Monthly Archives: August 2026

An aerial view of an area degraded by illegal mining in Novo Progresso, in the Brazilian Amazon, during Operation Gold Route, launched by Brazil’s Federal Police in early June 2026 to combat illegal gold mining. (Photo: Brazil Federal Police) The … Continue reading →

 OpenAI, Nvidia’s new 8 GW AI power push Image source: SB Energy The Rundown: OpenAI and Nvidia announced a new Ohio AI campus set to deliver nearly 8 GW of AI compute at a Cold War-era uranium plant in Pike County, Ohio, with … Continue reading →

Amazon Caught Destroying Rare Books to Train AI “They just want the content as a bunch of words strung together.” By Frank Landymore Published Aug 17, 2026 3:02 PM EDT Add Futurism(opens in a new tab)More information Sign up to see the … Continue reading →

1991 Soviet hard-liners launch coup against Gorbachev HISTORY.com Editors Sygma via Getty Images Published: November 24, 2009 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 On August 18, 1991, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest during a coup by high-ranking members of … Continue reading →

Navy families with sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli are furious at Trump and Hegseth for dismissing their concerns. Families report 20–30 pound weight loss, poor drinking water, limited mental health care, and suicide attempts after months … Continue reading →

  Women are missing out on the AI jobs boom   Data: LinkedIn. Table: Danielle Alberti/AxiosWomen made up just over a quarter of U.S. hires for AI roles last year — compared with half of new hires in non-AI occupations, Axios’ Emily Peck writes … Continue reading →

 Political dirty tricks upend midterms   Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   This year’s midterms are becoming a watershed election for primary meddling, mysterious super PACs, alleged straw candidates and all manner of political shenanigans, Axios’ Andrew Solender and Stef W. … Continue reading →

Trump torches allies   Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images   President Trump has a new rule for America’s partners: Cross him in one theater, and the consequences will follow you into the next, Axios’ Zachary Basu writes. Why it … Continue reading →

Russia Is heavily expanding top level partnerships in Africa, Middle East, Iran and South Asia while NATO spending billions on Ukraine war. -Russia reclaims its bases, energy cooperation, Trade routes and economic ties with foreign countries despite U.S. sanctions.

Aug 17, 2026 #JohnMearsheimer#Geopolitics#ForeignPolicy John Mearsheimer – Trump’s latest Iran ‘deal’ EXPOSED! In this video, we dive deep into the latest geopolitical shifts, great power competition, and international relations through the framework of Offensive Realism, featuring insights and analysis from … Continue reading →