Heat kills 19 in South Korea this summer: government agency
South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave has caused over 2,200 heat-related illnesses, with temperatures reaching a national record of 42.5°C in Yangsan.
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Should customers pay less when they use a self-checkout?
The supermarkets are saving money through less staff resourcing, but those savings are not being passed on to shoppers.
More GPU price hikes loom for Asia as Japanese distributor warns of new increases — CFD Sales signals 20% to 40% higher prices on Gigabyte graphics card orders starting this month
Japanese technology supplier and distributor confirms that the Gigabyte graphics card will cost between 20% and 40% more due to a new price increase.
Princess Eugenie Posts First Photos of New Baby Daughter Brooksbank
Princess Eugenie shares first photos of her newborn daughter, introducing the royal family’s newest arrival.
- Princess Eugenie unveils first photos of newborn daughter Brooksbank.
- Baby born on August 3, 2026, at 6:20 p.m. GMT in Lisbon.
- Brooksbank becomes 15th in line of succession.
The future of AI business writing is faster, but not robotic sounding
Get lifetime access to UmanWrite's AI writing platform with unlimited words, AI humanization, voice profiles and writing tools
European Stocks Close at Record on Upbeat Earnings, Mining Rally
European stocks hit a record high, boosted by another strong set of earnings, a rally in mining shares and optimism that a Middle East truce will be reached soon.
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This August
Betye Saar’s wearable art, Alfredo Ramos Martínez’s mountain ranges, the world’s largest pop-up book, three South Asian artists redefine monumentality, and more.
Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS is down to its lowest price ever
Memory and storage prices will be inflated for the foreseeable future, so we’re always happy to find a good deal on capable gaming hardware, like this discount on the Lenovo Legion Go S with a Z2 Go…
China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer?
Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.
The market is very pleased with Nedbank's results
Nedbank today reported its results for the first six months of the year. Core earnings remained unchanged, and the directors have declared an interim dividend of R10.25 per share.
Colts' Jonathan Taylor Eyes Own Payday After Bijan Robinson's Record Deal
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor wants his own extension after Bijan Robinson's record deal — and he says he "has faith" one is coming.
- Colts sign Jonathan Taylor to 3-year, $42 million contract extension.
- Bijan Robinson's $75 million deal sets new NFL record for running backs.
- Taylor aims for similar extension, targeting $15-$20 million per year.
OPEC Output Rose in July Led by Gulf Nations, Survey Shows
OPEC’s crude oil production recouped some more of its wartime losses last month with gains in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, though opaque shipping data complicated the process of tracking the group’s…
Gaza mediators deliver sharp rebuke to Israel for 'undermining peace plan' with strikes
Mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have delivered a sharp rebuke to Israel over its latest strikes in Gaza, saying its action undermines a road map they brokered to implement President Donald Trump 's peace plan for the Palestinian territory.
Strait of Hormuz's 'middle corridor': Iran claims new route is focus of talks
Ships could sail a new “middle corridor” through the Strait of Hormuz under a deal to reopen the sea lane, Iran has claimed. The new route could replace two existing lanes – a northern corridor over which Iran asserts control, and a southern passage through Omani waters.
If Amazon Was Hit With Wildberries-Level Damage, What Would Happen?
Ukraine has damaged 10 percent of the Russian e-commerce giant's facilities. What would that shock mean for Amazon in the U.S.?
Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone
Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, the latest step in the company's bid to scale its self-driving technology across the United States, U.K., and Europe.
Fórsa begins public sector ballot over industrial action
Fórsa has begun a ballot of more than 90,000 members working in the public sector to see if they are willing to take industrial action over pay.
The Guardian view on Burnham and the devolved nations: a test for the new politics in Westminster | Editorial
The prime minister has unveiled his plans for English devolution. The picture in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is much less clear After early statements of intent on homelessness and social…
Israel-Lebanon negotiations 'stalling': 'Situation on ground far from spirit of framework agreement'
Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Joseph BAHOUT, Director, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy & International Affairs.
Canadian Employers Urge Carney to Stop Some Strikes Before They Begin
Employers are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to allow the labor minister to preemptively limit strike action in sectors such as airlines, railroads and ports if the minister believes…
Blanche approved by Judiciary Committee, sending Trump's AG nominee to full Senate vote
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche will still need to receive 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Senate Judiciary Committee endorses Todd Blanche with 12-10 vote
- Blanche must secure two Republican votes to confirm
- Democrats skeptical about "anti-weaponization fund" agreement
‘I’m mortified’: YouTube star Hank Green apologizes for ChatGPT overuse after fans accuse him of including a prompt by mistake
"I have been relying too heavily on AI as a research aid,” Green said, while denying that “I appreciate the pushback” was an AI-generated phrase.
The Odyssey is exposing some unexpected dating dealbreakers
The Odyssey is becoming a TikTok dating test as women share the movie moments that gave them the ick.
Top Sweden Democrat compares left-wing journalist to pro-Nazi traitor
One of the most senior figures in the far-right Sweden Democrats has compared the political editor of Sweden's leading left-wing newspaper to Vidkun Quisling, who headed Norway's puppet government…
OpenAI to pay $3.2M to settle DOJ worker discrimination case
OpenAI agreed Tuesday to pay $3.2 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring temporary visa holders for jobs, according to the DOJ.
Apple just revealed a clue about its September iPhone event date
We’re just weeks away from the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold , and preparations inside Apple are well underway.
High Bandwidth Flash gets first technical specification for AI data centers
A year ago, SanDisk and SK Hynix announced a collaboration to develop a common standard for the High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) project. The new type of memory is designed to improve performance and power efficiency in AI data centers and can now be implemented in new data center projects thanks... Read Entire Article
Transpower expecting record electricity demand in cold snap
It's warned power generators of potential shortfalls on Wednesday and Thursday.
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world’s oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year.
Trump’s arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington’s historical sites, report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot-tall (76-meter) memorial arch could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its…
Bessent’s Yen gamble is a warning sign — buckle up
Fasten your seat belts: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has become a Big Player in the yen market. Increased volatility is right around the corner.
Heavy Rare Earth Metals Plant Boosts U.S. Supply Chain Independence
A commercial-scale expansion at an active uranium and heavy rare earth metals mine in Utah fits snugly with the U.S. plan to free supply chains from China.
DNA study uncovers deeper losses across Hawaiian honeycreeper family tree
Smithsonian researchers have identified the genetic relationships among all Hawaiian honeycreeper species known to have existed—and subsequently faced major losses—since the arrival of Europeans to the islands.
Single-dose drug candidate clears malaria parasites in mice, including dormant forms
Malaria is an ancient disease, dating back to 4,000–3,000 B.C., according to genetic evidence. Two hundred fifty million people are infected each year, and 610,000 cases are fatal. UIC researchers have developed a new antimalarial drug designed to thwart even the most drug-resistant forms of the infection.
Hospitals can close rural cancer care gaps
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access to high-quality cancer care in rural communities, where long travel…
Apple Says More Ex-Employees May Have Taken Confidential Data to OpenAI
Apple is now seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent OpenAI and Jony Ive's io startup from developing AI hardware allegedly based on stolen Apple trade secrets.
- Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI and io for alleged trade secret theft.
- 11 former Apple employees, plus OpenAI and io employees, potentially involved.
- Apple investigation reveals meetings where confidential Apple data shared with OpenAI.
Europe's Key Rivers are Drying Up As Extreme Heat Impact Widens
Europe’s biggest rivers are drying up after a series of heat waves. That’s disrupting the transport of goods and curbing power generation across the continent, Rachel Graham explains (Source…
Kevin Durant’s criticism of Klay and Draymond feels like another burner account gone bad
Kevin Durant is still in his feelings about his legacy on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors already won the 2015 championship, and had just blown a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals following a record-breaking 73-win regular season when Durant hit free agency. Durant signed with the Warriors, which […]
Bypassing AI guardrails is so easy a script kiddie can do it
Claiming 'it's my server' was often enough to persuade models to help
Top AI company executives to meet with White House officials, according to reports
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
Only 63 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they all are
From "Avatar: Fire & Ash" to "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," see all the films that made the most money in box office history.
- "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (2026) becomes the 63rd $1 billion film.
- "Jurassic World Dominion" (2022) breaks $1 billion despite poor reviews.
- "The Dark Knight" (2008) sets new box-office records.
Israel fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month but no away fans will be facilitated.
A Sibling Is Not Always a ‘Gift’
The term assumes that adding a child to a family is for the best. But that’s not the case for everyone.
Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond.
White House Releases Its Vision For Science: What Role For Energy?
White House "Science: A New Golden Age" proposes radical change to U.S. science, with energy a core theme. Only nuclear power is mentioned, mainly for political reasons.
Sony Pictures Classics Rescues Maude Apatow’s ‘Poetic License’ From Row K
The specialty label plans to release the TIFF comedy in 2027 as Row K deals with financial struggles and executive departures The post Sony Pictures Classics Rescues Maude Apatow’s ‘Poetic License’…
Burnham invites swimmer Goodburn to meeting after cancer funding plea
Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to Archie Goodburn's impassioned plea for more money and resources to be put into brain cancer research by inviting the Scottish swimmer to a personal meeting.
Bidding Announcement of 4491t Oil Tanker “XING YUAN XI WANG”
Entrusted by the transferor (the Sellers), we have scheduled to hold a public bidding online (www.shipbid.net) from 10:00 to 10:30 (Beijing time) on August 25th, 2026. 1.
Brains don't always rot: Scientists may finally know how human brains have evaded decay for thousands of years
Thousands of skeletal human remains have been discovered with their brain tissue unexpectedly intact. Now, a team of scientists may have finally figured out why.
AWS launches Kiro Crew, an autonomous agentic orchestrator for 24/7 code development
Amazon Web Services Inc. today launched Kiro Crew, an autonomous workspace that keeps artificial intelligence coding agents running all day and all night.
Combination of targeted therapies could help overcome treatment resistance in advanced prostate cancer
UCLA researchers have identified a promising strategy to make a new class of targeted cancer therapies more effective against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer, potentially overcoming…
New findings on the eruption history of the West Eifel maar volcanoes
The West Eifel Volcanic Field comprises more than 100 maars—circular lakes formed by explosive eruptions. Until now, little was known about when these volcanic eruptions occurred.
'A very busy mission': SpaceX on track to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on Sept. 12
NASA and SpaceX officials, together with the four members of Crew-13, spoke to the media on Aug. 3, providing an update on their preparations for launch.
The once-impossible black holes that could break thermodynamics
The laws of physics seemed to forbid a strange variety of black holes that could have zero temperature. Columnist Jacklin Kwan explores research that shows these strange behemoths can really exist – and how they could test the limits of thermodynamics
Hip surgery for woman after mother confronted Taoiseach
A 19-year-old woman with cerebral palsy, a dysplastic hip, a twisted femur and a retroverted pelvis is to receive specialised surgery in the US following years of campaigning by her family.
McDonald’s Replaces US Boss After Slowest Growth in Over a Year
McDonald’s Corp. named a new US president to bring “focus and urgency” to its home market, after the fast-food chain posted its slowest growth in over a year.
Business Insider Cements Christian Baesler as CEO
He joined the Axel Springer outlet as its interim chief executive officer after Barbara Peng's exit at the end of June The post Business Insider Cements Christian Baesler as CEO appeared first on…
- Christian Baesler appointed as permanent CEO of Business Insider.
- Baesler aims to develop national-focused subscription products.
- Company plans to expand into newsletters, events, YouTube, and FAST channel.
New Rathwood investor committed to recovery and growth
The new external investor in garden centre and outdoor furniture retailer Rathwood has said it is committed to supporting the long-term recovery and future growth of the company.
Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find
Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.
The Ninja Slushi makes vacation-worthy frozen drinks, and I highly recommend it (especially on sale)
The popular Ninja Slushi is on sale for under $300 once again. Here's where to find the deal.
- Ninja Slushi on sale for $260, 26% off original price
- Max model offers 112-ounce capacity, simple to operate
- SlushAssist system adjusts temperature for consistent results
Fermenta Biotech shares make debut on NSE
The company said the listing marks a milestone in Fermenta’s 75-year journey
When healthcare feels overwhelming, one WhatsApp message can make all the difference
Clalit pairs new immigrants with real people, not bots, to help them navigate Israel's healthcare system in their own language