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Apple seeded the second release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8, days after the first RC leaked details on unreleased products. MacRumors reports the code contains references to more than 10 new devices, including camera-equipped AirPods, a foldable iPhone, and a smart home hub.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 33%, matching the lowest of his presidency, while support for US military action against Iran fell to 31%. The findings underscore growing public concern over the prolonged conflict and its economic toll, with 83% expecting the war to continue.
Waverley Library in Sydney has removed 'How to Sell a Genocide' from its shelves after a complaint from a survivor of the Bondi attack. The decision has drawn criticism from the author and free-speech advocates, while the council says the move is part of a review process.
The US diesel crack spread hit a record high above $100 a barrel this week as Middle East hostilities and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries tighten global fuel supplies. Analysts warn that even a quick peace may not ease the squeeze, with diesel prices driving up consumer costs worldwide.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an end to the war with the US, saying Iran was negotiating from a position of strength, even as the partial truce agreed in June expired without renewal. His remarks come amid a reported push by Iranian moderates to revive the economy, while hardliners reportedly favor prolonging the conflict.
Kyle Kirkwood won the first-ever IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., leading 128 of 147 laps in a dominant performance. Alex Palou's bid to clinch the championship was derailed by pit-lane troubles, shrinking his points lead to 91 with three races remaining.
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule that removes national security controls on many lower-endurance drones while increasing controls on certain military-use drones and sales to several countries. The rule, effective Aug. 13, adjusts endurance thresholds and clarifies classification, impacting drone manufacturers and exporters.
Best Buy's 60th anniversary sale runs through Aug. 23, featuring discounts on Apple gear, LG TVs, Lenovo laptops, and more. Highlights include a one-day Apple sale with $400 off MacBook Pro configs, AirPods at up to $120 off, and significant savings on robot vacuums and smartwatches.
A NASA-funded study found black carbon levels in Addis Ababa are 4 to 9 times higher than in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Boston, based on data from 2022-2025. The research, published in ES&T: Air, highlights pollution sources like traffic and fires, while Ethiopia takes steps to curb emissions.
Russia has received its first gasoline cargo from India, produced by Nayara Energy, as fuel shortages spread across at least 10 regions. The country is turning to seaborne imports from India, Türkiye, and Morocco after Ukrainian strikes on refineries reduced domestic supply.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
Louai Abu Ridi, a Palestinian-American from Ohio, returned to his besieged family home in Qusra, West Bank, and raised the US flag in protest. He urged the US embassy to keep pressing his case as Israeli settlers continued to return despite military orders to leave. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee offered rare criticism of the settlers, calling for severe consequences for those engaging in terrorist activity.
As the US prepares new economic measures against Iran, its leaders face mounting internal pressure from a collapsing economy, disrupted trade, and fears of renewed popular unrest. Oil exports have nearly halted, the UAE has cut off trade, and officials publicly urge an end to the war.
The 60-day window for a final US-Iran agreement expired with no deal, as President Trump called for Iran's 'white flag of surrender' and his administration prepared unprecedented economic pressure. Iranian officials countered with accusations of 'economic terrorism' and defiance, highlighting a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.
A study by Bar-Ilan University researchers found a decline in Google searches for physics concepts and Wikipedia visits across more than 20 countries from 2022 to 2025, as students turn to AI tools like ChatGPT. The research, published in Physical Review Physics Education Research, suggests the shift is more pronounced in non-English-speaking countries and for text-heavy topics.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees rallied in Bangladesh to demand safe return to Myanmar, marking nine years since the 2017 crackdown. Myanmar says it has verified nearly 309,000 refugees as Rakhine residents but will only begin repatriation once security improves. The UN reports human rights in Myanmar have sunk to a new low, with abuses against the Rohingya by both the military and the Arakan Army.
President Trump’s July meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was notably cool, reflecting a broader shift in U.S. politics where Israel faces unprecedented criticism. Polls show eroding support for unconditional aid, and Trump has declined to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October election.
President Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon 'in any way, shape or form' as the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed in June expired Monday, with no permanent peace deal reached. Iran rejected the deadline, citing 'gross and widespread US violations' and saying it does not formulate policy under pressure. In related developments, US envoy Jared Kushner pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a Gaza peace plan, while Hunter Biden and Bill Maher sparred over Kushner's role on 'Real Time.'
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Swansea as Bonnie Tyler's coffin returned home for a service celebrating her life. The singer, who died in July at 75, was remembered with songs, personal anecdotes, and a deep sense of local pride.