The grueling fight over who profits from AI music
AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.
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In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, …
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko shares ‘profound shock’ in tribute
Wladimir Klitschko, the former partner of actor Hayden Panettiere said their family is “going through a time of profound shock and grief,” following h…
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI le…
Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones
Former Pak PM Imran Khan is alive but subjected to ‘mental torture’: Sister
Upon her return, Dr. Uzma Khan also confirmed that former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's health looks fine, the statement added.
Spationaut Sophie Adenot will be first French woman to walk in space
This French woman is making history. Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French woman to complete a space walk this Tuesday, when she conducts re…
Pakistan govt. denying rights to Imran Khan and his wife; his party unit alleges
Shafi Jan, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party Minister in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province alleged that the jailed former PM and his wife are denied of l…
Somali army repels troups loyal to ousted leader and Islamist insurgents
Somali national forces repelled an assault by troops loyal to an ousted regional leader and Islamist insurgents on Monday over control of the key city…
French PM announces support for fire-damaged villages after jeers from residents
The French government has approved a special budget worth 12 million euros to help towns affected by the recent wildfires in the country's south. Prim…
Hong Kong 5-year plan should have Northern Metropolis tax breaks, listing reforms: HKICPA
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has urged the government to introduce tax incentives to help develop the Northern Met…
Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker showsA database of …
China reportedly orders state agencies to uninstall its government-only edition of Windows 10 — Beijing accelerates planned retirement over data security concerns
China's Ministry of State Security has told some state-linked organizations to remove a customized version of Windows 10 from their machines. China's …
Unreleased AirPods 5 Models Referenced in macOS 26.7
In a notable addition to the unreleased Apple products referenced in yesterday's macOS Tahoe 26.7 software update, AirPods 5 models have also been spo…
An analysis links violent AI ‘slop’ to ‘brain rot’ and violence in children
Awarning that AI “slop” is fuelling cognitive decline and violent tendencies in children has ricocheted across the internet this week, carried by head…
AMD Radeon RX 9050 8GB Review: Budget GPU, Zero Budget Value
AMD's Radeon RX 9050 8GB promises current-generation graphics for budget gamers, but poor performance and even worse value make this GPU nearly imposs…
Apple @ Work Podcast: Agentic networking actions
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profess…
The Pixel 11 series proves that the Pixel 12 will be a breaking point for Google smartphones
Pixel 11's AI is leading the pack, but its hardware isn't. The Pixel 12 needs to catch up. The Google Pixel 11 series is exactly what we’ve come to ex…
Cybersecurity needs a new KPI: it's time to measure our ability to adapt
Cyber resilience depends on more than response times. It's time to measure adaptation too. For years, cybersecurity has become increasingly measurable…
The Cop Who Took On Flock
After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than…
Premier League to publish referee and VAR decisions for first time
Increased transparency in referee decisions may enhance trust and accountability, but concerns about panel independence could persist. The post Premie…
Zcash dips 1% as Ironwood adoption and futures demand strengthen
Key takeaways Zcash dipped 1% on Tuesday following Monday’s rally. day, The Ironwood shielded pool now holds 3.07 million ZEC, representing 70% of to…
Bitcoin rises 3%, outperforming S&P 500’s 1% decline
Bitcoin's resilience amid S&P 500's decline highlights its potential as a diversification tool, though volatility remains a significant risk. The post…
White House strengthens biodefense amid fears that AI could supercharge biological threats
The strengthened biodefense strategy highlights the urgent need for cohesive global governance to mitigate AI-enhanced biological threats. The post Wh…
Investors demand higher premium for long-dated government bonds as term premium hits multi-year highs
The term premium on 10-year Treasuries has surged to 0.80-1.35% as 30-year yields top 5.2%, the highest since 2007, driven by fiscal deficits and The …
Bitcoin scores a rare win over S&P 500 with 2.6% rise versus 0.5% fall
BTC outperformed Wall Street on Monday, breaking its recent pattern of lagging behind U.S. stocks.
Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Plan Could Narrow Crypto’s 24/7 Advantage
Nasdaq will add overnight U.S. stock trading in December, reducing one of crypto’s clearest advantages over traditional markets. Continue reading at D…
Chainlink pauses near $9.56 as ETF inflows support breakout hopes
Key takeaways Chainlink trades around $9.42 after gaining more than 14% last week. A long-to-short ratio of 0.76 and negative funding point to weakeni…
Capcom PS2 Exclusive Game Releases on PS5 and Is Free for Some
A Capcom PS2 game has been released on PS5, and it is free for some, specifically those with PS Plus Premium. Of course, there isn’t much better in th…
'Reacher' Season 4's Best New Character Isn't Even in Lee Child's Books
Reacher Season 4's best new character is a completely original creation for Prime Video's best action series. Editor's note: The below contains spoile…
Star Wars’ Perfect Luke Skywalker Replacement Is Getting His Own Trilogy
Now that Luke Skywalker's story has wrapped up, it is time for his perfect replacement to finally get his own trilogy. Luke Skywalker proved to be the…
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Becomes Biggest Film Ever At BFI IMAX
Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed epic The Odyssey is now the biggest film of all time at the UK’s largest cinema, the BFI IMAX. To date, BFI IMAX has sol…
![‘Abbott Elementary’s Janine and Gregory Are Officially Ready for Marriage [Exclusive]](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/abbott-elementary-season-5-tyler-james-williams-quinta-brunson.jpg "‘Abbott Elementary’s Janine and Gregory Are Officially Ready for Marriage [Exclusive]")
‘Abbott Elementary’s Janine and Gregory Are Officially Ready for Marriage [Exclusive]
Tyler James Williams shares why Gregory and Janine's break-up in Abbott Elementary Season 5 needed to happen and how it paves their future. Abbott Ele…
Jujutsu Kaisen Will Officially Return In 2026 With A "New Genre"
Explore Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, a new gaming genre debuting this year! With the anime industry being as popular as it is, it is no wonder t…
Aoife Hinds & Billy Howle To Lead BBC And A24 Series ‘The Ministry Of Time’
Aoife Hinds (Dune: Prophecy, Normal People) and Billy Howle (The Perfect Couple, Under the Banner of Heaven) will star in BBC and A24 fantasy series T…
BBC, A24’s ‘The Ministry of Time’ Series Casts Aoife Hinds, Billy Howle as Leads
The 'Dune: Prophecy' and 'The Perfect Couple' actors will star in the six-part show based on Kaliane Bradley’s bestselling novel, which has been adapt…
Vote for Landmark Fine Homes high school boys athlete of the week for Aug. 10-16
The Oklahoman's fall boys sport athletes of the week poll for Aug. 10-16 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com. The Oklahoman'…
When does the summer transfer window close?
Our Ask Me Anything team explains when the summer transfer window closes The summer transfer window will close for Premier League and EFL clubs at 23:…
Bayer Leverkusen reject second Ipswich offer for Exequiel Palacios
Ipswich Town have reportedly submitted a second offer for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios. The newly promoted Premier League side contin…
CBS Sports analysts name Texas A&M most 'overrated team' in AP Top 25
Two CBS Sports analysts named Texas A&M the most "overrated" team in the first AP Top 25 poll after coming in at No. 8. On Monday, the first AP Top 25…
3 LIV golfers to play DP World Tour event with LIV Team Championship canceled
Tyrrell Hatton, Adrian Meronk and Tom McKibbin will play in the British Masters now that LIV's season will be over. LIV Golf's 2026 season is coming t…
Where Nashville and Titans rank in Nielsen's new NFL Fandom index
Nashville is ahead of several other mid-markets including Atlanta, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Buffalo, Kansas City and Green Bay are the top three most pa…
Kobe Black impressed at safety in first Texas scrimmage
An open-field tackle of Raleek Brown highlighted the converted cornerback’s efforts. AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 18: Jonathan Cunningham #37 and Kobe Black …
Von Miller's signing with Cowboys has been in the works for "weeks"
The Dallas Cowboys' signing of Von Miller wasn't an overnight deal and didn't come because of social media posts, it had been in the works for weeks. …
STAT+: A pill that mimics exercise? Early results on drug designed to maintain both weight loss and muscle mass
Colorado biotech Enveda reports preliminary results on a drug to help people maintain weight loss after GLP-1 use. Just don't call it exercise in a pi…
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI le…
Drive for Nuclear Power Boosts Uranium Industry — And Tribal Health Concerns in Southwest
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium are raising concerns about drinking water for tribal com…
What Geriatric Emergency Departments Do Differently
These specialized units can help keep older patients out of the hospital, lower their healthcare costs, and more. It had been a rough few months. Cynt…
STAT+: Doritos as farm-to-table snacks? Big Food, under duress, gets creative
Doritos in the classic nacho cheese flavor have 27 ingredients, including not just familiar ones but also a number of additives and preservatives. Ah,…
Opinion: 8 steps to making surrogacy more ethical for everyone involved
“Everything about the West case shows how miserably surrogacy has been managed in America,” writes Arthur Caplan. In March 1986, Mary Beth Whitehead a…
Opinion: In parts of the world, antibiotic overuse isn’t the problem — underuse is
“Like climate change, antimicrobial resistance is a global challenge, but its causes and consequences are unevenly distributed,” writes GARDP’s Peter …
STAT+: How health care costs are undermining America’s public-sector employers
Politicians are contemplating raising taxes and cutting benefits as the cost of health care for government workers surges. Residents of Pennsylvania’s…
Giant underwater plume blasts into swirling cloud 'street' in the East China Sea — Earth from space
A recent satellite photo captured a series of clouds sculpted by von Kármán vortices from a volcano on South Korea's Jeju Island. A giant multicolor p…
See gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space
Orbiting spacecraft captured incredible views of the moon's shadow darkening Earth during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse. The Aug. 12 total solar ecl…
'They don't deserve this beauty and this breathtaking fragility': Former Antarctic tour guides told researchers why they quit the troubling industry
Polar tourism researchers Zdenka Sokolickova and Liz Cooper talk about why a number of Antarctic tour guides have given up what they still consider to…
Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
How NASA Engineers Are Keeping the Voyagers Alive
A reworking of the spacecraft’s power systems could extend the nearly 50-year-old Voyagers’ exploration of interstellar space into the early 2030s.
How tomato 'golden hour' research could help crops survive heat waves and drought
What if the secret to drought-resistant crops isn't how much water plants use, but when they use it? A new study identifies a daily window that could …
Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic
"WHALE AT ONE O'CLOCK!" Eager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: A humpback whale is up for air, a…
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