Reddit is joining the S&P 500 after months of speculation. Analysts have these concerns.
After past snubs, social-media site Reddit has landed a spot on the S&P 500, sending shares on an after-hours rally Thursday.
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The Burger King turnaround in the US
BOSTON – Após anos de declínio, o Burger King vive um revival no mercado americano — e tudo graças a mudanças no seu carro-chefe: o Whopper.
The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI
OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
Cardi B Calls Old Navy Campaign a ‘Full-Circle Moment’ After Admitting She Shoplifted at the Store Growing Up: ‘I Never Got Caught’
The Grammy-winning rapper is the face of Old Navy's fall denim campaign.
EFCC urged to probe alleged $300m investment claim against Nigeria
A faction of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate a claim that read more EFCC urged to probe alleged $300m investment claim against…
'Bitcoin Is Burning': Red Team Turns to Chinese AI to Find Flaws
Bitcoin Red Team member Calle said Chinese models, including Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, are finding bugs across Bitcoin’s open-source software.
Trump administration ends funding for Arctic climate report
The Trump administration said it would stop funding the Arctic Report Card, the longstanding effort to collect research on how the fastest-warming place on Earth is changing.
UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
LONDON (AP) — Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe.
Required Reading
This week: Nancy Spero’s pro-choice art, Valentina Di Liscia on “Casa Cueva,” Brooklyn’s smallest museum, Jamaica Kincaid’s eyebrows, Israeli cuisine and Palestinian erasure, and more.
AMD looks to raise US$4 billion to US$5 billion in debt offering: source
Semiconductor companies are increasingly turning to capital markets to fund AI-related investments
Half of the record Japanese Yen intervention is already gone
The Dollar changes hands at 159.50 against the Yen on Thursday, a fraction higher on the session inside a range of barely 55 pips.
Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and declares dividend
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of…
Brazil: Two days before the deadline, Bolsonaro's party cannot register Flávio as candidate
Brazil's Liberal Party was unable on Thursday to file Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy with the Superior Electoral Court, after the electoral system recorded him as a member of a…
Korean Air-Asiana merger puts LCCs' long-haul business model to test
The viability of Trinity Airways and Air Premia’s long-haul businesses remains in doubt, as both budget carriers struggle to build stable profit structures to keep their expanded operations afloat…
[WEEKENDER] Can AI guide tourists through Korean history?
Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted travel often has a goal of finding cheaper flight tickets or affordable accommodation options.
At JHSF, another record quarter. The goal now is to triple EBITDA in 3 years
A JHSF reportou mais um trimestre com recordes de receita e lucro em todas as suas linhas de negócio, e o CEO Augusto Martins disse que a meta da companhia é quase triplicar seu EBITDA em três anos – saindo dos atuais R$ 730 milhões nos últimos doze meses para mais de R$ 2 bi, […] The post Na JHSF, outro tri recorde.
The British Pound's growth beat came from a dead ceasefire
The Pound holds just under 1.3500 on Thursday inside a session range barely 40 pips wide, which is a thin response to a morning that handed Britain a growth beat and an afternoon that handed the Dollar a soft inflation print.
Colombia faces reconstruction with 96% of the year's debt quota already used
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an economic emergency on Wednesday to address the consequences of Monday's magnitude 7.4 earthquake in the west of the country, against a backdrop…
Exercising With Your Spouse May Improve Communication and Reduce Conflict
Couples who work out together report better communication and conflict resolution, suggesting that shared physical activity could benefit relationships as well as health.
Chef Will Drop Popular Dishes From Menu Rather Than Use Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms has faced heightened scrutiny following multiple food safety incidents amid cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks.
- Chef Joe Gera of Keystone Cue will remove popular dishes from menu.
- Dishes include cornbread and jalapeño sausages due to Taylor Farms issues.
- Gera criticizes Taylor Farms' food safety, urging industry change.
Fed’s Goolsbee sees inflation improving as shocks fade
The Chicago Fed President, Austan Goolsbee, who is a voter until 2027, acknowledged that the disinflation process is evolving and said so late in the North American session.
Osisko Gold Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
(All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless stated otherwise) HIGHLIGHTS Q2 2026 (at June 30, 2026) Financial: ~$837.3 million in cash and cash equivalents; sold 5,547 ounces of gold…
Gold rally faces test from inflation, oil prices
Gold prices face renewed pressure as rising oil prices and persistent tensions in the Middle East revive inflation concerns, increasing the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve may delay monetary…
Oaxaca was the right choice for my one big Mexico trip. A review by MND’s summer intern
I could have gone to the Sierra Gorda or visited the caves at Tolantongo. I'm happy I landed on Oaxaca, writes Jared Tucker, who is wrapping up his internship with Mexico News Daily.
Pets Left in a Ruff Spot After Automatic Feeders Go Down
An outage affecting Petlibro automatic feeders left some pets hungry, customers report.
Rob Bonta Is ‘Committed’ to Paramount-Warner Lawsuit Despite Settlement Calls From DGA, IATSE
"This merger violates long-standing federal antitrust law," the California attorney general's office says The post Rob Bonta Is ‘Committed’ to Paramount-Warner Lawsuit Despite Settlement Calls From…
- Rob Bonta's office committed to antitrust lawsuit against Paramount-Warner merger.
- Legal battle impacts entertainment industry with job losses and production delays.
Baby elephant at National Zoo helps lead fight against deadly disease
Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus is the leading cause of death in young Asian elephants. One baby elephant is at the center of an effort that could transform how the disease is managed in these…
Hollywood Teamsters Remains Opposed to Paramount-Warner Merger: ‘Stop Playing Games’
"Fast-tracking corporate greed often lends to the creative and skilled workforce losing," the union says in a sharp statement The post Hollywood Teamsters Remains Opposed to Paramount-Warner Merger…
A Trump Judge Called Mail-In Ballots a Threat to Democracy
On Wednesday, the conservative Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a ruling blocking key measures of Texas’ sweeping voter suppression law, SB 1.
Chile moves hundreds of inmates to a new prison as President Kast ramps up security push
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Chilean government transferred nearly 300 high-risk inmates to a sprawling new prison on Thursday, as hard-line…
Why is OpenAI losing so many executives?
Numerous OpenAI executives have departed the company over the past few months.
Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
Electric fields offer new hope against aggressive brain cancer
More than a decade ago, Dr. Matthew Hebb was treating patients with Parkinson's disease using deep brain stimulation by implanting tiny electrodes into the brain and delivering electrical signals to control tremors. He wondered if the same basic technology could be used against brain cancer.
Theoretical framework expands directional light control beyond ordered crystal structures
A research team has developed a new theoretical framework that can suppress light scattering in certain directions while enhancing it in others, even in irregularly arranged materials. The work extends research on controlling light scattering, which has traditionally centered on ordered crystal structures, into the realm of disordered…
Got ice‑cream brain freeze? Here's what is happening
With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C (99°F) in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much enthusiasm: brain freeze.
The iPhone X is obsolete now, and so is that aging MacBook Pro
Apple has moved the iPhone X and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro to its obsolete list, ending official hardware service and parts ordering for both devices.
Seven suspiciously lit fires in 36 hours in WA's far north
Pastoralists and firefighters battle "horrendous" blazes in WA's north, most of which are suspiciously lit.
Teen Italian star breaks world record for second time this week
Italian teenage swimming sensation Sara Curtis has broken the world 50m backstroke world record again, just a day after eclipsing the mark of Australian great Kaylee McKeown.
ESPN Parts Ways With 15-Year Analyst After Recent Talent Shakeup
The ESPN layoffs continue, and the network is now cutting ties with one of its most prominent faces.
- ESPN ends contract with 15-year analyst Damien Woody
- Woody’s tenure at ESPN spanned from 2011 to 2024
- Woody’s departure follows recent ESPN talent shakeup
Fact Strait of Hormuz blockaded: Two ships of the Emirates attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Again, there has been an attack on merchant shipping in the strategically important Strait, which is crucial for world trade. The Emirates are accusing Iran of piracy.
US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer
Study finds wait times for cancer surgeries hit 10-year high.
Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says
Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.
Deadlock drags on at regulator
A board meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) was aborted for the fifth consecutive time on Thursday as commissioners continued to boycott the session over the…
Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store
Apple today submitted a court-ordered proposal outlining the commission it believes is reasonable to collect from U.S. apps that link to purchase options outside of the App Store .
Plasma clinic pauses operations in Canada amid ‘unfounded attention’
- Grifols pauses Canadian plasma operations due to unfounded attention.
- Health Canada found no link between deaths and plasma donations.
- Company to resume operations when practicable.
Beatport Strengthens AI Music Ban With AI Detection Tool, Says 77% of Users Want Fully Human-Made Music
The newly added Beatdapp tool will ensure fully AI-generated music does not appear on Beatport, per the company's AI policy.
The Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip isn't 2nm despite the rumors — opening the door for iPhone 18 Pro
Despite rumors, the new Pixel 11 series features a 3nm processor meaning its not as boosted as expected.
The Rooms We Build To Survive In, And The Ones We Build To Live In
What does a home actually need to do for us, beyond keeping the weather out? Engineers at MIT have started mapping the answer for astronauts heading to the Moon and Mars, tracing exactly how the…
Satechi’s New Six-Port USB-C Desktop Charger Offers 240W of Power
Satechi has released the ChargeView 240W Desktop Charger , a compact desktop charging brick with six USB-C ports that outputs enough power to keep your favorite power-hungry handheld gaming PC…
UAE targets $697bn Islamic finance sector by 2031 under global hub strategy
UAE targets $697bn in local Islamic finance assets by 2031 as it expands its Islamic finance and Halal industry ecosystem and global reach
If you’re moving funds to or from South Africa, here’s the easier, more affordable way to do it
Traditional banks have made international payments expensive and unnecessarily complex. Future Forex offers industry-leading rates, purpose-built technology and expert guidance to redefine the…
Shoutout to this particular skeleton, who researchers believe is the first confirmed case of being totally obliterated by a trebuchet
Mordre is so wlatsom and abhomynable.
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse.
Hotels push for subsidy to be based on revenue
The Thai Hotels Association (THA) says the Tourism and Sports Ministry should select participating hotels for its "Thai Teaw Thai Plus" subsidy scheme based on their revenue and should allow them to…
Daily, but not weekly, psilocin mucate lowers cortisol and anxiety in stressed rats
A new study reveals that daily doses of psilocin mucate, a stable derivative of the psychedelic compound psilocybin, significantly reduced anxiety and stress hormones in rats.
Innovative assistive devices help stroke survivors in Japan gain independence
TOKYO -- Paralysis can persist on one side or other parts of the body after a stroke, making everyday tasks difficult. For people living with these la
- Innovative assistive devices help stroke survivors regain independence in Japan.
- Devices range from bottle cap openers to specialized clothing and accessories.
- Developed by occupational therapist and professor to empower stroke survivors.
A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that could potentially improve outcomes for children with malnutrition, a condition that…
Synchronized star pairs unleash radio bursts via a Jupiter-Io-like mechanism
Researchers have helped unravel the mystery of why certain pairs of stars pulse with regular, long-period bursts of radio waves.
Careem’s founders put in $100,000. Seven years later, Uber bought it for $3.1 billion
Mudassir Sheikha left McKinsey to co-found Careem in 2012, putting in $50,000 of his own money. Seven years later, Uber agreed to acquire the company for $3.1 billion.
Butterfly effects of climate change
The Australian National Insect Collection at CSIRO holds 2,000 drawers of butterfly specimens, including some that were collected more than a century ago.
150 Million-Year-Old <em>Archaeopteryx</em> Likely Took Flight the Same Way Crows Do Today
Learn more about Archaeopteryx and the evidence that shows how it likely took to the skies 150 million years ago.
China’s AI talent race is starting younger - with parents seeking headstarts for their children
AI talent is commanding a huge premium in China - and parents are betting that exposing their children to technology early could give them a headstart.
Commentary: AI is changing how films are made, not what makes them worth watching
The controversy over AI-generated local movies actually tells us something useful about AI, says The Teenage Textbook Movie director Phillip Lim.
Rubio Rejects RFK Jr's 'Crazy' Diet: Experts Weigh In on Benefits and Risks
Marco Rubio is the latest high-profile official to weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial eating regimen.