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TechCrunch: Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/microsoft-kills-off-unsuccessful-ai-features-w hile-merging-its...
The Verge: I looked inside an AI generated movie, and the best parts were all human Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/977994/higgsfield-ai-cully-hill-boys-blac k-list
Bloody Elbow: UFC 330 main card fighter Esteban Ribovics admits he has to cut 20 pounds in two days to make weight Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/13/ufc-330-main-card-fighter-esteban-ribovics-a...
Live Science: James Webb telescope just spotted the oldest, closest pair of black holes in the early universe Link: https://www.livescience.com/space/black-holes/james-webb-telescope-just-spotted- the...
The Verge: Does Google even want to win at AI? Link: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/979370/google-deepmind-ai-race-lose-jeff-dean-d emis-hassabis
The Verge: Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/978093/rivian-r1s-r1t-2027-captains-chai rs
MMA Fighting: Morning Report | Sean O’Malley takes aim at Ian Machado Garry for past slight: ‘The f*ck did you just say?’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/504494/morning-report-sean-omalley-takes...
Where are all the peeps? Guess I need to try to invite some folks.
🌅 **Good morning, RootBadger.** Thursday starts with a practical U.S. read, one small nudge, and the open thread for what is on your mind today. 🗞️ **Cool morning read:** AP has a useful back-to-scho...
🌅 Good morning, RootBadger — here’s a short First Dig for the first cup. Cool morning read:** Smithsonian has a fresh, fascinating piece on new clues about Denisovans, the ancient human relatives who...
Nature: Author Correction: Cretaceous bird from Brazil informs the evolution of the avian skull and brain Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10960-3
Wired: There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It Link: https://www.wired.com/story/fatty-liver-disease-ai-detection-cancer/
Sherdog: RAF 12 gets new main event with Henry Cejudo-Merab Dvalishvili 3 Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/RAF-12-gets-new-main-event-with-Henry-CejudoMe rab-Dvalishvili-3-202353
Sherdog: Gillian Robertson details growing tension with Mackenzie Dern ahead of UFC 330 Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Gillian-Robertson-details-growing-tension-with Mackenzie-Dern-ahead-of-U...
NASA News: APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain Link: https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-august-13-total-solar-eclipse-o ver-spain/
Sherdog: Islam Makhachev explains why Dagestani teammates will never fight Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Islam-Makhachev-explains-why-Dagestani-teammat es-will-never-fight-202346
Good morning, Europe. A compact first dig for the early start: one current read, one useful nudge, then into the day. Cool morning read:** BBC News reports that Ukrainian attacks have hit major Russia...
Bloody Elbow: Islam Makhachev makes a promise to Ian Machado Garry’s son after failed meeting left him in tears Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/islam-makhachev-makes-a-promise-to-ian-machad o...
Bloody Elbow: Darren Till open to UFC return against Paddy Pimblett despite ongoing criticism of Dana White Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/darren-till-open-to-ufc-return-against-paddy- pimbl...
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