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Just what is going wrong in the world. en-us Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:48:44 +0000 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/alleged-irish-crime-boss-daniel-kinahan-in-court-after-dubai-extradition?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/alleged-irish-crime-boss-daniel-kinahan-in-court-after-dubai-extradition?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:43:37 +0000Al JazeeraSuspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai. https://www.dw.com/en/western-europe-records-hottest-june-and-july-on-record/a-78298751?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/western-europe-records-hottest-june-and-july-on-record/a-78298751?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:49:00 +0000DW NewsDrought is gripping large parts of Europe, with soils unusually dry and major rivers running low. A strengthening El Nino could push global temperatures even higher later this year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx25dkwk3e3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx25dkwk3e3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:33:51 +0000BBC WorldOne person has died in the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia which has spread over 53 sq miles. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/10/trump-signals-shift-to-economic-pressure-on-iran-over-new-military-strikes?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/10/trump-signals-shift-to-economic-pressure-on-iran-over-new-military-strikes?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:48:19 +0000Al JazeeraUS relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/israel-confirms-death-of-palestinian-detainee-nearly-two-years-late?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/israel-confirms-death-of-palestinian-detainee-nearly-two-years-late?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:59:45 +0000Al JazeeraThe family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/hong-kong-heat-record-hottest-day-ever-typhoon-dolphinhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/hong-kong-heat-record-hottest-day-ever-typhoon-dolphinMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:24:13 +0000Guardian WorldObservatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in region Hong Kong has officially recorded its highest ever temperature as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said. The city’s… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/typhoon-dolphin-china-shanghai-flooding-evacuationshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/typhoon-dolphin-china-shanghai-flooding-evacuationsMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:46:36 +0000Guardian WorldAuthorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inland More than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China by Sunday evening as powerful Typhoon Dolphin made landfall amid fears torrential rain would cause flooding and… https://www.dw.com/en/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-with-directing-criminal-organisation/a-78297919?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-with-directing-criminal-organisation/a-78297919?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0000DW NewsDaniel Kinahan is accused of leading the Kinahan organised crime group, an international network linked to drug trafficking and money laundering operations, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62qd5plzp6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62qd5plzp6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:58:18 +0000BBC WorldThe Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/taiwan-practices-war-games-fears-increasing-chinese-aggression-questions-trumps-support/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/taiwan-practices-war-games-fears-increasing-chinese-aggression-questions-trumps-support/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:56:01 +0000CBS News PoliticsTaiwan continued its 10-day war games this weekend, preparing for a potential invasion by China, which claims the territory as its own and has threatened to seize it by force. Anna Coren has more details from Taiwan. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/brazilian-player-falls-into-tunnel-celebrating-goal?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/brazilian-player-falls-into-tunnel-celebrating-goal?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0000Al JazeeraFootage shows Brazilian player Jacy Maranhão falling into the players’ tunnel after jumping over advertising boards. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/iranian-leaders-demand-us-pay-war-damage-keep-strait-of-hormuz-closed/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/iranian-leaders-demand-us-pay-war-damage-keep-strait-of-hormuz-closed/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0000CBS News PoliticsIran's Revolutionary Guard insisted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. complies with a list of demands, including paying for war damage. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the latest in a series of mixed messages from the regime. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c935w1d05d7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c935w1d05d7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:40:09 +0000BBC WorldTwelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/aje-onl-nf_kut-protests-escalate-over-iraqs-electricity-crisis-090826?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/aje-onl-nf_kut-protests-escalate-over-iraqs-electricity-crisis-090826?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:03:59 +0000Al JazeeraProtests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260809-iran-vows-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-closed-until-us-meets-demandshttps://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260809-iran-vows-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-closed-until-us-meets-demandsSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:14:34 +0000France 24Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US meets Tehran’s demands, including an end to sanctions and compensation for war damage. The blockade of the crucial energy route has rattled markets and pushed up prices, while President Donald Trump said he was taking a… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/09/canada-british-columbia-government-wildfireshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/09/canada-british-columbia-government-wildfiresSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:20:25 +0000Guardian WorldBritish Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts Canada’s federal government has announced it will provide urgent assistance to British Columbia after an onslaught of unprecedented fast-moving wildfires that killed one person and forced about 22,000… https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/union-reports-108-attacks-on-palestinian-journalists-in-july?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/union-reports-108-attacks-on-palestinian-journalists-in-july?traffic_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:01:25 +0000Al JazeeraPalestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023. https://www.businessinsider.com/taiwan-drills-mirage-fighter-flying-china-attack-han-kuang-2026-8https://www.businessinsider.com/taiwan-drills-mirage-fighter-flying-china-attack-han-kuang-2026-8Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:02:36 +0000Business InsiderTaiwan's Mirage 2000-5s, stationed about 90 miles from mainland China at Hsinchu Airbase, are its primary interceptor aircraft. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/houthis-launch-fresh-ballistic-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-al-makha-port?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/houthis-launch-fresh-ballistic-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-al-makha-port?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:34:26 +0000Al JazeeraIran-backed Houthis have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/houthis-renew-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-yemens-port-of-al-makha?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/houthis-renew-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-yemens-port-of-al-makha?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:19:43 +0000Al JazeeraThe latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha (Mocha) and its commercial port. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly8djwgem0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly8djwgem0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:05:29 +0000BBC WorldFrans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-stock-futures-flat-as-investors-await-inflation-data-grapple-with-more-iran-uncertainty-133212d2?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-stock-futures-flat-as-investors-await-inflation-data-grapple-with-more-iran-uncertainty-133212d2?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0000MarketWatchU.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, after new demands from Iran raised fresh doubts about the Strait of Hormuz reopening anytime soon and as investors await key inflation data later this week. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/gift-nifty-50-stalls-in-2455024668-battle-zone-live-levels-93CH-4847812https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/gift-nifty-50-stalls-in-2455024668-battle-zone-live-levels-93CH-4847812Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:34 +0000Investing.com https://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-saddest-deaths-rankedhttps://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-saddest-deaths-rankedMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:28:02 +0000Business Insider"House of the Dragon" doesn't shy away from killing major characters. But some deaths — like Jace's and Helaena's in season 3 — are more tragic than others. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/8/10/iran-war-live-us-semi-negotiating-with-tehran-israel-rejects-gaza-plan?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/8/10/iran-war-live-us-semi-negotiating-with-tehran-israel-rejects-gaza-plan?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al JazeeraTrump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-eggs-fertilityhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-eggs-fertilitySun, 09 Aug 2026 22:06:49 +0000Guardian USUS congresswoman to share journey online as she criticizes Trump administration’s attacks on reproductive care Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced she is going to freeze her eggs and will be sharing the process online. The progressive New York congresswoman, 36, revealed her decision to undergo fertility treatment… https://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-deaths-different-from-book-fire-and-bloodhttps://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-deaths-different-from-book-fire-and-bloodMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:55:01 +0000Business Insider"House of the Dragon" season three has killed major characters, including a few whose deaths were changed from the book "Fire & Blood." https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/man-charged-new-york-harbor-boat-capsized-deathshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/man-charged-new-york-harbor-boat-capsized-deathsSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:47:37 +0000Guardian USManuel Hernandez charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment after boat overturned in New York harbor The captain of a boat that capsized in the New York harbor on Saturday evening has been charged following the deaths of a 27-year-old woman and her five-month-old daughter. Manuel Hernandez, 46, was arrested and… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/09/typhoon-dolphin-makes-landfall-in-china-as-its-strongest-storm-this-yearhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/09/typhoon-dolphin-makes-landfall-in-china-as-its-strongest-storm-this-yearSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:13:57 +0000Guardian WorldTropical cyclone brings torrential rain and high winds to east coast after hitting Japan’s southern Okinawa province Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, has made landfall on the country’s east coast, bringing torrential rain and strong ⁠winds and triggering warnings ​of flooding… https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate-trumphttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate-trumpSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:22:17 +0000Guardian USMichigan nominee, who spoke to Obama after primary win, vows to fight inequality as president ‘makes billions off you’ Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan, embraced Donald Trump’s suggestion that the two represent “VERY DIFFERENT” versions of the US, pledging to fight inequality while the… https://www.foxnews.com/us/north-dakota-mom-stabs-2-children-death-horrific-killing-left-cops-traumatized-officialshttps://www.foxnews.com/us/north-dakota-mom-stabs-2-children-death-horrific-killing-left-cops-traumatized-officialsMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:47:06 +0000Fox News NationalA North Dakota mother faces murder and attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing her 5-month-old and 3-year-old to death in a home attack. https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5923613/how-irans-axis-of-resistance-has-shaped-the-warhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5923613/how-irans-axis-of-resistance-has-shaped-the-warSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:27:11 +0000NPR WorldNPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Peter Salisbury, professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about how Iran and its allies have reshaped the war in the Middle East. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/080926-cbs-weekend-news/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/080926-cbs-weekend-news/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000CBS News PoliticsWildfires rage in Canada and the western U.S.; 2 were killed from a capsized boat in New York Harbor. https://www.upworthy.com/job-recruiter-says-people-will-never-get-hired-if-they-keep-getting-this-easy-interview-question-wrong-ex1-2/https://www.upworthy.com/job-recruiter-says-people-will-never-get-hired-if-they-keep-getting-this-easy-interview-question-wrong-ex1-2/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:44:02 +0000UpworthyYou could end up "sounding so fake.” The post Job recruiter says people will never get hired if they keep getting this easy interview question wrong appeared first on Upworthy . https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/lake-mead-record-low-water-level-colorado-riverhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/lake-mead-record-low-water-level-colorado-riverSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:05:38 +0000Guardian USLevels at reservoir along Arizona-Nevada border dipped below previous record set in 2022, amid water crisis in west Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, the latest sign of a deepening water crisis in the American west.… https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/germany-warns-of-daily-hybrid-warfare-following-suspected-drone-attack?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/germany-warns-of-daily-hybrid-warfare-following-suspected-drone-attack?traffic_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:40:25 +0000Al JazeeraEspionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a 'constant reality', says Germany's interior minister. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/anthropic-is-turning-claude-codes-auto-mode-on-by-default/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/anthropic-is-turning-claude-codes-auto-mode-on-by-default/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:20:32 +0000TechCrunchProgramming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlxgk7r2vwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlxgk7r2vwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:43:23 +0000BBC WorldHot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyeg1ljp2eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyeg1ljp2eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:18:10 +0000BBC WorldPolice are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-berlin-to-step-up-drone-security-research/live-78287439?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-berlin-to-step-up-drone-security-research/live-78287439?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0000DW NewsInterior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany is moving to counter the threats posed by drones. Meanwhile, the transport minister said he wants Deutsche Bahn bonuses tied to punctuality targets. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/world/asia/pakistan-red-chiles-climate-change.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/world/asia/pakistan-red-chiles-climate-change.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:20 +0000NYT WorldThe traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt. https://unherd.com/2026/08/drought-is-pushing-england-to-the-brink/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/08/drought-is-pushing-england-to-the-brink/?edition=usSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:03:11 +0000UnHerdYields — and morale — are tumbling https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-several-wounded-in-suspected-gang-shooting/a-78297276?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/denmark-several-wounded-in-suspected-gang-shooting/a-78297276?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0000DW NewsPolice said they believed that the incident was linked to a "settling of scores" within criminal networks. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/world/europe/malaga-spain-mayor-torre-urban-regeneration.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/world/europe/malaga-spain-mayor-torre-urban-regeneration.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:10 +0000NYT EuropeFrancisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s also destroyed the city’s soul. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/democrats-election-disruption-planning-exerciseshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/democrats-election-disruption-planning-exercisesSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:14 +0000Guardian USChuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenarios In a Washington DC conference room last month, some of the most senior Democrats in the US Senate gathered to plan for a prospect that only recently would have felt more akin to science fiction: they… https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/09/the-guardian-view-on-the-two-cultures-bridge-the-divide-starting-with-a-levelshttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/09/the-guardian-view-on-the-two-cultures-bridge-the-divide-starting-with-a-levelsSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:19 +0000Guardian OpinionSeventy years after CP Snow warned of estrangement between the sciences and arts, breadth in education should be encouraged After the playwright Tom Stoppard died last year, one of the most striking tributes to his work came from a clinical scientist. Michael Baum explained in the British Medical Journal how, in the… https://www.ft.com/content/45289802-848f-4fa6-9769-6971b4b69bcc?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/45289802-848f-4fa6-9769-6971b4b69bcc?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:15 +0000FT WorldMoscow turns to raids, pressure and deception to enlist soldiers to fight against Ukraine https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260809-wildfire-rages-in-southern-france-forcing-evacuationshttps://www.france24.com/en/france/20260809-wildfire-rages-in-southern-france-forcing-evacuationsSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:21:52 +0000France 24A wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of two hamlets on Sunday as more than 200 firefighters battled flames that had scorched around 90 hectares in the Lozere region. Officials said the blaze, possibly sparked by a vehicle fire, remained out of control amid extremely dry conditions. https://www.ft.com/content/d6584acb-bce5-4a21-959b-f352b53ea892?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/d6584acb-bce5-4a21-959b-f352b53ea892?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:15 +0000FT CompaniesCambridge Aerospace has secured MoD contracts and is in talks with the US government about providing systems https://www.france24.com/en/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-deadly-overnight-strikeshttps://www.france24.com/en/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-deadly-overnight-strikesSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:22:24 +0000France 24Russia and Ukraine exchanged another round of overnight strikes, killing civilians and injuring many others on both sides. In Russia’s border region of Belgorod, Ukrainian drone attacks killed five people and wounded around two dozen others. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck a high-rise apartment building in Kharkiv,… https://www.ft.com/content/a38ffc0f-912d-416f-ac6e-75414072a370?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/a38ffc0f-912d-416f-ac6e-75414072a370?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000FT CompaniesConflict between Leonardo Del Vecchio’s heirs leaves Delfin in stasis as €55bn group’s portfolio is reshaped by consolidation https://www.dw.com/en/canada-british-columbia-wildfires-burning-out-of-control/a-78296928?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/canada-british-columbia-wildfires-burning-out-of-control/a-78296928?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000DW NewsWildfires have grown in number and intensity across British Columbia, where a state of emergency has been declared. Evacuations are underway, but firefighters say almost half of BC's 102 fires are out of control. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjeznj6979o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjeznj6979o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:34:04 +0000BBC WorldProsecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio. https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5926387/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-aramco-oil-facility-in-saudi-arabia-and-other-middle-east-newshttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5926387/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-aramco-oil-facility-in-saudi-arabia-and-other-middle-east-newsSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:44:02 +0000NPR WorldMeanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons. https://www.businessinsider.com/told-kids-tv-broke-family-changed-2026-8https://www.businessinsider.com/told-kids-tv-broke-family-changed-2026-8Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:50:01 +0000Business InsiderLosing our TV forced us to rethink screen time. The result was more conversation, more play, and fewer sibling fights. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/europe/daniel-kinahan-ireland-extradition.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/europe/daniel-kinahan-ireland-extradition.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:55:28 +0000NYT EuropeDaniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-and-russia-exchange-attacks-as-kyiv-buys-new-atacms/a-78294589?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-and-russia-exchange-attacks-as-kyiv-buys-new-atacms/a-78294589?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0000DW NewsOvernight drone and missile attacks killed several and injured dozens more in both Ukraine and Russia. As Kyiv seeks to defend itself it has now reportedly finalized a deal to buy US missile systems from Turkey. https://www.theverge.com/transportation/977155/49ers-coach-tesla-autopilot-crashhttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/977155/49ers-coach-tesla-autopilot-crashSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:56:49 +0000The VergeFour weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time Shanahan said only that the accident was his fault. But during a recent press conference he shared more details about the incident, including the fact that he had his Tesla's Autopilot engaged at… https://www.france24.com/en/france-faces-reckoning-on-child-abusehttps://www.france24.com/en/france-faces-reckoning-on-child-abuseSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:34:57 +0000France 24In France, the murder of Lyhanna, a young girl, by a known sex offender sparked widespread outrage and prompted the justice minister to call for a review of police procedures. Now, a leaked letter from Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin to the interior minister details serious failures in the handling of child sexual… https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bernie-sanders-super-pac-funding-letter-schumer-jeffries-martin/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bernie-sanders-super-pac-funding-letter-schumer-jeffries-martin/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:50:10 +0000CBS News PoliticsSen. Bernie Sanders highlighted the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by outside organizations during the 2026 midterm cycle. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260809-zelensky-claims-north-korea-may-deploy-50-000-troops-russiahttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260809-zelensky-claims-north-korea-may-deploy-50-000-troops-russiaSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:58:11 +0000France 24Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that as many as 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be deployed to Russia, reflecting growing military cooperation between the two countries. He did not elaborate on his sources for this information, but warned that Pyongyang could gain valuable battlefield… https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-blanche-electionshttps://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-blanche-electionsSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:28:57 +0000Common DreamsOne of the many questions swirling around new US Attorney General Todd Blanche is whether he'd go along with President Donald Trump's efforts to subvert the result of another election. In 2020, when Trump attempted to overturn his loss to former President Joe Biden, his attempts to claim the result was marred by… https://www.france24.com/en/iran-sets-tough-terms-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.france24.com/en/iran-sets-tough-terms-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuzSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0000France 24Iran’s national security chief has outlined a list of demands for the US to meet before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. They include lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, compensation for war damages and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Separately, Iran and Oman say they are close to reaching a… https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-gulf-coast-deaths-louisiana/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-gulf-coast-deaths-louisiana/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:33:53 +0000Fortune“Seek medical care immediately if a wound exposed to brackish or salt water becomes red, swollen, painful, warm or discolored." https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260809-the-week-in-pictures-summer-wildfires-thai-school-shooting-tour-de-france-femmeshttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260809-the-week-in-pictures-summer-wildfires-thai-school-shooting-tour-de-france-femmesSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:19 +0000France 24This summer's record wildfire season continued its devastation in the US state of Washington and parts of Europe, Thailand mourned after a school shooting left students and teachers dead, and cycling enthusiasts turned their attention to the women's Tour de France: here's a look at the week's most striking images. https://www.foxnews.com/us/indian-national-accused-arizona-girlfriends-murder-entered-us-student-visa-federal-sourceshttps://www.foxnews.com/us/indian-national-accused-arizona-girlfriends-murder-entered-us-student-visa-federal-sourcesSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:30:48 +0000Fox News NationalVarun Batchigari allegedly strangled Julissa Salazar near the University of Arizona, then boarded a flight to India before the FBI had him arrested. https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/rep-max-miller-abuse-allegations-reelection-house-majority-gop-senators/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/rep-max-miller-abuse-allegations-reelection-house-majority-gop-senators/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:44:43 +0000FortuneOhio’s other senator, Jon Husted, Montana Senator Tim Sheehy and Kansas Senator Roger Marshall have also said Miller, who represents northeast Ohio, should quit. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933939-pffa-short-term-pain-long-term-recession-protection?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933939-pffa-short-term-pain-long-term-recession-protection?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:15:30 +0000Seeking Alpha https://www.foxnews.com/us/two-dead-including-infant-after-boat-capsizes-new-york-harbor-12-rescuedhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/two-dead-including-infant-after-boat-capsizes-new-york-harbor-12-rescuedSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:11:24 +0000Fox News NationalA 22-foot bowrider capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor Saturday night, killing an adult female and an infant, who were pulled from the water by NYPD divers. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/an-infamous-attack-ad-just-got-an-ai-resurrection/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/an-infamous-attack-ad-just-got-an-ai-resurrection/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0000Mother JonesIn 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson’s campaign ran a terrifying 60-second advertisement. It opens with a three-year-old girl in a field, pulling petals off a daisy while counting to ten. Then, a man’s voice begins a countdown, and a nuclear explosion fills the screen. The advertisement only aired once, but roughly 100 million… https://www.ft.com/content/a63a2d74-cf2e-4774-b6d6-c63130ab7b3f?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/a63a2d74-cf2e-4774-b6d6-c63130ab7b3f?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000FT WorldDozens killed in worst violence in region in decades https://www.foxnews.com/us/police-nab-armed-dangerous-new-york-fugitive-suspected-killing-father-torching-homehttps://www.foxnews.com/us/police-nab-armed-dangerous-new-york-fugitive-suspected-killing-father-torching-homeSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:22:27 +0000Fox News NationalThomas David Ryan was captured in Schoharie County after a multiday New York manhunt involving the FBI in his father's homicide and arson case. https://www.foxnews.com/us/norad-fighter-jets-intercept-aircraft-near-trumps-bedminster-golf-clubhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/norad-fighter-jets-intercept-aircraft-near-trumps-bedminster-golf-clubSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:18:34 +0000Fox News NationalNORAD intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster after they entered restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf club. https://www.france24.com/en/blast-wounds-two-as-de-la-espriella-cracks-down-on-prisonshttps://www.france24.com/en/blast-wounds-two-as-de-la-espriella-cracks-down-on-prisonsSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:36:54 +0000France 24A day after being sworn in as president, Abelardo de la Espriella is facing two bombing attacks in Colombia. He campaigned on a hard-line approach to the country’s ongoing violence and vowed on social media that there would be no leniency. The army says FARC dissidents used explosives to destroy a highway tollbooth… https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/here-are-the-2-big-things-were-watching-in-the-stock-market-in-the-week-ahead.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/here-are-the-2-big-things-were-watching-in-the-stock-market-in-the-week-ahead.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:11:52 +0000CNBC Top StoriesThe market's attention will be on July inflation data. https://www.nytimes.com/article/iran-war-trump-us-oil-hormuz-key-dates-events.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/article/iran-war-trump-us-oil-hormuz-key-dates-events.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:34:51 +0000NYT WorldThe United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a monthslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets. https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-mount-bromo-wildfire-grows-spurs-park-closure/a-78293431?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-mount-bromo-wildfire-grows-spurs-park-closure/a-78293431?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 08:38:00 +0000DW NewsIndonesian authorities have closed a popular national park until further notice. Strong winds and rough terrain are making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the blaze. https://www.ft.com/content/581a7c18-5deb-4cd4-b014-f4d275ba73d2?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/581a7c18-5deb-4cd4-b014-f4d275ba73d2?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:24 +0000FT WorldKatherina Reiche says Berlin seeks to attract €3.75tn in private capital by 2040 https://www.foxnews.com/us/mountain-getaway-rocked-latest-chapter-deadly-violence-officials-avoid-gang-label-tourist-townhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/mountain-getaway-rocked-latest-chapter-deadly-violence-officials-avoid-gang-label-tourist-townSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:17 +0000Fox News NationalAsheville, North Carolina, police link the deadly Biltmore Avenue shooting to a direct retaliatory act tied to earlier gun violence in the city. https://www.nytimes.com/article/canada-wildfires-2026.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/article/canada-wildfires-2026.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:55:48 +0000NYT WorldFire activity has increased sharply in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from their homes just weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the East Coast. https://www.wired.com/story/the-12-best-anime-to-watch-if-you-think-you-hate-anime/https://www.wired.com/story/the-12-best-anime-to-watch-if-you-think-you-hate-anime/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000WiredJapan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch. https://www.ft.com/content/a6a000a4-3578-41d0-a898-aeef5f1dbaa0https://www.ft.com/content/a6a000a4-3578-41d0-a898-aeef5f1dbaa0Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:37:21 +0000FT WorldIrish government jet believed to be carrying alleged drug trafficker lands in Dublin https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/trump-us-naval-blockade-iran-economy-crisis-hormuz-talks-oil-prices/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/trump-us-naval-blockade-iran-economy-crisis-hormuz-talks-oil-prices/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:41:07 +0000Fortune"We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money," Trump said. https://jacobin.com/2026/08/fqhcs-medicaid-cuts-health-care-billionaire-taxhttps://jacobin.com/2026/08/fqhcs-medicaid-cuts-health-care-billionaire-taxSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000JacobinFederally qualified health centers are an essential source of medical care for poor and working-class Americans, especially in rural areas and neighborhoods of color. Medicaid cuts in Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill could shut them down. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/saudi-aramco-extinguishes-refinery-fire-houthis-claim-attack.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/saudi-aramco-extinguishes-refinery-fire-houthis-claim-attack.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:15:57 +0000CNBC Top StoriesIran's foreign minister reportedly said his country is not engaging in talks with the U.S., but added: "Messages are being exchanged through intermediaries." https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/09/ransomware-gangs-skip-the-ceo-head-straight-for-the-40-something-it-manager/5284499https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/09/ransomware-gangs-skip-the-ceo-head-straight-for-the-40-something-it-manager/5284499Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0000The RegisterGen Xers who feel triggered by this should remember to unplug the network cable and call the cops https://www.foxnews.com/us/nancy-guthrie-ransom-notes-fake-renowned-profiler-says-case-looks-burglary-gone-wronghttps://www.foxnews.com/us/nancy-guthrie-ransom-notes-fake-renowned-profiler-says-case-looks-burglary-gone-wrongSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:24 +0000Fox News NationalA forensic psychologist questions the legitimacy of ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case but says releasing them could generate crucial new leads. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/europe/iran-strait-hormuz-trump-deal.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/europe/iran-strait-hormuz-trump-deal.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:58:22 +0000NYT WorldThe Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade. https://www.foxnews.com/us/miss-north-carolina-usa-pageant-producers-fire-back-winner-says-lost-title-faithhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/miss-north-carolina-usa-pageant-producers-fire-back-winner-says-lost-title-faithSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:38:56 +0000Fox News NationalBrittany Boltinhouse claims her conservative Christian beliefs cost her the Miss North Carolina USA crown, but organizers cite her repeated N-word use. https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-man-accused-killing-nurse-mom-helped-despite-repeated-arrests-threatening-sheriffhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-man-accused-killing-nurse-mom-helped-despite-repeated-arrests-threatening-sheriffSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0000Fox News NationalGibson Nash allegedly beat and strangled his mother, a nurse who had bonded him out of jail and moved to Florida to get him mental health help. https://www.npr.org/2026/08/08/nx-s1-5925887/ukraine-mourns-oleksiy-yukovhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/08/nx-s1-5925887/ukraine-mourns-oleksiy-yukovSat, 08 Aug 2026 17:46:05 +0000NPR WorldOleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers — including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/us/two-killed-wildfire-helicopter-crash.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/us/two-killed-wildfire-helicopter-crash.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:42:11 +0000NYT USThe aircraft was responding to the Widemouth 2 fire, which has burned more than 100,000 acres since starting last month. https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-men-wielding-hatchet-machete-clash-publix-parking-lot-police-sayhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-men-wielding-hatchet-machete-clash-publix-parking-lot-police-saySun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:21 +0000Fox News NationalTwo Florida men armed with a machete and hatchet allegedly fought over a love interest in a Panama City Publix parking lot, landing both in the hospital. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2026/08/immortal-jellyfish-turritopsis-dohrnii-guardian-invertebrate-year-2026/https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2026/08/immortal-jellyfish-turritopsis-dohrnii-guardian-invertebrate-year-2026/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Mother JonesThis story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Immortality is generally considered the realm of the gods or science fiction, a fantasy that’s actively pursued by tech entrepreneurs in macabre experiments that include injecting “young blood,”… https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-got-two-email-invitations-from-friends-is-this-a-phishing-scam-or-am-i-suddenly-popular-d9680aa8?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-got-two-email-invitations-from-friends-is-this-a-phishing-scam-or-am-i-suddenly-popular-d9680aa8?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000MarketWatch“I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list.” https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/08/devs-to-anthropic-openai-cursor-and-friends-make-security-and-privacy-the-default/5285107https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/08/devs-to-anthropic-openai-cursor-and-friends-make-security-and-privacy-the-default/5285107Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000The RegisterResearchers scour social media to measure developer concerns about AI coding tools https://thebetterindia.com/wildlife/gajmitra-katarniaghat-elephant-corridor-farmers-protect-elephants-12240096https://thebetterindia.com/wildlife/gajmitra-katarniaghat-elephant-corridor-farmers-protect-elephants-12240096Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0000The Better IndiaBy the time the last cooking fires die down in the villages bordering Uttar Pradesh's Katarniaghat forests, another workday is only just beginning. Around 10.30 pm, after spending the day tending to crops, feeding cattle and finishing household chores, a group of farmers gathers on the edge of the village. They pull… https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/opinion/afghanistan-war.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/opinion/afghanistan-war.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:56:55 +0000NYT OpinionReaders respond to a front-page essay by Thomas Gibbons-Neff, a Marine veteran, and ponder the moral complexities of war. Also: Women victimized by Uber. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/09/with-biological-warfare-an-accident-could-mean-extinction/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/09/with-biological-warfare-an-accident-could-mean-extinction/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000WaPo OpinionsBiological war, nursing licenses, Chinese AI, illegal fishing and more, in readers’ eyes. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/asia/taiwan-drone-china-invasion.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/asia/taiwan-drone-china-invasion.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:55:31 +0000NYT WorldInspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/israeli-startup-irregular-linked-to-ai-hacks-openai-anthropic-meta.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/israeli-startup-irregular-linked-to-ai-hacks-openai-anthropic-meta.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:31:42 +0000CNBC Top StoriesThe rogue AI attacks involving OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta all tied back to a small Israeli startup named Irregular. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/08/trump-ethics-corruption-crypto-watchdogs/688187/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/08/trump-ethics-corruption-crypto-watchdogs/688187/?utm_source=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The AtlanticThe scandals of the president’s first term now seem quaint. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/new-wordpress-pre-auth-xss-could-lead.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/new-wordpress-pre-auth-xss-could-lead.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:56:23 +0000The Hacker NewsWordPress has fixed a pre-authentication reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in its login screen that affects every version of the content management system. pwn.ai demonstrated how the flaw can be chained into PHP code execution on the server when a logged-in administrator interacts with an attacker-controlled… https://www.wired.com/story/flocks-plans-for-rideshare-dashcams-and-coaching-police-revealed/https://www.wired.com/story/flocks-plans-for-rideshare-dashcams-and-coaching-police-revealed/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000WiredPlus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/weather/extreme-heat-wave-uk-france-spain-forecast.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/weather/extreme-heat-wave-uk-france-spain-forecast.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:23:03 +0000NYT WorldHigh temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent. https://www.wired.com/story/first-images-spacex-rocket-moon-crater/https://www.wired.com/story/first-images-spacex-rocket-moon-crater/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000WiredThe Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/googles-top-hacker-hunter-explains-why-hacking-groups-get-codenames/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/googles-top-hacker-hunter-explains-why-hacking-groups-get-codenames/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000TechCrunchGoogle recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/loggerhead-sea-turtles-break-nest-record-in-georgia-the-most-in-37-years/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/loggerhead-sea-turtles-break-nest-record-in-georgia-the-most-in-37-years/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:58:20 +0000Good News NetworkLoggerhead sea turtle nests along the Atlantic coast in the US have set a new 37-year record, topping every annual count for beaches in the state of Georgia, going back to 1989. The state’s Department of Natural Resources calls it “a slow but steady rebound” for the animal listed as threatened under the Endangered… https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/flesh-eating-screwworms-feast-on-humans-in-mexico-human-cases-top-500/https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/flesh-eating-screwworms-feast-on-humans-in-mexico-human-cases-top-500/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0000Ars TechnicaSix deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/metabase-zero-day-exploited-in-wild.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/metabase-zero-day-exploited-in-wild.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 06:58:31 +0000The Hacker NewsMetabase has warned that a maximum-severity security flaw impacting its business intelligence and data visualization software package has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day. The vulnerability (CVSS score: 10.0), which does not carry a CVE identifier, allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary… https://www.engadget.com/2229993/claude-vs-chatgpt-how-ai-assistants-differ/https://www.engadget.com/2229993/claude-vs-chatgpt-how-ai-assistants-differ/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000EngadgetIn a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-trueconf-to-trojanize-client-installers-with-backdoors/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-trueconf-to-trojanize-client-installers-with-backdoors/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:16:23 +0000BleepingComputerThe Head Mare hacktivist group has been exploiting vulnerabilities in unpatched TrueConf video conferencing servers to replace client installers with malicious versions that deliver backdoors. [...] https://truthout.org/articles/protesters-marking-10-years-after-michael-browns-killing-face-arrest-and-prison/https://truthout.org/articles/protesters-marking-10-years-after-michael-browns-killing-face-arrest-and-prison/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:17:45 +0000Truthout“To say, why were we out there, why were we even protesting … is to gaslight an entire community,” said one supporter. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekd5784k5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekd5784k5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:11:32 +0000BBC BusinessThe incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-short-term-bill-prevent-shutdown-midterm-elections-rcna591359https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-short-term-bill-prevent-shutdown-midterm-elections-rcna591359Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:49 +0000NBC News PoliticsWASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill to remove the threat of a government shutdown before the midterm elections. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/framework-tally-disclose-metabase-data-theft-attacks/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/framework-tally-disclose-metabase-data-theft-attacks/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:14:46 +0000BleepingComputerA critical Metabase SQL injection vulnerability was exploited in zero-day attacks to breach customer instances in data theft attacks, known to impact Framework and Tally. [...] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20j5rle717o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20j5rle717o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:03:55 +0000BBC BusinessAnalysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/europes-free-satellite-service-just-made-it-easier-to-track-wildfires/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/europes-free-satellite-service-just-made-it-easier-to-track-wildfires/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:48:21 +0000Ars TechnicaCopernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/new-css-attacks-can-break-webmail.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/new-css-attacks-can-break-webmail.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 08:03:57 +0000The Hacker NewsNew research shows content inside an email can escape its message boundary and interfere with the webmail interface. Across attack chains spanning Outlook, Gmail, Fastmail, Proton Mail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail, the techniques can capture passwords, take over third-party accounts, leak tokens, hijack trusted UI… https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/atlassian-rovo-can-be-tricked-into.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/atlassian-rovo-can-be-tricked-into.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 08:54:50 +0000The Hacker NewsAttacker-controlled instructions can make Atlassian's Rovo assistant collect Jira or Confluence data that a signed-in user can access, then send it to an outside server. Two security firms found that behavior independently, by different routes. Only one of those routes is confirmed closed. PromptArmor, an AI security… https://www.ft.com/content/ff321dc1-41d6-473d-b7e7-2a58224a18e7?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/ff321dc1-41d6-473d-b7e7-2a58224a18e7?syn-25a6b1a6=1Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:05:57 +0000FT MarketsIndonesia’s attempt to contain prices at home has discouraged companies from supplying the local market https://truthout.org/articles/i-saw-dr-hussam-abu-safiya-save-lives-now-israel-is-holding-him-hostage/https://truthout.org/articles/i-saw-dr-hussam-abu-safiya-save-lives-now-israel-is-holding-him-hostage/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:45:42 +0000TruthoutIsrael forced Abu Safiya to choose between his own safety and caring for his patients. He chose his patients. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/n-central-attackers-reach-managed.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/n-central-attackers-reach-managed.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 06:57:43 +0000The Hacker NewsN-able has released a fresh round of hotfixes for N‑central as part of its investigation into ongoing exploitation of a recently disclosed security flaw in the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) product. "We are proactively expanding protections in response to ongoing monitoring of threat actors as they evolve… https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/08/new-official-30th-anniversary-quake-mission-pack-adds-new-maps-and-mechanics/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/08/new-official-30th-anniversary-quake-mission-pack-adds-new-maps-and-mechanics/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0000Ars Technica19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions. https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/doctor-hussam-abu-safiya-prison-abuse-medical-gazahttps://www.dropsitenews.com/p/doctor-hussam-abu-safiya-prison-abuse-medical-gazaSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:01:13 +0000Drop SiteThe escalated abuse against Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya following a legal challenge to his detention has sent a chilling message to the families of detained medical workers in Gaza. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/trumps-iran-war-is-going-backward/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/trumps-iran-war-is-going-backward/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:31:17 +0000Mother JonesOn Saturday, a senior Iranian national security official issued a set of demands that the US must meet before a key waterway for oil shipping can be reopened—a statement that further suggests a lasting ceasefire will not be in the cards anytime soon. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National… https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-sanctions-bill-russia-iran-named-late-sen-lindsey-graham-rcna589949https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-sanctions-bill-russia-iran-named-late-sen-lindsey-graham-rcna589949Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:24:18 +0000NBC News PoliticsWASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of Republican Sen. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/fault-lines-both-parties-emerge-michigans-primaries-politics-desk-rcna591428https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/fault-lines-both-parties-emerge-michigans-primaries-politics-desk-rcna591428Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:18:53 +0000NBC News PoliticsIn today’s edition, Kristen Welker looks ahead to November in swing state Michigan after this week’s primary battles. https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-foreign-aid-priority-investigating-crime-against-white-south-africans/https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-foreign-aid-priority-investigating-crime-against-white-south-africans/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:12:59 +0000TruthoutOther proposed grant recipients include a British organization fighting to keep gay conversion therapy legal. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unlimited-technology-systems-breach-impacts-38-million-people/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unlimited-technology-systems-breach-impacts-38-million-people/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:30:41 +0000BleepingComputerHealthcare software company Unlimited Technology Systems reported that more than 3.8 million people were impacted by a data breach incident that occurred in October 2025. [...] https://www.levernews.com/you-love-to-see-it-keeping-the-great-lakes-great/https://www.levernews.com/you-love-to-see-it-keeping-the-great-lakes-great/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:01:38 +0000The LeverAbdul El-Sayed battles a pipeline, Eli Lilly goes under the knife, Virginia makes suffrage cool again, and Illinois feasts. https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/ransomware-attacks-spike-as-world-distracted-by-ai/5284934https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/ransomware-attacks-spike-as-world-distracted-by-ai/5284934Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000The RegisterWhat, you didn't think the top gangs were busy watching agents escape their sandboxes too, did you? https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/clickfix-attacks-deliver-macos-stealer.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/clickfix-attacks-deliver-macos-stealer.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:29:08 +0000The Hacker NewsClickFix-style attacks are being used to deliver a Go-based malware capable of stealing cryptocurrency assets, as well as browser-stored passwords, Apple iCloud Keychain data, and cached credentials. The macOS-focused infection chain is designed to deliver a shell script that profiles the host and then fetches a macOS… https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/08/berkshire-hathaway-earnings-q2-2026.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/08/berkshire-hathaway-earnings-q2-2026.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0000CNBC Top StoriesStrength across its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses more than offset weaker insurance results. https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/nhs-tayside-investigates-breach-concerning-data-of-dead-girl/5284815https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/nhs-tayside-investigates-breach-concerning-data-of-dead-girl/5284815Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:59:16 +0000The RegisterInvestigation into whether staff improperly accessed Minnie Merriman’s file after she was named for the first time this week https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/unc6671-vishing-attacks-target-personal.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/unc6671-vishing-attacks-target-personal.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:16:13 +0000The Hacker NewsA recent wave of cyber attacks targeting financial services, private equity, and professional services has been attributed to a data extortion group known as UNC6671. "UNC6671 continues to rely on voice phishing (vishing) to target enterprise employees, posing as IT help desk staff facilitating mandatory, urgent… https://truthout.org/articles/trump-issues-birth-tourism-orders-following-birthright-citizenship-scotus-loss/https://truthout.org/articles/trump-issues-birth-tourism-orders-following-birthright-citizenship-scotus-loss/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:19:40 +0000TruthoutSeveral legal experts say these orders, like Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, will be found unconstitutional. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/real-emails-hijacked-payments-two-h1-2026-attack-chains/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/real-emails-hijacked-payments-two-h1-2026-attack-chains/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:10 +0000BleepingComputerGen's H1 2026 Threat Report examines two separate attack chains. One used compromised business inboxes and browser manipulation in a banking-malware campaign, while the other used clipboard hijacking to redirect cryptocurrency payments. [...] https://www.commondreams.org/news/unicef-gaza-faminehttps://www.commondreams.org/news/unicef-gaza-famineSat, 08 Aug 2026 00:38:19 +0000Common DreamsFor nearly three years, Israeli officials and their US backers have denounced United Nations agencies reporting the facts of Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza as lies, but now many of them are citing the latest global hunger study by the United Nations Children's Fund as proof that last year's famine that killed at… https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/nearly-800-malicious-npm-packages.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/nearly-800-malicious-npm-packages.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:48:17 +0000The Hacker NewsA cluster of nearly 800 malicious packages has been published to the npm registry as part of a new campaign designed to deliver cross-platform malware targeting Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. "These packages appear to use AI slop squatted, or randomly generated typo-squatting package names, but all of them deliver a… https://thebetterindia.com/videos/lifestyle/the-ultimate-act-of-bravery-in-kerala-floods-kerala-hero-12242720https://thebetterindia.com/videos/lifestyle/the-ultimate-act-of-bravery-in-kerala-floods-kerala-hero-12242720Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:31 +0000The Better IndiaSome heroes don't wear capes—they wear life jackets, and sometimes, they give them away. ❤️ When devastating floods hit Kerala, 61-year-old farmer Benny was trapped in the raging waters with little hope of survival. Rescue volunteer R. Rajesh didn't hesitate. He battled the powerful currents, reached Benny, and began… https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/mit-boffins-tontou-attack-slips-through-spectre-defenses-on-intel-and-amd-cpus/5284081https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/mit-boffins-tontou-attack-slips-through-spectre-defenses-on-intel-and-amd-cpus/5284081Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0000The RegisterTimer interrupts reopen branch predictor poisoning window, with a working Zen 2 exploit to prove it https://jacobin.com/2026/08/taxes-inequality-markets-regulation-financehttps://jacobin.com/2026/08/taxes-inequality-markets-regulation-financeSat, 08 Aug 2026 15:27:38 +0000JacobinTo address the US’s severe inequality, we can and should raise taxes on the rich. But we can also restructure markets so that they don’t produce such unequal incomes in the first place, by reining in corporate power and our predatory financial sector. https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/08/07/shinyhunters-called-cancer-diagnostics-biz-and-tricked-staffers-into-giving-them-access-now-theyve-dumped-109m-email-addresses/5284857https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/08/07/shinyhunters-called-cancer-diagnostics-biz-and-tricked-staffers-into-giving-them-access-now-theyve-dumped-109m-email-addresses/5284857Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:53:57 +0000The RegisterCancer diagnostics breach spills personal and health info as extortion crew says healthcare giant ‘should’ve paid the ransom’ https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/water-system-controllers-dont-belong-on-the-internet-says-ex-nsa-chief-after-suspected-iran-attacks/5285070https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/water-system-controllers-dont-belong-on-the-internet-says-ex-nsa-chief-after-suspected-iran-attacks/5285070Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:53:10 +0000The RegisterCalling all defenders https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/market-crashed-1987-paul-tudor-173002488.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/market-crashed-1987-paul-tudor-173002488.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 17:30:02 +0000Yahoo Finance https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/malware-can-abuse-windows-hello-for.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/malware-can-abuse-windows-hello-for.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:11 +0000The Hacker NewsEntra ID researcher Dirk-jan Mollema demonstrated that malware already running in a signed-in Windows session can silently use the victim's Windows Hello for Business key to authenticate to Microsoft Entra ID. The attacker can then establish longer-term cloud access, register a device it controls, obtain a Primary… https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/microsoft-365-aitm-phishing-hijacks.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/microsoft-365-aitm-phishing-hijacks.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:38:27 +0000The Hacker NewsCybersecurity researchers have called attention to an active "widespread email-driven phishing campaign" that employs adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) techniques to take control of Microsoft 365 accounts with an aim to identify key personnel involved in financial workflows and gather related email. "The campaign uses… https://truthout.org/articles/ice-and-data-centers-arent-new-but-face-growing-pushback-as-they-intertwine/https://truthout.org/articles/ice-and-data-centers-arent-new-but-face-growing-pushback-as-they-intertwine/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:51:44 +0000TruthoutA New Jersey township ordinance is the first in the US reflecting the link between the deportation regime and Big Tech. https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/ieh-corp-says-phished-staffer-opened-gates-to-company-m365/5284523https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/ieh-corp-says-phished-staffer-opened-gates-to-company-m365/5284523Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0000The RegisterIntruder gained access to engineering files and potentially export-controlled technical data https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/08/hugging-face-ai-hack-cybersecurity-black-hat.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/08/hugging-face-ai-hack-cybersecurity-black-hat.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000CNBC Top StoriesThe Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas couldn't have come at a better time, with AI agent hacks stacking up from Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI. https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-phone-doesnt-block-sim-swapping-attacks-turn-on-carrier-settings/https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-phone-doesnt-block-sim-swapping-attacks-turn-on-carrier-settings/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:36:59 +0000ZDNetA SIM swapping attack could compromise your phone, your personal accounts, and even your identity. Here's how to thwart them. https://jacobin.com/2026/08/feminist-movement-abortion-choice-roehttps://jacobin.com/2026/08/feminist-movement-abortion-choice-roeSat, 08 Aug 2026 13:44:06 +0000JacobinHalf a century ago, feminists won Roe v. Wade with mass demonstrations and a sweeping national vision. A veteran of that movement argues that today’s fight requires the same strategy. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-carolina-ports-confirms-cyberattack-disrupting-operations/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-carolina-ports-confirms-cyberattack-disrupting-operations/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:34:40 +0000BleepingComputerThe North Carolina Ports Authority has confirmed that a cyberattack disrupted IT systems and slowed operations at Port of Wilmington, Port of Morehead City, and Charlotte Inland Port. [...] https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-rushes-emergency-fix-for-mac-screen-sharing-flaw-update-asap/https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-rushes-emergency-fix-for-mac-screen-sharing-flaw-update-asap/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:14:42 +0000ZDNetThe updates were unexpected. Apple must have considered this flaw serious enough to warrant an immediate fix. https://theintercept.com/2026/08/08/state-department-rubio-leftists-visas-terrorism/https://theintercept.com/2026/08/08/state-department-rubio-leftists-visas-terrorism/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0000The InterceptA new State Department policy about “far-left terrorism” could spark a crackdown on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions activists. The post Rubio Is Trying to Keep Leftists Out of U.S. by Banning Supporters of “Economic Sabotage” appeared first on The Intercept . https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-stay-cool-in-summer-heat-without-ac/https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-stay-cool-in-summer-heat-without-ac/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:15:16 +0000ZDNetNo AC? Me neither. Here's how to keep yourself and your home cool during a heatwave. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/08/longtime-san-francisco-nonprofit-will-close-city-gets-tougher-crime/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/08/longtime-san-francisco-nonprofit-will-close-city-gets-tougher-crime/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0000WaPo PoliticsThe demise of SF Pretrial, which for 50 years has provided diversion services, came after the mayor cut its budget and as Democrats’ attitudes toward crime shift. https://www.occrp.org/en/scoop/alleged-enforcer-in-prince-group-scam-network-identifiedhttps://www.occrp.org/en/scoop/alleged-enforcer-in-prince-group-scam-network-identifiedFri, 07 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0000OCCRPA U.S. federal indictment against Prince Group Chairman Chen Zhi anonymized his alleged co-conspirators, but personal details in the document identify one of them as Chen Sokly. U.S. authorities allege Chen Sokly was a Prince Group “enforcer” who protected the sanctioned conglomerate from police. He has not been… https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/thomas-wright-inflection-point-book-review-us-foreign-policy-trump-biden/https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/thomas-wright-inflection-point-book-review-us-foreign-policy-trump-biden/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:20:08 +0000Foreign PolicyThomas Wright on the post-Cold War order. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/08/pirro-trumps-longtime-champion-is-outs-over-reflecting-pool-move/https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/08/pirro-trumps-longtime-champion-is-outs-over-reflecting-pool-move/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0000WaPo PoliticsD.C.’s top prosecutor spent a year navigating the president’s demands. Now she finds her job at risk amid a rare break with him over cases of alleged vandalism. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/the-iran-wars-other-bill-and-youre-paying-it/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/the-iran-wars-other-bill-and-youre-paying-it/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000Mother JonesDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently told Congress that the US government has spent an estimated $37.5 billion to date on the Iran war and requested an additional $67 billion in emergency funding. But there are several hidden costs that don’t factor into Hegseth’s accounting—ones that the rest of us are actually… https://documentedny.com/2026/08/07/trump-orders-birthright-citizenship/https://documentedny.com/2026/08/07/trump-orders-birthright-citizenship/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000DocumentedPlus: Work slowdown in federal immigration offices is generating a record backlog, while deportation orders hit new highs. The post Immigration News Today: Trump Signs Two Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship appeared first on Documented . https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/08/edith-pritchett-cartoon-food-recalls-outbreaks-cyclospora/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/08/edith-pritchett-cartoon-food-recalls-outbreaks-cyclospora/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000WaPo OpinionsEdith Pritchett cartoon on outbreaks, cyclospora. https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/iran-war-heads-explode-over-iran-draft-terms-for-strait-of-hormuz-ansar-allah-strike-on-saudi-forces-killing-over-50.htmlhttps://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/iran-war-heads-explode-over-iran-draft-terms-for-strait-of-hormuz-ansar-allah-strike-on-saudi-forces-killing-over-50.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:54:36 +0000Naked CapitalismToday's Iran war news: Iran's draft to Parliament re operating the Strait gives new meaning to the word maximalist as Ansar Allah ramps up. https://typeinvestigations.org/investigation/2026/08/07/how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policyhttps://typeinvestigations.org/investigation/2026/08/07/how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policyFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:01:21 +0000Type InvestigationsThis article was produced in partnership with MIT Technology Review, with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. One morning in April 2025, employees of a small office in the US State Department got the email many of them had been dreading. For months, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency had been cutting… https://www.ft.com/content/d2248ee9-edb5-445c-b89b-425e033a19fa?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/d2248ee9-edb5-445c-b89b-425e033a19fa?syn-25a6b1a6=1Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:30:02 +0000FT MarketsYou can’t fight macro with FX interventions https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/the-floods-of-the-future-wont-come-one-at-a-time.htmlhttps://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/the-floods-of-the-future-wont-come-one-at-a-time.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:55:32 +0000Naked CapitalismA dangerous collision of storm surge, torrential rain, and sea level rise threaten overwhelming floods, endangering large sections of the US https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/democrats-affordability-message-misses-a-key-expense-student-debt.htmlhttps://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/democrats-affordability-message-misses-a-key-expense-student-debt.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 08:16:14 +0000Naked CapitalismFor many, student debt payments are one of their biggest bills, so why have Dems left it out of their messaging? https://theintercept.com/2026/08/07/congress-ice-shoplifting-theft-surveillance/https://theintercept.com/2026/08/07/congress-ice-shoplifting-theft-surveillance/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0000The InterceptA bill intended to halt the supposed threat of “organized retail crime” would put ICE in charge of the federal response. The post Congress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After Shoplifters appeared first on The Intercept . https://unherd.com/2026/08/watching-trumps-apocalypse/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/08/watching-trumps-apocalypse/?edition=usFri, 07 Aug 2026 23:03:38 +0000UnHerdAmericans are mere spectators https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/08/i-want-your-sex-movie-gen-z-millennials/688209/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/08/i-want-your-sex-movie-gen-z-millennials/688209/?utm_source=feedSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The AtlanticA new film pokes fun at Gen Z’s inhibitions—erotic and otherwise. https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-offshore-wind-lease-buybackshttps://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-offshore-wind-lease-buybacksFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:53:17 +0000Common DreamsDespite climate concerns and high prices from President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran, his administration continued its assault on offshore wind this week, using another " taxpayer-funded bribe " to convince a company to instead invest in fossil fuels. The German company RWE announced Thursday that it had reached… https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/honest-reporting-knight-foundation-israel-gazahttps://www.dropsitenews.com/p/honest-reporting-knight-foundation-israel-gazaFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:47:17 +0000Drop SiteDespite a record of endangering Palestinian journalists, Honest Reporting received a $100,000 “emergency grant” from the Knight Foundation. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/backscatter-radar-sitehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/backscatter-radar-siteFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0000Atlas ObscuraBy the 1980s the Cold War had been simmering for over three decades, and seemed likely to continue into the indefinite future. Technology had changed, however. Both sides still feared a surprise attack, but new possibilities had appeared. Instead of fleets of bombers, or ICBMs coming over the pole, an attack by… https://www.ft.com/content/5ef8cb99-deae-4c9a-be1f-be791ae6b1cdhttps://www.ft.com/content/5ef8cb99-deae-4c9a-be1f-be791ae6b1cdSat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:14 +0000FT MarketsI’ve spent my career trying to find what shares are really worth — will it protect me from losses in the next crisis? https://www.ft.com/content/fb49381a-3e09-4666-85b0-7a171e01394e?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/fb49381a-3e09-4666-85b0-7a171e01394e?syn-25a6b1a6=1Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:41 +0000FT MarketsYen intervention points to the squishy underbelly of American weakness https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141389/the-download-censorship-conspiracy-theory-first-ai-virus/https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141389/the-download-censorship-conspiracy-theory-first-ai-virus/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0000MIT Technology ReviewThis is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The… https://jacobin.com/2026/08/bud-dajo-massacre-philippines-colonialismhttps://jacobin.com/2026/08/bud-dajo-massacre-philippines-colonialismFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:10:51 +0000JacobinIn 1906, US troops slaughtered up to 1,000 Moros at Bud Dajo in the southern Philippines, then called it a battle. Historian Kim Wagner explains how an empire can commit atrocities and how it teaches itself to forget them. https://jacobin.com/2026/08/democrats-centrists-third-way-dsahttps://jacobin.com/2026/08/democrats-centrists-third-way-dsaFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:21:02 +0000JacobinThe years-old joke goes that centrists fight the Left harder than they fight Donald Trump. It’s no longer a joke: after “rolling over and playing dead” after 2024, centrists like Third Way are now coming back alive — to fight against socialism. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/the-us-lost-23000-jobs-in-july/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/the-us-lost-23000-jobs-in-july/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:02:26 +0000Mother JonesThe Labor Department reported Friday that American nonfarm employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, a drop some attribute to employers’ wariness to hire amidst tariffs and the costs of the war in Iran. At the same time, the unemployment rate fell slightly, from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent, a drop economists attributed not to… https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/08/senate-narrowly-approves-todd-blanche-ag-capping-tough-confirmation-fight/https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/08/senate-narrowly-approves-todd-blanche-ag-capping-tough-confirmation-fight/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:53:31 +0000WaPo PoliticsThe early-morning 50-49 vote grants President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies. https://truthout.org/articles/wildfire-smoke-now-threatens-prenatal-health-more-than-harmful-human-emissions/https://truthout.org/articles/wildfire-smoke-now-threatens-prenatal-health-more-than-harmful-human-emissions/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:47 +0000TruthoutIncreasing wildfires are offsetting the gains from reducing vehicle and industry sources of air pollution. https://jacobin.com/2026/08/algeria-battle-algiers-pontecorvo-filmhttps://jacobin.com/2026/08/algeria-battle-algiers-pontecorvo-filmFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:14:39 +0000JacobinWhen The Battle of Algiers premiered at the Venice Film Festival, 60 years ago this month, the French delegation refused to attend. From the moment of its shooting, in the aftermath of Algeria’s liberation war, Gillo Pontecorvo’s film was deeply political. https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/minnesota-primary-aipac-dmfi-super-pacs-matt-littlehttps://www.dropsitenews.com/p/minnesota-primary-aipac-dmfi-super-pacs-matt-littleFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:05:50 +0000Drop SiteProgressive Matt Little is getting hit by a flurry of PACs intervening in a three-way Democratic primary. https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/glass-half-full-louisiana-recyclinghttps://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/glass-half-full-louisiana-recyclingFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0000Good Good GoodRoughly a football field of Louisiana is lost to the sea every hour. Glass Half Full is slowing the erosion down. https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-32-of-2026/https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-32-of-2026/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:32:11 +0000Positive NewsA reality check for ‘AI slop’, the US’s plummeting murder rate, and a victory for an uncontacted tribe, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News . https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/colorless-gray-products-houses/688174/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/colorless-gray-products-houses/688174/?utm_source=feedSat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000The AtlanticConsumers are so afraid of getting colors wrong, they don’t use them at all. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/what-true-crime-gets-wrong-about-crime/688214/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/what-true-crime-gets-wrong-about-crime/688214/?utm_source=feedFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000The Atlantic IdeasThe hit Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct tidies a far more complicated story. https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141105/how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policy/https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141105/how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policy/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000MIT Technology ReviewThis article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. One morning in April 2025, employees of a small office in the US State Department got the email many of them had been dreading. For months, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency had been cutting a… https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/08/trump-birthright-citizenship-limits/688232/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/08/trump-birthright-citizenship-limits/688232/?utm_source=feedFri, 07 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0000The AtlanticThe president’s latest attempt to limit who is an American by birth is plagued by weak legal arguments and nonsensical claims.