Artemis Mission Patches
NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team completed a terminal countdown simulation for Artemis III at Kennedy Space Center, testing final launch procedures ahead of the mission’s lunar objectives.
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Amazon Redshift introduces long-term system table retention with Amazon S3 Tables integration
Amazon Redshift now allows long-term retention of system table data by integrating with Amazon S3 Tables, enabling compliance and auditing without custom ETL pipelines.
AWS Direct Connect introduces inbound prefix controls and higher prefix scale
AWS Direct Connect now allows customers to allocate up to 1,000 IPv4 and IPv6 prefixes per virtual interface, increasing the previous limit of 100 prefixes.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA C
The Federal Reserve terminated an enforcement action against Deutsche Bank AG and its U.S. subsidiaries, citing compliance improvements, while issuing a new action against SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. for unspecified...
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of United Community Bank
The Federal Reserve Board issued enforcement actions against a former employee of United Community Bank for misappropriating customer funds, prohibiting further banking activities.
Spy vs. Spy at Machine Speed: Inside the Agentic AI Arms Race
Autonomous AI agents are accelerating cyberattacks and defenses, forcing enterprises to deploy AI-driven security tools that operate at machine speed while maintaining human oversight to prevent catastrophic errors.
NASA Selects University Teams to Help Advance Aviation Research
NASA awarded $30 million to four university teams to advance aviation research, focusing on supersonic propulsion, AI-enabled avionics, urban air mobility noise reduction, and next-generation aircraft design.
Razer Introduces the Huntsman V3 Pro Low-profile Tenkeyless 8KHz
Razer unveiled the Huntsman V3 Pro Low-profile Tenkeyless 8KHz, the first low-profile analog optical esports keyboard, combining speed, precision, and comfort with True 8000 Hz HyperPolling and adjustable actuation.
The Commodities Cup: trade oil, gas, and copper for a share of $10,000 USDG
Kraken will host a month-long trading competition, The Commodities Cup, with a $10,000 USDG prize pool for 200 winners based on realized PnL in oil, gas, and copper perpetual futures from August 20 to September 20, 2026.
The View from Above: The Gemini Visual Acuity Experiments
NASA’s Gemini experiments in 1965 tested astronauts’ ability to see Earth’s surface features from orbit, validating early claims and shaping future Earth-observing satellites like Landsat 1.
Verstappen explains why he chose to stay with Red Bull
Max Verstappen extended his Red Bull contract until 2030, citing loyalty to the team and belief in its people. The Dutch driver emphasized his long-term commitment to the Milton Keynes-based outfit despite recent...
Babcock and Danske Flådeskibe deepen Anglo-Danish naval partnership on future frigates
Babcock and a Danish naval consortium signed a Letter of Collaboration to jointly develop future frigates for the Royal Danish Navy, aiming to enhance Denmark’s sovereign shipbuilding capacity and create around 2,000...
NASA Data Feeds River Forecasts as Snow Drought Effects Linger
NASA satellite data is powering river-flow forecasts for Washington state’s Cowlitz River, helping Tacoma Power manage hydropower amid a lingering snow drought and extreme weather swings.
Tsunoda details last-minute call behind his surprise return
Yuki Tsunoda will race for Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix after Liam Lawson moved to Red Bull due to Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury, marking Tsunoda’s surprise return to the grid.
Code Vein II Mask of Idris DLC launches September 9
Bandai Namco announced the *Mask of Idris* DLC for *Code Vein II*, launching September 9, 2026, featuring a new story, partners, weapons, and bosses in the Forsaken World.
Distinct Clusters Target Individuals of Interest to Russia
Google’s threat intelligence unit reports three suspected Russian cyber espionage clusters targeting academics, defense officials, and diplomats across the U.S. and Europe via phishing and OAuth abuse, including new...
Biographical notes – Diplomatic appointments
Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs has announced diplomatic appointments, including new roles for Jonathan Brasnett, Julie Crowley, and Marie-Andrée Lévesque, reflecting shifts in trade, legal, and multilateral...
Six in 10 Leaders Bet Big on Robots. Only Four in 10 Are Ready.
A 2026 Intel study finds 60% of leaders plan robot fleets within five years, yet only 40% have strategies to manage them, revealing a readiness gap in scaling automation.
Make AI Max work for your business with new testing and planning tools.
Google introduces new AI Max tools for budget and ROI testing across Search campaigns, alongside Performance Planner updates for direct bid and budget adjustments.
AGCO Brings Fendt and Massey Ferguson Machinery to SquadBuilt
AGCO will feature licensed Fendt and Massey Ferguson machinery in the free mobile farming simulation game 'American Farming 2,' launching Aug. 24, to engage new audiences in modern agriculture.
Introducing Agentic Search
Mistral AI introduces Agentic Search, a retrieval layer enabling AI systems to navigate and verify information in complex documents, improving accuracy and reducing latency and token use.
CISA Releases Foundational, Flexible Guidance to Help Federal Agencies Implement Effective Logging, Visibility and Operational Standards
CISA released the Logging Reference Architecture to help federal agencies meet OMB logging requirements by November 2026, improving network monitoring and cyber defense through structured logging standards.
Colorado Man Convicted at Trial of Sexually Abusing a Child on Camera And Advertising the Videos for Sale Over the Dark Web
A Colorado man was convicted for conspiring with his wife to sexually abuse a child in Mexico and sell the videos on the dark web, facing up to 150 years in prison.
Four Members of the “War Room” Charged in Connection with $12M Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Four Bronx-based defendants linked to the “War Room” were charged with racketeering, fraud, and violence after allegedly orchestrating a $12M Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake patient transport claims, kickbacks, and...
Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Evading $2M in Taxes
A Mississippi man admitted evading over $2 million in federal income taxes through repeated cashier’s check schemes and nominee accounts, pleading guilty to tax evasion.
Payment Gateway Callback URL: Why Yours Went Quiet
CoinGate introduced two API endpoints to debug silent payment callbacks, replacing manual log analysis with direct API queries for faster troubleshooting.
Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2026 Dutch GP
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort marks the season’s resumption with a Sprint format weekend from August 21–23, featuring limited practice and high tyre demands due to the circuit’s banked turns and coastal...
Everything you need to know about Circuit Zandvoort
Formula 1 returns to Circuit Zandvoort this weekend for the Dutch Grand Prix after a 36-year absence, following a 2019 announcement delayed by the pandemic.
Change to the definition of regulated activity with children from 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026, the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children will be removed, expanding DBS check requirements for certain roles involving children.
Certification Officer: Announcements
The UK Certification Officer published decisions on trade union rule breaches, dismissed withdrawn complaints, and launched an online complaints system to modernise its processes.