'Transformers: The Movie' at 40: the cartoon spin-off that traumatized a generation of kids
With many fan-favorite Autobots and Decepticons bumped off in the opening act, this was not the big-screen romp '80s kids were expecting.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 222 — How to Invade Earth in 22 Easy Steps
On Episode 222 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by space writer Rich Edwards to discuss the best ways to repel space invaders.
Insight Innovation: AI that improves itself – humanity's last invention?
Leading scientists are working on AI that can improve everything - including itself. It could revolutionize research and is one reason for fears of an AI apocalypse.
The U.S. archivist Trump fired last year got Obama, Bush and Clinton to write about giving up power
Colleen Shogan is curating the In Pursuit project, a 250th-anniversary series, and it doesn't mention Trump much at all.
‘Not Baba Bageshwar, but…’: PM Modi jokes with IIT Delhi graduates | WATCH
Modi also told students to question things accepted without a thought and stressed that they should not stop at questioning but also have the courage to find their own solutions.
Forecasting the AI bubble: When scarcity turns to surplus
Artificial intelligence can be technologically transformative and still produce a capital bubble. Those two ideas are not in conflict. The bubble bursting does not require AI to fail.
Qatar debt issuances offset regional lull, says S&P
Increased debt issuances from Qatar helped offset contractions across wider regional markets during the first half of 2026, even as total sustainable bond volumes in the Middle East fell under…
Republican Senator Challenges Trump's Smithsonian Warning Signs
Trump’s executive order followed a White House review alleging museum displays fail to adequately emphasize national achievements.
Waiting 26 years ‘for this shoe to drop’: Musk’s AI company joins the fight to strip citizens of their power to sue
“The court is more like Scalia’s court since he died than it ever was when he was there,” said Harvard law professor Richard Lazarus.
OPINION. Who's in charge of the economy?
No dia 14 de julho, o Senado aprovou por 73 a 1 uma PEC que cria uma aposentadoria especial para agentes comunitários de saúde – R$ 27 bilhões em dez anos – sem indicar de onde sai o dinheiro.
Lions Named Landing Spot for All-Pro Pass-Rusher
The Detroit Lions could be one move away from finally having the championship roster they desire.
- Detroit Lions aim for greatness with Maxx Crosby trade.
- Former GM Mike Tannenbaum backs Crosby acquisition.
- Crosby's 439 tackles and 69.5 sacks make him a top pass-rusher.
Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business
Buc-ee's became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup, but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores.
This 17-year-old grew up in ‘survival mode,’ then saw her college enrollment evaporate. ‘I’m definitely not really over that’
“I didn’t just lose my dream," said Howard student Nikiyah Clark. "I lost my way out."
Cold weather expected across SA on Women’s Day
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 9 August.
Porter Airlines flight to Toronto canceled after a child refuses seatbelt, leaving passengers stranded overnight
Flight PD444 had departed the terminal at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in British Columbia on Thursday (August 6), and was heading toward the runway when crew members noticed the child…
Study points to new target for treating aggressive brain cancer
Glioblastoma remains one of the deadliest cancers, with limited treatment advances and tumors that often resist radiation and chemotherapy.
Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live
Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread throughout his…
Taken with an old Kodak, these colour-drenched street shots from 1980s New York and Latin America are a superb visual treat
David Katzenstein’s Brownie is a love letter to one of Kodak’s most modest cameras. Made entirely with a Duaflex between 1979 and 1989, the photographs embrace soft focus, unpredictable exposures and…
IPO-Bound Cult.fit’s Rishabh Telang Denies Forgery Allegations By Deepak Poduval
Deepak Poduval, cofounder of Cult Fitness Pvt Ltd, has filed an FIR against his cofounder and brother-in-law Rishabh Telang at…
Superclásico rivals beef up with two World Cup players as reinforcements
Boca Juniors completed the signing of Ecuadorian star Enner Valencia, while River Plate brought in Argentine Thiago Almada La entrada Superclásico rivals beef up with two World Cup players as…
Iran signals Strait of Hormuz deal close, but ceasefire dispute lingers
Iran announced Saturday that it is nearing an agreement with Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz but warned that its reopening would depend on other conditions, including compensation from the…
I was a stay-at-home mom for 27 years. At 62, I started over after moving to Greece.
Kati Gyselinck traded her secure, but unfulfilled lifestyle for a fresh start in another country. She downsized and found joy in the simpler things.
Rufián calls Puigdemont “ridiculous” in claiming credit for his escape from Barcelona
Al cumplirse dos años de la irrupción fugaz del ‘expresident’ en Cataluña, estalla otra pelea entre Junts y ERC
Dodo birds more clever than we thought
The Mauritian dodo—a global symbol of human-caused extinction and one of the world's largest pigeons—may not have deserved its reputation as a silly simpleton and may have been the only member of its…
For 20 years, everyone assumed Kate Moss was drunk on that staircase. Greg Brennan, who took the photo, says she was just waiting for a car home from a party
A new book from veteran press photographer Greg Brennan reminds us that the story people tell about a photo can matter as much as the photo itself
MVD steps up highway patrols as aquaplaning accidents rise in Kerala
MVD advises motorists to reduce speed and keep it below 60 kmph on wet roads or where water has collected. Since the monsoon began, national highway stretches have seen many fatal accidents
Seven Cabinet berths for Kalyana Karnataka; Kalaburagi has three Ministers
The expansion of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Cabinet on Monday has given the Kalyana Karnataka region seven berths in the Council of Ministers, with the induction of Jewargi MLA Dr. Ajay Singh taking Kalaburagi district’s representation to three
LGBTQ+ political candidates in Quebec report a wave of online hate
MONTRÉAL — As pride month celebrations take place across Quebec, political candidates from sexual and gender-diverse backgrounds who are running in the fall provincial election are sounding the alarm…
Europe Is No Longer Arming Ukraine — It Is Learning from It
Europe's relationship with Ukraine's defense industry is undergoing a fundamental shift. What began as a system of supplying weapons to a country at war is gradually becoming a model of joint…
Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?
When, where and how to get the optimal view of the first solar eclipse to be visible across the country this century For the first time this century, people across the UK will be able to see an almost…
The massive assault on Ceuta was “an organised operation and not a spontaneous movement”
An analysis of the Moroccan social networks underlines that the promoters took steps to conceal their identity and points to an economic motive.
Bart Simpson Actress Believes The Simpsons Will End Soon
Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson, speculated on the Inside of You podcast that the long-running animated series will come to a close after its current renewal ends.
When I moved to Paris 9 years ago, I shouldn't have worried so much about dressing 'wrong' and knowing French
Some of the biggest challenges of moving to Paris from the UK weren't what I expected, from language barriers to vacation culture to fashion.
Scientist Reveals Plan to Save Earth From Destruction by the Sun
It's worth a shot! The post Scientist Reveals Plan to Save Earth From Destruction by the Sun appeared first on Futurism .
Private pensions are a publicly subsidised gift to the wealthy | Phillip Inman
John Healey should equalise the tax break on pension savings to stop inequalities from widening Private pensions are a privilege for the lucky few and a curse for everyone else. Sold as a saviour for what would otherwise be a ruinous old age, they have become pernicious financial vehicles that allow an older generation to hoodwink younger…
Six months of action gaming alters brain networks and improves visual attention
Long-term action video game training might do more than just improve your gaming skills. A new study reveals how six months of digital combat reshapes resting brain waves and whole-brain connectivity to boost visual attention.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia's rocky relations: A brief history
Turkey and Saudi Arabia's rocky relations: A brief history Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Sat, 08/08/2026 - 14:44 As Riyadh and Ankara sign a historic defence agreement with Pakistan, MEE charts the turbulent ties between the two powers Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Mecca…
Russian drone hits Sumy-Kyiv train, passengers evacuated on time
The attack occurred at around 8 a.m. local time, according to the local branch of public broadcaster Suspilne.
10 Near-Perfect New Sci-fi Books for Star Wars and Dune Fans
Start a new series or try a standalone novel filled with space battles, aliens, and galactic intrigue
Asus ROG XReal R1 XR Glasses Review
Sometimes it feels like XR glasses are the next frontier when it comes to gaming accessories. And it makes sense, with the rise of handheld gaming PCs – at least before RAM prices started making them…
Europe Bets Billions on North Africa’s Clean Energy Potential
Europe is deepening its ties with North Africa to develop stronger clean energy connections between the two regions in support of a green transition.
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Pixel 11: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]
As is customary, we already know a ton about Google’s latest smartphone series before it officially launches. The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 11 — here’s everything you…
Musician and entrepreneur Tom Vek is building a digital music player, but don’t call it retro
Tom Vek burst onto the scene in 2005 with his album We Have Sound, which garnered a solid 7.6 from the tastemakers of the day over at Pitchfork.
Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.
AI adoption isn’t the same as AI usage
Every engineering org I’ve talked to this year has some version of the same chart. Seat activations climbing. Token spend The post AI adoption isn’t the same as AI usage appeared first on The New Stack .
Real Estate: Solar Subsidies: That's What's Still In Store for Property Owners
It was initially supposed to be completely over. But now there won't be an immediate funding stop for small solar systems. What sums are still possible for the feed-in tariff.
Using AI has an environmental impact — here are 4 ways you can minimize it
Escalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less.
WATCH: NSPCA verifying authenticity of videos showing man raising a leopard cub
The NSPCA stated it was not illegal to raise a wild animal, but that special permits were needed.
Air India bets on Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde for tough reset
Seven years before he was named to lead Air India, Tewolde Gebremariam stood at the scene of an Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people and helped trigger the worldwide grounding of Boeing…
Meteorite that smashed through a New Jersey roof reveals clues to life’s origins
A rare meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey roof contains evidence of ancient salty fluids, organic compounds, and amino acids from a primitive asteroid.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall
Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings, while China shut ports and halted ferries ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast.
Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said Iran had targeted a tanker belonging to the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, which the US fiercely opposes, and is in talks with nearby Oman…
Challenges for arbitrators in settlement of disputes
“Arbitration is the will of the parties”, a very important slogan that shows the relation between arbitration and the free choice of the parties to freely opt for arbitration for the settlement of the...
A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — More than 20,000 people were ordered to leave their homes overnight in western Canada as a fast-moving wildfire grew rapidly and raced toward towns along British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake, destroying homes in its path.
2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport
A view of the entrance to the Bleiberg Barracks, in Mechernich, Germany. Around 10:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, the security center at the Bundeswehr base in Mechernich reported that two drones had been spotted over the property, a spokeswoman for the Bundeswehr's Operational Command confirmed upon inquiry.
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68.…
The wind threatens to complicate the evolution of the fires in Tírig, in Castellón, and Niebla, in Huelva
With situation 2 activated in both territories, a large deployment of land and air resources is maintained.
Duale faults High Court ruling on 2026 election date
Health CS says holding elections this year would shorten elected leaders' constitutional five-year terms. The post Duale faults High Court ruling on 2026 election date appeared first on KBC Digital .