Science
WhatsApp ‘drops’, price hikes and queues: scramble for solar eclipse specs
Amid doubling prices and fraying tempers, shoppers hunt for elusive eyewear to prepare for rare eclipse of sun
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Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century
The eclipse, a first in mainland Europe since 2006, also cast its shadow through parts of Greenland, racing south to smother part of Iceland before arcing across the Atlantic Ocean towards northern Spain.
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Technology
Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.
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World
Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
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Science
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Leaves NASA, Career Includes 4 Spaceflights
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is departing the agency on Wednesday after 30 years of service. Throughout his career, he flew four missions, spent 549 days in
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Sports
2026 Little League World Series: Schedules, results, channels
We have your one-stop shop for everything to know about the 2026 Little League World Series.
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Technology
Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
The new app launches with Facebook's AI creator assistant built into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.
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Culture
Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.
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Science
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
The body is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light billions of light years from Earth
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Business
TIME Is Looking For America's Most Innovative Companies of 2027
Breaking news and analysis from time.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news.
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Technology
How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.
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Business
Trump officials float cut to capital gains tax on home sales. What it could mean for homeowners
Trump officials may be considering a tax break for homeowners selling their primary residence in the lead up to the midterm elections.
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Science
Pursuing a Dream of Working for NASA
As a young girl raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Lindsey Waitt dreamed of working for NASA.
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Business
TIME Is Looking For India's Fastest Growing Companies of 2027
Breaking news and analysis from time.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news.
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Technology
The Pros And Cons Of Using A Digital Wallet
Digital wallets keep your data safer, both for online and in-person purchases. They also offer faster transactions and storage of IDs and other card types.
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Business
Should You Let Your Dog Lick Your Face? 9 Animal Hygiene Questions, Answered
From dog kisses to cat scratches, here’s what’s harmless—and what warrants a call to the doctor.
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Technology
Ghost Of Yōtei Complete Edition Arrives October 1 And Includes A New Story Arc
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition arrives October 1 and includes a new story arc.
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Technology
Booksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then destroying rare books
AI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers.
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Technology
After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.
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Business
Trump sued over Truth Social advance access sale
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, notes that Trump's posts on his own social media site often move financial markets.
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World
Burnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UK
PM to look at imposing restriction in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough
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Business
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, source says
Venture capital founder Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger acquire Mark Walter's stake in Los Angeles Lakers at valuation of more than $12 billion.
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Technology
Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield competition continues
The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield
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Business
AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?
After Australia’s first reported automated hacking accident, experts warn deployers – and possibly developers – of AI agents could be held liable for the actions of their bots
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