Dolly Parton’s $450M Legacy: A Lifetime of Philanthropy and Giving
Following the August 25, 2026, death of Dolly Parton at age 80, attention has turned to her $450 million net worth and decades of quiet philanthropy.
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Apple Sets September 9 Launch for First Foldable iPhone Under CEO John Ternus
Apple will hold its next major launch event on September 9, at its Cupertino headquarters, marking the first product showcase under incoming CEO John Ternus.
CrowdStrike Reports Record Q2 Revenue Driven by Falcon Flex Growth
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD) reported a record second quarter for fiscal year 2027, driven by $333 million in net new annual recurring revenue and surging…
Meghalaya Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Opposing Uranium Mining
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing uranium exploration and mining across the state, backing the decision with all 60 MLAs on Wednesday.
NASA Roman Space Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of 2026 Launch
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for an Aug.
Advanced Light Source Upgrade to Boost X-Ray Brightness for Quantum Research
The Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is undergoing a historic upgrade targeted for completion in 2029.
Sophie Adenot and NASA Astronaut Complete ISS Antenna Spacewalk
European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Anil Menon successfully completed a six-hour and 30-minute spacewalk on August 25, 2026, finishing the…
TCL Nxtpaper Tablets Up to 32% Off at Amazon, Including Note A1 Bundle
TCL’s Nxtpaper tablets are currently discounted by up to 32% at Amazon, featuring paper-like displays and bundled accessories designed to bridge the gap between traditional…
Google Unveils Pixel 11 Lineup and Pixel Watch 5 With Gemini AI Integration
Google brought its newest consumer technology to retail shelves, rolling out an expanded device ecosystem designed around Gemini Intelligence capabilities.
Reflect Orbital space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon
Astronomers warn that space mirrors proposed by startup Reflect Orbital could appear forty times brighter than the full moon, turning starry night skies into glaring twilight…
Meta to Pay $17 Billion Settlement Over Youth Safety on Facebook and Instagram
Meta agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 states to end a landmark federal child safety trial on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
NOAA Issues Geomagnetic Storm Watches for Aug 27-28; Aurora Possible
Earth faces back-to-back geomagnetic storms on August 27 and 28, as a fast solar wind stream from a coronal hole and incoming coronal mass ejections from an M6.9 solar flare…