Fire tears through Indonesian village in West Java
A fire has torn through a traditional village in the Sukabumi Regency of Indonesia's West Java province.
One dead, 14 injured as car reportedly strikes crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event
German police say they believe car drove into Tiergarten park, near the route of a Pride march, hitting several people.
Israeli forces target Gaza’s Al-Aqsa hospital
At least one person was killed and several injured when Israeli drones hit a group of Palestinians near Al-Aqsa hospital
What’s next for Venezuela’s path to recovery from devastating earthquakes?
The cost of reconstruction is expected to run into the tens of billions, even as the country faces numerous obstacles.
Israeli forces tear gas journalists reporting Nablus shootout
Israeli troops fired tear gas at Palestinians and journalists in Tal a day after a deadly shootout
How India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters shook the Modi government
India’s Education Minister has resigned after 36 days of continuous protests by Cockroach Janta Party-led people.
TechCrunch
Warner Bros. lawsuit accuses Amazon of illegally poaching executives
The lawsuit will likely renew debates about whether term employment agreements are enforceable under California. law
Ars Technica
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099
Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
TechCrunch
The hacker who humiliated spyware makers and was never caught
An awe-inspiring hacktivist who hacked two controversial government spyware makers may be the most prolific hacker to have never gotten caught. What do we know ...
Head of Hamas-led police in northern Gaza killed by Israeli strike
Four other Palestinians were also killed by Israeli air strikes, and a policeman died from wounds sustained last week.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s Boring Company reportedly raising funding at a $20 billion valuation
Elon Musk's tunneling startup is reportedly in talks for a major new funding round.
At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria
At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria
Ebola deaths in DRC surge past 1,300 as virus ‘spreading like a wildfire’
The outbreak is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded and threatens to become the worst in history.
How Netanyahu gov’t media reforms risk deepening Israeli press bias
Critics decry Israel's sweeping media reforms, warning of further risks to press freedom and election integrity.
Why Epstein’s survivors are still fighting
Why Epstein's survivors are still fighting
Ars Technica
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight
SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
TechCrunch
Kalshi demands Netflix take down trailer for ‘Prediction Games’ documentary
Kalshi claims the trailer is “defamatory” and contains “both fabricated documents and false and misleading statements.”
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Gov't accuses IRIB of 'censorship' after parts of president's speech not aired; station rejects 'improper attributions'.
Worker dies during reconstruction of Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium
Barcelona offer condolences to family of a 54-year-old man who died during Camp Nou redevelopment after blow to head.
India win second T20 in Zimbabwe to take series as Kishan and Varma shine
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma sets up 90-run win over Zimbabwe as India takes 2-0 lead in T20 series.
TechCrunch
Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech
At libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.
‘We have done it’: Joy as ‘Cockroach’ protests push India minister out
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after youth-led protests over exam leaks rattle PM Modi's government.
Syrian FM calls for Israeli withdrawal in meeting with UN chief
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria
The Battle Over Al-Aqsa
What happened when thousands of Israelis stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection?
The Global South is being forced to choose creditors over children
The education of millions of children is at risk because of the current global financial order. We need change
Atletico Madrid sign South Korea World Cup star Lee Kang-In from PSG
Lee Kang-In makes the switch to Atletico after helping Paris Saint-Germain to consecutive Champions League titles.
The Verge
Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike
Google's Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, all but confirmed in an interview with 9to5 Google that its next Pixel phone would cost more tha...
TechCrunch
One fallen power line exposed a growing AI data center problem. Here’s how to fix it.
A close call in Northern Virginia revealed just how poorly data centers respond to grid disruptions. Here's how to fix the problem.
F1 needs better balance between business and sport, says Norris
Lando Norris speaks up ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix with drivers feeling new regulations have cramped their speed.