7 NBA teams who will be way better than last year
Almost every team in the NBA truly believes it has a chance to win with the right offseason moves right now. The days of Steph Curry vs.
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College football rankings: Preseason top-25 teams, according to us
College football is right around the corner. And we are doing everything we can to get you ready here at SB Nation. Today, we start our long preview series of the upcoming college football season.
Is the Nocs Provisions Lite View spotting scope a good alternative to a traditional telescope?
A compact spotting scope delivering detailed views of the moon and bright star clusters.
Astronomers watch a black hole's feeding frenzy end with a bad case of cosmic indigestion
Astronomers have discovered that the feeding frenzy of a distant black hole ended with a windy outburst.
Aspen trees provide a natural buffer against wildfires, even as fire season intensifies, study shows
Buffers made of aspen trees could help protect communities from worsening wildfires.
15 leadership lessons that leaders learned the hard way
Leadership positions may be the stuff of envy. From the outside, it can look like the person in charge has it all figured out. But leaders are human, too.
NYC revamps how schools handle school avoidance under legal agreement
New York City’s Education Department is changing how it responds to students who are chronically absent due to school avoidance, according to an agreement officials signed last week with the legal…
How Invasive Rats Mess with Coral Reef Food Webs
It’s not always a bad thing, though The post How Invasive Rats Mess with Coral Reef Food Webs appeared first on Nautilus .
PlasmaSolve bought by Apple to help make thin & durable device enclosures
Czech company PlasmaSolve has been acquired by Apple, likely for its software that helps optimize manufacturing of scratch-resistant metallic coatings.
How loyalty between Iran and Kuwait gave way to mistrust
How loyalty between Iran and Kuwait gave way to mistrust Submitted by Amara Sophia Elahi on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 09:55 From hosting Kuwaiti refugees during the Gulf War to exchanging accusations over US…
A trust gap could unravel Nigeria's financial inclusion wins
Nearly 33 million bank accounts sit dormant — a sign that access without confidence doesn't hold.
AI enthusiast mods BIOS with Claude Code — AI defeats RSA-2048 signature checks and unlocks 55 hidden settings
A Redditor recently unlocked their HP laptop BIOS using Claude Code.
DuckDuckGo anti-AI glasses offer zero cameras and notifications
While it’s been reported that Apple is debating whether or not the camera in its upcoming glasses product should allow users to shoot photos and videos, DuckDuckGo is going one step further …
Netaji's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose quits TMC, cites 'personal reasons'
In a resignation letter addressed to Mamata, Bose said he was stepping down from the primary membership of the Trinamool Congress with immediate effect.
Ghana parliament backs tough cocoa farm protections, with up to 20 years in prison
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval, according to a…
A simple no-cook tomato sauce for peak summer heat, from Meryl Feinstein
When tomatoes are at their peak — and it’s too hot to turn on the oven — this simple, no-cook sauce from my cookbook “Pasta Every Day” is what I come back to time and again.
The AI bubble is already popping; we just don't know it yet
Weird times in earnings-land, and we're talking about it on The Reg's home grown podcast
Around 13,000 Spanish seasonal workers will work in the French grape harvest for €2,156 gross per month
UGT estimates that 90% of these workers “repeat” in the neighbouring country's campaign for better salary conditions.
June, which aims to help enterprise AI deployment by finding bottlenecks and building agents, emerges from stealth with $20M led by Marc Benioff's Time Ventures (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch)
It's so hard for big businesses to get AI tools working reliably that whole new organizations of forward-deployed engineers or FDEs …
Heavy rain, decreased visibility and 50kph winds expected in parts of the Emirates until Friday
Northern and eastern areas of the UAE should expect clouds, rain and decreased visibility until Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Monday. Rain is expected in parts of Fujairah and Al Ain from Tuesday through the week, following the heavy rain that hit Ras Al Khaimah on Sunday.
Trump policies could be beneficial for Africa, say young Africans
Among the perceived benefits are enhanced security cooperation, youth empowerment, military support, and counterterrorism.
South African investors look to create $1B sugar monopoly
A potential tie-up of Ilovo Sugar would reunite southern Africa’s two largest producers, setting up a major cross-border antitrust test.
Iran denies talks with US as Trump halts strikes at the last minute
Iran denies talks with US as Trump halts strikes at the last minute Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:55 Iranian officials say their only current talks are with Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz Iranians walk past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 3 August (AFP/Atta Kenare) Off Iran has denied…
Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) foundry roadmaps — breaking down TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries' approach to next-generation scale-up connectivity
As AI systems outgrow copper interconnects, TSMC, Intel, Samsung Foundry, and GlobalFoundries are pursuing four distinctly different co-packaged optics strategies to bring optical connectivity closer…
'I can’t believe I found this sport and this sport found me' – Emma Finucane makes history at Commonwealth Games
Welshwoman first sprinter to win four golds at one Commonwealth Games, and best Welsh athlete ever
Italy’s Aflabox raises €1.35 million to scale AI-powered portable aflatoxin detection across Africa and Europe
Aflabox, an Italian AgTech startup that aims to revolutionise food safety by making aflatoxin detection accessible, affordable, and efficient, has closed a €1.35 million Seed funding round.
Google is working on a new UI for customizing Gemini Daily Brief
Google is clearly hard at work figuring out the UI for customizing Gemini Daily Brief.
Social Democrat leader promises a safer, richer Sweden at election tour launch
Magdalena Andersson, leader of the opposition Social Democrats, launched her election bus tour on Monday with a new slogan "time to take Sweden seriously", a press conference outside the party's…
New AirPods set to arrive before the end of the year, but don't hold your breath on cameras in Apple earbuds just yet
A fresh report points to new AirPods set to be unveiled this year, but not Apple's much-touted camera-enhanced models (yet).
Study identifies link between caregiver-child relationship, ADHD symptoms
Research from Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact with children when they're very young can protect against the negative effects of inflammation during pregnancy, including increased attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, symptoms in…
7 Books that make you realise you can't control everything
Discover seven insightful books that explore uncertainty, acceptance, and the freedom that comes from letting go of control.
Identifying the Root Cause of Electronics Failures With Simulation Apps
This article is brought to you by COMSOL . In pursuit of improved range, greater reliability, and faster charging, electric vehicles are driving the demand for high-voltage electronics. Other applications driving this demand include wind farms, data centers, and server farms, to name a few.
FM Cho highlights new U.S. ambassador's role in resolving bilateral issues
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday he expects new U...
House of the Dragon Season 3: How many dragons are left on each side?
The tables have turned in "House of the Dragon" Season 3, so let's do a quick dragon roll call. How many are left on each side?
The EU's AI Act enforcement powers take effect, letting it evaluate AI models before regional release, restrict market access, fine model providers, and more (Kai Nicol-Schwarz/CNBC)
The European Union gained new powers to inspect AI models, restrict EU market access and fine model providers …
X Factor finalist denies murdering influencer by running her over with car
Gabrielle Carrington denies killing Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Soho on 19 April.
'AI's Decimation of Call Center Jobs Has Begun'
"AI's decimation of call center jobs has begun," reports Bloomberg: Companies including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Microsoft Corp., Uber Technologies Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corp.
IPO-Bound Imarticus Learning Acquires Singapore’s BELLS Institute For ₹800 Cr
IPO-bound edtech startup Imarticus Learning has acquired Singapore-based BELLS Institute of Higher Learning for ₹800 Cr as it gears up…
African politics and the widening distance between power and consequence
The African Union’s decision not to intervene in Burundi’s 2016 crisis reveals a deeper pattern in continental politics: authority is often furthest from consequence, while responsibility falls on…
Pooch’s prayers answered as it becomes winning scene at 2026 International Pet Photography Awards
Callie Soden is the 2026 International Pet Photographer of the Year, with a creative portfolio of canine captures, including a composite of her pooch praying at a church altar
Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Former Son-in-Law Max Miller Shouldn’t Serve in Congress
U.S. Rep Max Miller (R, Ohio) has denied allegations of domestic abuse.
After years in Obsidian, Logseq 2.0's database approach is making me reconsider everything
I never expected Logseq to become a serious Obsidian competitor.
DHS Wants To Build A Border Wall Through Tohono O’odham Land. It’s Another Instance of The US Undermining Tribal Sovereignty.
In May, the Department of Homeland Security informed the Tohono O’odham Nation, the largest Native nation located along an international border, that it was beginning construction on a border wall…
Environmentalists Are Rolling Their Eyes at Trump’s “Ratepayer Protection Pledge”
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump has announced that about 200 entities have signed on to his…
The hidden cost of Mamdani’s plan for cheap groceries
New Yorkers will soon enjoy a 30 percent discount on their meat, seafood, milk, and bread — so long as they shop at a city-owned store.
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
GPU prices for current-gen Nvidia and AMD: Price increases, why have the prices not dropped, and can you still buy a cheap GPU?
AI, tariffs, and greed have put pressure on PC builders wanting a new GPU. Can you still get a cheap GPU?
Does your Mac need new buttons? Great news — the Dune keypad offers just that
Dune, is essentially a small macro pad you can throw in a bag to take on the go with your MacBook. Here's how it works.
Right to walk safely: SC orders Centre to ensure pedestrian walkways, reaffirms it as fundamental right
The Supreme Court affirmed pedestrian rights on demarcated sidewalks, directing the government to maintain these areas. Authorities must ensure safe walking spaces, separated from vehicle lanes, and…
STAT+: BioNTech names Guido Oelkers its new CEO
Guido Oelkers will take over as the new CEO of BioNTech, replacing company cofounder Ugur Sahin.
Lebanon's former central bank chief Riad Salameh moved to Roumieh prison
The Salameh Papers: Special report into allegations against former Lebanon banking chief Lebanon's controversial former Central Bank (BDL) governor Riad Salameh, who was arrested recently over alleged financial wrongdoing, has been moved from hospital to Roumieh prison, overlooking Beirut.
Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch
And I don't even know if it's worth the original price.
Microsoft acknowledges how dire the RAM crisis is by promising to reduce Windows 11's 'memory footprint' on 8GB laptops — but it should have been this way from the start
'There needs to be a mechanism to prevent this from happening': Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better on 8GB, but users complain something else needs fixing — rogue software installs.
Uganda’s military unveils statue of Netanyahu’s brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s military unveiled a monument to an…
Nurse-led initiative reduces unplanned extubations
A nurse-led initiative at a New Jersey hospital reversed an upward trend of unplanned extubation rates in its medical intensive care unit (MICU) and maintained the improvement for five years…
WHO Zambia Newsletter – Second Quarter 2026 (April–June 2026)
WHO Zambia Newsletter – Second Quarter 2026 (April–June 2026) sitengeg@who.int Mon, 03/08/2026 - 12:19 This newsletter highlights key achievements and activities undertaken by WHO Zambia during the…
'Nobody was buying them so it doesn't really matter' — Xbox console price hike hits the UK
The Xbox price hike is here, revealing the new cost of a console in the UK.
Who owns Africa's last mile?
Uber's $14.8bn acquisition of Delivery Hero was negotiated in San Francisco and Berlin. But its biggest consequences may unfold in Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo and Casablanca.