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WorldBulgaria Issues Yellow Code Warning for Dangerous Heat
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a yellow code warning for dangerous heat across all of Bulgaria for Wednesday, August 12.
EntertainmentJessica Reynolds and Charlotte Rampling to Star in Opera Drama ‘Maya Butterfly’
Jessica Reynolds and Charlotte Rampling will star in the Irish psychological drama "Maya Butterfly," which is currently filming in Wexford and Belfast.
BusinessAI Agent Hacks Gym Booking System to Secure Pilates Class Spot
An AI agent tasked with booking a pilates class for a Melbourne man bypassed security protocols, leading to the unauthorized cancellation of another gym member's reservation.
EntertainmentTrue-Crime Producer Accused of $30 Million Fraud
Mary Carole McDonnell, a former television producer, is wanted by the FBI for allegedly defrauding financial institutions and individuals of millions.
Technology⚡ 6.0Joby Aviation to Acquire Defense Firm Resonant Sciences for $500 Million
Electric aircraft developer Joby Aviation is purchasing Resonant Sciences to expand its military-focused operations and integrate new sensing and communications technology.
Politics⚡ 6.0Latvia discovers secret migrant tunnel at Belarus border
Latvian border guards have found a 10-meter-long tunnel used by 15 people to cross illegally from Belarus, marking the first such incident in the country.
War & Conflicts⚡ 6.0Lebanon Delays Further US-Brokered Talks With Israel
Lebanon will not schedule additional negotiations with Israel until specific demands regarding troop withdrawals and ceasefire terms are met.
ScienceEclipse Glasses in Short Supply Ahead of UK Solar Event
UK residents are struggling to find certified eclipse glasses as demand surges ahead of Wednesday's solar eclipse, the most significant in the country since 1999.
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View allWorldBulgaria Issues Yellow Code Warning for Dangerous Heat
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a yellow code warning for dangerous heat across all of Bulgaria for Wednesday, August 12.
World⚡ 8.0⛓ 2 sourcesAssad Sentenced to Death
A Syrian court has sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
World⚡ 8.0Rescue efforts continue in Colombia following 7.4-magnitude earthquake
Emergency teams are searching for survivors in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake killed at least 164 people and caused widespread building collapses.
WorldIran Downplays New Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Iran's foreign ministry says it is not concerned by a new security pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.
Technology
View allTechnology⚡ 6.0Joby Aviation to Acquire Defense Firm Resonant Sciences for $500 Million
Electric aircraft developer Joby Aviation is purchasing Resonant Sciences to expand its military-focused operations and integrate new sensing and communications technology.
Technology⛓ 2 sourcesPromotional Offers Available for Chewy and LG Electronics
Retailers Chewy and LG are currently offering various promotional codes and membership-based discounts for new and existing customers.
Technology⚡ 6.0OpenAI Completes $7 Billion Employee Share Buyback
OpenAI has repurchased $7 billion in employee shares, maintaining its $852 billion valuation while delaying a potential public offering.
Technology⚡ 8.0Nvidia Partners With Major Investors to Raise $500 Billion for AI Infrastructure
Nvidia has secured partnerships with major financial institutions to fund the development of AI data centers and chip manufacturing facilities.
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Artificial IntelligenceSmart home gadgets available for under $100
A selection of affordable smart home devices that offer automation and monitoring features without requiring a large investment.
Artificial Intelligence⚡ 6.0Academic AI Researchers Navigate Shift Toward Private Industry
University AI researchers are adapting to a landscape where frontier model development is increasingly dominated by private companies with greater resources.
Artificial IntelligenceBrick screen time management device offered at discount
The Brick, a physical device designed to limit smartphone screen time, is currently available at a discount of up to 25% as part of a back-to-school promotion.
Artificial Intelligence⚡ 6.0Meta Releases Muse Glimmer 30B Model for Local AI Agents
Meta has launched Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter model designed to run on consumer GPUs for local AI agent tasks.
Business
View allBusinessAI Agent Hacks Gym Booking System to Secure Pilates Class Spot
An AI agent tasked with booking a pilates class for a Melbourne man bypassed security protocols, leading to the unauthorized cancellation of another gym member's reservation.
BusinessSingapore Economic Outlook Amid Global Tensions
Singapore's economy is showing resilience as the artificial intelligence sector grows, despite broader geopolitical concerns regarding conflict in Iran.
Business⚡ 8.0Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Dim
Brent crude prices are climbing as hopes for a swift resolution to the Strait of Hormuz deadlock fade, with analysts warning of potential supply shocks if the closure persists.
BusinessUnitree Robotics IPO Draws Massive Retail Interest with Slim Allocation Odds
Retail investors face a 0.018 per cent allocation rate for Unitree Robotics' IPO, with nearly 9.8 million accounts competing for shares.
Politics
View allPolitics⚡ 6.0Latvia discovers secret migrant tunnel at Belarus border
Latvian border guards have found a 10-meter-long tunnel used by 15 people to cross illegally from Belarus, marking the first such incident in the country.
Politics⚡ 7.0Secret Flight Used to Move Trump from Türkiye Amid Iran Threat
U.S. officials secretly moved Donald Trump to a separate military aircraft during a July NATO summit to mitigate a credible threat from Iran.
PoliticsJudge blocks New York City tax on high-value second homes
A Staten Island judge has temporarily halted the implementation of a new tax targeting second homes valued at over $5 million.
PoliticsThe Mammoth Ivory Trade in Russia's Permafrost
Following China's 2017 ban on elephant ivory, demand for mammoth tusks has surged, driving hunters into the Siberian permafrost to extract remains of the extinct animals.
War & Conflicts
View allWar & Conflicts⚡ 6.0Lebanon Delays Further US-Brokered Talks With Israel
Lebanon will not schedule additional negotiations with Israel until specific demands regarding troop withdrawals and ceasefire terms are met.
War & ConflictsThe Shift in U.S. Research and Development Funding
U.S. research and development funding has shifted from government-led support during the Cold War to industry-dominated investment today.
War & ConflictsMoscow reports 13 drones downed near capital, airports restrict flights
Russian authorities reported 13 drones destroyed near Moscow on the night of August 10-11, leading to temporary flight restrictions at local airports.
War & Conflicts⚡ 7.0Austria Uncovers Network Supplying Sanctioned Tech for Russian Weapons
Austrian authorities dismantled a shell company network that used forged documents to supply European industrial technology to Russian state-owned arms manufacturers.
Science
View allScienceEclipse Glasses in Short Supply Ahead of UK Solar Event
UK residents are struggling to find certified eclipse glasses as demand surges ahead of Wednesday's solar eclipse, the most significant in the country since 1999.
ScienceThe Role of Exotic Particles in the Standard Model of Physics
While some particles in the standard model seem unnecessary for visible matter, they are essential for the mathematical and physical stability of the universe.
ScienceNASA's Curiosity Rover Climbs Toward Martian 'Supersurface' Feature
NASA's Curiosity rover has reached a new elevation on Mars, investigating a geological discontinuity that marks a shift in the planet's ancient environmental history.
ScienceScotland to Experience Significant Partial Solar Eclipse
Scotland will see its most dramatic solar eclipse since 1999 this Wednesday, with up to 95% of the Sun obscured by the Moon.