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Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years
Technology

Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years

The popular free audio editor gets a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools.

Hans West · 03 Sep, 2026
Excavation set to begin on Trump administration's 250-foot triumphal arch amid legal battle
World

Excavation set to begin on Trump administration's 250-foot triumphal arch amid legal battle

Doug Burgum announced the start of excavation on the 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., but a lawsuit challenges the project's authorization.

Austin Larson · 03 Sep, 2026
GOP candidate gets busted trying to plant drugs on his political rival
World

GOP candidate gets busted trying to plant drugs on his political rival

Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.

Liam Boyer · 03 Sep, 2026
Steve Ballmer got suspended by the NBA because of a podcast and a jumbotron corruption scandal
Technology

Steve Ballmer got suspended by the NBA because of a podcast and a jumbotron corruption scandal

Last September, Steve Ballmer insisted in an ESPN interview that the Clippers weren't involved in a shady-looking $28 million endorsement deal for his star play...

Richard Lawler · 03 Sep, 2026
Jennifer Aniston, boyfriend Jim Curtis’ chemistry shines as she reveals ‘deep fear’ during interview
World

Jennifer Aniston, boyfriend Jim Curtis’ chemistry shines as she reveals ‘deep fear’ during interview

Jennifer Aniston interviewed boyfriend Jim Curtis about "The Book of Possibility" at the 92nd Street Y, revealing a deep fear of public speaking.

Cassidy Johns · 03 Sep, 2026
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell reveals how booze helped fuel his legendary 71-point game
World

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell reveals how booze helped fuel his legendary 71-point game

Donovan Mitchell revealed on the "Cousins" podcast that a few New Year's drinks preceded his historic 71-point game against the Chicago Bulls.

Liliana Gutmann · 03 Sep, 2026
Indiana farm faces backlash after honoring Charlie Kirk with corn maze display
World

Indiana farm faces backlash after honoring Charlie Kirk with corn maze display

Goebel Farms in Evansville, Indiana, faced dozens of negative Google reviews after unveiling a corn maze tribute to slain activist Charlie Kirk.

Kirk Prosacco · 03 Sep, 2026
What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?
Technology

What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?

There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?

Ernestina Boyle · 03 Sep, 2026
Will Ospreay's era as AEW champion begins, learns he'll have title defense at All Out: 'I am the standard now'
World

Will Ospreay's era as AEW champion begins, learns he'll have title defense at All Out: 'I am the standard now'

Will Ospreay declared himself "the Billy goat" on "Dynamite" before his first AEW World Championship defense was set against Jon Moxley.

America Doyle · 03 Sep, 2026
Stephen A Smith warns Hasan Piker will ‘contaminate’ Democrats in the midterms, ‘come back to haunt them’
World

Stephen A Smith warns Hasan Piker will ‘contaminate’ Democrats in the midterms, ‘come back to haunt them’

Stephen A. Smith warns that Hasan Piker's growing political influence could haunt Democrats in general elections and hand Republicans a weapon.

Arvid Rutherford · 03 Sep, 2026
OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world'
Technology

OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world'

The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.

Sabina Kulas · 03 Sep, 2026
California girls’ sports advocates vow fight after judge tosses trans athlete case: 'Far from over'
World

California girls’ sports advocates vow fight after judge tosses trans athlete case: 'Far from over'

The Justice Department is weighing an appeal after a federal judge dismissed Trump's lawsuit over transgender athletes in California girls' sports.

Rosella Stokes · 03 Sep, 2026