How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots mo…
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A Turing Award winner says the industry’s fix for running out of data is ‘a big mistake’
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due…
Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a gre…
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Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips…
Government opens bidding to build 1,200 homes in controversial E1 settlement project
Construction in area east of Jerusalem would split up West Bank and deal blow to hopes for a contiguous Palestinian state; Peace Now: Tender seeks to …
How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots mo…
Revealed: FCC chair Brendan Carr’s close ties to White House and rightwing media
Internal documents obtained by Guardian show White House meetings, scheduled calls with top Trump officials and communications with Fox News producers…
Alaska athlete uses bear spray to fend off animal attack: ‘nightmare come to life’
Klaire Rhodes was attacked by a brown bear in state park but spray helped her escape with ‘relatively minor injuries’An Alaska marathon athlete used a…
Why are progressives winning across the United States? It’s not complicated | Bernie Sanders
Poll after poll shows the same thing. The American people know that the current economic system is riggedThe media pundits have written article after …
20 Years After Virginia Tech, We Can Do More to Keep Students Safe
Hope is not a policy, writes Joseph Samaha. We must match our back-to-school hopes with uncompromising action. Students honor the victims of the massa…
Trump dangles Netanyahu endorsement in pressure campaign on Gaza
President Trump is dangling the possibility of an endorsement in Israel’s late October election as he seeks to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjami…
The Memo: On Iran, Trump’s critics see tough talk as a mask for frustration
President Trump is talking tough on Iran — but his critics say it’s evidence of frustration rather than strength almost six months on from the start o…
AI needs rules and rails: Why governance must move beyond policy
Organizations need operational guardrails that keep AI aligned with business objectives as adoption accelerates. Motorways don't stay safe simply beca…
SAP consultant job ads overshoot final offers by up to 12%, recruiter claims
Both sides apparently start high then price in the inevitable haggle SAP consultant job ads across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland typically quote s…
Good news — you can now properly swear on Microsoft Teams calls...unless you work for the government
Microsoft Teams changes its rules on censoring profanity in captions - unless you're a government worker. Microsoft Teams is changing how it displays …
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Google Pixel Watch 5
Newer isn't always better. The Google Pixel Watch 5 is the company’s newest smartwatch, featuring fresh case and band colors, improved performance, la…
Reverse-Lookup Service Exposed Millions of Photos of People’s Faces
The people-search tool ClarityCheck says its reverse image search service is “private and secure”—but it left a database containing more than 9 millio…
Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers
Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.
Dev uses Claude AI to create native macOS driver for 'obscure' Windows-only printer — Linux container hack enables system-wide Cmd-P printing, driver now available on Github
A developer has revealed that they used Claude Code to create a macOS laser printer driver for the HP Laser 1008a, a machine designed for Windows user…
House bill would ban wildfire bets on federally regulated prediction markets
A House proposal introduced Monday (August 17) seeks to stop federally regulated prediction markets from letting traders place bets on… Continue readi…
IBM connects first modular cryogenic systems for quantum computing
IBM's modular cryogenic systems pave the way for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing, crucial for future breakthroughs in various fields. The p…
Rain CEO says stablecoin payments reach more than 100,000 merchants without them knowing it
Rain CEO Farooq Malik said more than 100,000 merchants accept stablecoins unknowingly, with transactions settling through Visa in three days.
Pendle increases PT Looping incentives cap to $15M for two tokens
Pendle's increased cap could significantly boost DeFi liquidity and yield opportunities, but market volatility may impact effective returns. The post …
Unitree Robotics stock soars over 600% in historic trading debut on China’s STAR Market
Unitree's explosive debut may spur faster IPOs in robotics, but caution is advised due to potential post-hype valuation declines. The post Unitree Rob…
GOP warns AI companies that data centers are politically radioactive
Rising local opposition to AI data centers challenges GOP's pro-business stance, potentially reshaping tech infrastructure policies nationwide. The po…
Relativity Networks raises $22M for faster fiber technology
Relativity Networks' innovation could revolutionize data center efficiency, enabling strategic site placements and reducing latency significantly. The…
TikTok code includes peer-to-peer payments over messaging: Bloomberg
The feature, which follows earlier moves into financial transactions, is not yet being tested anywhere, a spokesperson said.
Stablecoin liquidity drops to $64B as Binance share rises
The decline in stablecoin liquidity may lead to increased market volatility and influence Bitcoin's price stability and trading volumes. The post Stab…
Metal Gear Solid Online Unveiled In Impressive New Trailer
The original Metal Gear Solid is still one of the best games of all time, and its multiplayer return is long in the making. The original Metal Gear So…
’The X-Files’ Meets ‘Flight of the Conchords’ in 1 of the Greatest Comedy Series Ever
The Mighty Boosh isn't just the BBC's best surrealist comedy; it's one of the greatest comedy series ever, and here's why it's worth the watch. If Sal…
Xbox Game Pass Is Losing A True 10/10 Open World Masterpiece On August 31
After being on the service for quite some time, one of the greatest open-world games ever made is leaving Xbox Game Pass very soon. Games leave Xbox G…
This Underrated Vampire Dark Comedy is Streaming on Tubi
Henry Rollins stars in the 2015 vampire dark comedy, He Never Died, which is now streaming free on Tubi. Filmmakers constantly find new and interestin…
Hamaguchi Ryusuke, Pawel Pawlikowski Cannes Winners Among El Gouna’s First 10 Titles for Ninth Edition
El Gouna Film Festival has revealed the first 10 titles for its ninth edition, set to run Oct. 15-23, in the Red Sea resort town of El Gouna, Egypt. T…
28 Years Later, Jim Carrey's Most Unhinged Movie Performance of All Time Is Officially Free on Streaming
The 1998 Jim Carrey masterpiece predicted the century of reality TV and social media, but it has a deeper spiritual resonance The movie, written by An…
John Wick Producer Officially Decodes the Key to Jason Statham and Gerard Butler’s Success
Jason Statham and Gerard Butler continue to deliver box-office hits at a time when most stars are balancing their careers with streaming projects. On …
Keke Palmer Says She’s Finally Found Something ‘Loyal’ In Cheeky Relationship Update
Keke Palmer has heard everything the internet has to say about her dating life. Now, the actress and entertainer is […] The Keke Palmer Says She’s Fin…
The WNBA chooses political correctness over biological truth | Opinion
The WNBA faces internal pressure and public scrutiny as it navigates complex debates over athlete eligibility. For the first time in its nearly three-…
NY Giants release ex-Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
According to multiple reports, the New York Giants are releasing ex-Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster | @EdEastonJr The Kansas City…
Former Titans' great Ben Jones breaks down rookie Fernando Carmona
Rookie Fernando Carmona is impressing Tennessee Titans coaches and veterans alike while battling for a starting guard spot. One of the biggest stories…
Nisbet hot streak puts him in frame for Scotland recall
In his pre-match interview on Saturday's Sportsound, you could sense Stephen Robinson had been irked by the week-long reaction to the league defeat in…
How to watch Bridgewater Little League in LLWS
Here's how to watch Bridgewater Little League in its first ever Little League World Series game on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Bridgewater Little League has f…
3 storylines to watch in Jaguars joint practice v. Panthers
As the Jaguars' joint practice with the Panthers unfolds, here are three things to watch for. The Jacksonville Jaguars have their second joint practic…
Today in Boston Celtics history: Will Bynum signs; Roy Rogers born; Munroe passes
Today in Boston Celtics history, Will Bynum signed a training camp contract with the storied franchise. Today in Boston Celtics history, Will Bynum si…
Wafcon 2026 review: Glory for Cameroon, Nigeria flop and Malawi cause a stir
Monique Ngock starred as Cameroon triumphed for the first time in a tournament of compelling surprises, even if crowd figures disappointedCameroon bec…
The men I see in therapy did everything right. So why do they feel so empty?
Many of my clients expected to find fulfillment from their career, marriage and home. Instead, they feel grief“I have the career I wanted, but at this…
At 43, I was fit and happy. Then I developed a nasty – and very expensive - case of shingles | Arwa Mahdawi
Healthy women under 50 are now more at risk of the condition. What I didn’t know is that intense exercise could be to blame and the condition could co…
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are 7 times more likely to be injured at work due to …
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips…
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why
There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in publi…
Medicare’s Paying Less for Cataract Surgery. Eye Doctors Are Turning to Lucrative Lasers.
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do. Tamm…
You Want To Join a Clinical Trial. Here’s What To Know About the Hurdles.
The Department of Health and Human Services has launched an effort to streamline clinical research, and legislation is pending in Congress. But patien…
'This...impacts everyone': Missouri couple brings dementia care to medical deserts
An estimated 7.4 million Americans live with dementia. That figure is expected to climb in the coming decades. One Missouri couple is on a mission to …
Astronomers discover a giant, rocky 'mega-Earth' 23 times more massive than our planet
"This isn't what we expected at all." Astronomers have discovered an unusually massive, dense exoplanet that challenges conventional ideas about how r…
Diagnostic dilemma: A joyful wedding nearly broke a woman's heart in a rare case of 'happy heart syndrome'
A 65-year-old woman arrived at the ER with textbook signs of a heart attack — but the real trigger turned out to be joy, not a blocked artery. The pat…
UK politicians vastly overestimate public opposition to climate policies, study finds
Members of Parliament from the UK's three biggest political parties in the House of Commons significantly overestimate levels of public resistance to …
Climate change main driver of European ocean warming: Study
Climate change is the main driver of Europe's rising marine temperatures, directly adding around 2°C of warming in the Mediterranean this summer and s…
Italian scientists bet on octopus to fight crab invasion
From a fishing trawler in the Adriatic, Italian scientists gently release thousands of tiny octopuses in the hope of fighting an invasive crab species…
China recovers rocket stage on land for first time, after earlier recovery at sea
China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to adva…
Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Peru
Archaeologists on Tuesday unveiled the skeletal remains of an adult they believe was buried as an offering near the base of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient…
Alumni relationships can affect court rulings between judges and lawyers
New research in Economic Inquiry provides evidence of in-group bias operating within the judiciary—a setting where impartiality is expected.
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