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Saturday, 15 August 2026 Daily Edition

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Saturday, 15 August 2026

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The Takeaway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that one crore youth in India will receive AI training in the next year, as part of a new initiative to expand access to learning opportunities. This announcement was made during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, where he also reiterated his commitment to making India self-reliant.

Meanwhile, in the tech industry, Elon Musk admitted to underestimating the growth of AI startup Anthropic, and investors are weighing the pros and cons of investing in technology stocks such as Arista Networks and International Business Machines.

In other news, Marvel unveiled its new cast for the upcoming X-Men reboot, featuring Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister and Inde Navarrette as Rogue. Spain has increased security measures in Ceuta following online calls for another mass border breach, after at least 96 people died attempting to cross the border on July 30. These stories represent the major developments in the world of technology, business, and general news, with India's Independence Day celebrations and announcements taking center stage.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Who is Cami Clark? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s wife approached Jeffrey Epstein to fund porn venture

Cami Clark, wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, drew attention for seeking funding from Jeffrey Epstein over a decade ago.

·hindustantimes.com·9 outlets

Cami Clark, the wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, has gained attention after emails in the Jeffrey Epstein files revealed she approached the convicted financier about funding a porn business venture over a decade ago. Clark has maintained a low profile despite her close connections to influential figures in Silicon Valley. A new investigation by The Wall Street Journal detailed her career, relationship with Amodei, and her influence around Anthropic.

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The AI boss at a San Francisco store just fired its first human

Andon Labs, which is experimenting with letting an AI have majority control over a retail store, said that it fired an employee with good reason.

  • Anthropic's AI Luna fired a human employee at a San Francisco store.
  • Luna terminated the employee due to 17 missed shifts out of 23.
  • AI used store policies and progressive warnings before making firing decision.

·businessinsider.com·4 outlets

Tech

Tech

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone

The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Garmin, Spotify and more for August 15, 2026.

·techradar.com·9 outlets

This week, Google presented the Pixel 11, while Honor unveiled a remarkable Robot Phone. However, it seems that the robot phone won't become the next iPhone. To stay updated on all these and other tech news stories, check out the following seven biggest stories of the week. Before that, test your knowledge with our quiz about last week's biggest tech news.

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macOS Screen Sharing CVE-2026-65400: Authentication Bypass Leads to Root Access and Monero Miner Installation

macOS Screen Sharing CVE-2026-65400: Authentication Bypass Leads to Root Access and Monero Miner Installation 1. Basic Information Severity: Critical Title: Hackers exploit macOS Screen Sharing flaw to deploy Monero miner Source: BleepingComputer Published Date: 2026-08-14 Updated Date: N/A Original Article: Original Article Related…

  • Authentication bypass vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing exploited
  • Hackers gain root access and install Monero miner
  • Update macOS, disable Screen Sharing to mitigate risk

·dev.to·4 outlets

Daily Dose of DevOps — GitHub Actions basics for DevOps

GitHub Actions Basics for DevOps Introduction GitHub Actions is a powerful CI/CD platform that integrates seamlessly with GitHub repositories. It allows you to automate your software delivery pipeline, from testing and building to deploying and monitoring your applications.

  • GitHub Actions automate software delivery with CI/CD workflows.
  • Workflows consist of jobs, steps, and are defined in YAML files.
  • Common issues include network failures, configuration errors, and timeouts.

·dev.to·3 outlets

Business

Business

Jeff Bezos-backed consortium buys stake in Liverpool

A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at more than £5 billion ($7 billion), the club's owners Fenway Sports Group announced on Friday. The stake, understood to be about one third, is reportedly worth more than £1.5bn. FSG, which bought Liverpool for £300 million in 2010, will retain majority ownership and…

·thenationalnews.com·8 outlets

A consortium, known as 1892 Holdings, has purchased a minority stake in Liverpool, a Premier League football club, for a reported £1.5 billion, according to a May 2022 announcement from the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG). The consortium, led by Amit Bhatia, is a diverse group consisting of the Mittal Family Trusts, EE Capital, and K5 Sports, where Bezos, the Amazon founder, is the primary investor.

This investment has valued Liverpool at over £5 billion, a significant increase from the £300 million FSG bought the club for in 2010.

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Mohamad Hasan calls for tighter Tabung Haji governance after RCI findings

TABUNG Haji (TH) must strengthen its governance and ensure its leadership has the expertise needed to manage a major financial institution, following weaknesses highlighted in the recently declassified Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report. Foreig...

  • Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan demands stronger Tabung Haji governance.
  • RCI report reveals TH weaknesses needing immediate attention.
  • Propose separating religious, haj functions from financial operations.

·thevibes.com·4 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses. Here’s a snapshot of prominent economic data and news that occurred over the past week and…

·apnews.com·7 outlets

In recent weeks, the United States economy and inflation have been major topics of discussion. Rising grocery and gas prices have altered consumer decisions for both households and businesses. In July, inflation slowed, with a measure of underlying price pressures also cooling. This suggests that the impact of high oil and gas prices from the Iran war is limited.

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Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail sales

In July, US retail sales surprisingly took a dip, leading to a decline in the dollar's value. This drop enabled the euro and sterling to soar to their highest levels in months against the greenback. Additionally, softer inflation indicators have lowered the market's expectations for a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve in…

  • U.S. dollar declines 0.25% to 99.67 amid weak retail sales data
  • July retail sales drop 0.6%, below expected 0.1% increase
  • Market anticipates only 31% chance of September interest rate hike

·economictimes.indiatimes.com·3 outlets

World

World

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2

MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it when Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said monitoring showed […] The post Magnitude 7.7…

·khaosodenglish.com·12 outlets

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, causing widespread damage and at least two fatalities. The U.S Geological Survey reported the quake hit the Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located 68 km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes.

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Five years after the Taliban won, Afghanistan is still losing

In the five years since the chaotic US withdrawal from Kabul and the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan has become home to one of the world’s worst human rights and humanitarian emergencies. Once central to US foreign policy, with American taxpayers footing a $2.3 trillion bill for its 20-year war there, Afghanistan and its people ……

·egyptindependent.com·10 outlets

Science

Science

Why do cats yowl?

Understanding a cat’s yowl requires looking beyond the noise to the behavior and emotions behind it.

·livescience.com·2 outlets

Many cat owners might be perplexed by the seemingly incessant yowling their feline companions engage in, especially during the night. The reason behind this behavior is not as straightforward as food cravings or dramatic displays. The term "yowl" encompasses a range of vocalizations that can signify various emotions and situations.

Veterinary professionals generally associate the term with loud, harsh sounds linked to aggression or mating between cats. However, pet owners often use "yowling" to describe any loud cry their cat makes at home.

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Moon Base | India’s lunar future

NASA has invited ISRO to participate in its latest lunar programme, which seeks to build a human outpost near the Moon’s south pole, where sunlight is available for longer periods and permanently shadowed craters contain significant deposits of water ice

·thehindu.com·2 outlets

Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site

The appearance of the two dieties on the tombstones points to joint Greek and Roman influence on ancient Egyptian heritage and funerary practices.

  • 20 limestone tombstones with religious symbols unearthed at Tell El Deir site
  • Sarcophagi and funerary amulets found, indicating integrated funerary center
  • Site reveals Late Period to Roman era burial customs in Nile Delta

·jpost.com·2 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here’s what to do about them

NEW YORK (AP) — Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood.…

·apnews.com·5 outlets

Bedbugs, also known as the "vampires of the insect world," are small, reddish-brown bloodsuckers that hide during the day and come out at night to feed on human blood. Despite numerous generations of warnings to "sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite," infestations of these pests are on the rise. Now, some experts believe bedbugs may even be capable of spreading antibiotic-resistant infections like MRSA.

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Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope

Charlotte Touzalin was still a young teenager when she began struggling with weight gain, abnormal periods and unwanted facial hair — the same puzzling symptoms that plagued her mom for decades and that no doctor could piece together. “I’d go home…

  • GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating PMOS, an hormonal disorder
  • Study tested obesity medications, improving insulin resistance and hormone balance
  • Charlotte Touzalin, 18, finds hope after participating in the study

·apnews.com·4 outlets

Culture

Culture

Barcelona believe World Cup winner’s transfer could be completed this time next week – report

Barcelona seem to have made significant progress in the long-running Rodri operation, with the club edging closer to an agreement with Manchester City.The club have been in negotiations with the Engli...

·sports.yahoo.com·9 outlets

Barcelona are confident they are nearing a deal to sign World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City, with the transfer potentially finalized within the next week. The Spanish club has been in negotiations with the English side for around 10 days, in hopes of agreeing a transfer fee for the 30-year-old. Rodri has expressed a strong desire to return to Spain this summer, which ultimately helped Barcelona secure his signature.

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Sadiq, Lookman, Mourinho feature as new Spanish La Liga Season kicks off

The 2026.27 Spanish La Liga season begins this weekend with a renewal of rivalries between the trio of champions Barcelona, trophyless Real Madrid, and underdogs Atletico Madrid for the title. Nigerian players will also look to contribute to an exciting new season despite a reduction in number from five to three players in Spain’s top […]

·dailytrust.com·5 outlets

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