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Is empty space really empty? This magnetic star may finally solve a 90-year-old mystery
"We're not just studying astronomical objects anymore; we're using them to test the laws of nature." Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/stars/is-empty-space-really-empty-this-magnetic-star-may-finally-solve-a-90-year-old-mystery
Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/microsoft-kills-off-unsuccessful-ai-features-while-merging-its-separate-copilot-apps/
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap
Yesterday's primaries provided more insight into what voters in both parties want from their new leaders. And, Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey last month amid a foreign threat Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/g-s1-138337/up-first-newsletter-primaries-wisconsin-minnesota-south-carolina-trump-air-force-one-iraq-iran-militias
Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/accel-closes-oversubscribed-550m-india-fund-within-weeks-19-months-after-its-last/
Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
The BBC reveals taxpayers have funded thousands of pounds worth of cleaning operations and security for the artworks. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vnny7j5zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
The Original Pokémon Series Is Now Streaming on Disney+ — So Where Are All of the Episodes?
The original Pokémon TV series is officially streaming on Disney+. Some of it, at least. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-episodes-now-streaming-on-disney-plus-august-2026
Trump reveals DIRECT involvement in Iran talks
Check out this video from Fox News: "Trump reveals DIRECT involvement in Iran talks" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apRbPqgrWoo
High-coverage ancient genomes reveal prehistoric population histories of Japan
A research team led by Koji Ishiya of Kanazawa University reconstructed exceptionally high-coverage genomes from two ancient individuals in Japan: IY1, a woman from the Initial Jomon period who lived about 8,300 years ago, and DO, a man from the Middle Yayoi period who lived about 2,300 years ago. Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-high-coverage-ancient-genomes-reveal.html
A colossal magma system has been hiding beneath Tuscany
A massive magma reservoir has been detected deep beneath Tuscany, despite showing no obvious signs at the surface. Scientists mapped the roughly 6,000-cubic-kilometer body using natural ground vibrations recorded by dozens of seismic sensors. It poses no immediate danger, but the discovery reveals how enormous volcanic systems can remain hidden and could transform the search for geothermal energy and critical minerals. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260804034645.htm
Every Goal Scored Last Season by the 2026-27 Calgary Flames Roster
Check out this video from NFL: "Every Goal Scored Last Season by the 2026-27 Calgary Flames Roster" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP26dANu_1o