The return of the caspian tiger: how a species feared extinct has come back to Kazakhstan
World news | The Guardianby Patrick Greenfield·11 Aug 2026
On 31 July, “Umit” – which means hope in Kazakh – was released into a nature reserve on the edge of Lake Balkhash after more than a decade of careful planning to return the caspian tiger to the...
Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors
SpaceNewsby Proteus Space·11 Aug 2026
LOS ANGELES, August 11th, 2026. Proteus Space, an AI-native aerospace company delivering rapid, end-to-end access to space, today announced that retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.
Why do crowds make our emotional experiences more intense? | Psyche Ideas
Psycheby John Drury·11 Aug 2026
You’re in the crowd at the cup final, supporting your football team, when your side suddenly scores.
Building Tactile UX: Honoring Intentional Design With Lottie — Smashing Magazine
Smashing Magazineby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Alexey Kopytin)·11 Aug 2026
This article has been kindly supported by our dear friends at Isadora Agency who help enterprise brands and market leaders navigate digital, evolve profitably, and launch unforgettable websites...
Why Did an Illinois Prison Fail to Stop 70 Fires?
The Marshall Projectby Shannon Heffernan·11 Aug 2026
The Joliet Treatment Center is a prison in Illinois with a mission to provide mental healthcare to people with serious needs.
How one VC burns through hundreds of millions of tokens a day to find the next unicorn
Rest of Worldby Ananya Bhattacharya·11 Aug 2026
Artificial intelligence is forcing venture capitalists to rethink how they invest. For decades, investors backed startups by judging founding teams, products, and markets.
How Shere Hite listened to women’s sexual desires and dislikes | Aeon Essays
Aeonby Rosa Campbell·11 Aug 2026
Listen to this essay 28 minute listen In 1972, Shere Hite, a Playboy model turned feminist sex researcher, jumped on a motorbike and drove around Manhattan.
Making a case for capacity building
India Development Reviewby Jasmine Bal·11 Aug 2026
In recent years, terms such as systems, leadership, theory of change, and organisational development have become common in the development sector.
Habitat just launched a 'pillow' sofa bed for £235, and I think this soft and squishy look is about to become the next big trend
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Lockwood·11 Aug 2026
If you're in the market for a sofa bed, I think Habitat is *the* place to shop right now. Especially if you want a budget-friendly design that's perfect for smaller homes.
Is There Anyone Who Can Respond to My FOIA Requests? Anyone?
ProPublicaby Al Shaw·11 Aug 2026
I file a lot of Freedom of Information Act requests. I’ve been requesting staff lists from both Trump administrations, and I have tracked thousands of federal political appointees in order to...
Albania's Cheerful 'AI Minister' Is the Product of a Government Agency Under Investigation for Massive Corruption
OCCRPby Also published by our partner Shteg org Albania; In Albanian·11 Aug 2026
Reported by Last September, Albania made headlines around the world when it introduced the world’s first-ever “AI minister.” Diella, which means “Sun” in Albanian, was a chatbot that had been...
Radiant Star, Ann Leckie
RogerBW's Blog·11 Aug 2026
2026 SF, set in the same universe as the Imperial Radch series but not part of the trilogy. The Temporal Location of the Radiant Star is a pilgrimage site on the rogue world of Aaa, and the main...
Putting Armageddon on Autopilot: How Artificial Intelligence Could Make Nuclear Threats More Effective
War on the Rocksby Michael Horowitz·11 Aug 2026
Join War on the Rocks and gain access to content trusted by policymakers, military leaders, and strategic thinkers worldwide. Nine countries now possess nuclear weapons.
5 AI Workflows for Local SEO
Mozby Amanda Jordan·11 Aug 2026
AI is everywhere in local SEO, and most teams are getting burned by inconsistent output, hallucinated categories, and token bills for work that never needed AI. The fix isn't better prompts.
This new armchair from Habitat’s autumn 2026 collection looks designer – and yet, it’s under £300; so snap it up while you can
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·11 Aug 2026
Even though it’s still the middle of the summer and temperatures are regularly climbing above 30°C, Habitat just dropped its autumn collection.
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens
India | The Guardianby Niha Masih·11 Aug 2026
Hello, and welcome back to This Is India. For this week’s newsletter, I’m looking at India’s evolving relationship with Israel, and how it has deepened as conflict swept across the Middle East.
On This Day — Reagan jokes about bombing Russia (August 11 1984) [MEDINT — Did Ronald Reagan Have Alzheimer’s Disease While in Office?]
Intel Todayby L·11 Aug 2026
August 11 2026 — President Ronald Reagan made the comment during a sound check for his Saturday radio address.
Webull Is Giving Away 12 Free Fractional Shares - Here’s How to Claim Yours
Money Crashersby Andrew Schrage·11 Aug 2026
Deposit $100 into a new Webull account by October 14, 2026, and you get 12 free fractional shares of Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, or SpaceX. Each worth $3-$300. Together they’re worth $36 to $3,600.
‘The payment is small and the paths are steep’: the women saving India’s remotest people from polio
India | The Guardianby Kamran Yousuf in Pulwama, Kashmir·11 Aug 2026
Before sunrise, Shameema slips on her worn rubber sandals and checks the insulated box – the ice packs inside must maintain the crucial cold chain at between 2C and 8C (35.6-46.4F).
In the footsteps of the Victorians on the Isle of Man
Travel | The Guardianby Phoebe Smith·11 Aug 2026
On the shores of Douglas Bay, I could barely see the sand. Crammed on to the beach, on every available inch, were tourists bustling for the best spot. Luckily, I wasn’t there at the same time.
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