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Today: August 18, 2026
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Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles

Ukraine has only a tenth of the interceptor missiles it urgently needs from the United States to stop surging Russian ballistic missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN in an interview, adding his days are spent in “millions” of phone calls, in opaque deal-making with allies for more.

August 13, 2026
Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

August 19, 2025
Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments

U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on

August 25, 2025
US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments
Science|Technology|World

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen that triggered sirens across several areas of Israel.

September 03, 2025
Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices

Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.45 billion) European Union antitrust fine on Friday for anti-competitive practices in its lucrative adtech

September 05, 2025
Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices
Arts|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Technology

US clothing retailers test full-price strategy as rich shoppers keep spending

A handful of apparel retailers including Levi Strauss are teasing more full-priced products, testing how much wealthier shoppers are willing to pay despite the

September 09, 2025
US clothing retailers test full-price strategy as rich shoppers keep spending
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.

September 09, 2025
US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
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Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid

Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s.

September 10, 2025
Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hyundai battery plant faces at least 2-3 month startup delay following raid, CEO says

A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum startup delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz

September 12, 2025
Hyundai battery plant faces at least 2-3 month startup delay following raid, CEO says
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Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.

September 18, 2025
Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting
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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

September 23, 2025
A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
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What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

October 03, 2025
What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury
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Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

October 05, 2025
Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday.

October 07, 2025
US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say

China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power

November 14, 2025
BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, his lawyer Nicola Canestrini

November 20, 2025
Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia beats earnings expectations

Nvidia shares rose after hours after announcing record third-quarter revenue.

November 20, 2025
Nvidia beats earnings expectations
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time for the job market

November 21, 2025
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
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Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

November 21, 2025
Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How will the universe end?

Will the universe keep existing forever? An astrophysicist explains how scientists aren’t entirely sure, but they can make predictions.

November 24, 2025
How will the universe end?
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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time to be looking for a job

November 26, 2025
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Black Friday: What time do stores open?

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era

November 28, 2025
Black Friday: What time do stores open?
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws

Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday, seeking to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including higher minimum pay

December 03, 2025
Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach

The New York Liberty have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their head coach, the team announced Wednesday

December 04, 2025
New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach
Technology|World

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State

December 04, 2025
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe

January 22, 2026
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years

March 05, 2026
US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly

March 05, 2026
Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

March 05, 2026
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|Technology

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on children are studying a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

March 05, 2026
New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest

The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people

March 05, 2026
Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest
Education|Science|Technology

We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers

A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.

March 05, 2026
We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?

From Earth spinning on its axis and orbiting the Sun to it precessing like a top, lots of factors affect which stars you can see in the sky.

March 05, 2026
Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

March 05, 2026
Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

March 05, 2026
Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more

VistaVision, the large-scale film format used largely in the 1950s, is enjoying a big-screen revival

March 05, 2026
VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more
Business|Science|Sports|Technology

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year

March 05, 2026
Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition

Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday

March 06, 2026
Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
Crime|Technology

FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activities on critical surveillance network

FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activities on critical surveillance network

March 06, 2026
FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activities on critical surveillance network
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

March 06, 2026
Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations

March 06, 2026
FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
Science|Technology|World

No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says

NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032

March 06, 2026
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
Business|Health|Science|Technology

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions

March 06, 2026
FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

March 06, 2026
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX lays out IPO details, targets early June roadshow, sources say

SpaceX outlined details of its highly anticipated IPO at a meeting with its team of bankers Monday night, telling them it plans to earmark a large portion of

April 07, 2026
SpaceX lays out IPO details, targets early June roadshow, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620-hectare) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor

April 17, 2026
Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX

Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is assessing whether to invest in SpaceX, the fund's deputy CEO told Reuters on Thursday.

April 23, 2026
Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have cleared the way for CNN, HBO and Warner’s other media brands to join Paramount Skydance later this year by “overwhelmingly” voting in support of the takeover deal, according to WBD.

April 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in April, as semiconductor demand continued to power both output and new orders, even as

May 04, 2026
South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
Environment|Science|Technology|World

States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection

Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack

May 04, 2026
States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms

Global drugmakers have been ramping up U.S. manufacturing and stockpiling inventory as the Trump administration moves to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies cut

March 09, 2026
Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms
Asia|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path and that "Taiwan independence" and cross-

May 14, 2026
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Nvidia vigil

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets With Nvidia’s first-quarter results due after Wednesday's bell,

May 20, 2026
Nvidia vigil
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics union representing the conglomerate's consumer electronics workers said on Tuesday it has asked a South Korean court to

May 26, 2026
Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched

May 26, 2026
South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives

Shares in Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other South Korean tech firms rallied on Monday, as expected meetings

June 01, 2026
Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?

Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an

July 12, 2025
Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

June 14, 2026
Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case

The U.S.

June 15, 2026
US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI lab Odyssey valued at $1.45 billion in latest funding round

AI lab Odyssey on Wednesday said it has raised $310 million in a Series B round valuing it at $1.45 billion, and struck a deal with Amazon Web Services that gives it access to

June 17, 2026
AI lab Odyssey valued at $1.45 billion in latest funding round
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

June 23, 2026
European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
Business|Sports|Technology

US anti-bias agency says Nike complied with subpoena, drops lawsuit

The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an

August 14, 2026
US anti-bias agency says Nike complied with subpoena, drops lawsuit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SK Hynix set for marquee US debut in test for AI appetite

SK Hynix's U.S. trading debut on Friday following a $26.5 billion share sale will be a key test of investors' belief in the durability of the AI boom, coming

July 10, 2026
SK Hynix set for marquee US debut in test for AI appetite
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it

July 16, 2026
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chips and ships

From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! We can’t seem to get away from semiconductors and straits.

July 17, 2026
Chips and ships
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes starting next

July 17, 2026
FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes
Business|Technology|World

Military jet crashes and burns at California Marine Corps base

A fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday and erupted into flames. CNN affilaite KGTV reports the pilot ejected and has been recovered.

August 01, 2026
Military jet crashes and burns at California Marine Corps base
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Sandisk, Western Digital weigh on chip sector as high expectations eclipse strong earnings

Data storage companies tumbled on Thursday after quarterly results from Sandisk and Western Digital failed to sustain momentum in an industry that

August 06, 2026
Sandisk, Western Digital weigh on chip sector as high expectations eclipse strong earnings
Environment|Political|Science|Technology

US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens

A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a Biden administration-era rule setting efficiency standards for gas and electric stoves and ovens, saying the

August 12, 2026
US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|Technology|World

‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions

‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions

August 14, 2026
‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says

A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says

August 14, 2026
A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Applied Materials forecasts revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations

Applied Materials forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting that unabated demand for advanced AI chips will continue to fuel

August 14, 2026
Applied Materials forecasts revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations
Science|Technology|World

A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy

A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy

August 14, 2026
A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad

The U.S. stock market rose to a record following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad

August 13, 2026
US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
Environment|Science|Technology|World

FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program

An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster

August 14, 2026
FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program
Business|Economy|Technology|World

S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

The S&P 500 notched a record-high close on Thursday, fueled by advances in Sandisk and other heavyweight technology stocks, as tame producer price

August 13, 2026
S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease
Business|Economy|Technology

Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday, sources say

Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday in a deal that would rank among the largest software buyouts in history, according to people familiar

August 14, 2026
Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology

Sandisk forecasts mid-to-high-teens revenue growth through 2030

Sandisk on Thursday said it expects revenue to grow at a mid-to-high-teens percentage rate from fiscal years 2028 to 2030, encouraged by strong demand amid rapid AI infrastructure

August 14, 2026
Sandisk forecasts mid-to-high-teens revenue growth through 2030
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

NBA's 2026-27 schedule gives Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo homecoming games in January

Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo will play homecoming games a week apart in January

August 14, 2026
NBA's 2026-27 schedule gives Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo homecoming games in January
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka

Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka

August 14, 2026
Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network

A company that operates a vast nationwide network of automated cameras that record the license plate numbers and other characteristics of all passing vehicles every day is making changes to its platform

August 13, 2026
Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Business|Science|Technology

Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows

Alphabet's Google launched Gemini 3.7 Flash on Thursday, its latest AI model designed for software coding and automated business tasks, but offered no details on when its flagship

August 13, 2026
Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trio of economic forces could boost electric vehicles, WoodMac says

A trio of emerging economic forces could boost global production of electric vehicles with implications for oil, power and metal markets, a report from Wood Mackenzie

August 13, 2026
Trio of economic forces could boost electric vehicles, WoodMac says
Business|Science|Technology

DeepSeek launches V4 Pro at prices up to 14 times higher than V4 Flash

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek formally released its V4 Pro model on Thursday, pricing it several times higher than its V4 Flash model

August 13, 2026
DeepSeek launches V4 Pro at prices up to 14 times higher than V4 Flash
Business|Economy|Technology

S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread

Extraordinary corporate compensation deals for Elon Musk have opened the door for the CEOs of other S&P 500 companies to win huge paydays, a new study shows.

August 13, 2026
S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI firm Databricks valued at $190 billion as it bags $5 billion in funding

Databricks said on Thursday it had raised $5 billion at a $190 billion valuation, as the data and artificial intelligence software company looks to expand investments in products

August 13, 2026
AI firm Databricks valued at $190 billion as it bags $5 billion in funding
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Robinhood's second fund for retail investors eyeing private markets starts trading

Robinhood's second venture fund debuted on Thursday, giving retail investors access to early-stage startups that have traditionally been out of reach for all but

August 13, 2026
Robinhood's second fund for retail investors eyeing private markets starts trading
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Senior US market watchdog official exits to join dealmaking fintech Finalis

Steven Price, senior vice president of market investigations at the U.S.

August 13, 2026
Senior US market watchdog official exits to join dealmaking fintech Finalis
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cerebras slumps as mixed quarterly results test AI growth narrative

Cerebras Systems slumped over 9% in early trading Thursday after it missed key estimates despite soaring cloud revenue, raising doubts about the ability of its AI chips to challenge

August 13, 2026
Cerebras slumps as mixed quarterly results test AI growth narrative
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members

Swedish trade union IF Metall said on Thursday it was calling off its three-year-long industrial action against Tesla after the carmaker bought out all the union's

August 13, 2026
Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members
Health|Science|Technology

Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe

Chatbots are becoming commonplace in teens’ lives, but these tools were never developed or validated for mental health support.

August 13, 2026
Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?

AI agents cross company boundaries, but proof of their authority often does not. When they overstep, no single record shows what the user allowed.

August 13, 2026
An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Exploring the Moon will require rovers that can think for themselves – an upcoming NASA mission will test whether they can

NASA’s CADRE mission will test a small team of autonomous rovers that can function without constant communication with Earth.

August 13, 2026
Exploring the Moon will require rovers that can think for themselves – an upcoming NASA mission will test whether they can
Business|Crime|Technology

Flock rolls out new police auditing and accountability controls following surveillance concerns

Flock rolls out new police auditing and accountability controls following surveillance concerns

August 13, 2026
Flock rolls out new police auditing and accountability controls following surveillance concerns
Education|Opinion|Technology

‘Hello, just circling back!’ Not responding to emails is common across higher education but bad for morale

Several colleges and universities instruct students on how to navigate email communication on their campus, but more could consider the practice.

August 13, 2026
‘Hello, just circling back!’ Not responding to emails is common across higher education but bad for morale
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Wildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast

The damage is sometimes only centimeters deep. Three engineers explain the colors of burned masonry and other signs preservationists look for amid another destructive fire year.

August 13, 2026
Wildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast
Asia|Technology|World

Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill

For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled

August 13, 2026
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
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Vantage Data Centers explores IPO at $100 billion valuation or sale, sources say

Vantage Data Centers, a major hyperscale developer and operator, is exploring options including an IPO or sale as soon as next year, according

August 13, 2026
Vantage Data Centers explores IPO at $100 billion valuation or sale, sources say
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Thoma Bravo to take Accelerant private in more than $4 billion deal

Accelerant said on Thursday that private equity firm Thoma Bravo will take the insurance marketplace private in an all-cash deal worth more than $4 billion just over a year after

August 13, 2026
Thoma Bravo to take Accelerant private in more than $4 billion deal
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will raise API prices for its V4-Pro and V4-Flash models and introduce peak and off-peak pricing, a company statement on

August 13, 2026
DeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models
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AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday

August 13, 2026
AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance
Science|Technology

When they didn’t find fraud while testing a voting machine for the Trump admin, this cyber firm faced a wave of backlash

When they didn’t find fraud while testing a voting machine for the Trump admin, this cyber firm faced a wave of backlash

August 13, 2026
When they didn’t find fraud while testing a voting machine for the Trump admin, this cyber firm faced a wave of backlash
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Rise of AI shopping pushes merchants to protect loyalty, Adyen says

The increasing prevalence of AI chatbots handling consumer shopping is pushing merchants to uphold more direct customer relationships over

August 13, 2026
Rise of AI shopping pushes merchants to protect loyalty, Adyen says
Science|Technology|World

Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?

Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?

August 13, 2026
Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?
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SMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand

China's largest contract chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp , reported on Thursday second-quarter profit more than

August 13, 2026
SMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand
Asia|Business|Technology|World

China's WeRide eyes Australia, Southeast Asia among potential new markets after strong Q2

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide is considering Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia as potential new markets for expansion, its chief executive said on

August 13, 2026
China's WeRide eyes Australia, Southeast Asia among potential new markets after strong Q2
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Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open

Microsoft once regarded the idea of quitting China as unthinkable.

August 13, 2026
Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open
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Heron Power plans $100 million factory for advanced electric grid equipment

Heron Power, a startup run by a former senior executive of EV maker Tesla, said on Thursday it plans to build a $100 million factory in California to make

August 13, 2026
Heron Power plans $100 million factory for advanced electric grid equipment
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A passenger jet that came too close to Trump’s Marine One helicopter highlights continuing air traffic control problems

A passenger jet that came too close to Trump’s Marine One helicopter highlights continuing air traffic control problems

August 13, 2026
A passenger jet that came too close to Trump’s Marine One helicopter highlights continuing air traffic control problems
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AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything

AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything

August 13, 2026
AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China chip designer Kiwimoore plans Hong Kong IPO at $2 billion valuation, sources say

Chinese chip designer Kiwimoore has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, targeting a valuation of about $2

August 13, 2026
China chip designer Kiwimoore plans Hong Kong IPO at $2 billion valuation, sources say
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Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?

Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?

August 13, 2026
Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?
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Emails reveal Indian carmakers' fuel contamination worries before public retreat

Hours after India made public assurances last week that its ethanol-blended petrol was safe, the country's main auto lobby withdrew a

August 13, 2026
Emails reveal Indian carmakers' fuel contamination worries before public retreat
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China's Lenovo posts 43% jump in Q1 revenue, riding AI infrastructure boom

China's Lenovo Group reported a 43% jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, beating forecasts to drive shares up as much as 22%, as the world's

August 13, 2026
China's Lenovo posts 43% jump in Q1 revenue, riding AI infrastructure boom
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Shein eyes Hong Kong market debut on August 28, source says

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is planning to make its stockmarket debut in Hong Kong on August 28, a person with knowledge of the matter said, ending a listing

August 13, 2026
Shein eyes Hong Kong market debut on August 28, source says
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Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century

Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness

August 12, 2026
Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires

Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires

August 13, 2026
Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source says

Anthropic is in talks to buy Nvidia-backed startup Decart AI, according to a source familiar with the matter, as the Claude maker explores acquisitions that

August 13, 2026
Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source says
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Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban

August 13, 2026
Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has begun accepting orders in Vietnam, according to the company's local website.

August 13, 2026
Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam
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Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign

Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies last month coming from overseas but the affected bodies

August 13, 2026
Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign
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Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

August 12, 2026
Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones
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Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding

Severe storms have wreaked havoc across the Midwest, causing tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash flooding

August 12, 2026
Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Strong majority of Japanese firms have yet to fully embrace AI: Reuters poll

More than 80% of Japanese companies use artificial intelligence in only a limited capacity in their operations or not at all, a Reuters survey showed on

August 13, 2026
Strong majority of Japanese firms have yet to fully embrace AI: Reuters poll
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Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by robust growth in Europe while sales weakened in China and North America,

August 13, 2026
Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates

The U.S.

August 13, 2026
US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates
Crime|Political|Technology|World

ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel

August 13, 2026
ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs

A factory jointly owned by General Motors and LG Energy Solution in northeast Ohio is scheduled to restart production of battery cells next week after a seven

August 13, 2026
Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs
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Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts,

August 13, 2026
Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US

Ford Motor plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the U.S. beginning in 2030, Ford's CEO told Reuters on Wednesday, saying the move

August 13, 2026
Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says

U.S.

August 13, 2026
Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says
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Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors

By Anhata Rooprai and Max A.

August 13, 2026
Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors
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Cisco forecasts annual revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending

Cisco Systems forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, signaling confidence that strong demand for its AI networking gear will continue

August 13, 2026
Cisco forecasts annual revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending
Crime|Science|Technology

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use

August 13, 2026
Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy

August 13, 2026
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle

Google co-founder Sergey Brin in recent months has urged key AI staff to go all in on the company's Gemini model as parent Alphabet seeks to close the

August 12, 2026
Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle
Business|Health|Technology

As Hims prepares for peptides launch, Wall Street cautious on prospects this year

Hims & Hers Health plans to offer some legally available peptides in 2026, but investors and analysts who spoke to Reuters after the telehealth company's

August 13, 2026
As Hims prepares for peptides launch, Wall Street cautious on prospects this year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by upbeat quarterly results from CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure firms, while

August 12, 2026
S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism
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The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers

The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers

August 12, 2026
The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

August 13, 2026
Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access
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Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes

Formula 1’s newest outfit Cadillac has fired its first team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with former Alpine director Marcin Budkowski

August 12, 2026
Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes
Health|Science|Technology

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space

August 13, 2026
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests

A new study suggests a protective vest tested on a manikin during NASA's first Artemis moonshot could slash the radiation exposure of lunar astronauts during severe solar storms

August 13, 2026
Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests
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Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court

Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta’s federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law

August 12, 2026
Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.

August 07, 2026
The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance is keeping all options, including a possible sale of CNN, "on the table" to resolve California's antitrust suit challenging its $110 billion acquisition of Warner

August 12, 2026
Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year

Copper foil maker Londian Wason New Energy Tech was valued at $2.01 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, marking the

August 12, 2026
Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year
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Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers

Uber will invest in Galgo, a Latin American lender focused on motorcycle purchases, as the ride-hailing giant looks to expand access to vehicles for

August 12, 2026
Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers
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St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch

IndyCar announced Wednesday that the racing series will start its 2027 season March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg

August 12, 2026
St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch
Business|Health|Technology

Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation

Meta Platforms will face a coalition of state attorneys general in a California federal court trial beginning on Wednesday over claims it engineered Facebook

August 12, 2026
Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed largely in-line inflation data, while upbeat earnings from some AI infrastructure companies provided

August 12, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout

Shares of CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer jumped to their highest since June on Wednesday after upbeat forecasts from the two AI infrastructure companies signaled

August 12, 2026
CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

August 12, 2026
A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest
Europe|Political|Technology|World

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation

August 12, 2026
An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes

August 12, 2026
Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
Europe|Technology|World

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services

Germany's cabinet approved measures on Wednesday to grant intelligence services new powers to hack communications and disrupt foreign adversaries' operations to counter what

August 12, 2026
German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services
Environment|Science|Technology

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

The success of green roofs depends on more than just good intentions and engineering – they need long-term love and care.

August 12, 2026
Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers

For too many companies, the adoption of artificial intelligence has become an AI hunger game that spreads fear rather than engagement.

August 12, 2026
Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices

Orbital data centers, space habitats, mining the Moon – despite taking place in space, the practices many companies are imagining will still affect the Earth.

August 12, 2026
‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices
Science|Technology|World

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

Nations that lead the development of open-source technology will have a strategic edge for decades to come.

August 12, 2026
China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI
Crime|Technology

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals

August 12, 2026
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedge funds upped short AI bets in July, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds upped short bets on AI-related stocks in July, according to a Wednesday report from data platform Hazeltree, part of a broad shift in the month that saw

August 12, 2026
Hedge funds upped short AI bets in July, Hazeltree says
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

China's strongest typhoon this year battered the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and

August 12, 2026
Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Wednesday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit, beating analyst forecasts, on continued strong

August 12, 2026
Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a record profit of 1.75 trillion Norwegian crowns ($184.3 billion) for

August 12, 2026
Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026
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Bank of America pledges $250 billion for US infrastructure financing

Bank of America said on Wednesday it plans to deploy $250 billion by July 2027 to support U.S. digital and infrastructure projects, a move

August 12, 2026
Bank of America pledges $250 billion for US infrastructure financing
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NYC Council probes Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has accused major prediction market startups of using predatory marketing practices to exploit young traders, according to a letter sent to

August 12, 2026
NYC Council probes Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?

Meta Platforms, Google's YouTube, TikTok parent ByteDance and Snap Inc are facing thousands of lawsuits brought by states, school districts and individuals alleging they

August 12, 2026
What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?
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Lilly sues six companies over alleged illegal sales of experimental obesity drug retatrutide

Eli Lilly on Wednesday said it had filed six lawsuits against U.S. companies it accuses of illegally selling black-market versions of its

August 12, 2026
Lilly sues six companies over alleged illegal sales of experimental obesity drug retatrutide
Business|Technology|World

FlightAware withdraws lawsuit against Kalshi over flight-cancellation markets

Flight-tracking company FlightAware withdrew its lawsuit against Kalshi on Tuesday, a day after it filed the suit that accuses the prediction markets giant of using its data and

August 12, 2026
FlightAware withdraws lawsuit against Kalshi over flight-cancellation markets
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

The cars that won't be around next year, according to Edmunds

Before you head to the dealership for your next car, read this first — because if the car you want is on this list, you might be out of luck

August 12, 2026
The cars that won't be around next year, according to Edmunds
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents

August 12, 2026
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply

Nigeria approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles in the first half of this year, government data showed, as authorities push to accelerate nascent EV adoption

August 12, 2026
Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout

Nvidia said on Monday it has partnered with six major financial institutions to launch compute

August 10, 2026
Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93

Hiroshi Okuda, the former chief executive of Toyota who led the Japanese automaker’s stellar rise in global markets, has died at 93

August 12, 2026
Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power

Switching to renewable energy can help smaller steel companies reduce electricity costs and cut millions of tons of carbon emissions

August 12, 2026
India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

ASX shareholder plans to seek court approval to sue former directors over CHESS project

ASX said on Wednesday a shareholder plans to seek court approval to bring a statutory derivative action against certain former officers and directors of the Australian securities

August 12, 2026
ASX shareholder plans to seek court approval to sue former directors over CHESS project
Business|Technology|Travel

Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations

Ryanair said on Wednesday it would deploy Google's Gemini AI tools and DeepMind models across its operations under a new five-year cloud partnership, using

August 12, 2026
Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million

Joby Aviation said on Tuesday it would buy defense technology company Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, as it looks to scale its business in a growing defense market.

August 11, 2026
Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million
Science|Sports|Technology|World

Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car

The only person to break the sound barrier in a car has earned another world record, this time in a show of force for hydrogen power

August 11, 2026
Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Spotify to slap 'AI Persona' badges on AI-generated artist profiles 

Spotify said on Tuesday it would begin adding "AI Persona" badges to some profiles from mid-September to give listeners more transparency about whether the artist behind the music

August 12, 2026
Spotify to slap 'AI Persona' badges on AI-generated artist profiles 
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Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims

Uber Freight is investigating a data security incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its systems and repositories, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. 

August 12, 2026
Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

CME takes NHL team performance into futures market

Derivatives exchange CME said on Tuesday it would launch the world's first index-based hockey futures, a novel product designed to track indexes built from real-time performance

August 12, 2026
CME takes NHL team performance into futures market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud

Quantinuum and Oracle on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership aimed at bringing quantum computing capabilities to Oracle's cloud platform, as technology firms race to

August 12, 2026
Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud
Business|Economy|Technology|World

GM inks deal to guard against future parts-supply shocks

General Motors said it has entered an agreement with a third-party inventory management company to ensure access to future supply of critical parts.

August 12, 2026
GM inks deal to guard against future parts-supply shocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption

Super Micro Computer forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting that strong demand for its AI-optimized servers would fuel another

August 12, 2026
Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge

CoreWeave lifted its annual capital spending forecast on Tuesday after beating second-quarter estimates, betting on a surge in demand for its AI cloud

August 12, 2026
CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

SCE wins tentative ruling in Eaton wildfire liability case, Bloomberg News reports

A California judge tentatively denied a request to hold Southern California Edison, a unit of Edison International, automatically liable for billions of dollars in property losses

August 12, 2026
SCE wins tentative ruling in Eaton wildfire liability case, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A set of unique, extremely rare Super Mario cartridges was found in a gaming store in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and will be auctioned off starting Friday

August 12, 2026
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
Arts|Sports|Technology

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks

August 11, 2026
LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens

A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a Biden administration-era rule setting efficiency standards for gas and electric stoves and ovens, saying the

August 12, 2026
US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know

A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell. An engineer share safety tips for the recovery.

August 12, 2026
Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know
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Ex-Toyota chair Okuda, outsider who masterminded global footprint, dies at 93

Former Toyota Motor Corp Chairman Hiroshi Okuda, who has died aged 93 according to Kyodo News, was a rare outsider at the top of a firm more often run by a founding-family

August 11, 2026
Ex-Toyota chair Okuda, outsider who masterminded global footprint, dies at 93
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Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says

  AI infrastructure company Alpha Compute has signed a binding term sheet to acquire land and natural gas rights in Pennsylvania for $55 million to

August 11, 2026
Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says
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Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market

Dominion's fuel costs in Virginia have risen nearly 90% in five years as data-center-driven demand leaves the utility increasingly exposed to volatile wholesale

August 11, 2026
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market
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Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates, targets US growth with TradeZero buy

Trading platform eToro beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Tuesday and said it would buy rival TradeZero in a cash-and-

August 11, 2026
Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates, targets US growth with TradeZero buy
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Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new venture

Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap said on Tuesday he would leave the company to start a new venture, as the ChatGPT maker gears up to go public amid growing AI demand.

August 11, 2026
Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new venture
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Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

August 12, 2026
Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
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AI hyperscalers upend usual earnings stock swing pattern

Larger-than-usual post-earnings stock swings by AI and hyperscaler companies this earnings season have upended a historical pattern in which smaller companies' results

August 11, 2026
AI hyperscalers upend usual earnings stock swing pattern