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Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesSatellite internet service Starlink, which is owned and operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, appeared to suffer a brief network outage on Monday, with thousands of reports of service interruptions on Downdetector, a site that logs tech issues.The outage marked the second in two weeks for Starlink. SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The network’s July 24 outage lasted for several hours, with SpaceX Vice President of Starlink Engineering Michael Nicolls blaming the matter on “failure of key internal software services that operate the core network” behind Starlink.That outage followed the launch of T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered satellite service,…

As more tariffs take effect on goods imported into the U.S., a specific accounting method could have major implications for how American retailers calculate the impact.A tariff adds to the cost of an imported item when it’s received and paid for when it crosses a border. While there’s debate over who pays that tariff — the manufacturer, the retailer, the consumer or some combination — the hit will likely show up in retailers’ bottom lines.But a specific accounting practice, called retail inventory method accounting, or RIM, can make profitability appear stronger than it is in the short term.”Retail inventory method accounting…

The first “World Humanoid Robot Games” is in the books.The three-day competition hosted in Beijing wrapped on Sunday, attracting 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S. Teams used robots manufactured by Chinese companies such as Unitree and Booster.During the games, humanoid athletes competed in dance battles, martial arts, track and field events such as the 400-meter and 1500-meter races and long jump, and a soccer tournament.”Robots have stronger joints and core strength,” said Guo Tong, who programmed one of the futuristic footballers for his team, Hephaestus.Guo said he sees robots replacing his idol, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, by 2050.”Robots…

Lukas Nmecha converted a controversial late penalty on his debut as Leeds United made a winning return to the Premier League by beating Everton 1-0 at Elland Road.Second-half substitute Nmecha held his nerve to fire home an 84th-minute winner from the spot and seal Leeds a deserved win after Everton captain James Tarkowski was adjudged to have handled.Leeds debutant Anton Stach’s thumping shot struck Tarkowski on the arm and although referee Chris Kavanagh’s penalty decision appeared harsh, it was upheld by VAR.After a minute’s silence in tribute to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, Leeds, back…

A penalty described as ‘bizarre’ saw Leeds to a 1-0 win against Everton in their Premier League opener – and whether it should have stood or not has divided opinion.Toffees captain James Tarkowski was penalised for handball, although it came amid contentious circumstances. The penalty was scored by new Leeds signing Lukas Nmecha in the 84th minute, and Tarkowski himself was confused as to how the penalty was allowed to stand.He told Sky Sports: “It’s not a penalty. As soon as the ref blew, I was pretty confident it was going to get overturned.”My first question to him was ‘If…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior announced Monday that the Coast Guard thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the country, in one of the most significant seizures in recent months. The ministry said in a statement that its operations room spotted, via drone surveillance, a boat whose crew was seen retrieving bags hidden on the seabed.A rapid response unit from the Naval Formation and Maritime Security Department was dispatched to the location, where the boat and its occupants were intercepted. Authorities confirmed that three people were on board — a member of the Interior Ministry’s military…

KUWAIT: Visitors thronged stalls at the Dates Festival in Kuwait on Monday, exploring a wide variety of locally produced and imported dates. The annual event, held on August 18, showcases one of the region’s most cherished agricultural products and highlights the cultural and economic significance of date cultivation in the Arab world.The festival brings together farmers, merchants, and date enthusiasts, offering a platform to promote high-quality produce, exchange expertise and strengthen market opportunities. Dates hold a central place in Gulf heritage, serving not only as a staple food but also as a symbol of hospitality and tradition, especially during the…

The 2025 MLS season continues to chug along, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings.Who’s climbing the table, and who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across the weekend to order all 30 teams in the league. Let’s dive in.Previous ranking: 2Anders Dreyer’s argument for league MVP grows louder every weekend, and he scored the winning goal for San Diego in a 2-1 victory against San Jose. That’s six straight away wins for the expansion club, which finished the weekend in first place in the Supporters’ Shield standings.Previous ranking: 3Lionel Messi is back, and the Argentine…

Aug 18, 2025, 02:20 PM ETLawyers for former France international Lassana Diarra said Monday he is claiming €65 million ($76m) from FIFA and the Belgian football federation after a landmark legal win about transfer rules.Diarra’s decade-long challenge to FIFA after a breakdown in relations with his former club Lokomotiv Moscow led to a ruling at the European Court of Justice last October that some aspects of football’s transfer rules do not comply with the 27-nation European Union’s labor and competition laws.Lawyers for the 40-year-old former Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder cited “unsuccessful settlement negotiations with FIFA” for the financial…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that the U.S. may be underestimating the complexity and seriousness of China’s progress in artificial intelligence, and said export controls alone likely aren’t a reliable solution.”I’m worried about China,” he said.Over Mediterranean tapas in San Francisco’s Presidio — just five miles north of OpenAI’s original office in the Mission — Altman offered a rare on-the-record briefing to a small group of reporters, including CNBC. He warned that the U.S.–China AI race is deeply entangled — and more consequential than a simple who’s-ahead scoreboard. “There’s inference capacity, where China probably can build faster. There’s research, there’s…