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Montana man reportedly asked to leave parents’ home before opening fire

A former wife and two children of Alan Smith, 44, were among those killed in the shooting and fire near Billings on Sunday.

NBC News - Aug 26, 2026 11:49am EDT

Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement

The agreement resolves claims filed by 47 US states accusing the tech giant of designing Instagram with addictive features.

Evening Standard - Aug 26, 2026 11:40am EDT

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta agrees to a $17 billion settlement over teen social media addiction, adding stronger safety measures to Facebook and Instagram.

One America News Network - Aug 26, 2026 11:39am EDT

Oil prices tumble amid renewed optimism over the Strait of Hormuz

Despite three straight days of falling oil prices, the cost of unleaded gas has hardly budged, compounding the pressure on consumers.

NBC News - Aug 26, 2026 11:31am EDT

Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Wanted AI to Replace Meta Workers. The Plan Collapsed Within Months.

The initiative, code-named "Project OT," for Organization Transformation, envisioned turning Meta into an "AI native" company.

International Business Times - Aug 26, 2026 11:19am EDT

Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68bn to settle social media case

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.

BBC News - Aug 26, 2026 11:16am EDT

AI Is Getting Better At Doing College Work, MIT Says. Claims Most Classes May Now Need To Change.

The university also wants every class to spell out when students can, and cannot, use AI, while putting more emphasis on hands-on learning and face-to-face interaction.

International Business Times - Aug 26, 2026 11:07am EDT

Meta Reaches $16.68 Billion Settlement Over Social Media Harms To Children

Deccan Chronicle - Aug 26, 2026 11:01am EDT

The universe, unlocked: NASA to launch a space telescope that could transform our view of the cosmos

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch Sunday, is designed to capture giant panoramas, which could reveal more than 100,000 exoplanets and billions of galaxies.

NBC News - Aug 26, 2026 11:01am EDT

Amazon Practically Gives Away Logitech M185 Compact Wireless Mouse for Barely Over $10

Gizmodo - Aug 26, 2026 10:55am EDT

Meta to pay $18 billion and make sweeping app changes to settle social media harms lawsuit

Meta agreed to implement new safety measures, including a default two-hour daily limit for using Facebook and Instagram, for users under the age of 18

Scientific American - Aug 26, 2026 10:54am EDT

Shift to AI era one of most turbulent times in history: Bill Gates

Even under the best circumstances, the shift to the artificial intelligence era 'will be one of the most turbulent times in human history,' Microsoft...

Daily Sabah - Aug 26, 2026 10:41am EDT

Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval

Washington: Bill Gates warned Wednesday that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technol...

Peninsula Qatar - Aug 26, 2026 10:38am EDT

California says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

NPR - Aug 26, 2026 10:38am EDT

Meta, US states reach $16.7B settlement in landmark addiction case

Tech giant Meta Platforms agreed to pay U.S. states as much as $16.7 billion and to impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram,...

Daily Sabah - Aug 26, 2026 10:25am EDT

Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration

ABC News - Aug 26, 2026 10:24am EDT

DuRoBo Krono Hands-on Review: A Phone-Sized E-Reader That Makes E Ink Feel Fast

DuRoBo Krono review: This phone-sized Android e-reader combines a crisp E Ink display, Smart Dial, long battery life and an ultra-portable design.

International Business Times - Aug 26, 2026 10:20am EDT

TP-Link WiFi 7 Routers Drop to Near-Used Prices on Amazon, No Prime Day Needed for This Deco 7 Pro BE63 Tri-Band Mesh System

Gizmodo - Aug 26, 2026 10:19am EDT

Hundreds missing as flash flood sweeps villages near Nepal-Tibet border

Videos showed dozens of people swept away by a wall of mud, with authorities fearing high casualties and massive destruction. Three Americans are among the missing.

NBC News - Aug 26, 2026 10:09am EDT

Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion

Meta and state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that company misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms.

CNBC - Aug 26, 2026 10:07am EDT

Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $17bn

Guardian UK - Aug 26, 2026 10:07am EDT

OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip brings new 'threat' to Nvidia margins as custom silicon gains ground

OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip beat Nvidia Blackwell systems on key inference-efficiency tests as custom AI silicon gains ground among major tech companies.

CNBC - Aug 26, 2026 9:39am EDT

SpaceX plans to plant $100B Starbase on Louisiana coast

Plans to break ground in 2027, produce own propellent, power in 'self-sustaining' spaceport. All before Starship ships v1.0 orbit

Register UK - Aug 26, 2026 9:17am EDT

Bill Gates calls for ‘human reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

Guardian UK - Aug 26, 2026 8:53am EDT