Behind CME’s Plan for 24/7 Silver Futures To Draw Retail — CME Group is preparing to expand its 24/7 trading hours to include the 100-ounce silver futures contract, pending regulatory approval, following the recent launch of its around-the-clock one-ounce gold futures contract.…
I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa — Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
The Annotated Nightstand: What Ed Park is Reading Now, and Next — The beloved novelist, journalist, short story writer, and editor Ed Park is continuing to put out excellent work at a startling clip. After having his recent novel Same Bed Different Dreams named a…
What Easy Recipes Can I Make in a Vacation Rental? — Quick chicken chili, no-flip pancakes for a crowd, and more hand-picked recipes for our Dear Bon Appétit column.
Wipro’s Nifty Exit Reflects Waning Clout of Indian IT Giants — Wipro Ltd.’s exit from India’s Nifty 50 to make way for exchange operator BSE Ltd. marks more than a benchmark reshuffle. It captures the shift from an outsourcing-led boom to one powered by the growing ranks of…
A guy on my local cycling forum tracked where he crashes most and it's always the same intersection. Turns out the street sign is positioned so the sun hits it and you can't see the stop line.
Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row — One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.
Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B-FP8 · Hugging Face — We’re on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.
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‘Hacks’ Editor Jon Philpot Recalls the ‘Huge Plane to Land’ at the End of Season 5 — Watch — Watch our interview with 'Hacks' editor Jon Philpot from IndieWire's Craft Roundtables.
The Real Reason You Keep Seeing Fishing Vests Everywhere — From multi-pocketed vests to quick-dry fabrics, the enduring appeal of fisherman core lies in its sheer utility.
Most hiking guides tell you to go up early, come down before dark. Nobody mentions the part where you're fine until mile 8 and suddenly your knees are negotiating with your brain 🥾
China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House — New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling markets and the US tech industry.
Turn on these settings to protect your Android phone from theft — Google has added some smart theft-detection features to Android in recent years.
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The Office star Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer — Davis played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the hit BBC sitcom.
Design profession receives own classification in upcoming Australian census — <p>Australian designers across every discipline will be counted, for the first time, under a dedicated professional group in the upcoming census on 11 August. The Australian Census of Population and…
Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness — A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.
See the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse From Space — Relive the total solar eclipse from space.
Best smartwatch deal: Save $10 on the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro — The retailer has knocked all colors down to $69.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 29 — Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.
AirPods Pro 3 Return to Record Low $169 Price Ahead of Prime Day — Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $169.00 in an early Prime Day sale, down from $249.00. This is an all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, beating the previous low by $10. Note: MacRumors is an…
2026 MLB trade deadline: Why Dodgers are in/out on Tarik Skubal — Here's why the Dodgers might make a deal with Detroit at the MLB trade deadline -- and why they might not.
Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM — Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.
Inside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisis — For nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.
2026 European Photography Awards Winners Offer Many Ways of Seeing the World — Meet the 2026 European Photography Awards winners and explore the stories behind their winning images.
The Best Bakeries in NYC, From the East Village to Sunnyside — And you only need to wait in line at a couple of these picks.

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At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash — Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
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Apple announces macOS Golden Gate 27 - 9to5Mac — During the WWDC26 keynote today, Apple announced macOS Golden Gate 27, the next major OS version for the Mac. Here are the details.
HSBC Says ‘Explosive’ Dollar Rally Is Among Biggest Pain Trades — A sharp rise in the dollar may emerge as one of the biggest “pain trades” in the second half of the year, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico — Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.
Best robot vacuum deal: Save $200 on the Eufy Omni S2 — Get vacuuming and mopping help with this powerful combo cleaner.
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This Asian Store-Bought Sauce Makes the Most Flavorful Grilled Chicken (No, It’s Not Soy Sauce) — The sauce is a flavor powerhouse.
If You Haven’t Recently Used Claude Code, You Might Not Understand Where AI Is At. “There’s a huge gulf betwee — If You Haven’t Recently Used Claude Code, You Might Not Understand Where AI Is At. “There’s a huge gulf between a chatbot that’s just putting text into your bra

Sweardle, the 4 letter word guessing game — Just like Wordle, but with swear words
‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years — For many Congolese, the census is about identity, recognition and finally being recorded by the state.
"The Day I Stopped Using Soap". | Devendra Jani | TEDxSAGEUniversity — What if something as ordinary as soap could make us rethink our relationship with nature? In “The Day I Stopped Using Soap,” Devendra Jani, founder of Bee The Lead, shares his personal journey of questioning…
Apple TV unveils new crime thriller that kicks off big fall lineup - 9to5Mac — Today Apple TV released the trailer for Last Seen, a new thriller series that will kick off the streamer’s fall lineup next month.
This powerful Raspberry Pi alternative is basically a mini PC with GPIO pins — Stop comparing the Orange Pi 6 to a Raspberry Pi—it's a mini PC now
Art as a Language of Connection | Qusai Mlhem | TEDxAmman Arab University — An inspiring live musical performance by Jordanian artist Qusai Mlhem and his band at TEDxAmmanArabUniversity. The performance highlights the power of independent music in expressing human emotions and…
SEC Weighs Direct Funding for Costly Market-Tracking Database — The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering taking direct control of a controversial database that tracks trades across US equities and options markets after Citadel Securities won a lawsuit challenging…
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me — Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
Why is Pezeshkian urging an end to Iran’s ‘no war, no peace’ status? — The Iranian president calls for an end to deadlock with the US, declaring it the right moment for a lasting agreement.
iPhone Ultra colors: New leak reveals silver and dark blue - 9to5Mac — A new accessory leak suggests the iPhone Ultra may launch in silver and dark blue. Here's the latest ahead of next month's launch.
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T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend — how to claim — Samsung and Google are getting all the attention right now, but won't somebody think about Apple?
Fever's White rips critics, says she 'will always stand by' players — Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against what she called "an online community that's trying to create narratives" after some alleged she didn't defend Sophie Cunningham after she was flagrantly fouled by…
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for August 8: Tips to solve Connections #684 — Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #684
Social Death of Unesthetic Women | Magathi Narayanan | TEDxChennai Institute of Technology Women — This topic looks at how women who don’t fit popular beauty standards are often ignored, mocked, or pushed aside on social media. Instead of being seen as individuals, they can…
.NET (OK, C#) finally gets union types🎉: Exploring the .NET 11 preview - Part 2 — In this post I discuss the support for union types released in .NET 11, how they're implemented, the choices made, and how to create your own
8 Produce-Packed Recipes to Make the Most of the Farmers Market — Sheet-pan chicken and peaches, zucchini pasta, blueberry shortcakes, and more new recipes from the Test Kitchen.
Don't See Evidence That US is on 'Back Heels' Against Iran, Says Megan Ortagus — Morgan Ortagus, a former deputy presidential special envoy, said she doesn't see proof of the narrative that the US is on its 'back heels' in negotiations with Iran and that strategic patience is…
The sleek $15k Japanese hatchback your teen won't be embarrassed to drive — It is safe and reliable while still delivering on the cool factor.
Best speaker deal: Take 32% off the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus speaker — The life of the party is a waterproof, floatable speaker that can also charge your phone.
Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three — The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.
Everton's McNeil & Palace's Johnson poised for swap — Everton and Crystal Palace are in talks about a swap deal that would see Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil join the Eagles, and Wales international Brennan Johnson move in the opposite direction.
Minnesota Vikings lose Adams for season due to knee injury — Veteran defender Jamal Adams will miss the 2026 season because of a right knee injury he suffered Saturday in the Minnesota Vikings' 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, the NFL Network reported Sunday.