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Pim de Witte's Medal platform, which hosts billions of gaming videos, is being spun out into a new AI lab called General Intuition with a $133.7 million seed round, aiming to develop world models for AI using gaming data, highlighting the growing importance of foundational models in AI development.
Katie Moon won her second consecutive world pole vault title at the Tokyo 25 Championships with a last-attempt clearance of 4.90m, defeating rival Sandi Morris, who took silver. The event was marked by veteran athletes and dramatic competition, with Moon becoming the first woman to win three consecutive world titles in the event.
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh won her first world title in the 400 freestyle at the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, after narrowly missing gold in previous years. She also competed successfully in the 200 IM semifinals, setting a world record. The event featured some of the fastest swims in history, with multiple women under 3:59. North American swimmers had notable performances, including McIntosh's gold and other finalists, but no men advanced to the 400 free final. The U.S. and Canada earned medals across various relay and individual events.
The unveiling of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point initially disappointed viewers as it appeared to contain only dirt. However, further examination by an archaeologist revealed six silver coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal from 1826. The box, discovered during repairs to a monument, is believed to date back to 1828 and its contents are still being investigated.
A time capsule buried by cadets at West Point nearly 200 years ago was opened during a live-streamed ceremony, revealing six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal. The coins, including a 1795 5-cent coin and an 1800 Liberty dollar, are believed to be valued between a couple of hundred dollars to well over $1,000. The time capsule, found during the restoration of a monument honoring Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko, will continue to be analyzed for its historical significance.
Amateur golfer Gordon Sargent was awarded the low amateur medal at the US Open after finishing the tournament on four-over-par. During his final round, Sargent's two-and-a-half-foot putt bounced out of the hole due to damage caused by the group playing in front of him. Despite the issue, Sargent won the medal by nine strokes and gained confidence for future competitions. Past winners of the low amateur medal include Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm.