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X-ray Polarization from Magnetar 1E 1547.0−5408 Supports Long-Predicted Vacuum Birefringence

Nature study finds unusually strong, phase-resolved X-ray polarization from magnetar 1E 1547.0−5408, evidence consistent with QED vacuum birefringence. ...Read more

#magnetars, #x-ray, #vacuumbirefringence, #astrophysics

Sydney Swans bar five players for rest of 2026 season amid Melbourne police probe

Sydney Swans have barred five players for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season while Victoria Police investigate an alleged incident in Melbourne. ...Read more

#sydney_swans, #afl, #investigation, #playersuspensions

Ninth Circuit Says Meta, TikTok Can’t Immediately Appeal Denial of Section 230 Defense

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled Meta and TikTok must continue district-court litigation before appealing a denial of Section 230 protection. ...Read more

#section230, #ninthcircuit, #meta, #tiktok

STB restarts review of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, revives environmental review

The Surface Transportation Board lifted the merger proceeding out of abeyance, reviving the environmental review and setting deadlines for public comments. ...Read more

$UNP, $NSC, #rail, #merger, #unionpacific, #norfolksouthern, #stb

SEC Sues Three Former Tricolor Executives Over Alleged ABS Fraud

SEC filed a civil case Aug. 18 accusing three former Tricolor executives of double-pledging loans and falsifying data in ABS offerings before the lender's 2025 collapse. ...Read more

#securities, #sec, #autolending, #abs, #fraud

Teamsters Ask New York to Probe Amazon Over Delivery-Contractor Layoffs, Say Thousands Lost Jobs

Teamsters file Aug. 18 complaint alleging Amazon’s delivery-contractor network failed to give WARN notices, citing 3,500+ job losses in New York. ...Read more

#amazon, #teamsters, #labor, #warnact, #delivery

Justice Department Charges 17 Iranians in Yearslong Hack of U.S. Universities That Stole 31.5 TB of Research

DOJ unsealed an indictment charging 17 Iranians tied to the Mabna Institute over a yearslong hacking campaign that stole 31.5 TB of research from 144 U.S. universities. ...Read more

#cybersecurity, #iran, #hacking, #academia, #justice

Jamal Musiala diagnosed with “brief, temporary” neurological absences, receiving specialist treatment

Bayern and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala says he’s been diagnosed with brief, temporary neurological absences, is receiving treatment and hopes to keep playing. ...Read more

#sports, #football, #bayernmunich, #musiala

Education Department Opens Investigations Into Fayetteville and Milwaukee, Says Discipline Can't Use Race

Education Department opened Title VI probes of Fayetteville (Ark.) and Milwaukee (Wis.) and issued guidance saying schools may not base discipline on race. ...Read more

#education, #civilrights, #titlevi, #schooldiscipline

Barcelona complete signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City

Barcelona have signed Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City on a contract through 2030 after his World Cup win; minor back surgery may delay his debut. ...Read more

#barcelona, #rodri, #transfer, #mancity, #worldcup

Apple overhauls EU App Store terms, replaces per-install fee with 5% commission

Apple replaces its per-install Core Technology Fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and rolls out unified EU terms effective Oct. 1, 2026. ...Read more

#apple, #appstore, #eu, #dma, #antitrust

Sen. Adam Schiff spotlights USS Abraham Lincoln’s 200+ day deployment, citing crew welfare concerns

Sen. Adam Schiff said the San Diego‑homeported USS Abraham Lincoln has spent more than 200 days at sea, raising crew welfare concerns and prompting calls for review. ...Read more

#military, #navy, #sandiego, #deployment

ICE Plans Noncompetitive Purchase of Electric-Shock 'G.L.O.V.E.' Gloves, DHS Forecast Shows

DHS forecast shows ICE plans a noncompetitive $10–20M purchase of CTG-5 “G.L.O.V.E.” electric-shock gloves; quantity, contract and policy details remain unclear. ...Read more

#ice, #immigration, #procurement, #lawenforcement

MHRA warns parents to stop using infant rectal 'gas' catheters and dispose of unused devices

MHRA warns parents and clinicians to stop using infant rectal catheters marketed for colic or gas and to dispose of unused devices, citing unknown risks. ...Read more

#health, #mhra, #infants, #medicaldevices, #colic

Warren Spector, Designer of Deus Ex and System Shock, Says He’s Retiring After 44 Years

Veteran game designer Warren Spector announces retirement after nearly 44 years, citing age, health and frustration with the industry. ...Read more

#warrenspector, #videogames, #deusex, #gamedevelopment