MND Local: Why is Puerto Vallarta so quiet right now?
Summer travel is typically slow in Puerto Vallarta. But not as slow as it is this year. Writer Charlotte Smith ponders why the city is so quiet right now.
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Sean Payton Provides Injury Update on Broncos RB JK Dobbins
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins left Monday's training camp practice with an injury, accompanied by trainers.
- J.K. Dobbins suffers soft tissue injury during Broncos practice.
- Head coach Sean Payton assures full recovery for Dobbins.
- Dobbins missed 15 games since 2020 due to recurring injuries.
U.S. alcohol is a bargaining chip in trade talks, but how much is it worth?
The future of U.S. booze in Canada is being seen by many as a key bargaining chip ahead of critical trade negotiations in Washington focused on U.S. tariffs.
Psychopathic individuals more tolerant of online dating deception, study finds
A new study reveals that people with psychopathic traits are much more likely to excuse blatant deceptions on dating apps, such as lying about relationship status, age, or even gender.
New analysis explains why bone marrow cancer T cells may need therapeutic activation
A team led by researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the HI-STEM Stem Cell Institute, and Medical Clinic V at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD) has characterized T cells in the bone marrow of patients with multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia. The work has been published in Cancer Cell.
Palestinian club football to resume after 3 years
The Palestinian Football Association announced the return of the competition, featuring 226 clubs. The Palestinian national team will also begin preparations for the AFC Asian Cup.
Good news for stock-market bulls: Corporate earnings growth is no longer being driven just by tech
For years, the S&P 500’s earnings engine had only one driver: the Magnificent Seven. This quarter, the rest of the market has started pulling its weight.
AI professors are negotiating the new realities of academic research
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Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Is Officially Live on Apple Arcade
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition has officially launched on Apple Arcade. Get ready to enjoy football with no ads, no in-app purchases, no currencies, and no paywalls.
Greenland Warns Trump-Linked Firm over Unauthorized Drilling Plan
A Texas-based oil company chaired by an entrepreneur thought to be close to U.S. President Donald Trump is moving drilling equipment in Greenland in preparation for an oil drilling campaign.
AWS Continuum integrates with OpenAI Codex and Anthropic Claude Code in major AI security push
Amazon Web Services is threading its AI-powered security infrastructure directly into the coding environments built by two of its fiercest rivals — and in doing so, it is making a bold bet that…
Prisoners break down barriers by teaching each other to read
Prisoners in central Victoria are teaching each other to read as part of a phonics-based program adopted from the United Kingdom.
Charli xcx Headlines & Backstage Interviews With Jade & PinkPantheress At Outside Lands 2026 | All Access
This is sponsored content. Billboard gives an all-access look at the 2026 Outside Lands festival featuring headliner, Charli xcx who everyone was excited to see as well as backstage moments with…
Nigeria’s FX market turnover surges 117% to $3.73 billion
Nigeria's foreign exchange market sustained robust activity levels in the week ended August 7, 2026, posting total turnover of $3.73 billion—a 117% surge from the prior week—signaling continued…
Chasing Tiger: Scheffler, McIlroy Near Woods’s Career Earnings Record
McIlroy leads Scheffler by less than $200,000 in career earnings.
Off-road vehicles banned on Crown land in many parts of B.C. as wildfires burn
This prohibition does not apply to emergency response, agriculture or commercial/industrial users who operate off-road vehicles for farming or business purposes.
Leaked memo: The Arena Group is rebranding to Paradium.AI and wants to build an 'AI-powered ecosystem'
Arena Group CEO Paul Edmondson told employees in a memo obtained by Business Insider that it was "more than a name change."
Hidden Text in PDFs Is Hijacking This AI Assistant
A security firm says Atlassian's AI assistant will quietly ship your Jira tickets and Confluence docs to an attacker, using instructions buried in a file you'd swear was empty.
A Russian who moved to Ukraine got 13 years the moment he visited relatives back home
Eleven alleged transfers of about 100 hryvnias ($2.23) each led Ivan Stolbov to a harsh sentence after he returned to Russia.
Who Is Francesca Hong’s Ex-Husband? Divorced After Running Restaurant
Francesca Hong’s path to Wisconsin politics began, in part, at a ramen shop in downtown Madison.
- Francesca Hong ran Morris Ramen with ex-husband Matt Morris.
- Couple opened restaurant in December 2016, closed in February 2024.
- Hong transitioned to political career after restaurant closure.
Cyber resilience becomes the ultimate measure of security success as AI reshapes the CISO role
CISO role evolution is accelerating as cyber resilience emerges as a defining benchmark of security success and AI forces enterprises to rethink not just how they defend against attacks, but how quickly they can recover from them.
Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Forex Today: US Dollar firms as Oil surges on Hormuz
The US Dollar (USD) traded broadly firmer on Monday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) up around 0.2% and holding just above 99.80 as Oil surged more than 6% on the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff.
What smart people are saying about Meta's open-weight model Muse Glimmer and Mark Zuckerberg's AI manifesto
Even the White House took notice of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's AI manifesto. Others focused on the release of Meta's open-weight model.
Musaned outlines rules for replacement domestic worker visas
Saudi Arabia’s Musaned platform clarified conditions for issuing a replacement visa if a domestic worker leaves within 90 days, listing eligible professions and reasons for rejection.
Geopolitical factors help Saudi insurance sector build new skills
Insurance expert Mohammed Souri says geopolitical developments have enabled the Saudi insurance market to acquire additional capabilities.
Mamdani backs new protections for workers delivering packages for companies like Amazon
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports The Delivery Worker Protection Act, a proposal that would increase NYC regulatory power over companies like Amazon.
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
BOGOTA, Colombia — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.
US military bases in Pacific 'highly vulnerable' to N. Korean, Chinese missiles, drones: expert
WASHINGTON — U.S. military bases in South Korea, Japan and other countries in the Pacific are "highly vulnerable" to North Korean and Chinese missile and drone attacks, a U.S. expert has said, calling for efforts to strengthen air and missile defenses.
Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, was sworn in Monday as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department's direction under the Republican president.
Best cameras for beginner photographers in 2026: get started taking great pictures
Ideal cameras for new, novice and budding photographers, and whoever wants a model for good quality images at a fair price. The post Best cameras for beginner photographers in 2026: get started taking great pictures appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Photos: N44bn Mararaba flyover to cut Abuja-Keffi travel time to 40 minutes
…Let Tinubu’s “Landmark Achievements” Decide Your Votes, Presidency to Nigerians The Nasarawa State Government is investing between N43 billion and read more Photos: N44bn Mararaba flyover to cut…
Zuckerberg’s Manifesto About the Glorious Freedoms AI Will Bring Was Completely Contradicted by His Own CTO During a Company Meeting
The hypocrisy is astounding. The post Zuckerberg’s Manifesto About the Glorious Freedoms AI Will Bring Was Completely Contradicted by His Own CTO During a Company Meeting appeared first on Futurism .
This pocket-sized gadget helped cut down our editor's screen time - and it's on sale
Brick can curb your screen time, and it's on sale for a limited time.
Why oilsands majors are holding back on expansion
Watch: FP Energy's Daniel Trainer looks at how different-sized players in Canada's oilpatch are handling a second-quarter windfall from higher crude prices
AOC joins thousands of women putting fertility on ice
While analysts speculate whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will launch a Senate or presidential bid, she's planning another part of her future: having kids.
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Earns 17th Week At No. 1—Surpasses This Mariah Carey Smash
Ella Langley’s breakout country hit “Choosin’ Texas” is now the fourth-longest running No. 1 hit of all time on Billboard’s flagship Hot 100 chart.
Why are gold prices falling? 4 factors that are impacting gold's value
Gold prices have dropped quite a bit this year. Here's what's behind the drop (and why it may be a good time to buy in).
TRON USDT supply hits $87.9B as transfers reach $2.1T in Q2: Messari
Messari reported that TRON recorded all-time highs in stablecoin supply and network activity during the second quarter, while DeFi and decentralized exchange activity declined.
Leverage Ogoni oil to tackle poverty and unemployment, Abe urges kinsmen
…as Ogoni leaders sue for peace ahead 2027 governorship election Magnus Abe, chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission read more Leverage Ogoni oil to tackle poverty and…
Galaxy S26 FE specs leak alongside a higher price tag
Ahead of its launch that will likely happen next month, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE has had its full specs leak alongside a higher price tag for the device that exists solely to be more affordable.
Gautam Adani Wins Dismissal of US Securities Fraud Charges
Gautam Adani won dismissal of US securities fraud charges, ending a blockbuster case that threatened the expansion of the Indian billionaire’s giant conglomerate.
Mark Zuckerberg Says AI May Shrink Companies — but Won’t Kill Jobs
The Meta CEO thinks artificial intelligence could generate entirely new professions and businesses faster than automation eliminates existing ones The post Mark Zuckerberg Says AI May Shrink Companies…
10 things that surprise almost every first-time homeowner
Maintenance costs, how slowly equity actually builds — the specific things new homeowners consistently say they wish someone had told them
People carrying a rare gene variant have naturally low body fat, healthier livers and better blood sugar levels
There are people around us who can maintain their weight despite what they eat. This has led scientists to believe that a person's metabolism and tendency toward obesity may have genetic factors…
Thousands Of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta Can Move Forward, Appeals Court Says
An appeals court ruled an appeal was made too early in the process to use Section 230 of the Communications Act as a defense.
New in iOS 27 beta 5: 'Before Searching' settings, updated app icons, more
Apple's fifth developer beta of iOS 27 has just arrived, and with it, redesigned icons for several key apps, and a lot more than normal than this late in the beta cycle. Here's what's new.
Kano State aligns university salaries with federal structure in N4.7bn overhaul
The Kano State Government has approved a new salary structure for academic and non-academic staff at the Aliko Dangote University read more Kano State aligns university salaries with federal structure…
Redefining underrepresentation in global neuroscience
If the focus of equity-promoting initiatives shifts from identity categories to structural barriers, it reveals unnoticed challenges that can increase participation at a global level.
Trump signs order that would space out childhood vaccinations in U.S.
The order recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits and seeks to improve vaccine research.
Saudi Passports Directorate outlines steps to update resident photo on Absher
The General Directorate of Passports has detailed how residents can update their ID photo via Absher, stressing requirements like clear lighting and a white background.
Fifteen minutes more movement linked to 2% lower cancer risk
Replacing 15 minutes of sleep or sedentary behavior with 15 minutes of movement was each linked to a 2% reduced risk of cancer, new UCL research has found.
Tracking nursing: On the Nurses Registration and Tracking System
A fully updated live nurses portal will be of immense benefit to the nation
Veterinary experts sound alarm over El Niño threat to livestock
Veterinary experts have raised concern over the expected return of El Niño conditions, warning of possible disruption to Kenya’s livestock sector and livelihoods if preparedness measures are not…
- El Niño threatens Kenya's livestock industry, warns veterinary experts
- Increased disease transmission and livestock deaths expected
- KVA urges proactive measures and preparedness for El Niño impact
Flock reportedly planned to co-opt Uber and Lyft vehicles to expand its surveillance network
Flock planned to partner with Nexar to turn dash cams in Uber and Lyft vehicles into mobile license plate readers, leaked documents show.
Final Fantasy Fans Convinced Dirge of Cerberus Remake on the Way After Gackt Posts Photo in Genesis Cosplay
Final Fantasy fans are convinced a Dirge of Cerberus remake could be on the horizon after one Japan’s most famous rockstars, Gackt, posted a photo of himself cosplaying as Crisis Core's Genesis.
Amazons robotaxi Zoox launches first paid service in U.S.
Ready for a driverless, carriage-like ride? Amazon's robotaxi Zoox launches first paid service in the U.S.
TSMC reportedly has $1 billion of Apple chips awaiting delivery of DRAM — will this be what powers the iPhone 18 Pro?
A billion dollars of Apple's 2nm chips are stuck at TSMC because the memory has not arrived, with Apple's own packaging choice the reason why they cannot just be stockpiled and finished later.
Women’s health equity funding hits new high, drawing $1.55B in 2025
Women’s health companies raised a record $1.55 billion in disclosed equity in 2025, up 41% year over year. Funding became less concentrated, suggesting capital spread across more companies and…
NYC is acting faster on special education legal orders but still misses most deadlines
New York City has long failed to quickly provide special education services even after families won legal orders for them, generating more than two decades of litigation.
Scientists Warn That New Satellites Could Cause Eye Damage for People on the Ground
Terrifying. The post Scientists Warn That New Satellites Could Cause Eye Damage for People on the Ground appeared first on Futurism .
The U.S. records its hottest month ever, NOAA says
The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Last month averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree.
July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country
Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis July was the hottest month ever recorded in the US, with repeated, scorching heatwaves across much of the country helping shatter all previous monthly temperature records stretching back over the full 132 years of reliable…