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After the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, attention is turning to whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will resume its own tightening cycle. Market watchers are speculating the RBA could restart hikes with a move in September, followed by another increase in November, as central banks worldwide continue battling inflation.

Elon Musk said the Colossus 2 supercomputing facility could see its capacity double by December, adding the caveat "if we get lucky." The remarks point to an aggressive expansion timetable for the AI computing buildout tied to Musk's companies. No further details on timelines, hardware or milestones were provided in his statement.

Synopsys has introduced AgentEngineer, an 'Autopilot' platform designed to develop chips autonomously using AI agents. The company says the platform will reach general availability by the end of 2026. The announcement is drawing attention in the semiconductor industry as chipmakers look to AI to speed up increasingly complex and costly chip design workflows.

Tropical Storm Polo has strengthened in the Pacific and is forecast to approach Mexico's coast, with moisture expected to spread into the southwestern United States. Forecasters warn the system could bring heavy rain and flooding to Mexico before its remnants soak parts of the Southwest US. Residents in affected areas are being urged to monitor official updates as the storm's path becomes clearer.

UBS analysts are asking whether government bond markets can regain their poise after a period of volatility. The question reflects investor concern about sharp swings in sovereign debt yields, driven by uncertainty over interest rate paths, fiscal deficits and central bank policy. Market watchers are debating whether calm will return as inflation cools and rate-cut expectations firm up.

Around 4,600 SEIU-represented staff at Oregon's seven public universities are set to walk off the job on Monday, threatening disruptions across the state's higher education system as labor negotiations remain unresolved. The potential strike involves campus service and support workers and could affect operations at all seven institutions if no agreement is reached before the deadline.

Bose has released its first wired earbuds in over a decade, and the new pair includes active noise canceling. The earbuds are available for preorder now. The move marks an unusual return to wired audio for a company best known for its wireless headphones, and it is drawing attention among audio and gadget enthusiasts curious about how Bose combines the reliability of wired listening with its signature noise-canceling technology.

Around 4,600 SEIU-represented staff at Oregon's seven public universities are poised to begin a strike on Monday. The workers, who handle a range of campus support roles across the state's university system, are prepared to walk off the job amid stalled contract talks, a move that threatens to disrupt operations at campuses including the University of Oregon and Oregon State University at a sensitive point in the academic year.

Brazilian junior driver Rafael Câmara has emerged as the leading candidate for a Haas Formula 1 race seat in 2027, with reports suggesting Esteban Ocon's time at the American team could end before then. Câmara, a Ferrari Driver Academy member and reigning Formula 3 champion, is viewed as one of the most promising young prospects in the paddock. Any move would continue the sport's trend of promoting rookie talent over established veterans.

Boise State defeated Western Michigan in college football, handing the Broncos a loss and strengthening its own position as the leading Group of 6 contender for the College Football Playoff. The win positions Boise State ahead of other non-power-conference teams in the early race for a playoff bid, in what was billed as a marquee matchup between unbeaten Group of 6 programs.

Boise State football is set to face Western Michigan, and coach Spencer Danielson is not taking the Broncos lightly. He praised the Broncos' upcoming opponent, noting that Western Michigan is 'undefeated' and deserves full respect ahead of the game. The matchup is drawing attention from college football fans as Boise State looks to stay on track this season.

No. 7 Alabama is preparing for extreme crowd noise when it visits Mississippi State, with players and coaches describing Davis Wade Stadium as an 'absolutely crazy environment'. The Crimson Tide are working on silent counts and communication in practice to counter the home-field advantage ahead of the SEC road matchup.

Boise police are investigating the theft of around 250 political campaign signs, according to a report by Idaho news outlet KTVB. The thefts involve campaign signage from local political races, though details about which candidates or measures were targeted have not been released. The incident comes amid heightened political tension in the run-up to elections, when sign theft is a recurring problem.

Bloomberg reports that Roblox stands to benefit financially from the surge of open-world crime games on its platform that emulate the Grand Theft Auto formula. The company earns through its virtual currency and creator economy, so popular user-made titles in the genre drive spending. The report highlights how blocky, family-facing Roblox is increasingly hosting content modelled on a notoriously adult franchise.