WAO ART #185

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has launched Shibarium, a layer-2 blockchain network on Ethereum using SHIB tokens as fees. This move is part of Shiba Inu's goal to offer more benefits to its tokens and become more than just a memecoin. Shibarium will support four tokens: SHIB, LEASH, BONE, and TREAT.

In the Argentine primary elections, Javier Milei emerged as the frontrunner and revealed his unconventional economic plans for the country. He aims to shut down the central bank, implement a fiscal adjustment strategy, and transition the economy from the peso to the US dollar to combat inflation.

A partnership between the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection and Fiji Marriot Resort Momi Bay has created job opportunities for 300 social welfare recipients. The resort has already employed street dwellers from the West who were profiled by the ministry.

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest rail tunnel, has been closed for passenger services after a freight train derailment caused significant damage. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board is leading an investigation into the derailment.

The 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest present an opportunity for African athletes to win gold medals. Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon is a strong contender in the women's 1500m, having only missed out on gold once in the past five major championships.

India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission is nearing its goal of landing a lander and rover on the Moon's south pole on 23 August. However, it may be beaten by Russia's Luna-25 mission. If successful, India will be the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.

The city of Yellowknife in Canada's Territories is being evacuated as a wildfire approaches. The 20,000 residents have until Friday to leave, as the fire is within 11 miles of the city. Another fire is also threatening the community of Hay River. The Northwest Territories declared a state of emerge.