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U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech
NPR

The U.S. Army's missile stockpile is dwindling and could take years to replenish. And, the Food and Drug Administration is deciding whether to approve a flu vaccine with mRNA technology. more…

A surprising backer of America’s affordable housing push: Big banks
Business Insider

JPMorgan Chase's $750 billion pledge is among a slew of recent investments by big banks in America's affordable housing supply. more…

This $100 subscription helps protect against identity theft and financial fraud
Boing Boing

TL;DR: If you regularly bank, shop, and manage your finances online, this discounted 15-month subscription offers an affordable way to monitor your identity and respond quickly if fraud occurs—grab it now for just $99.99 (reg. $187.35). With LifeLock Core Ide… more…

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time
Yahoo Entertainment

Stock in Elon Musk's space company is rising even as many SpaceX insiders were freed up to sell for the first time. Investors in SpaceX have pushed the shar... more…

In rural Wisconsin, frustrations over Trump ag policies heat up House race
Yahoo Entertainment

By Renee Hickman EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug 10 (Reuters) - When she’s not trekking across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to meet voters, Democratic c... more…

AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge: INTERPOL
Africanews English

Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. more…

The Alpha 21264 CPU: NT's Greatest RISC (1998)
Halfhill.com

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A West Virginia Food Pantry Is Empty Because Christian Pastor Rejected Donations from “LGBTQ Friendly” Donors
Jezebel

The pastor in question says he's happy to feed gay or LGBTQ people, but he apparently won't accept food donations from them. more…

Herbert Hoover Had One of the Most Unusual Paths to the Presidency
Mental Floss

Hoover built quite a reputation before occupying the Oval Office. more…

A socialist candidate criticized Thanksgiving — and unearthed a deeper debate on the left
Vox

Francesca Hong is the frontrunner to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin next week. If she goes on to win the general election, she’ll become the first democratic socialist governor in American history.  But, when Bernie Sanders, the most … more…

The left is winning the argument on aid to Israel. The next step will be harder.
Vox

In recent months, two ideas that were once on the fringes of Democratic policy thinking — cutting off financial support and stopping arms transfers to Israel — have gone mainstream. Nearly half of House Democrats voted to end aid to Israel last month, while r… more…

Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
Al Jazeera English

The report accuses banks of failing to meet their legal requirements to flag suspicious activity and calls for a probe. more…

Ghana’s cashew apples get a second life
Al Jazeera English

A fruit long left to rot could become a new source of income for Ghana’s cashew farmers. more…

Danny Dyer is an Agent in One-Man-Show 'The Soccer Agent' Trailer
First Showing

"I don't just do this job. I AM this job!" ⚽ Vertigo Releasing has unveiled an official trailer for an indie film titled The Soccer Agent, also known as One Last Deal originally, since it should be called The Football Agent anywhere outside of the US. This Ir… more…

Democrats have a working‑class voter problem
Salon

Progressives like Abdul El‑Sayed are still struggling to solve it more…

60 Minutes Quietly Killed Story About Epstein’s Shady Banking Tactics
The New Republic

CBS’s 60 Minutes had the scoop on Jeffrey Epstein’s sketchy financials—before the Bari Weiss-run network fired the reporter fronting the investigation.A new report by Democratic Senator Ron Wyden revealed that Deutsche Bank AG, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of Ame… more…

Banks or NBFCs? DSP's Preethi R S explains where she sees the best opportunities
The Times of India

DSP Mutual Fund’s Preethi R S remains constructive on India’s financial sector, favouring lenders with strong deposit franchises, disciplined underwriting and execution. She sees healthy retail and SME credit demand, early corporate lending recovery and oppor… more…

Democrats Have a Working‑Class Voter Problem That Progressives Like Abdul El‑Sayed Are Still Struggling to Solve
Nakedcapitalism.com

And the working class has a major representation problem it’s struggling to solve. more…

US Intervenes to Prop Up Japanese Yen Amid Worries About Possible Large Sales of Treasuries to Buy Yen, Carry Trade Unwind
Nakedcapitalism.com

On the US intervention to push up the yen, including some wee corrections of misperceptions. more…

Will Climate Change Make Homes Uninsurable?
Nakedcapitalism.com

In many countries, most buyers borrow to purchase homes, with insurance required. Climate change is breaking that model. more…

Coffee Break: Gene Editing Gone Wrong, Plants that Eat Animals, and a Neanderthal Gene that Makes a Difference
Nakedcapitalism.com

Part the First: If You Stretch Biomedical Science Too Far It Breaks, Every Time.  Gene editing using CRISPR technology has made possible great leaps in biomedical science, and Emanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna were rightly awarded a Nobel Prize in Che… more…

Architectural Answers to an Overheating World
Nakedcapitalism.com

Inspiration is all around us, but requires a shift in priorities. more…

A New Paradigm for Global Health Financing
Project Syndicate

As aid flows decline, more countries are articulating a new vision in which health financing would build on national resources, answer to domestic priorities, and remain accountable to their own citizens. Such a change is long overdue, and it can be achieved … more…

The Extractive Trap Has a Green Exit
Project Syndicate

For resource-rich developing countries, decades of resource extraction have produced income concentration, economic dependency, external vulnerabilities, and the weakening of other productive sectors. Achieving broad-based prosperity requires a new approach, … more…

The 'poison AI' movement wants to corrupt ChatGPT and Gemini to make them useless — but it comes with a huge risk of collateral damage
TechRadar

The movement to sabotage AI through poisoned training data may be aimed at major tech companies, but its damage could spread to ordinary people and smaller organizations. more…

What Are Hyperscalers? The Companies Driving The AI Infrastructure Boom
Forbes

Discover what a hyperscaler is, which companies dominate the market, and why these cloud giants are investing billions in AI and data centers. more…

Can Banks Become the New Hotel Tastemakers? Capital One Travel Thinks So
Skift

Capital One Travel built its business around how people actually travel. Its Premier and Lifestyle Collections bring that strategy to lodging, helping premium travelers navigate a growing range of options through more thoughtful discovery and curation. more…

Booking Holdings Has Begun Merging Agoda, Booking.com, and Priceline’s B2B Units: Scoop
Skift

Omri Morgenshtern is running B2B plus Agoda and it wouldn't be surprising to see his role change. He'll be tasked with executing a massive tech migration, while also trying to win new B2B partnerships. more…

Third Point Q2 2026 Investor Letter
Seeking Alpha

Third Point reports a 7.7% return for Q2 2026, highlighting growth in AI infrastructure and strategic shifts in Block and Flex. Read the full analysis for more details. more…

The AI boom ripples into regional banks as lending picks up
Yahoo Entertainment

Regional banks are getting a boost as the AI gold rush spills out beyond Wall Street. more…

SoftBank Uses OpenAI Stake to Borrow $10 Billion
The Wall Street Journal

The Japanese technology investment company has vowed to become a leading builder of AI data centers and a major investor in AI-powered robotics. more…

Why One Top Economist Says the Fed’s Inflation Fight Can’t Be Won With Rate Hikes
BeInCrypto

Wells Fargo economist Tom Porcelli rejects the case for a 2026 Fed rate hike, as market bets remain elevated and inflation remains sticky. more…

Blackstone pitches $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic AI chips
Quartz India

One early proposal put the package at $36 billion, which would exceed the $35 billion deal closed roughly two months ago more…

Japan's mega bank sends harsh August outlook on Clarity Act
TheStreet

The CLARITY Act, the digital asset market structure bill the crypto industry has been waiting on all year, is not going to pass in 2026, according to Dan Dol... more…

Gold surges on strong China demand as Bitcoin takes a breather
TheStreet

Gold surged above $4,300 per ounce on Aug. 5, gaining about 4% as renewed Chinese demand and easing inflation concerns pushed the precious metal to its highe... more…

Jamie Dimon Says Margin Debt Is Highest Ever: And Here’s the Risks
BeInCrypto

Jamie Dimon says margin debt has hit a record high and outlines four risks tied to hidden leverage building up across markets. more…

Flagstar Bank data breach settlement: Find out if you qualify for up to $25,000
Yahoo Entertainment

Eligible Flagstar customers have until Aug. 11 to claim benefits from a $31.5 million settlement over two data breaches disclosed in 2021. more…

US Dollar Price Forecast: NFP Countdown Keeps DXY, EUR/USD and GBP/USD in Focus
Yahoo Entertainment

US Dollar Price Forecast: DXY trades near key support ahead of Friday’s U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report, while EUR/USD tests resistance and GBP/USD consolidates... more…

Nearly 75% of new homeowners spend $10,000 on surprise repairs within 2 years — and some never budgeted for them
Yahoo Entertainment

First-time homebuyers can expect an unexpected house bill soon after handing over thousands for a downpayment, inspection, and closing costs. more…

The dollar’s global dominance is starting to slip. This was the tell.
MarketWatch

President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chalked up last week’s historic joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture in su... more…

IRS warns crypto investors of fake letters from fraudsters aimed at stealing wallet keys and passwords
Yahoo Entertainment

The IRS is sounding the alarm on a new scam intended to steal your Bitcoin holdings. Learn how to secure your wallet. more…

Freefalling yen sparks rare US intervention as Scott Bessent vows 'whatever it takes.' Will Americans pay the price?
Yahoo Entertainment

Fighting inflation at home and abroad starts with solid fundamentals. more…

Venezuela’s Oil Production Grows at a Crucial Time Despite Challenges
Yahoo Entertainment

Venezuela's rising oil production is offering crucial relief to global energy supplies disrupted by Middle East conflicts, though deep infrastructure damage,... more…

‘Made in Michigan again’: White House says US manufacturing is roaring back as GM, Ford pour billions into factories
Yahoo Entertainment

The release also described today as an “automotive renaissance.” more…

McEwen Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

McEwen (NYSE:MUX) said its second-quarter operational performance fell short of expectations, citing lower production and elevated costs, while management ou... more…

Man, 52, Downsized His House And Has $100,000 Sitting In Cash — He Wants Real Estate Exposure Without Becoming A Landlord
Yahoo Entertainment

A 52-year-old homeowner sold his longtime family home for $675,000 after his two children moved out, paid off the remaining $145,000 mortgage balance and pur... more…

Interest Rates Could Still Rise in September: 5 High-Yield Passive Income Stocks Will Benefit
24/7 Wall St.

Surging oil prices, a CPI spike not seen in three years, and Treasury yields at levels last touched in 2007 are forcing a September rate decision that could... more…

Nasdaq Futures Slip as Western Digital and Sandisk Sink on Disappointing Guidance
Barchart.com

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.42% this morning as concerns about the AI trade linger after forecasts from Western Digital and Sandi... more…

Grab the Popcorn: Brit + Co's Steamiest 'Sterling Point' Hot Takes
Brit + Co

Sterling Point is finally here, and it's so serious to me because I think it's my favorite Prime Video summer romance show of the entire year. It's giving Outer Banks, it's giving Dawson's Creek. I'm here for it and I want more.But nevertheless, I did want to… more…

Fault lines for both parties emerge after Michigan’s primaries: From the Politics Desk
NBC News

In today’s edition, Kristen Welker looks ahead to November in swing state Michigan after this week’s primary battles. more…

The Diamond Comics Bankruptcy War Is Over, But The Odyssey Is To Come
Bleeding Cool News

The long-running Diamond Comic Distributors Inc. bankruptcy battle has come to an end, kind of. According to new papers filed in US courts this week, the long, long war is now over, in that a settlement agreement has been put forward by the publisher members … more…

MCU Invisible Woman & Human Torch In The Daily LITG, 7th August 2026
Bleeding Cool News

Avengers: Doomsday MCU Invisible Woman & Human Torch was the most-read article on Bleeding Cool yesterday. Lying In The Gutters is the daily runaround for the most-read stories the day before, as well as over the past seven years. Founded seventeen years ago … more…

A New Spectre Identity in The Daily LITG, 6th August 2026
Bleeding Cool News

A New Spectre Identity was the most-read article on Bleeding Cool yesterday. Lying In The Gutters is the daily runaround for the most-read stories the day before, as well as over the past seven years. Founded seventeen years ago and steeped in a history of co… more…

Big falls ahead for some of Australia's major stocks as they reveal profits
ABC News (AU)

Australia's largest companies will reveal how they performed financially over the next few weeks, against the gloomy backdrop of a property downturn, stubborn inflation, higher interest rates and the Iran war. more…

Eli Apple is a cautionary tale for NY Giants CB Deonte Banks
Big Blue View

Can Deonte Banks avoid following in Eli Apple's footsteps? more…

Falcons edge group returning to familiar land of uncertainty and fear
The Falcoholic

With a suspension looming for James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker’s injury, the team is hurting at EDGE. more…

Blow to Donald Trump as Iranians strike deal to police Strait of Hormuz
Dailymail.com

After five months of regional conflict, the prospective deal paves the way for Iran to deny access to Western ships along the key route. more…

Google Pixel 11 Pro: Leaks, Specs, Tensor G6, and Everything We Know
Geeky Gadgets

The flagship smartphone landscape is preparing for its next major milestone as details surrounding the Google Pixel 11 Pro continue to surface. Leaks, CAD renders, and supply chain rumors have revealed a clearer picture of what Google has engineered for its f… more…

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Leaks, Specs, Tensor G6, and Everything We Know
Geeky Gadgets

Google’s foldable lineup is preparing for a major evolution as details surrounding the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold emerge ahead of official announcements. With significant advancements in display technology, structural engineering, and processing power, the Pixe… more…

High interest rates here to stay, but only one part of house price story
ABC News (AU)

We seem to have flipped from worrying about rising house prices to worrying about falling house prices. Well, some of us have, anyway. more…

Free Home Accounting Software That Keeps Budgets Clear
Techpinions.com

I started tracking our household money after a surprise plumbing bill wrecked a month’s plan. I cover software for a living, and even I put this off too long. What I wanted was simple: clear tracking, honest budgets, and one place to see where the cash actual… more…

Decentralized Masters Review 2026: Is This DeFi Education Platform Worth It?
Themattwalshblog.com

Decentralized finance has a credibility problem. The technology is complicated. The risks are real. Social media is filled with anonymous influencers promising effortless returns, while beginners are expected to understand wallets, smart contracts, liquidity … more…

Development banks pour BILLIONS into factory farms, leaving smallholders behind
Naturalnews.com

Development banks are prioritizing big industrial farms over small farmers, creating a massive funding gap. Between 2020 and 2024, 16 development banks gave about $13 billion to industrial animal farms, while smaller, diversified farms received only $9 billio… more…

Sen. Wyden Report: Banks Systematically Ignored Jeffrey Epstein’s Crimes
The American Prospect

The report shows how employees at Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan helped to hide Epstein’s activities because he was a load-bearing part of their ‘wall of cash.’ The post Sen. Wyden Report: Banks Systematically Ignored Jeffrey Epstein’s Crimes ap… more…

Crypto Democrats Are Ghosting the Industry
The American Prospect

The Senate punted a vote on the crypto industry’s top priority to September, which doesn’t bode well for the industry’s legislative agenda or their key alliance with certain moderate Democrats. The post Crypto Democrats Are Ghosting the Industry appeared firs… more…

Felix Prehn Featured on Tom Bilyeu’s 4.6M-Subscriber YouTube Channel on Risks to Stock Portfolios
Addicted2success.com

Economist and former investment banker Felix Prehn, founder of Goat Academy, was featured on Tom Bilyeu’s YouTube channel, which has 4.6 million subscribers. Felix Prehn’s YouTube episode, “THEY are preparing for $30,000 Gold – Here’s Why That Should Scare Yo… more…

US President D. Trump is Far More Corrupt and Dangerous than Some Corporate Media Portray Him
Globalresearch.ca

"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will." –US President Donald Trump, An infamous statement on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The post US President D. Trump is Far More C… more…

Saudi Arabia sits on the world’s largest sand desert and yet imports sand by the shipload from Australia and Scotland, because the wind-rounded grains of the Empty Quarter are too smooth to bind in concrete and modern construction can only use the jagged sand pulled from riverbeds and quarries
Space Daily

Saudi Arabia sits on the largest continuous sand sea on Earth and still imports construction sand from Australia and Scotland, because thousands of years of wind erosion have polished its desert grains too smooth to bind with cement. The paradox of a country … more…

Senate Passes Lindsey Graham’s Neocon-Backed Bill Targeting Russia
The Daily Caller

The Senate passed a Russian sanctions bill introduced by the late Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. more…

These AI Models Can’t Stop Breaking Out Of Their Cages
The Daily Caller

Leading artificial intelligence (AI) models continue to break containment during safety testing. more…

The Definitive Guide To Burrito Inflation
The Daily Caller

The divide between the neo-conservative Republican establishment and insurgent populist right became even wider this week … over burritos. more…

Crypto firms are still seeking frontier AI access, only a select few have it
Cointelegraph

Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as open-source alternatives become more capable. more…

Late setbacks cast doubt on Protect College Sports Act as deadline looms
CBS Sports

After some late setbacks, the Protect College Sports Act faces long odds as time ticks down before the August Congressional recess more…

Mauricio Pochettino contract extension: How likely is it USMNT boss actually stays through 2030 World Cup?
CBS Sports

The USMNT manager is locked in through the 2030 World Cup, but navigating a full four-year cycle in Concacaf will test his limits more…

Apple expands retail footprint and financing options to capture surging iPhone demand in India
Macdailynews.com

Apple is intensifying efforts to convert India’s growing appetite for premium smartphones into higher sales by opening more retail stores… The post Apple expands retail footprint and financing options to capture surging iPhone demand in India appeared first o… more…

60 Minutes had major Epstein scoop before Donald Trump’s hand puppet fired the reporter
Lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com

Bari’s Weiss’s rolling catastrophe continues: Deutsche Bank AG failed to promptly notify authorities of more than $250 million in questionable transfers tied to Epstein, according to Wyden’s report. Those included cash amounts to pay women in Russia and Easte… more…

Exclusive-JPMorgan CEO Dimon leads new cross-industry effort to tackle AI risks
Yahoo Entertainment

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is urging corporate leaders to join a U.S.-focused industry group to address risks posed by AI, as corporate America rapidly a... more…

Sonnedix secures $841m for renewable projects in southern Europe
Power Technology

The financing will support approximately 540MW of PV plants and two BESS assets in Italy, Spain, Portugal and France. more…

US Dollar Price Forecast: NFP Countdown Keeps DXY, EUR/USD and GBP/USD in Focus
Yahoo Entertainment

US Dollar Price Forecast: DXY trades near key support ahead of Friday’s U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report, while EUR/USD tests resistance and GBP/USD consolidates... more…

Moody’s drops blunt warning on the economy
TheStreet

Investors came into the Fed’s July 28–29 meeting, looking to clarify whether interest rate cuts were moving closer or slipping further away. On July 29, the... more…

AGI Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

AGI (NYSE:AGBK) said its second-quarter results marked an operational inflection point as credit originations, customer additions and fee revenue accelerated... more…

A $25,000 home repair could wipe out her $27,000 emergency fund — experts say there's a smarter move
Yahoo Entertainment

Using an emergency fund to pay for home repairs allows you to avoid the cost of borrowing, but it may also leave you financially vulnerable. Experts weigh in... more…

Here’s a Solid Backdoor Trade on the Memory Boom
24/7 Wall St.

Memory chip stocks like Micron and SK Hynix have been wild rides, and some famous bears are already circling. But a quieter corner of the market may offer a... more…

Gold prices today, Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Gold remains above $4,100 with Iran threats looming
Yahoo Entertainment

Gold futures opened at $4,109.60 per troy ounce on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, up 0.5% from Monday's closing price. The price of gold moved higher this morning... more…

Palantir Has Broken Above Its 200-Day Moving Average. Here's Why the Momentum Looks Sustainable.
Barchart.com

Palantir shares surged as much as 29% after reporting second-quarter revenue of $1.935 billion, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring 149%, pushing the stock... more…

Is Iran Preparing to Permanently Block the Strait of Hormuz?
Yahoo Entertainment

Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran keep oil markets on edge as Iran weighs a permanent Hormuz shipping ban while Trump insists a deal is within r... more…

Dr. Oz says 'many' seniors will see lower premiums next year — but only about a quarter are projected to
Yahoo Entertainment

As the Trump administration winds down a $9.8 billion subsidy program, Dr. Mehmet Oz says premiums will barely budge for most seniors. But the Government Acc... more…

Ramit Sethi helps newlyweds tackle $165,000 in debt — including the $30,000 he hid before their wedding
Yahoo Entertainment

Arhem hid $30,000 in credit card debt from Sana before their wedding — and the balance grew again after. Sethi says the issue isn't the money, it's the trust... more…

Coincheck Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

Coincheck Group (NASDAQ:CNCK) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue growth, supported by institutional transaction activity and a full-quarter contribut... more…

Banco Bradesco Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

Banco Bradesco (NYSE:BBD) reported second-quarter 2026 net income of BRL 7.1 billion, up 16.2% from a year earlier and 3.5% from the prior quarter, as the Br... more…

TAT Technologies Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

TAT Technologies (NASDAQ:TATT) reported record second-quarter results for 2026 as improving supply-chain conditions helped the aviation aftermarket company c... more…

Atrium Mortgage Investment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

Atrium Mortgage Investment (TSE:AI) reported second-quarter net income of C$11.7 million, or C$0.24 per basic share, down from C$13.1 million, or C$0.28 per... more…

Transportadora De Gas Sa Ord B Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

Transportadora De Gas Sa Ord B (NYSE:TGS) reported sharply higher second-quarter profit as growth in its liquids business, improved financial results and hig... more…

Dave Ramsey says this 'really, extremely' stupid purchase is the No. 1 thing new college graduates get wrong
Yahoo Entertainment

“It’s the borrowing, paying interest on something that’s going down in value. All, really, for a status type of life is really what you’re trying to buy.” more…

Exclusive: Akasa Air launches Akasa Elevate, it’s loyalty programme
Livefromalounge.com

Akasa is launching Akasa Elevate, its loyalty and frequent flyer programme. more…

An insider once in charge of failing banks lifts the lid on banking
The Conversation Africa

Harrison Young has held senior banking jobs around the world, from the US and UK to China and Australia. In Prudence and Ambition, he shares what he’s learned. more…

Philadelphia’s failing air quality hits hardest in neighborhoods near industry and highways, where asthma rates soar
The Conversation Africa

Greater Philadelphia earned failing air quality grades. A new study finds higher asthma rates near industry and major roads, especially where green space is scarce. more…