Thursday, July 30, 2026
200 storyies ingested on this day, in publish-time order. The companion daily editorial runs through the day's main themes in a single voice.
Lindsay Clancy’s husband told police children were dead, court hears
Officers in murder trial testify of arriving at Massachusetts home after anguished 911 call from Patrick Clancy…
Alabama Plans Inmate’s Execution After Supreme Court Blocked Last Attempt
Apple says App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Services growth
Apple is beginning to feel the impact of regulatory changes to the App Store business model in the US and abroad. Here are the details.…
Casio's new Ring Watch has a few smart features
Casio's CRW-H001 is a tiny retro-style watch for your ring finger, and the newest model has a few smart features to make it an alternative to models from Oura and……
Anthropic says its Claude models 'gained unauthorized access' to other organizations' systems - CNBC
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LLVM AI Tool Use Policy
Experts claim the US wants to 'extract IP' from Ukraine's drone industry, mirroring China's tech transfers from Boeing
The Pentagon is quietly studying Ukraine's battlefield playbook while avoiding a real commitment…
Apple Says App Store Changes and Mobile Gaming Softness Affected Services Revenue
Softness in mobile gaming and Apple's changes to the App Store business model in some countries impacted the performance of the App Store, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said during today'…
Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next - AP News
Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next AP News…
Where Each Senate Republican Stands on the SAVE Act
Ahead of the August recess, Senate Republicans remain divided over how to proceed with the SAVE America Act, legislation championed by President Donald Trump that aims to ban mail-…
Former LSU star Demetrius Byrd arrested after allegedly pulling knife on bus: 'Who wants to die?'
Former LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd faces an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge after allegedly brandishing a blade on a Miami bus.…
Trump Hails Historic Big, Beautiful New Deal to Fully Disarm Hamas in Gaza - but There's a Catch
Could there be a new day in Gaza? We can hope - but such things don't come easily. There's been a lot of jaw-jaw about disarming Hamas in Gaza, and throughout, Hamas in Gaza has st…
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing-state Dems
James Carville warns that democratic socialist candidates in Michigan and Wisconsin primaries could taint the entire Democratic Party's image nationally.…
Gov. Andy Beshear’s Urgent Blast to McConnell for Neglecting His Duty
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has spent the week hounding Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. to do “the bare minimum” and go on camera to prove he is alive. McConnell’s unexplained absence u…
Father who bought AR-15 for Georgia school shooter learns fate in first-of-its-kind conviction
Colin Gray received 15 years after a jury found he gave his son the AR-15 used in the Apalachee High School shooting despite mental health warnings.…
The Coming Food-Stamp Crisis
A looming deadline may force some states to end SNAP next year.…
Penthouse Pet’s Coachella crime spree revealed as she’s seen for first time in jailhouse gown
Adva Lavie was dressed in a blue prison gown and cuffed as she entered a Los Angeles courtroom.…
Christian McCaffrey’s imposing reaction to 49ers rookie tailback will rile up fans
Kaelon Black has yet to play in an NFL game, and he’s already leaving a strong impression on 49ers veterans at training camp. Running back Christian McCaffrey was quick to praise h…
Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza taking advice from surprising source at camp
As Fernando Mendoza has been getting settled into his first NFL Training Camp, the Raiders are hoping he can be for their offense what Maxx Crosby is for their defense. According t…
WNBA’s hypocrites kick girls — and Sophie Cunningham — to the curb
The Women's National Basketball Association may claim to put women first, but the league sure has a funny way of showing it.…
NY Rep. Mike Lawler’s race now a ‘toss-up’ as Dems target battleground district that could flip Congress
An independent analyst rates the race between 2-term incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley in the Hudson Valley's swing 17th House District as a toss-up.…
Disney to auction iconic park memorabilia from fan favorites, including Haunted Mansion, the Indiana Jones Adventure
The Happiest Place on Earth is cleaning house, and Disney die-hards can take home some seriously strange souvenirs home.…
Indigenous group rolls out draconian mass surveillance system across 27,000 square miles
Flock Safety currently partners with more than 60 Arizona law enforcement agencies, though some cities have begun backing away from the technology.…
9-year-old boy attacked by dog on Bahamas beach, airlifted back to US for medical treatment
A 9-year-old American boy was attacked by several ferocious dogs on a Bahamas beach Tuesday and was airlifted back to the US for medical treatment.…
Spruce up your Pixel Watch with an official Google band for just $7
If it fits, you're getting a great deal…
Spooked investors demand clarity on Fed’s anti-inflation strategy
Fed chair Kevin Warsh has been outspoken about the need to bring inflation down. But his stinginess with details this week has raised anxiety about less predictable policy.…
Apple got a $2.2 billion tariff refund this quarter
It's a one-time windfall, but what a windfall.…
Anthropic AI Models Hacked Three Companies During Tests
The breaches, which follow a similar incident involving rival OpenAI and startup Hugging Face, were due to a mistake, Anthropic said.…
Apple stockpiles inventory as it braces for ‘significant supply constraints’
Apple is worried enough about supply shortages that it reported about $11.1 billion in inventory, which is almost double the $5.7 billion it reported last September.…
Anthropic says it discovered three of its models had breached three organizations after launching a review in response to the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident (Anthropic)
OpenAI recruits paid Campus Leads across eight countries | ETIH EdTech News - EdTech Innovation Hub
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Alabama Plans Inmate’s Execution After Supreme Court Blocked Last Attempt
Microsoft pitches its own AI models as cheaper alternatives to OpenAI - Northeast Times
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Sources: Zelenskyy asked Trump to secure Elon Musk's permission for the use of Starlink to guide drone strikes inside Russia, but Trump was noncommittal (The Atlantic)
The Atlantic : Sources: Zelenskyy asked Trump to secure Elon Musk's permission for the use of Starlink to guide drone strikes inside Russia, but Trump was noncommittal — Ukraine wa…
AI hedge fund Situational Awareness may have sold its public portfolio, but it still has its Anthropic shares
The former OpenAI researcher’s fund was forced to unwind public equities after leveraged public bets plummeted. But he still has cards to play.…
Investigating three real-world incidents in our cybersecurity evaluations
In a review of our cybersecurity evaluation transcripts, we found three incidents in which a Claude model reached the internet from within or while interacting with a third-party e…
Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews
Amid rumors of Google breakup, Huffman says "people don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit."…
In a memo to employees, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma lays out priorities for the unit, including returning to player and revenue growth by the end of fiscal year 2027 (The Verge)
How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums
A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may…
Ask HN: How are you leveraging AI/LLMs as software dev TEAM
Seattle police chief resigns after deadly food festival shooting
Mayor announces resignation of Shon Barnes after city officials faced criticism over response to Sunday shooting…
'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.…
Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas
Israel and Hamas have yet to comment on the announcement.…
Reddit reports a solid quarter but shows signs of AI’s impact
Reddit's financial situation is looking good but uncertainty about its relationship to Google and the new AI-ified web are stirring market concerns.…
High iPhone demand won't be met by supply during September quarter
As it has been almost all of 2026, Apple's September-quarter growth is expected to be slowed by a lack of supply-side availability that won't be able to meet "incredibly strong dem…
Reinventing rewards for the AI multiverse [pdf]
Anthropic says three of its models, including an internal research model, gained unauthorized access to real-world systems during internal cybersecurity testing (Sam Sabin/Axios)
Sam Sabin / Axios : Anthropic says three of its models, including an internal research model, gained unauthorized access to real-world systems during internal cybersecurity testing…
Apple Plans Paid iCloud+ Upgrades for Heavy AI Users
Apple is planning to let users pay to increase their AI limits, with upgrade possibilities available through iCloud+. During today's earnings call for the third fiscal quarter of 2…
I flagged two research papers for fake authors and both were accepted as orals
We reviewed 22 ML conference submissions this summer. Fifteen had fabricated citations, hallucinated authors, or clear LLM slop, so we complain about that a bit, and release the pa…
FTC lawsuit: Hims & Hers shared customer data with Meta, Snap
The suit claims the telehealth giant misleads customers on privacy and prescription charges.…
Meet the Gen Z AI whiz at the center of a hedge fund meltdown - Business Insider
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #880)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going…
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #1146)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going…
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #1649)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going…
Rebuilding an Obsolete IC to Save a Betacam SP Tapedeck
Betacam is not the Betamax you may have had at home– it was a professional format that lived on into the 21st century, in the “SP” form. In many places, it would have been the las……
Renowned ex-Royal Marine Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.…
RAM lasts a decade but servers don't, so Meta built a chip to keep DDR4 alive in DDR5 machines
It's the upgrade you can't buy, but honestly, you don't want this anyway.…
Councillor hits out at 'wild west' style shooting of 50 cattle, as review carried out
Councillor Eugene McConnell said while there may have been valid reasons for the cull, the public way it was carried out was "disturbing".…
Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad
Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.…
Investigating three real-world incidents in our cybersecurity evaluations - Anthropic
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OpenAI Trains Faculty and Researchers to Use Coding Agents - GovTech
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The Commerce Dept. signed letters of intent for $874M in CHIPS Act funding in exchange for minority stakes in GlobalFoundries, Kepler, and five other companies (Miranda Nazzaro/The Hill)
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.…
Tim Cook says more memory suppliers may not necessarily mean lower product prices
During today’s conference call, Tim Cook suggested that adding more suppliers may not actually bring product prices back down.…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expresses support for AI development slowdown - CBS News
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Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race
Former lieutenant governor says path to Democratic nomination no longer viable as democratic socialist rival surges ahead…
What's Working for Adoption and Distribution of AI/SaaS Products in 2026?
Record low water levels across Europe reveal mammoth skeletons and forgotten shipwrecks – video
Water levels across several of Europe’s major waterways have dropped to exceptionally low levels…
Show HN: Anti-Slop UI – A deterministic state-machine to stop AI hallucinations
A deterministic, multi-layered state-machine architecture to cure AI design hallucinations.…
AI Staffers Are Spooked About the Tech’s Capabilities - Bloomberg.com
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Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure After Festival Shooting
The decision followed days of criticism over how the department handled the release of information about a shooting that killed three people.…
US Army backs giant surveillance balloons with $447m contract despite growing threat from drones
US Army spends $447 million on giant surveillance balloons as cheap drones expose costly battlefield vulnerabilities worldwide…
MacBook Neo Is Big Win for Apple's Mac Revenue, But Memory Crunch Looms
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook warns during an earnings call that memory prices are expected to increase even more during the current quarter.…
Spotify's new feature lets you leave little notes on songs
Give me a mixtape, and hold the tape.…
Tim Cook: Apple 'Reluctantly Raised Prices' Due to '100-Year Flood on Memory Pricing'
Apple didn't want to raise its prices but was forced to do so because of exponential increases in memory costs, Apple CEO Tim Cook said today during the company's Q3 2026 earnings …
Siri AI may require a paid subscription for heavy users
On Tim Cook’s final earnings call before formally resigning as Apple’s CEO, artificial intelligence was a hot topic of conversation....…
U.S. delegation uses AI slop map of Africa at AIDS conference
A U.S. State Department map of Africa mislabeled every country it depicted during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro. The slide was so egregiously wrong……
'We reluctantly raised prices': Tim Cook weighs in on hikes as Apple reports $109 billion in revenue
Cook's swan song ends with record revenues despite some disappointments…
The man behind Windows' Task Manager says Apple's Activity Monitor "blows", so he's releasing his own
He's not seeing much push back from the idea.…
Investors love AI, as long as you’re a cloud host
Amazon isn't slowing down on data center spending — but investors don't seem to mind.…
Breach Roundup: OpenAI Models on a Hacking Tear - bankinfosecurity.com
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Android rolls out local ‘Documents’ backup that syncs to Google Drive
Google now lets Android users upload files and other downloads from their phone or tablet to Google Drive thanks to a new “Documents” backup.…
The Economy Slows
Power 2026 – Electricity Pricing in the Age of AI
Power 2026 is a primer on AI's impact on the US power markets. The short piece is written by Neel Somani, a former quantitative researcher at one of the world's leading hedge funds…
Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth
Apple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model—including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S.—weighed on its services business, even…
This $80 piano app teaches you through real songs
Learn at your own pace from your keyboard.…
Texas Parents Try New Tactic to Remove Ten Commandments From Schools
Iran War Is Entangling a Growing List of Mideast Nations
Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users
Apple could charge users to increase their AI usage limits.…
Samsung's Ballie is probably dead but rumors of it aren't as app UI surfaces
It's still Schrödinger’s Ballie…
Empathy: A skill that helps AI agents talk to humans
A skill that helps AI agents talk to humans. Contribute to danielroe/empathy development by creating an account on GitHub.…
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for Academic Researchers program will offer complimentary access to 100,000 - R&D World
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Tim Cook Thanks Shareholders on His Final Apple Earnings Call
Apple CEO Tim Cook today confirmed that today's call was his last as CEO, with John Ternus set to become Apple's new CEO on September 1. Cook will transition to a new role as execu…
Rune 1.1: adds Python, an Emacs editor, a symbol index and is now free
Rune 1.1 makes Rune free for personal use and adds a perpetual commercial license, a workspace symbol index, first-class Python support, an Emacs editor, and substantial improvemen…
AI price wars: OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna prices by 80% as model competition shifts toward cost - Venturebeat
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Ask HN: What former "must-have" AI agent skills have you deprecated?
Earth’s Warming Primed France and Spain to Burn, Scientists Find
What ‘Succession’ Gets Right About Our Aging Elite
Apple warns supply constraints will increase ‘significantly’ next quarter
Apple is bracing for a tough September quarter, with growing supply pressures affecting its most important products. Here are the details.…
Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Pluribus, Ross Douthat's New CBS Gig
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi argue that Anthony Fauci has never fully accounted for the damage caused by COVID lockdowns—and they are not ready to forgive him for it.…
Economic Warfare Against Iran Continues, As Treasury Neuters Financial Conduits Linked to IRGC
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday that the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six foreign entities and individuals because of th…
Chicago Homeowner Sues Border Cops for Warrantless Raid
Will they be held responsible for the illegal search and the damage to his property?…
Shania Twain reveals the secret to 15-year marriage with Frédéric Thiébaud
Twain and Thiébaud bonded over their exes having an affair together and tied the knot on New Year's Day 2011.…
Packers great running back Ahman Green reveals early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis
Ahman Green revealed his early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis on a podcast, detailing symptoms his wife first noticed after his NFL retirement in 2009.…
Fox News Poll: GOP divisions shape Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton trails James Talarico by 3 points in the Texas Senate race as character concerns and a GOP unity gap reshape the 2026 midterm battle.…
Mamdani’s reparations logic does not add up
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani floated cutting checks to black New Yorkers to atone for the city’s involvement in slavery. But transforming the descendants of immigrants into histor…
Fauci pleads the Fifth: Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2026
NY Post readers discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci pleading the Fifth Amendment 111 times at a hearing on COVID.…
Trump gives veterans priority pass for trucking jobs after New York and California busted for illegal immigrants on the road
The Freedom Haulers program comes after more than 24,000 CDLs were removed from the nation’s highways as part of a DoT crackdown on illegal immigrant truck drivers.…
Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without manual controls like steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the …
Jeremy Shockey does rare interview — and opens up on controversial end to Giants career
Jeremy Shockey is still stung by his Giants ending.…
Dodgers vs. Mariners prediction: Odds, picks, best bet
Two pre-season World Series favorites will finish their three-game set on Thursday night.…
Why Trump’s attorney general nominee is struggling
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Tensions flare in Michigan primary as socialist surge threatens establishment picks
The drama in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District’s Democratic primary reached a boiling point Wednesday after former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam hinted that former U.S. Ambassador to …
Former Auburn two-way star Bobby Hunt, Chiefs Super Bowl I starter, dead at 85
Bobby Hunt led the AFL with 10 interceptions the year he started at safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl I loss to Green Bay.…
Autistic man who vanished from NYC home stabbed in unprovoked attack: cops, sources
It is unclear where Davis went between the time of his disappearance and when he was attacked, or how he traveled to the Upper East Side.…
Gilgo Beach killer's family says harassment never stops after masked duo pounds on their door: attorney
Video shows two masked individuals banging on Rex Heuermann's Massapequa Park porch before fleeing while ex-wife Asa Ellerup and her children were inside.…
Dozens of sex workers and their johns busted after capitalizing on San Diego Comic-Con: ‘Ugly truth’
A major sting operation conducted during San Diego’s Comic Con has resulted in dozens of arrests of alleged sex buyers along with 9 alleged sex workers being busted.…
Appeals Court Blow to Trump Sets Up Supreme Court Fight Over Immigrant Detentions
The Trump administration’s policy of detaining illegal immigrants without bond hearings until removal is likely headed to the Supreme Court, as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Thu…
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict - AP News
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict AP News…
One-of-one Shohei Ohtani card reportedly sells for more than $10 million
A one-of-a-kind Shohei Ohtani trading card has reportedly changed hands for more than $10M, days after a Florida collector pulled it from a hobby box at his local shop.…
Washington school district reviewing incident of employee making celebratory remark about Charlie Kirk's death
The Lake Washington School District says it launched a review after viral video captured a staff member apparently celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination.…
Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week - Reuters
Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week Reuters…
Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri
Apple hinted Thursday that heavy users of its revamped Siri may have to pay for access. Why it matters: It's the first time that Apple has suggested it will charge for any of its A…
The week in whoppers: Fauci pulls a 180 on testifying, Mamdani cons New Yorkers on city-run groceries and more
Dr. Anthony Fauci claimed years ago he would be "very happy" to testify about his COVID-19 response — but he apparently changed his mind this week when he plead the Fifth a whoppin…
Tenants in NYC building haven’t showered in months over Legionnaires’ find — as some ask where’s Mamdani?
They aren’t showering Zo with compliments.…
Apple revenue, profits beat expectations on iPhone sales but services miss targets - Reuters
Apple revenue, profits beat expectations on iPhone sales but services miss targets Reuters…
Yen Surge Spurs Speculation Japan Intervened in Market Again - Bloomberg.com
Yen Surge Spurs Speculation Japan Intervened in Market Again Bloomberg.com…
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that …
‘Spiderman: Brand New Day’s’ chaotic press tour, Ben Affleck wins $1M, more | Yap Session
Did Steve Lacy let a spoiler slip on the “Spiderman: Brand New Day” press tour? In addition to the singer possibly revealing a private detail about Sadie Sink’s character, people a…
Elderly victim of 'cruel' carer can't be left alone after being 'traumatised'
Louise Harris screamed "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.…
Two More Appeals Courts Rule Against Trump Detention Policy
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
Xbox CEO says the team has one year to start growing again
“Our reset has not been easy.”…
TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using 'smart' glasses
The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race".…
Saber-toothed cats became inbred–and struggled to move–before they went extinct
Setup instructions for every major AI provider – US, Chinese, and local
Connecting an AI service is what puts models in Big-AGI: where to start, one key for many models, every service in the app, the model each job uses, and models on your own machines…
Apple Warns of Growing Supply Constraints for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple is expecting supply constraints to have a much bigger impact on revenue during the September quarter, Apple CEO Tim Cook said today during Apple's earnings call for the third…
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.…
What McConnell, Trump and Biden Have in Common
What are Flock cameras and why are they so controversial?
Police say Flock cameras help them solve crimes, while critics worry they make it far too easy to track where people drive.…
Couldnt get a 70mm IMAX ticket to The Odyssey? More screenings are coming.
Those impossible-to-get-into "Odyssey" IMAX screenings just got extended.…
Pixel 11 Pro teaser gives first look at glow indicator
What does it do?…
I asked Star Trek: Voyager's Jeri Ryan what movie makes the best 'companion piece' for the classic sci-fi franchise — and her answer is a stark warning for AI users
No matter how much you watch, there is never enough Star Trek. So when I asked Jeri Ryan for her movie recommendation to watch alongside the franchise, I was disturbed by her answe…
'With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon' — quote of the day by Elon Musk on the rise of machine intelligence
Scientists and technology execs alike are torn on what the implications of AI will be, although many liken it to a higher power…
Coinbase reports Q2 revenue down 19% YoY to $1.2B, vs. $1.3B est., stablecoin revenue below est., and a wider-than-expected loss; COIN drops 6%+ after hours (CNBC)
I used Everything, Windows Search, and File Pilot to find lost files fast, and there's one clear winner
You only need Everything…
T-Mobile’s new student plans cut the cheapest Essentials line to $30
T-Mobile just launched student discounts on three unlimited plans, including a $30 Essentials Saver option for one line.…
‘Democrats Want Illegal Aliens to Vote’: Cruz Pushes GOP to Pass SAVE America Act
Sen. Ted Cruz is calling for Senate Republicans to do “everything humanly possible to pass the SAVE America Act.” With only one week left, the Texas lawmaker is intensifying pressu…
Politics is getting more vulgar, with two presidents leading the way on curse words counts: study
Politics is rapidly becoming more profane, with a staggering 87% of swear words from presidents dating back to 1919 coming from commanders in chief within the past 10 years.…
Yankees’ misery continues with literal extra-innings walk-off loss to White Sox
The Yankees fell to 1-8 in extra innings this season.…
Apple forecasts slower growth as AI build-out strains tech supply chains
Smartphone revenue rose more than a fifth as rivals struggle…
What Are the Most Untouchable Records in Sports?
I ran across this post on Threads the other day: “What’s the hardest record in sports history to ever break?” A sampling of the replies: “Bill Russell’s 11 NBA championships includ…
Abdul El-Sayed, Who Said Trump Tax Bill Benefited 'Folks Who Don't Really Need More Money,' Claimed $26,000 Trump Tax Deduction
During a March 2025 stop on socialist senator Bernie Sanders's "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, left-wing Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said President Donald Trump's "deplorab…
Liars and Loons
Anthony Fauci and the missed populist opportunity.…
How a super El Niño affects the global climate
On June 11, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued an El Niño advisory after temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean remained higher than average for sever…
Steve Bannon predicts Todd Blanche fight could be final straw for Trump’s relationship with Thune
EXCLUSIVE — Steve Bannon is predicting that President Donald Trump’s increasingly strained relationship with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is headed toward an irreparabl…
Video shows 200 migrant children at California container site during Xavier Becerra’s HHS tenure
Hilton's campaign features whistleblower allegations, a new website seeking tips, and claims Becerra ignored concerns over the placement of unaccompanied migrant children.…
Rock-hurling crew stabbed 2 teen boys, snatched electric scooter in NYC attack: cops
The seven muggers chucked rocks at two 15-year-olds and one 17-year-old as they demanded the trio hand over what they had minutes before 4 p.m. at 111th Street and 49th Avenue in C…
OpenAI’s Models Hacked Out of Their Sandbox. AI Governance Didn’t Stop Them - Cybersecurity Insiders
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The AI Industry Keeps Breaking the Internet
So this is Utopia?…
Trump’s merely “okay” economy
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The American economy lost som…
ABC accuses FCC of 'retaliation' as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses
ABC accuses the FCC of retaliation over Jimmy Kimmel's jokes about President Trump, calling the early license renewal of eight Disney-owned stations punitive.…
ACLU of Iowa Report Finds Police in Schools Led to Harsher Discipline for Minor Offenses, Disparate Enforcement
The ACLU of Iowa found that black and disabled students were disproportionately the subject of police referrals and arrests for school disciplinary issues.…
Fetterman calls himself the ‘conscience of the Democratic Party’ in meeting with Netanyahu
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is calling himself the conscience of the Democratic Party for his willingness to support Israel. Fetterman met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan…
What is Medicaid Part D, the subsidy program the Trump administration plans to end?
The Trump administration announced this week it is making a key change to Medicare, a federal health insurance program widely used in the United States. Medicare is a government-fu…
Operation Southern Spear latest price tag is up to $820 million
The War Department has spent roughly $820 million during Operation Southern Spear, the U.S military’s mission to lethally target alleged drug smuggling vessels coming from Central …
Donna Mills, 85, launches OnlyFans to connect with fans directly
The 85-year-old actress Donna Mills, best known for playing the conniving Abby Cunningham on CBS' primetime soap opera "Knots Landing," is launching an OnlyFans page. Mills said th…
Trump Education Department probes school after teacher allegedly required same-sex students to kiss
The Trump administration opened a federal investigation into Denver Public Schools after a teacher allegedly required same-sex students to kiss in class.…
Death toll rises to 51 in China landslides as resuce operation ends
The death toll from landslides that impacted southwestern China earlier this month has climbed to 51, as rescue teams have ended land operations.…
JD Vance and Benjamin Netanyahu had ‘no bullsh-t’ talk after months of differences
The pair came away from the talk "knowing where everybody stands" and "how to move forward," the official added.…
Pay once and get this one-stop-shop for coding for life — for just $30
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President Trump pushes lawmakers on legislation as 'Protect College Sports Act' hangs on by a thread
Conference realignment caps, tampering penalties, and a $22.5 million retention pool were among the major sticking points in Senate negotiations.…
Revolutionary new jet design could solve flyers’ most annoying mid-air problem
The new plane could hit the runway as soon as 2030…
‘Journalist’ heckles Chuck Schumer during anti-corruption bureau event: ‘Show your genocidal face’
A self-described "journalist" interrupted and berated Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as he was touting his proposal to establish a new federal agency called the Anti-Corrupti…
DC Government Calls It a Teen ‘Safe Space,' Then the Gunfire Starts
The D.C. government organized what it called a "safe" Friday night event for teenagers at Banneker Recreation Center. A reporter who walked through the crowd tells a very different…
ABC Complains of ‘Retaliation’ by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Thursday that the Federal Communications Commission’s threat to revoke the network’s broadcast licenses is part of an …
Dad of Nolan Wells’ ‘best friend’ slams family lawyer Ben Crump for ‘financially exploiting’ teen’s death, turning it into political circus
The dad of Nolan Wells' self-described best friend has slammed the attorney representing the teen's family for allegedly using the tragedy for political and financial gain.…
Jason Kelce reveals the one thing that surprised him most about Taylor Swift and Travis’ wedding
The former NFL athlete also dished on the superstar couple's incredible guest list.…
The Best Air Fryers For Faster, Crispier Cooking (2026)
Here’s what our editors recommend for crunchy fries, crispy chicken skin, blistered veggies, and more.…
Australian Rose Davies wins gold in 5,000m in second Commonwealth Games triumph
Newcastle-born Davies wins in Glasgow Follows earlier gold in 10,000m Rose Davies has roared to a landmark track triumph at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first wo…
Meta is bragging about how its AI keeps people on Instagram, while facing lawsuits over addiction
During its Q2 2026 earnings call, Meta said its latest Reels ranking update, the largest one to date, drove a 15-basis-point increase in Instagram sessions. The number...…
Microsoft challenges OpenAI, Anthropic as they expand AI portfolio - The American Bazaar
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AI price wars: OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna prices by 80% as model competition shifts toward cost
Lawsuit claims underperforming Comcast workers subjected to abusive ritual
A Comcast manager allegedly abused underperforming workers by smashing pies in their faces, a lawsuit claims, recording the assaults in camera and ordering other employees to parti…
LLM-style scaling laws hold for sensor data
Google's LSM showed that the GPT recipe (loss falls predictably as you add compute, data, and parameters) transfers from text to physiology. But wearable data breaks from the LLM p…
Your Chrome browser is getting a customization overhaul on Android
It's going to look a lot different…
Dulles Airport’s Reviled ‘People Movers’ May Be Lurching Into the Sunset
Today’s massive Pixel Watch 5 leaks conclude with the final 2 color options
The Pixel Watch 5 leaks just keep on coming, with a look at the smartwatch's Gold and Silver finishes in multiple sizes.…
Tim Cook marks final earnings call as Apple CEO, confirms Ternus will take over calls
During today’s call discussing Apple’s Q3 2026 results, CEO Tim Cook took a moment to mark his final earnings call at the helm of the company.…
Roblox reports Q2 bookings up 8% YoY to $1.56B, vs. $1.6B est., DAUs up 10% to 123M, forecasts Q3 bookings and revenue below est.; RBLX drops 13%+ after hours (Kelly Cloonan/Wall Street Journal)
Kelly Cloonan / Wall Street Journal : Roblox reports Q2 bookings up 8% YoY to $1.56B, vs. $1.6B est., DAUs up 10% to 123M, forecasts Q3 bookings and revenue below est.; RBLX drops …
Tim Cook says goodbye to analysts & shareholders on his final Apple earnings call
Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable
At last, a smart ring with some flair.…
Robots Gone Wild - wearethemeteor.com
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4K gaming isn't elusive anymore, provided you stop optimizing for the wrong thing
Stop chasing native 4K and high-end GPUs…
The Pentagon’s Case Against Anthropic Isn’t Going Well
Shocking this administration isn't a reliable narrator.…
Burnham’s tax power shift aims to free England’s mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’
Local leaders say plan will transform funding so they no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for big projects England’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip o…
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.…
Apple hits 1.5 billion subscription milestone, still falls short of Wall Street wants
Apple has reached 1.5 billion paid subscriptions across its platform, adding another milestone to an Apple Services business that generated record June-quarter revenue of more than…
That AI wearable you don't like just got worse
The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.…
What CISOs should take from the Hugging Face-OpenAI incident - TechTarget
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