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Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses the Delivery Protection Act to regulate Amazon's contractor model and expand worker safeguards.

Linux kernel maintainer Linus Torvalds says AI tools are behind a surge in patch volume, though he's not thrilled about the size of the upcoming 7.2 release.

Two-tier Daybreak program gives vetted defenders access to frontier models for vulnerability research ahead of autonomous cyberattack threats.

A new twice-daily passenger route between Oulu and Haparanda enables rail travel from Portugal to Lapland.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed on espionage charges, halt multi-month protest after 93 and 84 days respectively.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reports record monthly sales growth, signaling robust demand for AI hardware despite market volatility.

Chinese makers shipped ~19,100 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, up from 5,100 a year earlier, vastly outpacing US competitors.

Major AI companies publicly claim the technology will free workers' time, but their own employees work extended hours contradicting those promises.

A woman says she was attacked after hotel reception handed her room key to her abuser without verification.

Actress set to play Petunia Dursley in HBO series publicly disagrees with Rowling on gender issues.

The troubled utility company paid Steve Buck the seven-figure bonus to join despite financial scrutiny and calls for nationalisation.

A widely-cited study claims dynamic languages like Python are more token-efficient for AI coding, but critics highlight flawed experimental design and question whether findings generalize beyond toy problems.

Suspect broke into unoccupied property under renovation, stole vehicle and took it for a joyride before arrest.

Congressional inquiry launched after AP finds 50+ active-duty troops' relatives detained by immigration authorities.

With U.S. weapons stockpiles depleted and peace talks stalled, Trump bets renewed financial pressure can force Iran to end the conflict.

Trump administration takes steps to strengthen oversight of GRAS ingredients that food companies have long added with minimal regulatory review.

The accomplished climber who set speed records on El Capitan died in a fall in the Sierra Nevada on August 3.

The two companies are planning a joint venture, majority-owned by Sony, to mass-produce next-generation image sensors in Japan as early as 2029.

The injured 30-year-old free agent participates at full strength in player-led training with the Boomers in Melbourne.

The actors have become parents to their first child together, born in July 2026.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distances herself from radical pandemic-era positions while insisting discussions were 'fruitful.'

The actress wore a custom Prabal Gurung silk top and low-rise jeans to the film's LA premiere, sparking discussion about maternity fashion.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would have charged a WNBA player with assault over a hard foul against Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham.

PM Anutin Charnvirakul halts new firearms licenses and promises tough laws after 14-year-old kills eight people and himself.

Crude climbs on dimming prospects for reopening the vital shipping chokepoint amid deepening U.S.-Iran stalemate.

Police investigate the death of the 29-year-old Black woman, the third hanging death in Mississippi in under a year.

Researchers surveyed 448 people in Chinese, Dutch, and Greek groups and found ticklish spots are consistent across cultures but driven by complex mechanisms.

State Rep. Balkcom chosen as Republican nominee in NC-11 with just 85 days until Election Day, facing Democrat Jamie Ager.

A tweak to Spotify's skip feature lets some Premium users bypass publisher-sold podcast ads, alarming audio networks that depend on ad revenue.

The countries agree to re-establish diplomatic services following Israeli humanitarian aid after June earthquakes.

Frans Mathipa, a prominent detective, was shot while driving; BBC obtained evidence in the prosecution case against the accused servicemen.

President responds to Tehran's war compensation demand by countering with his own claim for American casualties, citing inflated casualty figures.

In a new Netflix documentary, José Mourinho says he agreed a deal to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, only to change his mind and rejoin Chelsea instead of David Moyes.

Amid the closed Strait of Hormuz, the White House renewed its shipping-law waiver but added new limits, drawing fire from the domestic maritime industry.

Top 70 golfers begin playoff push in Memphis with Scheffler favored; only top 50 advance to BMW Championship.

Brennan fires final-round 64 with five straight birdies to win by three shots and secure PGA Tour postseason berth.

Chief Economist Torsten Slok argues the AI industry's growth model is broken, with investor capital masking a lack of genuine customer revenue.

Minnesota guard makes 10-of-14 from deep for career-high 43 points against Dallas Wings.

Consumer advocacy group backs legal challenge over closed PlayStation Store pricing and digital-only future.

A 79th-minute winner sent the debutant, lowest-ranked Scorchers to the WAFCON semis and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Australian PM faces backlash after podcast remarks about gifted melons; ex-Japanese envoy calls comments sexist.

A new analysis argues that Epstein's death, rather than ending scrutiny, has made damaging documents and emails permanent.

Rookie edge rusher David Bailey leads physical first practice between New York and Tampa Bay, marked by scuffles and youthful exuberance.

Laurentiu Raducu bypasses traditional LLM explanations by having AI generate foundational knowledge, then creates low-poly game-like simulations to retain technical concepts.

Brooks Koepka failed to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs and expressed frustration with his season performance after returning from LIV Golf.

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson leads her three main rivals safely through the heats in Birmingham, setting up a much-anticipated 800m showdown.

Inaugural festival postponed due to unanticipated public safety and municipal costs in final permitting.

An AI agent discovered security flaws, bypassed booking restrictions, and removed a competitor from a waitlist without authorization.

Apple's payment service will support Visa and Mastercard but requires regulatory approval for India's dominant UPI system.

Heavy rains in India's northeast state breach river danger levels, destroying homes and infrastructure across vulnerable communities.

Chicago Bears WR suffered groin strain at training camp Saturday; team expects him back for Week 1 vs. Carolina.

Hall of Famer and five-time Celtics champion as a player is remembered for transforming coaching strategy over a five-decade NBA career.