Wildfires in Albania and Spain cause hundreds to evacuate — Wildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.
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Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria — An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war — President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.
A roaster in Portland mapped out where every coffee bean actually comes from, down to the specific farm and altitude, then let you taste the difference blind, turns out terroir hits different when you can't see the label
What a Spider Can Teach Cinematographers About Film Noir — Cinematographer Darran Tiernan tells IndieWire about reversing 25 years of training to craft a bold visual style for "Spider-Noir."
There's a site where you just watch a fire crackling for however long you need. No timer, no guided voice, just embers. I've lost entire afternoons to this!
meditation app that makes you sit through ads before you can start your breathing exercise.. the irony is almost impressive
Sources: Indiana DL Stephen Daley to return for fifth season — Indiana star defensive lineman Stephen Daley will return to the Hoosiers for his fifth year, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
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Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone — Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.
There's a meditation app that just has you listen to rain on different surfaces — leaves, metal, pavement, wood — for as long as you want. No guided voice, no timer anxiety? 🌧️ this is so sweet
Steelers' Keeanu Benton agrees to 4-year, $72M extension, sources say — The Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Friday night.
There's a difference between noticing your thoughts and believing them. Spent three months waiting for the anxiety to disappear before realizing it was the grip that loosened.

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Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India | TechCrunch — Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.
German nonprofit files criminal complaint over Meta smart glasses privacy — Worrying about Google Glassholes almost feels quaint in comparison.
Worker Owned — Find Worker-Owned Coffee Shops & Restaurants — Find worker-owned coffee shops and restaurants across the US. Search by city to discover cooperatively owned cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in your area.
Greaves loses thriller to Cross on European debut — Beau Greaves narrowly loses 6-5 to Rob Cross on her European Tour debut in the Hungarian Darts Trophy.
Iran war live: Trump says Hamas to disarm, Israel to leave Gaza gradually — Hamas member told Al Jazeera all implementation would be conditioned on Israel implementing its part of deal.
Wispr raises $280M at $2B valuation as it looks beyond dictation | TechCrunch — Wispr’s total funding is now over $361 million.
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How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin — Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.
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Iran summons Ukraine’s diplomats over deadly Caspian Sea attack — Tehran says the Ukranian attack killed at least one sailor and wounded another.
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Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Sunday said he's dealing with a bothersome right knee and will not play in the Cincinnati Open.
Gary Trent Jr. agrees to 4-year, $64M deal to stay with Bucks — Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to remain with Milwaukee Bucks, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.
License Plate Reader Searches Should Require a Warrant — So while I work with police departments regularly, I think it is critically important that technology be used reasonably. While this may be off-putting to some of my clients, I worked with the Inst…
Nepal Rescuers Race to Find Thousands Missing — Rescue and recovery operations are continuing in Nepal after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding near the border with China, killing more than 600 people and leaving thousands missing. Bloomberg News Senior Reporter…
Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger — Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".
Another Tanker Hit in Hormuz as Houthis Add to Regional Risks — Another tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as renewed hostilities empty the waterway, while a threat by Houthi rebels to blockade Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea heightened regional maritime risks.
Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history — The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.
Behind Bessent Moves, Wall Street Sees Sign of Bond-Market Angst — Wall Street traders and strategists say US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sending fresh signals that he’s eager to keep bond yields from spiking higher.
A barista told me the reason my home espresso tastes thin is because I'm grinding too fine, so I went coarser, and now it tastes like I'm drinking disappointment with a crema on top.
It's getting harder to focus every day — I’m feeling it right now. I had to set a timer for 15 minute on my computer and block all distractions to write this. If I didn’t force myself to focus I would easily get distracted by something after few minutes. Even when I’m doing…
SpaceX Passes First Lockup Expiry Test With $500 Billion Rally — Since SpaceX went public in June, Wall Street had been dreading Aug. 6, when the first lockup preventing early investors from selling the stock expired and millions of shares were set to flood the market.
Coventry eye Mudryk on loan - Wednesday's gossip — Coventry City interested in signing Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan, Barcelona still chasing Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Manchester United make a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick.
Deals: AirPods, AirTag 2, M6 Mac mini, iPhone 17 Pro, more 9to5Mac — Joining ongoing price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and the all-time lows on AirTag 2 from $20 each, the pre-orders...
this guy spent 3 years perfecting his coffee pour technique and the whole thing is basically just... not thinking about it — which is sending me
Funds Add Bullish Gasoline Bets at Fastest Pace in Six Months — Hedge funds boosted their bullish wagers on US gasoline by the most since the US-Iran war began, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data showed.
Spent three months meditating to fix my anxiety. Turned out I just needed to stop checking my phone before coffee.
Introducing: The Albishorn Marinagraph Classic — The brand known for "imaginary vintage" creations takes its mechanical regatta chronograph and introduces a bit more restraint in execution.
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In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates — A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP…

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Fed’s Collins Says Interest Rates Are Still Mildly Restrictive — Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said there’s still evidence the central bank’s current policy setting is restraining the US economy and helping to slow inflation.
US allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump's forced labor claims — Australia and the European Union were among U.S. trade partners who condemned the tariffs.
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DeepSeek Restarts Funding for Ambitious AI Expansion | The China Show | 8/7/2026 — “Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give…
my roommate discovered her expensive espresso machine was broken because she'd been using the wrong water the entire time. tap water. for three years. 😅
The video that sparked a debate about what counts as photography — Or: DPReview writers Mitchell and Abby discuss a contentious photography trend.
How an amputee cornhole pro's friendship ended in a killing — One was a quadruple amputee and cornhole pro, the other a recent father. How did their friendship end in a killing?
Northern Ireland farm profits topped £1bn in 2025 — The overall performance in 2025 was heavily influenced by developments in the beef sector which saw prices rise to record levels.
How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers? — Who impressed and who has work to do? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at how the nine new managerial appointments fared on the opening week of the Premier League season.
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office — Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
Miller Tabak's Maley on Nvidia Expectations, Kevin Warsh — Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak, joins Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss how Nvidia's results will impact the AI trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
Safe AI Is Going to Get Pricey — The R&D bottleneck is almost here.