https://paperweb.wehack.net/news/ The complete daily. World affairs, national politics, business, technology, markets, science, and considered opinion — with signal, not noise. en-us Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:50:32 +0000 https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/sony-tsmc-to-invest-6.3bn-in-advanced-image-sensor-plant-in-kumamotohttps://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/sony-tsmc-to-invest-6.3bn-in-advanced-image-sensor-plant-in-kumamotoMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/10/global-seas-hottest-temperature-july-scientistshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/10/global-seas-hottest-temperature-july-scientistsMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:31 +0000Guardian InternationalAverage sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023 The world’s seas were hotter last month than in any July on record, scientists have said, as devastating heat struck western Europe. Sea surface temperatures hit record highs for July on the Atlantic… https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/10/companies/sony-tsmc-joint-chip-plant-japan/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/10/companies/sony-tsmc-joint-chip-plant-japan/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:05:00 +0000Japan TimesThe Japanese company's chip arm Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC are partnering on next-generation image sensors for robots and cars. 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.nbcnews.com/world/europe/ceuta-morocco-spain-europe-union-migration-policy-africa-rcna591322https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/ceuta-morocco-spain-europe-union-migration-policy-africa-rcna591322Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000NBC NewsAn unprecedented surge of migrants into Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa marked the first reignited the European Union’s debate over immigration. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-harbor-liberty-island-boat-overturn/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-harbor-liberty-island-boat-overturn/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:53:44 +0000CBS NewsA 46-year-old man was arrested on reckless endangerment charges, and authorities are investigating whether the boat was an illegal charter. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/10/oil-prices-climb-as-iranian-demands-cloud-outlook-for-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/10/oil-prices-climb-as-iranian-demands-cloud-outlook-for-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:24:38 +0000Al JazeeraBrent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/08/10/basketball/nba/nba-great-don-nelson-dies-86/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/08/10/basketball/nba/nba-great-don-nelson-dies-86/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:43:00 +0000Japan TimesNelson's family announced the passing of the five-time champion ⁠as a player but didn't divulge a manner of death. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/world/crime-legal/irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/world/crime-legal/irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:24:00 +0000Japan TimesDaniel Kinahan, 49, was extradited by the United Arab Emirates on Sunday following his April arrest in Dubai where he lived openly for the last 10 years. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/nelson-hall-fame-coach-and-five-time-nba-champion-player-dies-86-6308986https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/nelson-hall-fame-coach-and-five-time-nba-champion-player-dies-86-6308986Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:53:16 +0000Channel NewsAsia 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.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/movie-paradise-how-malta-became-a-magnet-for-big-film-shootshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/movie-paradise-how-malta-became-a-magnet-for-big-film-shootsMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:34 +0000Guardian InternationalEU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annually What links the Caribbean, ancient Rome, Enid Blyton’s Land of Spells, the south of France and the Bay of Pentos from Game of Thrones? They are all places that have been portrayed in recent… https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/typhoon-dolphin-weakens-china-travel-disrupted-6309101https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/typhoon-dolphin-weakens-china-travel-disrupted-6309101Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:26:12 +0000Channel NewsAsiaChina's National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued its least severe typhoon alert on Monday morning, but warned that parts of east and central China would continue to receive heavy rain for the next day. 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.thehindu.com/news/international/indian-student-arrested-in-germany-for-girlfriends-murder-in-arizona/article71326935.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indian-student-arrested-in-germany-for-girlfriends-murder-in-arizona/article71326935.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:07:39 +0000The HinduThrough close coordination between TPD, the FBI Tucson Office and the FBI Legal Attache Office in Berlin, Batchigari was taken into custody upon his arrival in Germany, preventing him from continuing his travel, Tucson Police said in a statement https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/asia-pacific/crime-legal/thailand-school-shooting/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/asia-pacific/crime-legal/thailand-school-shooting/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0000Japan TimesNine people were killed and an additional 23 ⁠wounded in the country's worst mass shooting since 2022, reigniting debate over firearms control. 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/western-europe-sets-new-temperature-record-as-heat-waves-continue-to-pummel-regionhttp://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/western-europe-sets-new-temperature-record-as-heat-waves-continue-to-pummel-regionMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:10:42 +0000EuronewsLast month saw the highest average sea surface temperature ever recorded for July across the extra-polar oceans, or the oceans free of seasonal sea ice, Copernicus said. https://www.npr.org/2026/08/10/nx-s1-5884029/the-view-from-the-proving-grounds-for-next-generation-nuclear-reactors-atomic-city-idahohttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/10/nx-s1-5884029/the-view-from-the-proving-grounds-for-next-generation-nuclear-reactors-atomic-city-idahoMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000NPR Top StoriesA new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split. 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.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/sony-tsmc-plan-63-billion-jv-to-make--image-sensors-in-japan-nikkei-reports-4847810https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/sony-tsmc-plan-63-billion-jv-to-make--image-sensors-in-japan-nikkei-reports-4847810Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:55:55 +0000Investing.com https://www.cbsnews.com/news/don-nelson-nba-coach-champion-die/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/don-nelson-nba-coach-champion-die/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:23:59 +0000CBS NewsDon Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/asia-stocks-edge-higher-oil-up-6308921https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/asia-stocks-edge-higher-oil-up-6308921Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0000Channel NewsAsiaBrent crude added 1 per cent to US$84.40 a barrel as shipping through the vital waterway remained at a trickle, while US crude rose 0.8 per cent to US$78.80 a barrel. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/sony-tsmc-to-spend-63-billion-to-jointly-make-image-sensors-nikkei-says-4847807https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/sony-tsmc-to-spend-63-billion-to-jointly-make-image-sensors-nikkei-says-4847807Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:24:48 +0000Investing.com https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-10-2026/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-10-2026/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:40:57 +0000Times of IsraelTrump names staff secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel * Houthis resume attacks on Yemen’s Mocha port city * Golda ice cream chain faces huge class action lawsuit The post Foreign Ministry’s public diplomacy staff meets West Bank settlement leader in show of support appeared first on The Times of Israel . https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-hormuz-nuclear-deal-netanyahu-b3030133.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-hormuz-nuclear-deal-netanyahu-b3030133.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0000The Independent WorldIran has warned the Strait will remain shut until the US meet six crucial conditions 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://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-to-integrate-cybersecurity-into-air-defense-radar-fighter-jetshttps://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-to-integrate-cybersecurity-into-air-defense-radar-fighter-jetsMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/k-beauty-s-rise-mirrors-tsmc-contract-manufacturing-playbookhttps://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/k-beauty-s-rise-mirrors-tsmc-contract-manufacturing-playbookMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia https://www.timesofisrael.com/fresh-election-poll-shows-both-blocs-shy-of-majority-new-right-wing-parties-fall-short/https://www.timesofisrael.com/fresh-election-poll-shows-both-blocs-shy-of-majority-new-right-wing-parties-fall-short/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:52:31 +0000Times of IsraelDrama within pro- and anti-Netanyahu camps: Haredi leader claims he might not support PM, drawing scoff from Bennett; Yesh Atid MK leaves Knesset, but will he join Ra'am? The post Fresh election poll shows both blocs shy of majority; new right-wing parties fall short appeared first on The Times of Israel . 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.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/apple-tests-chinas-cxmt-memory-chips-for-iphones-and-macbooks-report/article71326867.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/apple-tests-chinas-cxmt-memory-chips-for-iphones-and-macbooks-report/article71326867.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:07:18 +0000The HinduApple ‌held ⁠early talks with ⁠CXMT, which is China’s largest chipmaker by market value, about ​supplying components ‌with the goal of using them in some devices sold in China, the ‌report said 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.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/10/climate-change/italy-po-river-farmers-crop/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/10/climate-change/italy-po-river-farmers-crop/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0000Japan TimesThe river's climate change-fueled violent swings between flood and drought is also forcing industries to compete for a resource they once took for granted. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bald-range-wildfire-canada-british-columbia/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bald-range-wildfire-canada-british-columbia/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:36:59 +0000CBS NewsThe Royal Canadian Mounted Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to escape a wildfire that forced evacuations in the Okanagan Lake region. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/trump-names-will-scharf-as-white-house-counsel-ahead-of-midterms?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/trump-names-will-scharf-as-white-house-counsel-ahead-of-midterms?traffic_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:21 +0000Al JazeeraTrump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/climate-change-western-europe-hottest-june-july-record-6309036https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/climate-change-western-europe-hottest-june-july-record-6309036Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:20:19 +0000Channel NewsAsiaThe European Union's global warming monitor said the combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62 degrees Celsius, beating the 2022 record for the same period. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/thirty-years-on-a-trial-finally-opens-in-tupac-shakurs-killing/article71326846.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/international/thirty-years-on-a-trial-finally-opens-in-tupac-shakurs-killing/article71326846.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:50:52 +0000The HinduThe proceedings, expected to last a month, will likely not make clear who fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur on the night of September 7, 1996 while he was in Sin City to see a Mike Tyson boxing match https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-ayeyarwady-flood-conflict-rice-food-security-6309056https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-ayeyarwady-flood-conflict-rice-food-security-6309056Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:15:28 +0000Channel NewsAsiaAt the centre of the crisis is Lemyethna township, where the Ngawun River embankment was breached on the night of Jul 30, sending floodwaters into villages and farmland. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/world/politics/burnham-uk-tour-prisoners/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/world/politics/burnham-uk-tour-prisoners/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0000Japan TimesThe British prime minister is rolling out "fixes" for smaller problems that contribute to the cost of living, as scrutiny grows of his approach to reducing prison overcrowding. https://abcnews.com/US/taylor-farms-pulls-jalapeo-products-sold-grocery-stores/story?id=135507281https://abcnews.com/US/taylor-farms-pulls-jalapeo-products-sold-grocery-stores/story?id=135507281Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:02:32 +0000ABC NewsTaylor Farms is now pulling more than a dozen products with jalapeños from grocery stores across the United States. https://www.sciencealert.com/common-sugar-appears-to-loosen-cancer-cells-and-help-them-spreadhttps://www.sciencealert.com/common-sugar-appears-to-loosen-cancer-cells-and-help-them-spreadMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:19:56 +0000ScienceAlertA new lever in the fight against cancer. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. https://www.sciencealert.com/long-covid-linked-to-lasting-damage-in-the-brains-dopamine-systemhttps://www.sciencealert.com/long-covid-linked-to-lasting-damage-in-the-brains-dopamine-systemMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:23:07 +0000ScienceAlertThe virus can cause serious damage. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/10/wagner-marathon-bayreuth-ring-cycle-anniversaryhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/10/wagner-marathon-bayreuth-ring-cycle-anniversaryMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:34 +0000Guardian InternationalHow does it feel to be locked into a venue notorious for its unpadded seating to experience a full-throttle Ring cycle and more? Our critic found out at the 150th anniversary of the mighty Bayreuth festival Liszt and Bruckner were there from the start. Debussy, Mahler and Puccini all subsequently made the journey. So… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/british-widow-78-told-to-leave-sweden-under-brexit-rules-after-living-there-for-21-yearshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/british-widow-78-told-to-leave-sweden-under-brexit-rules-after-living-there-for-21-yearsMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:35 +0000Guardian InternationalAuthorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries A 78-year-old British widow who has lived in Sweden for 21 years is fighting deportation from the country after authorities told her a post-Brexit application to stay had been submitted… https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-announces-staff-secretary-will-scharf-will-be-his-new-white-house-counsel/https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-announces-staff-secretary-will-scharf-will-be-his-new-white-house-counsel/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:38:53 +0000Times of IsraelFormer lawyer for Trump founded 'Jews Against Soros' group dedicated to combating the Jewish liberal megadonor; helped get approval for $400 million White House ballroom project The post Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel appeared first on The Times of Israel . 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.businessinsider.com/taylor-farms-issues-recall-salsa-guacamole-salmonella-risk-2026-8https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-farms-issues-recall-salsa-guacamole-salmonella-risk-2026-8Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:09:05 +0000Business InsiderTaylor Farms is pulling prepared food items containing jalapeños because of concerns of Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause painful food poisoning. 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.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/weekend-rundown-august-9-rcna591443https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/weekend-rundown-august-9-rcna591443Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000NBC NewsIsrael rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general, and a boat capsizes in the New York Harbor. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-the-new-rise-of-trading-cards/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-the-new-rise-of-trading-cards/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:15:44 +0000CBS NewsInterest in trading cards jumped during the pandemic, with folks digging through boxes in closets and garages to keep themselves busy. The industry is now worth an estimated $50 billion, but questions are rising about whether some of the more popular aspects of trading and collecting are actually gambling. Jarred Hill… https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6019582-contractor-error-reflecting-pool-renovations/https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6019582-contractor-error-reflecting-pool-renovations/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:13:11 +0000The HillPresident Trump on Sunday said there was "some contractor error" with the renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while still accusing a former Olympian canoeist of vandalizing the Washington, D.C., landmark despite charges against the athlete being dropped. "There was substantial damage to the Reflecting… 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://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/08/world-lion-day-the-communities-living-with-lions/https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/08/world-lion-day-the-communities-living-with-lions/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:25:45 +0000MongabayNumbering fewer than 25,000, lions remain vulnerable to extinction. These big cats have suffered catastrophic declines and today occupy roughly 6% of their historical range. Living with lions (Panthera leo) is not easy. Outside of protected areas, lions kill livestock and, infrequently, people. In response, the cats… https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/highlander-star-christopher-lambert-rushed-hospital-after-collapsing-event-6308856https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/highlander-star-christopher-lambert-rushed-hospital-after-collapsing-event-6308856Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:08:18 +0000Channel NewsAsiaChristopher Lambert was treated by medics and taken to the hospital after collapsing during an autograph session at Steel City Comic-Con. https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/blanche-confirmed-as-attorney-generalhttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/blanche-confirmed-as-attorney-generalSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:28:13 +0000SemaforThe US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general Saturday, granting Donald Trump an ally to lead the Justice Department as the president seeks greater control over the federal government. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fighting-loneliness-with-empty-chairs/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fighting-loneliness-with-empty-chairs/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:09:15 +0000CBS NewsWhen it comes to loneliness, sometimes the best medicine is just having someone to talk to. A global movement is bringing strangers together with a simple message: pull up a chair. Tina Kraus reports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/10/economy/boj-summary-opinions-july/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/10/economy/boj-summary-opinions-july/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:43:00 +0000Japan TimesAt its July meeting, the BOJ held its policy rate at 1% and signaled it could possibly raise it in September, saying it's watching the weak yen's impact on prices and growth. https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/australian-scandium-miner-gets-us-backing-as-chinese-restrictions-bitehttps://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/australian-scandium-miner-gets-us-backing-as-chinese-restrictions-biteMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/bandai-namco-bets-big-on-crane-games-to-build-arcade-businesshttps://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/bandai-namco-bets-big-on-crane-games-to-build-arcade-businessMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/china-s-national-team-battles-ai-stock-rollercoasterhttps://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/china-s-national-team-battles-ai-stock-rollercoasterMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/prolonged-wars-must-not-become-the-new-normalhttps://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/prolonged-wars-must-not-become-the-new-normalMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/how-china-s-japan-bashing-is-indirectly-targeting-washingtonhttps://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/how-china-s-japan-bashing-is-indirectly-targeting-washingtonMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:02 +0000Nikkei Asia 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.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://news.sky.com/story/flight-cancelled-as-child-refuses-to-sit-down-and-fasten-seatbelt-13571526https://news.sky.com/story/flight-cancelled-as-child-refuses-to-sit-down-and-fasten-seatbelt-13571526Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:35:00 +0000Sky News WorldA flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cyber-police-take-hindutva-ideologue-tg-mohandas-into-custody-in-kochi-on-charges-of-making-controversial-remarks-on-student-protesters-at-jantar-mantar-women/article71325104.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cyber-police-take-hindutva-ideologue-tg-mohandas-into-custody-in-kochi-on-charges-of-making-controversial-remarks-on-student-protesters-at-jantar-mantar-women/article71325104.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:10:45 +0000The HinduYouth and student organisations took out protest marches to his house in Kochi demanding legal action. Leaders of the Students Federation of India and the All India Students Federation filed complaints against him https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/parliamentary-panel-recommends-integrated-security-and-surveillance-framework-for-tourist-spots-in-jammu-and-kashmir/article71326949.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/parliamentary-panel-recommends-integrated-security-and-surveillance-framework-for-tourist-spots-in-jammu-and-kashmir/article71326949.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:22:53 +0000The HinduThe recommendations came in the backdrop of the terror attack on tourists on April 22 last year in the scenic Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/977190/no-dogs-in-space-music-history-podcasthttps://www.theverge.com/entertainment/977190/no-dogs-in-space-music-history-podcastSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:28:31 +0000The VergeSadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season three, which focused on experimental rock. Don't get me wrong, I loved seasons one and two, but the show seemed to be gearing up for a […] https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/dsouzas-murder-was-a-supari-killing-over-financial-dispute-sayshariram-shankar/article71322131.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/dsouzas-murder-was-a-supari-killing-over-financial-dispute-sayshariram-shankar/article71322131.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:22:20 +0000The HinduThe three accused had arrived in Mudarangadi about two months ago while A1 Raju’s bank account was credited ₹2 lakh in stages https://www.timesofisrael.com/board-of-peace-envoy-says-full-execution-of-gaza-plan-only-guarantee-oct-7-wont-recur/https://www.timesofisrael.com/board-of-peace-envoy-says-full-execution-of-gaza-plan-only-guarantee-oct-7-wont-recur/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:28:17 +0000Times of IsraelNickolay Mladenov tells Channel 12 disarmament plan is 'not built on trust,' but complete verification of progress; White House said not worried about Netanyahu's refusal to agree The post Board of Peace envoy says full execution of Gaza plan only ‘guarantee’ Oct. 7 won’t recur appeared first on The Times of Israel . https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mother-5-month-old-baby-killed-new-york-boat-capsize-captain-arrested/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mother-5-month-old-baby-killed-new-york-boat-capsize-captain-arrested/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000CBS NewsThe captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fires-grip-western-us-british-columbia-doesnt-seem-real/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fires-grip-western-us-british-columbia-doesnt-seem-real/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0000CBS NewsNearly 100 large wildfires strained firefighting resources around the U.S. this weekend. The fire danger also exploded in Canada amid hot and dry conditions. Gwen Baumgardner reports, and Andrew Kozak has the forecast. 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://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6019504-sanders-calls-ban-super-pac/https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6019504-sanders-calls-ban-super-pac/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:03:54 +0000The HillSen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday called for Democratic leaders to ban the involvement of super PACs in Democratic primary elections. Sanders's ask was part of a letter written to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic National Committee Chair… 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://thehill.com/homenews/house/6019248-aoc-abc-this-week-interview/https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6019248-aoc-abc-this-week-interview/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:02:05 +0000The HillRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) appeared on her first Sunday show interview in a little more than two and a half years to discuss the country’s political climate ahead of midterm elections. The 36-year-old lawmaker reflected on a wide range of topics including a potential White House run, the future of her… 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.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://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6019523-trump-names-will-scharf-counsel/https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6019523-trump-names-will-scharf-counsel/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:12:18 +0000The HillPresident Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shake-up in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1 and replace David Warrington, who has served since Trump’s inauguration and is headed to the private sector, the president wrote on Truth Social. “Will is Tough,… https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-low-keying-iran-conflict-giving-economic-pressure-time-to-work/https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-low-keying-iran-conflict-giving-economic-pressure-time-to-work/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:49:57 +0000Times of IsraelWashington is 'just watching Iran with its huge inflation,' insufficient funds to pay troops, US president tells reporter; Khamenei's office claims he met Pezeshkian The post Trump says US ‘low-keying’ Iran conflict, giving economic pressure time to work appeared first on The Times of Israel . https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6019633-congresswoman-kaptur-rehab-updates/https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6019633-congresswoman-kaptur-rehab-updates/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:05:35 +0000The HillRep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) on Sunday said she will undergo physical rehabilitation after she was injured in what Toledo, Ohio, first responders said was a hit-and-run crash. Kaptur shared a video on the social platform X thanking "you so very, very much for the thousands of good wishes that are coming from our… https://news.sky.com/story/daniel-kinahan-alleged-boss-of-irish-crime-gang-charged-and-taken-to-jail-13571522https://news.sky.com/story/daniel-kinahan-alleged-boss-of-irish-crime-gang-charged-and-taken-to-jail-13571522Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0000Sky News WorldDaniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group. https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-names-new-security-chief-whos-wanted-by-interpol-in-connection-with-deadly-amia-bombing/https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-names-new-security-chief-whos-wanted-by-interpol-in-connection-with-deadly-amia-bombing/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:07:54 +0000Times of IsraelMohsen Rezai, ex-IRGC chief, sought by Argentina for alleged role in 1994 attack on Jewish center that killed 85; he's 2nd to lead Supreme National Security Council since Israel killed Larijani in March The post Iran names new security chief who’s wanted by Interpol in connection with deadly AMIA bombing appeared… 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.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/901785-nigeria-immigration-deploys-passport-intervention-team-to-uk.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/901785-nigeria-immigration-deploys-passport-intervention-team-to-uk.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:27:27 +0000Premium TimesThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it will deploy a dedicated Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending, new, and renewal passport applications by Nigerians in the country. The post Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/asia-pacific/indonesia-national-park-wildfire/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/10/asia-pacific/indonesia-national-park-wildfire/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0000Japan TimesThe blaze has razed 176 hectares since it broke out last Monday near the popular East Java tourist destination of Mount Bromo. 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.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yw4lpe0yeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yw4lpe0yeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:25:04 +0000BBC WorldIsrael's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/golfer-shannon-tan-third-place-pif-london-championship-6308981https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/golfer-shannon-tan-third-place-pif-london-championship-6308981Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:33:00 +0000Channel NewsAsiaThe 22-year-old carded a nine-under 64 in the final round to post the lowest score of the day. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-to-spot-the-perseid-meteor-shower-a-summer-light-show-that-promises-to-dazzlehttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-to-spot-the-perseid-meteor-shower-a-summer-light-show-that-promises-to-dazzleSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:05:27 +0000PBS NewsHourThe meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality. 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.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/editorial/901775-editorial-purging-the-2026-budget-of-its-frivolities-and-graft-bazaar.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/editorial/901775-editorial-purging-the-2026-budget-of-its-frivolities-and-graft-bazaar.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000Premium TimesWe believe that the “zero budgeting” system, which deals with the MDAs on a needs basis, rather than the “envelope system,” will help in curbing this craze of annual budget racketeering. The post EDITORIAL: Purging the 2026 budget of its frivolities and graft bazaar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/901782-inec-extends-deadline-for-submission-of-nominations-for-state-elections-to-11-august.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/901782-inec-extends-deadline-for-submission-of-nominations-for-state-elections-to-11-august.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:14:39 +0000Premium TimesINEC says the extension follows growing appeals by political parties for additional time to complete the process. The post INEC extends deadline for submission of nominations for state elections to 11 August appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/apple-says-mac-users-in-china-can-connect-to-alibabas-qwen-ai-service/article71326875.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/apple-says-mac-users-in-china-can-connect-to-alibabas-qwen-ai-service/article71326875.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:32:29 +0000The HinduQwen is Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba’s ‌family ⁠of generative-AI models 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.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.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.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.businessinsider.com/genz-office-workers-bringing-pen-and-paper-back-to-workplace-2026-7https://www.businessinsider.com/genz-office-workers-bringing-pen-and-paper-back-to-workplace-2026-7Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:01:02 +0000Business InsiderMany young workers highly value premium stationery and the ability to personalize their workspaces. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-directing-criminal-organisation-0https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-directing-criminal-organisation-0Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:46:39 +0000Al-MonitorBy Padraic Halpin and Nayera Abdallah DUBLIN, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan was charged with directing a criminal organisation by prosecutors in Dublin on Sunday amid tight security at a special court sitting following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. Kinahan, who was… https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/el-sayed-spoke-with-obama-as-michigan-democrats-look-to-unite-after-a-bitter-senate-primaryhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/el-sayed-spoke-with-obama-as-michigan-democrats-look-to-unite-after-a-bitter-senate-primarySun, 09 Aug 2026 18:54:24 +0000PBS NewsHour"I was grateful for his advice. It was very warm, very inviting, and I know that he knows the critical role that Michigan is going to play," El-Sayed told NBC's "Meet the Press." https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6019297-sanders-predicts-tight-minnesota-primary/https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6019297-sanders-predicts-tight-minnesota-primary/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:16:55 +0000The HillSen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in... https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/joe-bidens-prostate-cancer-has-spread-and-is-causing-him-pain-hunter-biden-sayshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/joe-bidens-prostate-cancer-has-spread-and-is-causing-him-pain-hunter-biden-saysSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:32:05 +0000PBS NewsHourIn a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/former-us-president-bidens-cancer-has-spread-its-very-painful-says-son/article71323941.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/international/former-us-president-bidens-cancer-has-spread-its-very-painful-says-son/article71323941.eceMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:34:07 +0000The HinduIn May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6019458-scott-claims-el-sayed-helps-gop/https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6019458-scott-claims-el-sayed-helps-gop/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:23:42 +0000The HillSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, on Sunday said Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) is making the midterm election “easier” for the GOP. “I'm certain that Abdul El-Sayed is making it easier. Because he is inconsistent with Michiganders of either side of the… https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5924034/nearly-30-years-after-tupacs-death-the-trial-over-his-murder-will-finally-beginhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5924034/nearly-30-years-after-tupacs-death-the-trial-over-his-murder-will-finally-beginSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:27:16 +0000NPR Top StoriesIn 2023, police charged Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," with organizing Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996. Author Ben Westhoff discusses Davis' trial that begins Monday. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/neurofibromatosis-support-group-singapore-6279901https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/neurofibromatosis-support-group-singapore-6279901Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:49:10 +0000Channel NewsAsiaIt took decades for Yessika Sutawijaya to meet another person with neurofibromatosis. The experience inspired the 45-year-old to co-found a support group so others with the rare condition can find the support and community she never had. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/shein-finds-theres-no-place-like-china-after-vietnam-warehouse-experiment-disappoints-4847761https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/shein-finds-theres-no-place-like-china-after-vietnam-warehouse-experiment-disappoints-4847761Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:06:28 +0000Investing.com https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/israeli-military-closes-palestinian-christian-village-taybeh-citing-settlerhttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/israeli-military-closes-palestinian-christian-village-taybeh-citing-settlerSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:46:39 +0000Al-MonitorJERUSALEM, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Israel's military on Sunday closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-residents, saying it aimed to prevent growing attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers across the West Bank. The order, the military said, only applies to Israelis and not to Palestinians. A spokesperson said… 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.timesofisrael.com/golda-ice-cream-chain-faces-huge-class-action-suit-over-sugar-free-flavors/https://www.timesofisrael.com/golda-ice-cream-chain-faces-huge-class-action-suit-over-sugar-free-flavors/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:16:32 +0000Times of IsraelCoffee and hazelnut offerings actually contained 13 times the amount of sugar allowed for flavors labeled sugarless, lawsuit claims The post Golda ice cream chain faces huge class action suit over ‘sugar-free’ flavors appeared first on The Times of Israel . https://www.investing.com/news/earnings/empery-digital-earnings-missed-by-142-revenue-fell-short-of-estimates-4847813https://www.investing.com/news/earnings/empery-digital-earnings-missed-by-142-revenue-fell-short-of-estimates-4847813Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:22:02 +0000Investing.com https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/apple-tests-chinese-memory-chipshttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/apple-tests-chinese-memory-chipsSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:27:19 +0000SemaforApple is testing memory chips from China’s CXMT across its product lines, including iPhones and MacBooks, as global tech reckons with an AI-induced memory shortage. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pakistan-says-new-defense-pact-with-saudi-arabia-and-turkey-is-purely-defensive-and-open-to-othershttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pakistan-says-new-defense-pact-with-saudi-arabia-and-turkey-is-purely-defensive-and-open-to-othersSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:20:38 +0000PBS NewsHourThe landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-directing-criminal-organisationhttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-directing-criminal-organisationSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:46:31 +0000Al-MonitorDUBLIN, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Irish prosecutors charged alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan with directing a criminal organisation at a special court sitting late on Sunday following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. Kinahan was remanded in custody. (Reporting by Padraic Halpin, editing by William… https://toi.li/9oNQMshttps://toi.li/9oNQMsSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:21:38 +0000Times of IsraelNoam unpacks how Israel went from Eurovision newcomer to music powerhouse, exploring the songs, stars, and surprising moments that put the Jewish state on Europe's biggest stage. The post Israel at Eurovision: How a Middle Eastern country crashed Europe’s biggest party appeared first on The Times of Israel . https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-reflecting-pool-jeanine-pirro-vandalism-b3030017.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-reflecting-pool-jeanine-pirro-vandalism-b3030017.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:21:06 +0000The Independent WorldFederal prosecutors admitted the Department of the Interior failed to provide key documents showing the pool’s new blue liner began peeling almost immediately 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.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelensky-nato-drone-strikes-b3029907.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelensky-nato-drone-strikes-b3029907.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:52:07 +0000The Independent WorldUkraine and Russia accused each other of deadly attacks on Sunday https://abcnews.com/US/mother-black-woman-found-hanging-mississippi/story?id=135497051https://abcnews.com/US/mother-black-woman-found-hanging-mississippi/story?id=135497051Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:18:42 +0000ABC NewsThe mother of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, said her daughter "did not do this to herself." https://www.theverge.com/tech/977161/mark-zuckerberg-yacht-wilderness-legacy-stranded-boathttps://www.theverge.com/tech/977161/mark-zuckerberg-yacht-wilderness-legacy-stranded-boatSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:20:30 +0000The VergeEarlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out of fuel. But, according to tracking data reviewed by the Alaska Beacon and Halifax Shipping News, the closest vessel was actually Mark Zuckerberg's super yacht, Launchpad. Michael Love, a… https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/trump-says-us-low-keying-it-iran-stresses-economic-pain-according-axios-interviewhttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/trump-says-us-low-keying-it-iran-stresses-economic-pain-according-axios-interviewSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:46:31 +0000Al-MonitorWASHINGTON, Aug 9 (Reuters) - After months of U.S. military strikes on Iran, sanctions and a blockade, President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration is watching economic pressure mount on Iran, according to an interview with Axios. "We are low keying it," Trump was quoted as saying during a brief phone… https://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-rhaenyra-daenerys-connection-2026-8https://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-rhaenyra-daenerys-connection-2026-8Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:41:01 +0000Business InsiderIn "House of the Dragon," Rhaenyra Targaryen becomes convinced she is the "Prince That Was Promised." Her story mirrors Daenerys' in "Game of Thrones." https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/trump-faces-israel-iran-setbackshttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/trump-faces-israel-iran-setbacksSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:29:04 +0000SemaforPresident Donald Trump’s efforts to quiet two Middle Eastern conflicts faced setbacks as both Israel and Iran raised new obstacles to proposed deals. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/why-is-westpac-banking-stock-sliding-today-93CH-4847809https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/why-is-westpac-banking-stock-sliding-today-93CH-4847809Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:44:54 +0000Investing.com 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.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://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/mariano-cenamo-advocate-for-a-sustainable-amazon-bioeconomy-has-died-aged-46/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/mariano-cenamo-advocate-for-a-sustainable-amazon-bioeconomy-has-died-aged-46/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:02:06 +0000MongabayFor people trying to protect the Amazon, one problem has persisted for decades. A hectare of intact forest stores carbon, regulates water, supports wildlife, and provides food and materials for the people who live there. Much of that value does not appear in an economic ledger. Cattle, timber, soy, and gold do. For a… 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.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5926463/western-us-wildfires-canada-utahhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5926463/western-us-wildfires-canada-utahSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:03:09 +0000NPR Top StoriesThere have been 183 new wildfires, including eight large ones, across the U.S. since Saturday, the National Interagency Fire Center reported on Sunday. https://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-finale-ryan-condal-interview-2026-8https://www.businessinsider.com/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-finale-ryan-condal-interview-2026-8Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:01:01 +0000Business Insider"House of the Dragon" showrunner Ryan Condal broke down Ormund and Helaena's fates in the season 3 finale, the "Game of Thrones" parallels, and teased season 4. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-dogs-evolved-differently-globe-human.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-dogs-evolved-differently-globe-human.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0000Phys.orgWe call them "man's best friend," and the evidence supports it. Dogs have been found buried alongside humans in graves dating back 14,000 years. They appear in ancient art from every continent, and they feature in the mythology, religion and folklore of virtually every culture. Archaeological evidence shows they have… https://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/aoc-2028-president-schumer-senatehttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/aoc-2028-president-schumer-senateSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:25:31 +0000AxiosRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) left the door open Sunday to either running for president in 2028 or challenging fellow New Yorker and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez is emerging as a leading potential heir to the movement built by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and whichever… https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/now-our-lives-have-changed-drop-in-coal-burning-is-helping-the-african-sahel-turn-green-after-decades-of-droughthttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/now-our-lives-have-changed-drop-in-coal-burning-is-helping-the-african-sahel-turn-green-after-decades-of-droughtSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000Live ScienceWarming has brought extreme rain to the parched Sahel, which is seeing aquifers refill as monsoons grow stronger. But heavier downpours alone cannot explain the groundwater revival, say hydrologists, who believe efforts to harvest rainfall may also be paying dividends. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/abdul-el-sayed-wife-trump-post-b3030107.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/abdul-el-sayed-wife-trump-post-b3030107.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:52:58 +0000The Independent WorldThe Michigan Democrat says the Trumps ‘don’t like each other’ but are interested in ‘making billions of dollars off of you’ 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.pbs.org/newshour/nation/pilots-of-helicopter-that-crashed-while-fighting-wildfire-in-utah-are-dead-officials-sayhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/pilots-of-helicopter-that-crashed-while-fighting-wildfire-in-utah-are-dead-officials-saySun, 09 Aug 2026 15:47:23 +0000PBS NewsHourThe pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down Friday morning, according to the Sevier County Sheriff. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-us-concessions-several-demandshttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-us-concessions-several-demandsSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:46:31 +0000Al-MonitorBy Nayera Abdallah, Steve Holland and Enas Alashray DUBAI/WASHINGTON/CAIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and… https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/yemeni-military-says-houthi-attack-mocha-kills-7-wounds-30https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/yemeni-military-says-houthi-attack-mocha-kills-7-wounds-30Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:46:39 +0000Al-MonitorAug 10 (Reuters) - The Yemeni military said seven people including military personnel and civilians were killed and 30 others wounded in a Houthi attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, civilian infrastructure and armed forces. "Four members of the armed forces and three civilians have been killed, and 30 others… https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/901750-p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-daddy-showkey-claims.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/901750-p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-daddy-showkey-claims.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:28:51 +0000Premium Times“I've gone through almost the same thing they are going through. And I just decided that I'm not…” The post ‘P-Square destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand’ – Daddy Showkey claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/spotifys-new-skip-button-could-end-the-podcast-business-as-we-know-ithttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/spotifys-new-skip-button-could-end-the-podcast-business-as-we-know-itSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:27:35 +0000SemaforThe Swedish streaming giant cast the move as streamlining a feature that already exists, the Spotify app’s 15-second skip button. 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.france24.com/en/israel-us-spar-over-gaza-withdrawalhttps://www.france24.com/en/israel-us-spar-over-gaza-withdrawalSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:20:42 +0000France 24Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza promoted by US President Donald ​Trump and stressed that the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. In Iran, the Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would… https://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/democrats-populists-michigan-wisconsin-2028-testhttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/democrats-populists-michigan-wisconsin-2028-testSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:50:06 +0000AxiosLA CROSSE, Wis . — Progressive insurgents Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed want to shake up the next race for the White House — a notion that will likely petrify many top Democrats. Why it matters: They aren't running for president — they're vying for statewide office this year in presidential battlegrounds, and… https://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/group-promoting-science-urges-kelly-to-run-for-presidenthttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/group-promoting-science-urges-kelly-to-run-for-presidentSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:40:09 +0000AxiosA liberal group working to elect scientists to public office has a 2028 message for Arizona Sen. — and former astronaut — Mark Kelly : Run, Kelly, run. Why it matters: 314 Action Fund has raised its profile this cycle, elevating candidates with STEM backgrounds who've pitched themselves as a bulwark against public… 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://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watchdog-for-46-billion-tribal-gambling-industry-cant-enforce-the-law-without-a-chairpersonhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watchdog-for-46-billion-tribal-gambling-industry-cant-enforce-the-law-without-a-chairpersonSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:32:55 +0000PBS NewsHourTribal gambling brought in a record $46 billion in 2025, nearly triple the annual casino revenue of gambling powerhouse Nevada. 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://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.foxnews.com/us/kentucky-middle-school-teacher-accused-crossing-line-student-arrested-under-new-anti-grooming-lawhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/kentucky-middle-school-teacher-accused-crossing-line-student-arrested-under-new-anti-grooming-lawMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:48:58 +0000Fox News NationalSadie M. Flores faces grooming a minor charges under a Kentucky law that took effect just weeks before her arrest at Graves County Middle School. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89nkkvx2veo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89nkkvx2veo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:57:28 +0000BBC WorldThe people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/highlander-star-christopher-lambert-leaves-fan-convention-health-scare-rcna591605https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/highlander-star-christopher-lambert-leaves-fan-convention-health-scare-rcna591605Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:37:25 +0000NBC News“Highlander” star Christopher Lambert left Pennsylvania’s largest comic-con early after reportedly collapsing at the event on Saturday. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/indian-national-arrested-germany-murder-girlfriend-rcna591578https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/indian-national-arrested-germany-murder-girlfriend-rcna591578Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:34:16 +0000NBC NewsVarun Batchigari, 20, was arrested at an airport after, police believe, he fled the country. https://www.sciencealert.com/experimental-alzheimers-treatment-restores-two-hours-of-sleep-when-tested-in-micehttps://www.sciencealert.com/experimental-alzheimers-treatment-restores-two-hours-of-sleep-when-tested-in-miceSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000ScienceAlertBreaking the feedback loop. 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Don't miss a story, subscribe here. https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/tech-ipos-set-up-windfall-for-effective-altruist-philanthropyhttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/tech-ipos-set-up-windfall-for-effective-altruist-philanthropySun, 09 Aug 2026 22:29:38 +0000SemaforA surge in AI-related wealth stemming from anticipated tech IPOs is poised to shower Silicon Valley’s favorite philanthropic movement with tens of billions of dollars. https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/open-weight-ai-models-are-catching-up-to-the-frontier-analysis-findshttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/open-weight-ai-models-are-catching-up-to-the-frontier-analysis-findsSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:25:16 +0000SemaforThe leading open-weight AI models are closing the gap on the frontier in cyber capabilities, according to the UK’s AI Safety Institute. 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.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.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.pbs.org/newshour/health/health-officials-urge-caution-for-gulf-coast-beachgoers-during-surge-of-deadly-bacterial-infectionshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/health-officials-urge-caution-for-gulf-coast-beachgoers-during-surge-of-deadly-bacterial-infectionsSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:35:21 +0000PBS NewsHourLouisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state's health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died. https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/08/09/sanofi-pompe-disease-drug-shortage-myozyme-nexviazyme/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/08/09/sanofi-pompe-disease-drug-shortage-myozyme-nexviazyme/?utm_campaign=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:16:45 +0000Stat NewsSanofi is experiencing shortages of two medicines for Pompe disease, alarming patient groups. https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6017968-senate-clarity-act-crypto-bill/https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6017968-senate-clarity-act-crypto-bill/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000The HillThe Senate left town for August recess over the weekend without voting on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, markedly dimming the measure’s chances of passing before the midterm elections. The crypto industry is remaining hopeful that the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for the sector, can clear… 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.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/weak-jobs-report-not-cause-for-panic-analysts-sayhttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/weak-jobs-report-not-cause-for-panic-analysts-saySun, 09 Aug 2026 22:23:03 +0000SemaforStill, the economic picture could pose a political problem for Republicans in the midterms. 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.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/tim-scott-senate-republicans-el-sayed-b3030072.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/tim-scott-senate-republicans-el-sayed-b3030072.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:08:20 +0000The Independent WorldSouth Carolina Sen. Tim Scott refers to El-Sayed’s association with Hasan Piker as he calls Michigan Democrat ‘dangerous’ but doesn’t defend GOP ads accused of Islamophobia https://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/trump-iran-interviewhttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/trump-iran-interviewSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:55:12 +0000AxiosPresident Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount — as opposed to ordering a new military offensive — even as the country continues to defy the U.S. Why it matters: Only a week ago, Trump was on the verge of ordering a return to major combat operations. But in an… 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://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://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/mike-rogers-michigan-senate-elections.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/mike-rogers-michigan-senate-elections.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:40:38 +0000NYT USMike Rogers, the Republican nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sank his first Senate bid two years ago. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/09/messi-says-farewell-to-his-father-in-hometown-rosariohttp://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/09/messi-says-farewell-to-his-father-in-hometown-rosarioSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:58:58 +0000EuronewsLionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68. 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://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.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.today.com/video/woman-and-five-month-old-killed-in-nyc-boating-accident-268003397711https://www.today.com/video/woman-and-five-month-old-killed-in-nyc-boating-accident-268003397711Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:43:15 +0000NBC NewsNew York City police are on the scene of a tragic boating accident where a woman and a young child were killed near the Statue of Liberty. The NYPD says they got a call about an overturned boat and when crews arrived, they found 12 people had already been rescued from the water but a 27-year-old woman and… https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/901760-2027-elections-seven-actions-inec-must-take-to-build-trust-in-election-results-by-samson-itodo.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/901760-2027-elections-seven-actions-inec-must-take-to-build-trust-in-election-results-by-samson-itodo.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:44:28 +0000Premium TimesElection results management remains the most contested and consequential phase of Nigeria’s electoral process. It is the point at which votes cast by citizens are translated into electoral outcomes. It is here that the inconceivable becomes routine: results are altered, substituted, or manufactured outright; officials… 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://www.wired.com/story/digital-estate-planning-tips/https://www.wired.com/story/digital-estate-planning-tips/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000WiredThere’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/nbc-abdul-el-sayed-hasan-michigan-b3030054.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/nbc-abdul-el-sayed-hasan-michigan-b3030054.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:57:16 +0000The Independent WorldAfter Michigan primary win, Abdul El-Sayed knocks ‘cancel culture’ attempts to force him to disavow controversial ally Hasan Piker https://abcnews.com/International/iran-executes-protesters-public-regime-expands-postwar-repression/story?id=135416756https://abcnews.com/International/iran-executes-protesters-public-regime-expands-postwar-repression/story?id=135416756Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:39:03 +0000ABC NewsPublic executions returned to the streets of Iran last week as the regime clamps down on public dissent after months of war with the U.S. and mass protests in January. 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/over-1-million-evacuated-as-typhoon-dolphin-hits-chinahttp://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/over-1-million-evacuated-as-typhoon-dolphin-hits-chinaSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:56:29 +0000EuronewsTyphoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/climate-change-may-be-making-us-lonelier-how-heat-waves-and-extreme-weather-disrupt-social-connectionshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/climate-change-may-be-making-us-lonelier-how-heat-waves-and-extreme-weather-disrupt-social-connectionsSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:23:55 +0000PBS NewsHourAs extreme weather becomes more common and disruptive, the effects can impair relationships, interrupt routines and communication, and damage gathering places and the foundations of community traditions. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-technique-quantum-dots-tiny-pixels.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-technique-quantum-dots-tiny-pixels.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:20:01 +0000Phys.orgRecent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly sophisticated, sharper displays for electronic devices. Many modern displays use light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, tiny semiconductor-based components that emit light when an electrical current passes through them. http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/fifa-defends-infantino-hitting-out-at-critics-trying-to-undermine-him/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/fifa-defends-infantino-hitting-out-at-critics-trying-to-undermine-him/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:10:36 +0000AfricanewsIts latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them. 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://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.ft.com/content/6e943917-2eeb-4654-b4ad-a4af76b4b946?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/6e943917-2eeb-4654-b4ad-a4af76b4b946?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:31:09 +0000FT WorldAlso in today’s newsletter: Russia’s coercive recruitment and German inward investments https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/richard-nixon-reflects-on-watergate-and-his-legacy-meet-the-press-archive-268006981714https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/richard-nixon-reflects-on-watergate-and-his-legacy-meet-the-press-archive-268006981714Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:22 +0000NBC News PoliticsAPRIL 10, 1988 — Former President Richard Nixon joined Meet the Press years after resigning from office on August 9, 1974, after five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. in June of that year. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-drone-port-ballroom-truth-social-b3029986.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-drone-port-ballroom-truth-social-b3029986.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:07:07 +0000The Independent WorldIn three “DronePort” posts, the president depicted the roof of the ballroom structure covered by numerous military drone aircraft, armed soldiers and refueling trucks https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933965-amd-q2-capex-is-fueling-the-next-leg?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933965-amd-q2-capex-is-fueling-the-next-leg?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:27:36 +0000Seeking Alpha https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cnn-guest-swallows-fly-interview-b3029995.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cnn-guest-swallows-fly-interview-b3029995.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:03:54 +0000The Independent WorldHost Omar Jimenez attempted to keep the segment moving with a question about interest rates while his guest struggled to clear his throat after mishap https://unherd.com/2026/08/the-rights-favorite-left-radical/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/08/the-rights-favorite-left-radical/?edition=usSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:00:51 +0000UnHerdChristopher Lasch’s romanticism was easy to assimilate 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.livescience.com/space/astronomy/new-james-webb-telescope-image-may-reveal-the-true-identity-of-little-red-dots-space-photo-of-the-weekhttps://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/new-james-webb-telescope-image-may-reveal-the-true-identity-of-little-red-dots-space-photo-of-the-weekSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live ScienceA new James Webb telescope study suggests the universe's enigmatic "little red dots" may not have vanished after all — they may simply look different as we observe them across cosmic time. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035137.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035137.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:15:11 +0000ScienceDailyDinosaurs conquered the land at enormous sizes, but strangely, they almost never evolved into truly tiny animals. New research suggests that physiology alone can’t explain this missing miniature end of the dinosaur spectrum—and that early mammals may have been partly responsible. While dinosaurs kept mammals from… https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/embattled-hedge-fund-situational-awareness-invests-400m-in-chip-startup-source-foundry/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/embattled-hedge-fund-situational-awareness-invests-400m-in-chip-startup-source-foundry/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:35:17 +0000TechCrunchThe AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-arabia-refineryhttp://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-arabia-refinerySun, 09 Aug 2026 09:28:30 +0000EuronewsStrikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people in the Yemeni port city of Mokha, says a medical source, after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month. https://news.sky.com/story/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-rejects-trumps-board-of-peace-plan-for-gaza-13571334https://news.sky.com/story/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-rejects-trumps-board-of-peace-plan-for-gaza-13571334Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0000Sky News WorldBenjamin Netanyahu says he rejects a 15-point plan for Gaza by Donald Trump's Board of Peace. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-snakes-explored-life-underground.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-snakes-explored-life-underground.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:40:01 +0000Phys.orgSnakes are highly modified lizards, with more than 4,000 living species today. The origin of snakes has long been one of evolutionary biology's most debated questions. Their sparse fossil record has made it hard to pin down what drove the evolution of their limbless body plan. https://www.ft.com/content/1b3493a5-2b0b-4a3e-86e0-76b7f2de373a?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/1b3493a5-2b0b-4a3e-86e0-76b7f2de373a?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:15 +0000FT WorldEldridge will embed technology in companies from Chelsea Football Club to film studio A24 after acquiring 50% of Sudolabs https://www.ft.com/content/423890a0-4e58-4030-8a2d-88f95306cb0dhttps://www.ft.com/content/423890a0-4e58-4030-8a2d-88f95306cb0dMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000FT WorldThe co-founder of Notting Hill’s Michelin-starred Caractère picks eight of her favourite addresses in a bakery scene that now rivals Paris and Copenhagen 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://unherd.com/2026/08/somali-pirates-are-back/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/08/somali-pirates-are-back/?edition=usSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:02:29 +0000UnHerdNavies are distracted by Hormuz https://unherd.com/2026/08/can-old-school-malta-endure/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/08/can-old-school-malta-endure/?edition=usSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:01:23 +0000UnHerdFat cats are sinking the island nation 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.ft.com/content/28b389f5-5f74-4993-a9b3-edd0c500d49a?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/28b389f5-5f74-4993-a9b3-edd0c500d49a?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:23 +0000FT WorldPolice watchdog says officer was referred to them by Derbyshire Constabulary following ‘internal review’ https://www.ft.com/content/da888f06-b9bc-4d83-8020-e82f5d5fa609?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/da888f06-b9bc-4d83-8020-e82f5d5fa609?syn-25a6b1a6=1Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:15 +0000FT WorldLifetime charge rises to £1.1bn on ‘increased delivery at scale’ while forecast benefits have fallen to £808mn 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.france24.com/en/fifa-defends-its-president-infantino-amid-backlashhttps://www.france24.com/en/fifa-defends-its-president-infantino-amid-backlashSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:12:16 +0000France 24FIFA is defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has strongly criticised what it calls a concerted and ongoing effort to “undermine” FIFA and its president. Infantino is also facing mounting pressure… https://bigthink.com/work-wise/how-to-think-clearly-when-everything-feels-like-an-emergency/https://bigthink.com/work-wise/how-to-think-clearly-when-everything-feels-like-an-emergency/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:24:07 +0000Big ThinkYou’re driving. Your phone is going off in the cupholder: three Slack pings, a text from your manager, an email stamped “URGENT” that is almost certainly not. Then your kid throws up in the back seat. It’s everywhere. Oh god, it’s everywhere. Now something — or namely, someone — actually needs you. There is at least… https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5887615/abortion-rate-birth-control-pills-roe-v-wadehttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5887615/abortion-rate-birth-control-pills-roe-v-wadeSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:12:15 +0000NPR PoliticsThe number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills? https://seekingalpha.com/article/4925790-politics-and-the-markets-081026?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4925790-politics-and-the-markets-081026?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000Seeking Alpha 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.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/arts/music/irish-festival-belfast-fleadh-cheoil.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/arts/music/irish-festival-belfast-fleadh-cheoil.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:52:53 +0000NYT EuropeA weeklong celebration of Irish music and culture is bringing an expected 800,000 people to Northern Ireland’s capital. It’s a sign of how far the city has come decades after a bloody sectarian conflict. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/901769-wafcon-2026-cameroon-end-nigerias-title-defence-seal-world-cup-ticket.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/901769-wafcon-2026-cameroon-end-nigerias-title-defence-seal-world-cup-ticket.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:18:19 +0000Premium TimesNigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history and had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon. The post WAFCON 2026: Cameroon end Nigeria’s title defence, seal World Cup ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . 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.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.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.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/901752-taking-personal-responsibility-for-your-desired-rest-2-by-ayo-akerele.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/901752-taking-personal-responsibility-for-your-desired-rest-2-by-ayo-akerele.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:32:12 +0000Premium TimesGod provides the raw materials, but man must build the structure. God gives the seed, but man must till the ground, sow the seed, protect the field from pests, and harvest the crop. Passivity is an insult to the grace of God, because true grace does not make a man lazy; it empowers him to […] The post Taking personal… https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933958-veracyte-q2-core-growth-funds-prosigna-and-truemrd?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933958-veracyte-q2-core-growth-funds-prosigna-and-truemrd?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:30:12 +0000Seeking Alpha https://phys.org/news/2026-08-australia-pledged-nature-lost-ecosystems.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-australia-pledged-nature-lost-ecosystems.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:20:01 +0000Phys.orgNature is not doing well in Australia. Many unique mammals, birds and insects are struggling. Entire ecosystems are collapsing. 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.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://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://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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/over-20000-flee-wildfires-as-british-columbia-declares-state-of-emergencyhttp://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/over-20000-flee-wildfires-as-british-columbia-declares-state-of-emergencySun, 09 Aug 2026 14:03:34 +0000EuronewsThe fires that erupted on Friday spread rapidly, nearly doubling in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, although the casualty has not yet been confirmed. https://www.sciencealert.com/ashes-from-pompeii-reveal-what-the-doomed-city-smelled-like-2000-years-agohttps://www.sciencealert.com/ashes-from-pompeii-reveal-what-the-doomed-city-smelled-like-2000-years-agoSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000ScienceAlertThe closest you can get to time travel. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/trump-white-house-counsel-commission-400-million-ballroom-project/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/trump-white-house-counsel-commission-400-million-ballroom-project/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0000FortuneWill Scharf will be replacing David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-particles-defy-action-reaction.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-particles-defy-action-reaction.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:40:01 +0000Phys.orgFrom schools of fish and flocks of birds to microscopic synthetic particles, many systems in nature and the laboratory consist of individual units or agents that move by consuming energy. These systems are known as active matter because their components continuously use energy to generate motion, either individually… https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/901746-when-pulpit-confronts-power-by-wole-olaoye.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/901746-when-pulpit-confronts-power-by-wole-olaoye.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:53:38 +0000Premium TimesThe overwhelming majority of social media commentators are in support of Cardinal Onaiyekan, which shows that he was, in fact, doing his country a good turn by speaking truth to power. There is a rich history of the interactions — sometimes tepid, other times spirited — between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of… 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://seekingalpha.com/article/4933956-tutor-perini-stock-2027-earnings-rerating-only-starting?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933956-tutor-perini-stock-2027-earnings-rerating-only-starting?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:51:17 +0000Seeking Alpha https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/dollar-dominance-yen-usd-japan-treasury-debt-yields-intervention-dedollarization-gold/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/dollar-dominance-yen-usd-japan-treasury-debt-yields-intervention-dedollarization-gold/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:33:07 +0000Fortune"When this message sinks in, other countries will redouble their search for more attractive, readily usable alternatives." https://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/ohio-gop-max-miller-7th-district-moreno-2026https://www.axios.com/2026/08/09/ohio-gop-max-miller-7th-district-moreno-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:43:03 +0000AxiosRep. Max Miller appeared to let a crucial Saturday withdrawal cutoff pass in Ohio's 7th Congressional District, effectively closing Republicans' last practical window to replace the embattled incumbent on the November ballot. Why it matters: A district that favors Republicans has suddenly become a potential Democratic… https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-i-marry-my-girlfriend-67-will-she-lose-her-supplemental-security-income-and-divorced-spouse-benefits-9340bab9?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-i-marry-my-girlfriend-67-will-she-lose-her-supplemental-security-income-and-divorced-spouse-benefits-9340bab9?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000MarketWatch“She has been living with me for four years.” https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/will-taxes-deplete-your-estatehttps://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/will-taxes-deplete-your-estateSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000KiplingerWithout an estate tax plan, tax bills could eat into the wealth you worked hard to build. Here are six strategies to help ensure it passes into the right hands. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/trump-will-scharf-white-house-counsel.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/trump-will-scharf-white-house-counsel.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:44:31 +0000NYT USThe president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September. 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://seekingalpha.com/article/4933954-hger-take-advantage-of-the-gold-breakout-via-this-etf?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933954-hger-take-advantage-of-the-gold-breakout-via-this-etf?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:40:02 +0000Seeking Alpha https://www.engadget.com/2231293/how-to-use-claude-voice-mode/https://www.engadget.com/2231293/how-to-use-claude-voice-mode/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000EngadgetAnthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/netanyahu-rejects-gaza-plan-new-break-trumphttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/netanyahu-rejects-gaza-plan-new-break-trumpSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:30:21 +0000Al-MonitorIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections. After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, and despite receiving… https://www.foxnews.com/us/teen-burglary-ring-linked-nearly-80-bay-area-break-ins-dismantled-months-long-investigation-pdhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/teen-burglary-ring-linked-nearly-80-bay-area-break-ins-dismantled-months-long-investigation-pdSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:31 +0000Fox News NationalSurveillance video shows teenage suspects pointing a stolen firearm at a garage door, waiting for a homeowner during a brazen Bay Area burglary spree. 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 http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/13-killed-in-ukraine-and-90-injured-as-russia-intensifies-overnight-bombardment-campaign-ohttp://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/13-killed-in-ukraine-and-90-injured-as-russia-intensifies-overnight-bombardment-campaign-oSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:29:24 +0000Euronews13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/mount-toba-eruption-doesnt-seem-like-it-could-nearly-kill-our-species/https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/mount-toba-eruption-doesnt-seem-like-it-could-nearly-kill-our-species/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:14 +0000Ars TechnicaThe massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933950-crescent-energy-stock-still-too-cheap-after-outstanding-quarter?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933950-crescent-energy-stock-still-too-cheap-after-outstanding-quarter?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:13:36 +0000Seeking Alpha https://www.engadget.com/2230979/how-to-format-usb-drive-on-windows/https://www.engadget.com/2230979/how-to-format-usb-drive-on-windows/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000EngadgetThere are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how. 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. http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/argentina-footballer-lionel-messi-travels-home-to-attend-his-fathers-funeral/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/argentina-footballer-lionel-messi-travels-home-to-attend-his-fathers-funeral/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:13:23 +0000AfricanewsThe 68-year-old Jorge, who played a central role in his son's career, died on Saturday morning following an undisclosed illness. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:40:58 +0000ScienceDailyFrequent cannabis users may wake up with unusually high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting their daily stress rhythms could be disrupted. Researchers say the finding raises questions about whether using cannabis for stress relief might, over time, interfere with the very system that helps the body… https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933946-slr-investment-stock-collecting-9-4-percent-yield-while-waiting-growth?source=feed_all_articleshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4933946-slr-investment-stock-collecting-9-4-percent-yield-while-waiting-growth?source=feed_all_articlesMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:01:01 +0000Seeking Alpha http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-donald-trumps-15-point-plan-to-end-gaza-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-donald-trumps-15-point-plan-to-end-gaza-war/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:25:35 +0000AfricanewsPrime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms. https://www.dw.com/en/german-kidnapped-in-niger-released-algeria/a-78297237?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfhttps://www.dw.com/en/german-kidnapped-in-niger-released-algeria/a-78297237?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdfSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0000DW NewsAlgeria says a German citizen has been released after a "criminal armed group" kidnapped him in Niger two weeks ago. https://www.sciencealert.com/a-brain-region-may-link-the-love-hormone-oxytocin-with-fear-study-revealshttps://www.sciencealert.com/a-brain-region-may-link-the-love-hormone-oxytocin-with-fear-study-revealsSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000ScienceAlertOxytocin could do much more than we realized. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. 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://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/trump-picks-longtime-aide-will-scharf-new-top-white-house-lawyer/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/trump-picks-longtime-aide-will-scharf-new-top-white-house-lawyer/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:19:35 +0000WaPo PoliticsThe White House staff secretary replaces David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-guards-say-wont-reopen-hormuz-without-us-meeting-tehrans-demandshttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-guards-say-wont-reopen-hormuz-without-us-meeting-tehrans-demandsSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:30:20 +0000Al-MonitorIran's Revolutionary Guards insisted Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage. Iran's effective blockade of the crucial energy conduit has rattled allies, roiled markets and driven up prices, but US… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234948.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234948.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:12:46 +0000ScienceDailyFull-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a day showed no meaningful increases in weight, body fat, cholesterol, or insulin resistance. They also experienced improved blood pressure and consumed more calcium, protein, and vitamin D. The… http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/spain-imposes-temporary-retaliatory-border-checks-for-italians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/spain-imposes-temporary-retaliatory-border-checks-for-italians/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:57:29 +0000AfricanewsThe border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808235013.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808235013.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:51:37 +0000ScienceDailyMore than 60,000 years ago, humans in southern Africa were engraving ostrich eggshells with intricate geometric patterns that appear far more organized than previously realized. Researchers found recurring grids, parallel lines, right angles, and repeated shapes, suggesting the designs followed deliberate rules rather… 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.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035149.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035149.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:17 +0000ScienceDailyDeep underground, bacteria may be capable of doing something remarkable: trapping toxic uranium before it spreads. When researchers fed microbes in uranium-contaminated mine water with glycerol, about 95% of the dissolved uranium disappeared within 130 days. The bacteria helped convert it into an unusually stable… http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/09/latest-news-bulletin-august-9th-2026-eveninghttp://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/09/latest-news-bulletin-august-9th-2026-eveningSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:29 +0000EuronewsCatch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 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.engadget.com/2230975/how-to-use-chatgpt-voice-mode/https://www.engadget.com/2230975/how-to-use-chatgpt-voice-mode/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000EngadgetTalking to ChatGPT just got a lot less awkward. https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/his-urine-goes-on-tour-around-europe-showing-the-kings-and-queens-this-glowing-pee-the-weird-world-of-alchemy-before-chemistryhttps://www.livescience.com/chemistry/his-urine-goes-on-tour-around-europe-showing-the-kings-and-queens-this-glowing-pee-the-weird-world-of-alchemy-before-chemistrySun, 09 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000Live ScienceScience writer Kit Chapman on the weird world of alchemy before chemistry. https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/an-esoteric-hallucinogens-superstar-adherentshttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2026/an-esoteric-hallucinogens-superstar-adherentsSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:57:51 +0000SemaforJournalist Kimon de Greef travels to the Sonoran desert in the southwestern US, where a powerful yet obscure drug has attracted evangelists. https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-note-a1-nxtpaper-tablet/https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-note-a1-nxtpaper-tablet/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000WiredTCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds. http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/japan-marks-81st-anniversary-of-the-atomic-bombing-of-nagasaki/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/japan-marks-81st-anniversary-of-the-atomic-bombing-of-nagasaki/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:11:02 +0000AfricanewsThe city's Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan . https://www.engadget.com/2230843/how-to-hide-unhide-app-iphone-ipad-why-may-want-to/https://www.engadget.com/2230843/how-to-hide-unhide-app-iphone-ipad-why-may-want-to/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000EngadgetThere are several smart reasons most people should be hiding apps on their iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035147.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035147.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:02:03 +0000ScienceDailyChemists have developed a catalyst that breaks a long-standing rule governing which molecules receive electrons during chemical reactions. By releasing electrons directly into solution, the technique could unlock reactions—and potentially useful new molecules—that were previously out of reach. https://www.sciencealert.com/the-worlds-vegetables-are-vanishing-and-its-quietly-wrecking-our-dietshttps://www.sciencealert.com/the-worlds-vegetables-are-vanishing-and-its-quietly-wrecking-our-dietsSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000ScienceAlertWe have to act now. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. https://www.theverge.com/tech/976092/pc-building-dropbox-backuphttps://www.theverge.com/tech/976092/pc-building-dropbox-backupSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000The VergeIn 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored locally on my home-built PC - a scenario that would have left a lot […] https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/historian-jill-lepore-says-the-tech-industry-is-led-by-bad-readers-who-are-undermining-democracy/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/historian-jill-lepore-says-the-tech-industry-is-led-by-bad-readers-who-are-undermining-democracy/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000TechCrunchOn the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/the-ai-safety-test-is-becoming-a-safety-risk/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/the-ai-safety-test-is-becoming-a-safety-risk/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000TechCrunchAI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace with increasingly powerful models. 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/nagasaki-81st-atomic-bomb-anniversary-unnerves-proponents-of-pacifismhttp://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/nagasaki-81st-atomic-bomb-anniversary-unnerves-proponents-of-pacifismSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:41:25 +0000EuronewsNagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles. 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.theverge.com/column/976690/ai-writing-detectors-suspicionhttps://www.theverge.com/column/976690/ai-writing-detectors-suspicionSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The VergeThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is changing our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Long before ChatGPT became a thing, […] 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.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.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.kiplinger.com/retirement/long-term-care/how-to-prepare-for-an-aging-parents-changing-needshttps://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/long-term-care/how-to-prepare-for-an-aging-parents-changing-needsSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000KiplingerAging loved ones' care needs put pressure on financial plans and caregivers. It's important to talk openly about options before a crisis happens. https://www.engadget.com/2230980/biggest-downside-switching-from-iphone-to-android/https://www.engadget.com/2230980/biggest-downside-switching-from-iphone-to-android/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000EngadgetIf you're considering ditching iOS for an Android device, make sure you know what you might be losing. 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.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/max-miller-ohio-house-race-gop-replacement-deadline.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/max-miller-ohio-house-race-gop-replacement-deadline.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:38:23 +0000CNBC Top StoriesRep. Max Miller is set to remain the Republican nominee in Ohio’s 7th District after the window for the GOP to replace him on the November ballot closed. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-adversarial-pattern-can-prevent-surveillance-cameras-from-detecting-you/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-adversarial-pattern-can-prevent-surveillance-cameras-from-detecting-you/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000TechCrunchA security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras. 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://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807235243.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807235243.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 03:50:35 +0000ScienceDailyAn intensive seven-day meditation retreat triggered striking changes across the brain and body, including shifts tied to neuroplasticity, immunity, metabolism, and natural pain relief. Participants also showed brain connectivity patterns resembling those associated with psychedelic experiences, suggesting that… https://nautil.us/taxi-drivers-rarely-die-of-alzheimers-how-complex-mental-maps-and-spatial-reasoning-protect-your-brain-1283501/https://nautil.us/taxi-drivers-rarely-die-of-alzheimers-how-complex-mental-maps-and-spatial-reasoning-protect-your-brain-1283501/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000NautilusWorking with and living in spatially complex environments may help delay cognitive decline, though more research is needed The post Taxi Drivers Rarely Die of Alzheimer’s—How Complex Mental Maps and Spatial Reasoning Protect Your Brain appeared first on Nautilus . https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-number-of-stocks-beating-the-s-p-500-is-the-highest-in-4-years-why-that-number-should-rise-b9bd05b3?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-number-of-stocks-beating-the-s-p-500-is-the-highest-in-4-years-why-that-number-should-rise-b9bd05b3?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0000MarketWatchFor the first time in four years, the average stock is beating the stock market. https://www.livescience.com/human-behavior/who-are-the-least-contacted-people-on-earthhttps://www.livescience.com/human-behavior/who-are-the-least-contacted-people-on-earthSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000Live Science"Uncontacted" and "isolated" peoples live in roughly 10 countries around the world, including one group that erases their footprints so they cannot easily be found. https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/porter-airlines-flight-cancelation-toronto-british-columbia-child/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/porter-airlines-flight-cancelation-toronto-british-columbia-child/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:10:54 +0000FortuneToronto-based Porter Airlines said Sunday the parent and crew repeatedly tried unsuccessfully to secure the child in the seat before returning the plane to the terminal. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234943.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234943.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 06:05:43 +0000ScienceDailyAtomically thin semiconductors could enable dramatically smaller and more efficient chips, but a stubborn problem at the boundary between materials has limited their performance. Researchers have now engineered that atomic interface to protect electron flow while still allowing extremely thin insulating layers. The… 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/meetily-lets-you-transcribe-and-summarize-meetings-without-a-subscription-heres-how/https://www.wired.com/story/meetily-lets-you-transcribe-and-summarize-meetings-without-a-subscription-heres-how/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000WiredThere are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source. https://www.engadget.com/2230761/switch-to-digital-games-pros-cons/https://www.engadget.com/2230761/switch-to-digital-games-pros-cons/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000EngadgetMore gaming companies are moving toward stopping production of game discs and cartridges. Is it a bad thing? https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0809/cyprus-natural-gas-europe?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0809/cyprus-natural-gas-europe?icid=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:01:55 +0000CS MonitorThe East Mediterranean is becoming an alternative energy source for Europe as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Middle East upheaval push Europe to find new sources. 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://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-former-notorious-red-light-district-is-now-one-of-the-worlds-top-ai-hubs/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-former-notorious-red-light-district-is-now-one-of-the-worlds-top-ai-hubs/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000TechCrunchMore than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new. 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.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/the-total-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-will-reveal-something-nobody-has-ever-seen-beforehttps://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/the-total-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-will-reveal-something-nobody-has-ever-seen-beforeSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Space.comA naked-eye view of the sun's outer atmosphere is the reason eclipse chasers travel the world. Here's what it may look like on Aug. 12. https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-workout-headphones-and-earbuds/https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-workout-headphones-and-earbuds/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0000WiredNot every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound. http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/iran-says-its-close-to-finalising-a-shipping-route-agreement-with-oman/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/iran-says-its-close-to-finalising-a-shipping-route-agreement-with-oman/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:24:44 +0000AfricanewsHowever, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway. https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/millennials-vs-boomers-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-generational-tidal-wave-anger-economic-futures/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/millennials-vs-boomers-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-generational-tidal-wave-anger-economic-futures/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:19:45 +0000Fortune"And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate." https://news.sky.com/story/fifa-attacks-critics-trying-to-undermine-gianni-infantino-13571263https://news.sky.com/story/fifa-attacks-critics-trying-to-undermine-gianni-infantino-13571263Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0000Sky News WorldFIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body. https://rollcall.com/2026/08/09/democrat-ed-case-bucks-insurgent-trend-in-deep-blue-hawaii-district/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/09/democrat-ed-case-bucks-insurgent-trend-in-deep-blue-hawaii-district/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:27:27 +0000Roll CallRep. Ed Case has won the Democratic nomination for Hawaii's 1st District. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewr898jy8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewr898jy8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 15:56:39 +0000BBC US & CanadaThe vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09082026/blackshirt-building-nations-largest-beef-feedlot-in-nebraska/https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09082026/blackshirt-building-nations-largest-beef-feedlot-in-nebraska/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000Inside Climate NewsHAIGLER, Neb.—The far southwestern corner of this state unfurls in a rolling sea of dusky-green prairie where cattle have outnumbered people for generations. A sign along U.S. Highway 34, just before the road crosses into Dundy County from Colorado, reads “Welcome to Beef Country.” Another along State Highway 27,… https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09082026/us-offshore-wind-disappears-leaving-workers-behind/https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09082026/us-offshore-wind-disappears-leaving-workers-behind/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:55:00 +0000Inside Climate NewsWhen Gerard Mullin decided to train in offshore wind, he didn’t know what to expect. But on his first long-term project in Massachusetts, he immediately relished the consistency of the work, the good pay and the novelty of laboring at sea. “I thought it was the best thing in the world,” he said. In his […] https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/09/gao-report-underscores-how-little-doge-cut/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/09/gao-report-underscores-how-little-doge-cut/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:18:52 +0000WaPo OpinionsThe effort took credit for savings that weren't realized. 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://fortune.com/2026/08/09/europe-stock-markets-stoxx-600-dax-cac-40-ftse-mib/https://fortune.com/2026/08/09/europe-stock-markets-stoxx-600-dax-cac-40-ftse-mib/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:32:35 +0000Fortune“The region’s resilience has surprised the market and demand remains a lot firmer than had been expected.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/aoc-announces-shes-freezing-her-eggs/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/aoc-announces-shes-freezing-her-eggs/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:45:41 +0000WaPo PoliticsThe Democratic congresswoman, 36, said she made the decision to undergo the fertility procedure to “feel more in control of my life.” https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-to-expect-rumors-made-by-google-2026/https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-to-expect-rumors-made-by-google-2026/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:15:22 +0000ZDNetGoogle is set to announce its Pixel 11 series phones - here's what we know. https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/how-far-your-money-goes-in-2026s-best-value-destinationshttps://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/how-far-your-money-goes-in-2026s-best-value-destinationsSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0000KiplingerIt doesn’t take a small fortune to live affordably overseas, but it does take creativity and discipline. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/michigan-senate-race-abdul-el-sayed-must-unite-democrats/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/michigan-senate-race-abdul-el-sayed-must-unite-democrats/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:52:48 +0000WaPo PoliticsBefore going up against Republican Mike Rogers in November, Abdul El-Sayed must heal the wounds from his fierce race against Rep. Haley Stevens. https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/why-we-think-nasas-budget-is-huge-when-its-really-tinyhttps://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/why-we-think-nasas-budget-is-huge-when-its-really-tinySun, 09 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0000KiplingerAs millions watch the August skies, NASA accounts for just 0.36% of federal spending. Here's the reason we think it's more. https://www.sciencealert.com/a-simple-change-to-sleep-directly-boosts-academic-performance-study-revealshttps://www.sciencealert.com/a-simple-change-to-sleep-directly-boosts-academic-performance-study-revealsSun, 09 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0000ScienceAlertThe first evidence of its kind. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/09/3-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-belgorodrussia-says-a93443https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/09/3-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-belgorodrussia-says-a93443Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0000The Moscow TimesRussia's Defense Ministry said it had destroyed more than 150 Ukrainian drones over the European part of the country. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/ocasio-cortez-hasnt-ruled-out-running-for-president-or-senate-in-2028.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/ocasio-cortez-hasnt-ruled-out-running-for-president-or-senate-in-2028.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:45:17 +0000CNBC Top StoriesThe congresswoman, who has emerged as a polling favorite to be the Democratic nominee, said she also has not ruled out a run for the Senate in 2028. 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.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/abel-puts-a-big-chunk-of-berkshires-cash-to-work.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/abel-puts-a-big-chunk-of-berkshires-cash-to-work.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:33 +0000CNBC Top StoriesIn his second quarter as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel did some serious spending, including $4.5 billion on buybacks. https://abcnews.com/video/135471110/https://abcnews.com/video/135471110/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:36:20 +0000ABC NewsABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with University of Wisconsin professor Dr. Megan Moreno about the nearly billion dollar penalty against Meta and the impact on children's mental health. https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/heres-what-to-expect-from-5-stages-of-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/heres-what-to-expect-from-5-stages-of-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Space.comFrom first contact to totality and beyond, this is what will happen during each stage of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse. https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/ipos/how-to-read-an-ipo-prospectushttps://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/ipos/how-to-read-an-ipo-prospectusSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000KiplingerThe IPO market is red-hot these days, but before you invest in an IPO, you need to read the prospectus. Here's what to look for and where to find it. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/myspace-comeback-rival-social-media-giants.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/myspace-comeback-rival-social-media-giants.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:23:54 +0000CNBC Top Stories"Excitement about Myspace's relaunch reflects nostalgia for a more analog time, when algorithms were less dominant in our lives," an analyst told CNBC. https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/this-is-whats-working-indigenous-leaders-on-environment-solutions-in-their-communities/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/this-is-whats-working-indigenous-leaders-on-environment-solutions-in-their-communities/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:35 +0000MongabayEriberto throws his head back with a laugh and shakes it as he tills his plot of land in the Peruvian Amazon, near the Cordillera Azul National Park in central Peru. “That does not work here,” he says with a chuckle, responding to a question about why he doesn’t call his diverse forest garden “agroforestry”. […] https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/practical-ways-to-prepare-your-children-for-their-inheritancehttps://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/practical-ways-to-prepare-your-children-for-their-inheritanceSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000KiplingerThese steps can help you ensure that the wealth your children or grandchildren inherit is a catalyst for opportunity rather than a source of conflict. https://qz.com/best-places-visit-central-americahttps://qz.com/best-places-visit-central-americaSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:13:53 +0000QuartzFrom Guatemala's Tikal ruins rising above jungle canopy to Belize's Great Blue Hole and a Costa Rican cloud forest teeming with sloths https://qz.com/most-useful-money-saving-tips-visiting-caribbeanhttps://qz.com/most-useful-money-saving-tips-visiting-caribbeanSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:13:41 +0000QuartzTen strategies for visiting 700-plus islands of white, pink and black sand without paying resort prices, from timing your trip to finding free beaches https://qz.com/minimum-wage-rent-affordability-2026https://qz.com/minimum-wage-rent-affordability-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:12:52 +0000QuartzRent has outpaced minimum wage across the country. Best Interest Financial found seven cities where a full paycheck doesn't cover one apartment https://qz.com/best-worst-us-states-multigenerational-living-2026https://qz.com/best-worst-us-states-multigenerational-living-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:12:05 +0000QuartzMany American houses aren't built to hold three generations. HouseCanary ranks the best and worst states for multigenerational living https://qz.com/why-batteries-are-becoming-the-most-important-part-of-the-power-gridhttps://qz.com/why-batteries-are-becoming-the-most-important-part-of-the-power-gridSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:10:54 +0000QuartzBattery storage is expanding faster than ever, helping to meet soaring electricity demand while reshaping the future of the power grid https://qz.com/best-dogs-for-seniors-readers-digesthttps://qz.com/best-dogs-for-seniors-readers-digestSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:10:47 +0000QuartzLooking for the perfect canine companion? Discover five of the best dogs for seniors, from gentle lap dogs to loyal walking partners https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-dont-wish-to-be-cold-hearted-my-elderly-relative-can-no-longer-care-for-himself-am-i-wrong-to-leave-his-care-to-the-state-8d546b32?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-dont-wish-to-be-cold-hearted-my-elderly-relative-can-no-longer-care-for-himself-am-i-wrong-to-leave-his-care-to-the-state-8d546b32?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000MarketWatch“He has never been particularly generous or nurturing.” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-has-been-an-emotionally-difficult-time-my-brother-has-cancer-and-my-father-is-94-how-do-i-shoulder-this-responsibility-9da09dc4?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-has-been-an-emotionally-difficult-time-my-brother-has-cancer-and-my-father-is-94-how-do-i-shoulder-this-responsibility-9da09dc4?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000MarketWatch“My father placed his $600,000 Wisconsin home into a revocable trust, naming my brother as beneficiary.” http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/nigeria-mass-wedding-sees-1500-couples-tie-the-knot-in-kano-state/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/nigeria-mass-wedding-sees-1500-couples-tie-the-knot-in-kano-state/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:47 +0000AfricanewsLocal officials says the state-sponsored event is a way to help low-income families cover marriage costs. 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.marketwatch.com/story/her-bank-accounts-were-stripped-bare-by-medicaid-my-late-friend-had-20-000-in-credit-card-debt-will-her-life-insurance-pay-for-it-17ee9792?mod=mw_rss_topstorieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/her-bank-accounts-were-stripped-bare-by-medicaid-my-late-friend-had-20-000-in-credit-card-debt-will-her-life-insurance-pay-for-it-17ee9792?mod=mw_rss_topstoriesSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000MarketWatch“She left behind a 30-year-old son and 32-year-old daughter.” https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-08-09/from-homes-to-assets-how-housing-fueled-inequality.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-08-09/from-homes-to-assets-how-housing-fueled-inequality.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishReal estate – once the largest store of wealth on the planet – has become the main driver of stratification https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kme3114xko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kme3114xko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:16:43 +0000BBC US & CanadaEarlier, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said she opposed Trump's pick to lead the justice department https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/977124/amazon-data-center-worst-polluting-power-planthttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/977124/amazon-data-center-worst-polluting-power-plantSat, 08 Aug 2026 17:53:34 +0000The VergeTo power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US, according to the New York Times. The new gas-burning plant in Pecos County, Texas has received significant investment from Amazon and,… 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://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. http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/sudans-civil-war-threatens-ancient-pyramids-of-meroe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/sudans-civil-war-threatens-ancient-pyramids-of-meroe/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:45:56 +0000AfricanewsThe more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush. https://abcnews.com/video/135490111/https://abcnews.com/video/135490111/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:19:35 +0000ABC NewsLong Beach, California, resident Bob Sheppard received a postcard from Copenhagen sent by his late parents 26 years earlier. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8ey458pv5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8ey458pv5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0000BBC US & CanadaIn a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread. https://www.axios.com/2026/08/08/senate-government-funding-shutdown-stopgaphttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/08/senate-government-funding-shutdown-stopgapSat, 08 Aug 2026 13:04:25 +0000AxiosThe Senate passed a stopgap spending bill early Saturday that would keep the government funded through Dec. 11, moving Washington closer to avoiding another shutdown before the November midterms. Why it matters: The bipartisan 90-6 vote would push the next government funding deadline past Election Day while offering… 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://www.vox.com/the-highlight/484136/private-public-school-best-education-ethicshttps://www.vox.com/the-highlight/484136/private-public-school-best-education-ethicsSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:08:06 +0000VoxEditor’s note, August 9, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below was originally published in April. This unconventional advice column offers you a unique framework for thinking through moral dilemmas. It’s based on value… https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-222-how-to-invade-earth-in-22-easy-stepshttps://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-222-how-to-invade-earth-in-22-easy-stepsSat, 08 Aug 2026 15:58:11 +0000Space.comOn Episode 222 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by space writer Rich Edwards to discuss the best ways to repel space invaders. https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/amazon-deforestation-alerts-fall-to-lowest-level-since-2013-brazilian-data-show/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/amazon-deforestation-alerts-fall-to-lowest-level-since-2013-brazilian-data-show/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:08:49 +0000MongabayDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level in 13 years, according to new satellite data from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE), continuing a decline that began after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to office in 2023. INPE’s DETER alert system detected 2,874… 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://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/planned-amazon-data-center-could-become-the-biggest-climate-polluter-in-the-u-s/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/planned-amazon-data-center-could-become-the-biggest-climate-polluter-in-the-u-s/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:24:02 +0000TechCrunchAs part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9nz5qwl8jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9nz5qwl8jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:51 +0000BBC US & CanadaThe Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/deborah-garrison-stance/687961/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/deborah-garrison-stance/687961/?utm_source=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000The AtlanticA poem 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://globalvoices.org/2026/08/09/can-ai-help-build-peace-african-youth-are-showing-a-path-forward/https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/09/can-ai-help-build-peace-african-youth-are-showing-a-path-forward/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:06:34 +0000Global VoicesHow are African youth using AI to build peace? What are some of the challenges that come with using AI for peace? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/window-closes-ohio-gop-replace-rep-max-miller-ballot/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/window-closes-ohio-gop-replace-rep-max-miller-ballot/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:15:27 +0000WaPo PoliticsThe Republican congressman, who denies claims of domestic abuse, has resisted growing calls to drop his bid for a third term. https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/2026/0809/elephants-boston-art-sculptures?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/2026/0809/elephants-boston-art-sculptures?icid=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:10 +0000CS MonitorA touring art exhibit of life-size elephants is in Boston for the next month, aiming to connect with people and inspire understanding of the natural world. 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://abcnews.com/video/135481980/https://abcnews.com/video/135481980/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:52:27 +0000ABC NewsOfficials say search teams were not immediately able to reach the crash site because of the fire conditions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyq80jqqleo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyq80jqqleo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 17:41:30 +0000BBC US & Canada"Whether or not a ⁠massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's ​majority said. https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-08-09/nobody-should-be-forced-to-return-to-haiti-un-expert-warns-the-island-is-unfit-to-receive-deportees.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-08-09/nobody-should-be-forced-to-return-to-haiti-un-expert-warns-the-island-is-unfit-to-receive-deportees.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishControlled by gang violence and with 1.5 million internally displaced people, the country is in a ‘catastrophic’ situation that could worsen with the end of TPS in the United States https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-08-09/priscilla-presley-being-beside-elvis-was-a-real-life-lesson.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/people/2026-08-09/priscilla-presley-being-beside-elvis-was-a-real-life-lesson.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishThe businesswoman and actress reflects on the musician’s enduring legacy and her decisive role in sharing it in an interview with EL PAÍS https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-has-an-environmental-impact-here-are-4-ways-you-can-minimize-ithttps://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-has-an-environmental-impact-here-are-4-ways-you-can-minimize-itSat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000Live ScienceEscalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/france-soccer-far-right-racism/688235/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/france-soccer-far-right-racism/688235/?utm_source=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000The AtlanticThe country’s most beloved men are paragons of diversity, but ethnic resentment is still winning. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/09/democratic-party-socialist-trend-signals-old-style-politics-return/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/09/democratic-party-socialist-trend-signals-old-style-politics-return/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000WaPo OpinionsWhy would Democrats stick to their post-World War II political ways if Republicans won't? https://abcnews.com/video/135483012/https://abcnews.com/video/135483012/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:25:46 +0000ABC NewsJames McMillian, the president of Tone House, a training facility in New York, is here to demonstrate the best cooldown moves for the end of your workout. 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.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/uberaba-geopark-a-time-capsule-from-the-late-cretaceous-period-nestled-in-brazils-tropical-savannahttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/uberaba-geopark-a-time-capsule-from-the-late-cretaceous-period-nestled-in-brazils-tropical-savannaFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Live ScienceUberaba Geopark, also known as the "Land of the Giants," is a region in Brazil's Cerrado biome that preserved thousands of prehistoric fossils. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/497984/annie-jacobsen-biological-war-germs-virus-covidhttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/497984/annie-jacobsen-biological-war-germs-virus-covidSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000VoxOf all the extinction-level threats vying for our attention, AI, climate change, and nuclear war tend to get most of the airplay. But Annie Jacobsen thinks biological war should be near the top of our mental list of doomsday scenarios, too. She should know — Jacobsen has carved out a unique niche as America’s foremost… https://www.vox.com/explain-it-to-me/497734/vacation-staycation-how-to-plan-explainedhttps://www.vox.com/explain-it-to-me/497734/vacation-staycation-how-to-plan-explainedSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000VoxI have to be honest about something that is a great source of personal shame: I am really, really bad at taking time off of work. Despite working at a company with unlimited PTO, the last time I took a weeklong vacation was about a year ago, making me a walking cliche of the American […] 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/ideas/2026/08/are-raccoons-evolving-pets/688231/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/are-raccoons-evolving-pets/688231/?utm_source=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:11:17 +0000The AtlanticThe myth and science of the country’s favorite floofy, fluffy cuddle-badgers https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/these-were-harder-than-any-other-blades-cut-sharper-and-cost-more-how-ancient-sri-lankans-created-steel-of-legends-by-harnessing-monsoonshttps://www.livescience.com/chemistry/these-were-harder-than-any-other-blades-cut-sharper-and-cost-more-how-ancient-sri-lankans-created-steel-of-legends-by-harnessing-monsoonsSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Live ScienceIn this excerpt from "The Age of Alchemy," author Kit Chapman reveals how ancient Sri Lankans created steel of legends by harnessing monsoons. https://www.theverge.com/business/977112/buc-ees-john-oliver-lawsuit-beaver-mini-marthttps://www.theverge.com/business/977112/buc-ees-john-oliver-lawsuit-beaver-mini-martSat, 08 Aug 2026 15:47:30 +0000The VergeBuc-ee's became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup, but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores. On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver literally begged the company to sue him for selling merch featuring his squirrel mascot, Mr. Nutterbutter, with… 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://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/orchestra-conductor-profession/687962/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/orchestra-conductor-profession/687962/?utm_source=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The AtlanticAn inside look at music’s widely misunderstood profession https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/sacred-places-living-lands-how-indigenous-sami-peoples-steward-biodiversity-analysis/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/sacred-places-living-lands-how-indigenous-sami-peoples-steward-biodiversity-analysis/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:58 +0000MongabayModern conservation is often traced to the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. in 1872. In Sweden, a similar milestone came with the founding of Sarek National Park in 1909, partly intended to protect the endangered brown bear of the far north. Yet, long before states established national parks and… https://nautil.us/inside-the-not-so-dumb-head-of-the-dodo-bird-1283522/https://nautil.us/inside-the-not-so-dumb-head-of-the-dodo-bird-1283522/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000NautilusCranial scans reveal a brain with clever sensory adaptations The post Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird appeared first on Nautilus . https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/as-canadas-captive-belugas-arrive-in-the-us-questions-linger-about-their-future/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/as-canadas-captive-belugas-arrive-in-the-us-questions-linger-about-their-future/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:16:11 +0000MongabayThirteen beluga whales, part of a pod of about 30 that were left languishing in a shuttered Canadian theme park, arrived in the U.S. The first transfer of six whales happened on July 21, and another seven were shipped out on August 3. These whales are part of the emergency transfers from Canada’s Marineland to […] https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/a-banana-byproduct-transforms-farm-waste-into-profits-in-bangladesh/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/a-banana-byproduct-transforms-farm-waste-into-profits-in-bangladesh/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:38:05 +0000MongabayBananas make up 20% of all fruit crops grown in Bangladesh, and the country has begun to unlock the hidden potential of the plant’s agricultural byproducts. Banana fiber, extracted from post-harvest stems, is emerging as a versatile biodegradable material that can be used to manufacture textiles, blended yarns and… https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/where-and-when-to-see-the-aug-12-solar-eclipse-exact-times-for-north-america-and-europehttps://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/where-and-when-to-see-the-aug-12-solar-eclipse-exact-times-for-north-america-and-europeSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live ScienceHere's exactly when and where to watch the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Europe, North America and North Africa. https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/spacex-serious-about-building-factories-on-the-moon-its-going-to-happen-elon-musk-sayshttps://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/spacex-serious-about-building-factories-on-the-moon-its-going-to-happen-elon-musk-saysFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000Space.comSpaceX plans to build factories on the moon, using robots to do much of the heavy lifting, Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Aug. 4) during SpaceX's first-ever quarterly earnings call. https://www.engadget.com/2229985/phone-usb-c-port-what-else-it-can-do-not-charging/https://www.engadget.com/2229985/phone-usb-c-port-what-else-it-can-do-not-charging/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000EngadgetA USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port. https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-08-09/the-music-casino-how-prediction-markets-are-threatening-spotifys-no-1.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-08-09/the-music-casino-how-prediction-markets-are-threatening-spotifys-no-1.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishSpeculation on music charts is creating incentives for manipulation schemes that inflate streaming numbers through fraudulent streams https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/thermal-drones-deployed-in-kenyas-amboseli-park-to-tackle-human-elephant-conflict/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/thermal-drones-deployed-in-kenyas-amboseli-park-to-tackle-human-elephant-conflict/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:47:27 +0000MongabayDominic Mutua, a smallholder farmer from Inkoisuk village some 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Amboseli National Park, has often clashed with two elephants that enter his farm and destroy crops. “We had to stay up guarding most nights and chasing them away,” Mutua told Mongabay in a telephone interview. The 2025 census… https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-08-09/compa-chalinos-enemies-who-killed-the-king-of-corridos.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/international/2026-08-09/compa-chalinos-enemies-who-killed-the-king-of-corridos.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishA mysterious paper note, handed to the singer during a concert in Culiacán 24 years ago, was the prelude to the murder of one of the legends of Mexican popular music, a forerunner of the current narcocorrido boom https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/08/ukraine-ally-trump-patriot-missile/688226/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/08/ukraine-ally-trump-patriot-missile/688226/?utm_source=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000The AtlanticThe country Trump once disdained as a burden has become a military powerhouse. https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/yes-north-america-gets-a-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-heres-where-and-when-to-see-ithttps://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/yes-north-america-gets-a-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-heres-where-and-when-to-see-itSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Space.comThe Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-spacex-rocket-part-just-slammed-into-the-moon-creating-a-dust-plume-and-crater-heres-what-some-scientific-instruments-saw-180989299/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-spacex-rocket-part-just-slammed-into-the-moon-creating-a-dust-plume-and-crater-heres-what-some-scientific-instruments-saw-180989299/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:26:02 +0000SmithsonianThe Korea Aerospace Research Institute captured before-and-after images of the impact site, and a telescope in Chile detected signs of the plume. However, no one was able to watch the collision live https://www.science.org/content/article/senate-votes-block-rule-giving-white-house-more-control-over-researchhttps://www.science.org/content/article/senate-votes-block-rule-giving-white-house-more-control-over-researchSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000Science MagazineLanguage is part of bill to fund government until mid-December https://www.axios.com/2026/08/08/simplify-book-axios-smart-brevityhttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/08/simplify-book-axios-smart-brevitySat, 08 Aug 2026 12:53:37 +0000AxiosNothing has improved my work and life more than my new operating philosophy: Simplify . I've seen such a dramatic improvement at Axios, and in my personal life, that I co-wrote a new book explaining step by step how it works. It's called " Simplify : Do 50% More with 50% Less." Why it matters: Axios co-founders Jim… https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/deepminds-hurricane-model-bought-forecasters-an-extra-day/https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/deepminds-hurricane-model-bought-forecasters-an-extra-day/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:05:50 +0000Ars TechnicaOpen source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data. 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://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-08-09/judith-butler-slavoj-zizek-byung-chul-han-how-to-be-a-rock-star-of-ideas.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-08-09/judith-butler-slavoj-zizek-byung-chul-han-how-to-be-a-rock-star-of-ideas.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishThere are authors who leap out of the hallowed halls of academia and reach the general public, stirring up great passions. Why do they have fans and not just readers? https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-08-09/cape-verde-the-african-archipelago-where-turtles-return-and-young-people-leave.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/international/2026-08-09/cape-verde-the-african-archipelago-where-turtles-return-and-young-people-leave.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishThe tourism boom coexists with mass emigration, fragile families, high teenage pregnancy rates, as well as the environmental challenges of a territory that has very scarce resources https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-08-09/in-defense-of-going-to-the-office-in-august-there-are-no-bosses-and-nobody-interrupts-me.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-08-09/in-defense-of-going-to-the-office-in-august-there-are-no-bosses-and-nobody-interrupts-me.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000El Pais EnglishWith no meetings and more flexible schedules, more workers are choosing to travel during the off-season: this month at the office is too good to pass up https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08082026/gas-dominates-pjm-interconnections-reformed-grid-queue/https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08082026/gas-dominates-pjm-interconnections-reformed-grid-queue/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:55:00 +0000Inside Climate NewsNatural gas surged to the top in the first round of power projects accepted into PJM Interconnection’s reformed interconnection process, making up nearly half of the more than 200 gigawatts of capacity qualified for study. Battery storage and solar trail natural gas, according to the latest figures by the grid… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86nv0elnzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86nv0elnzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 20:58:14 +0000BBC US & CanadaThe medical examiner's office in Chicago said the process to identify the remains could take days. https://www.axios.com/2026/08/07/blanche-murkowski-ag-senate-confirmationhttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/07/blanche-murkowski-ag-senate-confirmationFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:06:45 +0000AxiosSen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general , becoming the second known Republican to oppose him. Why it matters: Murkowski's opposition puts Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy . With Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) still absent from the Senate, Blanche cannot afford to… https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/the-first-self-driving-vehicle-on-mars-has-proven-to-be-a-smashing-success/https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/the-first-self-driving-vehicle-on-mars-has-proven-to-be-a-smashing-success/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:30:48 +0000Ars TechnicaAbout 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/group-urges-democrats-woo-moderate-voters-with-populist-policies/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/09/group-urges-democrats-woo-moderate-voters-with-populist-policies/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0000WaPo PoliticsA progressive group says messages that target the wealthy and large corporations appeal to a majority of Americans who see the economy as fundamentally rigged. https://qz.com/section-230-ai-chatbots-legal-immunity-generative-content-072826https://qz.com/section-230-ai-chatbots-legal-immunity-generative-content-072826Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:11:17 +0000QuartzOnline companies were protected only when someone else wrote what they published. Chatbots generate their own answers, leaving makers open to lawsuits https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/nasas-lunar-development-and-test-facility-prepares-artemis-hardware-for-moon/https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/nasas-lunar-development-and-test-facility-prepares-artemis-hardware-for-moon/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:25:27 +0000NASA NewsBefore astronauts return to the Moon’s surface through NASA’s Artemis program, the hardware they depend on must first prove it can survive the unforgiving lunar environment. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers at the Lunar Development and Test Facility are tackling one of exploration’s biggest… 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://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8kr7p2pmdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8kr7p2pmdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:25:35 +0000BBC US & CanadaThe Pentagon has released more never-before-seen videos of unidentified anomalous phenomena. https://abcnews.com/video/135453458/https://abcnews.com/video/135453458/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:38:03 +0000ABC NewsABC News' Sam Champion announces the 2026 National Mascot Hall of Fame inductee after fans from more than 100 countries cast their votes. https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-evacuated-as-huge-wildfire-spreads-in-canada-13571032https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-evacuated-as-huge-wildfire-spreads-in-canada-13571032Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0000Sky News WorldA fast-moving wildfire has swept through western Canada, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. https://nautil.us/new-observatory-captures-more-than-half-a-million-galaxies-in-a-single-image-1283526/https://nautil.us/new-observatory-captures-more-than-half-a-million-galaxies-in-a-single-image-1283526/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000NautilusThe Vera C. Rubin Observatory is off to a fantastic start The post New Observatory Captures More Than Half a Million Galaxies in a Single Image appeared first on Nautilus . https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/starts-with-a-bang-podcast-132-space-in-the-ultraviolet/https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/starts-with-a-bang-podcast-132-space-in-the-ultraviolet/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:08:31 +0000Big ThinkWhenever you look at the Universe in a more powerful way than you ever have before, either in a new set of wavelengths, at higher sensitivity, on wider-field scales, or with novel capabilities, you open yourself up to a remarkable possibility. In addition to the “obvious” science gains that you’ll achieve from finding… 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://insideclimatenews.org/news/08082026/wildfires-test-international-cooperation/https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08082026/wildfires-test-international-cooperation/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000Inside Climate NewsWhen wildfires began raging across France and Spain last month, the European Union sent aircraft and firefighters from nine other countries. The Pacific Northwest, where fires have forced tens of thousands to evacuate, has landed help from Australia and New Zealand. Wildland firefighters have increasingly shared… https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08082026/alabama-regulators-cut-gas-utility-profits/https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08082026/alabama-regulators-cut-gas-utility-profits/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0000Inside Climate NewsMONTGOMERY, Ala.—For the first time in more than 40 years, Alabama utility regulators this week convened formal hearings to potentially decrease profits for one of the state’s major monopoly utilities. The Alabama Public Service Commission held the hearings on Thursday and Friday to consider the allowed rate of return… https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/letter-from-brussels-ceuta-migrant-panic-casts-shadow-over-eus-summer/bi/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/letter-from-brussels-ceuta-migrant-panic-casts-shadow-over-eus-summer/bi/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:41:04 +0000Balkan InsightThe mass incursion into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta showed would-be EU members how the European bloc responds to a genuine shock to its self-proclaimed values of ‘solidarity’. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/2026-igarss-hyperwall-schedule/https://science.nasa.gov/earth/2026-igarss-hyperwall-schedule/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:57:34 +0000NASA NewsIGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #100) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 3:00 PM Technology Enabling the Future of Earth ScienceMike Seablom3:15 PM Discovery Earth: New Missions & Technical Innovation Advancing Earth System InsightsKaren St.… https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-ixpe-studies-magnetar/https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-ixpe-studies-magnetar/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:27:35 +0000NASA NewsScientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, between March and April 2025. In doing so, they may have captured empty space behaving in a way physicists have predicted for 90… https://www.science.org/content/article/planned-satellite-megaconstellations-could-generate-runaway-space-debrishttps://www.science.org/content/article/planned-satellite-megaconstellations-could-generate-runaway-space-debrisFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000Science MagazineModeling suggests infamous “Kessler syndrome” would make the swarms unsustainable https://qz.com/single-parent-homeownership-costs-us-2026https://qz.com/single-parent-homeownership-costs-us-2026Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:12:07 +0000QuartzRaising kids alone already stretches a single paycheck thin. LendingTree ranks large U.S. cities where homeownership costs the least https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/albanian-court-puts-turkish-activist-in-custody-after-extradition-demand/bi/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/albanian-court-puts-turkish-activist-in-custody-after-extradition-demand/bi/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:58:23 +0000Balkan InsightActivist Julide Yazici, who is wanted by Turkey, was remanded in custody in Tirana pending extradition proceedings, despite having political asylum status in France. https://nautil.us/financial-struggle-can-age-your-brain-1283464/https://nautil.us/financial-struggle-can-age-your-brain-1283464/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000NautilusPersistent poverty can accelerate cognitive decline starting in your 50s The post Financial Struggle Can Age Your Brain appeared first on Nautilus . https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/08/08/south-korean-satellite-spots-spacex-lunar-impact/5284741https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/08/08/south-korean-satellite-spots-spacex-lunar-impact/5284741Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0000The RegisterBefore and after shots of Elon's ejecta snapped by Danuri https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/retirement-milestone-ages-most-people-misshttps://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/retirement-milestone-ages-most-people-missSat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000KiplingerRetirement planning is less about hitting milestone ages and more about understanding how financial decisions shape long-term income, taxes and healthcare costs. https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-hit-new-highs-as-jobs-data-mutes-rate-hike-talk-stock-market-todayhttps://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-hit-new-highs-as-jobs-data-mutes-rate-hike-talk-stock-market-todayFri, 07 Aug 2026 20:12:20 +0000KiplingerThe Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 posted new all-time highs after odds of a rate hike fell with a soft July jobs report. https://nautil.us/pesticide-exposure-at-work-may-increase-motor-neurone-disease-risk-1283457/https://nautil.us/pesticide-exposure-at-work-may-increase-motor-neurone-disease-risk-1283457/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000NautilusA new review looked at 1,734 people with ALS. But it couldn’t separate pesticide from other risk factors, such as head trauma. The post Pesticide Exposure at Work May Increase Motor Neurone Disease Risk appeared first on Nautilus . https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/doges-inflated-wall-of-receipts-96-of-grant-savings-unverifiable-gao-says/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/doges-inflated-wall-of-receipts-96-of-grant-savings-unverifiable-gao-says/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:05 +0000Ars TechnicaDOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says. https://nautil.us/could-physics-help-us-solve-the-mystery-of-aging-1283486/https://nautil.us/could-physics-help-us-solve-the-mystery-of-aging-1283486/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000NautilusSome scientists say the answers may lie in thermodynamics and other mathematical principles The post Could Physics Help Us Solve the Mystery of Aging? appeared first on Nautilus . https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/how-snails-engineer-their-slime/https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/how-snails-engineer-their-slime/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:25:20 +0000Ars TechnicaCollagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus. https://www.propublica.org/article/democrats-veterans-affairs-doug-collins-letter-mental-healthhttps://www.propublica.org/article/democrats-veterans-affairs-doug-collins-letter-mental-healthFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000ProPublicaThe post House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare appeared first on ProPublica . https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/08/07/brit-boffins-boast-of-beating-barriers-to-building-fusion-power/5284882https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/08/07/brit-boffins-boast-of-beating-barriers-to-building-fusion-power/5284882Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0000The RegisterMAST Upgrade installation hit highest pressure ever achieved without the super-hot plasma destabilizing https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/report-white-house-drafting-executive-order-linking-vaccines-and-autism/https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/report-white-house-drafting-executive-order-linking-vaccines-and-autism/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:34 +0000Ars TechnicaTrump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk. https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17405217/texas-brain-death-testing-annelise-camphttps://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17405217/texas-brain-death-testing-annelise-campFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:38:13 +0000Texas TribuneIn May, the family of 2-year-old Annelise Camp sued Texas Children’s Hospital to prevent brain death testing after she drowned in a hotel pool. https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-administration-afrikaner-south-africa-moneyhttps://www.propublica.org/article/trump-administration-afrikaner-south-africa-moneyFri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000ProPublicaThe post What Is the Trump Administration Doing With Foreign Aid Money? appeared first on ProPublica . https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/bytedance-trains-massive-ai-model-in-bid-to-rival-anthropic/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/bytedance-trains-massive-ai-model-in-bid-to-rival-anthropic/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:29:22 +0000Ars TechnicaTikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters. https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17405163/donald-trump-texas-data-centers-greg-abbotthttps://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17405163/donald-trump-texas-data-centers-greg-abbottFri, 07 Aug 2026 15:50:35 +0000Texas TribuneThe president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid. https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/08/voter-identification-proposition-39-elections/https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/08/voter-identification-proposition-39-elections/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000CalMattersIf Californians harbor doubts about their elections, the process needs to be repaired. A former California secretary of state says that's why he's backing Prop. 39. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-british-museum-is-searching-for-a-rare-1940s-housecoat-from-a-fashion-brand-that-dressed-the-queen-and-ordinary-women-on-special-occasions-180989296/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-british-museum-is-searching-for-a-rare-1940s-housecoat-from-a-fashion-brand-that-dressed-the-queen-and-ordinary-women-on-special-occasions-180989296/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:10:15 +0000SmithsonianPatterned with a map of the British Isles, the housecoat was an early design by the pioneering brand Horrockses, which turned cotton cloth into whimsical women's wear after World War II https://www.zdnet.com/article/satechi-chargeview-240w-desktop-charger-review/https://www.zdnet.com/article/satechi-chargeview-240w-desktop-charger-review/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:55:36 +0000ZDNetThe Satechi ChargeView 240W desktop charger ticks all the right boxes for this charging geek. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07082026/minnesota-riverview-dairy-expansion-prompts-lawsuits-against-regulators/https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07082026/minnesota-riverview-dairy-expansion-prompts-lawsuits-against-regulators/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:15:50 +0000Inside Climate NewsAs Riverview LLP aggressively expands its mega-dairies across the Upper Midwest, advocacy groups and worried residents are mounting legal challenges and orchestrating local efforts to push back. The Minnesota-based dairy giant, the second-largest producer of milk and milk products in the United States, has been on the… https://www.zdnet.com/article/marshall-stanmore-iv-review/https://www.zdnet.com/article/marshall-stanmore-iv-review/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0000ZDNetThe Marshall Stanmore IV is a more expensive home speaker, but there's so much to like that $430 sounds like a good value. https://rollcall.com/2026/08/08/blanche-senate-confirmation-vote-attorney-general/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/08/blanche-senate-confirmation-vote-attorney-general/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:21:51 +0000Roll CallTodd Blanche leaves the Capitol after a meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune in June. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0808/iran-war-hormuz?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0808/iran-war-hormuz?icid=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 19:46:42 +0000CS MonitorIran has issued dramatic new demands around any reopening of the waterway. Oman says talks to manage the strait between it and Iran are continuing. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/traces-of-two-extinct-ghost-ancestors-were-found-hiding-in-modern-human-dna-hinting-at-our-extremely-complex-family-tree-180989250/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/traces-of-two-extinct-ghost-ancestors-were-found-hiding-in-modern-human-dna-hinting-at-our-extremely-complex-family-tree-180989250/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:34:44 +0000SmithsonianResearchers used a new method to investigate past interbreeding with Homo sapiens that doesn't require ancient DNA. The technique identified areas of living humans' genomes that came from unknown hominins, including one from a 1.8-million-year-old lineage https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17404965/texas-immigration-detention-facilities-ice-congress-oversight-visitshttps://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17404965/texas-immigration-detention-facilities-ice-congress-oversight-visitsFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Texas TribuneImmigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they’ve come across numerous problematic examples. https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17405357/texas-ted-cruz-college-sports-bill-nil-ncaa-student-athletes-revenue-sharinghttps://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17405357/texas-ted-cruz-college-sports-bill-nil-ncaa-student-athletes-revenue-sharingFri, 07 Aug 2026 22:04:52 +0000Texas TribuneThe Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/one-of-italys-most-popular-attractions-the-uffizi-galleries-in-florence-reveals-plans-for-a-major-renovation-over-the-next-two-years-180989295/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/one-of-italys-most-popular-attractions-the-uffizi-galleries-in-florence-reveals-plans-for-a-major-renovation-over-the-next-two-years-180989295/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:22:09 +0000SmithsonianThe collection of treasures, many of them connected to the Medici family, includes Italian Renaissance masterpieces, a palace and a courtly garden https://theconversation.com/white-house-plan-for-a-golden-age-of-science-ignores-the-structures-that-made-the-us-a-scientific-superpower-288254https://theconversation.com/white-house-plan-for-a-golden-age-of-science-ignores-the-structures-that-made-the-us-a-scientific-superpower-288254Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:37:01 +0000The ConversationA new White House science strategy, laid out in a report titled Science: A New Golden Age, challenges an 80-year-old model that made the US the global scientific leader. https://theconversation.com/a-lot-of-casual-friends-or-only-a-few-youre-really-close-with-new-research-questions-that-trade-off-282952https://theconversation.com/a-lot-of-casual-friends-or-only-a-few-youre-really-close-with-new-research-questions-that-trade-off-282952Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:36:49 +0000The ConversationFriendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0807/max-miller-republicans-midterm-elections?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0807/max-miller-republicans-midterm-elections?icid=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 23:17:31 +0000CS MonitorLawmakers or candidates in both parties have faced allegations of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse. Some peers of Ohio’s Max Miller have called for him to resign his House seat. https://nautil.us/this-paradoxical-desert-landscape-is-filled-with-fresh-water-1283495/https://nautil.us/this-paradoxical-desert-landscape-is-filled-with-fresh-water-1283495/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000NautilusDunes and lakes as far as the eye can see The post This Paradoxical Desert Landscape Is Filled with Fresh Water appeared first on Nautilus . https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-amazing-archive-of-animal-photography-reveals-18000-species-and-counting-heres-how-joel-sartore-built-his-photo-ark-180989282/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-amazing-archive-of-animal-photography-reveals-18000-species-and-counting-heres-how-joel-sartore-built-his-photo-ark-180989282/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:15:18 +0000SmithsonianFor 20 years, the National Geographic photographer has showcased Earth’s animals in a series of striking images that make even the tiniest creatures look immense https://nautil.us/viagra-may-slow-the-spread-of-cancer-1283519/https://nautil.us/viagra-may-slow-the-spread-of-cancer-1283519/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000NautilusAnd statins can help The post Viagra May Slow the Spread of Cancer appeared first on Nautilus . https://www.theregister.com/devops/2026/08/07/ai-titans-to-tidy-agent-frontier-with-plugin-prescription/5285017https://www.theregister.com/devops/2026/08/07/ai-titans-to-tidy-agent-frontier-with-plugin-prescription/5285017Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:53:50 +0000The RegisterAgent Plugins 1.0 defines a write-once-run-anywhere container for passing tools and skills across different agent platforms https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/first-a-volcanic-eruption-now-a-crustacean-invasion-see-the-giant-lobsters-taking-over-the-ancient-city-of-pompeii-180989275/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/first-a-volcanic-eruption-now-a-crustacean-invasion-see-the-giant-lobsters-taking-over-the-ancient-city-of-pompeii-180989275/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:17:49 +0000SmithsonianA pop art installation featuring more than 30 sculptures from artist Philip Colbert is the first contemporary sculpture exhibition to land in Pompeii in three decades https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/amd-amd-buys-taalas-ai-194609482.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/amd-amd-buys-taalas-ai-194609482.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 19:46:09 +0000Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/nokia-nok-ai-network-bet-193932563.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/nokia-nok-ai-network-bet-193932563.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 19:39:32 +0000Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-million-reasons-buy-sofi-193002673.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-million-reasons-buy-sofi-193002673.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 19:30:02 +0000Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/airlines-scramble-jet-fuel-hormuz-190000182.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/airlines-scramble-jet-fuel-hormuz-190000182.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/tenable-tenb-widens-ai-security-185944892.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/tenable-tenb-widens-ai-security-185944892.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 18:59:44 +0000Yahoo Finance 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.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/butterflies-around-the-world-are-moving-to-new-habitats-largely-because-of-climate-change-a-study-suggests-180989279/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/butterflies-around-the-world-are-moving-to-new-habitats-largely-because-of-climate-change-a-study-suggests-180989279/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000SmithsonianResearchers examined data on 1,758 butterfly species—about ten percent of all those known—from 105 countries and estimated that about one in ten global species has shifted its distribution range https://calmatters.org/justice/2026/08/chp-officer-overtime-firing/https://calmatters.org/justice/2026/08/chp-officer-overtime-firing/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000CalMattersThe California Highway Patrol lost an effort to fire one of the officers it caught billing the state for overtime hours they didn't work at a Los Angeles station. https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/bofa-points-eli-lilly-market-183300957.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/bofa-points-eli-lilly-market-183300957.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0000Yahoo Finance 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://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/legalzoom-lz-integrates-microsoft-copilot-183004346.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/legalzoom-lz-integrates-microsoft-copilot-183004346.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Yahoo Finance 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://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-warren-buffett-called-investment-180002956.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-warren-buffett-called-investment-180002956.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0000Yahoo Finance 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://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17404964/texas-us-senate-james-talarico-ken-paxton-pollshttps://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17404964/texas-us-senate-james-talarico-ken-paxton-pollsFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Texas TribuneThe 2026 U.S. Senate race is poised to be one of Texas’ most competitive statewide races in years. We’re tracking the latest polls so you can see who’s ahead. https://www.quantamagazine.org/neutrinos-from-deep-inside-earth-provide-a-new-picture-of-the-mantle-20260807/https://www.quantamagazine.org/neutrinos-from-deep-inside-earth-provide-a-new-picture-of-the-mantle-20260807/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:55:32 +0000Quanta MagazineA global constellation of neutrino detectors is creating a never-before-seen view of the radioactive elements that power Earth’s tectonic heat engine. The post Neutrinos From Deep Inside Earth Provide a New Picture of the Mantle first appeared on Quanta Magazine 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://calmatters.org/newsletter/liquor-delivery-law/https://calmatters.org/newsletter/liquor-delivery-law/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000CalMattersThe days of small-batch whiskey and gin being delivered to your doorstep are almost over. An extensive lobbying effort to kill a proposal that would allow craft liquor distillers to keep shipping their products to California customers underscores how wealthy and powerful interests influence policy among lawmakers,… https://19thnews.org/2026/08/epstein-survivors-todd-blanche-attorney-general-confirmation/https://19thnews.org/2026/08/epstein-survivors-todd-blanche-attorney-general-confirmation/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:43:15 +0000The 19thEvery minute of every day, Liz Stein has to relive the worst thing that’s ever happened to her. She does it during news interviews and when meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill to demand justice for herself and other survivors of the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And she’s had to do… https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/secrecy-surrounds-croatias-arrest-of-alleged-serbian-state-linked-hacker/bi/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/secrecy-surrounds-croatias-arrest-of-alleged-serbian-state-linked-hacker/bi/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:10:11 +0000Balkan InsightA Serbian national allegedly linked to Serbian intelligence – arrested recently while on holiday in Croatia – is accused of hacking into several major state institutions and agencies. https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-do-cybersecurity-leaders-want-3-skills-beat-certifications-and-experience/https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-do-cybersecurity-leaders-want-3-skills-beat-certifications-and-experience/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:27:55 +0000ZDNetCertifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/levi-strauss-and-co-says-hackers-stole-corporate-data-in-cyberattack/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/levi-strauss-and-co-says-hackers-stole-corporate-data-in-cyberattack/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:48:20 +0000BleepingComputerLevi Strauss & Co. (Levi's) says that hackers used social engineering on three of its employees to gain access to and steal corporate data stored on their machines. [...] 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://www.zdnet.com/article/i-read-microsofts-windows-11-quality-progress-report-and-the-subtext-says-it-all/https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-read-microsofts-windows-11-quality-progress-report-and-the-subtext-says-it-all/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0000ZDNetMicrosoft's latest progress report details much-needed Windows 11 improvements in reliability, performance, stability, and usability. But here's what else I see. https://calmatters.org/calmatters-en-espanol/2026/08/recortes-medicaid-california/https://calmatters.org/calmatters-en-espanol/2026/08/recortes-medicaid-california/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:47:44 +0000CalMattersLos recortes en Medi-Cal agravarán la situación de los hospitales que ya operan con pérdidas. La consecuencia: menos servicios y mayores costos también para quienes tienen seguro privado. 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://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/one-year-in-the-palace-how-nawrocki-made-the-polish-presidency-his-own/rd/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/one-year-in-the-palace-how-nawrocki-made-the-polish-presidency-his-own/rd/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:16:17 +0000Balkan InsightIn the 12 months since Karol Nawrocki took office, Law and Justice – the party that brought him to power – is tearing itself apart, while the president is emerging as the figure around whom Poland’s right wing could eventually regroup. https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/08/pension-boosts-california-police-firefighters/https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/08/pension-boosts-california-police-firefighters/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000CalMattersEven with higher CalPERS earnings, upping pensions for public safety employees would cost the state and local governments $4.8 billion more. https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-is-leaving-north-america-my-plan-as-a-diehard-user/https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-is-leaving-north-america-my-plan-as-a-diehard-user/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:37:57 +0000ZDNetOnePlus has officially ended business across North America and Europe. I explain what happens next and the best alternatives to consider. 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://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/croatian-serb-leader-deplores-hate-speech-at-operation-storm-commemoration/btj/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/croatian-serb-leader-deplores-hate-speech-at-operation-storm-commemoration/btj/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:06:43 +0000Balkan InsightMilorad Pupovac said glorification of Croatia's WWII fascist state in Knin during anniversary celebrations of 'Operation Storm' was an attack on democracy and in no way patriotic. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0807/trump-immigration-birthright-citizenship?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0807/trump-immigration-birthright-citizenship?icid=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:28:53 +0000CS MonitorPresident Donald Trump is again targeting constitutionally-guaranteed birthright citizenship with a pair of executive orders. https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ceuta-crisis-shows-need-for-cooperation-between-spain-morocco-by-moha-ennaji-2026-08https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ceuta-crisis-shows-need-for-cooperation-between-spain-morocco-by-moha-ennaji-2026-08Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:33:57 +0000Project SyndicateWhen tens of thousands of people recently entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco, European leaders lapsed into recriminations, reigniting the debate on migration. But the bigger challenge is to address a long-simmering territorial dispute between Spain and Morocco. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/08/russian-strikes-kill-3-in-kyiv-region-official-says-a93442https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/08/russian-strikes-kill-3-in-kyiv-region-official-says-a93442Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000The Moscow TimesUkraine is chronically short of air defense munitions, making it very difficult for air defense forces to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/08/california-craft-distillery-deliveries-lobbying/https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/08/california-craft-distillery-deliveries-lobbying/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000CalMattersCalifornia craft liquor deliveries could end Jan. 1. Distillers say powerful alcohol companies, the wine industry and Teamsters killed a possible extension of deliveries. https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2026/08/rough-waters-help-firm-demo-expeditionary-manufacturing-aboard-warship/415275/https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2026/08/rough-waters-help-firm-demo-expeditionary-manufacturing-aboard-warship/415275/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:03:37 +0000Defense OneFirestorm Labs says it 3D-printed thousands of parts as waves buffeted USS Essex. https://kffhealthnews.org/on-air/on-air-august-8-2026-cyclospora-measles-work-requirements-part-d-subsidy/https://kffhealthnews.org/on-air/on-air-august-8-2026-cyclospora-measles-work-requirements-part-d-subsidy/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000KFF Health NewsKFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances. https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/08/voter-id-barriers-proposition-39/https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/08/voter-id-barriers-proposition-39/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000CalMattersProp. 39 is a redundant proposal that will only make it harder for all voters to participate in future elections, argues a civic engagement advocate. https://calmatters.org/health/2026/08/the-cut-medi-cal-ripple-effects/https://calmatters.org/health/2026/08/the-cut-medi-cal-ripple-effects/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000CalMattersMedi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss. The fallout: fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too. https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/democracy-digest-study-finds-slovakia-has-europes-weakest-spy-agency/rd/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/democracy-digest-study-finds-slovakia-has-europes-weakest-spy-agency/rd/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:14 +0000Balkan InsightElsewhere, former Polish PM confirms new party launch as PiS split deepens; Czech police investigate MP over car crash; journalists at Hungarian state media kept record of news manipulation under Orban. https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/lands-in-limbo-danube-microstates-dream-big-despite-lack-of-recognition/bi/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/lands-in-limbo-danube-microstates-dream-big-despite-lack-of-recognition/bi/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:41:33 +0000Balkan InsightVarious libertarians and Gen Z students have made use of the confused state of the Croatia-Serbia river border to proclaim independent mini-states – although police and governments insist they have no legal basis. https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/north-macedonias-sweltering-capital-needs-green-fixes-for-urban-heat-islands/bi/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/07/north-macedonias-sweltering-capital-needs-green-fixes-for-urban-heat-islands/bi/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:39:02 +0000Balkan InsightSurveys of temperature levels in North Macedonia’s capital Skopje suggest more trees and climate-conscious urban planning could significantly reduce the toll on public health during heatwaves - but practical implementation is moving slowly. https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/international-fiction-releases-etna-paul-yoon-whyteface-a-igoni-barrett/https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/international-fiction-releases-etna-paul-yoon-whyteface-a-igoni-barrett/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:10 +0000Foreign PolicyPlus, a satire about a Nigerian on holiday, and more international fiction in August. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0808/class-pets-elementary-school?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0808/class-pets-elementary-school?icid=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:10 +0000CS MonitorSpending time with pets can help youth refine their social skills and learn how to handle emotions, according to recent studies. Bringing in a class pet can benefit students – if the animal receives proper care. https://physicsworld.com/a/ai-model-helps-physics-nobel-laureate-out-of-a-decade-old-mathematical-jam/https://physicsworld.com/a/ai-model-helps-physics-nobel-laureate-out-of-a-decade-old-mathematical-jam/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:19:17 +0000Physics WorldArtificial intelligence is radically changing how researchers in some disciplines work The post AI model helps physics Nobel laureate out of a decade-old mathematical jam appeared first on Physics World . https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/china-callousness-society-culture-communist-party/https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/china-callousness-society-culture-communist-party/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:03:43 +0000Foreign PolicySocial callousness pushes even the prosperous to seek new lives overseas. https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/08/07/replimune-melanoma-drug-medicare-policy-change/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/08/07/replimune-melanoma-drug-medicare-policy-change/?utm_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:18:05 +0000Stat NewsEli Lilly and Novo Nordisk convinced a federal judge to toss an antitrust lawsuit by a compound pharmacy https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/08/ukraine-strikes-oil-refinery-in-russias-krasnodar-region-in-drone-attack-a93441https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/08/ukraine-strikes-oil-refinery-in-russias-krasnodar-region-in-drone-attack-a93441Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0000The Moscow TimesThe attack is another in Ukraine's campaign against Russia's oil and gas facilities. https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/chinas-military-is-now-using-ai-to-plan-strike-operations/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/chinas-military-is-now-using-ai-to-plan-strike-operations/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0000The DiplomatWhat does that mean for the future of human control in war – including a war over Taiwan? https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/history-hormuz-straits-iran-war-trump/https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/history-hormuz-straits-iran-war-trump/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:40:25 +0000Foreign PolicyAfter Hormuz, global waterways will return to being sites of bloody contention. https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/how-china-is-reordering-global-governance-from-within/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/how-china-is-reordering-global-governance-from-within/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0000The DiplomatBeijing’s June white paper leaves the U.N.-centered architecture intact – but re-interprets the priorities. https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/cassidy-will-vote-for-blanche-as-ag-all-but-ensuring-confirmation/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/cassidy-will-vote-for-blanche-as-ag-all-but-ensuring-confirmation/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:42:24 +0000Roll CallSen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., talks with reporters in the Capitol this week. After days of speculation, he announced Friday he had decided to back the president’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice. https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/health-news-a-third-clinic-settles-with-doj-over-trans-care/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/health-news-a-third-clinic-settles-with-doj-over-trans-care/?utm_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:16:46 +0000Stat NewsAnthony Fauci held in contempt, crackdowns on the organ donor network, and more health news from Morning Rounds 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.theatlantic.com/national/2026/08/trump-ballroom-midterms-washington-week/688234/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/national/2026/08/trump-ballroom-midterms-washington-week/688234/?utm_source=feedSat, 08 Aug 2026 14:22:10 +0000The AtlanticPanelists joined to discuss the president’s continued interest in renovating landmarks in the nation’s capital. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0807/us-job-market-unemployment-economy?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0807/us-job-market-unemployment-economy?icid=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:28:53 +0000CS MonitorOne impact of Trump immigration policies is showing up in the labor force – which faces an unusual period of stagnation. For now, unemployment can hold steady even when jobs decline. https://restofworld.org/2026/tsmc-arizona-investors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feedshttps://restofworld.org/2026/tsmc-arizona-investors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feedsFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Rest of WorldThe Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona. https://www.defenseone.com/business/2026/08/defense-business-brief-enduring-case-small-usvs-battleship-costs-balloon-rainey-joins-bain-capital/415276/https://www.defenseone.com/business/2026/08/defense-business-brief-enduring-case-small-usvs-battleship-costs-balloon-rainey-joins-bain-capital/415276/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:33:00 +0000Defense One https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/latin-america-second-pink-tide-legacy-left-wing-leaders/https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/latin-america-second-pink-tide-legacy-left-wing-leaders/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:51 +0000Foreign PolicyThe latest leftward shift was shorter-lived and less accomplished than its predecessor. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0807/brazil-lula-bolsonaro-economy-election?icid=rsshttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0807/brazil-lula-bolsonaro-economy-election?icid=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 17:15:10 +0000CS MonitorPresident Lula is running for a fourth term in October. But his legacy of poverty alleviation in the early 2000s may be working against him today, with economic expectations high. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/498412/artificial-intelligence-nate-soares-ai-safety-openai-anthropic-hackinghttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/498412/artificial-intelligence-nate-soares-ai-safety-openai-anthropic-hackingFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000VoxThe fake identities were the part that stopped me. In late July, according to a report published this week by Britain’s AI Security Institute (AISI), an Anthropic model called Claude Mythos 5 tried to sneak malicious code into a piece of free, volunteer-built software. It created several fake accounts on GitHub, where… https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/thailand-pledges-to-work-towards-myanmars-full-reintegration-with-asean/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/thailand-pledges-to-work-towards-myanmars-full-reintegration-with-asean/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:48:00 +0000The DiplomatThe pledge came as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hosted the country's military-appointed president, Min Aung Hlaing, in Bangkok. https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/chinas-asian-affairs-reshuffle/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/chinas-asian-affairs-reshuffle/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0000The DiplomatThe elevation of a former ambassador to Mongolia signals a shift in diplomatic execution – but the change can only go so far. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/fauci-paul-covid-wuhan/688233/?utm_source=feedhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/fauci-paul-covid-wuhan/688233/?utm_source=feedSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000The AtlanticIn the aftermath of pandemics, people either try to forget them or find others to blame for them. https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkey-mutual-defense-pact-iran-israel-military/https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/07/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkey-mutual-defense-pact-iran-israel-military/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:45:31 +0000Foreign PolicyPakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey pledge mutual defense in the face of aggressive Iranian and Israeli operations. https://unherd.com/2026/08/the-chew-toy-that-ate-my-small-business/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/08/the-chew-toy-that-ate-my-small-business/?edition=usFri, 07 Aug 2026 23:01:23 +0000UnHerdAmerican disability law has gone terribly wrong https://unherd.com/2026/08/jason-arday-a-question-of-academic-standards/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/08/jason-arday-a-question-of-academic-standards/?edition=usFri, 07 Aug 2026 23:02:40 +0000UnHerdWhat was his obscurantism hiding? https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/498456/flu-influenza-robert-kennedy-jr-vaccine-modernahttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/498456/flu-influenza-robert-kennedy-jr-vaccine-modernaSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000VoxOn August 5, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services canceled 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth roughly $500 million and told the country it would stop investing in the technology that had brought us life-saving Covid vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, claimed that the… https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/fauci-contempt-congress-covid-origins-china/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/fauci-contempt-congress-covid-origins-china/?utm_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 17:33:09 +0000Stat News“To blame Fauci for not solving the origin of Covid-19 makes as much sense as blaming a detective in Washington, D.C., for not solving a murder in Wuhan,” writes David… https://www.vox.com/america-actually/498258/donald-trump-republicans-gas-prices-iran-war-midterms-pennsylvaniahttps://www.vox.com/america-actually/498258/donald-trump-republicans-gas-prices-iran-war-midterms-pennsylvaniaSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000VoxWith the 2026 midterm elections quickly approaching, President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is ongoing and gas prices remain high. Americans are taking note: On this week’s episode of America, Actually, host Astead Herndon visits Allentown, Pennsylvania in the state’s bellwether Seventh District, to hear how… 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://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/white-house-ballroom-must-be-approved-by-congress-court-rules/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/white-house-ballroom-must-be-approved-by-congress-court-rules/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:46:43 +0000Roll CallHeavy equipment demolishes a portion of the East Wing of the White House on October 21, 2025, in preparation for construction of a new ballroom. https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/biotech-news-boston-kendall-square-losing-ground-in-sf/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/biotech-news-boston-kendall-square-losing-ground-in-sf/?utm_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:51:05 +0000Stat NewsReplimune finally wins FDA approval, the role of tau in Alzheimer's, and more biotech news from The Readout 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://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.statnews.com/2026/08/07/why-did-this-boston-entrepreneur-found-his-biotech-startup-in-california/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/why-did-this-boston-entrepreneur-found-his-biotech-startup-in-california/?utm_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000Stat NewsBoston, with its rising costs, high taxes, and business climate, is losing ground to rivals across the country, sometimes even in biotech. https://eos.org/articles/a-rare-look-at-how-life-first-colonizes-cooling-lava-tubeshttps://eos.org/articles/a-rare-look-at-how-life-first-colonizes-cooling-lava-tubesFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000EosAn aerial image shows the surface of the Tajogaite volcano, part of the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge in Spain’s Canary Islands, 4 years after the eruption. Credit: Ana Pires https://19thnews.org/2026/08/hiring-audience-creative-people-operations/https://19thnews.org/2026/08/hiring-audience-creative-people-operations/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:42:41 +0000The 19thThe 19th has launched a hiring sprint to fill four new roles across audience, creative, people and operations functions. These roles grew out of our work to align our structures with the strategic plan we launched last year. All four positions are full-time, remote roles that are open to candidates based in the United… https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/what-to-know-about-the-minnesota-senate-election/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/what-to-know-about-the-minnesota-senate-election/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:44:39 +0000Roll CallRep. Angie Craig, left, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are facing off in Tuesday's Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary for Senate. https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/long-stalled-russia-sanctions-bill-passed-by-senate/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/long-stalled-russia-sanctions-bill-passed-by-senate/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:37:34 +0000Roll CallThe late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at right, led the efforts on the sanctions with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. They are shown in 2024. https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/indias-climate-stress-and-the-solar-power-paradox/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/indias-climate-stress-and-the-solar-power-paradox/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0000The DiplomatRising demand will keep coal the backbone of India’s power grid in the coming years. This buys time for executing an energy transition, if India can see through its plans. https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/sulfur-and-lightning/https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/sulfur-and-lightning/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000Big ThinkA bolt from the blue that never strikes the same place twice: Lightning is the proverbial placeholder for the unpredictable. Nature’s light show erupts whenever and wherever positive and negative charges within a storm cloud collide with sufficient force. But if lightning is truly place-agnostic, why does it have a… https://bigthink.com/series/full-interview/meaning-crisis-brooks/https://bigthink.com/series/full-interview/meaning-crisis-brooks/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:25:24 +0000Big ThinkArthur Brooks studies happiness for a living, and he says the epidemic of depression and anxiety among young adults comes down to one culprit: a meaning crisis. Brooks walks through the biology of falling in love, the real formula behind human suffering, and why a Harvard study spanning 85 years found deep… https://aeon.co/essays/the-surprisingly-scientific-methods-of-bigfootershttps://aeon.co/essays/the-surprisingly-scientific-methods-of-bigfootersFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000AeonThe hunt for Bigfoot sounds like the opposite of good science, but those pursuing the creature are often serious empiricists - by Andrew Bartlett & Jamie Lewis Read on Aeon https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/republicans-punt-budget-for-reconciliation-package-into-the-fall/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/republicans-punt-budget-for-reconciliation-package-into-the-fall/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:32:05 +0000Roll CallSen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks with reporters in the Capitol on Friday. https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/07/whose-conservation-whose-development-the-maasai-struggle-over-land-in-northern-tanzania/https://globalvoices.org/2026/08/07/whose-conservation-whose-development-the-maasai-struggle-over-land-in-northern-tanzania/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:51:58 +0000Global VoicesConservation has become a tool for “green grabbing”: The taking of community land in the name of environmental protection while opening space for tourism, hunting, and investment interests. https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/low-carbon-economy-distributing-knowledge-and-innovation-not-just-technology-by-pedro-ivo-ferraz-da-silva-2026-08https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/low-carbon-economy-distributing-knowledge-and-innovation-not-just-technology-by-pedro-ivo-ferraz-da-silva-2026-08Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:28:27 +0000Project SyndicateSince the first Industrial Revolution, goods and technologies have reached the farthest corners of the world, but the ability to design, build, market, and extract value from them has remained highly concentrated. Unless humanity can break this pattern, a sufficient response to climate change will remain out of reach. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/ukrainian-attack-sparks-fire-at-wildberries-facility-in-yekaterinburg-a93434https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/ukrainian-attack-sparks-fire-at-wildberries-facility-in-yekaterinburg-a93434Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0000The Moscow TimesThe online retailer said it evacuated its employees from the logistics center, while most of the inventory remained undamaged. https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/iceland-referendum-restart-eu-accession-talks-security-concerns-by-carl-bildt-2026-08https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/iceland-referendum-restart-eu-accession-talks-security-concerns-by-carl-bildt-2026-08Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:25:16 +0000Project SyndicateUS President Donald Trump’s volatile and unpredictable security policies, particularly his desire to control Greenland, have put Iceland in a vulnerable position. This uncomfortable reality will likely be front of mind as voters decide whether to reopen membership negotiations with the European Union. https://19thnews.org/2026/08/hospitals-birth-wristbands-postpartum-maternal-health/https://19thnews.org/2026/08/hospitals-birth-wristbands-postpartum-maternal-health/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000The 19thHospitals across the U.S. are trying to reduce maternal deaths and complications after pregnancies using one small tool: a silicone wristband stamped with the declaration “I Gave Birth.” The wristbands are part of a growing initiative first launched by North Carolina-based ECU Health as Congress sought to address the… https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/08/07/up-and-down-ladder-latest-comings-and-goings-jobs-pharma-biotech/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/08/07/up-and-down-ladder-latest-comings-and-goings-jobs-pharma-biotech/?utm_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:38:27 +0000Stat NewsFrom new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry. https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/nih-k99-pathways-independence-awards-scientists-on-visas-barred/?utm_campaign=rsshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/08/07/nih-k99-pathways-independence-awards-scientists-on-visas-barred/?utm_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:31:41 +0000Stat NewsThe NIH plans to close the door on one of the few pathways available to international students on visas to forge a career in biomedical research in the U.S. https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/new-fault-lines-of-global-governance-by-helmut-k-anheier-et-al-2026-08https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/new-fault-lines-of-global-governance-by-helmut-k-anheier-et-al-2026-08Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:03:02 +0000Project SyndicateContrary to conventional wisdom, the world is neither converging on liberal democracy nor being swept by an authoritarian tide. The decisive political struggles of the 21st century will be won or lost through the unglamorous work of strengthening democratic accountability and building effective institutions. https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/in-connecticut-john-larson-brushes-aside-calls-for-generational-change/https://rollcall.com/2026/08/07/in-connecticut-john-larson-brushes-aside-calls-for-generational-change/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:01:35 +0000Roll CallConnecticut Rep. John B. Larson speaks at a campaign event in Bristol on July 25. https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/hopes-for-the-north-korean-human-rights-act-of-2026/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/hopes-for-the-north-korean-human-rights-act-of-2026/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0000The DiplomatThe North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 expired in 2022. An important bipartisan effort seeks to reauthorize it. https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/renminbi-appreciation-first-step-toward-addressing-chinese-surpluses-by-gene-frieda-2026-08https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/renminbi-appreciation-first-step-toward-addressing-chinese-surpluses-by-gene-frieda-2026-08Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:23 +0000Project SyndicateRenminbi appreciation would not, on its own, rebalance China’s economy and eliminate its massive surpluses. But by increasing households’ purchasing power over imports and compressing tradable-sector margins, it would raise the cost of avoiding reform. https://boltsmag.org/maine-prison-voting-rights/https://boltsmag.org/maine-prison-voting-rights/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0000BoltsMaine is one of the only places in the country where prisoners keep their right to vote. But logistical barriers to voting still contribute to their larger exclusion from the political process. The post Maine Prisoners Organize to Protect Their Rare Right to Vote appeared first on Bolts . https://physicsworld.com/a/quiz-of-the-week-what-age-of-science-is-the-us-entering-according-to-trump/https://physicsworld.com/a/quiz-of-the-week-what-age-of-science-is-the-us-entering-according-to-trump/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:31 +0000Physics WorldHave you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: what age of science is the US entering according to Trump? appeared first on Physics World . https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/follow-science-save-earth/https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/follow-science-save-earth/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Big ThinkIt’s no secret that, here on Earth in 2026, we’re more scientifically and technologically advanced than ever, and yet — with over 8 billion human beings presently on planet Earth — we’re arguably closer to causing our own self-extinction than ever before. Of the entire planet’s land surface (excluding Antarctica),… https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/former-popcorn-books-publisher-receives-suspended-sentence-in-lgbtq-extremism-trial-a93439https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/former-popcorn-books-publisher-receives-suspended-sentence-in-lgbtq-extremism-trial-a93439Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:34:52 +0000The Moscow TimesDmitry Protopopov was among three senior managers arrested in May 2025 and charged with “extremism” following a 2023 ruling by Russia’s Supreme Court to outlaw the so-called “international LGBT movement.” https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/taiwans-missing-deterrent/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/taiwans-missing-deterrent/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0000The DiplomatConventional deterrence alone overlooks the vector of conflict most likely to define a cross-strait crisis: civil defense. https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/washington-dc-opioid-settlements-medicaid-budget-supplantation/https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/washington-dc-opioid-settlements-medicaid-budget-supplantation/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000KFF Health NewsWashington, D.C.’s 2027 fiscal-year blueprint reflects a debate playing out around the U.S.: whether opioid settlement money should be used to free up taxpayer dollars by paying for existing responsibilities instead of new programs. https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/no-wonderland-alices-shameful-australian-aboriginal-camps/https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/no-wonderland-alices-shameful-australian-aboriginal-camps/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0000The DiplomatThe conditions in and around Australia’s Aboriginal camps, such as the one where a 5-year-old girl was murdered in April, are shameful for one of the world’s wealthiest countries. https://eos.org/research-spotlights/getting-to-know-uranuss-breathing-bow-shockhttps://eos.org/research-spotlights/getting-to-know-uranuss-breathing-bow-shockFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0000EosThis image depicts the Uranian magnetosphere at equinox. The outermost boundary (left) shows the bow shock surface that interacts with the solar wind. Credit: Xin Cao https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/deadly-storm-batters-smolensk-region-leaving-thousands-without-power-a93440https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/deadly-storm-batters-smolensk-region-leaving-thousands-without-power-a93440Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:28:55 +0000The Moscow TimesA child and an elderly woman were killed by falling trees in the regional capital as winds reached gusts of up to 20 meters per second. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/fsb-raids-moscow-city-crypto-exchanges-accused-of-laundering-stolen-cash-a93436https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/fsb-raids-moscow-city-crypto-exchanges-accused-of-laundering-stolen-cash-a93436Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:14 +0000The Moscow TimesThe FSB claimed Ukraine-based scam call centers used gray-market exchange offices in Moscow City to convert stolen cash into cryptocurrency and funnel it out of Russia. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/nationalist-rodina-party-sues-to-disqualify-yabloko-from-state-duma-elections-a93438https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/07/nationalist-rodina-party-sues-to-disqualify-yabloko-from-state-duma-elections-a93438Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0000The Moscow TimesRodina leader Alexei Zhuravlyov accused Yabloko members of being traitors “who work for the West” and claimed his party had uncovered financial violations by Yabloko. https://kffhealthnews.org/courts/video-five-things-abortions-increase-since-roe-overturned/https://kffhealthnews.org/courts/video-five-things-abortions-increase-since-roe-overturned/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000KFF Health NewsThe way people undergo abortions has changed. This video details five things to know. https://www.vox.com/podcasts/498360/trump-democratic-socialists-communism-red-scarehttps://www.vox.com/podcasts/498360/trump-democratic-socialists-communism-red-scareFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000VoxDemocratic socialists keep winning primary elections, and Democratic voters are trending in the same direction: Recent polling suggests that a third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults now identify as democratic socialists. Most recently, Abdul El-Sayed, who does not identify as a democratic socialist but was… https://www.vox.com/culture/497499/wardrobe-digital-closet-catalog-app-indyx-environmenthttps://www.vox.com/culture/497499/wardrobe-digital-closet-catalog-app-indyx-environmentFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000VoxThe influencers have started to promise me that they know how to get me to stop shopping: I just have to enter every garment of clothing I own into an app, one by one. “I digitally cataloged my ENTIRE wardrobe,” they swear on videos, routinely pulling in hundreds of thousands of views. The selling point […]