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Space mirrors could ruin astronomy — and your eyes
Technology

Space mirrors could ruin astronomy — and your eyes

Solar energy, at any time of day or night - that's the dream of space mirror projects. Futurists have been imagining satellite mirrors that could reflect the su...

Georgina Torbet · 10 Aug, 2026
Ford’s new AI assistant can check your fuel levels and tire pressure
Technology

Ford’s new AI assistant can check your fuel levels and tire pressure

Ford is rolling out a new AI-powered assistant that can answer questions about your Ford or Lincoln vehicle, such as how much fuel you'll need for your next roa...

Andrew J. Hawkins · 10 Aug, 2026
Trouble sleeping? Your neighborhood could be partly to blame, experts say
World

Trouble sleeping? Your neighborhood could be partly to blame, experts say

A study of 200,000 Google Street View images reveals how neighborhood greenery, safety and enclosure levels may influence sleep duration and insomnia.

Marcos Hintz · 10 Aug, 2026
We grew up before screens took over. Our kids deserve that chance too
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We grew up before screens took over. Our kids deserve that chance too

A millennial mother reflects on how excessive screen time steals childhood experiences, urging parents to prioritize presence over digital validation.

Newton Boyle · 10 Aug, 2026
Subpoenaed pro-China outlet defends itself on Democracy Now!, which paid Singham-founded company millions
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Subpoenaed pro-China outlet defends itself on Democracy Now!, which paid Singham-founded company millions

BreakThrough News used Democracy Now! to fight its congressional subpoena, but IRS filings reveal Democracy Now! paid $2.5 million to Singham's firm.

Sasha Hill · 10 Aug, 2026
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney settled civil suit before reaching plea deal in boyfriend's killing
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OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney settled civil suit before reaching plea deal in boyfriend's killing

Courtney Clenney settled civil claims from Christian Obumseli's family months before her murder case plea deal, with the broader lawsuit closing days prior.

Grant Leannon · 10 Aug, 2026
Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces 'no tax on tips' after voting against Trump bill
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Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces 'no tax on tips' after voting against Trump bill

Gabriel Vasquez voted against the "big beautiful bill's" no tax on tips provision, then called for a permanent version through his TIPS Act weeks later.

Max Zboncak · 10 Aug, 2026
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
Technology

Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?

As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.

Saima Sidik · 10 Aug, 2026
Meta launches Muse Glimmer model as Zuckerberg champions AI for 'everyone'
Business

Meta launches Muse Glimmer model as Zuckerberg champions AI for 'everyone'

The social media giant plans to release an open-weight version of Muse Spark, its most powerful AI model, soon, Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday.

Tom Carter · 10 Aug, 2026
Should you build or buy software? This Wall Street firm has a new tool to decide.
Business

Should you build or buy software? This Wall Street firm has a new tool to decide.

Should companies build or buy software? An RBC analysis finds custom AI apps are often more expensive than SaaS.

Alistair Barr · 10 Aug, 2026