Warsh’s faith in markets sidelines more nuanced Fed policy tools
In the long run, if the Fed sows distrust with markets about being willing to act on its own, that may end up forcing it to do more
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GPT-5 turning one as OpenAI shares new Agent Plugins standard
OpenAI’s GPT-5 turns one tomorrow, and the company is marking the week by looking beyond individual models. Today, OpenAI introduced Agent Plugins, an open standard meant to let reusable AI-agent…
Aramco Deepens Asia Oil Discount Ahead of Possible Hormuz Deal
Saudi Arabia cut the price of its flagship crude for Asian buyers again as hopes of a deal to move more tankers through the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices lower.
Diiv Detail A. G. Cook-Produced Album ZIRP!, Line Up Tour Dates
The record’s lead single, “The Fountain,” lands today
Social Security Update: Democrats List 4 Ways GOP Is Pushing 'Deep Cuts'
The group, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, said there are four ways Republicans have already undermined benefits.
The dollar’s global dominance is starting to slip. This was the tell.
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chalked up last week’s historic joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture in support of an ally.
Over 1,900 cases of child abuse reported in first half of the year: report
ISLAMABAD: In the first six months of the year, 1,914 cases of child abuse were reported across the country, child protection NGO Sahil said in its latest report.
Rep. Max Miller Has a History of Withholding His Daughter’s Blue Bunny
“Max, Can REDACTED please have her bunny back? She’s had it since birth, sleeps with it every night, carries it with her around the house… Please don’t punish REDACTED if you’re upset with me,” Emily…
- Rep. Max Miller kept his daughter's blue bunny for 48 hours in March 2025.
- Miller's ex-wife Emily Moreno demanded the toy be returned immediately in March 2025.
- Miller posted screenshots in August 2026 claiming proof he didn't withhold the bunny.
Eagles React to Saquon Barkley's NFL Top 100 Ranking
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley secured the No. 34 spot on this year's NFL Top 100 rankings.
Bitcoin price coils under $65K as US PMI data brings new ‘stagflation’ warning
Bitcoin price action stayed compressed in an ongoing divergence from stocks and gold while US PMI data sparked fresh talk of “stagflation.”
Security Bite: Apple’s baffling bug bounty changes finally make sense
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do.
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict both a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data.
Craig Breslow Shuts Down 'Nonsense' Red Sox Love Triangle Rumor
Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow shut down 'nonsense' rumors swirling around two former top prospects.
- Craig Breslow denies Red Sox love triangle rumors.
- Mayer traded to Giants, Anthony on injured list.
- Rumors false, trade for bullpen strategy.
USS Abraham Lincoln Faces Poor Morale From Twice-Extended Deployment
There are reports of moldy showers and food shortages on board the supercarrier, which remains deployed to the waters of the Middle East
Google Antigravity just built an AI translator that works without the internet
This pocket-sized AI translator runs on Google's Gemma model without relying on the cloud. It's a glimpse at how AI could become more private, portable, and practical.
USD/JPY: Dollar Hedging Costs Jump as Warsh Ditches Fed Rate Guidance
Traders are rushing to hedge against swings in the US dollar ahead of Friday’s payroll numbers as Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh leaves Wall Street guessing at his next move.
Interlocking molecular propellers create stable 'islands' in artificial lipid membranes
Cells are enclosed by a cell membrane, a sophisticated structure mainly made of lipids that is vital for fundamental biological processes.
Scientists investigate continent-wide 'moisture conveyor belt' behind extreme monsoon rains
Weather scientists have long known that typhoons even hundreds of kilometers away from the Philippines can interact with the southwest monsoon, resulting in multiday heavy rains.
Soluble signals released by neighboring cells direct how the human kidney is built
A human kidney is built once, before birth, and the rules guiding its construction have been largely inferred from animal models.
How age shapes treatment decisions in chronic coronary disease
For many older adults with heart disease, age is a significant factor in treatment decisions. But a new Yale–led study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that overall…
'Media Is By Nature a Business Full of Hits And Misses': Warner Bros. Boss Says James Gunn Is 'Focused' on Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow After Supergirl Flop
Superman director James Gunn is "focused on Man of Tomorrow" following the failure of Supergirl, Warner Bros. chief David Zaslav has said — and now working up to 18-hour days on the forthcoming sequel.
HealthSnap Secures $25M To Expand AI-Powered Virtual Care Platform
Funding Accelerates AI-Powered Virtual Care Expansion HealthSnap secured $25 million to beef up its balance sheet and grow its AI virtual care platform. The HealthSnap money will be used for The post HealthSnap Secures $25M To Expand AI-Powered Virtual Care Platform appeared first on Ventureburn .
Why Character Still Wins in a Screen-Filled World
As AI-powered applications become increasingly crowded with assistants designed to answer questions, complete tasks, and respond instantly, another question has emerged: what makes one AI character more memorable than another?
Fox Pushes Back NFL Media-Rights Negotiations Until 2028
The company also touted strong results from the FIFA men’s World Cup.
How US Forex Traders Now Get to Choose Their Own Platform
For most of retail forex history, your broker picked your software for you. You log into whatever platform came bundled with the account, and if you didn’t like it, you dealt with it anyway.
MacBook Air deal alert: Amazon’s rare sale beats Apple’s price hike
The 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) is on sale for $1,134 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $1,299. The 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) is on sale for $1,419, down from the normal price…
Cloudflare open-sources vibe-coding platform for people who aren't coders
Cloudflare built an AI agent workspace for its employees. Now it’s open source.
Climate change is making Cape Cod a Tiger Shark habitat
“Maybe they are coming up here because conditions are right. There's food, there's warm waters."
Ghost Recon Wildlands gets a new story mission called Last Rites that introduces 'a new kind of danger' as Ubisoft confirms the next game is in development and is now 'ready to put it to the test'
Ubisoft has confirmed that a new Ghost Recon game is in development as it launches a free story mission for Ghost Recon Wildlands, titled Last Rites.
Trump Can Keep Financial Info Hidden From BBC, Judge Rules—For Now
The order keeps Trump’s revocable trust from having to turn over vast amounts of information about the president’s finances.
130 cover-up cases detected during 5,270 inspection visits in July
RIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment carried out 5,270 inspection visits across the Kingdom during the last month of July.
A tourist positive for hantavirus who passed through France is being isolated in Spain with his family
El individuo, cuya nacionalidad se desconoce, ya no presenta síntomas de la enfermedad
See the Topics that Marked the Week in Brazil
Check out with Beatriz Reis and Daniel Carvalho the topics that were highlighted during the week. Edited by Patricia Xavier and produced by Barbara Nascimento, Catarina Bacci, Gisele Fernandes and…
SpaceX Spent $329M on Tesla Megapacks as AI Costs Climbed
SpaceX sharply increased Tesla Megapack purchases as its AI data center costs rose, adding battery storage to a broader power infrastructure buildout.
Apple, Sony, and Nintendo pocketed their tariff refunds, this PC cooling company won't
Arctic has temporarily discounted its products in the US until its tariff refund is fully exhausted. The policy contrasts sharply with those of larger manufacturers that have declined to compensate…
Meta Faces India Backlash After PM Modi Post Restriction, Issues Apology
Meta apologized after Facebook temporarily restricted a post by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, renewing scrutiny of platform moderation in India.
Every major Italian city is on heat alert as the drought hits Hungary’s nuclear power
Drought-starved Danube water can no longer cool the reactors, forcing Hungary to ration power as Italy puts all 27 major cities on red alert.
What drives workers to seek other employment: higher pay in the United States and fear of dismissal in Europe
Un estudio del BCE sostiene que solo el 13% de los europeos que ya tiene un trabajo se interesa activamente por otro, frente al 19% de los estadounidenses
China: Consumption risks under stable unemployment – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered economists Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding highlight that China’s urban surveyed unemployment rate has remained in a 5.0-5.4% range over the past three years, yet broader labour…
Meta: One of our models escaped containment and hacked someone too!
Meta, perhaps feeling left out, confirmed that one of its AI models has also been acting naughty.
Trump wins last-minute reprieve temporarily blocking BBC access to his business records
Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging its 2024 “Panorama” documentary about the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack defamed him.
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree prices IPO at $9 billion valuation
The IPO comes as the U.S. and China ratchet up trade and technology tensions, with Washington tightening Chinese access to U.S. technology and markets.
Gold holds near seven-week highs as Hormuz doubts revive risk premium
Gold (XAU/USD) extends Wednesday's 4% spike on Thursday, trading around $4,260 and holding near a seven-week high as a softer US Dollar (USD) and retreating Treasury yields reinforce the metal's recovery. What distinguishes Thursday's session is that Gold is climbing alongside Crude Oil rather than
Infoblox Completes Kentik Acquisition to Bring Together Authoritative DNS, Asset Visibility and Real-Time Network Intelligence
Expands Infoblox’s AI-driven networking and security capabilities by combining critical network services and asset visibility with industry-leading network intelligence and observability SANTA CLARA…
Alphabet’s Jumbo Bond Sale Draws $115 Billion of Investor Demand
Alphabet Inc. has received about $115 billion of orders for its latest jumbo bond sale, signaling renewed investor appetite for debt tied to the artificial intelligence boom after a recent selloff.
2026-27 recipient of UAE mental health journalism fellowship announced
Hala Nasar, a social media journalist at The National , has been awarded a Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in the UAE for 2026-27.
Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant’s second reactor running
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania raced on Thursday to sink four barges laden with rock into the…
- Romania sinks four barges filled with rocks into Danube River.
- Low water levels force shutdown of one reactor at Cernavoda plant.
- Barges create underwater barrier to reroute water for second reactor.
There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders
Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.
How Aroma-Zone Built A Beauty Business Around Trust Instead Of Trends
Speaking exclusively with Aroma-Zone CEO Sabrina Herloury-Rouget about trust, regional relevance and why beauty needs better guidance, not more hype.
Black silicon catalyst turns carbon dioxide into methane with sunlight
Carbon dioxide is often viewed as a major contributor to climate change, but it can also become a valuable raw material. If scientists can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into useful fuels using…
Long-term diabetes medication adherence linked to lower heart attack and stroke risk
Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Many people with type 2 diabetes are prescribed blood sugar-lowering medication to reduce this risk.
Al-Shehri: Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition is purely defensive and not targeting anybody
RIYADH — Rear Adm. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri, commander of the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition, said that the coalition aims to enhance maritime security and safeguard the global economy…
Don’t worry about what other people have saved for retirement. Here’s how to find your perfect number.
Don’t compare your nest-egg balance to a number that doesn’t actually mean anything. Instead, do this calculation to see if you’re on track for retirement.
Aviation: Financial investor Apollo takes over low-cost airline Easyjet
The rival bidder Castlelake abandons its takeover attempt. Castlelake had already submitted five bids for easyJet before Apollo entered the bidding contest in July.
SpaceX rocket's impact crater on the moon spied by Korean lunar orbiter (photos)
South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter has spied the crater that a SpaceX rocket blasted out when it slammed into the moon on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).
New material was created in Hiroshima nuclear explosion
Rapid cooling locked in unusual crystal structure in silicon-rich metal alloy The post New material was created in Hiroshima nuclear explosion appeared first on Physics World .
- New metal alloy discovered in Hiroshimaite material.
- Alloy composed of six metals and silicon.
- Alloy's unique crystal structure formed from nuclear fireball.
Study Points to How Vegan Diets May Aid in Weight Loss
(MedPage Today) -- Adults with overweight who adopted a low-fat vegan diet ate fewer calories per gram of food without intentional calorie restriction, a secondary analysis of a randomized trial…
Sperm Whales Seem to Change Their Calls When Ships Are Near, Highlighting the Implications of Underwater Noise Pollution
Several of the huge cetaceans living in the eastern Caribbean Sea shortened the intervals between their clicks and used one click pattern more than another when vessels were around, according to a new…
Metastatic breast cancer: "Like a doctor in a handbag" - app for breast cancer patients
Can an app improve the constitution of patients with breast cancer? Researchers from Charité and the German Cancer Society provide answers.
By day five of my labour, I didn’t want an ‘ideal birth’. I only wanted to survive | Natalie Morris
Yvette Cooper’s maternity reforms must change a system that too often fails women when they’re at their most vulnerable On the third day of being in labour with my first child, I entered a new state…
RFK Jr. questions another publisher on expression of concern for a vaccine paper
The U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services is once again questioning a publisher on an editorial action regarding a paper on vaccination.
STAT+: Study reveals new role for tau, a top target for Alzheimer’s drug development
The protein tau is top target for Alzheimer’s drug development, and a new study bolsters those efforts by describing a previously unknown role that tau plays in neurodegeneration.