Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced that his country plans to allocate US$8.5 billion to support Ukraine next year.

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Norway to allocate about US$8.5 billion to support Ukraine in 2026

^{Iryna Kutielieva (Ukrainska Pravda)}

'Pride is not for sale,' says Queers for Palestine in statement

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Zelenskyy said Ukraine hadn't been discussing long-range attacks with the US, after a new report said the Pentagon had blocked some ATACMS strikes.

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Ukraine can now strike deep into Russia without the US: Zelenskyy

^{Matthew Loh (Business Insider)}

President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that China has to give the United States magnets or "we have to charge them 200% tariff or something" amid a trade dispute between the two nations.

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2025-08-25 21:10:56

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks

• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks | GamersNexus

CPUs AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks August 25, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-08-25 We compare the 9980X vs previous Threadripper CPUs (like the 7980X) and against desktop-class CPUs (like the Intel 285K and AMD Ryzen 9950X) The High…

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• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

Pro

2025-08-25 21:10:56

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks

• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks | GamersNexus

CPUs AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks August 25, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-08-25 We compare the 9980X vs previous Threadripper CPUs (like the 7980X) and against desktop-class CPUs (like the Intel 285K and AMD Ryzen 9950X) The High…

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cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/36319472

• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

Pro

2025-08-25 21:10:56

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks

• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks | GamersNexus

CPUs AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks August 25, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-08-25 We compare the 9980X vs previous Threadripper CPUs (like the 7980X) and against desktop-class CPUs (like the Intel 285K and AMD Ryzen 9950X) The High…

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cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/36319472

• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

Pro

2025-08-25 21:10:56

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks

• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks | GamersNexus

CPUs AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks August 25, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-08-25 We compare the 9980X vs previous Threadripper CPUs (like the 7980X) and against desktop-class CPUs (like the Intel 285K and AMD Ryzen 9950X) The High…

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Neal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer known for his works of speculative fiction. His novels have been categorized as science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk, and baroque.

Stephenson's work explores mathematics, cryptography, linguistics, philosophy, currency, and the history of science. He also writes nonfiction articles about technology in publications such as Wired. He has written novels with his uncle, George Jewsbury ("J. Frederick George"), under the collective pseudonym Stephen Bury.

Stephenson has worked part-time as an advisor for Blue Origin, a company (founded by Jeff Bezos) developing a spacecraft and a space launch system,[^1]^ and also co-founded the Subutai Corporation, whose first offering is the interactive fiction project The Mongoliad. He was Magic Leap's Chief Futurist from 2014 to 2020.[^2]^
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• AMD’s new 9980X Threadripper moves to the Zen5 architecture
• On the gaming side, there are sometimes issues with consistency
• The 9980X is anywhere from 2% to 58% improved upon the 7980X in our benchmarks

AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks | GamersNexus

CPUs AMD Threadripper 9980X 64-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks August 25, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-08-25 We compare the 9980X vs previous Threadripper CPUs (like the 7980X) and against desktop-class CPUs (like the Intel 285K and AMD Ryzen 9950X) The High…

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Retro Games come in many forms, and when you think about how things have evolved, we shouldn't be surprised by their comeback!

Retro Games Making a Comeback in the Digital Era - Gameranx

^{Todd Black (Gameranx)}

U.S. insurance giant Farmers Insurance has disclosed a data breach impacting 1.1 million customers, with BleepingComputer learning that the data was stolen in the widespread Salesforce attacks.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/farmers-insurance-data-breach-impacts-11m-people-after-salesforce-attack/

French retailer Auchan is informing that some sensitive data associated with loyalty accounts of several hundred thousand of its customers was exposed in a cyberattack.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/auchan-retailer-data-breach-impacts-hundreds-of-thousands-of-customers/

The launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict will include the long awaited asynchronous trade system, which will also include a completely in-game market! In today's news post we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about how this new system will work.

Video: Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict Official In-Game Market Browser

When will I be able to convert my existing Premium Stash Tabs into Merchant's Tab?

Once 0.3.0 releases this Friday, you will be able to convert your Premium Stash Tabs purchased before the launch into Merchant's Tabs from your account settings on the website.

Just to clarify, the option to convert your Premium Stash Tab to a Merchant's Tab will be made available on the Path of Exile 2 website when the 0.3.0 patch is deployed on August 29th (PST).

August 29th is not a deadline to convert your stash tabs by.

When will the Merchant's Tab be available in the store?

Merchant's Tabs will be available for purchase in the Path of Exile 2 shop once The Third Edict releases this Friday. You will also have the option to convert Premium Stash Tabs purchased prior to the 0.3.0 release. Premium Stash Tabs purchased after 0.3.0 release cannot be converted.

How much does the Merchant's Tab cost to buy?

A single Merchant's Tab costs 40 points, and a bundle of six Merchant's Tabs will be available for 200 points. It will join the rest of the stash tabs on the stash tab sale rotation a month after release.

Is there a limit to how many Merchant's Tabs I can have?

No.

Can I use my Merchant's Tabs in Path of Exile 1?

The asynchronous trade system won't be immediately available in Path of Exile 1, so you won't be able to use your Merchant's Tabs there when Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict Launches. When this system is added to Path of Exile 1, any Merchant's Tabs you have purchased will also be available to use there.

What happens to my Premium Stash Tabs in Path of Exile 1 when I convert them to Merchant's Tabs in Path of Exile 2?

Once upgraded, a tab will no longer be accessible in Path of Exile 1 until Merchant's Tabs are supported there. Items stored in an upgraded tab will remain in a remove-only version of the original Premium Stash Tab.

Will a free Merchant's Tab be provided to players?

No. However, the existing methods of trading will still be available.

Who pays the Gold cost when buying or selling items through a Merchant's Tab?

The buyer pays a Gold cost when buying an item from a Merchant's Tab. There is no Gold cost for the seller to list or sell an item in a Merchant's Tab.

How do I collect my earnings when an item is sold through a Merchant's Tab?

To collect your earnings, talk to Ange in your hideout, select the Manage Shop option, and navigate to the "Earnings Tab", where you can withdraw the currency you have received from other players buying your items. The Earnings Tab is remove-only, so you cannot place items back into it after withdrawing them.

If multiple players try to buy the same item at the same time, who gets it?

The first player to complete the trade will get the item.

Can Premium Quad Stash Tabs be converted to Merchant's Tabs?

No.

Can you set a buyout price for a whole Merchant's Tab of items, like you can with Premium Stash Tabs?

No, you have to individually price each item. The interface does auto-fill with your last price however.

Is it possible to essentially buy Gold using this system?

No. Due to the Gold cost of buying items through this system, buying an item from a Merchant's Tab and selling it to a vendor for gold will not result in a net positive Gold outcome.

Can you buy and sell currency items through a Merchant's Tab?

No. A Merchant's Tab can only be used to buy and sell items that aren't available on the Currency Exchange.

Can I change the price of an item or remove an item from the Merchant's Tab after listing it?

Yes. But there is a cooldown on removing or changing the price to prevent abuse.

There is a short grace period after initially adding the item before it will be listed in the trade index, and you are able to change your mind and delist the item during this time.

Is this new system available on consoles?

Yes.

If I convert Premium Stash Tabs to Merchant's Tabs, will they still be available to use as Premium Stash Tabs in SSF leagues?

No. Stash tabs are not league specific. Converting a tab converts it everywhere, and Merchant's Tabs are not available to be used in SSF leagues.

We hope you enjoy trading with this new system! We're aware that the initial implementation of this system won't be perfect, so please be sure to let us know your feedback so we can look into making improvements.

Nvidia's Jetson AGX Thor robotics chips are now on sale for $3,499 as a developer kit.

Nvidia's new 'robot brain' goes on sale for $3,499 as company targets robotics for growth

^{Kif Leswing (CNBC)}

Intel's CEO is concerned that the US government's stake in the company could discourage international customers and hurt investors.

https://www.neowin.net/news/intel-ceo-says-the-company-doesnt-need-us-government-grants/

The government reshuffle was triggered by the resignation of Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.

Lithuania gets new ruling coalition 

^{Giedrė Peseckytė (POLITICO)}

“They call me the president of Europe," the US president said. "Which is an honour. I like Europe. And I like those people. They’re good people. They’re great leaders.”

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Exclusive: The immigration enforcement agency will take delivery of 100 modified SUVs every two months, for the next 20 months, according to an draft RFP obtained by The Independent

EXCLUSIVE: ICE to spend $100 million on 1,000 more SUVs to support Trump’s mass deportation efforts

^{Justin Rohrlich (The Independent)}

Double-tap strike suggests killing of civilians, rescue workers and journalists deliberate and not a mistake

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Israel’s attack on hospital in Gaza may constitute a war crime on many fronts

^{Peter Beaumont (The Guardian)}

Israel’s army is using a secret unit to shape narratives around Gaza, portraying Palestinian journalists as Hamas operatives to justify strikes. Analysts say the tactic silences reporters and controls the story in one of the deadliest conflicts for journalists.

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‘We are painted as targets’: How Israel puts Gaza journalists in the crosshairs

^{Anaelle JONAH (FRANCE 24)}

Authorities blocked streets leading to the Parliament building, including several toll roads, causing severe traffic jams in the city.

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Riot police and students clash during protest against MPs' allowances in Jakarta

^{Gavin Blackburn (Euronews.com)}

Comments come after US ambassador accused government of failing to do enough to stem hate crimes against Jews

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France has ‘no lessons to take’ from US on tackling antisemitism, says minister

^{Jon Henley (The Guardian)}

A new tool lets you explore how much a vehicle would emit in every county of the US.

Tool: vehicle-emissions-calculator.v…

Study shows which vehicles pollute the least in every US county

^{Jonathan M. Gitlin (Ars Technica)}

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate instances of flag burning.

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US President Donald Trump threatens to pull broadcasting licenses from networks like NBC and ABC. Experts warn of dangers to press freedom.

As Trump Threatens News Outlets, Experts More Concerned About Capitulation of Corporate Owners

"The commercial news media, which helped elevate Trump to power, have proven repeatedly that they are ill-equipped to withstand such pressures," warned one scholar.

^{brad-reed (Common Dreams)}

The Trump administration aims to expel Abrego Garcia as its global gulag expands to Uganda, which has a long record of human rights abuses.

Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

^{Nick Turse (The Intercept)}

The director said he did not ‘feel cutting off artistic conversations is ever a good way to help’ after Ukraine calls the film-maker’s participation a ‘disgrace’

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Woody Allen rebuts Ukrainian condemnation over Moscow film festival appearance

^{Andrew Pulver (The Guardian)}

German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said: "As long as this war continues, we will stand by Ukraine's side." He also said that Berlin planned to spend €9 billion ($10.5 billion) supporting Kyiv in 2025 and 2026.

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Germany's Klingbeil visits Ukraine, vows security guarantees

^{Mahima Kapoor (Deutsche Welle)}

A fourth person has been airlifted to hospital and is in a serious condition

Three killed as helicopter crashes during flying lesson on Isle of Wight

^{Steffie Banatvala (The Independent)}

EU recognition of US car safety standards could have dangerous consequences for the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, NGOs warn.

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Unfair competition? Worries about European road safety after EU-US trade agreement

^{Gregoire Lory (Euronews.com)}

• The Company’s non-US business may be adversely impacted by the US Government being a significant stockholder. Sales outside the US accounted for 76% of the Company’s revenue for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2024. Having the US Government as a significant stockholder of the Company could subject the Company to additional regulations, obligations or restrictions, such as foreign subsidy laws or otherwise, in other countries.
• The Company may experience other adverse consequences resulting from the announcement or completion of the transactions. Given the scarcity of recent US precedents for transactions such as those contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and of the US Government becoming a significant stockholder of a company like the Company, it is difficult to foresee all the potential consequences. Among other things, there could be adverse reactions, immediately or over time, from investors, employees, customers, suppliers, other business or commercial partners, foreign governments or competitors. There may also be litigation related to the transaction or otherwise and increased public or political scrutiny with respect to the Company.