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A set of recent car-developer features include the Genesis Box Buggy concept, Czinger 21C Spyder with BrakeNode, and Gasolini AR1, highlighting affordable performance tech and new design approaches at major events in 2026.
A partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon red as it passes through Earth’s shadow. North America will have the best views, with maximum darkness around the early hours of August 28. The event is visible without special equipment and follows a total solar eclipse that few attended in Australia.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note has climbed to 4.69% as the Treasury Department expands its bond buyback program to $4 billion per operation, up from $2 billion. Investors are weighing the impact on mortgage rates and broader market volatility as debt levels and deficits remain under scrutiny.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signaled they will relocate to a private residence outside London this month. They have maintained ties to the UK after leaving royal duties in 2020, while discussions over security arrangements and the family’s role remain unsettled.
Jessica Bowie, 35, has been arrested in Albany after the FBI says she planned a bombing at the New York State Capitol, using an inert explosive and a DoorDash bag. She has pledged allegiance to ISIS and is under investigation for radicalization online. Authorities say the case is ongoing and closely tied to counterterrorism efforts.
Inflation cooled modestly but remains above target, prompting updated COLA estimates for 2027. The Senior Citizens League predicts a 3.6-3.8% increase, lifting average payments but raising questions about long-term funding as inflation persists and debates over policy continue.
Flock Safety has announced mandatory changes to its automated license-plate reader network after reporting that dozens of US officers misused the system. The company has shortened default data retention from 30 to seven days, will require case codes for searches and will force all customers to enable an audit tool that can lock out flagged users.
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement after an 18-year NBA career that included a 2016-17 MVP season and a record 42 triple-doubles in a single season. He leaves with 209 career triple-doubles and is remembered as one of the league’s most recognizable players.
The Raiders’ No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is set to make his NFL debut in Las Vegas as the team confronts questions about discipline, leadership, and how to balance high expectations with a demanding pro career.
Paramount has secured global competition clearances for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, but a U.S. antitrust lawsuit led by California’s attorney general remains unresolved and could delay closing. The deal has won approvals in 66 jurisdictions, while U.S. federal approval is in place.
A set of intergenerational caregiving stories shows older adults remaining highly active after major health events. Families adapt by building in-home care, small-footprint living, and community routines to support longer, healthier lives.
California state senator Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in the 14th Congressional District, defeating Melissa Hernandez. Wahab will serve through January and will face Hernandez again in November for a full term. Her campaign faced heavy outside spending from groups tied to AIPAC.
A coalition of states has filed a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms for allegedly misleading users about safety and privacy on Facebook and Instagram. The case centers on claims that the apps are designed to encourage compulsive use by minors and harvest data from under-13 users. If Meta loses, penalties could reach trillions, a figure tied to its market cap.
UC Berkeley math professor Zvezdelina Stankova admitted to using AI to help edit her op-ed on standardized testing, prompting a broader debate about AI use in academic writing. Reports show faculty calls for reinstating SAT/ACT and concerns over math preparedness among incoming students. Gov. Newsom has asked for data as the UC policy review continues.
Multiple young children have fallen from windows in New York, prompting renewed scrutiny of window-guard laws. New data shows several incidents across boroughs, with city officials reviewing enforcement and safety standards. The latest case in The Bronx involved a 5-year-old who survived a fall from a fifth-floor window; investigators cite improper guards and noncompliant windows.
Colleges face affordability concerns and shifting value signals as students reassess the return on a degree. New data show ongoing affordability hurdles, while institutions push for clearer outcomes to prove worth amid rising costs.
Phase one of a $266.6 million revamp of Marin City’s Golden Gate Village is under way, with 14 buildings and 88 units being renovated across a three-phase project. The work will relocate residents for several months, and funding comes from municipal bonds and federal tax credits. The project preserves historic elements while expanding housing options and accessibility.
CBRE data shows New York has the most tech talent, edging out the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time. AI roles drive hiring and office leasing in major markets, with New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto leading in AI jobs.
Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his San Francisco home as part of investigations into sexual misconduct allegations. The chronology places the events in the days surrounding Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and his earlier gubernatorial bid. Multiple outlets corroborate the seizure and an ongoing inquiry extends to other jurisdictions.
The US Bureau of Reclamation has released a 10-year blueprint that would impose mandatory water cuts on California, Arizona and Nevada, with up to 40% reductions per year. The plan aims to protect infrastructure while talks on a longer-term agreement continue amid historic drought and dropping reservoir levels.
Officials say 23 people in Minnesota have fallen ill with E. coli or salmonella, linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts (Calco/Everything Sprouts). Wisconsin cases also connect to the same supplier. Investigators are coordinating with federal authorities to pinpoint the source and scope of contamination.
Davis has described the Las Vegas shooting involving Tupac Shakur and Death Row co-founder Suge Knight. He says he was in the car with Anderson and that he passed the gun back after Anderson fired; prosecutors rely on his police interviews and a 2019 memoir as key evidence.
A Pennsylvania mother and her 18-year-old son are charged in connection with the stabbing death of Karoline Heintz, an incoming PennWest University student. The body was found in the rear hatch of a Jeep near campus. Police say the pair attempted to clean up the scene and drive to California Borough before being arrested.
Citadel has shed over 80% of the original portfolio’s risk, completing nearly 100 block trades worth more than $4 billion after acquiring Situational Awareness assets. The Wellington fund posts a July return of 5.94%, its best since 2022, as the AI fund’s holdings rebound somewhat.
The Justice Department has reached a $400m settlement with TikTok and ByteDance over allegations the platform collected children’s data without parental consent. TikTok will pay $300m now and $100m after a court vacates a 2019 consent decree tied to Musical.ly. DOJ said TikTok has strengthened ownership, age controls and privacy protections since the 2024 suit.