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Car crashes into Trap House Chicken on Normandy Blvd.; owner says business will stay open
A car crashed into Trap House Chicken on Normandy Blvd. Wednesday afternoon, sending the popular restaurant into cleanup and recovery mode — but its owner says the doors will stay open.
Duke's digital twin technology could take hemodynamic assessments to a whole other level
Researchers at Duke are hard at work on digital twins that could help care teams make important treatment decisions.
New rumor tells us all about Apple's imminent iPhone price hike
How much and when. According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, Apple will be raising prices for all existing iPhone models, as well as those launching...
Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now
Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."
Elix Brings 5,000 Years Of Chinese Medicine To Modern Women’s Health
Elix founder Lulu Ge brings 5,000 years of Chinese medicine into personalized herbal formulas—helping women treat hormonal imbalance symptoms.
Cerebras Systems Fast Inference Cloud Business Nearly Quadruples in Second Quarter 2026
GAAP cloud revenue grew 281%, core cloud revenue grew 287% from a year ago600 MW of data center capacity now under contractManufacturing capacity to scale more than 10x in 2026OpenAI launch partner for frontier model GPT-5.6 SolPartnerships with AMD and AWS establish Cerebras as the leader in disaggregated inference SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerebras Systems (NASDAQ: CBRS), maker of the world’s fastest AI infrastructure, today announced financial results for the second
Twitch Is Now Using Your Content To Train Amazon AI Models And Has Hidden The Option To Opt Out
For now at least, you can stop Amazon from using your streams and chat to train its generative AI tools
iPhone 18 Pro set to become Apple’s new default model
iPhone 18 Pro is being unveiled soon, and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it’s set to become Apple’s new default model like never before.
‘Crimson Desert’ DLC Is Imminent, Multiplayer Modes Ahead
Crimson Desert is getting DLC very soon, and Pearl Abyss is looking ahead to multiplayer for the smash hit game.
Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition Announced, Includes New Expansion, Game Mode, More
Launches in October
Ghost of Yotei narrative expansion, new combat survival mode launch October 1 alongside Complete Edition
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Sucker Punch Productions have announced Ghost of Yotei narrative expansion “Echoes of Sekigahara,” combat survival mode “Mos…
Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Polar Geospatial Center EarthDEM Elevation Products
CSDA's assessment reports help inform the user community about the quality of commercial Digital Elevation Models (DEMs).
Google-made Pixel 11 cases and Pixelsnap accessories get fresh hues [Gallery]
The Pixel 11, no matter which model you look at, ranges from bright and loud to quiet and stealthy colorways....
Ramp: Anthropic's Fable 5 lagged behind OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol in July
Although OpenAI trails Anthropic in business adoption, it won a moneymaking battle in July with its most advanced model, GPT-5.6 Sol.
Apple Skipping iPhone 18 Launch This Year
Apple supplier Pegatron today indirectly confirmed that the standard iPhone 18 model will not be released until next year, according to a new report. Pegatron held an earnings call for the second quarter of 2026 today. On the call, Taiwan's Economic Daily News said Pegatron indicated that one of its customers will be changing its usual smartphone shipment schedule.
Former OpenAI product chief is raising $150 million for a new AI science startup
Kevin Weil is seeking a valuation of at least $750 million for the new venture, which is focused on gathering scientific data for AI models
Space tech: an orbiting market opportunity | Investors Lab
While AI models are excellent at parsing massive amounts of data, they struggle to pivot when faced with unprecedented events — the kind that frequently occur in the vacuum of outer space. Space operations are a zero-tolerance environment where the cost of a software miscalculation can be a total loss of assets or human lives. The solution isn't to abandon the technology, but to pivot toward human-assisted systems where an AI algorithm handles the heavy computational lifting while human experts serve as guides on the ground and remain the ultimate decision makers in aerospace technology. SN's Aaron Tremper takes us there.
Moderate Dem scores upset in Wisconsin governor's race; Darline Graham in runoff
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger, state Rep. Francesca Hong
SpaceX’s High-Margin Software Business Could Soon Hit $33 Billion. Investors Are Underestimating It.
Wall Street is fixated on SpaceX's lockup expiration while analysts quietly model a software business inside the company that could dwarf Google Cloud by 2030. Here is why the market may be pricing the wrong asset entirely.
Elon Musk says Grok will be trained on SpaceX employee data
SpaceX has become the latest tech giant to target employee data in the race to improve its AI models.
Advancing the science of dietary nitrate with integrated vascular assessment
Standardised beetroot-derived dietary nitrate supports endothelial function, arterial compliance, central haemodynamics and nitric oxide bioavailability, thereby promoting systems-based research in vascular nutrition
Factors that make radiologists less likely to be fooled by large language models
Successful radiologist-LLM collaboration depends on confidence in the AI model, along with the reader possessing key clinical expertise, according to new research.
8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.
8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries
A Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin remained neck and neck early Wednesday, leaving a national battle between progressive and moderate wings largely unsettled.
Casper City Council plans financing for final phase of business center remodel
CASPER, Wyo. — City officials discussed financing options for the final phase of the ongoing Casper Business Center remodeling project on Tuesday, with
‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
Organoids and tissues grown from human cells promise more accurate results, with £20m Cambridge project to create standardised models
Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger
State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate
Lake Ozark aldermen approve teen curfew for Bagnell Dam Strip, easing business liability
the City of Lake Ozark Board of Alderment there this evening voted to establish a teen curfew on the bagnell dam strip.The vote count was unanimous.The modified
Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Promotion Until September 24
Apple today extended its 2026 Back to School Promotion until September 24, which means it will last almost a month longer than planned. The extension is applicable in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and multiple countries in Asia. The Back to School promotion offers a free item or gift card when students or educators purchase an eligible Mac or iPad model, plus an educational discount.
The Department of Energy looks to create science-specific AI models
And, how IT cuts led to delays in IRS’s processing of paper returns.
Crimson Desert Dev Conducting 'Extensive Research' on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels
Pearl Abyss has detailed its plans for smash hit action role-playing game Crimson Desert, confirming it is exploring multiplayer modes. Meanwhile, we have a target launch window for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and talk of potential sequels.
‘Everyone’ at Apple uses iPhone Ultra name, says Mark Gurman
Mark Gurman says that ‘iPhone Ultra’ is the name widely used within Apple when referring to the upcoming foldable model.
Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications
Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications
More Lord of the Rings Remasters Are in the Works Following War in the North Re-Release, Confirms Aspyr
Aspyr has plans to re-release more Lord of the Rings games following its shadow drop of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North on modern platforms.
Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms
"Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth."
Curtain Call Cabaret & Lounge launches new pay model for entertainment, food
The Curtain Call Cabaret & Lounge in downtown Medford has introduced an innovative Pay-What-You-Want model that includes both admission and its food menu. For all Curtain Call-produced performances, guests may […]
You know their famous parents. These young actors are having their own moment this summer.
The children of Oscar winners and supermodels are carving out careers of their own.
Live Results: Minnesota midterm primaries
Minnesota Democrats will decide a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in another face-off between moderate and progressive candidates that could define the party’s identity heading into the midterm elections.
Rockport nonprofit sports complex completes $6.9M expansion
Midccoast Recreation Center sees over 100,000 visits each year. With the expansion, it's able to accommodate more programming and playtime.
One of the best AirPods Pro features is finally coming to Galaxy Buds
Samsung finally introduces a super-useful feature to its latest Galaxy Buds models.
iOS 27 code reveals six unreleased iPhone 18 models
iOS 27 beta 5 references six unreleased iPhones, from the iPhone 18 lineup to the foldable iPhone Ultra. Here's the full roadmap.
Latest iOS 27 Beta References Six Unreleased iPhone Models
Macworld reports that iOS 27 beta 5, released to developers on Monday, contains hidden code revealing six unreleased iPhone models – although you've probably heard of them before.
Terraria’s Calamity Mod devs reject xQc’s plan to save it after shutdown
The hugely popular mod recently announced it was shutting down, bringing development to an end after years of expanding the base game.
Canva’s Former CFO Says AI Cannot Fix A Broken Business
More than half of CEOs report no measurable AI return. The CFO who scaled Canva from $10 million to $2 billion says the problem was never the model you picked.
OpenAI Courts Business Users With Premium ChatGPT
OpenAI says it will begin offering “Premium” seats for ChatGPT business customers. The new service, announced Monday (Aug. 10), is designed to give
Insight: US fuel sales to Cuban business bring a glimpse of capitalism to Havana
Gasoline at $38 a gallon sold from cramped apartments. Diesel hawked on Instagram by a celebrity model to a reggaeton soundtrack. Six decades after Fidel Castro’s revolution, all of a sudden, capitalist cracks are appearing in Cuba’s communist energy sector.
10 classic car models from the '80s are now worth a small fortune
From high-performance icons to everyday commuters, these '80s cars have evolved into valuable collector favorites.
Business Chief Opens Speaker Applications for CXO Summit 2026
London, 11 August 2026 - Business Chief, a BizClik Media brand, has opened speaker applications for the CXO Summit 2026, inviting Chief HR Officers, People & Culture Leaders, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Finance Officers and CEOs to join its flagship executive event. The summit, which brings together C-suite leaders to address critical challenges facing modern enterprises, from AI disruption to economic uncertainty. The event has already secured an impressive lineup of speakers from global or
FM bets on structure-level wildfire science with FortressFire acquisition
The deal puts physics-based ignition modeling at the center of FM's commercial property underwriting - and signals where the broader market is heading
Reimagined night-call model boosts interventional radiologist well-being
Stanford University Medical Center has sought to alleviate burnout by rearranging its call model to minimize strain on physicians.
OpenAI targets heavy users with premium ChatGPT Business seats
Analysts say enterprise AI vendors are redesigning pricing models to better monetise high-intensity and agentic workloads.
Anthropic rolled out a fix that stops undetected AI-generated writing
Anthropic said new Claude models will embed an "imperceptible watermark" directly into AI-generated text.
Would Ted Lasso be a good sports coach in real life?
The best modern coaches combine high support with high expectations. But they also speak openly about vulnerability and empathy – and it works.
iOS 27 Hints at 'Apple Reference Image' Photo Authentication
Apple is working on "Apple Reference Image," a photo provenance system that will verify if an image was captured with an iPhone. References to the feature were found in a privacy disclosure included in iOS 27 beta 5, but it is not live yet. According to the text, there will be a "Reference" mode option in the Camera app that users can select. Using this mode will embed provenance data in the image's metadata.
Mayor throws weight behind delivery worker bill
The bill would eliminate the current contractor model and place the responsibility for worker safety.
Mamdani takes aim at Amazon subcontracting model in multimillion-dollar delivery bill fight
Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly threw his support Monday behind legislation that aims to reshape New York City’s last-mile delivery industry, escalating a fight
What Does Alibaba (BABA) Qwen Royalty Model Mean For Its AI Business?
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) plans to introduce a revenue-sharing model for commercial users of its upcoming Qwen3.8-Max open-source AI model. The company aims to monetize open-weight AI deployments through royalties paid by businesses that use Qwen3.8-Max in commercial products and services. This move makes Alibaba the first Chinese AI lab to formally tie open-weight model usage to a royalty-based revenue framework. As large language models start to reshape how software and services...
Battlefield 6 Player Successfully Refunds Game After 470 Hours of Game Time Due to Game Modes Being Removed by Devs
One Battlefield 6 player managed to successfully issue a refund for the game, and this is despite pouring in 470 hours of playtime.
Battlefield 6 Player With Over 400 Hours Gets Full Refund from Steam After Key Modes Were Removed
A Battlefield 6 player with hundreds of hours of playtime has scored a full refund of the game after Battlefield Studios removed key modes from the game's quick-play matchmaking.
Eccentrica's Lamborghini Diablo Restomod Is Now Available As A Roadster, Still Firmly In The Uncanny Valley
Only 19 of these reimagined Diablos will be made, and because it's a convertible it's automatically better than the Eccentrica V12 Coupe we've already seen.
Energy Department wants to create science-specific AI models
The agency is collecting information from interested organizations that could provide foundational open-weight systems, scientific datasets for pretraining or fine-tuning expertise.
What alcohol is consumed — not just how much
A study found that drinking wine in moderation actually lowered the chances of cardiovascular death.
Battlefield 6 Removed A Fan-Favorite Mode, As Devs Look For "Best" Way To Bring It Back
Battlefield Studios is, however, looking for the "best" ways to bring it back.
Revealed: This Lamborghini Diablo Restomod Has No Roof, A V12, And A Manual
Only 19 examples of the 550-horsepower, 208-mph Eccentrica Roadster will be built.
Future Apple Watches Might Ditch the Screen
The company is reportedly exploring new form factors and, shockingly, round displays.
See the Eccentrica V-12 Roadster Lamborghini Diablo Restomod from Every Angle
A 1990s dream reborn.
Data Modernization Strategies from Island Public Health Leaders
Explore data modernization strategies from island public health leaders who have examined the connections between data, technical infrastructure, and more.
Digital Science Connects AI Agents to World-Leading Research Data with New Dimensions MCP Servers
Digital Science has announced the launch of new Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Dimensions, giving enterprise AI agents direct, license-aligned access to one of the world's largest interconnected global research databases.
Custom Recipes: Play fantasy with new preset scoring formats
Custom Recipes mark Day 1 of the 29 Days of Fantasy.
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Live Updates From the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel 11 Event 🔴
Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we cover all the Pixel 11 series phones, Pixel Watch 5, and any other new Pixel-related announcements.
AbCellera women’s health data top ‘most aggressive upside scenario,’ putting Astellas and Bayer on notice
AbCellera has reported phase 2 results “beyond even the most aggressive upside scenario” that its CEO dared to consider, boosting the biotech’s chances of challenging Astellas and Bayer for a women’s health market. The phase 2 clinical trial compared ABCL635, an antibody targeting NK3R, to placebo in patients with hot flashes caused by menopause. Investigators enrolled 92 postmenopausal women experiencing a mean of about 10 moderate or severe hot flashes per day. By Week 4, the number of moderate or severe hot flashes had fallen by a mean of 8.8 on ABCL635 and by 3.5 on placebo. That statistically significant, placebo-adjusted reduction of 5.3 hit the trial’s primary endpoint. The level of efficacy also cleared the bar set by existing drugs. While cross-trial comparisons can be misleading, AbCellera CEO Carl Hansen, Ph.D., had seen enough to start hyping the program. “We now view ABCL635 as a potential best-in-class non-hormonal therapy with strong differentiation against approved NK3R competitors across all important dimensions, including efficacy, safety, dosing and convenience,” Hansen said on a Monday morning conference call with investors to discuss the data. “We believe ABCL635 is now a highly de-risked program.” Last week, Hansen used AbCellera’s earnings call to set expectations for readout, with the CEO defining success as a clean safety profile and efficacy comparable to the two approved small molecules. The data vaulted over that bar. Astellas linked (PDF) one of the small molecules, Veozah, to placebo-adjusted reductions in hot flash frequency of 2.1 and 2.6 at Week 4 of its two phase 3 trials. Bayer reported (PDF) placebo-adjusted reductions of 3.04 and 3.29 at Week 4 of pivotal studies for its small molecule, Lynkuet. At 5.3, the placebo-adjusted reduction in AbCellera’s trial comfortably cleared the standard set by the incumbents. Veozah and Lynkuet came to market based on evidence of their ability to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes. AbCellera’s phase 2 study covered both endpoints, with the Canadian biotech reporting a mean reduction in severity of 1.4 points at Week 4 on ABCL635, compared to 0.3 points for placebo. Again, the placebo-adjusted result compares favorably to data on Veozah and Lynkuet. Analysts shared Hansen’s enthusiasm for the data. The phase 2 results “firmly validate ABCL635 as a potentially best-in-class treatment,” BMO Capital Markets analysts said in a note to investors Monday. ABCL635’s apparent efficacy edge “is likely attributable to the higher dosing/target engagement the asset is able to reach vs. the oral agents due to its wider therapeutic index,” the analysts added. The analysts, who model $2.3 billion in unadjusted peak sales for ABCL635, flagged the safety profile as another positive of the phase 2 readout. While Veozah carries a boxed warning for liver damage, nobody on ABCL635 in the phase 2 trial had elevated liver enzymes or bilirubin values. If replicated in phase 3, the lack of a liver signal could allow approval without the monitoring requirements imposed on Veozah. Investors appeared equally enthused, sending AbCellera's stock up 32% to $9.21 in premarket trading Monday from a Friday closing price of $6.93. Next, AbCellera will collect the Week 12 data and talk to its advisors about further development. The results open up “a wide variety of possibilities of how we might take this forward into phase 3 studies to truly maximize the value of the asset and make sure that ABCL635 is able to demonstrate its differentiation potential,” Sarah Noonberg, M.D., Ph.D., AbCellera’s chief medical officer, told investors.
Marantz CINEMA Series 2 Rebuilds the AV Receiver for Modern Home Entertainment
The Marantz CINEMA Series 2 upgrades premium home theater with new DACs, broader Dirac Live support, advanced gaming features, and smarter system control.
I'm Playing Burnout Revenge Again Because I Miss Crash Mode
Burnout Revenge is actually the best one.
Can AI and Modern Science Help Unlock Some of the Ancient Mysteries of Qumran?
Two new research projects using state-of-the-art technology could help solve […]
If Congress can’t save college sports, it’s time for Plan B. Except there is no Plan B
If College Sports Inc. truly wants stability, it's going to have to blow up the current model completely and try something new.
Meta releases Muse Glimmer, a new open weight model
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.
Future Apple Watches May Include More Screen Sizes Or Even A Model With No Display
Apple's next Watch won't change much, but future models may see significant updates.
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) Stock Sees Fair Value Lift After Q1 Analyst Revisions
Price targets for Starz Entertainment have been refreshed, with Fair Value moving from US$28.50 to about US$32.33, which marks a higher central valuation estimate in current models. These updates sit alongside Street commentary that weighs the separation from Lionsgate, Q1 model changes, and the new content approach, as analysts balance upside from execution against risks and the recent share price move. Read on to see how to track these shifting views and follow the evolving narrative around...
Digital Science launches Dimensions MCP servers
Existing Dimensions API customers can begin using the Model Context Protocol servers immediately without extra licence
Why Your Brain Feels Broken All the Time (And What Science Says You Can Do About It)
It’s not just a lack of willpower—new research shows modern life creates an evolutionary mismatch that wrecks our focus, and here is how to fix it.
AI for science needs reasoning, not just data
AI agents that can model the human process of research will accelerate discoveries in science.
New MacBook Pro and Refreshed iMacs Likely Coming in October
Apple is likely to unveil a new M6 MacBook Pro and refreshed iMacs in October, based on its typical release schedule, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman reiterated his belief that Apple is readying the launch of a refreshed base-model MacBook Pro with a 14-inch display powered by an M6 chip.
Norris Consultant Group Launches New Credit-to-Capital Curriculum on The Wealth Blueprint Platform
ANDERSON, S.C., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norris Consultant Group, the parent company and operating entity behind The Wealth Blueprint, today announced the launch of a new curriculum module on its educational platform, expanding the program's business credit and funding-readiness training for aspiring entrepreneurs. The new module went live in early August 2026 and is now available to members of The Wealth Blueprint community. Norris Consultant Group operates The Wealth Blueprint as its
Mercedes-AMG’s Secret Electric SUV Is Taking Shape
The new Mercedes-AMG electric SUV teaser shows GT-inspired styling and confirms a flagship EV positioned alongside AMG’s dedicated performance models.
Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say
The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.
The next year Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-series to replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare
Publisher Activision is officially preparing the shooter for release. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, which is scheduled to launch on October 23 of this year....
Rumored, Never-to-Be-Released Apple Feature May Have Been Too Much Truth for Most Consumers
You know Apple has all your data, but do you really want to be made aware of it?
How to use Claude's voice mode
Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.
iPhone 17 set to break a record no flagship has touched in 15 years
When Apple released the iPhone 17 last September, the timer started for the new flagship model breaking a record set...
'Outsider' House primary winner sets sights on flipping longtime GOP seat back from Dems: 'Ready for a change'
Terri DeBoer says Rep. Hillary Scholten's voting record contradicts her moderate image, citing votes on girls sports and the SAVE America Act.
Apple Watch Rethink Could See Debut of Round Model, Screenless Fitness Tracker, and More
Apple is re-evaluating the Apple Watch lineup and considering a host of radical new designs, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In today's edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman compared plans for the Apple Watch's evolution to the "revolutionary design change" that the foldable iPhone represents. It will be "something that transforms the product for a new era".
Is Accel Entertainment (ACEL) A Bargain As Earnings Growth Lifts Valuation Hopes?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is attracting fresh attention after its 4 August 2026 earnings update, which showed higher sales, revenue and net income for both the quarter and first half compared with the prior year. See our latest analysis for Accel Entertainment. At a share price of $12.16, Accel Entertainment has posted a 6.95% year to date share price return and a 10.34% 1 year total shareholder return, which suggests moderate positive momentum heading into the latest earnings and capital...
Steam reportedly refunds Battlefield 6 player with 470 hours logged after EA quietly pulled Rush mode from Quickplay
A Battlefield 6 player "upset" at the removal of the popular Rush mode claims to have secured a full refund from Steam despite having clocked up 470 hours.
The world's leading AI companies struggle to contain latest models
There's been a recent string of cybersecurity incidents among the world's leading AI models. Here's a look at what's happened.
What’s that construction in Modesto? New housing, sewer lines and more
Progress is continuing on the Bridges development in the Kiernan Business Park, the River Trunk Pump project and JS West’s new headquarters.
'His urine goes on tour around Europe, showing the kings and queens this glowing pee': The weird world of alchemy before chemistry
Editor Hannah Osborne spoke with science writer Kit Chapman about his book "The Age of Alchemy." In it, he explores how, long before modern science existed, people were finding extraordinary ways to solve problems and understand the world around them.
Blazers' Moda Center Battle Has Become a PR War
Local influencers and hundred-million-dollar ultimatums take center stage as the franchise deploys new tactics to secure massive public funding for a high-stakes arena renovation project.
In 1967, US satellites hunting secret nuclear tests detected a flash from deep space; the accidental signal became the first observed gamma-ray burst
For more than half a century, gamma-ray bursts have remained one of the most puzzling events observed in space. These bursts are sudden flashes of gamma rays, a very high-energy form of light.