Rupee’s recovery faces test
Lower crude prices and a softer dollar support the local currency ahead of the RBI policy
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Samsung's next-gen HDR10+ Advanced is launching on Prime Video this month — surprisingly beating Dolby Vision 2 to the punch, though with some huge unanswered questions remaining
Prime Video and Samsung are launching HDR10+ Advanced in August 2026 for selected content on the streaming service
Microsoft Tells Engineers ‘Tokenmaxxing Is Not What We Are Optimizing For’
Microsoft is introducing budget limits for AI use but says it still wants to be an ‘AI-first’ company.
Todd Blanche overcomes major congressional hurdle to become US attorney general
El candidato de Trump logra el apoyo de los republicanos tras el compromiso para retirar el fondo millonario de compensación a los aliados y amigos del presidente
Hellman & Friedman’s Baker Tilly Calls Off $3 Billion Debt Deal
Baker Tilly has dropped plans for a roughly $3 billion leveraged loan that was intended to refinance private credit debt and fund a dividend, according to people familiar with the matter.
Rachel Maddow Finds It Hard to Tell Which of Trump’s Fox News Hires Is Doing the Worst Job
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In a First, Astronomers May Have Spotted a Supermassive Black Hole That Wandered to the Edge of Its Galaxy
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BEAT (Belew, Levin, Vai, Bozzio) Announce Fall 2026 Tour Celebrating King Crimson’s Music
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Hauteline Finds Success With Hybrid Rental-Retail Model
The apparel rental market is notoriously difficult to crack. Rent the Runway continues to struggle, and brands such as Ralph Lauren and Banana Republic exited those services.
The 78.4 kWh Base Core battery can keep your home running during an outage, installs in under an hour, and gives back to the grid — as home battery installations reach a record high
Base Power just raised $1 billion for its Base Core battery, amid a significant uptick in home energy solutions.
Pacers Have an Obvious Reason to Believe 2026 Will Be a Better Season
The Indiana Pacers are looking good for 2026.
'World's largest humanitarian crisis Thirty five million Sudanese need humanitarian assistance'
Camille Knight is pleased to welcome Dirk Segaar, IFRC Special Envoy for Sudan. Sudan's humanitarian crisis has become one of the defining yet least visible crises of the twenty first century.
WTI Oil drops sharply after Bessent signals an imminent Iran deal
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil is falling sharply on Tuesday, trading around $75.70 per barrel at the time of writing, down 3.91% on the day and at its lowest level in a week.
Caitlin Clark’s silence on Sophie Cunningham’s comments reveals the impossible position she’s in
Caitlin Clark is in an unenviable position. One of the WNBA’s biggest stars is a lightning rod for attention, and the darling of the sport too for, let’s say, people with very specific biases. A relentless spotlight has been on Clark for her entire basketball career, but she’s remained resolutely against making waves when it […]
OpenAI explains what will happen when ChatGPT Atlas shuts down this weekend
It’s the end of a very short road for ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI’s dedicated web browser for Mac. OpenAI has shared details about what happens when ChatGPT Atlas shuts down this weekend.
Canon EOS R5 full-frame pro camera drops to its lowest price ever!
£2,449 for the Canon EOS R5! I wish this full-frame mirrorless camera had been so cheap when I bought it!
The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does
The camera flash will evolve into a multicolor LED that illuminates when your phone is face down.
UAE flood warning issued with winds forecast to hit 70kph
A weather warning has been issued for parts of the UAE on Tuesday alerting people to the risk of flash floods and winds of up to 70kph.
US AI leaders turn to Chinese open-weight models, challenging closed-source safety claims
More American titans of artificial intelligence are describing Chinese open-weight models as better for AI safety and security than closed-source models, challenging the long-standing claim by US…
‘This is insider trading by definition’: Trump sells $100,000 monthly subscription service to Wall Street to further monetize the presidency
Wall Street firms will get information milliseconds faster than the general public—and Trump will directly benefit.
Skip the run: here are six joint-friendly cardio alternatives suggested by experts
Whether you’re nursing a joint, have an existing condition or just don’t feel like running, these exercises help get your cardio in The runner’s high might be contagious.
Bhumi Pednekar was ‘disrespectful’ towards her teachers, alleges ex-teacher amid social media backlash over NEET remark
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Graviton offers internship stipends of ₹57 lakh to attract quant trade talent
The programme provides hands-on exposure to real-world quantitative research and engineering challenges, with top-performing interns being considered for full-time research roles
China currency debate bursts into the open
Economists are sparring over the yuan’s value as China’s trade surplus continues to grow.
Former MLB Player and Real Estate Powerhouse Mike Mendoza Joins eXp Realty Luxury
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Skilled Trades College Selected by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program
Skilled Trades College will provide eligible Amazon employees access to hands-on electrical and HVAC pre-apprenticeship training.
Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard
Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.
'A new era of workplace sabotage': Employees really aren't happy with being forced back to the office - and many are starting to fight back
Study claims the majority of workers now see RTO as a stealthy way to reduce headcount - and so the sabotage begins.
Who is the violent settler Israel’s Defence Minister is determined to support?
Overnight on Monday, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian towns again, torching cars and spraying graffiti in the villages of Talfit and Jalud.
Apple Could Launch Camera-Equipped AirPods Before the End of 2026
Apple could launch camera-equipped AirPods before the end of 2026, using visual sensors to give Siri greater awareness of a user’s surroundings.
Universal Below-The-Line Traineeship: On Set. On The Job. Building the Future of Filmmaking
Universal's Traineeship continues to demonstrate the value of mentorship The post Universal Below-The-Line Traineeship: On Set. On The Job. Building the Future of Filmmaking appeared first on TheWrap .
Fires started 'deliberately' on mountain as crews tackle blaze
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on the mountain in the Rhondda Valley since Saturday.
Trade tensions mount ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US has imposed more tariffs on Chinese goods, blacklisted dozens more Chinese companies, and banned new Chinese humanoid robots.
LBMA suspends Shandong Gold refinery over US labour list
Refiner faces interim suspension after US forced labour designation triggers review under London accreditation rules.
NVIDIA Joins NSF State and Regional AI Hubs Program to Expand AI Research and Education Across the US
NVIDIA is participating in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs program, an effort launching today to expand access to the…
Teen Drama Sterling Point Is the Best Kind of Lazy-Summer Throwback
The Amazon teen drama from 'My Old Ass' filmmaker Megan Park offers a refreshing escape from tech-addled adolescence
Immune cells in human lung tissue may drive the development of autoimmune disease
A massive analysis of immune cells in human tissue is yielding clues to the root causes of lung and autoimmune diseases.
Two materials, one photonic chip: Unlocking a new way to generate light frequencies
Modern photonic chips can pack sophisticated optical functions onto devices smaller than a fingernail. They are increasingly used to generate, manipulate and measure light for applications ranging…
Retirees are building new identities on the pickleball court
Pickleball offers retirees a way to forge a new identity after leaving the workforce. But a new study suggests that building skills and social bonds is more important than simply spending hours on the…
Targeting aging cells could slow intervertebral disk degeneration
Neck and low back pain affect millions worldwide and are a leading cause of disability. Degeneration of the disks that cushion the spine is a leading cause.
Globally spreading ticks evolved asexual reproduction multiple times
The Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, spreads serious pathogens, including severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus, Rickettsia and Theileria, and its bite can cause a…
Pringles just entered its high-fashion era — everything you need to know about this wild Blvck Paris collab
Pringles is getting a limited-edition, all-black fashion makeover courtesy of Blvck Paris, including a collectible can display and Pringles-branded hoodies and apparel. It launches Aug.
A 9,000-pound SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon tonight. Will you be able to see it?
While the impact itself probably won't be visible from Earth, observers may have a chance to spot a plume of debris rising above the lunar surface.
North Sea oil is a litmus test for Burnham | Letters
John Barstow says oil expansion is a necessity, while David Parker wonders if the prime minister will protect the planet or the fossil fuel industry North Sea oil expansion is a necessity ( Burnham…
Scrapping foreign doctors scheme will hurt the NHS | Letter
The move is regressive and removes a successful route for international collaboration, including education and research, writes Dr Peter Trewby The decision to abolish the medical training initiative…
British Pound rebounds as soft JOLTS and Oil decline pressure USD
The Pound Sterling (GBP) recovers some ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, up 0.14%, as US jobs data was softer than expected but confirmed the strength of the labor market, with layoffs…
Euro holds above 1.1500 on Hormuz reopening hopes and softer US jobs data
EUR/USD holds firm above 1.1500 on Tuesday as traders assess the latest developments surrounding US-Iran talks and the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install
Technicians installed a commemorative plaque, seen in this July 28, 2026, photo, on NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The plaque honors the legacy of Dr.
Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease
A 16-year agreement secures 121 megawatts of AI computing capacity in Norway, highlighting how crypto mining companies continue to pursue new revenue streams beyond Bitcoin.
Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership
Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product.
SpaceX Is Wall Street’s Frothiest Trade: Sloan
Short-sellers are making a massive bet against SpaceX. Bob Sloan S3 Partners Founder & Managing Partner calls it one of the frothiest trades the market has ever seen.
Wells Fargo joins JPMorgan and Citi in the race to tokenize Wall Street’s settlement rails
Payments will run on the bank’s proprietary blockchain and be routed automatically through its existing client interface.
Tell us your experience of using peptides
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Cable car fiasco highlights Madagascar's transport troubles
A troubled cable car project in Antananarivo has become a symbol of Madagascar's difficulties in modernising its transport system.
Refuse collectors help Italian woman recover binned €1m lottery ticket
Winner called waste management team after she realised stub showing she had hit the jackpot had been thrown away A €1m lottery ticket has been recovered from the rubbish in Italy after the frantic…
There’s a long history of person-first language in advocacy. Here’s why we should use it for Long COVID.
Labeling people with Long COVID as “patients” is stigmatizing and personally and politically harmful. It strips personal agency. And frankly, it’s bad PR.
New research offers managers a framework for understanding who wins in AI ecosystems and why
An article published in the Strategic Management Journal, "Value Creation in Innovation Ecosystems," by Ron Adner and Rahul Kapoor, offers a framework for understanding competitive advantage in…
Meta’s Llama 3.1 announcement
- Meta unveils Llama 3.1 405B, world's largest open-source foundation model.
- Model enables synthetic data generation, model distillation, and enhanced reasoning.
- Licensing changes allow output utilization and immediate development on multiple platforms.
vLLM: Easy, Fast, and Cheap LLM Serving with PagedAttention
- vLLM uses PagedAttention algorithm for fast LLM inference
- PagedAttention achieves up to 24x higher throughput than HuggingFace Transformers
- vLLM enables affordable LLM serving for small research teams
Regenerative Medicine’s Next Test: Whether the Process Matches the Promise
The FDA warns that regenerative medicine is being marketed to treat a wide range of conditions before it has been authorized.
National COVID-19 trends, August 4
The U.S. is about a month into a summer COVID-19 wave, with levels rising across much of the country, especially in the West and South.
Study Reveals How Often You May Need To Exercise To Cut Belly Fat
An exercise neuroscience expert told Newsweek that the findings may be good news for busy adults short on time.
Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting
Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.
Overweight and obesity in childhood associated with increased risk of childlessness in adulthood
A study of nearly 61,000 women in Denmark finds that women who had a body mass index (BMI) trajectory in the overweight or obesity range during childhood were less likely to have children than women with a normal (average) BMI trajectory. This effect on childlessness was already apparent in their mid-20s.