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Fast Metals is treating waste with more waste to extract critical minerals
Fast Metals, a startup co-founded by Sumedh Gostu, has developed a chemical process to extract valuable critical minerals from red mud, the caustic waste left over from aluminium refining. More than 3 billion tonnes of this material sit in ponds and mounds worldwide, largely untouched until now because separating its minerals from iron oxide has…
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Artists are lawyering up against AI slop, and some are even winning
A growing wave of writers, illustrators and musicians is taking artificial intelligence companies to court over the unauthorised use of their work to train AI models, with several lawsuits progressing and some artists claiming early wins. The Verge profiles a number of these cases, including that of author Kirk Wallace Johnson, who discovered his books…
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Female driver, 21, who killed two in crash after filming herself speeding on Snapchat has sentence increased
A 21-year-old woman who killed two people in a car crash while filming herself speeding on Snapchat has had her prison sentence increased following a legal challenge. The case was referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme, which allows sentences deemed too soft to be reviewed and toughened, reflecting the…
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Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spanish authorities have allowed thousands of people evacuated because of wildfires in the Toledo, Madrid, Ávila and Castellón areas to return home, as some blazes stabilise. However, both Spain and France are bracing for a fourth heatwave of the summer, with fire officials warning that higher temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds could reignite fires…
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Serve refreshments and spot demons in Night Plane, a PSX-style horror job sim about being a flight attendant in 1999
Rock Paper Shotgun has previewed Night Plane, a PS1-style horror job simulation in which players work as a flight attendant on a plane full of sinister passengers in the year 1999. It joins a growing trend of horror-themed workplace simulation games, but distinguishes itself with its retro aesthetic and airborne setting, tasking players with routine…
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Married NYC lawyer, 45, is SUSPENDED from his job after he was caught smooching with underling, 29, in Central Park
A 45-year-old married lawyer at a New York law firm has been suspended after he was photographed kissing a 29-year-old junior colleague in Central Park. The images, which quickly circulated, prompted his employer to take disciplinary action amid concerns about a workplace relationship involving a significant seniority gap. The lawyer, named as Nathaniel Cullerton, was…
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23 WIRED-Approved Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2026)
WIRED has published its 2026 gift guide for frequent travellers, rounding up 23 recommended products aimed at making journeys smoother, from packing and comfort essentials to tech gadgets. The guide, updated in July 2026 with new additions and discontinued items removed, is aimed at gift-givers looking for practical or luxury items suited to trips ranging…
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Sending This 22-Year-Old Epic Soaring on Streaming
Christopher Nolan’s new film “The Odyssey,” which opened worldwide on 17 July 2026, has triggered a wider surge of interest in Greek mythology on screen, boosting the streaming performance of the 22-year-old epic “Troy”. Nolan’s film has drawn strong reviews and audience approval, and early “historical accuracy” casting controversy inadvertently generated further publicity, prompting viewers…
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Fox, iSpot Aim to Deliver Faster Data Tying Ads to Business ‘Outcomes’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fox and iSpot are expanding their measurement partnership to give advertisers faster data on whether their TV and streaming commercials drive real business “outcomes”, such as movie ticket purchases or car showroom visits, rather than just tracking viewer reach. The move reflects growing pressure from advertisers, particularly in the streaming era, to prove that ad…
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4 Rock Songs From 1999 That Every 90s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
This American Songwriter feature revisits four rock songs released in 1999 that the outlet argues have stayed lodged in the memories of anyone who grew up in the 90s, marking the tail end of that decade’s musical era. It offers brief background on each track’s origins, writers and chart success rather than reporting any news…