An Argentine court approved the return of a Nazi-looted painting to Marei von Saher, heir to Dutch dealer Jacques Goudstikker, after settling claims with Friedrich Kadgien's daughter. The painting, valued at €250,000, may remain in Argentina for a year to raise awareness before its restitution.

The Pentagon faces scrutiny following leaks about Iran war and U.S. ammunition shortages, prompting unprecedented polygraph tests for military and civilian staff. The investigation, led by Pete Hegseth, aims to identify leakers and tighten security, amid concerns over press access and management from Capitol Hill Republicans.

A Gallup survey reveals a significant Democratic lead, with 49% leaning Democrat compared to 39% Republican, marking the largest gap since 2008. Rising independent voters and dissatisfaction with current policies pose challenges for Republicans ahead of the midterms.

The US military has disabled advertising identifiers on devices to prevent commercial location data from being used to track troops. This move follows reports of data exploitation in the Middle East and reflects ongoing security efforts to protect military personnel.

A vulnerability in an automated proof checker was exploited, allowing fake proofs to flood a shared knowledge library, marking numerous problems as solved. Experts emphasize the urgent need for better governance tools to keep pace with AI capabilities and prevent such breaches in future collaborative environments.

Jin has pleaded no contest to charges of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, linked to a massive human trafficking operation across Michigan. The plea deal will dismiss additional charges, and authorities continue their crackdown on trafficking networks, emphasizing support for victims and ongoing investigations.

A new vulnerability, 'StyleSmuggler,' affecting Magento and Adobe Commerce, is being actively exploited, allowing backdoor installation on online stores. Security groups have released unofficial patches, but Adobe's official fix is awaited, with the next security release scheduled for September 8.

Haier debuted an AI-powered smart home ecosystem at IFA 2026, highlighting seamless integration across devices like washing machines, refrigerators, and entertainment systems. Emphasizing innovation, Haier plans significant investments in AI and IoT security technologies to enhance its products and maintain its leading market position.

BioWare veteran Armando Troisi advocates for the studio's creative independence to ensure the success of the new Mass Effect game, highlighting the importance of BioWare’s narrative-driven RPG formula. Despite external pressures, Troisi emphasizes that the core team of veteran designers can deliver a superior single-player experience if allowed to work without outside interference.

The Blood of Dawnwalker launched with a strong debut, hitting over 70,000 concurrent players and receiving positive reviews, despite some PC performance issues. Rebel Wolves' title quickly topped 1 million sales, indicating a potential franchise future.