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Read-it-later app Pocket shut down — here are the best alternatives

Pocket users have until October 8, 2025, to export their saved articles and other items, including lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights.

What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on US water utilities

Over the last couple of weeks, hackers have targeted and broken into the systems of several water plants in the United States. Here’s what we know and don’t know about this wave of attacks allegedly carried out by the Iranian government.

Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria

The AI opportunity is huge but “it would also be a grave error in our minds to let excitement weaken our investment discipline,” Kushner warns in his first-ever investment letter.

Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways

Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Dr. Cynthia Smith Builds A K-12 STEM School And It’s Tuition Free

Dr. Cynthia Smith is expanding access to STEM education and workforce training for students in Jacksonville, Florida, in the East Side neighborhood where she grew up, Afrotech reports. Minds of the Future Academy, the tuition-free private K-12 STEM school Smith founded, became fully accredited July 17, according to the outlet. The milestone comes nearly a […]

Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly in July

U.S. headline retail sales fell unexpectedly in July, down 0.6% to $763.6B in July, while core retail sales fell unexpectedly by 0.3%. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales fell unexpectedly in July, down 0.6% to $763.6 billion. Core retail sales were down 0.3% in July, marking the second consecutive month of declines. Control purchases fell 0.4% […]