How Trump and Iran unexpectedly fuelled an electric car boom
Over the past year, electric car sales have tripled, as anxiety about fuel shortages and rising petrol prices continues.
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I took a solo trip for my birthday instead of celebrating with friends. It helped me rethink my mid-30s.
Sinead Mulhern turned 35 on a mountaintop in South America. It changed how she thinks about solo travel and celebrating birthdays.
Veterans ministry to expand state awards to independence activists
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry said Wednesday it will seek to i...
RBI policy day puts markets on edge as Nifty opens flat; oil slump, Wall Street records lift sentiment
Brent crude fell more than 5 per cent overnight to a three-week low, slipping below $80 per barrel
APOD: 2026 August 5 – Spokes on Saturn’s B Ring
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5.5 million drink containers recycled under beverage container return scheme since Apr 1
Deposits which have been paid for by consumers but not redeemed may be utilised by scheme operator BCRS Ltd to cover implementation costs, said Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary.
Oil tumble to support Indian bonds; RBI policy guidance stays large driver
The benchmark Indian 6.94% 2036 bond yield is expected to trend in the 6.80% to 6.83% range until the policy decision at 10:00 a.m
NSW Police now required to turn on body-worn cameras when 'the job's on'
Thousands of NSW Police officers will from today be required to switch on their body-worn cameras when using police powers.
Bybit’s EU payments arm secures Austrian e-money license
Bybit’s Austrian payments subsidiary gained regulatory approval to develop card, merchant, open-banking and person-to-person payment services.
YouTuber Sourav Joshi flies underprivileged students to Delhi after booking entire flight, wins internet
Sourav Joshi and his wife Avantika took underprivileged school children to Delhi on a day trip, giving them their first-ever experience of travelling by air.
NRL club claims player Keith Titmuss contributed to training death
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles respond to a lawsuit from the family of a player who died at preseason training saying he was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape.
10 Best LEGO Sets in 2026
Of all the many LEGO sets on the market, from a variety of price points, these are our picks for the best of the bunch.
The 10 Biggest LEGO Sets You Can Buy in 2026
Going by piece count, we take a look at the biggest LEGO sets that are available now, ranging from Rivendell to the Titanic.
How an amputee Chinese scientist is fortifying the country’s military software
Much of the global debate on Chinese military power focuses on hardware but a vital part of the modernisation process is in the niche field of software verification.
Virus-like particles deliver gene-editing tools into Duchenne mouse model
The approach uses a protein found in fruit flies to ferry the gene editor Cas9 into muscle cells.
With tech for fact-checking to cancer care, Singapore startups aim beyond home
As the Republic turns 61, The Business Times profiles three companies tackling global challenges
Tanzania's digital dividend
Rapid growth in mobile data has been accompanied by much greater investment in fixed broadband as Tanzania seeks a digital future.
Tanzania looks to step up gas production
The country's LNG fields are ready to ramp up production following extensive international investment, writes Neil Ford.
Can Tanzania become an upper-middle income country?
Tanzania has a blueprint to grow its economy tenfold by 2050, but faces multiple entrenched challenges if it is to prove realistic.
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra camera test: Is the telephoto zoom worth the extra $200?
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's dedicated telephoto lens is one reason you'd pick it up over Galaxy the Z Fold 8, so I put their camera capabilities to the test.
Indonesian Wealth Fund Danantara Plans Hedge Fund Allocations
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara is preparing to farm out its first allocations to hedge fund managers later this year as part of efforts to diversify its portfolio.
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more…
Stocks at records, oil below US$80, gold near US$4,000, Bitcoin still at US$64,000: Which market is lying to you?
Wall Street indices recently achieved remarkable milestones while digital assets experienced a simultaneous resurgence. My perspective highlights a clear transition from cautious positioning to…
Education will be a key topic as Benson and James face off in Michigan governor’s race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James will face off in the Nov. 3 general election to become Michigan’s next governor.
No system malfunction found, after 432 students report O-level English oral discrepancies
It was also not a cybersecurity incident, said Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary.
Gold hits fresh two-week high, eyes $4,150 on fading Fed hike bets, Iran hopes, soft USD
Gold (XAU/USD) gains strong follow-through traction for the second straight day and rallies to a nearly two-week top, around the $4,141 area during the Asian session on Wednesday.
Van Jones Warns Democrats Are Becoming ‘Blockbuster’ as Progressive Candidates Emerge as ‘Netflix’
“We are selling CDs out the trunk, this is Napster becoming Spotify,” CNN’s political commentator adds while analyzing Tuesday’s primaries The post Van Jones Warns Democrats Are Becoming ‘Blockbuster’…
Isabel Pantoja loses two lawsuits against the Tax Authority at the National Court for more than 700,000 euros
El tribunal confirma el criterio de la Agencia Tributaria de que la artista utilizó una sociedad para obtener una rebaja fiscal en el IRPF de 2009 y 2010
HSBC starts trading as if nothing could go wrong
La entidad presenta unos resultados impecables, pero su cotización ya no deja margen para el error
The keys: perhaps the dependence on Palantir is the lesser of the problems
La empresa dirigida por Alex Karp duplica ingresos y eleva previsiones
Justin Herbert, Madison Beer Show PDA at Chargers Training Camp
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is newly engaged to Madison Beer, and he looked deeply in love at training camp.
NWSL to Begin 2027 Season Earlier Due to Women's World Cup
The National Women's Soccer League is planning to start its 2027 season on Feb. 11 to accommodate the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Enemies of Compa Chalino: Who Killed the King of Corridos?
A mysterious note, delivered during a concert in Culiacán 24 years ago, was the prelude to the assassination of one of the legends of Mexican popular music, a precursor to the current boom in…
Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek: the makeup anecdote as proof of one of Hollywood's strongest friendships
The Spaniard has commented that in a recent interview that their friendship is so close that she has even styled her hair and done her makeup when Salma's equipment has failed.
Tell me about your nap and I'll tell you about your health: what some snoozes reveal about aging
The total sleep time decreases linearly as we age. Doctors consider prolonged morning rests a negative sign.
Has the AI race shifted from U.S. vs China to open vs closed?
Whether it’s GLM-5.2, Kimi K3, or DeepSeek V4, China’s open-source AI models are reshaping how we think about AI.
Did T. rex leave these 66-million-year-old bite marks?
Fossilized dinosaur bones from Wyoming are offering a rare glimpse into the feeding behavior of Tyrannosaurus rex. Researchers examined more than 3,000 bones dating back 72 to 66 million years and…
Perez Hilton’s Miami Home Visited by Law Enforcement After Apparent Self-Harm on Livestream
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation," the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says The post Perez…
Investigation exposes Cambodia’s illegal wildlife trade linked to transnational crime
There’s a thriving illegal wildlife trade in Cambodia that caters to high-ranking government officials and wealthy Chinese nationals, according to a report on a yearlong undercover investigation by the U.S.-based NGO Earth League International (ELI).
Amazon loses US court ban on Perplexity's AI shopping tools
In a novel legal dispute, the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Amazon was unlikely to succeed on its claim that Perplexity's AI agents violated a federal computer-hacking law.
Turkey’s Trabzonspor says transfer talks with Salah under way
Mohamed Salah left Liverpool this summer after nine years, having scored 257 goals in 442 appearances, winning the Premier League twice and the Champions League once.
‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy
Exclusive : Warren Pickering told 2025 podcast mass deportations ‘not a reality’ in Australia and suggested politicians over 55 should ‘handball it to the next generation’ Follow our Australia news…
Climate action must stay on the global agenda
For millions of people in Europe , August is traditionally a month for rest and relaxation. This summer, however, has been one many would prefer to forget.
Why IPO hype always comes before the fall
Following the hotly hyped debut of SpaceX in America and the booming Shanghai listing of Chinese semiconductor company ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), initial public offerings are being eagerly…
Tencent ramps up overseas AI push with wider rollout of flagship Hy3 model
Tencent Holdings is ramping up its overseas push for its flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model Hy3, joining a wave of Chinese technology rivals and rising labs taking aim at the world’s leading…
Govt plans to unbundle SNGPL, SSGCL into five smaller companies
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Psychology: When self-optimization becomes an obsession: How do I opt out?
First the training plan, then the supplements, the sleep index: at some point you optimize yourself past your own life. When self-optimization becomes too much - and how to counteract it.
Self-compassion: How self-sympathy helps against exaggerated perfectionism
The constant drive for self-optimization can be exhausting. Why it helps to treat yourself like a good friend and what words we should choose for it, reveals a psychotherapist.
Scientists catch a “jumping gene” mid-leap between species
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that “jumping genes” may move between species and speed up evolution. While these mobile genetic elements were thought to travel mainly inside viruses or…
Hezbollah chief, Lebanese PM trade barbs over talks with Israel
• Qassem says talks will bring Lebanon ‘nothing but shame, humiliation’ • Salam accuses group of ‘helping Israel’ • Talks between both sides continue in Rome BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s chief said on Tuesday…
US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating row
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, a State Department official said Tuesday, in a mounting diplomatic row just months before elections in Latin America’s largest nation.
China’s AI Agent Unicorn Lovart Is Said to Explore Hong Kong IPO
Evoken, the Chinese startup behind AI design agent Lovart, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, the latest such firm seeking to tap booming…
Trump advisers tell AI firms they will not safety-test open-weight models
Open models, including Nvidia's Nemotron and Meta's Llama, are AI systems with publicly accessible core components. Closed models are controlled by specific companies. Major U.S.
Web3 is not dead, it is finally growing up: What will define the next generation of Web3 companies
For years, Web3 has been declared both the future of everything and the death of itself. Every market cycle produces the same extremes.
Metal-free process makes plant dyes more durable for textiles
Research in the International Journal of Materials and Product Technology describes a metal-free dye-fixing process that could help make natural plant dyes more practical for high-performance textiles, addressing a longstanding obstacle to their wider use in sustainable clothing.
A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends
A new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships, sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet. This was particularly true for youth experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges.
TCS and Infosys think they can profit from AI paranoia
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- 60% of Digitate clients prefer locally hosted AI tools
- Data security concerns deter clients from adopting Ignio
- IT-services firms exploit trust gap to offer AI solutions
Cost and access: The barriers stopping Aboriginal men getting prostate cancer surgery
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to receive surgery than other Australian men and more likely to face financial barriers to treatment, according…
China’s open-weight AI models to be spared US tests, sources say
Debate over how to handle open-weight AI models has intensified following a wave of such releases from Chinese developers.
Commentary: Germany's auto industry has lost its rhythm
Toyota sets standards for hybrids, China for electric cars. And the Germans? They are mainly fighting to not permanently lose the connection. However, something else would be significantly more important.
After 13 years in the US and a McKinsey career, this doctor chooses to come home to India- Here's why
A former McKinsey associate partner has opened up about walking away from a high-flying American career to return to India, saying no major life decision is ever ‘purely professional’ — it's personal, political and professional all at once.
Onshoring Is Here. The Hiring Wave Is Still a Decade Out
Building a highly technical, highly regulated pharmaceutical facility takes years, and we are in the part of the cycle where the work is physical, not scientific. Companies and their talent partners need to know exactly where they sit in that timeline and plan against it. The post Onshoring Is Here.
- Pharmaceutical companies invested $370B in U.S. facilities since 2025.
- Hiring surge for physical roles hasn't materialized yet.
- Scientific workforce hiring expected within a decade.
Seeking new solutions for perinatal mental health
Regan Odysseus was scared. She'd tried Prozac before, but the medication made her mental health worse, leaving her unsure whether further treatment would help or hurt. But between her full-time job as an ICU nurse, her full-time job as a mom, and the hormone shifts from her second pregnancy, the pressure on her mental health was becoming…