(LEAD) Naver Q2 net income up 41.6 pct as AI boosts core biz
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Northern Marianas tennis player Carol Lee stuns top seed in Poland
Saipan-born Carol Young Suh Lee has upset the top seed at the Warsaw Open in Poland on her way to the tournament's quarterfinals.
- Carol Lee defeats top seed Elsa Jacquemot in Warsaw Open
- Lee wins 6-4, 6-4, then 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 in tournament
- 24-year-old Lee ranked No. 165 in WTA singles
Apple Health is more powerful than you think; here are my top tips
The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with…
S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders await big jobs report: Live updates
Wall Street is coming off a losing session as the July jobs report looms.
- S&P 500 futures unchanged as traders await July jobs report
- Dow Jones down 17 points, Nasdaq up 0.3%
- Investors anticipate breakthrough in Strait of Hormuz deal
UOB to pay shareholders 88-cent interim dividend as Q2 profit rises 10% to $1.48 billion
Q2 net profit beat analysts’ expectations of $1.45 billion in a Bloomberg poll.
- UOB's Q2 net profit rose 10% to $1.48 billion, beating forecasts
- Wealth and fund management activities boosted net fee income by 5% to $665 million
- UOB declares 88-cent interim dividend with 50% payout ratio
Madonna and Kylie Minogue Release Remix of “Love Sensation”: Stream
The two dance-pop megastars debuted the remix during a surprise performance at an Amsterdam party. Madonna and Kylie Minogue Release Remix of “Love Sensation”: Stream Travis Bland
A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency markets
The unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior.
Urad defies El Niño threat: prices seen stable as supply to hold up
Amid El Niño concerns, urad is emerging as an outlier this kharif season. Higher domestic sowing and adequate imports from its top markets are expected to keep supplies adequate, helping contain food…
Blackstone, KKR and CME targeted in vishing wave tied to BlackFile crew
Google LLC’s Threat Intelligence Group today said the extortion crew behind the retired BlackFile brand has spent June and July working its way through private equity firms, law firms and financial…
Chinese AI boom sends Hong Kong data centre prices soaring
Chinese firms are using Hong Kong as a springboard to test models and expand overseas.
- Chinese AI start-ups like Bytedance driving demand for Hong Kong data centres
- Lease prices nearly double in 2026, reaching up to $180 per kilowatt
- Chinese hyperscalers and independent firms expanding presence in city
Pioneering Hong Kong Cantopop lyricist Peter Lai dies aged 76
Peter Lai died on Wednesday morning after suffering a stroke earlier this year. His lyrics shaped many of Hong Kong's best-known Cantopop hits.
What a top secret navy officer case says about the NACC and Defence’s ‘cosy’ relationship
Defence initially referred to the NACC a case involving a former 'star-ranked' navy officer. The NACC chose to send it back to Defence to investigate itself instead — and not for the first time.
Trent Reznor on Doom: 'In some ways I felt a parallel with what I was trying to do with music'
A new range of Nine Inch Nails Quake merch is out.
Dogs coach says he would have signed concussion waiver to keep playing
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge gives his view on concussion in the AFL following revelations of Geelong putting a waiver into a player's contract.
US unveils 15 percent tariff on polysilicon products
The White House on Thursday imposed a series of price floors and a 15-percent tariff on products made from polysilicon – the raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is primarily…
As record heatwave hits Asia, fears of energy crisis and health risks mount
Chae Young-sun, a 69-year-old retired government employee living in the South Korean city of Gwangju, has stopped taking daily walks since a searing heatwave began gripping most parts of the country…
Gold’s price potential still ‘explosive’ amid Beijing hoarding, Hong Kong trading push
Gold prices have “explosive” upside potential, according to analysts, boding well for Hong Kong’s ambitions as a trading hub as Asian central banks continue to have a voracious appetite for…
Jon Bernthal’s 121 Minute 10/10 Neo-Western Thriller Is Officially a Streaming Hit
Jon Bernthal's standout supporting performance is drawing viewers back to an acclaimed 2015 crime thriller.
I turned a nearly 10-year-old laptop into the most useful machine in my home lab
I can't imagine my home lab without it
Gene mutations behind serious bone marrow conditions identified
Inherited bone marrow failure syndrome, or IBMFS, describes a group of disorders in which inherited genetic abnormalities impair the bone marrow's ability to produce sufficient healthy blood cells.
Inferring disruption of directed graphs using LIKA reveals altered protein phosphorylation networks in schizophrenia
Motivation: Kinases regulate a multitude of protein functions, and their dysregulation is pivotal for many human diseases.
- LIKA framework models many-to-many kinase-substrate interactions
- LIKA efficiently infers kinase activity from limited phosphoproteomic data
- LIKA analysis reveals altered protein phosphorylation networks in schizophrenia
Transient interdomain interactions shape the conformational ensemble governing RNA recognition by the tandem RRMs of Sex-lethal
RNA recognition motif (RRM) proteins frequently contain multiple RNA-binding domains connected by flexible linkers, yet the contribution of transient interdomain interactions to RNA recognition…
Incidental conformational switching in an allosteric enzyme
The classical understanding of allostery was initially grounded in two-state models, such as MWC and KNF, where structure and function are inextricably linked through transitions between low-(T) and…
- Classical allostery models assume rigid structure-function link
- Yeast chorismate mutase (CM) shows disconnected conformational activity
- T-to-R switching in CM is incidental, not dictated by affinity
Evaluating the applicability of replication success metrics in animal-to-human translation: A simulation study
Translation failure, in which promising animal study results cannot be reproduced in human trials, is a challenge in biomedical research.
Mood computational mechanisms underlying increased risk behavior in adolescent suicidal patients
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Although previous research has consistently documented elevated risk-taking in individuals with STB and…
- Adolescents with suicidal thoughts exhibited more risk-taking compared to controls
- Computational modeling showed elevated approach parameter in suicidal thought patients
- Lower reward sensitivity linked to increased gambling in suicidal thought group
Functional specialization of mPFC-BLA and mPFC-NAc pathways in affective state representation
Effective emotional processing, crucial for adaptive behavior, is mediated by the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) via connections to the basolateral amygdala (BLA), and nucleus accumbens (NAc)…
- mPFC→BLA neurons show heightened activity during anxiety-like states
- mPFC→NAc neurons engaged in exploratory and approach-related behaviors
- Pattern decorrelation in mPFC→NAc neurons during social interactions
Insulin resistance as a potential mediator between central obesity and diabetic kidney disease risk in type 2 diabetes
Scientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-65975-7 Insulin resistance as a potential mediator between central obesity and diabetic kidney disease risk in type 2…
Functional partitioning among core and peripheral bacteria shapes the giant kelp holobiont
Scientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-65023-4 Functional partitioning among core and peripheral bacteria shapes the giant kelp holobiont
Spatiotemporal distribution of precipitation microphysical characteristics over the Tianshan Mountains based on GPM/DPR observations
Scientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-64645-y Spatiotemporal distribution of precipitation microphysical characteristics over the Tianshan Mountains based on…
Lower Oil Prices Lend Support For The Gold Rally
Oil prices fell for a second week running thanks to optimism surrounding renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S.
- Recent dip in oil prices boosts gold rally amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns
- IEA revises global oil demand projections for 2026 downwards by 1.1 million barrels per day
- OPEC approves 188,000 barrels per day quota increase for September 2026, ending 2023 supply cuts
Lee set to hold closed-door meeting on housing supply plans
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a meeting Frid...
Victoria moves to tighten rules for councillors eyeing parliament
Legislation has been proposed to provide clarity to Victorian councillors looking to run in a state or federal election.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
Layoffs Hit Staff at Crossfire Developer That’s No Moon
In yet another sweep of layoffs within the gaming space, Crossfire developer That’s No Moon has axed an as-yet undetermined number of staff.
Chinese Yuan: Bullish tone with upside tests against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH is trading with a soft underlying tone, with scope for the Dollar to test support levels near 6.7420 in the short…
Juno Temple Recalls Growing Up in Famed Horror Movie Location, Says She Thought the Tour Buses ‘Were There for Me’
“I'm a horror nut. I literally fall asleep to the soothing sounds of a chainsaw,” the “Ted Lasso” actress adds The post Juno Temple Recalls Growing Up in Famed Horror Movie Location, Says She Thought…
Fiji Rugby defends scheduling after women's test match put between school games
The Fiji Rugby Union has defended its scheduling of the women's test match against South Africa on Saturday.
- FRU defends scheduling Fijiana XV vs South Africa women's match.
- Women's match set for 2pm Saturday at HFC Bank Stadium.
- FRU aims to inspire young Fijian athletes.
Texas Dominates Preseason All-America Team
The Texas Longhorns landed the most players on the preseason All-America list than any other program.
Reward for CJNG’s new leader jumps to $25 million after ‘El Mencho’s’ death
Washington also raised rewards for six other CJNG leaders and revoked visas for 65 relatives and associates tied to sanctioned traffickers.
Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now
These debt relief companies could help you slash your debt, but there are some things to know before signing up.
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Makes First Practice Appearance
Detroit Lions superstar running back Jahmyr Gibbs made his first appearance at training camp practice on Thursday.
- Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs practiced for the first time.
- 24-year-old running back in contract talks with Lions.
- Potential contract resolution within 24 hours per ESPN insider.
The First Fourth Wing Graphic Novel Is Up for Preorder on Amazon, Out April 2027
The Fourth Wing series is getting its first graphic novel next year. Amazon has recently posted a preorder listing for the first volume with a release date of April 6, 2027.
5 Bret Easton Ellis adaptations, ranked from worst to best
Bret Easton Ellis’ books seem perfect for the screen, but there’s an art to translating books like The Shards and American Psycho. Which adaptations worked – or didn’t?
- The Informers (2008) fails to capture Ellis' eerie weightlessness
- Less Than Zero (1987) sanitizes Ellis' darkest material
- The Rules of Attraction (2002) faithfully adapts novel's fragmentation
FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Reveals Change to Approach
The Kansas City Chiefs are counting on kicker Harrison Butker to make a higher percentage of his field goals this season.
Why Max Miller is staying in (for now)
Denounced on social media and by fellow Republicans, Ohio Rep. Max Miller is telling allies he's not quitting for a simple reason: It would be tantamount to admitting he beat his ex-wife and their…
Inside the GOP's mad dash to recess finish line
Senate Republicans are racing toward the August recess with a legislative to-do list worthy of a Joe Rogan podcast: crypto, college sports and hemp.
How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI era
AI usage is evident but isn't yet a serious problem
New Mexico trial: a judge orders Meta to pay $567M and make changes for underage users after finding its platforms helped create a public nuisance harming teens (KOB 4)
SANTA FE, N.M. - A Santa Fe judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million, and make changes for the user experience of juvenile accounts …
Chavismo and Venezuelan opposition have their first meeting under the tutelage of the United States
After the meeting, to which the press was not allowed access, the parties reported that they will be in a permanent work session until August 12, when they will define the continuity of the dialogue.
Iran seeks to bar US ships as Hormuz deal with Oman advances
Iran will seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they are allowed to use it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the crucial waterway.
Prominent queer figure facing backlash for Geelong Liberal candidacy
One of Geelong's most prominent LGBTQIA+ figures is facing backlash from the queer community, after being announced as a Liberal candidate for the upcoming state election.
American Squid Game Spinoff Series Reportedly Canceled at Netflix
Netflix has reportedly chosen to shelve David Fincher’s American Squid Game spinoff series, according to sources close to the project.
OCBC shareholders to receive 47-cent interim dividend as Q2 profit jumps 22% to $2.22 billion
Strong non-interest income led by wealth management cushioned the impact from lower interest rates.
- OCBC reports 22% Q2 profit increase to $2.22 billion
- Interim dividend raised to 47 cents per share
- Non-interest income surges 51% to $1.91 billion
I didn't think the Inzone M10S gaming monitor could get much better, then I tried the new Inzone M10S 2
The Sony Inzone M10S 2 takes a winning esports monitor and upgrades it even further with some key improvements.
Alphabet raises $25B in a bond sale; sources say the offering attracted roughly $115B of peak demand and that the company plans to issue US debt twice a year (Bloomberg)
Alphabet Inc. sold $25 billion of investment-grade bonds after generous yield payouts helped secure one of the year's largest order books for AI-related debt.
South Korean Won: Stable Fed and AI demand support KRW against US Dollar – ING
ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song highlight a sharp 8% drop in USD/KRW earlier in the second quarter, driven by temporary flows such as Hynix ADR repatriation and National Pension Service…
Lionsgate CEO Supports Paramount-Warner Merger, Says Bolstered Paramount+ ‘Would Be Better For Us’
"Uncertainty and delay is not good for anybody," Jon Feltheimer adds The post Lionsgate CEO Supports Paramount-Warner Merger, Says Bolstered Paramount+ ‘Would Be Better For Us’ appeared first on…
- Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer backs Paramount-Warner merger.
- Stronger Paramount+ could benefit Lionsgate's TV division.
- Feltheimer praises David Ellison's content investment.
How Guanajuato set the stage for Mexico’s independence from Spain
On Sept. 28, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo marched into Guanajuato with a ragtag army of tens of thousands at his back, kicking off the Mexican War of Independence. But why did it start here? The post How Guanajuato set the stage for Mexico’s independence from Spain appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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