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Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” The DOGE-led cuts

Trump promised to slash federal administrative bloat in 2025. He cut tens of thousands of jobs in rural states along the way.

NBC News - Aug 04, 2026 3:51pm EDT

SpaceX earnings live updates: Stock jumps almost 10% ahead of first earnings report since IPO

Follow SpaceX’s Q2 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

CNBC - Aug 04, 2026 3:29pm EDT

Live updates: Michigan, Virginia, Kansas elections underway; Todd Blanche’s nomination advances to full Senate

Follow live updates on the elections as voters hit the polls in five states. Get the latest on Todd Blanche’s Senate vote for attorney general.

NBC News - Aug 04, 2026 3:27pm EDT

S&P 500, Dow hit record highs on strong AI-linked earnings and hopes for an Iran war deal

Despite persistent inflation and high gas prices, the corporate earnings season underway has so far exceeded historical standards.

NBC News - Aug 04, 2026 3:14pm EDT

Samsung bans apps that exploit smart TVs to route internet traffic

Seoul: South Korean electronics company Samsung has announced a ban on apps that share its smart TV users internet connection with third parties, aft...

Peninsula Qatar - Aug 04, 2026 2:57pm EDT

What Is AI Model Distillation?

Gizmodo - Aug 04, 2026 2:50pm EDT

'Minions & Monsters' Is Coming Home Faster Than You Can Say 'Banana'

Gizmodo - Aug 04, 2026 2:01pm EDT

Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components

Guardian UK - Aug 04, 2026 1:47pm EDT

Moscow and Kyiv trade blame over drone explosion that killed 7, including 3 children, on Russian beach

Ukraine did not deny launching the drone but said the Kremlin’s air defenses had shot it down and that “it was Putin who killed these Russians.” The regional governor said 58 people were injured.

NBC News - Aug 04, 2026 12:35pm EDT

Earth Has a Billion Years Left. This Plan Could Stretch It to 9 Quadrillion

Gizmodo - Aug 04, 2026 12:28pm EDT

New Jersey sues Amazon on antitrust grounds, alleging it unlawfully wielded its power over delivery contractors

The complaint alleges Amazon's third-party delivery model leads to lower wages, unfair working conditions and a lack of competition.

CNBC - Aug 04, 2026 12:15pm EDT

US water systems hit with MAJOR cyberattacks | Fox News Video

Feds investigate cyberattacks hitting water systems in multiple states as officials warn of an Iranian hacking threat. National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports.

Fox News - Aug 04, 2026 11:45am EDT

Trump Targets A New Piece Of China's AI Supply Chain. Data Center Equipment Faces Fresh U.S. Curbs

The Trump administration is drafting rules to block imports of new Chinese optical transceiver models used in AI data centers, citing national security concerns.

International Business Times - Aug 04, 2026 11:30am EDT

NASA Backs Wild Plan for a Laser-Powered Drone to Explore Giant Caves Below the Moon's Surface

Gizmodo - Aug 04, 2026 11:05am EDT

China Is Winning The Open AI Race, Hugging Face CEO Says. Warns U.S. Risks Falling Behind Without More Collaboration

Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said China has emerged as the leader in open-weight AI models and could match or surpass U.S. frontier AI labs within the next year.

International Business Times - Aug 04, 2026 10:59am EDT

Officials warn of Iranian hacking threat to US water systems | Fox News Video

Feds investigate cyberattacks hitting water systems in multiple states as officials warn of an Iranian hacking threat. National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports.

Fox News - Aug 04, 2026 10:44am EDT

AI gives lifeline to developing nations in weak growth era: World Bank

Artificial intelligence could allow developing countries to achieve a century's ‌worth of development in only a decade if they act quickly on power,...

Daily Sabah - Aug 04, 2026 10:17am EDT

Judge rules New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

The ruling comes after a federal judge earlier this year blocked a similar law in California that was enacted after a dramatic increase in immigration arrests.

NBC News - Aug 04, 2026 10:00am EDT

Giant Waves of Solar Wind May Have Stripped Mars of Its Atmosphere, New Study Finds

Gizmodo - Aug 04, 2026 10:00am EDT

Video OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach

ABC News - Aug 04, 2026 9:29am EDT

Wisconsin governor's race tests limits of Democrats' leftward shift - After years of Republican rule, Wisconsin Democrats are testing whether a democratic socialist is a viable candidate for governor in a swing state. By - Simon Montlake - / 7 min

Christian Science Monitor - Aug 04, 2026 9:13am EDT

AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival - Artificial intelligence sparked boos at the 150th anniversary performance of Wagner's Ring Cycle

ABC News - Aug 04, 2026 9:03am EDT

States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits

The case is the latest legal action between states and the federal government over the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

NBC News - Aug 04, 2026 8:58am EDT

School cellphone bans: NYC family shares impact of phone-free classrooms | Fox News Video

On 'Fox & Friends,' host Ainsley Earhardt talks with 'The CyberGuy' Kurt Knutsson, Phone Free New York founder Raj Goyle, and students Ana and Sara Goyle about the growing trend of school cellphone bans and their impact on student well-being.

Fox News - Aug 04, 2026 7:28am EDT