techcrunch.com
Will the DOJ’s investigation into a16z spook other VCs?https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/22/will-the-dojs-investigation-into-a16z-spook-other-vcs/On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats.Aug 22, 2026 8:24 PM

cbc.ca
Pear Lake wildfire sparks new evacuations, crews battle new fire near Kamloopshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pear-lake-wildfire-new-evacuations-9.7317003?cmp=rssOfficials have expanded evacuation orders related to British Columbia's largest wildfire.Aug 22, 2026 7:37 PM
ourworldindata.org
Rich Countries Spend 60 Times as Much on Healthcare per Person as Poor Countrieshttps://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/rich-countries-spend-60-times-as-much-on-healthcare-per-person-than-poor-countriesAug 22, 2026 7:00 PM
corvi.careers
Did NYC pass SF Bay Area in tech? A perspective from job postings datahttps://corvi.careers/blog/did-nyc-pass-sf-bay-area-tech-openings/Aug 22, 2026 6:59 PM

bbc.co.uk
Tonali nightmare as Sangare stars - Brentford v Spurs player ratingshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp878q13v72o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssHow Brentford and Tottenham's players rated following their Premier League match.Aug 22, 2026 6:29 PM
nytimes.com
Sick of Constant Pings, They're Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeonhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/technology/carrier-pigeon-app-texting-technology.htmlAug 22, 2026 6:00 PM

bbc.co.uk
US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being firedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2g23ng8p4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssErik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".Aug 22, 2026 4:57 PM

abcnews.com
Trump policy that suspended visas for 75 countries struck downhttps://abcnews.com/Politics/judge-strikes-trump-administration-policy-suspended-immigrant-visas/story?id=135862935A U.S. district judge said the policy "is contrary to law and was issued in excess of Secretary Rubio's statutory authority."Aug 22, 2026 4:47 PM
aljazeera.com
LIVE: Espanyol vs Real Madrid: La Ligahttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/8/22/espanyol-vs-real-madrid-live-la-liga?traffic_source=rssFollow updates as Jose Mourinho returns to lead Madrid - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.Aug 22, 2026 4:30 PM

yahoo.com
Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot gameshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/chinese-humanoid-robots-smash-human-161614506.htmlAug 22, 2026 4:16 PM

yahoo.com
Cases of ‘scromiting’ condition tied to cannabis use spike among teens, young adults: New studyhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/cases-scromiting-condition-tied-cannabis-160000055.htmlAug 22, 2026 4:00 PM

yahoo.com
Paramount accuses Mark Ruffalo of invoking 'antisemitic tropes' in Warner Bros. Discovery merger disputehttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/paramount-accuses-mark-ruffalo-invoking-153236243.htmlAug 22, 2026 3:32 PM

yahoo.com
Rogan says Dems 'full of s---' if they won't specify which 'Woke 1.0' stances went too far; strategists agreehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/rogan-says-dems-full-sh-151518883.htmlAug 22, 2026 3:15 PM
theverge.com
W. Kamau Bell has the most practical ‘most indispensable tool’https://www.theverge.com/report/980452/w-kamau-bell-whos-with-me-comedy-interviewW. Kamau Bell is one of those people who has always just seemed to be there. From Totally Biased, to Politically Re-Active, United Shades of America, and We Need to Talk About Cosby, his blend of comedy, social commentary, and political activism has helped him stand out. He's won a Peabody and four Emmys, been […]Aug 22, 2026 3:00 PM

yahoo.com
California sociology professor cited 'irony' in removing ACT/SAT not fixing racial disparities as intendedhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/california-sociology-professor-cited-irony-144536076.htmlAug 22, 2026 2:45 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Ask HN: Why do devs still respect YC/HN?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49400205After the layoffs, the DEI, and everything else.They took your whole identity and career and gave it to others directly at your expense.They laid off most of you, they promote their AI software here daily.Why do you put up with the abuse? Why do you beg for recognition on HN and beg for jobs at YC companies?They shit on you - why do you stay?Aug 22, 2026 2:35 PM
hedgehogreview.com
Freud in the Age of Therapy-Speakhttps://hedgehogreview.com/issues/the-fading-promise-of-higher-education/articles/freud-in-the-age-of-therapy-speakAug 22, 2026 2:04 PM

yahoo.com
USPS publishes rule to block mail-in ballots from states that don't provide voter listshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/usps-publishes-rule-block-mail-140037165.htmlAug 22, 2026 2:00 PM
theguardian.com
Chinese robot runs 100M sprint quicker than Usain Bolt's world recordhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/22/chinese-robot-runs-100m-sprint-quicker-usain-bolt-world-recordAug 22, 2026 1:39 PM