The 12 best headphones of 2026: We tested the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats
We tested the best headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Bowers & Wilkins. See the top contenders we tested and loved.
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Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research
Conservation cannot only protect habitats where species once lived – it must include the places where they will relocate in a warming world.
Ask me anything: Kristian Dominek Barajas – ‘I’m able to take a really complicated problem and give it my best guess’
Kristian Dominek Barajas is head of quantum theory at Oxford Ionics, an IonQ company The post Ask me anything: Kristian Dominek Barajas – ‘I’m able to take a really complicated problem and give it my…
‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley
As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable them In April, Gil…
X-Men Finally Solves a 33-Year-Old Mystery — and Changes the Meaning of an Iconic TV Episode
Who is the X-Ternal in X-Men '97? The answer goes back more than three decades.
Melting sea ice combines with Arctic sea to make clouds
Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown natural process that dramatically increases the number of cloud-forming particles in the Arctic atmosphere—potentially altering cloud cover, sunlight…
Morgan Stanley mapped 3 AI futures. One company wins them all.
Morgan Stanley mapped 3 AI futures. Here's why Nvidia and the cloud giants could win no matter what happens.
The law firm of the future may look less like a pyramid — and more like an obelisk
After 17 years at Quinn Emanuel, Christopher Kercher is building a law firm around the idea that AI can help lawyers offer faster, cheaper service.
Pediatricians and Health Departments Sidestep Trump’s CDC on Vaccine Guidance
When the Trump administration upended years of vaccine advice, it left pediatricians in a quandary. Many say they can no longer direct families to the CDC as a trusted source of information.
Baltimore Is Rethinking What It Means To Call 911 — And Who Responds
The city wants to stop health crises before they happen and is creating a new service to do that when people call 911.
Lead Contamination Is Still a Problem in Omaha. Why Is the City Cleaning Up Some Yards and Not Others?
The post Lead Contamination Is Still a Problem in Omaha. Why Is the City Cleaning Up Some Yards and Not Others? appeared first on ProPublica .
How the Trump administration is blocking the public’s right to protect the environment
Reducing rampant pollution across the United States was so important that when Congress passed many environmental protection laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water…
Meet the ‘cozy entrepreneurs’ who reject hustle culture
When people think of entrepreneurs, they often associate them with words like “go-getters”, “obsessed with growth”, and proponents of “hustle culture.” They might talk about the importance of mental…
Why America Failed to Stop the 9/11 Terror Attacks
U.S. intelligence was oblivious as terrorists developed their monstrous plot. Day by day, Newsweek reconstructs the road to 9/11.
America’s Condo Market Is Unraveling, As Coyotes Move In
Condos have long offered first-time buyers an affordable way to step onto the property ladder but are vanishing from the market.
Cool for the summer? Check out the best dating apps for LGBTQ women.
Looking for love, friends, or casual fun? We've curated a list of the best dating apps for lesbians, from HER to Hinge.
The best dating apps for serious relationships
The best dating apps for people looking for a long-term relationship.
Why New MLS Commissioner Larry Berg’s LAFC Background Matters
It would be extremely surprising if MLS under Larry Berg shows more financial caution than MLS under Don Garber.
‘Great Partnership’ Between SEC And Tampa Will Continue To Thrive
SEC media days in Tampa proved to be very well received event. The conference and city look forward to future events, including Florida and Georgia football in 2027.
A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals
Nobody likes getting a swab shoved up their nose. A startup in Japan has developed a much less intrusive system.
Awake Awake
All is recollection save for the slender membrane of now. Every present thought, every present feeling, collides with a league of their familial ghosts.
Chargesheet filed in actor Dileep’s media trial case, Kerala govt informs HC
State tells High Court that probe in all five cases against a TV channel for allegedly violating a gag order in the actor assault case of 2017 has been completed.
Terror hideout unearthed in J&K’s Poonch
Two magazines of an AK assault rifle along with 117 rounds of ammunition and 17 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition were seized from the hideout, the officials said
Russian attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine hammers more Wildberries warehouses
The bombardment comes as each side ramps up air attacks on critical infrastructure and logistics hubs.
Maharashtra govt. bans analogue paneer for one year, cites food safety norm violations
Offenders could face life imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh, as per a recent government order
U.S. Treasury yields fall as traders monitor possible Iran war deal
Treasury yields moved lower as investors eye a potential deal to unlock the Strait of Hormuz.
Why AI is making work faster, not better.
AI speeds up tasks, but fragmented systems still prevent genuinely productive work
Q&A: Germany prepares long-term strategy for carbon removals
Q&A: Germany prepares long-term strategy for carbon removals j.wettengel Wed, 5 Aug 2026 - 10:54 What are negative emissions?
Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather
This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.
Japan’s Honda reports robust results after its first ever annual loss
TOKYO (AP) — Honda’s profit for the fiscal first quarter more than doubled from a year ago, as the Japanese automaker continues to tackle a…
Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — For passengers on the budget Australian airline Jetstar, the days of cramming your bag into an overhead locker already full of your seatmates’ full-sized suitcases are…
After tough Michigan primary, Democrats set sights on Rogers
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is out with a six-figure ad buy going after the Republican Michigan Senate nominee.
5 Lessons from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Explore 5 key lessons from The Anxious Generation on smartphones, mental health, childhood, resilience, and real-world connection.
FAA Probing Safety Incident In D.C. Involving President’s Marine One Helicopter
The presidential helicopter was involved in a so-called “loss of standard separation,” which requires aircraft to be at least 1.5 miles horizontally and 500 feet vertically away.
Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: More wildfire smoke
While “smoke taint” from last month’s hazy skies isn’t an immediate threat, grape growers say it comes on the heels of a growing season already fraught with climate extremes.
White House’s AI framework close-hold fuels industry concerns
The Trump administration told a handful of tech firms that it will not publicly release its new framework for voluntary government reviews of advanced AI models.
Trump hits the campaign trail in Las Vegas
He plans to give a speech in Las Vegas highlighting his administration’s efforts to address the cost of living.
Trump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Reopening With Hints a Deal is Near
US President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is possible as early as Wednesday, as expectations build for an arrangement that allows for the reopening of the crucial waterway for…
Jharkhand students protest: Sonakshi Sinha, Imran Khan and other celebs react
Students protesters demand the cancellation of the Preliminary Test (PT) for the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Combined Civil Services Examination alongside a review of examinations…
Swedish streaming giant Spotify reaches 777 million active users
Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 777 million monthly active users at the end of June, 16 million more than in the previous quarter but a million fewer than forecast.
Portugal’s Neuraspace lands €15.6 million to protect satellites and bolster Europe’s space domain awareness
Neuraspace, a Coimbra-based space and defence company providing AI-enabled Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) solutions, today announced €15.6 million in new financing.
Mother charged with abuse after children hospitalised over cannabis candies
A mother of two has been charged with child abuse and remanded in custody after her children took cannabis-infused candies and were hospitalised.
How Eclipse helps European hedge funds scale with confidence
Nick Nolan, Senior Managing Director, Head of Alternative Solutions discusses how the platform has helped funds navigate operational complexities and market challenges
The measurement challenge behind the shift to GaN in high-frequency semiconductors
As the RF industry shifts to GaN, advanced measurement becomes the ultimate tool for competitive advantage.
LHC disposes of PTI petition for rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after DC refuses permission
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by PTI seeking permission to hold a public rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after it was informed that the deputy commissioner…
Your old role isn’t coming back
Middle managers accounted for nearly a third of all layoffs in 2023, up from around 20% five years earlier . In 2024, Gartner predicted that through 2026, 20% of organizations would be using AI to flatten their structures, eliminating more than half of their middle management positions. And that prediction is being borne out by the data.
Wildfire season is changing. Spokane is showing how.
As climate change primes the Pacific Northwest to burn, hundreds in Washington state's second-biggest city have lost their homes.
Opinion: Something is missing from movies about medical aid in dying
Films and documentaries about assisted dying can narrow the frame of debate, write Anna Magdalena Elsner and Vanessa Rampton.
MRI is standard for diagnosing prostate cancer in most western countries. But most U.S. men don’t get them
Pre-biopsy MRI is standard outside the U.S., but the latest data show such scans were done in only about a third of U.S. prostate cancer cases in 2022.
STAT+: Senate inquiry suggests Trump administration softened kratom and tobacco policies in quid pro quo
The Senate investigation includes RFK Jr. as well as the heads of Reynolds American and kratom company Botanic Tonics, asking for written responses and documentation by Aug. 31.
Novel taking on controversial palm oil industry wins $60,000 literary prize
Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney.
I ran 35 miles in the Asics Blazeblast, and it proved the perfect vacation shoe thanks to its versatile design
The Asics Blazeblast combines the cushioned comfort of road running shoes like the Novablast with a thicker outsole that can handle gravel and dirt tracks.
The Schlage Sense Pro unlocked my door like magic
The Schlage Sense Pro smart lock uses Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology so it can automatically unlock your door as you approach with your iPhone. It works well, but it’s expensive for what it offers.
Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.
Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.
Tech back in fashion as Asian markets extend rebound
Crude oil tumbled further on Wednesday (Aug 5) after the Trump administration touted an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
YOUR VIEWS: 'I can see for myself that tipping culture is changing in Sweden'
Tipping culture does indeed appear to be shifting in Sweden – at least according to our reader survey – with a clear majority of respondents telling us that they feel rules on tipping are either definitely or possibly changing, with many blaming the introduction of preset gratuity percentages on payment machines.
Austin's long, painful real estate hangover
Homeowners who bought at the peak of Austin's real estate frenzy are eating huge losses or crossing their fingers for a comeback.