Update, August 18, 1:06 pm ET: Apple has now released watchOS 27 Public Beta 4 (build: 24R5353a). The original story follows below. After releasing developer beta 6 today, Apple is now releasing iOS 27 public beta 4, along with corresponding updates for some of its other platforms. Here are the details. New round of public … Read more
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded television sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world’s first all-sports cable network with his son, died Tuesday. He was 93 years old. ESPN historian Mike Soltys said Rasmussen died at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen announced in … Read more
A strange jellyfish-like object captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover in 2023 has some people convinced that the small shape could be something much more mysterious. The strange figure appears on a distant Martian ridge but disappears in another image of the same location taken less than a minute later, fueling speculation. The image has sparked … Read more
A popular bedroom helper could be more than meets the eye. New research suggests that a widely used erectile dysfunction drug may also raise the risk of developing a serious eye disease that can cause permanent vision loss. And you don’t even have to be taking it for a lift below the belt. The study … Read more
Opening statements in a landmark US case brought by a bipartisan coalition of 29 states against Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – began on Tuesday, with Colorado, California, New Jersey and Kentucky arguing that the company’s popular social media apps were designed in ways that harmed the mental health of young … Read more
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Tuesday to ban nonferrous metal mining in the Boundary Waters area, according to his office. The order directs the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to stop issuing leases and permits in the Rainy River Headwaters watershed. It also directs the DNR … Read more
The missile launches came as efforts continued to reach a deal between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf country, as tensions continued to rise across the region. The ministry said both missiles fell … Read more
US debt is expected to hit $40 trillion, months earlier than expected, as bond yields rise The Washington PostThe national debt is wreaking havoc on bonds. Where do we go from here. Barron’s Nobody Wants to Talk About the Debt WSJ The national debt is about to surpass $40 trillion. Here’s why the stock market … Read more
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on August 27, 2026, finally giving players on Nintendo platforms the opportunity to experience Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. However, even before its release, fans have noticed what appear to … Read more
Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth around £65 million. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Camp Nou, returning to Spanish football for the first time since leaving Atlético Madrid in 2019. Rodri, 30, leaves City after seven seasons at the … Read more