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Iran Is Using Foreign Criminals to Attack Its Critics Overseas

Iranian dissident Pouria Zeraati, a London-based journalist for Iran International, faced years of harassment and threats from Iranian regime agents seeking to silence his critical coverage of the…

2026-08-24 · 23:06 UTC
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Tech

Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B

2026-08-24 · 23:05

We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though.

Crypto

The Huge Dormant Wave of New Bitcoin Buyers Doesn’t Even Get Bitcoin Yet

2026-08-24 · 23:05

While even the oldest Bitcoiners disagree on what the Bitcoin network and its asset, bitcoin (BTC), are, a new survey…

Tech

Bookshelf – Self-hosted eBook library that runs on object storage

2026-08-24 · 23:00

Bookshelf is a self-hosted eBook library application that allows users to manage and read their own EPUB and PDF files…

Sports

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

2026-08-24 · 23:00

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week.

Sports

Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not

2026-08-24 · 22:54

While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a…

Tech

Show HN: Flostep – Diagrams people can actually walkthrough

2026-08-24 · 22:45

Flostep is a web-based tool for creating interactive system design diagrams that users can step through visually rather…

Sports

Punishment that sends shiver down whole England team needed - Vaughan

2026-08-24 · 22:42

A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer…

Tech

Hugging Face Explores $13 Billion Sale a Month After a Rogue OpenAI Agent Hacked It

2026-08-24 · 22:16

The open-source AI hub is fielding buyout interest at nearly triple its 2023 valuation, weeks after a security breach…

Crypto

Bitcoin Core Dev Warns Bitcoin Payments Vanish at Bitcoin Beach

2026-08-24 · 22:15

Jon Atack, a longtime Bitcoin Core contributor, commented on the declining level of adoption of bitcoin payments in El…

Tech

iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses will remain on icloud.com

2026-08-24 · 22:13

Apple will transition new Sign in with Apple email addresses to the private.icloud.com domain starting later this year,…

World

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start

2026-08-24 · 22:13

The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three…

Tech

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

2026-08-24 · 22:13

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

Sports

'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer

2026-08-24 · 22:06

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from…

Science

Moon

2026-08-24 · 22:06

Bartosz Ciechanowski's interactive article explores the Moon's appearance and movement in Earth's sky, featuring…

Crypto

Ceffu Pulls $263 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum off Binance in 30 Minutes

2026-08-24 · 22:05

Ceffu, Binance’s institutional custody partner, deposited 136.54 million USDC onto Binance and then withdrew 1,524 BTC…

Tech

Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart

2026-08-24 · 21:58

The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial…

Sports

Palmer shines as Chelsea edge past Fulham in Alonso debut win

2026-08-24 · 21:53

Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at…

Tech

AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

2026-08-24 · 21:45

Young employment in AI-impacted fields down 19% compared to more AI-resistant occupations.

Crypto

Bitmine Raises Ethereum Holdings to 5.85 Million as Treasury Value Hits $14.9B

2026-08-24 · 21:43

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 5.85 million ETH, worth about $14.3 billion.

Crypto

CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets

2026-08-24 · 21:33

A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a soldier who allegedly used nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet,…

Tech

Data centers become "killer application" for new power transformer tech

2026-08-24 · 21:32

Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and someday households.

Crypto

Strive Buys $81.5 Million in Bitcoin After Issuing More Shares

2026-08-24 · 21:28

The company increased its Bitcoin holdings by 5.5%, but its Bitcoin per fully diluted share rose only about 1.4%.

Tech

Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO

2026-08-24 · 21:24

The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range.