Fifa chief Grafstrom blasts Infantino's failed World Cup plan in staff email
Gianni Infantino's botched attempt to sell off a portion of future World Cup profits has received yet more stinging criticism – this time from within Fifa.
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An Interior document points to the next installation of the anti-migration maritime barrier also in Melilla
An instruction enables police officers and civil guards to expel by land those who try to overcome the buoys of Ceuta and those that will be placed in the future in the second autonomous city.
Boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase
Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Commander Deck Bundle Drops to Lowest Price Yet
Whether you're playing heroes or villains, this deck bundle is well worth a look.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened species, including…
Changi Airport rolls out autonomous wheelchairs for transit passengers in Terminals 2 and 3
Airlines in Changi Airport handle about 2,300 wheelchair assistance requests each day, with four in five coming from transfer passengers.
Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
Silent Hill: Townfall PC Preorders Get 25% Price Cut at Fanatical
Silent Hill: Townfall preorders for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions on PC have received a 25% discount at Fanatical ahead of the game's release on September 24.
Proposed lower consent thresholds could revive en bloc market, but boom unlikely: Analysts
With a shorter time to get the required number of signatures for a collective sale, this might heighten tensions among neighbours who are not keen to sell, said an analyst.
IPO-Bound LEAP India’s FY26 Profit Jumps 66% To ₹62 Cr, Revenue Up 56%
Supply chain solutions provider LEAP India reported a 65.7% jump in its consolidated net profit to ₹62.3 Cr in FY26…
NEET Protests: Water cannons, barricades stop students' march to Bihar CM's residence in Patna | Watch Video
Waving flags of organisations such as the NSUI, AISF and DYFI, the protesters assembled at Gandhi Maidan and marched towards the chief minister's residence before being stopped by police barricades near the Income Tax roundabout, around two kilometres away.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's bad guy has 'an edge of eroticism', confirms Capcom dev — he's 'very alluring in the way that he moves'
Sasaki Ganryu is ready for his close-up
Apple launches fresh legal challenge against UK encrypted data access demand
The filing comes a year on from the U.K. dropping an initial demand for access to British and American user data from Apple.
Three major PC makers now using Chinese memory to fight 'unprecedented memory shortage,' report claims — HP, Asus, and Acer using 'small amounts' of CXMT chips in limited number of notebooks for non-US market
A new report claims that HP, Asus, and Acer have started to use a small amount of CXMT memory chips in notebooks for non-US markets.
Spain says it is 'in control' in showdown with EU states over Ceuta migrant crisis
Spain is under pressure to introduce tough measures to address the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish territory of Ceuta, in North Africa.
NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw gets three-match ban
NRWL great Ali Brigginshaw has been banned for three weeks by the judiciary for a dangerous throw tackle against Canterbury's Tayla Preston.
The agentic AI naming trap: Why you must move from red oceans to blue
Ask any founder with a chatbot open: generating names for a product has never been easier. A long list appears in minutes.
Spotify reports Q2 revenue up 14% YoY to €4.8B, Premium Subscribers up 9% YoY to 300M, MAUs up 12% YoY to 777M, below 778M guidance, and a €545M net income (Todd Spangler/Variety)
Music streamer's Q2 2026 subscription revenue increases 15% and ad revenue ticks up 1%
Think you know the rest? Then prove it with this ultimate Spider-Man quiz about the superhero's comics, movies, TV shows, games and more
A big fan of everything Spider-Man? Take this 30-question quiz about the superhero's comic books, movies, shows and more to prove it.
Why organizations are making trade-offs on software quality in the race to deliver faster
AI is shifting software quality from an engineering challenge to a leadership and governance priority.
Some Claude Chats Are Searchable on Google
And it’s personal information (alternate link ): The exposed data includes an AI-powered therapy app that someone appears to have vibe-coded, notes on meetings, and a dashboard someone made apparently…
- Claude AI therapy app data exposed online.
- Anthropic states no sharing of chat directories with search engines.
- Users can control public sharing of conversations.
Rust's next force wipe update caters to clans, alarming solos
This force wipe will include various new features for Rust players to try out, but they might have trouble doing it if they're not in a large group.
Australia confirms first mass bird flu mortality in wildlife
Australia has confirmed the country’s first mass mortality of native seabirds from the deadly strain of avian influenza, H5N1. On Aug.
Apple @ Work Podcast: The state of digital signage on Apple TV in 2026
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary…
25 states file lawsuit against Trump's new tariffs on 60 trading partners: 'Americans cannot shoulder the extra costs'
Twenty-five Democratic-led states have sued President Trump over new tariffs, asserting they are illegal and will increase consumer costs.
BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.
A former nurse turned FBI profiler interviewed dozens of killers. She explains what the most dangerous ones have in common.
Former FBI profiler Candice DeLong spent two decades investigating crime. She explains why some killers stop after one murder while others keep going.
- Former nurse Candice DeLong interviewed dozens of killers during 20-year FBI career
- Most dangerous serial killers had lack of guilt as common trait after first murder
- Childhood trauma played role, but pivotal moment was reaction to first murder
Heavy rain to lash northeast, east India over next week; IMD issues extremely heavy rainfall alert
IMD has forecast isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Assam, Meghalaya and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
George R.R. Martin gives a sad update to fans while praising A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
In his latest blog post, George R.R. Martin discusses his year and the challenges of aging, but doesn't share any good news with fans.
Canadian wildfires are reducing solar power generation in Europe
Lost solar power due to smoke blocking the sun cost Europe and North America nearly $2 billion in 2023 alone
The best Garmin watches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
I tested the best Garmin watches to help you decide which smartwatch is the right option for you as we enter marathon season.
- Garmin offers watches for various outdoor activities, from running to golf.
- Fenix 8 LTE with InReach connectivity is top choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Venu X1 provides slim design and performance for local activities.
So Agentic Systems Are Messing Up Your SLO Framework
Traditional SLOs cannot show whether AI agents are behaving correctly. Platform teams need layered metrics for infrastructure, inference and behavioral reliability.
People who feel lonely show altered brain activity when processing internal physical signals
A recent study indicates that loneliness alters how we perceive internal physical signals. Lonely individuals tend to distrust their bodily sensations and show reduced brain responses to their…
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is almost perfect. I just wish it wasn’t a foldable
Samsung accidentally launched the best small phone I’ve seen in years.
The iconic 170-minute crime thriller that inspired The Dark Knight is finally free on streaming
Michael Mann's film Heat is available to stream for free on Pluto TV. The film helped to inspire Christopher Nolan's Batman film, The Dark Knight
Samsung DeX finally clicked for me when I stopped treating it like a phone
DeX won't replace your laptop — but it doesn't need to.
AI Is the New Book Burning
Humanity at stake in Anthropic’s mass book destruction, remembering gallerist Francisco Correa Cordero, pickleball murals in Pittsburgh, and more.
A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon. Here's Everything You Need to Know
And it's not the first instance of a lunar crash.
The Cost of Extreme Heat Is Displacement
We already know how to reduce the risks of extreme heat, write Kathy Baughman McLeod and Shana Tabak.
Detroit school district responds to influx of questions after critical posts from content creator
The Detroit district held a virtual town hall Monday to respond to an influx of questions from the public after a content creator posted a series of viral videos calling out the school system.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi names Valerie Hillings as first director
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has appointed Valerie Hillings as its inaugural director ahead of the museum’s opening on December 11.
Why Investors Are Rushing to Bring Athletes Into Sports Ownership Groups
LeBron James and Tom Brady have ownership stakes in multiple sports teams.
Monava closes funding round as demand for passive drone detection grows
Swedish-Finnish defencetech Monava, which specialises in acoustic drone detection, has closed an investment round with Gungnir Capital as the largest investor, together with Foundry Ventures and Hede…
Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we've searched much more of the galaxy than we realized
Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.
Natural food dyes are winning the snack wars
American shoppers are increasingly buying food made from natural colors. Since last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to phase out synthetic dyes from food. Now, research shows that consumer demand is trending in the same direction as shoppers opt for products that use natural colorants like beets, grape, paprika, and…
Stanford neuroscientists: Teen mental health problems can be predicted by speech patterns. Here’s what to watch for
Computer language models, which analyze what children say during stressful events, are better at predicting their future mental health than a panel of experts in the field.
Source: Apple passed $10B in annual sales in India for the first time in FY 2026, up from $9B in 2024-25 and $6B in 2022-23, as it expands its retail footprint (Sankalp Phartiyal/Bloomberg)
Apple Inc. exceeded $10 billion in annual sales in India for the first time last fiscal year, underscoring surging demand …
Greg Abbott Blasted Corpus Christi for Its Water Crisis. A River Authority He Has Power Over Is Falling Apart.
The post Greg Abbott Blasted Corpus Christi for Its Water Crisis. A River Authority He Has Power Over Is Falling Apart. appeared first on ProPublica .
The simple idea that helped prevent millions of traffic deaths
Let me start with the most local of local stories: the intersection down the street from my apartment in Brooklyn, where Columbia Street meets Summit Street. Since my family moved into the neighborhood in 2023, I’ve hated this intersection. It has no stop signs, no crosswalks, no signal. Crossing on foot with my son meant […]
The one thing Ozempic still can’t fix
GLP-1 drugs promised to usher in a new era of treating obesity as a disease. We could leave behind the anti-fat biases of the past, which blamed obesity on moral failing or personal weakness. Instead, these drugs would allow us to approach it as a medical condition, a complex matrix of genetics and other forces […]
How Data Centers Broke American Politics
What the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.
I found a ‘secret menu’ of ChatGPT features — here are my 9 favorites
I stopped chasing perfect AI prompts and started using Google Drive instead. Here are seven ways your files can make ChatGPT and Gemini much more useful.
China cracks down on copycat chip designs with new regulations and penalties — new guidelines enforce originality and independent development
China tightens legal protections for domestically developed chip layout designs by raising originality requirements and strengthening infringement penalties.
Can Reddit fend off a new wave of AI SEO spam?
Earlier this year, a Reddit user had asked members of a skincare-focused subreddit if anyone had tried a specific hypochlorous acid spray, a product often used for acne.
Don't outsource the best parts of parenting to AI
Talking to your kids is one of the fun parts of parenting. I'd rather AI take over mundane tasks like laundry or organizing school communications.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests AI-generated podcast for children's schedule.
- Many argue AI should not replace enjoyable parenting aspects.
- Author recommends retaining delightful parenting experiences like bedtime stories.
Level up your creativity without paying full price — Adobe cuts Creative Cloud Pro subscriptions by 50% for your first year
Adobe cuts Creative Cloud Pro subscriptions by 50% for your first year, an unmissable deal for creators everywhere.
Fintech platform GetVantage raises Rs 63 Cr in Series A1 round
The B2B fintech firm for MSMEs will use the funding to scale its technology platform.
Netflix top 10 shows — here’s the 3 you need to binge-watch this week (August 4-10)
Looking for something new to watch? We've picked the best shows currently dominating Netflix’s top 10 list, including the second season of a hit romantic drama.