These Pendleton blankets reference the brilliant textiles of Alexander Girard
In the mid-1960s, Alexander Girard helped bring his vivid patterns to more people through the creation of the Girard throw blanket.
Continued
Amazon limits access to customer reviews for some users because it thinks they’re AI
As Amazon tries to keep AI crawlers off its website, human customers are becoming collateral damage. Since late last year, some Amazon shoppers have only been able to read a small number of customer…
Meet Buddy, the viral device helping kids (and parents) with routines
It’s 7:40 a.m. My toddler is still in her pajamas, teeth unbrushed, melting down because I gave her vanilla yogurt instead of strawberry, and there is no way I will get her to daycare on time.
AI Conquered Coding. Fast Food Is Next
Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.
Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian planes dropped eight powerful glide bombs in a span of 90 minutes on residential districts of the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and wounding dozens of others, regional chief Ivan Fedorov said Monday.…
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future…
We’re about to find out how powerful progressives really are
A strong performance across the Senate race and two House primaries would bolster the left’s argument that its message has potency in a key battleground.
MacBook Air laptops are reportedly in short supply due to Ramaggedon
Not only did MacBook Air prices recently go up, but you couldn't get one today even if you wanted to.
The career advice PwC's US CEO says he gives to his college-aged kids
PwC's Paul Griggs said consulting jobs and MBA programs are still a good bet in the AI era. Here's why.
I was laid off at 50. Instead of looking for another corporate job, I decided to pursue what scared me most.
After getting laid off from Netflix, Edgar Tang stopped chasing job security and started building something of his own.
Medicaid's work requirement crunch arrives
Massive changes to Medicaid eligibility are entering a new phase as states begin implementing new work rules and patients face the first real risk of losing coverage. The big picture: The crunch period has started for states to get the word out and set up systems for many Medicaid enrollees to report at least 80 hours a month of work…
The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them
Steve Elmers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.
Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Style Meets Value
The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.
Niche brands are finding online reach through Sam's Club
Sam's Club offers niche, local brands for their stores. The chain is using its scale to connect smaller offerings with members across the US.
Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
TOKYO (AP) — Residents in Japan’s quake-hit southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto put out heaps of debris for collection and the prime minister visited as the region baked under intense heat.
How America is adapting to climate extremes
Climate adaptation is increasingly moving from planning to real-world action as heat waves, droughts, wildfires, floods and hurricanes test communities across the U.S.
Democrats lack a leader right now — and might not get one until 2028
You're probably about 550 days from Democrats having a true leader who can show and shape the party's direction. Why it matters: Until Super Tuesday — that's March 7, 2028 — or well beyond, Democrats…
People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts as Trump’s DOJ Questions Legal Protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren’t required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Kennedy, Oz Contend Fraud Crackdown, Not Skyrocketing Prices, Led Millions To Leave Obamacare
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Earlier Lifeline for Rural Hospitals Faces Test Under ‘Big Beautiful’ Law
A century-old rural Michigan hospital converted to a stripped-down model Congress created to help keep small facilities afloat, then it closed. The emergency hospital model, created a few years ago, is stabilizing some hospitals, arrived too late for others, and now faces major challenges under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Solar Developer Cancels Washington State Project on Sacred Indigenous Land
The post Solar Developer Cancels Washington State Project on Sacred Indigenous Land appeared first on ProPublica .
Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weird
John James has Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement and leads in the polls. Can he fight back a last-minute grassroots revolt?
Republicans want to talk about James Talarico’s manhood. Talarico says let them.
Democrats’ hopes to flip the Senate may hinge on the Texas candidate’s strategy to win back male voters.
To power AI, Khosla and a16z bet this startup can reinvent mining
Mariana Minerals is now valued at $1.5 billion.
Opinion: We lead the Federation of State Medical Boards. Here’s what we think about licensing AI to practice medicine
The leaders of the Federation of State Medical Boards weigh in on the question of licensing AI to practice medicine.
STAT+: Are AI scribes useful tools in medical education, or a crutch that imperils learning?
Educators want future physicians to be fluent in AI scribes, but they worry what off-loading clinical notes to AI could do to learning.
AstraZeneca shares drop 7% after report on $400 billion merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb
The companies have discussed a potential merger over several months, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Barcelona Will Adopt A Real Madrid Policy In This Manner
Barcelona is looking towards its eternal rival Real Madrid and adopting a policy which should set it up for success in the future.
Chinese AI Firm Siphoned American AI Knowledge From Anthropic Claude By Using Millions Of Prompts
Anthropic told Congress that a Chinese AI firm ripped-off digital knowledge from Claude. This Cold War tactics in a modern-era. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
How Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt tapped his indie bookstore cred to revive the big-box chain
After years of cookie‑cutter layouts and publisher‑paid shelf space, Daunt is remaking Barnes & Noble as a network of locally curated shops—ending co‑op deals and betting discovery will better compete with Amazon.
Electric air taxis are finally ready for takeoff
A new breed of aircraft—half-helicopter, half-drone—begin real world tests across the U.S. this summer thanks to a federal program. First up is cargo, with passengers close behind.
MLB Best Home Run Bets For August 3, 2026—Wood And Aranda
Find out which two sweet-swinging left-handed batters with homer-friendly matchups in ballparks that boost home runs have the best home run bets on Monday’s MLB slate.
'Winter is coming': Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion
Russian forces have ramped up the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, likely seeking to exploit Kyiv's shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #1149
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections for Monday, Aug. 3.
Why the U.S. stepped in after decades to prop up Japan's yen — and what's at stake
Washington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets exhale as Trump steps back, OPEC+ steps up
Trump's canceled strike on Iran and an OPEC+ output hike drained the war premium from oil over the weekend, sending crude lower and stock futures higher.
Trump says outline of Iran deal agreed to, mediators say otherwise, strikes on hold for now
President Trump has called off new attacks on Iran for the time being, insisting an end to the war is close. He's also again calling for the "immediate" re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
New details on deadly In-N-Out shooting
New details are emerging about this weekend's deadly mass shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. At least three people were killed in the attack and seven others wounded.
Birds flourish in Colombian region once home to guerrilla groups
In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia.
Rachika Nayar’s Heaven Come Crashing is an instrumental epic of desperate longing
Two minutes and thirty seconds into the title track of Rachika Nayar's Heaven Come Crashing, an absolutely massive drum and bass beat drops.
The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss why Sam Altman has calling on the industry to "pace the rate of AI development."
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 3 #883
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 883 for Aug, 3, 2026.
Fender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI
Fender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole gave an interview to T3 in May celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with comments on AI and music that initially flew under the radar.
Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99.
How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 to last?
And will Sony continue to support the PS5 once the PS6 is released?
STAT+: Michigan Supreme Court ruling allows probe into Lilly insulin pricing
Lilly was accused of charging “grossly” excessive prices for different insulin products that forced some patients to ration or forego the drug.