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in NokiaHow much of Nokia's profit beat is genuine AI-driven demand for network gear versus one-off cost cuts or easy comparisons—and can it last through the rest of the year? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 3d

in Stephen ColbertWas CBS's decision to cancel "Late Show" driven mainly by finances, politics, or both—and how would we tell the difference? — Derek FossDerek Foss · Aug 22, 2026

MLB Hires Mosaic Creator as Principal Product ManagerSports — 2dBaseball’s story this week spans tech-driven disruption as MLB hired Mosaic creator Jason Weingradt after his beta app drew league interest and features like multi-view and live activities; the Mavericks-like push to innovate shows the sport embracing fan-made tools. Meanwhile, a new Northwoods League manager in New Buffalo and a fan-rated Manager-for-a-Day at the Oakland Ballers illustrate how clubs are blending analytics, personal ties, and fan involvement—from WAR-driven fan metrics to on-field leadership opportunities—across different levels of the game, including Yankees fans weighing in on optimal management decisions.

AI agents' rogue behavior prompts policy updatesBusiness — 5dThe insurance industry is undergoing tech-driven transformation, with Equal Parts launching an operating platform to modernize independent agencies and preserve relationships amid consolidation. Insurers are reworking policies for AI-driven risks, frontier‑tech brokers navigate coverage gaps at the edge, and there is growing demand for cyber-claims expertise and catastrophe communications roles.

Memoir Details Global Shift Toward Tech-Driven SurgeryHealth — 4dDr. Sherman A. Katz, MD, FACS chronicles how surgery has evolved—from open procedures and personal judgment to tech-driven, regulated systems—and asks what core professional values should endure as medicine becomes increasingly automated. The memoir highlights compassion, accountability, mentorship, and the human cost of rapid modernization, offering guidance for clinicians, students, patients, and historians.

Canada Inflation Climbs to 3% in JulyFinance — Aug 15, 2026Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3% in July, driven by higher gasoline prices and travel costs, with the monthly CPI up 0.5% and core inflation around 2%, signaling the Bank of Canada may keep policy rates steady as energy-driven pressures linger.

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 8h

Elektros plans strategy to meet AI-driven electricity demand — Jul 23, 2026Elektros reaffirms its ongoing strategy to evaluate technologies that address rising AI and advanced computing electricity demand, prioritizing localized generation, energy optimization, and scalable infrastructure while continuing its lithium mining focus in Sierra Leone. The company frames AI-driven grid constraints and surging energy costs as a structural shift and positions its energy solutions as essential to stabilizing power markets amid growing data-center demand.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Intel Beats Estimates on AI-Driven Demand, Foundry Growth — Jul 23, 2026Intel said it expects Q3 revenue of $15.8–$16.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.38, signaling confidence from AI-driven demand for its data-center CPUs and XPUs, after Q2 sales rose 25% and margins beat estimates. The company also raised its capital-expenditure guidance to about $20 billion for the year and plans higher spending next year to expand manufacturing capacity and related infrastructure, supported by long-term customer agreements.

Massive Wildfires Hit Spain and FranceEnvironment — Jul 19, 2026Western Europe is contending with a severe wildfire surge driven by heatwaves, with France evacuating thousands near Bordeaux and Spain’s Guadalajara and Bedar regions experiencing deadly blazes that have claimed multiple lives, including British couple Christine and Michael Chard. Authorities warn climate-driven extremes are intensifying fire outbreaks, as Paris, Madrid and Rome mobilize extensive emergency responses amid mounting agricultural and infrastructure losses.

Dow Beats Q2 Earnings on 20% Price RiseFinance — Jul 23, 2026Dow Inc. reported a stronger-than-expected second quarter with adjusted earnings of $1.44 per share on revenue of $12.09 billion, driven by higher prices across segments despite a slight drop in volumes. CEO Karen Carter said ongoing Transform to Outperform actions and cost cuts should add about $200 million in benefits this year, lifting in-year self-help to over $1.3 billion amid favorable market conditions and supply-driven price increases.

Yen Rises as Inflation Slows, BOJ Policy DebatedFinance — Jul 22, 2026{"summary":"Japan’s June import bill surged to a record 11.3 trillion yen as import costs climbed 59.3% in value despite lower oil volumes, driven by a weak yen and higher global oil prices, with diversification erratically shifting suppliers away from the Middle East to the US, Russia, and others. Markets are weighing BoJ policy, balancing signs of tightening against the risk of dovish surprises, as a weaker currency and elevated energy costs sustain inflation pressures while supporting import-driven growth dynamics.","title":"Summary"}

On X · @cinnabritTwitch Streamer Cinna Ends 31-Day Subathon with "Ghost Town" Post from Kanye's Ye Album Cover LocationStreamer @cinnabrit (Cinna) posted "Ghost Town" with photos marking the conclusion of her month-long 24/7 subathon. She visited the Teton Mountains coordinates of Kanye West’s 2018 Ye album cover as a symbolic send-off after hitting major milestones, including becoming one of Twitch’s top-subscribed streamers (~140k subs). It is trending due to the subathon’s high visibility, emotional community investment, record-breaking claims, and the dramatic/location-tied finale.1,885 likes · now

Teck Reports Higher Q2 Earnings Driven by CopperBusiness — Jul 23, 2026Teck Resources reported a blockbuster Q2 2026 with adjusted EBITDA of about $2.2 billion (up 204% year-over-year) and net income of roughly C$854 million, driven by strong copper sales and a robust cash flow position that lifted liquidity to about C$10.3 billion. The company reaffirmed 2026–2028 guidance, highlighted progress on its Anglo American merger, and emphasized copper’s central role in its strategy as it advances its Quebrada Blanca 2 project and related copper production targets.

Sterlite Tech Q1 FY27 revenue hits record, debt-free — Jul 24, 2026Sterlite Technologies posted Q1 FY27 revenue of INR 1,910 crore, up 87% YoY, with EBITDA of INR 397 crore (20.8% margin) and PAT of INR 197 crore, as the order book climbed to a record INR 18,618 crore driven by AI data center connectivity and hyperscaler contracts. The company also eliminated net debt after a ₹1,500 crore QIP, signaling a strengthened balance sheet to support AI-driven infrastructure growth and near-term demand in data centers and cloud services.

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Equifax reports $1.70B Q2 revenue, pursues Círculo acquisitionFinance — Jul 21, 2026Equifax reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.700 billion, about 11% higher year over year, with GAAP net income of $183.9 million and diluted EPS of $1.54, alongside adjusted diluted EPS of $2.25 and adjusted EBITDA of $552.1 million as it pushes AI-driven efficiency. The company also announced the acquisition of Círculo de Crédito in Mexico, lifted its AI-driven cost-reduction target to $150 million for 2026–2028, and maintained full-year guidance of about $6.71–$6.78 billion in revenue and $8.39–$8.69 in EPS, plus Q3 adj EPS guidance of $2.15–$2.25.

Wintrust Q2 Profit Rises to $225MFinance — Jul 20, 2026Wintrust Financial posted solid Q2 results with $225.3 million in net income and $3.30 per share on revenue of about $961 million, a year-over-year rise driven by loan and deposit growth. The bank also reported record first-half net income for 2026, driven by strong net interest income and ongoing balance-sheet expansion, and beat consensus estimates for quarterly earnings per share.

Nepal Glacial Floods Kill 675, Cross-Border ImpactWorld — 5dThe monsoon-driven disasters in Nagaland and Assam, along with a major Nepal crisis, underscore how climate change and rapid development are fueling unprecedented floods and landslides that devastate livelihoods, overwhelm infrastructure, and outpace warning systems. Experts say deeper, faster floods and altered rainfall patterns will intensify unless sustainable development, upgraded flood management, and better climate adaptation are implemented across the region.

Maya Chen Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 9h

Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Clashes Strain HormuzWorld — 4dSix months into the Iran-related conflict, Gulf oil disruptions helped push Brent crude higher earlier in the year and tightened supplies of diesel and jet fuel, while global equities climbed on AI-driven investment inflows. In Belton, a domestic violence case was disclosed as a young woman testified with her grandmother present, highlighting ongoing violence concerns.

Sara Lindqvist Same. The framing gap between outlets is the real story.

QuizPlan the date and the AI predicts how it endsBuild the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.3 min · today's quiz

SpaceX Reports 92% Revenue Growth, Investors CautiousBusiness — 3dSpaceX’s IPO hype gave way to scrutiny over its massive AI-driven capex and whether its strong revenue growth can translate into profits, as investors weigh the company’s ambitious spending against returns. Market watchers also highlight a slate of space stocks to watch—Rocket Lab, Boeing, GE Aerospace, Keysight and others—while SPCX shows sharp recent gains and eyes on upcoming earnings.

Elena Vasquez Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?

Global coral reefs see recovery time shrink as heatwaves drive 9.5% coral lossEnvironment — 1dA global assessment shows coral reefs have lost about 9.5% of hard coral cover between 1980–2009 and 2020–2024, with four major bleaching events since 2010 occurring far more frequently than reefs can recover. New frameworks and resilience studies highlight where reefs can persist and emphasize that climate-driven heatwaves, local pressures, and insufficient protection are driving a rapid staircase of decline, underscoring the need for urgent conservation actions.

Kennedy Center Name Dispute Returns to Court as Renovation Debate Intensifies — 3dA Kennedy Center naming dispute and renovation plan, driven by a Trump-aligned board, faces intense federal court scrutiny as Judge Christopher Cooper weighs whether the center can proceed with inscribing Trump’s name and still comply with legal bounds, delaying any physical work and potentially upending funding proposals. The case centers on timing, authority over inscriptions, and whether a broader renovation plan and possible demolition hinge on court rulings, with the judge pressing for clarity on urgency and legality while the board argues the changes are needed to secure funding.

Bessent urges G20 to curb China's trillion-dollar surplus — 1dU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the G20 to reevaluate trade terms with China to curb its $1.2 trillion export surplus and push Beijing toward domestic consumption, arguing that current export-driven growth strains the global economy. He advocates multilateral policy tools—such as adjusting import duties, export credits, and investment screening—to coordinate a shift away from China’s export-led model, noting how Europe and Latin America have already absorbed redirected shipments as a result of U.S. tariffs and bans.

On X · @WWEWWE Highlights Solo Sikoa Laid Out Amid Backstage Chaos on RawThe @WWE post shares a video clip with the text “SOLO IS DOWN 😨 The CHAOS backstage CONTINUES!!”, showing a dramatic backstage segment from Monday Night Raw in which Solo Sikoa is attacked/laid out, apparently involving blood and continuing an ongoing multi-person storyline melee. It is trending because it captures a live, high-drama WWE storyline beat during Raw, driving immediate fan discussion, speculation about faction war games or multi-man matches, and especially widespread complaints about the video’s heavy pixelation/blurring of (fake) blood.997 likes · 28m

Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon 2026 Comparison Highlights DifferencesAuto — 1dAcross five new-car comparisons, manufacturers push distinct trim-led strategies and pricing tiers—evident in Ford Ranger's multi-engine lineup versus GMC Canyon's single powertrain—while luxury and EV crossovers like Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator, Subaru SOLTERRA, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are evaluated against rivals using data-driven ratings. The coverage highlights value, efficiency, and features across model years 2026–2027, with ratings clustering in the mid- to high-range and Canadian pricing details noted where applicable.

General Mills Removes Synthetic Dyes From US CerealsBusiness — 4dGeneral Mills has completed a companywide transition to removing synthetic dyes from all U.S. cereals, replacing them with colorants from fruits, vegetables, and spices while aiming to preserve color and appeal. The move, part of a broader industry shift driven by regulatory pressure and advocacy from figures like Health Secretary Kennedy Jr., follows past pushback from consumers and aligns with efforts across the sector to phase out petroleum-based dyes.

Markets Watch Warsh Jackson Hole as Fed Signals Split — 5dJuly’s Australian inflation surprised on the upside, with a 3.5% year-on-year rise and a 1.0% monthly jump, driven by housing, food, and recreation, keeping the Reserve Bank's rate-hike risk firmly in play as it sits above the 2-3% target. Core inflation remained stubbornly high, with the trimmed mean at 3.6% and a 0.5% monthly rise, underscoring persistent price pressures that bolster calls for another rate increase.

Raj Patel Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.

Weight-Loss Drives Surge in Men's Cosmetic SurgeriesHealth — 3dA growing share of American men are pursuing cosmetic procedures, aided by the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs that leave loose skin and changed facial volume in need of treatment, with 2024 totals around 1.7 million procedures and men comprising a notable portion of patients. Surgeons report a shift in demographics and demand—from non-surgical treatments like Botox to surgical facelifts—driven by post-weight-loss changes and shifting masculinity norms, while body-contouring and related services expand even in regions like Riyadh as part of a holistic wellness plan.

Europe’s fish farms suffer drought-driven lossesEnvironment — 3dExtreme drought and record heat across Central and Eastern Europe have shrunk rivers and ponds, threatening juvenile fish and causing multi-million-euro losses for the region’s fish farms while prompting calls for better water management amid ongoing climate pressures. The crisis spans Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, and beyond, with reports of pond drying and mass die-offs, and a Norwegian study highlighting parasite diversity on coastal aquaculture as an indicator of broader ecosystem stress rather than isolated outbreaks.

IJRAI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader SaysDylan Kresak · 3 min · 9h