Britain faces potential food shortages after England experienced its driest July on record with just 8% of average rainfall, devastating wheat and vegetable crops. The National Farmers' Union warns yields are "very, very poor" and has called on the government to invest in water storage infrastructure.
Bitcoin fell to a three-week low near $62,500 as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced plans to sell up to $5 billion of its Bitcoin holdings to fund preferred dividends, share buybacks, and cash reserves. The news, coupled with ETF outflows and fading regulatory momentum, triggered a 3.1% decline.
Plug-in solar panels will become legal in the UK from August 27, 2026, with supermarkets like Lidl and Iceland preparing to sell kits for around £500. The 800W systems could save households up to £110 annually, though challenges remain around safety standards, planning rules, and installation requirements.
The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $748 million after no ticket matched Saturday night's winning numbers. While the headline prize is staggering, a lucky winner would ultimately take home far less after federal and state taxes. The lump sum cash option is approximately $325.1 million, which would be reduced to about $204.8 million after the highest federal tax bracket is applied.