Nides Says Iran War Needs Negotiations
Former US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides says there is no lasting military solution to the conflict with Iran, arguing that renewed negotiations involving regional allies offer the only realistic path…
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States expand student loan options as new federal borrowing caps take effect — but they come with trade-offs
Some states — including Connecticut, Minnesota and Rhode Island — have expanded their own student loan programs amid new limits on federal borrowing.
After starting the tokenmaxxing panic, Uber's CTO is back with a very different AI story
Uber's new AI strategy sends top engineers into every department to rethink workflows and uncover productivity gains.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Breakout Album Brings Her To A Chart Milestone
'Short N' Sweet,' the album that helped make Sabrina Carpenter a global superstar and a hitmaker, marks her first set to reach 100 weeks on the Billboard 2
I spent 6 months with this pocket Android ereader — and it got me into books again, but didn’t break my smartphone addiction
The ViWoods AiPaper Reader is a smartphone-sized ereader that I carry with me everywhere, so now I can read anytime.
"Growing pressure" as Nancy Guthrie search passes six months
Six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will from her Arizona home in the middle of the night, there are no suspects or major leads and the case seems to be stalled, a source close to the investigation tells me. "There is plenty of blame to go around, but there is growing pressure to solve this case," the source said.
Infantino’s $20 billion FIFA plan collapses and now he faces a European mutiny over the future of the World Cup
Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald Trump likes to call him, as the two allies sat together watching the World Cup final less than two weeks ago. Sure, there were some boos inside Stadium near New York, when the two men walked across the turf to present the trophy and medals […]
Pension reform: What's next for early retirement without deductions?
Chancellor Merz has announced that the proposals of the pension commission should be implemented in full. However, there is criticism within the CDU about the abolition of early retirement without deductions. What now?
Dark matter’s secret force does the opposite of what scientists expected
Dark matter particles may exert a hidden force on one another, but its effects are stranger than expected. An extra attraction helps the particles cluster, yet it also makes dark matter effectively lighter as the Universe expands.
Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue
A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries. Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain their identity and coordinate the cycle of rest, repair, and renewal.
Pixel 11 leak predicts a weird mix of upgrades and downgrades for a higher price
A Pixel 11 leak points to doubled base storage and up to 16GB of RAM, but a higher price and conflicting camera details make Google’s next base flagship difficult to judge.
Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The remains of renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three other climbers have been found by a ground team on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest…
Barbie Sequel Remains Uncertain Amid Stalled Talent Negotiations
Warner Bros. faces a December deadline to secure deals with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling before the rights revert to Mattel. Barbie Sequel Remains Uncertain Amid Stalled Talent Negotiations Chris Coplan
For the third time in history, women outnumber men in the workforce as the stay-at-home boyfriend becomes an economic trend
Women now hold more jobs than men in America, for the third time ever. A Federal Reserve economist says this time, it's not reversing.
5 Takeaways From The Start Of Packers Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers have had three training camp practices. These are some early takeaways.
The 20 states where gas prices rose the most in July
Gas prices have dropped after spiking in May, but the national average is still over $4 per gallon. See where prices rose the most in July.
The average worker would need to save for 52 years to claw their way out of the middle class and be classified as wealthy, research reveals
Bleak research warns not even a lifetime of savings would be enough to lift workers out of the middle class into the top 10%.
By The Way: Headlines You May Have Missed the Week of 8/02
Younger Chinese professionals moving away from the traditional baijiu drinking culture, premium bottled water gaining traction with wellness-focused consumers, and historic government buildings across…
An undrafted WNBA rookie is a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate
A star has been born in Chicago, and it’s an undrafted rookie who was just a few years ago getting DNPs at UMass Amherst. That star?
Electoral rolls shrink by 589,458 in less than two months as ECP removes 1.48m deceased voters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s electoral rolls contracted by 589,458 voters between May 7 and July 2, 2026, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) removed a large number of deceased voters from the…
Chaos of border crossing gives way to limbo for Moroccans on Ceuta’s streets
People among the more than 50,000 who entered Spanish enclave this week describe the journey and their prospects Four days ago, Youssef El Abbas saw an opportunity to reclaim the life he had lost seven years earlier.
Diamonds win bronze medal with an eye to greater things for netball
Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
Iran says no deal to reopen Hormuz, denies asking Trump to pause strikes: What we know so far
Trump had written on Truth Social that the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran” but agreed to cancel the planned attack after being asked by Iran and other regional countries to hold off.
Interview: „Wir sind vom Mittelmaß regiert“: Kinderbuchverlegerin fordert Bildungsreform
Oetinger-Chefin Julia Bielenberg kritisiert „Trippelschritte“ der Bundesregierung – und setzt auf Eigeninitiative: neue Formate, neue Erlöse, neue Ideen trotz Branchenkrise.
Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible
Mathematicians have shown that no electoral system can perfectly balance local representation, proportional national results, and a fixed-size parliament once enough parties compete.
I built my tiny home from scratch for under $50,000. Doing it all myself was hard, but the money I'm saving is worth it.
Margo Fairchild, 34, built her tiny home in her mother's Virginia backyard for less than $50,000. It was difficult, but worth it to save the money.
Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control
Several US towns said that their water utilities have suffered from cyberattacks, which are suspected to have originated from Iran.
OPEC agrees September oil hike, completing rollback of voluntary cuts
Due to export disruptions from caused by the Iran and Ukraine wars, monthly OPEC+ hikes over most of this year have had little impact on the market.
Moscow mayor calls deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'
The blast killed three people, including the woman bomber, Russian state media said.
Hackers are going after our water now — over 30 Minnesota utilities hit in coordinated cyberattack by apparent Iranian attackers
More than 30 Minnesota water utilities were hit in a coordinated attack on their control systems, with one town's treatment plant knocked offline.
Spain's Ceuta navigates aftermath of border surge as most migrants return home
Ceuta was returning to normal over the weekend after an unprecedented migrant surge that saw up to 60,000 people enter the tiny Spanish exclave from Morocco in just two days.
Laura Loomer Brands Marjorie Taylor Greene 'Traitor' Over New Movement
Loomer branded the former congresswoman a traitor after Greene suggested a new political movement was taking shape.
- Laura Loomer calls Marjorie Taylor Greene a "traitor" over "America First" movement.
- Greene suggests new political movement, criticizes Trump's foreign policy.
- Loomer alleges group on government watch list, provides no evidence.
Study links emotional blindness to violent behavior behind bars
Inmates who struggle to identify and express their emotions are more likely to behave aggressively. A new study reveals that this emotional deficit fuels violence by creating deep cycles of loneliness…
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
Panamint Capital broke ground on a $1.7 billion solar and storage project at the Calvert coal mine. The mine and an adjacent coal plant will stay online.
The reverse bridge: Crypto meets Wall Street using perps
Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets. Now they are using them to offer 24/7 exposure to stocks, commodities and indexes.
Wall Street’s Favorite Bet Comes Undone as Chips Whipsaw Market
The one-way trade in semiconductor stocks that has defined equity markets this year is coming unglued, triggering stomach-churning volatility as investors grow increasingly concerned that the…
The Pixel 11 will be a perfect storm of bad timing
It’s all leaked at this point. We know just about everything the Pixel 11 is bringing to the table, and, well, it feels a bit underwhelming, doesn’t it?
Bournemouth close in on £11.1m Juanlu
Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears completion.
Ukraine war: Ukraine: Refinery and military airfield in southwestern Russia attacked
New attack on Wildberries warehouse +++ Dead and injured in Russian airstrikes +++ Russia: We have attacked Odessa and Mykolayiv ports +++ The news blog.
Mitch McConnell: Andy Beshear Takes Swipe at Republicans As Deadline Looms
McConnell's health and whereabouts have been the subjects of intense speculation and scrutiny over the past month.
I almost returned my Google Fitbit Air for broken sleep tracking until I changed one setting
A single tweak in Google Health revived the sleep points I'd been missing
Op-ed: The U.S. lead over China in AI is all but gone
AI debate in recent years has centered on whether the U.S. can develop a strategy capable of preserving an edge over China. The answer isn't looking positive.
I spoke to a hearing expert to find out the best ways to protect your kids' hearing — from headphones to listening limits
Protecting your little one's hearing takes everything from kid-friendly headphones to appropriate settings. An expert told Tom's Guide how.
Security forces kill mastermind of Hangu police checkpost attack: sources
Security forces have killed the mastermind behind the July 30 attack on a police checkpost in Hangu, which claimed the lives of nine police officials, a senior security official told Dawn on Sunday. Security sources said the slain terrorist was identified as Amir Mauviya, and he was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Hangu’s…
Of thee I sing: A guide to US patriotic songs, from ‘The Liberty Song’ to Jay-Z and Kanye West
NEW YORK (AP) — The history of American patriotic songs offers a lesson about the different ways you can say you love your country. Composers have celebrated…
AI's manifesto war
Silicon Valley's AI moguls are flooding Washington with competing blueprints for superintelligence, clashing over a defining question: Does safety come from spreading powerful AI or containing it? Why it matters: Their fight will shape who gets access to the best models, how America competes with China, and whether the government can slow…
First open-source firmware for AM5 officially launches — Dasharo v0.9.0 brings Coreboot and openSIL to Zen 4 APUs on MSI B850
3mdeb has introduced a new open-source firmware for the MSI B850-P WiFi, marking the first time open-source firmware has been introduced to the AM5 platform.
What did Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tell Trump that prompted a pause in US strikes on Iran?
The Saudi leader reportedly warned that reaching an agreement was essential to prevent the region “from being drawn into a wider conflict whose repercussions would affect regional and international…
OPEC+ Makes Small Quota Hike to Finish Unwinding 2023 Cuts
Major OPEC+ nations approved the latest small increase to their production quotas, a move that will complete the theoretical revival of supplies halted in 2023 and give them scope to add more barrels…
‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate
Many young students in China have been inspired by the achievement of Wang Hong, the first Chinese woman to receive the Fields Medal – the world’s most prestigious prize in mathematics. But it is the 35-year-old’s candid remarks about feeling “discouraged” in her early years at an elite Chinese university that appear to have struck the…
The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn't big enough for two separate machines
This fun-size coffee maker has a steep learning curve, but take the time to hone your barista skills and you'll be rewarded for your efforts.
Thousands Of Seniors May Lose Medicare Advantage As Plan Exits Escalate
Major Medicare Advantage insurer Humana is withdrawing from certain markets for 2027, a move expected to be mirrored by other companies facing rising medical expenses.
SSGC assures citizens there is no gas leak, says odourisation plant testing led to complaints
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) said on Sunday that complaints of a suspected gas leak near Karachi’s Abul Hasan Isphahani Road since the previous night were due to the testing of odourisation…
ALL CAPS Episode 20: From resilience in Samaria to the battle over free speech
A devastating arson attack in Samaria, growing concerns over antisemitism in Europe and North America, foreign influence on American campuses, and an exclusive interview with outspoken comedian…
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java…
IT industry not creating new jobs, funds diverted to AI, data centre costs: Sridhar Vembu
In a post on social media platform X, Vembu noted that while the IT industry, including Zoho, has avoided large-scale layoffs, it has failed to generate significant new employment opportunities in recent years.
Centre steps up dengue surveillance as monsoon raises outbreak risk
The health ministry has asked states to strengthen testing, mosquito control and hospital preparedness, while warning that developing El Niño conditions could influence disease transmission.
Who is Jean DeWolff? Spider-Man: Brand New Day's best Easter egg is a brutal comics throwback
The life, death, and afterlife of Jean DeWolff, Spider-Man's favorite cop
Warehouse automation to humanoids: Addverb bets on India, CEO says physical AI race has begun
Addverb is now betting on what CEO Sangeet Kumar calls the next frontier of robotics -- collaborative robots, quadrupeds and humanoids, as he highlighted that the global race in physical AI has begun…
90% of my searches don’t touch Google anymore — here’s what I use instead
If you haven't tried Brave yet, you should.
A Rodeo That Reminds Me of Home
Culture and entertainment recommendations including barrel racing in Phoenix, Willie Nelson songs, and more
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems
The previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-edge U.S.
Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?
As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.
Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK
While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'