U.A.E.’s Adnoc Gas to Invest More Than $8 Billion in Expansion Push
Plan to boost production comes after OPEC exit earlier this year frees state-owned Adnoc of cartel’s restrictions.
Residents warned to brace for the worst as Canada wildfire rages out of control
One person has died in the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia which has spread over 53 sq miles.
In China, ‘Moles’ Are Leaking Official Secrets for Profit
Such tipoffs can help suspects beat charges or evade arrest while enabling outsiders to make well-timed trades.
Second Amendment Roundup: $0 Tax Left NFA with No Constitutional Basis
Northern District of Texas decides that registration requirements for non-taxed NFA firearms are no longer grounded in Congress’ power to lay and collect taxes.
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.
Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt
A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
Trump says there was ‘some contractor error’ during Reflecting Pool renovation
President Trump on Sunday said there was “some contractor error” with the renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while still accusing a former Olympian canoeist of vandalizing the Washington, D.C., landmark despite charges against the athlete being dropped. “There was substantial damage to the Reflecting Pool, also but, unfortunately, there is no video or…
North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says - reuters.com
North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says reuters.com
Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war games - reuters.com
Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war games reuters.com
Alleged boss of Irish crime gang charged and taken to jail
Daniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group.
Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole over salmonella risk - reuters.com
Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole over salmonella risk reuters.com
Australia's Treasury Wine takes $394 million charge to revamp US business; shares climb - reuters.com
Australia's Treasury Wine takes $394 million charge to revamp US business; shares climb reuters.com
How dogs evolved differently across the globe to match human traits
We call them "man's best friend," and the evidence supports it. Dogs have been found buried alongside humans in graves dating back 14,000 years. They appear in ancient art from every continent, and they feature in the mythology, religion and folklore of virtually every culture. Archaeological evidence shows they have helped us hunt, protected our homes, hauled our possessions, herded our livestock and provided companionship through the entirety of recorded history.
Shein finds there's no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints - reuters.com
Shein finds there's no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints reuters.com
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands - reuters.com
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands reuters.com
This Billionaire Became China’s Charles Schwab. Then Beijing Cracked Down.
Leaf Li’s brokerage has become a central target in Beijing’s push to control the flow of Chinese money offshore.
Some Tentatively Final Thoughts on Substack
I appreciate the emails I received from my two posts on starting a Substack. I am also grateful to David… The post Some Tentatively Final Thoughts on Substack appeared first on Reason.com.
Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Dip on Stalemate in Iran War
Hopes were dashed over the weekend for a breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz.
The Monthly Mailbag With Campbell Rawlins
Our general manager of Commercial Revenue & SCOTUSblog answers your questions.
Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz - reuters.com
Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz reuters.com
Crews battle wildfires in western U.S. and Canada
There have been 183 new wildfires, including eight large ones, across the U.S. since Saturday, the National Interagency Fire Center reported on Sunday.
Demi Vollering wins Tour de France for the 2nd time
Vollering, who first won the competition in 2023, finished the stage more than a minute ahead of Spaniard Paula Blasi Cairol and 2024 champion Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney.
Moscow, Kyiv assassins hunt weapons bosses as Ukraine war spills beyond the battlefield
Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell says drone company leaders are now primary targets as Russia and Ukraine race for battlefield AI and autonomy advantages.
Nearly 30 years after Tupac's death, the trial over his murder will finally begin
In 2023, police charged Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," with organizing Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996. Author Ben Westhoff discusses Davis' trial that begins Monday.
Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks - reuters.com
Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks reuters.com
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
Florida House candidate calls out Carville: ‘foolhardy to be exclusive’ to democratic socialists
Florida House candidate Oliver Larkin (D) on Sunday called out Democratic strategist James Carville’s remarks against the Democratic Party opening up to more progressive and democratic socialist voices, saying it would be “foolhardy to be exclusive” to those candidates. Larkin lambasted Carville and pundit Van Jones for “missing something” and said that “electoralism is about…
Senate leaves town without voting on crypto bill, dimming its chances of passing
The Senate left town for August recess over the weekend without voting on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, markedly dimming the measure’s chances of passing before the midterm elections. The crypto industry is remaining hopeful that the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for the sector, can clear the Senate when lawmakers return for a brief three-week session…
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in court after extradition
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Florida attorney general says state doing ‘everything in our power to seek truth’ amid Fauci probe
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Sunday said his state is doing “everything in our power to seek truth” amid its probe into former chief White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci. During an appearance on “Sunday Morning Futures,” Uthmeier told Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo about his investigation into the former director of the National…
Israel's new $634M German-built 'doomsday' sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence
The INS Drakon is the largest submarine built in Germany since World War II, carrying a $634 million price tag as Israel bolsters naval power.
Controlled cracking technique prints quantum dots into tiny pixels for sharper displays
Recent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly sophisticated, sharper displays for electronic devices. Many modern displays use light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, tiny semiconductor-based components that emit light when an electrical current passes through them.
Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature
Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said.
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid summer light show is back—and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.
Early snakes explored life underground, on land and at sea
Snakes are highly modified lizards, with more than 4,000 living species today. The origin of snakes has long been one of evolutionary biology's most debated questions. Their sparse fossil record has made it hard to pin down what drove the evolution of their limbless body plan.
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, demands Hamas disarm first
Netanyahu's comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas to give up its weapons.
Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post
The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.
New catalyst with 75% less platinum promises to reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel cells
The high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a catalyst that delivers the same performance while using 75% less of this expensive metal. The study, published in Electrochimica Acta, demonstrates a breakthrough made possible by applying controlled mechanical compression to the catalyst. This modifies its atomic-scale structure, enabling it to achieve energy efficiency comparable to that of pure platinum.
Australia has pledged to restore nature. But could we ever bring back lost ecosystems?
Nature is not doing well in Australia. Many unique mammals, birds and insects are struggling. Entire ecosystems are collapsing.
Column | The Weeknd is busy gaming — and he wants everyone to play this indie gem - The Washington Post
Column | The Weeknd is busy gaming — and he wants everyone to play this indie gem The Washington Post
Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought
Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Tiny particles defy action-reaction symmetry to stay in motion
From schools of fish and flocks of birds to microscopic synthetic particles, many systems in nature and the laboratory consist of individual units or agents that move by consuming energy. These systems are known as active matter because their components continuously use energy to generate motion, either individually or through interactions with their environment.
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
Cosmic filaments help set first limits on dark matter's decay into gravitons
Composing some 85% of the universe's total mass, dark matter betrays its presence only through gravity, unlike ordinary matter. Yet through new research published in Physical Review D, a team led by David Dunsky of New York University has proposed a new way to hunt for the elusive substance. Their approach involves searching for the decay of dark matter particles into gravitons: the hypothetical particles thought to carry the force of gravity itself.
Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.
Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen
This summer, millions of people across the country have been digging out sunscreen to protect themselves from a record-breaking series of heat waves.
Teenager dies after getting into difficulty in lake
A teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a Lake District beauty spot.
UK record for number of days above 30C broken, as new heatwave approaches
The UK has broken the record for the number of days in a year where temperatures of 30C or above were recorded somewhere in the country.
Fear may explain silence over murder of woman in 1994, say police in new appeal
Detectives working on the cold case of a woman who was murdered 32 years ago have renewed their call for information, saying people at the time may have kept silent out of "loyalty or fear".
Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags
The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.
Anthony Scaramucci, Podcast Star, Explains U.S. Politics to the World
He spent 11 days in the Trump White House nine years ago. Now he has a hit podcast, helping the British public, among others, understand what’s going on.
Spain Has a Simple Explanation for Why Migrants Flooded Across Border
Spanish intelligence has so far concluded that the rush into Ceuta was spontaneous and caused by spreading messages on social media.
Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran
President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can reshape a presidency.
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?
The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?
In Post-Soviet Georgia, a Fledgling Libertarian Movement Faces an Increasingly Authoritarian State
A man wearing black clothes and a blackc hat stands—he is outlined in lime green, with a darker green background photoshopped behind him, with a pine cone logo next to the word "Girchi."
This rising painter reimagines Renaissance art in a cocoa plantation in Cameroon
A new gallery show in London features the paintings of Marc Padeu, playing with themes from Renaissance art and bringing them to his homeland of Cameroon.
Early release of PC Harper's killers under review, Sky News understands
Early prison release policy is still under review as the government considers options available to block the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Sky News understands.
Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species
The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.
Today in Supreme Court History: August 9, 1974
8/9/1974: President Richard Nixon resigns from office, President Gerald Ford takes oath of office. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 9, 1974 appeared first on Reason.com.
Trump Thought Opening the Strait of Hormuz Was Imminent. Iran Had Other Plans.
Tehran’s new demands for major concessions come days after the White House had signaled a deal to clear commercial passage was within reach.
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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons.
Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
Forecasting the AI bubble: When scarcity turns to surplus – SiliconANGLE
Artificial intelligence can be technologically transformative and still produce a capital bubble. Those two ideas are not in conflict. The bubble … Source
US Declared An Energy Emergency, Then Paid $4 Billion For Less Energy
The Trump administration has committed nearly $4 billion to persuade energy companies to cancel planned power projects. In a country officially facing an energy emergency, the numbers reveal a striking contradiction between the administration’s rhetoric and its actions. On his first day back in … Source
The DOJ keeps taking the L, and Trump’s sham lawsuits drag on
Injustice for All is a weekly series about how the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting … Source
Elon Musk issues red flag warning to group of SpaceX traders — but they keep doubling down. Are you making the same bet?
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Elon Musk has issued another warning to traders … Source
Dems hatch unorthodox plan to finally ‘hold Trump accountable’: report
House Democrats bracing for a possible return to power are quietly advancing a new strategy to “hold Trump accountable,” a senior Democratic aide … Source
KPMG Says Nearly Half Of Executives Pulled Back AI Agents Over Cost
A statistic lit up social media. Nearly half of executives have delayed or scaled back AI agent deployments after costs exceeded benefits, according to KPMG. Prediction market Polymarket amplified the number alongside its market putting the odds of an AI bubble burst by year end at roughly fifteen … Source
Severe storms and flash flooding threaten East Coast amid heat wave
Torrential rain in the Northeast is causing flash flooding, with tens of thousands waking up without power across the tri-state area. Source
US wages plummet to 43% of national income — lowest since the Great Depression. Did Nixon’s gold breakup kill paychecks?
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. American workers are getting a smaller slice of the … Source
Robert Kiyosaki warned Americans who own 401(k)s that the US could be on the brink of ‘Great Depression.’ Prepare now
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Despite a stumble earlier this year, the U.S. stock … Source
Shock poll reveals Democrat has edge over Trump Republican in deep-red state
President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate is trailing Democrat James Talarico in the closely watched race for the Texas Senate seat, according to a … Source
Taylor Swift songs removed from Trump team's social media posts
Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by Donald Trump's campaign team.
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.
Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, Hunter Biden says - The Washington Post
Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, Hunter Biden says The Washington Post
Opinion | Solar power is about to get more expensive. Thank Trump. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Solar power is about to get more expensive. Thank Trump. The Washington Post
Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
It will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday.
Meet the man circumnavigating the Arctic Ocean, alone
Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat.
Race Discrimination in Admissions Suit Against U Washington Can Go Forward
From Zhong v. Univ. of Wash. Bd. of Regents, decided yesterday by Judge James Robart (W.D. Wash.): This civil rights action… The post Race Discrimination in Admissions Suit Against U Washington Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Maryland state park partially closed after rabid beavers attack visitors - The Washington Post
Maryland state park partially closed after rabid beavers attack visitors The Washington Post
Spain's migrant surge reignites debate over Europe’s Islamist terror threat
Spain recorded the EU's highest number of jihadist terrorism arrests in 2025 as suspected extremists were identified among 72,000 migrants flooding into Ceuta.
Our Best Stuff on Abdul El-Sayed’s Primary Victory in Michigan
Can progressives and democratic socialists reshape the Democratic Party?
The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success
About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.
DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists
Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.
The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner
A bill with "Tax 10%+" on it is seen next to food takeout
The Dusty Dinosaurs off Route 12
Near Detroit rests the graveyard of some ancient reptiles, with a twist.
Why MFA Programs Matter
The tutors of the past have disappeared. But good writing programs can take their place.
What Came After Hiroshima
A new memoir describes not just the day the bomb fell, but the work of rebuilding in the weeks and months after.
Trump ally 'El Tigre' sworn in as Colombia's new president amid continent's rightward shift
Abelardo de la Espriella inherits soaring violence, a fragmented Congress and a $34 billion financing gap as he vows to rebuild U.S. ties.
Iran Sees an Opening to Kick the U.S. Out of the Gulf
In talks on the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has vowed to block U.S. Navy ships from using the waterway.
One chart shows the backlash to gutting the Voting Rights Act - The Washington Post
One chart shows the backlash to gutting the Voting Rights Act The Washington Post
US intel warns Russia could launch limited attack on NATO ally in effort to fragment organization: report
Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO member between this fall and 2029, U.S. intelligence assesses, likely targeting the Baltics or Poland directly.
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