August 8, 2025 - Brief Briefing

Tangled parachutes and chaotic crowds: The dangers posed by airdrops in Gaza

Five days before he was killed by a falling aid package, father-of-two Uday al Qaraan called on world leaders to open Gaza’s borders to...

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Tangled parachutes and chaotic crowds: The dangers posed by airdrops in Gaza

Sports

Trackhouse signs van Gisbergen to extension

Associated Press Aug 8, 2025, 04:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — After making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as a rookie,...

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Trackhouse signs van Gisbergen to extension

Friday night’s anti-migrant protests in Norwich were peaceful – but anger is bubbling

Outside the Best Western Brook Hotel in Norwich around 300 anti-migrant protesters sang along to Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond’s song about good times never...

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Friday night's anti-migrant protests in Norwich were peaceful - but anger is bubbling

Technology

Apple has its best week since July 2020 after White House visit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook shake hands on the day they present Apple’s announcement of a $100 billion investment in...

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Apple has its best week since July 2020 after White House visit

Sports

Does NFL success and fame translate to college success? These schools are betting it does

David HaleAug 8, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions...

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Does NFL success and fame translate to college success? These schools are betting it does

Technology

Tesla Robotaxi scores permit to run ride-hailing service in Texas

In an aerial view, the Tesla headquarters is seen in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla has been...

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Tesla Robotaxi scores permit to run ride-hailing service in Texas

Environment

Gold futures trade off highs as White House to issue clarification on bullion tariffs

Gold futures climbed to a record high on Friday after a report that the United States had imposed tariffs on imports of 1-kg gold...

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Gold futures trade off highs as White House to issue clarification on bullion tariffs

Science

James Webb Telescope Detects Potential Gas Giant Exoplanet Just 4 Light-Years Away

New observational evidence from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which has yet to launch, may change that. JWST astronomers have found tantalising hints...

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James Webb Telescope Detects Potential Gas Giant Exoplanet Just 4 Light-Years Away

Technology

Trade Desk tanks 39% for worst day ever on CFO departure and competition from Amazon

Jeff Green, CEO of The Trade Desk. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Shares of The Trade Desk plummeted 39% on Friday, their worst day on...

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Trade Desk tanks 39% for worst day ever on CFO departure and competition from Amazon

Technology

The winners and losers in tech’s AI-powered ad race

Artificial intelligence has been a shot in the arm for digital advertising. Meta and Alphabet both reported sales and earnings that beat Wall Street’s...

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The winners and losers in tech's AI-powered ad race

Science

Earliest Known Black Hole Found Just 500 Million Years After the Big Bang

Astronomers have discovered the most distant black hole yet, an ancient quasar more than 13 billion light years from our own Earth, incredibly close...

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Earliest Known Black Hole Found Just 500 Million Years After the Big Bang

Politics

JD Vance warns against UK going down ‘dark path’ of losing free speech during meeting with David Lammy

JD Vance has said he does not want the UK to go down a “very dark path” of losing free speech during a meeting...

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JD Vance warns against UK going down 'dark path' of losing free speech during meeting with David Lammy

Business

Visma owners close to picking banks for £16bn London float

The owners of Visma, one of Europe’s biggest software companies, are close to hiring bankers for a £16bn flotation that would rank among the...

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Visma owners close to picking banks for £16bn London float

JD Vance warns against UK going down ‘dark path’ of losing free speech during meeting with David Lammy

JD Vance has said he does not want the UK to go down a “very dark path” of losing free speech during a meeting...

by admin August 8, 2025

Sports

Do the Cubs have a championship-level roster? Here’s what MLB insiders think

Jesse RogersAug 8, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO...

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