CNET

Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files

In its announcement this week, Anthropic said Claude models launched on or after Aug. 2 would include watermarking. That includes content created by Claude through the API, Claude, Claude Code, Claude ...
The Independent

DOJ refuses to hand over Epstein files after judge’s order

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Forbes

Could More Epstein Files Be Released Today? DOJ Faces Court-Ordered Deadline To Unredact Names

Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news. Judge Emmet Sullivan ruled last week the Trump administration has until Thursday to release and unredact information in the ...
Hackaday

Adorable ASCII Aquarium Lives On Your Desk

[Kert Gartner]’s ASCII Aquarium turns a cheap yellow display (CYD) into a tiny simulated aquarium, complete with ASCII sea creatures each with their own behaviors. There’s all kinds of options and ...
NBC News

Epstein files fallout: Tracking the resignations, firings and investigations

The Justice Department’s release of millions of files relating to its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has shaken the upper echelons of power across the globe, resulting in ...
The New York Times

Deception and Dependency: Inside the Latest Epstein Files

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The Boston Globe

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims’ names, despite redaction efforts

NEW YORK (AP) — Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. All of these things appeared in the mountain of documents released ...
NPR

The Format return with 'Boycott Heaven,' their first album in 20 years

Boycott Heaven, The Format's first studio album in nearly 20 years, arrives today. For a while, the indie rock outfit's Sam Means and Nate Ruess thought they might be cursed as a band. "Anytime we get ...
CNET

Anthropic's New Claude Cowork Is an AI Agent for Your Computer's Files

Cowork can also use the data in that folder to create new projects -- but it's still in early access, so be cautious. Imad was a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...
The Hill

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...