Noctua shows off 'custom-built torture-test rigs' for testing fans, and now I'm afraid of ever setting foot in the Noctua factory
I've only just heard of it, but I'm now afraid of being put in Noctua's torture-test rig.
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I've never lived anywhere longer than 5 years. Being the perpetual new girl has its pros and cons.
I've moved frequently for my whole life and never lived anywhere longer than five years. There are pros and cons to being the perpetual new girl.
Africa has the money to build the Africa we want
Africa is sitting on $4trn of accessible capital; even a small percentage of this wealth can transform economies and solve almost all our infrastructure needs.
I spent 3 months traveling in an RV with my 90-year-old mom. It wasn't as challenging as I expected.
Last summer, I took my 90-year-old mom on a three-month RV trip. I thought the small space would be hard, but her independence shined the whole time.
SNAP Families Could Get an Extra $60 a Month Under New Bill
The proposal comes as federal and state officials debate how SNAP should be used to promote healthier diets.
Rust Fan Sues Police After Swatting Incident Leaves Him Paralyzed
A Rust player left paralyzed by cops in a swatting incident is now suing the police for $176 million.
Pension reform: What would the end of the "pension at 63" mean?
The number of people taking advantage of the so-called retirement at 63 has exceeded all expectations. What effect will it have if this option is abolished? And how if it stays?
I got fired twice before I turned 30. It was the best thing that happened in my career.
Alex Stephany says getting fired twice pushed him toward entrepreneurship. He now leads Beam, an AI startup with about 200 employees.
UK goes to court to block Palestinian mother travelling from Gaza for medical treatment
British immigration officials have gone to court to stop a Palestinian mother travelling from Gaza to the UK to receive private medical treatment.
Persistent Systems confident of bagging two more large deals; margins not a worry: CFO, Vinit Teredesa
Persistent Systems anticipates securing two additional significant deals soon. The company recently won a $650 million contract and is preparing for growth. Financing for the Ngarro SE acquisition is being negotiated with banks. This acquisition will diversify revenue streams and expand market reach.
IperionX Advances American Titanium Growth Strategy With Proposed U.S. Redomiciliation and Board Appointment
Highlights Proposed U.S. redomiciliation: IperionX intends to redomicile its ultimate parent company to Texas, subject to shareholder, court, regulatory and other customary approvals, to align the Company’s legal and capital-markets structure with its integrated U.S. manufacturing, critical minerals and technology operations.
Africa's food future will be won in markets, finance and execution
The Kampala Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme agenda should be read not as another continental declaration, but as an investment proposition: a chance to turn Africa's food…
Visa to Acquire BioCatch
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Iran denies Trump claim that U.S-Iran negotiations begin today
Tehran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."
Thanks, Qualcomm: This brand-new Android handheld is already getting a price hike
You've got a few days to order before the price hike takes effect.
Trump administration moves to block public from enforcing environmental protection laws
For decades, regular citizens and advocacy groups have filed suits that forced companies and the federal government to clean up the environment. Trump officials have moved to limit that power.
Workers’ Party officially nominates Lula as presidential candidate
The Workers’ Party (PT) formally nominated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as its presidential candidate at a convention held on Sunday (Aug. 2) in São Paulo.
HOAs are often barriers to sustainable landscaping and solar energy – here’s how they could be bridges instead
Climate change, biodiversity loss and water conservation are often framed as problems in need of national policies. However, there is an often more important level of governance: the neighborhood.
Analysis: The Dax is rising to a record high - how can that be?
The automotive industry, once the country's most powerful sector, no longer plays a role in the markets. This is bad for the economy, but in the long term, it is even good for DAX investors.
In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare
Specialized health care for brain-related issues can be lacking in rural areas, but collaborative, community-based approaches can help address these inequities.
Ant Group’s embodied AI arm Robbyant kicks off external funding
Robbyant, the embodied artificial intelligence division of Ant Group, has begun seeking external funding, becoming the fourth unit of the fintech giant to step up capital-raising efforts. The unit said it was in talks with investors on Monday.
Chinese biotech giant Wuxi AppTec sees first-half earnings surge amid US scrutiny
Wuxi AppTec, Asia’s largest provider of contract pharmaceutical research, posted net income that smashed market expectations in the first half of the year amid strong demand tied to weight-loss and diabetes drugs, as well as gains in its US business.
I used Ollama and LM Studio for a month, and one clearly won for beginners by a mile
I tested both, and beginners have one clear winner.
Gaming on the 4GB Radeon RX 6500 XT and GTX 1650 Super in 2026 — upscaling makes low-end GPUs viable for esports and internet cafes
Practically every graphics card introduced since 2022 has had at least 6GB or 8GB of VRAM, but AMD is bucking that trend in 2026 with the new RX 9050 4GB.
WestJet flight attendants to end strike after reaching tentative wage deal
The union representing flight attendants at Canada's WestJet reached a tentative deal with the carrier Monday, ending a strike that led to cancellations.
What is the release date for My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 on Netflix?
Jackie and Cole are about to make their boldest romantic moves to date, but when does My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 arrive on Netflix?
Alibaba takes aim at OpenAI and Anthropic with Qwen3.8-Max launch
Alibaba on Monday introduced Qwen3.8-Max, its largest artificial intelligence model to date, expanding its enterprise AI portfolio with an open-weight model designed for software engineering…
Strategy sells 1,638 Bitcoin to fund dividends and STRC repurchases
Michael Saylor’s Strategy sold 1,638 Bitcoin in its second-largest sale of the year to fund dividend payments and repurchase its preferred STRC stock.
Bulls in charge as PSX opens week by gaining 2,100 points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week in the green on Monday, gaining more than 2,100 points to close above the 178,000 mark. The development came as global oil prices tumbled on Monday, after United States President Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran would begin later in the day.
Explosion: Attack: Russian Embassy in Italy blames Kiev
An explosive device detonates in a Moscow restaurant, several people die. The authorities are still keeping a low profile. But the Russian Embassy in Italy is making accusations - against Kyiv.
Teck Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitation
NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (the “Company”) announced today the commencement of consent solicitations (each, a “Consent…
- Teck and Anglo American plc announced merger plan on September 9, 2025.
- Merger to make Teck wholly owned subsidiary of Anglo Teck.
- Consent Solicitations independent of merger completion.
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
Light winds and lower temperatures were in the forecast Monday to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state’s primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine contenders for one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional seats will compete in the Washington state primary on Tuesday for two spots on the…
Putin’s Neighbors Are Preparing for Total War: Europe Take Note | Opinion
East European states are facing the Russian threat with innovation and investment that makes their Western allies look apathetic.
- Eastern European nations invest 5%+ of defense budgets for collective security.
- Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Latvia focus on resilience, not just spending.
- Historical Russian aggression informs defense strategies of Baltic states and Poland.
Taunted for driving, these six women now command Bihar’s Pink Buses
Six young women defied taunts and hardship to become Bihar Pink Bus drivers, inspiring other young girls to boldly take the wheel.
Bithumb sets 2028 IPO timetable as it overhauls internal controls
The South Korean exchange plans to seek preliminary listing review in 2027 while overhauling controls after a February crediting error.
Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump
The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.
Most Americans prefer non-violent border enforcement, study finds
Most Americans favor nonviolent measures, such as temporary barricades, over violent measures, like the use of rubber bullets, by border enforcement officers toward undocumented migrants on the…
China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
China has revised regulations on the protection of chip design, a critical move to push for tech self-sufficiency amid US export controls.
Prashant Kishor: From election backrooms to Bihar Assembly
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor is leading in Bankipur byelection
The Executive Briefing: What Luxury Shoppers Want; Retail’s New Hot Spots; The Backlash Against Polyester
Luxury clients reveal what makes them buy, brands share the sports marketing strategies that work and shoppers reject synthetics. Keep reading for your analysis of July’s top news.
Apple Photos' facial features prompt a $32.5B class-action lawsuit
The iPhone Photos app has become the target of a $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit in Illinois, over claims that biometric data is collected from images without informed consent.
Von der Leyen felicita a España y Marruecos por la gestión de la crisis en Ceuta, pero pide reforzar las fronteras
“Marruecos es un socio estratégico importante para combatir el tráfico de personas y la migración ilegal”, asegura la presidenta de la Comisión Europea
Sabarimala ghee supply: No lapses on Milma’s side, says chairman K.S. Mani
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) made the payment for the supplies in full and had not made any complaint about quality, he says
Sudden heavy rain lashes parts of city on August 3, Kapra records 51 mm rainfall in one hour
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged people to be cautious as the Weather Department has forecast heavy rains until the night
STAT+: Sandoz to pay $478.5 million to settle price-fixing allegations in long-running battle with states
Sandoz agreed to pay $478.5 million to settle allegations that the company engaged in a conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices.
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Aon’s CFO on the No. 1 risk keeping CEOs and finance chiefs up at night
For CEOs and CFOs, the risks aren't just growing—they're colliding.
Greece wildfire in pictures: Firefighters battle blaze worsened by 100km per hour winds
Greece is entering its second week of wildfires spread by extreme winds as more countries in Southern Europe battle with intensifying climate change.
This fusion startup just raised another $1 billion for its first commercial power plant
For decades, fusion energy has seemed just out of reach. The technology, which could provide cheap clean energy around the clock, still isn’t proven. But companies are now betting that it’s ready to finally leave the lab.
Toyota distributor Borneo Motors lays off workers in restructuring exercise
Affected employees were notified on Jul 30, which was also their last working day.
The Download: reward hacking explained, and suspected Iranian cyberattacks
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
CLARITY Act failure could send crypto valuations lower: Bernstein
Bernstein said Congress’s failure to pass the CLARITY Act’s could trigger another leg down for crypto valuations and accelerate policy support from US regulators.
EV maker Ather Energy Q1 losses narrow by 71% to Rs 51 Cr
Ather said it is seeing strong tailwinds due to policy support and consumer demand. The company delivered 83,173 units during the quarter, up 80.5% YoY.
SC narrows 'criminal antecedents' clause from protest order; CJP says 'confusion' removed, seeks assurance from govt
Saurav Das said the party had ‘stood by every student and every protester’ throughout the protests and would continue to ‘closely monitor developments across states.’
Bitget set to exit Japan, close all remaining positions by year-end
The crypto trading platform, ranked fifth on CoinGecko, stopped accepting new registrations on Sunday and plans to shut down all remaining positions by Dec. 31.
New study reveals how culture shapes our attraction to people who flaunt their wealth
A recent study published in the International Marketing Review suggests that flaunting luxury experiences online, rather than material goods, can make people appear more attractive. However, this effect depends heavily on a potential partner's cultural background and gender.
AI scribes promise less paperwork but may introduce errors into patient records
Visits to a new doctor, physical therapist or specialist often begin with: "Do you mind if I use AI?" According to Off the Record, a new report by Digital Rights Watch, more than 40% of Australian doctors are now using AI scribes.