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Modern Warfare 4 beta's first update is live, adding a new map, mode, and toned-down footsteps

Infinity Ward has deployed the first proper update to the Modern Warfare 4 beta , addressing a chunk of the feedback from the beta's opening day, including footstep audio, weapon lethality, and map voting. Read more

Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners

US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.

Security Council LIVE: War, hunger, flooding escalates in Sudan

Suffering in Sudan continues to grow in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis amid brutal mass killings, abductions and rape, top UN officials warned the Security Council on Monday, calling for action to end the four-year-long war. UN News app users can follow our coverage here.

Security Council LIVE: Civilian suffering grows in Russia-Ukraine war

As spiralling drone and missile attacks on civilians in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continue, top UN officials told the Security Council on Monday that every diplomatic effort must work towards a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire. UN News app users can follow our liv

Mike Schur: The Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Existential for Writers

"A market ceases to function when competition disappears. And it’s disappearing," contends the comedy writer whose credits include 'Saturday Night Live,' 'The Office,' 'Parks and Recreation', 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and many more.

Iran war live: US vows ‘economic D-Day’; Tehran threatens Gulf oil exports

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war

Official says any state joining US would be considered an enemy and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.

MLB Awards Watch: Latest on MVP, Cy Young and more

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.

MLB awards: Crow-Armstrong, Ohtani battle it out for NL MVP

Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.

MLB Awards Watch: Latest on MVP, Cy Young and more

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.

Predict Antenna Coupling on Electrically Large Platforms Before Building Hardware

Learn how full-wave simulation predicts very low antenna coupling on aircraft-sized platforms, and which three modeling techniques deliver accurate results with fewer computational resources. Download this free whitepaper now!

Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war

Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-t

‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war

PM Mark Carney says ‘we got attacked’ as tariffs come into force on items from hockey sticks to tongue depressors The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile Donald Trump has hit back at Canada after a breakdown in negotiations plunged th

Trump Trade War With Canada Puts Film, TV Spending Rules in Crosshairs

Canadian producers are urging the government to bring back plans to force American companies to help subsidize domestic film and TV production as part of the larger fight with the U.S.

Imagen Awards Red Carpet: Andy Garcia, Karla Souza, Wilmer Valderrama and More Celebrity Photos

Andy Garcia, Karla Souza and Wilmer Valderrama were among those on the red carpet Friday night for the 41st annual Imagen Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Celebrating Latino talent and creatives across entertainment, the gala honored Andy Garcia with the Lifetime Ac

Australian officials warn of 'destructive' US move to 'dismantle' ICC

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 physical version is seemingly a code-in-box

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the first game in the series to arrive on a Nintendo console since Ghosts on the Wii U in 2013, 13 years ago. The upcoming shooter lands on Switch 2 day-and-date with PC, PlayStation and Xbox . Though there's plenty of excitement to go around, a

"I want to keep pouring my energy into game creation going forward" - Hideo Kojima still wants to make games even at 63

Hideo Kojima - known as the director of the Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid series - celebrated his 63rd birthday recently. Don't worry though, he's not interested in retiring just yet. Read more

Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties

Franco Colapinto found himself at the centre of an FIA stewards’ controversy after being penalised for an infringement under yellow flags at the start of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Alpine driver was in the process of overtaking Yuki Tsunoda when Max Verstappen crashed a

Pierre Gasly’s warning to Racing Bulls: ‘They ruined our race, and I won’t forget it’

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has blamed his underwhelming Dutch Grand Prix result on Racing Bulls’ team tactics in Sunday’s race, amid their tight battle in the constructors’ championship. Gasly was on form in Zandvoort, where he qualified and finished eighth in the sprin

‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Writer Jonathan Tropper Says It’s A “Simpler Movie” Free Of Franchise Mythology

If there’s been one recurring promise surrounding “Star Wars: Starfighter,” it’s that Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling are trying to give audiences something genuinely new in a galaxy increasingly weighed down by decades of interconnected mythology. Levy has previously described the m

Robert Downey Jr. Teases The ‘Only Antidote’ To ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Falling Short Of ‘Infinity War’ & ‘Endgame’

Nearly a decade after “Avengers: Infinity War” arrived in theaters, Robert Downey Jr. and Joe Russo sat down with Comic Book Resources for an extended conversation looking back at the blockbuster—its downbeat ending, Tony Stark’s relationship with Peter Parker, the Guardians cros

Director Jon Turteltaub Confirms ‘National Treasure 3’ With Nicolas Cage Is Moving Forward: “We Finally Have A Script I Like”

There has been a longstanding effort to get Nicolas Cage back for “ National Treasure 3 ” (after a Disney+ streaming series reboot failed to get audiences’ juices flowing), and there are some really good signs that the folks over at Disney are indeed moving forward with the third

Stewart wants safe space amid transgender rallies

Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she hopes WNBA arenas can be a "safe space" for fans amid rallies about transgender sports participation.

A ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Alum Has Opened One of NYC’s Hottest New Restaurants

This excerpt was originally published in Pre Shift, our newsletter for the hospitality industry. Subscribe for more first-person accounts, advice, and interviews. Now Open is a yearlong series celebrating some of 2026’s most exciting new restaurants. Throughout the year, we’ll ch

Sharks reward Graf's breakout with 3-year deal

Forward Collin Graf, who had 21 goals and 25 assists in 81 games last season, re-signed with the Sharks on a three-year deal worth $12.75 million.

Everything We Know About Amazon MGM & Sony Pictures TV’s ‘God Of War’ Adaptation So Far

Prime Video’s God of War video game adaptation has not gone on without some bumps in the road, but development on the show continues. First eyed for a TV series adaptation by the producing studios in March 2022, the casting for the show gained momentum at the beginning of January

Nabers takes next step toward Week 1 return

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers shed the red no-contact jersey and took part in live drills Monday for the first time with Week 1 in sight.

Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say

Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.

Read This: The Good Place’s Mike Schur says the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger creates bad place for creatives

A Hollywood Reporter column from the veteran TV creator calls the pending merger "bad for everyone except those at the very top."

Amazon Warriors keep all-win record intact as bowling might thwarts Falcons

Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope hit quick 40s to make the small chase a canter for Guyana Amazon Warriors

Hastie warns Zempilas against waving 'white flag' in by-election

Breaking the silence over sexual violence against men and boys in war

Conflicts can expose civilians and detainees to grave abuses; the challenge is not only to document these crimes, but also to ensure all survivors are recognised, protected and able to access justice and care.

Senate Democrats call for hearing on Iran war’s strain on troops

Nearly all Senate Armed Services Committee minority members on Monday called on the panel’s head to hold a hearing with Pentagon leadership to discuss the impact extended deployments in support of the Iran war are having on U.S. service members. The letter — led by Sen. Tammy Duc

Zelensky says wartime election would ‘destroy’ Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that holding elections amid Russia’s war with Ukraine would “destroy” the country. “I believe that ​if we want to destroy the country, then we can move towards elections ​during this kind of war,” Zelensky told reporters. The pre

Watch live: Bessent unveils ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday afternoon will unveil new sanctions on Iran, escalating the Trump administration’s pressure on the Islamic Republic to negotiate a deal to end the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned last week that Iran

Security Council LIVE: Drone strikes and political impasse in Libya

As Libya faces a political impasse delaying long-planned elections alongside clashes and drone strikes that left a major oil refinery ablaze, the Security Council heard the latest updates, with an activist warning that the collision of extreme heat, water scarcity and environment

From AI Copilots to Agent Swarms

The impact of AI on software development has been both profound and ever-evolving. Last year, I wrote about AMD’s plans to use AI not just for generating new lines of code, but also for other steps in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as triaging problems, debugging

Vintage Artificial Intelligence: Before It Got Awkward

Article URL: https://blog.archive.org/2026/08/16/vintage-artificial-intelligence-before-it-got-awkward/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49425800 Points: 71 # Comments: 16

D23 EXPO 2026: Exclusive Interviews for Star Wars: Starfighter, Frozen 3, and More!

All of our exclusive D23 2026 interviews in one collection.

Diesel Crisis Threatens to Outlast the Middle East War

Pemex and Petrobras Bet Big on High-Risk High-Reward Drilling Off Mexico

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation

Ukraine wants ​peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations.

6 Forward-Facing Sonar Baits To Help You Catch More Fish

Love it or hate it, FFS is becoming a trend—and these high-tech lures are designed to take advantage of it The post 6 Forward-Facing Sonar Baits To Help You Catch More Fish appeared first on Field & Stream .

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta's first weekend numbers are in, and they're good - just not as high as Modern Warfare 2

We're one day away from the end of the first session of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta , which kicked off Friday. Although Activision has yet to publish any numbers, we can look at its performance on Steam and compare it with other recent Call of Duty betas, as well as t

Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections

The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have deepened Russia's fuel crisis, with shortages reaching Moscow. Could growing public anger put Putin under pressure?

Mike Birbiglia Returns To Filmmaking With ‘Old Friends New Friends,’ Starring Lucas Hedges, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Geraldine Viswanathan & Dylan Gelula

Ten years after “ Don’t Think Twice ,” Mike Birbiglia is finally returning to the director’s chair—and he has assembled an excellent young cast for the occasion. Focus Features has greenlit “Old Friends New Friends,” a new ensemble comedy written and directed by Birbiglia. Lucas

Volodymyr Zelensky’s other war: Ukraine’s endless struggle with corruption

Corruption has plagued Ukraine for its whole history as an independent state.

Crypto holds big weekly rally as Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut comes into focus

Bitcoin holds above $77,000 after a 21% week, with XRP up 46% over the same stretch. Asian stocks fell as Samsung and Alibaba slid.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to move forward with order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting

The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing an executive order , signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year, that imposes restrictions on mail-in voting. The court paused an injunction by a federal judge in Bost

Field Of Vision Debuts Ukraine War-Themed ‘When It Started To Burn’ On Ukrainian Independence Day

EXCLUSIVE: On the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Day, Field of Vision is launching a new documentary on Ukraine’s valiant fight to maintain its freedom. When It Started to Burn debuted on the Field of Vision platform Monday, the third in a trilogy of short films from

BlackBerry found a second life in car software. Now it’s looking to robotics

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo explains how its QNX car software helped reshape the company — and why it sees robotics as a major growth opportunity.

Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027.

My Favorite Dishwasher-Safe Cookware Is Stainless Steel (Yes, Really)

Misen's high-end stainless steel pots and pans survive the dishwasher cycle every damn day.

On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

Synthetic everything is warping America

A shadowy polling firm confessed this week to faking survey results in two marquee races — then claimed the entire operation was a "short-term social experiment" on misinformation. Why it matters: An AI-enabled flood of synthetic and outright fabricated content is wreaking havoc

Buyer beware: Those mummified remains might carry toxic spores

Mummified human and animal remains have long been in demand among collectors, and such items are sufficiently rare that their acquisition may involve unregulated, occasionally clandestine trade practices—if not outright illegal ones. According to the authors of a paper published

More than $60m in Tasmanian labour hire contracts awarded without tender

US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll

Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.

Aid workers under fire as drones reshape warfare

The UN is warning that aid workers face a deadly and evolving threat, with armed drones reshaping battlefields worldwide – putting humanitarian teams increasingly in the line of fire.

Sudan war: 200,000 newly displaced as fighting and floods intensify

Intensifying fighting in Sudan has displaced at least another 200,000 people since late 2025, while destructive seasonal floods are compounding the massive humanitarian emergency there, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.

As elections near, South Sudan risks new atrocity crimes, warns rights probe

The under-reported humanitarian crisis in South Sudan risks deepening with the real possibility of further atrocity crimes unless renewed fighting stops, a UN-backed probe said on Thursday.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

Sudan war: $22 million education boost to help 200,000 children

For millions of children in Sudan, the classroom remains out of reach as the country’s civil war continues to disrupt their education. To help tackle this huge problem, the UN global education fund on Monday announced a $22 million initiative to help 200,000 youngsters return to

Putin wants to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Re

Raskin: ‘Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses’

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday went after President Trump for his recent tariffs on Canada. “Stop Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses. Let peaceful commerce among the nations prevail. And hands off Canada, America’s #1 trading partner, whose people are now

Ontario’s Ford warns US power could be cut as he trades insults with Trump

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday threatened to cut the province’s power exports to the U.S. as a trade war with President Trump plays out publicly for a second time. Ford told reporters “everything is on the table” when it comes to retaliatory measures against the White House

Director Alexandria Stapleton on Finding the Real Story in Sean Combs: The Reckoning

The director and executive producer of the Netflix series talks about vetting sources, discovering the dark side of Diddy, and getting her Emmy nomination.

What is a VESA mount and how to know what type your TV has

Those 200 × 200 and 400 × 400 numbers tell you where the mounting holes line up, but you still need to check the mount's weight limit and hardware.

Cannes 2026 Movies Sold: Javier Bardem-Starrer ‘The Beloved’ Goes to Kino Lorber

The distributor plans an awards push for the 2026 Cannes competition selection directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen

Gaining Leadership Backing for Your Innovations

This article is part of our exclusive career advice series in partnership with the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. Imagine this: You have a strong idea for a new product for your company. Your coworkers encourage you to move forward because they believe it cou

Building Technology People Can Trust

This article is brought to you by Emerson . I’ve spent much of my career as an engineer, including years in the semiconductor industry. And one lesson has stayed with me through every major technology shift: innovation always creates new complexity. In semiconductors, we have see

Former world snooker champion Dott guilty of child sex abuse

The former world champion was found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.

Weekend Box Office: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Continues to Climb

Spider-Man creeps slowly towards a 'Star Wars' record, while 'The Odyssey' sets its sights on $600 million domestic.

Disney and NFL Fandoms Collide in Character-Inspired Collection of Team Gear

Created in partnership with Champion and Fanatics, the first-of-its-kind clothing collaboration pairs each NFL team with a beloved Disney, Pixar, Marvel or 'Star Wars' character.

Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)

Hulu will not be moving forward on a second season of its recent comedy “Not Suitable for Work,” from creator Mindy Kaling. The series, which Kaling executive produced with showrunner Charlie Grandy and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein, launched in June and ran for nine episod

White House Crops Natalie Harp Out of Grand Prix Content

Things seemed a little awkward between Trump, his wife, and his deeply devoted personal aide during Sunday’s IndyCar Freedom250 Grand Prix

Video shows Carvajal pointing out Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive lapse

The cameras from El Día Después on Movistar Plus+ also captured Arbeloa's look toward Carvajal when the full-back left the bench a little before the end of the first half Leer

Ridley Scott Reacts To Quentin Tarantino Naming ‘Black Hawk Down’ The Century’s Best Film: “I Wonder What He Was On”

At 88, filmmaker Ridley Scott has lived long enough to know that even extravagant praise deserves a little skepticism. So when informed that Quentin Tarantino had named his 2001 war epic “ Black Hawk Down ” the greatest film of the 21st century, Scott did not feign humility, acce