1. US inflation jumps to highest since 1981
Prices grew more strongly than expected, putting more pressure on the US Federal Reserve to hike interest rates
2. Twitter fires lawsuit back at Musk
It has good case says legal experts
3. Texas Bitcoin mining blackout causes drop in network security
A brutal heat wave bearing down on Texas has caused the majority of Bitcoin mining farms across the state to voluntarily power down
4. FTSE 100 closes in the red midweek
London's blue-chip index finished down around 53 points, or 0.74%, at 7,156
5. Sprott researchers back Greatland Gold management
"We prefer to back the team over the asset every time".