How Jake Paul plans to use his social clout to take on the UFC
Jake Paul is combining his promotions company with the Professional Fighters League. Analysts say it'll be tough to match the UFC's advantages in MMA.
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Forget em-dashes: A viral report on AI-generated writing has surprising new clues
As AI -generated content takes over the internet, humans are becoming more and more vigilant about telling bot-written copy from genuine human writing.
Palantir shares jump 13% as U.S. AI demand sends revenue soaring past targets
Revenue surged 93% year over year as U.S. commercial sales climbed 149%, prompting Palantir to lift its full-year outlook above Wall Street expectations.
Twenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffs
Twenty five states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest global tariffs unlawfully replace duties already struck down by courts.
STAT+: California Supreme Court sides with Gilead in ‘duty’ to innovate case
The California Supreme Court sided with Gilead Sciences in a closely watched case over whether the company had a "duty" to innovate.
Snap's stock jumps 10% on earnings beat and strong sales forecast
Snap beat analysts' estimates across the board in its second-quarter earnings report.
Palantir soars 12% on blowout quarter, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring nearly 150%
Palantir's second-quarter earnings beat expectations, and the AI software company lifted revenue guidance.
25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” and “folded like an umbrella” in moving to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing…
Tropical shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in -- a tropical species of shark with a reputation for eating…
Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink
Years of pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here’s what it means for customers.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
MAGA Erupts Over Mamdani’s Potential ID Mandate At City-Owned Grocery Stores
Mamdani’s administration suggested a “library-card esque” form of identification to shop at the grocery stores.
LeBron’s Last Stand In Philadelphia Will Be His Greatest Physical Test
LeBron's final chapter ultimately hinges on when, not if, his body will surrender to the rigorous modern NBA game.
Dave Bautista In Talks To Play Kratos In ‘God Of War’, Replacing Ryan Hurst In Amazon Series
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television are getting a big-name replacement for the lead of their high-profile God of War drama series.
The Danube is running dry, and Europe’s power grid is suffering as a result
Record-low water levels are forcing nuclear and hydropower plants to curb output as governments urge electricity conservation.
‘There is no Fund’: GOP holdouts back Blanche after DOJ scraps proposed $1.8 billion slush fund
DEK: Two GOP senators agreed to support Blanche after the Justice Department formally rescinded the proposed $1.8 billion fund.
The 15 movies with the largest opening weekends of all time
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" officially has the largest domestic opening weekend of all time. See what other movies made the top 15.
Trump's silly Reflecting Pool story masks something serious
We are very used to Donald Trump saying things that aren't true. This is something different.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
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Trump still really wants a slush fund
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AWS is helping vibe-coding startup Superblocks, and the implications are big
AWS now allows vibe coding tool Superblocks to be embedded into the private clouds of AWS customers. It's another step towards decoupling apps from models.
The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases
The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.
New condo mortgage rules could mean delays, denials and higher costs
Buyers beware: Starting on Monday, new rules from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac go into effect that could make it trickier to obtain a mortgage for a condo.
Who’s legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI’s autonomous AI hacks? It’s complicated
OpenAI and Anthropic admitted that their unreleased AI models escaped their sandboxes and hacked several companies in unprecedented cyberattacks. Who is legally to blame?
SpaceX earnings latest: Stock hits record low as investors await Q2 AI spending results
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for another milestone—its first-ever earnings report, which it is scheduled to deliver tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, after the closing bell.
What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
Trump says Exxon and Chevron made 'too much money' off high oil prices during Iran conflict: 'I don't like it'
U.S. crude oil prices have gained about 20% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
House Ethics recommends censure for GOP lawmaker in sexual harassment probe
The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing the findings of an investigation into GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, concluding that there is "substantial reason to believe" he violated House rules.
Trump Confirms He Didn’t Sign Order Killing $1.8 Billion Fund—Signaling It Might Be Revived
The agreement notes it can only be modified if both Trump and his government agree to it.
An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it
Top scores increased by 5x.
Ethics panel urges censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment violation
The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) violated House Rules by "failing to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of and unwanted advances to House…
Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures
Founded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet's app helps users save places and events they discover online, then nudges them to…
Cyclospora outbreak causes first two deaths
Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, Michigan health officials said Monday, marking the first known deaths linked to the foodborne illness.
Europe’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect
The European Union has ushered in some additional rules that aim to make it easier for people to identify chatbots and AI deepfakes online.
Photos: Wildfires Burn Through Spokane Neighborhoods
Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to flee as three fast-moving fires burned through forests and residential areas in Spokane, Washington, over the weekend.
The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished
The Kindle Scribe is worth considering if you’re heading back to school, as its large 10.2-inch screen can display textbooks and ebooks, or let you jot down handwritten notes during class.
FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays
Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.
What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the throes of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. Could it have been prevented?
Are Americans ready to embrace tiny 'cars'? These companies think so
Electric low-speed vehicles, or LSVs, are a step above a traditional golf cart but below a typical light-duty car or truck sold in the U.S.
Surfing Lesson Ends With Unusual Injury
(MedPage Today) -- It appeared to be the perfect storm: a man in his 30s was learning to surf. As he stood up on the board and twisted to the left for balance, a wave knocked him over. He instantly felt a sharp pain in his lower back, but managed...
Leptomeningeal Disease in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- About 110,000 new cases of leptomeningeal disease (metastases of cerebrospinal fluid or the thin membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) are diagnosed each year in the U.S., with the incidence varying among cancer...
Here's My Prescription for a Lasting Legacy in Medicine
(MedPage Today) -- "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou Imagine attending your own retirement dinner. Colleagues recount your...
Here's why you shouldn't buy new headphones without Bluetooth multipoint
The feature is a must-have, but some modern headphones and earbuds still don't offer it.