Meta to spend tens of millions on pro-AI super PAC

Meta’s new PAC, dubbed Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California, signals an intent to influence statewide elections, including the next governor’s race in 2026.

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DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud server, says whistleblower

The Social Security Administration’s chief data officer has publicly blown the whistle, alleging DOGE put hundreds of millions of Social Security records at risk of compromise by uploading a critical government database of citizen’s data to Amazon’s cloud.

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Apple announces launch event on Sept. 9, iPhone 17 expected

Apple is expected to release the iPhone 17, as it usually launches new models in September.

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Not so fast: German court says Apple can’t call Watch carbon neutral

Apple’s carbon neutral claims are undermined by the short-term nature of carbon credits used to support them, the court said.

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The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops tomorrow

After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, we’re just one day away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200.

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NFL insider Jordan Schultz partners with Fanatics ahead of new YouTube show

NFL insider and reporter Jordan Schultz has announced a new partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook ahead of a new YouTube show and podcast season.
The seasoned sports media reporter’s partnership is set to include the second season of his podcast, ‘Why is Draymond Green Talking About Football? with Jordan Schultz’ and the launch of his new YouTube show, ‘The Schultz Report’. Both are designed to coincide with the start of the 2025 football season on September 1.
The Jordan Schultz YouTube channel will feature multiple shows a week, promising ‘behind-the-scenes access to the latest NFL news and player stories’. One of those shows will be ‘The Schultz Report’, where the reporter will host long-form interviews with major football personalities, including Daniel Jones, Tee Higgins, Dan Campbell and more. On Saturdays, the show will offer a quick look at everything fans need to know ahead of the Sunday action.
The podcast, much like its first season, will see Schultz sit down with NBA icon Draymond Green to interview guests, break down pro-football news, and make their weekend picks in a weekly video podcast.
“The move from broadcast to YouTube gives me the opportunity to build something truly different and to dive deeper into the stories of the people on the field and sidelines,” said Schultz in a public statement. “My goal is to bring fans closer to the game, bridging the gap between the locker room and their living room and better connecting them to the players we love.”
Jordan Schultz partners with Fanatics Sportsbook
The expansion of Schultz’s media offering is seemingly supported by his partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook.
“We are excited to partner with Jordan Schultz as he expands his media properties and launches the second season of his podcast with Draymond Green,” said Selena Kalvaria, CMO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming.
“Jordan is a fountain of NFL knowledge and audiences will now have more ways to engage with him to hear him break down the news of the day, including his weekly picks on Fanatics Sportsbook.”
Season two of ‘Why is Draymond Green Talking About Football? with Jordan Schultz’ will kick off on September 4. As part of the partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook, Green and Schultz will make pro football picks every week, available for fans to also make on the Fanatics Sportsbook app, which is available on iOS and Android.
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Betting odds revealed for Great British Bake Off season 16

Betting odds have been revealed for the Great British Bake Off season 16, as the new cast of bakers is revealed.
The cast of bakers hoping to win the fabled cake stand in season 16 of the Great British Bake Off has been revealed. 12 amateur bakers from across the UK will be competing in the upcoming series, kicking off on September 2, 2025.
There’s already an early favourite to win according to odds from BetIdeas, with 32-year-old Nataliia from Yorkshire opening up as the 5/1 (16% chance) market leader to win the 16th season of the show. Coming in on her heels, Essex-based bridal designer Pui Man was rated with 7/1 odds, placing her with a 13% chance of winning before the first episode.
Nataliia moved to the UK just four years ago from Ukraine and has been baking since a young age, while Pui Man rediscovered her love for baking during lockdown. Jasmine, Jessika, and Tom are also among the front runners to win the top prize, all in with a chance of 10% at the moment.
“The cast for Series 16 has been released for The Great British Bake Off, and our traders have placed Nataliia as an early 5/1 favourite before the series has even started,” said BetIdeas spokesman, Shane Orton. “The Ukrainian-born 32-year-old is promising to bring desserts from her homeland with a British twist on them.”

51, Essex, Bridal Designer From runways and veils to ovens and scales, she brings attention to detail Volunteers for charity and knits with a pint#GBBO pic.twitter.com/U9cjsy8znL
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 19, 2025

“Pui Man is next in the market at 7/1. She has a background of helping her community with distributing surplus food, and she reignited her passion for baking during lockdown. With a few years of baking experience, she seems to be one of the more likely candidates for the show.”
The Great British Bake Off season 16 winner odds
We’ve broken down the Series 16 winner odds for each baker below:

Nataliia 5/1
Pui Man 7/1
Jasmine 9/1
Jessika 9/1
Tom 9/1
Aaron 10/1
Iain 10/1
Lesley 10/1
Hassan 12/1
Nadia 12/1
Toby 12/1
Leighton 14/1

Odds are also already in for the second half of the 2025 Formula 1 season, which will kick off even sooner than the Great British Bake Off this weekend.
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YouTube’s ‘Hype’ feature that boosts smaller creators launches globally

Viewers have the opportunity to hype up to three videos per week for a favorite creator. This gives the video points, which helps it gain traction on a new, ranked leaderboard.

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How one AI startup is helping rice farmers battle climate change

Mitti Labs is working with The Nature Conservancy to expand the use of climate friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup uses its AI to verify reductions in methane emissions.

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A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.

More people are turning to general-purpose chatbots for emotional support. At first, Adam Raine, 16, used ChatGPT for schoolwork, but then he started discussing plans to end his life.

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