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Today: August 12, 2026
Today: August 12, 2026

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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
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Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance is keeping all options, including a possible sale of CNN, "on the table" to resolve California's antitrust suit challenging its $110 billion acquisition of Warner

Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal
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China's Londian Wason valued at $2 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut

Copper foil maker Londian Wason New Energy Tech was valued at $2.01 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, marking the largest IPO of a Chinese company in the

China's Londian Wason valued at $2 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut
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Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers

Uber will invest in Galgo, a Latin American lender focused on motorcycle purchases, as the ride-hailing giant looks to expand access to vehicles for

Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers
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Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court

Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta’s federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law

Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
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The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers

The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers

The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers
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St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch

IndyCar announced Wednesday that the racing series will start its 2027 season March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch
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Eclipse excitement sweeps Spain as millions prepare to watch the skies

Spain is gearing up for a rare total solar eclipse, even as extreme heat and wildfires threaten to cast a pall over the spectacle

Eclipse excitement sweeps Spain as millions prepare to watch the skies
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Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes

Formula 1’s newest outfit Cadillac has replaced its first team principal Graeme Lowdon with former Alpine director Marcin Budkowski

Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed largely in-line inflation data, while upbeat earnings from some AI infrastructure companies provided

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost
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CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout

Shares of CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer jumped to their highest since June on Wednesday after upbeat forecasts from the two AI infrastructure companies signaled

CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout
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Strong AI earnings lift S&P 500, Nasdaq as inflation data calms rate-hike jitters

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Wednesday as upbeat earnings from AI infrastructure firms boosted technology stocks, while largely in-line

Strong AI earnings lift S&P 500, Nasdaq as inflation data calms rate-hike jitters
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A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest
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An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
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Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
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Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones
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Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation

Meta Platforms will face a coalition of state attorneys general in a California federal court trial beginning on Wednesday over claims it engineered Facebook

Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation
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German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services

Germany's cabinet approved measures on Wednesday to grant intelligence services new powers to hack communications and disrupt foreign adversaries' operations to counter what

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services
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Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers

For too many companies, the adoption of artificial intelligence has become an AI hunger game that spreads fear rather than engagement.

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
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‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices

Orbital data centers, space habitats, mining the Moon – despite taking place in space, the practices many companies are imagining will still affect the Earth.

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices
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China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

Nations that lead the development of open-source technology will have a strategic edge for decades to come.

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI
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Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

The success of green roofs depends on more than just good intentions and engineering – they need long-term love and care.

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive
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Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest

Severe storms have wreaked havoc across the Midwest, causing tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash flooding

Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
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ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks