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Ars Technica: AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/ai-is-hitting-entry-level-jobs-hardest-stanfo rd-study-finds/
MMA Fighting: UFC Sacramento medical suspensions: Both main eventers dealing with possible broken leg after 5-round war Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/506889/ufc-sacramento-medical-suspensions-...
Ars Technica: GM vehicles under federal scrutiny after hundreds of reports Link: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/feds-deepen-probe-into-general-motors-brake -failures/
TechCrunch: Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI’s hack of Hugging Face Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/alabama-launches-investigation-into-openais-ha ck-of-hugging-face/
Ars Technica: Buyer beware: Those mummified remains might carry toxic spores Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/modern-trade-of-mummified-remains-may-ca rry-its-own-mummys-curse/
TechCrunch: Instinct’s powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/instincts-powerful-ai-assistant-is-raising-pri vacy-and-security-concerns/
MMA Fighting: ESPN raising subscription prices again just as PFL deal comes to a close at the end of 2026 Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/pfl/506872/espn-raising-subscription-prices-again-ju st-as-p...
Wired: My Daily Driver Gaming Headset Is Super Cheap Right Now Link: https://www.wired.com/story/steelseries-arctis-nova-3p-august-2026/
I’ve been preserving the recent Usenet posts involving my real name, aliases, RootBadger, and related accusations. What I have saved includes full message headers, Message-IDs, dates, newsgroups, sen...
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TechCrunch: Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/valor-point72-back-general-intuition-at-6b-val uation-as-a...
TechCrunch: OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them? Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/openai-is-building-an-ai-agent-for-everything- will-everyone-use-them/
The Verge: Apple’s four-pack of second-gen AirTags are $20 off Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/983726/apple-airtags-second-gen-four-pack-elgat o-stream-deck-switch-2-deal-sale
Bloody Elbow: Jiri Prochazka shuts down recent rumors of upcoming title fight which had fans complaining Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/24/jiri-prochazka-shuts-down-recent-rumors-of-up coming-t...
ScienceDaily: Common medications may change your gut for years Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260824065605.htm
Wired: The Best Multiuse Air Purifier for Home in 2026: BlueAir, Rabbit Air, Dreame Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-multi-use-air-purifiers/
🌅 **Good morning, RootBadger.** Monday starts with one Reuters read, one practical back-to-school safety check, and the open thread for whatever needs your first clear look. 🗞️ **Reuters morning rea...
Wired: They Dedicated Their Lives to Teaching. Then the Deepfakes Started Link: https://www.wired.com/story/teachers-deepfake-ai-students-content/
The Verge: Humanoid robots smash Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/983688/world-humanoid-robot-games-sprint-record-20 26
Sherdog: John Martin hails Cris Cyborg, addresses potential boxing bout with Claressa Shields Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/John-Martin-hails-Cris-Cyborg-addresses-potent ial-boxing-bout-wit...
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