West Virginia GOP elects Holstein to four-year term as chair

Boone County Republican Del. Josh Holstein will lead the state party for four more years. The executive committee of the West Virginia GOP met Saturday for its summer meeting and unanimously reelected Holstein.

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

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Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

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NC auditor’s liaison advised county elections board members on how to fire directors

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Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced a bipartisan deal over the weekend that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new criteria for…

World Cup may be over, but walking soccer is getting started in N.Y. - Spectrum News

World Cup may be over, but walking soccer is getting started in N.Y. Spectrum News

New York homeschool parents concerned about new policy - Spectrum News

New York homeschool parents concerned about new policy Spectrum News

Swimming banned Monday at most city beaches amid rip current threat - Spectrum News NY1

Swimming banned Monday at most city beaches amid rip current threat Spectrum News NY1

Flash flood warning lingers for parts of NJ, NY's Rockland County through early PM - NBC New York

Flash flood warning lingers for parts of NJ, NY's Rockland County through early PM NBC New York

New York State Fair announces grounds entertainment acts for 2026 - Spectrum News

New York State Fair announces grounds entertainment acts for 2026 Spectrum News

Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced a bipartisan deal over the weekend that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new criteria for…

Court drops animal abuse charges against former Ole Miss Vice Chancellor Fant Pegues

An aerial image of properties near County Road 418 belonging to Terry or Charlotte Pegues. Any land that property records show do not belong to the Pegues has been covered with a black dot.

Key legal resource for immigrant kids to expire with federal contract, advocates say

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Trump defends massive settlement for ‘great American Patriots’ of Jan. 6, attacks GOP senators

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Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced a bipartisan deal over the weekend that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new criteria for…

Michigan partially denies RNC request for personal information of poll workers

The Michigan Department of State will provide redacted records in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from the Republican National Committee for the personal information of everyone who has expressed an interest in becoming a poll worker in…

As Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place

WASHINGTON (AP) — In negotiations with Republican senators whose support he needs to be confirmed as attorney general, Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump’s political allies. But a sweeping audit…

Brewer deputy mayor resigns

The opening leaves four members on the Brewer City Council.

Lena Dunham reenacts scene from Andrew Wyeth painting in Maine

“First time back since Fernwood Cove Camp for Girls,” Dunham wrote in an Instagram post.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center named to Forbes’ Top Hospitals by State 2026 list

BANGOR — Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has been recognized on Forbes’ first-ever Top Hospitals by State 2026 list, affirming its position as one of Maine’s leading hospitals for high-quality, patient-centered care. This new state-level…

Maine ICE observer sues agents for threatening to arrest him during January surge

"It's urgent to set a precedent, and for other ICE agents to know that this is not legal," the man's lawyer said.

Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules

States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of the rule. The broad tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed last…

Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro moved Friday to dismiss charges against a former Olympian canoeist alleged to have damaged part of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro had charged David Hearn, of Bethesda,…

Dark money, misleading claims flood Kansas ahead of judicial selection referendum

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Illinois Reports 355 Confirmed and Probable Cases of Cyclosporiasis as Investigation Into Sources Continues - news.wttw.com

Illinois Reports 355 Confirmed and Probable Cases of Cyclosporiasis as Investigation Into Sources Continues news.wttw.com

Return of women’s pro baseball “renaissance” for North end - FOX Illinois

Return of women’s pro baseball “renaissance” for North end FOX Illinois

Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

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Gaetz: Next governor should review KidCare challenge before continuing DeSantis’ fight

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Healthcare access dominates complaints from CT’s incarcerated

Health services accounted for a third of the nearly 2,000 complaints received by the Correction Ombuds regarding the conditions in CT prisons.

PODCAST: How Lamont has benefited from his predecessors’ fiscal policies

WSHU's Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror's Keith M. Phaneuf discussed his article about the effects of former Gov. Dannel Malloy's fiscal decisions.

Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced a bipartisan deal over the weekend that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new criteria for…

Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in August

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A man spent three days erasing himself on camera, then died on a beach

On June 12, 2009, a man checked into a hotel in Sligo, Ireland under the name Peter Bergmann and a nonexistent Austrian address. He paid cash every night. Over the next three days, cameras around town filmed him leaving the hotel with a purple plastic bag of…

America's health secretary borrows scientific credentials he does not have

Conspiracy theorist and roadkill enthusiast RFK Jr. told CNN's Dana Bash she probably could not understand his argument because she was not a scientist. "Well, you're not either," she replied. Kennedy had already accused Bash of talking nonsense, being fooled…

Get 8TB of secure cloud storage for life for $280

TL;DR : Enjoy 8TB of secure cloud storage with this Drime Secure Cloud Storage Advanced Plan Lifetime Subscription for just $279.97 (reg. $899). If you're tired of paying monthly fees to essentially rent cloud storage, Drime Secure Cloud Storage offers a…

This 1940 time capsule came with its own windmill

Thornwell Jacobs, the president of Oglethorpe University in Georgia, worked out that 6,177 years had passed since the start of the Egyptian calendar, and decided to aim the same distance forward. In 1940 he welded shut a converted swimming pool packed with…

What Sam Neill Said about His Garden before His Death Should Have Us All Thinking (and Planting) Differently.

In the inaugural Quote of the Week, we reflect the late Jurassic Park actor's moving words about planting trees, growing old, and leaving a garden legacy.

Wynonna Judd Announces Fall 2026 “The Hard Truth Tour”

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Sharon Osbourne Insists Ozzy AI Avatar Is Not a “Money Grab”

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System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian suggests drummer John Dolmayan no longer supports Donald Trump

"I think he, too, got tired of Trump, like many others" The post System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian suggests drummer John Dolmayan no longer supports Donald Trump appeared first on NME .

Minneapolis Producer David Z Dead At 78

David Z, the Minneapolis musician and producer best-known for his work with Prince, has passed away. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that David Z, born David Rivkin, died in a Burbank, California hospital on Sunday. According to his younger brother Bobby…

Lollapalooza 2026: Best Photos From the Festival

The genre-spanning annual music event kicked off July 30 with sets from Lorde, 5 Seconds of Summer, sombr and more.

How Apple Music’s Stephen Campbell Is Building ‘A Portal Into the Depth & Breadth’ of Dance Music

As Apple Music’s global head of dance, electronic and DJ mixes, Campbell recently helped launch the streamer's newest dance offering, Club Live.

Alicia Keys Signs With CAA

The singer was previously booked by WME.

David Z, Grammy-Winning Producer Who Helped Prince’s Early Career, Dies at 78

Seasoned producer David Rivkin worked with Etta James, Jody Watley and contributed to Hot 100 toppers "Funkytown" and "She Drives Me Crazy."

More Pop Stars Should Call Ed Sheeran to Write Their Songs

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5 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone Camera Could Do

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Sony List of Official E-Mount Partners Has Some Interesting Exclusions

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2026’s Best Meal Delivery Services That Are Worth Your Money

Over the past three years, we've tested more than 20 popular meal kit and delivery options for every kind of home cook (and people who don’t want to cook at all).

Jeju Museum Of Art Reveals Final Artist Lineup For 2026 Jeju Biennale

The Jeju Museum of Art has revealed the list of sixty-nine participating artists and collectives for the 2026 Jeju Biennale in a press release. The event, which is set to open on August 25, will run until November 15, and is titled “Iyahong: The Art of…

UNESCO Grants World Heritage Status to Ancient Sites in Lebanon, Palestine, and Iran

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The World’s Largest Painting Sold for $62 M. in 2021 to Benefit Children’s Charities, But They Have Yet to Receive Any Funds

Sacha Jafri says he believed the 2021 Dubai sale of a 17,000 square-foot splatter painting he made would support children’s charities, but the $62 million never materialized

Met Museum Consulted With Jewish Leaders Over Exhibition for Controversial Fashion Designer John Galliano

The show is scheduled as the starry Costume Institute show for 2027.

Michigan Arts School Alumni Allege Abuse by Jeffrey Epstein

The previously unreported claims are part of an investigation into a history of sexual misconduct and assault at Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Bomb disposal underway in Le Porge after wildfires unearth WWII shells

Bomb disposal operations are continuing in Le Porge, France, to enable residents to return to the village.

I Helped Run Lululemon. The A.I. Revolution Is a Hot Mess.

The A.I. revolution is stalling because companies don’t want to admit that integrating the technology is expensive and slow and requires human effort.

California Democrats Support Billionaire Tax, but Infighting Lingers

Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.

Prosecutor in D.C. Moves to Dismiss More Reflecting Pool Cases

After revelations that a botched renovation, not vandalism, had caused the pool’s recent problems, the U.S. attorney’s office has dropped several prosecutions.

Jack in for a cyberpunk jolt with this energized first trailer for Apple TV's 'Neuromancer'

William Gibson's influential 1984 sci-fi novel finally scores a proper adaptation.

2 people die of Cyclospora infection in Michigan

Two people in Michigan have died due to Cyclospora infections, the state health department reported.

Research challenges assumptions about online education success

Admissions applications, discussion posts, grades, and activity logs are among the most common signals educators use to gauge whether students will thrive in an online program. But two new Georgia Tech studies suggest those measures tell only part of the…

Simulations hint at a hidden population of companionless black holes

So far, almost all stellar-mass black holes detected by astronomers have been found in binary systems. However, astronomers have long suspected that these binary black holes are the exception and that, within the Milky Way, most exist on their own.

Ant teams beat gravity-based puzzle solvers

Ants live in highly organized colonies and cooperate daily to tackle a wide range of problems. Their striking group behaviors have fascinated biologists for centuries and even inspired the development of various artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Mechanical recycling contamination risks the circular plastics economy, but quality control analytics can help

A study from the University of Manchester into the effects of polymer cross-contamination on the outcome of mechanically recycling plastics has found that the presence of contaminants radically alters degradation mechanisms.

Stomach stone hypothesis sheds light on the evolution of dinosaur digestive systems

An international research team led by Assistant Professor Ryuji Takasaki of the Faculty of Biosphere-Geosphere Science at Okayama University of Science has published a paper proposing a new hypothesis on the evolutionary history of dinosaur digestive systems…

Homo antecessor skull layers resemble modern humans and Neanderthals, fragments suggest

A new study provides quantitative data on cranial vault thickness in Homo antecessor, based on the analysis of three parietal fragments recovered from the Gran Dolina site in the Sierra de Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain.

World Meteorological Organization says prepare for a strong El Niño

El Niño continues to intensify steadily and is expected to dominate global climate patterns in the August to October 2026 season, increasing the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across much of the world and driving significant shifts in rainfall…

Louisiana Students Loft Payloads from NASA Balloon Facility in Texas

Every spring in Palestine, Texas, the wide-open fields around NASA’s Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility fill with students and faculty from across Louisiana. They arrive carrying sensors, laptops, and carefully engineered payloads they have spent months…

Two people in Michigan have died after becoming ill with cyclosporiasis

They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.

With U.S. doors shutting, Cubans turn to Brazil for asylum

For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil instead.

Ripple effects: After Hearn, three others have their Reflecting Pool charges dropped

Prosecutors dropped their case against David Hearn on Friday, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for other people who were charged.

AI slop pollutes the CVE pipeline with fake vulns

With NIST still buried under its backlog, expect AI-generated bogus reports to continue

Trump’s AI protectionism has come for robotics

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Here’s How to Take Back Your Chatbot Data From AI Model Training

Don’t want your chatbot conversations to be used for AI training? Here’s what to do.

T-Mobile will give you the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for practically nothing if you preorder now

New and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,100 on Samsung's latest flip phone now (including the pink color). Here's how.

The Ember Smart Mug 2 will keep your coffee warm for hours - and it's on sale

Keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the perfect temperature with the Ember self-heating mug.

The First Full ‘Star Wars’ Anime Series Arrives This Week

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Even Black Holes Can Get Indigestion. Unsurprisingly, Their Farts Are ‘Massive’ Expulsions of Gas

A high-res movie of a black hole’s “meal” suggests that it’s less a bottomless pit than it is a complex digestive system.

Influencers draw backlash for attending OpenAI’s first luxury trip

OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip is sparking online backlash as tensions over the use of AI continue.

DesignArena creators raise $7.9 million to bring taste to AI models

DesignArena is used by 5.3 million people around the world, providing critical human evaluations to frontier labs.

Who’s legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI’s autonomous AI hacks? It’s complicated

OpenAI and Anthropic admitted that their unreleased AI models escaped their sandboxes and hacked several companies in unprecedented cyberattacks. Who is legally to blame? Should prosecutors charge the two AI frontier labs? Can victims sue them? We spoke to…

AWS is helping vibe-coding startup Superblocks, and the implications are big

AWS now allows vibe coding tool Superblocks to be embedded into the private clouds of AWS customers. It's another step towards decoupling apps from models.

South Dakotans condemn endangered species rule change as state government takes no position

The state of South Dakota did not submit official comments on a major change to the federal Endangered Species Act that will roll back protections for forests, wetlands, deserts and other habitats where endangered species live. The new rule will open some…

Oregon poised to adopt double-digit health insurance premium hikes in 2027

Oregonians who own small businesses or buy their health insurance as individuals on the state’s health insurance marketplace could see a more than 15% increase in their premiums in the next year, according to the state’s top financial regulators.

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Oklahoma Voice releases voter guide ahead of Aug. 25 runoff election

Oklahoma Voice released its Aug. 25 primary runoff voter guide Monday to help Oklahomans learn more about two nonpartisan state questions and the partisan candidates who will appear on the ballot. In addition to highlighting the five partisan statewide races,…

If the facts are on your side, show your work.

Former Elections Liaison Dallas Woodhouse recently argued that North Carolinians should judge our election system “by facts rather than assumptions.” On that point, we agree. Public confidence in our elections should rest on evidence, not rhetoric. But that…

The iconic Macy’s sign that defined the New York City skyline for 60 years is gone - OregonLive.com

The iconic Macy’s sign that defined the New York City skyline for 60 years is gone OregonLive.com

A ‘ruff’ sentence: Local laws surrounding animal abuse continues to grow - Spectrum News

A ‘ruff’ sentence: Local laws surrounding animal abuse continues to grow Spectrum News

Taylor Swift’s wedding spurs fandom-led philanthropy - City & State New York

Taylor Swift’s wedding spurs fandom-led philanthropy City & State New York

Naked man Galymzhan Abaildayev facing slew of charges after surviving jump from Brooklyn Bridge in New York - ABC7 Chicago

Naked man Galymzhan Abaildayev facing slew of charges after surviving jump from Brooklyn Bridge in New York ABC7 Chicago

USTA announces US Open culinary lineup offering New York City favorites and new concepts - qns.com

USTA announces US Open culinary lineup offering New York City favorites and new concepts qns.com

Thousands seek exemptions as NYC rolls out new second-home tax - amNewYork

Thousands seek exemptions as NYC rolls out new second-home tax amNewYork

Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

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New Mexico public lands panel decries ‘greed’ behind push to remove Chaco buffer, shrink monuments

Leaders of New Mexico conservationist and Indigenous groups on Thursday decried the many threats President Donald Trump’s administration poses to public lands in the state, including through rolling back environmental regulations, shrinking national monuments…

Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

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Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

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Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

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Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced a bipartisan deal over the weekend that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new criteria for…

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Michigan reports two fatalities amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

As cyclosporiasis infections continue to rise, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two deaths tied to the parasitic illness. MDHHS provides daily updates on cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan, noting in its Monday report that two…

Flash flood warning issued for parts of Massachusetts - Boston 25 News

Flash flood warning issued for parts of Massachusetts Boston 25 News

Massachusetts State Police Investigate Six-Vehicle Crash In Sandwich - Newsradio 95 WXTK

Massachusetts State Police Investigate Six-Vehicle Crash In Sandwich Newsradio 95 WXTK

Did you lose ashes, kitchen knife or fake skull? A Maine town’s police wants you to come get your stuff

If you don't get your rear over there before January, the unclaimed property will be sold, donated or, in the case of the possible smelly gym bag, destroyed “in accordance with applicable law.”

Newburgh couple’s RV burns to the ground on I-95 minutes into road trip

The camper was fully engulfed in flames when the fire department arrived, but no one was injured.

You can request an absentee ballot now for Maine’s November election

Ballots will be issued by municipal clerks beginning 30 days prior to Election Day.

Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

The Senate bill would keep nearly all federal spending steady until Dec. 11, which would save lawmakers from the painstaking work of cobbling together the 12 annual spending bills while freeing more time to campaign ahead of the November elections.

Illinois Enacts New Social Media Safety Law for Children - FOX Illinois

Illinois Enacts New Social Media Safety Law for Children FOX Illinois

Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules

States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of the rule. The broad tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed last…

Anti-Slapp law plays role in backing Va. teacher and parent targeted by false online accusations

A Northern Virginia court in June rejected social media efforts to damage the reputation of a teacher and parent, awarding them more than $1 million in combined damages. Robert Rigby Jr., a longtime educator and advocate for LGBTQ+ students, said after the…

Attorneys for pardoned abortion clinic protester announce 7-figure settlement with DOJ

Anti-abortion activist Paul Vaughn was convicted in 2024 on a felony charge of conspiring to prevent access to a Mt. Juliet reproductive clinic, then pardoned the following year by President Donald Trump just days after he retook office for a second term.…

The Fauci-Paul battle shows real cracks in public health. One group has answers.

As politicians in Washington D.C. and Dr. Anthony Fauci butted heads over the latter’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a nonpartisan commission — which includes a former Kentucky governor — is pushing for better relationships between elected and public…

Delaware is getting a community solar farm, and officials say data center demand makes it urgent - Yahoo

Delaware is getting a community solar farm, and officials say data center demand makes it urgent Yahoo

Dave Grohl is back at the Delaware beaches, spotted at Jungle Jim's - The News Journal

Dave Grohl is back at the Delaware beaches, spotted at Jungle Jim's The News Journal

When Delaware Schools Ring First Bells - The News Journal

When Delaware Schools Ring First Bells The News Journal

Wilmington Police investigate three weekend shootings - NBC10 Philadelphia

Wilmington Police investigate three weekend shootings NBC10 Philadelphia

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Affidavit: Arkansas lawmaker punched wife in face, slammed head on ground

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Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced a bipartisan deal over the weekend that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new criteria for…

Grandpa Pudding Brains says his "REAL Polling Numbers" are his best ever

Citing many imagined achievements, the Orange Menace insists he is the most loved, most worshipped person ever. The available numbers are less celebratory. AP-NORC found 33% approval, while CNN found 34%, matching his career low in CNN polling. Trump…

The world's only psychedelic animal lives in a cartel zone

The Sonoran Desert toad is the only animal known to make a psychedelic. Its glands secrete 5-MeO-DMT, the compound users call the God molecule. The toad exists only in Sonora, Mexico — so every gram of "toad medicine" sold comes from there. — Read the rest…

Watch David Bowie & Annie Lennox in Rehearsal, Singing “Under Pressure,” with Queen (1992)

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Titanic Point Trail in Anguilla

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Tori Amos Honors Glen Hansard with “Falling Slowly” Cover: Watch

The Boston performance of the Swell Season track marked Amos' first time playing it live. Tori Amos Honors Glen Hansard with “Falling Slowly” Cover: Watch Alex Krinsky

Zac Brown Gives Every Concert Attendee at Fenway Park a Free Cruise

The massive giveaway was announced just before Zac Brown Band performed “Same Boat.” Zac Brown Gives Every Concert Attendee at Fenway Park a Free Cruise Alex Krinsky

‘Trainspotting: The Musical’ UK tour cancelled as tickets were “just not selling”

In a statement, the musical stated that "the current economic climate has resulted in lower than expected ticket sales" The post ‘Trainspotting: The Musical’ UK tour cancelled as tickets were “just not selling” appeared first on NME .

Empire Of The Sun Singer Says “Of Course” He Uses AI

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Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar

A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.

JENNIE of BLACKPINK Says It ‘Would Be a Dream’ to Be Like Rihanna in This Way

She also gushed about Gracie Abrams, Doechii and Rosalia.

Fans Choose Erick Brian, Dale Pututi & Nesty’s ‘Efímero’ as Best New Latin Music of the Week

The song earned more than 80% of the vote in the latest Billboard New Music Latin poll.

Final Volume of ‘Space Brothers’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

Debuting at No. 2 is the latest volume of the Square Enix manga adaptation of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto ( The Apothecary Diaries ).

Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Dominates Global Charts, Morgan Wallen, KATSEYE Debut in Top 10

Wallen’s “Been by Now” and KATSEYE’s “Animal” roar into the top 10 on the Global 200.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For Aug. 8, 2026 | Billboard News

A brand new song from Morgan Wallen has entered the top 10, Ella Langley continues to be a force on the charts and Olivia Dean also remains strong with her two entries in the top 10. Tetris Kelly Is a new track by Morgan Wallen enough to topple Ella’s country…

Scout Motors Salutes Hard-working Americans at Rolling Stone’s July 4th Stateside Fest

It wasn’t just any Fourth of July. It was America’s 250th birthday, and fittingly, Rolling Stone brought its inaugural Stateside festival to Kingston, N.Y. — New York’s first capital and a city steeped in Revolutionary history. The lineup reflected the…

The Most Revealing Celebrity Confessionals From Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ Tour

The singer has been inviting stars, from Lola Young to Bad Gyal, to share their deepest secrets onstage before her song “La Perla”

Phoblographer Subscribers New Get 15% off VSCO One

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These Photos Celebrate the Good Folk of New York Who Help One Another

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Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

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Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

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WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

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Attorney talks implications of New York state suing Kalshi Spectrum News NY1

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Swimming banned Monday at most city beaches amid rip current threat Spectrum News

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Mamdani's Tax Database Doxed Wealthy New Yorkers (opinion) Yahoo

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Gov. Armstrong announces special session, emergency actions to ban kratom in North Dakota

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Man in mime costume faces charges, allegedly harassed female DCR employees at Cochituate State Park Boston 25 News

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Heather Allen, 39, of Ellsworth died at the scene.

Maine Community Foundation awarded $400,000 national grant to grow civic engagement from the ground up

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Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data - Effingham Daily News

Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data Effingham Daily News

Delaware increases 911 surcharge to fund system upgrade - CoastTV

Delaware increases 911 surcharge to fund system upgrade CoastTV

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The world's most precise water costs $120,000 a gallon

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Schoolboy Q Announces Blank Face LP Anniversary Tour

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Jason Calhoun – “enjoy losing”

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Kali Uchis Wears ‘F—k ICE’ Shirt During Hinterland Festival Headlining Set

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The Longest-Leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s

A select few hits have led the chart for at least 10 weeks.

Roland Orzabal Shares What Tears for Fears Bandmate Curt Smith Thinks of His Astrology-Influenced Memoir

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Tate McRae Says Fans Know Where She Stands Politically: ‘I Think It’s Pretty Obvious What Kind of Person I Am’

The Canadian-born singer's duet with Morgan Wallen last year on "What I Want" had some wondering if she's team Trump.

Ariana Grande Speaks Out After Announcing Break, Says She ‘Cannot Wait’ to See Fans on Remaining Tour Dates

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Zac Brown Band Surprises More Than 37,000 Fans With Free Cruise Vacations During Show

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Watch Bruce Springsteen Reflect on Wife’s Cancer Diagnosis, Perform ‘Born to Run’ Acoustic

The musician appeared virtually at an event for the Pan-Mass Challenge, which raises funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where Patti Scialfa is being treated

BTS’ Arirang Tour Takes New York (and New Jersey)

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John Mayer on Bob Weir Playing His Final Dead & Company Amid Health Battle: ‘His Ultimate Act of Defiance’

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PetaPixel Members Now Get 20% Off Capture One

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Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

These pork tenderloin sandwiches are just like the ones you can get at the fair! The pork is way bigger than the bun, which is what makes it fun. —Erin Fitch, Virginia Beach, Virginia

A Toronto Penthouse Finds New Life by Celebrating Its 1980s Roots

Dvira Interiors leaned into the penthouse’s late-’80s character by pairing its curved architecture with global influences, tactile materials, and immersive interiors

France Launches Museum Security Plan After 2,500-Year-Old Gold Necklace Is Stolen

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Na Kim Wants You to Look Up

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AI Companies Are Pulping Our Humanity

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Ellen Pau’s Elegy to a Vanishing Hong Kong

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New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank

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Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US

Trump demands "Total Surrender" amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order

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Brown’s President Will Resign after a Tenure that Included Trump Deal

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Documents Undercut Trump’s Claims About Bears Ears National Monument

President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.

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Climate‑related 'silent adaptation' coping strategies are going beyond official directives

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Ten viral genome regions may explain why deadly chicken virus evades vaccines

A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek's disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does not make people sick, the virus causes tumors and paralysis in chickens and, if unchecked, can spread rapidly through entire flocks.

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Major highway of the human nervous system gets a complete road map

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Guinea-Bissau Tidal Waters

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More tech millionaires are using donor-advised funds for tax savings and giving

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Michigan confirms first two deaths in cyclospora outbreak

The Michigan Health Department said that both individuals had underlying health conditions.

FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays

Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.

AI is both a cyber weapon and a massive target, CrowdStrike warns

The same AI tools triggering suspicious alerts are being attacked by cybercriminals in droves.

‘V/H/S/Mixtape’ Will Blend Found Footage Horror With Music

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Anthropic Says the House Is on Fire. China Says AI Will Set You Free

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Liquid Fluoride Can Stop Cavities Without Drilling, Major Trial Finds

Children who had liquid fluoride applied directly to their teeth were less likely to experience further teeth decay.

Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities

Google's AI assistant can "use your logged-in accounts and saved passwords to handle tedious web errands."

The pros and cons of using Apple AirTags

AirTags are great, but there are competing trackers that offer handy features and unique form factors.

Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well

Like Sony, Xbox may be laying the groundwork for an all-digital future.

The Anbernic RG SP will be available on August 5

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Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire leads $1B round for nuclear startup Valar Atomics

Valar Atomics raised $1 billion at a $6 billion valuation after signing a development deal with Nvidia in June.

WhatsApp says it is is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts

Meta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app.

The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished

The Kindle Scribe is worth considering if you’re heading back to school, as its large 10.2-inch screen can display textbooks and ebooks, or let you jot down handwritten notes during class. Now through August 8th, the first-gen model (with a Premium Pen) is…

Europe’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect

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Environmental group claims DEP is falling behind reporting on underground mining damages in Pa.

A set of reviews issued by the Citizens Coal Council claims that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is failing to properly implement an oversight program intended to assess how underground coal mining is affecting streams and properties…

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Trump looks to veterans to fill trucking jobs after booting immigrants from industry

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Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

The high cost of birth: New Mexico families travel farther for care

New Mexico has made strides in improving maternal and infant health, but many families have challenges finding a place to give birth.

Acting AG asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s said the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that could potentially pay pardoned violent Jan. 6 defendants is dead.

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Undocumented immigration population reached as high as 15.8M, report finds

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Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro moved Friday to dismiss charges against a former Olympian canoeist alleged to have damaged part of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro had charged David Hearn, of Bethesda,…

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Many states expanded care for children, older adults and workers

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Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Iowa community colleges to use state grants for new regional career training centers

Two Iowa community colleges will use grant funding from the state to expand their career training capabilities for high school students. The Iowa Department of Education announced in a news release that it and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds have awarded $2 million in…

Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

The Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to have a “1776 Pork Chop Salute” at the Iowa State Fair this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. On Sunday, Aug. 16, 1,776 fair goers can snag a free Pork Chop on a Stick from the Iowa…

1 arrested after Illinois State Police chase on I-57 ends in Dixmoor crash - CBS News

1 arrested after Illinois State Police chase on I-57 ends in Dixmoor crash CBS News

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about Amendment 3

Two months after it was placed on the November ballot, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is weighing in on Amendment 3, the proposed property tax cut that, if enacted, could reduce local government funding by billions of dollars in the coming years. The…

Flash flood warning issued for New Castle County - The News Journal

Flash flood warning issued for New Castle County The News Journal

Water main repaired in Waterbury and service being restored to thousands

About 15,000 customers were without water in Waterbury on Friday after a second water main break within a week.

Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules

States must meet a Jan. 1 deadline for new Medicaid work requirements after a judge denied CT, other states' request to pause implementation.

Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”…

Rise in US preteen suicide rate alarms mental health experts

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Don't buy a new MacBook Air from Apple right now.

One of the most popular VPNs just put their PRO lifetime plan on sale for $40

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RFK Jr. praises nicotine as tech companies hand it to workers

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Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case

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Romanian navy blasts riverbed to protect nuclear plant

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Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems

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DoorDash Sends Drivers to Restaurants Just to Load Food Into Delivery Robots

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Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries

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SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana

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NYC opens safe locations as flooding threatens already soaked neighborhoods - CBS New York - CBS News

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UPDATE: Stratton Building and Illinois State Museum lockdown lifted NewsChannel20

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Jim Root Comment Raises Questions About Reports of Sid Wilson’s Alleged Firing From Slipknot: ‘Don’t Believe Everything You Read’

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Bob Dylan Wraps Up Dramatic U.S. Tour by Adding One More Guitarist Into the Mix: Jimmie Vaughan

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Taryn Simon’s Guggenheim Show Will Fill Rotunda with Entirely New Body of Work for First Time in Museum’s History

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Malo Chapuy’s Neo-Medieval Paintings Conjure Apocalyptic Visions

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Tigray refugees flee into Sudan after deadly violence on Ethiopia border

Ethiopian army accused of attacking Tigray forces in Shererina amid escalating tensions at the Sudan-Ethiopia border.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban failing, study shows: What it means

Australia's internet regulator revealed in a recent study that teenagers are continuing to use social media despite ban.

How Israel and the European far right tried to exploit Ceuta

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Trump’s Chance for Peace in Ukraine Is Real. But It Won’t Last.

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Meet the Bee Vet, Now Making Hive Calls

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ICE Killed Him. A.I. Helped Turn Him Into a Folk Ballad, Fast.

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Gen Z Can’t Afford a First Date

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After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter

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Scientists uncover big clue as to how Antarctica's mysterious Blood Falls came to be

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Some tropical butterflies live surprisingly long lives. Is it their high‑protein diet?

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Genetic analysis identifies a distinct Risso's dolphin population around British Isles

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Geological evidence questions the role of Agulhas Leakage in Atlantic Ocean circulation

For decades, scientists have asserted that the leakage of warm, salty Indian Ocean water south of South Africa into the Atlantic is a major contributor to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a component of the global ocean conveyor system.

Zodiacal Dust in Exoplanetary Systems Could Hinder Our Search For Life On Other Worlds

Most exoplanetary systems have a plane of dust similar to the zodiacal dust of our solar system. This dust absorbs some of the very light we use to find biosignatures in exoplanet atmospheres, and could make our search for life more challenging.

Xona secures spectrum approval for 250-satellite navigation network

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TB 26-05 Webbings for Use in Elevated Oxygen Environments

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July drone flyovers of Elon Musk’s Advanced Technology Chip Fab in Texas appear to confirm progress has 'hit another gear.'

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The Mission Center system monitor for Linux adds some new features that will appeal to a broader user base, especially those with laptops.

This Week’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Is Stuffed Full of Beasts and Betrayals

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Can Microsoft Really Make Windows 11 Suck Less on Weak PCs?

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Best wireless earbuds for 2026

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Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections

Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections.

Bluesky’s new CEO wants a big tent, not a bubble

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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers

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Moore touts friendship with GOP governor as he takes over national association

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Man’s decomposed body found with knife lodged in neck in Brooklyn home: sources - PIX11

Man’s decomposed body found with knife lodged in neck in Brooklyn home: sources PIX11

Exclusive | NYC lifeguard 'Boss of the Beach' scores $570K pension on taxpayers' tab: report - New York Post

Exclusive | NYC lifeguard 'Boss of the Beach' scores $570K pension on taxpayers' tab: report New York Post

Missourians getting abortion pills by mail from out-of-state providers quadrupled since 2023

In the midst of navigating a turbulent divorce last year, Claire learned she was pregnant. “It wasn’t the right time for me to have a child,” said Claire, who lives in Kansas City and agreed to speak on the condition that she be identified by her first name,…

Ann Arbor primary election to send rebuke, or approving nod, to city’s big changes in past 12 years

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Missing Massachusetts Woman Located In Gorham - Caledonian Record

Missing Massachusetts Woman Located In Gorham Caledonian Record

19-year-old dies in Warren crash

A 48-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with severe, life-threatening injuries.

Bucksport is set to end fiscal year with $250K surplus

That is expected to help Bucksport rebuild its depleted fund balance.

6 boys accused of beating a man on a Maine bridge

The man was left with a broken nose and jaw when the group, including a boy as young as 10, knocked him to the ground and beat him.

Garten announces Indiana Senate leadership bid

State Sen. Chris Garten made his bid for the Indiana Senate's top leadership position official days after the chamber's outgoing head announced he'd yield to redistricting revenge by President Donald Trump and allies.

Horror-Themed Circus Taking Place in Springfield - NewsChannel20

Horror-Themed Circus Taking Place in Springfield NewsChannel20

From Tiny Delaware, Wildfire Crews Respond Nationwide - Lancaster Farming

From Tiny Delaware, Wildfire Crews Respond Nationwide Lancaster Farming

Delaware amends Consumer Fraud Act to cover post-transaction conduct - JD Supra

Delaware amends Consumer Fraud Act to cover post-transaction conduct JD Supra

News | Delaware overtakes Burlington as Philadelphia region’s next industrial epicenter - CoStar

News | Delaware overtakes Burlington as Philadelphia region’s next industrial epicenter CoStar

Undocumented immigration population reached as high as 15.8M, report finds

New estimates put the U.S. undocumented immigrant population in mid-2024 at 14.6 million to 15.8 million, a sharp increase from around 11 million in the 2010s. Since then the non-citizen population has likely dropped, but the number is unclear since…

Life-size sand sculptures once lined the Atlantic City boardwalk

Sand men were buskers who sculpted the beach just off the Atlantic City boardwalk and worked for tips. They built in high relief out of saltwater-soaked sand, life-size and bigger: a slain soldier beside his fallen horse, Christ on the cross, lions and…

Braun Collection in Kronberg im Taunus, Germany

If you like design museums and are a fan of industrial design, you must make a pilgrimage to the Braun Sammlung. This gem is hidden away on the second floor of what is essentially a German strip mall. It is managed by a dedicated non-profit association (…

Serj Tankian Thinks System of a Down Bandmate John Dolmayan “Got Tired of Trump, Like Many Others”

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Former ‘X Factor’ finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car

Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for August 11 and October 9 The post Former ‘X Factor’ finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car appeared first on NME .

Watch Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno join Calvin Harris for ‘Release The Pressure’ at huge Hampden Park shows as DJ celebrates with ‘rave haggis’

The shows were his biggest hometown concerts to date, and saw him play to 100,000 fans across two nights The post Watch Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno join Calvin Harris for ‘Release The Pressure’ at huge Hampden Park shows as DJ celebrates with ‘rave haggis’…

Phil Collins Reveals He Nearly Died From Alcohol Abuse: “People Were Coming To Say Goodbye”

Phil Collins has not been in good health in recent years, but until now it wasn't publicly known just how bad things got. In a new interview, Collins, 75, revealed he was on his death bed two years ago due to alcohol abuse. The post Phil Collins Reveals He…

Lucy Dacus – “Clay Pigeons” (Blaze Foley Cover)

The Texan outlaw country singer Blaze Foley was never a big name during his lifetime, but his legend has grown since he was shot dead in 1989 at the age of 39. Foley has been the subject of tribute songs like Lucinda Williams' "Drunken Angel," and Ethan Hawke…

WHY? Announces New Album Oh Golly / Yes Lord: Hear “In Spirit”

For nearly 30 years, the Cincinnati musician Yoni Wolf has been making music under the name WHY? — first as an abstract rap traveler and Anticon co-founder, then as the leader of an always-evolving indie rock band. WHY?'s most recent album was The Well I Fell…

Madonna & Kylie Minogue to Release ‘Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix)’ Following WorldPride Amsterdam Joint Performance

The song produced by Stuart Price will drop on Friday (Aug. 7).

Warner Music Group Q3 Revenue Up 10% on Double-Digit Streaming Growth

The company released earnings earlier than expected following last week's news of chief financial officer Armin Zerza's sudden departure.

Luke Combs Becomes First Solo Country Act to Headline Wembley Stadium

The North Carolina-born star performed three dates at the stadium over the weekend.

Organizers Cancel Yours Always Festival With Benson Boone and Sombr Without Explanation

Fans were inexplicably refunded and the Salt Lake City music festival's online presence was erased

We Are Living in a Panoramic Film Renaissance

In just an eight-month period, no fewer than three new medium format panoramic film cameras hit the market. I've used them and am ready to render my verdicts on each, but there can be no doubt: we are living in a panoramic renaissance. [ Read More ]

Police Investigate TikToker Accused of Secretly Filming Strangers With Meta Smart Glasses

A content creator who used Meta smart glasses to secretly film hundreds of videos for his TikTok account is being investigated by police. [ Read More ]

Pie-Palooza Recipe Contest Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. 1. SPONSORS: The Pie-Palooza Recipe Contest (“Contest”) The post Pie-Palooza Recipe Contest Official Rules appeared first on Taste of Home .

Lizzie Borden’s Triumph of the Senses

Nearly a decade before the release of her breakout film Born in Flames, Lizzie Borden wrote the essay “The New Dialectic,” a capstone on two years of consistent contributions to a then-nascent Artforum. Drawing on changing attitudes toward process-based art…

Porcelain Flower Sculptures With Golden Accents Capture the Way Sunlight Dances Across Petals

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Michelle Grabner Donates More Than 2,000 Artworks to Wisconsin’s Kohler Arts Center, Now the Most Comprehensive Repository of Her Work

Her gift also includes 300 works from her personal art collection and her teaching materials and syllabi from her tenure at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Opportunities in August 2026

Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from the Erie Canal Museum, Jentel Artist Residency, Princeton University, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.

Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?

The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.

Hilltop Youth: A group intent on taking over the West Bank by violence

The Hilltop Youth is a radical religious Zionist group devoted to seizing Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup sell-off plan: Report

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt to World Cup privatisation plan.

More than 10 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks

Exchange of fire intensifies as the war, now in its fifth year, shows no signs of slowing down.

Pochettino agrees to new contract with US Soccer through to 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino inks a four-year head coach extension after Team USA finished in the last-16 at World Cup 2026.

Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel prices

Trump claims Chevron's success stems from his policies, calling for urgent reductions in US fuel prices for consumers.

SpaceX’s Stock Lockup Is Expiring. Prepare for a Bumpy Ride.

On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of their shares.

Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here’s What We Know.

The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.

Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making

In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.

On this day in space! Aug. 3, 2004: NASA launches MESSENGER spacecraft to orbit Mercury

NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft aimed to orbit Mercury for the first time to hunt for clues of water on the tiny, innermost planet.

The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026

New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.

How to watch a live deep-sea exploration in the Pacific

NOAA is offering nearly daily access to its ongoing exploration near the Cook Islands. The post How to watch a live deep-sea exploration in the Pacific appeared first on Popular Science .

Antarctica’s Blood Falls teems life from unexpected source

Despite being over 20 miles from the ocean, it's organisms are pretty salty. The post Antarctica’s Blood Falls teems life from unexpected source appeared first on Popular Science .

'Poop pills' may ease insomnia by reprogramming the gut microbiome, early study hints

Reprogramming the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplants could reduce the amount of time people with insomnia spend awake.

Scientists watch, molecule by molecule, as cell helpers rescue problem proteins

University of Wollongong (UOW) scientists have uncovered, for the first time, exactly how two of the cell's "helper" proteins operate as a rescue crew for misfolded proteins, a discovery that sheds new light on the molecular breakdown that underpins…

Local knowledge can improve early warnings for glacial lake floods

Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can supplement early warning systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods.

Pluto's hazy atmosphere may be collapsing as it moves farther from the sun

Pluto is on an icy march away from the sun. In 2114, it will turn back, but until then, its elliptical orbit will carry it to colder and darker parts of the outer solar system. This is Pluto's first time entering the outer solar system since its 1930…

Study lays groundwork for classifying lunar soil

As we move closer to supporting a sustainable human presence on the moon, researchers are investigating how its soils can provide valuable resources and even grow food. An article in the Soil Science Society of America Journal proposes a classification…

'What's in it for me?' People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them

People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in Environment and Behavior. The study found that focusing on how volunteering can…

Humpback whales match song themes to dive phases, tags reveal

For male humpback whales, singing is serious business. Their haunting, complex songs can last for hours and travel for miles underwater, playing a central role in reproduction during the winter breeding season. But despite decades of research into what these…

Naked mole-rat queens rule their colonies with a potent odor

A compound made only by breeding queens keeps naked mole-rat colonies infertile and free of conflict.

APOD: 2026 August 3 – Vaporizing Meteor Photobombs the Lacerta Nebula

APODScienceAPODAPOD: 2026 August 3 –…Today’s APODArchiveSubmissionsIndexSearchCalendarRSSEducationAboutDiscuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with…

NASA Delivers Navigation System for Commercial Lunar Relay

NASA delivered the NavCube3-mini payload on July 13 to Intuitive Machines for integration into Altus-1, the company’s first lunar relay satellite, marking an important milestone in the development of future lunar communications and navigation services. The…

Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams

It is also the latest move by Visa to expand its value-added services business, which has become one of the company's fastest-growing divisions.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats out 'Avengers: Endgame' for highest domestic opening ever

Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set the record for the highest domestic opening weekend of all time with $360 million in ticket sales.

U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup

Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.

Washington wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.

NASA boss balks at billion-dollar estimate for recycled Moon rover

Turning two Mars testbeds into one lunar explorer may prove anything but cheap

Police National Legal Database confirms data theft after dark web leak

ExfilSquad claims 135,000 contact records weeks after hitting the Department for Education

MediaTek lines up $5B war chest for AI datacenter push

Taiwanese silicon biz believes it can take up to 20% of $80B market with upcoming ASIC chips

Microsoft raises European Xbox prices by up to £200 — RAMpocalypse and component shortages force major console markups

Xbox price increases across the UK and Europe have been revealed, with prices upped by as much as £170 or €200.

Lexar lists 32GB DDR5 memory with homegrown Chinese chips — 3,999 Yuan ($592) price undercuts hopes for cheaper CXMT-powered RAM

Lexar's latest Thor RGB kit likely uses CXMT-made DRAM, but its pricing remains comparable to premium DDR5 memory from established brands.

Best MagSafe wallets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

You don't have to compromise on style or function with these MagSafe wallet picks from brands like Moft, ESR, and more.

How to keep your conversations with ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude as private as possible

Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several major chatbots.

Lego’s August Releases Are Plentiful and Phenomenal

From Star Wars and Marvel to 'The X-Files,' E.T., Batman, 'KPop Demon Hunters,' and more, it might be the nerdiest month yet.

Today in Can It Run Doom?: Microsoft Paint!

And the answer is... yes! Sort of!

How to stop your phone from overheating in the car

There are several steps you can take to prevent your phone from getting dangerously hot.

Trump wants the power to stop the public from suing polluters

Trump's DOJ says citizens should no longer be able to enforce environmental laws.

Samsung’s 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is actually somewhat reasonably priced

Next to buying RAM, finding a fast, high-capacity NVMe SSD at a reasonable price has been a challenge during RAMageddon. I don’t want to say it’s getting easier, but one of Samsung’s latest SSDs is cheaper than it has sold for since February 2026. That’s…

Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is joining The Odyssey in IMAX theaters after both movies led the biggest weekend in box office history. On Monday, IMAX announced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be available in select digital IMAX locations across North America…

Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG

After its 1.0 launch last month, Palworld is coming to iOS and Android with a new open-world MMORPG launching later this year, Polygon reports. Garena, the developer behind the new game, says in its announcement that Palworld Online "reimagines the depth,…

Flock license plate cameras are surging in Texas. So is an anti-surveillance backlash.

More than 200 local law enforcement agencies have data-sharing agreements with DPS, providing wide access to vehicle information.

They’ve been hit by two major floods in two years. But Kerr County residents are staying.

Some say selling their property makes no financial sense even if they wanted to leave.

Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make their lives even easier after recent shortages. An abundance…

Catching Our Eye News Roundup, Aug. 3, 2026

Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call this feature Catching Our Eye, republished here. Please…

Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro moved Friday to dismiss charges against a former Olympian canoeist alleged to have damaged part of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro had charged David Hearn, of Bethesda,…

Key legal resource for immigrant kids to expire with federal contract, advocates say

WASHINGTON — Bryan Chavez knows that having access to legal representation as an unaccompanied minor can be a lifeline. In 2017, immigration officials separated him from his mother and brother at the southern border, as they were caught up in the family…

US Senate panel advances bill to reject Education Department transfers

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has cleared its first major legislative hurdle in a bipartisan U.S. Senate committee vote. The measure, approved by the Senate Health,…

Trump defends massive settlement for ‘great American Patriots’ of Jan. 6, attacks GOP senators

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended his highly criticized, nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund on social media and in a Cabinet meeting Friday, as two key Republican senators withheld support for the president’s nominee for…

WNY, Niagara County experience intense rainfall and flooding - WIVB News 4

WNY, Niagara County experience intense rainfall and flooding WIVB News 4

Man killed after being shot multiple times in broad daylight in NYC: Police - PIX11

Man killed after being shot multiple times in broad daylight in NYC: Police PIX11

Heavy rain and thunderstorms may delay NYC Ferry services - PIX11

Heavy rain and thunderstorms may delay NYC Ferry services PIX11

Discover New York through movie locations with A24’s latest book - wallpaper.com

Discover New York through movie locations with A24’s latest book wallpaper.com

Australia hikes big tech fee to fund local news - Los Angeles Times

Australia hikes big tech fee to fund local news Los Angeles Times

These are New York's best cities for 2026, according to new national rankings - Lohud

These are New York's best cities for 2026, according to new national rankings Lohud

Mamdani's city-owned grocery stores are a socialist trap | Opinion - USA Today

Mamdani's city-owned grocery stores are a socialist trap | Opinion USA Today

Mamdani’s city grocery plan could leave taxpayers paying for every banana - Fox News

Mamdani’s city grocery plan could leave taxpayers paying for every banana Fox News

Online prediction markets rile up state lawmakers

CHICAGO — The escalating feud between states and online prediction markets was on full display at a summit of state lawmakers this week as legislators publicly scolded Kalshi and Polymarket, the two most prominent platforms. Prediction market platforms say…

Massachusetts Towns Re-evaluate Flock Surveillance Cameras After Resident Complaints - Boston's ROCK 92.9

Massachusetts Towns Re-evaluate Flock Surveillance Cameras After Resident Complaints Boston's ROCK 92.9

Electricity Utility Rates Increased Aug. 1. How Will Massachusetts Be Affected? - Boston's ROCK 92.9

Electricity Utility Rates Increased Aug. 1. How Will Massachusetts Be Affected? Boston's ROCK 92.9

Bear Wise: How to Stay Safe in Massachusetts Black Bear Country - Boston's ROCK 92.9

Bear Wise: How to Stay Safe in Massachusetts Black Bear Country Boston's ROCK 92.9

Massachusetts Ranked Best State to Have a Baby in 2026, New WalletHub Study Finds - Boston's ROCK 92.9

Massachusetts Ranked Best State to Have a Baby in 2026, New WalletHub Study Finds Boston's ROCK 92.9

Boston Loses More Residents Than Any City in Massachusetts as Housing Costs Push People Out - Boston's ROCK 92.9

Boston Loses More Residents Than Any City in Massachusetts as Housing Costs Push People Out Boston's ROCK 92.9

The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has put it in writing, issuing a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies. The move follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican…

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

Light winds and lower temperatures were in the forecast Monday to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other…

Route 202 ramp connecting to I-395 will close for 1 day next week

That will allow crews to work on the bridge's rails.

Maine saw an uptick in Canada border crossings in June

But visits from Canada remain well below their levels before the beginning of Donald Trump's second administration.

Dozens rally ahead of MaineHealth board vote on closure of Damariscotta birthing unit

The MaineHealth board will decide the birthing unit's fate Thursday.

Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

An abundance of young workers will turn to an undersupply by 2040, with better pay and a surplus of housing, demographers predict.

Preserving vaccine progress depends strong, fact-based public policy

National Immunization Awareness Month celebrates vaccines as one of the greatest achievements in public health. Vaccines have transformed diseases that once caused widespread illness, disability and death into preventable conditions. But vaccines alone don’t…

Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make their lives even easier after recent shortages. An abundance…

Meyer reflects on importance of Delaware State Fair during second Governor’s Day - Bay to Bay News

Meyer reflects on importance of Delaware State Fair during second Governor’s Day Bay to Bay News

2 fatal police shootings, 2 very different reactions in Delaware - The News Journal

2 fatal police shootings, 2 very different reactions in Delaware The News Journal

Colorado students want stronger state regulations of AI, social media

Teens on the Colorado Youth Advisory Council pitched policy ideas to state legislators at the Colorado Capitol Friday, with a large focus on new regulations for social media and artificial intelligence. Committees within the council focus on different…

After Halong: Return and recovery

From Bethel-based freelance photojournalist Katie Baldwin Basile: While on a recent assignment in the Western Alaska village of Kwigillingok, I met two women who had returned months after evacuating to help repair widespread damage left behind by ex-Typhoon…

This Floatable Anker Speaker Is Nearly Half Off Right Now

This pool-ready speaker has a big sound and long battery life.

New Radicals Return With First Song in 28 Years

Nearly three decades after “You Get What You Give,” the one-hit-wonders par excellence give it another shot

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings into IMAX Following Record-Breaking Opening

Coming to IMAX starting August 7th. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings into IMAX Following Record-Breaking Opening Alex Young

LEGO Releases First KPop Demon Hunters Set with Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird

Beloved characters are now available in brick form. LEGO Releases First KPop Demon Hunters Set with Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird Ben Kaye

Best AirPods Deals for August 2026

Look for deals on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 Best AirPods Deals for August 2026 Eddie Fu

Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: “We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal”

"This isn't about saying goodbye. It's about celebrating everything we've built together over the last four decades" The post Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: “We wanted it to be a true celebration of…

Ariana Grande To “Step Back From Visibility” Amid “Public Scrutiny”

On Friday, Ariana Grande released her new album petal , which is largely concerned with her own conflicted feelings about her pop stardom and her fans. During the album's rollout and Grande's ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour, Grande's changing appearance has…

Organizers Cancel New Fest Headlined By Benson Boone & Sombr

In recent years Benson Boone and Sombr have emerged as two of Gen Z's biggest pop stars, but their combined wattage was apparently not enough to save the fest they were supposed to co-headline in Salt Lake City this fall. The post Organizers Cancel New Fest…

Now It’s Overhead Announce First New Music, Concert In 20 Years

Way back in the early '00s, the Athens, Georgia musician Andy LeMaster's lush, textured indie rock project became the first out-of-town act to sign with the Omaha indie juggernaut Saddle Creek. LeMaster was a Bright Eyes collaborator before Now It's Overhead…

50 Years Ago Today: The Who Kick Off Their Final Tour With Keith Moon

On Aug. 3, 1976, the classic lineup of the Who played an explosive show in Maryland. No one knew it'd be the last tour for the drummer Moon, who died two years later

Fans Pay Tribute to Glen Hansard at Public Wake in Dublin

The musician's funeral will take place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday, with musical performances expected from his friends and family

The Fujifilm Camera Most Fuji Shooters Overlook

The Fujifilm X-H2 packs a 40-megapixel sensor, in-body stabilization, and a modular design that accepts a cooling fan and a broadcast-level file transfer grip, yet it sits in the shadow of the cheaper X-T5. That gap says a lot about who each camera is…

Why This 28mm Pancake Belongs on the Smallest Full-Frame Body You Can Buy

The Lumix S9 launched as one of the smallest full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy, and then sat there without a lens small enough to prove the point. Now a metal pancake the size of a lens cap has arrived in L-mount, and it fills that gap. [ Read More ]

The Habit That Quietly Raises Your Photography Standard

The advice that stuck with a photographer after 40 years behind the camera has nothing to do with gear or settings. It comes down to a simple rule about what you look at when you're not shooting. [ Read More ]

Pergear’s Small Manual Focus 50mm f/1.4 Lens Is Absurdly Affordable

Pergear has announced a new ultra-affordable and very compact 50mm f/1.4 prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The catch? It's manual focus only. [ Read More ]

Videographer is Facing One Year in Jail for Flying Drone to Film Church During World Cup

A professional videographer was arrested by the FBI after flying a drone for two minutes to film a church in Houston, Texas, during the 2026 World Cup, despite no matches being held in the city that day. [ Read More ]

Google Earth Pulls AI Image Generator After Users Created Misleading Images

The virtual ink had barely dried on PetaPixel's article last week covering the news that Google Earth had added the Nano Banana AI image generator before the company quickly pulled the feature. [ Read More ]

SG-image AF 35mm f/2.2 Pancake Lens Promises Something Unique

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Want the same phone as Spider-Man? Just 3 days remain to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Don't worry, this article is spoiler-free for those yet to see Brand New Day.

Those biceps on The Odyssey poster aren't Matt Damon's – and they aren't even a man's

When it comes to practical effects, Christopher Nolan's new film is a call to arms.

A Press to Laminate Curved Parts

Curved, laminated parts are stronger than parts sawn from solid wood. This press makes laminating easy. The press is made of layers of plywood or particleboard that are glued together.... Source

Watch a Monumental Iceberg in Greenland Do a Somersault

On July 25, a mammoth iceberg literally made waves as it flipped over in Disko Bay off the coast of Ilulissat. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per…

NADA Miami Names 135 Exhibitors for Upcoming Edition in December

The 2026 edition will run December 1–5 at its longtime home, the Ice Palace Studios.

Detained Myanmar leader Suu Kyi has first foreign visitor in five years

Aung San Suu Kyi has met a Red Cross representative in her first confirmed contact with a foreign official since 2021.

Why genocide keeps repeating in Sudan

The lack of international action after the atrocities in el-Geneina and el-Fasher has doomed el-Obeid.

Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in Singapore

Music group says 'proud' to have made 'impromptu expression' of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert.

People flee as rain triggers landslide in India’s Kerala

Heavy rain triggered a landslide in India's Kerala state, sending part of a hillside crashing onto a highway as people f

Heatwave in Gaza compounds Palestinian suffering

Heatwave in Gaza compounds Palestinian suffering

Families search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta crossings

Families in northern Morocco are still searching for loved ones after last week's deadly crossings into Ceuta.

Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83

She was the first Republican woman from the state to be elected to Congress. It caused a stir in 2024 when she was discovered to be residing in a senior living facility while still in office.

13 amazing things to see during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12

The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 12, 2026.

Ancient bullets reveal where a Roman camp hid in the Pyrenees of Spain before being ambushed

Researchers found the remains of a Roman camp from 39 B.C. that was ambushed by locals in what's now Catalonia, Spain.

Watching comedy helps people detect faint smiles, a new study shows

In everyday life, the ability to read facial expressions plays a vital role in social communication, as it reveals a speaker's underlying emotions, intentions and psychological state. More importantly, accurately recognizing subtle signs of positive emotions…

Over 100 South American lakes could become climate-change early-warning observatories

More than 100 shallow lakes stretching over 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) along the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil and Uruguay could become one of the world's most important natural laboratories for understanding how climate change and human activities…

Key principle to boost efficiency of artificial photosynthesis and next-generation semiconductors

A research team led by Taeyeon Kim, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Sungkyunkwan University, in collaboration with a team from Yonsei University, has identified a new principle that controls charge separation, a phenomenon that plays a central…

How the brain helps protect fertility from heat-induced damage

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AI translators are getting more fluent—but communication is never just a matter of words

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Flash Flood Warning issued in NYC: Things to know pix11.com

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State leaders support local farms during Massachusetts Farmers Market Week - WWLP

State leaders support local farms during Massachusetts Farmers Market Week WWLP

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SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Heads up! A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts through the morning commute. facebook.com

Brewer police investigating rash of vehicle burglaries

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Masked bandits ransacked a Maine police department’s dumpster

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Many states expanded care for children, older adults and workers

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UAW local president hopeful Roshel will employ Springfield workers at International plant Dayton Daily News

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DNREC to Accept Applications for 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Starting Aug. 1 State of Delaware News (.gov)

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Goose the grand champion steer makes hay out of his time at the Delaware State Fair Spotlight Delaware

Keep an eye on these 5 deals as California lawmakers close out the legislative session

Lawmakers could tackle climate money, wildfires and California Forever before they adjourn for the year and hit the campaign trail.

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This is a compact speaker you can clip on and take almost anywhere.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is latest blockbuster to leak on X

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Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for ‘Girl From Mars’

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The Number Ones: Adele’s “Easy On Me”

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The singer has doubled-down on "We Will Dance Again," a track that has courted controversy with its origin and message.

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At Venice’s Palazzo Cavanis, VCUarts Qatar Rethinks How Art and Tech Is Taught

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Protests over refugee seats turn deadly, forcing staggered elections under internet blackout and calls for a boycott.

Palestine’s new ambassador to Spain calls for deeper friendship

Palestine's new ambassador to Spain, Fadi Elhusseini, has shared his first message since taking office.

Who will shape post-war Iran?

There are competing narratives in Tehran for its post-war recovery.

Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election

Second round in regional elections held amid deadly clashes and heightened tensions over demands for electoral reforms.

Park Service Finds Trump’s Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places

The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.

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Astronomers have discovered that the feeding frenzy of a distant black hole ended with a windy outburst.

Is the Nocs Provisions Lite View spotting scope a good alternative to a traditional telescope?

A compact spotting scope delivering detailed views of the moon and bright star clusters.

Most Americans prefer non-violent border enforcement, study finds

Most Americans favor nonviolent measures, such as temporary barricades, over violent measures, like the use of rubber bullets, by border enforcement officers toward undocumented migrants on the southern border, a UCL-led study published in the journal…

Good things take time—but new research suggests mindfulness can make the wait easier

Ask someone if they'd rather take $5 today or $10 next week and they'll know which option is better.

176-year oyster mystery spanning WA and the Indo-Pacific solved by DNA

An international study led by Curtin University has put to bed a scientific debate dating back 176 years, confirming that two historically significant oyster species from Western Australia and Fiji are distinct species.

Rising seas are inundating US coastal wetlands, putting many on track to become open water

Along the three coasts of the contiguous United States, a silent race unfolds. Fueled by climate change, sea levels rise faster than at any time in recent geologic history. Meanwhile, coastal wetlands cling to a slim lead, lifted on newly accumulated…

‘Cheating’ birds change their tune

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Aug 3, 1596: David Fabricius discovers Mira

David Fabricius was born in modern-day Germany in 1564. He became a Lutheran pastor, but maintained a strong interest science throughout his life, also working as a cartographer and even corresponding with Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler. It’s his discovery…

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Delphinus, the constellation looks just like a tiny Dolphin that's splashing its way through the sky amidst other famous summer sights. The post Meet the Constellations: Delphinus, the Dolphin appeared first on Sky & Telescope .

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The year's best meteor shower has its peak on the night of August 12th. The post A Perfect Year for the Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope .

Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement

Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain as they, along with Leonardo, continue efforts on a space joint venture. The post Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement…

Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun

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The Download: reward hacking explained, and suspected Iranian cyberattacks

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s why AI agents lie and cheat to reach their goals When two OpenAI models hacked into Hugging Face last month, they…

This Free Browser Extension Filters Out Amazon’s Fake Brands Automatically

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With 3.5 billion active users to protect, Google is relying on Gemini to find Chrome security bugs fast - and before attackers do.

Duress passcodes explained: How they work and why they can land you in court

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Already a Pretty Big Hit

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Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers

New security research offers a rare view inside residential proxy networks, which rely on apps that share a person's internet connection with someone else.

Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate

Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pentesting.

How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark

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Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump

The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.

Rising tension in central WA as farmland is eyed for energy and data center projects

The Facebook post shows an AI-generated image of two farmers staring into the distance at golden hour, overlaid with the text “local landowners deserve a say.” It’s a reference to where energy projects should be allowed in south-central Washington. These…

University of Utah’s ‘AI supercomputer’ debuts among fastest systems in the world

The University of Utah’s “AI supercomputer” was christened “Redtail” as it went online last month. As its designers showcased its features to students for the first time, the supercomputer had already ranked among the world’s fastest and most energy…

Online prediction markets rile up state lawmakers

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Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

An abundance of young workers will turn to an undersupply by 2040, with better pay and a surplus of housing, demographers predict.

Penn State and WHYY finalize WPSU deal, submit paperwork to FCC

The university and the Philadelphia-based public broadcasting station reached agreement on the details of the transfer and filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday.

New York Bill Would Ban Humanoid Robots in Schools - New York Focus

New York Bill Would Ban Humanoid Robots in Schools New York Focus

Human remains discovered inside New York City school chimney: Police - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Human remains discovered inside New York City school chimney: Police ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Flash flood warning issued for NYC, parts of N.J. as rainy weather soaks Tri-State Area - CBS News

Flash flood warning issued for NYC, parts of N.J. as rainy weather soaks Tri-State Area CBS News

NJ GOP sees momentum for voter ID law after governor’s comments in favor

New Jersey Republicans see an opening to bring voter ID to New Jersey after Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she would support such a bill.

Retention of 3rd graders is far too late

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Missouri turnout could hit 1.4 million as ballot measures drive primary interest

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Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the early education program for impoverished children, two people familiar with the…

Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

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One-time payment to Illinois SNAP residents - AdVantageNews.com

One-time payment to Illinois SNAP residents AdVantageNews.com

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A new award from the National Science Foundation is adding millions to a university-led push to lead the nation in quantum computing.

California voters have approved billions of dollars in bonds. Why don’t we track results?

Since 2000, the state has issued nearly $200 billion in bonds, but it hasn’t always measured the effectiveness of programs the bonds fund.

‘Kids are actually eating the food’: State expands lunch program that pairs schools with farms

Through the Farm to School program, schools get grant money to obtain fresh, local food; send students on field trips to farms; and send cafeteria workers to culinary academies.

‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology

They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?

Fiesta Tableware Retail Outlet in Newell, West Virginia

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Pitchfork Festival London Adds More Names for 2026

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Ariana Grande Taking Stepping Back Due to “Ongoing Public Scrutiny”

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‘The Odyssey’ has inspired a huge number of people to revisit ‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’

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Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP

The surprise release continues their trend of sharing music on their birthday The post Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP appeared first on NME .

Fans at Lollapalooza go viral for passing a bag of pee over the crowd

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Phil Collins Says ‘People Were Coming to Say Goodbye’ Amidst Alcoholism Battle

Collins says that his children were summoned to his hospital bedside following a 2025 relapse.

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Mango Chicken Summer Rolls

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US cricket player Reddy receives eight-year ban for match-fixing

ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal says Akhilesh Reddy guilty of three offences during Abu Dhabi T10 competition in November.

Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza

Israel escalates Gaza attacks and pushes hardline demands, threatening the US-backed peace roadmap.

Ukraine strikes Russia’s biggest retailer again

Ukraine has struck another warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries in a long-range drone attack.

Spain’s Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta

After thousands poured into the Spanish territory in North Africa, the pro-immigration policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were blamed. The reality is more complex.

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A revived hypothesis argues that a fungus-filled world after the Chicxulub asteroid impact may have given mammals an evolutionary edge. The idea could reshape how scientists think about mass extinctions, but it is still controversial.

Aspen trees provide a natural buffer against wildfires, even as fire season intensifies, study shows

Buffers made of aspen trees could help protect communities from worsening wildfires.

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

With no background in coding, Faith Maeba, a psychology major, was reluctant when her mother first suggested she enroll in classes on artificial intelligence.

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Australia had years to prepare for the arrival of bird flu. The deadly, highly transmissible H5N1 strain emerged in late 2020 in Asia before spreading to every other continent except Australia.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds President Trump's anti-weaponization fund ahead of his confirmation hearing. And, the president calls off strikes on Iran over a potential deal.

UK government investment arm cops to 40-hour leak of officials' contact details

Employee failed to follow security policy, leaving internal management file open to the public

The AI bubble is already popping; we just don't know it yet

Weird times in earnings-land, and we're talking about it on The Reg's home grown podcast

World’s smallest GPU silicon passes real-world testing — 240,000-transistor TinyGPU v2.0 renders 3D graphics at up to 15 FPS while v3.0 prepares for 2026 release

The TinyGPU v2.0 'standalone GPU' silicon works, and was demonstrated in a video after it came back from its Tiny Tapeout production run.

Arm yourself with a Hall Effect controller for just $9 — GameSir's Tegenaria Lite PC controller is 50% off for a limited time

Pick up a gaming controller complete with drift-free hall-effect thumbsticks for half the price.

GPU prices for current-gen Nvidia and AMD: Price increases, why have the prices not dropped, and can you still buy a cheap GPU?

AI, tariffs, and greed have put pressure on PC builders wanting a new GPU. Can you still get a cheap GPU?

Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) foundry roadmaps — breaking down TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries' approach to next-generation scale-up connectivity

As AI systems outgrow copper interconnects, TSMC, Intel, Samsung Foundry, and GlobalFoundries are pursuing four distinctly different co-packaged optics strategies to bring optical connectivity closer to compute.

AI enthusiast mods BIOS with Claude Code — AI defeats RSA-2048 signature checks and unlocks 55 hidden settings

A Redditor recently unlocked their HP laptop BIOS using Claude Code.

Hollywood Sets Its Sights On an ‘Action Man’ Movie

Still with toys on the brain, Hasbro's snagged a pair of Marvel vets to bring its UK-specific 'Action Man' toy line to the cinemas.

Inde Navarrette Could Be the MCU’s Next Mystique

Plus, further evidence for the Court of Owls in 'The Batman, Part II.'

Worried About Water Bills? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong in the Shower

In a new study, scientists have identified some of the biggest factors linked to longer, more wasteful showers.

People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It

The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.

Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner

We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.

Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.

China’s Alibaba takes another swipe at America’s AI supremacy

Chinese tech giant Alibaba released what it says is its largest and "most capable AI model to date," claiming performance rivaling the best systems from US frontier labs Anthropic and OpenAI, as well as domestic rivals like Moonshot AI's Kimi K3. Alibaba said…

The Trump administration is ranching the taxpayers

It’s asinine to put cattle back into retired allotments with grizzlies, which will lead to livestock losses compensated by the public, writes guest columnist Kelsey Yarzab Yates. The post The Trump administration is ranching the taxpayers appeared first on…

Coal’s share of electricity-production in Wyoming at all time low despite peak demand

Coal accounts for 47% of the state’s power production this year, down from 94% in 2008. The post Coal’s share of electricity-production in Wyoming at all time low despite peak demand appeared first on WyoFile .

Crickets: Four fatal shootings by Memphis Task Force and little coverage from national news

U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty released on Tuesday a campaign ad, a more than one-minute spot in which he praised the work of the Memphis Safe Task Force, the alphabet soup of federal agencies, mixed in with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Tennessee National Guard,…

Attorneys for pardoned abortion clinic protester announce 7-figure settlement with DOJ

Anti-abortion activist Paul Vaughn was convicted in 2024 on a felony charge of conspiring to prevent access to a Mt. Juliet reproductive clinic, then pardoned the following year by President Donald Trump just days after he retook office for a second term.…