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Matt BurgessAndy GreenbergSecurityAug 5, 2026 7:30 PMA Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks WorldwideFor nearly two years, researcher Vangelis Stykas has maintained access to North Korean hackers’ servers. His work shows they pulled off intrusions in a shocking number of systems across the globe.Photo-Illustrations: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesFor…

Lily Hay NewmanSecurityAug 5, 2026 8:15 PMOpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking SpreeAt the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: WIRED STAFF; GETTY IMAGESIn a…

Fault lines for both parties emerge after Michigan’s primaries: From the Politics DeskPlus, Bill Cassidy provides crucial support for Todd Blanche. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens says there’s ‘no drama’ after primary loss to El-Sayed10:38Get more newsLiveonAug. 7, 2026, 5:18 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics…

As blackouts stretch for days, life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricityMedicine shortages have worsened, food rots in fridges and workdays have been shortened to adjust to the new reality of a Cuba without power. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00A classic car in Havana, Cuba during a widespread blackout on…

How 3 health factors can help delay dementia for up to 13 yearsHealthy blood vessels can protect your brain as well as your heart. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Neurologist Shares Simple Ways to Keep the Brain Healthy04:04Get more newsLiveonAug. 7, 2026, 12:45 PM EDTBy Lily AlvinoIt may be possible to ward off…

Colombia’s new president takes office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groupsAbelardo de la Espriella, who has never held public office before, ran as an outsider, financing his campaign with the fortune he amassed as a lawyer and businessman. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn…

Houthis strike Marib again as U.N. warns Yemen nearing wider conflictThe attacks came a day after at least 30 Yemeni government troops were killed in strikes on military camps in Marib and Hadramawt provinces, according to government sources, in one of the deadliest escalations in months.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Houthi supporters during…

Trump’s latest Washington-area renovation project draws praise: Modernizing Dulles AirportOne of the largest airports in the country, Dulles International will expand its iconic main terminal and replace the derided “people movers” with a train system under the Trump plan.Listen to this article00:0000:00FORSUBSCRIBERSGet more newsLiveonAug. 7, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 7, 2026, 2:11…

The ‘YOLO Caucus’ holdouts who relented on BlancheCongressional Republicans on their way out of office raised concerns about Trump’s pick for attorney general but ultimately backed the nomination.Listen to this article00:0000:00Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) at the Capitol after he announced he vote for Todd Blanche to be attorney general on Friday.Tom Williams / Getty ImagesAug.…

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney generalRepublican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine said they would oppose Blanche. But Cassidy’s support means he will likely be confirmed.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Sen. Cassidy announces he will support Blanche’s nomination as attorney general05:35Get more…