Bombay HC Directs Meta, Google To Take Down Defamatory Content Against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The Bombay High Court (HC) on Wednesday (August 5) reportedly directed Meta, Google and other intermediaries to take down allegedly…
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WHAT’S COOKING: The Tatin sisters’ famous tarte, baked in a copper pot
Let’s go back in time to 1888, where we find ourselves in the kitchen of an inn in France, and there’s something burning in a pot on the stove. Or is it?
Heading to Europe or the U.K. for the Aug. 12 solar eclipse? Best eclipse glasses to buy before you leave — or after you arrive
We've rounded up the best solar eclipse glasses so you can watch safely from wherever you are.
Disney announces a global deal with TikTok to bring "thoughtfully curated" fan-created short-form videos based on Disney's IP to Disney+'s vertical Verts feed (Brooks Barnes/New York Times)
Disney said it would allow “thoughtfully curated” fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service.
'It Seems a Little Open-Ended': Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Jacob Batalon Discusses The Movie's Big Moment Between Peter and Ned
Spider-Man: Brand New Day actor Jacob Batalon has discussed his interpretation for the movie's big final moment between Peter and Ned.
Volta Raises $300 Million To Tackle Soaring Cost Of Building AI Infrastructure
Building modern artificial intelligence requires massive amounts of capital. Standard server setups are no longer enough.
Dubai-based vehicle fleet management startup Moove raised $250M led by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala at a $2.1B valuation to build autonomous vehicle "nests" for docking (Loni Prinsloo/Bloomberg)
Moove has closed a $250 million investment round led by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala …
Anthropic AI went rogue during a cyber test and tried to deceive real developers into approving malicious code
The findings come from the UK government-backed AI Security Institute (AISI), which was evaluating frontier models' cybersecurity abilities. Read Entire Article
Ola Electric Shares Jump 10% After Signing BESS MoU With Axis Energy
Shares of Ola Electric climbed as much as 10.4% to an intraday high of ₹42.55 on the BSE today after…
Ardee Industries IPO subscribed over 2x on opening day, NIIs lead demand
Ardee Industries launched its ₹426-crore initial public offering at a price band of ₹50-53 per share
Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.
Q&A: ‘To avoid war, we need to invest in climate solutions’
Angelique Pouponneau tells Dialogue Earth why small island states are optimistic about the ocean but tired of richer nations’ hypocrisy over climate change The post Q&A: ‘To avoid war, we need to…
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for Aug. 5, 2026
Answers to each clue for the Aug. 5, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
SpaceX's science fiction dreams come with an astronomical bill
SpaceX shares fell as much as 11% in overnight trading despite the company delivering an earnings beat on Tuesday.
Indian Rupee: Dovish MPC hold supports prolonged pause – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank economists Saurav Anand and Anubhuti Sahay note that India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance, sounding more dovish than in…
Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the moon
A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year was expected to have smashed into the moon at high speed early on Wednesday morning, though the impact was unlikely to be confirmed for at least…
'Tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for': Microsoft tells engineer to calm down on AI usage
Microsoft engineers told to chill out when it comes to AI token usage.
Keeping yesterday's computers ticking takes more than nostalgia
Earie Salmon explains why soldering skills are only the start
How Elon Musk Is Re-Engineering the World
Elon Musk is an avatar of digital capitalism: He both embodies and defines it. In “Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed,” co-author Quinn Slobodian examines how Musk’s actions have altered American…
- Elon Musk re-engineers American capitalism through technological innovation.
- "Muskism" ideology demands unwavering loyalty from followers.
- Musk's South African upbringing influences his worldview, including elements of white supremacy.
Four in five vessels talk their way past Bab el-Mandeb
Since the July 20 blockade announcement, the AIS destination field has stopped naming a port and started making a case. The messages read as pleas to whoever is watching — but cross-referenced against…
Strait of Hormuz: Tanker lull persists despite Trump’s peace pledge
Commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz is nearly muted this week, unaffected by reports that peace negotiations may successfully conclude soon, according to maritime intelligence firms.
Pleating With Iris van Herpen
Iris van Herpen is making a collective garment at the Brooklyn Museum, Trump’s Smithsonian warpath, and Rice University goes tuition-free for many.
ESL Shipping is planned to form an independent, listed company
ESL Shipping is planned to become an independent company and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. ESL Shipping’s parent company Aspo announced today that the Board of Directors of Aspo has approved a demerger…
Study of “super movers” suggests exceptional mobility in late life is a powerful marker of brain health
New research published in Neurology suggests that adults over 80 who walk unusually fast experience slower mental decline.
Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands
China’s largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by American brands like McDonald’s and KFC…
The Best Grindhouse Thriller Trilogy of the Decade Is Finally Streaming All in One Place
Check out Mia Goth's starmaking role as Maxine Minx, together for the first time on Hulu
What Gives Me Hope About the Future of Public Health in the U.S.
"Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, new ways of working in public health are emerging," writes Dr. Debra Houry.
Can AI Free Women from the Mental Load of Caregiving?
Innovation has not brought about women’s liberation, writes Marianne Cooper.
LinkedIn’s new anti-slop button is coming to every platform
LinkedIn knows it has a slop problem. It has a button for that. The button, which debuted the week of July 27 , allows users to flag content on LinkedIn that they believe may be “ AI slop.” The option…
Emotional resilience is becoming the most valuable skill. Here’s why
Global employee stress has reached a record high, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report. The report found that 44% of the world’s workforce reported significant daily stress. The Negative Experience Index, which tracks daily stress, sadness, and worry, has also reached its highest level in more than a decade…
Forget Neuralink. This startup thinks your tongue is the better interface
Tomás Vega went to Neuralink, the Elon Musk-founded startup, to work on the highest-bandwidth human-machine interface possible to liberate people from their disabilities. Then he left because he couldn’t wait for it.
Diagnostic dilemma: Man who consulted ChatGPT about cutting out table salt ended up hospitalized with psychosis
A man looking for healthy alternatives to table salt consulted ChatGPT for help, but he ended up hospitalized with paranoia and hallucinations.
TourBox Elite Plus review: a wireless control console for computers and tablets
The TourBox Elite Plus offers precise wireless control for creatives working on computers and tablets.
James Talarico Accused Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud. His Own Voter Registration Is Raising Questions.
The post James Talarico Accused Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud. His Own Voter Registration Is Raising Questions. appeared first on ProPublica .
The truth about rent control
As homeownership slips further out of reach in America, more people are spending more of their lives as renters. Millennials and Gen Zs are less likely to own homes than older generations did at the same age, and the median age of a first-time homebuyer recently reached an all-time high of 40, up from 28 […]
How to tolerate uncertainty in a world that’s full of it
At first, it seems innocuous. You’re burned out at work, and an influencer video promising the five steps to find the career you’ve always wanted catches your eye on Instagram.
Glorious Wireless InfinitePlay Gaming Headset Review
The Glorious Wireless InfinitePlay offers solid sound, quality comms, and never-ending uptime at a reduced price. There’s a handful of trade-offs, but this headset has more wins than losses and is…
7 easy vegetables to plant in August that thrive as summer fades
August is the secret to a longer growing season — 7 vegetables to plant now.
Disney+ Partners With TikTok to Host Fan-Created Content
The platforms will also jointly run the Disney Creator Ambassador Program, giving select creators increased visibility The post Disney+ Partners With TikTok to Host Fan-Created Content appeared first…
Did al-Qaeda Succeed?
Twenty-five years after 9/11, analysts can’t decide whether the terrorist organization got what it wanted.
What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 2 on Paramount+?
We've got dual timelines on the go as Joe quite literally fights for her life — so, when does Lioness season 3 episode 2 land on Paramount+?
Real Madrid salaries 2026/27: How much does Arsenal target Vinicius Junior earn?
Real Madrid will be hoping to come out of a slump in form when the new season begins this month. Madrid endured a disappointing campaign last season as they missed out on the La Liga title and were eliminated from the Champions League in the quarter-finals. In fact, Los Blancos have not lifted any silverware since 2024.
India Is Usurping Cricket’s Throne From England and Australia
India’s insatiable appetite for cricket has shifted the traditional locus of power.
Telefónica, MasOrange, Vodafone and Cellnex are setting up a special system for the eclipse
Las telecos incrementan capacidad y supervisión en la península ibérica para prevenir la saturación de redes móviles por el flujo masivo de visitantes
AI worms? In your Copilot PC? According to this AI researcher, it's more likely than you think
Throw out the whole AI agent, I say.
A Moral Mezzanine: Returning Home to Massive Attack’s Ban After 11 Nights in Palestine
What does it mean for a country to sit on this awkward half-floor between solidarity and legality? The post A Moral Mezzanine: Returning Home to Massive Attack’s Ban After 11 Nights in Palestine…
IHS shareholders back MTN’s bid for full ownership
MTN Group has secured shareholder approval to acquire the remaining shares in IHS Holding Limited
Govt notifies norms to facilitate ecommerce firms undertaking inventory-based online exports
Notifying norms for the implementation of this decision, DGFT said an ecommerce company, with foreign investment, will have to register as an 'exporter-on-record' with the government to keep goods in…
6 must-have BBQ-Aid tools for the ultimate backyard feast
Be the master of the grill with this selection of BBQ-Aid utensils– most of which are currently on sale at Amazon.
TCM clinic customer ordered to pay $12.5k in damages over defamatory Google review
The physician sued for defamation after the customer refused to apologise or pay compensation.
Govt notifies norms to facilitate ecommerce firms undertaking inventory-based online exports
Foreign investment is now permitted in export-only ecommerce inventory operations. Companies must register as Exporter-on-Record to stock goods solely for overseas sales.
Uber and Wayve say Wayve received London private hire vehicle licenses for supervised robotaxis ahead of a full rollout; Waymo plans to offer robotaxis in 2026 (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg)
Uber Technologies Inc. and UK startup Wayve Technologies Ltd. are preparing to launch their robotaxi service in London with a safety driver …
How The Sustainable City has become a blueprint for future communities
The conversation around sustainable cities has changed significantly over the past decade. What was once centred on renewable energy, green buildings and reducing carbon emissions has expanded to…
UN announces 800,000 displaced Lebanese returning home
UN announces 800,000 displaced Lebanese returning home The UN said more than 800,000 people displaced by war in Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence amid the…
Inflation: Low water levels on the Rhine can apparently drive inflation upwards
The historically low water levels in the Rhine could lead to delivery shortages. This could also cause the inflation rate to rise, warn economists.
6 things you should know about Google’s new selfie sign-in system
Losing access to your Google account might just be the epitome of a modern-day nightmare. Especially if you’re using Android and even more so if you’re invested in lots of different Google services on top of that, the amount of access and info connected to that one single sign-in is just staggering.
With Avatar's Future Still Uncertain, James Cameron Now Says He Wants to Prioritize 'Other Stories' For the 'Last Act' of His Career
Avatar director James Cameron has signaled that he may be ready to move on from the franchise, as the status of its two planned sequels still remains uncertain.
Former FBI profiler says she knew it was time to quit after she hid every kitchen knife in her house
After hiding every kitchen knife in her home, former FBI profiler Jana Monroe realized years of studying killers had changed how she saw the world.