VOL. 2026 · NO. 227 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

The DAILY BRIEF

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Technology

Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up

PayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics

No politics story today.

Science · Also Worth Reading

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves

From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck,  satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.
BBC News

That's the full World lineup for today — see the lead and columns above.

Also Worth Reading

Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe

The partnership is expanding beyond the initial market of Zagreb, Croatia to four additional European cities.
TechCrunch