August 2026
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How AI accounting startup Rillet raised $100M and became a unicorn in 48 hours | TechCrunch
Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp shared growth numbers at a board meeting and set off a fundraising frenzy from Iconiq, Sequoia and others. Without even trying.
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Premier League highlights: Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City
Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers Coventry City, in the opening game of the Premier League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.
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Backcountry guide company faces $150K in fines after California’s deadliest modern avalanche
California workplace safety officials have fined Blackbird Mountain Guides after an avalanche killed three guides and six skiers in February
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The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
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Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M | TechCrunch
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).
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Experts warn expired credit cards can be brought back from the dead to make contactless payments
Back from the dead to pay for someone's grocery run?
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Seafront café and kiosks to be demolished over fears building could collapse
A coastal fish and chip shop and café will be demolished in a North Yorkshire town despite concerns about a lack of long-term plans.
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These Hong Kong bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing
For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.
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Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal national guard policy report
A report released by thinktank Cap argues the deployment of the national guard failed to have a measurable impact on crime, despite costing billions
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Coventry City: Premier League return was about more than result
Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League, but it was a tough baptism of fire with a 3-0 loss at defending champions Arsenal.
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Why child stars like Hayden Panettiere fall into addiction
Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.
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'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.
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National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump's Freedom 250 takes precedence
The 250th anniversary of U.S. independence was just months away when National Park Service employees received a directive from Washington
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Gen Z: India's BJP mastered WhatsApp and X. Now it is trying to crack Instagram
Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.
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Dogs Trust Darlington to take rescue dogs to luxury County Durham hotel
A luxury County Durham hotel will host rescue dogs, coffee morning treats, lawn games and a raffle as it joins forces with Dogs Trust Darlington.
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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.
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Scientists turn to OnlyFans to fund marmot research after federal cuts
Researchers must secure three years of funding, over $200,000, to guarantee that field research continues next summer
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Girl, 6, dies after Shoreham sea tragedy which killed Palestinian family
Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water off West Sussex.
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By calling out Natalie Harp, Ossoff did something rare — he put Trump on his heels
Trumpworld has gone nuclear on the freshman senator from Georgia. That was the point, Eric Garcia writes
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Arsenal start season with swagger of champions
Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the Premier League's opening night.
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Butcher, baker, fishmonger -you name it, they did their rounds
IT’S HARD to believe that in the days when lives are lived through the click of a keypad traders still go round communities delivering goods in a…
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Ritzy California beach town outraged after gun store opens up next to a daycare
A group of community members has launched a petition to stop the gun store from opening
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Celebrated folk artist set to perform later this month
A celebrated folk artist will take to the stage in Settle later this month.
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Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview
The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, as well as its publisher and a reporter
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Harry and Megan: a time for quiet and respect
FOR newspapers, podcasters and gossipers, the surprise return of Harry and Megan from California is great news. They will have loads to speculate…
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'Rather than offering a plethora of unnecessary features and gimmicks, both headsets focus on the essentials' — Audio specialist beyerdynamic announces two new wireless headsets, the MMX 100 and MMX 130
German audio specialist beyerdynamic has announced two new wireless headsets, the closed-back MMX 100 wireless and the open-back MMX 130 wireless.
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Why is the DOJ investigating Andreessen Horowitz’s board seats? | TechCrunch
Watch as Equity digs into the DOJ's antitrust probe of Andreessen Horowitz, what happens to AI startups that aren't Anthropic, OpenAI, or Nvidia, and more deals of the week.
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Trump can keep building his White House ballroom, for now, Supreme Court rules
Construction can continue on the president’s sprawling ‘military complex’ and heavily fortified ballroom while a legal battle plays out
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Coiunty Championship: George Hill stars for Yorkshire on day two against Hampshire
Adam Lyth's half-century backed up George Hill's five-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Hampshire trade blows in their County Championship clash at Utilita Bowl.
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Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say experts
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Three admit arson attack on Persian media offices
Police had been alerted after an ‘ignited container’ was thrown towards the site
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MAHA activists criticize Trump’s push for coal-powered AI data centers
This represents the MAHA movement's first significant pushback against fossil fuels
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Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves one person dead and two others injured
Hundreds of students were attending classes at the school when an 18-year-old with a sword attacked multiple people, police say
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The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now
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Why being on-call can disrupt doctors’ sleep – even when the phone never rings
Being on-call means you can’t fully switch off and must stay reachable and ready to work if your employer needs you
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Why are school buses yellow? The fascinating history of an American icon
Though student transport once featured a kaleidoscope of colors, a single shade ultimately emerged victorious
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'Hidden gem' pub set to reopen under new owners three years after closing its doors
A Stockton pub described as a “hidden gem” which has been closed since 2023 is set to welcome punters again after new owners announced plans to…
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Even dead websites aren't safe — experts warn hackers are spending millions on expired domains to enable malware scams
A security risk that leverages existing domain trust and authority algorithms to exploit users
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Historic seaside cliff lift dating back to 1800s closed due to safety fears
An historic cliff lift dating back to 1875 has been closed with immediate effect following safety concerns in the UK seaside town.
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Nvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real hero | TechCrunch
Nvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task.
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TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit | TechCrunch
Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.
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More troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact, but numbers still fall, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says that more U.S. troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities
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Blows traded over almost £10m black hole facing York Council
An almost £10 million black hole facing City of York Council has seen politicians trade blows.
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I've tested more than 100 4K Blu-ray discs, and these are my top 5 "reference quality" recommendations for showing off your TVs bright colors
4K Blu-ray is excellent for showing off a TV's colors, and these are 5 of the best discs I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.
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'Off the charts' El Niño is already the strongest since records began | New Scientist
Renowned climate scientist James Hansen says the developing super El Niño has already "blown past" previous events with months to go before it peaks
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Man Utd transfer news: Club agree £70m fee for Brighton's Carlos Baleba
Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
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Deadly Russian daytime attack on shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
"The number of casualties from the enemy attack on Kryvyi Rig is growing", according to Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration. #EuropeNews
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Victorian Labor promises free dental care if re-elected in Australia-first move
Premier Ben Carroll says $230m would be earmarked for 10 public dental clinics to operate on a walk-in basis
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Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
The Supreme Court’s chief justice is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project for now
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MPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitality
MPs receive Harry Styles concert tickets worth £858, Chelsea flower show tickets worth £1,839, and £3,432 of hospitality at Brit awards
