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Edition 11 · Friday, August 28, 2026
Here's what happened.
White House Construction May Have Contributed to Close Call With Trump’s Helicopter
A National Transportation Safety Board account says a controller allowed a jet to take off after missing warnings that Marine One was about to fly through the area. White House construction may have contributed to the close call.
Reducing drug penalties likely increased homelessness in California, new report says
A new Public Policy Institute of California report says reducing drug penalties through Proposition 47 in 2014 likely had the unintended consequence of increasing homelessness. The report examined the measure’s long-term effects.
Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet
Devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border killed hundreds and left more than 1,000 people missing. The flooding swept away roads, bridges and entire villages, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
Gaza envoy Nickolay Mladenov criticized both Israeli strikes and Hamas actions. He warned that a collapse of last October’s ceasefire would be “a point of no return” for the region.
Fear Over Malaysia’s Plan to Send Back Rohingya Migrants to Myanmar
Malaysia’s plan to return Rohingya migrants to Myanmar has caused panic among a community that fled military rule, civil war and religious persecution. The proposal raises concerns about the safety of those facing possible deportation.
U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.
The United States, South Korea and Japan will proceed with a trilateral military drill. The announcement came a day after North Korea threatened retaliation against what it called U.S. hostilities.
OpenAI and 100 Others Warn That Window to Defend Against A.I. Attacks Is Narrowing
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and more than 100 other organizations warned in an open letter that AI-enabled cyberattacks are coming. They said governments and organizations need to prepare for the threat.
He Scraped All of Their Art for AI. Now He’s Collaborating on a Tool to Help Them
The artist portfolio platform Cara is designed for creators who do not want their work used to train AI. The platform has come under assault from trolls who seized and published its data, while the person who scraped the art is now collaborating on a tool intended to help artists.
A.I. Brings Big Gains to Hurricane Forecasts, Google Researchers Say
Analysis by Google's DeepMind suggests an AI-enabled model can deliver accurate hurricane forecasts a day or more before conventional models. The findings point to a possible advance in extreme-weather prediction.
NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch Aug. 30. Its mission is to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.
F.D.A. Approves the Drug Daraxonrasib That’s Poised to Transform Pancreatic Cancer
The FDA approved daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer. In a key clinical trial, patients who received the pill lived twice as long as those who received chemotherapy.
Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany
Six employees at Frankfurt Airport were infected with malaria this summer, according to German health officials and the airport’s operator. Four recovered, while two died; the infections were likely spread by a mosquito on a plane.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS managers warn that costs are spiralling as unregulated private providers capitalize on demand for ADHD and autism care. The warning highlights pressure on diagnosis and treatment services.
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
Hypermobility can cause pain and fatigue and may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. Many people face delays in receiving a diagnosis.
Warsh’s Big Test at Jackson Hole
Investors are looking to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to address inflation, interest rates and the bond market in a major Jackson Hole speech. Some investors worry that he will not say enough to clarify the outlook.
How 6 Months of War in Iran Jolted Oil, Gas, Stocks and More
The New York Times examines how markets have moved six months into the war in Iran. The report also considers where oil, gas, stocks and other markets might be headed.
Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that the government illegally retaliated against Anthropic for constitutionally protected expressive activity. The case concerned the Trump administration’s decision to blacklist the AI startup as a national-security supply-chain risk.
Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote
A federal judge again barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting. The ruling followed the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands.
California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
California Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to prohibit federal agents from using electric shock gloves. The effort follows reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to buy and use the devices.
Army Awards $2.2 Billion for ‘Microreactors’ On U.S. Bases
The Army has awarded $2.2 billion for microreactors on U.S. bases. The move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to spur the country’s largest expansion of nuclear power in more than three decades.
Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers
Meta is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers and perform other tasks handled by data-center technicians. The experiments are raising concerns among some workers that automation could put their jobs at risk.
Hiring managers say they trust AI — but actively manage issues with it
Hiring managers are using AI tools as applications have tripled in recent years. The technology helps manage the influx, but automation still has limits and requires active oversight.
Employers at an ‘inflection point’ as health costs near double-digit increases
Employers are approaching an inflection point as health costs near double-digit increases. Many companies will not be able to take drastic cost-cutting measures until 2028 at the earliest, according to the Business Group on Health’s president and CEO.
Second world record in Zurich goes to Russell in the 100m hurdles
American Masai Russell won the women’s 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich in 12.09 seconds. The performance broke the world record.
Tough US Open draw will test Alcaraz fitness - and who will Brits face?
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his US Open title defence against Russia’s Roman Safiullin. The match is described as his first serious examination of his fitness after a long-term wrist injury.
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Make Sure YouTube and TikTok Share His Pain
Meta agreed to change the way children interact with its apps as part of a settlement. The deal could create problems for YouTube and TikTok if they do not adopt comparable rules, while other social media firms have yet to respond.
Grand Theft Auto VI Has a New Trailer and Grand Ambitions
“Grand Theft Auto VI” has released a new trailer and is the series’ first game in 13 years. The story is framed as a Bonnie-and-Clyde narrative, while the game promises players broad freedom beyond stealing cars.
Cloud Imperium delays Squadron 42 to 2027 – "There is no way I want to launch into the attention buzz saw of GTA 6"
Cloud Imperium has postponed the release of Star Citizen single-player spin-off Squadron 42 to the second quarter of 2027. The stated reason is to avoid launching into the intense attention surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6.
The Official Pokémon Account Was Hacked to Pull a Memecoin Scam
The Pokémon account on X was hacked for about 30 minutes. During that period, the hackers used the account to promote a memecoin.
European games industry revenue reached €30bn in 2025
The European games industry generated €30 billion in revenue in 2025, according to Video Games Europe. Digital purchases accounted for 91% of the total revenue.
This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark
A San Francisco house covered in painted faces of Latin rock artists has been formally landmarked by the city. The landmark designation comes as the surrounding neighborhood faces sharply rising home prices and decades of redevelopment.
Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers” franchise, has died at 85. He voiced the character on television and in blockbuster films for more than four decades and also played Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons.
Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville and other performers are asking the UK government to establish a legal right for every person to own their voice. Their campaign focuses on protections against AI voice cloning.
Prime Video Is Adapting Stephen King’s 1980 Underrated Horror Short for a Six-Part Limited Series
Prime Video is developing “Crouch End,” a six-part limited series based on a 1980 Stephen King horror short. The adaptation is described as a Lovecraftian crime-thriller epic.
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo, who became ruler of Uganda's Tooro kingdom at age three, has died at 34. He was described as the world's youngest reigning traditional monarch.