Trump administration arrests Southern Poverty Law Center expert for fraud
Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right extremism, has been charged over alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.
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Media groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media posts
Lawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.
aljazeera.com
Arteta: There's more we want to do in the transfer market
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are actively looking for more new signings in the transfer market but admits there is only a small pool of available players who can take them to the next level.
skysports.com
Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns
RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisisNurses are collapsing during shifts amid “inhumane and impossible” conditions cause...
theguardian.com
Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them cheating at their jobs, classes
Is Anthropic's new watermarking system a travesty? Some have taken to social media to complain that it is.
techcrunch.com
AI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a new CEO
Lee McIntire, an independent member of Fermi's board, has been hired as CEO, more than three months since the company fired co-founder Toby Neugebauer from the top post.
techcrunch.com
Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.
co.uk
MI London's Hundred title defence over despite narrow win over Phoenix
MI London had the lights turned out on their hopes of claiming a fourth straight Hundred title despite beating bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix in a nip-and-tuck final men's group match.
skysports.com
US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, says Pentagon review
The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
aljazeera.com
Doue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside
Desire Doue's goal is awarded after initially being flagged offside to give PSG the lead in the second half of the Super Cup against Aston Villa.
co.uk
Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues
Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues
aljazeera.com
Wall Street giants bet Nvidia’s AI chips will defy the laws of finance
Private capital firms are wagering that the crucial hardware will hold its value for years to come
ft.com
Muddling through Iceland’s rainy eclipse, accompanied by clouds, whales and at least one proposal.
Clouds covered the sky during an eclipse festival in Hellisandur, Iceland, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Morocco says working to prevent potential new Ceuta crossings surge
Morocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.
aljazeera.com
Johanna Fernández, Historian of the Young Lords, Dies at 55
Johanna Fernández at her home in 2014, with some of the police surveillance records which she used in her research.
nytimes.com
The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy
Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has tried not to regulate.
wired.com
Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza
Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week
aljazeera.com
Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai
Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.
aljazeera.com
Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer
The Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite.
techcrunch.com
Can Syria deliver transitional justice?
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
aljazeera.com
NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moon
The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources...
nasa.gov
Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
co.uk
Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.
aljazeera.com
'Wonderful run!' GB's Newnham fights back for 400m hurdles silver
Great Britain's Emily Newnham runs a personal best to seal an excellent silver in the women's 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, having recently earned the same medal in the...
co.uk
Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978
Former Barcelona manager Xavi is appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal.
co.uk
Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf
Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men's 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.
co.uk
Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn
Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.
aljazeera.com
GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.
co.uk
Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final
Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.
co.uk
Under strain, Australia's world-leading disability support faces major restructure
The NDIS was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.
co.uk
Asher-Smith and Hunt winners as GB trio reach 200m final
Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt win their semi-finals, while Success Eduan's time is quick enough to see all three sprinters into the 200m finals.
co.uk
Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.
Members of the JCB engineering team celebrated the record.
nytimes.com
GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke
Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.
co.uk
Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death
Regulator says Discord failed to protect minors from violence, self-harm, and suicide content.
aljazeera.com
Ireland's Walsh beats British teen Smith to IM gold
Ireland's Ellen Walshe beats British 16-year-old Amalie Smith to win gold in the 400m individual medley at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
co.uk
Evans wins breaststroke gold in British record time
Angharad Evans wins gold in the 100m breaststroke in a British and championship-record time at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
co.uk
Thousands flee drought in Somalia amid sharp aid decline
Thousands of hunger-stricken families have lost their livestock and farms due to a yearslong drought in Somalia.
aljazeera.com
The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks
Debate over the true villain in Obsession is raging again after Universal Studios announced the movie’s female lead will be featured at an upcoming Halloween event.
wired.com
As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
nytimes.com
Rogue AI Agents Aren’t Evil. They’re Just Eager to Please
AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are only trying to make us happy.
wired.com
McIlroy keen to asses his game during first FedExCup Playoffs event
Rory McIlroy believes this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship will be a good chance for him to assess the current standard of his game, as the Northern Irishman returns to PGA Tour action for the f...
skysports.com
Paramount Skydance mulls CNN sale amid antitrust merger challenge
Paramount’s legal officer hints at CNN sale as 12 states, led by California, file lawsuit to block merger with WBD.
aljazeera.com
Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland
Afghanistan seal series victory over Ireland with a game to spare at Stormont thanks to their record tally in the one-day format.
co.uk
DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warns
Outbreak to eclipse West Africa's Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016 if it continues at current pace, WHO chief says.
aljazeera.com
GB dressage team qualify for LA28 Olympics
The Great Britain dressage team secure qualification for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles by winning silver at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany.
co.uk
AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation
Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.
techcrunch.com
Mark Walter’s insurers rush to unwind affiliated investments
TWG Global is seeking to refinance loans, restructure firms and bring in outside investors as prosecutors scrutinise books
ft.com
Hull sign defender Mendy for club record fee
Hull City confirm the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee.
co.uk
NASA Upgrades Vertical Motion Simulator for Modern Mission Needs
Imagine stepping into a machine that can make you feel like you’re flying a spacecraft, piloting a next generation air taxi, or landing on the Moon, all without leaving the ground. NASA’s Vertical...
nasa.gov
As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open
At Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts—Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng—debated regulation, open-source access, and how America can compete as China advances in Asia.
techcrunch.com
Changes to zero-hours contracts could cost UK businesses up to £3bn per year
About £1.2bn will come from new rules forcing bosses to pay compensation for cancelled shifts
ft.com
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise
Thrive Holdings has raised $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors like SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Alitmeter Capital.
techcrunch.com
Politicians among mourners gathered for funeral service of Ann Widdecombe
Family, friends and colleagues attend service at Buckfast Abbey in Buckfastleigh, which former MP described as her ‘safe haven’Around 100 family, friends and colleagues have attended the funeral se...
theguardian.com
Fire eliminated after narrow defeat by Spirit
Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred as they suffer a six-run defeat by London Spirit in their final group phase match in Cardiff.
co.uk
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
Collecting water from a well in a drought-afflicted village in Gujarat, India, in May.
nytimes.com
Democratic strategist reflects on Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Amanda Litman, co-founder of the PAC Run For Something, about the results from the Aug. 11 Democratic primary elections.
npr.org
Drought exposes Nazi-era warship wrecks beneath the Danube
Record-low water levels on the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia, have exposed the wrecks of dozens of Nazi-era vessels
aljazeera.com
Mesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to Android
Mesh, an AI-powered contacts app and relationship manager from Automattic is now an Android app.
techcrunch.com
O'Sullivan suffers another setback with China Open exit
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers another defeat as his poor start to the season continued with a 6-4 loss to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open, with world champion Wu Yize also out.
co.uk
Cadillac replace team boss Lowdon with Budkowski
Formula 1 team Cadillac have a new team principal in former Alpine boss Marcin Budkowski, replacing Graeme Lowdon.
co.uk
Why Stream ring-maker Sandbar says the future of AI wearables is voice
AI notetaking hardware has taken off over the past couple of years, with credit-card-sized devices, pendants, pins, and even transcribing earbuds all promising to capture y...
techcrunch.com
Post your questions for Amy Lee of Evanescence
The metal icon is here to answer your questions about the band’s 90s origins, MTV fame and being trailblazer in a male dominated genreIt is 23 years since Evanescence released one of the defining d...
theguardian.com
Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral
A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.
co.uk
Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites
The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.
co.uk
O'Sullivan's poor start to season continues with early China Open loss
Ronnie O'Sullivan's poor start to the new season continued after he lost 6-4 to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open.
skysports.com
LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
co.uk
Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.
techcrunch.com
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Leaves NASA, Career Includes 4 Spaceflights
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is departing the agency on Wednesday after 30 years of service. Throughout his career, he flew four missions, spent 549 days in space, and completed nine spacewalks in su...
nasa.gov
Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
The new app launches with Facebook's AI creator assistant built into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.
techcrunch.com
A Space Expert Hoped to Use the Eclipse as Science Class. The D.J.s Had Other Plans.
Mar Carretero-Castrillo playing an eclipse-themed card game with residents in Castrillo de la Reina, Spain on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Ward Churchill, Professor Who Challenged His Dismissal, Dies at 78
Ward Churchill in 1987.
nytimes.com
How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.
techcrunch.com
Death Note: The Musical review – wildly popular manga mystery is a killer night out
Barbican, LondonThe multi-platform phenomenon makes its way to the stage, with all the supernatural hijinks, J-horror tropes and emotional intensity intactWe know that people like to dress up for t...
theguardian.com
Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake
Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.
aljazeera.com
Pursuing a Dream of Working for NASA
As a young girl raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Lindsey Waitt dreamed of working for NASA. Her dream is now a reality as she embarks on her role as a NASA test project engineer with the Artemis...
nasa.gov
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
aljazeera.com
Lakers to be sold in record-breaking £9bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a record-breaking $12.5bn (£9.25bn) to Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist who was at the centre of FIFA's proposed new commercial structure.
skysports.com
WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’
The US health secretary has spent years saying the MMR vaccine caused autism despite no medical evidence.
aljazeera.com
Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa
Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.
co.uk
After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.
techcrunch.com
US consumer inflation slows in July as energy prices briefly retreat
Energy prices declined 1.5 percent in July but remain 14.7 percent higher compared with a year ago.
aljazeera.com
You and Me (and Whoever Comes Next) review – theatre crafted with love and care
Summerhall, Edinburgh Actor Keron Day draws on his experiences of getting along, or not, with live-in carers to give a pithy account of a complex relationshipThe stories told by Patch of Blue can b...
theguardian.com
As Strait of Hormuz transit drops, Trump again says US has ‘control’
Just eight vessels crossed strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war as peace talks stall.
aljazeera.com
Messi hints at retirement in tribute to late father
Lionel Messi has admitted he has doubts over whether he will continue his playing career following the death of his father, Jorge, saying, "I don't know how to carry on."
skysports.com
Rangers seek striker & are 'playing with fire' in defence
Rangers are being "proactive" in seeking a new striker after Youssef Chermiti was ruled out long term, says manager Derek McInnes, who warns defensive injuries leave the club "playing with fire".
co.uk
Don’t Say Good Luck review – high-school musical weepie puts Sunny Sandler in the spotlight
A mother’s illness threatens to overshadow a stagestruck teen’s big break in a school production Do you, like me, have a soft spot for both high-school angst and Broadway showtunes – and maybe Doug...
theguardian.com
‘Houses with long histories are magical’: David Olusoga on the home history show that’s gripped the UK
At first, I worried that only historians would find A House Through Time compelling. But its appeal is so enduring that fans of the show stop me in the street to ask when they can watch moreWhy is...
theguardian.com
Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after Trump's quiet exit
The president boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit to evade an Iranian threat.
co.uk
How the Clacton by-election count will take place
The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday.
co.uk
Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal
The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.
aljazeera.com
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.
techcrunch.com
Burnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UK
PM to look at imposing restriction on devices in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enoughThe government will look at banning disposable barbecues as wildfires continue to ra...
theguardian.com
In Venice, it’s not politics as usual as film-makers aim to recapture our attention
As social media shrinks and distorts the EU’s crises, the Venice film festival is delivering politically forthright epics from directors such as Sergei Loznitsa and Alex Gibney• Don’t get This Is E...
theguardian.com
‘Nightmare fodder’: Roku’s AI slop channel is even worse than expected
Fairground TV is a 24/7 channel devoted to low-quality AI content for viewers sick of watching real people move in ways that won’t haunt youThe appeal of Roku is that, whatever you happen to want t...
theguardian.com
Root lifts midnight curfew on England team
New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.
co.uk
From sensation to spectacular, to silence: the strange history of Coleridge-Taylor’s Song of Hiawatha
Chances to hear Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s choral masterpiece in concert are rare. Ahead of its belated Edinburgh festival premiere with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, we look at the epic wo...
theguardian.com
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies
The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.
wired.com
Smile, you’re on camera: when the boss wants to read your mood
Patent records show how many companies are interested in trying to record how people feel
ft.com
Why we’re going back to the games of our youth
As millennials return to the games of their youth, remakes of Star Fox and Halo suggest there is still plenty to learn from the past• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here...
theguardian.com
Fery feels 'no added pressure' despite being British No 1 as he returns
Arthur Fery insists he feels “no added pressure” as the new British No 1 prepares to return to action this weekend for the first time since his memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.
skysports.com
Google unveils the Pixel Watch 5 with a smarter Gemini and advanced health monitoring
The new smartwatch, which starts at $399, can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance, as well as deliver personalized help and better sleep tracking.
techcrunch.com
Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag
Google’s new Pixel Tag taps into its Find Hub network to help users track lost keys, bags, and other items.
techcrunch.com
Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers a stronger build and brighter screens
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will cost $1,899
techcrunch.com
Google Pixel 11 Series, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
The Pixel 11 smartphone lineup is here, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and the all-new Pixel Tag.
wired.com
4 New Camera Tricks on Google’s Latest Pixel 11 Smartphones
From Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight to a built-in teleprompter, here’s a look at a few camera features on Google’s new Pixel 11 series.
wired.com
Argentina star Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.
aljazeera.com
Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi said he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football as he posted an emotional tribute after his father's death.
co.uk
Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails
Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.
co.uk
Fire end campaign with comfortable win over Spirit
Georgia Wareham hits her first Hundred half-century as Welsh Fire end their campaign with a comfortable 15-run win over London Spirit.
co.uk
10 urgent climate policies the UK should implement now
From rejecting drilling licences to preparing communities for heat, drought and wildfires, here’s how Burnham can ready the UK for a hotter, drier climateFrom record-smashing temperatures, wildfire...
theguardian.com
Everton's Sherif charged with 61 alleged bets on matches
The Football Association charges Everton's Martin Sherif with breaching betting rules after allegedly placing 61 bets on football matches.
co.uk
Burnham warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
co.uk
Dubois unification moves closer as Turhan joins MVP
Turkish lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan signs with Most Valuable Promotions, bringing a potential unification fight with Briton Caroline Dubois a step closer.
co.uk
Farage has turned Clacton into a human zoo. Here’s the truth about what’s happening here | Sarah Elizabeth Cox
When I moved to the town in 2022 I loved the beach walks, cheap drinks and panoramic coastal views. Now it feels like a never-ending circusClacton town centre is bustling, the beaches are packed an...
theguardian.com
US inflation eases as food costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
co.uk
La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak
La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak.
co.uk
‘Today’s Brazilians have no idea what it feels like to lose democracy’: Joyce Moreno on her battles to become a Latin musical great
After her defiant femininity outraged many in Brazil, she lived through a military dictatorship and was boycotted for years. But after more than 30 albums, she explains how she kept goingAt 78, Joy...
theguardian.com
Dubois on collision course with Turkish rival? MVP announce Turhan signing
Caroline Dubois could settle her rivalry with Elif Nur Turhan after the Turkish world champion signed for Most Valuable Promotions.
skysports.com
Bridget Phillipson condemns Richard Tice’s ‘chilling attempt to silence free press’
Labour chair says Reform deputy leader is trying to harass journalists over reporting on his financial affairsUK politics live – latest updatesRichard Tice has been accused by Labour’s Bridget Phil...
theguardian.com
Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping
Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping
aljazeera.com
US inflation falls to 3.4% in July
Fallout from Iran war continues to reverberate across economy
ft.com
Smaller balls, national anthem test & tough schedule - England gear up for WXV
England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.
co.uk
Honor’s Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers
Honor’s new China-exclusive Android phone features a pop-out motorized gimbal camera designed to replace your action cam.
wired.com
Spain Urges Eclipse Watchers to Be Wary of Wildfire Risks
Fighting flames in El Tiemblo, central Spain, during wildfires in July.
nytimes.com
Inglorious Twelfth? Calls for grouse season to be banned to prevent wildfires and peatland damage
As London restaurants say wild birds are smaller and fewer this year, experts say countryside should not be ‘playground for bloodsports’Every year on 12 August, fans of traditional British cuisine...
theguardian.com
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Zhu brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.
co.uk
GB's Burgin and Pattison through to 800m final
Great Britain's Max Burgin and Ben Pattison finish first and second in their semi-final races to qualify for the 800m final, while Ireland's Mark English also qualifies for the final after breaking...
co.uk
This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737
Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.
wired.com
Solar eclipses occur when the sun, moon and Earth align in space.
The totality of the solar eclipse in 2024.
nytimes.com
Why must a socialist also be woke?
If the left could separate economics from culture, capitalism would have more to fear
ft.com
Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.
co.uk
How will relegated trio fare in the Championship?
BBC Sport England looks at how the three relegated sides - West Ham, Burnley and Wolves - will navigate the Championship this season.
co.uk
I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans
Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.
co.uk
AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x in less than a year
Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.
techcrunch.com
Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Tame Your Lawn Without Gas
Ego’s newest, biggest, self-propelled mower handles larger yards in less time with impressive performance and battery life.
wired.com
Reminder that Kvaratskhelia was the best player in Europe last season
It was heralded as the World Cup in which all the stars shone. But while the big names did indeed illuminate the summer, the return of the club game with the showpiece UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg is...
skysports.com
Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisisJust 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptati...
theguardian.com
Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?
Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
aljazeera.com
Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia
A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
aljazeera.com
Ozempic may have revealed the brain’s hidden “craving center”
Ozempic-like drugs appear to weaken more than hunger—they may also reduce cravings for alcohol and other addictive substances. Scientists are increasingly tracing this effect to the lateral septum,...
sciencedaily.com
Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97
Zhu Rongji in 1998. His economic initiatives propelled rapid growth in China but also set the stage for trade wars with President Trump and China’s acute problems with excessive debt.
nytimes.com
Oh Lord, AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking Big News
Last week, an AI newsroom beat mainstream journalists—including WIRED—to a story about OpenAI and hacking. It’s just the beginning.
wired.com
Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.
aljazeera.com
‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War
A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.
aljazeera.com
I was enjoying growing vegetables. Then the climate crisis raised its ugly head | Bim Adewunmi
My child and I were bonding over our hit-and-miss approach to reaping crops. But with heatwaves pushing more of Britain into drought, it’s starting to feel like a luxury we can’t affordFor the firs...
theguardian.com
Steal This Story, Please! review – Amy Goodman, stalwart of the American left, shows her teeth
This comprehensive documentary about the Democracy Now! radio show host and seasoned investigative reporter takes in a massacre in East Timor, the actions of oil giants and a flustered Bill Clinton...
theguardian.com
Championship play-off changes, new managers & star players - the EFL is BACK!
The 2026/27 EFL season is here!
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Sky Sports agrees deal to show Laver Cup from London's O2 in September
Sky Sports has agreed a deal with Trident8 to show all three days of the Laver Cup from London's O2 arena this September, as 12 of the world's best men's players compete in the annual Europe vs 'Re...
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FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months
Details from recent court filings show that DOGE's influence within government—and potential conflicts of interest—extend further than previously known.
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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.
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‘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.
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Thailand Halts New Gun Permits After Mass Shooting at a School
Officials offered prayers at temple in Bangkok on Tuesday for the victims of a 14-year-old gunman.
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Scientists turn Starlink into a giant scanner for Earth’s upper atmosphere
Researchers have found a clever new way to map a part of Earth’s upper atmosphere that is notoriously difficult to observe. Using orbital data from roughly 1,200 Starlink satellites, they reconstru...
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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwavesUK heatwave live – latest updatesJust 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a ke...
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You’re Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong
From pessimism around dating to AI reshaping culture, cyber-ethnographer Ruby J. Thelot tells WIRED why people are putting too much stock into things that go viral.
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More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire
More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire
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Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt
Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.
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Zambia’s president rallies for second term ahead of election
Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election
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Torres misses Barcelona training to finalise PSG move
Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres is given permission to miss Barcelona training to finalise a move to Paris St-Germain.
co.uk
A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record
A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record
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8 Great Deals From Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale
Summer’s not over yet; pick up some new gear for that last Labor Day trip. Save up to 40 percent on some of our favorite Patagonia items at the company’s past-season sale.
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Nonu performs solo haka in response to All Blacks
Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu responds to the haka by performing one of his own before his club side's game with New Zealanders in Durban.
co.uk
A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Clacton's parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 34 candidates on the ballot.
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Mutants assemble: what does the future hold for the X-Men?
After the introduction of a key character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel is bringing back one of its most beloved franchises – but the return comes at a precarious timeLater-period Marvel mov...
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Carcass Clad: stifling tank combat promises tension, terror and surprising laughs
After the success of space horror Mouthwashing, Swedish developer Wrong Organ has created a Battlefield-inspired co-op with a supernatural twist‘Claustrophobic”, “oppressive”, “pretty depressing” –...
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review – an anime-style rumble that’s rooting for you
PlayStation 5, PC; Arc System Works/Sony Interactive EntertainmentWith tremendous visuals and accessible controls, this superhero-themed fighter has the chops to inspire a new generation of champsA...
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The Global Story
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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The Global Story
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election results
Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
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The adult brain can repair itself better than scientists thought
The adult brain may be far better at repairing itself than scientists once believed. In mice, researchers discovered a special group of support cells called astrocytes that respond to damaged brain...
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UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week We have some comments from the Liberal Democrats and Green party on the Cobra emergency meeting scheduled for...
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Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?
The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
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Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?
Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.
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Something Like Happiness by Tom Newlands review – a tender take on hard times, anger and autism
A twentysomething Scottish couple care for their autistic son in the bleak follow-up to Only Here, Only NowFrazer and Caitlin have been emotionally entwined since schooldays. Now in their mid-20s,...
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Chum review – daft shark attack movie with wedding guests running gamut of toothy undersea beast
Producer-star Alice Eve seems to be laughing along with the audience in this deeply silly high-concept thrillerTo be as clear as the crystalline waters in which the characters here frolic before th...
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Taiwan’s Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand
World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
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Burnham to hold emergency Cobra meeting in response to heatwaves
Prime minister’s move comes as several areas in UK tackle wildfires and drought amid extreme high temperatures
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Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities
Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.
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Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss
Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.
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Nigel Farage and Count Binface: a visual guide to their electoral careers
Farage was elected to EU parliament five times before becoming Clacton MP, while Binface has been less successful – so farNigel Farage has been standing in British elections since 1994, when he nar...
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Scientists turn sheep’s wool into a material that helps regrow bone
Keratin extracted from sheep’s wool helped damaged bone regenerate in animals, producing tissue that was more organized and structurally similar to healthy bone than tissue grown with conventional...
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World prepares for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: a total solar eclipse
Spectators and scientists gather to witness full or partial blocking of the Sun across the northern hemisphere
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‘Sometimes they credit the janitor. But not us’: what’s it like to be a child chaperone on a film set?
Safeguarding young people in films is a vital role, often remembered by their charges later in successful careers, but not always recognised. Some of the best share their tipsLinda Matthews has rar...
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Jodar on course for tennis history as Rybakina fights past Osaka
Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar is on course to break the record for the fastest rise into the top 10 of men's tennis after beating Arthur Filis in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open.
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James Webb captures a cosmic lion sculpted by a dying star
James Webb has captured a striking new infrared view of NGC 2392, the Lion Nebula, revealing the dramatic aftermath of a dying Sun-like star. At its center, a scorching white dwarf is blasting radi...
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HSBC’s global head of insurance steps down
Bank continues to overhaul its operations as industry grapples with uncertainties over tax
ft.com
Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
The world record for the women's 800m is the longest-standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why?
co.uk
Nigel Farage looks trapped and rattled - now the nationalist tide can be turned | Rafael Behr
There are more votes in tolerance and decency than in toxic division. It doesn’t take a great leap of political courage to fight back against ReformNigel Farage can be confident of victory against...
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Songs of Forgotten Trees review – sensitive, ambiguous drama of female intimacy in Mumbai
A sex worker and a call centre employee forge an ambiguous relationship in a film of strong feelingsIn a tiny crumbling Mumbai apartment two women move around each other, squeezing into the kitchen...
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‘It’s been a revelation’: how heat pumps can cool your home in a heatwave
It might seem an unlikely way to stop overheating, but many owners have found the tech a lifeline in hot weather“If it is 35C outdoors, I can get the temperature down to 21C,” says Andrew Ingram of...
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‘If we exhibited all the Balkan jokes, we wouldn’t have opened’: a trip to Slovenia’s Bullshit Museum
In the heart of old Ljubljana, a mannequin with a bucket on its head welcomes visitors to a new and ambitious project – a museum focusing on the varied and sometimes antagonistic humour of the form...
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A History of the Novel in Britain by Philip Hensher review – a masterpiece of criticism
This joyous book takes readers on a literary adventure across 200 years of fiction, from Defoe to Zadie SmithIn his opening paragraph, Philip Hensher declares that a novel not only “tells a good st...
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Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again
The Government will meet to discuss this summer's record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.
co.uk
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Ukraine's president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.
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TV tonight: fascinating documentary explores the rise and fall of a Russian spy
Nothing was ever quite as it seemed as Anna Chapman charmed her way into the higher echelons of society. Plus: Tinie Tempah channels his inner Kevin McCloud. Here’s what to watch today9pm, Channel...
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A strange crystal made of electrons just revealed its hidden motion
Physicists have found a new way to peer inside one of matter’s most elusive quantum states: the Wigner crystal, where electrons stop behaving like independent particles and organize into a crystal-...
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Can Trump keep his ‘irritation’ with Netanyahu in check?
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan which has exposed tensions between the two.
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Post your questions for John Hannah
Your mum’s favourite star of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sliding Doors, Spartacus and a new GoPro-filmed thriller is ready to answer your quetionsHe’s your mum’s favourite, after playing the jolly...
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Did Trump flee an Iranian assassination plot on a catering truck?
New reports reveal the US President hid in a catering truck to switch planes over an alleged bomb plot in July.
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Report suggests a threat forced Trump to switch aircraft as he departed NATO summit
President Trump boarded Air Force One last month as usual. But the Washington Post reports he was smuggled off the plane in a catering truck and flew on an entirely different aircraft due to a threat.
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Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
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India’s Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand
Yulu aims to have a fleet of 200,000 bikes in the next two years and faster electric two-wheelers, aiming at new logistics use cases.
techcrunch.com
Trump says secret plane switch ‘up to the Secret Service’
US President Donald Trump says the decision to make a plane switch in Turkiye after the NATO summit.
aljazeera.com
Drone strikes power station near Libya’s largest oil refinery
A drone has struck a power station in Libya’s western city of Zawiya
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China-linked hackers hit Taiwan in unprecedented ‘autonomous’ AI cyber attack
AI agents ran simultaneous reconnaissance and break-ins in display of new phase of cyberwarfare
ft.com
Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote
Supporters of President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday at a campaign rally in Lusaka, Zambia.
nytimes.com
How to stop global warming
The answer is obvious to all except the real climate change zealots: the anti-net zero movement
ft.com
Poorer Americans are struggling to make ‘ends meet’, top Fed official says
Boston central bank branch head Susan Collins would back September interest rate rise if inflation remains hot
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UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down citiesRepeated debilitating heatwaves this summer are likely...
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British man with dementia told to leave Sweden after losing migration case
Exclusive: Horace Mason, 74, who has lived in Sweden for 25 years, faces being deported after court rulingA 74-year-old British man who has been living in Sweden for 25 years who needs round-the-cl...
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Revolut cuts back WeWork access for premium customers after price rises
Subscribers lose access to in-demand European office spaces in cities including Paris, Brussels, Milan and London
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‘I turned down Gandhi because I’m terrified of snakes’: the amazing movie memories of Bruce Dern
Famed for playing loners, cranks and wayward angels, the Hollywood star is now a wolfish 90 – but he still jogs daily. As he takes his latest film to Edinburgh, we meet the man Hitchcock called ‘th...
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Europe’s carbon mechanism is a tariff by another name
The EU has denounced US duties while imposing its own protectionist measures dressed up as climate policy
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Why Nigel Farage Is Running Against a ‘Trash Can’
Our reporter Amelia Nierenberg describes how the right-wing British political leader Nigel Farage, who is seeking re-election to Parliament, faces an unconventional opponent: Count Binface.
nytimes.com
Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says
Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
aljazeera.com
Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police
Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.
co.uk
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.
co.uk
Stronghold of Syrian revolution celebrates Assad’s death sentence
Syrians in Idlib gathered in celebration after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad
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Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
The president says the Secret Service wanted him to go on a different flight after the Nato summit in Turkey.
co.uk
Could Clacton bin off Nigel Farage? – podcast
Farage has taken a high risk gamble by resigning and forcing a byelection in his constituency. Nosheen Iqbal heads to Clacton to find out how voters feelClacton was once a seaside jewel on England’...
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A Rescue Effort After Colombia’s Earthquake
Our reporter Genevieve Glatsky, who is based in Colombia, witnesses the rescue of a buried earthquake survivor in the city of Cali.
nytimes.com
Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms
Debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues in the vote.
aljazeera.com
Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war
It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher.
co.uk
Iran war live: US fires missiles at cargo ship violating Iran blockade
US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.
aljazeera.com
America's Fatal Attraction to War
The perverse incentives for presidents to use military force.
foreignaffairs.com
The AI Growth Paradox
Why high productivity could still lead to a crash.