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Almost 4,000 entries whittled down to just 4 – the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 shortlist has been announced

August 20, 2026
Each year, the National Portrait Gallery in London, England, runs its Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize competition (formerly Taylor Wessing), attracting submissions from both professionals and amateurs across the world. At this year’s edition, 3,977 portraits were submitted. The event organizers have now whittled these down to just four finalist images, which will vie for the top prize of…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Just 10% of California’s EVs could provide 9 GW of grid power

August 20, 2026
California could turn parked EVs into one of its largest sources of energy storage – but utilities need to make it a lot easier for EV owners to participate. A new report from GridLab, Kevala, and Energy and Environmental Economics estimates that enrolling just 10% of California’s projected EVs in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) programs by 2036 could supply around 9 gigawatts (GW) of power for 12…
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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…
GamingNews

Do Not Boycott GTA 6, Fired Rockstar Workers Tell Fans: 'There’s a Better Way to Support Us and Hold Rockstar to Account'

August 19, 2026
The first Rockstar workers who are embroiled in a legal battle with the company have told fans they shouldn’t boycott GTA 6 to protest on their behalf. With GTA 6 due out in November, and the final hearing of the workers’ proceedings against Rockstar set to begin in Glasgow next month, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) asked backers to buy T-shirts to help fund the legal…
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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 raise up to $5 million during a period of up to four years. Eligible issuers could raise up to $75 million in 12 months. A safe…
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