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Americas News

9to5Mac Daily: August 21, 2026 – AirPods with cameras, more
Technology

9to5Mac Daily: August 21, 2026 – AirPods with cameras, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or t...

Seth Kurkowski · 21 Aug, 2026
My big, fat, technophobic cat
Technology

My big, fat, technophobic cat

My cat Pablo is a voluptuous boy. His primordial pouch, originally thought to protect cats' squishy insides, hangs low and wobbles to and fro. Once, when he was...

Victoria Song · 21 Aug, 2026
Hilaria Baldwin shares 5 simple stretches to do at work to prevent pain and stiffness
World

Hilaria Baldwin shares 5 simple stretches to do at work to prevent pain and stiffness

Hilaria Baldwin demonstrates five desk chair stretches targeting tech neck, core engagement and hip flexors to combat the effects of sitting all day.

Fernando Crona · 21 Aug, 2026
Conservatives can fight the rise of socialism by defending the American family
World

Conservatives can fight the rise of socialism by defending the American family

The Young American Family Act would eliminate federal income tax for married couples under 35 with children, answering young Americans' economic fears.

Madelyn Feil · 21 Aug, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Fentanyl deaths plunge 22% as Trump White House touts crackdown on deadly drug crisis
World

EXCLUSIVE: Fentanyl deaths plunge 22% as Trump White House touts crackdown on deadly drug crisis

The Trump White House says synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 to 38,084 in one year, crediting its border crackdown and ICE fentanyl arrests.

Icie Nienow · 21 Aug, 2026
As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings
Technology

As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings

Ars looks at Zuckoff, the latest free app detecting Meta AI glasses amid privacy backlash.

Ashley Belanger · 21 Aug, 2026
Rocket Report: SpaceX makes its mark on the Moon; ULA names new boss
Technology

Rocket Report: SpaceX makes its mark on the Moon; ULA names new boss

Taiwan's effort to develop its own satellite launcher hit a setback this week.

Stephen Clark · 21 Aug, 2026
Elon Musk's Starlink is becoming an in-flight must-have. I tried it on Qatar Airways, and it's a game changer.
Business

Elon Musk's Starlink is becoming an in-flight must-have. I tried it on Qatar Airways, and it's a game changer.

Starlink's high speeds made it possible to video call without buffering. Bosses may love its productivity, but it's harder to decompress on board.

Pete Syme · 21 Aug, 2026
Overcoming the bad vibes around data centers is a battle on multiple fronts
Business

Overcoming the bad vibes around data centers is a battle on multiple fronts

Americans are pushing back against data centers, creating a growing challenge for tech companies betting on AI's expansion.

Dan DeFrancesco · 21 Aug, 2026
How to see the August lunar eclipse: When to see the Blood Moon
Technology

How to see the August lunar eclipse: When to see the Blood Moon

When is the partial lunar eclipse this week? How to see it

Chaya Bailey · 21 Aug, 2026
Singham-linked nonprofits fight House subpoenas, accuse lawmakers of McCarthy-era ‘witch hunt’
World

Singham-linked nonprofits fight House subpoenas, accuse lawmakers of McCarthy-era ‘witch hunt’

Breakthrough News and People's Forum accuse the House Ways and Means Committee of McCarthyism over subpoenas tied to Neville Roy Singham's network.

Frida Cummerata · 21 Aug, 2026
AI audio deepfakes are leading new ai-impersonation scams
Technology

AI audio deepfakes are leading new ai-impersonation scams

AI audio deepfakes are fueling impersonation scams targeting celebrities, politicians and everyday people. Learn how to stay safe.

Keara Koepp · 21 Aug, 2026