CEO 2026: Leadership Recognition and Strategic Shifts
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang tops Glassdoor’s 2026 Best CEOs list with 99% employee approval, according to the ranking released on August 14, 2026.
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Taiwan Passes $93bn Defence Budget After Record 266-Day Delay
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has approved the government’s $93bn annual budget, preserving funding for a drone programme central to the island’s defence plans against China, according to Al Jazeera.
France Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France's top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression, according to the BBC.
Instagram Accounts Fuelling Ceuta Migration Crisis
A network of Instagram accounts is fueling the migration crisis in Ceuta by offering paid advice for people trying to cross into the Spanish enclave from Morocco, according to a BBC investigation.
Former Thai MP Allegedly Kills Official, Confesses on YouTube
A former Thai MP allegedly shot and killed a local official in Nonthaburi and confessed during a YouTube livestream, according to the BBC.
Ghost Recon’s 25th: New Game, Free Updates, and More
Ubisoft announced closed playtests for a new Ghost Recon title alongside a major update for Ghost Recon: Wildlands and a free giveaway of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary celebrations, according to rockpapershotgun.com.
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Livestream Incident
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized following a TikTok livestream on Tuesday, during which he appeared to self-harm, according to law enforcement officials.
The Odyssey 2026 film sparks debate over translation and piracy
Christopher Nolan’s reimagined adaptation of Homer’s 'Odyssee' has triggered a wave of debate over its modernized translation and the rise of digital piracy, with some critics accusing the film of diluting the ancient myth. Meanwhile, illegal copies of the film are already being used to distribute malware.
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Safety Case
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund aimed at addressing the adverse mental health impacts from its social media platforms, according to The Guardian.
TikTok Star Sydney Towle Dies at 26 After Cancer Battle
Sydney Towle, a TikTok star who shared her cancer journey online, has died at the age of 26. Her family announced the news on social media on Thursday.
Zendaya Pregnancy Rumors Spark Speculation: AI Image Fuels Debate
Rumors that Zendaya is pregnant have resurfaced after an AI-generated photo of her with a baby bump went viral online. According to The U.S. Sun, the image is fake and not evidence of an upcoming pregnancy.
UEFA Says Boycott Still as FA Withdraws Infantino Support
European teams could still boycott competitions including the World Cup as UEFA says FIFA's defense of its president Gianni Infantino 'changes nothing,' according to BBC.
Sydney Towle Dies at 26 After 3-Year Cancer Battle
TikTok influencer Sydney Towle died at 26 after a three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer, her family announced on August 6.
Drone with Explosives Found at German Airport
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, according to police. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft near the same airport.
Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on Tuesday. He was 25 years old and had over half a million followers. The attack occurred outside a fast food restaurant in a district plagued by cartel violence.