Amazon on Thursday unveiled a set of new, more expensive Alexa tablets and said it will ditch its budget-friendly Fire line, marking a significant shift in the e-commerce giant’s device strategy. The company introduced 8-, 11- and 12-inch models, which start at $230 and go up to $550. All devices are available for pre-order on … Read more
The Chicago White Sox are suddenly the talk of the Second City. After years, even decades, of futility, the South Siders finally have the kind of young, exciting team that fans love. And even better, they are a good, young and exciting team. Chicago took a quick 2-0 series lead over their division rivals, the … Read more
Some parts of our DNA can copy themselves to new locations. Copies derived from a gene active in human brain cells appear to have taken that journey further: into a virus. The researchers found two such sequences, derived from a gene called BC200, within the molluscum contagiosum virus, which infects our skin and causes small, … Read more
Column | At 81, he’s the most-cited nutrition expert. Here’s what he eats in a day. The Washington Post
A suspected Chinese agent arrested at Los Angeles International Airport over the weekend will remain in federal custody, a federal judge ruled Wednesday during a court hearing. The decision comes amid FBI concerns that she may try to flee the country if she is released, law enforcement sources previously told CBS News. Prosecutors successfully argued … Read more
Gulf Shores has asked all non-residents to leave before the storm, a particularly important concern because the city was hosting the annual National Shrimp Festival, which was canceled because of the storm. Grant Brown, public information officer for the city of Gulf Shores, tells CNN that the city normally has about 18,000 residents, but the … Read more
Published 08/10/2026 – 10:29 GMT+2•Updated 13:40 Yemen’s Houthis said on Thursday they attacked King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh with a ballistic missile, as the group steps up its attacks on airports across the neighboring kingdom. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT There was no immediate confirmation of the attack or any damage or casualties from … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents The best AirPods deals A Kindle for just over $100 Save on Apple’s newest MacBooks A tasty deal on a top-end espresso machine Google Pixel 11 Pro on sale DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo A high-spec smartwatch at almost half price Best deal under $25: … Read more
Gears of War: E-Day, the origin story of the long-running Gears of War franchise, launched on Steam, Xbox, and Game Pass, and while Microsoft has been building hype for the new Gears game for several months leading up to launch day, the game’s launch performance on Steam isn’t all that stellar. According to SteamDB, E-Day … Read more
SAN DIEGO — Every postseason exit hurts. They can hurt for different reasons. Everyone hurts. This one, above all, is going to hurt for what could have been. And perhaps the cruelest of all: a potential game-tying, season-saving, chaos-causing home run off the bat of Manny Machado, slammed into the wall by Brewers center fielder … Read more