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Edition 2 · Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying

Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria, saying the operation was intended to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. The strike drew condemnation, with the United States calling it an unnecessary escalation and Damascus describing it as an unjustified act of aggression.

Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code

Flock Safety’s next-generation AI system is already being used by some police departments, according to WIRED’s investigation. The reconstructed system goes beyond tracking license plates, extending the capabilities of the company’s surveillance cameras.

How NASA Engineers Are Keeping the Voyagers Alive

NASA engineers are reworking the Voyagers’ power systems to extend the nearly 50-year-old spacecraft’s exploration of interstellar space into the early 2030s. The effort would prolong one of humanity’s longest-running space missions.

Workers report ‘FOBO’ — a fear of becoming obsolete

Most workers surveyed by ETS and The Harris Poll said upskilling is “no longer a choice.” They also said it can be difficult to get employer support for that training, amid concerns about becoming obsolete.

Flexibility is a key part of keeping women employed

University of Michigan economist Betsey Stevenson discusses trends in women’s labor-force participation and the value of flexible work arrangements. The discussion focuses on flexibility as a factor in keeping women employed.

GTA 6 Gameplay and Map Appear to Leak Online, Group Reportedly Responsible Threatens Rockstar Over All-Digital Future

Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to have suffered another significant leak, including what look like legitimate gameplay videos and an image of the full map. Rockstar has not commented, while the group reportedly responsible has threatened the company over an all-digital future. The Stop Killing Games movement later distanced itself from the group’s manifesto and questioned its motives.