WAO ART #152

NASA is testing humanoid robots in Australia to advance lunar and Martian exploration. The Valkyrie robot will be tested in Perth, with the aim of eventually taking over caretaking roles in uncrewed offshore energy facilities. If successful, these robots could replace human workers in hazardous roles.

Sailing instructors in Hong Kong were thrilled to witness a rare sighting of a breaching whale. The experts identified it as a Bryde's whale, a species rarely seen in the region. These whales feed by opening their mouths wide and filtering small fish through baleen plates.

The price of Bitcoin has experienced a sudden decline, dropping below $30,000 after reaching above $31,000. This decline has also affected altcoins, with XRP losing over 12% in the last 24 hours. The market has seen approximately $130 million in liquidations, mostly in long positions.

Actors have joined screenwriters in a strike in Hollywood, with major films and TV shows potentially being affected. The strike, driven by concerns over pay, working conditions, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry, has seen actors refuse to appear in films or promote movies.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging the UK government to re-join the EU's research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe. The UK left the programme in January 2020 following Brexit. Several leading scientists have warned that being outside of the €95bn scheme is damaging to UK science and innovation.

The Falkland Islands Government has extended payment increases to all grades following a dispute over the budget. Initially, the budget limited payment increases, but after representations from government officers, Members of Legislative Assembly reconsidered their decision.

Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova will compete in the Wimbledon women's final, with both players aiming to make history. Jabeur hopes to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title, while Vondrousova aims to be the first unseeded woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish.