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There are less than 48 hours to save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
TechCrunch is reminding readers that discounted early-bird pricing for its Disrupt 2026 conference closes on Friday, 21 August at 11:59pm PT, giving prospective attendees under 48 hours to save on tickets. Disrupt 2026 takes place from 13-15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco and typically draws more than 10,000 founders, investors and members of…
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Two teenage girls each win enormous payout after they were trapped upside down on malfunctioning fairground ride for 25 minutes
A Portland jury has awarded two teenage girls a combined $550,000 (£275,000 each) after they were left trapped upside down for 25 minutes on a malfunctioning fairground ride. Xitlali Gomez-Salais and Evie Yannotta, both now 16, had sued Oaks Amusement Park and ride distributor Zamperla Inc. for $2 million, alleging psychological and physical trauma from…
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British scientist plotted with senior US health official to shut down Covid lab leak theory, court documents allege
US court documents allege that British scientist Dr Peter Daszak, former president of EcoHealth Alliance, conspired with a senior American health official to suppress the theory that Covid-19 originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan. The claims centre on David Morens, a former adviser to Dr Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and…
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Amazon just dropped this $190 Keurig coffee maker to $89 — its lowest price this year
Amazon has cut the price of Keurig’s K-Supreme Single Serve Coffee Maker from $190 to $89.99, a 53% discount that matches its lowest price so far this year. The K-Supreme is one of Keurig’s bestselling models, and the deal is notable because price-tracking data suggests it is unlikely to remain this low for long given…
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It’s Greg Brockman’s OpenAI now
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, has quietly become the company’s de facto second-in-command as a wave of senior executive departures throughout 2026 has consolidated day-to-day authority in his hands. Although his official title has not changed, his responsibilities now span product strategy and the entire “scaling” arm of the business, giving him oversight of…
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The Cloning Company Trying to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth Enlists ‘Paw Patrol’ in Its Efforts (Exclusive)
Colossal Biosciences, the de-extinction company known for its efforts to revive the Woolly Mammoth, has partnered with Paramount and Spin Master to use the children’s franchise Paw Patrol to promote real-world conservation. The campaign, timed alongside Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, aims to teach children that endangered animals face genuine threats such as disease and…
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IO Interactive announces new sales milestone for James Bond game 007 First Light
Developer IO Interactive has confirmed that its James Bond title 007 First Light has passed 4 million sales in the roughly three months since launch, marking a strong showing for the studio during an otherwise turbulent period. The milestone, announced on social media with thanks to players, comes despite recent layoffs at IOI tied to…
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Fugitive wife is seen strutting down road in flip flops 10 minutes after cop husband was found murdered in their home
Footage has emerged showing a Massachusetts woman, named in reports as Karen Solomon, walking calmly down a road in flip flops just ten minutes after her husband, a police officer, was found murdered inside their home. The video has drawn significant attention as investigators work to establish her whereabouts and involvement, with her composed demeanour…
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This app makes the Pixel 11’s HiLight feature actually useful
Google’s new HiLight LED array on the Pixel 11 Pro launched with very limited functionality, so a third-party developer has built an app to unlock its full potential. The official feature only lights up in two situations – when the phone is face-down while interacting with Gemini, or when a favourite contact calls – and…
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Watch: DOWN Performs New Single ‘Blood Oath’ Live For First Time
American heavy metal icons DOWN played their new single, “Blood Oath”, live for the first time during their headlining concert Wednesday night (August 19) at the House Of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Released on August 19, “Blood Oath” is taken fro…