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Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned

There have been conflicting signals from the US and Iran, with Tehran denying President Trump's assertion that talks are under way.

Event Tracker • Aug 4, 2026
Technology Aug 4, 2026

Most tech revolutions made work worse for employees

Article URL: https://www.thisandthat.chat/blog/most-tech-revolutions-made-work-worse-for-employees/ Comments URL: https...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Raiders fans foresee Fernando Mendoza becoming top 10 quarterback quickly

Could rookie quarterback become a top NFL player soon?

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Steelers Sign WR Jakobie Keeney-James

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed WR Jakobie Keeney-James to a contract. In correspondence, the Steeler...

Terrorism & Security Aug 4, 2026

Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike

The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Falcons have spent plenty on core players this year

With the new contract for running back Bijan Robinson, the Falcons have recently given big deals to four young players w...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Falcons have spent plenty on core players this year

With the new contract for running back Bijan Robinson, the Falcons have recently given big deals to four young players w...

PC Gaming Aug 4, 2026

Is 8GB VRAM enough for a graphics card in 2026? Yes, but GPU makers should still try harder

The amount of memory a PC needs is a matter that's divided PC owners since before the days of DDR1. Different apps, gam...

Technology Aug 4, 2026

Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting

Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said. ...

Technology Aug 4, 2026

Online ad giant Adform was hacked, proving once again why ad blockers are needed

Article URL: https://this.weekinsecurity.com/online-advertising-giant-adform-was-hacked-proving-once-again-why-ad-block...

PC Gaming Aug 4, 2026

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5 Drops to $30 in Best Buy’s Back to School Sale

Grab Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 for just $30 at Best Buy, saving $40 during the Back to School sale—and unlock the S...

PC Gaming Aug 4, 2026

BWM Car Dashboards Blasted With Spider-Man: Brand New Day Pop-Ups Because If There’s A Screen Someone Will Force Ads Onto It

The new Spidey ads follow a previous comment from BMW's SVP, who stated that ads would never appear in its cars as they'...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Predicting the Rams 53 man roster based on training camp

The Rams are 37 days away from their first regular season game, come time - who will be on the roster?

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Exclusive interview: HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ director says Seahawks have embraced them

Learn more about HBO’s Hard Knocks series and how the Seattle Seahawks have reacted to their first-time appearance in ...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

All signs point towards a breakout year for 3rd year CB Kool-Aid McKinstry

2026 could be the young CB’s year

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Eli Apple is a cautionary tale for NY Giants CB Deonte Banks

Can Deonte Banks avoid following in Eli Apple's footsteps?

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Cyrus Allen leads 2026 NFL rookies already generating fantasy football buzz in training camps

Fantasy football analyst Ray Garvin sheds like on the rookies already generating camp buzz.

Terrorism & Security Aug 4, 2026

Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow ship...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Lane Johnson has missed three straight practices at Eagles camp for non-injury reasons

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is not injured, but he is not practicing.

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Lane Johnson has missed three straight practices at Eagles camp for non-injury reasons

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is not injured, but he is not practicing.

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Fantasy Football: 10 bold takes Hayden Winks is making for the QB and WR positions for 2026

The 2026 season is on the horizon. Here are 10 bold takes for QB and WR for fantasy football from Hayden Winks.

NFL Aug 4, 2026

49ers ravaged by injuries early in training camp: NFC contender barely survives first week of practice

The most injured team in the NFL is dealing with more injuries

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq out "a little bit" due to setback after hernia surgery

Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq is not practicing on Tuesday for the third straight day and head coach Aaron Glenn sa...

PC Gaming Aug 4, 2026

SpaceXAI pats itself on the back for removing temporary turbines in Memphis under agreed order over the next year: "We care deeply about being good neighbors"

Now if you could just cool it on the AI, that would be good. ...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Ji’Ayir Brown says the previous 49ers schemes didn’t want football players. Raheem Morris does

Ji'Ayir Brown praised Raheem Morris and lumped Robert Saleh in with Wilks and Sorensen. Interesting.

Technology Aug 4, 2026

FFmpeg 9.0

Article URL: https://jbkempf.com/blog/2026/ffmpeg-9.0/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49169783 Poin...

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Browns sign CB Tyler Hall

The Browns added a cornerback to their roster on Tuesday morning.

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Browns sign CB Tyler Hall

The Browns added a cornerback to their roster on Tuesday morning.

NFL Aug 4, 2026

Eagles OLB Smith sorry for 'unacceptable' arrest

Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. apologized Monday for his arrest in May for speeding and reckless driving.

Technology Aug 4, 2026

2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X proves code is as important as hardware

Chevy's 721-hp hybrid ups the ante with few compromises, but at a steep cost. ...