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The Lost Hiroshima Memoir
At 8:15 on the morning of August 6, 1945, Kiyoshi Tanimoto, a minister who presided over a Methodist church in Hiroshima, was two miles outside the city, when a tremendous flash occurred in the sky.
Rise of the AI-ristocracy
Well before he became CEO of one of the most valuable startups of all time, Dario Amodei was a 26-year-old PhD student studying biophysics at Princeton, obsessing over how his money would leave its…
Kentucky family snubs $26 million offer to convert their farmland into an AI data center — 'they call us old stupid farmers, you know, but we’re not,' says landowner
A Northern Kentucky family has refused an anonymous AI company's $26 million offer to buy their land and transform it into a data center.
How Eye Black Became ‘War Paint’ on the Field
“You’re going into battle, doing something you only do on game days.”
Hundreds Demand Return of SAIC Professor
Plus: devastating drawings by children held in ICE detention facilities.
The vulture capital capital: Inside private equity’s takeover of Hartford, Connecticut
When private equity bought the struggling hospital where Marilyn Anthony works, she says things quickly took a turn for the worse. One of the first things to go were the daily changes of patients’ bed linens, important for hygiene and cleanliness.
College is getting even more expensive this fall
College students will get an unwelcome lesson this fall in the rising cost of campus life. Already dealing with the rise of AI and a White House that’s made research funding anything but a certainty…
Design is on its deathbed. Long live design!
At the beginning of the summer, Figma, the popular design platform, hosted a funeral for design. “Come pay your respects,” the company posted on X, inviting visitors to a pop-up on Rivington Street in…
The Quiet Miracles of Ordinary Life in New Syria
Syria is trying to shake off the past while building a future on unsteady ground, and there are no easy answers on how to move forward after a war that tore the country apart.
Crystal made from 13-sided 'einstein' shape bends light in ways nobody imagined
Scientists carved a 13-sided shape called an "einstein" into a chip and discovered that it steers light in ways no other crystal does.
The rise and fall of an American Legend: How the US fell out of love with Pizza Hut
A large swath of Pizza Hut locations have shuttered in the US, and the company is being sold for $2.7 billion.
Y Combinator applications are getting longer, with more em dashes. Guess why.
Applications to Y Combinator grew 60% in length over the past three years, one partner wrote. Another pointed out the use of em dashes, suspecting AI.
Javier Ruiz bids farewell this Friday from RTVE, Cintora goes to ‘Mañaneros 360’ and Intxaurrondo returns: all the changes in the public broadcaster
La periodista vasca regresa este lunes a ‘La hora de La 1’ y la cadena prepara un magacín de entretenimiento en directo, al estilo de ‘Aquí la tierra’, para las tardes del sábado y domingo
Mumbai ranks 15th, Hyderabad 27th globally in operational data centre capacity: Knight Frank
Real estate consultant Knight Frank on Thursday released a report 'Knight Frank Global Data Centre Atlas 2026' that compares 36 leading global data centre markets across North America, Europe…
Hadrian Raises $1.37 Billion as Demand for U.S. Defense Production Explodes
Building modern AI infrastructure requires staggering upfront capital, from massive compute farms to specialized hardware setups that strain budgets before producing a single yield.
Googlers react to Jeff Dean's shock departure: 'Google is finally open-sourcing him for humanity'
Jeff Dean, one of Google's most respected executives, is leaving the company after 27 years. Employees have had a lot to say about it.
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone’s new playbook embraces AI tools while blocking AI buyers
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European photo printing giant CEWE is buying Kodak Moments. Here’s why you should care
When is a Kodak Moment not actually a Kodak Moment? When it’s a CEWE moment instead, as the latter eyes expansion into new territories and markets The post European photo printing giant CEWE is buying…
Bobby Pulido is sick and tired of apologizing
‘I hate to be explaining every single thing,’ said the Tejano singer and DCCC darling about controversial social media comments and his past work relationship with a sex offender.
How FLiCKA built trust to become India’s fastest growing beauty brand
Mohit Pardasani’s decades of retail experience, a retail‑first strategy, and a conviction in quality over marketing have powered FLiCKA’s rise to a Rs 100 crore cosmetics brand.
Northwood Space’s Bridgit Mendler on the next chapter for space startups
Bridgit Mendler—a Harvard and MIT grad who cofounded Northwood in 2022—draws attention for her childhood as a Disney Channel star.
SoftBank reports Q1 net profit down 18% YoY to ~$2.2B, above ~$761M est., an ~$8.2B gain on its Intel stake, and Vision Fund up $1.7B due to its ByteDance stake (Arjun Kharpal/CNBC)
SoftBank on Thursday reported profit for its fiscal first quarter that beat market expectations, driven by a huge gain on its stake in Intel …
AT&T just updated its kids tablet with 5G and a stylus — here’s what’s new on the amiGO Jr. Tab 2
AT&T has launched the amiGO Jr. Tab 2, an upgraded kids' tablet with 5G, a bigger anti-glare display, a stylus, and built-in parental controls, starting at $4.99/month.
Welcome to the singularity: AI's architects say the next era of human history is here
Top AI architects say their technology has arrived at a threshold once confined to science fiction: the singularity, or the moment machines begin accelerating their own evolution.
‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory The cosy relationship between Washington and Rabat has long been flaunted by both…
Just in time for pre-Songs of the Past DLC refreshers, Witcher 3 modders have restored a cut menu which lets you watch story recaps at any time
Remember those little 'last time on The Witcher 3 ' recaps CD Projekt Red have Dandelion narrate if you load up a save or fast travel to a new section of the map midway through the RPG 's main story?
Reddit is ramping up its AI moderation tools. Moderators arent happy.
Reddit is launching its AI-powered Rules Hub moderation tools to all new subreddits. Moderators are demanding to keep Automod.
Why accountability is the next battleground in UK business connectivity
Coverage maps won the last decade. Accountability decides who wins the next one.
IITM-incubated deeptech startup Solinas Integrity raises $5.5M
Founded by Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, Chennai-based Solinas builds robotics and AI systems that inspect, clean, and digitise underground water and wastewater infrastructure, solving problems…
Swiggy Bets On Toing, Instamart To Achieve ₹10,000 Cr Adjusted EBITDA By FY31
Swiggy is banking on its affordable meals platform Toing and quick commerce business Instamart to achieve a consolidated adjusted EBITDA…
Final hours: Get a free $200 Amazon gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
As of Aug. 6, Amazon is still bundling a $200 gift card with a preorder of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (unlocked, 256GB), but that offer won't last long. This offer ends today.
The U.S. Government's Mario, Pokémon and Naruto Meme Posting Could Damage These Franchises, Japanese Officials Warn
Japanese officials have repeatedly requested that the U.S. government stop its meme posting involving characters and franchises such as Mario, Pokémon and Naruto.
OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’
OpenAI has asked a federal judge to toss out Apple's landmark lawsuit accusing the ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets, describing the allegations as "meritless." In a motion filed yesterday to…
Consint.AI Bags ₹22 Cr To Expand Globally, Build AI Model For Risk And Fraud Detection
AI startup Consint.AI, which offers an AI-powered healthcare fraud and management platform to enterprises, has raised ₹22 Cr (about $2.3…
Sandstorm Playgrounds: New Abu Dhabi festival celebrates comics, gaming and cosplay
A new pop culture festival, bringing together comic-book fans, gamers, collectors and artists, will launch in Abu Dhabi this month.
One year of updates couldn’t save the Pixel 10’s GPU — and now the Pixel 11 is at risk
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News Corp labels some AI companies 'crass kleptomaniacs'
Pay it for content, like OpenAI and Meta, to become 'principled' and 'honorable'
Samsung confirms minor setback for Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta
Samsung has delayed One UI 9 beta 5 for the S26 series until next week for "final reviews and quality improvements."
Schumer's path to the majority runs through his Democratic critics
On a good day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can see a Democratic majority in 2027. Why it matters: On a bad one, he can see the caucus that comes with it.
Nintendo reports Q1 revenue down 10% YoY to ~$3.3B, above $2.8B est., net income of ~$933M, above ~$495M est., and Switch 2 sales down 34.4% YoY to 3.82M (Jenny Lee/CNBC)
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Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia in March have been granted citizenship.
Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she’s used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around…
US military says there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. military said Thursday its investigations confirmed there were no white phosphorus leak at one of its air bases in South Korea, days after local authorities urged…
On a Philippine beach, villagers are stepping up to save sea turtle nests
Beaches in San Vicente municipality in the Philippines’ Palawan province are crucial nesting grounds for olive ridley sea turtles.
Ceuta seeks transfer of more than 1,000 child migrants to mainland Spain
Officials in Spain's Ceuta are seeking the transfer of hundreds of unaccompanied minors from the territory to the mainland.
"Entrapment": Trump's immigration delays fuel jump in ICE arrest targets
A work slowdown by the Trump administration's immigration offices has exploded the backlog of applications for citizenship, green cards and work permits to an unprecedented 7.5 million people…
Crawley-based Naked Energy secures €10.35 million to build UK solar-thermal technology manufacturing facility
Naked Energy, a Crawley-based renewable-heat technology company, has secured an €10.35 million (£8.875 million) investment to fund a new UK manufacturing facility, creating up to 140 jobs and new…
NFT startup founder accused of diverting millions into gambling and luxury spending
Federal prosecutors say the founder of an NFT startup collected more than $10 million from investors by promising to build… Continue reading NFT startup founder accused of diverting millions into…
Climate crisis complicates Africa's textile ambitions
Erratic rainfall is a growing threat to cotton production, the foundation of the textiles value chain in Africa.
Emirates, Etihad extend Bahrain and Kuwait cancellations as Qatar Airways resumes flights
Emirates airline and Etihad Airways have extended cancellations on flights between the UAE and Bahrain and Kuwait owing to regional tensions, while Qatar Airways is preparing to resume services to…
How open-source malware is re-targeting UK supply chains
Open-source malware has changed shape. What once focused on noisy cryptomining has moved toward something far more valuable: access.
In Manila’s shadow, a forest refuge still shelters rare plants
A mountainous reserve near Manila, the Philippine capital, is a critical ecological refuge, harboring high levels of plant diversity despite its proximity to the highly urbanized city, according to a recent study.
How to Navigate Amazon’s E-Reader Monopoly
I made a promise to myself (and my partner) after we were forced to find a new apartment unexpectedly and had to deal with moving all of my books: from now on I would make an effort to read more
Encountering the Ghost of Ted Hughes in His Childhood Home
During my tempestuous teenage years, I was attracted to the work of Sylvia Plath. I voraciously read her poems, as well as The Bell Jar and Paul Alexander’s 2003 biography, Rough Magic.
Why My 85-Year-Old Friend Has Devoted the Last Years of Her Life to Reading the Ancient Classics
Joan is eighty-five years old, and I fell a little in love with her on Thanksgiving. She was sitting on our couch reading a copy of The Aeneid that she had plucked from the bookshelves that line our…
Senate Democrats advise party to break out economic populism
Democrats should use Congress’ August recess to take on corporate interests, the four senators wrote.
Crypto’s top legislative priority slips in Senate
The industry needs a vote before November so it can deploy millions in political spending, but leaders have yet to line one up.
Pirro is still in trouble as Trump mulls her future
Others inside the administration are raising concerns about her, Semafor is told.
HK stocks slips as regional retreat from tech deepens
Asian markets were mostly lower on Thursday with tech firms back under pressure after a four-day rebound amid lingering AI worries.