Scientists found a subtle social cue that reveals your choices
A recent study found that mirroring another person's smiles during a conversation accurately predicts our personal preferences.
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Kofi Amoah challenges Mahama to pursue Ghanaian officials linked to Berko corruption case
Businessman and economist Dr Kofi Amoah has urged President John Dramani Mahama to direct the Attorney-General to investigate and, where the evidence warrants, prosecute Ghanaian officials allegedly…
PBS Station Fears Losing 50TB of Data After Being Ghosted By Cloud Provider
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: After its cloud storage provider went defunct, a PBS affiliate decided to sue a data center provider to regain access to 50TB of TV shows…
Why a Record-Strength El Niño Still Might Not Save Europe's Gas Market
Only an exceptionally strong El Niño will meaningfully ease Europe's LNG needs this winter, and forecasters currently rate that outcome as a long shot.
- Strong El Niño may not sufficiently alleviate Europe's gas market needs this winter.
- Market participants should consider a moderate warming effect as the current assumption.
The Real “Mummy’s Curse” Lurks Online
A booming market for mummified remains poses health risks The post The Real “Mummy’s Curse” Lurks Online appeared first on Nautilus .
The fight to protect an 85-year-old fire station and its 'haunted' history
The building is unlike any other in town, with even the occasional ghost story capturing the community's imagination.
Cards Against Humanity wants to erect a monument to 'honor' Elon Musk
Cards Against Humanity isn't done with its scorched-Earth campaign against SpaceX and Elon Musk, and is planning to erect an "Elon Musk is a Sad Little B----- with No Friends" monument near SpaceX's…
6 space board games to channel the political drama of 'For All Mankind' and 'Star City'
“Whoever controls space will control the Earth.”
Get DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack and Save Nearly 25% Just for Signing Up
Here's everything you need to know about DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack and why it’s a favorite for sports lovers.
Russia plans to remove border zones separating Russia from occupied Ukrainian territories
Russia plans to remove special border zones along its boundaries with occupied parts of Ukraine, further integrating the occupied territories into its legal and administrative system.
Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos
More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.
These AI tools make my life much easier on the Mac
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket : The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
Oil Producers, Buyers Looking at Long-Term Alternatives to Hormuz, Says Clara Gillispie
Clara Gillispie, senior fellow for climate and energy at the Council on Foreign Relations, said that both oil producers and buyers are now considering the possibility that the Strait of Hormuz will…
This designer was tired of being ghosted by employers. Now he’s sending them ‘unhinged’ résumés
Between companies ghosting job applicants and companies advertising ghost jobs that don’t exist, it can feel harder than ever to find a job.
Argentina’s return to global debt markets is delayed again: what happened now?
Fiscal balance isn't enough: low reserves and decades of defaults are keeping country risk high La entrada Argentina’s return to global debt markets is delayed again: what happened now?
The United States is evaluating NATO allies' support for reassigning their resources in Europe
El Gobierno envía un cuestionario a los países de la Alianza preguntando por el respaldo a las políticas de la Administración Trump
Climate groups say federal work on climate adaption is not enough
Three years after the federal government formally launched its national climate adaptation strategy, the Canadian Climate Institute suggests there is little sign any of progress.
Ukraine’s International Register of Damage Opens 2 New Damage Claim Categories
The Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (RD4U) has opened two new claim categories on Thursday, Aug. 13, which will cover humanitarian expenditures and demining costs. The register currently consists of 23 categories, with 20 more planned, according to the presidential website.
A trailblazing women’s class enters the Hall: 1996 US Olympic team, Parker, Delle Donne, Holdsclaw
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Dawn Staley and the 1996 Olympic women’s basketball team paved the way for the WNBA and players such as Candace Parker, Elena…
- 1996 Olympic Women's Basketball team inducted into Hall of Fame
- Candace Parker wins MVP and Rookie of the Year in same season
- Chamique Holdsclaw leads Tennessee to 39-0 undefeated season
No clear early front-runner in the Steelers backup QB derby as Rudolph, Howard and Allar all shine
PITTSBURGH (AP) — If only Mike McCarthy graded on production, then Drew Allar would be in for smooth sailing when the…
- Drew Allar, Steelers backup QB, had impressive preseason debut
- Will Howard, Ohio State star, contributed to Steelers' win
- Rudolph's performance not mentioned in article
Najran Municipality announces eight new investment opportunities in Habouna
Najran Municipality has launched eight diverse investment opportunities in Habouna, inviting bids via the 'Furas' municipal investment portal.
Jawazat details how to complete unresolved transactions via Absher’s Tawasul service
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports says the Tawasul service on Absher allows users to resolve transactions that cannot be completed online.
Technology has promised to kill jobs for a century. Reality is more complicated
Each new wave of technology has sparked job-loss fears for different reasons. The initial shock wears off over time as jobs return in new forms
First-Time Homebuyers Find American Dream in Midwest
Bloomberg's Paulina Cachero joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." The American Dream of owning a home is alive, at least in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Tupac Murder: Full Witness List in Duane Davis Trial Includes Suge Knight
Death Row Records co-founder Marion "Suge" Knight is expected to testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
- Suge Knight to testify as sole surviving witness in Duane Davis trial.
- Davis charged as "shot caller" behind Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder.
- Prosecution plans to call 35-45 witnesses, including Shakur's family.
Tropical Storm Lala nears Hawaii as forecasters expect it to strengthen into a hurricane
Hawaii rarely sees direct hurricane hits—if Lala strengthens, it will be just the third recorded hurricane to make landfall there
- Tropical Storm Lala nears Hawaii
- Could strengthen into Category 1 hurricane
- Life-threatening flooding and strong winds expected
Codelco Overhauls Management Team as New CEO Seeks Turnaround
Codelco is overhauling management and splitting oversight of its operations into northern and central-southern units as new Chief Executive Officer Jorge Gómez seeks to stabilize mines and finances at…
Pacific Music Awards thriving on stage, struggling behind the scenes
The Pacific Music Awards marked it 22nd year this week but organisers say the event is struggling financially
- Pacific Music Awards celebrate 22nd anniversary in 2023
- RnB artist Sam V criticizes government arts funding
- Awards trust seeks public donations due to financial struggles
A Medieval Man's Injuries Reminded One Archaeologist of Modern-Day Car Crash Victims. They Turned Out to Be the Work of an English Trebuchet
A skeleton unearthed in Scotland likely belongs to a soldier struck by a high-speed projectile during Edward I's 1304 siege of Stirling Castle. The man suffered more than 160 fractures
‘Deli Boys’ Canceled After 2 Seasons at Hulu
The second season of the Onyx Collective comedy was released in May The post ‘Deli Boys’ Canceled After 2 Seasons at Hulu appeared first on TheWrap .
- "Deli Boys" canceled after two seasons on Hulu
- Show received 98% critic approval on Rotten Tomatoes
- Series focused on Pakistani American brothers' criminal empire
People are going to extreme lengths to stop themselves from being filmed through Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’
Methods include singing copyrighted songs to downloading scanner apps, but an attorney said not all of these will be foolproof.
Enterprise AI’s Hottest Job Just Found Its Biggest Skeptic
The fastest-growing job in enterprise AI is the forward-deployed engineer, the specialist companies hire to make the software actually work inside their walls.
Nigerian stocks lose N3.8 trillion as selloff stretches to fifth session
The Nigerian equities market extended its sell-off on Friday, August 14, 2026, shedding N3.8 trillion in the week after closing lower for a fifth consecutive session as investors continued locking in…
Family seeks N17m for three-month-old’s heart surgery
A three-month-old baby, Adegbite Robiah, needs N17m for urgent corrective heart surgery. Her family appeals to Nigerians for help to fund the baby heart su Read More…
Forecasting the upcoming week: FOMC Minutes take center stage next week
The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended its slide on Friday, holding below 100.00 at fresh lows after a fourth straight soft US data print.
Apple Teams Up With Alibaba to Bring Apple Intelligence to China
Apple worked with Alibaba Group to develop and train an Apple artificial intelligence model specifically for the Chinese market, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 14), citing unnamed sources.
Baby conversations begin before words, with adults' immediate replies shaping speech
Before babies learn to speak, they're having actual conversations with their parents, whether the parents realize it or not. A coo. A babble. A squeal.
Early settlement dynamics in the Pacific revealed through ancient DNA
New genetic analyses of ancient human skeletons from western Remote Oceania are shedding light on the complex history of settlement in this vast Pacific region over the past 3,000 years. With island nations such as Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga, the region is home to societies with a remarkably high degree of linguistic and cultural diversity.
Astronomers Discover an Entirely New Type of Object: a “Black Hole Star”
"It is a very special thing to find an object with no comparison." The post Astronomers Discover an Entirely New Type of Object: a “Black Hole Star” appeared first on Futurism .
Oracle’s $165 Billion Data Center Plan Hits a Gas Pipeline Delay
Oracle’s proposed $165 billion data center project in New Mexico has run into a decidedly low-tech problem: the natural gas pipeline meant to help power it won’t be ready on time.
Parliament Backs GIPA Reforms to Boost Investment
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has thrown its weight behind reforms being implemented by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) to improve Ghana’s…
1.5 Million Egg Cartons Recalled—Alert Receives High Risk Designation From FDA
The recall was announced in July and impacted states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi.
'For pros, there's none better': Samsung’s flagship 9100 Pro SSD is only $10 more than the 990 Pro for the ultimate workstation upgrade
Torn between the Samsung 9100 Pro and the 990 Pro? If you're a professional user with the right kit, the best pick is only $10 more.
EV prices are rising again as automakers pull back on discounts
Car companies slashed thousands off their EV prices as consumer interest waned. Now, prices are slowly inching back up.
First-time homebuyers could soon get a new way to find $35,000 for a down payment
Trump’s new savings accounts for kids just went live last month, but they’re not the only interesting investment change in the mix this year.
ICPAC rainfall warning: How August dry conditions could hit Kenya’s food prices
Kenya faces growing risks to food production, water supplies and livestock as a new ICPAC rainfall warning points to below-normal rainfall in western Kenya and a high probability of El Niño conditions…
Junk Food & Prostate Cancer; 'Office' Star's Stage IV Diagnosis; New Cancer Cluster?
(MedPage Today) -- Men with a higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods had a significantly higher risk for developing prostate cancer in a large study.
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Apple’s new AI split means your iOS app could behave differently in China
Apple is splitting up its AI stack. Instead of rolling out the same system worldwide, the company reportedly built a The post Apple’s new AI split means your iOS app could behave differently in China…
Waist size is a powerful indicator of health risks, researchers find
Measuring waist size may be one of the simplest and most effective ways to detect obesity-related health risks, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers.
Industry Voices—AI should help cancer patients survive the healthcare system
Cancer care navigators are an invaluable resource, but there are nowhere near enough navigators to meet the scale of the need.
OPD services at UEW Hospital suspended over GAUA strike
The ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has forced the University of Education, Winneba Hospital to temporarily suspend Outpatient Department (OPD) services.
Can 'Ferritin Face' Signal Underlying Anemia? Hematologists Weigh In
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics.
King Salman Medical City lab earns US CAP accreditation
The laboratory at King Salman Medical City’s Maternity and Children’s Hospital has received accreditation from the US College of American Pathologists.
Claude users are canceling their subscriptions, citing Anthropic’s new AI watermark
One developer said they feared Anthropic's watermark could lead clients to flag their work as AI-generated and raise questions about authorship.
OpenAI Staff Blame Rush to Ship for Rogue Agent Hack
Current and former OpenAI employees reportedly say pressure to release new AI products made it harder to prioritize safety.
AI Is Changing Military Morality
Just war theory was developed over centuries—and now must adapt to a new era of technology.
Warner Bros Quickly Deletes Behind-the-Scenes Video That Seems to Show Use of AI Slop During “Supergirl” Production
"Gotta feel for all the artists watching their career fields diminish and dreams shatter right before their very eyes." The post Warner Bros Quickly Deletes Behind-the-Scenes Video That Seems to Show…
A Republican senator is urging Trump to incentivize U.S. open-weight AI development
Jim Banks wants the Trump administration to limit U.S. reliance on Chinese open-weight AI and restrict those firms' access to American chips