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Just what is going right in the world. en-us Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:50:33 +0000 https://www.dw.com/en/netanyahu-rejects-trump-backed-gaza-peace-plan/a-78298282?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/netanyahu-rejects-trump-backed-gaza-peace-plan/a-78298282?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0000DW NewsThe Israeli prime minister says his country will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms, putting him at odds with a US-backed roadmap endorsed by the group. https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5926459/netanyahu-rejects-trump-gaza-peace-plan-israel-hamashttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5926459/netanyahu-rejects-trump-gaza-peace-plan-israel-hamasSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:21:45 +0000NPR WorldNetanyahu's comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas to give up its weapons. https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-10-three-galaxy-pairs/https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-10-three-galaxy-pairs/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0000NASA NewsAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 10 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD APOD: 2026 August 10 – Three Galaxy Pairs Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a… https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/g-s1-137991/demi-vollering-tour-de-france-winnerhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/g-s1-137991/demi-vollering-tour-de-france-winnerSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:52 +0000NPR WorldVollering, who first won the competition in 2023, finished the stage more than a minute ahead of Spaniard Paula Blasi Cairol and 2024 champion Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/benjamin-netanyahu-us-gaza-peace-plan-reject/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/benjamin-netanyahu-us-gaza-peace-plan-reject/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:57:31 +0000CBS News PoliticsPresident Trump hailed the peace plan​ as a "historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other groups in Gaza." https://www.businessinsider.com/gave-up-dream-career-revive-rural-japan-tourism-akiya-2026-8https://www.businessinsider.com/gave-up-dream-career-revive-rural-japan-tourism-akiya-2026-8Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:01 +0000Business InsiderAfter seeing how venture capital transformed US cities, Japanese entrepreneur Daisuke Fujii found a new way to help farmers boost their income: agritourism. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/trump-will-scharf-white-house-counselhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/trump-will-scharf-white-house-counselSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:28:31 +0000Guardian USScharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 September Donald Trump announced on Sunday that ⁠Will ​Scharf, the staff secretary who helped secure approval for the $400m White House ballroom project, will become ⁠White House counsel and assistant to the president.… https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-best-cheese-board-charcuterie-tips-from-professional-2026-8https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-best-cheese-board-charcuterie-tips-from-professional-2026-8Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:18:01 +0000Business InsiderI own a charcuterie franchise, and I've found that thinly slicing meats, cutting fruit into stars, and layering by height upgrades any cheese board. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/why-is-treasury-wine-estates-stock-rallying-today-93CH-4847808https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/why-is-treasury-wine-estates-stock-rallying-today-93CH-4847808Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:40:30 +0000Investing.com https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/treasury-wine-shares-soar-as-us-supply-overhaul-eases-inventory-concerns-4847806https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/treasury-wine-shares-soar-as-us-supply-overhaul-eases-inventory-concerns-4847806Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:21:15 +0000Investing.com https://www.cbsnews.com/video/60minutes-2026-08-09/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/60minutes-2026-08-09/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000CBS News PoliticsFirst, a report on how GRAS fuels the rise of ultraprocessed foods. Then, a look inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage. And, Indiana Hoosiers: from outcast to undefeated. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/asia-stocks-edge-higher-oil-up-amid-gulf-confusion-4847777https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/asia-stocks-edge-higher-oil-up-amid-gulf-confusion-4847777Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:12:33 +0000Investing.com https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260809-demi-vollering-wins-second-women-s-tour-de-france-titlehttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260809-demi-vollering-wins-second-women-s-tour-de-france-titleSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:04:49 +0000France 24Dutch rider Demi Vollering won her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday after winning the final stage in Nice and extending her lead over nearest rival Kasia Niewiadoma, who finished second overall. Vollering previously won the race in 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/zuckerberg-superyacht-boat-alaskahttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/zuckerberg-superyacht-boat-alaskaSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:06:23 +0000Guardian USSmall cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer Mark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a small cruise ship in south-east Alaska rescued a stranded skiff and its crew when his 387ft superyacht had been closer. The Silicon Valley billionaire’s yacht,… https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260809-syria-russia-agree-to-end-military-use-of-key-mediterranean-baseshttps://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260809-syria-russia-agree-to-end-military-use-of-key-mediterranean-basesSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:58:21 +0000France 24Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow’s use of two strategic Mediterranean bases as military outposts, Syria's foreign ministry said Sunday. Under the deal, Damascus will take control of the Hmeimem air base and part of Tartous port, while the remaining military facilities will be converted into joint training… https://nicenews.com/humanity/play-essential-young-children-learning/https://nicenews.com/humanity/play-essential-young-children-learning/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000Nice NewsPrioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems. Play also benefits children’s cognitive and social and emotional development. But play isn’t always a focus in classrooms, even when it comes to very young… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/09/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-westminster-ban-new-pubs-restaurants-soho-west-endhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/09/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-westminster-ban-new-pubs-restaurants-soho-west-endSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:00:20 +0000Guardian BusinessExclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a policy that would ban new pubs and bars from opening in Soho and the West End of London. This comes after the Guardian revealed the council’s new licensing… https://phys.org/news/2026-08-hong-kong-weather-observatory-high.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-hong-kong-weather-observatory-high.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:53:13 +0000Phys.orgHong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0000Phys.orgThe high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a catalyst that delivers the same performance while using 75% less of this expensive metal. The study, published in Electrochimica Acta, demonstrates a… https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/abdul-el-sayed-says-he-spoke-with-obama-after-primary-win-hopes-he-ll-campaign-for-him-268003397968https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/abdul-el-sayed-says-he-spoke-with-obama-after-primary-win-hopes-he-ll-campaign-for-him-268003397968Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:16:41 +0000NBC News PoliticsIn an interview with Meet the Press, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed says he “really enjoyed” his recent conversation with former President Barack Obama and hopes he’ll campaign with him ahead of the general election. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/abdul-el-sayed-hopes-campaign-obama-phone-call-michigan-senate-rcna591169https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/abdul-el-sayed-hopes-campaign-obama-phone-call-michigan-senate-rcna591169Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:22:26 +0000NBC News PoliticsTop Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have lined up behind El-Sayed after supporting his rival in the primary. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perseid-meteor-shower-summer-dazzle.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-perseid-meteor-shower-summer-dazzle.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:52:39 +0000Phys.orgThe Perseid summer light show is back—and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-august-9-2026https://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-august-9-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000Space.comOn Aug. 9, 1976, the Soviet space program launched its last moon mission. Luna 24 was a robotic sample return mission and the third of its kind. https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/09/ive-gone-from-writing-about-sd-wan-to-depending-on-it/5285130https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/09/ive-gone-from-writing-about-sd-wan-to-depending-on-it/5285130Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0000The RegisterStarlink and 5G home internet are helping close the digital divide, but they're far from perfect. Glue them together, and you can get awfully close. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cosmic-filaments-limits-dark-decay.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-cosmic-filaments-limits-dark-decay.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000Phys.orgComposing some 85% of the universe's total mass, dark matter betrays its presence only through gravity, unlike ordinary matter. Yet through new research published in Physical Review D, a team led by David Dunsky of New York University has proposed a new way to hunt for the elusive substance. Their approach involves… https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-easing-into-retirement-im-getting-an-80-000-pension-payout-where-can-i-invest-it-safely-6653d810?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-easing-into-retirement-im-getting-an-80-000-pension-payout-where-can-i-invest-it-safely-6653d810?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000MarketWatch“I expect to have several years before I take distributions from my 401(k) account.” https://www.ft.com/content/6a46592b-2eef-4830-9db5-4fbbfaee5576?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/6a46592b-2eef-4830-9db5-4fbbfaee5576?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:15 +0000FT WorldA new system needs to replicate the universal appeal of the NHS without requiring commensurate public-sector spending https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933957-doordash-expected-to-deliver-shareholders-profits-technical-analysis?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933957-doordash-expected-to-deliver-shareholders-profits-technical-analysis?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:18:34 +0000Seeking Alpha https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/techcrunch-mobility-zoox-prepares-for-launch-and-ubers-av-empire/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/techcrunch-mobility-zoox-prepares-for-launch-and-ubers-av-empire/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0000TechCrunchWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/opinion/therapy-neuroscience-perception.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/opinion/therapy-neuroscience-perception.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:22:58 +0000NYT OpinionThe good news is that the neuroscience of perception can pave the way out. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dicaprio-launches-200m-project-to-recover-100-most-threatened-species/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dicaprio-launches-200m-project-to-recover-100-most-threatened-species/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:37:44 +0000Good News NetworkIn 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Bezos Earth Fund, and nine other conservation philanthropies launched the Protecting Our Planet Challenge, focused on protecting at least 30% of the most important land, freshwater, and marine area on the planet. In the years since, the Hollywood actor/director continued discussions… https://www.sciencealert.com/how-does-your-dog-impact-your-familys-health-heres-what-we-knowhttps://www.sciencealert.com/how-does-your-dog-impact-your-familys-health-heres-what-we-knowSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000ScienceAlertIt's complicated. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/exploring-very-low-earth-orbit-the-worlds-1st-air-breathing-satellite-thruster-could-soon-get-a-test-runhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/exploring-very-low-earth-orbit-the-worlds-1st-air-breathing-satellite-thruster-could-soon-get-a-test-runSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000Space.comAir-breathing electric propulsion could help satellites explore a new frontier, one that lies quite close to our planet. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/obama-abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/obama-abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:56:20 +0000NYT USDr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race. https://www.wired.com/story/best-compression-boots/https://www.wired.com/story/best-compression-boots/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0000WiredWhether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-based-strategy-delivery-therapeutic-peptides.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-based-strategy-delivery-therapeutic-peptides.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:20:01 +0000Phys.orgRice University engineers have developed a new strategy for controlling how therapeutic peptides are released from gelatin-based materials, a step that could make the small but powerful molecules more useful in tissue engineering and drug delivery. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933935-restaurant-brands-international-burger-king-is-taking-market-share-upgrade?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933935-restaurant-brands-international-burger-king-is-taking-market-share-upgrade?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0000Seeking Alpha https://www.wired.com/story/ai-billionaires-are-pledging-their-wealth-good-or-bad/https://www.wired.com/story/ai-billionaires-are-pledging-their-wealth-good-or-bad/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0000WiredA new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-trump-15-point-plan-hamas-peace-gaza.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-trump-15-point-plan-hamas-peace-gaza.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:40:38 +0000NYT WorldPresident Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas’s giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. https://www.ft.com/content/b3a4fbe1-1d0a-47a0-8a6a-148f2a482678?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/b3a4fbe1-1d0a-47a0-8a6a-148f2a482678?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:15 +0000FT CompaniesDemand for launches is growing faster than the region’s capabilities https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5lnqjz497o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5lnqjz497o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:32:06 +0000BBC WorldThe US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/blind-dressage-horse-wins-competitions-by-using-equine-braille/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/blind-dressage-horse-wins-competitions-by-using-equine-braille/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:06 +0000Good News NetworkDespite going blind, a remarkable horse is still on his way to becoming a dressage champion after adopting an extraordinary form of equine “braille”. The 15-year-old Appaloosa named Milo, has awed spectators since returning to the show ring last year despite losing sight in both eyes due to a devastating eye… https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/08/todd-blanche-attorney-general-confirmedhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/08/todd-blanche-attorney-general-confirmedSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:34:41 +0000Guardian USMajor win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fund The US Senate voted to narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general in a major win for Donald Trump, who will now have his one-time personal attorney sitting atop the nation’s law enforcement apparatus. Senator… https://www.ft.com/content/9a1ab09b-82d7-43c2-b44a-ebb41d352dab?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/9a1ab09b-82d7-43c2-b44a-ebb41d352dab?syn-25a6b1a6=1Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:29:36 +0000FT MarketsIranian rhetoric hardens amid push to seal deal between Islamic republic and Oman that would reopen the waterway https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/top-analysts-like-these-3-stocks-for-their-solid-growth-potential.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/top-analysts-like-these-3-stocks-for-their-solid-growth-potential.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:01:56 +0000CNBC Top StoriesInvestors are closely monitoring earnings releases of AI companies amid concerns about the durability of high spending and demand. https://www.ft.com/content/af06cfa1-0ea8-40a6-ad2c-81fe47a63e7b?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/af06cfa1-0ea8-40a6-ad2c-81fe47a63e7b?syn-25a6b1a6=1Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:15:01 +0000FT CompaniesClacton poll unlikely to settle serious questions over Reform UK leader, while a solar eclipse promises an economic lift https://thebetterindia.com/culture/assam-professor-couple-donates-1-crore-life-savings-sanskrit-university-12239832https://thebetterindia.com/culture/assam-professor-couple-donates-1-crore-life-savings-sanskrit-university-12239832Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:37 +0000The Better IndiaWhen Dr Pannalal Goswami and Dr Nandita Bhattacharya Goswami retired from Cotton College in 2009, few expected they were also quietly saving towards a single, enormous decision . This July, the Guwahati couple walked into the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University (KBVS&ASU) in Nalbari and handed… https://www.npr.org/2026/08/08/nx-s1-5923592/tanker-sailors-still-face-danger-in-the-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/08/nx-s1-5923592/tanker-sailors-still-face-danger-in-the-strait-of-hormuzSat, 08 Aug 2026 21:19:54 +0000NPR WorldAn agreement over the Strait of Hormuz is still far away. Tim Wilkins, who works for a tanker industry group, says the ships stuck around the waterway are in limbo, and transiting is still dangerous. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/opinion/reading-books-judges-awards-booker.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/opinion/reading-books-judges-awards-booker.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:08:17 +0000NYT OpinionLiterary awards get dismissed for elitism. But more than ever, we need passionate and idiosyncratic champions for the books most worth seeking out. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-9-launch-starlink-group-17-38-ocislyhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-9-launch-starlink-group-17-38-ocislySat, 08 Aug 2026 19:19:16 +0000Space.comSpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit today (Aug. 8) from California's scenic central coast. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-cancer-has-spread-hunter-biden-says/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-cancer-has-spread-hunter-biden-says/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:19:45 +0000CBS News PoliticsIn a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch. https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/the-moral-paradox-of-extreme-wealth-why-people-oppose-it-yet-are-reluctant-to-take-steps-to-reduce-it.htmlhttps://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/the-moral-paradox-of-extreme-wealth-why-people-oppose-it-yet-are-reluctant-to-take-steps-to-reduce-it.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:13 +0000Naked CapitalismDoes the fact that there's debate over the morality of extreme wealth inequality further demonstrate the need to eradicate billionaires? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewr8wel4z8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewr8wel4z8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 17:23:31 +0000BBC US & CanadaThe Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light. https://www.theverge.com/tech/977143/x-revenue-sharing-original-content-rewardshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/977143/x-revenue-sharing-original-content-rewardsSat, 08 Aug 2026 21:15:12 +0000The VergeX is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk's reign. In its place, it's launching a new Original Content Rewards program on September 8th. To be eligible, creators must have at least 500 verified followers and at least 500,000 Home… https://phys.org/news/2026-08-flying-focus-laser-key-limitation.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-flying-focus-laser-key-limitation.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 19:40:03 +0000Phys.orgIn a new Nature Physics study, researchers accelerated electrons to more than twice the energy predicted by the traditional dephasing limit for laser-plasma accelerators operating over the same distance. This was made possible by a specially engineered laser pulse called a flying focus, which counteracts a… https://thebetterindia.com/innovation/ai-solar-panel-cleaning-system-nit-rourkela-innovation-12239292https://thebetterindia.com/innovation/ai-solar-panel-cleaning-system-nit-rourkela-innovation-12239292Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0000The Better IndiaSolar panels need sunlight to work well. But in many parts of India, dust, bird droppings and pollution can quickly build up on their surface and block that sunlight. For large solar farms in dry and dusty regions, keeping thousands of panels clean is a constant task. Dirt can reduce the amount of electricity the… https://www.wired.com/story/census-proposal-would-stop-counting-undocumented-immigrants-and-ignore-race-and-sexual-orientation/https://www.wired.com/story/census-proposal-would-stop-counting-undocumented-immigrants-and-ignore-race-and-sexual-orientation/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:03:58 +0000WiredA draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/middleeast/syria-reorganized-russian-military-presence.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/middleeast/syria-reorganized-russian-military-presence.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:57:54 +0000NYT WorldAfter more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria said it opens the way for a new phase in relations. https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-8-a-messier-moment-for-tempel-2/https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-8-a-messier-moment-for-tempel-2/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0000NASA NewsAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 8 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/08/us-promises-1bn-in-security-aid-to-colombia-as-new-rightwing-president-pledges-drugs-crackdownhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/08/us-promises-1bn-in-security-aid-to-colombia-as-new-rightwing-president-pledges-drugs-crackdownSat, 08 Aug 2026 04:08:18 +0000Guardian WorldTrump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in The ​Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the ⁠government of Colombia’s new ​rightwing ‌president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelardo De La ‌Espriella… https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/once-gone-from-ireland-majestic-sea-eagles-continue-comeback/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/once-gone-from-ireland-majestic-sea-eagles-continue-comeback/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:49:16 +0000Good News NetworkMore than a century after the country’s largest bird of prey disappeared entirely from Ireland, a white-tailed sea eagle has been delivered—and the young fledgling became another success for conservationists to celebrate. Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork has announced the successful birth and fledging of a… https://www.commondreams.org/news/jewish-activists-status-revoked-israelhttps://www.commondreams.org/news/jewish-activists-status-revoked-israelSat, 08 Aug 2026 23:54:07 +0000Common DreamsThe Israeli government is closing its doors to some Jewish Americans. Their crime? Volunteering to protect Palestinians in the occupied West Bank from violence by illegal settlers. 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She is still in a race to the bottom and making too many mistakes The Keminaissance will be delayed. 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But here's what else I see. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/18-year-old-linux-sctp-flaw-could-let.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/18-year-old-linux-sctp-flaw-could-let.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:10:33 +0000The Hacker NewsA use-after-free bug in Linux's SCTP networking code can be turned into full root on a host, and Tencent researchers say they used it to escape a container and reach the machine underneath. The flaw has existed since 2008. The fix already shipped: stable kernels 7.1.6, 6.18.42, 6.12.101 and 6.6.148, released August 3,… https://www.zdnet.com/article/wifi-7-adoption-in-us-quadrupled-in-year-time-to-upgrade/https://www.zdnet.com/article/wifi-7-adoption-in-us-quadrupled-in-year-time-to-upgrade/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:01:15 +0000ZDNetWi‑Fi 7 is rapidly moving out of the lab and into American living rooms, with data from Ookla showing US usage is growing fast. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/40-acres-and-a-lie-part-1-update/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/40-acres-and-a-lie-part-1-update/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0000Mother JonesPatricia Bailey’s four-bedroom home sits high among the trees in lush Edisto Island, South Carolina. It’s a peaceful place where her body healed from multiple sclerosis. It’s also the source of her generational wealth. 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The collection focuses on domestic life rather than grand events. Visitors can… https://www.commondreams.org/news/susan-collins-blanche-votehttps://www.commondreams.org/news/susan-collins-blanche-voteFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:01:21 +0000Common DreamsRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced Friday that he would vote yes on Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general, rendering vulnerable Sen. Susan Collins' opposition to President Donald Trump's former personal attorney effectively meaningless. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Friday morning came… https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/coffee-break-gene-editing-gone-wrong-plants-that-eat-animals-and-a-neanderthal-gene-that-makes-a-difference.htmlhttps://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/coffee-break-gene-editing-gone-wrong-plants-that-eat-animals-and-a-neanderthal-gene-that-makes-a-difference.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:56 +0000Naked CapitalismPart the First: If You Stretch Biomedical Science Too Far It Breaks, Every Time. Gene editing using CRISPR technology has made possible great leaps in biomedical science, and Emanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna were rightly awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for it in 2020. 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They join 2 rescued male belugas who arrived on July 21st as… https://documentedny.com/2026/08/07/chinese-books-new-york/https://documentedny.com/2026/08/07/chinese-books-new-york/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +0000DocumentedMore than two third (66%) of Chinese speakers living in New York City have limited English proficiency,according to the NYC Language Explorer. Access to their native language books and media is an important part of immigrants’ cultural life, as well as for their U.S.-born children seeking to maintain a connection to… https://www.ft.com/content/6d258069-e935-446c-b112-753c6c2bdfb2?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/6d258069-e935-446c-b112-753c6c2bdfb2?syn-25a6b1a6=1Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:09:08 +0000FT MarketsNew data helps dispel worries over London’s status as a world-leading financial centre https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/08/books-briefing-learn-outside-classroom-intellectual-biography/688230/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/08/books-briefing-learn-outside-classroom-intellectual-biography/688230/?utm_source=feedFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0000The AtlanticAs a busy adult, I approach foundational, complicated ideas with the help of the intellectual biography. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/higher-education-in-person-written-exams/687954/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/higher-education-in-person-written-exams/687954/?utm_source=feedFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000The Atlantic IdeasThe humble booklet is more than just a last redoubt against cheating. Staring down its empty pages, students discover what they’re capable of as writers and thinkers.