In2017, James Dacombe dropped out of high school to found brain monitoring startup CoMind. Four years later, he took a Thiel Fellowship to skip college and build his first startup. https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/2026/08/15/british-ai-chip-founder-becomes-europes-youngest-self-made-billionaire/
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Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyqpx6xk69o
Trump takes his tax message to Nevada as voters sour on his economy
President Donald Trump is heading to Nevada on Wednesday to sell voters on his signature tax cuts, betting that popular policies like “no tax on tips” can blunt a growing dissatisfaction with the economy that Republicans fear could cost them their House majority. https://www.ms.now/news/trump-tax-message-nevada-voters-sour-economy
Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons
Russell Westbrook, one of the most explosive guards of his era, announced his retirement Wednesday after an 18-year NBA career. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7468291/2026/08/12/russell-westbrook-nba-retirement-video/
Unexpected magic and feel-good familiarity: Four ways to extend the benefits of a holiday
With the arrival of August, many of us in the Northern Hemisphere are in the full swing of the summer holidays. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260811-four-ways-to-extend-the-benefits-of-a-holiday