Saturday Edition: From AI-Engineered Viruses to a Record-Breaking Box Office Weekend
BUSINESS
- China's exports growth beats estimates in July, as AI-driven shipments surge - (CNBC)
- Lower Oil Prices Lend Support For The Gold Rally - (OilPrice.com)
- After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’ - (Variety)
- Paramount-WBD Deal Endorsed By Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer: “Uncertainty Is The Worst” - (Deadline)
TECHNOLOGY
- OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 - (TechCrunch)
- Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event - (The Verge)
EDUCATION
SCIENCE
- AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time - (Al Jazeera English)
- '1 more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade - (Space.com)
- South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket’s moon crash - (Associated Press)
- Astronomers capture highest-resolution image ever of the Sun’s surface - (physicsworld.com)
HEALTH
- Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say - (CBS News)
- Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review - (Ars Technica)
- People who avoid 3 key things live nearly 13 years longer without dementia: study - (New York Post)
SPORTS
- Carson Beck throws for 188 yards, TD in impressive preseason debut - (NBCSports.com)
- 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Panthers vs. Cardinals - (Pff.com)
- Lions, RB Jahmyr Gibbs agree to 3-year, $67.5M extension - (ESPN)
POLITICS
- Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait - (The Washington Post)
- Exclusive | U.S. Intel Finds Putin Could Test NATO’s Resolve With Limited Incursion - (The Wall Street Journal)
- Man accused of starting Gann Fire has fire-related offense from 2018, documents show - (KCRA Sacramento)
ENTERTAINMENT
- ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Scores Biggest First Week in Box Office History - (Hollywood Reporter)
T'S AND P'S
- Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say - (Associated Press)
- Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say - (BBC News)
- Remains found in Arizona yard in search for missing couple, and their son may have left country, police say - (NBC News)
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