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Nvidia, AMD agree to pay U.S. government 15% of A.I. chip sales to China - The Washington Post
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Column | The end of the Trump-Modi bromance - The Washington Post
Column | The end of the Trump-Modi bromance The Washington PostTrump admin live updates: US military is preparing for possible activation of National Guard in DC ABC NewsIn India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods ReutersThe US Will Regret Throwing India Under the Bus Bloomberg.com‘He is completely upset’: Why Trump scrapped an India trade deal Politico
Orsted plunges 27% as it plans $9.4 billion rights issue after ‘adverse' turn in U.S. market - CNBC
Orsted plunges 27% as it plans $9.4 billion rights issue after ‘adverse' turn in U.S. market CNBCOrsted Shares Tumble After Halting of U.S. Wind Project Sale; $9.4 Billion Rights Issue Proposal The Wall Street JournalEnergy firm Orsted weighs up to 5 billion euros rights issue, Bloomberg News reports ReutersOperations well above last year and delivering strong H1 2025 […]
Stock futures tick higher ahead of key inflation data expected this week: Live updates - CNBC
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Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, PM Albanese says - Axios
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, PM Albanese says AxiosAustralia to recognise Palestinian state in September BBCAustralia will formally recognise Palestinian state at UN in September — as it happened Australian Broadcasting CorporationNetanyahu rebuffs ‘shameful’ European plans to recognize Palestinian state politico.euAustralia to recognize Palestinian statehood: ‘Humanity’s best hope’ Fox News
‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory - AP News
‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory AP News‘Weapons’ tops domestic box office, holding off ‘Freakier Friday’ CNN17 children vanish into the night — 'Weapons' is terrific and terrifying NPRJosh Brolin: 'Weapons' Is the Antithesis of 'Boring' Streaming Content VarietyWarner Bros. Scores Its 7th Top Film of 2025 With ‘Weapons’ Barron's

Carrie Coon breaks down that 'Gilded Age' finale, her 'White Lotus' monologue and more August 11, 2025
The 'White Lotus' Emmy nominee is doubling up on watercooler TV with a juicy role in 'The Gilded Age.' Join us as Coon breaks down her biggest moments from both.
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Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos founder and solo artist, dead at 77 August 10, 2025
Stax Records signed Whitlock as the first white artist to join singers like Otis Redding and Sam & Dave at the label.
August Brown
'Miracle Mile' depicts 'the kind of apocalypse that L.A. people imagine' August 10, 2025
"Miracle Mile" takes place in a city in the throes of chaos as Angelenos flee the threat of a nuclear strike.
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A few slices of life from the future Los Angeles August 10, 2025
Celebrated writers Ivy Pochoda, Steph Cha and Jonathan Lethem imagine the future lives of Angelenos in these works of speculative fiction.
Hiltzik: These nonfiction writers looked for the future of L.A. Did they find it? August 10, 2025
For decades, nonfiction writers have imagined the future of Los Angeles. Did they get anything right?
Michael Hiltzik
Hollywood takes a wrecking ball to Los Angeles August 10, 2025
Filmmakers seem to take a special pleasure in depicting an apocalyptic future for Los Angeles — how come?
Greg Braxton
Commentary: Disney's settlement with 'Mandalorian' actor Gina Carano isn't capitulation. Firing her was August 9, 2025
Disney's settlement with Gina Carano is not an indictment of 'cancel culture' or another example of corporate capitulation. It was simply the right thing to do.
Mary McNamara
Busta Rhymes says allegations of underpayment, assault are shakedown by 'disgruntled' ex-assistant August 8, 2025
Busta Rhymes denies allegations made against him in a lawsuit filed by Dashiel Gables, calling it an "attempted shake-down by a disgruntled former assistant."
Christie D'Zurilla
Gone too soon, an unsettled life finds focus in 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' August 8, 2025
The singer-songwriter had enormous promise and plenty of complexity, as explored by friends and family in director Amy Berg's profile, refreshingly raw and honest.
Robert Abele
Want to break into Hollywood? Read this book August 8, 2025
Former Times editors Ada Tseng and Jon Healey discuss the writing of their new book, which details how to get a job in the entertainment industry.
Marc Weingarten

Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenues to US August 11, 2025
The chip giants will hand revenues to the US government in exchange for licences to export to China.
Arthur's Seat blaze likely caused by human activity - fire service August 11, 2025
The Edinburgh landmark was evacuated as the flames spread up the hill, with no reported casualties.
Everton make progress in talks over Grealish loan August 11, 2025
Everton are progressing in talks to sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.
Murder inquiry may be linked to 'brutal' attack on priest August 11, 2025
Fr John Murray is said to be "stable and comfortable" in hospital after being hit with a bottle before Mass.
British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later August 11, 2025
His brother tells BBC News that he had lost hope he would ever be found.
Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC August 11, 2025
Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back.
Over-70s face driving ban for failing eye tests August 11, 2025
The proposed changes in England and Wales come after a coroner calls the UK's licensing system the "laxest in Europe".
What should you look for when choosing sunscreen? August 11, 2025
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
UK's biggest toy shop chain The Entertainer handed to staff August 11, 2025
The toy retailer's 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.
More foreign criminals to be deported before appeals heard August 11, 2025
Home Office adds 15 more countries to "deport now, appeal later" policy to remove offenders before their appeals.

The Black Market for Fake Science Is Growing Faster Than Legitimate Research, Study Warns August 11, 2025
A small but growing number of academics are improperly taking credit for articles, citations, and authorships, allowing them to appear prestigious without having conducted their own research.
Fernanda González
The 4 Best Hearing Aids for Seniors in 2025, Tested and Reviewed August 10, 2025
These WIRED-tested hearing aids are our top selections for seniors whose hearing has faded with age.
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Sena S1 Smart Cycling Helmet Review: Listen to Everything August 10, 2025
Sena's S1 smart cycling helmet with a mesh intercom system kept me sane on the world's most boring century ride.
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
5 Best Electric Toothbrushes, Backed by Dentists and Hygienists August 10, 2025
These rechargeable and battery-powered toothbrushes take the guesswork out of oral hygiene.
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Tribit Stormbox Mini+ Review: A Great Cheap Portable Speaker August 10, 2025
If you want a great cheap Bluetooth speaker (or a pair) this is a new WIRED favorite.
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How to Use Parallels to Run Windows on a Mac August 10, 2025
This app gives you the full desktop PC experience on an Apple computer.
David Nield
This New Pyramid-Like Shape Always Lands With the Same Side Up August 10, 2025
A tetrahedron is the simplest Platonic solid. Mathematicians have now made one that’s stable only on one side, confirming a decades-old conjecture.
Elise Cutts
9 Best WIRED-Tested Cooling Mattresses (2025) August 10, 2025
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.
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How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams August 10, 2025
POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here's how they work—and how you can protect yourself.
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Lovense Gemini Nipple Clamps Review: New Sensations August 10, 2025
These clamps just might offer the vibrating sensation you've been seeking.
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