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How Agentic AI could reshape government services in Abu Dhabi
Discover how Agentic AI could transform Abu Dhabi’s government services, from task automation to proactive citizen support, while keeping humans in control.
Gulf News - Aug 16, 2026 3:34am EDT
Feature fatigue: Do we really need more AI gimmicks on our phones?
Prices are going up, companies are having a harder time with manufacturing, but at least the Google Pixel 11 Pro has a new light.
Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 15, 2026 11:56pm EDT
Arrest made after 5 shot outside dorms at Virginia State University days before classes begin
The five victims were transported to hospitals, and one initially listed as having life-threatening injuries has been upgraded to critical condition, county police said.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 11:04pm EDT
When conspiracy theorists drive policy: The nationwide push to ban weather modification
Although no large-scale projects to alter the weather exist in the U.S., dozens of states are trying to outlaw it anyway — a trend fueled, in part, by unfounded ideas about “chemtrails.”
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 8:15pm EDT
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
The damage so far was concentrated along the White River from Hamilton County into the northern Indianapolis suburbs.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 7:04pm EDT
Christian Science Monitor - Aug 15, 2026 4:35pm EDT
13-year-old survivor of Michigan rampage called 911 to report she’d been shot
Five victims were killed and the suspected gunman, Chad Hickman, 39, was also found dead Friday.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 4:16pm EDT
Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home
Hundreds of fans gathered in the Welsh village of Mumbles to pay tribute to the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer, who died last month at 75.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 3:44pm EDT
New AI technique helps robots complete tasks twice as fast by letting them 'think ahead'
Live Science - Aug 15, 2026 1:15pm EDT
Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.
CNBC - Aug 15, 2026 11:02am EDT
Taliban mark five years back in power in Afghanistan as aid groups warn of crisis
Driven by droughts, deadly earthquakes and the deportation of Afghans from neighbouring states, Afghanistan’s humanitarian needs have reached a record level, aid officials warn.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 9:47am EDT
Alibaba AI Models Hit 3 Billion Downloads, Passing Meta, Google
Deccan Chronicle - Aug 15, 2026 8:30am EDT
Ukraine attacks Russia’s Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes
Ukraine’s longer-range attacks have increased dramatically this year, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 8:13am EDT
Scientists find fifth state of matter at material interface
Physicists at Rutgers University have identified a quantum state that fits into none of the four familiar categories of solid, liquid, gas, or plasma. Reported in Science Advances, the discovery...
International The News - Aug 15, 2026 7:31am EDT
Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory
“As long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in delusions, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade,” Iran’s deputy foreign minister said.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 6:57am EDT
Inside Josh Kushner’s under-the-radar path to buying the Los Angeles Lakers
A lifelong Democrat, Kushner keeps a low profile but has scored some big investment hits and has been involved in the NBA for years.
NBC News - Aug 15, 2026 6:42am EDT
Data Centers Will Eat 12% of US Electricity by 2030. This Platinum Fuel Cell Fix May Help
Gizmodo - Aug 15, 2026 6:00am EDT
Sure service problems reported for users in Channel Islands
Sure says it is experiencing an increase in issues with services as it introduces 5G.
BBC News - Aug 15, 2026 2:45am EDT
Flock announces security changes after reports of law enforcement abuse
ABC News - Aug 15, 2026 1:03am EDT
Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows
Exploit Wednesday's back, baby
Register UK - Aug 14, 2026 8:58pm EDT
Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV
ABC News - Aug 14, 2026 8:03pm EDT
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
BBC News - Aug 14, 2026 8:02pm EDT
OpenAI CFO Friar tells investors that enterprise business now bigger than consumer by revenue
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar met with investors following a week of turmoil in the C-suite that included the sudden departure of revenue chief Denise Dresser.
CNBC - Aug 14, 2026 6:02pm EDT
OpenAI's Revenue Is Soaring, Topping $40 Billion Ahead of Its IPO
The company's annualized revenue run rate has roughly doubled from the more than $20 billion it recorded at the end of 2025.
International Business Times - Aug 14, 2026 5:20pm EDT