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The Verge15 mins ago
ICE wants to give agents electrified gloves that shock people into compliance
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is aiming to spend up to $20 million on equipping officers and agents with specialized gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. These plans were outlined in a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, with an unspecified quantity of the devices set to be delivered by March 2027. The electrified handwear outlined in the contract is the CTG 5 GLOVE (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), which manufacturer Compliant…
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ICE wants to give agents electrified gloves that shock people into compliance
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The Hill
The Korea Herald
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Punch8 mins ago
Iger, Kushner to buy Los Angeles Lakers in record $12.5bn deal
Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are set to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion. This historic Lakers sale marks a new era for the NBA gia
Sport
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Philadelphia Inquirer
CBS Sports
NBC News
The Sporting News
36 sources covering this
The Verge13 mins ago
How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models
The Pixel 11 Pro. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge Google just added four new phones to the Pixel family: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They're slightly more expensive than their predecessors, but they come with some notable upgrades, including improved cameras and a new Tensor G6 chip that should deliver faster performance. The phones also have new photography tools, like Magic Capture, along with improvements to Gemini Intelligence, expanded Live…
Tech
How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models
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New York Post
Fast Company
CTV News
Times of India
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CTV News15 mins ago
Man killed his partner and child at a Minnesota daycare before taking his own life, police say
A man killed his partner and their child at a Minnesota home daycare on Wednesday before taking his own life, police said.
Crime
Man killed his partner and child at a Minnesota daycare before taking his own life, police say
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Toronto Star
New York Post
Hindustan Times
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Paxton-backed surrogate mother gets legal win in fight for life-saving care for unborn baby
A surrogate mother seeking to get life-saving healthcare for the unborn baby she is carrying won a key court victory late Tuesday, in a high-profile legal battle that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined. McKenna West, an Alaska resident and surrogate mother, traveled to Texas to prepare to get treatment for the unborn baby’s…
Crime
Paxton-backed surrogate mother gets legal win in fight for life-saving care for unborn baby
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The Hill
The Texas Tribune
New York Post
Newsweek
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The Bulwark14 mins ago
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review
Wile E. Coyote and Will Forte in Coyote vs. Acme. (Courtesy Ketchup Entertainment)DAVID ZASLAV AND THE REST of the bean counters at Warner Bros. tried to drop an anvil on Coyote vs. Acme in 2023 in hopes of squashing it to obtain a quick tax writeoff. But, like the Acme products featured in this live-action/animation hybrid, it missed the target, rebounded, and smacked the suits right in the face.I won’t torture this metaphor any further, but it’s worth highlighting if only because Coyote vs. Acme is one of those rare movies where the backstory is, arguably, more interesting than the film itself. Loosely based on a 36-year-old New Yorker humor column of the same name and shepherded into existence over the years by the now-head of DC Comics film production, James Gunn, the film was greenlit
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review
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Forbes
Deadline
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Variety
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Punch8 mins ago
ASUU declares strike at Benue varsity over unpaid salaries
ASUU’s Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University chapter declares a total strike over unpaid salaries, demanding immediate payment to resume academic activities.
Education
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Premium Times
Vanguard
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Global News14 mins ago
Man charged with second-degree murder in fatal Hamilton stabbing
Police said both the victim and the accused had been at King Street Billiards earlier in the evening and that after the business closed, a verbal altercation broke out.
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Man charged with second-degree murder in fatal Hamilton stabbing
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Toronto Star
CTV News
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New Scientist13 mins ago
What changes will occur on Earth as the moon moves further away? part 2
One reader explains how the moon’s drift will lead to longer (and warmer) days
Science
What changes will occur on Earth as the moon moves further away? part 2
New Scientist
NYT World
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Irish News14 mins ago
Key areas of Belfast city centre not included in pedestrianisation plans, councillor says
There have been increased calls for more pedestrianisation to be introduced in the centre of the city following the widespread success of the Fleadh Cheoil
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Key areas of Belfast city centre not included in pedestrianisation plans, councillor says
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Belfast Telegraph
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Vanguard15 mins ago
Osun Election: Political ambition not worth blood of Nigerians — Accord
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord Party has called for the immediate prosecution of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi over what it described as an alleged call for the killing of its members and supporters in Ijeshaland, Osun State, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The party said the alleged remarks, contained in a campaign video…
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Osun Election: Political ambition not worth blood of Nigerians — Accord
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Punch
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Pre-season: Everton double up vs wide open Newcastle LIVE!
Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Newcastle United vs Everton. Friendly Matches. 5:15pm, Wednesday 12th August 2026. Murrayfield Stadium.
Sport
Pre-season: Everton double up vs wide open Newcastle LIVE!
Arsenal vs Como LIVE!
Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Arsenal vs Como. Friendly Match. 7:30pm, Wednesday 12th August 2026. Emirates Stadium.
Sport
Arsenal vs Como LIVE!
9to5Mac1 mins ago
Raycast adds a new way to ask AI about whatever is on your screen
Raycast has a new feature called Screen Awareness, which lets users bring context from their active app or window directly into AI Chat. Here are the details.
Tech
Raycast adds a new way to ask AI about whatever is on your screen
CTV News1 mins ago
Scammer impersonating VPD chief steals more than $100K from Sunshine Coast resident
A resident of B.C.’s Sunshine Coast has lost more than $100,000 to a scammer who impersonated the chief constable of the Vancouver Police Department over the phone.
Crime
Scammer impersonating VPD chief steals more than $100K from Sunshine Coast resident
CTV News1 mins ago
‘I’m very angry’: Bronze maple leaf stolen from memorial for slain Moncton Mounties
The wife of one of the three Mounties shot and killed in Moncton on June 4, 2014, says part of the monument built in their honour has been stolen.
World
‘I’m very angry’: Bronze maple leaf stolen from memorial for slain Moncton Mounties
CTV News1 mins ago
Fisheries officers injured in encounter with humpback whale off B.C.
Two fisheries officers are recovering from injuries after their vessel collided with a humpback whale off the British Columbia coast.
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Fisheries officers injured in encounter with humpback whale off B.C.
CTV News1 mins ago
Federer-backed On’s shares plunge as Americas sportswear growth slows
U.S. shares of On Holding plunged as much as 22 per cent and were on track for their worst day on record after the sportswear brand missed estimates for second-quarter net sales on Tuesday, hurt by slowing growth in its all-important Americas market.
Business
Federer-backed On’s shares plunge as Americas sportswear growth slows
CTV News1 mins ago
Province boosts emergency funding amid northern wildfire evacuations
As Northern Ontario continues to battle raging wildfires that has displaced roughly 1,200 people, the Ontario government plans to expand emergency readiness and have launched a fourth round of applications for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.
Environment
Province boosts emergency funding amid northern wildfire evacuations
CTV News1 mins ago
Man charged in eastern Saskatchewan cattle fraud
A Saskatchewan man has been charged with altering the brands of almost 200 cattle.
Crime
Man charged in eastern Saskatchewan cattle fraud
CTV News1 mins ago
Why is a Canadian colonel’s military honour not being celebrated?
A top military honour bestowed upon a senior military official reveals significant Canadian involvement in last year’s 'Twelve-Day War; against Iran than what the federal government has previously disclosed.
Conflict
Why is a Canadian colonel’s military honour not being celebrated?
CTV News1 mins ago
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Toronto as heavy rain, strong winds hit GTA
Toronto could see 60 millimetres of rainfall on Wednesday as thunderstorms and strong winds roll into the region, according to an advisory from Environment Canada.
World
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Toronto as heavy rain, strong winds hit GTA
CTV News1 mins ago
Thunderstorm warnings in southern Ontario
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Thunderstorm warnings in southern Ontario
BBC Business3 mins ago
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"
Business
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
Israel's military says it targeted a Hamas commander planning attacks in Gaza
Aug 12 - An Israeli airstrike critically wounded a Palestinian man in the Gaza Strip, in an attack the Israeli military said targeted a Hamas commander planning attacks against Israeli troops operating in the territory.
Conflict
Deadline4 mins ago
Top House Judiciary Democrat Jamie Raskin Seeks Transcribed Interview With David Ellison Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee wants Paramount CEO to sit for a transcribed interview to answer questions on its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The letter from Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is just the latest that Democrats have sent to Ellison, as they amplify their criticisms and opposition to the transaction.…
Science
Top House Judiciary Democrat Jamie Raskin Seeks Transcribed Interview With David Ellison Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Daily Record4 mins ago
Stephen Glass turns down Scotland U21 manager talks with search to replace Scot Gemmill at advanced stage
Glass is currently out of work after a season working under Robbie Keane at Ferencvaros
World
Stephen Glass turns down Scotland U21 manager talks with search to replace Scot Gemmill at advanced stage
Quartz6 mins ago
FAA's gamer recruitment drive breaks air traffic controller hiring records
The FAA has hired more than 2,000 candidates through the campaign and reached 94% of its fiscal year hiring goal
Politics
FAA's gamer recruitment drive breaks air traffic controller hiring records
Iran takes more aggressive military stance with US talks frozen
About a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas was transported through the strait before the U.S. and Israel started attacking Iran on Feb. 28.
Conflict
The Rio Times8 mins ago
Ballet Star Elisa Carrillo Gives a Free Public Class in Puebla
Puebla · Dance Key Facts Free class Elisa Carrillo leads a complimentary ballet session on Monday, August 17, 2026. Zócalo venue The class takes place at the Foro Principal Elena Poniatowska in Puebla’s main square. Check-in time Arrive by 9:00 a.m.; the class itself starts at 10:00 a.m. Registration Free to attend, but the online…
Culture
The Rio Times8 mins ago
Bogotá Philharmonic Plays a Free Concert on August 13
Bogotá · Music Key Facts Date & time Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Venue Auditorio Mario Laserna, Universidad de los Andes, Calle 19A #1-82 Este / Carrera 1 Este #19A-40. Cost Free, but prior registration is required. Program Representative works from 19th- and 20th-century European repertoire, with a focus on Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky.…
Entertainment
The Rio Times8 mins ago
Bogotá’s Botanical Garden Rolls Out a New Cultural Agenda
Bogotá · Things To Do Key Facts Festival dates Estéreo Botánico just wrapped its second edition, held Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily. Admission price General entry is COP$16,000 for Colombian nationals and COP$38,000 for foreign visitors (about US$5 to US$12). The Tropicario dome requires a separate ticket. Main…
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The Rio Times8 mins ago
João Gomes to Play a Free Show in São Paulo
São Paulo · Music Key Facts Show date Thursday, 20 August 2026, at Casa Natura Musical in Pinheiros, São Paulo. Start time 21:00 (9 PM); the venue opens around 19:30–20:00, so arrive early. Ticket price Free (R$ 0 / US$ 0) — but you still need a reserved ticket via Sympla. Ticket release Wednesday, 12…
Entertainment
The Rio Times8 mins ago
A Free Denise Milan Art Exhibition Opens in Florianópolis
Florianópolis · Art Key Facts Opening 15 August 2026, 11h, at A.Galeria, Passeio Primavera. Admission Free — no ticket or reservation mentioned. Address Rod. SC-401, Km 4, nº 4150, Florianópolis. Hours Tuesday to Saturday, 13h30–19h30. Artist Denise Milan, Brazilian multidisciplinary artist. Title “The Exact Moment Life Begins” — new exhibition. Cost R$ 0 (US$ 0)…
Culture
Punch8 mins ago
CBN relaxes borrowing rules for banks trading FX, government securities
The Central Bank of Nigeria has relaxed borrowing rules for banks involved in foreign exchange and government securities, aiming to improve liquidity manag
Business
NYT Science9 mins ago
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.
Science
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
NYT World9 mins ago
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.
World
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
Sky Sports11 mins ago
Pre-season: Everton double up vs Newcastle LIVE!
Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Newcastle United vs Everton. Friendly Matches. 5:15pm, Wednesday 12th August 2026. Murrayfield Stadium.
Sport
Pre-season: Everton double up vs Newcastle LIVE!
Liverpool Echo11 mins ago
How to take a photo of the solar eclipse safely on your phone
The whole of the UK will see its most dramatic partial solar eclipse in almost three decades
World
How to take a photo of the solar eclipse safely on your phone
Reason11 mins ago
The Trump Administration's Hormuz Oil Numbers Don't Add Up
Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims that more oil left the Middle East in a day than before the war. But the industry isn’t buying it—and gas prices are still high.
Conflict
The Trump Administration's Hormuz Oil Numbers Don't Add Up
Vanity Fair11 mins ago
‘Birthright’ Is Like Group Therapy for Jewish Americans at Odds Over Israel and Gaza
Playwright Jonathan Spector explains the inspiration for his sold-out drama about a group of Jewish friends who met on a free trip to Israel—a show that’s hitting a nerve, particularly for liberal Jews.
Conflict
‘Birthright’ Is Like Group Therapy for Jewish Americans at Odds Over Israel and Gaza
'I've searched high and low for the perfect linen trousers - this pair ticks every box'
"After buying and returning linen trousers to various stores for various reasons, leg too long, crotch too long, fit too tight or too loose, I have finally found these gorgeous linen trousers at White Stuff."
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'I've searched high and low for the perfect linen trousers - this pair ticks every box'
Mashable12 mins ago
Google brings ASL-to-text translation to Pixel 11
Google’s new SL2T model turns ASL into English text on the Pixel 11, with more devices and languages planned.
Tech
Google brings ASL-to-text translation to Pixel 11
The Daily Beast12 mins ago
Nicole Kidman Leaves Fans Stunned With Unrecognizable New Look
Mina Kim / REUTERS Nicole Kidman left fans doing a double-take after unveiling a noticeably different look in a video celebrating her elementary school. The 59-year-old Practical Magic star filmed a message for Lane Cove Public School in Sydney, but fans were far more distracted by her dramatically darker eyebrows, tousled strawberry-blonde hair, and noticeably different face. “Hi, this is Nicole. I’m in Greece right now in Santorini, but I wish I could be with you,” she said in the clip…
Education
Nicole Kidman Leaves Fans Stunned With Unrecognizable New Look
MSNBC12 mins ago
Nicolle Wallace slams Trump’s Air Force One switch as ‘extraordinary act of deception’
Wallace said the president’s move, first reported by The Washington Post, amounted to using his own White House staff and journalists as “decoys.”
Politics
Nikkei Asia12 mins ago
Japan examines defense sector financing by top lenders
FinanceGovernment seeks to draw more private money to industry, but banks still waryJapan's Financial Services Agency is interviewing top banks and life insurers about their investments in the defense industry. (Photo by Rie Ishii)TAKERO MINAMI, YUMIKO OSHIMA and YUKI NAKAMURAAugust 13, 2026 02:00 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's Financial Services Agency has begun looking into investment and lending for the defense industry by big domestic financial institutions, looking to better understand the supply of funds to a key sector for national security.
Business
Warriors reportedly targeting $2M highly athletic guard with Finals experience to join Steph Curry
The Golden State Warriors have had a lackluster offseason. It looks like they could add a young player that is coming off of a breakout season.
Sport
Warriors reportedly targeting $2M highly athletic guard with Finals experience to join Steph Curry
Rolling Stone13 mins ago
Riverside Church Abuse Cases Still Mired in Courts Six Months After First Trial
Three of the 26 plaintiffs who filed lawsuits alleging they were abused as children while playing for the vaunted youth sports program have died awaiting justice
Crime