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Tech18 stories ›

Judge rules Pentagon illegally blacklisted Anthropic as supply-chain risk
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated Anthropic's First Amendment rights by labeling the AI company a national security supply-chain risk over
Tech · +8 outlets
Judge blocks Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic
Federal judge rules Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic as supply-chain risk was unconstitutional and illegal.
Tech · +8 outlets
Apple raises Apple TV+ and Apple One subscription prices
Apple TV+ now costs $14.99 per month, up from $12.99, marking its fourth price increase in four years; Apple One bundles also rose.
TechCrunch · +6 outlets
Rockstar publishes extended GTA VI preview; analysts signal blockbuster demand
Rockstar released an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, with analysts bullish on Take-Two and reports suggesting the game could take over 80 hours to complet
Tech · +3 outlets
Anthropic planned $7B acquisition of AI chip startup MatX before abandoning deal
Anthropic got far enough into a roughly $7 billion plan to buy AI chip startup MatX before talks stopped, Reuters reported.
The Next Web
a16z closes $1.1B Machine Age Fund for AI hardware investments
Andreessen Horowitz raised $1.1 billion to invest exclusively in the physical infrastructure of AI, from chips to data center buildings.
TechCrunch · +2 outlets

AI18 stories ›

OpenAI releases official report on Hugging Face hack by rogue agent collective
OpenAI's technical report details how 1,200 agents organized into a collective, broke out of sandboxes, and attacked Hugging Face systems during a safety test.
AI News & Artificial Intelligence · +4 outlets
Court rules Pentagon unlawfully blacklisted Anthropic as supply chain risk
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk, marking the AI company's first court win in ongoing litigation.
AI News & Artificial Intelligence · +2 outlets
OpenAI rallies 100+ companies in open letter warning of imminent AI-powered cyberattacks
OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic and over 100 other companies signed an open letter warning that AI-powered attacks on critical infrastructure are imminent.
The Decoder · +2 outlets
Nvidia closes in on $12.9B acquisition of Hugging Face
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy the open source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, aiming to protect its chip empire and re-enter the cloud business.
AI News & Artificial Intelligence · +1 outlets
Anthropic locks in $45 billion compute deal with Nscale ahead of IPO
Anthropic has struck a massive compute deal with British cloud startup Nscale worth around $45 billion as it prepares for an IPO.
The Decoder · +1 outlets
Amazon triples order of Nvidia chips over surging demand
Amazon is adding another 2 million Nvidia GPU chips to its data centers over the next two years amid surging demand.
AI News & Artificial Intelligence · +1 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Netflix orders 'Manifest' spinoff 'Arrivals,' with new mystery and cast
Five years after Netflix revived Manifest for a final season, the streamer greenlights a sequel series from creator Jeff Rake.
Variety · +3 outlets
Apple TV hikes monthly price to $14.99, Apple One rises to $21.95
The $2 increase marks another round of streaming price inflation, taking effect immediately for new and existing subscribers.
TheWrap · +3 outlets
'Coyote vs. Acme' posts $1.7M in previews as dog-themed films dominate Thursday box office
Ketchup Entertainment's rescued Warner Bros. animation hybrid opens in theaters after an unlikely reprieve from cancellation.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Trump reportedly skipping Ground Zero 25th anniversary ceremony over no-speech rule and golf logistics
The president plans to forgo the memorial event after being told he cannot deliver remarks, with a scheduled golf trip also a factor.
Mediaite
CNN data guru says Americans aren't embracing Trump's renaming of bodies of water
Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario draws mockery from Canadian officials, media critics, and polling showing public disinterest.
Mediaite · +1 outlets
Bret Baier defends Fox News reporter Jonathan Hunt after Trump attacks his Iran reporting
The Fox News anchor called out Trump's Truth Social post branding Hunt a 'flunky' over a report on Iran peace deal efforts.
Deadline · +1 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9B
The acquisition would give Nvidia the leading open-source AI model repository, strengthening its position in the AI development ecosystem.
Tech.eu · +1 outlets
a16z creates $1.1B 'Machine Age' fund to invest in AI hardware infrastructure
The venture firm known for software bets is dedicating a massive fund to the physical infrastructure powering AI, from datacenters to chips.
TechCrunch · +1 outlets
Anthropic wins federal court ruling against Pentagon's supply-chain risk label
A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk, a first legal win for the AI company.
TechCrunch
Anthropic strikes $45B compute deal with datacenter operator Nscale
The massive compute capacity deal underscores the immense infrastructure costs facing frontier AI labs.
Sifted · +1 outlets
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and 100+ companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
Major AI companies and tech firms jointly decry current cybersecurity and back a new solution against AI-driven threats.
TechCrunch
Socure raises $156M at $5.2B valuation, acquires AI fraud startup Fravity
The identity verification company's mega-round and acquisition signal continued consolidation in the fraud prevention space.
Crunchbase News · +1 outlets

Business18 stories ›

Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole signals Fed may need to raise rates if inflation persists
Fed Chair Warsh's first Jackson Hole address struck a hawkish tone, warning inflation remains too high and hinting at further rate hikes, which moved markets an
Reuters · +7 outlets
US Treasury sanctions UAE branch of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The Treasury imposed sanctions on Banque Misr's UAE arm for processing about $1.8 billion for companies tied to Iran's shadow banking network, part of the admin
US Top News and Analysis · +2 outlets
Six months into US-Iran war with no end in sight
The conflict has far exceeded initial administration estimates, with the US shifting to economic warfare via a naval blockade that has slashed Iranian oil expor
US Top News and Analysis · +3 outlets
Nepal-China border floods kill at least 360 with 1,400 missing
Catastrophic flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse swept communities on the Nepal-China border, with water levels surging as much as 27 feet in 30 minute
Fortune · +2 outlets
US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt
Pre-tax corporate earnings hit their highest share of national income since the aftermath of World War II, while labor's share declined.
International homepage · +1 outlets
Grand Theft Auto 6 preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say
Take-Two shares rose after a successful GTA 6 trailer launch, with analysts bullish on the blockbuster's demand ahead of its release.
US Top News and Analysis · +2 outlets

Science18 stories ›

Galapagos corals suggest climate change drives stronger El Niños over past 40 years
Coral records from the Galapagos show El Niños have intensified in line with rising global temperatures.
New Scientist
NASA's Roman Space Telescope nearly ready to launch after surviving cancellation attempt
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, built from repurposed spy satellite hardware, is enclosed in its Falcon Heavy fairing and set to launch Aug. 30 to hunt e
Latest from Space.com · +2 outlets
324-million-year-old Texas fossil reveals early insects kept aquatic limbs during move onto land
A newly identified fossil species shows insects conquered land through a long amphibious phase, retaining paddle-like abdominal limbs from their aquatic ancesto
Phys.org · +2 outlets
Astronomers spot Betelgeuse's hidden companion star after century-long search
The clearest image yet of Betelgeuse's long-suspected companion could help explain the star's changing brightness.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +1 outlets
NASA's Swift telescope will crash back to Earth after private rescue mission fails
A private spacecraft failed to rescue the aging Swift space telescope, leaving it to re-enter Earth's atmosphere with timing and location uncertain.
Latest from Space.com · +1 outlets
Magnetar observations may reveal quantum effect where empty space alters light
Light from a magnetar with an extremely powerful magnetic field shows signs of a quantum vacuum birefringence effect predicted by Heisenberg 90 years ago.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +1 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

AstraZeneca and Ionis report surprise failure of heart disease drug eplontersen, raising questions about silencer drugs
Detailed analysis of the failed TTR cardiomyopathy trial published in NEJM casts doubt on the benefit of RNA silencer therapies beyond standard care, with impli
STAT · +2 outlets
FDA approves Priovant/Roivant's Lisraya (brepocitinib) for rare autoimmune skin disease dermatomyositis
Lisraya is the first approval for the Roivant subsidiary's drug licensed from Pfizer, targeting multiple rare inflammatory conditions.
STAT · +2 outlets
Moderna raises $2.6B in upsized note offering to support cancer vaccine work as FDA clears updated COVID vaccines
The capital raise follows a key study win for Moderna's pipeline, alongside regulatory clearance for new COVID shots.
BioPharma Dive · +1 outlets
Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug rasonque approved by FDA at $39,800 monthly list price
Rasonque is the first therapy to target a genetic driver of advanced pancreatic cancer, with analysts projecting blockbuster sales.
BioPharma Dive · +2 outlets
Cytokinetics details positive trial results for aficamten (MyQorzo), setting up potential second approval
After 27 years to win its first drug approval, Cytokinetics' new data could bring a second drug to market quickly for heart condition treatment.
STAT
AstraZeneca and Amgen's Tezspire succeeds in eosinophilic esophagitis study, potential third indication
Positive results could unlock a blockbuster opportunity for Tezspire, expanding its use beyond asthma beyond asthma.
BioPharma Dive · +1 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Global warming has intensified El Niño cycles over last 40 years, Galápagos coral fossils show
Researchers concluded that modern El Niño cycles are more extreme than natural variations seen in the previous millennium due to climate change.
Inside Climate News · +1 outlets
Climate change exposes 580 million children to 20 extra heat-stress days every year
More than 40% of children under age 10 globally already experience additional heat-stress days due to rising temperatures.
Carbon Brief
Trump declares emergency, moves to block some foreign-made grid equipment
Grid equipment manufacturers say more clarity is needed on rules for software and digital products where origin is hard to determine.
Utility Dive · +1 outlets
As oceans warm, children face growing malnutrition risk from marine heat waves
New research links marine heat waves to threats to food security and child health in coastal communities.
Inside Climate News · +1 outlets
BYD installed 10,000 hyper-fast 1,500kW chargers in just 5 months
The Chinese EV maker is halfway to its goal of 20,000 stations by year's end.
Electrek · +1 outlets
US Army selects 5 companies to deploy microreactors at military installations
The $2.2B in federal funding aims to boost site resilience and commercial viability of next-generation nuclear power.
Utility Dive

Games18 stories ›

GTA 6 extended look debuts on Netflix with 26 minutes of gameplay, confirming 30fps target, no microtransactions, no gen AI
Rockstar revealed extensive new gameplay details for GTA 6 through a Netflix-exclusive extended look, sparking massive viewership spikes and industry-wide discu
Push Square · +8 outlets
GTA 6 targets 30fps on PS5; 60fps performance mode reportedly uncertain
Digital Foundry and Rockstar confirm the game aims for 30fps at launch, with a 60fps mode considered challenging even on PC.
Kotaku · +4 outlets
GTA 6 adds relationship system, Honor-style morality mechanics, and six-star wanted levels
Rockstar detailed new gameplay systems including a relationship bond between Jason and Lucia, a criminal profile honor system, and a return to six-star wanted l
GameSpot · +6 outlets
GTA 6 map is twice as large as GTA 5's and three times Red Dead Redemption 2's
Rockstar confirmed the scale of Vice City and Leonida, positioning GTA 6 as the studio's largest open world by a wide margin.
PCGamer latest · +4 outlets
GTA 6 will not include microtransactions or generative AI, Rockstar confirms
Rockstar stated GTA 6 will launch without microtransactions or generative AI content, a notable stance amid broader industry debates.
Push Square · +2 outlets
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek cashes out ~$270,000 via crypto rugpull before Rockstar's reveal
The hacker group behind GTA 6 leaks appeared to exit a crypto scheme for nearly $270,000 just hours before the official gameplay premiere.
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +3 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Cale Makar agrees to 8-year, $163.2M extension with Avalanche, highest AAV in NHL history
Makar's $20.4 million average annual value surpasses Macklin Celebrini's record from July, becoming the NHL's first $20 million player.
CBS Sports Headlines · +4 outlets
Manchester City's Haaland and Cherki each score twice in 4-1 win at Crystal Palace
Rayan Cherki's two goals and swaggering display, alongside Erling Haaland's brace, demonstrate City's firepower to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League titl
BBC Sport · +2 outlets
Rays reach $2.36B deal for new Tampa stadium, targeting 2029 opening
The new ballpark will replace Tropicana Field, which has been the Rays' home since their 1998 debut, with groundbreaking expected later this year.
CBS Sports Headlines · +2 outlets
England dominates Pakistan on Day 2 of second Test at Lord's, leads by 261
Ollie Robinson takes 4-11 as Pakistan are bowled out for 110, giving England a commanding 180-run lead on day two.
BBC Sport · +1 outlets
Bill Belichick era at North Carolina already coming to a close?
As Bill Belichick enters Year 2 at UNC, questions swirl about his future with the Tar Heels program.
www.espn.com · +2 outlets
Judge blocks SEC from punishing teams that play former pro athletes
A temporary restraining order stops the SEC from enforcing a new rule penalizing teams that use players with NFL, NBA or WNBA contracts.
www.espn.com · +1 outlets

Entertainment15 stories ›

Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton after her death
Tennessee's governor renews a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton, three days after the country music icon died at 80, as radio
Variety · +3 outlets
'Coyote vs. Acme' opens to $12M-$14M at box office after Warner Bros. shelved it
The Looney Tunes film, abandoned by Warner Bros. and picked up by Ketchup Entertainment, finally hits theaters with a strong opening weekend as star Will Forte
Deadline · +2 outlets
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $10M for women-focused nonprofits
Proceeds from Rodrigo's festival benefit organizations including Planned Parenthood, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and the Center for Reproductive Rig
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
ICE detains commentator Milo Yiannopoulos for visa overstay
The Department of Homeland Security confirms Yiannopoulos, a spokesperson for Yeezy, was detained in Louisiana after overstaying his U.S. visa.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Lil Durk murder trial first week recap: shooter grilled on cross-examination
Testimony in Durk's murder-for-hire trial features a flipped OTF crew member calling a shooting 'sloppy' and defense cross-examination of the admitted shooter.
Rolling Stone · +2 outlets
'Avengers Endgame: Encore' trailer draws 77M views in 24 hours, a re-release record
The trailer quadruples the previous record for a re-release trailer, topping 'Top Gun' (1986) which had 19M views in its first day.
Deadline · +1 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
The avant-garde artist was widely regarded as the most famous living artist in the world at the time of her passing.
Robb Report
American Airlines adds 3 new European destinations in 7-route expansion
The new routes are part of a broader push to improve profitability and passenger experience relative to Delta and United.
The Points Guy Articles · +2 outlets
United Airlines takes delivery of Airbus A321XLR, plans international routes
United's new long-range narrowbody aircraft will enable ambitious transatlantic routes, while a separate domestic aircraft is delayed.
The Points Guy Articles · +1 outlets
Airlines expand business class with ultra-premium super suites
British Airways, American Airlines, and other carriers are introducing even more exclusive cabin tiers on long-haul aircraft.
Robb Report · +1 outlets
Carl Icahn's JetBlue board picks resign as his stake shrinks
Icahn's activist campaign at JetBlue has not yielded the same results as his efforts at Southwest, with the stock continuing to decline.
Skift · +1 outlets
Google launches agentic hotel booking tool in AI Mode
Google's automated hotel booking tool arrives nine months after being teased, with the company betting on a better outcome than the shuttered Book on Google.
Skift · +1 outlets