US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month Sunday, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months.
Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters that for every American attack on Iran, Tehran will respond "dozens of times greater," warning that no target in the region is beyond Tehran's reach.
World
A ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off northern Cyprus with at least eight dead and 20 still missing as search efforts continued Monday.
Flash floods hit Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area leaving more than a dozen people missing with 2 confirmed dead.
Masked Israeli settlers attacked an NBC News crew in the West Bank on Saturday, an incident condemned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Business
FTC and 22 state attorneys general sued Amazon for secretly and systematically overcharging more than 1.2 million advertisers, generating over $20 billion through hidden surcharges in ad auctions.
Amazon allegedly overrode its auction pricing with higher rates on Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display ads without advertiser knowledge.
Amazon shares fell 3% in afternoon trading following the lawsuit announcement.
Technology
OpenAI ended model access for Cursor after SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition, with the cutoff effective November 12, 2026.
Cursor CEO said OpenAI models account for only 5% of traffic, and Anthropic immediately offered increased support with higher Claude usage limits.
Bill Gates warned the AI industry is crossing safety lines it set for itself, with no preparation for what comes next.
Science
Ultrathin flexible diamond membranes showed a strong piezoelectric effect, proving diamond can generate electricity through mechanical deformation.
Scientists uncovered hidden complexity in two ultrathin superconductors that appeared simpler than they actually are.
Researchers created an injectable gel that remains in arthritic joints for weeks, slowly releasing medication while improving lubrication.
Economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said underlying inflation is not slowing during his Jackson Hole speech, pressuring the central bank's inflation battle.
Annual inflation fell to 3.4 percent in July from 3.5 percent in June, suggesting some moderation but remaining well above the Fed's 2 percent target.
The US unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, marking a sharp slowdown after earlier gains and the first monthly decline this year.
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