Nearly 65,000 Evacuated as Uncontained Wildfires Devastate Spokane, WA
Three wildfires — the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Autumn Lane Fire — have burned more than...
Hackers have exploited a critical software vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets to drain more than 1,755 Bitcoins worth approximately $110 million from roughly 5,000 wallets in an ongoing attack. Coldcard devices, manufactured by Canada-based Coinkite Inc., are specialized hardware units designed to keep cryptocurrency offline in cold storage, isolated from...
LONDON — Apple Inc. has launched a new legal challenge against the United Kingdom government over an official demand seeking access to encrypted iCloud backups, according to court documents disclosed by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal and reported on August 3, 2026. The new legal filing, submitted by Apple to...

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants in a trade on August 3, 2026. The agreement was reported on Major League Baseball’s official trade deadline day. Arraez, 29, was named an All-Star during the 2026 Major League Baseball season. In 105 games with the San...

Fast-moving wildfires in the Spokane area of Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 residents. The blazes destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses, and other structures by Monday morning, August 3, 2026. The fires in and around Spokane, the state’s second-largest city, burned approximately 12.5 square miles, translating to...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have executed a major transaction ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, acquiring two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The deadline is set for 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 3, 2026, and the Skubal acquisition stands...

Nissan Motor reported its first quarterly net profit in two years, posting 3.76 billion yen for the three months ended June.View more Nissan 7201 -3.33%decrease; down pointing triangle Motor posted its first quarterly net profit in two years and kept its annual earnings forecasts unchanged, even as it lowered its vehicle...
Global crude prices fell sharply on Monday after Donald Trump said he had cancelled planned US strikes on Iran and that talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz were imminent. Brent crude dropped as much as 7.3% to $81.55 a barrel before trading around $83.47, while US West Texas Intermediate...
Pop superstar Ariana Grande will take an extended break from public visibility following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour on September 1, 2026. Representatives for the singer confirmed that the decision follows a period of continuous public scrutiny regarding her public appearances and personal life. The Eternal Sunshine Tour commenced...

Indian entertainment outlet Filmfare highlights a busy week of streaming releases scheduled between August 3 and August 9. The lineup includes returning fan‑favourite series such as Ted Lasso and Vadhandhi, alongside new titles like Uyir and Operation Safed Sagar. Uyir, starring Roshan Mathew, is described as a crime drama based...

Colleges across the United States are rapidly expanding artificial intelligence offerings as students from non-technical majors rush to gain AI skills. At Virginia Commonwealth University, psychology major Faith Maeba is adding an AI minor to prepare for graduate programs and workplace changes driven by machine learning. Nationwide, universities report strong...