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Ukraine war briefing: White House queries objectives of Kursk incursion
The Guardian - 8 Aug 2024 04:05
Patriot missile seeker production ramps up at Boeing; Harris running mate Tim Walz seen as strong Ukraine supporter. What we know on day 897 The White House was contacting Ukraine to learn the "objectives" of a major inc...
In a first, U.S. beach volleyballers miss medals
ESPN - 8 Aug 2024 04:22
Miles Partain and Andy Benesh couldn't stop the slide, so the United States is leaving beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics without a medal for the first time.
Cloud storage lockers from Microsoft and Google used to store and spread state-sponsored malware
The Register - 8 Aug 2024 05:58
Why run your own evil infrastructure when Big Tech offers robust tools hosted at trusted URLs? Black Hat State-sponsored cyber spies and criminals are increasingly using legitimate cloud services to attack their victims,...
People are returning the Humane AI Pin more than they're buying it
Digital Trends - 8 Aug 2024 03:21
Humane's AI Pin is apparently being returned in higher numbers than it can ship to new customers. And it seems refurbishing isn't possible, either.
Reddit might start putting some subreddits behind paywalls
BGR - 8 Aug 2024 03:51
Following the announcement of the company’s Q2 results on Tuesday afternoon, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman spoke to shareholders and answered questions in an earnings call. … The post Reddit might start putting some subre...
RSPCA urges vigilance as weapon attacks on cats more than double
The Guardian - 8 Aug 2024 03:01
People using airguns, slingshots and crossbows for 'fun' behind rise in animal attacks in England and Wales Weapon attacks on cats in England and Wales more than doubled in the first half of this year compared with the s...
Ukraine justifies attack on Kursk in first acknowledgment of Russian incursion
The Guardian - 8 Aug 2024 17:13
Zelenskiy aide says 'root cause of any escalation', including into Kursk, is Moscow's 'unequivocal aggression' Ukraine has publicly justified its attack into Russian territory for the first time, amid reports that its fo...
Anti-racism protesters take to England's streets
BBC - 8 Aug 2024 04:33
Thousands of counter-protesters rallied on Wednesday against anti-immigration demonstrations in English towns and cities.
Hall reels in leaders down stretch, wins 400 gold
ESPN - 8 Aug 2024 04:22
American Quincy Hall, in fourth as he rounded the last bend, outran the leaders to win the Olympic gold medal in the 400 meters with a time of 43.40 seconds.
Navy football player finds out his sister won Olympic gold during practice
Fox News - 8 Aug 2024 03:29
Navy defensive end Chreign LaFond got the news that his sister, Thea, won the Olympic gold medal in the women's long jump during a practice.
US Olympic figure skaters finally get gold medals after Russian doping scandal halted Beijing Olympics podium
Fox News - 8 Aug 2024 03:11
U.S. and Japan figure skaters took to a podium at Champions Park in Paris on Wednesday to receive their gold and silver medals, which they earned at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Browns' Jerry Jeudy opens up about trade from Denver Broncos
Sporting News - 9 Aug 2024 01:57
Recently, new Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy got candid about his exit from the Denver Broncos with Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette.
USA comeback vs. Serbia, explained: How Stephen Curry, LeBron James stunned Nikola Jokic to make Olympics final
Sporting News - 9 Aug 2024 01:56
Here's a look inside the Americans' incredible effort against three-time MVP Nikola Jokic's squad.
COVID-19 Spoils Noah Lyles' Shot at History, Showing Nothing's Guaranteed at Olympics
Bleacher Report - 9 Aug 2024 01:55
It was arguably the most shocking moment of the Paris Olympic Games when Noah Lyles, the newly minted 100-meter gold medalist and the 2023 200-meter world...
Samsung recalls over 1 million electric ranges for stovetops after fires and injuries
Fast Company - 8 Aug 2024 21:30
To date, Samsung has received more than 300 reports of the knobs activating unintentionally since 2013, the CPSC noted, and the now-recalled ranges have been involved in about 250 fires. Samsung is recalling more than 1....
Jobless claims fall more than expected to ease recession fears, Dow surges
New York Post - 8 Aug 2024 17:24
Recent data has shown an incremental increase in then number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits.
China's top chipmaker reports Q2 plunge in profits
Phys.org - 8 Aug 2024 17:13
Leading Chinese chipmaker SMIC announced Thursday a sharp year-on-year drop in profits during the second quarter, as a domestic price war and technological rivalry between Beijing and Washington show no signs of abating.
Chicago-based cannabis giant Cresco Labs loss widens on $61 million charge for taxes
Market Watch - 8 Aug 2024 16:59Powerful Earthquake Hits Off Southern Japan Triggering a Tsunami Advisory
Time - 8 Aug 2024 16:56
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline.
Under Armour stock climbs on Q1 top and bottom-line beat, raised outlook
Market Watch - 8 Aug 2024 16:50Greg Abbott Just Pushed This Horrifically False Claim On Abortion
The Huffington Post - 8 Aug 2024 12:52
The Texas governor dropped a baseless take involving "babies" that Donald Trump has similarly made over the years.
Feud Flares Between U.S. and Global Antidoping Agency
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2024 05:55
American officials allowed athletes to compete after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs so they could work undercover. Their global counterparts call that a breach of the rules.