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... Malnutrition deaths mark latest in the war on children� in Gaza: UNRWA chief

At least 100 children in Gaza have died from malnutrition and hunger, prompting humanitarians to underscore the need to speed up medical evacuations from the enclave while also allowing more food to enter.  
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165643

... Only hunger and bombs� for besieged civilians in Sudan�s El Fasher

UN human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed outrage over Monday’s deadly large-scale attack by the Rapid Support Forces militia on El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, which has been besieged by the RSF since April last year.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165642

... How nuclear technology can help fight seafood fraud

Across the globe, consumers and small-scale fishers alike are facing a growing challenge: seafood fraud.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165641

... Syria: UNICEF calls for safe access to children in Sweida as needs mount

Humanitarians must be able to reach families affected by the “deeply alarming” recent violence in Syria’s Sweida region who need food and other basics to survive, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. 
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165639

... Safety on and off the pitch: Closing down child trafficking in sport

Saido, a Somali refugee, started playing basketball when she entered the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. Basketball was, for her, a way to access community and confidence.  
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/08/1165640

... What Is a Black Moon? The Unusual Sky Phenomenon Will Occur Later This Month, but Don't Expect to See It

A seasonal black moon, to appear on August 22 or 23, is the third of four new moons within an astronomical season
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-is-a-black-moon-the-unusual-sky-phenomenon-will-occur-later-this-month-but-dont-expect-to-see-it-180987166/

... The Sounds of AOL Dial-Up Defined the Early Internet. Now, the Service Is Shutting Down for Good

Many of today's internet users remember browsing the web for the first time via AOL dial-up. But as subscribers dwindle, the service will be sunsetting on September 30
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-sounds-of-aol-dial-up-defined-the-early-internet-now-the-service-is-shutting-down-for-good-180987177/

... Rare First-Edition Copy of The Hobbit� Found in English Home Sells for Nearly $60,000

Experts found the volume while appraising the items in a home in Bristol, England. Only a few hundred copies are thought to survive
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-first-edition-copy-of-the-hobbit-found-in-english-home-sells-for-nearly-60000-180987135/

... Tropical Birds Are Struggling to Cope With Extreme Heat, Research Suggests

A first-of-its-kind data analysis links high temperatures caused by climate change to tropical bird population declines
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tropical-birds-are-struggling-to-cope-with-extreme-heat-research-suggests-180987157/

... Suffering From Sleep Apnea? Try Blowing Into a Conch Shell Almost Daily, New Study Suggests

Researchers say the practice might provide a simpler and low-cost alternative to the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, though trials with more participants are needed
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/suffering-from-sleep-apnea-try-blowing-into-a-conch-shell-almost-daily-new-study-suggests-180987158/

... This Mid-Century Motel Described in Reviews as 'Eerie' Just Became a Los Angeles Historic Monument

Built in 1960, the Hollywood Premiere is the first motel to be added to the list of more than 1,300 protected sites in the city
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-mid-century-motel-described-in-reviews-as-eerie-just-became-a-los-angeles-historic-monument-180987128/

... President Trump�s apocalyptic portrait of Washington, D.C. this week—a city awash in “bloodshed, bedlam and squalor and worse”—aired one of his longest-running grievances and political tools

The moves to seize control of district’s police and deploy the National Guard build on the president’s earlier rhetoric to “drain the swamp.”
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trumps-d-c-crackdown-extends-long-running-feud-with-capital-city-105de6da

... New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the owner of Zelle for allegedly failing to protect its users from fraud, reviving claims the Trump administration had abandoned

Letitia James’s office is reviving claims the Trump administration had abandoned as part of its moves to gut a federal watchdog for consumers.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/new-york-attorney-general-picks-up-zelle-lawsuit-abandoned-by-trump-e4ca2acf

... GPT-5 Doesn't Dislike You—It Might Just Need a Benchmark for Emotional Intelligence

Researchers studying the emotional impact of tools like ChatGPT propose a new kind of benchmark that measures a model’s emotional and social impact.
https://www.wired.com/story/gpt-5-doesnt-dislike-you-it-might-just-need-a-benchmark-for-empathy/

... Walmart�s New Employee Perk Takes a Bite Out of Workers� Grocery Bills

America’s biggest private employer has extended its 10% employee discount to nearly all groceries.
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-grocery-discount-employees-2d3f2329?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... New U.S. Accounting Rule to Establish How Companies Record Environmental Credits

The Financial Accounting Standards Board set new requirements, but walked back what businesses need to disclose from last year’s proposal.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-u-s-accounting-rule-to-establish-how-companies-record-environmental-credits-c77bfedf?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Tesla Eyes New York City for Robotaxis With Test-Driver Job Posting

As Tesla looks to expand its autonomous robotaxi service, it is taking early steps to test its software in the country’s most populous city.
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-eyes-new-york-city-for-robotaxis-with-test-driver-job-posting-cb8e724a?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Nuclear Power Is Having a Pop Culture Moment

Atomic energy has attracted influencers, spawned merch and even made a cameo on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay.’
https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/nuclear-power-is-having-a-pop-culture-moment-7a92f762?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Opinion | The Corporate Social Responsibility� Mask

Companies score higher on virtue tests when they engage in fraud, studies find.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-corporate-social-responsibility-mask-584be041?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Amazon Launches Same-Day Fresh Grocery Delivery in 1,000 U.S. Cities

The online retail giant plans to expand the service to 2,300 U.S. locations by year’s end in its quest to compete with Walmart.
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-to-expand-same-day-grocery-delivery-5528a04e?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f