Meta Defends Itself in Landmark Federal Trial Over Alleged Social Media Harm to Children

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Meta Platforms is defending itself in a major federal civil trial in California as 29 states accuse the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to keep children and teenagers hooked. The case could have major consequences for Meta, social media companies and the future of online child safety. Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing one of its most significant legal challenges yet as it defends itself in a federal civil trial in the U.S....Click for full post

How Much Has the National Debt Grown Under President Trump?

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The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, reaching a historic milestone in August 2026. The increase has occurred under multiple presidents, but President Donald Trump has overseen significant increases during both of his terms in office. So, exactly how much has the national debt grown under President Trump? The answer depends on whether you're looking at Trump's first term, his current second term, or the entire period since he first entered the White House in 2017. The National Debt...Click for full post

SpaceX Moon Crash Site Revealed: NASA Images Show New Lunar Crater

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SpaceX Moon Crash Site Revealed in Stunning NASA Images The SpaceX moon crash site has now been photographed in detail, giving scientists their first close look at the scar left by a discarded Falcon 9 rocket stage that slammed into the Moon earlier this month. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) captured before-and-after images showing a newly formed crater on the lunar surface. The impact occurred on August 5, 2026, when an approximately 8,800-pound (4,000-kilogram) Falcon 9 upper stage struck the...Click for full post

Warning: Add These 6 Characters to Your Wi-Fi Network Name Immediately

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Your Wi-Fi network name may seem like a harmless label, but it can reveal more information than you realize. A network name can identify your home, your internet provider, your router manufacturer, or even personal information. That makes choosing a secure Wi-Fi network name an easy but often overlooked part of protecting your home network. One popular security recommendation is to add six characters — _nomap — to the end of your Wi-Fi network name. The change is simple, but...Click for full post

New Cosmic Object MoM-BH*-1 Identified as a “Black Hole Star”

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Astronomers may have discovered a completely new type of cosmic object hiding in the early universe. Called MoM-BH-1*, the mysterious object appears to combine characteristics of a star and a black hole, leading researchers to describe it as a “black hole star.” The extraordinary object was observed with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and dates to a time when the universe was only about 660 million years old. Its unusual properties could provide important clues about one of astronomy’s...Click for full post

China Updates Geological Map of the Moon

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China has released a significantly updated geological map of the Moon, giving scientists a more detailed picture of the lunar surface and its history. The new map, completed by researchers at the Institute of Geology of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, incorporates new scientific information from China's Chang’e lunar exploration program, including samples returned from the Moon's near and far sides. The project is more than a new picture of the Moon. Scientists say the updated map provides an...Click for full post

Windows 11 Could Soon Get Significantly Faster With Microsoft’s New Performance Tools

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Windows 11 users may soon have another reason to expect better performance from their PCs. Microsoft is continuing to focus on responsiveness and system performance, with new tools and optimizations aimed at identifying bottlenecks and making everyday Windows tasks feel faster. The development comes as Microsoft continues refining Windows 11 rather than simply adding new features. Recent updates have already introduced performance improvements, including changes designed to make applications launch more quickly. Microsoft Is Putting More Focus on Windows 11...Click for full post

Steelers Roll Past Packers, 28-9, to Open 2026 Preseason

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The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the 2026 NFL preseason in impressive fashion Thursday night, defeating the Green Bay Packers 28-9 at Acrisure Stadium. While preseason results should always be viewed with some caution, Pittsburgh gave its fans plenty of reasons for optimism, particularly with strong performances from its young quarterbacks. Drew Allar Steals the Spotlight The biggest story of the night was rookie quarterback Drew Allar, who delivered an outstanding NFL preseason debut. The former Penn State standout completed 10 of...Click for full post

Nine PBS Sues Iron Mountain Over 50TB Archive of 70 Years of TV History

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A legal battle involving Nine PBS and Iron Mountain is highlighting the risks organizations face when valuable historical data is stored through third-party cloud and data-storage providers. Nine PBS, the St. Louis public television station formerly known as KETC, has filed a lawsuit seeking access to more than 50 terabytes of archival material that contains approximately 70 years of the organization's television history. The archive reportedly includes programs, photographs, videos and other materials dating back to the station's beginnings in...Click for full post

Google Chrome Revokes Notification Permissions for Inactive Websites

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Google Chrome is making another change aimed at reducing unwanted website notifications. The browser is beginning to automatically revoke notification permissions from websites that users rarely visit, helping reduce notification clutter while giving users greater control over which websites can send alerts. For Chrome users, the change could mean fewer distracting pop-ups and notifications from websites they may have forgotten they previously authorized. The move is part of Google's broader effort to improve privacy, security and the overall browsing experience....Click for full post

236-Million-Year-Old Fossil Challenges the Story of Mammalian Live Birth

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A 236-million-year-old fossil from Argentina is giving scientists a surprising new look at one of the most important developments in mammalian evolution: live birth. Researchers studying the fossil of Chiniquodon theotonicus, a distant mammalian relative that lived during the Triassic Period, have found evidence suggesting that this animal may have given birth to live young rather than laying eggs. If confirmed by additional fossils, the discovery could push the origin of live birth in the mammalian lineage back by as...Click for full post

Rare Nintendo Cartridges Found in Wisconsin Storage Unit Could Be Worth Thousands

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A forgotten box sitting for years in a Wisconsin storage unit has turned into one of the most remarkable Nintendo discoveries of 2026. Inside were 97 pristine Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) cartridges featuring Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt. What initially appeared to be a collection of common NES games turned out to be something much more significant: a previously undo cumented production variant that may be highly desirable to collectors. The discovery is a reminder that some of the...Click for full post