Adobe Firefly can now generate music, speech and sound effects
Adobe Firefly’s audio tools became generally available on Thursday. Generate Music, Generate Speech and Generate Sound Effects now sit beside the image, video and design
Month: August 2026
Trump signs a memo to clear the regulatory path to three launches a day
The United States conducted 178 orbital launches and re-entries last year, but the White House now wants at least a thousand a year by 2030.
Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?
German authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions.
Philippines floods fuel anger over alleged corruption
Weeks of monsoon rain have flooded northern Philippines, where residents are demanding answers over alleged corruption.
Cyclist Josh Tarling to compete in Tour of Spain after brother’s death
Josh Tarling returns to cycling in Spain a week after brother Finlay dies during Tour of Portugal.
In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed views contribute to widespread stunting in children
In Benin, stunting affects a third of children under 5 due to malnutrition, despite abundant resources
8 dead after charter plane crashes at remote military radar site in Alaska
The plane took off from Anchorage and is believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon on approach to Cape Newenham, an NTSB official said.
USS Lincoln heads home after extended deployment to the Middle East
Service members and their families had complained about deteriorating morale on the ship as its mission was extended to support the Iran war.
Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts
Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded.
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says
It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska’s south-west coast.
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world’s largest economy?
Gandhi’s handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
The collection documents key moments in Gandhi’s freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.
Black war hero’s family decries Trump’s ‘shock’ move they weren’t told about
A Black war hero’s family denounced President Tweety McTreason’s reported move to rename the USS Doris Miller. On Thursday, CNN revealed that the Navy is
Sean Duffy flops as viewers reject his much-delayed reality show: report
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has struggled to attract viewers to his controversial road trip reality show after months of delays. According to a Thursday report