Beloved Nelson cafe forced to close after landlord dispute and roadworks woes
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Marvel Tokon Stumbles to Mixed Steam Reviews as 'Miserable' PC Port Complaints Prompt Response From Arc System Works
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls stumbled on Steam with "Mixed" user reviews as players complain of PlayStation account requirements, anti-cheat roadblocks, and other technical issues.
Teenage girls film attack on former police officer in WA's far north
A German national and former police officer says she is disappointed by the WA Police response after she and her friend were attacked by a group of girls while riding through Broome.
Kpler: Hormuz traffic subdued, surges 18 percent through Bab el-Mandeb
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US monthly jobs report pushes S&P 500 to fresh record
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding
How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.
Cyber risk management redefined through AI-speed detection and zero-day remediation
As many organizations struggle to survive by rebuilding their cyber risk management with expediency in mind, Frontier AI is turning newly discovered vulnerabilities into usable weapons within hours.
Who Is Frank Kendall? Ex-Air Force Secretary’s Classified Access Revoked
The move comes as questions continue over the handling of classified information and government oversight.
Pentagon signs $500 million deal for unmanned counter-drone missile systems promising 'decisive advantage'
CACI received a $500 million Pentagon contract to expand SkyValor counter-drone system deployment across military operations.
Legal AI startup Harvey reportedly raising $500M at $15.5B valuation
Harvey AI Corp., a provider of artificial intelligence software for attorneys, is reportedly seeking at least $500 million in new funding.
The US OCC denies Dutch fintech Bunq's application for a national bank charter, citing the need for more clarity on its business plan to expand in the US (Bloomberg)
A US banking regulator turned down a charter application by Dutch financial-technology firm Bunq BV, which submitted a request …
Kevin Durant Calls Out Disrespect From NBA 2K Video Game
Kevin Durant took exception to the rating the NBA 2K video game gave him for a specific aspect of his game.
Goa NEET protest stooped to 'lowest intellectual level’, says CM Sawant; questions Umar Khalid placards
The Goa police last week detained two youth in Panaji for allegedly expressing support for jailed student activist Umar Khalid during celebrations over Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
Supreme Court quashes 2021 order on ex post facto environmental clearances, but upholds Centre’s power to provide ‘amnesty schemes’
Apex court restrains Centre from passing administrative orders to grant ex post facto clearances in the future, and quashes the 2021 Office Memorandum prospectively in an apparent bid to not upset ongoing projects
Vulnerable patients fear implications of stoma nurse shortage
A stoma nurse helped David Platt feel comfortable after a significant medical procedure, but now South Australia's largest regional city is nearly without the service.
Gender integration in India’s uniformed services: The Coast Guard catches up
Permanent Absorption and retirement benefits for women officers bring the Indian Coast Guard closer to the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force in advancing gender integration
Spencer Pratt Meets With Donald Trump Over Federal Film and Television Tax Incentive
"The adults in the room are actually trying to repatriate the most quintessential American industry," the former reality star and L.A.
Trump administration targets Head Start for overhaul
The Trump administration unveiled plans Thursday to overhaul the early education program Head Start for impoverished children. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) — called “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs” — from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says it will “restore flexibility to programs to meet…
Justice Alito Says He Won't Decide Cases Based on Correlation With Trump
Alito says he will continue deciding cases based on his interpretation of the law rather than any perceived alignment with Trump.
OIC, former Qatari PM welcome Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact
OIC, former Qatari PM welcome Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense between Saudi Arabia…
Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says
Industry body calls for more regular reviews of repeat prescriptions to tackle ‘growing problem’ The amount of wasted medicines thrown away in England in one year could fill 75 swimming pools…
Pension security: Retirement pension: Frei refers to hardship and transitional regulations
Resistance to abolishing the "pension at 63" is widespread. The head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group is in favour of cushioning the impact socially.
Memoirium combines Dark Souls, Inception, and Backrooms in Steam's Coolest New Action RPG
New action game Memoirium on Steam combines Dark Souls, Inception, and Backrooms
One million years without sex fails to erase stick insects' unused biological system
Scientists have made a surprising finding about how an asexually reproducing stick insect has evolved. Research led by Dr.
EU Locks In Plan To Triple Energy Storage Capacity By 2030
Europe desperately needs an energy storage revolution. As the region gets rocked by the third energy crisis in four years, the continent’s insufficient indigenous energy systems, and backups to those…
Oil Traders Stay Bearish Despite Deepening Middle East Disruptions
Despite continued hostilities in the Middle East and an expansion of the war to the Red Sea, oil traders have remained largely bearish on the commodity, betting on a quick peace deal—and they might…
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, August 8 (game #1657)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Virginia Governor To Intervene In Dominion-NextEra Merger
Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares an opinion piece from the Washington Post, written by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger: NextEra Energy, a Florida-based utility company, has filed paperwork…
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction
The football that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s win over England in the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for US$10 million at a US auction this…
Gun owner candidate says signage rules make him a target
Candidates in Tasmania's election continue to feel exposed as election material such as advertisements, signs or pamphlets must include the "true name and address" of whoever produced them.
Glomar Minerals targets deep-sea production before end of Trump term
The company's subsidiary UK Seabed Resources Limited has departed from Tahiti for the Pacific Clarion-Clipperton Zone to survey its license area.
Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella took office Friday, vowing to wage war on drug-running guerrillas and usher in a new era of close ties with the United States. The flamboyant former lawyer brings a lurch to the right for the Andean nation, vowing to bomb jungle cocaine labs, build “mega prisons” and slash the size of the…
Sources: Situational Awareness invested $500M, including $400M this week, into Source Foundry, a startup that plans to develop new AI chip manufacturing tools (Wall Street Journal)
Investment marks the latest known private-company bet by Situational Awareness after quick sale of its stock portfolio.
YouTube star Hank Green sets new AI policy for himself — and urges other content creators to do the same
Hank Green, a YouTube star, announced a new personal AI policy after apologizing for relying too heavily on the tech.
Joe Biden’s Son Hunter Gives Somber Update on Former President’s Cancer Battle: ‘It’s Not Good’
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Trump tries again to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook after narrow Supreme Court decision, renewing battle over central bank independence
“No matter what President Trump tries to do next, this much is clear under the facts and Supreme Court precedent — there is no valid cause for removing Governor Cook."
New AI model reveals the volume of the world's glaciers
How much ice is stored in the world's glaciers? And where exactly is it located? A new study led by Ca' Foscari University of Venice, in collaboration with the Institute of Polar Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP), provides an updated global map of glacier ice volume.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Answer Your Burning Questions
For the love of god don't read if you haven't seen the movie yet The post ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Answer Your Burning Questions appeared first on TheWrap .
- "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is the fourth main Spider-Man film directed by Tom Holland.
- The movie focuses on Peter Parker's loss of identity and strengthening spider powers.
- Jean Grey is the main antagonist chosen for her power struggle contrast to Peter's journey.
Dwayne Johnson Reacts to Negative Moana Reviews After Disney's Live-Action Remake Bombs
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared his thoughts about the negative reviews for Disney's live-action Moana remake after it floundered in theaters.
Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis
Puerto Rico is facing yet another crisis as major cities are rationing water for residents due to severe drought conditions.
Space Station Crew Wraps Busy Week, Plans New Date for US Spacewalk 97
On Aug. 6, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon concluded a 6-hour, 27-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
Brandon Sanderson Says the Speed Racer Movie Is 'Unironically a 10 out of 10'
"This is the Wachowskis at their A game, and it was underappreciated when it came out."
The Clarity Act faces uncertainty after Senate Republicans delayed a vote until after their August recess, pushing it to September, just weeks before midterms (Jasper Goodman/Politico)
The cryptocurrency industry's top Washington priority has run into a stinging setback in the U.S. Senate.
911 centers receive 2.7 million calls in July
RIYADH — The unified emergency number 911 received more than 2.73 million calls across Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province during July 2026, the National Center for Security Operations…
Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it’s possible that…
Creating cleaner chemical reactions that run on oxygen and produce only water as waste
Oxygen provides the driving force for many vital chemical reactions. Two well-known examples include respiration, the process that allows living things to break down food to release its energy, and…
Trump restarts effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
President Trump is reportedly renewing his effort to boot Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, despite the Supreme Court thwarting his earlier attempt in June.
UFC Announces Full 13-Fight Card For UFC 331
13 fights have been officially announced for UFC 331, which is headlined by a flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja
Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial in Cameraman’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Car-Sex Incident: Judge
A jury will decide a case against Megan and Roc Nation filed by Emilio Garcia, who said he was forced to watch the rapper have sex in a car in a 2024 lawsuit.
Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller
Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.
US says it has redirected 51 vessels since reinstating Iran blockade
US says it has redirected 51 vessels since reinstating Iran blockade United States Central Command (Centcom) said in a post on X that it has redirected 51 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded…
ADB Supports Ga Traditional Council Ahead of 2026 Homowo Festival
BY NAA DZAGBLEY AGO The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting economic empowerment, social inclusion and Ghana’s cultural heritage by supporting the Ga…
From ancient Buddhism, to iconic manga hair, to Keanu Reeves: a PC Gamer Causality Chain™
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Alito to WSJ: ‘Obviously I’m here for another term’
Justice Samuel Alito shut down any notion he’s planning to imminently retire from the Supreme Court in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Friday.
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.
The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former…
England's Hull closes in on Huang after historic 62
Charley Hull's 62 equals the lowest round in Ladies European Tour history and also breaks the course record at the Centurion Club to move within one stroke of the lead at the PIF London Championship.