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A Computer That Listens, Sees, and Acts: What to Expect from Windows 12

Microsoft’s upcoming operating system will feature embedded AI designed to interpret user context and respond autonomously, raising privacy and data transparency concerns.

Bitcoin hit a record high as increasing expectations for easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve added to tailwinds from recently announced financial reforms

US stocks ended higher, with all three of Wall Street's main indexes gaining more than one percent, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record high closes

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Southwest Airlines Apologizes After 'Accidentally Forgetting' Two Blind Passengers at New Orleans Airport and Faces Criticism Over Poor Service for Passengers with Disabilities

Two blind passengers missed a rebooked earlier flight to Orlando after receiving no notification of a gate change during a five-hour delay, later flying alone on their original service.

Russian Forces Advance on Donetsk Front, Cutting Key Supply Routes Near Pokrovsk

Russian units penetrate deep into Ukrainian positions using infiltration tactics, seizing control of key roads and prompting intensified fighting near Dobropillia and Myrnohrad.

It’s Not the Algorithm: New Study Claims Social Networks Are Fundamentally Broken

Cornell University research finds polarization and hate speech stem from the basic architecture of social media platforms rather than their recommendation algorithms.

Spain requests EU assistance to tackle large wildfires

The interior minister said Spain has asked European Union member states for support as major fires burn across multiple regions, seeking aircraft, ground teams and mapping aid through EU emergency channels.

Sixty-Year-Old Claims: “My Biological Age Is Twenty-One.” Want the Same? Remember the Name Spermidine

Leslie Kenny, diagnosed at thirty-nine with lupus, Hashimoto’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, defied grim medical forecasts through immunotherapy and lifestyle changes. Now sixty, she says tests show her biological age is twenty-one,...

Saudi Arabia accelerates renewables to curb domestic oil use

The world’s largest net crude exporter is scaling utility-scale solar, wind, and green hydrogen to reduce petroleum burned for power and desalination, backed by multi-gigawatt projects and 2030 electricity-mix targets.

U.S. Investigation Reports No Russian Interference in Romanian Election First Round

Inquiry finds no evidence of Russian involvement in vote won by Georgescu; allegations made against EU actions

The Billion-Dollar Inheritance and the Death on the Railway Tracks: The Scandal Shaking Europe

Financial adviser to Europe’s elite found dead in Switzerland after being accused of embezzling $15 billion worth of Hermès shares from heir Nicolas Puech, with suspicions involving LVMH’s Bernard Arnault.

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Zelensky arrives in Berlin, to join European leaders for a video call with Trump later today

Thousands of Polish football fans erupt chanting "Karol Nawrocki", when the new President entered the stadium

World’s Cleanest Countries 2025 Ranked by Air, Water, Waste, and Hygiene Standards

Iceland tops global cleanliness rankings, followed by Switzerland and New Zealand, in a comprehensive assessment of environmental and public health indicators.

Denmark Revives EU ‘Chat Control’ Proposal for Encrypted Message Scanning

Nineteen EU countries back plan to scan private communications for child abuse material as October 2025 vote looms

Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser

Three-year-old AI search firm Perplexity proposes to acquire Chrome amid ongoing U.S. antitrust scrutiny, pledging to preserve open-source development and secure financing.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez announce engagement

Georgina Rodríguez shared the news on Instagram with a photo of her engagement ring, marking a new chapter in her relationship with Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album on Travis Kelce’s podcast after high-profile year together

Swift revealed 'The Life of a Showgirl' during an appearance on Kelce’s 'New Heights' podcast, marking another public milestone in a relationship that has included global tours, high-profile appearances, and Super Bowl celebrations.

Asia-Pacific dominates world’s busiest flight routes, with South Korea’s Jeju–Seoul corridor leading global rankings

Nine of the ten busiest air routes in 2024 were in the Asia-Pacific region, led by the Jeju–Seoul service carrying over 13 million passengers, while the Boeing 737 remained the world’s most-used aircraft.

Private Welsh island with 19th-century fort listed for sale at over £3 million

Thorne Island, located off the Pembrokeshire coast, features a restored Victorian-era fort with modern amenities and is now on the market following a multi-million-pound renovation.

Sam Altman challenges Elon Musk with plans for Neuralink rival

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is backing Merge Labs, a new brain-computer interface start-up targeting a valuation of eight hundred and fifty million dollars, positioning it as a direct competitor to Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

Zelenskyy Excluded from Trump-Putin Alaska Talks as White House Cites Bilateral Format

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Anchorage on August 15, 2025, with the White House framing the session as a 'listening exercise' aimed at understanding the path to ending the Ukraine war.

Trump and Putin Meeting: Focus on Listening and Communication

The upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin is framed as a key opportunity for dialogue.

Instagram Released a New Feature – and Sent Users Into a Panic

Instagram’s new maps feature sparked viral privacy fears, prompting Meta to clarify that location sharing is off by default and only visible to selected friends if activated by the user.

China Accuses: Nvidia Chips Are U.S. Espionage Tools

A Chinese state media post alleges Nvidia’s H20 AI chips, approved for sale in China by the U.S., contain a remote-access 'backdoor'; Nvidia denies the claim, calling it baseless and warning against such practices.

Mercedes’ CEO Is Killing Germany’s Auto Legacy

Ola Källenius says banning gasoline and diesel will crush Europe’s auto industry — but his refusal to embrace electric vehicles is exactly what’s sinking Mercedes, while Chinese EVs dominate with safer, cheaper, and more luxurious cars.

Viktor Orbán Criticizes EU's Financial Support for Ukraine Amid Economic Concerns

Hungarian Prime Minister questions EU's borrowing plans to aid Ukraine, citing potential economic risks for Europe.

Trump Promise that Tariffs Will Make America Richer Than Ever. If You Pay Less Taxes, It's True!

President Trump emphasizes tariffs as a key tool to revive manufacturing and boost U.S. wealth, with the Treasury Department reporting financial gains from the policy.

US Postal Service Targets Unregulated Vape Distributors in Crackdown

The US Postal Service has increased efforts to intercept illegal vape shipments, a significant move impacting an industry that has disrupted traditional tobacco sales.

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RFK Jr. Announces HHS Investigation into Big Pharma Incentives to Doctors

RFK Jr. reveals that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating undisclosed financial incentives from pharmaceutical companies to healthcare professionals regarding vaccine promotion.

Austin's Skilled Trades: A Path to Six-Figure Incomes Without a College Degree

Electricians and plumbers in Austin are achieving high earnings through trade schools and apprenticeships, bypassing traditional four-year degrees.

Australia to Recognize the State of Palestine at UN Assembly

Australia’s Prime Minister announces the country will formally recognize Palestine as a state during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in September.

The Collapse of the Programmer Dream: AI Experts Now the Real High-Earners

As AI transforms the job market, traditional computer science degrees are becoming obsolete, with programming graduates struggling to find work while AI experts, armed with practical experience, secure sky-high salaries.

Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere

A security researcher discovered vulnerabilities in a carmaker’s online dealership portal, allowing potential remote access to vehicles and sensitive customer data.

Denmark Pushes for Child Sexual Abuse Scanning Bill in EU, Could Be Adopted by October 2025

Denmark reintroduces the controversial Chat Control proposal, aiming to scan encrypted messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), with a potential adoption date of October 2025.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan sign U.S.-brokered accord at White House outlining transit link via southern Armenia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed documents in Washington on 8 August 2025 to advance normalization; the package includes a U.S.-developed route connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan ...

Barcelona Resolves Captaincy Issue with Marc-André ter Stegen

The club reinstates ter Stegen’s captaincy after a resolution regarding a medical documentation dispute.

US Justice Department Seeks Release of Epstein and Maxwell Grand Jury Exhibits Amid Legal and Victim Challenges

DOJ requests unsealing of grand jury exhibits alongside transcripts; Maxwell opposes disclosure as victims raise privacy concerns.

Spain Scraps F-35 Jet Deal as Trump Pushes for More NATO Spending

Spain has indefinitely shelved its plans to buy the US-made F-35 fighter jets, dealing a blow to Lockheed Martin and Washington's defence sales push. Instead, Madrid is choosing between the European-made Eurofighter and the Future Combat...