Why WNBA Valuations Could Catch the NHL
Jason Wright says it could happen, “save for some weird gender bias.”
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Jay Clayton sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence
Senate Republicans confirmed Clayton despite opposition from Democrats, who criticized him for refusing to directly acknowledge Trump's 2020 election loss.
Sulnox: Q1 Trading Update: Revenue up 54% against Q1 2025
Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions at zero capex, is pleased to announce its trading update for Q1 (1 April to 30 June 2026).
Hanwha delays Philly Shipyard profit as U.S. costs rise and orders slip
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ICTSI 1H2026 Recurring Net Income up 25% to US$604.69M
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Trump seen as growing political liability by Senate Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms: Report
Several Senate Republicans see Donald Trump as a growing political liability ahead of the 2026 midterms. GOP lawmakers cited his falling approval ratings, criticism of Senate leaders and controversial…
You can love an AI but can it love you back? Philosophy has the answer
We often speak of loving things like a cozy sweater or new camera. But this talk is not generally taken literally. It's a kind of emotional shorthand.
Clinical trial finds AI system improves oxygen delivery in hospital patients
A University of Colorado Anschutz-led clinical trial has found an automated oxygen delivery system helped hospitalized patients spend significantly more time in their target oxygen range compared with…
Cells of the same age can follow sharply different biological aging paths
New research reveals that cells of the same chronological age can follow dramatically different biological aging paths, offering new insights into cancer, neurodegeneration and the fundamental biology…
As Reddit Stock Falls, CEO Questions Value of Google's AI Overviews
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman criticized Google's AI Overviews for summarizing publishers' content without delivering the traffic benefits of traditional search, arguing that users increasingly value…
Selena Gomez Shares Why ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Was the Perfect Directorial Debut | Exclusive
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Why Have China and Russia Just Stepped Out Of The Shadows In The U.S.-Iran War?
As with all wars, particularly in the world’s main oil and gas repository of the Middle East, the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict has long threatened to widen out to include other interested parties aside…
Why winner of biggest prize in maths has decided to work on AI instead
Jacob Tsimerman won a Fields medal last month – now he is leaving mathematics to work on AI safety
Deadly Brain Tumors May Have a Hidden Weakness—Scientists Just Found It
New research suggests deadly brain tumors are surprisingly vulnerable to a groundbreaking sound-wave technique.
‘A hidden gem’: Odyssey fans are shelling out up to $2,000 to buy 70mm IMAX tickets on eBay
This box-office success story is inspiring record cinema attendance rates and points to a rise in analog methods used in Hollywood.
Woman Thrifts Picture Frame—Finds Civil War-Era Relic Hiding Behind Photo
Samantha Ramsdell bought an antique frame for $15, but a closer look at home revealed a surprising secret hidden inside.
Score a record 50% discount on the Samsung 32-inch M8 smart monitor!
Samsung’s 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor drops to $349.99 at Amazon, a record-low price for this 4K screen with smart TV features.
Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'
WhatsApp accounts in India and other regions faced a 24-hour review period. Users reported being blocked from all app features without prior notification. The app displayed a message indicating activity and device information checks. Affected users expressed frustration and sought urgent assistance on social media platforms.
FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays
Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.
US cyclosporiasis outbreak kills two people in Michigan, officials say
US sees first fatalities due to intestinal illness, though both had significant underlying health conditions Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state’s health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest US outbreak of the intestinal illness.
The Sony LinkBuds Clip are some of the best open earbuds Ive tried — and theyre on sale
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Are Americans ready to embrace tiny 'cars'? These companies think so
Electric low-speed vehicles, or LSVs, are a step above a traditional golf cart but below a typical light-duty car or truck sold in the U.S.
How Christopher Nolan and Breaking Bad producer helped to save Kodak film
Long before The Odyssey hit cinemas, director Christopher Nolan and other filmmakers were trying to make sure motion picture film would not become extinct.
Artificial Intelligence: "Theft of intellectual property": How China and the US are fighting for AI supremacy
The competition for the better AI models has moved to the center of the geopolitical power struggle between China and the USA - and it also affects Europe.
Show HN: Run an 80B Qwen in 4.3 GB of RAM on a Mac, and a 35B on an iPhone
Article URL: https://github.com/leonickson1/Swiftlet Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49158333 Points: 186 # Comments: 80
What was the first consumer gadget to feature a foldable display?
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Surfing Lesson Ends With Unusual Injury
(MedPage Today) -- It appeared to be the perfect storm: a man in his 30s was learning to surf. As he stood up on the board and twisted to the left for balance, a wave knocked him over.
Japanese Yen steadies near post-intervention highs ahead of BoJ Minutes
USD/JPY trades with a soft tone near the 156.90 area on Monday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) holds the bulk of the gains secured at the end of last week, when intervention by Japanese authorities and a relatively hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy announcement triggered a sharp unwind in the pair.
Rockstar Games Killed Midnight Club 5 Because It Wasn't as Big as GTA, Ex-Designer Claims
An ex-Rockstar Games designer claims that the studio killed the Midnight Club franchise as it wasn't as big as Grand Theft Auto.
US signs deal to boost Patriot and THAAD missile parts production
The US has signed a more than US$3 billion deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to ramp up production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missile parts, as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain stockpiles.
23 candid photos of Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children over the years
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been photographed giggling and hugging their kids at royal engagements over the years.
Cyclospora: First Deaths Reported in Michigan Amid Severe Outbreak
Michigan reports first deaths tied to massive Cyclospora outbreak as CDC investigates multistate cases.
The Great Inflammation Panic
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Inside Wealth: More tech millionaires are using donor-advised funds for tax savings and giving
DAFs are gaining in popularity as private firms like Anthropic and OpenAI skyrocket in value and more companies stay private for longer.
Go ahead, make fun of Tommy Bahama. The CEO is happy to join you, and he’s probably not a fan of your preppy shorts
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Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries
Base Power’s $1 billion round will help the startup ramp production of its home batteries.
Kenya moves 30 million academic credentials onto Avalanche blockchain
A new digital verification platform aims to reduce forged certificates by allowing employers and universities to authenticate academic records onchain.
Leptomeningeal Disease in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- About 110,000 new cases of leptomeningeal disease (metastases of cerebrospinal fluid or the thin membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) are diagnosed each year in the U.S., with the incidence varying among cancer...
Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams
It is also the latest move by Visa to expand its value-added services business, which has become one of the company's fastest-growing divisions.
A 2016 earthquake delayed cameras for months. Another one just hit Japan. This is how much the 2026 earthquake could impact photographers
Sony has released an update following the July 28 earthquake that paused manufacturing for the world's largest producer of camera sensors
Aging Farm Fleet Points to Recovery Starting Next Year, CNH Says
The farm machinery sector is primed for a rebound in 2027 as the current fleet ages and prompts growers to upgrade, according to tractor maker CNH Industrial NV.
Opposition figure to Putin Boris Nadezhdin leaves Russia and appears in Paris: “I am alive and free”
El exaspirante presidencial, condenado por extremismo e inhabilitado políticamente, afirma que decidirá desde el exilio sus próximos pasos
'To Be Able to Identify the Mechanism Does Not Invalidate the Mechanism' — Christopher Nolan Lays Out a 'Fundamental Flaw' With Amateur Film Criticism
Christopher Nolan has laid out what he believes to be a "fundamental flaw" with amateur film criticism.
Venezuela Oil Flows Drop as Iran War Pause Cools Indian Appetite
Oil exports from Venezuela plunged in July due to weaker demand from India after a pause in the Iran war unlocked Middle Eastern barrels trapped in the Persian Gulf.
This unassuming New Hampshire refinery could help the U.S. break free from China’s hold on minerals
A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags.
Congress’s favorite AI tool? ChatGPT
House spending records show OpenAI's ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize legislation, and assist constituent…
Traditional Japanese medicine may ease age-related fat tissue scarring
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University of Osaka, working with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., investigated whether…
Cortisone eyedrops could save the sight of extremely premature babies
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital have conducted the world's first randomized clinical trial to test cortisone eyedrops to slow the progression of serious…
Metal deposits reveal how ice ages reshaped oxygen levels across Earth's oceans
Earth's oceans repeatedly lost oxygen and produced metal deposits during the planet's deepest ice ages. An international team of researchers analyzed manganese and other chemical signatures preserved in more than 27,000 ancient seafloor samples collected from six continents.
Iran war: Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender
President Donald Trump declared that the US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for "total surrender." Follow DW for more.
Trump's new formula for making the presidency profitable: Truth Social offers exclusive access to his posts for $100,000 a month
The social network is launching a premium access service to the posts of the President of the US, an initiative criticized by the opposition and experts for implying the use of insider information.
Anthropic’s AI models accidentally hacked three companies
Anthropic has launched an investigation into what went wrong during a recent test of three models that left a trio of companies accidentally hacked.
Here's My Prescription for a Lasting Legacy in Medicine
(MedPage Today) -- "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou Imagine attending your…
Stylish mirrorless camera is great for stills and video, with superb autofocus – save money today
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Poll Finds Overwhelming Majority Disgusted by Trump’s Relationship With AI Industry, Saying He’s Using the Tech to Tear Down Democracy
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Guest commentary: Why venture capitalists need more influence on start-ups
In times of crisis, founders are hardly accessible to investors. But that's exactly when professional advice is often particularly helpful, argues Thomas Lange, head of Achleitner Ventures.
Michigan Reports 2 Deaths In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Michigan health officials reported two cyclosporiasis-linked deaths Monday, as total cases in the state surpass 11,000.
‘Bangalore feels cheaper’: 21-year-old shares ₹43,000 monthly budget breakup while living alone in Gurgaon
A 21-year-old woman from Gurgaon has gone viral after revealing that her total expenditure for July was just over ₹43,000 while living by herself.
Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate
The Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate leads NASA’s human spaceflight and space-enabling activities across low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond.
3 moons of Neptune may be remnants of ice worlds shattered in a catastrophic crash
"We've had only a single flyby — Voyager 2 in 1989 — and these results make clear there's much more to learn."
Mark Zuckerberg must apologise over PM Modi video removal or lose safe harbour protection: Nishikant Dubey
Parliamentary panel chief Nishikant Dubey said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg must personally apologise for the temporary removal of PM Narendra Modi's Facebook video or face withdrawal of the platform's…
Did you solve it? Are you a match for the world’s smartest teen?
The solution to today’s puzzle Earlier today I set you the following puzzle, suggested by Briton Alex Chui, the most successful ever candidate at the International Mathematical Olympiad. Last month Alex, who is a pupil at Tonbridge School in Kent, became the first person to win a medal at the olympiad for seven years in a row. Bravo!