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Live Science: Stunning fossil from Australian outback reveals pliosaur killed a sea monster that had just eaten a pterosaur Link: https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/stunning-fossil-from-austral ian-outba...
Wired: Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop Link: https://www.wired.com/story/jeff-dean-google-discovery-loop-startup/
The Verge: Reddit is introducing a new moderator: AI Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/975398/reddit-ai-rules-hub-moderator-old-reddit-de veloper-platform
TechCrunch: Shopify says AI search is driving more traffic and sales, not replacing Google Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/shopify-says-ai-search-is-driving-more-traffic -and-sales-not-replacing-google/
Bloody Elbow: Joe Rogan comes up with way to fix ‘corruption’ in boxing and MMA: ‘They could make a special app’ Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/05/joe-rogan-comes-up-with-way-to-fix-corruption -in-boxing-and-mma-t...
Live Science: 'It's real, and it's happening': Antibiotic resistance in kids is rising around the world, massive study finds Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/medicine-drugs/its-real-and-its-happening-ant ibiotic-...
TechCrunch: Hark previews its browser use agent for completing tasks Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/hark-previews-its-browser-use-agent-for-comple ting-tasks/
NASA News: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Watches Earth Vanish Behind Martian Moon Link: https://www.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/mars/nasas-perseverance-rover-watches- earth-vanish-behind-martian-moon/
Wired: MAGA Is In Turmoil Over Tucker Carlson's Possible 2028 Presidential Bid Link: https://www.wired.com/story/maga-is-in-turmoil-over-tucker-carlsons-possible-202 8-presidential-bid/
Nature: Thermally evaporated perovskite/silicon tandems via formamidinium eutectic Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10970-1
The Verge: Rogue AI agents created fake online identities in another hacking attempt Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/975577/aisi-openai-anthropic -agent-hacking
Ars Technica: SpaceX spooks investors with debut earnings report Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/spacex-spooks-investors-with-debut-earnings-r eport/
The Verge: Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus Link: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/975543/disney-plus-free-tier-q3-2026-earnings
TechCrunch: Zoox to start charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/zoox-to-start-charging-for-robotaxi-rides-in-l as-vegas/
MMA Fighting: UFC owners welcome competition from new MVP-PFL combined company: ‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/503200/ufc-owners-welcome-competition-from-new-m vp-pfl-combined-compa...
Bloody Elbow: Jean Silva has a feeling he’ll face Alexander Volkanovski next despite booking Yair Rodriguez clash Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/05/jean-silva-has-a-feeling-hell-face-alexander- volkanovski-next-de...
TechCrunch: As Gen Z reconsiders dating apps, Tinder’s IRL events expand to dozens more cities Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/as-gen-z-reconsiders-dating-apps-tinders-irl-e vents-expand-to-dozens-more-cities/
Bloody Elbow: Conor McGregor shares update after undergoing surgery for injury that ended his UFC comeback Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/05/conor-mcgregor-shares-update-after-undergoing -surgery-for-injury-that-e...
The Verge: Traveling this summer? Don’t go without these essential gadgets Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/974436/summer-travel-tech-gadget-gift-guide
NASA News: Advanced Mini-laboratories Automate Space Station Research Link: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/advanced-mini-laboratories-automate-space-sta tion-research/
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