Blues pay tribute to 'hero' Daley as he stands down as coach
The NSWRL pays tribute to Blues "hero" Laurie Daley as the coach stands down from his role after this year's series win over Queensland.
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Yankees Swing Trade With Nationals for Star Infielder
The New York Yankees have made a big trade with the Washington Nationals to land star infielder Luis Garcia Jr.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 2 Results As Kevin Owens Returns To Win Surprise Fatal 4-Way
Kevin Owens returned at WWE SummerSlam Night 2, defeating Sami Zayn in a surprise Fatal 4-Way that also featured Gunther.
Kelsey Plum Deal Headlines Another Quiet WNBA Trade Deadline
The 2026 WNBA trade deadline saw little action.
'Board of Peace' chief says mediators working ‘around the clock’ on Gaza
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OpenAI’s Astra solves 10 long-open math problems and publishes the proofs
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condense-json 1.0
Release: condense-json 1.0 I'm trying to get braver at releasing 1.0 versions. This little library is a year and a half old now - I've applied some sensible and non-disruptive fixes and shipped the…
- condense-json 1.0 library released after 1.5 years of development
- Replaces strings/substrings in JSON with {"$r": ...} syntax
- Library creator Simon Willison announced release on August 2, 2026
Australia news live: Chalmers asks regulator to watch service stations ‘like a hawk’ as fuel excise cut ends
Fuel excise cut, which was imposed after outbreak of Iran conflict, ended at midnight on Monday. Follow today’s news live Company that owns firefighting helicopters ‘deeply saddened’ after accident in…
Xbox price hikes in Europe are wild and now I’m worried about Project Helix
Xbox prices have risen by up to €200 across Europe, raising fresh concerns about how much Microsoft’s more powerful Project Helix console could eventually cost.
Owlcat co-founder says the studio won't turn its back on hardcore RPGs as it hits 600 employees and preps its own Mass Effect killer
At this point, I think I trust the process.
Workers' Party to table motion calling for an 'economy of the future' for all Singaporeans
"This is our attempt to answer the pressing questions of the day and to write our own economic playbook," said WP MP Kenneth Tiong.
For times of crisis: Reiche introduces new financing for gas reserve
The Ministry of Economics is planning a state natural gas reserve for crisis situations. But who is going to pay for it?
Oil Slumps, US Futures Rise on Iran Talks Optimism: Markets Wrap
Oil dropped, US equity futures rose and the dollar slipped after President Donald Trump said fresh US-Iran talks would begin Monday, boosting optimism the two sides could reach a deal to reopen the…
New Spinning Drone Hides In Plain Sight
To design invisible drones, researchers have tried camouflage, transparent materials and light-bending optical systems. But engineers at Northwestern University used "motion blur," which an…
ANALYSIS: South Africa’s criminal justice system needs a revolution
Last week, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and National Prosecuting Authority head Andy Mothibi promised that the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption would be ‘reset’ within ‘six months’. South Africa needs fundamentally more than that. We need a revolution in our criminal justice system.
MADLANGA COMMISSION ANALYSIS: Andrea Johnson’s ‘Project Diversion’ a personal project against top cops, inquiry told
What began as an examination of whether former Idac head Andrea Johnson had exercised poor judgement has evolved into a far more serious question: was Project Diversion, from its inception, driven by predetermined objectives rather than evidence?
PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION: The Dlamini dilemma exposes fingerprints of suspended PIC CEO all over Harith’s Lanseria deal
An October 2025 update letter to the Government Employees’ Pension Fund sought permission to pay, and explained that the Public Investment Corporation had been ordered to pay, Acapulco R411m (plus costs). It was signed by CEO Patrick Dlamini, two months before commissioning PwC to do a forensic investigation into the matter.
Commonwealth Games don't need to mean anything to you to mean the world
Australian chef de mission and eight-time Olympic medallist Petria Thomas cried as she spoke about the importance of the Commonwealth Games to her, so it doesn't really matter if it felt too easy for Australia at times.
Hundreds gather at Harts Range for red dirt racing and rodeo
In its 79th edition, more than 1,200 ringers, pastoralists and residents from across the red centre gathered for the Harts Range Rodeo and Races.
Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 3
Oil fell after US President Donald Trump said new talks with Iran would begin on Monday after he called off a planned attack on the Islamic Republic.
Earning foreign income? Here’s a better way to transfer your funds to SA
If you’re earning a foreign salary and bringing it to South Africa, you’re likely paying too much in bank fees. Future Forex has solved this problem with far lower costs, no hidden fees and a premium…
Pension reform: DIW President for abolition of "pension at 63"
Within the CDU, resistance is growing against the abolition of the "pension at 63" without deductions. So should this plan be reconsidered? DIW President Fratzscher has a clear opinion.
Trump Says Yen Intervention Is Signal of Japan Friendship
President Donald Trump said the US joined a currency-market intervention that lifted the yen last week as a sign of friendship with Japan, saying that he expects Washington to reap a financial benefit…
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic might help clear Alzheimer’s disease plaques, new review suggests
A recent review in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs might help clear brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
48 years later, anime’s most beautiful sci-fi space epic is officially making a comeback
With the news of a new Galaxy Express 999 featured film in development, there's no better time to revisit the space opera masterpiece.
China’s military goal is to stand neck and neck with the US: ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo
Zhou Bo is a retired senior colonel in the People’s Liberation Army, a senior fellow at Tsinghua University’s Centre for International Security and Strategy, and the author of the book Should the…
Sharpen your cybersecurity skills from home with this $21 bundle — only through today
Get the 2026 AI Security & Cybersecurity Expert Bundle for $21 today only and access six courses covering AI security, ethical hacking, CompTIA prep, and penetration testing.
‘I found my peace’: How Filipino and Thai migrants made Greenland home
Greenland's labour shortages have created an unlikely migration corridor from Southeast Asia. In part two of this series, CNA looks at how Filipinos and Thais have become the island's largest…
With department stores shutting, are anchor tenants a thing of the past for malls?
Metro, which is an anchor tenant at Paragon and Causeway Point, announced last month that it would close its last two stores.
I defected to the PS5 after 30 years of PC gaming — here's why I have no regrets about swapping the RAM crisis for the disc crisis
Disc-less Elysium: I'm a veteran PC gamer who vowed not to buy a PS5 — but I changed my mind, and I don't regret switching to Sony's console for a second.
Quote of the day by pioneer of cybernetics Norbert Wiener: 'The automated machine is the economic equivalent of slave labour' — foreshadowing the displacement of human labor in the years to come
Before the term AI was even coined, scientists were warning about the potential for intelligent machines to replace humans
Yankees Among Teams Linked to Padres Star Reliever
The New York Yankees are among the teams interested in San Diego Padres star relief pitcher Adrian Morejon.
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug .3)
A young woman who was seen screaming, jumping in place and crawling on all fours...
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 3)
The revelation that Korea's military nearly shot down a U.S. reconnaissance dron...
- U.S. reconnaissance drone nearly destroyed by South Korean forces during joint military exercise.
- South Korea's military misidentified drone as hostile entity due to communication breakdown.
- Incident highlights systemic issues in military readiness and alliance coordination.
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 3)
Command friction : Border drone mix-up reveals Korea-US protocol gaps before ope...
Rachika Nayar’s Heaven Come Crashing is an instrumental epic of desperate longing
Two minutes and thirty seconds into the title track of Rachika Nayar's Heaven Come Crashing, an absolutely massive drum and bass beat drops.
Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love Makes Feelings Clear on Playing in Preseason
Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love shared his thoughts on playing in the NFL preseason, which begins with the Hall of Fame Game.
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- Celebrates Larry Fitzgerald's induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Cardinals aim to improve rushing game after last season's struggles
UK’s Burnham pledges ‘relentless’ focus on illegal migration
“The public don’t like the idea that the border looks like it’s not controlled.”
'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts
Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.
Exclusive: Newsom shows fundraising muscle for state parties
Gavin Newsom is quietly banking a lot of goodwill among party organizers and elected officials in states — particularly in the South — that will be key in the midterms and the 2028 Democratic…
Quote of the Day by Spider-Man: 'Anyone can win a fight when the odds are easy! It's when the going's tough…'
Spider-Man’s iconic words from The Amazing Spider-Man #33 remind readers that true courage is revealed not when victory is easy, but when hope appears lost.
Mom or not, caring for babies changes the brain
Freeman Hrabowski Scholar Bianca Jones Marlin studies how caregiving takes shape in the brain and how some biological adaptations are passed to the next generation.
A child's death in Argentina reopens debate over court-ordered family reunification
The death of a two-year-old girl in Villa Gesell, on the coast of Buenos Aires province, and the detention of her mother have drawn scrutiny to Argentina's child protection system, and in particular…
Wicked Star Ariana Grande to Take a 'Step Back From Visibility' Amid 'Endless, Ongoing Public Scrutiny'
Wicked star Ariana Grande will take a ‘step back from visibility’ following her Eternal Sunshine tour, and has exited West End musical Sunday in the Park with George, which was due to open in London…
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss efforts to reduce regional tensions
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss efforts to reduce regional tensions Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions in a telephone call…
The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
‘Great Competitor’ Freddy Peralta Joins Rays’ Already-Strong Rotation
In acquiring Freddy Peralta, the Tampa Bay Rays bolstered their rotation without relinquishing a prospect rated higher than No. 15 in their system.
Ossoff: The next thing, or "Great White Hype" for Dems?
Jon Ossoff is having a moment. But some Democratic insiders are questioning whether he's the real deal — or if a few slickly produced videos are making him look like more of a political juggernaut…
Legco-executive dialogue must deliver more than novelty for Hong Kong
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CXMT’s blockbuster IPO will test whether China’s memory makers are ready for the spotlight: ‘It does not yet mean China is broadly catching up’
Experts say shortages are forcing companies to explore Chinese chip supplies, yet adoption is still likely to be selective and politically contested.
AstraZeneca said to have explored Bristol Myers merger
Bristol Myers Squibb, which has a $133 billion market capitalization, could provide AstraZeneca with a bigger foothold in the US market.
Tom Holland Says Spider-Man 5 Is 'Unclear,' Teases He Knows When Miles Morales Will Join the MCU
Details regarding Spider-Man 5 are "unclear," according to Tom Holland, but the longtime Peter Parker actor has at least confirmed he knows when Miles Morales will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December as they look to avoid a…
Sometimes, it’s best not to take the photo – as this girl posing at a former Nazi death camp reminds us
What might seem like a harmless photo can be deeply offensive to others – and this girl posing at Auschwitz-Birkenau is a strong reminder that, sometimes, it’s best to put the camera away
Russia is planning a tethered mother drone carrying up to six wired mini spy UAVs
Russia patented a tethered carrier drone capable of launching six reconnaissance copters while supplying continuous power, communications, and automated recovery.
Is There a Way to Promote Open Document Formats Instead of 'MS Office' Format?
The Register looks at exactly why "It is practically impossible to move any non-trivial Word document out of MS Office to a non-MS suite and back again without it being more trouble than it's worth."…
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour, her representative says.
Asia-USWC container rates fall, rates to USEC steady to higher amid Middle East tensions
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US West Coast fell this week and rates to the US East Coast were steady to higher, while rates for liquid chemical tankers ex-US Gulf were…
VLCC Tanker Market Moving Higher Again
Clean LR2 The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index slipped 2.5 points this week to WS497. A voyage west also saw a reduction in value this week, with the TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent index going from $9.46 million…
Chevron sees 50% growth in Venezuela oil production by end of 2028: CFO
Chevron Corp. expects to increase its crude oil production in Venezuela by as much as 50% by late 2028, even as it is in talks with the government to improve existing fiscal terms, CFO Eimear Bonner…