Lip-Bu Tan sought US blessing for Intel’s stock sale
The US government will remain on the sidelines for the $15 billion stock sale.
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Flagler Health Raises $50M To Transform MSK Care With AI
Funding Backs AI-Powered MSK Care Flagler Health has raised $50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-native platform for musculoskeletal healthcare. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round, with The post Flagler Health Raises $50M To Transform MSK Care With AI appeared first on Ventureburn .
Veep meets Kayayei Association, calls for holistic support
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Swiss parliament panel fails to reach deal on UBS capital rules
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Trump Has His Own Communist Manifesto
Seldom before has the U.S. government intervened so actively in the economy.
Beskrestnov: informing about missile launches helps enemy but tells world about Ukraine's problems
Advisor to the President of Ukraine on the Development of Technological Directions of Defense Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov believes that halting the publication of data on the number of Russian missiles launched at Ukraine has both positive and negative consequences.
Who Is Jayme Franklin? CEO Who Appeared With Trump for Vaccine Announcement
Franklin, a conservative media entrepreneur, stood behind the president as he announced changes to vaccination recommendations.
Two wars and a World Cup lead to epic DDoS attacks on publishers
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Steve and Connie Ballmer are splitting their $8 billion philanthropy into three so the people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent
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I Thought the CDC Shooting Was Rock Bottom. We're Still Sinking.
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Check-Cap Advances MBody AI Merger; Reverse Share Split
ISFIYA, Israel, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check-Cap Ltd. (“Check-Cap” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MBAI) today announced that the Company will implement a 1-for-7 reverse share split (the…
Building the quantitative infrastructure for the next generation of institutional markets
Katia Babbar, CEO of Immersive Finance, discusses the changing demands of institutional derivatives markets and why quantitative infrastructure is becoming critical to the next generation of…
- Immersive Finance provides quantitative infrastructure for institutional derivatives markets.
- Platform supports front-, middle- and back-office workflows with resilience and transparency.
- Integration of institutional derivatives workflow into single quantitative platform.
Supermassive Games are the latest studio to announce layoff plans, with 75 jobs at risk just three months after Directive 8020 launch
Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology devs Supermassive Games have announced the beginning of redundancy consultations for up to 75 of its staff, a process that will almost certainly add to the…
Boeing jet deliveries drop 17% in July
Boeing also booked 30 new orders after adjusting for cancellations in July, which include a handful of orders announced during a subdued Farnborough Airshow.
Rainbows can be made from sounds – and we’ve created the best ones yet
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Trend-Chasing Funds’ Big Bond Short Raises Stakes for CPI
Record short bets against global bonds by trend-chasing investors are lifting the stakes for US inflation reports this week.
Hostel: Parts I & II Are Getting a 20th Anniversary Edition 4K Steelbook This Year – Here’s Where to Preorder It
The Hostel: Parts I & II: 20th Anniversary Edition 4K steelbook is now available to preorder from select retailers. Here's where you can grab it ahead of its October release date.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on EVs, robots, and autonomy all at once — he’ll explain why at Disrupt 2026
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France's Power Prices Jump 22% as Heatwave Trims Nuclear Output
The new heatwave in France is curbing nuclear power generation in Europe's biggest nuclear electricity supplier and leading to spiking day-ahead power prices.
- France's day-ahead power prices surge 22% to $164.39/MWh
- Nuclear generation expected to drop 12% due to heatwave
- Low river water levels and high temperatures impact nuclear cooling
NUM warns Eskom restructuring could threaten economy, jobs
Num has raised concerned regarding Eskom's restructuring plan.
TikTok to mandate 5-day office work for US employees from September: Report
In December, the company reportedly told employees in departments including product, marketing and advertising sales to prepare for a full return to the office in 2026.
Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat
Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.
The cofounder of $2 billion toy giant Spin Master says the best time to start a business is in your 20s because ‘no one sees you as competition’
While the average founder is 42 years old, Spin Master cofounder Ronnen Harary says your 20s is actually the best time to start a business.
Pan masala packaging gets stricter: FSSAI bans plastic, aluminium foil; permits paper, tin or glass
Under the revised rules, pan masala may be packed using paper, paperboard, cellulose and other naturally derived materials, provided they are entirely free of plastic.
Deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, AirPods Max 2 $100 off, MacBook Pro, Anker 25W MagSafe car charger, more
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Ida and Raila Junior receive progress report of Raila Odinga Mausoleum
Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) based in Gigiri, Nairobi, Ida Odinga and his son Raila Odinga Junior have held talks with Principal…
Spotify asks artists to disclose whether they’re humans or AI
The music industry has been wrestling with the pros and cons of AI that can create professional-sounding songs in seconds
For Years, We Were Told To Choose Low-Fat Dairy: New Research Disagrees
The new study found that full-fat dairy does not cause weight gain and may boost nutrient intake instead.
How Khloé Kardashian’s snack brand Khloud got ahead of the protein craze: ‘The timing was everything’
Khloud is winning over consumers at Target, Starbucks, and Walmart. For Khloé Kardashian, the journey to this point has been "a lot of trial and error."
UK Radio Station Mistakenly Aired King Charles Death Report ‘Out of Curiosity’
A Radio Caroline staffer ignored “strict instructions” and accidentally played pre-recorded announcements declaring the monarch dead on the air The post UK Radio Station Mistakenly Aired King Charles…
An Israeli Satirist’s Bid to Save His Country’s Democracy
Lior Schleien used to host hit TV shows. Now he posts videos of discussions with young people, the majority of whom currently tend right, which garner millions of views.
Russia to retain forces in Syria as Hmeimim, Tartous become joint training centers
New memorandum transfers civilian facilities to Syrian control while converting military sites into joint training centers within three months; Syrian source says Russian troops will remain…
iPhone Users Who Pay for Enough iCloud Storage Get New iOS 27 Perks
If you are subscribed to an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage, you will receive new perks in the Home app on iOS 27, according to Apple.
Lynx Preview: The Sci-Fi Manga Blending Blade Runner and Pluto
Check out our exclusive preview of Lynx, a new manga series that combines the best elements of Blade Runner and Pluto into one appealing package.
Demi Lovato Is Officially Back as Mitchie Torres in ‘Camp Rock 3’: ‘Y’all Miss Me?’
The film, executive produced by Lovato and co-stars the Jonas Brothers, will premiere on the Disney Channel on Aug. 13.
Chinese rocket carrying satellite explodes seconds after launch
A Chinese rocket set to launch a satellite into orbit blew-up seconds after liftoff Monday, marking the relatively rare failure for a rocket considered a workhorse of Beijing’s space program.
Genetic variants shed light on kidney transplant rejection
Immunosuppressive medications help prevent organ rejection following transplantation, yet some patients still experience rejection despite receiving adequate treatment.
Differences in immune cells predict skin cancer treatment outcomes
In a first-of-its-kind study by King's College London, researchers have linked changes in two major types of immune cells in blood to different survival outcomes for patients with melanoma.
Rescued platypuses quickly return to normal lives after five months in captivity
Platypuses rescued during a severe drought quickly returned to their old routines after being released back into the wild, suggesting emergency rescues can help protect vulnerable populations.
Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
‘House Of The Dragon’ Book Changes Keep Showrunner ‘Up At Night’
'House of the Dragon' showrunner Ryan Condall is sharing his thoughts about how difficult it is to deal with book changes and making the show work in spite of them.
NASA Telescopes Create Colorful ‘Craft’ From Nearby Nebula
Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA space telescopes.
Ryan Beatty Talks Post-Beyoncé Breakout and Sharing Love Songs With His Boyfriend: ‘It’s Awkward at First’
New album Sweet Fortune finds the singer-songwriter coming into his own.
Recipe of the day: Belly-warming Greek egg and rice soup
Prfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix’s <em>East of Eden,</em> with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria
New speakers include: Senator Mark Kelly, Padma Lakshmi, Joe Kahn, Gina Raimondo, Ben McKenzie, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Linklater
Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".
BMI Aside, Waist Size Matters for Cardiovascular Risks
(MedPage Today) -- There were plenty of people whose normal weight belied the higher cardiovascular risk evident in their waist size, according to a pooled analysis of over a dozen cohort studies.
Guest commentary: Europe needs its own AI – and the courage to build it
Europe is dependent on the USA and China for AI. And politics has no plan to change this, criticize Hinrich Thölken from Capgemini and AI researcher Aljoscha Burchardt.
Spotify to identify AI-generated artists with new profile labels
Spotify says it will begin requiring labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities, introducing a new AI Persona badge aimed at helping listeners distinguish between human artists…
'Like a jail door slamming': Male sperm whales' mysterious rhythmic clanging is the loudest communication sound of any animal
Researchers have studied a mysterious rhythmic clanging noise produced by male sperm whales.
OpenAI's Only Dedicated Ethicist Has Left With No Replacement: FT
Chloé Bakalar joined from Meta last August and departed in July without any announcement, one of several safety exits in recent weeks.
Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects
Nvidia has teamed up with some of Wall Street’s largest banks and investors to raise $500bn (£370bn) in capital for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Robots Could Build Massive Metamaterial Radars in Orbit
Tracking the debris orbiting at high velocity in space is only going to get harder over time. We have ground-based radar systems, such as the Space Fence, designed to detect pieces down to around 10…
Making sense of Trump's executive order on US vaccinations
President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have long tried to reduce the number of vaccinations available to the US public and even farm animals. The latest move in context.
US vaccination executive order: making sense of it
President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have long tried to reduce the number of vaccinations available to the US public and even farm animals. The latest move in context.
Japan’s Akita AI Data Center Now Estimated at $12.6B
Mubadala could back Akita’s $12.6 billion AI data center, a project that could add major Japan-based AI capacity if its power plans hold up.
Ukraine's Health Ministry plan to regulate private MRI, CT centers threatens patient access – experts
The Health Ministry's initiative to ban private MRI and CT centers operating on the premises of municipal hospitals in Ukraine from receiving payments directly from patients threatens patients' access…
Why Scaling AI Compute Performance Requires a New Power Architecture
Every new generation of accelerated computing demands more from the infrastructure underneath it — more compute performance, higher rack density and more efficient, scalable power distribution.