Six months on, U.S. Navy families who evacauated Bahrain remain in limbo
When the U.S.-Iran war began, more than 1,000 dependents of U.S. Navy personnel in Bahrain were ordered to evacuate. After six months in temporary con…
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Oura targets up to $3B in US IPO at a valuation exceeding $16B - Bloomberg
Hugging Face Explores $13 Billion Sale a Month After a Rogue OpenAI Agent Hacked It
30 Years Later, An Unplayable 10/10 SNES Masterpiece Is Being Revived For Modern Consoles
Tehran mosques used to surveil, shoot at January protesters
Why some Trump supporters aren’t sold on Darline Graham: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur digs into a key challenge for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina runoff.
Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol
A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but research shows the big risk to st…
Supreme Court hands preliminary win to Trump on mail-in ballots executive order
The Trump administration wants to exert greater control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms despite the primary role states play in overseeing …
Police arrest 101-year-old great-grandmother for selling drugs in sachets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Esther Ogunmabo on suspicion of selling skunk
US supreme court rules Trump can proceed with crackdown on mail-in voting
Justices’ ruling comes after lower courts had blocked president’s election order ahead of November midtermsThe US supreme court has sided with Donald …
Trump blows up the US-Canada relationship
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news …
Zelensky says wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that holding elections amid Russia's war with Ukraine would "destroy" the country. "I believe th…
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or fur…
Ontario's Ford warns US power could be cut as he trades insults with Trump
Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday threatened to cut the province’s power exports to the U.S. as a trade war with President Trump plays out publicly …
Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa fee
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump administration lays out new $103K fee proposal for H-1B visas The Department of Homeland Security…
Politicians aim to distance themselves from data centers
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Politicians aim to distance themselves from data centers As public pushback to data…
Apple is reportedly preparing iPhone price hikes (because of course they are)
Apple iPhone price hikes are reportedly coming soon, which isn't a surprise. Apple recently raised prices on MacBooks and other products. When Apple a…
Intel re-enters Amazon's top-10 best-selling CPUs after over a year, but AMD still dominates
Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core i7-14700K rank #6 and #9, respectively, surrounded by an array of Ryzen chips spanning multiple generations. B…
Percy Jackson Cast Teases ‘Some People Get What They Deserve’ in Season 3
At D23, a panel with the stars and showrunners of Percy Jackson and the Olympians revealed a few details, including gods, rescue missions and possible…
'Unlicensed, unrestricted AI training could destroy the ecosystem for books' — quote of the day by the Authors Guild on the sourcing of training data
Many of today's widely used AI systems have been trained on material sourced from books To achieve any level of competency, large language models (LLM…
Scandal-Plagued Texas AG Pivots to Anti-Data Center Platform in Senate Race
The move might put the MAGA-aligned politician at odds with Trump.
We’re Both Confused and Fascinated by This Disney and NFL Team-Up
Every NFL team has been assigned a Disney character for a new merchandise collection and it's wild.
Privacy-Focused GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones in 2027
Support will launch on non-folding devices first, according to the GrapheneOS Foundation.
Forget iPhones — this hack brings Quick Share to Kindles
An unofficial project called Kindshare adds Quick Share to jailbroken Kindles, with a few key limitations. Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority …
Bitcoin Core Dev Warns Bitcoin Payments Vanish at Bitcoin Beach
Jon Atack, a longtime Bitcoin Core contributor, commented on the declining level of adoption of bitcoin payments in El Salvador. During a lunch in El …
Texas AG Ken Paxton proposes federal ban on Chinese tech in data centers and criminal liability for harmful AI
Paxton's proposals could reshape data center operations, emphasizing national security and shifting liability, impacting tech supply chains. The post …
Crypto market surges 22% in biggest week in over two years
The crypto market's volatility highlights the risks of high leverage and underscores the impact of regulatory optimism on investor confidence. The pos…
Bitcoin Books Best Week Since 2023 and Its Largest Dollar Gain Ever
Bitcoin booked its best week since 2023 and a record dollar gain. See the levels that decide the next move. The post Bitcoin Books Best Week Since 202…
Ceffu Pulls $263 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum off Binance in 30 Minutes
Ceffu, Binance’s institutional custody partner, deposited 136.54 million USDC onto Binance and then withdrew 1,524 BTC and 59,484 ETH worth a combined…
Visa and Mastercard shares reach new records as US consumer spending stays resilient
Visa and Mastercard's record highs highlight the resilience of consumer spending, but rising credit card debt and regulatory risks loom large. The pos…
XRP network activity surges 655% with active addresses averaging 35,700
The surge in XRP network activity could signal increased institutional interest and potential shifts in blockchain utility and adoption trends. The po…
A $30 Billion AI Fund Implodes, Now the SEC Is Investigating Wall Street’s Role
The SEC subpoenaed Bank of America, Citi, Goldman and JPMorgan over the AI fund that lost 67% and sold to Citadel. The post A $30 Billion AI Fund Impl…
Recasting Cheers For The British Remake: 9 All Main Roles
A UK remake of the classic sitcom Cheers is currently in development, and these 9 comedy actors would be the perfect fit for the series. The blueprint…
'Roblox' Game With Grim Black Mirror Vibes Mysteriously Pulled After Hitting #1
Steal an Egg, the hottest game on Roblox, has been pulled for unknown reasons — but not before unsettling millions on social media Steal a Brainrot is…
The Last of Us Season 3 Set Video Teases a Storyline That Even the Games Didn’t Tell
The conclusion of The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO offered a major confirmation for fans of the game about how the rest of the TV show would roll out. W…
Black Mirror season 8 filming underway as Netflix series returns
Plot details and a release date are still under wraps.
Former NBA Players Enes Kanter, Royce White Not Eligible To Play In WNBA
It looks like former NBA player Enes Kanter‘s dream to play in the WNBA in 2027 won’t be coming true […] The Former NBA Players Enes Kanter, Royce Whi…
Taylor Swift Recalls How ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ Was Written As a ‘Really Sad Ballad’ in Grammy Museum Conversation Video
Taylor Swift opened up about the process of writing and recording her 2012 hit “I Knew You Were Trouble,” revealing that it was initially penned as a …
5 Best Prime Video Series To Binge-Watch This Week (Aug 24–28, 2026)
The best shows to binge-watch on Prime Video this week, August 24–28, 2026, are Reacher, Sterling Point, The Grand Tour, and The Ghost in the Shell. T…
France Celebrates $7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Paid For By Saudi Arabia: ‘You Know My Passion For Manga’
The anime-washing is in full swing
Michael Penix Jr. joins Falcons drills as he continues his comeback from 2025 knee injury
Michael Penix Jr. opened Monday's practice by taking the first snap at quarterback in his initial exposure to team drills this preseason. It's too ear…
'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 vic…
Analysis: Attacking quality outweighs defensive flaws
The opening stages of this contest only confirmed what many had anticipated before a ball had been kicked this term – when Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and…
Channing Goodwin aiming for breakout after 2025 drop struggles
Michigan wide receiver Channing Goodwin is working to overcome past drop issues and earn a key role in 2026. ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- All offseason last ye…
Brazil make strong start in Conmebol U20 beach soccer
Brazil’s first two matches in the 2025 CONMEBOL Under-20 Beach Soccer Championship, being held in Lima, Peru, ended the same way: with wins for the Se…
📋 Botafogo and Athletico-PR line-ups named for Brasileiro round 24 finale
This Monday (24), Botafogo and Athletico-PR face off at Nilton Santos Stadium at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) in the closing match of the 24th round of the …
Carson Hocevar Addresses Connor Zilisch New Hampshire Incident: ‘Spun Myself’
Carson Hocevar addressed the media after an on-track incident with Connor Zilisch. Hocevar finished 19th on Sunday at New Hampshire. Carson Hocevar re…
Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, AP source says
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. Freedom a…
Is school to blame for mum's asbestos death?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.
Cocaine use is down, but alcohol is still being abused by young adults
A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but the research shows the big risk t…
Are Suicide Attempts Contagious in Young People?
(MedPage Today) -- Knowing someone who had attempted suicide was associated with subsequent attempts in teens and young adults, a cohort study suggest…
What New Research Shows About Prenatal Pesticide Exposure and Autism Traits
(MedPage Today) -- Relatively low levels of prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides showed no relationship with social communication problems …
Young Girl Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba
(MedPage Today) -- An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshw…
Study Offers Reassurance on Inhaled Corticosteroid Use for Asthma in Pregnancy
(MedPage Today) -- Women with asthma who continued taking inhaled corticosteroids during the first trimester of pregnancy did not suffer higher rates …
U.S. Registry Data Confirm Liver Risk With Controversial Vasculitis Drug
(MedPage Today) -- A new study may add fuel to the fire already burning around avacopan (Tavneos), approved in 2021 to treat anti-neutrophil cytoplasm…
Researchers Could Pay $100M to Comply With NIH Publishing Policy
(MedPage Today) -- NIH-funded researchers could pay journal publishers as much as $104 million per year in additional fees to comply with NIH's update…
Molecular trick opens the door to a new generation of glass
Researchers at TU Dortmund University, Paderborn University, the University of Duisburg-Essen, and the University of Oxford have developed a new metho…
Wildlife trafficking spreads across social media, putting thousands of species at risk
Researchers monitoring online activity for six weeks in mid-2025 found primates, birds, snakes, frogs, orchids and many other wildlife groups advertis…
Human rights rankings reveal surprising over- and underperformers
When it comes to human rights, it probably won't surprise you that Scandinavian countries perform well by statistical measures, along with Canada and …
Temperature-tunable micropillars enable programmable sorting of particles and cells
A programmable microfluidic device developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, combines deterministic lateral displacement, a microfluidic tec…
A bird's eye view of illegal logging and its consequences in the Peruvian Amazon
When I first arrived in Peru's Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in 2005, a local youth surprised me with an offer to sell me a live owl, despite th…
AI finds six ways to print rocket-grade alloy on commercial 3D printers
Washington State University researchers used artificial intelligence to find a more efficient, less expensive way to 3D-print a high-performance metal…
Deuterium enables chip waveguides to generate broadband light from infrared pulses
A research team from Singapore, led by Associate Professor Dawn Tan of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Dr. Luo Xianshu, h…
Bacteria from ancestral wheat microbiomes help protect plants against root rot fungus
In the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, researchers from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) and the University of São Paul…
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