Meta’s ‘Big Tobacco moment’ leaves parents asking if social media is too dangerous for kids
2026-08-29
From Australia to India, other countries have also been cracking down on the use of social media by teens., Read MoreContinue Reading
Why enhanced investment is needed for adoption of CNG, electric vehicles in Nigeria – NADDC
2026-08-28
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has warned that the country could not achieve widespread adoption of CNG and electric vehicles without substantial …Continue Reading
‘Congress Better Send a Letter To Get This Rescinded’ — Calls Mount For WNBA to Take Action With Angel Reese in Danger of Missing Lynx Showdown
2026-08-28
Calls for WNBA action grow as Angel Reese faces a potential absence from a highly anticipated clash with the Lynx…Continue Reading
Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’
2026-08-28
Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary., NewsFeed Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary of his ‘I have a dream’ speech, warning that voting rights and other civil libertiesContinue Reading
Iceland heads to the polls in knife-edge vote on restarting EU talks
2026-08-28
Amid economic and security challenges, Iceland is holding a referendum more than a decade after pausing accession talks., Icelanders head to the polls on Saturday to decide whether their country should reenter negotiations to join the European Union, a vote that could have economic and security implications beyond the smallContinue Reading
Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
2026-08-28
Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though concentrations remained below recommended EU guideline levels. Researchers say the bigger question is whether regularly eating large amounts of these foods could lead to potentially concerning cumulative exposureContinue Reading
Tech, business giants offer major warning about AI
2026-08-28
One cybersecurity expert says everyone is in danger if companies do not take the risks seriously enough., One cybersecurity expert says everyone is in danger if companies do not take the risks seriously enough., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
2026-08-28
Autism and ADHD care is at risk of descending into chaos, NHS bosses are warning, as costs spiral out of control and unregulated private providers capitalise on the huge demand for help. The NHS Alliance, which represents health managers, says the current system in England represents a “bad deal” forContinue Reading
10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, Labor Department says
2026-08-28
These are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections., These are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
“Shut Down Dilley”: Rep. Joaquin Castro on “Abusive” ICE Family Jail, Targeting of Military Families
2026-08-28
Calls to shut down the ICE jail known as the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas continue to grow following the detention and deportation of 5-year-old Liam Tadeo and his father Victor Martinez Nieto to Mexico. According to the family’s lawyer, Nieto had begged officers to let his sonContinue Reading
Calibre ebook manager lets you generate AI book covers
2026-08-28
A new version of open-source ebook manager Calibre is out – and it lets you create custom book covers using generative AI. Calibre 9.14, released August 28, adds an “AI Generate” button to the book editor so you can create new ebook covers and apply them to existing titles. ItContinue Reading
Cheap smartphones are dead. Apple doesn’t care
2026-08-28
An important but potentially fragile trend is emerging in the data being reported by smartphone industry trackers: while painful component price increases are denting overall phone sales, the iPhone’s market share continues to increase. This likely reflects two key truths: Apple has fought to keep iPhone prices as stable asContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 August 29 – Eclipse Pair
2026-08-28
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 29… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professionalContinue Reading