Could fish be a secret ingredient for rice farmers to avoid disease and make more money? — Farmers in Senegal are welcoming fish into their rice paddies. The hope is they'll fertilize the crop, be a source of food ... and eat the snails that carry parasitic worms.
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says — Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
Menzies taken ill on stage at World Matchplay — Cameron Menzies needs medical attention after being taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool on Wednesday.
Oil Drops as US Touts Progress on Deal Toward Reopening Strait — Oil dropped as the US and Iran edged toward a deal, although President Donald Trump said that Washington’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would remain until an agreement was completed.
Bryan Washington Reads “Gatekeeping” — The author reads his story from the July 20, 2026, issue of the magazine.
iPhone 18 Pro is getting even more ‘Pro’ this year in three ways - 9to5Mac — iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be unveiled soon, and rumors point to at least three ways the new models will be even more ‘Pro’ this year.
Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife — The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.
The Ars Technica 2026 Reader Survey: Let your voice be heard! — Tell us how you read Ars, and what you'd like to see more (or less!) of on the front page.
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Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’ — Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’
Porro doubles Spain's lead over France — Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain's lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
GitHub - alxndrTL/little-book-rl: The Little Book of Reinforcement Learning — The Little Book of Reinforcement Learning. Contribute to alxndrTL/little-book-rl development by creating an account on GitHub.
Best Prime Day iPad deal: Save $50 on Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) — Prime Day is finally here.
'He showed why good managers need time' - who are this season's over-achievers? — Tony Pulis explains which Premier League managers have impressed him this season and, down the divisions, who else stands out.
These are the 4 settings that made my old Roku TV feel new again — Stop replacing your Roku TV, disable these 4 settings instead.
Scullion Architects completes elevated extension in Dublin — Slender granite columns frame the glazed walls of this compact extension to a home in Dublin, completed by local studio Scullion Architects.
Selby defeats Saengkham to win fourth China Open — Mark Selby says he was "somewhere close to his best" as he claims his fourth China Open title with a 10-6 victory over Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan.
‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Will Balance Medicine and Character Just as Season 2 Did — Series creator R. Scott Gemmill talks to IndieWire about how 'The Pitt' conceives of its medical scenarios in service to its character storytelling.
Samsung and Google are betting they can avoid Meta's 'perv glasses' problem — Welcome back to Inbox, hope you’re enjoying your Thursday so far. Yesterday was a busy day for all of us...
App Store added nearly as many new apps in H1 2026 as in all of 2025 - 9to5Mac — As vibecoding becomes more accessible, new App Store releases are surging, doubling in the first half of 2026, while downloads increased by just 2%.
How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack — For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.
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Zach Bryan Previews Songs From New EP 'Young Manhood And Other Donatable Organs' — Zach Bryan is teasing new music on YouTube again, as he is wont to do. The country star is currently on his stadium tour — sadly without MJ Lenderman — promoting January’s With Heaven On Top. But…
UK police investigate murder of politician Ann Widdecombe — Politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries, with police confirming a murder investigation underway
WNBA All-Star 2026: Snubs, top questions after roster named — Who should have been named a WNBA All-Star? Who might be the first pick? Will there be a Bueckers-Malonga alley-oop?
The Many Lives of Frederic Edwin Church — Victoria Johnson’s biography is a nuanced portrait of the artist, whose landscapes conveyed the anxieties of a nation struggling over slavery, war, and disunion.
2026 MLB draft tracker live updates: Picks and analysis — The draft starts Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, with the White Sox picking No. 1 overall. Follow along for pick-by-pick coverage and analysis.
Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ Masters Its (Very) Limited Space — Director Olivia Wilde and cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra break down how they turned an apartment into a dynamic stage for a rollercoaster evening.
The Best Underseat Luggage for Quick Trips, Light Packers, and Budget Airlines — These small-but-mighty suitcases and bags hold more than you think—without taking up too much leg room.
Pentax's DSLR Dreams Won't Come True if It Does the Same Old Thing — A new DSLR's differences could be its greatest strength.
The A.I. Gender Gap Meets the Parenting Gender Gap — Women use A.I. less than men and do more of the cognitive work at home. The A.I. “family assistant” promises to bridge both divides.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week - Longreads — Recommending notable stories by Wyatt Williams, John Leland, Jonathan Weiner, Suzy Hansen, and Max Ufberg.
iPhone Air 2 Could Get an 11% Battery Capacity Boost — Apple is reportedly working on a second-generation iPhone Air that's expected to launch in spring 2027, and one of Apple's main aims is to improve battery life. We now have the first rumor suggesting what kind of…
Verizon touts $1B dark fiber deal for Google data centers as first of many — Telecom expects AI revenue from dark fiber deals and retrofitted data centers.
Israel orders evacuation of the Lebanese city of Tyre amid bombardment — Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre
Naomi Osaka beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarters — In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time.
Carmen Villain Announces New Album Memoria — The ambient dub producer borrowed the LP’s title from Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s 2021 film
World Cup Day 21: England favourites as Argentina face Cape Verde dream — England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as Cape Verde eyes historic upset.
Instacart's CTO says AI made the company stop worrying about tech debt — <p>Instacart is posing the provocative question: What if most of the work your engineers do today should, in fact, be done by machines?</p><p><a href="https://venturebeat.com/vbtransform2026">At VB…
'Voices in the Mirror' Honors the Legacy of Pioneering Photographer Gordon Parks — A large-scale survey of Gordon Parks' most iconic photographs go on view in a celebration of his work and 20 years of The Gordon Parks Foundation.
GitHub - tom-ilan/cycloidal_gearbox: 3D Printed Cycloidal Gearbox — 3D Printed Cycloidal Gearbox . Contribute to tom-ilan/cycloidal_gearbox development by creating an account on GitHub.
Women’s tennis players must take one-time gene test for eligibility — Players will need to take a test for the SRY gene, which helps to determine biological sex, the WTA says.
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing — The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
No century for Mandhana as England finally get breakthrough after lunch — There's no historic century for India captain Smriti Mandhana as she's caught for 83 off the bowling of Issy Wong as India fall to 190-4 on the opening day of the one-off Test between England and India at…
Meta made its own AI detection system. It should have just used Google’s — Content Seal has a lot of catching up to do.
'Sesame Street' Recruits Post Malone For Storm Special, Releases Chappell Roan Potty Parody — Post Malone is the latest musical artist to visit Sesame Street. The rapper-turnt-country singer and comedian Michelle Buteau will appear in Storm On Sesame Street, a new special…
Hyperscalers Are Dragging Down Bond Gauges Across Global Markets — The bonds sold by hyperscalers to fuel their artificial intelligence ambitions have become a drag on investor portfolios from London to Tokyo.
Spain's Lamine Yamal: France should fear us in World Cup semifinal — Lamine Yamal says France should fear Spain as the two nations gear up for a heavyweight World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
Taylor Farms Has Rewritten Its Cyclospora Statement Four Times in Sixteen Days. It Still Has Not Said What Changed at That Plant After 2013, or Why Two Thousand Negative Tests Should Mean Anything. — A company’s public statement in the middle of an outbreak is not marketing. It…
Moderna Starts Phase 1 Trial of Experimental Ebola Vaccine for Congo Outbreak — Moderna Inc. has begun testing an experimental Ebola vaccine in people, marking the second candidate to enter clinical trials against the strain driving the deadliest Ebola outbreak in Democratic…
2027 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know — Next year's QB draft class should be loaded, with big names such as Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss. Here's what you need to know.
Lionel Messi back on Miami bench after dad's death — Lionel Messi rejoined Inter Miami CF on Wednesday following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, for its Leagues Cup game against Club Leon on the bench at Nu Stadium.
Steam Machine review: Is it worth buying? — After weeks of testing, here's what our experts think of Valve's hybrid gaming PC.
Pixel Watch 5 leaks in official-looking images with same charging system — The latest Pixel Watch 5 leak today provides further confirmation that the external design and case will be identical to the last generation.
Heat and War Deal Europe’s Grain Harvest Biggest Blow in Decades — Europe is set to suffer one of its sharpest ever declines in grain production as extreme weather and geopolitical tensions converge to pile pressure on farmers.
Housing Market Jitters Grip Australia Banks on Cautious Outlook — Banks revealed the extent of the depressed housing market sentiment in Australia this week, dragging down their share prices and underscoring the pressure on profitability.
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Ex-MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of pioneering surgery, dies — Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, died at the age of 83.
At least 11 killed in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade attacks — Six people also killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kirov, and Wildberries warehouses hit again.
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.