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aljazeera.com
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the billhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/21/us-debt-tops-40-trillion-americans-left-with-the-bill-3?traffic_source=rssThe US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Aug 21, 2026 11:19 PM
abcnews.com
WATCH: 'Baby Shark' star grows uphttps://abcnews.com/video/135831825/Geonroung Park, who appeared in "Baby Shark Dance," the video that became the most-watched in YouTube history with 17.2 billion views, is now 17-years-old and making a comeback as a K-pop singer.
Aug 21, 2026 4:30 PM
france24.com
2,500 dead and rising: UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260821-2-500-dead-and-rising-un-says-dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-growing-exponentiallyThe Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday. The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak of the deadly virus on record.
Aug 21, 2026 2:25 PM
cbc.ca
Residents resist proposed nuclear plant due to Ontario town's radioactive pasthttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/port-hope-nuclear-power-plant-resident-concerns-9.7315339?cmp=rssA generation of Port Hope residents, old enough to have lived through the community's fraught history with the nuclear industry, were shocked by news of a proposed power plant in their town. The town's mayor and Ontario's energy minister have hailed the project as a step toward a secure, resilient energy future.
Aug 21, 2026 2:24 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Ask HN: Why does $50M buy just 10% productivity for Enterprises?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49385679I read a report done by KPMG where they mentioned AI spent is above $50m for almost all tech companies above billion dollars and still productivity gain is 10%.What opportunities does it open?Source: https://www.fortuneindia.com/amp/story/technology/ai-adoption-is-near-universal-but-only-10-of-tech-firms-achieve-roi-at-scale-kpmg/154914
Aug 21, 2026 9:18 AM
hackerznews.vercel.app
Show HN: Hackerznews – Yet Another HN Clienthttps://hackerznews.vercel.appAround a little more than a year ago, thanks to the advancements in agentic coding, I created my personal ideal HN reading app. There are oh so many of those, but this one is mine. I couldn’t write syntax in any programming language if my life depended on it, so I was glad to have different models help me in that regard. I’m transparent about it, because a lot of HN users might view this negatively and I don’t want to mislead anyone.The updated feature set includes:* Updated UI for everything, including the story view with a favicon and simplified actions. * Dark mode switching based on device settings as a default, but optional setting * Responsive design for hopefully easier reading on mobile * On Desktop split view: the comment section opening up with the story list as a sidebar for easier story switching. * Updated thread design * Added Save functionalityAs I’m only an avid reader, not really contributor, I don’t really care about any account management or reply features. Nothing i
Aug 20, 2026 10:25 PM
science.nasa.gov
SmallSat 2026https://science.nasa.gov/earth/smallsat-2026/SmallSat 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth # 635, 835, 641, and 940) for Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 9:00 – 10:00 AM WelcomeJose NunezBryceTech’s Smallsats by the Numbers: 2026Fletcher FranklinSupply Chain ObservationsBruce YostTechnology Shortfall Rudy de RoseeSPARCS Camera and Early Science ObservationsKaitlyn AshcroftJPL: SkyfallTim CanhamSWIFT LINK ReboostBo NaaszFlight […]
Aug 20, 2026 8:05 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Rory McIlroy Calls Out Phil Mickelson’s Actions Amid Unfortunate Personal Newshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rory-mcilroy-calls-phil-mickelson-004406486.htmlPhil Mickelson suffered career-ending allegations back in June. Joel Beall and Golf Digest brought forward the story about what happened at The Farms Golf Club.The six-time major winner allegedly initiated nonconsensual and inappropriate contact with a female employee.The incident happened in March, around the same time Mickelson took a break from professional golf citing a […] The post Rory McIlr...
Aug 20, 2026 12:44 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Islam Makhachev Is a Top-5 UFC GOAT, Says Henry Cejudohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/islam-makhachev-top-5-ufc-003851502.htmlFormer UFC double champion Henry Cejudo thinks that Islam Makhachev has now entered the top five of the UFC GOAT list.Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 330 to win his 17th straight fight in the Octagon, setting a record for the longest win streak in UFC history.With […] The post Islam Makhachev Is a Top-5 UFC GOAT, Says Henry Cejudo appeared first...
Aug 20, 2026 12:38 AM
mashable.com
When will GTA 6 launch on PC? What we know so far.https://mashable.com/entertainment/gta-6-will-not-launch-on-pc-in-november-explainer'Grand Theft Auto 6' will skip PC at launch. Here's what we know about the console-only release, Rockstar's port history, and fan reaction.
Aug 19, 2026 8:18 PM
sports.yahoo.com
In the lab: How do we evaluate trades?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lab-evaluate-trades-174100878.htmlIs Daulton Varsho the biggest trade deadline bust in recent history?
Aug 19, 2026 5:41 PM
sports.yahoo.com
The Yankees Birthday Series, presented by Pinstripe Alleyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/introducing-yankees-birthday-series-130000469.htmlEvery new day, a future big leaguer is born somewhere. In 2026, we’ll discuss one such past Yankee from their rich history.
Aug 19, 2026 4:38 PM
sports.yahoo.com
2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces she's retiring after this season, her 15th in leaguehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2016-wnba-mvp-nneka-ogwumike-160930980.htmlNneka Ogwumike says she is retiring after this season, her 15th, putting an end to one of the most decorated careers in WNBA history. The 36-year-old eight-time All-WNBA forward, who is back with the Los Angeles Sparks this season after two years in Seattle, announced her intentions Wednesday in an interview with Boardroom Talks. “I feel very fulfilled with the 15 years that I’ve been able to pl...
Aug 19, 2026 4:09 PM
sports.yahoo.com
GEORGE BRETT VS. MILT WILCOXhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/george-brett-vs-milt-wilcox-160100557.htmlHey, it’s Jon again, and I’ve got Episode 8 of The History of Charging the Mound for you. It concerns the 1980 mound-charging between George Brett and Milt Wilcox, and as I divulge early in the episode, I do not have any video of the fight to show you, as it appears to not exist. […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:01 PM
variety.com
Netflix Buys Wu-Tang Clan Doc ‘The Disciple’ Directed by Joanna Natasegara (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/global/netflix-buys-wu-tang-clan-doc-the-disciple-1236838138/“The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable” the Sundance-bowing doc that unravelled the story of Dutch-Moroccan rapper and producer Cilvaringz and the making of the controversial Wu-Tang Clan record “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” is heading to Netflix. The streamer has acquired rights to the feature, directed and produced by Oscar-winning British filmmaker Joanna Natasegara (“The […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Suzuki and Ruggeri speak about Villa moveshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/suzuki-ruggeri-speak-villa-moves-154512882.htmlAston Villa have welcomed Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki to Villa Park on Wednesday. Japan goalkeeper Suzuki told VillaTV that he aims to "make some history at this great club", while Italian defender Ruggeri said he had "no doubts" about joining Unai Emery's side. Left-back Ruggeri, who spent last season with Atletico Madrid, said he was "really impressed by the project of this team".
Aug 19, 2026 3:45 PM