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2026-08-31

Think twice before installing this device promising free movies

In exchange for free stuff, devices make home connections part of a proxy network. [...]

Destination

2026-08-31

El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds

“One more warning sign here of what we're facing in a warmer world.” [...]

Destination

2026-08-31

Google Maps renames "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" even faster than US government

Google rolled out the Lake America change on Saturday, while the official US government maps are still waiting. [...]

Destination

2026-08-31

'Let data reign'; Trump warns that those who don't let AI data centers proliferate will end up 'backwards and poor'

Us President Donald Trump is pushing consumers to embrace rapid data center development in their communities, but there may be good reasons they balk. [...]

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2026-08-31

The AI boom is Raising the stakes for capital allocation

As AI lowers execution costs, capital allocation, strategic judgment, and scenario planning become greater sources of competitive advantage. [...]

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2026-08-31

Dow drops 360 points after U.S. strikes Iran, but August still on track for gains

Oil prices topped $90 a barrel after the U.S. hit Iranian rocket launchers, but major indexes remain up for the month [...]

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2026-08-31

Trump warns communities opposing AI data centers that they'll end up 'backwards and poor'

The president's Truth Social post comes as Republican polling in Ohio shows a Senate incumbent in a tight race partly due to data center opposition [...]

Destination

2026-08-31

I tested iFi’s new DAC/amp and it’s a masterpiece, with impressive portable power, stellar sound quality, a fountain of features, and an intuitive OLED display

I tested iFi’s new iDSD GR 2 portable DAC/amp, and it's a phenomenal sequel, with more power, more intuitiveness, and more features. [...]

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2026-08-31

Trump announces drug pricing deals with 9 more drugmakers

The new agreements bring the total number of companies in the administration's most-favored-nation pricing program to 26 [...]