Lake Mead hit a record-low water level. Why experts say the benchmark needs context
Lake Mead just dropped to its lowest elevation on record. As of Aug. 6, 2026, the surface level sits at 1040.50 feet above sea level, marking the least amount of water sitting in the reservoir since it was filled in the 1930s. While it seems like a milestone to gawkContinue Reading
Colombia’s new president vows to tackle crime ‘head-on’ in inaugural speech
Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday, not in the capital as is the tradition, but in the volatile southwestern city of Cali in a move meant to signal his hard-line approach to illegal armed groups operating in the region. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.comContinue Reading
Want To Fly Private? Here’s Just How Much A Flight Costs In 2026
With hourly rates ranging from roughly $2,500 for a four-seater light aircraft to over $14,000 for ultra-long-range jets like the Gulfstream G650ER or BombardierGlobal 7500, flying private is the most exclusive way to travel in the skies. The level of exclusivity depends on budget and destination, with longer trips oftenContinue Reading
Here’s How The Boeing 777-300ER Became The Flagship Of The World’s Elite Airlines
The 777 succeeded Boeing’s first widebody twinjet, the 767, and showed the world just how great the platform could be for both the economics of the notoriously volatile flying business and the satisfaction of flyers. The success of the 777 series directly contributed to the end of its larger quadjetContinue Reading
Bangladesh say Shakib will not play cricket again after Hasina event
Shakib Al Hasan says he will return home to face trial if safety assured, but Bangladesh rule out cricket comeback., Shakib Al Hasan says he will return home to face trial if safety assured, but Bangladesh rule out cricket comeback. Bangladesh have said former star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan hadContinue Reading
Violence is driving Palestinian Christians out of their Holy Land
Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank., NewsFeed Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Attacks, including those targeting churches and clergy, are causing the Palestinian Christian population to shrink. Published On 8 AugContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 August 8 – A Messier Moment for Tempel 2
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 8 – A… 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 byContinue Reading
To Love-Ru Manga Gets New 1-Shot for 20th Anniversary
Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs manga marks 10th anniversary with 1-shot…Read MoreContinue Reading
Linux Use Skyrockets to a Historic High
Instead of more Americans using the Linux operating system, the sharp increase may be attributable to a different cause…Read MoreContinue Reading
Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?
The “year of Linux” has been a thing for literally decades, but never delivered. Yet 2026 seems to be an indication that it’s finally gaining traction. Before now, the gains have been anecdotal, largely borne out of the frustration users had with Microsoft’s Windows operating systems…Read MoreContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia Accelerates EV Localization with $2.4 Billion CEER Deals
Saudi Arabia has taken a fresh step toward building a homegrown electric vehicle industry. The Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) signed two agreements with CEER National Automotive Company this week, and officials expect the deals to generate SAR 9.213 billion ($2.4 billion) in economic impact over the next decade…Continue Reading
Our top-rated business PC is a multitasking powerhouse — save $530 on the Dell Tower Plus with Core Ultra 7
Our top-rated desktop computer for professionals comes with Intel Core Ultra 7 265, Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD…Continue Reading
