August 2026
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Microsoft smothers malware by tracking behavior instead of blocking domains
Blocking domains is a game of whack-a-mole
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Nostalgic fans are resurrecting the Blockbuster video store — free DVD and Blu-ray drop-boxes are multiplying on streets as a new 3D website turns Netflix into a retro rental store
The Blockbuster brand is now dormant, but its aesthetics are back for both physical media and streaming.
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'Vital step'- expansion of free bus travel welcomed in York
The expansion of free bus travel for disabled people has been welcomed in York.
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North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at expense of US ally
Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart
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Suggesting that ADHD is a myth is pseudoscientific and dangerous | New Scientist
ADHD is a real condition that can have serious consequences if undiagnosed. An ill-informed documentary that suggests it is a modern, social construct could cause harm, says Caroline Williams
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Predictable attacks, unpredictable defenses: why observability is the real security gap
Defender unreliability, not attacker unpredictability, drives risk
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Wibsey vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
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Coders Say They Already Found Workarounds to Claude’s Invisible Watermarks
Anthropic announced last week it would include invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with new EU rules. Within hours, overrides were being touted online.
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Rivian spinout Also raises another $150M | TechCrunch
The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company's expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.
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Family of 'caring' teen, 15, race to raise £75,000 for rare cancer treatment abroad
The family of a 15-year-old is racing against time to raise £75,000 for potentially life-saving cancer treatment abroad.
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Marcus Rashford reacts to Jamie Carragher shutting down Gary Neville on podcast
Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.
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Man robbed NASCAR driver’s home after learning he and his family died in plane crash
The case broke open last month when the Georgia man was arrested in a separate burglary tied to a ‘highly publicized’ homicide
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Charges reduced for police officer who secretly taped colleagues’ racist remarks
Officer Daniel Flores was initially charged with 16 felonies after he shared recordings with the LAPD's internal affairs unit
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Coders are slacking when it comes to web standards — and that simply won't do in the AI age
Web standards — remember them?
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Tom Gauld on popularity in the lab | New Scientist
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoonTom Gauld's weekly cartoon
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Ecuador's intelligence chief among victims of Kenya helicopter crash
The victims are said to include the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Centre, his wife, and five Americans.
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Americast - Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her? - BBC Sounds
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?
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Police launch search for missing York woman
North Yorkshire Police have launched a search for a missing woman from York.
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New details emerge a month after San Francisco hotel worker Chantel Brooks vanished
Chantel Brooks, 36, was last seen leaving a CVS in Fairfield, California, in the early hours of July 17
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Council denies Reform allegations that trees will be chopped down for new cycle lane
Reform UK’s Newcastle and North Tyneside branch alleged on social media that trees along Stamfordham Road in Newcastle are at risk of being felled…
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New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
Dr. Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is promising to advocate for the agency while addressing staff burnout and understaffing issues
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Drivers could be faced with 40 minute route diversion due to roadworks
Motorists using Stonesdale Lane near Langthwaite could face a diversion of almost 28 miles while a failed retaining wall is rebuilt.
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Aldi’s middle aisle is getting two cheap household appliances soon, including this £40 rival to Dyson and Shark's stick vacuums
Aldi's new Specialbuys appliances include a £40 Dyson stick vacuum rival, and a mini air fryer for £20.
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The numbers that prove why North East needs urgent action to tackle rough sleeping
Homelessness charities have warned that a “massive shortage” of housing must be reversed if Andy Burnham is to banish the growing scourge of…
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Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in west London
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Tuesday morning
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Police launch search for missing York woman
North Yorkshire Police have launched a search for a missing woman from York.
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Telemundo executive among seven killed in tourist helicopter crash in Kenya
The incident comes amid a growing number of helicopter crashes in Kenya, where the tourism industry relies heavily on domestic aviation companies to transport travelers to distant landmarks
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Daycare wants claims in lawsuit dismissed after toddler was dropped
Matthew Kittle and Elena Kittle sued after an employee allegedly threw their 23-month-old child in the air and failed to catch him
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A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?
College sports are undergoing a transformation with the rise of NIL deals, allowing athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness
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Football legend to be honoured with blue plaque in home village near Bradford border
Legendary footballer Frank Worthington could soon be honoured with a lasting tribute in his hometown.
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When York store is set to close after transformation gets go ahead
New details have emerged about the future of a store in York following the approval of changes to the building.
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Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.
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England vs Pakistan: Joe Root brings welcome sense of calm on return as captain
Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.
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Can Andy Burnham rewire the ‘Treasury brain’ to boost growth?
PM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policy
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What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights
Eclipses may be wondrous, but nothing beats seeing the northern and southern lights from space
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Leisure exercise tops work exercise for lowering dementia risk, study finds
Overall, individuals engaging in higher levels of leisure-time physical activity had a 24% lower risk of dementia compared with the least active participants
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Stunning image of a polar bear with an outsized snack wins major award | New Scientist
Roie Galitz's breathtaking shot is one of the winners of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest, praised for its unusual perspective and scale
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The North East home that could be yours for just £1 but desperately needs some TLC
This three-bedroom house could be yours for just £1.
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I spent three weeks with the RedMagic Astra 2, and it's the fastest Android tablet I've ever tested
With the RedMagic Astra 2, Nubia's gaming sub-brand has produced a compact yet powerful tablet with a unique cooling system.
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Fewer than 1,800 free spaces for male prisons in England and Wales
Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March
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This sci-fi novel is a riveting tale of an oppressive galactic empire | New Scientist
The Infinite State review: A riveting tale of an oppressive galactic empire
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Hacker leaks GTA VI gameplay and map to protest digital-only release — claims pre-orders are a legacy of physical game releases
The hacker wants Rockstar to stop pre-selling digital games.
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Ukrainian refugees open America’s first ever jellyfish museum in Florida
Floating tentacled predators pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns in the dark museum space, lit primarily by images projected on walls and the light from the saltwater tanks
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A19 RECAP - Road reopen after multi-vehicle crash which closed road for hours
The A19 is closed in both directions between the A684 Ellerbeck and the A67 Kirklevington due to a multi vehicle crash.
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Proton VPN usage spikes in Brazil amid Discord feature block
Gamers and online communities are turning to circumvention tools to bypass a targeted regulatory restriction on the popular chat app's video features
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Samsung raises advanced foundry prices by up to 15% as AI demand fills its 4nm lines, report claims — Chinese customers accepting the largest hikes
4nm line at Pyeongtaek reportedly at full capacity
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Women's One-Day Cup - The Blaze and Hampshire consolidate top two spots in table
The Blaze post a record score in beating Durham in the One-Day Cup to stay top as Hampshire, Warwickshire and Somerset also win.
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US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time
Milestone marks years of government spending that grew under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden
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Twisteddoodles on distribution graphs (with added cats) | New Scientist
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
