Latest News - Page 51

2025-08-20

Intel Skyrockets 28%--But Is This Just Another Bubble Brewing?

SoftBank money, a potential US stake, and dot-com era valuations collide in Intel's high-stakes comeback drama.

2025-08-20

New Stephen King adaptation called "one of the year's best" movies, with "flawless" performances from Licorice Pizza and Alien: Romulus stars: "Left me visibly shocked"

The Long Walk is impressing critics from top-to-bottom, but it's Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson's performances that are stealing the show

2025-08-20

Crews close gap in fire line on Monroe Canyon Fire

Crews have successfully closed a gap in the fire line on the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, a crucial step in containing the state's largest fire in 2025.

2025-08-20

New-look UCLA aims for turnaround with transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava

LOS ANGELES (AP) — DeShaun Foster got busy overhauling most of his coaching staff after his first season at UCLA. He upgraded the roster, making a splash in the transfer portal by landing quarterback...

2025-08-20

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore dodges nonprofit questions ahead of staff departures

COLUMBIA, Md. (WBFF) — After his team said he had to leave an event immediately, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore slipped out through an emergency exit nearly half an hour later, avoiding unanswered questions about the state’s nonprofit spending, as his top aide is set to lead a prominent Baltimore foundation next year. Outside the elevators of IronCircle, a cybersecurity company where Moore participated in a fireside chat and a ribbon-cutting at its new headquarters in Columbia, Md., on Tuesday, one of the governor’s assistants gathered the attending members of the news media for the governor to take a few questions. This [...]

2025-08-20

Cowboys triplets fall out of top 10 triplet ranking due to one question mark

The Dallas Cowboys made the term ‘triplets’ famous in the 1990s, but now their offensive trio can’t crack the top 10.

2025-08-20

'Survivor: Australia V The World' Spoilers: First 3 Eliminations Revealed

Reality TV competition fans have been avidly tuning in to watch Australian Survivor: Australia V The World. This season, hosted by Jonathan LaPaglia and taking place in Upolu, Samoa, brought together AU Survivor legends to compete with Survivor competitors from across the world. If you’re located in the USA, and you’re a fan of the [...]

2025-08-20

Palantir Stock Is Facing Selling Pressure: What's Going On?

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares are trading lower Wednesday as the stock continues to pull back following a strong run in recent weeks. Here’s what you need to know.What To Know: Palantir shares surged to new all-time highs earlier this month after the company beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines for the eighth straight quarter, reporting second-quarter revenue of $1.004 billion versus estimates of $939.71 million, and adjusted earnings per share of 16 cents versus estimates of 14 cents.Revenue was up 48% year-over-year as U.S. Commercial revenue jumped 93% year-over-year and U.S. Government revenue increased 53% year-over-year.Palantir guided for third-quarter revenue of $1.083 billion to $1.087 billion versus estimates of $981.1 million. The company also raised its full-year guidance to a range of $4.14 billion to $4.15 billion versus estimates of $3.9 billion.After riding a wave of momentum to approximately $190, shares have faced selling pressure in recent trading sessions. Citron’s Andrew Left announced a short position ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

2025-08-20

AP News Summary at 10:47 a.m. EDT

Israel to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists for expanded Gaza operation

2025-08-20

DAVID MARCUS: DC just had a murder-free week, and yes, Dems, Trump did that

Washington DC experiences dramatic crime reduction following Trump's police takeover, with robbery down 46%, carjacking down 83% and no murders in a week

2025-08-20

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:47 a.m. EDT

Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance

2025-08-20

Vicar who led rave-style ‘cult’ in Church of England found guilty of assaulting female followers

The leader of the Nine O’Clock Service, Christopher Brain, 68, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault

2025-08-20

Dexter defeats odds to become one of 2025’s highest-rated shows

The gamble to revive the serial killer for a New York-set series has paid off

2025-08-20

JK Rowling ‘entitled to speak her view’ on trans issues, says Sturgeon

But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

2025-08-20

AI Becomes Hollywood’s New Secret Weapon in Talent Negotiations: ‘The Data Doesn’t Lie’

On July 2, Amazon launched “Heads of State,” an action-comedy film starring Idris Elba and John Cena as the respective leaders of the United Kingdom and the United States. But the viewership data indicated that this was no traditional two-hander. Representatives for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who plays a senior MI6 agent and the film’s third [...]

2025-08-20

Are the Houston Rockets Fully Equipped to Become an OKC Thunder Rival?

The Houston Rockets added Kevin Durant following a second-seed finish in the West last year. Could they be a threat to the reigning champs?

2025-08-20

Kristi Noem says southern border wall to be painted black

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the nation's southern border walls will be painted black to better repel anyone who might try to scale them.

2025-08-20

Congo's draft peace deal with M23 seeks to return government control to rebel-held areas

A draft peace deal between Congo's government and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels aims to restore government control over rebel-held areas

2025-08-20

Sterling Shepard is going to find himself in a vital role in the Bucs offense

Injuries now have Sterling Shepard in a pivotal role in the Bucs offense to start the 2025 season.

2025-08-20

New Red Sox slugger found clutch homer ‘super relieving’ and ‘so special’ in brutal loss

The Red Sox lost in brutal fashion last night. That doesn't take away from the fact that the newest member of the team delivered a signature moment in his first start for Boston.

2025-08-20

AI Becomes Hollywood’s New Secret Weapon in Talent Negotiations: ‘The Data Doesn’t Lie’ - Variety

AI Becomes Hollywood’s New Secret Weapon in Talent Negotiations: ‘The Data Doesn’t Lie’ VarietyAI Isn’t Coming for Hollywood. It's Already Arrived WIREDI'm an AI artist working in Hollywood. Here's my advice for others looking to use the tech to boost their careers. Business InsiderStability AI’s Hollywood Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges Startup Ecosystem Canada

2025-08-20

Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance

The “Boots on the Ground” line dance has quickly become an anticipated moment at African American gatherings, like family reunions, weddings, graduations, parties and cookouts. Released in December, the viral hit song, created by Southern soul singer 803Fresh and dance...

2025-08-20

Eight Florida Gators named to 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team

Florida football had eight players named to the 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team ahead of the opening kickoff.

2025-08-20

West Virginia sticks with fiber for BEAD

The third state to release its final proposal for BEAD, West Virginia's revised program will still award 99% of its broadband deployment funding for fiber networks.

2025-08-20

New evacuation orders in effect for overnight growth of the Derby Fire

New evacuation orders are in effect in Eagle County in response to overnight growth of the Derby Fire, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said.

2025-08-20

Kelly Clarkson returns to 'The Voice' after Brandon Blackstock's death - Entertainment Weekly

Kelly Clarkson returns to 'The Voice' after Brandon Blackstock's death Entertainment WeeklyKelly Clarkson Back On 'The Voice' After Brief Absence, Talk Show OK DeadlineKelly Clarkson Comes Back to “The Voice” After Jennifer Hudson Filled in During Her Brief Absence AOL.comBrandon Blackstock's Daughter Savannah Shares How He Changed 6 Months Before His Death E! OnlineInside Kelly Clarkson’s ex Brandon Blackstock’s celebration of life attended by his girlfriend Brittney Marie Jones New York Post

2025-08-20

Latest On Aaron Judge’s Flexor Strain - MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On Aaron Judge’s Flexor Strain MLB Trade RumorsYankees’ Aaron Judge unlikely to throw normally again in 2025, says Aaron Boone - The Athletic The New York TimesBoone clarifies Judge talk as OF says arm better ESPNYankees’ outfield shuffle continues with new plan for Giancarlo Stanton New York PostJudge's throwing likely impacted for rest of '25, return to outfield still TBD MLB.com

2025-08-20

Porsche-backed Group14 closes new funding, takes control of JV's battery material plant

The startup said it also acquired the remaining 75% stake in its joint venture with SK, gaining full ownership of manufacturing operations for its silicon battery material in South Korea. The Woodinville, Washington-based company makes silicon-carbon composite material or SCC55, which can replace graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries, enabling them to charge more quickly and hold more energy. Demand for electric vehicles and advanced technologies has driven steady investor interest in the battery materials sector, with multiple companies competing to attract funding.

2025-08-20

Analyst Has Shock Opinion Regarding Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid has two strong players at the right-back position, and one analyst believes one could be sitting on the bench for a while.

2025-08-20

Many towns are unprepared to handle train derailments and hazmat spills

Train derailments involving spills of 1,000 gallons or more of hazardous materials happen a few times a year, often resulting in evacuations or fires

2025-08-20

Trump Wants to Paint Border Wall Black so It’s Too Hot to Touch

Speaking near the border in New Mexico on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said crews have begun painting sections of the 30-foot steel bollards that make up the barriers.

2025-08-20

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz injury scare – and the bargain basement names they could target

Arsenal are expected to first look at the loan and bargain basement markets if Kai Havertz is ruled out for a prolonged period of time with a knee injury that has provided an early-season concern for head coach Mikel Arteta.

2025-08-20

Gregory Groom in court in appearance with murder of Kylee Monteiro

The boyfriend of a slain pregnant woman whose remains were found in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, appeared in court on Wednesday and was charged with murder.

2025-08-20

Brentford reject bid worth up to £40m from Newcastle for Yoane Wissa

The DR Congo international wants the move to St James’ Park.

2025-08-20

Fallout 5 - everything we know so far

Fallout 5 is officially in development, though we likely won't be seeing it for a long time. Here's what we know so far.

2025-08-20

Frozen shrimp bought at Walmart in 13 states could be radioactive, FDA says

Food safety officials warned the public Tuesday about possible contamination of shrimp sold at Walmart in 13 states.

2025-08-20

Hundreds of historic tall ships are arriving in Amsterdam for a maritime festival

Each tall ship is greeted with two cannon shots and its country’s national anthem as it enters the harbor.

2025-08-20

Should Medical Insurance Be Bought Early in Life?

Start medical insurance early to lock in lower premiums, secure modern healthcare coverage, and protect savings for yourself and your family.

2025-08-20

TD Cowen's Oliver Chen: Target needs speed, innovation, & technology

Oliver Chen, TD Cowen senior retail analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his reaction to Target's leadership change, expectations for the incoming CEO, and much more.

2025-08-20

Crypto groups accuse banks of attempting to ‘relitigate’ stablecoin law

Two prominent crypto groups are accusing banks of attempting to “relitigate” issues within the stablecoin bill that President Trump signed into law last month. The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and Blockchain Association argued in a letter to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday that they should reject the push by banks to...

2025-08-20

Griffin Dunne, Alexis Bledel, Ben Rosenfield, Molly Ephraim & Jennifer Beals Starring In ‘Joy Will Prevail’ About Revered U.S. Architect Louis Kahn

EXCLUSIVE: Production has recently wrapped in Philadelphia on Joy Will Prevail, a period drama about the final three years in the life of architect Louis Kahn, and the relationships — both romantic and professional — that inspired his final residential commission. The film stars Griffin Dunne (After Hours) as Kahn, alongside Alexis Bledel (The Handmaid’s [...]

2025-08-20

‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ Can’t Answer Its Title Question: TV Review

The story of Jussie Smollett had the effect of sucking one individual into a near-perfect storm of discursive tripwires. The “Empire” actor first being believed the victim of a hate crime in 2019, then charged with having faked it, was a case that touched on race, sexuality and fame, all at a moment where America [...]

2025-08-20

City of Santa Barbara Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee Tests New Non-Toxic TerraTrap California Ground Squirrel Trap Kits from Automatic Trap Company

The new TerraTrap California Ground Squirrel Trap Kits mitigate the damage caused by the California Ground Squirrel without using poison, while substantially reducing pest control labor time and cost for the city of up to $2,000 per acre per year.SONOMA, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Automatic Trap Company, the leader in self-resetting traps that are humane and eco-friendly rodent control solutions, announced today that the City of Santa Barbara Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee has had positive results testing its first-of-its-kind TerraTrap California Ground Squirrel Trap Kits. This cutting-edge pest control product, specifically designed for California Ground Squirrels, delivers an environmentally safe, efficient, and self-resetting solution. It is designed to look like a rock and mimics the natural environment the Ground Squirrels are used to and does not cause the animals to be alarmed since they are notoriously timid pests. The TerraTrap's unique design encourages tunneling into the trap, while the internal CO2-powered system kills instantly. The dead squirrel is then released and birds or other animals carry it away. Full story available on Benzinga.com

2025-08-20

Planning to Buy an iPhone? Check the Best iPhone of All Time

Planning to buy an iPhone in 2025? Discover the best iPhones ever, from Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max to classic smartphones, for performance and value.

2025-08-20

Oil Rises on Major Crude Inventory Draw

Crude oil inventories in the United States decreased by 6 million barrels during the week ending August 15, after growing by 3 million barrels in the week prior, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday. The build brings commercial stockpiles to 420.7 million barrels according to government data, which is 6% below the five-year average for this time of year. The EIA’s data release follows API’s figures that were released a day earlier, which suggested that crude oil inventories...

2025-08-20

Ethel Cain, Lana Del Rey, and the Lorax Girl

Plus, a surprising update on the Sylvanian Drama lawsuit.

2025-08-20

Autodesk, Inc. $ADSK Shares Sold by Osterweis Capital Management Inc.

Osterweis Capital Management Inc. lessened its holdings in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK – Free Report) by 6.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 15,060 shares of the software company’s stock after selling 1,000 shares during the quarter. [...]

2025-08-20

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF $RSP Shares Sold by Vertex Planning Partners LLC

Vertex Planning Partners LLC lowered its stake in shares of Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (NYSEARCA:RSP – Free Report) by 2.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 7,239 shares of the company’s stock after selling 213 shares during the period. Vertex Planning [...]

2025-08-20

Humankind Investments LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Ecolab Inc. $ECL

Humankind Investments LLC trimmed its position in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 6.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 5,262 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 353 shares during the period. Humankind Investments LLC’s holdings in Ecolab were [...]

2025-08-20

Axon Enterprise, Inc $AXON Shares Purchased by Korea Investment CORP

Korea Investment CORP grew its holdings in Axon Enterprise, Inc (NASDAQ:AXON – Free Report) by 10.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 53,750 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after buying an additional 4,949 shares during the period. Korea Investment CORP owned [...]

2025-08-20

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Issues FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 14.940-14.940 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 15.001. The company issued revenue guidance of $164.0 billion-$164.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $164.3 billion. Analyst Ratings [...]

2025-08-20

Fosun International Ltd Takes $1.36 Million Position in iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF $IJR

Fosun International Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 13,000 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $1,359,000. iShares Core S&P [...]

2025-08-20

PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP Shares Sold by Vertex Planning Partners LLC

Vertex Planning Partners LLC cut its stake in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 4.3% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 3,706 shares of the company’s stock after selling 165 shares during the period. Vertex Planning Partners LLC’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $556,000 as of its most [...]

2025-08-20

Target Names New CEO, Tops Forecasts Despite Sales Decline

Michael Fiddelke to succeed Brian Cornell in 2026 as retailer posts stronger-than-expected Q2 revenue.

2025-08-20

Airman Killed in Off-Base AK-47 Shooting Near F.E. Warren Air Force Base Identified

An airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, who died after being shot by an AK-47 fired through the wall of an off-base apartment in Wyoming, has been identified by service officials.

2025-08-20

More drops for Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars drag Wall Street lower

Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar AI stocks are dragging Wall Street lower again. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Wednesday and was on track for a fourth straight loss after setting an all-time high last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

2025-08-20

Chris Martin Defends Coldplay Jumbotron After "Massive Scandal"

Chris Martin wants fans to only dream of para-para-paradise at his shows.Over a month after former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was accused of having an affair with the company's HR head when they...

2025-08-20

Genshin Impact joins the flood of Gamescom news with character reveal and offline experience

If you're lucky enough to be attending the Gamescom conference in Cologne, or watched Opening Night Live yesterday, then you'll already be aware that Genshin Impact has had a major influence. A brand-new trailer teasing their latest character and a new offline experience has Genshin Impact making a major impact (sorry) on attendees.The latest character, in this case, is none other than Flins. This major new addition is set to debut in the next annual expansion. A lantern-wielding warrior, Flins has quite the dour look about him, but this brooding menace looks to be more than capable of laying waste to all manner of enemies. ... [MORE]

2025-08-20

Game of Thrones Stars’ Reunion Had Them Both Retching: “This Is Vile”

Game of Thrones. Courtesy of Max. Game of Thrones forged its young cast members into a family, but those bonds can make things awkward as they all work together again as adults. In the case of Jon Snow and the Starks, they literally played siblings as close as a wolf pack, and that can make it hard for them to play [...]The post Game of Thrones Stars’ Reunion Had Them Both Retching: “This Is Vile” appeared first on ComicBook.com.

2025-08-20

Letter to the editor: Don't ban 7-OH

The Food and Drug Administration wants the Drug Enforcement Agency to outlaw 7-hydroxymitragynine, a natural compound from the kratom plant used to manage chronic pain.

2025-08-20

Morgan Wallen Will Not Submit His Album for Grammys 2026 Consideration

Morgan Wallen is taking himself out of the running for the 2026 Grammys. Despite his latest record I’m the Problem spending its 11th non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Billboard has confirmed that Morgan and his team have decided not to submit the album, any of its 37 songs, or Morgan himself [...]

2025-08-20

Nvidia, Bill Gates-backed robotics startup Field AI hits $2 billion valuation after recent raise

Robotics startup Field AI has closed two funding rounds, with investments from Nvidia's venture capital arm and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' family office.

2025-08-20

‘General Hospital’s Anthony Geary Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Late Tristan Rogers - TV Insider

‘General Hospital’s Anthony Geary Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Late Tristan Rogers TV InsiderTristan Rogers, actor who played Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital,' dies at 79 after battle with lung cancer ABC7 Los AngelesTristan Rogers Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Star Was 79 Deadline'General Hospital' Star Tristan Rogers' Longtime TV Wife Finola Hughes Pays Tribute to Him After His Death People.comTristan Rogers, ‘General Hospital’ Actor, Dies at 79 The New York Times

2025-08-20

‘General Hospital’s Anthony Geary Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Late Tristan Rogers

'For us, it was like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but Tristan and I took turns being The Kid.'

2025-08-20

Jackie Chung Teases The Summer I Turned Pretty Romance: ‘There Are More Conversations’

The actor also opens up about Laurel's outsized reaction to Belly's engagement and why the diner scene with Conrad was so pivotal.

2025-08-20

What happens when a fan gets too close? ‘Lurker’ explores the dark side of celebrity

Fandom is a funny thing in the age of social media. Spend enough time scrolling and it’s easy to feel like you really know a celebrity, and all their friends. The new film “Lurker,” a Sundance breakou...

2025-08-20

Top cheap internet providers in Miami, FL: Compare plans and prices in 2025

Looking for affordable internet in Miami, FL? Compare AT&T, Xfinity, Breezeline, Verizon 5G, T-Mobile and Hughesnet.

2025-08-20

How Social Security is impacted by changes to the workforce

For much of the 20th century, the American retirement system relied on what economists call the three-legged stool: Social ...

2025-08-20

Why Russia Will Own and Operate Turkey’s First Nuclear Plant

Russia is financing, building, and operating Turkey's first nuclear plant—a $25 billion project. The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is ...

2025-08-20

Inside The $85M Theater Renovation Bringing Free Shakespeare In The Park Back To New York City

After a two-year closure and a comprehensive $85 million renovation, the Delacorte Theater in Central Park will officially reopen ...

2025-08-20

Fed Cut Likely But Markets 'Getting Ahead of Themselves', Fleming Says

A Fed cut is looking more and more likely as US unemployment is beginning to tick up says Greg Fleming, President and CEO of ...

2025-08-20

'Terrible sign' for GOP: Joe reacts to Stefanik being booed offstage

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., was loudly booed during an event in her home district honoring a late local politician. On Morning Joe ...

2025-08-20

A-hutting we will go: Rustic and cozy, Switzerland’s hiker huts are places for connecting

Many huts can be reached only by trail or helicopter. All guarantee a memorable experience.

2025-08-20

Summer celebrations meet closed beaches and warnings on US East Coast due to Hurricane Erin

From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer Wednesday.While forecasters remain confident that the center of the monste...

2025-08-20

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra's BF Honors Her at Funeral After Death on a Yacht

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra’s loved ones are paying tribute to her after her death at age 33. “Martha had a special way of lighting up every room she walked into, whether it was her signature ‘Hi’ or her famous hand gestures,” her partner, Nicholas DiRubio, said at the Wednesday, August 20, service per the Irish Mirror. “One [...]

2025-08-20

Gavin Adcock: ‘I Don’t Know If Zach Bryan’s Really That Great of a Person’

"He can’t help but...show his true colors," says the controversy-courting country singer on a new episode of Nashville Now podcast

2025-08-20

AI Industry Trembles as Nvidia's Stock Nosedives

Shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia plunged on Wednesday, dropping by over two percent in early trading. A major tech selloff caused major players in the AI industry to lose out big. Nvidia, in particular, bore the full brunt of the quavering, sliding 3.5 percent on Tuesday. AI software company Palantir's stock also didn't get by unscathed, slumping by over nine percent the same day. Analysts were left perplexed by the selloff, looking for specific causes. Could muted enthusiasm and AI data center Coreweave's 38 percent collapse post Q2 earnings be coming after the AI industry's top performers? Nvidia's shares fell [...]

2025-08-20

'The damage is done': Marketing expert weighs reputational fallout after Air Canada strike

In Canada's relatively non-competitive airline market, price plays a greater role than loyalty when it comes to consumer decision making.

2025-08-20

How to watch the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel 10 launch event

Google’s long-awaited ‘Made by Google’ event is scheduled for today, Wednesday, August 20. The event starts at 1pm ET/ 10am PT. While we already know a lot the upcoming event, including the launch of the Pixel 10, Google likes to drop surprises during its keynotes. If you want to stay in the loop regarding what [...]

2025-08-20

Trump wants Fed's Lisa Cook out over mortgage fraud claims

President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook in his latest attack against the central bank.The call for Cook's resignation came less than a day after Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte disclosed an Aug. 15 letter sent...

2025-08-20

United Airlines Ventures Bets On Supersonic Future With Astro Mechanica As Rivals Push Into Air Taxis

United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL), has invested in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica to support development of its adaptive propulsion engine for supersonic aircraft. The technology is designed to improve fuel efficiency, one of...

2025-08-20

Multipurpose Robots Take Shape

Form-shifting bots pieced together from modular blocks master an array of tasks.

2025-08-20

New method could detect deadly designer drugs faster

Some new drugs replicate the effects of known illicit substances, but can't presently be identified in urine samples as there is no specific test for them.

2025-08-20

Israel to Mobilize Tens of Thousands of Reservists for Expanded Gaza Operation

Israel's military said Wednesday it would call up tens of thousands of reservists and extend the service of others for an expanded military operation in Gaza City.

2025-08-20

At least 21 killed in Pakistan torrential rain, flooding

Schools shut and villages swept away as Pakistan reels from monsoon devastation.

2025-08-20

Taiwanese court sentences ex-legislator's son for illegal fuel transfers to North Korea

Huang Chung-wei was sentenced to 28 months in prison by the district court in the southern port city of Kaohsiung on Tuesday. Five others also received prison terms.

2025-08-20

Trump is pressuring yet another top Fed official to resign

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on a top policymaker at the Federal Reserve to resign, after one of his allies alleged that she committed mortgage fraud.

2025-08-20

Meet the McGill curator investigating a century-old whale bone mystery - McGill Reporter

Meet the McGill curator investigating a century-old whale bone mystery McGill Reporter

2025-08-20

Grant will fund first-of-its-kind National Youth Purpose Survey

The Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange, an initiative in the College of Human Ecology that launched in April to study the burgeoning field of purpose, has received a $3 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation.

2025-08-20

Olin Library to hold reopening celebration Aug. 27

The celebration also features a welcome speech at 12:15 p.m. by Elaine L. Westbrooks, Carl A. Kroch University Librarian, and open houses for the new Anthropology Collaboratory and Library Map Collection.

2025-08-20

NASA and IBM built an AI to predict solar flares before they hit Earth

An AI model trained on years of data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory can predict the sun’s future appearance and potentially flag dangerous solar flares

2025-08-20

Tiny Probes Can Surf Sunlight to Explore Earth’s Mesosphere and Mars

With no fuel or engines, tiny explorers will surf sun-warmed air alone to explore high in the skies of Earth and Mars

2025-08-20

South Korea's K-RadCube radiation satellite will hitch a ride on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission

South Korea's K-RadCube satellite has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its launch toward the moon on the Artemis 2 mission next year.

2025-08-20

Judge Rules Against Texas Ten Commandments Law

Texas cannot require public schools in Houston, Austin, and other select districts to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a judge said Wednesday in a temporary ruling against the state's new requirement. A group of families from the school districts sought a preliminary injunction against the law, which goes...

2025-08-20

Newly Discovered Moon Around Uranus Was Hiding Outside Its Rings

The 29th moon found to be orbiting the solar system’s 7th planet is about six miles wide.

2025-08-20

Bring NASA Science into Your Library!

Calling all librarians! NASA sponsors dozens of research projects that need help from you and the people in your community. These projects invite everyone who’s interested to collaborate with scientists, investigating mysteries from how star systems form to how our planet sustains life. You can help by making observations with your cell phone or by [...]

2025-08-20

Devices Like Neuralink Can Decode Your Thoughts

Brain-computer interfaces give people with disabilities the ability to communicate by decoding signals in the brain. But what happens when these people don't want to communicate? A new study finds that a person's inner speech can be decoded in much the same way as attempted speech, raising questions about how...

2025-08-20

James Webb Spots Mysterious Object Orbiting Uranus

Tiny Moon NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a tiny moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the number of the planet's known satellites to 29. In early February, the space observatory's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) caught the minuscule and still-unnamed object orbiting Uranus' center at a distance of 35,000 miles. "It’s a small moon but a significant discovery, which is something that even NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft didn’t see during its flyby nearly 40 years ago," said Southwest Research Institute lead scientist Maryame El Moutamid in a NASA statement. Scientists estimate it's just six miles in diameter, which could explain why the [...]

2025-08-20

James Webb Spots Mysterious Object Orbiting Uranus - yahoo.com

James Webb Spots Mysterious Object Orbiting Uranus yahoo.comNew Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus Using NASA’s Webb Telescope NASA Science (.gov)Scientists find tiny new moon around Uranus with the James Webb Space Telescope (photos, video) SpaceNew moon discovered orbiting Uranus is its smallest one New ScientistMeet Uranus’s Newly Discovered Moon, One So Small That You Could Walk around It Scientific American

2025-08-20

Hurricane Erin stirs dangerous waves, forcing East Coast beach closures

Hurricane Erin churned slowly toward the eastern U.S. on Tuesday, stirring up treacherous waves. Here's the latest.