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Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too

For most games, the news of a new patch is usually received with excitement. This is true for games made by Bethesda too, of course, but not when they're as old as Fallout 4 and Skyrim are. The reason? Mods. Read more

STAT+: Sanofi to lay off 229 workers in Mass., a year after $9.1B Blueprint Medicines acquisition

Sanofi, one of the Massachusetts' largest pharmaceutical employers, will lay off more than 200 workers there a year after acquiring Blueprint Medicines.

A Medieval Man's Injuries Reminded One Archaeologist of Modern-Day Car Crash Victims. They Turned Out to Be the Work of an English Trebuchet

A skeleton unearthed in Scotland likely belongs to a soldier struck by a high-speed projectile during Edward I's 1304 siege of Stirling Castle. The man suffered more than 160 fractures

‘Tony’ Makes Bourdain Unlikeable, and That’s Why It Works

I went into Tony, Matt Johnson’s new Anthony Bourdain biopic, as I imagine many people in the food world did: hesitant and somewhat hoping to hate it, by virtue of my aversion to the way the chef has been mythologized in the eight years since his death. While I think Laurie Woole

Bath & Body Works’ Halloween Fragrances Are Back, From ‘Vampire Blood’ to ‘Carnival Fog,’ Starting at $2

Past Halloween favorites have sold out, but "Pumpkin Carving" and more viral scents are now on sale as Halloween takes over pop culture.

U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

The Trump administration is ratcheting up rhetorical pressure on Iran as the military conflict in Iran appears mired in a strategic stalemate.

Will the mRNA flu shot work better than a regular seasonal one? What the science says

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02502-8Moderna’s newly approved vaccine could allow manufacturers to respond more rapidly to changing influenza strains.

A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing

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Negotiating Your Salary Is About More Than Money

This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum’s careers newsletter. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies, written in partnership with tech career development company Parsity and delivered to your inbox for free!Scroll through LinkedIn right no

Edwidge Danticat Wishes Her Former English Teachers Would Read Her Work

Edwidge Danticat’s new book, Dèy, is available now from Alfred A. Knopf, so we asked her a few questions about favorite characters, writing advice, writer’s block, and more. * Who do you most wish would read your book? Of course I

Call of Duty studio Sledgehammer reportedly worked on a Halo multiplayer prototype before it got canned

A Halo game made by an Activision studio doesn't sound like a far-fetched idea, and is actually something Xbox considered per a new report. Sledgehammer Games, the studio behind several Call of Duty games like WW2, Vanguard, and Modern Warfare 3, is said to have been sought out t

20-year-old Gunz the Duel gets Steam re-release, receives harsh criticism over network issues and suspected use of generative AI

Gunz the Duel, the cult classic 3rd-person action game first released back in 2006, is back on Steam. But the long-awaited return of the genre-defining game has been tarred somewhat by technical issues, and allegations of AI usage. Read more

Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead

The workers fired by Rockstar Games in an alleged 'union-busting' move last autumn have asked people concerned not to boycott the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Read more

What Do You Get with the Chevy Silverado 1500’s Work Truck Trim?

Even the most basic version of Chevy’s full-size pickup truck brings a lot of equipment to the table.

STAT+: Government workers feel the squeeze on health care

Municipalities are struggling with the cost of health insurance for their workers, and states are facing a major decision on Medicaid drug coverage.

Rather than calling for GTA 6 boycott, fired Rockstar workers urge players to support them in their legal battle against the studio by buying union merch

Former Rockstar staff currently embroiled in a legal battle with the company over their firings last year have asked supporters not to boycott GTA 6, but instead to consider helping cover the costs of their fight against Rockstar by buying specially-designed union merchandise. R

How to Make a One-Car Household Actually Work

I’ve spent three years sharing one car and the unexpected benefits make it one of my favorite lifestyle choices. The post How to Make a One-Car Household Actually Work appeared first on Outside Online.

‘My Old Running Routine Stopped Working When I Turned 40. These 7 Changes Made Me Stronger.’

When I started noticing declines in my performance, these small tweaks to my training brought me back.

The 12-3-30 Workout Took Off on Social Media, but Is It Ideal for Runners?

Runner’s World talks with the creator and two trainers for the inside story on this treadmill workout.

I Tried the Viral ‘Aquaphor Hack’ to Keep Sweat Out of My Eyes on Hot Runs. It Worked—With a Catch

I was willing to see if a little grease could save my summer marathon training.

‘Holiday hoarding’ is a workplace crisis

There is a certain irony in writing this piece during the summer. This is usually when offices begin to thin out, when conversations drift toward flight deals and city-break plans, and when out-of-office auto-replies get drafted by the dozens. Yet leaders might look around to fin

Class act: The working-class game binding London and Canberra

Andy Burnham and Anthony Albanese have found something few world leaders can replicate: a shared obsession with rugby league.

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

Art expert Alberto Fiz estimated the value of the stolen works at 70 million euros ($81 million) to 80 million euros ($92 million).

We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance

Toothless limitations aren’t a great look for Flock’s modern surveillance.

WhatsApp working on customizable emoji reaction sets on iOS

New references in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS suggest users may soon be able to replace the app’s standard set of emoji reactions with their own selection. Here are the details.

Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple Business Manager roles and permissions

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work

The Epic Games Launcher will be available on Linux 'soon' says dev, after it's had a bit of work

Linux gaming has been rumbling along in the background for some time. However, this seems to be the year it reaches a wider audience, as proper Linux support has become a much-requested feature for many platforms. Next up is the Epic Games Store/Launcher, it seems, as an Epic dev

The Princess Diaries 3 Is Taking So Long Because Disney Is 'Working So Hard to Get It Right,' Anne Hathaway Says | D23 2026

Anne Hathaway took the stage at D23 to confirm that work on The Princess Diaries 3 is moving steadily ahead.

How do travel credit cards work?

Trump Accounts Just Became More Attractive to Working Parents: Employers Can Contribute $2,500 Tax-Free Under New Treasury Guidance

OpenAI introduces ‘Ultrafast,’ a new mode that makes GPT-5.6 Sol work at 14x the speed

OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users.

Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works

The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.

A Remote Indigenous Community Built One of Canada’s Fastest Fiber Networks

In February 2024, a young man lay somewhere on the frozen shore of James Bay, Canada, surrounded by snow and darkness, succumbing to hypothermia. When he failed to get home on time, his frantic mother sent a Facebook message to Elizabeth Kataquapit, then chief of the indigenous c

Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026

Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.

Use Traditional Woodsmanship to Find Better Grouse Hunting

Shooting prowess and good dog work are important, but discovering grouse’s favorite food sources is the secret The post Use Traditional Woodsmanship to Find Better Grouse Hunting appeared first on Outdoor Life.

NOIA – “As Per My Last Email”

"As per my last email" is just an absolute nightmare phrase, a thing that you hate to see. It's also the title of NOIA's new single, a skittering, thumping, glitched-out avant-club track about the neverending always-online hell of office-job life in our corroded present. With dig

Bloc Party – “Pigwig”

Imagine that you're in a relationship and your partner's pet name for you is "Pigwig." How would that ever work? How would you have a future with this person? I truly don't believe it would matter that the nickname had a cute backstory or an emotional resonance. I'd have to get o

How health care costs are undermining America’s public-sector employers

Politicians are contemplating raising taxes and cutting benefits as the cost of health care for government workers surges.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to Our Testing

This editor-tested DIY fruit fly trap starts working in under 24 hours

OpenAI sheds senior execs in pre-IPO refresh

<p>A wave of top OpenAI executives — including Sam Altman's top deputy, a longtime chief operating officer and the chief revenue officer — has left in the span of a month as the company retools its leadership ahead of an expected IPO.</p><p><strong>Why it

Why stability might be the smartest career move right now

Employees today are stressed, angry and sad, and they’re experiencing these emotions more than even before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Gallup. A big reason for stress is a sense of job insecurity, according to research published by the American Psychological Associa

Arc'teryx and BEAMS Repurpose Deadstock GORE-TEX for the STUFF SACK-ReCUT

SummaryArc'teryx and BEAMS drop "STUFF SACK-ReCUT," repurposing deadstock GORE-TEX and nylon scraps into unique storage bags.Each patchwork pouch features distinct color blocking alongside Arc'teryx's iconic Deadbird logo.Launches August 15, 2026, through BEAMS for ¥5,500 JPY (ap

Inside Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell’s New York State Wedding

The singer and NBA player worked with designers Off-White, Esé Azénabor, Scorcésa, and Brandon Blackwood for their wedding looks—as well as bridesmaids’ dresses hand-dyed by Coco herself. See all the photos from Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell’s wedding here.

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season

Superstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he might end his playing career after the current season.

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 30 years at the space agency

Prolific NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has announced his retirement from the U.S. space agency after 30 years of public service. NASA announced Fincke's decision on Wednesday (Aug. 12), celebrating his contributions to spaceflight and long career of accomplishments. “Few people have

New record! SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart

SpaceX keeps setting spaceflight records.Elon Musk's company launches far more frequently than any other outfit, and it operates the largest satellite constellation ever assembled — the Starlink broadband network, which consists of nearly 11,000 satellites (and counting).On Satur

Historic Submarine Restoration Reveals a Hidden Connection to a Lost Sister Ship That Sank During World War II

Experts working on the USS "Silversides" found a flood valve that appears to have been destined for its sister ship, the USS "Trigger." The vessel sank in the East China Sea on March 28, 1945

World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help unlock massive quantum computers

A tiny superconducting engine has successfully converted heat near absolute zero into useful work, demonstrating the first cyclic quantum heat engine of its kind. Future versions could operate autonomously inside quantum computers, potentially eliminating huge numbers of costly,

Roundtables: Inside the “Censorship-Industrial Complex” Idea Shaping US Policy

Listen to the session or watch below The “censorship-industrial complex” is an idea that a network of government, tech, and research groups is collaborating to suppress conservative online speech. This was fodder for the right-wing information sphere for years—then it began makin

Box Office: 'End of Oak Street' Earns $8.1 Million, 'Spider-Man' No. 1 - Variety

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Leavitt and Ocasio-Cortez spark conversation on challenges of family and career - bbc.com

<ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE12N2xybHJYeUZqdFg4X3JlLTBPOFpvTzRwcGN2RERxVWQ4Y2ZRYkc4cl9EX1JvZmcyaU9PSHl5NTY3U0pmNGR3a3VUY2Z0OTVkLVh5U2ZXZjhJdw?oc=5" target="_blank">Leavitt and Ocasio-Cortez spark conversation on challenges

The Dinner Party Has Left the Building

A few months ago, a small group gathered for a picnic during a retreat in upstate New York. In lieu of sitting on a grassy knoll with a checkered blanket, the diners huddled on a flat rock by a waterfall while the retreat’s co-organizer, Charles Michel, began priming its surface

Disney Animation Studios Boss Jared Bush Isn't Ruling Out a Possible Kingdom Hearts Movie

Jared Bush, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, spoke about the possibility of a Kingdom Hearts feature film, and he didn’t rule out the idea.

Watch Björk Throw an Eclipse Rave in a Balloon Dress

Glass of white wine in hand, she kept 7,000 people dancing while the sun worked its magic over Iceland

Ravyn Lenae, viral success story, adjusts to the aftershock

TikTok made "Love Me Not" a Top 10 hit, but its rise felt disembodied from the artist behind it. On <em>Blue Island</em>, Lenae responds to a career plot twist by stepping into the past.

A new way to beat jet lag? Engineered cells speed circadian adjustment

Adjusting to a new time zone or work schedule can leave the body's internal clock out of sync for days, contributing to sleep disruption, metabolic changes and other health consequences. Researchers at Rice University and Northwestern University have developed an implantable

Agentic profiles for effective AI governance

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10805-zA framework comprising four dimensions—autonomy, efficacy, goal complexity and generality—is proposed for characterizing AI agents, supporting the construction of agentic profiles for the effective governance

Cell biochemistry beyond membranes: Condensate physics reveals general rules for chemical responses

Basic biology courses teach that cells contain organelles—such as the nucleus, mitochondria and Golgi apparatus—set apart by lipid membranes to get things done. Recent cell biology research has revealed another organizational principle at work in cells across all orders of biolog

Why China should reassess how it rewards young scientists

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02525-1Talent schemes helped to propel China to the forefront of global science. But the system places undue emphasis on prestigious titles as a means to secure career prospects, putting pressure on young researcher

Dodge Is Bringing Back the Charger Police Car

Officer Mopar might be back on the patrol beat as of next year.

Joby Warrick, LaToya Watkins, Katy Simpson Smith, and more: 20 new books out today!

August zooms on, or trickles on, depending on how you look at it. We’re reaching a quieter moment of the publishing cycle: a few weeks of slowness and peace before the onslaught of September. But until then, enjoy the numberous

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Refresh Brings New Looks and More Tech

The C-class gets a reworked front end, new colors, a redesigned steering wheel, and a more advanced AI-based virtual assistant.

Trump Hasn't Brought Back The Auto Manufacturing Jobs He Promised

Automakers are increasingly turning to automation and artificial intelligence when it comes to manufacturing, and that means fewer jobs are needed.

George Washington Carver And Henry Ford Teamed Up To Try Plant-Based Plastic Car Bodies

In an unlikely partnership, George Washington Carver and Henry Ford once worked together to build a plastic, plant-based car. Here's the story of this team-up.

Fired Rockstar Devs Say Players Should Still Buy GTA 6: ‘Don’t Boycott The Game, Support Our Legal Battle Instead’

Workers are instead asking fans to buy shirts to help support their large legal fight against Rockstar later this year

Ex-God Of War Writer Answers Why Japanese Video Game Devs Seem To Keep Their Jobs More

Short answer: their laws are much better

Neverness To Everness Devs Forget To Remove Watermark For Free Trial Of AI Software

NTE players in China spotted the watermark for a free version of the Doubao AI software on the artwork for a seahorse in the game's new update

Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to avoiding records requests, conspiracy to defraud government

Morens said he had agreed to work to avoid public disclosures and to use his influence to advance a company's interests.

The Sunday Papers

Sundays are for getting up early and testing the legs are still in working order after potentially overdoing it with a crosscountry ride. All week, climbing stairs has been a struggle, like the muscles contain only vapours of energy. Just a little test cycle out to the woods to s

Ron Gilbert talks the untraditional way he got Thimbleweed Park 2 funded, and his frustrations with modern publishing deals

I think it would be a tad fair if you heard that Thimbleweed Park 2 is in the works and thought, "who funded that?" Not because it doesn't deserve funding, but because adventure games aren't exactly in vogue (even though it's not as dead a genre as many think), and also there's t

Entropy, a deliciously miserable Final Fantasy-esque RPG where your party members can permanently die, is now out in early access

I was already aware of Entropy before Edwin called it a game that looked like a PS1 game fished from a toilet, primarily thanks to the stellar work developer Lovely Hellplace carried out in their previous game Dread Delusion, but I'm sure that would have hooked me in conceptually

Children’s Picture Books About Sleep and Dreaming

New works cover everything from dreams to gods to insomnia.

We should start building fiscal insurance for the AI era

Policymakers should begin developing fiscal insurance options, such as modernized adjustment assistance and expanded capital ownership, to mitigate the potential risks of large-scale worker displacement and increased income inequality caused by artificial intelligence.

Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ will always act independently of White House

Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday did not commit to acting independently of President Trump, but he claimed the president has not and will not ask him to prosecute specific individuals. “There’s a big difference between saying we will always do our job and investigate

Flock tries to quell surveillance fears as questions pile up

Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers.   Amid a wave of privacy lawsuits and terminated contr

Trump stops short of endorsing Bibi as his campaign falters

<p>When Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/28/trump-netanyahu-oval-office-iran-war" target="_blank">met</a> in the Oval Office two weeks ago, the president asked the Israeli prime minister how he was doing in the polls ahe

"There's no point": AI forces college students to rethink their major

<p>Students — and their parents — are searching for future-proof college majors for an <a href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_blank">AI</a>-powered world. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>AI is changi

College loses its monopoly on the American Dream

<p>Whether framed on an office wall, collecting dust in a box or still a distant dream, the college diploma is getting a hard reappraisal.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>College was <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/14/college-jobs-ga

Ireland plans industry standards for illicit crypto use

The proposed policies under Ireland’s AML framework included stricter measures on transfers from private crypto wallets and overseas digital asset companies.

Gen Z favors ETFs and trades less than older cohorts: Binance

Binance data showed Gen Z allocating a growing share of equity activity to ETFs while trading less frequently and using less leverage than older working-age cohorts.