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The Economist | Business

Americans should rekindle their love for big business

New research shows large firms are vital for prosperity…

How Shein came crashing down

The Chinese e-retailer is listing for a quarter of the $100bn at which it was once valued…

China will struggle to make money from humanoid robots

It is ahead of rivals and training up thousands, but profits are a long way off…

Yuval Noah Harari on the economic and political perils of AI

Humanity must not entrust its lot to clever machines, the bestselling historian warns…

How to measure returns on AI

From tokenmaxxing to something more normal…

The Economist | International

As his presidency flounders, Donald Trump is more dangerous than ever

Forget lame ducks. America’s president will defend his dominance like an ageing silverback gorilla…

What happens when interceptor missiles run out

The growing shortage is causing panic in Ukraine and elsewhere…

Introducing our latest newsletter, The Economist for You

A personalised reading list, sent straight to your inbox…

Silicon Valley’s AI boom is remaking American charity

AI founders pledge to give away hundreds of billions of dollars. How will they be spent?

Taking Taiwan’s democracy hostage

Self-interested Taiwanese politicians are making the country increasingly ungovernable. China is the only winner…

The Economist | U.S.

Does Donald Trump deserve credit for a manufacturing revival?

Assessing the president’s promise to bring back factory jobs…

The War Room newsletter: Donald Trump’s strange obsession with naval design

Anton La Guardia, our diplomatic editor, examines why the president wants to revert to steam-driven catapults on aircraft-carriers…

Checks and Balance newsletter: Donald Trump’s losing bet on oil

Charlotte Howard, our US editor, on why the president’s energy strategy has backfired…

Why conservatives can’t stop talking about women’s basketball

The WNBA has become a culture-war battleground…

The real covid-19 scandal is still unfolding

The failure to reckon with lives needlessly lost will make the next pandemic deadlier…

Fox News

Army vet lawmaker marks Abbey Gate anniversary with blistering message for Biden-Harris: 'Abject failure'

Former Army aviator Rep. Matt Van Epps introduced a resolution marking five years since the deadly Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan.

SEE IT: LA Dem candidates torched by disgusted residents after ‘disgraceful’ debate: ‘Both bad’

Los Angeles Democratic mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman face voter fury after a debate one resident called "disgraceful" for the city.

Rutgers research dean accused of secretly recording 'upskirt' videos with cellphone, prosecutors say

Joshua Kohut, a Rutgers University research dean, faces invasion of privacy charges after investigators say they found upskirt videos on his device.

EXCLUSIVE: State Dept reveals Portland Antifa connection to Hamas, Iran’s IRGC in sweeping terror action

A State Department memo reveals how an Italy-based tech collective built encrypted tools used by Antifa, Hamas and Hezbollah to organize attacks.

SEEING DOUBLE: Second Dan Sullivan advances, setting up bizarre Alaska Senate ballot

Dan Sullivan Jr. advances to Alaska's general election, complicating the race for Sen. Dan Sullivan as ranked-choice voting amplifies name confusion.

The Guardian

Police not ruling out links to A66 crash after two killed in Middlesbrough house fire

Murder inquiry launched after blaze in Grangetown area, amid investigation into collision in which seven died A murder investigation has been launched after two people were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough, with police not ruling out links to…

Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing

More than 380 tourists among those unaccounted for after homes, roads, bridges and power plants swept awayNepal-Tibet floods – latest updatesAt least 95 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods ⁠hit the Himalayan border areas…

Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live

Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London this morningOver 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for…

Trump claims CIA director’s surprise visit to Russia is ‘semi-routine’ despite mounting speculation – live

Trump administration had not formally announced John Ratcliffe’s trip, but various outlets captured the flight tracking data of the US jet and the Kremlin confirmed the meetingDarline Graham wins Republican primary for US SenateSign up for the US B…

Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes

Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac LémanHe staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising.Neil Gilson, a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little…

New York Times

Live Updates: At Least 72 Killed and Hundreds Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal

A wall of water crashed through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet, the Nepali authorities said. The missing included border officials, port workers and foreign tourists.

Here’s the latest.

A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.

Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks

Iran and Oman said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices eased after the joint announcement.

How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War

Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was seen as unthinkable.

South China Morning Post

Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand into emerging markets amid US visa pause

Hong Kong companies should accelerate their expansion into the Middle East, the Asean bloc and Central Asia to reduce their exposure to geopolitical risks, a lawmaker has said, as the United States moved to disrupt immigrant-visa appointments worldwi…

Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle teen social media addiction case in US

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay US$17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 US states, state attorneys general announced o…

China vows payback for US Iran sanctions, testing stability ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Beijing has vowed to retaliate against Washington’s expanded Iran sanctions targeting Chinese entities, threatening a clash that could erode recent stability in the US-China relationship and become a new flashpoint weeks before President Xi Jinping…

China’s steel sector must avoid US rust belt’s fate: party journal

As geopolitical tensions intensify, China’s steel sector – the world’s largest – is facing trade-restrictive measures in overseas markets and shrinking margins, but the country must strive to avoid the mistakes of America’s rust belt, accor…

Iran and Oman reach Hormuz deal, but reopening hinges on US compliance

Iran and Oman have reached agreement on their share of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues, but the vital waterway will not be reopened if the US does not accept their conditions, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday. Iran and Oman have…

The Straits Times

Meta reaches $21.2b settlement over social media harms to children

Meta will impose daily usage limits and restrict nighttime usage by children who use Facebook and Instagram.

King Charles and Queen Camilla to carry out tour of Caribbean nations

LONDON, Aug 26 - King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will carry out a week-long tour of Caribbean nations later this year, visiting Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas and Guyana, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

Slovak government proposes banning social networks until age of 16

Aug 26 - Slovakia's government approved a bill on Wednesday proposing a ban on use of social networks by children under 16, saying it would help prevent addictive behaviour, social pressure and radicalisation.

Landmark Bolivia same-sex marriage could pave way for more couples, activists say

LA PAZ, Aug 26 - The marriage of a same-sex couple in Bolivia this month could prompt other couples to seek the same recognition, activists say, potentially opening a new chapter in a years-long push for LGBT rights in the socially conservative Andea…

Turkey says SDF dissolution will help with Syrian unity

ISTANBUL, Aug 26 - Turkey's ruling AK Party welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces as an important step towards strengthening Syrian unity, a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogan's party said on Wednesday.

Sydney Morning Herald

Australian among hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal

Ninety-five people have been confirmed dead, with fears for hundreds of people missing, including tourists from Australia, India and the UK.

Superquiz, Thursday, August 27

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

Meta reaches $24 billion settlement over teen social media addiction

The tech giant has agreed to add child safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in the settlement, ending a landmark trial in the US.

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in UK for fresh start

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Birmingham on Wednesday on a flight from California after six years in the United States, days before their two children start school.

Hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal

Hundreds of people are missing and at least eight have been killed after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal.

TechCrunch

How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO)

Three weeks ago, I tested something that completely changed how I think about organic traffic. I opened ChatGPT and asked a simple question: "What's the best course on building SaaS with WordPress?" The answer that appeared stopped me cold. My course…

Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025

Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve. In this guide, I'll show you the t…

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features

 In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh app…

Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier

 In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in our list…

Top 10 AI Content Generator & Writer Tools in 2022

Are you looking for a way to create content that is both effective and efficient? If so, then you should consider using an AI content generator. AI content generators are a great way to create content that is both engaging and relevant to your audien…

Wall Street Journal

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.

Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

Wired

Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All

In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement.

PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates

The site, called Stud or Dud, helps daters dig up dirt on potential paramours. It’s fueled by the same public data as PeopleFinders.com—and comes with many of the same concerns.

Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet

Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.

Green Chef Meal Kit Review (2026): Great Ingredients, Layered Flavor

HelloFresh’s organic meal kit Green Chef offers transparent sourcing, layered cooking, and trustworthy gluten-free dishes.

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