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A severe heatwave across Europe led France to restrict alcohol consumption in 35 regions, Germany issued nationwide heat warnings, and Spain closed a soccer fan zone. Temperatures reached record levels, prompting health advisories and disruptions to daily life and tourism.

President Trump attended a UFC event at a newly built arena near the White House, drawing comparisons to Roman gladiatorial spectacles. Critics argue the event lacks ambition, as Trump has not established a 'Ludus Magnus'-style gladiator training facility or used pardons in a manner akin to Roman emperors. The article highlights missed opportunities for integrating the event into broader cultural and institutional frameworks.

The Solana Frontier Hackathon product directory is now live, showcasing 2,857 submissions from what was the largest crypto hackathon in history. Winners and Colosseum's next accelerator startups will be announced next month, with projects viewable on the Colosseum arena platform.

Colosseum launched a public cofounder matching platform for crypto founders, MLH initiated a 100-day Solana development challenge, Anza restarted Devnet to deactivate non-mainnet features, and introduced Hydra, a permissionless Solana crank for scheduling instructions.

Colosseum has launched a cofounder matching service for crypto founders, featuring curated profiles and a hand-review process. The platform matches applicants based on skills, commitment, location, and timeline, with opt-in contact sharing. It emphasizes a streamlined process for finding cofounders, supported by events like hackathons and the Eternal sprint.