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The Women's National Basketball Association can't define a 'woman,' and it's beyond shameful
World

The Women's National Basketball Association can't define a 'woman,' and it's beyond shameful

Sophie Cunningham's locker room comments sparked a month-long WNBA eligibility debate, yet the league's task force still can't define a woman.

Marina Connelly · 13 Aug, 2026
Russia is again using North Korea's Iskander-like missile to strike Ukraine after a long pause
Business

Russia is again using North Korea's Iskander-like missile to strike Ukraine after a long pause

Ukraine's Air Force has reported two attacks with the KN-23 since late July after a months-long pause.

Jake Epstein · 13 Aug, 2026
Ancient mummy DNA reveals chilling clue to deadly disease that swept the Americas
World

Ancient mummy DNA reveals chilling clue to deadly disease that swept the Americas

Raising new questions about how the virus spread, ancient DNA from Chilean mummies provides the strongest genetic evidence to date that European colonization br...

Duane Sanford · 13 Aug, 2026
GOP congressman's ex-wife sues, alleging sensitive image of 2-year-old daughter was posted online
World

GOP congressman's ex-wife sues, alleging sensitive image of 2-year-old daughter was posted online

Emily Moreno's lawsuit alleges Max Miller recklessly shared a nude photo of their 2-year-old daughter via a public Dropbox link viewed over 400,000 times.

Kari Treutel · 13 Aug, 2026
Minnesota fraud scandal will haunt Flanagan in high-stakes Senate race, top House Republican warns
World

Minnesota fraud scandal will haunt Flanagan in high-stakes Senate race, top House Republican warns

Tom Emmer says Peggy Flanagan will be "tainted" by the Minnesota welfare fraud scandal after she won the Democratic Senate nomination on Tuesday.

Marlee Ankunding · 13 Aug, 2026
Apples Back to School sale just got extended to Sept. 24 — more time to score up to $150 in gift cards
Technology

Apples Back to School sale just got extended to Sept. 24 — more time to score up to $150 in gift cards

Apple extended its 2026 Back to School promotion through Sept. 24, offering a free gift card up to $150 with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad.

Johan Hauck · 13 Aug, 2026
Chipotle IQ is back, and this time you can win free burritos for a year — heres how to play
Technology

Chipotle IQ is back, and this time you can win free burritos for a year — heres how to play

Chipotle IQ, the brand's trivia game, returns Aug. 18-20 with a chance to win BOGO entrées, free sauces, Chipotle Rewards points, and — through a new Silver Tic...

Rosemary Kiehn · 13 Aug, 2026
'The Dark Knight' warned us about mass surveillance. In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' it's a punchline.
Business

'The Dark Knight' warned us about mass surveillance. In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' it's a punchline.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has faced backlash for its portrayal of mass surveillance, sparking ethical debates similar to those in "The Dark Knight."

Gabbi Shaw · 13 Aug, 2026
Made by Google in under 12 minutes
Technology

Made by Google in under 12 minutes

Catch the biggest announcements from Made by Google 2026, including Pixel 11 phones, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag.

Chanel Goodwin · 13 Aug, 2026
Techies have concerns about Claude's hidden watermark. Anthropic has some answers.
Business

Techies have concerns about Claude's hidden watermark. Anthropic has some answers.

Critics worry Anthropic's new Claude watermark could affect text output, privacy, and how AI-assisted work is judged.

Thibault Spirlet · 13 Aug, 2026
The internets favorite water bottle goes Galactic: Save $10 on Star Wars Owala bottles at Amazon
Technology

The internets favorite water bottle goes Galactic: Save $10 on Star Wars Owala bottles at Amazon

As of Aug. 13, a couple of 32oz Owala 'Star Wars' FreeSip stainless steel water bottles are discounted to $29.99 at Amazon, 25% off their list price of $39.99.

Darrion Langosh · 13 Aug, 2026
Gemini to connect with tons of new apps, including Pandora and OpenTable
Technology

Gemini to connect with tons of new apps, including Pandora and OpenTable

Gemini is making new friends, soon able to connect with a number of third-party apps.

Gisselle Lindgren · 13 Aug, 2026