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Trump Accounts: Treasury allows employers to contribute up to $2,500 tax-free for employees' dependents
The new guidance provides a framework for employers that want to contribute directly to Trump Accounts for employees or their dependents.
Boipatong residents hope their vote will fix sewage on streets crisis
Boipatong residents in the Vaal say they want their votes to change their living conditions.
Iran threatens to keep Hormuz Strait closed unless US accepts terms
Iran’s Mohsen Rezaei warns the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the US changes its behavior and accepts Iran’s conditions.
SPD: "A storm will sweep the party leadership away": Is the SPD facing a revolt?
If the state elections in the east turn out to be a disaster, Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil's days at the top of the SPD could be numbered. But the possible successors also offer little hope.
GCC condemns Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
The Gulf Cooperation Council has denounced Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, calling the move unlawful.
Serving Senator threatens to kill Accord Party members on election day
The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has warned against the activities of members of the Accord Party in Ilesha ahead of the August 15 governorship…
Qatar detects 27 individuals who submitted false certificates for healthcare licences
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has permanently barred 27 individuals from working in the country's healthcare sector after they submitted falsified experience certificates while applying for…
shnit San José Screens 120+ Short Films, August 20–30
shnit San José brings 120+ short films to two cinemas, from August 20–30, 2026. The post shnit San José Screens 120+ Short Films, August 20–30 appeared first on The Rio Times .
68% report high treatment costs, 56% flag costly ICU, room charges in private hospitals: Survey
Around 56% of respondents reported ‘excessively high charges of facilities like ICU and/or room’, while 51% said they were charged ‘excessively high prices of medicines and consumables.’
B-Real on Cypress Hill’s First Original Spanish-Language Album: “We Wanted to Challenge Ourselves”
The hip-hop legend discusses making Dios Bendiga, learning from a new generation of Latin rappers, and taking the record on tour to Latin America B-Real on Cypress Hill’s First Original Spanish-Language Album: “We Wanted to Challenge Ourselves” Pedro Camacho
Katy Perry’s Latest Album Rises To A Never-Before-Seen Peak
Months after its release, Katy Perry's 'The Ones That Got the Plays,' her greatest hits compilation, rises to a new peak on the main albums roster in the U.K.
USDA warns recalled beef sold in Florida and Texas could cause ‘serious’ issues if eaten
Aventura, Fla.-based beef importer Corte Argentino USA is recalling 29,628 pounds of raw beef from Argentina after the shipments bypassed the third and final step of U.S. entry inspections.
What the US could learn from Japan's incentive for responsible antibiotic use
The Japanese government incentivizes doctors to avoid prescribing antibiotics for certain ailments, but would the same approach work in the U.S.?
How safe is the new Alzheimer’s drug?
Researchers studied patients treated with lecanemab, a new therapy designed to remove a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease from the brain.
HWO SIG Seminar, August 12, 2026
The HWO Science Interest Group invites you to the next seminar: Wednesday, August 12th, at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT . The post HWO SIG Seminar, August 12, 2026 appeared first on NASA Science .
Andrés Cepeda Arrives in Ecuador: Three Concerts, New Album, Tour Finale in Quito
Colombian star Andrés Cepeda brings his tour finale to Quito on 17 September 2026, promising a night of romantic ballads and new big-band sounds.
DGCE SIG Seminar, August 27, 2026
The DGCE Science Interest Group invites you to the next seminar: August 23rd, at 4:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm PT . The post DGCE SIG Seminar, August 27, 2026 appeared first on NASA Science .
Call for White Papers: Multi-Cycle Treasury Program Concepts with JWST
STScI is requesting white papers from the community with compelling scientific ideas for Multi-Cycle Treasury programs that require large allocations of JWST telescope time to complete.
University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students
School said it is pivoting away from letter-grading system to ‘curb the mental health crisis’ among college students The University of Michigan will pivot to a pass-or-fail-style grading system…
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses
The state’s ultrawealthy, including Larry Page and Peter Thiel, have similarly donated to efforts opposing the wealth tax.
Privatisation Commission approves financial adviser for outsourcing Karachi, Lahore airports
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Tuesday approved the appointment of a financial adviser for the outsourcing of Lahore and Karachi airports.
Disappointing photos show what visiting Niagara Falls in Canada is really like
I visited Niagara Falls during an August trip to Canada. Though it was worth it, I spent much of my time battling crowds and waiting in long lines.
GARVEE Launches 10% Off Seasonal Promotion and Reveals Three Home & Outdoor Living Trends for Late Summer and Early Autumn 2026
From outdoor family spaces to cozy interiors and smarter home organization, GARVEE highlights how German households can prepare their living spaces for the seasonal transition.
Paramount Sets Parker Finn’s ‘Possession’ Starring Callum Turner for June 2027 Release
Margaret Qualley, Diego Calva and Paul Dano also star in the upcoming remake of the 1981 cult supernatural thriller The post Paramount Sets Parker Finn’s ‘Possession’ Starring Callum Turner for June…
Verão Fortaleza 300: Free Waterfront Programming Starts August 13
Fortaleza's 300th birthday party, Verão Fortaleza 300, lights up the waterfront with four free days of music, sport, and sunset energy starting Thursday, 13 August.
Uber Exits Serve Robotics Stake as Delivery Alliance Unravels
Uber Technologies Inc. has divested from long-time partner Serve Robotics Inc. as the two companies clash over how to deploy delivery robots, the latest setback in Uber’s push to facilitate autonomous…
31700 Saudi male and female engineers work in contracting sector
RIYADH —The number of Saudi male and female citizens working in the contracting sector reached approximately 582,000 by the end of 2025. They include about 31700 engineers.
FBR Doubles Tax on Earnings of Non-Filer Influencers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 10 percent withholding tax on social media earnings of digital content … Read More The post FBR Doubles Tax on Earnings of Non-Filer Influencers…
Meta revives open AI push with Muse Glimmer
Meta has released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter open-weight artificial intelligence model designed to run agentic workloads on consumer hardware, while preparing an open-weight version of its…
This mushroom is behind ‘tiny people’ hallucinations
A researcher speaks about the Lilliputian mushroom, the decades-long mystery behind it, and the implications of a new hallucinogenic compound.
Minions & Monsters Is Now Available to Watch at Home
Minions & Monsters is now available on PVOD services like Prime Video . The third Minions film is landing on digital just over 40 days after it was first released in theaters.
LiteLLM breach exposes AI software supply chain risks
The compromise of LiteLLM has sharpened concerns that software underpinning artificial intelligence systems is becoming a strategic target for attackers seeking credentials, cloud access and pathways…
Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru's Hoskote; food safety dept imposes ₹25,000 fine
The FDA’s food safety division inspected the Hoskote facility to assess the quality and safety of food products, along with storage, labelling and handling practices.
Ravencoin Crashes 20% as Critical Exploit Threatens to Rollback Network
Two mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin's hash power are already rebuilding the chain from before Friday's first bad block—here's what a forced rollback would undo.
The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
Research updates, August 11
COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses in the body, confirms new research in Nature. The post Research updates, August 11 first appeared on The Sick Times .
As If the RAM Crisis Wasn't Enough, Microsoft Is Raising the Price on Windows 11
More than anything else, 2026 has been marked by basically every piece of technology getting more expensive. While a lot of the price increases have centered around hardware, Microsoft is now…
The Anker Solix S2000 is on sale for under $650 — keep the refrigerator cooling for up to 35 hours
The Anker Solix S2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $649.99, down from the list price of $1,199. That's a 46% discount.
Canada ‘systematically’ losing promising startups to foreign buyers: CCI report
Foreign buyers are snatching up Canadian startups due to the lack of a robust homegrown ecosystem that lets them keep growing
Apple Is Considering to Completely Reinvent the Apple Watch
Apple is considering a major rethink of the Apple Watch that could eventually introduce completely different form factors, including circular … Read More The post Apple Is Considering to Completely…
A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’
HIs achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that outlasted him.
Here’s how Chrome is quietly tackling annoying website notification spam
Chrome has several ways to stop abusive websites from flooding your phone.
Detection of optic nerve inflammation enables earlier multiple sclerosis diagnoses
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. An early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for improving the effectiveness of treatment and reducing nerve damage.
Bone deterioration alone does not explain the higher fracture risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes
A new study published in Diabetes Care finds that bone loss alone does not explain the increased fracture risk observed in some older adults with type 2 diabetes.
Stream free movies and shows on Google TV Freeplay
Google TV Freeplay now offers over 10,000 free on-demand movies and shows, — plus, 300+ live channels, with no subscription needed.
AMIE, our research medical AI system, demonstrates real-time clinical video consultation capabilities in a first-of-its-kind study.
Google introduces AMIE for real-time clinical video consultations in simulated settings.
France Bans Unsolicited Telemarking Calls
Starting today, unsolicited telemarking calls are banned in France unless consumers explicitly consent to them. Companies that violate the law can face fines of up to 375,000 euros per call, though…
Gold Nears Two-Month High Ahead of Wednesday's CPI Report
Gold pushed toward $4,450 an ounce Tuesday, its best level in about two months, as a stalled U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz kept oil elevated and traders braced for a Wednesday…
- Gold prices reach $4,450 an ounce, highest in nearly two months
- U.S. inflation report on Wednesday may affect Fed's interest rate decision
- Silver climbs to seven-week high at $65, driven by disappointing jobs report
Google Just Updated Its Home Page to Replace the “Search” Button With a Bunch of AI
In search of lost button. The post Google Just Updated Its Home Page to Replace the “Search” Button With a Bunch of AI appeared first on Futurism .
Joe Scarborough Condemns Trump’s Vaccine Executive Order as ‘So Stupid’ and ‘So Dangerous’
"What everybody feared would happen when Bobby Kennedy Jr. was put into that position," the "Morning Joe" host says The post Joe Scarborough Condemns Trump’s Vaccine Executive Order as ‘So Stupid’ and…
- President Trump's executive order divides MMR vaccine into three shots
- Joe Scarborough calls it 'so stupid' and 'so dangerous'
- CDC study shows vaccines prevent 508M illnesses and 1.1M deaths
Invitation Homes CEO says ban on institutional homebuying will bring down prices, but not immediately
The CEO of the nation's largest single-family rental landlord said the new law banning large-scale investors from the market will lower prices in the long term.
Databricks acquires Electric to give every AI agent its own Postgres database
Databricks on Tuesday announced that it’s acquiring Electric, the startup behind the WASM-based Postgres project PGlite and the Electric sync engine, as The post Databricks acquires Electric to give…
Egyptian blue in Iron Age Iran points to ancient connections
Egyptian blue, considered the world's earliest synthetic pigment, was prized for its stable blue hues and served as a common blue paint in Egypt as early as 5,000 years ago, as well as the base material for small items such as beads and vessels in later periods.
Multiple bioactive compounds drive antimicrobial properties of mānuka honey, study finds
New research at Aston University has shown that a variety of compounds are responsible for the antimicrobial action of mānuka honey, not just the sugar content and methylglyoxal (MGO) alone, as previously thought. The paper is published in Microbiology.
Economic losses from natural disasters fall to $100 bn in first half of 2026: Swiss Re
Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, a sharp decline from the same period last year.
Mark Zuckerberg's rambling AI manifesto is 6,434 words of high-handed platitudes and dubious conclusions
Tell us what you really think. No actually, don't.
I read Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, so you don’t have to — here are the 5 biggest takeaways
After reading Zuckerberg’s 6,500-word AI manifesto, here are the five key points everyone should take away.
An unreleased Anthropic model made progress on one of math’s biggest unsolved problems
For more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics. Anthropic hasn't solved it — but the company's models made more progress than you might…
Singapore Raises 2026 Growth Forecast as AI Exports Surge
Singapore raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%–5.5% as surging AI demand boosts electronics exports and manufacturing.