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Hyundai IONIQ 5's base price goes up $250 for 2027, but it still starts at just $35,250

August 20, 2026
With prices starting at $35,250, the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the most affordable EVs on the market. 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range Just last month, several reports suggested Hyundai dealers were running out of IONIQ 5 inventory, with buyers being put on a waitlist. Since it went on sale in late 2021, Hyundai’s electric SUV quickly became one of the most popular in the…
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DefenseNews

US Navy destroyer spent 4 days without power in South China Sea

August 20, 2026
A U.S. Navy destroyer went days in the South China Sea without power last month, leaving sailors without potable water, galley services, toilets or air conditioning. USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, suffered an “engineering casualty” with its…
DefenseNews

US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order

August 20, 2026
South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in U.S. participation. The change in the drills comes as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits South Korea on Wednesday and Thursday for regional security talks expected to…
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GamingNews

Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief Developer Legend Warren Spector Announces Retirement

August 19, 2026
Video game developer legend Warren Spector has announced his retirement from video game development. The 70-year-old founding father of the immersive sim genre announced his retirement in a post on LinkedIn, saying he felt he had done what he set out to do over the course of his glittering career. He now plans to write a book or two and do some lecturing or consulting. Spector announced his…
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CryptoNews

SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With a $75 Million Offering Path

August 19, 2026
The SEC proposed specialized exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, including a pathway for offerings reaching $75 million annually. The plan also introduces a conditional safe harbor and federal disclosure requirements. Key Takeaways Crypto startups could…
CryptoNews

Riot Platforms Sold 9,665 Bitcoin in H1 2026 to Fund AI Pivot

August 19, 2026
Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC in the second quarter of 2026, pushing its six-month total to 9,665 bitcoin as the Texas-based miner leans harder into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Key Takeaways Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC in Q2 2026, cutting its treasury to 11,380 BTC by H1 end. Riot’s 191 megawatt Anthropic lease is projected to generate $9.1 billion in revenue through…
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