if the stock rises above the strike price by more than the fee paid. The call writer generally wants the stock to finish at or below the strike price, so they keep the full premium collected.
Let's follow an Nvidia call option through its entire life cycle to see exactly what both sides agree to, what they may gain, and what they risk losing.
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#strike
8 days ago
Pre-season can often feel like a series of disconnected exercises, a scatter of flights, sessions and carefully managed minutes, but for Liverpool this weekend carries a little more weight. AS Monaco's visit to Anfield offers Andoni Iraola his first home game as head coach, and with it the first proper glimpse of how his Liverpool may begin to take shape in front of its own support.
There is, of course, little value in chasing definitive conclusions from early August football. Fitness remains the principal concern, rhythm the secondary one. Yet these occasions matter because they establish tone. They hint at standards. They reveal, in fragments, what a coach wants his team to become. Iraola, returning with his squad from a summer tour of the United States, has made clear that this next phase of Liverpool's preparation is about tightening the weave, bringing players together and nudging the season into focus.
Writing ahead of the game, he said: "I hope you all enjoyed a good summer break, and I hope you are all looking forward to Sunday's game as much as we are." It is the language of welcome, but also of invitation. Liverpool's new head coach understands that management at Anfield is never merely technical. It demands emotional fluency, a sense of collective purpose, and an ability to bind team and crowd into a single, coherent force.
Photo: IMAGO
The trip to the USA appears to have served more than one purpose. It offered Iraola and his staff a chance to absorb the scale of the club, to encounter supporters in different cities, and to begin imprinting ideas on the training ground. Those details matter. Modern coaching is a process of repetition, but also of persuasion. Before a system can thrive, a squad has to understand its tempo, its distances and its obligations.
#game #first
There is, of course, little value in chasing definitive conclusions from early August football. Fitness remains the principal concern, rhythm the secondary one. Yet these occasions matter because they establish tone. They hint at standards. They reveal, in fragments, what a coach wants his team to become. Iraola, returning with his squad from a summer tour of the United States, has made clear that this next phase of Liverpool's preparation is about tightening the weave, bringing players together and nudging the season into focus.
Writing ahead of the game, he said: "I hope you all enjoyed a good summer break, and I hope you are all looking forward to Sunday's game as much as we are." It is the language of welcome, but also of invitation. Liverpool's new head coach understands that management at Anfield is never merely technical. It demands emotional fluency, a sense of collective purpose, and an ability to bind team and crowd into a single, coherent force.
Photo: IMAGO
The trip to the USA appears to have served more than one purpose. It offered Iraola and his staff a chance to absorb the scale of the club, to encounter supporters in different cities, and to begin imprinting ideas on the training ground. Those details matter. Modern coaching is a process of repetition, but also of persuasion. Before a system can thrive, a squad has to understand its tempo, its distances and its obligations.
#game #first
9 days ago
TeraWulf (NASDAQ: WULF) reported second-quarter revenue of $44.8 million, down 6% from $47.6 million a year earlier. HPC lease revenue came in at $31.9 million, or about 71% of the total, while cryptocurrency revenue declined to $12.8 million from $47.6 million.
The operator recorded a $940.8 million net loss, compared with $18.4 million a year earlier. The quarter included a $755.7 million loss from changes in warrant liability fair values, while adjusted EBITDA moved to an $18.3 million loss from $14.5 million of income.
At the center of TeraWulf's earnings is the 20-year lease with Anthropic covering approximately 401 MW of critical IT capacity at the Justified Data Campus in Hawesville, Kentucky. The contract represents about $19 billion of revenue during its initial term and could reach $33 billion if Anthropic exercises two five-year extensions.
Initial capacity is slated to start coming online in the second half of 2027, with complete delivery anticipated in early 2028. Justified has about 480 MW of gross power capacity, plus an energized onsite substation and existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
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#capacity #justified
The operator recorded a $940.8 million net loss, compared with $18.4 million a year earlier. The quarter included a $755.7 million loss from changes in warrant liability fair values, while adjusted EBITDA moved to an $18.3 million loss from $14.5 million of income.
At the center of TeraWulf's earnings is the 20-year lease with Anthropic covering approximately 401 MW of critical IT capacity at the Justified Data Campus in Hawesville, Kentucky. The contract represents about $19 billion of revenue during its initial term and could reach $33 billion if Anthropic exercises two five-year extensions.
Initial capacity is slated to start coming online in the second half of 2027, with complete delivery anticipated in early 2028. Justified has about 480 MW of gross power capacity, plus an energized onsite substation and existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
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#capacity #justified
17 days ago
Distressed investors are, by their nature, optimists. They must be, since they see bargains and opportunities where other investors fear to tread. True to form, recent conversations with a number of distressed players reveal a significant distressed opportunity set in the back half of 2026 in the face of a roaring US equity bull market and a vibrant US economy.
Beginning on a positive note, "the US economy is doing well and isn't likely to turn south in the next six to 12 months," says Jeremy Burton, managing director and portfolio manager at PineBridge Investments. Even the rise of oil prices isn't of great concern for Burton, as he believes that the hit to consumers from rising oil prices in one region of the country will be offset by a healthy oil-and-gas-based economy in another region. As a result, the opportunities are more sector-specific, he believes.
Concurring with Burton's relatively sunny view are Morgan Stanley strategists Vishwas Patka and Joyce Jiang, who, in a recent piece covering their mid-year outlook, said "capex growth and a resilient consumer support a stable macro environment with strong earnings, while attractive yields anchor robust [debt] demand." This bodes well for business growth and equity generally, the pair said.
That health is reflected in the numbers. PitchBook LCD reported on July 1 that the trailing 12-month default rate for the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan index was only 0.97% by dollar amount and 1.34% by issuer count. The default rate by count, including Liability Management Exercises (LMEs), was 2.77%.
But danger in the leveraged loan index lurks. The index's distress ratio by amount (defined as the share of loans trading below 80 cents on the dollar) rose 34 bps in June, to 6.87%. In fact, the distress ratio has trended higher over the past nine months after plumbing a near-term low of 2.59% in September 2025. The peak for 2026 is 7.23% in March, which was the result of six consecutive monthly increases and marked the highest level since the distress ratio hit 7.36% in December 2022, in the midst of a series of US fed funds rate hikes by the FOMC. Roughly 45% of the debt trading under 80 is in software-related sectors.
#distressed #ratio #leveraged
Beginning on a positive note, "the US economy is doing well and isn't likely to turn south in the next six to 12 months," says Jeremy Burton, managing director and portfolio manager at PineBridge Investments. Even the rise of oil prices isn't of great concern for Burton, as he believes that the hit to consumers from rising oil prices in one region of the country will be offset by a healthy oil-and-gas-based economy in another region. As a result, the opportunities are more sector-specific, he believes.
Concurring with Burton's relatively sunny view are Morgan Stanley strategists Vishwas Patka and Joyce Jiang, who, in a recent piece covering their mid-year outlook, said "capex growth and a resilient consumer support a stable macro environment with strong earnings, while attractive yields anchor robust [debt] demand." This bodes well for business growth and equity generally, the pair said.
That health is reflected in the numbers. PitchBook LCD reported on July 1 that the trailing 12-month default rate for the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan index was only 0.97% by dollar amount and 1.34% by issuer count. The default rate by count, including Liability Management Exercises (LMEs), was 2.77%.
But danger in the leveraged loan index lurks. The index's distress ratio by amount (defined as the share of loans trading below 80 cents on the dollar) rose 34 bps in June, to 6.87%. In fact, the distress ratio has trended higher over the past nine months after plumbing a near-term low of 2.59% in September 2025. The peak for 2026 is 7.23% in March, which was the result of six consecutive monthly increases and marked the highest level since the distress ratio hit 7.36% in December 2022, in the midst of a series of US fed funds rate hikes by the FOMC. Roughly 45% of the debt trading under 80 is in software-related sectors.
#distressed #ratio #leveraged
22 days ago
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., came under fire after claiming the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would "merge parts of our military with the Israel Defense Forces," drawing accusations that she distorted what the legislation actually does.
The fight centers on Section 219 of the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act, a provision that calls for deeper U.S.-Israel defense integration through expanded cooperation on military technology, supply chains, research, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and joint exercises.
On Wednesday, the House passed its version of the FY2027 NDAA in a 219-206 vote, leaving Section 219 intact.
But ahead of the vote, Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X that the NDAA "includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF."
The Us-israel Strategic Alliance – Partnership, Not Charity
#passed #national #authorization
The fight centers on Section 219 of the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act, a provision that calls for deeper U.S.-Israel defense integration through expanded cooperation on military technology, supply chains, research, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and joint exercises.
On Wednesday, the House passed its version of the FY2027 NDAA in a 219-206 vote, leaving Section 219 intact.
But ahead of the vote, Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X that the NDAA "includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF."
The Us-israel Strategic Alliance – Partnership, Not Charity
#passed #national #authorization
25 days ago
Kai Trump stunned fans after revealing her washboard abs during a paddleboarding outing with her aunt, Ivanka Trump, in July, and the 19-year-old shared just how she achieved the six-pack look. Kai, who will begin her freshman year at the University of Miami in the coming weeks, revealed that undergoing wrist surgery gave her the ****** e to focus on her fitness and spend more time in the gym.
After sustaining injuries from playing competitive golf, Kai was forced to undergo surgery to repair a tendon in her wrist in January. While she couldn't pick up a golf club during her recovery, she could work out in the gym and informed her friends of her new goal.
"I literally told them, 'I have seven months before I return to golf, we're getting a six-pack,'" she shared with Fox News Digital. "And I got a six-pack literally just by prioritizing the right foods and working out."
Kai sticks to an intense workout regimen (Instagram)
In the gym, the social media star focuses on core exercises, squats and cardio, and favors the stair-climbing machine to build stamina. Kai also explained that working out had the added benefit of helping her mental wellbeing as well as her physical health.
#golf #surgery #working #ivanka
After sustaining injuries from playing competitive golf, Kai was forced to undergo surgery to repair a tendon in her wrist in January. While she couldn't pick up a golf club during her recovery, she could work out in the gym and informed her friends of her new goal.
"I literally told them, 'I have seven months before I return to golf, we're getting a six-pack,'" she shared with Fox News Digital. "And I got a six-pack literally just by prioritizing the right foods and working out."
Kai sticks to an intense workout regimen (Instagram)
In the gym, the social media star focuses on core exercises, squats and cardio, and favors the stair-climbing machine to build stamina. Kai also explained that working out had the added benefit of helping her mental wellbeing as well as her physical health.
#golf #surgery #working #ivanka
1 month ago
Jul. 13—ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights held their summer volleyball camp from July 6 to 10 and brought in both new and experienced players to learn more about the sport. Knights Head Coach Melanie Griffin said this camp was a great opportunity for this team as they head closer to the start of the season.
"I feel it was huge for these girls," said Griffin. "They really learned and grew. We worked on some high-level stuff, and I had a young group show up so it was really good for them to see what the game can look like, and I think they felt good."
For the first four days of camp, girls from seventh grade to the upcoming seniors all worked together on a variety of skills and exercises to stay fresh during the offseason. The coach said she feels the girls learned a lot of new things and most importantly learned to play and have fun together.
"That's what the game should be, is fun," said Griffin.
Missy Woodward, one of the upcoming Royal seniors, said she really enjoyed the opportunity to bond with her younger teammates ahead of the fall season.
"I feel it was huge for these girls," said Griffin. "They really learned and grew. We worked on some high-level stuff, and I had a young group show up so it was really good for them to see what the game can look like, and I think they felt good."
For the first four days of camp, girls from seventh grade to the upcoming seniors all worked together on a variety of skills and exercises to stay fresh during the offseason. The coach said she feels the girls learned a lot of new things and most importantly learned to play and have fun together.
"That's what the game should be, is fun," said Griffin.
Missy Woodward, one of the upcoming Royal seniors, said she really enjoyed the opportunity to bond with her younger teammates ahead of the fall season.
1 month ago
Real Madrid officially opened preparations for the 2026-27 season on Monday, with José Mourinho leading his first preseason training session since returning to the club.
The day began with the usual medical and fitness examinations at the club's medical facilities before the available members of the squad reported to Real Madrid City for their first workout of the summer.
With many first-team players either still involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup or only recently returning from international duty, Mourinho worked with a limited group consisting of Andriy Lunin, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Raúl Asencio, Álvaro Carreras, Eduardo Camavinga, Franco Mastantuono, and Gonzalo García. A number of academy players were also called up to supplement the session.
After an introductory team talk from Mourinho, the squad began with gym work before moving onto the training pitch for activation exercises that combined physical conditioning with ball work.
The session then progressed into high-intensity possession drills under pressure, followed by finishing exercises on small goals. Training concluded with several small-sided matches on reduced-size pitches as Mourinho looked to reintroduce players to competitive game situations after the summer break.
The day began with the usual medical and fitness examinations at the club's medical facilities before the available members of the squad reported to Real Madrid City for their first workout of the summer.
With many first-team players either still involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup or only recently returning from international duty, Mourinho worked with a limited group consisting of Andriy Lunin, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Raúl Asencio, Álvaro Carreras, Eduardo Camavinga, Franco Mastantuono, and Gonzalo García. A number of academy players were also called up to supplement the session.
After an introductory team talk from Mourinho, the squad began with gym work before moving onto the training pitch for activation exercises that combined physical conditioning with ball work.
The session then progressed into high-intensity possession drills under pressure, followed by finishing exercises on small goals. Training concluded with several small-sided matches on reduced-size pitches as Mourinho looked to reintroduce players to competitive game situations after the summer break.
1 month ago
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is one of the best QQQ Stocks to invest in. On July 2, Cisco and the College Board announced that a new AP Cybersecurity course will launch for the 2026-2027 school year as part of the AP Career Kickstart program. Cisco Networking Academy will support this initiative by providing schools with industry-aligned curriculum, hands-on laboratory exercises, and professional development resources for educators.
The course is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and professional readiness. Students can earn college credit through AP exam performance while simultaneously preparing for the industry-recognized Cisco Certified Support Technician/CCST Cybersecurity certification, providing them with a competitive advantage for future careers.
This collaboration aims to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage by streamlining how schools implement technical training. Following a successful pilot program that engaged 3,100 students across 30 states, the national rollout seeks to establish a more accessible and sustainable pipeline of talent for the cybersecurity industry.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is involved in the manufacture, design, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services **** ociated with the communications and IT industry.
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The course is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and professional readiness. Students can earn college credit through AP exam performance while simultaneously preparing for the industry-recognized Cisco Certified Support Technician/CCST Cybersecurity certification, providing them with a competitive advantage for future careers.
This collaboration aims to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage by streamlining how schools implement technical training. Following a successful pilot program that engaged 3,100 students across 30 states, the national rollout seeks to establish a more accessible and sustainable pipeline of talent for the cybersecurity industry.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is involved in the manufacture, design, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services **** ociated with the communications and IT industry.
While we acknowledge the potential of CSCO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
1 month ago
Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GPUS) is one of the 8 Best Crypto Penny Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 29, 2026, Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GPUS) announced the establishment of a Michigan AI development reserve account. The dedicated capital reserve account targets approximately $120M to support continued development of the company's Michigan AI data center campus. Hyperscale Data expects the principal source of proceeds for the Michigan Reserve Account to come from its ATM offering.
On June 24, Hyperscale Data announced a master services agreement to provide colocation and related data center services between Alliance Cloud Services, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the company, and a California-based neocloud provider at its Michigan data center campus. The MSA covers the deployment of 20 megawatts of AI compute capacity expected to be operational during the fourth quarter of 2026, with an option for the customer to expand up to a total of 52 MW of critical AI compute capacity.
On June 19, Hyperscale Data announced an "at-the-market" equity offering program under which it may sell shares of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $300M. The June 24 MSA has an initial term of 10 years with two five-year extension options, and if exercised for the maximum term, is expected to generate more than $1.2B in revenue. If the customer exercises its right to an additional 32 MW of critical AI compute capacity within the first two years and continues through the extension options, total contract revenue is expected to exceed $3B.
Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GPUS) provides crane rental and lifting solutions for oilfield, construction, commercial, and infrastructure markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and internationally.
On June 29, 2026, Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GPUS) announced the establishment of a Michigan AI development reserve account. The dedicated capital reserve account targets approximately $120M to support continued development of the company's Michigan AI data center campus. Hyperscale Data expects the principal source of proceeds for the Michigan Reserve Account to come from its ATM offering.
On June 24, Hyperscale Data announced a master services agreement to provide colocation and related data center services between Alliance Cloud Services, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the company, and a California-based neocloud provider at its Michigan data center campus. The MSA covers the deployment of 20 megawatts of AI compute capacity expected to be operational during the fourth quarter of 2026, with an option for the customer to expand up to a total of 52 MW of critical AI compute capacity.
On June 19, Hyperscale Data announced an "at-the-market" equity offering program under which it may sell shares of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $300M. The June 24 MSA has an initial term of 10 years with two five-year extension options, and if exercised for the maximum term, is expected to generate more than $1.2B in revenue. If the customer exercises its right to an additional 32 MW of critical AI compute capacity within the first two years and continues through the extension options, total contract revenue is expected to exceed $3B.
Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GPUS) provides crane rental and lifting solutions for oilfield, construction, commercial, and infrastructure markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and internationally.
1 month ago
CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) said on Tuesday that it produced 614 bitcoin in June 2026 and ended the month holding 13,924 bitcoin, up from 13,470 at May 31. The unaudited operational update showed a decline in monthly production from May's 671 bitcoin, while total holdings grew by 454 bitcoin during the period.
The company reported 50 EH/s of operational hashrate, 42.6 EH/s of average operating hashrate, 225,137 deployed miners, 1.8 GW of contracted power, and 808 MW utilized. Average operating hashrate fell from 46.2 EH/s in May, contributing to the lower production figure. Peak fleet efficiency came in at 16.07 J/TH. Average daily production was 20.46 bitcoin, with a single-day peak of 22.57 bitcoin.
Calendar-year 2026 bitcoin production reached 3,724 bitcoin through June 30.
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CleanSpark's treasury also grew through trading activity in June. The company sold 179 bitcoin at spot and another 250 bitcoin through call exercises, at an average sale price of $69,056. It acquired 25 bitcoin through put exercises and 244 bitcoin tied to a delta-neutral basis trade. The net result was a 454-bitcoin increase in holdings despite selling 429 bitcoin during the month.
The company reported 50 EH/s of operational hashrate, 42.6 EH/s of average operating hashrate, 225,137 deployed miners, 1.8 GW of contracted power, and 808 MW utilized. Average operating hashrate fell from 46.2 EH/s in May, contributing to the lower production figure. Peak fleet efficiency came in at 16.07 J/TH. Average daily production was 20.46 bitcoin, with a single-day peak of 22.57 bitcoin.
Calendar-year 2026 bitcoin production reached 3,724 bitcoin through June 30.
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CleanSpark's treasury also grew through trading activity in June. The company sold 179 bitcoin at spot and another 250 bitcoin through call exercises, at an average sale price of $69,056. It acquired 25 bitcoin through put exercises and 244 bitcoin tied to a delta-neutral basis trade. The net result was a 454-bitcoin increase in holdings despite selling 429 bitcoin during the month.
1 month ago
Looksmaxxing influencer Connor Murphy has died after drowning in a lake in Thailand, according to local reports. He was 32.
The Texas-born bodybuilder was known for posting stunts and skits on his social media accounts and his YouTube channel, where he had more than 2.4 million subscribers. He chronicled his looksmaxxing journey — going to extreme lengths to "optimize" his appearance — and gained attention for building out his jawline with sculpting facial exercises. In recent months, however, Murphy sparked concern from fans by sharing erratic videos in which he dressed as a wizard and claimed to see hallucinations.
Local Thai outlets, the Bangkok Post and Thai Rath, report that Murphy drowned Tuesday night after he jumped into a lake near where he was staying in Samut Prakan, a province just south of Bangkok. Police told the Bangkok Post that Murphy had hired a driver to take him to his luxury rental home, but began behaving strangely and offered the driver money before rolling around on the road.
When authorities arrived on the scene, Murphy reportedly became frantic and ran away from officers before jumping into the nearby body of water.
The fitness vlogger swam until he appeared to become tired and slipped under the water, witnesses said. Rescue divers searched for about 30 minutes before they recovered his body about 65 feet from the shore.
The Texas-born bodybuilder was known for posting stunts and skits on his social media accounts and his YouTube channel, where he had more than 2.4 million subscribers. He chronicled his looksmaxxing journey — going to extreme lengths to "optimize" his appearance — and gained attention for building out his jawline with sculpting facial exercises. In recent months, however, Murphy sparked concern from fans by sharing erratic videos in which he dressed as a wizard and claimed to see hallucinations.
Local Thai outlets, the Bangkok Post and Thai Rath, report that Murphy drowned Tuesday night after he jumped into a lake near where he was staying in Samut Prakan, a province just south of Bangkok. Police told the Bangkok Post that Murphy had hired a driver to take him to his luxury rental home, but began behaving strangely and offered the driver money before rolling around on the road.
When authorities arrived on the scene, Murphy reportedly became frantic and ran away from officers before jumping into the nearby body of water.
The fitness vlogger swam until he appeared to become tired and slipped under the water, witnesses said. Rescue divers searched for about 30 minutes before they recovered his body about 65 feet from the shore.
1 month ago
By Raphael Satter
WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic's AI model Mythos to audit government software, three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup's tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the White House.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is using Mythos to scan government code repositories for bugs that could leave the door open for foreign spies and cybercriminals, the sources said.
Anthropic did not respond to questions about the initiative. A CISA representative said last month that he would check to see if there was anything to share about the matter but did not respond to further emails.
The scanning is being done by CISA's Attack Surface Evaluation team, according to one of the sources. The team is a group within CISA that conducts digital security ***** sments and hacking exercises across government.
WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic's AI model Mythos to audit government software, three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup's tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the White House.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is using Mythos to scan government code repositories for bugs that could leave the door open for foreign spies and cybercriminals, the sources said.
Anthropic did not respond to questions about the initiative. A CISA representative said last month that he would check to see if there was anything to share about the matter but did not respond to further emails.
The scanning is being done by CISA's Attack Surface Evaluation team, according to one of the sources. The team is a group within CISA that conducts digital security ***** sments and hacking exercises across government.
1 month ago
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) is one of the 10 Most Undervalued NASDAQ Stocks to Buy Right Now. On July 1, Willis, a WTW business, announced the expansion of its CyMax Facility, a cyber insurance solution tailored for SMEs and middle-market companies across the EMEA region. Developed in partnership with insurers including AXA XL, Beazley, HDI Global, and Markel, the facility provides broader capacity, higher limits, and faster execution to address complex risks like ransomware, data breaches, and supply chain disruptions.
The updated offering streamlines the insurance process for brokers and clients through a simplified one-page application form and pre-agreed pricing grids, which significantly reduce administrative friction. The facility utilizes Willis Towers Watson's (NASDAQ:WTW) proprietary wording (fully aligned with regulatory standards such as GDPR, NIS2, and DORA) to provide comprehensive financial protection, including coverage for business interruption and evolving threats such as social engineering and invoice manipulation.
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Beyond financial coverage, the facility provides clients with access to specialized cyber expertise and pre- and post-breach services, including threat intelligence and crisis exercises. By shifting to a panel-based capacity model and offering more inclusive eligibility for companies with varying security controls, Willis aims to enhance cyber resilience and accessibility for businesses operating within a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) provides advisory, broking, and risk solutions. The company's service offerings include actuarial support, broking, strategy consulting, and plan management support. It also offers administrative support for life, medical, disability, voluntary, and other benefit programs.
The updated offering streamlines the insurance process for brokers and clients through a simplified one-page application form and pre-agreed pricing grids, which significantly reduce administrative friction. The facility utilizes Willis Towers Watson's (NASDAQ:WTW) proprietary wording (fully aligned with regulatory standards such as GDPR, NIS2, and DORA) to provide comprehensive financial protection, including coverage for business interruption and evolving threats such as social engineering and invoice manipulation.
Photo by Jefferson Santos on Unsplash
Beyond financial coverage, the facility provides clients with access to specialized cyber expertise and pre- and post-breach services, including threat intelligence and crisis exercises. By shifting to a panel-based capacity model and offering more inclusive eligibility for companies with varying security controls, Willis aims to enhance cyber resilience and accessibility for businesses operating within a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) provides advisory, broking, and risk solutions. The company's service offerings include actuarial support, broking, strategy consulting, and plan management support. It also offers administrative support for life, medical, disability, voluntary, and other benefit programs.
2 months ago
Eduardo Ageu has promised he will soon be back in full training with Hearts after an injury-plagued first season at Tynecastle for the Brazilian midfielder.
The 24-year-old managed only seven appearances last season following his summer move from Santa Clara for a club record fee.
He has not played since suffering a thigh muscle injury, which required surgery, while making his first start against Rangers in February.
Speaking to Hearts TV at the Edinburgh club's Spanish training camp, Ageu said: "It's so good to be back on the pitch. It's good to be back doing exercises with the ball and soon I'll be back with the guys."
Ageu was signed after impressing on loan from Portuguese top-flight club Santa Clara as he helped second-tier Alverca win promotion with 11 goal contributions.
The 24-year-old managed only seven appearances last season following his summer move from Santa Clara for a club record fee.
He has not played since suffering a thigh muscle injury, which required surgery, while making his first start against Rangers in February.
Speaking to Hearts TV at the Edinburgh club's Spanish training camp, Ageu said: "It's so good to be back on the pitch. It's good to be back doing exercises with the ball and soon I'll be back with the guys."
Ageu was signed after impressing on loan from Portuguese top-flight club Santa Clara as he helped second-tier Alverca win promotion with 11 goal contributions.
2 months ago
Colleen Zenk was arrested last month on charges of DUI in Naples, Florida. According to court documents, the actress agreed to perform field sobriety exercises. Zenk is best known for her appearances in The Young and the Restless and As the World Turns.
According to official records from the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk's Office, police arrested Colleen Zenk on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:35 p.m. EDT, in Florida. The actress is facing two misdemeanor DUI charges, with bond set at $1,000 for each.
The arrest report notes that a witness told the deputies they saw Zenk backing out of a handicap parking ******* e near a Tommy Bahama store when her car hit another vehicle close by. The responding sergeant reported that he smelled alcohol, leading deputies to begin a DUI investigation.
As per the report, Zenk told the authorities that she had consumed "two wine cups" while she was at Bar Tulia. The actress then agreed to perform field sobriety tests. The arresting officer reported observing several signs of impairment in Zenk during those exercises. She reportedly displayed issues with balance and had difficulty following instructions (via Soap Opera Network).
Authorities arrested Zenk following the exercises. The report notes that Zenk later provided two breath samples, yielding 0.206 and 0.192 BAC, which is far above the legal limit of 0.08. According to court records, the actress posted bond on May 16.
According to official records from the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk's Office, police arrested Colleen Zenk on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:35 p.m. EDT, in Florida. The actress is facing two misdemeanor DUI charges, with bond set at $1,000 for each.
The arrest report notes that a witness told the deputies they saw Zenk backing out of a handicap parking ******* e near a Tommy Bahama store when her car hit another vehicle close by. The responding sergeant reported that he smelled alcohol, leading deputies to begin a DUI investigation.
As per the report, Zenk told the authorities that she had consumed "two wine cups" while she was at Bar Tulia. The actress then agreed to perform field sobriety tests. The arresting officer reported observing several signs of impairment in Zenk during those exercises. She reportedly displayed issues with balance and had difficulty following instructions (via Soap Opera Network).
Authorities arrested Zenk following the exercises. The report notes that Zenk later provided two breath samples, yielding 0.206 and 0.192 BAC, which is far above the legal limit of 0.08. According to court records, the actress posted bond on May 16.
2 months ago
The time when NBA teams can start officially making offers to free agents on other teams is getting very close. The Los Angeles Lakers want to upgrade at the center position, and there are multiple routes they can go down in order to achieve that objective.
They can try to obtain a better starting center than Deandre Ayton, but if Ayton exercises his player option for next season, they could also look to acquire a better backup. As far as the second route, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype wrote in a recent article that the Lakers are expected to have interest in Jock Landale, a center who is currently with the Atlanta Hawks.
"Landale, 30, is expected to have a strong market, including interest from the Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources told HoopsHype. Expect the Australian center to command offers north of the bi-annual exception in free agency."
Landale, who went undrafted in 2018 out of Saint Mary's College and didn't make his NBA debut until the 2021-22 season, finally blossomed into a serviceable player this season. He averaged 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in 22.1 minutes a game, and he expanded his game by making 38.3% of his 2.8 3-point attempts a game.
He made $2.3 million this season, and the bi-annual exception is expected to be worth around $5.5 million, so perhaps he could be gettable at an inexpensive price point for the Lakers.
They can try to obtain a better starting center than Deandre Ayton, but if Ayton exercises his player option for next season, they could also look to acquire a better backup. As far as the second route, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype wrote in a recent article that the Lakers are expected to have interest in Jock Landale, a center who is currently with the Atlanta Hawks.
"Landale, 30, is expected to have a strong market, including interest from the Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources told HoopsHype. Expect the Australian center to command offers north of the bi-annual exception in free agency."
Landale, who went undrafted in 2018 out of Saint Mary's College and didn't make his NBA debut until the 2021-22 season, finally blossomed into a serviceable player this season. He averaged 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in 22.1 minutes a game, and he expanded his game by making 38.3% of his 2.8 3-point attempts a game.
He made $2.3 million this season, and the bi-annual exception is expected to be worth around $5.5 million, so perhaps he could be gettable at an inexpensive price point for the Lakers.
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is using the offseason to recover from an Achilles tear sustained earlier this year. The latest insight into his recovery was shared by his wife, Claire.
On Saturday, Claire shared a video on Instagram, showcasing the 49ers’ tight end doing some side-to-side exercises and covering some distance horizontally. These are good signs for the Niners, who are hoping to get the TE ready to go by November.
Claire also wrote “5 months” in the overlay message, marking the time since the injury occurred during the NFC wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11.
Kittle suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoff game against the Eagles. It happened in the second quarter, right after he caught a reception. He described the injury as feeling “like someone put a shotgun up against my calf and pulled the trigger.”
Kittle had his surgery performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The tight end’s Achilles tendon was high up near the soleus muscle. Notably, it was a clean tear and did not require drilling into the heel bone.
On Saturday, Claire shared a video on Instagram, showcasing the 49ers’ tight end doing some side-to-side exercises and covering some distance horizontally. These are good signs for the Niners, who are hoping to get the TE ready to go by November.
Claire also wrote “5 months” in the overlay message, marking the time since the injury occurred during the NFC wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11.
Kittle suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoff game against the Eagles. It happened in the second quarter, right after he caught a reception. He described the injury as feeling “like someone put a shotgun up against my calf and pulled the trigger.”
Kittle had his surgery performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The tight end’s Achilles tendon was high up near the soleus muscle. Notably, it was a clean tear and did not require drilling into the heel bone.
2 months ago
With his imposing physique and towering height of 1.93 metres, Jean-Philippe Mateta (28) is not the sort to go unnoticed on the pitch. A striker often labelled as 'old-school', which sets the tone in a modern game of football increasingly focused on excessive intensity. To make his mark, the Crystal Palace player has therefore had to adapt.
Which he has managed to do perfectly, revealing a far more well-rounded profile than the mere 'fixed point' that some people imagine players of his type to be. In an interview with L'Équipe, Mateta revealed how he worked to develop the mobility and pace that have now enabled him to become a leading Premier League striker, whilst brushing aside the preconceptions **** ociated with his physique.
"We have to adapt to what football has become. The first player I saw doing that was Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He's tall, agile, and he draws everyone in," explains the former Olympique Lyonnais player. "I also watch what (Victor) Wembanyama does in basketball because he's very tall (2.24 m). I do a lot of exercises to work on that agility, such as stretching, core training and yoga. It's also important for us to work on our backs."
It's been a long-term endeavour, but one that finally paid off for Mateta this summer when he was named among the 26-man squad selected by Didier Deschamps for the World Cup. The very definition of giving yourself the means to achieve your ambitions.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
Which he has managed to do perfectly, revealing a far more well-rounded profile than the mere 'fixed point' that some people imagine players of his type to be. In an interview with L'Équipe, Mateta revealed how he worked to develop the mobility and pace that have now enabled him to become a leading Premier League striker, whilst brushing aside the preconceptions **** ociated with his physique.
"We have to adapt to what football has become. The first player I saw doing that was Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He's tall, agile, and he draws everyone in," explains the former Olympique Lyonnais player. "I also watch what (Victor) Wembanyama does in basketball because he's very tall (2.24 m). I do a lot of exercises to work on that agility, such as stretching, core training and yoga. It's also important for us to work on our backs."
It's been a long-term endeavour, but one that finally paid off for Mateta this summer when he was named among the 26-man squad selected by Didier Deschamps for the World Cup. The very definition of giving yourself the means to achieve your ambitions.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
2 months ago
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's newest and most powerful of its three aircraft carriers sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the Taiwanese defense ministry said, a day after Taiwan began a five-day military exercise on responding to a Chinese attack.
The Fujian carrier first sailed through the narrow body of water separating China and Taiwan in a trial run last September. It later transited the strait for the first time as a fully commissioned military vessel in December.
China claims the self-governed island as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under Beijing's control. China regularly sends navy vessels and war planes towards Taiwan in military exercises that have become more frequent in recent years to where they now occur almost daily.
Taiwan on Monday kicked off its own five-day exercise to support its response in case of a possible Chinese military invasion.
The U.S. Navy sends warships through the strait periodically, as do some of its allies, in a warning to Beijing against any attempt to use force to establish its claim to the island.
The Fujian carrier first sailed through the narrow body of water separating China and Taiwan in a trial run last September. It later transited the strait for the first time as a fully commissioned military vessel in December.
China claims the self-governed island as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under Beijing's control. China regularly sends navy vessels and war planes towards Taiwan in military exercises that have become more frequent in recent years to where they now occur almost daily.
Taiwan on Monday kicked off its own five-day exercise to support its response in case of a possible Chinese military invasion.
The U.S. Navy sends warships through the strait periodically, as do some of its allies, in a warning to Beijing against any attempt to use force to establish its claim to the island.
2 months ago
Serge Gnabry, who missed out on Germany's World Cup squad through injury, has taken another step on his road to recovery by completing an individual training session at club Bayern Munich.
The 30-year-old suffered a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh in mid-April. On Tuesday, he did some running and mobility exercises, while even working with the ball under the supervision of rehabilitation coach Simon Martinello, the club said.
Bayern begin pre-season training in a month, the day after the World Cup final on July 19. Most World Cup participants will be given extra holiday and can join up with Bayern at a later date.
The German double winners visit South Korea and Hong Kong on their pre-season tour August 1-8 before returning to competitive action in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund on August 22.
The 30-year-old suffered a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh in mid-April. On Tuesday, he did some running and mobility exercises, while even working with the ball under the supervision of rehabilitation coach Simon Martinello, the club said.
Bayern begin pre-season training in a month, the day after the World Cup final on July 19. Most World Cup participants will be given extra holiday and can join up with Bayern at a later date.
The German double winners visit South Korea and Hong Kong on their pre-season tour August 1-8 before returning to competitive action in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund on August 22.
2 months ago
When you're in the process of saving for retirement, it's natural to keep tabs on your 401(k) balance. Once retirement gets closer, you may start to fixate on the number you see on the screen, whether it's $500,000, $1 million, or more.
When you look at that number, you might take comfort in the fact that it's pretty large. But your 401(k) balance doesn't tell the whole story.
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What actually matters more than your balance is the amount of income your retirement savings can provide each year. It's crucial that you figure out what that number is before you stop working.
Once you retire, you're not going to empty your 401(k) in a single year (or, at least, you really shouldn't). Rather, you might need that money to last 15 years, 20 years, or longer. That's why translating your 401(k) balance into annual retirement income can be one of the most valuable exercises you do before leaving the workforce.
When you look at that number, you might take comfort in the fact that it's pretty large. But your 401(k) balance doesn't tell the whole story.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
What actually matters more than your balance is the amount of income your retirement savings can provide each year. It's crucial that you figure out what that number is before you stop working.
Once you retire, you're not going to empty your 401(k) in a single year (or, at least, you really shouldn't). Rather, you might need that money to last 15 years, 20 years, or longer. That's why translating your 401(k) balance into annual retirement income can be one of the most valuable exercises you do before leaving the workforce.
2 months ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.
The Brewers called the 21-year-old Pratt up from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday before opening a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians. They made room for Pratt by designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for ***** ignment.
Brewers officials showed their faith in Pratt when they signed him on April 3 to an eight-year deal that includes club options for 2034 and 2035. The $50.75 million contract includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises those two options.
Pratt won a Gold Glove as the top shortstop in the minor leagues in 2024 and has continued to play outstanding defense ever since. His hitting is more of a work in progress.
Pratt was hitting .241 with a .349 on-base percentage, six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 steals in 58 games with Triple-A Nashville this season. He batted .238 with a .343 on-base percentage, eight homers, 62 RBIs and 31 steals in 120 games with Double-A Biloxi last year.
The Brewers called the 21-year-old Pratt up from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday before opening a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians. They made room for Pratt by designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for ***** ignment.
Brewers officials showed their faith in Pratt when they signed him on April 3 to an eight-year deal that includes club options for 2034 and 2035. The $50.75 million contract includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises those two options.
Pratt won a Gold Glove as the top shortstop in the minor leagues in 2024 and has continued to play outstanding defense ever since. His hitting is more of a work in progress.
Pratt was hitting .241 with a .349 on-base percentage, six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 steals in 58 games with Triple-A Nashville this season. He batted .238 with a .343 on-base percentage, eight homers, 62 RBIs and 31 steals in 120 games with Double-A Biloxi last year.
2 months ago
Lionel Messi has trained on his own during Argentina’s first practice session at their base camp in the United States, where the squad has ******* embled this week for their World Cup preparations.
The defending World Cup champions held their first pretournament training in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday.
The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina’s opener against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City.
Messi, 38, joined Argentina at their training base and worked on “specific exercises” along with several teammates who are also dealing with fitness concerns.
“The players who are suffering from niggles and injuries continue to work with the physiotherapy team on specific exercises on the pitch and are making good progress,” Argentina’s Football Association said.
The defending World Cup champions held their first pretournament training in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday.
The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina’s opener against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City.
Messi, 38, joined Argentina at their training base and worked on “specific exercises” along with several teammates who are also dealing with fitness concerns.
“The players who are suffering from niggles and injuries continue to work with the physiotherapy team on specific exercises on the pitch and are making good progress,” Argentina’s Football Association said.
