Astronomers may finally have a clue about the mysterious “little red dots” that populated the early universe. By studying a spiral galaxy nicknamed the “Saguaro,” researchers found a compact, bright red center that closely resembles these distant objects. This discovery could reveal what happens to those enigmatic red dots. Source: Science Daily

Internacional became the champions of the inaugural U-15 Copa do Brasil, defeating Palmeiras 3-1 in the final. The match featured two of Brazil's top youth teams, delivering an exciting conclusion to the tournament. Source: Onefootball.com

France's highest court struck down a law that would have banned children under 15 from social media networks like Facebook and X. The legislation had previously passed through lower chambers of government with broad bipartisan support. This ruling reverses that plan, as reported by TechSpot. Source: TechSpot

In Tuesday's Democratic primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota, progressives and moderates face off again as the party decides its future direction after significant losses to Republicans in 2024. The primaries will help shape the big midterm races ahead. Source: Biztoc.com

This week's curated architecture and design competitions include four calls for submissions. They seek videos reflecting on different ways of relating to places, outstanding contributions to architectural education, innovation in climate adaptation, and more. The competitions are featured by Bustler, a platform known for highlighting new opportunities in architecture and design. Source: Archinect

Marqeta’s second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Aug. 4, highlighted embedded finance, multinational issuing, stablecoins, and commercial payments as primary strategic growth initiatives. The company also saw a 90% increase in deal size, reflecting its enterprise push, while overall growth is expected to moderate in the coming period. Source: pymnts.com

Former WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens made a surprise return at SummerSlam 2026. He secured a significant victory right away. This return happened just before Sami Zayn and Finn Balor were about to have a singles match for the top contender spot in the WWE. Owens' comeback was unexpected and immediately impactful in the championship picture. Source: Heavy.com

France's highest court struck down a law that would have banned children under 15 from social media networks like Facebook and X. The legislation had previously passed through lower chambers of government with broad bipartisan support. This ruling reverses that plan, as reported by TechSpot. Source: TechSpot