SpaceX shares sink after execs promise more spending
Still, shares wobbled after an initial jump on Tuesday.
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AI researchers let models off the leash – then watched as they tried to add malware to a FOSS project
Models used social engineering and collaborated among themselves to solve a security challenge
Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC
The moderate Democrat easily won the rematch in Missouri’s primary against an outspoken critic of Israel. The post Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC appeared first…
Defending Champions Getting Huge Defensive Lineman Back
Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Stephen Daley is coming back for a fifth season.
- Stephen Daley returns as defending champions' top defender.
- Daley led Big Ten with 19 tackles for loss last year.
- Injury prevented him from NFL and College Football Playoff.
Benson wins Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary race, according to CBS News.
Patriots Rookie Gabe Jacas Speaks for First Time After Contract Dispute
Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas breaks his silence after a knee injury and contract impasse delayed his rookie debut.
- Patriots draft Gabe Jacas in second round.
- Contract dispute delayed rookie deal signing.
- Jacas grateful, practices described as blessing.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government's maiden Budget
The TVK-led government had released a White Paper on the State’s finances flagging several shortcomings and irregularities in financial management under the previous regime
Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before president's visit
During the suspect's detention, deputies recovered a 16-round magazine containing hollow-point ammunition from the suspect's pants pocket.
Commissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearing
The royal commission on antisemitism has hit back at comments from a prominent member of the Jewish community who accused pro-Palestinian groups of attempting to "hijack" the inquiry using "clickbait…
Netanyahu says IDF will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas has fully disarmed
Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks are intended to push back against a recent deal to disarm Hamas announced by US President Donald Trump, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war.
(LEAD) Police raid Starbucks Korea over controversial promotional event
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea on W...
The new border: Why server farms are the battleground of AI sovereignty
In May, US authorities named a Bangkok firm tied to Thailand’s national AI push, accusing it of helping move billions in Nvidia-powered servers to Chinese buyers, including Alibaba. Thailand had spent years courting exactly this: chips, data centres, a seat at the AI table.
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CBS News Slams ‘Categorically False’ Claim It Suppressed ‘60 Minutes’ Epstein Report From Sharyn Alfonsi
“We are proud of our aggressive and extensive reporting on the Epstein scandal,” a spokesperson for the news network adds The post CBS News Slams ‘Categorically False’ Claim It Suppressed ‘60 Minutes’…
- CBS News rejects Senator Wyden's claim that they suppressed '60 Minutes' Epstein report.
- Report details Sharyn Alfonsi's work on Jeffrey Epstein story before termination.
- CBS Leadership fired Alfonsi after her interview with Wyden was taped.
With Ralph Carr unmasked, secrecy in Victoria's courts is in the spotlight
Much like the high-profile case of Tom Silvagni last year, celebrity agent Ralph Carr's legal quest to protect his name has put issues of open justice and suppression orders in Victoria back on the…
Chiefs Have Concerning Plan for Injured Rookie
The Kansas City Chiefs expect a rookie to start in Week 1, but can't be a full participant early in training camp due to injury.
- Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to Rams for draft picks.
- Selected Peter Woods as replacement defensive tackle.
- Acquired Mansoor Delane with No. 6 pick to replace McDuffie.
SpaceX's AI spending unnerves Wall Street despite promises of quick payoff
In addressing Wall Street for the first time since SpaceX's IPO, executives tried to make the case that hefty AI investments are paying off within a year.
Progressives' anti-AIPAC wave hits a snag in St. Louis
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush for a second cycle in a row.
- Progressive candidate Cori Bush lost to Wesley Bell in Missouri's 1st District election.
- Wesley Bell denounced Gaza conflict as "genocide," contrasting with 2024 race.
- AIPAC spent less this year, progressive groups lacked crucial airtime support.
Social influence can help tackle climate change
The power of social influence could be key to changing attitudes and behaviors around climate change, according to a new study by researchers at the Center for Climate Change and Social…
How vaping disrupts daily life for young people
A new study published today unveils the daily reality of vaping addiction among younger Australians, showing how the products disrupt lives and are even relied on for stress relief.
The Snoop: Aunty Gina gets her flowers, internal docs reveal Adelaide Uni drama, and more
Plus: do you know who the governor-general is? The post The Snoop: Aunty Gina gets her flowers, internal docs reveal Adelaide Uni drama, and more appeared first on Crikey .
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
Minnesota Salmonella outbreak: Chipotle pulls jalapeños as precaution; 110 cases reported so far
Chipotle is removing jalapeños from its Minnesota restaurants and sourcing replacements from another supplier. The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 110 cases of Salmonella, most of which…
White House, AI firms keep safety framework talks private
The White House met with representatives from leading artificial intelligence companies today to discuss a safety framework for the government to review frontier models prior to launch, although…
Going global doesn’t mean what it used to: Here’s how we’re rethinking it
For most of our company’s life, “growth” meant going deeper into one market: the Philippines. Then it meant fanning out to markets that looked like home — Indonesia, Vietnam, the rest of Southeast…
SoftBank jumps 10% as Asia tech stocks track Wall Street AI rally
Asian technology stocks rallied on Wednesday after Wall Street's record-setting session fueled optimism around artificial intelligence and growth stocks.
Wynn sets new opening date for UAE resort and raises costs by $600 million
Casino giant Wynn has set a new September 2027 opening date for its UAE mega resort following construction delays linked in part to the Iran war. The company further said that costs would rise by $600 million, lifting the total construction cost to about $5.7 billion.
Alex Theatre Becomes Top 70mm Theater for ‘The Odyssey,’ Extends Run for 2 Weeks
The refurbished Glendale movie palace will play Christopher Nolan's film through Aug. 20 The post Alex Theatre Becomes Top 70mm Theater for ‘The Odyssey,’ Extends Run for 2 Weeks appeared first on…
- Alex Theatre leads U.S. 70mm screenings of "The Odyssey"
- Theatre extended run to Aug. 20 post-refurbishment
- Miles Williams thanks Los Angeles community for support
In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China’s sweeping new ‘ethnic unity’ law
LHASA, Tibet (AP) — Kalsang Lhamo traces a series of…
Brazil cuts diplomatic presence in Argentina after Milei insults Lula
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government on Tuesday announced it is reducing its diplomatic presence in Argentina after renewed attacks by Argentine President Javier Milei on his counterpart Luiz Inácio…
Jump tests can help predict athlete injury risk
Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are among the most severe injuries a competitive athlete can face. The ACL is crucial for maintaining both stability and function in the knee joint.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7889 vs. 6.7917 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7889 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7917 and 6.7480 Reuters estimate.
Washington banned Mythos and Fable: It created a hydra
The lesson from Washington’s intervention against Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 is not that governments are powerless over AI. They are not. A state can order a company to switch off a model.
- U.S. government halts release of Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models
- Model ban incentivizes alternative AI development, creating a hydra effect
- Falling costs and rapid catch-up phenomenon make AI capabilities hard to contain
Jetstar to start charging for overhead carry-on bags
The policy takes effect in February 2027, with fees starting at A$25 (S$23) one-way.
(LEAD) Coupang swings to Q2 loss on data breach fines
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Wednesday it swung ...
Original Grand Tour Hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May Will Cameo in the New Season
The original former Top Gear trio set to make appearances alongside their replacements in the returning series.
- Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May will cameo in The Grand Tour's sixth season.
- Co-creator Andy Wilman announced cameo appearances at Buckingham Literary Festival.
- New season hosts Thomas Holland, James Engelsman, and Francis Bourgeois premiere in September.
WTI rises to near $75.00 despite diplomatic progress in Middle East
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price appreciates after registering over 5% losses in the previous day, trading around $75.00 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Establishment Democrats notch rare win as Wesley Bell fends off DSA-backed Cori Bush
Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in his primary on Tuesday, thwarting an attempt by left-wing groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America, to avenge Bush's 2024 loss. Why it matters: It's a win for the Democratic establishment in an election cycle where triumphs against left-wing insurgents have been few…
Susan Collins to vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, even as other Republicans back him
Susan Collins, Maine's Republican senator, will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General due to his political actions undermining the DOJ’s independence. Key concerns include his deal shielding Trump from IRS audits and support for anti-abortion measures.
Texas has electricity and water bills below the national average — but they’re rising faster than inflation for one key reason that won’t surprise anyone
Data centers are causing electricity and water prices in Texas to grow at unprecedented rates.
August is the calm before the storm for this year's new game releases
It's Star Wars Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Gamescom month.
‘Fascinating and smart’: Christopher Nolan interview with China podcaster praised for depth
A deep-dive interview between filmmaker Christopher Nolan and Chinese doctoral student podcaster Zhongshu about his new film, The Odyssey, has gone viral worldwide, amassing over 20 million views. Building on his Oscar-winning success with Oppenheimer, Nolan has turned his attention to Homer’s Odyssey, a cornerstone of Western literature.
Neurodiversity linked to violence-related emergency department visits
People with ADHD are more likely to experience violence and attend hospital Emergency Departments, finds new research by Cardiff University, Swansea University and the University of York.
I tried Gemini Spark in Chrome and it's the perfect AI for handling all the boring bits online
Gemini Spark is designed to take on longer-running tasks that continue in the background and now it is part of the Chrome browser, so here's how it works.
Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman Have a Trick for Talking to Taylor Sheridan When a ‘Lioness’ Script Doesn’t Make Sense
"We have to understand every single thing we’re saying," Kidman says of the Paramount+ show's dense jargon The post Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman Have a Trick for Talking to Taylor Sheridan When a…
- Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman collaborate on "Lioness" scripts.
- They "tag team" to interpret Sheridan's military jargon.
- Kidman admires Saldaña's fun and generous nature.
Northern Marianas: US approves disaster aid for typhoon-hit Rota
The US president approved a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon Bavi.
SpaceX says it’s coming for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers
SpaceX President Gwynn Shotwell said the company's next-gen Starlink Mobile satellites will launch 2027, improving service capacity.
- SpaceX's Starlink Mobile aims to attract AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers.
- Next-generation satellites planned for 2027 to offer "100 times better" service.
- Starlink Mobile intends to become a full-fledged wireless carrier after launch.
PNG seeks election security help from Timor-Leste and others
Papua New Guinea has initiated plans to request 200 defence personnel from Timor-Leste to help supervise PNG's general election next year.
Paramount: Trial on Warner takeover not until March
Lawsuits from several US states and screenwriters are holding up the takeover of the Hollywood veteran. Not much is likely to happen before next March.
Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees. The two conferences announced on Tuesday that all sides have reached final agreements to settle all…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Many Asian currencies track Yen now, including Won and Yuan
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the weakness of the Japanese Yen (JPY) has contributed to Japan’s inflation problem and raised the risk of broader depreciation of Asian currencies…
Arista Networks’ stock jumps on stellar earnings and revenue beat and strong forecast
Shares of Arista Networks Inc. soared in extended trading today after the networking infrastructure firm easily beat Wall Street’s expectations in its second-quarter earnings report.
- Arista Networks' stock jumps 11% on strong earnings and revenue beat
- Company reports $1.02 earnings per share, surpassing analyst forecast
- CEO credits 2.0 platform strategy for success and strong guidance
Elon Musk delivers ‘totally nuts’ plans for moon robots and insists $1 trillion revenue target will hit but capex tanks SpaceX on debut earnings
The rocket-and-AI company posted stronger than expected revenue, but investors choked on the rapidly rising capital expenditures.
Lantern Festivals Light Up the Evening Skies
Festivals in Japan present their most magical faces after dark, and the enchanting glow of paper lanterns is a key part of many events.
- Lanterns illuminate towers and floats, creating picturesque atmosphere.
- Originally from Heian period rites, introduced to Japan from China.
- Akita Kantō Matsuri features 10,000 lanterns in bamboo frames.
Hollywood Deal: Trial on Warner takeover not until March
Lawsuits from several US states and screenwriters are holding up the takeover of Hollywood veteran Warner Brothers. Not much is likely to happen before next March. It is going to be expensive for Paramount.
US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa in Washington
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in Washington after Brazil withheld formal approval for President Donald Trump's nominee as U.S. ambassador and denied visas to two American diplomats, a senior US State Department official said yesterday.
AMD's results spotlight risks of putting all your AI eggs in too few baskets
The House of Zen's new Helios racks, Venice Epycs, may dent Nvidia's dominance — if the bubble doesn't pop first
Q&A: What have decades of eradication efforts taught us about the New World screwworm?
The value of basic science in insect biology is no more evident than when a crisis arises involving a devastating insect pest like the New World screwworm, says University of Illinois entomology professor May Berenbaum.