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August full moon tonight? The ‘Sturgeon Moon’ is coming: Here’s when to see it—and what it means for the Perseid meteor shower
There’s something fishy going on in the sky this week -don’t worry it doesn’t smell like when your co-worker heats up their leftover tilapia in the communal microwave. Instead...
Why OpenAI’s open-source models matter
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Why OpenAI’s new...
ESPN’s new streaming service is launching soon. Here’s what you need to know about its deals with NFL and WWE
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date.The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney’s quarterly...
The designer behind the iconic ‘everyman’ PBS logo sees the irony in its demise
You’ve seen the PBS logo in the news a lot lately. The current logo—three facial silhouettes in white and blue—has remained largely unchanged since Tom Geismar, the cofounder of the...
Think the Cybertruck looks weird? Check out its wedge-shaped predecessors
The car looked like nothing else on the road. Its sharp lines, flat planes, and pointy edges made it a head-turning sight, but also a head-scratching business decision. Would...
Firefly Aerospace IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today as SpaceX rival makes Nasdaq debut
A commercial spaceflight company that specializes in small- to medium-lift launch vehicles is hoping to have a giant-sized first day of trading today. Firefly Aerospace is expected to debut...
Molly Baz helped turn this former McDonald’s in Portland into a vegan fast food paradise
In an industrial pocket of North Portland, Oregon just a few minutes off I-5, there’s an old McDonald’s that was given a surprising second life. The familiar architecture is...
Chinese EV company BYD is seeing surging European sales—while Tesla continues to tank
On August 5, new automotive industry data revealed how EV brands are faring in the U.K. and Germany, and the update marks yet another chapter in the saga of...
America’s choice: lead the AI revolution or watch from the sidelines
As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, America stands at a crossroads. We can either double down on our greatest competitive advantage, attracting the world’s brightest minds, or watch our...
RushTok is back. TikTok still can’t get enough of sorority recruitment
The internet’s favorite programming is back on: #RushTok season is officially upon us. If this is your first time tuning in, “rush” is the informal name for the recruitment...
Instagram launches Map feature. It looks a lot like Snap Map
Location sharing among friends, family, and significant others has quietly become the norm in recent years. Now Instagram is looking for a piece of the action with the launch...
All that backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t slow its growth: Why DUOL stock is soaring 24% right now
At least one company’s bet on AI appears to be paying off—for now. Language-learning platform Duolingo reported earnings results for the second quarter of 2025 on Wednesday after the...