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Publishers experiment with AI-only ad strategies as criticism grows over businesses using AI-generated content in local advertising.

Google will end Android and Wear OS support for its longstanding Assistant, transitioning users to Gemini AI.

An AP investigation finds the Trump administration has detained spouses and parents of active-duty U.S. troops while rolling back immigration protections.

Ukraine's president raises his estimate of incoming North Korean forces and urges Seoul to boost air-defense support as evidence mounts of a North Korean missile unit forming in Russia.

Rapidly intensifying Pacific weather system expected to push millions into food insecurity across Global South by late 2027.

The progressive doctor narrowly beat Rep. Haley Stevens and is now courting establishment Democrats — including a phone call with Barack Obama — ahead of a fall showdown with Republican Mike Rogers.

Australia records over 215 confirmed cases across five states; conservationists warn of mass mortality risk to endangered species.

A total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland, and Greenland coincides with peak Perseid viewing on Wednesday, with interactive maps and optimal conditions for Northern Hemisphere stargazers.

World's largest solar telescope captures tiny plasma vortices swirling across the Sun for the first time, revealing hidden processes in solar dynamics.

Analysis of over 1,000 hospitalized patients links viral reactivation to intense illness and long COVID, even in people with healthy immune systems.

Sony now warns disc-based PS5 buyers about the impending decline of physical games as it phases out disc releases.

India increased crude purchases from Russia to 48–55.5% of total imports in July as Washington threatens 100% tariffs on Russian oil.

The Caroline Bezengi, a shadow fleet vessel carrying Russian crude, has grounded and leaked oil across a vast area in the Arabian Sea.

Nigel Farage allegedly unaware that resigning and returning to Parliament would not halt a parliamentary investigation into his undeclared donations.

The produce supplier faces its second major outbreak in weeks, with jalapeños traced to a Mexican grower affecting 27 states.

Cloudflare's new cloud-hosted browser optimizes for autonomous software, using 7x less memory than Chromium for agent tasks.

HRW, Amnesty International, and Legal Agenda found Israel deliberately attacked two journalists in April with knowledge they were civilians.

Google News aggregates horoscope content from dozens of publications across multiple platforms on August 9, 2026.

A lab-bean chewing gum containing antiviral and antimicrobial compounds reduced HPV levels by up to 93% in early patient samples.

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the widening rich-poor gap no longer exists, despite contrary evidence.

The Army has used virtually all ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles during conflict with Iran, raising readiness concerns.

Pop star faces intense scrutiny over extreme thinness; announces planned break after tour amid eating disorder speculation.

Democrat James Talarico opens a 4-point polling lead over Republican Ken Paxton as a retired GOP judge and Sen. John Cornyn signal doubts about Paxton's viability.

Investigation of 600+ homes in Nebraska's largest residential Superfund site reveals 1 in 10 previously cleaned properties still exceed lead safety thresholds.

Landmark legislation faces delay as crypto industry seeks regulatory clarity ahead of November elections.

Security researchers reveal three attacks that let malware on compromised Windows devices hijack Google-synced passkeys and extract private keys.

The North Carolina Republican exits his race following a House Ethics Committee finding that he violated rules over inappropriate conduct with female staffers.

Barcelona appears to have won the race for Spanish midfielder Rodri, with Real Madrid shifting focus to Arsenal's Martín Zubimendi.

Thousands of merchant sailors, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz with no clear exit as attacks on shipping intensify.

Record-low Danube water levels shut one reactor at Romania's only nuclear plant; the navy blew up part of the riverbed to keep the second one cooled.

The vital waterway faces unprecedented water shortages, threatening industrial transport and electricity generation across Europe.

Tech community members discuss personal projects, hobbies, and the value of creative work amid AI advancement concerns.

Administration finalizes voluntary model-review process but refuses to disclose details, alarming researchers and policymakers.

Dozens killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid protests against military rule, prompting UN scrutiny and international outcry.

New 15-35% tariffs and price floors on polysilicon target China's dominance in the material used for solar panels and semiconductors.

The president issues executive orders restricting citizenship despite constitutional protections, defying a recent Court ruling against him.

Samsung's new foldable flagship features improved displays, battery, and cameras but lacks stylus support, arriving ahead of Apple's expected foldable iPhone.

As states begin enforcing Trump-era Medicaid work requirements, federal rules exclude homelessness as an automatic exemption, and at least eight states are rejecting a one-year medical-frailty grace period.

Tom Holland's latest swings to second-fastest $1B milestone and third-best second weekend ever, but theater attendance remains a challenge.

Email provider lets users store data in European Union instead of US, built on company's own infrastructure rather than cloud services.

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Scottish Premiership season opens with Celtic routing Kilmarnock while Rangers fall 1-0 at home to Hibernian; Hearts beat Dundee United 4-0.

The Federal Reserve chairman faces pressure to clarify mixed messages about his commitment to controlling inflation after recent market volatility.

IMD issues orange and red alerts as heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across north, central, and eastern regions through mid-August.

Scrutiny of unverified claims in Jason Arday's life story led to his resignation from Cambridge and a wave of critical coverage of his forthcoming memoir.

Extreme heat and low water levels reveal dozens of deliberately sunken German vessels in Europe's second-longest river.

A pre-authentication RCE vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing allowed unauthenticated attackers to execute code as root; Apple issued fixes in August 2026.

Trump's media company terminates cryptocurrency treasury and prediction market partnerships to focus on core operations and fusion energy merger.

White House seeks fresh prosecution of David Hearn despite DOJ dropping case and conceding contractor error caused damage.

With the ballot-replacement deadline passed, Ohio Republicans appear stuck with Miller despite pressure to force him out.

After a federal judge confirmed the Supreme Court-backed termination of Temporary Protected Status, roughly 350,000 Haitians face job loss, deportation risk, and a retreat from public life, especially in South Florida.

Progressive candidate defeats moderate Haley Stevens in swing state, forcing party to reckon with grassroots dissatisfaction.

An unintended collision occurred early Wednesday as a SpaceX upper stage impacted the lunar surface near Einstein Crater, creating a measurable crater.

FBI, EPA and CISA warn of an expanding cyberattack campaign against municipal water systems as Trump and Minnesota's governor trade blame.

Permit-free balcony solar systems that plug into standard outlets are gaining legal approval across the country.