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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

A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban - Since the Taliban recaptured power in Afghanistan five years ago, women and girls have seen their basic rights taken away. By - Mark Sappenfield - / 6 min

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