nytimes.com
The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Askhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/iran-youtube-show.htmlAzad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.Aug 15, 2026 9:30 AM
twitter.com
What are the costs and risks of replacing COBOL systems with modern alternative?https://twitter.com/BrianRoemmele/status/2081212772818551269Aug 15, 2026 7:25 AM
economist.com
Sexually transmitted infections are surging in Europehttps://www.economist.com/europe/2026/08/09/sexually-transmitted-infections-are-surging-in-europeAug 15, 2026 5:01 AM

ft.com
Traders are spoiling for a fight over the yenhttps://www.ft.com/content/543b1ab2-6203-412d-ae3b-f4439d1e9d47?syn-25a6b1a6=1After historic US-Japan intervention on the currency, the risk of market ructions is again risingAug 15, 2026 4:00 AM

news.google.com
Good Morning. Hello. How are you? #1793https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQOWZ0VXdsRmdQZjNLZXBaQ3REVHFTSnRKRktERElFem9hVDdPcjdrazFOa2d1WDN4X29CczE2VWlmRWxuRnhkenhmVUY0TGlKejlNWWVjYzdpdGVnaGFGaGpMMTdWLXZkc0tWV3JRSmlCajhTRjRUa29oS0dvNlkySGlR?oc=5Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.Aug 15, 2026 2:32 AM
nature.com
A coalescent model reveals deep ancestral structure shared by all modern humanshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-025-02117-1Aug 15, 2026 2:05 AM
techcrunch.com
Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating uphttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/talks-to-sell-paypal-to-stripe-and-advent-are-heating-up/PayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around.Aug 14, 2026 10:43 PM

news.google.com
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway boosts stake in Google parent Alphabet by whopping 83%https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxOcTJjNVZwQUpUd2RoSGo4SUduendJa2dITE10STFhRGFvcU5jVWgybF94YUVRRXF4RFZYeEFOTWRSWkJXemlTeU00eGhEV0doUlIwRDdCVldPM01Mc1hkVU5idVh0d0ZnY3g5UjNWalBMR0E4bFJ2RGo1QUxUVXp5M3N2VkRDMmZ4Rk1GYjk1UkxNdmRkVGxLd09CV0tqZTComprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.Aug 14, 2026 10:17 PM

npr.org
Many Iranians are heading to Turkey to escape the ongoing war's heavy tollhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5931244/many-iranians-are-heading-to-turkey-to-escape-the-ongoing-wars-heavy-tollIranians visiting the city of Van, Turkey, near the Iranian border say how expensive and difficult life back home is.Aug 14, 2026 10:03 PM

techcrunch.com
Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highwayshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/self-driving-trucks-are-officially-testing-on-california-highways/Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.Aug 14, 2026 8:37 PM

bbc.co.uk
Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal chargeshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy0nlq1l2wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.Aug 14, 2026 7:20 PM

techcrunch.com
Read-it-later app Pocket shut down — here are the best alternativeshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/read-it-later-app-pocket-is-shutting-down-here-are-the-best-alternatives/Pocket users have until October 8, 2025, to export their saved articles and other items, including lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights.Aug 14, 2026 6:58 PM
phys.org
Quantum Latin squares cannot solve Euler's 36 officers problemhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-quantum-latin-squares-euler-officers.htmlAug 14, 2026 5:28 PM

time.com
The Problem With Being Told Your Symptoms Are ‘Normal’https://time.com/article/2026/08/14/why-it-can-be-a-problem-when-your-doctor-says-it-s-normal-/A doctor's reassurances may lead patients to forgo treatment, a new study suggests.Aug 14, 2026 4:23 PM
mashable.com
Rare Pokémon TCG deal: Get Perfect Order booster packs for $8 each at Amazonhttps://mashable.com/life/aug-14-pokemon-tcg-mega-evolutions-perfect-order-packAs of Aug. 14, save $4 on the Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolutions Perfect Order 3-pack and take 13% off its $29.99 list price.Aug 14, 2026 3:26 PM

theverge.com
Rogue AI aren’t science fiction anymorehttps://www.theverge.com/column/980337/rogue-ai-science-fiction-openaiThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI safety, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here.
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It all started in July, when one of OpenAI's autonomous AI agents went rogue during a cybersecurity test. The agent escaped its isolated testing environme...Aug 14, 2026 3:16 PM
bing.com
Read-it-later app Pocket shut down down — here are the best alternativeshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88ea77111b4d018388df358bc92651&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Ftechnology%2Fread-it-later-app-pocket-shut-down-down-here-are-the-best-alternatives%2Far-AA2a7XUm&c=15824419217027177207&mkt=en-usPocket users have until October 8, 2025, to export their saved articles and other items, including lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights.Aug 14, 2026 11:58 AM

engadget.com
DeepSeek's AI models are about to cost four times morehttps://www.engadget.com/2236912/deepseek-ai-models-get-four-times-pricier/DeepSeek has announced price hikes for its V4 models.Aug 14, 2026 10:58 AM
mashable.com
Rare DJI price drop: Save $100+ on DJIs range of content creation cameras this weekendhttps://mashable.com/tech/aug-14-best-dji-camera-dealsGet the best DJI deal. Save more than $100 on DJI cameras at Amazon.Aug 14, 2026 9:51 AM

wired.com
The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirtyhttps://www.wired.com/story/real-reason-data-center-gas-power-plants-are-so-dirty/A massive new gas plant in Texas will be built with much less efficient technology than regular gas plants. It’s far from the only data center power project to rely on dirty turbines.Aug 14, 2026 9:00 AM