Your Daily Update: August 12 2025

Good Morning! This update was generated August 12 2025 07:00:02. Here is a technology joke for you: Why do programmers prefer dark mode?

Because the light attracts bugs!.

The current weather in Mount Prospect is overcast with a temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit. The high for today is expected to reach 74 degrees, while tonight’s low will be around 69 degrees. Light rain is forecasted to begin at 3:00 PM today, with a 96% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow’s weather will feature overcast clouds with a high of 77 degrees. No precipitation is expected for tomorrow.

President Trump discusses ending “No Cash Bail in Chicago” while announcing National Guard takeover of policing in Washington DC. Meanwhile, road construction closes westbound Euclid Ave between Dryden Ave and Arlington Heights Rd. Governor Pritzker opposes taxpayers supporting the Bears stadium plan. District 214 signs a deal for ads at stadiums and gyms, while the Regal cinema in Lake Zurich prepares to close. High hopes for the upcoming football season are seen in teams like Palatine and Grant. In other news, Clarendon Hills Little League team advances to the World Series. Additionally, a former Glendale Heights village president is arraigned on charges, and a former Wheaton woman pleads guilty to abducting her daughter. Mount Prospect reports success with their new fourth fire station a year after its opening. In another incident, 3 people are rescued from a basement fire in Streamwood, and a stabbing suspect is shot by an officer during a domestic violence call in unincorporated Lyons Township. Further reports include a missing man in South Elgin, shootings in Chicago, and a water main break in Norwood Park. Uber records show reports of sexual misconduct every 8 minutes for 5 years. The Cubs fall behind the Brewers in NL Central standings. Lastly, tropical storm Erin forms in the Atlantic as record muggy conditions persist East of the Rockies.In the world of technology, United Airlines partners with Apple TV+ to bring full seasons of popular shows onboard. Sam Altman responds to Elon Musk’s OpenAI monopoly accusations. The tech radar highlights upcoming games for Switch 2, Xbox Series X, PS5, and general console and PC gaming in 2025. Nintendo files a patent for a Joy-Con 2 attachment resembling a fishing reel. Microsoft faces criticism for pushing users to switch to Edge in Windows 11. Samsung launches the world’s first micro-RGB TV for enhanced color accuracy. Additionally, Turtle Beach offers an officially licensed gaming headset for the Nintendo Switch 2. On the software side, iOS 26 introduces a real-time translation gesture for AirPods. In other news, TDK supports Ultraviolette with $21M, Pronto sees a significant valuation jump, and Datumo secures $15.5M in funding to compete with Scale AI. Revel shifts focus from ride-hailing to EV charging, while Ford rethinks assembly lines for low-cost EV production. Meanwhile, Nvidia unveils new Cosmos world models for robotics applications, and Electronic Arts combats cheating in Battlefield 6. Finally, Engadget covers the best Switch 2 games, laptops for college students, ergonomic mouse options, and Intel’s CEO’s interactions with President Trump.That’s all for today! Have a great day!

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