Meta Settles, A Framework For Regulating Content, The Rest of Big Tech
Meta's settlement makes sense for all parties, but the entire sage highlights why any solution to regulating technology feels off.
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OpenShot 4.0 – Open-source video editor
Article URL: https://www.openshot.org/blog/2026/08/30/openshot-40-record-edit-color-like-never-before/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49507822 Points: 451 # Comments: 101
Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis
Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia and Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.
Ailing Djokovic 'despised' every moment of US Open defeat
Novak Djokovic has exited in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades. Could time– or an unknown health condition be catching up with the Serbian tennis legend?
Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin
The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women's doubles with sister Serena Williams.
Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?
The retaliatory attacks came after the US targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kenya: Passengers stranded amid airport staff strike
Airport workers are staging a work slow-down to protest poor working conditions and a lack of support from relevant authorities.
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president
Erlan Karin has served as a top aide to Tokayev since he took over the presidency in 2019.
Judge Says Pentagon’s Measures Against Anthropic Were ‘Illegal and Baseless’
The ruling is part of Anthropic's legal battle against the Pentagon after the government labeled the company as a supply chain risk earlier this year. The post Judge Says Pentagon’s Measures Against Anthropic Were ‘Illegal and Baseless’ appeared first on SecurityWeek .
China-Linked Fire Ant Hijacks Cisco Routers to Steal Credentials and Blind Security Logs
A China-nexus cyber espionage actor tracked as Fire Ant has expanded a long-running campaign beyond VMware hypervisors to compromise Cisco IOS XR routers, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS) servers, and Linux management hosts used to route, authenticate, and manage high-value networks. Sygnia, the incident response firm that investigated the intrusion, said the actor
Ten steps on the road to efficient
Frederick Taylor taught Henry Ford how to do mass production. Deming brought quality, systems understanding and respect for the worker. And operations research brought insight. If you have a repeated production process, the method for improving it is almost always the same, regardless of what you and your team produce: 1. Measure before you change. […]
NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll
An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.
Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don't have
A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates. Experts say there are lessons for the U.S.
Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birthrate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that could help American parents.
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.
OpenAI and rival AI labs are buying tens of thousands of Mac minis to train computer-use agents
According to The Information, OpenAI has purchased tens of thousands of Mac minis and Mac Studios to train computer agents. Anthropic also relies on Apple hardware. Demand is so high that the most powerful models have been sold out for months. Apple’s Mac revenue rose by nearly 29 percent to $10.4 billion in the June quarter. The article OpenAI and rival AI labs are buying tens of thousands of Mac minis to train computer-use agents appeared first on The Decoder .
Sunsetting of the JetBrains Teacher Pack for Bootcamps
After careful consideration, we’ve decided to sunset the JetBrains Teacher Pack for Bootcamps. If you’re planning to run a bootcamp and would like support from JetBrains, you can submit one final application by September 30, 2026, 11:59 pm CET. Starting October 1, 2026, we will no longer accept new applications. Although the bootcamp program is […]
Berlin Won’t Pay Extortion Group Claiming Data Theft
The Rhysida ransomware group has claimed the exfiltration of over 5TB of data, including personal information and credentials. The post Berlin Won’t Pay Extortion Group Claiming Data Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Morning news brief
Trump says U.S. struck a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, U.S. and Iran resume exchanging strikes, funding at the top of the agenda as House reconvenes.
Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump's unilateralism.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code, August 2026 releases
This changelog covers VS Code v1.132 through v1.135, shipped throughout August 2026. These releases make it easier to organize agent sessions, review changes, and navigate long conversations. Agent Host, the… The post GitHub Copilot in VS Code, August 2026 releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series
Pakistan’s batting collapses, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series.
Germany news: Police operation in Cologne after shots fired
Police have cordoned off part of southern Cologne, reporting multiple shots fired at an apparently empty cafe early in the morning. They did not report casualties but were searching the area for a suspect. DW has more.
Syria is choosing diplomacy with Israel, but can its approach last?
Israel has attacked Syria, occupied its south since the al-Assad regime's ouster, testing Syria's diplomatic outreach.