T.I. Must Face Lawsuit Over 2016 Dr. Dre Collab Song ‘Dope,’ Judge Rules
Sir Jinx — Dre's cousin who rose to fame with Ice Cube in the 1980s — claims he never signed off and wasn't paid for his work on the song.
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Argentina Digital Health Plan Lands US$700 Million IDB Credit Line
A presidential decree approves a US$700 million Inter-American Development Bank credit line to digitise Argentina's provincial health systems, starting with US$85 million for Mendoza.
- Argentine government secures US$700 million IDB credit line.
- Funds to modernize provincial health care systems.
- First US$85 million disbursement for Mendoza province's digital transformation.
Satou Sabally to miss Germany’s home FIBA World Cup in Berlin due to concussion recovery
- Satou Sabally to miss Germany's FIBA World Cup due to concussion
- Suffered head injury during June 23 game against Las Vegas
- Sister Nyara and teammate Leonie Fiebich also won't participate
José Suárez, Telemundo Executive, Dies at 55 in Helicopter Crash
The president and general manager of several of Telemundo‘s Florida TV stations was one of four Americans who died in the crash in northeastern Kenya The post José Suárez, Telemundo Executive, Dies at…
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Excitement Ebbs Despite Splashy D23 Tease | Chart
ScreenShare: A data partnership between ScreenEngine/ASI & TheWrap The post ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Excitement Ebbs Despite Splashy D23 Tease | Chart appeared first on TheWrap .
A Moscow petting zoo advertised cuddly parrots. Prosecutors found more than 100 of them dead in a freezer.
More than 100 dead birds were found in a freezer at a Moscow lounge, the city prosecutor’s office said. The business — a parrot petting zoo called Popugaynya — is in Moscow’s Taganka neighborhood, the…
Los Angeles DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles district attorney has backed off felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist remarks after facing criticism the…
- Charges against LAPD officer Daniel Flores reduced from 16 felonies to misdemeanors.
- Officer Flores reported racist and sexist remarks by colleagues to LAPD internal affairs.
- Decision made to avoid discouraging whistleblowers and reduce potential prison time.
Rescue mission is called off for NASA’s aging Swift space telescope
This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK's principal investigator, and Hunter Robertson, a space systems engineer, both at Katalyst Space, standing next to their spacecraft inside the SES…
Movie Review: Gen Z gets a moody, existential horror in ‘It Ends’
Every generation deserves its own postgrad malaise movie. Not every attempt is going to be “The Graduate” or “Frances Ha,” but even when they’re mediocre, they’re also often a pure expression from a…
- "It Ends" targets Gen Z, reflecting their existential malaise.
- Four friends embark on a road trip, confronting monotony of postgraduate lives.
- Film captures young creators' spirit despite mediocre rating.
Under new legislation, restaurants prep to post origin country for shrimp
- Georgia restaurants must post shrimp origin post July 1.
- House Bill 117 aims to help consumers choose local shrimp.
- Some restaurants, like Bubba Gumbo’s, still serve imported Ecuadorian shrimp.
Ceuta: Madrid to transfer 500 vulnerable youths to mainland
Spanish officials have come up with a plan to transfer unaccompanied youth in the exclave Ceuta to mainland Spain. Mostly girls, they will be placed in foster homes as well as under government care.
Shein Is Said to Target Up to $27B Valuation in HK IPO
Bloomberg's Norah Mulinda joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Fast-fashion retailer Shein is targeting a valuation in the range of $26 billion to $27 billion in its initial public offering in Hong…
Tango lovers rejoice as the world’s biggest festival kicks off its 2026 edition
The Tango BA Festival and World Championship will flood the city with live shows, dance classes, and milongas over the next 2 weeks La entrada Tango lovers rejoice as the world’s biggest festival…
- 2026 Tango BA Festival runs from August 19 to September 2
- Over 50 venues across 34 neighborhoods host extensive program
- World Championship features 800 duos from 50+ countries
The ‘Resistance’ Is Over
The insurgent left cares more about its own factional agenda than the president’s threats to democracy.
Guggenheim’s Beaten-Down Loan Whipsaws as Lenders Digest Call
A loan issued by the financing entity of Guggenheim Investments whipsawed on Wednesday after executives reiterated to lenders that earnings would likely improve in the third quarter while steering…
How Nigeria can convert energy ambition into bankable projects to attract capital
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s energy sector have said that moving from broad policy declarations to project-level preparation is critical, if the read more How Nigeria can convert energy ambition into…
The Phoenix Mercury just added a standout wing
It’s been an up-and-down couple of years for Maddy Westbeld, who began her WNBA career in the Chicago Sky’s rotation last year but has seen more limited opportunities this season as a developmental…
NGX sheds N555 billion as Aradel plunge deepens seven-day market slide
The Nigerian equities market extended its decline on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the All-Share Index (ASI) falling for a seventh consecutive trading session, as renewed selling pressure in oil…
Court awards GH¢25,000 to Morris Stephen in case against Ghana Chess Association
By Gifty Adjei The Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra has awarded GH¢25,000 to Ghanaian chess player and Chess in Schools instructor, Miracle Morris Stephen, in a case against the Ghana…
- Ghanaian chess player Morris Stephen awarded GH¢25,000.
- High Court found suspension violated his rights.
- Association must publish reinstatement on official platforms.
Model siblings: Adolescent coping strategies influenced by birth order, study shows
Growing up as the oldest sibling of a younger brother and sister shaped the way University of Delaware associate professor Mellissa S. Gordon learned to communicate and cope with challenges. As a single parent, her mother often looked to Gordon to set an example, and over time, she found herself acting as a parental figure.
Evaluating a screening questionnaire for lifelong face-recognition difficulties
Recognizing a familiar face, whether it's greeting a colleague or spotting a friend in a crowd, plays an important role in social interactions. However, for people with lifelong difficulty processing familiar faces, these effortless tasks can be quite challenging.
AI screens 100,000+ membrane combinations, predicting carbon capture performance within seconds
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and energy production remains one of the major technological challenges in addressing climate change.
From orbit to clinic: HIV drug enters Rett syndrome trial after space-based brain study
Research using human brain organoids onboard the International Space Station helped lead to a clinical trial of a potential therapy for Rett syndrome, a debilitating neurological disorder in children.
FTC Warns Businesses Against Using Personalized Pricing
Federal regulators are warning that companies using consumers’ personal data to set prices could be violating the law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published an enforcement bulletin on this…
Goldman Strikes Deal to Buy LCN to Become Hands-Off Landlord
Bloomberg's Katherine Chiglinsky joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Goldman Sachs struck its second deal in a week as the firm pushes ahead with plans to grow its $4 trillion money-management…
(2nd LD) Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year, puts N.K. nukes at 57
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that ...
Warm Up Experiment (Albedo)
This hands-on activity provides lesson plans that introduce students to albedo and how Earth reflects the Sun's heat back into space.
- Warm Up Experiment introduces albedo concept to students
- Designed for Grades K-8, teaches climate science and thermodynamics
- Illustrates Earth's energy budget and environmental changes
Flood: Some level of madness needed to contain those blocking water channel
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to continue the demolition of houses and other structures built on waterways in Abuja, saying the exercise will not be halted…
U.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through Hormuz
The U.S. military has quietly established a shipping corridor in and out of the Strait of Hormuz to transport millions of barrels of oil each day — a notable success even as the broader war remains at…
Cyfr Capital backs five Omani startups in new Seed Fund investments
Oman-based venture capital firm Cyfr Capital has completed investments in five Omani startups through its Seed Fund, in collaboration with Future Fund Oman.
Making the case for minority-owned media in the Trump era
For Black Business Month, marketing expert DéVon Christopher Johnson explains why he created an organization for minority-owned media.
Trump Picks Heidi Overton for FDA Commissioner: Here's What to Know
(MedPage Today) -- Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the FDA, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Overton is the deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several...
Diesel gets massive Rs32.63 cut as petrol price rises Rs2.97 per litre
The government on Wednesday announced a sharp reduction of Rs32.63 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), while petrol became costlier by Rs2.97 per litre with effect from August 20, 2026.
The Witcher 3 NPCs Kept Dropping Their Babies Due to an Unintended Side Effect of a Cut Mechanic
The Witcher 3 developers were so focused on making a realistic environment for players that they accidentally created a morbidly hilarious side effect for the game’s female NPCs.
Kalshi Pushes Beyond Prediction Markets With Copper Perpetual Futures
The prediction market operator is seeking CFTC approval for a copper perpetual as it moves further into traditional derivatives markets.
Pixel 11 introduces unified ‘Pixel search,’ hides it in the drawer
With the new phones this year, Google is introducing “Pixel search” as a “dedicated search companion designed to help you find personal information faster than ever.”
After cranking up the difficulty, I am once again asking: How many of these games with pixel art styles can you identify?
Another round of games to examine bit by bit.
AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t
As AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.
- 52% of Americans express more concern than excitement about AI usage.
- Majority of 18-34 year olds lack trust in AI leaders to act responsibly.
- Tech companies modifying deals to appease public after consumer discontent.
Webpage: Types of Stars
This educational NASA article provides visual descriptions and images of different types of stars, making it an excellent informative text for independent student research in astronomy units.
Moderna announces skin cancer vaccine and shares soar 150%
An experimental mRNA vaccine, developed by Moderna in partnership with Merck, reduced the risk of recurrence and progression of melanoma in high-risk patients, according to results released on…
The 65" Samsung S90F 4K QD-OLED TV Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever, But Only in Select Regions
We picked the S90F as the best gaming TV in 2026.
Jason Kelce and Liquid Death Want Your Pee to Cool AI Data Centers
Jason Kelce, Garage Beer, and Liquid Death have teamed up to ask you to mail your pee to data centers.
Super El Niño: Best and Worst US States To Travel to This Winter
Winter travelers should monitor weather impacts this year amid a rapidly strengthening El Niño event.
- Super El Niño event predicted to be among strongest on record.
- Strong El Niño raises concerns about altered US winter weather patterns.
- Southern California and Southwest likely to face frequent rain and travel disruptions.
U.S. critical mineral strategy depends on battery recycling
The current global race isn’t just about making batteries; it’s about who controls the critical minerals inside of them. As demand for batteries—from data centers, defense, transportation, consumer…
Georgia Army Unit Offering Time Off For ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ In Exchange For Reenlisting
Pre-orders for “Grand Theft Auto VI” have rocketed past internal expectations, as have purchases of the video game’s $100 premium edition.
Expedition 75 Cleans Up After Spacewalk, Keeps Up Microgravity Research
The Expedition 75 crew members cleaned up on Wednesday after a spacewalk that saw two astronauts uninstall an antenna outside the International Space Station.
Are underwater data centers sustainable for AI infrastructure?
The artificial intelligence boom is driving unprecedented demand for data centers , raising concerns about their growing energy consumption , water use , and carbon footprint .
Coders are slacking when it comes to web standards — and that simply won't do in the AI age
French developer leads project to discover how closely website developers stick to web standards, and the results are disappointing.
Young Americans turn wary as AI job fears grow
Young Americans are becoming markedly more uneasy about artificial intelligence as fears over job losses, shrinking entry-level opportunities and an uncertain career ladder increasingly outweigh…
AI startup produces fully AI-generated feature-length film
Higgsfield AI produced ‘The Cully Hill Boys’ with a $2 million budget, half of which went to AI tokens.
HHS announces $96.7M in grants for behavioral health services
Services provided include support for homeless individuals with serious mental illness, suicide prevention and early intervention, SUD treatment, peer support and more.
Gen AI outputs are unattributable, study finds
Researchers discovered a phenomenon they call “attribution decay,” where the more data a generative model is trained on, the harder it becomes to trace a generated image to a single image from the training data.
OpenAI needs to hit pause
One way to look at the AI giant slowing down its frontier model work because of safety concerns is that models are getting scarily powerful.
Google is turning Search into an AI study tool
Google announces new education features, free Gemini subscriptions, and AI Search tools for students.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
College Students Can Get a Free Year of Google AI Pro
Google today said eligible college students in the United States can get a free year of Google AI Pro. Google AI Pro is normally priced at $19.99 per month, and it includes 4x higher usage limits in…
Turning brain neurons on and off with light: A reversible synaptic switch
A research team led by Professor Ji Won Um of the Center for Synapse Diversity and Specificity, Department of Brain Sciences, DGIST, in collaboration with a team led by Professor Alice Ting at Stanford University, has developed LATeNT, a novel optical control platform that uses light to block signal transmission between neurons and…
3D map of cell signaling sites could help improve cancer treatment
Cell-communication molecules called kinases play a key role in the growth and spread of many cancers. But exactly which kinases are active in a particular cancer is not always clear—there are 1.8 million sites on human proteins that kinases might act on, and researchers have fully characterized fewer than 1% of them.
Preparing your app for broader memory limits
Posted by Blair Harmon, Director of Product Management, Android Platform A great user experience is central to Android's mission, and delivering on that promise requires keeping devices fast, responsive, and reliable. This is why memory optimization is more critical than ever.
No Nation Has Escaped Healthcare Rationing. Some Just Hide It Better.
(MedPage Today) -- The quest for a healthcare system devoid of rationing is, in economic terms, the pursuit of a mirage. While the moral imperative of medicine suggests that care should be a universal right provided without limit, the reality of...