Did Wattpad ban smut? Its explicit content policy, explained. — A policy clarification convinced readers that Wattpad had banned smut. AO3 users prepare for an influx.
The power of getting uncomfortable | Shir Toledo | TEDxHaverford College — Shir's talk covers the Neuroscience of leaving your comfort zone. Her talk is inspired by her senior thesis and passion for applying neuroscience to everyday life! Shir Toledo is a recent graduate of…
The Best Airbnbs in Denver Whether You’re After Winter Snow or Summer Sun — Sunny spaces and historic charm abound in the Mile High City.
Claude Cowork finally remembers what you told the app in chat | TechCrunch — Anthropic is giving Claude a shared memory across chat and Cowork, so users no longer have to repeatedly brief the AI on projects, preferences, and other context.
The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month — JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330.
See if you’re an Apple Watch person for just $89.99 — Smartwatch curious? Start here.
Why I left my book untitled | J Shameenkhan | TEDxKGCAS — You don't finish something. You hand it to someone else to finish. I am J. Shameenkhan, an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering student at KGISL Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, an author of…
Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m — The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
The Seekers of Deer Creek — 1998 They are running again. Deep into the seam of the Wisconsin woods, through the gaps in the spruces and pines. Along the golden jog of the creek. They fly past the yowling of dogs, the hiss of …
Introducing: Noah x Timex MK1 Anchor (Live Pics) — With their latest collab, Noah and Timex leave the dress watches at home.
US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career — The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.
Copper Holds Loss as Deliveries to LME Mitigate Supply Crunch — Copper held the biggest loss in more than three weeks after traders made significant deliveries of the metal to London Metal Exchange warehouses, easing a historic squeeze.
counterpoint: the 'best' programming language is probably the one you're actively avoiding, here's why someone built a whole site ranking them by how much they make you want to quit
Egypt’s Pound Becomes World’s Top Currency as Oil Shock Reverses — Egypt’s pound has become the world’s best-performing currency after oil prices dropped sharply on a US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move expected to restore supply flows and ease inflation…
Young Americans Living In 'Treat Economy': Gordon — Kevin Gordon, head of macro research & strategy at Schwab Center for Financial Research, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss how young Americans are 'treating' themselves as the typical American…
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts — US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
5 Milwaukee tools that are tiny but ridiculously useful — Small yet versatile and powerful.
Stellantis Is in Talks With Two Possible Partners for Maserati — Stellantis NV Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa said the company is in talks with two potential partners for Maserati, which will have implications for the plants producing the ailing luxury’s brand’s cars.
A biopic, a coffee brand, and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come — "Dolly worked up until the day she died," her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed.
Live from ICM 2026: What Is Math For in the Age of AI? | Quanta Magazine — In this special live recording from the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia, July 2026, the central question discussed was what do mathematicians really value about doing mathematics…
The Psychology of Digital Identity | Pallavi Dhakal | TEDxXavier International School Youth — How does social media shape the way young people see themselves? In a world where likes, comments, followers, views, and online approval can influence how we feel about ourselves, our…
BlueScope's Archibald: Focused on Organic Growth — BlueScope Steel MD and CEO Tania Archibald says her company is very much focused on organic growth and intends to improve shareholder returns over an extended period. She speaks with Yvonne Man and David Ingles on "Bloomberg:…
TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China's dominance | TechCrunch — Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Check out this absurdly in-depth look at Polaroid film — This one's for the real nerds.
Hormuz Oil Flow Recovery Imperiled by Renewed Tanker Attacks — Higher levels of exports seen recently are looking tenuous.
I vibe-coded my own Android keyboard to escape Gboard's telemetry — It only took about two hours to get the whole thing running.
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield: 'We're gonna shock a lot of people' — Baker Mayfield, who will play Saturday in the Bucs' second preseason game against the Chiefs, brushed aside critics and predicts that Tampa Bay will "shock a lot of people this year."
Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why. | TechCrunch — Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible.
Five Things I Got Wrong in My First Novel, According to My Dad — My dad worked with kids for forty years, teenage boys mostly, who’d been in trouble and were committed through the state to live somewhere else a while in hopes of getting themselves together. They…
Not Getting Signs of Overheating from Any Labor Market Indicators, Says Darda — A recent plunge in US labor force participation has sparked competing theories about whether persistent drivers — like aging and immigration — or more temporary seasonal shifts are to blame. Any…
Meta AI's new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps | TechCrunch — Meta said its Muse Spark model is powering the dictation feature.
Tottenham in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush — Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
Wall Street Delivers Harsh Verdict on Warsh Fed — Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has vowed to reestablish the central bank's reputation as an inflation fighter. But on Wednesday he had to defend why the bank has held rates steady yet again. Some investors say it's time…
The Cost of Being Multi-Passionate | Merlin Jennifer | TEDxChennai Institute of Technology Women — Why are we celebrated when technology becomes multi-functional, but questioned when people pursue multiple passions? In this talk, Merlin Jennifer shares a personal story of being…
5 Favorites: Unusual (and Low-Maintenance) Perennials for Late-Season Interest — <p>I have exactly two confessions to make. The first is that I’m a lazy gardener. Not year-round, that is, but I can’t pretend that the zeal I bring to spring tasks doesn’t fade by early August,…
In Northern Philippines, Tattoo Artists Attract Travelers in Search of the Most Original Keepsake — Writer Marisol Delarosa makes a pilgrimage to Buscalan, home to 109-year-old Apo Whang-od, the oldest living artist in the country, to meet with the next generation of…
4 reasons used Fire TV Sticks are better than new ones — Don't buy a new Fire TV Stick until you check the used market.
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World Cup contenders: Are Morocco ready to go all the way this time? — The Atlas Lions aim to better their historic 2022 semifinal appearance but have had a chaotic run-in.
Key results from Florida primaries, so far — Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting.
Mets activate Juan Soto (calf strain) from injured list — The Mets have activated Juan Soto after the slugger spent more than a month on the IL with a left calf strain.
How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count — How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to announce exit plan: UK media — Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from his own Labour Party to announce plans to step down as prime minister.
The transfers to watch before window closes — BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.
A.I. Is Now a Major Election Issue — As Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s newly elected Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, put it, “People really effing hate data centers.”
The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs — The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League.
What free gifts does Xbox give you on your birthday? — During your birthday week, you can claim a special gift from Xbox. Let's see what it is and how to claim it.
US Set to Unveil Fresh Iran Sanctions | The Pulse 8/24/2026 — "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing…
Has AI Already Killed How-To Nonfiction? Sales Trends, My Personal Data, and What It Might Mean for the Future - The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss — My head has been spinning after getting a spreadsheet roughly a week ago. Before we dive into my dirty laundry, let’s state the…
William Orbit, Madonna and Blur Producer, Dies at 69 — The electronic musician had a hand in several ’90s classics, including Ray of Light and 13
Dell’s newest laptop sounds a lot like a MacBook Neo — Dude, you’re getting a turquoise Dell.
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)
Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says — The chipmaker may be the new steward of Hugging Face's open-source AI model library.
Ethan Miller Expanded The Odyssey Cult Into A Psych Supergroup For New Album 'Vol. 3' — Everyone’s talking about The Odyssey these days, but more people should be talking about the Odyssey Cult. The band is headed up by Ethan Miller (Comets On Fire, Howlin Rain, Heron Oblivion,…
Titans WR Robinson evaluated for concussion after 'cheap' hit — Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is being evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit from Bears safety Xavier Woods during joint practice on Thursday.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches - NASA — NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, transits the Sun during launch from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in
The Prescription Pad of Misogyny: Why Women in Menopause Need Better Care | Esther Blum | TEDxNormal — NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice and always consult a medical professional before modifying diet or medication. See footnotes…
WuXi AppTec Becomes Top Short Target as 80% Rally Draws Skeptics — Chinese biotech firm WuXi AppTec Co. has been one of the market’s hottest stocks this year, but its rally is starting to attract a growing group of skeptics.
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk — OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 24, 2026 — Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.