At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model
The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.
America’s depleted weapons stockpiles undermine Trump’s leverage with Iran
America’s depleted arsenal of premier offensive and defensive weapons stockpiles is undermining President Trump’s leverage with Iran. The military’s supply of its premium long-range missiles and interceptors for key missile defense systems is nearly exhausted after more than five months of airstrikes against Iran, recent news reports revealed, constraining Trump in authorizing major combat operations against…
Trump administration’s closed-door AI framework catches tech policy sector off guard
The Trump administration’s decision to keep its new framework on government AI testing out of public view has blindsided the tech policy community, who waited months to see the controversial process ironed out. The framework was expected to detail the process and benchmarks for government testing of private AI models ahead of their public release.…
Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.
Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Israel Rejects Next Phase of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Despite pressure from the U.S. president, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the plan for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw in tandem.
UK's Revolut gets French bank licence in European expansion drive - Reuters
UK's Revolut gets French bank licence in European expansion drive Reuters
FOMO fuels Wall Street's breakout rally as traders pile in - Reuters
FOMO fuels Wall Street's breakout rally as traders pile in Reuters
Oil Prices Climb on Stalemate in Strait of Hormuz
Hopes were dashed over the weekend for a breakthrough on shipping traffic through the critical waterway in the Persian Gulf.
Inside the Left’s Playbook for Winning Elections
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.
A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington
As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.
A.I. Cheating Threatens the Value of Online Degrees
As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.
Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse
In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
Who really needs testosterone?
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?
The FAA wants to reboot the nation's airspace. This airline shows how it might work
When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S. airspace.
Refugee jailed for sex attacks on women
A "predatory" refugee who sexually assaulted two women has been sentenced to four years in jail.
Morning news brief
Iran aims to put pressure on Trump amid negotiations with Oman, Labor Department to release new report on inflation, new report reveals decades of abuse at arts school linked to Epstein.
South Korea, US to conduct military drills amid evolving North Korea threats - Reuters
South Korea, US to conduct military drills amid evolving North Korea threats Reuters
U.A.E.’s Adnoc Gas to Invest More Than $8 Billion in Expansion Push
An exit from OPEC earlier this year freed state-owned Adnoc of the cartel’s restrictions.
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
Ukraine kills 13, including child, in drone attack on Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, officials say - Reuters
Ukraine kills 13, including child, in drone attack on Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, officials say Reuters
Oil Rises Amid Growing Doubts That Strait of Hormuz Can Reopen Soon
Oil prices rose amid growing doubts that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen soon, bolstering concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor
Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July on record as climate change fuels a historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.
J.P. Morgan lifts 2026-end target for S&P 500 to 8,000 on AI, earnings strength - Reuters
J.P. Morgan lifts 2026-end target for S&P 500 to 8,000 on AI, earnings strength Reuters
Storms from Dolphin soak China's east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights - Reuters
Storms from Dolphin soak China's east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights Reuters
Gunman kills Thai local official at work as country reels from school shooting - Reuters
Gunman kills Thai local official at work as country reels from school shooting Reuters
Fire at Saudi factory kills 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers - Reuters
Fire at Saudi factory kills 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers Reuters
'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.
How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer - Reuters
How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer Reuters
We Owe It to Our Children to Build Things That Last
Modern housing and infrastructure are rarely durable or beautiful. We can and should build better.
The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, Idaho
A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.
'It was famous before it even happened': Looking back at Oasis's historic Knebworth shows
It was perhaps the most audacious event in British music history: two gigs, 250,000 people, from a band just shy of marking two years since the release of their debut album.
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.
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…
'I think we know I won't be getting bail,' suspected cartel boss tells judge
Daniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group.
Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel
President Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shake-up in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1 and replace David Warrington, who has served since Trump’s inauguration and is headed to the private sector, the president wrote on Truth Social. “Will is Tough, Strong,…
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.
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.
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.
The Monthly Mailbag With Campbell Rawlins
Our general manager of Commercial Revenue & SCOTUSblog answers your questions.
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.
Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a monthslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Alleged Irish Crime Boss Extradited From U.A.E., Ending Yearslong Hunt
Daniel Kinahan, one of the world’s most wanted criminals, lived in Dubai for a decade before his arrest earlier this year.
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 - washingtonpost.com
Column | The Weeknd is busy gaming — and he wants everyone to play this indie gem washingtonpost.com
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.
Red weather warnings possible, Met Office says as 36C heatwave approaches
Rare red weather warnings could be issued by the Met Office this week, as highs of 36C are forecast with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.
Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace's Gaza plan: No 'withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the Board of Peace's 15-point Gaza proposal, demanding Hamas surrender all weapons before any withdrawal.
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.
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
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."
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.
Brickbats: August/September 2026
News of politicians, police, and bureaucrats behaving badly from around the world
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
Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks - washingtonpost.com
Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks washingtonpost.com
Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, Hunter Biden says - washingtonpost.com
Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, Hunter Biden says washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Solar power is about to get more expensive. Thank Trump. - washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Solar power is about to get more expensive. Thank Trump. washingtonpost.com
Iran Demands U.S. Withdrawal to Open Hormuz
A top Iranian official laid out a series of tough demands for opening the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran launched a missile attack on one of its ships.
Maryland state park partially closed after rabid beavers attack visitors - washingtonpost.com
Maryland state park partially closed after rabid beavers attack visitors washingtonpost.com
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.
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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 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.
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