Valve explains clever shortcut for the Steam Controller's Grip Sense, and I'm starting to think it's a killer feature

This seems like a solid feature for the gyro heads.

Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage

Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become a focus of suspected sabotage?

PlayStation Is Being Sued In Five Different Countries Over Anti-Competitive Concerns And The End Of Discs Isn’t Helping

Here's how these anti-compete lawsuits are playing out

U.K. Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

The U.K. has cleared Paramount Skydance’s $110 ⁠billion acquisition of Warner Bros. on competition grounds. The British government added that it ​would not ​intervene in the transaction ‌on ⁠public interest grounds after Paramount beefed up promises ​about ​programming ⁠and

Researchers call for rethink of how women are supported into business

The way women are supported to start and grow businesses needs updating for the digital age, according to researchers from the University of East London. The academics argue that while women continue to face barriers such as unequal access to finance and greater caregiving

India court sentences journalist Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in jail for rape

MUMBAI, Aug 6 - A court in India convicted former top magazine editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a colleague 12 years ago and sentenced him to ten years in prison, in a high-profile case that had fuelled debates about the safety of women in Indian workplaces.

Demographics fuel Democrats’ concerns about El-Sayed’s strength

In today's issue: ▪ El-Sayed's tall task ▪ Fauci faces contempt vote ▪ CDC director confirmed ▪ Another redistricting battle in Missouri The demographic breakdown of the vote in Democrats’ Michigan Senate primary this week includes some glaring warning signs for the party as it

Could Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper train soon be on track for Europe?

Scotland could soon be connected directly to mainland Europe by rail as a new working group begins exploring the possibility of extending the Caledonian Sleeper service beyond London.

Russian drones attack German cargo ship 'EMIL' in Black Sea, media reports

The German cargo ship "EMIL" was reportedly repeatedly targeted by Russian drones in the Black Sea. A fire broke out on board, leaving it unable to manoeuvre. All 11 crew members are said to be unharmed.

Electric scooters: Lime, Bird and Dott fined €2.6 million in Rome

In Rome, the Antitrust authority fined Lime, Bird and Dott €2.6 million for blocking free-ride offers, as Italy defends the service and Europe moves to ban it.

‘It’s beautiful but fragile’: fears cruise ships threaten habitats in £150m redevelopment of Falmouth Docks

Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annually Janavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water,

Switch 2 and Mario movie send Nintendo profits soaring by 54%

Kyoto-based games giant posts a jump in net profit for the April-June quarter, helped by continued demand for its Switch 2 console

Versant Sees Q2 Profit Fall on Revenue Declines, Despite Ad-Sales Improvements

Versant Media said second-quarter net income fell by 30% as the new media company continued its efforts to add non-traditional assets to lend ballast to its linear media operations. The owner of MS NOW, CNBC and USA said net income fell to $211 million from $302 million in the

Warner Bros. Discovery Q2 Profit Slumps on NBA Ads, Movie Schedule, Write-Downs

Warner Bros. Discovery has a great story to tell about its streaming business –if only its other operations didn’t get in the way. The parent of HBO, TNT and the Warner Bros. movie studio said net income in the second quarter fell significantly as growth at its new-tech

Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust

Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested as officials said Portugal has already confiscated more cocaine in 2026 than in all of last year.

Keanu Reeves's 115-Minute 10/10 Action-Thriller Epic Is Finally Streaming on Netflix

Speed, starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, is one of the best action films of the 1990s thanks to director Jan de Bont

Low water on Germany's Rhine River threatens new blow to economy

Dwindling water levels on some of Germany's major rivers, worsened by heat and drought, are raising fears that badly constrained riverboat cargo traffic could deal yet another blow to the struggling economy.

What Would It Mean to See a New Color?

"Olo can be described as the 'greenest green,' though it can never be captured by a camera. But its development tells us a lot about our color vision."

This winter, Putin will feed even more of Russia's youth into the meat grinder

Russian President Vladimir Putin is a cornered man. Ukraine, especially through its deep-strike drones and ballistic missiles, is bringing Putin's special military operation home to the city confines of Moscow and Saint Petersburg. As of this writing, 15 distribution hubs of

Nike Drops New Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Wings’ Sneakers: Here’s Where to Buy a Pair Online

For Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls, he won his sixth Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. At the peak of his career in Chicago, MJ retired from the NBA for the second time during his career. For his “last dance,” he was wearing a pair of Nike Air Jordan 13

North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says

North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un's 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief.

Hezbollah and Iran have no seats at the table, but could very well derail Lebanon-Israel talks

U.S.-brokered talks on an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon hinge on keeping Hezbollah from setting the terms and conditions on the ground. But as regional players shape the postwar order, Israel risks being left outside the emerging political framework

As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Five months into the U.S. war with Iran, Americans who expect the Middle East to slide toward chaos outnumber those who see the war bringing more stability by three to one, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The

Urban landscapes can boost storms—or break them up

New work shows how different storm types are shifted by cities’ microclimates

Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia

Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river.

India's Modi turns to Instagram to woo young voters after Gen Z protest

NEW DELHI, Aug 6 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Instagram recently with selfie-style videos shot after hours in a bid to win over young voters following Gen-Z protests that highlighted growing frustration over a lack of job and education opportunities.

FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late Wednesday approved the nation's first mRNA flu vaccine, manufactured by drugmaker Moderna. The agency approved the shot for two separate age groups; people age 50 to 64, and for 65 years and older. Moderna said it will conduct a

Africa: Africa Forum, Tanzania's Big Opportunity Now

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S ambition to accelerate infrastructure development and attract investment enters a significant phase as the country hosts the Africa50 General Shareholders' Meeting and Infra for Africa Forum.

Sweden to hand over Russian 'shadow fleet' ship to Ukraine, court documents show

Moscow's "shadow fleet" consists of vessels used to skirt Western sanctions. They are often ageing ships in poor condition, without proper insurance and with opaque ownership.

'Don't have to hide': Thai IDs, legal work give hope to Myanmar refugees

From access to advantage: Turning US-DRC critical minerals diplomacy into investment

Both the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) governments have expressed a shared interest in building more resilient mineral supply chains — yet the anticipated surge of American mining investment has not materialised.

Forgiving or forgetting? Why the Met Gala’s choice to honour John Galliano is so controversial

The visionary designer's career retrospective has sparked debate over forgiveness, forgetfulness and fashion's highest honour.

El Niño could unleash ocean heat that sends 2026 into record-breaking territory

This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.

One of the most controversial anime flops is coming back with a new manga

The Promised Neverland is coming back with a one-shot chapter to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary.

Dreaming of seeing the Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at major cultural sites

Italy is extending the opening hours of some of its most famous monuments during August in a pilot programme aimed at improving visitor access and easing summer crowds. The Colosseum, the Pantheon and Milan's Castello Sforzesco will remain open at night.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword's incredible sword-fighting secret sauce explained: 'We really wanted to focus on creating this very realistic, grounded sword action'

So this is how you show elite-level sword techniques.

Microsoft quietly deletes 32 GB RAM recommendation, which I'm sure has nothing to do with it bringing back 8 GB laptops

Is 8 GB enough any more?

US requests Filipino pastor's extradition on sex charges

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status Every single English water body is polluted with toxic chemicals, new government data shows, while just 14.3% of surface waters achieved good ecological status. Each of the

The great arc

A striking meditation on inequality via the bold sculptures that sit amongst skyscrapers in Paris’s business district - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon

We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein

While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime action As France and Spain battle historic wildfires , comparisons to the second world war abound. “One of the continent’s biggest

Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

40 years ago, Nintendo's Metroid established a video game genre that's still going strong today

40 years ago today, a platforming adventure game introduced players to one of the industry's most enduring protagonists, kicking off a bold subgenre.

“Closing a Detention Center Is Rarely a Single Strike. It’s a Siege.”

The GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” last year allocated $45 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to build and run camps to lock up immigrants—potentially more than 100,000 people on any given day. From Alligator Alcatraz to the Speedway Slammer, ICE camps (or camps run

Secrets of the Atomic City

"For decades, workers at a nuclear facility in Kentucky were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. Management assured them nothing was wrong. Then four friends risked everything to reveal the truth."

Neiman Marcus accused of bungling workplace complaints — including from staff lawyer with brain cancer

Neiman Marcus allegedly bungled multiple workplace complaints from senior execs including a lawyer who claims she was hospitalized for clinical depression -- and was later fired after she was diagnosed with brain cancer, The Post has learned.

Hundreds Demand Return of SAIC Professor

Plus: devastating drawings by children held in ICE detention facilities.

GOP infighting erupts as Thune warns of legislative ‘trainwreck’

Internal squabbles erupted in the Senate Republican conference Wednesday as GOP senators battled each other and the White House over a variety of issues, prompting Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to warn that his colleagues face a potential legislative “train

Dwindling Colorado River creates water and power challenges for the Western US

As the Colorado River dwindles, it threatens to reduce the availability of both water and electricity in the Western U.S. Last week, the federal government came up with a plan that aims to manage the river water, but critics on both sides of the aisle warn that deep cuts to

Culture clash

C P Snow’s ‘Two Cultures’ lecture provoked a savage response from fellow critic F R Leavis. What was at the heart of it all? - by Sam Dresser Read on Aeon