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His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it’s won a $3 million prize
Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
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Progressives aren’t the enemy — centrist inaction is
It is hard to pin centrists down on what democratic socialism means in large part because it would require publicly opposing kitchen table economic policies that most Democratic voters support.
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Poll: So, Are You Getting The Zelda Switch 2 Console And Pro Controller?
Mipha-ntastic. Just recently, a pretty seismic leak made its way across the internet, revealing the apparent existence of a new Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and accompanying Pro Controller. Produced to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, the hardware boasts a rather lovely custom theme that includes heavy use of the iconic Triforce along with a mix…
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Akira ransomware scum blocked victim’s security tools – and broke their own encryptor
An affiliate of the Akira ransomware group compromised an organisation through a SonicWall SSL VPN account without multi-factor authentication, then tried to disable security software by restarting a machine in Safe Mode with Networking. The move prevented most third-party protections from running, but also caused the attacker’s ransomware encryptor to fail, avoiding file encryption on…
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Actor & Singer Luke Charles Stafford Launches Dream United Studios With ‘Against The Wall’
Actor, filmmaker and singer-songwriter Luke Charles Stafford has launched independent production company Dream United Studios, marking his move from acting and music into producing his own work. Its first project, the short film Against the Wall, is described as an ode to fatherhood and explores family legacy through a grandson’s relationship with his grandfather. Stafford…
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Insta360’s next 360-degree action cam puts bigger sensors in a smaller design
Insta360 has launched the X6, a smaller 360-degree action camera with larger Sony sensors, faster 8K recording and improved low-light performance. The update matters because it narrows the gap with higher-end rivals while retaining replaceable lenses, a feature intended to make repairs cheaper and more practical. The X6 records 360-degree video at up to 8K/50fps,…
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Bloodstock announce 27 bands and headliners for 2027 line-up
Bloodstock has announced the first 27 acts for its 2027 festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, led by headliners Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy and Motionless In White. The announcement signals the start of planning for one of the UK’s major metal festivals, with more than 100 further artists still to be revealed. Mercyful Fate will headline…
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US inflation eases as food costs cool
US inflation eased slightly in July, as slower food price rises and lower energy costs offset higher housing costs. The figures matter because they offer some relief for households while showing that rent and other living costs remain a significant pressure. Consumer prices rose 3.4% over the year to July, down from 3.5% in June,…
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Inflation fell in July as Iran war marches on
Inflation ticked down slightly in July, amid the resumption of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1 percent last month, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The annual inflation rate declined to 3.4 percent, down from 3.5 percent in June. Both tallies landed…
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Live updates: Progressives notch loss in Wisconsin but big wins in Minnesota, Connecticut; July inflation cools
The surging progressive movement suffered a setback on Tuesday night, as Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley edged out democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary, a surprise win given he was down double digits in polls ahead of the election. But progressives surged in other races, as Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated more center-left…