DC Has a Whole Bunch of Hardcover Comics on Sale at Amazon Today
Amazon has dropped prices on top DC hardcover comics, including Absolute Batman Vol. 1 & 2, Absolute Wonder Woman, All-Star Superman, and more.
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Priyanka Chopra unveils ‘Empress’ biography on Sridevi’s birth anniversary, honoring the pan-Indian icon’s enduring legacy
Dubai: Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked Sridevi’s birth anniversary with a heartfelt remembrance of the late screen icon as she unveiled the cover of Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi , an…
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT, Work, and Codex to Linux in Desktop Preview
OpenAI’s ChatGPT desktop app reaches Linux in preview, combining ChatGPT, Work, and Codex for supported Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora systems.
MCX launches crude sunflower oil futures contracts to strengthen edible oil price risk management
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India has launched crude sunflower oil futures contracts. This move aims to provide risk management options for India's edible oil sector.
Anthropic said in talks to buy startup Decart for $6 billion
The deal would be Anthropic's largest known acquisition and adds Decart's chip-efficiency and world-model tech ahead of an anticipated IPO
Microsoft is merging Copilot and Copilot 365 into one unified app - and retiring 3 features
The move should cut down on the confusion between the two apps, especially for anyone who bounces back and forth between the two of them.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Deepening Silence Fuels Analyst Speculation
Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington condemned two ballistic missile launches ahead of allied military drills, but Pyongyang’s failure to report either test has left analysts guessing at the cause.
Mystery attacker spent a year raiding Salesforce and ServiceNow portals
Custom tools harvested whatever over-permissioned guest accounts would surrender
Nigeria: U.S. Report Vindicates Atiku On Tinubu Govt's Fiscal Transparency
[Vanguard] The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has been vindicated by a recent United States Department of State report which raised concerns over…
Sweetgreen isn't linked to cyclospora, but many customers still don't want salads: 'I didn't think it would last' this long, CEO says
Though Sweetgreen has not been linked to the cyclospora outbreak, the fast-casual chain has taken a hit as consumers steer clear of lettuce and fresh produce.
iPhone Ultra could launch in US only at first, per report
iPhone Ultra’s unveiling is only a few weeks away , and a new report claims the initial rollout could be extremely limited, including being US-only at launch.
Xbox unveils new limited edition Gears of War controllers, and fans say 'they look frigging awesome'
The controller releases on September 30
Field Marshal Munir and the Pakistan Paradox
A powerful military gives the country global influence but stifles its economic and political modernization.
Alibaba adds commercial restrictions to open-weight Qwen3.8-Max AI model
Alibaba Group Holding has made the core files of its latest flagship AI model Qwen3.8-Max free for anyone to download, as the tech giant introduces new rules requiring large companies to pay for a…
This top fast food burger chain’s ranking just slipped. The CEO is blaming ‘quality degradation’
2026 has already seen Wendy’s shutter hundreds of locations and slash its dividends . Now, the fast food restaurant has officially fallen from its second-place standing among burger joints.
Stunning time lapse lets you relive the 2026 total solar eclipse in 4K glory
There’s a reason humans have been obsessed with these celestial events for millennia—they are beautiful
Thanks to the New Vault Breaker Co-Op Mode, I Can Finally Appreciate Marathon’s Most Intriguing Map
Marathon's limited-time experimental PvE mode ends on August 18, and it's worth trying out before it disappears to truly appreciate the intricacies of the Cryo Archive map without being gunned down by…
Ella Langley Makes History As The First Woman To Manage A Chart Feat
Ella Langley makes history as “I Can’t Love You Anymore” leads the Country Airplay chart and "Choosin' Texas" dominates the Billboard Hot 100 again.
Decommissioning Spending in UK North Sea Hits Record High
Decommissioning remained a major activity across the UK North Sea in 2025, with industry spending hitting a record-high of £2.6 billion, or $3.5 billion, the North Sea industry regulator said in a…
Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens
Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.
Poland and the Baltics risk Russian sabotage for backing Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
The CIA warned regional governments as Russia weighed sabotage and false flags against Ukraine’s supporters, officials told Bloomberg.
Reed Hastings on life after Netflix and the next wave of AI
The Netflix co-founder and former CEO says AI could unleash a new wave of “creative destruction.”
Apples iPhone Ultra might have a staggered, country-by-country rollout
That would be...unfortunate for those living outside of the U.S.
Figure revenue doubles as blockchain loan marketplace volumes surge
The tokenization-focused lender posted $226 million in quarterly revenue as blockchain loan marketplace volume jumped to $4.3 billion.
Investment plunge exposes growing uncertainty over SA’s economic outlook
‘The investment drive is underpinned by investment by the private sector and not necessarily by the public sector … that's where the issue of confidence lies,’ says RMB chief economist Isaah Mhlanga.
Powerball Jackpot: Why the Winner Won't Actually Get $1.04 Billion
The winner can choose between an annuitized prize of $1.04 billion over 30 years, or a lump-sum payment of $450.5 million.
- Illinois player won $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot
- Over 3 million tickets won smaller prizes
- Winner can choose annuity or lump-sum payment
Residents of Kabe Village in NW say they have no medical facility
Residents of Kabe Village remain without basic medical care for more than two years
Bauchi Chief Judge inaugurates LG election tribunals
The Bauchi State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has inaugurated members of the state’s Local Government Election Tribunals, Appeal Tribunal, Family Court I and Right of Way Mobile Court.
Memory maker CXMT overtakes Tencent to become China's most valuable company 17 days after its IPO — now worth $524 billion
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is now the world's most valuable Chinese company after passing Tencent.
A friend of the RAI journalist who suffered an attack confesses that he put the bomb in front of his house “for his own good”
Valter Lavitola, who was close to Berlusconi and has a long judicial history, claims he ordered the attack to reinforce police protection for the journalist.
‘Devastated’: Teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies in Bangkok; tributes pour in
Australian golfer Jessica Bang, 18, has died in Bangkok after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Her family confirmed her passing on 13 August.
(LEAD) U.S. flags S. Korea, Japan, EU, others over transshipment risks involving China-linked goods
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has...
US Dollar: Yield support erodes on weaker inflation – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee notes that softer US CPI and labour data kept DXY locked in a 99.4–100.1 range after the USD/JPY sell-off linked to joint US-Japan interventions.
Rate-Hike Bets Ease; Anthropic in Talks to Buy Decart | Bloomberg Brief 08/13/2026
US equity futures waver after a tech-led rally as an in-line CPI print eases wagers on a rate hike from the Fed. The US Treasury is set to auction $25 billion of 30-year notes after the 10-year debt…
Rupee Defeats All Currencies to End Week
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 219th consecutive day on Thursday. The … Read More The post Rupee Defeats All Currencies to End Week appeared first on…
The memory crisis is killing off sub-$100 smartphones as US sales plunge 64%
Counterpoint Research writes that US smartphone sales fell by 5% YoY in Q2 2026, with memory price increases the main culprit alongside other macroeconomic factors weakening consumer demand. Read Entire Article
Over 1 million products discounted in 2026 sales campaign until October 30
Saudi Ministry of Commerce launches 2026 sales campaign with over a million discounted products in stores and online until October 30, 2026.
'The Journey to Gyeong-ju' balances tragedy, humor in grief-driven road trip
Eight years after her youngest daughter went missing during a school trip, a grieving mother sets out on a road trip with her remaining three daughters to get revenge on the killer, recently released…
Alex Cooper’s Unwell now valued at $500 million after funding from investment firm WTSL
Unwell, the company cofounded by social media powerhouse Alex Cooper , has remained self-funded and profitable since its launch in August of 2023.
IBM, OpenAI join forces to scale AI adoption and boost security
Specialised engineers and consultants trained through OpenAI’s partner network will work directly with clients to help scale solutions.
Muon g-2 experiment places new constraints on a forbidden property of muons
A year after its final muon magnetic anomaly announcement, the Muon g-2 collaboration reports a new measurement of a different property of the muon: its electric dipole moment.
AIREV and Qualcomm to advance autonomous AI across enterprise and government environments
AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has entered into a strategic agreement with Qualcomm Technologies Ltd.
My Stuff Bags Foundation Delivers Comfort and Dignity to Children in Crisis
Key Facts at a Glance My Stuff Bags Foundation provides duffel bags filled with age-appropriate belongings to children entering foster care, shelters, and crisis placements.
Medical Startup Selling Prescription Kit for Nuclear Disaster
Amble's 'Oh Sh*t Kit' promises to help patients endure the effects of radiation. Experts aren't convinced.
Young South Africans are ditching used cars for Chinese cars, Sizwe Dhlomo weighs in
For many young motorists, the choice is increasingly about what they can get for their monthly instalments rather than simply what badge sits on the bonnet.
Kenya says cyber cafés won’t need to monitor users’ browsing history
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has clarified new licencing rules for cyber cafés, saying operators will be required to keep basic customer and session records but will not have to track users’…
Apple TV Gains Classic Movies Collection
Apple has again added a collection of classic movies to Apple TV that subscribers can now stream at no extra cost. The films are located in a new "Great Movies Available Now on ‌Apple TV‌"…
Active supermassive black holes may help form massive planets
A popular myth about black holes is that they act like giant cosmic vacuum cleaners, sucking in everything around them. But Wladimir Lyra's research found a new mechanism around supermassive black…
'How many will die?': The mysterious ailment killing Kenyan elephants
Lying on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust, the elephant slowly exhausted himself in futile attempts to stand, the latest potential victim of a still-mysterious ailment in southern Kenya.
Pakistan names first lunar rover ‘Jinnah-1’, set to explore Moon’s south pole in 2029
Jinnah-1: Pakistan’s first rover headed for the Moon
JWST spots a bizarre “black hole star” 100 billion times brighter than a star
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a bizarre object from just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang that looks like an enormous star but shines far too brightly…
Parental mental illness is linked to lower cognitive scores in young men
A large study of young men in Denmark reveals that growing up with a parent who has a mental illness is linked to slightly lower cognitive scores, but this association shifts dramatically depending on…
There's a new flu vaccine on the market. Will it move the needle on reducing disease?
Flu season in the Northern Hemisphere is rapidly approaching, and people looking to get their annual shot may now have an additional option.
When phones become an escape: Nomophobia tied to heavier social media use during downtime
Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life. The anxiety or discomfort experienced when people are unable to use their mobile phones or when their phones are not within reach is known…
Drone time lapse shows total solar eclipse in amazing 4K quality
Relive the 2026 total solar eclipse, as seen by a drone over Spain
3 ways to make your own luck
Three people are sitting on a bench: a wise man between two fools. One fool is called “Pointless.” They argue that the universe is cold and uncaring to human needs.
Sustainability ambitions fail to translate into action, PMI study finds
The study, which surveyed nearly 1,600 professionals across 35 countries, found that while 85 percent of sustainability executives are confident their organisations will achieve their goals, only 43…
- 85% of sustainability leaders confident in meeting targets
- Only 43% of Project Management Office leaders share optimism
- 59% of organizations haven't integrated sustainability into projects
BTS’ V Reveals He’s Receiving Treatment For Significant Hearing Loss While on Tour
The K-pop superstar discussed the issue in a livestream on Wednesday (Aug. 12).
Air India Orders One-Off Drug Test for Its Over 5,000 Pilots
Air India Group will screen its more than 5,000 pilots for psychoactive substances in an unprecedented one-time action, according to an internal email, after a captain allegedly tested positive for…
UAE-based medical graduate fails in bid to overturn UK student visa ban to study at Oxford
A medicine graduate awarded a place at the University of Oxford has failed in her bid to overturn the UK government’s refusal to give visas to students it says will go on to claim asylum. Dr Rawan Raad is among a group of seven women who went to the High Court to challenge the “visa brake” that was imposed on students from Afghanistan…