The Intercept Sues Trump for Selling Premium Access to Truth Social Announcements
A lawsuit filed with two legal advocacy groups argues the president is restricting First Amendment-protected information in a scheme to enrich himself.
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Inflation eased slightly to 3.4% in July, but energy prices are still high
U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in…
5 Things We Learned From NBA YoungBoy’s Interview With Funny Marco
Marco jetted to South Korea to meet up with the Baton Rouge rapper.
$1 billion Powerball jackpot on the line in tonight's drawing. Here's what to know.
The jackpot is the eighth-largest Powerball prize ever.
‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ Is Returning for Season 2: Here’s the Premiere Date
Previous musical guests have included Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Jorja Smith and more.
6 must-watch matchups that could play key role in setting the 2026 College Football Playoff field
From early-season heavyweight clashes to conference rivalry games, the road to the College Football Playoff could come down to a handful of marquee matchups. Here are six must-watch games…
Everything announced at Made by Google ’26: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and tons of Gemini features
From the Pixel 11 series and a brand new competitor to Apple’s AirTag, here are all the announcements from the Made by Google 2026 event.
The 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch
Google is hosting a Pixel launch event on Wednesday night where it will show off its latest lineup of devices. But you don't have to wait until then for all the news: We were able to check out the…
I did almost every major attraction on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Here are 5 that were worth it and 3 I'd skip next time.
I visited the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and tried most of the major attractions. I loved the helicopter tour, but wouldn't do the zip line again.
Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock Cover DJ Snake and Justin Bieber’s “Let Me Love You”
For a new anti-ICE benefit compilation that also features Tom Morello, Jello Biafra, and Fred Armisen
Google reveals 2026 hardware lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag
Google focuses more on AI and curated experiences than spec upgrades in 2026.
OpenAI finds a crack in Anthropic's business AI lead
Although OpenAI trails Anthropic in business adoption, it won a moneymaking battle in July with its most advanced model, GPT-5.6 Sol.
The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag
More than two years after launching its own device-tracking network, Google has finally followed up with its own tracker.
Android now has a tap-to-share feature
Android's AirDrop-like Quick Share feature will now let some devices exchange files and contact information when tapped together.
Pitbull Announces 14th Studio Album ‘Pitcoin’
The Miami-born artist, currently on his I'm Back Tour, will take the stage at Billboard Latin Music Week in October.
Take a look inside Helen Mirren's $13 million Los Angeles mansion, first built for a silent film star 116 years ago
Helen Mirren listed her historic Hollywood Hills estate for nearly $13 million. The 6.5-acre property features a pool, guesthouse, and stunning views.
- Helen Mirren sells $12.9 million Hollywood Hills mansion
- Property originally built in 1910 for silent film star Dustin Farnum
- 10,199 sq ft mansion features 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms
How do Siri and Alexa sound so human? A computer engineer explains
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com . How is a text-to-speech voice made?
Researchers found a way to hijack devices through Zoom screen sharing
A public AI tool found the dangerous Zoom flaw in under 20 prompts.
Meet Google DeepMind’s chief AI exec—she started out detasseling corn in Indiana for around $1 an hour at 14: ‘I grew up in really humble beginnings’
Google DeepMind’s Lila Ibrahim had no AI pedigree—she started out with a $1 cornfield job, immigrant parents, and a habit of taking risks others missed.
Formula E finds a new home on Disney+, ESPN+
The deal starts with the arrival of the GEN4 car and 2026/2027 season this December.
Lucy Davis Supported by Fellow ‘The Office’ Alum Jenna Fischer, ‘Sabrina’ Star Kiernan Shipka and More After ‘Incurable’ Cancer Diagnosis
“The Office” and “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” actor Lucy Davis is receiving an outpouring of love and support from the industry after revealing she is battling an “incurable” form of Stage 4…
Diesel desperation is mounting globally
The state of the global diesel market is getting even more precarious as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Iran crisis squeeze supply from multiple angles. Why it matters: Diesel prices ripple through economies here and abroad, affecting shipping costs, construction and plenty in between. The average U.S.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly ‘black market’ lawsuits, pushback over Trump vaccine plan, and more
Eli Lilly filed six lawsuits against U.S. companies it accuses of illegally selling black-market versions of its experimental obesity drug retatrutide
A top Cabinet secretary was with Trump when he took secret flight from Turkey
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump when he secretly switched to a different plane.
American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel
American Express is expanding one of the Platinum Card’s most valuable perks, adding more than 350 curated premium hotels to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs as premium credit card issuers continue to compete for high-spending travelers.
Socialist fever breaks: Takeaways from Crowley's win
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated socialist Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes, dealing a blow to the progressive left's momentum Tuesday in Wisconsin's Democratic primary…
Pres. Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them "piracy."
Did poop enable the evolution of complex animals?
In a recent study, evolution gets even messier than usual.
This influencer runs 6 miles every night. He’s also a hamster.
Mollie, a 10-month-old pet hamster in the Netherlands, probably runs a lot more than you. We know this because, a few weeks ago, a Dutch physicist named Thijs — who owns Mollie — rigged up the rescued…
Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from ‘foreign powers’ rises
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s government plans to give its intelligence services broader powers for actions such as disabling…
A 3-story Hoosier cabinet in Indiana celebrates an American kitchen icon
NAPPANEE, Ind. (AP) — Hoosier cabinets — the original all-in-one kitchen — were once a mainstay in early 20th-century American homes.
Want to improve your sex life? Look to religion.
“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!” No, that isn’t the latest Heated Rivalry fanfiction — it’s the opening line of a 2,000-year-old erotic poem.
Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement
Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.
How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
- U.S. Secret Service intensifies crackdown on card-skimming scams
- Over 400 illegal skimming devices removed in 2025
87.5% of venture dollars went to AI. The rest fought over scraps
PitchBook's Q2 valuations data shows a market split in two.
How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You
Not all office chairs are right for all people. I asked an ergonomist how to select the right office chair for your budget, height, and physique.
A Silver Lining in Afghanistan
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, al-Qaeda remains weak and the Taliban has become an unexpected partner.
Francesca Hong lost. Here’s what it means for progressives.
It turns out there is a limit to how far left Democrats are willing to go with a crucial swing state on the line. Francesca Hong ran up against that wall on Tuesday, falling short in her race against Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Wisconsin. He’ll go up against […]
Where Has All the Testosterone Gone?
Levels of the hormone have dropped in the past half century—but no one knows exactly why.
Current price of oil as of August 12, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing
The post Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing appeared first on ProPublica .
‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware
Experts allege that two recent incidents in California show the extreme lengths that criminal organizations are willing to go to to steal servers and other gear meant for data centers.
Big Tech Wants to Harvest Your Thoughts
Silicon Valley companies are already working on neurotechnology products that track your brain activity. The next privacy frontier might be the things you only think.
Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want
Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.
- Reservoir raises $8M for smarter water heaters
- Devices predict hot water needs, operate during low-cost periods
- Features include leak detection and instant hot water
AI brings savings to clinical trials: study
Artificial intelligence isn't just speeding up early-stage drug development, it's starting to unlock millions of dollars' worth of new efficiencies in clinical trials on cancer treatments, research…
“They’re Putting Kids’ Lives at Risk”: How Abuse in a Tennessee Businessman’s Juvenile Prisons Remained Under Wraps
The post “They’re Putting Kids’ Lives at Risk”: How Abuse in a Tennessee Businessman’s Juvenile Prisons Remained Under Wraps appeared first on ProPublica .
Hospital Prepayment Requirements Add New Wrinkles to Patients’ Financial Responsibility
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe as rising insurance deductibles add to Americans' financial…
Hospitals Say They Found a Tool To Help Reduce Childbirth Risks: Wristbands
North Carolina and other states have embraced “I Gave Birth” wristbands as a way to encourage women to seek help when they have postpartum complications.