South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea
South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea - CNA
US President Donald Trump's olive branch to North Korea's Kim Jong Un last week, coupled with his criticism of Seoul, has raised concern among analysts that Trump's unpredictability could strain alliances that have long maintained peace in Asia.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-us-cooperation-north-6338631
ESPN Fantasy Football Hall of Fame inducts its first two players
ESPN Fantasy Football Hall of Fame inducts its first two players - ESPN
A celebration of the best players and moments since ESPN's fantasy game was introduced in 1995.
https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/49711175/espn-fantasy-football-hall-fame
Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B
Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B | TechCrunch
We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/oura-is-reportedly-eyeing-a-september-ipo-that-could-value-it-at-more-than-16b/
Field's favorites: Herbert, Jefferson and others who should go before their ADPs
Field's favorites: The nine players who should go earlier than their ADPs - ESPN
The players Field Yates has been happy to snag most often in drafts this summer.
https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/49684093/2026-fantasy-football-draft-value-picks-favorite-players-field-yates
Commentary: What retail investors need to know before jumping into Anthropic’s IPO
Commentary: What retail investors need to know before jumping into Anthropic’s IPO - CNA
There are many business risks for the maker of Claude, so don’t rush in, says Simon Edelsten for the Financial Times.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/retail-investors-need-know-anthropic-ipo-wall-street-6337361
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list - CNA
"Today's action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability," said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-syria-terrorism-list-sanctions-6338666
Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO
Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO | TechCrunch
The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/trump-bought-spacex-shares-two-weeks-after-blockbuster-ipo/
Oil prices fall as Bessent outlines new steps to punish Iran
Oil prices fall as Bessent outlines new steps to punish Iran - CNA
Markets were in a cautious mood after the US Treasury Secretary announced new sanctions on Iran, with an analyst describing market moves as “pretty muted” ahead of what could be an “eventful week.”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/oil-prices-iran-sanctions-us-stocks-market-6338596
Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking Them? I Tried It
Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking Them? I Tried It | WIRED
A sous vide machine maintains the precise temperature needed to pasteurize eggs right in their shells.
https://www.wired.com/story/sous-vide-salmonella-eggs/
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case | TechCrunch
Zillow and Redfin reached a settlement with the FTC, which requires Redfin to reenter the rental advertising business.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/zillow-and-redfin-settle-ftc-antitrust-case/
Tens of thousands evacuated as fire bears down on US city
Tens of thousands evacuated as fire bears down on US city - CNA
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate as strong winds and dry conditions fuel the blaze.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/wildfire-nevada-reno-us-evacuated-6338566
The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe
The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe | WIRED
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
https://www.wired.com/story/food-safety-gear-salmonella/
Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space
Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there's still space | TechCrunch
Make the most of Disrupt's crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/showcase-your-startup-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-and-book-an-exhibit-table-while-theres-still-space/
MLB Awards Watch: Latest on MVP, Cy Young and more
2026 MLB Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more for August - ESPN
We're nearing the start of the stretch run, so let's check in on the leaders in the MVP and Cy Young races and more.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49672771/mlb-2026-awards-watch-august-mvp-cy-young-al-nl-rookie-manager-year-ohtani-pca
Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI’s hack of Hugging Face
Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI's hack of Hugging Face | TechCrunch
Weeks after OpenAI disclosed that one of its cybersecurity models had gone rogue and hacked AI dataset company Hugging Face, Alabama’s Attorney General announced an investigation into the incident.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/alabama-launches-investigation-into-openais-hack-of-hugging-face/
