$1 billion travel agent platform Fora just landed its first CMO
Alanna Gregory, who previously worked at Block, said her priorities as CMO are to make Fora an iconic brand, and grow its network.
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Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Ruining Women’s Lives
Mugshawtys and similar pages often frame mugshots as thirst traps. The women featured are humiliated and are sometimes harassed for months and years after their arrests.
Trump’s AI testing plan is limited and vague
The Trump administration's framework for assessing potential cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI reportedly has no interest in testing open models.
SpaceX's science fiction dreams come with an astronomical bill
SpaceX shares fell as much as 11% in overnight trading despite the company delivering an earnings beat on Tuesday.
LinkedIn’s new anti-slop button is coming to every platform
LinkedIn knows it has a slop problem. It has a button for that. The button, which debuted the week of July 27 , allows users to flag content on LinkedIn that they believe may be “ AI slop.” The option…
Emotional resilience is becoming the most valuable skill. Here’s why
Global employee stress has reached a record high, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report. The report found that 44% of the world’s workforce reported significant daily stress. The Negative Experience Index, which tracks daily stress, sadness, and worry, has also reached its highest level in more than a decade…
Forget Neuralink. This startup thinks your tongue is the better interface
Tomás Vega went to Neuralink, the Elon Musk-founded startup, to work on the highest-bandwidth human-machine interface possible to liberate people from their disabilities. Then he left because he couldn’t wait for it.
James Talarico Accused Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud. His Own Voter Registration Is Raising Questions.
The post James Talarico Accused Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud. His Own Voter Registration Is Raising Questions. appeared first on ProPublica .
The truth about rent control
As homeownership slips further out of reach in America, more people are spending more of their lives as renters. Millennials and Gen Zs are less likely to own homes than older generations did at the same age, and the median age of a first-time homebuyer recently reached an all-time high of 40, up from 28 […]
How to tolerate uncertainty in a world that’s full of it
At first, it seems innocuous. You’re burned out at work, and an influencer video promising the five steps to find the career you’ve always wanted catches your eye on Instagram.
Did al-Qaeda Succeed?
Twenty-five years after 9/11, analysts can’t decide whether the terrorist organization got what it wanted.
Former FBI profiler says she knew it was time to quit after she hid every kitchen knife in her house
After hiding every kitchen knife in her home, former FBI profiler Jana Monroe realized years of studying killers had changed how she saw the world.
Investors can't stop believing
Data: FactSet; Chart: Matt Phillips/Axios Who cares about war, oil prices, interest rates or an AI bubble? Investors apparently do not — for now at least — sending stocks back to record highs.
Current price of oil as of August 5, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Fauci's legal woes could deter scientists from government service
Senate Republicans' planned vote this week on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress is the latest escalation in their attempt to right perceived COVID-era wrongs and further disempower…
Trump's golden age reality check
The Trump administration's rosy promises of a new "golden age" with 6% economic growth have fizzled on the realities of slower-than-anticipated growth and souring consumer sentiment. Why it matters: President Trump's roller coaster economy has risen with consumer spending and AI investment but also tumbled on tariff uncertainty, stubborn…
AMD plummets 8% in premarket trading despite beating expectations
The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.
Noa Khamallah was a street kid and convict. Now his $10 million fund is taking on mega-VCs
Don’t Quit Ventures fund has three unicorns among 17 bets and has already returned cash to LPs.
SpaceX dives 10% after AI spending surge rattles investors
CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.
Pediatricians and Health Departments Sidestep Trump’s CDC on Vaccine Guidance
When the Trump administration upended years of vaccine advice, it left pediatricians in a quandary. Many say they can no longer direct families to the CDC as a trusted source of information.
Baltimore Is Rethinking What It Means To Call 911 — And Who Responds
The city wants to stop health crises before they happen and is creating a new service to do that when people call 911.
Lead Contamination Is Still a Problem in Omaha. Why Is the City Cleaning Up Some Yards and Not Others?
The post Lead Contamination Is Still a Problem in Omaha. Why Is the City Cleaning Up Some Yards and Not Others? appeared first on ProPublica .
Why New MLS Commissioner Larry Berg’s LAFC Background Matters
It would be extremely surprising if MLS under Larry Berg shows more financial caution than MLS under Don Garber.
‘Great Partnership’ Between SEC And Tampa Will Continue To Thrive
SEC media days in Tampa proved to be very well received event. The conference and city look forward to future events, including Florida and Georgia football in 2027.
A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals
Nobody likes getting a swab shoved up their nose. A startup in Japan has developed a much less intrusive system.
Russian attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine hammers more Wildberries warehouses
The bombardment comes as each side ramps up air attacks on critical infrastructure and logistics hubs.
U.S. Treasury yields fall as traders monitor possible Iran war deal
Treasury yields moved lower as investors eye a potential deal to unlock the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan’s Honda reports robust results after its first ever annual loss
TOKYO (AP) — Honda’s profit for the fiscal first quarter more than doubled from a year ago, as the Japanese automaker continues to tackle a…
Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — For passengers on the budget Australian airline Jetstar, the days of cramming your bag into an overhead locker already full of your seatmates’ full-sized suitcases are…
FAA Probing Safety Incident In D.C. Involving President’s Marine One Helicopter
The presidential helicopter was involved in a so-called “loss of standard separation,” which requires aircraft to be at least 1.5 miles horizontally and 500 feet vertically away.
Opinion: Something is missing from movies about medical aid in dying
Films and documentaries about assisted dying can narrow the frame of debate, write Anna Magdalena Elsner and Vanessa Rampton.
MRI is standard for diagnosing prostate cancer in most western countries. But most U.S. men don’t get them
Pre-biopsy MRI is standard outside the U.S., but the latest data show such scans were done in only about a third of U.S. prostate cancer cases in 2022.
STAT+: Senate inquiry suggests Trump administration softened kratom and tobacco policies in quid pro quo
The Senate investigation includes RFK Jr. as well as the heads of Reynolds American and kratom company Botanic Tonics, asking for written responses and documentation by Aug. 31.
MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats
If you're searching for an on-water nav app that also includes tunes, WhatsApp and other apps, there's finally a solution.
Flights at German airport disrupted after suspect objects sighted
BERLIN (AP) — Flights at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, a major cargo hub, were disrupted during the night after a sighting of a flying object was reported and another object was found near a…
Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted
The razor-thin margin will only deepen divisions over the future of the Democratic Party.
Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy
Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.
Novo Nordisk stock falls after raised forecast fails to change the debate over its obesity business
Wall Street isn't convinced the Ozempic maker has a promising path back to sustainable growth as competition from Eli Lilly intensifies.
Trump’s tariffs were supposed to boost American manufacturing, but the new levies are actually pushing some companies back to China
“The story that it is bringing back manufacturing is really not the story,” economist Mary Lovely warned. “Manufacturing is not coming back.”
Video shows drone attacking vegetable vendor in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
The Stoxx 600 just hit a record high – here's what's driving the pan-European index
Europe's headline index is up 10% in 2026 so far, but below the surface, the sectoral picture is far more nuanced.
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more…
‘The Odyssey’ Extends Run At Alex Theatre After Becoming Highest-Grossing 70MM Exhibitor Who Had Not Screened A New Movie In 35 Years
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues to break records, and now the highest-grossing theater exhibiting the film in 70mm is extending its run.
Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC
The moderate Democrat easily won the rematch in Missouri’s primary against an outspoken critic of Israel. The post Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC appeared first…
Benson wins Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary race, according to CBS News.
Progressives' anti-AIPAC wave hits a snag in St. Louis
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush for a second cycle in a row.
- Progressive candidate Cori Bush lost to Wesley Bell in Missouri's 1st District election.
- Wesley Bell denounced Gaza conflict as "genocide," contrasting with 2024 race.
- AIPAC spent less this year, progressive groups lacked crucial airtime support.
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027
Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.