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This Week's Podcasts
Technology
Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?
Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists' work without permission. They've pointed out how the practice is tantamount to theft, and in response, many gen AI boosters have argued that it's necessary for the technology's evolution. This has led to contentious legal battles, but it's […]
The Verge
U.S. Politics
Louisiana AG says state will investigate Fauci after Senate hearing
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said her state will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci after a recent fiery Senate hearing where the retired government scientist pleaded the Fifth Amendment in response to questions from Republican lawmakers. In a post on the social platform X on Saturday, Murrill said that “Louisiana and Missouri deposed Dr. Fauci.”...
The Hill
Science
Author Correction: Cucurbituril-based anion-conducting membranes with supramolecular nanopores
Nature, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10921-wAuthor Correction: Cucurbituril-based anion-conducting membranes with supramolecular nanopores
Nature (News)
World News
At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia
The ship was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out as it sailed eastwards from Java.
Al Jazeera
Business & Markets
Op-ed: The U.S. lead over China in AI is all but gone
AI debate in recent years has centered on whether the U.S. can develop a strategy capable of preserving an edge over China. The answer isn't looking positive.
CNBC
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend stocks for passive income
Tracking top analysts can help investors shortlist attractive dividend stocks, as these experts provide useful insights.
CNBC
Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
BBC Business