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Video shows ICE agent pull gun on Virginia woman who yelled at agents in parking lot

New video shows an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent pulling a gun on a Northern Virginia woman who was driving her car in Falls Church Monday…

Storm season is here — and so is a 25% discount on Crocs rain boots

As hurricane and storm season ramps up, there’s one wardrobe staple you’ll want in your closet: a good pair of rain boots.

Los Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billion

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the businessmen confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billion

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the businessmen confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday.

How Scientists Use Eclipses for Research

It’s a chance not just to study the sun but also space weather, light pollution and even animal behavior.

Colorado mom has her son ‘arrested’ when he refused to take first day of school photo

‘Refusing your mom a first-day-of-school picture is, in fact, against the law,’ the mom joked

How to Tell If You’re Trauma Dumping or Just Venting

Plus, how to seek support without silencing yourself. —Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Images: Annet Debar (2), Swan222, Lettha Studio via Canva)Yo…

Trump pushes Supreme Court on mail-in voting after losing another legal battle

Trump’s legal losses could ‘run out the clock’ on his attempts to implement sweeping restrictions, administration says

WhatsApp ‘drops’, price hikes and queues: scramble for solar eclipse specs

Amid doubling prices and fraying tempers, shoppers hunt for elusive eyewear to prepare for rare eclipse of sun • Europe solar eclipse – latest updates…

Paramilitary force launches drone attacks across Sudan

The capital Khartoum, which was recaptured by the Army last year, has been targeted by drone strikes before but had been enjoying relative calm for mo…

Tennessee set to execute man despite botched attempt on another prisoner

Darrell Hines’s lawyers ask supreme court to intervene, arguing he could face fate similar to failed execution in MayTennessee is scheduled to execute…

RFK Jr claims he can’t vote in an election because he is homeless

Health and Human Services Secretary claims 2024 ruling by New York judge left him with ‘no legal residence’

iPhone Ultra's Two Selfie Cameras Could Sit in the Same Corner

With Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra there's been a lingering question over the exact placement of the selfie cameras in the device's folded and unfolde…

LSD Just Passed Its Biggest Trial Yet for Anxiety

It's the second major victory this year for Definium Therapeutics and its proprietary version of LSD.

‘TikTok may be used on government devices’: Trump administration removes TikTok ban on government phones, so employees are now free to doomscroll once again

The US government has lifted the ban on TikTok being installed on government devices. The Trump administration has lifted the TikTok ban for federal d…

Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M

This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.

Anthropic’s Claude Will Start Adding Invisible Watermarks to AI-Generated Text

This is meant to make content generated by AI easier to detect.

As a Pixel fan, here are 5 reasons I’d buy the Pixel 11 instead of the Pixel 11 Pro

The Pixel 11 offers a lot of phone for $899. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKVHYtQlCb8 As an enthusiast, any time a new phone launches, it’s natural…

Chris Carter on How the Real World Has Caught Up With ‘The X-Files’

The franchise creator tells io9 about 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn,' his director's cut of the 2008 feature film, which comes…

How the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to the Galaxy Z Fold 8

Google wasn't first to make a foldable Android phone, but the company's Pixel Fold series is now an established player with unique traits compared to …

Goldman Sachs acquires NEOS Investments in $2.3 billion deal that includes Bitcoin ETF

Goldman Sachs' acquisition could signal a shift towards greater institutional adoption of Bitcoin, potentially influencing market dynamics. The post G…

HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin

HashKey has become an authorized distributor for Anchorpoint’s HKDAP, expanding institutional access as Hong Kong’s regulated stablecoin market takes …

Hyperliquid seeks compliant path for US perpetual contracts

Hyperliquid's pursuit of US compliance could reshape crypto markets, balancing regulatory demands with the need for decentralized innovation. The post…

Bank of America reportedly in talks for 49.9% stake in Jio Financial subsidiary

Potential BofA investment in Jio Financial could signal increased foreign interest in India's financial sector, impacting market dynamics. The post Ba…

Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, boosting network security

Increased Ethereum staking enhances network security but may not immediately drive significant price growth amid broader market uncertainties. The pos…

Michael Saylor disagrees with Elon Musk on AI and money’s value

The debate highlights the enduring relevance of scarcity and competition in economics, even as AI advances, challenging utopian visions. The post Mich…

South America’s limited role in the 2030 World Cup is a centenary snub, at least symbolically

The limited role of South America in the 2030 World Cup highlights ongoing geopolitical dynamics and the evolving landscape of global football. The po…

XRP Bridge Drained After Software Treats Fake Deposits as Real

A flaw that went undetected during multiple audits allowed an attacker to create unbacked balances and withdraw XRP from the bridge’s reserves.

European shares edge lower after as-expected U.S. inflation

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.10%

Spain stocks lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.05%

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.68%

Netherlands stocks lower at close of trade; AEX down 0.40%

Peltz-led group preparing bid to take Wendy’s private, source says

Italy stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 down 0.07%

China’s Londian Wason valued at $2 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut

Matt Damon Starts A New Era After 113-Minute Thriller Confirmed As 2026's Biggest Streaming Hit

Between the huge success of The Odyssey and his taut Netflix thriller, Matt Damon just firmly re-established his A-list star power in 2026. Between Th…

KATSEYE Debut Sultry New Jam ‘That Way’ During Intimate Spotify Klub Katseye Show

The currently four-piece act is gearing up to release the five-track WILD EP on Friday (Aug. 14). KATSEYE pulled back the curtain on their upcoming fi…

PS Plus Extra August 2026 game catalog additions announced

PlayStation adds new games each month to its PS Plus Games Catalog for subscribers to enjoy. Here's what Extra/Premium users get in August 2026. On We…

Chart Rewind: In 2006, Rodney Atkins Earned a Reputation as a ‘Hell’-Raiser

His first Hot Country Songs No. 1 also set up his second chart-topper. Rodney Atkins had a “Hell” of an accomplishment when he earned his first No. 1 …

Coyote Vs. Acme Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed After WB’s Infamous Cancellation

The Rotten Tomatoes score for Coyote vs. Acme has been revealed following the movie's infamous cancellation by Warner Bros. Coyote vs. Acme's Rotten T…

Rod Stewart Opts Out Of Ongoing Tour As Health Issues Lead To Heart Surgery: ‘Deeply Disappointed’

Rod Stewart’s fans are facing yet another heartbreak, as the legendary music icon’s tour has come to an unexpected stop. […] The Rod Stewart Opts Out …

Watch ‘Goth Baddie’ Pinkchyu’s Mom Get Emotional After Hearing Drake’s Buying Her a New House

Drizzy made the promise after Pink won the "wife" award at his 20-vs-1 speed-dating competition. Drake promised cosplayer Pinkchyu she could have anyt…

Perez Hilton's Mom Files for Temporary Custody of His Kids

Perez Hilton’s loved ones are making sure his children are taken care of.  One week after the celebrity blogger was hospitalized in Miami for engaging…

Every in-state QB to sign with Auburn football since 2000

How often does Auburn football sign high school quarterbacks from its own backyard? Auburn football landed its first commitment for the 2028 recruitin…

Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $346M ex-Warriors championship duo in 3-team deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have been trying to trade for some known names. In this potential deal, they trade Dalton Knecht and others for a five-time NBA…

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

Who bought the Lakers? Meet Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the billionaires behind the record-setting deal

Kushner and Iger will replace Mark Walter as the team's majority owners. Who bought the Lakers? Meet Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the billionaires behin…

Kellen Moore: Saints starters likely won't play in preseason opener

Kellen Moore said most New Orleans Saints starters likely won’t play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Saturday's preseason opener. Many of the New …

Ligue 1 Is An Ideal Proving Ground For American Players

Ligue 1 is renowned for providing young players with the opportunity to develop their skills in an elite-level environment.This landscape has made Fre…

'I don't know how to go on'': Messi posts emotional letter after father's death

Messi makes first public comments after death of his father Jorge, how serious his illness was during the World Cup and what his dad meant to him. Lio…

Mike McCarthy and Eli Heidenreich's Pittsburgh homecomings get real as preseason begins

The vibes for Mike McCarthy and Eli Heidenreich over the last few months have been immaculate. The chance for McCarthy to lead his hometown team broug…

AI-Created Viruses; Taylor Farms' Outbreak History; Pulling a 'Full Fauci'

(MedPage Today) -- Stanford researchers successfully had an artificial intelligence (AI) model create a whole family of simple viruses that can only i…

WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history

The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history

STAT+: Cancer patients face longer wait times to begin treatment, according to new study

“Across every cancer we studied, patients are waiting longer today than they were a decade ago.” Waiting for treatment to start can be an excruciating…

Opinion: The Lindsay Clancy case shows the limits of postpartum psychiatry

“Our understanding and treatment of postpartum psychiatric illnesses remain profoundly inadequate,” experts write. The Lindsay Clancy case has become …

Medicaid to Stop Paying for Some Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

(MedPage Today) -- President Donald Trump's administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments f…

Rod Stewart's Medical Procedure; Lightning Hospitalizes 16; AI as Sperm Detective

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farew…

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly ‘black market’ lawsuits, pushback over Trump vaccine plan, and more

Eli Lilly filed six lawsuits against U.S. companies it accuses of illegally selling black-market versions of its experimental obesity drug retatrutide…

GLP-1 Telehealth Platforms Rated by U.S. News

(MedPage Today) -- For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report has released ratings of telehealth platforms offering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Th…

Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it

A rare partial solar eclipse will see the moon cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun on Wednesday.

Online conflict may strengthen, not weaken, social movements, researchers find

Online conflict tends to advance social movements rather than undermine them, according to new research from McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management.

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Leaves NASA, Career Includes 4 Spaceflights

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is departing the agency on Wednesday after 30 years of service. Throughout his career, he flew four missions, spent 549 day…

Spontaneous magnons synchronize with external signals at room temperature

Signals ride on waves of one kind or another: light, sound, radio. But new carriers are needed to relay information in next-generation devices. Distur…

Community involvement essential for local decarbonization schemes to work, researchers say

Place-based decarbonization schemes designed to help communities become more sustainable must involve local people earlier and consider the range of d…

Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’

The body is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light about 30bn light years from EarthAstronomers claim to have discov…

How to enjoy the solar eclipse safely

Most people underestimate how much light a pair of sunglasses blocks out. A typical dark pair removes around 80% to 90% of the visible light reaching …

What happens to nanoparticles when they enter the bloodstream?

The use of nanoparticles in drug delivery offers key advantages: they can enable targeted drug delivery, protect active ingredients from premature deg…