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Gizmodo - Aug 17, 2026 6:50am EDT
Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war
Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail after Kyiv launched a major drone attack on Moscow.
CNBC - Aug 17, 2026 6:49am EDT
Samsung Galaxy S27 leaks are multiplying: Camera, prices and what to believe
Galaxy S27 rumor mill hits overdrive as credible leaks mix with wild guesses
Gulf News - Aug 17, 2026 6:42am EDT
Kushner meets with Netanyahu after rare Hamas talks over stalled Gaza plan
The meetings represent a new push to revive the Trump-backed peace plan for Gaza that Israel has rejected.
NBC News - Aug 17, 2026 6:28am EDT
Gizmodo - Aug 17, 2026 6:16am EDT
Still Serving: Inside the Most Bombed McDonald’s in The World
The walls are pockmarked with shrapnel, and the golden arches melted, but this Kyiv McDonald’s is an island of normalcy amid Russia’s bombardment.
NBC News - Aug 17, 2026 5:11am EDT
Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
NPR - Aug 17, 2026 5:03am EDT
Live Science - Aug 17, 2026 4:59am EDT
Chinese AI company Zhipu claims its new model is a better bug-finder than Anthropic, OpenAI
PLUS: HCL, TCS, admit data breaches; South Korea to fine Apple, Google; India bans some rideshare tips; and more!
Register UK - Aug 17, 2026 4:18am EDT
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
BBC News - Aug 17, 2026 4:01am EDT
US to Tell Partners They Must Pick Sides in AI Race With China
Deccan Chronicle - Aug 17, 2026 3:50am EDT
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Police in Greenville, South Carolina, said the “preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.” Panettiere revealed this year that she struggled with postpartum depression and addiction.
NBC News - Aug 17, 2026 2:00am EDT
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ has passed away at age 36. NBC News' Jessica Layton and Steve Patterson report on her death and how she recently spoke publicly about her experiences with postpartum depression and addiction.
NBC News - Aug 17, 2026 12:47am EDT
States take Meta to trial in California in biggest trial yet over social media
ABC News - Aug 17, 2026 12:47am EDT
Virgin Galactic flights stay paused while ticket prices head for the Moon
Turns out this space thing really is hard
Register UK - Aug 17, 2026 12:47am EDT
Tech prices have spiked up to 50 per cent. AI is to blame
Investors reacted swiftly as JB Hi-Fi noted a major dip in sales in the second half as a result of ongoing price rises and supply issues.
Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 17, 2026 12:08am EDT
Five years after quitting a job, developer’s former boss asked for rapid tech support
Connecting a single power cord turned into a lucrative all-nighter
Register UK - Aug 16, 2026 8:58pm EDT
UPI: India built a digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill.
India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.
BBC News - Aug 16, 2026 8:27pm EDT
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
BBC News - Aug 16, 2026 7:41pm EDT
At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana
Floodwaters peaked in Indianapolis on Sunday as hundreds of homes remained evacuated, widespread outages persisted and officials warned of continued dangerous conditions.
NBC News - Aug 16, 2026 6:27pm EDT
Report on Candidates for Office Finds AI Is More Talked-About Than Racism or Israel
Gizmodo - Aug 16, 2026 5:52pm EDT
Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
Two people were killed on the island of Salamina, west of Athens, Greek firefighters said.
NBC News - Aug 16, 2026 3:56pm EDT
Video What social media apps can do to support children's mental health
ABC News - Aug 16, 2026 2:56pm EDT
Anthropic Explains Its Watermark System as Some Claude Users Loudly Revolt
Gizmodo - Aug 16, 2026 2:38pm EDT