Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on August 11, 2026 — Can you see the Moon tonight?
Deals: M5 MacBook Air $320 off, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, more 9to5Mac — Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s most affordable M5 MacBook Air models still at $200 off (13 and...
Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny — Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital.
One More Step | Dia Manoj Kumar Bhat | TEDxThe Orchid School — Life can take unexpected turns and sometimes things may not go the way we want. This talk shares simple and funny stories about running, failure, friendship, and growing a plant to show that we should not give up…
Narwal Freo 20 robot vacuum has a flagship-tier mop for hundreds of dollars less — The robot vacuum scene has heavily focused on improving mopping tech in recent years and, right now, the flagship models...
The Corvette Grand Sport X delivers Porsche 911 performance for a fraction of the price — The Corvette’s sophisticated algorithms bring two often-warring tribes together.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE looks like a perfectly cromulent budget flagship — The Galaxy S26 FE is basically a more affordable version of the S26+ with slightly reduced specs.
Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation | TechCrunch — The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
A Falling Weight Just Broke the Sound Barrier with Tom Stanton's Supersonic Trebuchet — Tom Stanton has spent years chasing a number that gravity itself seemed to forbid. On a quiet field somewhere in the UK, a 40-kilogram mass dropped a short distance, spun a carbon-fiber arm…
Emerging Assets Pressured as Higher Oil Stokes Inflation Worries — Most emerging-market currencies weakened and bond yields rose as fading chances of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz hit oil-sensitive assets around the globe.
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.
Check Out Our Artist Portraits And Interviews From Newport Folk Festival 2026 — Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival is always a triumph, and this year was no exception. Stereogum was there last weekend to experience the greatness IRL, and now we offer a slew of artist…
Charley Crockett Says He "Lost A Lot Of Respect" For Jack White, Claims The White Stripes Avoided "Political Issues" — Last month, Charley Crockett faced backlash after Twin Temple, an LA doo-wop duo slated to open for two of his shows, were dropped from the bill. Alexandra and…
Australian Housing Shares Surge as Earnings Defy Property Slump — Shares of two of Australia’s largest property developers surged after stronger full-year earnings showed resilience in the face of a housing market downturn.
Vessel in distress with five people onboard in Channel — A vessel with five people on board is "in distress" in the English Channel, the coastguard says.
Restaurants Are Using Unsettling AI-Generated Photos of Food — Plus the rise of Loonen water, and Keith Lee steps in during a crisis
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case — Court cuts Infowars founder's penalty for false claims that school shooting was a 'hoax' from $50m to $1.5m.
Fuming Mouth Announce New Album 'The Ringing Bell': Hear "A Blaze Of Nihilism" — In 2023, Fuming Mouth unleashed their sophomore album Last Day Of Sun, which saw frontman Mark Whelan grappling with his battle with leukemia. The band has stayed quiet since, with some tours and son
M. Sage Announces New EP 'Brush Flier': Hear Two Tracks — The Colorado-based musician, composer, and found sound artist Matthew J. Sage is always getting up to something, and a Bandcamp notification from his account is always welcome. The latest arrived today, heralding Brush…
What are your retro game consoles worth? — Many variables affect the value of retro game consoles today. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones are destined for the trash?
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It — Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives.
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 13, 2026 — Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
Behind the Bond Market Rollercoaster and Bessent’s Treasury Intervention — <p>On Monday, US Bonds Saw a Sell-Off. On Wednesday, Bessent Stepped In</p>
Even with Miller in fold, Jones willing to add to Cowboys — Dallas owner and general manager Jerry Jones was thrilled to land veteran pass rusher Von Miller on his defense on Sunday with a one-year deal, but he told reporters on Monday that if another substantive were to…
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…
Iran threatens countries that join US ‘economic D-Day’ — Iran warns that countries joining the US economic war against Iran will face ‘tit-for-tat’ action.
Photographers Capture Stunning Total Solar Eclipse — Months of planning for an event that lasted minutes.
Stock-Market Calm Masks Fast Shifting Investor Sentiment — While the recent equity-market turbulence is subsiding, options positioning shows how quickly investor sentiment can switch between the extremes of fear and greed.
Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users — But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?
Marine Biologists Solved a Wildlife Mystery From the Walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge: How the Harbor Porpoise Mates — The dolphin-like marine mammals returned to San Francisco Bay in 2008 after a decades-long absence from the area. Scientists took the rare opportunity to…
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes — England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
Your running style changes when you’re short of sleep — There are measurable changes in the way we run when we are short of sleep, which give us a clearer picture of how a lack of shut-eye affects our risk of injury
A Yenko Mechanic Shares Tales from Inside the Shop — Warren Dernoshek didn’t set out to work at what would become one of the most famous Chevy dealerships in the country. Back in 1966, Don Yenko hadn’t begun to create his now-legendary big-block Camaros, Chevelles,…
How AI accounting startup Rillet raised $100M and became a unicorn in 48 hours | TechCrunch — Rillet CEO Nicholas Koop shared growth numbers at a board meeting and set off a fundraising frenzy from Iconiq, Sequoia and others. Without even trying.
Warsh Sets the Tone for Fed’s Road Ahead — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech gave central bankers and investors greater clarity on how he views the economy and the Fed’s path ahead, though questions remain about the timing and number of potential…
Deutsche Bank CFO Akram Sees Trading Momentum Continue — Deutsche Bank said second-quarter fixed-income trading revenue rose 16% from a year earlier to a record €2.6 billion, beating analyst estimates and outperforming most of its Wall Street peers. Speaking to Bloomberg…
Former Rockstar director calls 'GTA 6' leaks a 'nothing burger' — He's telling everyone to "calm down."
Paul McCartney Played "I Want to Hold Your Hand" For The First Time Since 1964 At Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding — Taylor Swift once penned “It’s a love story, baby just say ‘Yes.'” And now, her art has become reality. The massive pop star got married on July 4 to NFL…
Google Pixel 11 flaunts its haptics with vibrations that match your ringtone — Google’s Pixel phones have had killer haptic motors for several generations now, with the Pixel 11 further emphasizing these with...
Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 21 — Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.
Bir Kıvılcım Yeterliydi | Meral Topal | TEDxKYAL Youth — Exploring the transformative power of the learning process, Dr. Meral Topal highlights the importance of courage and unconventional thinking in education. Through inspiring stories ranging from a math teacher's…
US eases restrictions on Apple’s access to AI chips and data center equipment in the UAE - 9to5Mac — Eight U.S. companies can now bring advanced-computing chips, servers, and other controlled technology into the UAE without applying for individual export licenses.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 30, 2026 — Looking for a spoiler-free way to find a connection? We have you covered.
Google is releasing a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air in September — You can get a special Fitbit Air with a sleeping Pikachu design next month.
Wealthy areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests — The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.
Apple Wallet driver's license: which states are next? - 9to5Mac — Seven more states are working on Apple Wallet driver's license support, including Kentucky and North Carolina. Here's where it's coming next.
Fabian Giesen (@rygorous@mastodon.gamedev.place) — As of a recent update, my phone has started detecting me going on a run as "someone snatching my phone and running off". This insta-locks the screen and kicks me out of the app I use to pace my runs. gaaaaah
Warp's new system is an out-of-the-box software factory for AI development | TechCrunch — On Tuesday, Warp introduced Warp Factories, a new infrastrructure system designed to make building AI software factories as easy as possible.
Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission — Families of drug war victims testify before the Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure after years of silence.
Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win — England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.
Fmr. LVMH Exec. Brown on Estée Comeback, Consumer Trends — Pauline Brown, former chairman of LVMH North America, discussed evolving trends in the luxury market. She highlighted that while traditional luxury spending correlates with strong economic indicators like housing and…
Election Angst Fuels Bruising Week in Brazil Markets — Brazilian assets posted some of the biggest losses in the world this week amid growing angst over the October presidential election.
If Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with it — Snap, TikTok, and YouTube are caught in the crossfire of Meta’s settlement with state AGs.
Spain’s Warren Buffett Followers Score a Rare Win for Value Investing — <p>Madrid has turned into a value hub thanks to years of market-beating returns by Francisco García Paramés and his peers.</p>
PSG vs Aston Villa LIVE: UEFA Super Cup 2026 — Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as PSG's Dembele, Doue and Barcola target more trophies.
Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators | TechCrunch — The new app launches with Facebook's AI creator assistant built into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance,…
ntfy.sh | Push notifications to your phone or desktop via PUT/POST — ntfy is a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service. It allows you to send notifications to your phone or desktop via scripts from any computer, and/or using a REST API.
Chancellor Healey will be under pressure to deliver for armed forces — Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new chancellor of the exchequer resigned as defence secretary last month following a row over military spending.
US Sees Iran War Oil Supply Disruptions Lasting Through 2027 — The US now expects oil supply disruptions stemming from the US-Iran war to reach about 600,000 barrels per day through the end of next year as the conflict continues to crimp shipments via the critical Strait of…
Australian Wheat Crop Rebounds at Crucial Time for Global Supply — Prospects for Australia’s upcoming wheat crop are turning more optimistic, helping to buffer an increasingly grim global supply outlook for the grain.