Paramount Considers Creating Oversight Board at CNN
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The best photos of Europe's 2026 solar eclipse
The solar eclipse on Wednesday was visible from many parts of Europe and some of North America. The economy in Iceland saw a significant boom.
Behind CME’s Plan for 24/7 Silver Futures To Draw Retail
CME Group is preparing to expand its 24/7 trading hours to include the 100-ounce silver futures contract, pending regulatory approval, following the recent launch of its around-the-clock one-ounce…
The Full Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy in 4K Is on Sale for $29.99
The '90s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie trilogy is on sale for an all-time low price.
Four ways the water crisis plan could change how you receive water
The government’s new National Water Action Plan targets cutting non‑revenue water from 47% to 39.5% by 2031, but activists say the plan is “uninspiring”, with no clear deadlines, budgets and strategies, and risking over-reliance on private contractors.
OUR CITY NEWS: Pikitup in deep financial distress as trucks, staff and money run short
Pikitup is under growing financial pressure as ageing trucks, staff shortages and unpaid bills take their toll. The strain is increasingly visible in Johannesburg’s waste collection and mounting rubbish backlogs.
Beyond the personalities — PIC drama is about control of R4-trillion in workers’ money
Former PIC board chairperson David Masondo explains the decisions he made and the need to protect the organisation that manages the accumulated wealth and future retirement security of millions of…
- PIC manages R4-trillion in workers' money, central to South Africa's financial system
- Recent PIC board events reveal deeper struggle over control and influence
- PIC's independence crucial to maintain trust of investors and financial stability
Salado Military Helicopter Crash: Two Dead, Homes Evacuated Over Grass Fire
Two killed after Apache helicopter crash in Salado, Texas, as wildfire sparks evacuations and road closures.
Theater Employee Makes Their Own Spider-Man: Brand New Day Poster After Cinema Never Received Official One
An employee at a Cineplex theater in Prince George, British Columbia took matters into their own hands after their workplace didn’t get an official poster for the newest Spidey film.
Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stepping down
She will leave her role at the end of the month, Trump said.
Bolivia’s Currency Experiment: The Dollar Rate Slides Again
Bolivia ended a 15-year fixed exchange rate in June. Under the new managed regime, the official dollar rate has been sliding daily, reaching Bs 11.77 on August 11.
Mexico’s expert search-and-rescue team arrives in Colombia to help with rescue efforts
The Azteca International Rescue Brigade, known as the Topos, or Moles, were finishing up post-rescue work in Venezuela when the 7.4 quake hit neighboring Colombia Monday morning The post Mexico’s…
Noboa Takes Ecuador’s Shopping List to China
Ecuador's President Noboa took a state visit to China spanning trade, mining investment and financing, and a bid to lift China's freeze on several shrimp exporters.
Everything announced at Made by Google today, including Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Tag
Every Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL, Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 5 spec and feature Google officially announced at Made by Google.
Calgary police investigating masked, armed robbery at restaurant in Canyon Meadows
Police received reports just before midnight on Aug. 10 of two men entering Austin's Bar and Grill with a weapon. The suspects stole cash before fleeing in a dark SUV, police say.
Dubai property trend: How homeowners are upgrading kitchens, pools and smart homes
Rising Dubai property values are driving bigger home renovations, with owners investing in kitchens, pools and smart homes across five key communities
Estonia Pledges Nearly $400,000 for Ukraine’s Winter Preparation
Estonia’s Foreign Ministry announced €340,000 (roughly $392,000) in aid to help Ukraine prepare for another winter of war, with Russia widely expected to strike the country’s energy and water…
Media dialogue: NPC lists poor network connectivity as challenge to speedy e-birth registration
As Southwest states and Edo State grapple with an estimated 3.5 million children without birth certificates, the National Population Commission read more Media dialogue: NPC lists poor network…
Here’s How to Watch ‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ Online for Free
The new documentary about the iconic punk rock drummer is available to stream starting on Thursday (Aug. 13).
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1631: Ukraine destroyed or disabled nearly 14,000 Russian vehicles in July alone
Meanwhile, Russia is reportedly building 3,000 jet-powered drones a month to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses, even as it ends production of the older Geran-3 model.
Your worst agent bugs never get reported
- Opik created Diagnostics, an automated agent debugging tool.
- Diagnostics uses SQL queries to analyze trace data efficiently.
- Tool improves issue accuracy, reduces costs, and enhances scalability.
NCC, Tax Ombudsman move to tackle multiple taxation in telecoms sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is seeking deeper collaboration with the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to address multiple taxation read more NCC, Tax Ombudsman move to tackle multiple…
Aaron Sorkin Says He’s Worried Bari Weiss’ CBS News Actions Open the Door for a ‘Second Blacklist’
"I just hope this time around the studio heads and the network heads won’t be so malleable, but it doesn’t look like that’s the case," the "Social Reckoning" director adds The post Aaron Sorkin Says…
10 things that happen to your brain and body after a week without your phone
Sharper focus, disrupted sleep at first, a strange initial anxiety that fades — the documented pattern of what actually happens when the phone disappears for seven days
'Back to the 60s' as ombudsman finds systemic issues in telco services
A report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman is recommending a root and branch review into telco services in regional Australia.
NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moon
The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help with that, Lunar Station Corp. is using a wealth of NASA […]
Documenting curbside consultations can improve patient safety
Implementing a hospitalwide program for documenting informal clinician consultations improved patient safety through better communication and multidisciplinary care in a pediatric health care system, according to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
FDA wants more information from food makers on new food chemicals
For decades, food manufacturers have been able to decide which food chemicals were safe enough to add to their products based on general government guidelines.
Lucky’s Confession In Episode 6 Breaks John’s Trust At The Worst Time
The stakes are fatally high as Lucky works out a deal with the FBI in episode 6 that requires she bring in Whittaker and John learns the secret she's been hiding.
CBN announces removal of restrictions on Discount Window access for FX, OMO
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has reviewed its Discount Window restrictions and the framework governing participation in Open Market Operations, OMO.
Don’t believe your eyes: Google says it isn’t revoking access to purchased movies
User's missing Lord of the Rings movies apparently due to technical issues.
I shot the solar eclipse with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but only this app made it possible to capture my slice of solar system heaven
The Solar Eclipse of 2026 provided a unique opportunity to test the limits of smartphone photography and try out an iPhone app that really makes it work.
John Mulaney Takes Manhattan: Here’s Where to Buy Affordable Comedy Tour Tickets Online
The former SNL writer takes on a nine-show tour throughout New York City — starting in January 2027.
AI Cloud Provider Lambda Prices Loan for Nvidia-Tied Chip Deal
Lambda Inc., an AI cloud-computing provider backed by Nvidia Corp., wrapped up a $926 million leveraged-loan deal as that market becomes a new front in the borrowing binge to finance the artificial…
'Inner Thoughts' of Every Major AI Model Exposed in Massive Exploit
Researchers found every major AI provider encrypts reasoning tokens with a single global key—and exploited it to decode 315,320 hidden thinking blocks from public logs, recovering passwords and live…
Vaping and cannabis hit record highs among young adults in 2025: Survey
Young adults’ use of vapes and cannabis hit all-time highs last year, according to a new survey.
The Pixel 11 series is still eSIM-only in the US, just in case you forgot
After ditching physical SIM card support on last year’s Pixel 10 series, here’s a quick reminder that the Pixel 11 series in the US is still eSIM-only.
I can’t unsee the reason Pixel 11 Pro Fold is thinner, but it’s for the best [Gallery]
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is sneakily maybe the most impressive of Google’s new releases this week, but on picking it up one thing caught my eye – one half of it is thicker than the other.
Is Cannabis Good for Your Heart?
You might be surprised. (Scientists were.) The post Is Cannabis Good for Your Heart? appeared first on Nautilus .
Google raises Pixel prices as AI takes centre stage
Google has unveiled its Pixel 11 smartphone range with higher starting prices, a new Tensor G6 processor and deeper Gemini integration, placing artificial intelligence at the centre of its latest…
- Pixel 11 starts at $899, Pro at $1,099, Pro XL at $1,299
- Tensor G6 chip touted as fastest and most powerful smartphone processor
- Gemini AI integrates into devices for proactive user assistance
Lazarus exploits Windows zero-day in defence attacks
North Korea-linked hackers exploited a previously unknown Windows vulnerability to gain the highest level of system privileges while targeting defence, aerospace and aviation organisations across…
STAT+: Providers notch No Surprises Act legal win that could boost their pay
The change could boost how much health insurers, and patients, pay for some care.
Cisco Beats Estimates, Cerebras Reports Declines | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Why taking risks in business may be best in uncertain times
BDO risk advisory national leader risk and disruption was no longer the exception for businesses.
Trump’s New Medicaid Rule Targets Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A new rule curbs state and federal funding for certain gender-affirming treatments for people under 18.
Heard during the eclipse on an Asturian beach: “We'll see the one in the next century from somewhere else.”
Crónica de una jornada marcada por la incertidumbre de si las nubes dejarían ver o no el eclipse desde la costa
The housing market stand-off
Buyers have more time and choice, while vendors are not budging on price, leading to a stand-off of who is going to blink first.
Treasury repeals ownership reporting rules for US companies
The US Treasury has finalised a rule exempting American companies and people from reporting beneficial ownership information to its financial crimes unit.
The eclipse conquers the heart of Spain
At eight thirty in the evening, millions of people looked at the same horizon, amazed by an unrepeatable astronomical phenomenon.
As Candida auris spreads, scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
As cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have spread to 27 states, including Texas, which has the second-highest number, a scientist at UT Health San Antonio…
Mistral says its platform will support third-party open models, starting with Z.ai's GLM-5.2, and run them on the same infrastructure as its own models (Mistral AI Blog)
At Mistral, we believe every enterprise and country must be in control of the models it uses, choose where the intelligence runs …
Arthritis Pain Management Falls Short in U.S., CDC Study Suggests
(MedPage Today) -- Federal survey data for 2023 showed an estimated prevalence of moderate to severe joint pain among U.S.
Did you know there’s a vast reef network off the north coast of Australia? Few do – and that’s a problem
Due to the remote location and croc-inhabited waters, these northern reefs are largely overlooked and understudied.
Marine heatwaves are cooking our ocean ecosystems – and will only become more common
These underwater disasters can trigger coral bleaching and massive fish kills.
NASA Completes Daring 'Big Bang' Fix on the Voyager 2 Probe, Allowing It to Keep Studying Interstellar Space
Scientists swapped three of the probe’s heating devices for ones that use less energy, and they might do the same with Voyager 1. Both spacecraft launched almost 50 years ago
OpenAI’s “Head of Ethics” Suddenly Leaves Company Under Mysterious Circumstances
The timing couldn't be worse. The post OpenAI’s “Head of Ethics” Suddenly Leaves Company Under Mysterious Circumstances appeared first on Futurism .
Facebook launches an AI assistant built for creators
Facebook’s Creator Studio app uses AI to analyze performance, suggest content ideas, and help creators answer comments.
SpaceXAI trained Grok 4.6 on something most AI labs throw away
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.6 on Wednesday, less than a month after Grok 4.5. The company says Grok 4.6 can research The post SpaceXAI trained Grok 4.6 on something most AI labs throw away appeared first on The New Stack .
Binders can be 'life-changing' for trans people. But are they safe to exercise in?
Binders are popular among trans and gender diverse people, but research is yet to show if they're safe to exercise in. A university has led the largest study so far in the search for answers, and the preliminary results are promising.