Nvidia DLSS 5’s AI yassification filter reportedly escapes containment ahead of release, thanks to modders digging files out of NBA 2K27
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 neural rendering tech, AKA the AI filter which was widely criticised upon reveal earlier this year for creepily yassifying a bunch of game characters’ faces, is reportedly up and running prior to its planned release later this year. The folks to thank or blame for this are modders, who’ve found the files […]
‘Not far enough’ – US parents and teens on Meta’s new limits for young users
Image source, Handout ByBrandon Drenon and Max Matza 2 hours ago For Elizabeth Cardner, a mother of two girls in Houston, Texas, Meta’s new limits on how teenagers can use its platforms are a welcome sign that more people are aware of social media’s potential dangers. But, she tells the BBC, they probably won’t help much […]
Brexit isn’t what’s dragging Britain down
In countless American minds, Brexit and President Donald Trump are linked, and not in a good way. The term Brexit is shorthand for “British exit.” The vote of more than 17 million U.K. citizens on a referendum to leave the European Union and Trump’s shock election to the presidency both happened in the same year, […]
Archer strikes early as Pakistan two down before lunch LIVE!
England vs Pakistan, second Test, day two LIVE! Latest cricket score, updates, videos and analysis from Lord’s as Joe Root’s side target series win | Cricket News | Sky Sports Skip to content England lead three-match series 1-0 after innings-and-103-run victory at Headingley last week; build-up to Lord’s Test dominated by Brydon Carse’s nightclub incident […]
There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines
Conspiracy theories surrounding singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton’s recent death have flooded the internet, referencing everything from satanic rituals to cloning. But one conspiracy theory has dominated all the others: the claim that Parton’s death was caused by “turbo cancer” brought on by the Covid vaccine. There is no evidence to support the claim that […]
Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety Friday as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed more than 470 people and left more than 1,500 missing. Nepal authorities said the death toll there rose to 469, injured people were […]
‘We Just Have to Be Careful What We Pick’: GTA 6 Won’t Include Covid or Trump References That Could Become Dated, Rockstar Says
Rockstar has discussed the need to “be careful” with its satirical take on American culture in GTA 6, when asked about including references to recent events such as the Covid pandemic and Donald Trump’s presidency. Speaking to French outlet Trois Couleurs, Rockstar Games head of development Rob Nelson cited the “very long” development cycle of […]
Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville and More Back Campaign Against AI Voice Cloning: ‘An Existential Threat to Our Entire Industry’
Getty Images Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville are among the high-profile names backing a new campaign against AI voice cloning. Titled “Save Our Voices Now,” the initiative calls for greater protections against AI technology being used to replicate a person’s voice, according to The Guardian. The group of over 80 industry names — […]
Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Drives Arthouse Success From Taiwan to Romania as Distributors Reveal Nordic Playbook
Joachim Trier’s Cannes Grand Prix winner “Sentimental Value,” starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, is providing independent distributors with a potent case study in how Nordic arthouse cinema can still break through internationally — when festival heat is matched with intensely local marketing. At a Europa Distribution panel held today during New Nordic […]
Star Wars Zero Company understands that Star Wars games should feel less like the movies and more like the toys
I’m still early days on Star Wars Zero Company, but I think I’m in love. And this is kind of expected and also kind of strange. It’s kind of expected because this is XCOM: Star Wars at first glance, and jeepers I love XCOM. I love moving my little units around, pondering when to advance […]
“I’m Not Giving Up”: Sha’Carri Richardson Refuses to Stay Down Despite Zurich Setback
Sha’Carri Richardson suffered the same fate twice in a matter of five days. The American sprint star finished third in 10.97 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday, trailing Julien Alfred and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Interestingly, the result was a near-spitting image of her third-place finish at the Silesia Diamond League in 10.96 on Sunday, […]
Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls
The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.
The Orioles Must Get Creative To Revamp Their Outfield For 2027
The Baltimore Orioles had one of the worst-fielding and weakest-hitting outfields in MLB in 2025. The Baltimore Orioles have one the worst-fielding and weakest-hitting outfields in MLB again in 2026. It simply cannot happen again in 2027. No matter who is charge of the roster, and if it’s baseball failure Mike Elias, then this becomes […]
Building A Perfect Ravens Practice Squad
NFL practice squads continue to grow, and yet the game-day active roster stays the same. Hmm. What’s up with that? Anyway, the Baltimore Ravens will be trying to formulate the best roster and practice squad they can muster over the weekend. The 53-man roster decisions, honestly, are not very brutal. They have avoided major injuries […]
Frustrated O’Sullivan knocked out of Wuhan Open semi-finals
Ronnie O’Sullivan has been knocked out of the Wuhan Open after a dismal 6-3 defeat to China’s Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals.
Cheval Is Riding Out Dubai’s Demand Slump On Long-Stay Guests
UK-based luxury hospitality company Cheval Collection wants to double the size of its global portfolio within the next few years, with the Middle East emerging as a key growth driver, according to Daniel Johansson, the company’s director of development and acquisitions. Cheval currently has 16 projects spread across the UK and the Middle East. Its […]
Trump and Kennedy’s Health Industry Deals Haven’t Been Enforced and Are at Risk of Vanishing
In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a sprawling 400-acre apple orchard, farm, and winery. They touted Trump administration efforts to improve the American diet, including the removal of some artificial dyes from processed foods. “We had […]
Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse in Car Crashes
On an August morning two years ago, Meredith Melville was crossing Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, to meet a friend at a cafe. While in the crosswalk, she noticed a car some distance away. Perhaps she misjudged its speed, she said, because she’d walked only partway across the street when the car, a Toyota sedan, […]
How Trump’s Greenland overtures have spilled into Iceland’s referendum on joining EU
Icelandic voters are casting their ballots this week whether to reopen negotiations for joining the European Union in a referendum some see as a way to protect their island against Washington’s desire to expand into the North Atlantic. Citizens will vote on Saturday in a referendum asking “Should Iceland resume accession negotiations with the European […]
High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad for IVF Treatment
In the summer of 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon found themselves on a top-secret mission in Greece. Their family and friends thought the adventure-loving couple was on another jet-setting vacation, but they were keeping something else under wraps: They had turned off their phone locations to hide visits to a Greek clinic where they were […]
How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations
Alpharetta, a prosperous suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, is home to about 67,000 people, served by about 120 local police officers. It also hosts several dozen cameras sold by Flock Safety, the increasingly controversial surveillance company that collects license plate data and other information and makes it searchable by police. Data captured by those Flock cameras, […]
Liberals wasted NO TIME using Dolly Parton’s death to bash Trump
The death of Dolly Parton sparked an outpouring of grief from fans across the political spectrum, including President Donald Trump, who ordered flags lowered nationwide in her honor.“Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions […]
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.
King Harald of Norway Dies at 89 After Health Battle
King Harald V of Norway has died at age 89 following a fight with a rare blood disorder, leaving a scandal-plagued crown to his son. The king, the country’s first native-born monarch since the 14th century, died peacefully at 6:35 a.m. local time on Friday at Oslo’s national hospital. He was Europe’s oldest living monarch. […]
Kobe Bryant’s Sister Calls Public Reminders a “Curse,” Reveals Heartbreaking Reality of Her Daughter Sharing His Birthday
Shaya Bryant’s daughter turns another year older every August 23rd. So would have her brother, Kobe Bryant. For six years, that’s meant hearing both celebration and grief knock on her door on the exact same day. Speaking on the Born To The Game podcast, Shaya, Kobe Bryant’s older sister, talked through what that actually feels […]
Nepal army rescues survivors from hydropower tunnel
The Nepali army has been working to rescue survivors who had been trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower project in Rasuwa. Footage shared by the country’s prime minister office shows soliders carrying survivors and crawling across thick slates of mud to reach others. An update issued by officials on Thursday indicated more than […]
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played ByJessica Murphy Canada digital editor 27 August 2026 Updated 8 hours ago US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The move comes after […]
When Crusader Kings 3: By God Alone comes out, I’m going to turn the Roman Catholic Church into a polyamorous love nest
Being a pope is a stressful job. That’s true today, but imagine heading up the Roman Catholic Church in the 11th century. Back then, the leader of the Catholic Church didn’t have access to a bubble car or a social media team. The good news is, when Crusader Kings 3‘s next expansion, By God Alone, […]
‘High risk’ of lake breaching and causing second flood, warns China
Image source, CCTV ByTessa Wong Asia Digital reporter 28 August 2026, 06:50 BST Updated 33 minutes ago China has warned there is a “high risk” that a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream. The warning comes after Wednesday’s deadly flash […]
Before Legendary Status, Clint Eastwood Appeared In This Western Show No One Talks About
Television Drama Shows By Aug. 28, 2026 4:10 am EST In the mid 1950s, Clint Eastwood was an up-and-coming actor who briefly signed with Universal, leading to several bit parts that saw him working with directors such as Jack Arnold and Arthur Lubin (who also served as his de facto manager). But it […]
Callaway drops golf brand over sexist video row
Image source, Getty Images ByLorraine McKenna BBC Sport journalist 1 hour ago Golf club manufacturer Callaway has ended its partnership with content creator Good Good with immediate effect following backlash over a video which showed a woman being pushed to the ground after reaching for a club. American golf brand Good Good has one of […]
“He’s Not Here”: Mike Perry Torches Dillon Danis for Backing Out as Ex-UFC Fighter Replaces Him
Outside the UFC’s return to Shanghai this weekend, Mike Perry’s grudge match against Dillon Danis is another event that has generated plenty of interest among combat fans. The two were scheduled to collide in a welterweight bout at Duel Arena’s inaugural event in Orlando, Florida, on August 29. However, the anticipated showdown has now fallen […]
The data center mob wants your property rights too
The war on data centers has intensified to the point that localities across the country are banning them outright or stopping them through targeted zoning and regulation. The concerns are understandable. The political response is not. Public opposition has jumped 12 percentage points in four months, with 61% now saying they oppose building new data […]
What the new rules for a shrinking Colorado River mean for tribal nations
This story was produced by RE:PUBLIC and is co-published here by permission. MOAB, Utah – Between the red rock canyon walls of the Colorado River, Aniston Hanks, 20, stood in the water while her best friend, Shauna Belone, 21, sat along the river’s shore. The two Diné citizens spent part of their summer learning about […]
Why I talk to animals
My husband, Mike,is retired now, but he served the public for 41 years in the U.S. Forest Service. Being retired, he did not receive the now-famous “fork in the road” email, in which lifelong public servants were asked to give up their jobs or risk being fired, but it hurt him, I know, to think […]
Norway’s King Harald V, Europe’s beloved, oldest monarch, dies at 89
World August 28, 2026 / 3:48 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Stavanger, Norway — King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died […]
Trump Bails on 9/11 Ceremony for Trumpiest of Reasons
President Donald Trump plans to bypass a ceremony in New York to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks after being told he could not make a speech. Trump, 80, had his team perform advance site visits to Manhattan’s National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the memorial space where the Twin Towers once stood, […]
Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89
Image source, Getty Images ByMallory Moench 7 minutes ago Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, after he was taken to hospital last week for treatment for a rare blood condition. The palace in Oslo said he passed away peacefully at 06:35 local time (04:35GMT) on Friday at the national […]
Zscaler: Account Executive, Commercial (West)
All jobs Sales and Marketing Account Executive, Commercial (West) Posted 15 hours ago Apply now AI Auto-Apply About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our […]
Chime Financial, Inc: Genesys Platform Program Lead
All jobs Management and Finance Genesys Platform Program Lead Posted 15 hours ago Apply now AI Auto-Apply About the role Chime is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in our member support history by migrating our enterprise contact center to Genesys Cloud CX. We are seeking a Genesys Platform Lead to serve as the […]
Forter: General Application (United Kingdom)
If you’re interested in joining Forter but don’t see an opportunity that you’d like to apply to, you came to the right place! Send us your resume and some information on what you have that we need. Since this is not a current job posting, we will not be checking it with the same frequency […]
Chime Financial, Inc: CX Partner Manager
All jobs All Other Remote CX Partner Manager Posted 15 hours ago Apply now AI Auto-Apply About the role We are hiring a Partner Manager to help strengthen and scale partner-delivered operations across our global support ecosystem on the Partner Strategy and Operations team. As our Partner Manager, you will own performance governance for assigned […]
Zscaler: Account Executive, Commercial – Mountain West
All jobs Sales and Marketing Account Executive, Commercial – Mountain West Posted 15 hours ago Apply now AI Auto-Apply About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to […]
Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals
Image source, Police Scotland By Mark Daly Scotland investigations correspondent 46 minutes ago A police officer – who was later exposed as a violent serial rapist – passed vetting checks to join the force despite having two reports of criminal behaviour against women on his record, BBC Disclosure can reveal. Alan Greer was investigated […]
Radisson Hotel Group strengthens its commitment to Australasia
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, a 328-room, new-build lifestyle hotel set to open in 2029. Located in the vibrant southern end of Sydney’s Central Business District, the hotel will bring Radisson RED’s bold, playful, and social approach to hospitality to one of Australia’s most dynamic urban […]
IBTM Ignite returns to IBTM World 2026 with new investors and promising event start-ups
IBTM Ignite, a unique programme connecting investors with the next generation of businesses shaping the future of the events industry, will return to IBTM World for 2026. Delivered in partnership with growth consultancy and M&A specialist allpoints, Ignite combines investment-ready support, live pitching and structured introductions with access to the global IBTM World community – […]
Chelsea prepared to sell Fernandez to Man City for right price
Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea prepared to sell Argentina midfielder to Manchester City for right price | Football News | Sky Sports Skip to content Transfer Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107m in 2023; the Argentine played in Chelsea’s first Premier League game of the season against Fulham; but was not involved against […]
RateHawk Reports Growth in API Bookings as Demand for Travel Integrations Accelerates
RateHawk, a B2B travel technology platform and part of Emerging Travel Group, reports growing demand from travel businesses seeking scalable and flexible connectivity solutions. The company registered 78% cumulative growth in API bookings year over year by the end of the first half of 2026 and 28% growth in its partnership network. In the first […]
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
STAVANGER, Norway — King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school sweetheart, has died. He was 89. The royal palace said he died at the National Hospital […]