Farmer suffered fatal injuries after being headbutted by cow, coroner finds
A typically safety-conscious farm worker died after being headbutted by a cow while not wearing a helmet, a Tasmanian coroner has ruled.
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Emergent Ventures winners, 57th cohort
Oisin O’Gorman, 15, Dublin, misinformation and fakes. Karsen Lee Wahal, Stanford, is AI killing the web?, and measuring media slant.
- Oisin O’Gorman, 15, tackled misinformation in Dublin
- Karsen Lee Wahal, Stanford student, studied AI impact on web
- Catharine Young won science communication with podcast
'Not on your life': Ex-NSW minister quizzed over friend's donation
Damien Tudehope tells the state's corruption inquiry he did not believe payments made by his friend and hotelier Michael O'Hara, a prohibited donor, were political donations.
Kerala HC slams State govt over promotion of DGP S. Sreejith
Court criticises govt for the move before deciding on demand for an inquiry into appointment of two bodybuilders as Sub-Inspectors
Ather Energy Surges 18% To Hit All-Time High As Brokerages Turn Bullish After Strong Q1
Shares of Ather Energy climbed as much as 18% to hit an all-time high at ₹1,500 on the BSE today…
Aviation: Kerosene costs and strikes cause Lufthansa's profit to plummet
Europe's largest airline group is struggling in the second quarter. However, it's not just the situation in the Middle East and high kerosene prices that are weighing on Lufthansa.
Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'
The disruption was highlighted around 8 pm IST on Monday when users started facing the issue without any prior warning from the Meta group's messaging app.
Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments
Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’ Sick patients in New South Wales have been told to avoid the emergency…
Curlew revival continues at nature reserve
Birds from previous releases pair up and return to nest at the site on the Isle of Sheppey.
There are new blood tests for Alzheimer’s. Should I have one?
New blood tests for Alzheimer’s won’t give you an instant diagnosis. Here’s what they’ll tell you instead.
Clubs stand firm after AFL's controversial finals memo
The AFL warns clubs they risk being sanctioned should they rest players in round 24, but several coaches say they will not be paying attention to the memo.
From fresh US tariffs to growth downgrades and CWG medal tally, top global news in five charts
The US has reintroduced tariffs, this time targeting 60 countries over forced labour concerns—India included. The West Asia war has triggered a downgrade in the International Monetary Fund's 2026 GDP…
Today in Korean history
Aug. 5
- Rhee Syng-man re-elected as President of South Korea in 1952.
- China passed through South Korea's Flight Information Region in 1983.
- South Korea launched its first satellite in 1995.
AI uncertainty is pushing companies from long leases to flexible offices
The office is not disappearing. But the long lease, once treated as a badge of corporate stability, is starting to look like a liability.
Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy
Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homes A £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in Brick Lane, east London, has been approved…
Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians
Campaigners say people who have had cancer face discrimination in areas including bank loans, adoption of children and insurance German politicians who have survived cancer have spearheaded proposals…
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of women who will develop disease
Findings prompt calls for review of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence criteria Young women in England who later develop breast cancer are not being referred for early tests or…
The power of good enough
I’m not sure about you, but I think I’ve had enough of trying to optimize everything. A few days ago I saw one post on LinkedIn giving me 8 Simple Ways to Start a Business. I let out a sigh. Then less than a minute later, another post, 6 Simple Steps to Improve My Life.
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for August 2026
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3 big ways the iPhone Ultra could beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8
The iPhone Ultra could surpass the Galaxy Z Fold 8 when it launches this fall, and it has more to do with software than hardware.
When Food Runs Short, Gogo Toti Goes Hungry so Grandchildren Can Eat
Health-e News When Food Runs Short, Gogo Toti Goes Hungry so Grandchildren Can Eat On a chilly weekday morning, gogo Thozama Toti sits next to a stove, watching her granddaughter prepare a meal of noodles.
Patagonia outdoor clothing is up to 40% off — here are the fleeces, waterproofs and base layers I'd buy for my late-summer adventures
Patagonia is one of my favorite outdoor brands, but it's not cheap — so I'll be taking full advantage of this sale.
The Iran war is fuelling the next oil, gold and silver rally
Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war Investors have been so fixated on talk of an artificial intelligence bubble that they've largely ignored another looming threat to global stock…
Emirates and Etihad extend Bahrain and Kuwait flight cancellations amid regional tensions
Emirates airline and Etihad have extended cancellations on flights between the UAE and Bahrain and Kuwait, with travel disruptions now entering a third consecutive week owing to regional tensions.
Q1 Results Today Live: Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Pidilite, Marico, Nykaa, Bharti Hexacom, NHPC, MCX, Godrej Properties, Kalyan Jewellers, Alembic, RITES, Zydus Wellness to announce Q1 results, Ather Energy, KEI, Sundaram Finance shares gain after Q1, DLF, UPL, Nazara, IREDA in red
Q1 Results Today, 4th August 2026 Live Updates: Follow businessline for more
- Bharti Airtel's Ather Energy shares rise 18%, hitting 52-week high
- Torrent Power's net profit dips 10.75% to Rs 661.85 crore
- Godrej Properties' net profit rises 4.1% to Rs 794 crore
Google Health just made sharing medical records much easier
If you’re in the US, you can now share summaries of your medical records using secure Smart Health Links.
LIC slips to lowest in nearly 4 months on discounted stake sale
As of 9:41 am IST, the stock was down 7.28% at ₹397.3
Unemployment expected to push up to near 11-year high, economists warn
Major bank economists expect the unemployment rate to inch up to 5.4 or 5.5 percent for the three months ended June.
- Unemployment rate expected to hit near 11-year high at 5.4-5.5%
- Slow employment growth with only few thousand jobs added
- Businesses cautious due to oil price shock and global uncertainty
Cloudflare has mostly ditched third party security tools, suggests not trying that at home
Automates bug bounty triage with Sonnet for $58 a month, CSO says Mythos would cost $200k
He choreographed routines for K-pop stars like BTS and Seventeen. Now he's building AI for dance.
If you've seen a BTS or Seventeen music video, you've probably seen Choi Youngjun's work. He's trying to find a new way for dancers to make money: AI.
- Joon Jung and Youngjun Choi founded AI dance company MVNT
- Company secures $200,000 seed funding for AI-powered dance platform
- MVNT aims to monetize dancers' routines using AI tools
7 Books that change how you view time and your future
Discover seven thought-provoking books that transform how you think about time, aging, goals, and the future you are building.
Senior Iranian official says US will 'face serious risks and casualties' if naval blockade continues
Senior Iranian official says US will 'face serious risks and casualties' if naval blockade continues Top military adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Mohsen Rezaei warned the US over its…
Euro flatlines above 1.1500 as traders turn cautious ahead of US NFP data
The EUR/USD pair holds steady around 1.1505 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. Markets remain cautious ahead of the crucial US July jobs report, which is due later this week.
‘Significant distress’: calls grow for faster water pipe replacement after repeated bursts
Hong Kong authorities have been urged to speed up pipe replacement and monitoring after three bursts in the same area in less than a week raised fresh concerns over ageing water infrastructure.
Companies may find it easier to join the ASX if these rule changes go ahead
Right now, you can’t advertise a stock market debut before filing a prospectus. Could loosening this rule give shrinking public markets a boost?
Dhoot Transmission sets IPO price band at ₹829-871; issue to open on August 10
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹1,400 crore and an Offer For Sale of up to 1.91 crore equity shares
Tenants at Abu Dhabi's famous centre for second-hand goods say high rents forcing them away
Al Yousuf Centre may seem like just another building in central Abu Dhabi . But behind its gleaming gold doors, it hosts a trove of the capital's best bargains on pre-owned goods.
George R.R. Martin Reflects on ‘Sadness and Depression’ Struggles in Personal Update
"This year has been … stressful, to say the least," the "Game of Thrones" author writes The post George R.R. Martin Reflects on ‘Sadness and Depression’ Struggles in Personal Update appeared first on…
- George R.R. Martin battled sadness and depression over the past year.
- Martin admitted feeling overwhelmed by recent events.
- Martin's HBO series received nine Emmy nominations.
No arrest made so far in MQM-P office violence in Karachi, police say
KARACHI: Police have yet to register a case and make arrests regarding a clash between two groups of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan at their party headquarters in Bahadurabad, in which a man…
Gold flat lines above $4,050 as Fed hike bets and Iran uncertainty support safe-haven USD
Gold (XAU/USD) seesaws between tepid gains and minor losses during the Asian session on Tuesday as traders seem hesitant and opt to wait for further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis.
Indonesian Rupiah struggles amid geopolitical volatility, twin-deficit risks
USD/IDR halts its four-day losing streak, trading around 18,090 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair is gaining upward momentum as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) faces persistent…
Crocodile rescued from flood-hit area in Ferozewala
LAHORE: Wildlife rangers have rescued a crocodile from the flood-hit area of Massan Kallar near Kot Abdul Malik in Ferozewala tehsil, safely relocating it to Gatwala breeding centre in Faisalabad.
Waymo's CEO say this is why he ignores Silicon Valley's most famous mantra
Dmitri Dolgov says Mark Zuckerberg's original mantra to "move fast and break things" has far-reaching consequences for physical AI.
- Safety must take precedence over speed in physical AI development.
- "Move fast and break things" mantra not applicable to physical AI.
- Waymo avoided major injury-causing crashes but faced regulatory scrutiny.
Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlights
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The AI race isn’t about models, it’s about infrastructure—and the U.S. is still far ahead
So long as the U.S. controls the underlying infrastructure that enables AI ecosystems, it will stay dominant.
Matt Damon's personal trainer broke down his 'The Odyssey' strength routine, so I tried the upper-body workout myself (and wow)
Matt Damon's personal trainer, Gabe Stump, reveals the upper-body routine that got him in shape for the new movie The Odyssey. So I tried it myself.
Stock exchange on August 4: Seven points that are important for investors today
The Dax reaches the 26,000-point mark for the first time. Now investors are turning their attention to quarterly figures and important economic data from the USA.
2 baseball games canceled due to severe heat
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Two baseball games scheduled for Tuesday evening were ...
4 months’ jail for repeat sex offender, 65, who groped Form 3 student on bus
A 65-year-old repeat sex offender in Hong Kong has been jailed after he was seen groping a secondary school student on a bus two months ago in a widely circulated online video.
How Borneo’s giant trees defy gravity and old scientific theories
Giant tropical trees in Malaysian Borneo pump water to their highest branches just as easily as to their lower-most branches, a new study says.
Jared Leto was raising a $75 million venture fund before recent accusations
Hollywood actor Jared Leto, known for investing in companies like Reddit and Robinhood, was raising a VC fund before sexual misconduct allegations.
- Jared Leto aimed to raise $75 million venture fund.
- Accusations of sexual misconduct surfaced during fund development.
- Leto denied allegations as "categorically false."
Morning Briefing: Record for Dax, crisis for car manufacturers
The Dax is rising to a record level, but precisely Germany's flagship industry is stumbling: BMW, Mercedes and VW are losing their footing.
HSBC sets aside US$1 billion for first share buy-back since October
HSBC, the top lender in Hong Kong, on Tuesday resumed its share repurchase programme, earmarking US$1 billion to buy back shares over the next three months, its first since October, according to a…
Graham’s Chances of Replacing Brother on South Carolina Ballot After Debate
Graham has held a sizable lead in prediction markets, but the race remains competitive in polls.
- Graham's debate performance boosts her South Carolina Senate primary chances.
- Prediction markets price Graham as frontrunner with 62-63% odds.
- No candidate reaches 50% threshold, runoff election plausible.
Warrant of arrest review scheduled for Lim Tean; lawyer was to begin jail term on July 20
Lim had earlier been ordered by the Court of Appeal to surrender on July 20 to begin his jail term for practising law without a valid certificate.
Indian origin man among 25 persons facing revocation of U.S. citizenship
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a case against 65-year-old Narinder Singh in the District of Delaware for allegedly using a fraudulent identity to seek admission to the U.S.
Capital Development Authority moves for early start of work on cricket stadium
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday held a consultative meeting for the early start of work on the first ever cricket stadium in the capital.
Why has Parliament increased the number of Supreme Court judges? | Explained
This is the first increase in the court’s strength since 2019, when Parliament raised the sanctioned strength from 31 to 34 judges