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Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has lost his Republican primary, NBC News projects, falling to a former state official in a primary season that has seen …
Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has lost his Republican primary, NBC News projects, falling to a former state official in a primary season that has seen …
Marsha Blackburn wins GOP primary for Tennessee governor, NBC News projects
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endors…
Illinois teen in clown outfit charged with murder of 78-year-old man
The suspect had “the intent to kill” John Wesley Allen, 78, who was stabbed Monday at a bus stop in East St. Louis, Illinois, officials said.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles ousted in Tennessee primary
His loss makes him the second Donald Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary this week. Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles was ousted by a Republican ch…
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
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‘Trump 2028’: President poses as decorated general and threatens to run again in bizarre series of AI posts
The president has acknowledged he can’t run again but frequently talks about ‘Trump 2028’
Trump’s birthright citizenship attack the latest effort in obsessive campaign
For more than a decade, president has been fixated on trying to undermine a key constitutional right With a pair of executive orders on Thursday, Dona…
The Shards review: Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis are a match made in heaven in Hulu's stylish, blood-soaked new show about privileged teenagers stalked by a serial killer
Bret Easton Ellis' semi-autobiographical novel The Shards is in excellent hands with Ryan Murphy. The Shards is guaranteed to have audiences talking, …
Android’s new Quick Settings editor has another trick: A customizable QQS layout
A handy tweak for anyone who frequently controls music or podcasts from the notification shade. Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s …
Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge
The penalty, imposed by a state judge, is on top of a $375 million fine ordered by a jury that found Meta misled users about the safety of its platfor…
‘You should only buy it when it’s on sale’ — the Samsung Galaxy S26 just dropped to an all-time low AU$992
We praised the entry-level Samsung flagship’s display and surprisingly long battery life, though there are some glaring shortcomings — but this deal i…
Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running
Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favou…
OpenAI’s first AI smart speaker reportedly won’t just talk, it’ll move too
OpenAI's first hardware could stand out for more than just ChatGPT. Representational concept image created by AI Credit: ChatGPT TL;DR According to a …
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
'Enemy rags do not remain on Ukrainian soil for long': Ukrainian forces destroy Russian flag 30 seconds after it was dropped by a drone
Ukrainian forces released footage showing a Russian flag destroyed shortly after drone deployment, although independent verification remains unavailab…
Sui to add post-quantum signature schemes for quantum-safe accounts
Sui said users can adopt quantum-safe keys without creating a new recovery phrase or changing wallet addresses.
Pendle Finance adds PT-USDai and PT-sUSDD on Morpho with up to 27% APY
Pendle Finance's expansion to Morpho enhances DeFi's accessibility, offering users diversified, automated yield strategies with reduced risk. The post…
Senate delays Clarity Act vote to September amid scheduling issues: Politico
The delay in the Clarity Act vote may hinder timely regulatory clarity in the crypto sector, affecting market confidence and legislative focus. The po…
Google paper reveals AI agents can rationally cooperate through similarity inference
AI's ability to cooperate through similarity inference challenges traditional game theory, impacting AI governance and regulatory frameworks. The post…
Swift’s New Payment Framework Goes Live at Bank of America, JPMorgan
Swift’s new cross-border payment framework is now live with Bank of America and J.P. Morgan, improving international transfers for U.S. users. The rol…
Alibaba’s Qwen 3.8-Max enters enterprise market with 2.4 trillion parameters and aggressive pricing
Alibaba's Qwen 3.8-Max could reshape enterprise AI by offering cost-effective, versatile solutions, challenging Western market dominance. The post Ali…
Japan spends record 6.28T yen in forex intervention to support currency
Japan's forex intervention highlights potential for increased currency market volatility and impacts on gold prices, influencing future economic strat…
Inside the $18 million Bitcoin gamble with zero margin calls until September
The low rate lasts one period; on Sept. 2, PowerCompute must repay, surrender collateral or accept repriced terms. The post Inside the $18 million Bit…
Over 1.7M ladders recalled over potentially deadly fall hazard
Louisville Ladder has received 11 reports of bolts breaking.
‘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?
“She left behind a 30-year-old son and 32-year-old daughter.”
SB19 On New Single ‘Lawless’ And Making Their Lollapalooza Debut
Following their Lollapalooza fest debut last week in Chicago, SB19 look back on one of the weekend's most talked about sets and dive into their latest…
Judge orders Meta to pay over $900 million for failing to protect kids on social media
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a total of $942 million for failing to protect children on its platforms.
Meta is ordered to pay $942 million over child safety harms
A judge ordered the creation of a $567 million abatement fund on top of $375 million in civil penalties that a jury had already assessed against the F…
Social Security’s funding crisis is the elephant in the room. But don’t ignore the mouse.
No one knows what Congress will do if Social Security’s trust fund were actually to be depleted.
The Financial Consequences Of 'Gray' Divorce
The Financial Consequences Of 'Gray' Divorce Authored by Anne Johnson via The Epoch Times, Gray divorce refers to divorce among adults ages 50 and ove…
‘I’m easing into retirement’: I’m getting an $80,000 pension payout. Where can I invest it safely?
“I expect to have several years before I take distributions from my 401(k) account.”
Perez Hilton’s first words from hospital bed after ‘suicide attempt’ revealed: report
Hilton has been in a Miami hospital since Tuesday evening.
Prime Video’s New R-Rated Bosch Replacement Is Ballard’s Perfect Rival
An upcoming crime thriller on Prime Video feels like the perfect Bosch replacement, making it hard not to believe that it is Ballard’s best rival. An …
The X-Files Movie Is Getting Its Very Own ‘Snyder Cut’ & The Trailer Is Finally Here
Few television shows have ever been as comfortable making audiences uncomfortable as The X-Files. Mulder and Scully spent years investigating everythi…
TikToker Nabela Noor Shares One Insecurity After 65-Pound Weight Loss
Nabela Noor is still adapting to her weight loss transformation. Though the influencer went from a size 20 to a size 12 after dropping 65 pounds, she …
Michael 2 Gets Major Filming Update As Lionsgate Teases Sequel Release Date
The hit 2026 Michael Jackson biopic's upcoming sequel, Michael 2, just got a major production update from Lionsgate and a potential release date. Mich…
Joan Jett Cancels Upcoming Shows After Surgery From a Fractured Vertebra
The "Bad Reputation" singer is taking time off the road to "begin the necessary healing process"
Joan Jett Cancels Tour Dates While Recovering From Surgery On Fractured Vertebrae
Joan Jett is taking a break from the road as she heals from a recent orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebrae. On Wednesday, the Blackhearts front…
My Hero Academia’s New Anime Delivers the True Finale Fans Deserved
Courtesy of TOHO Animation My Hero Academia is one of the most successful Shonen anime and manga series of all time. Written and illustrated by Kohei …
Former Mead, soon-to-be Oregon discus thrower Simon Rosselli aiming for world title
Aug. 6—Look out world, here comes Simon Rosselli. Rosselli will seek a world championship this weekend at the World Athletics Congress U20 meet in Eug…
😂 Social media revels in Corinthians' Copa do Brasil exit
Corinthians were eliminated from the 2026 Copa do Brasil this Thursday (6), in the round of 16.Right after the referee’s final whistle at Neo Química …
In fall camp opener, WSU QBs see mixed bag of results and offensive linemen try new positions
Aug. 6—PULLMAN — Listen to Kaden Beatty talk about his nightly routine and you might get jealous. In his second season as a Cougar, he's taken on more…
Cool hand Lucas: Spokane's Jumalon wins it all at World Series of Poker Main Event
Aug. 6—LAS VEGAS − He's a Ferris High School grad, a Spokane native, and now, Lucas Jumalon is $10 million richer. The 22-year-old won the biggest eve…
Pablo Torre reveals yet another hidden Kawhi Leonard sponsorship with the Clippers
The Clippers' situation with Kawhi Leonard continues to get messier. Pablo Torre reveals yet another hidden Kawhi Leonard sponsorship with the Clipper…
Bremerton's Jalen Davis names Gonzaga among 10 college finalists
Aug. 6—Days after scheduling an official visit to Gonzaga, four-star combo guard Jalen Davis named Mark Few's program as one of his 10 finalists. The …
Veteran WR Praised by Washington Football Coaches Ahead of Fall Camp
Wide receiver Christian Moss didn't get to show his talents much this spring, but now he's geared up going into 2026. Christian Moss has already start…
Diamond Heels land first class of 2028 commitment on Tuesday
Scott Forbes and the Diamond Heels know how to recruit talent. The son of UNC assistant coach Jackson will play his college baseball in Chapel Hill. B…
FDA Finally OKs Twice-Rejected Melanoma Drug
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA granted accelerated approval to vusolimogene oderparepvec (Tudriqev), known as RP1, in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo) …
FDA Approves First-in-Class Narcolepsy Drug
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved oveporexton (Orzeyful) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) in adults, the agency an…
FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine But Limits Use to Older Adults
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the trivalent flu vaccine mRNA-1010 (mFLUSIVA) for use in all adults age 50 years or older, Moderna announced on W…
STAT+: FDA approves Replimune melanoma drug previously rejected twice
The FDA approved Replimune’s treatment for advanced melanoma, dealing the company and patient advocates a big win after a tumultuous saga. The Food an…
STAT+: Medicare quietly gave blockbuster AbbVie drug seven extra years before price negotiations, advocacy group asserts
A little-noticed government policy shift caused a seven-year delay in choosing a costly medicine for Medicare price negotiations, an advocacy group sa…
'A New Level of Disrespect' From RFK Jr.; Pizza Over Raises? MD's Sympathy for a Bug
(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. "This is a n…
I Led the CDC. Here's My Advice for Erica Schwartz.
(MedPage Today) -- I led the CDC. I know what greets a new director on day one: an inbox that never empties, urgent calls about health threats worldwi…
Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
Researchers say breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but also raises urgent biosecurity questionsScientists have made the first viruses designed…
A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease
The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.
AI for homework—parents more willing to pay subscriptions for their children as peer pressure rises
Many parents have mixed feelings about the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork. They are concerned about the potential imp…
Bacterial enzyme switch could weaken antibiotic defenses in MRSA and other pathogens
If you ask Vijay Parashar, associate professor of medical and molecular sciences (MMSC) at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences, huma…
An elegant modification doubles the range of low-noise 'white lasers' in a single fiber
Supercontinuum light sources—often called "white lasers" because they emit a broad, continuous rainbow of colors—are essential tools for everything fr…
Q&A: Mushroom behind 'tiny people' hallucinations identified
People in communities thousands of miles apart have described the same strange experience after eating a mysterious mushroom: vivid visions of tiny hu…
How 'smart' hydrogel packaging tells you if your food is still fresh
The cuts of meat in a supermarket case can look perfectly fresh even as bacteria are already multiplying inside the package. Is there a way to know be…
Charting the galaxy: Milky Way Mapper survey releases latest all-sky spectra
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey V (SDSS-V) has announced its 20th public data release (DR20), delivering a dramatic expansion of the Milky Way Mapper (MW…
One ant can trigger colony-wide activity bursts, mathematical model suggests
Scientists have long known that ant colonies sometimes seem to move as one. A nest that appears quiet can suddenly erupt into activity, with workers t…