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Facing an enormous migrant wave coming through the southern border, Republican governors are taking increasingly aggressive moves of their own to counter the crisis.

President Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after Russian troops pulled back due to a Ukrainian offensive in Kharkiv.

Bloomberg : A profile of Figma founder Dylan Field, who will become the wealthiest person from the Thiel Fellowship by far, as PitchBook estimates his stake is worth $2B+   —  Dylan Field dropped out of an Ivy League school in 2012 to take a grant from the billionaire Peter Thiel and start a software company called Figma.

As the "Rust" shooting investigation continues, a Los Angeles judge on Friday dismissed claims of assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress against the producers of the principal production company.  The action comes after Alec Baldwin fired a gun while practicing a shot for the film "Rust" on a New Mexico movie set Oct. 21, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The group had been rehearsing in a small church on the set. Rust Movie Productions, Thomasville Pictures and Ryan Smith and Langley Cheney claimed they didn’t know Baldwin would actually shoot the gun that killed Hutchins and will not have to face the central claims in a lawsuit from script supervisor Mamie Mitchell, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The "Rust" movie producers previously declared they were not responsible for supervising the production and their role was to finance the film. The producers made that argument in court and while contesting ...

Prince Harry and Prince William joined the rest of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren to stand vigil at the queen's coffin on Saturday. Prince William, who is heir to the throne, stood at the head of the coffin, while Harry was at the foot.  Harry, the duke of Sussex, wore a Blues and Royals No. 1 Uniform, KCVO Neck Order and Star, Afghanistan Operational Service Medal, Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals and Army Pilot Wings. Also in attendance were Princess Anne's children, Zara Tindall and Peter Philips; Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie; and the children of Prince Edward, Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn.  LIVE UPDATES: QUEEN ELIZABETH II LYING IN STATE, PRINCE WILLIAM, PRINCE HARRY HOLD VIGIL INSIDE PRINCE HARRY, PRINCE WILLIAM'S ROYAL REUNION: BEHIND THE SCENES OF DRAMATIC APPEARANCE WITH THEIR WIVES Kensington Palace announced the surprise vigil on Friday, and noted Prince Harry would be wearing his mili...

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will spend the weekend in Armenia to speak with high-ranking officials and address the country's national security concerns.

Migrants who arrived in Martha's Vineyard this week were bused to Joint Base Cape Cod in Massachusetts, taking a ferry off the wealthy island enclave.

Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge : Uber says there is no evidence that sensitive user info, like trip histories, was accessed during the breach, and all of its products are currently operational   —  Uber says there is “no evidence” that any of its users' private information was compromised in a breach of its internal computer systems.

Pat Sajak may be stepping down as the host of "Wheel of Fortune." The game show host of more than 40 years said the "end is near," as he hinted he’s ready for one last spin, according to "Entertainment Tonight."  "Years go by fast. We're getting near the end. It's been a long [time]. We're not going to do this for another 40 years. The end is near," the TV icon indicated.  "It's an honor to have been in people's living rooms for that long. People were out there welcoming us. We're happy and proud." HOW MANY DRESSES DOES VANNA WHITE OWN? INSIDE THE 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' CO-HOST'S WARDROBE "Wheel of Fortune" premiered on television in 1975, and Sajak started hosting it in 1981. Co-host Vanna White joined Sajak in 1982. White is known for turning the letters during the game show as contestants attempt to solve the riddle or puzzle. Sajak and White have both renewed their contracts with t...

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York was seen Friday with Prince Andrew as the pair viewed floral tributes left in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. The pair's outing at Windsor Castle marked the first time Ferguson, known fondly as Fergie, has been seen with the royal family since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Ferguson dressed in all black as she viewed the tributes. Prince Andrew and his ex-wife live together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor. WHERE IS FERGIE? DUCHESS OF YORK'S ABSENCE FROM ROYAL MOURNING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II EXPLAINED Prince Andrew and Ferguson married in 1986 and divorced in 1996, months before now King Charles would divorce Princess Diana. Andrew and Ferguson share two children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Following their split, Ferguson kept up a close relationship with Queen Elizabeth II. The Duchess of York shared a heartfelt tribute to the queen shortly following Elizabeth's death. "I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty t...

Soccer legend David Beckham joined a massive line of people waiting to pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II and view her coffin on Friday.  While onlookers stood in the hours-long line, it did not take long until bystanders noticed the 47-year-old British icon , who was dressed in a dark coat and baker boy cap. "I thought by coming at 2 a.m. it was going to be a little bit quieter. I was wrong," Beckham told BBC. "Everybody had that in mind." Beckham also shared that everyone in line was there to "experience and celebrate what Her Majesty has done for us." "So this day was always going to be difficult, and it's difficult for the nation, it's difficult for everyone around the world, because I think everyone is feeling it, and our thoughts are with the family and obviously with everybody here today," the former soccer star continued. "The most special moment for me was to receive my OBE. I took my grandparents with me, who ...

Nick Jonas is ready to celebrate as he turns 30 on Friday. On Thursday, the Jonas Brothers member took to Instagram to share a video of himself getting into a vehicle that featured a "Happy Birthday" banner in it. His wife, Priyanka Chopra, was waiting for him. "Here we go… #30," he captioned a video of himself walking to the vehicle with 50 Cent music playing in the background. Here is a look back at how Jonas got his start to being a first-time father and how he worked towards his happily ever. NICK JONAS EATS OFF OF WIFE PRIYANKA CHOPRA'S BACKSIDE IN CHEEKY PHOTO: 'YUMMY' When Jonas was 12 years old, he and his brothers were signed by Columbia Records in 2005 and the Jonas Brothers was formed. Not too long after their first album "It’s About Time" was released, the band began working with Disney by covering songs from their movies and writing theme songs for their shows. The following year, in 2007, the band was dropped from their rec...

Prince Harry, son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, is married to Meghan Markle, a former American actress. The pair started dating in 2016 before marrying in 2019. The couple have made headlines for distancing themselves greatly from the royal family and in 2020, they stepped away from their senior royal duties. While the two don't have a traditional day-to-day life, they did meet in a pretty conventional way – getting set up by a mutual friend. Prince Harry and Markle were set up a blind date but their mutual friend in July 2016. At the time, Markle was acting on the television show, "Suits." Later that summer, they went on a trip together to Africa. Their relationship was confirmed in November 2016. Roughly a year later, in November 2017, they announced their engagement and then on May 19, 2018, they got married at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. They were given the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth II. MEGHAN MARKLE A...

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis took a victory lap Thursday after Democratic lawmakers decried his transportation program sending illegal immigrants in his state to Martha's Vineyard.

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google : Some YouTube viewers say the platform's ads expanded in length and quantity over the past month or two, with reports of five to 10 unskippable ads per break   —  The experience of watching YouTube has been infiltrated by ads over the years as a means of maintaining the platform and supporting creators financially.

There were audible gasps on the mall in London as the procession of cars carrying the senior royals to Westminster passed by the densely populated crowds that lined the streets of London. Not at the sight of the ceremonial splendor that London is famous for around the world, but at the sight of Meghan Markle and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. The two women sat together in the car – given their history and all that has gone on previously, who figured this was a great idea? Sophie, looking serene as ever, wore a black long-sleeved belted midi dress for the occasion, following the royal tradition of somber dressing during the mourning period. The princess accessorized minimally with a cross silver necklace and a black hat.  During the ceremony at Westminster Hall, the Countess of Wessex joined her husband and other members of the royal family, such as Kate, Princess of Wales, Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Beatrice, to honor Queen Elizabeth II. But all eyes remained on the c...

Kevin McCarthy says he knows who was behind the leaked audio of him criticizing former President Donald Trump after January 6th. He says he will reveal it later, however.

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch : Amazon will roll out Customers Ask Alexa, which lets brands answer some common customer questions and provide links to their storefronts, starting in late 2022   —  Amazon wants Alexa owners to buy more things.  That's the clear impetus behind the new Alexa feature announced today …

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire didn’t wait long to target her Republican challenger in November’s midterm election — Don Bolduc — over the combustible issue of abortion

Sens. Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation that call for Russia to be added to the list of state sponsors of terrorism, countering the White House's official position.

Sen. Josh Hawley squeezed an admission out of a former Twitter executive that he did have access to private user data during his time at the company Wednesday.

Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman has committed to a televised debate against Dr. Mehmet Oz on Oct. 25.

Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch : Canva unveils new products Docs, Websites, Whiteboards, and Data Visualization, brings background removing to videos, and adds a remote control to Presentations   —  Canva is further establishing itself as more than just a user-friendly graphic design tool.  The Australian company announced …

As King Charles III steps up to the British throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, the heir appeared frustrated with a leaky pen while carrying out his royal duties.  While visiting the royal residence of Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland Tuesday, King Charles III lost his temper over a leaking pen when signing a book. "Oh God, I hate this," the royal monarch angrily remarked after using the dysfunctional pen. In the video, King Charles III realizes the pen was not working properly, then storms out of his seat and reaches into his pocket for a handkerchief to clean the ink from his hands.  PRINCE HARRY AND PRINCE WILLIAM, KING CHARLES REUNITE TO WALK TOGETHER BEHIND QUEEN ELIZABETH II'S COFFIN Queen Consort Camilla , 75, took the leaky pen away from her husband and said, "Oh look, it’s going everywhere," as she brushed her hands from the broken pen.  The staff rushed to help out the royal couple, as Camilla reached for another pen ...

New York Times : California's AG files an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, focusing on how Amazon allegedly penalizes sellers who list products at lower prices on other sites   —  Rob Bonta, California's attorney general, said the retailer punishes companies that offer lower prices on other websites.

CNBC : After surprising inflation data, Nasdaq closes down 5.16%, Nvidia down 9.47%, Meta down 9.37%, Coinbase down 8.84%, Amazon down 7.06%; BTC down 9%+ in 24 hours   —  WATCH NOW  —  Four experts react to August's key inflation report  —  Stocks fell sharply on Tuesday after a key August inflation report came …

Prince Andrew is an "embarrassment" to the royals but the shamed duke "doesn’t realize." "Bizarre!" as one source told me. I believe that is a bit harsh, but that is the feeling on the ground here in the U.K. while we all mourn our greatest monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Andrew cuts a desolate figure when you see him at events, which I have done in close encounters, and while people may be rightly cruel at times let’s not forget that he was a loving son of the queen, and therefore we should be polite and remember that he too is grieving. Known in the British tabloids by the nickname "Randy Andy," Prince Andrew has been in and out of the headlines for a good part of his life. Relationships were reported with former actress Koo Stark and, according to reports, to other women, including a former model and Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein. But what now for the once popular decorated royal – can he ever really return,...

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott refused to say whether he will back Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for another term leading the Senate GOP.

Adam Blacker / Apptopia Blog : The average July in-app purchase price rose 40% YoY on iOS and 9% YoY on Google Play; Adjust data: iOS IAP prices correlate with the rising cost per install   —  The average price of an in-app purchase (IAP) in the U.S. on the iOS App Store has increased 40% year-over-year (YoY) in the month of July.

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times : TCG invests $100M in Night Capital, co-founded by Mr. Beast's manager Reed Duchscher, which plans to buy DTC businesses and pair them with top online creators   —  Reed Duchscher, the manager of the YouTube megastar “Mr. Beast,” is teaming up with the investment firm TCG to bankroll businesses led by online creators.

Rep. Charlie Crist called Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis "DeSatan" at several campaign events, while also making biblical references and comparing himself to Jesus Christ.

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac : iOS 16 will add a Clean Energy Charging feature later in 2022, to optimize iPhone charging times for when the power grid is using cleaner energy sources   —  iOS 16 is now available to iPhone users everywhere, but there are still many other new features coming this year.

A lone spectator shouted at Prince Andrew as he followed the queen's coffin through Edinburgh, calling him a "sick old man" – before bystanders and police tackled him to the ground. This has palace officials worried about future events leading up the queen’s funeral. The incident was unfortunate, as many people were appalled by this person who decided to grab his moment in the spotlight.  Now though, the bigger problem is this: Andrew is due to play a huge part in the funeral procession next Monday, walking behind his late mother’s coffin at Westminster Abbey . Like any dutiful son, this is his right and, more importantly, his duty, but as a senior source told me, "We can't have the risk of this happening on the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral and no amount of police protection can help at such a turn of events." Which leads from one problem into another: will Andrew step back to save further embarrassment to his family at this very delicate time? ...

President Biden's blistering attacks on Republicans in recent weeks have hurt his chances of building a working relationship with the GOP, especially if it wins the House.

Charles Mandel / BetaKit : Goldsky, a crypto infrastructure startup helping companies aggregate and process on-chain data, raised a $20M seed led by Felicis Ventures and Dragonfly Capital   —  Plaid founders Zach Perret and William Hockey invested in Goldsky.  —  Goldsky is living up to its lux name …

Republican Ohio Senate nominee J.D. Vance and Democratic nominee Rep. Tim Ryan are statistically tied in the latest poll ahead of November's midterm elections.

The Verge : Sources: Google has canceled the next version of its Pixelbook laptop and dissolved the team that was building it, as part of recent cost-cutting measures   —  Google is getting out of the laptop game  —  Google has canceled the next version of its Pixelbook laptop and dissolved the team responsible for building it.

Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will reportedly take care of Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis following her death Thursday. She was 96. The Duke and Duchess of York gave Her Majesty two of her favorite breed of dogs just last year after her late husband, Prince Philip, died in April 2021 in efforts to lift her spirits.  "The corgis will return to live at Royal Lodge with the Duke and Duchess. It was the Duchess who found the puppies which were gifted to Her Majesty by the Duke," a source told BBC News. "The Duchess bonded with Her Majesty over dog walking and riding horses, and even after her divorce, she would continue her great friendship with Her Majesty, by walking the dogs in Frogmore and chatting." QUEEN ELIZABETH II'S COFFIN ARRIVES IN EDIBURGH, SCOTLAND   Royal Lodge is located on the grounds of Windsor Estate next to Windsor Castle. Despite Andrew and Sarah divorcing in 1996, they continue to live together at the mansion.  ...

In a series of audio posts shared to her Instagram, Britney Spears discussed the messy relationship she has with sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15, boldly claiming she will not see them until she feels valued. In an explosive interview with Australia's "60 Minutes," Jayden discussed his rocky relationship with his mother, much to the dismay of Spears. Spears can be heard saying in an Instagram, "With my kids now, making the claims that ‘She’s not good enough. She wants attention,' Yah, I do want to be heard, and I'm angry. And I kind of subconsciously want to offend people because I've been so f-----g offended." She then says directly to her two sons, who she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline , "But I'm afraid to inform you guys, I'm not willing to see you until I feel valued." Spears would later share that she was "told you guys have blocked me," of Sean and Jayden. BRITNEY SPEARS' SON BREAKS SILE...

President Biden accepted an invitation to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral which is set to take place on Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey.

Wall Street Journal : A look at the increasing efforts of device manufacturers, telecom companies, and satellite operators to connect smartphones to satellites in remote locations   —  Years of preparation helped tech giant, but other phone makers, wireless carriers and aerospace companies have similar ambitions

It was the reunion to end all reunions — the new Prince and Princess of Wales mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.  With the highly anticipated gathering of Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives came an influx of analysis of how the royals interacted with one another, as their tumultuous relationship still remains center-stage.  However, in viral video shared across multiple platforms, social media users erupted with criticism for the Prince of Wales, the next royal to inherit the crown, for his apparent lack of chivalry with wife Kate Middleton, whilst praising the Duke of Sussex for his treatment of wife Meghan Markle. As the two couples prepare to depart the massive crowd outside of Windsor Castle gathering to pay their respects to the queen , Prince Harry can be seen ushering his wife to their shared car, attentively opening and closing the door for her, while the Prince and Princess of Wales separately enter the ...

A family member of a 9/11 terrorist attack victim said he wanted to "remind" politicians that no one cared about "gender, race," asking that it not take another tragedy "to unite us."