OBAMA AUTHORIZES TARGETED AIRSTRIKES IN IRAQ: President Obama has authorized the military to make targeted airstrikes in Iraq to protect American personnel. Read more
IS THIS THE WORLD’S MOST ENERGY-EFFICIENT DISTILLERY?: Industry city Vodka in Brooklyn is “made by nerds,” with the aim of having the most output with the smallest footprint. The vodka is pretty tasty, too. Read more
BITCOIN AND POLITICS: Andrew Hemingway was introduced to Bitcoin four years ago while working as a tech entrepreneur. At 32, he is now the Republican candidate for governor of New Hampshire -- the youngest gubernatorial candidate in state history -- and the first to accept Bitcoin donations. In May, a unanimous vote by the Federal Election Commission made it legal for Bitcoin donations to be deposited into official campaign accounts. Read more
STOCKS RECLAIM WEEKLY GAINS; REPORTS OF RUSSIA PULLBACK: Read more