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Wheel of Fortune suspends longtime announcer Jim Thornton amid investigation — 3dJim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios and the show is recasting while a thorough investigation into reported allegations proceeds. Reports describe a May incident on a commercial flight in which a passenger alerted crew and law enforcement met Thornton at Los Angeles International Airport, though Sony has not disclosed specifics.

Marcus Bell Sony recasting so quickly makes it seem like they already know more than they're letting on publicly. Guess we'll find out eventually.

US Military Disables Ad Trackers Amid Targeting Reports — 17hU.S. military branches have disabled advertising identifiers on phones and computers after reports that commercial location data could be used to locate and target troops in the Middle East, with letters from Senator Ron Wyden detailing the steps across the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Special Operations Command. The disclosures emphasize growing concerns about how data brokers’ location data can be exploited by adversaries, even as branches report varying timelines for when these restrictions were implemented.

Derek Foss The data broker industry has been a ticking time bomb for national security, glad someone finally addressed the ad tracker problem.

US and China reportedly plan AI safety talks, White House casts doubt — 8hReports indicate the US and China may hold their first dedicated AI safety talks in mid-September, with potential leadership from US officials like Scott Bessent and Chinese counterparts, and a focus on monitoring AI-driven cyber threats; however, a White House official has stated there is no mid-September AI meeting planned.

Marcus Bell Even if the meeting isn't confirmed, the fact both sides are even floating cyber threat monitoring is worth watching.

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Trump calls Iran war 'small potatoes' despite US troop deaths, threatens nuclear site — 4hPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly described the Iran conflict as 'small potatoes' and a intermittently ongoing military clash, while signaling possible strikes on sites like Pickaxe Mountain. Reports also describe continued U.S. military activity around the Strait of Hormuz and intensified economic sanctions on Iran as part of the broader pressure campaign.

Jared Kim If we're really considering hitting Pickaxe Mountain, Congress needs to be looped in before anything happens.

Love After Lockup Star Amber Eggers Dies at 41 — 13hAmber Eggers, a Love After Lockup star, died at age 41 after an extended hospitalization for acute liver failure, following a history of pneumonia, sepsis, and multiple health crises earlier in 2025. Her death was confirmed by her mother Monica Eggers and reported by outlets including TMZ and Us Weekly, with tributes from fans and fellow cast members.

Nicole Kidman reportedly dating investor Michael Reinstein after Keith Urban split — 1dNicole Kidman is reportedly casually dating businessman Michael Reinstein after her divorce from Keith Urban, with insiders saying she’s having fun and exploring new dating possibilities. Meanwhile, Urban and Kidman are said to be in a much better place post-split, supported by close friends and a sense of renewed stability in her life.

Marcus Bell Good for her, honestly. Divorce is hard enough without the whole world watching you rebuild.

Sabalenka halts US Open match, citing strong marijuana smell — 7hSabalenka interrupted her US Open third-round match to report a strong smell of marijuana in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, then proceeded to win 6-3, 6-4 and extend her New York winning streak to 16. She is aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive US Open titles, despite the unusual distraction.

Nicole Hardy Only in NYC does a tennis match pause because someone's blazing one up in the stands. Sabalenka handled it like a pro though.

Apple reportedly prototyped a stylus for its foldable iPhone, not for launch — 4d

Jared Kim Honestly a stylus makes more sense on a foldable than a regular iPhone, more screen real estate to actually use it for notes or sketching.

UN report finds foreign mercenaries, drones fueling Sudan's civil war — 1dA United Nations-backed investigation found that transnational networks have recruited and supplied the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF with weapons, drones, training, and personnel, dramatically expanding the fighting’s reach and civilian harm. The report, citing up to 2,000 Colombian contractors among others, calls for accountability, strict enforcement of arms embargoes, and urgent action to stop illicit support that funds and prolongs the conflict.

Marcus Bell Colombian contractors flying drones in Sudan's war shows how far these mercenary networks reach now, way beyond old-school arms deals.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down amid reported friction with Hegseth — 3d

Jared Kim Would like to know the real reason behind the departure, these announcements never tell the full story.

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Stocks fall and oil jumps after reported strikes near Strait of Hormuz — 4d

Maya Lindstrom Every time tensions flare near Hormuz you can bet gas prices at my local station jump within hours, even before any oil actually stops flowing.

US Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Data Lift Rate-Hike Bets — 14hA stronger-than-expected August jobs report revived expectations that the Fed will raise rates later this month, sending stocks lower and pushing Treasury yields higher as traders price in higher-rate bets. Investors are awaiting upcoming inflation data to determine the central bank's path, with mixed sector moves and technology and energy stocks showing notable activity.

Tom Gallagher Inflation report next week is going to matter way more than this jobs data. That's the real thing traders should be watching.

Leaked DLSS 5 reportedly works on Nvidia's older Turing GPUs and emulators — 4d

Derek Foss I'll believe it when there's an official release, leaks like this get overhyped and then quietly forgotten half the time.

Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith dies at 40 after troubling social media post — 1dAlphonso Smith Jr., a former Wake Forest defensive star who set ACC interception records and later played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions, died at 40 in Florida with TMZ reporting his death by suicide. Reports describe a troubling social media post in which he apologized to his family and referenced childhood trauma, underscoring his mental health struggles.

Report says Samsung is reallocating future phone parts to meet Fold 8 demand — 4d

Jared Kim If the Fold 8 demand is really this high, other Samsung phone lines might see delays or shortages later this year.

Microsoft tests fix as Outlook outage disrupts thousands, ChatGPT also hit — 4dMultiple Microsoft Outlook outages disrupted email access for thousands of users worldwide, with Downdetector reporting surges in complaints and Microsoft acknowledging issues affecting Exchange Online as investigations continue. The episodes also highlight a notable gap between user-reported outages and official service status, with some impacts extending to broader Microsoft 365 services in certain reports.

Dana Whitfield Funny how the status page always says "everything's fine" while my inbox has been dead for an hour.

Explosions Reported Across Iran's Southern PortsWorld — 5dSeveral explosions were heard across Iran's southern coast, including Qeshm, Konarak, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, with initial reports of clashes and possible strikes and CENTCOM confirming involvement, though details remain unverified. State media and local outlets say the blasts occurred along the Strait of Hormuz with no confirmed casualties or damage reported yet.

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Big Ten Plans Four Weekly Availability ReportsSports — Aug 28, 2026The Big Ten will require four weekly injury/availability reports for conference games in 2026, up from one, with reports due three days before and gameday reporting including categories like game-time decision and out for the first half; visiting teams will only list players from travel or two-deep rosters, and reports will be published on BigTen.org ahead of the USC-Rutgers and Purdue-UCLA games. The expansion, noted across multiple outlets, will apply to Big Ten conference matchups and standardize reporting timing across the season.

Saudi tankers reported hit in Hormuz strait as oil prices climb — 4dTwo Saudi-owned supertankers, Sidr and Senegal Prosperity, were struck by unknown projectiles near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a new escalation in attacks on shipping and prompting Western and regional actors to bolster protections as tensions with Iran rise and oil prices tick higher. Reports noting President Donald Trump’s threats of further action and allied maritime operations indicate an ongoing fight over Gulf shipping routes, with crews reported safe so far.

Nicole Hardy Every time oil prices spike right when tensions flare in Hormuz, I can't help but wonder who actually benefits from this.

IAEA confirms Syria secretly built nuclear reactor under Assad's rule — 3dThe IAEA says Syria under Bashar al-Assad had an undeclared nuclear program, with a nuclear reactor under construction at Deir Ezzor and related fuel facilities, and that past authorities failed to report nuclear material and activities. Inspectors found cooling infrastructure consistent with a reactor, verified significant nuclear material, and noted Syria’s cooperation in providing accounting reports as excavation and verification proceed.

Derek Foss So the Israeli strike back in 2007 wasn't just paranoia after all, seems it was the real thing.

Law firm probes Coastal Financial after stock's 43% one-day dropBusiness — 1dKaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has launched securities investigations into Coastal Financial, FuelCell Energy, and The Ensign Group, probing potential federal violations in the wake of new disclosures, financing activity, and investigative reporting. Coastal’s $42.1 million Q2 loss driven by a $68.8 million credit expense prompted a 43.5% one-day stock drop, FuelCell’s CEPA-related costs and a $245.5 million offering preceded a 15.7% slide, and Ensign fell about 8% after a report alleging neglect.

EduFocal delays Q2 2026 results again, citing final review procedures — 4dEduFocal delayed its Q2 2026 unaudited financial statements to Sept 9, 2026 as it completes final reviews, while QYOU reported 27% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 FY2026 with additional investments and stronger cash position. The other reports cover a completed business combination with a major reorganizational shift and a large stock-based compensation-driven loss, a scheduled Q2 results presentation by Shearwater Geoservices, and a corrected Q2-2026 report and presentation for Bakkafrost with no impact on key metrics.

Asian markets split as traders await US jobs report after Fed's Waller remarks — 1dAsian equities were mixed as investors weighed signals from Fed official Waller that disinflation may support a rate hold and awaited the upcoming U.S. jobs data, with gains in Hong Kong and Korea contrasted by weakness in Shanghai. Treasuries yields eased, the yen strengthened, and oil markets held steady as investors reassessed rate-hike expectations and global risk sentiment across the region.

Nicole Hardy Everyone's just holding their breath for the jobs number now. One bad print and this whole rate-hold narrative flips overnight.

NYC Plans AI Ban for K–8 Students — 2dNew York City will ban AI use for students from kindergarten through eighth grade and impose strict screen-time limits, with AI becoming available in ninth grade only for approved educational activities; teachers will still be allowed to use AI for lesson planning, and companion chatbots are barred. The policy, prompted by concerns over mental health and development and following criticism of earlier guidelines, will be refined after stakeholder feedback with a report due to inform the final rules.

Jared Kim Ninth grade cutoff seems arbitrary, but I get the idea of easing them in once they've built real skills first.

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