OpenAI upheaval mounts as Sam Altman readies IPO pushhttps://www.ft.com/content/53082739-7714-4aae-9816-e55ab423cbee?syn-25a6b1a6=1Executive exits and safety team changes unsettle staff as the ChatGPT maker prepares for a blockbuster listing
Aug 15, 2026 4:00 AM
Modi Maps India’s Growth Push as He Reaches Out to Studentshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/modi-vows-chip-plants-nuclear-reactors-in-india-growth-pushIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day speech to renew his pledge to make the country a developed nation within two decades and reach out to younger citizens following widespread student protests.
Aug 15, 2026 2:48 AM
Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough' amid outcry from familieshttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-14/uss-abraham-lincoln-deployment-conditions-families-trump-hegsethLawmakers are pressing for answers amid reports that sailors aboard the San Diego-based carrier have endured food shortages, plumbing failures and severe fatigue.
Aug 14, 2026 9:13 PM
Kia's EV3 will start under $31,000 in the UShttps://www.engadget.com/2237429/kia-ev3-will-start-under-31-000-in-the-us/That makes it the cheapest EV in Kia's lineup.
Aug 14, 2026 8:39 PM
Alex Murdaugh granted change of venue for murder retrial, past testimony allowedhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxQR0QtOUh6VWM4S2RVanF6bGJxQTFtbEViS1k2dl9JbVB3V2VFcE9VUEpnYlIxZU1vcGxueG1LbHlRNk1oQ2tOWElBeVFya2paYlpMUXREVGpYaWVIS0RMNW1CNU1zbTBvZjlIb3dFRDZpVzBIeEVyY1pTNjlHQTRnN2ZOWVQ0VzRzN2d2SjFjRGI4N1c2d194TDNUQW45Zw?oc=5Alex Murdaugh granted change of venue for murder retrial, past testimony allowed NBC NewsAlex Murdaugh makes 'explosive' bid to blow up murder case hinging on DNA, dirty money and lies: expert foxnews.comAlex Murdaugh’s retrial will be relocated, and his original testimony can be used conditionally, judge rules CNNJudge rules Alex Murdaugh's retrial will have a change of venue, but no location ...
Aug 14, 2026 7:26 PM
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the workshttps://www.theverge.com/gadgets/980547/samsung-galaxy-h1-over-ear-headphonesStrings of code in Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app hint at an upcoming pair of over-ear headphones that could compete with the AirPods Max, SamMobile reports. Samsung's reportedly referring to the headphones as the "Galaxy H1," and SamMobile says they could launch sometime in 2027. That would make these the company's first pair of over-ear headphones since the Level On in 2015, which was released we...
Aug 14, 2026 7:18 PM
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivershttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927506/speed-cameras-ticket-backlashMillions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.
Aug 14, 2026 4:54 PM
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up againhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927115/summer-vaccine-covid-19-surgeJust like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Aug 14, 2026 4:37 PM
Unforgetful is a new reminders app for people who can’t stop hitting snoozehttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/unforgetful-is-a-new-reminders-app-for-people-who-cant-stop-hitting-snooze/Unforgetful, the latest app from longtime indie developer Marco Arment, is designed to make reminders harder to ignore — or accidentally dismiss.
Aug 14, 2026 4:21 PM
Lamborghini’s flagship Revuelto levels up with SV trimhttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/979807/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-specs-performanceA lot of automakers talk about wanting to minimize or eliminate driver distractions so as to make the experience of driving more rewarding and safer overall. Lamborghini has a different strategy; it wants the driver to become one with their vehicle. This helps explain the storied super car maker's tagline for the new Revuelto SV: the quantum of driving.
"For us, quantum of driving is the moment wh...
Aug 14, 2026 3:42 PM
R-rated director's cut of X-Files film restores Chris Carter's original horror visionhttps://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/08/r-rated-directors-cut-of-x-files-film-restores-chris-carters-original-horror-vision/Chris Carter chats with Ars about the film he originally wanted to make—and why it's more relevant than ever.
Aug 14, 2026 3:18 PM
I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bagshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/980137/peak-design-city-line-reviewIntegrated BagLev hooks keep Peak Design’s City Line crossbody bag and backpack off the dirty ground. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge
It's just a hook, sewn into a bag, but I really, really like it. Peak Design is so proud of its clever integration that the San Francisco-based maker of camera gear gave it a name: BagLev, for its ability to keep its new City Line of bags levitated above the ...
Aug 14, 2026 12:01 PM
Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5930365/uss-abraham-lincoln-iran-navy-ruben-gallegoLawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
Aug 14, 2026 10:47 AM
Organic-looking brake assemblies debut on new Czinger 21C Spyderhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/czinger-debuts-topology-optimized-brakes-with-21c-spyder/Czinger used topological design and additive manufacturing to make the brakes.
Aug 14, 2026 7:01 AM
Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old restrictions: ‘Monumental’https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxOTFZ6QUIzV1ZETnNZMy1ha3JLUE9oWkFUdXdxSjB0N1lzMnNkdTFqcXZUdTd6MkRuTmp2cW5xYXRUMGs4cWJEUW9mMXdNaUt6MEdOX2wwR2NlT05LSTRWVG90bU15ckJOT2Y4bm8ta2VzLXcxMmpMaUw4Q0F1RFNRaGItWkYzcTQ2WG5odGd5clhjd1BkUmZnVWZCYmJKTDl1bXNGMVVRUFJOODJiVHlWU2o0MmduZw?oc=5Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old restrictions: ‘Monumental’ nypost.comGun rights gets 'greatest restoration' in 100 years with latest Trump DOJ move, lawmaker hails foxnews.comJustice Department’s last-minute decision not to defend gun law causes confusion among owners CNNTrump Administration Lets Parts of the National Firearms Act Lapse The New York TimesJustice D...
Aug 14, 2026 6:37 AM
Trump Is Sued Over Selling Early Access to Truth Social Posts Amid Backlash Against Schemehttps://time.com/article/2026/08/13/trump-sued-truth-social-posts-early-access-lawsuit-democrat-investigations/The legal challenge lands in the midst of mounting backlash as Democratic lawmakers rally over the controversial early access scheme.
Aug 13, 2026 4:55 PM
The Google Pixelsnap Charger With Stand Is 50 Percent Off Right Nowhttps://www.wired.com/story/google-pixelsnap-charger-and-stand-50-percent-off/Speedy Qi2 wireless charging in a magnetic puck and stand combo makes Google’s Pixelsnap well worth grabbing at half price.
Aug 13, 2026 11:00 AM
How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in Novemberhttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-13/how-democrats-plan-to-rein-in-trump-should-they-win-in-novemberFor Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time.
Aug 13, 2026 10:00 AM
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than menhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdmgmzll1ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssWomen can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
Aug 10, 2026 11:32 PM
Target slashes the price of graphing calculatorshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85dd8d3d714dc1aa0eef2f1e04f7e4&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2flifestyle%2fother%2ftarget-slashes-the-price-of-graphing-calculators-prices-start-at-59%2far-AA29M5Ft&c=14794615078777846172&mkt=en-usBack-to-school season isn’t just about notebooks and backpacks. For students heading into algebra, calculus, engineering, accounting, or college-level math courses, the right calculator can make a ...
Aug 10, 2026 7:30 AM