https://api.viewbits.com/daily_digestDaily Digest2026-08-16T14:55:05.262161+00:00Daily Digestpython-feedgenhttps://icons.duckduckgo.com/ip3/viewbits.com.icohttps://icons.duckduckgo.com/ip3/viewbits.com.icoQuote, fact, life hack, fortune cookie, joke, headlines, and history of the day, plus Polish public-holiday remindersjester:2026-08-16Joke of the Day2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00djtech.netWhen cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-16Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsGoodness is the only investment that never fails.
Lucky Numbers: 54, 9, 30, 53, 47, 442026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-16Life Hack of the Day2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsIf your carrots have gone a bit soft, pop them in a bowl of water in the fridge and they'll be crisp again by the next day.2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-16Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits40% of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-16Quote of the Day — Benjamin Franklin2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Benjamin Franklin“While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.” — Benjamin Franklin2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00holiday:2026-08-15:holiday_todayDziś: Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00Nager.DateDziś: Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny (15.08.2026), dzień wolny od pracy w Polsce.
Wikipedia: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wniebowzi%C4%99cie_Naj%C5%9Bwi%C4%99tszej_Maryi_Panny2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00jester:2026-08-15Joke of the Day2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00brainofbrian.comWhen all is said and done, much more is said than done.2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-15Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsTime heals all wounds. Keep your chin up.
Lucky Numbers: 51, 10, 50, 93, 38, 252026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-15Life Hack of the Day2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsDust indoor plants using your hands by wearing damp cotton gloves.2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-15Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsIt's estimated that at any one time around 0.7% of the world's population is drunk.2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-15Quote of the Day — Henry David Thoreau2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00Henry David Thoreau“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” — Henry David Thoreau2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00jester:2026-08-14Joke of the Day2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00djtech.netWhen agnostics die, do they go to the Great Perhaps?2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-14Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsFate shuffles the cards, but you play!
Lucky Numbers: 32, 39, 7, 19, 91, 712026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-14Life Hack of the Day2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsRemove greasy spots on clothing using eucalyptus oil and baby powder.2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-14Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsA "2 by 4" is really 1 1/2 by 3 1/2.2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-14Quote of the Day — Napoleon Hill2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00Napoleon Hill“What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00jester:2026-08-13Joke of the Day2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00laughnet.netWhat's yellow, full of holes and holds water?...A wet sponge.2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-13Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsOnce you make a decision the universe conspires to make it happen.
Lucky Numbers: 62, 55, 63, 88, 18, 792026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-13Life Hack of the Day2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsUse a dry rubber glove to get cat or dog hair off soft furnishings.2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-13Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsCoca-Cola contained Coca (whose active ingredient is cocaine) from 1885 to 1903.2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-13Quote of the Day — Celestine Chua2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00Celestine Chua“Every moment you get is a gift. Spend it on things that matter. Don't spend it by dwelling on unhappy things.” — Celestine Chua2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-white-sox/news/white-sox-peace-be-you-videos/849451f2da752eb06e558faaWatch these White Sox 'Peace Be With You' videos to feel better about the world2026-08-12T13:52:29+00:00sportingnews.comThe White Sox' "Pope Hat" giveaway night featured a new kind of baseball tradition.2026-08-12T13:52:29+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/minnesota-vikings/news/vikings-rookie-bought-tarantula-3-snakes-first-nfl-paycheck/09fe5a44dfba3e1bf9194aacVikings rookie DT bought a tarantula and 3 snakes with first NFL paycheck2026-08-12T13:51:45+00:00sportingnews.comThis is certainly an unexpected purchase for anyone, let alone a rookie DT in the NFL.2026-08-12T13:51:45+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/golden-state-warriors/news/warriors-stephen-curry-contract-extension-future-update/015b25cd387ef1198ae98305Warriors fan get important update on Stephen Curry’s future2026-08-12T13:39:04+00:00sportingnews.comGolden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy confirms Stephen Curry wants to retire in the Bay Area ahead of his looming August 29 contract extension window.2026-08-12T13:39:04+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/sophie-cunningham-reveals-state-fever-locker-room-amid-mounting-outside-noise/b989f2196d5cae1e4004df88Sophie Cunningham reveals state of Fever locker room amid mounting outside noise2026-08-12T13:30:51+00:00sportingnews.comThings are going well for the Fever right now, and Cunningham is a big part.2026-08-12T13:30:51+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/caitlin-clark-shatters-wnba-record-during-dominant-fever-win-over-liberty/fe7aa8a9e8dc75f180ac0cfeCaitlin Clark shatters WNBA record during dominant Fever win over Liberty2026-08-12T13:24:47+00:00sportingnews.comThe Fever star just keeps doing great things on the hardwood.2026-08-12T13:24:47+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-white-sox/news/white-sox-pope-hats-chicago-pope-leo-xiv/832cb3766753aac10a88d469Why White Sox are giving away 'Pope Hats' to honor Chicago native Pope Leo XIV2026-08-12T13:18:00+00:00sportingnews.comThe White Sox will be celebrating one of their more famous fans on Tuesday night with a giveaway.2026-08-12T13:18:00+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/new-york-liberty/news/liberty-star-jonquel-jones-faces-wnba-punishment-after-sophie-cunningham-incident/f31358e581de1fe2ef9f4ab7Liberty star Jonquel Jones faces WNBA punishment after Sophie Cunningham incident2026-08-12T13:15:47+00:00sportingnews.comSome punishment could be coming to the Liberty star.2026-08-12T13:15:47+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/sporting-news-140-ranking-20-greatest-college-football-teams-1886/8536ea87b7c91bd31675e04dSporting News 140: Ranking the 20 greatest college football teams since 18862026-08-12T12:54:47+00:00sportingnews.comOur 20-voter blue ribbon panel names the best of the best.2026-08-12T12:54:47+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/12/zimbabwe-lake-kariba-ferry-capsizeAt least 44 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe2026-08-12T12:21:08+00:00theguardian.comOperation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lakeAt least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, police said.The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members and an unknown number of children, Zimbabwe’s civil protection unit (CPU) said earlier on Wednesday, citing ticket sales. Continue reading...2026-08-12T12:21:08+00:00https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/article/heres-the-biggest-risk-to-americas-data-center-building-boom-121942236.htmlHere's the biggest risk to America's data center building boom2026-08-12T12:19:42+00:00finance.yahoo.comHere's the biggest risk to America's data center building boom2026-08-12T12:19:42+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sf-giants-ride-quality-pitching-053411157.htmlSF Giants ride quality pitching, Bryce Eldridge homer to 4-1 victory over Astros2026-08-12T05:34:11+00:00sports.yahoo.comGiants broke their losing streak thanks to pitching, Bryce Eldridge’s home run and Drew Cavanaugh’s fleet feet2026-08-12T05:34:11+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bellamy-links-put-wales-hard-052849849.htmlBellamy links put Wales in hard position - Blake2026-08-12T05:28:49+00:00sports.yahoo.comThe collapse of Craig Bellamy's proposed move to Burnley has put Wales in a "hard position", according to former Wales striker Nathan Blake.2026-08-12T05:28:49+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/86-kilos-cannabis-board-team-052700481.html86 kilos of cannabis on board: team bus seized by police2026-08-12T05:27:00+00:00sports.yahoo.comListen up, things are about to get really wild! As the Brazilian outlet 'UOL' reports, FC São Paulo’s team bus was allegedly seized by police with 86 kilograms of marijuana on board. According to t...2026-08-12T05:27:00+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/emery-chases-first-super-cup-052653569.htmlEmery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?2026-08-12T05:26:53+00:00sports.yahoo.comAston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.2026-08-12T05:26:53+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/islam-makhachev-reels-shark-ahead-052601375.htmlIslam Makhachev reels in shark ahead of UFC 330 title fight2026-08-12T05:26:01+00:00sports.yahoo.comIslam Makhachev showed off his fishing skills ahead of his maiden title defense at welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.2026-08-12T05:26:01+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/man-utd-prepared-snub-lewis-052500864.htmlMan Utd prepared to snub Lewis-Skelly offer in favour signing his England counterpart instead – Luckhurst2026-08-12T05:25:00+00:00sports.yahoo.comManchester United will reportedly decline Arsenal’s offer to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly and will instead pursue a deal for Lewis Hall – even amid Newcastle United’s firm stance on his availability....2026-08-12T05:25:00+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-la-lakers-legend-magic-052453788.htmlWhy LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson wants NBA fans to give Adam Silver ‘a standing ovation’2026-08-12T05:24:53+00:00sports.yahoo.comLos Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson wants NBA commissioner Adam Silver to be honored. The 2026-27 NBA season is still more than two months away, but the league recently announced the upcoming campaign’s matchups.2026-08-12T05:24:53+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/needed-medical-attention-mlb-fans-052448369.html‘Needed medical attention’ – MLB fans are in awe of Pete Crow-Armstrong after monster home run2026-08-12T05:24:48+00:00sports.yahoo.comPete Crow-Armstrong continues to build his case to win the NL MVP award. His latest humungous home run had fans singing his praises on social media.2026-08-12T05:24:48+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_death:2026-08-12Died on This Day — August 122026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 30 BC – Cleopatra, Egyptian queen (born 69 BC)
• 792 – Jænberht, archbishop of Canterbury
• 875 – Louis II, Holy Roman Emperor (born 825)
• 960 – Li Gu, chancellor of Later Zhou (born 903)
• 961 – Yuan Zong, emperor of Southern Tang (born 916)2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_birth:2026-08-12Born on This Day — August 122026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 1452 – Abraham Zacuto, Jewish astronomer, astrologer, mathematician, rabbi and historian (died 1515)
• 1503 – Christian III of Denmark (died 1559)
• 1506 – Franciscus Sonnius, Dutch counter-Reformation theologian (died 1576)
• 1591 – Louise de Marillac, co-founder of the Daughters of Charity (died 1660)
• 1599 – Sir William Curtius FRS, German magistrate, English baronet (died 1678)2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_event:2026-08-12On This Day — August 122026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 1099 – First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon: Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.
• 1121 – Battle of Didgori: The Georgian army under King David IV wins a decisive victory over the famous Seljuk commander Ilghazi.
• 1164 – Battle of Harim: Nur ad-Din Zangi defeats the Crusader armies of the County of Tripoli and the Principality of Antioch.
• 1204 – The Republic of Venice acquires the right to Crete from Boniface I of Montferrat.
• 1323 – The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod Republic is signed, regulating the border between the two countries for the first time.2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00jester:2026-08-12Joke of the Day2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00djtech.netWhat's so great about humans anyway?2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-12Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsIgnore previous cookie.
Lucky Numbers: 6, 85, 68, 64, 18, 12026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-12Life Hack of the Day2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsUse citric acid to clean limescale from inside a kettle.2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-12Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsThe ZIP in "ZIP code" means Zoning Improvement Plan.2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-12Quote of the Day — Charlie Chaplin2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00Charlie Chaplin“Simplicity is a difficult thing to achieve.” — Charlie Chaplin2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/stephanie-white-fires-back-critics-amid-sophie-cunningham-controversy/12e22a9c41a3f33294b042a0Stephanie White fires back at critics amid Sophie Cunningham controversy2026-08-11T23:47:12+00:00sportingnews.comStephanie White fired back at critics before the Fever’s game against the Liberty, addressing the backlash over her response to DiJonai Carrington’s hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.2026-08-11T23:47:12+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/fever-coach-stephanie-white-speech-wnba-political-climate/5031d8bd0e0ba2a8a893fae6Watch Fever coach Stephanie White's fiery speech about WNBA political climate: 'Everybody else can go to hell'2026-08-11T23:36:10+00:00sportingnews.comHere's a look at White's full speech from Tuesday evening's pregame media availability.2026-08-11T23:36:10+00:00https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/perseid-meteor-shower-solar-eclipse-time-watch-where-visible-rcna591924The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse2026-08-11T18:53:29+00:00nbcnews.comThe Perseids’ peak coincides with another highly anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will be visible in parts of Europe.2026-08-11T18:53:29+00:00https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/ai-computing-power-becomes-a-tradable-asset-class-as-cme-starts-futures.htmlAI computing power is becoming a tradable asset class as CME launches futures contracts2026-08-11T18:09:08+00:00cnbc.comThe exchange is partnering with Silicon Data to introduce two compute futures contracts on Oct. 5, pending regulatory review.2026-08-11T18:09:08+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boys-first-golf-course-visit-180540608.htmlBoy's first golf course visit with dad leads to a shot nobody expected2026-08-11T18:05:40+00:00sports.yahoo.comA 4-year-old played his first golf course with his dad. Neither expected what happened next.2026-08-11T18:05:40+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-west-ham-transfer-talks-180500407.htmlArsenal & West Ham transfer talks for 26yo continue2026-08-11T18:05:00+00:00sports.yahoo.comArsenal are in ongoing talks with West Ham United over a possible transfer for Reiss Nelson, according to a report.Photo via Arsenal.comJames McNicholas reports for The Athletic that Arsenal and Champ...2026-08-11T18:05:00+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-now-willing-let-special-180500982.htmlLiverpool now willing to let ‘special’ star leave soon2026-08-11T18:05:00+00:00sports.yahoo.comThere's now under a month left of the summer transfer window. Most people thought that Liverpool would have been one of the busiest teams in the Premier League after their massive failure last term bu...2026-08-11T18:05:00+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manchester-city-talks-land-barcelona-180500801.htmlManchester City Are In Talks To Land This Barcelona Youngster: Is He A Star In The Making?2026-08-11T18:05:00+00:00sports.yahoo.comIn a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Manchester City are in talks to land Barcelona youngster Tommy Marques. It has been claimed that the Mancunian club will have to compete wit...2026-08-11T18:05:00+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/glen-elarbee-details-vols-competition-180303347.htmlGlen Elarbee details Vols' competition, versatility on offensive line2026-08-11T18:03:03+00:00sports.yahoo.comGlen Elarbee details Tennessee's competition and versatility on the offensive line in fall camp.2026-08-11T18:03:03+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/foul-heard-around-world-plus-180104826.htmlThe foul heard around the world. Plus: USA World Cup roster2026-08-11T18:01:04+00:00sports.yahoo.comNo Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Coming up today: 💬 More than a foul 📝 Engelbert’s response 🇺🇸 World Cup roster Fever vs. Sky … and all that ensued Blink, and the play was over. But we’re still talking about it. In the final two minutes of the first quarter of Saturday’s Fever-Sky matchup, Sophie Cunningham and Tyasha Harris trapped Sky center Elizabeth Williams in the corn2026-08-11T18:01:04+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chiefs-receiver-rashee-rice-breaks-180056880.htmlChiefs receiver Rashee Rice breaks silence on 30-day Texas jail stint2026-08-11T18:00:56+00:00sports.yahoo.comChiefs receiver Rashee Rice breaks silence on 30-day Texas jail stint after probation violation - Rashee Rice served 30 days in a Texas jail over the summer2026-08-11T18:00:56+00:00https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-mccarthy-sounds-alarm-over-180049297.htmlMike McCarthy sounds alarm over Steelers' mental errors2026-08-11T18:00:49+00:00sports.yahoo.comHead coach Mike McCarthy expressed frustration over an elevated number of missed assignments during Pittsburgh Steelers training camp.2026-08-11T18:00:49+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/openai-reportedly-completed-a-7-billion-employee-tender-offer/OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer2026-08-11T00:03:18+00:00techcrunch.comSan Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.2026-08-11T00:03:18+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_death:2026-08-11Died on This Day — August 112026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 223 – Jia Xu, Chinese politician and strategist (born 147)
• 353 – Magnentius, Roman usurper (born 303)
• 449 – Archbishop Flavian of Constantinople
• 632 – Rusticula, abbess of Arles
• 919 – Dhuka al-Rumi, Abbasid governor of Egypt2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_birth:2026-08-11Born on This Day — August 112026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 1086 – Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1125)
• 1384 – Yolande of Aragon (died 1442)
• 1472 – Nikolaus von Schönberg, Catholic cardinal (died 1537)
• 1510 – Margaret Paleologa, Sovereign Marchioness of Montferrat (died 1566)
• 1673 – Richard Mead, English physician and astrologer (died 1754)2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_event:2026-08-11On This Day — August 112026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 3114 BC – The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins.
• 2492 BC – Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation.
• 106 – The south-western part of Dacia (modern Romania) becomes a Roman province: Roman Dacia.
• 117 – Hadrian is proclaimed Roman emperor, two days after Trajan's death.
• 355 – Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II.2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/gulf-states-accept-a-new-normal-in-hormuz-iran-is-in-control-6db8908dGulf States Accept a New Normal in Hormuz: Iran Is in Control2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00wsj.comSome of the world’s largest energy exporters dislike the emerging deal to reopen the waterway but fear going back to war would be worse.2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00jester:2026-08-11Joke of the Day2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00laughnet.netWhat's cold and comes in tins?...Chilli beans.2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-11Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsNothing is so much to be feared as fear.
Lucky Numbers: 52, 14, 73, 16, 89, 42026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-11Life Hack of the Day2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsUse mayonnaise if you get watermarks on antique polished furniture.2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-11Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsIn ancient Rome, when a man testified in court he would swear on his testicles.2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-11Quote of the Day — Earl Nightingale2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00Earl Nightingale“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future.” — Earl Nightingale2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/as-ai-led-attacks-multiply-openai-launches-a-new-cyber-model/As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model2026-08-10T23:56:15+00:00techcrunch.comOpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.2026-08-10T23:56:15+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/jeff-bezos-might-finally-get-his-hands-on-a-sports-team/Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team2026-08-10T23:16:44+00:00techcrunch.comJeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.2026-08-10T23:16:44+00:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/10/trump-media-company-announces-massive-loss-new-turnaround-effort/Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort2026-08-10T22:43:12+00:00washingtontimes.comThe president's media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views.2026-08-10T22:43:12+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/now-rippling-is-counter-suing-tiny-startup-runlayer/Now Rippling is counter-suing tiny startup Runlayer2026-08-10T22:26:54+00:00techcrunch.comThis lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller- and buyer-beware market warning.2026-08-10T22:26:54+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/leagues-cup-bracket-schedule-results-2026/92f38f2aee4f3183b85b7c11Leagues Cup bracket, schedule, results for 2026 competition between MLS and Liga MX2026-08-10T22:25:00+00:00sportingnews.comAs North American soccer returns to action following the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, league action pauses briefly as clubs from host nations United States, Canada, and Mexico all come together for a month-long clash.2026-08-10T22:25:00+00:00https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-shifts-to-economic-pressure-again-as-iran-wont-meet-his-demands-4445c840Trump Shifts to Economic Pressure, Again, As Iran Won’t Meet His Demands2026-08-10T22:20:00+00:00wsj.comWith military attacks and diplomacy not working, the Trump administration is reupping an old strategy with the hope of getting a new result.2026-08-10T22:20:00+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/texas-rangers/news/rangers-fly-power-rankings-after-successful-week-home/a31097a8e3a2f405d42cde3fRangers fly up the power rankings after a successful week at home2026-08-10T22:19:18+00:00sportingnews.comTwo series wins have the Rangers on the right path.2026-08-10T22:19:18+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/predictions-markets/news/polymarket-promo-code-tsn-claim-20-bonus-any-mlb-trade-aug-10/8a0277b0d944c4948991334aPolymarket Promo Code TSN: Claim $20 Bonus for Any MLB Trade (Aug. 10)2026-08-10T22:10:01+00:00sportingnews.comNew players can set up a new account with Polymarket promo code TSN and make $10 in trades on MLB games to unlock a $20 sign-up bonus.2026-08-10T22:10:01+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-08-10/jessica-williams-shrinking-season-3-apple-tvHow 'Shrinking' helped Jessica Williams work through a 'traumatic' time in her life2026-08-10T10:01:00+00:00latimes.comSeason 3 of the Apple TV series finds the actor at her most vulnerable. It also shows that she's developed real dramatic chops without losing her ability to laugh.2026-08-10T10:01:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-08-10/charlie-hunnam-monster-ed-gein-story-netflixHow Charlie Hunnam reinvented himself with 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comA self-described overthinker, the actor threw himself headlong into the Netflix limited series. His preparation even included reading Gein's medical records.2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-08-10/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-finaleCommentary: 'House of the Dragon' has a major problem: It forgot to create a hero to root for2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comAs Season 3 of the HBO series comes to a close, our critics discuss how a lack of characters to cheer for has made it hard to stay engaged in the sprawling epic fantasy.2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-10/netflix-says-its-committed-to-la-its-production-count-is-steadyNetflix says its doubling down on L.A. — even as it expands in New Jersey2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comNetflix says Los Angeles remains its home base, with 47 productions shooting here in 2026 — even as it builds a $1-billion, 12-soundstage complex in New Jersey.2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-08-10/multicam-comedy-is-on-life-support-meet-editors-trying-to-keep-it-aliveThe multicam comedy is on life support. Meet the editors trying to keep it alive2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comThe declining number of submissions threatens to oust multicam comedies from the Emmys. This year's nominated multicam editors discuss trying to protect a fading art form.2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-10/forget-about-being-cool-whitmer-thomas-just-wants-to-make-his-friends-laughForget about being cool, Whitmer Thomas just wants to make his friends laugh2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comComedian Whitmer Thomas' new special, "The Terminal Crew of Dudes," trades cool-guy posturing for a heartfelt salute to loyalty, lifelong friendships and the stories that bind them.2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-08-10/celebrity-documentary-boom-explainedThe celebrity documentary boom, explained2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comPopular with audiences (and streaming platforms). Increasingly high quality. Relatively inexpensive to produce. Inside the big business of celebrity docs.2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00https://www.npr.org/2026/08/10/nx-s1-5920359/health-men-safety-testosterone-fda-hormone-therapyWho really needs testosterone?2026-08-10T09:00:00+00:00npr.orgThe military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?2026-08-10T09:00:00+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/10/clarke-carlisle-interview-former-footballer-gambling-depression-mental-health‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival2026-08-10T04:00:35+00:00theguardian.comThe former Leeds and Burnley defender has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post with the charity Mind‘How are you?” I ask Clarke Carlisle. Usually when you meet people it’s a nicety. Not with Carlisle. He smiles ecstatically. “I’m incredibly well, thank you. Yeah, really, really good,” says the former footballer and incoming chair of the mental health charity Mind. “I have been consistently well – not just stable, but well – for three or four years now.”Few people understand what it is to be mentally unwell quite like Carlisle does. And few understand what recovery means like he does. “It doesn’t happen by accident. Once you get stable that’s not the end of the journey. And that seems to be the MO of our society these days. You do something, you go into hospital and they patch you up, then send you on your way. And that’s the same with mental health. You might get some pills, have a counselling session, you might have a hug and a chat with someone, and they think that’s the end of the journey. And it’s not.” Continue reading...2026-08-10T04:00:35+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/10/maternity-cuts-devon-women-stark-choices‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon2026-08-10T04:00:35+00:00theguardian.comConcerns about feeling pressure to have caesarean section, or paying for hotel in Exeter after hospital in Barnstaple suspends birthing servicesFor mother-to-be Harriet Knight, the suspension of maternity services at one of England’s most remote hospitals means having to face horribly stark choices.“The next closest maternity unit is a full two hours away and we have a family history of labour taking under two hours from start to finish,” said Knight. Continue reading...2026-08-10T04:00:35+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_death:2026-08-10Died on This Day — August 102026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 258 – Lawrence of Rome, Spanish-Italian deacon and saint (born 225)
• 794 – Fastrada, Frankish noblewoman (born 765)
• 796 – Eanbald, archbishop of York
• 847 – Al-Wathiq, Abbasid caliph (born 816)
• 955 – Conrad ('the Red'), duke of Lorraine2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_birth:2026-08-10Born on This Day — August 102026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 941 – Lê Hoàn, Vietnamese emperor (died 1005)
• 1267 – James II of Aragon (died 1327)
• 1296 – John of Bohemia (died 1346)
• 1360 – Francesco Zabarella, Italian cardinal (died 1417)
• 1397 – Albert II of Germany (died 1439)2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00onthisday:on_this_day_event:2026-08-10On This Day — August 102026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00ViewBits On This Day• 654 – Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I.
• 955 – Battle of Lechfeld: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor defeats the Magyars, ending 50 years of Magyar invasion of the West.
• 991 – Battle of Maldon: The English, led by Byrhtnoth, Ealdorman of Essex, are defeated by a band of inland-raiding Vikings near Maldon, Essex.
• 1030 – The Battle of Azaz ends with a humiliating retreat of the Byzantine emperor, Romanos III Argyros, against the Mirdasid rulers of Aleppo. The retreat degenerates into a rout, in which Romanos himself barely escapes capture.
• 1258 – Manfred, illegitimate son of Frederick II, is crowned king of Sicily.2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00jester:2026-08-10Joke of the Day2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00djtech.netWhat's better... 5.25" floppy or 3.5" hard?2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-10Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsA ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not why ships are built.
Lucky Numbers: 17, 74, 87, 72, 55, 102026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-10Life Hack of the Day2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsUse a soft toothbrush to spot-clean marks on clothes and shoes.2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-10Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsA female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate.2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-10Quote of the Day — Oscar Wilde2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00Oscar Wilde“Life is too important to be taken seriously.” — Oscar Wilde2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00jester:2026-08-09Joke of the Day2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00djtech.netWhat's another word for "thesaurus"?2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00fortune:2026-08-09Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsLive this day as if it were your last.
Lucky Numbers: 51, 70, 69, 7, 33, 532026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-08-09Life Hack of the Day2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsUse diluted white vinegar to clean just about anything in the house.2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-08-09Useless Fact of the Day2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsIn Italy, 17 is considered an unlucky number. In Japan, 4 is considered an unlucky number.2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-08-09Quote of the Day — George Washington2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00George Washington“We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors.” — George Washington2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00