Mexican Governor Accused by US of Cartel Ties Returns to His Job — The Mexican governor accused by the US of conspiring with a major criminal cartel to traffic drugs is ending his leave of absence, pledging to finish out his term through next year in a move that could inflame…
Devil Master Announce New Album 'Bloody Dreams', Share Single — A great evil has returned to befoul our land. Devil Master, the darkly theatrical Philly punk-metal demons, will once again unleash a primordial plague of riffage upon our souls. None shall be safe from the…
I ported Kubernetes to the browser | ngrok blog — Almost 100,000 lines of LLM-generated code in 2 months, and none of it is slop.
Reggie Watts Removed From Festivals Following Damning Rolling Stone Article — Last week, Rolling Stone published an extremely troubling bombshell exposé about the comedian and musician Reggie Watts. In that article, a number of loved ones came forward to suggest that Watts…
The Power Of Music | Edward Burgess | TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells Youth — In May 2026, after months of preparation, students from across Tunbridge Wells delivered their very own TEDx talk. With support from teachers, each student researched, scripted, rehearsed and presented a…
Here's the likely reason the iPhone Ultra isn't getting an Apple Pencil — A report yesterday suggested that Apple considered making a special version of the Apple Pencil for the upcoming iPhone Ultra...
The Big Kangaroo (Rooey II) in Nullarbor, Australia — <p><img alt="The Big Kangaroo (Rooey II)" data-width="4032" data-height="3024" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/PfTFVymSHCmsDK_9a6w5tVfqsgZHSffSvY7ebFoh88c/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1…
Apple Releases Updated AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features — Apple today released updated beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 9A5304b. In…
Metabones Says its New EF-X Adapters Deliver Autofocus Performance Never Seen Before — Near-native AF with adapted lenses.
Highest-ever ocean temperature measured as powerful El Niño forms — Scientists have recorded the highest temperature ever measured in the world’s oceans
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I turned off these 4 Google TV defaults and got a much cleaner home screen — Plus, a bonus tip for an ultimate revamp.
The Children a Scientist Took Home - Longreads — Carleton Gajdusek won the Nobel Prize for his work on a disease in Papua New Guinea. But his biggest experiment was on the children he took from the field to the US—many of whom he sexually molested, with the knowledge and, in…
Claude Opus 5 launches with similar performance as Fable 5 for 'half the price' — Anthropic says its Claude Opus 5 AI model is an improvement that takes less effort to deliver similar results as...
Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter — The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 can wirelessly transmit games, TV shows, movies, and more across your home (even through walls).
Perplexity partners with Nvidia to launch Portable Computer, a fully local AI agent with zero token costs — <p><a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/">Perplexity</a> is launching <a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/products/portable-computer">Portable Computer</a> today, a…
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner — The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
Platinum Is Said Sole Remaining Bidder for Nestle Water Unit — Platinum Equity is the last remaining bidder for Nestle SA’s water business after rival Clayton Dubilier & Rice dropped out of the race, according to people familiar with the matter.
WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises — Uganda reported three more cases and one more death from the outbreak which has spread from the DRC.
Restaurants Are Using Unsettling AI-Generated Photos of Food — Plus the rise of Loonen water, and Keith Lee steps in during a crisis
WhatsApp gets new chat themes, including animated wallpapers - 9to5Mac — Following the recent discovery that WhatsApp was working on new chat themes, the feature is now rolling out to iPhone users.
The Olivia Tremor Control Share New Song "Advice From The Oceans": Listen — Last month, Elephant 6 greats the Olivia Tremor Control announced their first new album in 27 years, The Same Place. The idiosyncratic psych-pop outfit shared “The Same Place” and “Garden Of Light” as…
OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request — The government will approve customer access on a case-by-case basis.
NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe — NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.
Can Iran retaliate against countries that join US ‘economic war’? — Iran warns that countries backing US economic sanctions will be considered an enemy of Tehran.
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend — After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
Historical Pollution, Not Current Industrial Emissions, Damaged the World's Largest and Oldest Collection of Ancient Rock Art, Study Suggests — Researchers say that past exposure to sulfur dioxide is likely to blame for the increased porosity of the Murujuga rock art created by…
Itauma punches himself out against Hrgovic in world-title fight — Filip Hrgovic shatters Moses Itauma's world-title dream as the Briton appears to punch himself out in an extraordinary heavyweight world-title contest in London.
UK Prime Minister Burnham Strums The Smiths For Ukrainian Soldier — Oh boy. OK. Let’s get into it. Western politicians seem to believe that they can affect the outcome of the war between Russian and Ukraine, and they seem convinced that the best way to do this is by showing up…
Deals: TCL Android tablets from $150, Chipolo Google Find Hub wallet CARD $33, LG C6 OLED $1,000 off + $50 credit, more — Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by TCL’s TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet dropping to $150 alongside NXTPAPER models...
DOJ, CFTC Investigating Iron Ore Trader Radiant World’s Deals — The Justice Department and a US financial regulator are probing transactions around Radiant World, the private firm that has rapidly risen to become one of the world’s largest iron ore traders, according to people…
Sony phones in an update to the midrange Xperia 10 and slaps a sizable price hike on it — The Xperia 10 VIII offers few upgrades for a lot more money.
Netflix's 'Call My Agent!' movie trailer is formidable fun — The gang's back together. Eeeep.
Criminal Instinct Release Fast, Hard New Surprise EP: Listen — Atlanta hardcore miscreants Criminal Instinct have been around for a decade and a half, but they don’t release too much music, possibly because the band members are constantly getting into fights and getting thrown…
At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria — Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.
Heat waves are disproportionately harming people with schizophrenia. “The bodies of people with schizophrenia, — Heat waves are disproportionately harming people with schizophrenia. “The bodies of people with schizophrenia, especially those on medication, simply regulate t
How to preorder Apple's new M6 and M5 Pro Mac minis — Secure one of these pint-sized powerhouses, which will likely be in high demand.
The Best Mattress Toppers I've Tried (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam — These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
De olho nas eleições no Brasil — O repórter Daniel Carvalho conta mais detalhes do debate no TSE sobre o uso de inteligência artificial nas campanhas eleitorais. Com produção de Rafaela Duarte e edição de Raphael Almeida (Source: Bloomberg)
The only GameCube that could play CDs and DVDs is rarely found below $1,000 today — This isn't your run-of-the-mill GameCube, and its value has skyrocketed over the years. Here's what it did and how to identify it.
Israeli soldiers participate in Sydney Marathon despite protests — Protesters waved Palestinian flags and criticised the Australian government for issuing visas to 40 Israeli soldiers.
Subaru Socialists and the Great Disappointed — The voters who are determining the future of the Democratic Party.
Glaciers in the Alps are on track for record-breaking ice loss — Glacier loss could break the 2022 record after a series of heatwaves this summer, raising the risk of falling river levels and deadly ice avalanches
NYT Connections hints and answers for August 30. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1176. — Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1176.
Wordle today: The answer and hints for August 30, 2026 — Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1898.
Data Center 'Backlash Is Very Real': Goodpaster — Maria Goodpaster, partner at McKinsey & Company, Kate Dorsey, managing director at Stonepeak, and Melissa Kalka, M&A, private equity partner Kirkland & Ellis, join Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." They discuss the increasing…
Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision — AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
NASA's Roman will be first telescope to push astronomy into 'the cloud' — "Roman's data are so large that it really is going to take a village."
Windows 11 looks and runs better when you disable this feature — I was a big fan of Windows Aero, but I recently disabled transparency effects on my Windows PC and I'm not going back.
Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn launch site in Louisiana — The project - named Starbase - will be the firm's biggest facility yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.
Sweetcorn ice creams and pastries: The latest 'swavoury' trend taking over your feed — From lattes to pastries, UK foodies are embracing the humble sweetcorn as more than a pizza topping.
Rival Libya factions sign deal to hold national elections within two years — Signing takes place at UN mission in Tripoli after initial draft inked by UN-backed committee in Tunis on August 20.
I finally found a reason to use Edge. Now Microsoft is taking it away — Drop became an essential part of my cross-device workflow, and its retirement leaves Edge with one less reason to keep using it.
GitHub - Lakr233/vphone-cli — Contribute to Lakr233/vphone-cli development by creating an account on GitHub.
Is AI making us think less? | Harleen Kaur | TEDxTarneit Youth — Harleen is 11 years old. She likes to read and play netball. You will also find her playing a lot with her siblings. When she is older, she hopes to be a lawyer. Harleen is a student at Wimba Primary School.…
Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz to play mixed doubles at US Open — Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the US Open.
“Lub Dub Lub Dub Lub Dub,” by Helen Simpson — A sense of impending doom—that was how Weary had described the feeling many people got, like a heaviness in the chest.
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 31, 2026 — Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
Today's Hurdle hints and answers for August 23, 2026 — Everything you need to win.
Korean Traders Chase 40% Coupons as Risk Appetite Survives Rout — A historic stock selloff has driven South Korea’s retail investors toward complex structured products as the risk-loving cohort continues to look for ways to boost returns.