Jellyfish swarms knock out 3.2 gigawatts of French nuclear power
The offline power comes as the country is forecast to see temperatures near 104F in the coming days.
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Shaboozey Rides ‘Western’ Concept Album Onto Multiple Billboard Charts
The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales opens at No. 1 on Independent Albums, among other debuts.
Oracle has drawn up plans for a new round of layoffs this month, sources say
The potential layoffs reduce Oracle's payroll as it racks up billions in debt to fund AI infrastructure.
Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
The divesture comes comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.
Millions of homeowners could finally get a tax break that’s been frozen since 1997
Baby boomers and other Americans who have been staying put in their homes for decades could get some encouragement to finally sell, thanks to two nearly identical bills in the House and Senate that…
These 2 Demi Lovato Hot 100 Hits Have Just Gone 5x Platinum
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U.S. stocks fall after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
Analysts remain split on the short-term outlook for inflation and rates.
Trump administration invokes birthright citizenship Supreme Court case in appeal to block wide tariff refunds
Lawyers argue the judge exceeded his authority by ordering refunds for companies that never sued, citing a Supreme Court limit on blanket injunctions.
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
- White House inquired DOJ about new criminal case against David Hearn
- Hearn charged with felony destruction of government property at Lincoln Memorial
- Exploratory talks focused on misdemeanor case possibility
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
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Tiffany Haddish avoids additional jail time after pleading guilty in Georgia traffic case
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“Total Whitewash”: New Pentagon Report Claims U.S. Killed No Civilians in Boat Strikes
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Fact Focus: Trump's False Claims During Childhood Vaccine Order Signing
(MedPage Today) -- While issuing an executive order on Monday aimed at getting states to revise childhood vaccine recommendations, President Donald Trump and others in his administration repeated…
Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?
U.S. Open Tennis Championships 2026: Here’s Where to Buy Match Tickets Online
The tennis tournament begins on Sunday (Aug. 23) in Queens, New York — buy match tickets here.
ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion users
For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing…
What Do <em>Sex</em> and <em>Gender</em> Even Mean Now?
The history of a semantic mess––and a way out of it
3 ways people make their kitchens look cheap, according to interior designers
It's easy to make mistakes when you're trying to create a high-end kitchen. Interior designers shared the details that can make the space look cheap.
Former OpenAI executive Kevin Weil has sought a valuation of at least $750 million for his new AI science startup
Kevin Weil, the former chief product officer of OpenAI, is in discussions to raise a round of funding for a new AI science startup.
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
New York Fed data shows K-shaped economy isn’t over yet—even if Trump’s Treasury Secretary says it is
Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is shedding new light on the current state of the American economy. On Tuesday, the New York Fed issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit…
MLB-worst Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 assistants in staff shakeup
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired…
Anthropic models will soon inject watermarks identifying AI-generated text
Anthropic said in a support document Tuesday that its future AI models will put an invisible watermark in all text, identifying it as AI-generated.
AED Drones; Endometriosis and Blood Clots; Wonky PFO Closure Risk
(MedPage Today) -- A pilot study has drones flying automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to patients during real 911 calls for cardiac arrest in two counties in North Carolina and Virginia, said…
Threads has a VR app now
Meta has launched a Threads app for Meta Quest VR headsets, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch follows Meta bringing the app to its Ray-Ban Display AR glasses last month and the recent news…
Everybody needs a personal AI policy. Just ask Hank Green.
Everyone is wrong about Hank Green. In case you missed the controversy: The veteran YouTube star, writer, and science comms entrepreneur was recently “canceled” after he acknowledged using AI for…
Levon Helm Studios Sues Levon’s Daughter, Amy Helm
The lawsuit claims the singer-songwriter engaged in self-dealing and cost the company at least $2 million in damages
Ann Hui Named Camellia Award Recipient at Busan Film Festival – Global Bulletin
CAMELLIA CONFERRED Ann Hui, one of Hong Kong cinema’s defining figures, will receive the 2026 Camellia Award at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct.
Trump's secret plane switch: How Air Force One protects the president from threats
President Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey is putting Air Force One's security protocols and defensive capabilities in the spotlight.
Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch
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Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
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How Ukraine is holding its own against Russia — and changing warfare as we know it
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Is your career "rusting out"? Here's what that means, and how to spot it.
Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.
- "Rusting out" refers to workers performing below expectations despite showing up for shifts.
- Survey by Deputy found 15% of hourly workers in various sectors are languishing in jobs.
- Unlike burnout, rusting out workers still report to work but lack motivation and purpose.
Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
FDA report finally reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
Nonprofit Hospitals Aren't Acting Like Nonprofits. Congress Should Ask Why.
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Bluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app
Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.
Tech giants are pushing for a new AI agent incident reporting framework
A coalition of more than 120 organizations, including Nvidia, Cisco and CrowdStrike, is proposing a new incident-reporting framework for AI agents that would require participating companies to…
Security leaders are stuck in decision paralysis over AI-enabled cyberattacks
Many security leaders at major companies, flush with expanded budgets to fend off AI-powered cyberattacks , are experiencing a level of decision fatigue that's freezing them in their tracks.
U.S. Marine veteran freed from Russian prison after nearly 4 years
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
- U.S. Marine Robert Gilman released from Russian prison after 4 years
- President Trump granted release on humanitarian grounds, no exchange
- Gilman to receive medical evaluation at U.S. military hospital in Texas
Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse
Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.
The Tallest Man on Earth Readies New Album
Just Beyond Endless Mountain was inspired by the Swedish folk music of Kristian Mattson’s childhood
Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat
Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.
The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix’s <em>East of Eden,</em> with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria
New speakers include: Senator Mark Kelly, Padma Lakshmi, Joe Kahn, Gina Raimondo, Ben McKenzie, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Linklater
Razer Naga V3 Pro Review: Buttons Galore
The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.
How we know that splitting up the MMR vaccine could be dangerous
It's no mystery. History tells us that President Trump’s executive order calling for the MMR to be split into separate shots could do real harm.
STAT+: Trump’s vaccine pivot overshadows food rule
Trump is turning the focus back to controversial vaccine policy, overshadowing a new move on food additives.
AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions
New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data centers.
STAT+: A RAPID proposal for breakthrough coverage, and nurses push back on AI
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Details from CMS and FDA on the RAPID pathway for breakthrough devices, and nurses push back on AI.