Van de Ven signs new long-term deal with Spurs — Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is "clear the direction the club wants to go in" after signing a new long-term deal with Spurs.
Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978 — Former Barcelona manager Xavi is appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal.
Adobe acquires image and video enhancement tool maker Topaz Labs | TechCrunch — Adobe said that it will integrate Topaz Labs' tools across its apps.
Facebook seller mis-sold me a horse that kicked my daughter in the head — Five women tell the BBC they were mis-sold unsafe and injured horses by a seller on Facebook.
Deadly US strikes trigger Iranian attacks on Gulf states — The US military says it has struck 90 targets in Iran. Iran says it sent drone strikes on US-linked sites in the Gulf.
Parents Spend $95K on Gap Years to Give Their Kids an Edge — Bloomberg's Sarah Foster joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Gap years are becoming more appealing as families question whether a college degree alone is enough to stand out, with some programs…
Josh Allen on Bills' alternate uniforms: 'Stop hating on the jerseys' — Josh Allen defended the Bills' widely panned alternate uniforms, saying the franchise has to "move forward and do something new."
California Exhibition to Document One of the US’s Worst Deportation Campaigns — “Help Wanted / Leave Now” traces the infamous “Operation Wetback” implemented by Eisenhower in 1954 to expel undocumented Mexican workers.
World Cup Attendance Sets Record — The USMNT remains competitive heading into its Round of 16 match against Belgium despite the suspension of striker Folarin Balogun, while France remains the tournament favorite led by Kylian Mbappé. Bloomberg News Senior Sports Reporter…
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Retraction: The App Store Rejection of the Week That Was, in Fact, a Correct Rejection — My disdain for astrology is so utter, and my esteem for Godier’s previous work so high, that it simply never occurred to me that he might have actually made and submitted to the App Store…
Safe to say we only lost our minds a little bit — Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Apple's scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model - 9to5Mac — A new report reveals Apple developed two unreleased Mac Pro models before discontinuing the line, including one powered by Intel.
BMW Is Showing Commercials On Their Car's Dash Screens And They Want You To Think It's A Treat - The Autopian — You know what would be terrible? Terrible in a sort of dystopian, capitalism-run-amok sort of way? Imagine buying a brand-new, fancy, premium-grade car. From an…
A Physicist Rigged His Pet Hamster’s Wheel to Upload to Strava. It Runs Surprisingly Far Every Night — Meet Mollie, the 10-month-old hamster who’s been logging serious mileage.
Why bond markets are unnerving rich-world politicians — As stocks rise ever higher, yields have been rising across the rich world
Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games — Chinese robot reaches peak speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt's 100m record in Beijing, says state media.
Pakistan restricts international media reporting — Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.
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The Library of Congress digitized 150,000+ comic pages and made them searchable by panel. You can actually find every appearance of a character across decades.
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Announcing tale.fyi: read (or listen) to an entire book from a single link. — Announcing tale.fyi: read (or listen) to an entire book from a single link. by samuel cole, as one long readable page.
NASA's Newest Wind Tunnel Opens at NASA Langley - NASA — On Friday, July 31, 2026, NASA leadership and Virginia government officials opened NASA's first major new wind tunnel in more than 40 years, the Flight
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body — A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave's day-to-day governance.
What is the ‘Android Pulse’ app that just appeared in Google Play Store updates? — On Saturday morning, you might have noticed an app called “Android Pulse” appearing in the list of available Google Play updates.
Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines to Create Pretext to Search His Car for Weed — "The vehicle travels to Michigan frequently which is a known source state for marijuana as it is legal there," a probable cause justification reads.
The Mysterious Syndrome Destroying Endurance Athletes — Over the past decade, ultrarunning has gone from a fringe pursuit for distance freaks to a hypercompetitive sport attracting big-time sponsors. But a mysterious training condition is suddenly plaguing its ranks, robbing a…
Scott Hastings: Scotland rugby great dies at 61 — One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.
The Religious Experience of Philip K. Dick by R. Crumb from Weirdo #17 | Philip K. Dick — I have added a link to a .cbr file (Comic Book Archive) to download and read on your electronic device if that would be easier for your enjoyment of the story. The Religious Experience of…
I stopped typing addresses into Google Maps—now I just say my friend's name — Discover the convenience of integrating contacts with Google Maps, eliminating the need to remember or type in addresses.
European Stocks Steady as Investor Focus Shifts to Economic Data — European stocks were subdued, with the macro outlook back in focus as traders looked to data for clues about the health of the region’s economy.
Best cheap laptop deal: Save over $200 on the HP Omnibook 3 16 at Amazon — Save over $200 on a new daily driver laptop.
Rainford-Brent and Finn give a catching masterclass — After some of the incredible catches in the Hundred this year, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Steven Finn talk about the technique that goes in to them.
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media — As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations
Altar II | Electronic Materials Office — Shockingly thin, fully mechanical. Altar II combines a superlative typing experience with an unbelievable design.
Wolf Alice Cover Mazzy Star With Dove Ellis & Anna Calvi At Green Man Festival — In March, War Child Records released the stacked HELP(2) benefit compilation, whose massive tracklist included an original song called “Sunday Light” by Anna Calvi, Nilüfer Yanya, Dove Ellis, and…
French Container Giant Says Transpacific Revival Boost Profits — CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container line, said a surge in Chinese shipments is boosting earnings as US companies pad inventories while President Donald Trump rebuilds a tariff strategy dealt a setback…
Best power station deal: Save 42% on the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — When the lights go out, this power station has your back.
Leaker says iPhone Ultra will come in these colors, with one surprise - 9to5Mac — Leaker Evan Blass has just posted what he claims are the three colors coming to iPhone Ultra, and they include...
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Cyborg bloodied, outlasts Vieira by decision in likely PFL finale — Cris Cyborg got all she could handle from Ketlen Vieira but pulled out a unanimous decision for her 10th straight win in what might have been her PFL swan song Saturday night.
What we learned from the Covid inquiry PPE report — What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
Your modem's firmware might be a privacy time bomb — Your firmware might be a problem, and you may not even be able to update it
Three-year roadmap proposed for Hamas disarmament in Gaza — Under a US-backed proposal, Hamas and Israel would have 14 days to finalise Gaza's political transition
Chinese Trader’s Unit Ordered to Liquidate by Hong Kong Court — A unit of China’s state-backed SDIC Commodities Co. was ordered to liquidate by a Hong Kong court, adding to the financial troubles for the metals trader as Beijing increases scrutiny on the sector.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 27, 2026 — Looking for a spoiler-free way to find a connection? We have you covered.
Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress — The former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He now wants to create similar pathways for other politicians in both parties.
One dashboard, 20+ AI models — get ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for $79 — Your AI toolkit just got simpler.
Inside one of the most dangerous countries on Earth — War has destroyed huge swathes of Sudan, which is now in its fourth year of a brutal, forgotten civil conflict. The Economist's Tom Gardner went on a rare trip to the country to report on the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Where did all the money go if the US is running out of weapons? — The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
Ravyn Lenae Postpones North American Tour Dates — The singer was set to perform throughout September and October
Dunkin’s $10 Gift Cards Are This Summer’s Hottest Free Money Hack — Have you heard of the "Paze craze"? Liana Baker explains what it is, how it works and why Facebook groups for credit card perks are overrun with questions, tips and tricks for how to use it (Source: Bloomberg)
Treasury Wine Earnings Drop by 36% on Global Alcohol Downturn — Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.’s full-year earnings fell by more than a third as the company battled a global downturn in alcohol consumption and supply concerns in China and the US.
Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips — Apple today announced new Mac Studio models with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, the latter of which is the company's most powerful chip ever. The M5 Ultra chip includes an up to 36-core CPU that contains 12 super…
Inside the disunited United States that shadows the WNBA — Sophie Cunningham said what she said about transgender women in sports. Now others want their say, whether the WNBA wants to hear them or not.
Apple releases beta 7 for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more - 9to5Mac — Beta 7 has been released today for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more forthcoming software updates. Here’s what to expect.
Heinz adjustable ketchup lid allows for "perfect squeeze" — <p>US food company Kraft Heinz has created an adjustable cap for its ketchup bottles that allows users to snap it into different positions to control the rate of flow. The limited edition Love Lid was designed in…
Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism — Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
Israeli forces detain Palestinians during raid in occupied West Bank — A journalist covering events was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers, while locals were also attacked.