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A wave of corporate consolidation and shareholder pressure is eroding the quality of once-trusted brands, data shows.

Google expands payment methods on its app store to include PayPal-owned Venmo for US users.

Thousands marched on the state legislature in Ranchi demanding a CBI probe into alleged rigging of civil service exams; police responded with water cannon, tear gas and batons.

GameStop CEO considers withdrawing acquisition offer as deal faces obstacles, explores partnership alternative instead.

The 26-year-old goalkeeper joins on a four-year deal in a transfer that could exceed the club's previous record if add-ons are triggered.

Cricket boards call structural changes to the men's 50-over World Cup 'disrespectful' and question their integrity.

The chip maker capitalizes on a turnaround rally to raise capital for AI infrastructure and custom chip development.

Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul, and the MTA announced a plan to test a thermal energy network that would cool platforms and heat city buildings.

The sound-barrier breaker drove JCB's hydrogen-powered vehicle to 653.9 kph at Bonneville Salt Flats, beating the previous hydrogen combustion record by more than double.

Mother Jones reports on Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson's influence over Defense Secretary Hegseth and his role in removing women from military command.

Champions League holders PSG win facility upgrade at Salzburg after pre-game complaints to UEFA about space constraints.

A 1991 chocolate bar measuring 62.5g dwarfs today's 40g version, reigniting discussion about product downsizing.

The daily GLP-1 tablet becomes the first European approval for Eli Lilly's oral weight-loss treatment, competing with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy.

After promotion from the Championship, Ipswich Town is taking a new approach to the transfer market ahead of their Premier League campaign.

Met Office warns of extreme 38C temperatures Thursday; summer 2026 on course to be hottest on record.

Google is replacing its iconic Search button with AI shortcuts like image generation and file analysis on its homepage for unsigned users.

Ars Technica reports volunteer peer reviewers face mounting workload from increased research and AI-generated submissions.

Former Hartford mayor, 46, defeats 78-year-old incumbent despite Sen. Chris Murphy's endorsement, in a race framed around generational change.

UK theme park shut down on Monday due to water shortage; management offers ticket rebooking.

28-year-old posed as 14-year-old on Snapchat before attacking victim in nature reserve; sentenced to nine years.

British radio station falsely reported the King's death; correction aired 30 minutes later, triggering regulatory breach.

Two sanctioned oil tankers captured after January's Venezuela raid have been sold to a Dubai recycler for demolition.

A powerful Monday morning quake centered near San Jose Del Palmar kills dozens, collapses buildings across western cities, and triggers regional evacuations.

Google's AI overviews hallucinate facts, companies poison Reddit for search rankings, and the internet's archival infrastructure is collapsing.

MMA fighter suffers repeated bilateral hand fractures during PFL New York victory over Denise Kielholtz.

The NBA scheduled a Dec. 25 matchup featuring LeBron's reunion with his former team, potentially setting up an unprecedented father-son matchup.

Following an Epic Games legal victory, Google now allows third-party app stores to be distributed through its own Android marketplace.

Meta releases open-weight Muse Glimmer under Apache 2.0, enabling local agentic AI workflows on consumer GPUs and laptops.

Reports say Microsoft has hiked Windows 11 OEM license costs, compounding existing RAM and component price increases for laptop and desktop buyers.

Filmmaker Gabar Choli describes months of coercive feeding while on hunger strike in Texas detention, naming two ICE doctors involved.

Cold Iron Studios shut down servers for the cloud-based Switch version on August 5, leaving purchasers with no refund or offline option.

A 67-year-old farmer in Chuzhou destroyed his sesame seedlings after the AI recommended incompatible herbicides and incorrect application methods.

Marc Rosenblum quit as the department's lead statistician after DHS stopped releasing timely statistics on immigration enforcement.

Real estate data reveals Northeastern and Midwestern suburbs dominating demand among U.S. homebuyers in 2026.

A dinghy carrying 230 people reached the UK early Monday, breaking the previous record and indicating people smugglers are adapting tactics.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and partners nearing deal for minority stake in Premier League club, reportedly valuing it at $5.9bn.

The managing director quits amid tough trading conditions, with the chain naming a replacement.

English Football League reveals matchups for the 2026-27 Carabao Cup second round.

The liberal opposition party was barred from State Duma elections, with nationalist Rodina party bringing the case.

Researchers say the AI model, published in Nature Human Behaviour, mimics the psychological decisions behind eye movement during reading rather than just eye-tracking patterns.

Near-constant bombing of Qeshm Island and other southern regions has upended lives and livelihoods despite reduced conflict intensity.

Boeing offloads Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu to rival Archer Aviation in all-stock transaction expected to close by year-end.

Sen. Bernie Sanders urges leading AI CEOs to halt development, warning Congress will intervene if they don't.

The two teams clashed repeatedly during a heated Santa Clara workout, with at least four major altercations in the first six snaps.

Archaeological comedy reuniting Poehler with 'Parks and Recreation' creator Mike Schur gets first-look photos and a 10-episode order.

A new survey reveals growing support for electoral reform that would allocate representatives proportionally rather than through winner-take-all districts.

Ukrainian intelligence documents reportedly show Putin plans a rapid call-up of hundreds of thousands once staged September elections are over.

Britain's largest household energy supplier calls for reduced electricity consumption during Wednesday's deep solar eclipse.

UK fintech firm gains full banking authorization from French regulator, accelerating its retail banking push across Europe.

British driver who broke the sound barrier 20 years ago returns to Utah salt flats with hydrogen engines from commercial diggers.

A shooting at a government office outside Bangkok killed one and injured another; the suspect livestreamed a confession.

Independent booksellers from Galway to Berlin report strange mass purchases of obscure titles, raising concerns about tech companies acquiring books for AI model training.

A comic candidate wearing a garbage can on his head runs in a special election marked by dozens of unconventional candidates.