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Live Science: A star 20 times the size of the sun died in a supernova — and telescopes around the world joined forces to watch it Link: https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/a-star-20-times-the-size-of-the-sun- d...
Wired: TikTok Says ‘Moderator Error’ Kept Perez Hilton Livestream Up Link: https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-says-moderator-error-kept-perez-hilton-livest ream-on-platform/
TechCrunch: Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are leaving Google to launch their own startup Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/jeff-dean-and-other-top-ai-researchers-are-lea ving-google-to-launch-their-own-sta...
MMA Fighting: Jake Paul tries to coax Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for MVP; Khabib responds Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/mvp-mma/503365/jake-paul-tries-to-coax-khabib-nurmag omedov-out-of-retirement-for-mvp...
Bloody Elbow: Joe Rogan reveals who is the ‘future of boxing’: ‘He’s the Mike Tyson of our generation’ Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/05/joe-rogan-reveals-who-is-the-future-of-boxing -hes-the-mike-tyson-of-our-gen...
Wired: AI Worms and Viruses Are Coming Link: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-agents-could-act-like-computer-viruses-and-worms/
TechCrunch: Reddit aims to make ‘karma’ less important for first-time posters with shift to AI moderation tools Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/reddit-aims-to-make-karma-less-important-for-f irst-time-posters-wit...
MMA Fighting: Conor McGregor undergoes surgery to repair injured knee: ‘I am excellent’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/503368/conor-mcgregor-undergoes-surgery-to-repai r-injured-knee-i-am-excellent
Bloody Elbow: Khamzat Chimaev’s return card in RAF adds world title match between Olympic champions Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/05/khamzat-chimaevs-return-card-in-raf-adds-worl d-title-match-between-olympic-cha...
The Verge: Two of Ring’s latest video doorbells are a lot cheaper than usual Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/975723/ring-wired-doorbell-pro-battery-doorbell -plus-deal-sale
TechCrunch: Lucid Motors just delayed its affordable EV. Now what? Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/lucid-motors-just-delayed-its-affordable-ev-no w-what/
Ars Technica: After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/after-jacking-up-prices-disney-and-netfl ix-consider-offering-free-alternatives...
Live Science: Why the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse appears to move backward on maps Link: https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/why-the-aug-12-total-solar-eclipse-app ears-to-move-backward-on-maps
The Verge: Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/975651/uber-ceo-earnings-waymo-partnersh ip
NASA News: Artemis III Orion Crew and Service Models Joined Link: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/artemis-iii-orion-crew-and-service-models-joi ned/
Wired: DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad Link: https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-is-hiring-bounty-hunters-to-find-and-photograph- deported-peoples-homes-abroad/
The Verge: Apple’s selling refurbished MacBook Neos with a $100 discount Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/975603/refurbished-apple-macbook-neo-google-wir eless-charger-deal-sale
TechCrunch: Meet the eight startups pitching at Startup Battlefield Australia Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/meet-the-eight-startups-pitching-at-startup-ba ttlefield-australia/
MMA Fighting: Robert Whittaker calls Joe Rogan’s UFC 329 fight commentary ‘upsetting’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/503193/robert-whittaker-calls-joe-rogans-ufc-329 -fight-commentary-upsetting
Bloody Elbow: Kamaru Usman’s manager provides retirement update as he claims change may be coming Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/05/kamaru-usmans-manager-provides-retirement-upd ate-as-he-claims-change-may-be-comi...
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