Orlando Pirates beat Chippa United 3-0 in Betway Premiership clash
Pirates scored three goals in the second half to seal a 3-NIL victory and move to the top.
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Here's what is changing about how food delivery workers are paid
New minimum standards for food delivery workers come into effect today. It will see about 250,000 workers access better pay, and personal accident insurance cover.
Big business fears 'war for talent' as politicians clash over immigration
Business and mining leaders are warning it is critical for Australia to remain a destination of choice for skilled migrants, resisting a push from across the political spectrum to cut the immigration intake.
Fitch Rio de Janeiro AAA: City Hits Top National Rating
Fitch Ratings raised the city of Rio de Janeiro to AAA(bra), the top national-scale credit rating, citing stronger tax revenue and lower debt.
- Fitch upgrades Rio de Janeiro to AAA(bra) rating on August 15, 2026
- AAA(bra) rating signifies extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments
- Steady fiscal consolidation attributed to rating upgrade
Safeway store closures: Why Albertsons is closing more locations after Kroger deal collapse
Safeway is closing more stores in 2026 as parent company Albertsons reviews its network after the $24.6 billion Kroger merger collapsed.
Protobuf has LSP support
Article URL: https://buf.build/blog/protobuf-lsp Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49322573 Points: 165 # Comments: 117
Darwin Nunez transfer from Al Hilal to Trabzonspor nears completion
Darwin Nunez's move from Al Hilal to Trabzonspor is close, but unpaid wages are delaying the official announcement.
Ecopetrol Sirius Gas Field: Startup Could Slip to 2031 as Colombia’s Gas Crunch Looms
Ecopetrol's board is working with a possible one-year delay for Sirius, pushing first gas to 2031. Meanwhile, Colombia's gas imports hit a record 33% of consumption, making the project pivotal.
- Ecopetrol's Sirius gas field startup delayed to 2031, one year later than target.
- Colombia faces increasing gas import demand due to the delay.
- Field could supply 13 million cubic meters of gas per day daily.
Engineers annoyed by hold over house building standard
Standards New Zealand has revealed the entire standards system is now under review.
- Engineers frustrated by outdated house building standard update process.
- Standards NZ claims current system protects intellectual property.
- Engineers argue new online controls hinder complex document review.
Nutella's empire is making a multibillion-dollar play for America's snack market
Ferrero spent billions buying US food brands, growing revenue fivefold. Its latest $3.1 billion cereal deal puts its expansion strategy to the test.
RHP Dennis Santana called up by Arizona, LHP Philip Abner designated for assignment
- Dennis Santana called up by Arizona for upcoming game
- Philip Abner designated for assignment by Diamondbacks
- Santana has 16 saves with Pittsburgh Pirates last season
Zambia’s Hichilema leads presidential vote count
The Electoral Commission of Zambia temporarily halted vote counting on Friday.
Milei Economic Model Shows Signs of Strain in Argentina
Central bank dollar purchases have hit a 2026 low, approval polls show around six in ten Argentines rejecting the economic course, and Wall Street is trimming exposure.
- Milei economic model faces strain in August.
- BCRA reduces daily dollar purchases to under US$24 million.
- Approval ratings for the model drop to 60% disapproval.
The 30-year policy collision behind Australia's housing crunch
How two sets of policies, housing and migration, compounded on each other over 30 years and created the housing affordability crisis we have today.
Class act: The working-class game binding London and Canberra
Andy Burnham and Anthony Albanese have found something few world leaders can replicate: a shared obsession with rugby league.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
- They discussed rugby league, a working-class sport
- Shared love for rugby league highlights strong relationship between UK and Australia
Matthew Rhys Says His ‘Girls’ #MeToo Episode Was Inspired by Events Lena Dunham Said ‘Had Happened to Her’
The "Widow's Bay" star adds that it "helped enormously" to get the background from Dunham The post Matthew Rhys Says His ‘Girls’ #MeToo Episode Was Inspired by Events Lena Dunham Said ‘Had Happened to…
- Matthew Rhys' 'Girls' episode inspired by Lena Dunham's #MeToo experience
- Episode 'American Bitch' in Season 6 addresses sexual misconduct allegations
- Aired in February 2017, before #MeToo movement gained traction
QF welcomes new generation of students to Education City - at Marhaba
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at…
‘They would do it again’ – Wahome Thuku warns Gachagua about MPs who impeached him
Political commentator Wahome Thuku has dismissed claims that money influenced Members of Parliament to support the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Thuku asserts MPs would impeach Gachagua again even without payment.
- 282 MPs voted in favor of Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024.
- Ruto stopped impeachment proceedings earlier, per Thuku.
A small squeeze reveals new clues about an unusual kind of magnet
Researchers at Rice University have found that gently squeezing a crystal of iron sulfide can change two of its unusual properties at the same time: its tiny magnetic signal and the way electricity…
FC Barcelona Finally Seals Rodri Transfer After Manchester City Accept
Manchester City has accepted FC Barcelona’s latest transfer offer for captain and star midfielder Rodri after previously rejecting a string of bids.
‘Lanterns’: Here’s Where to Watch the New DC Studios TV Series Online for Free
The latest TV show in the DC Cinematic Universe makes its series premiere on Aug. 16.
Merchandise out, cashbacks in: Westpac changes credit cards rewards
Westpac is removing the option of using credit card points to purchase merchandise.
First time an AI boss fires a human? AI boss Luna fires human employee in ‘first known’ case of its kind – Here's why
An AI manager running an experimental San Francisco shop has decided to fire a human employee after repeated lateness, marking a striking test of how far autonomous AI can go in managing people.
WHERE TO INVEST: Resilient posts double-digit growth and Nepi Rockcastle heads for the Spanish sunshine
The Resilient real estate investment trust lives up to its name with double-digit growth, while Europe-focused Nepi Rockcastle wants to get in on the action in Spain.
Are classroom screens making children less cognitively capable? Experts are divided
Jared Cooney Horvath says screen-heavy classrooms are making children less capable, pointing to declining IQ scores since 2000. Not all experts agree, with some citing benefits of moderate screen use.
Study links sleep disorders and poor physical health to feeling older
Adults who feel older than their actual age are more likely to report sleep disorders and lower physical health, a new study finds.
Health Minister cautions Boards against interfering in day-to-day running of institutions
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has called for a clear separation between the responsibilities of governing boards and management in Ghana’s health institutions. He said boards and their members should focus on governance and oversight rather than becoming involved in the day-to-day administration of institutions.
Is Bluesky down again? Users report widespread app issues amid outage
According to Downdetector, reports of issues began around 11 a.m. EDT on Sunday.
I plunged into Subnautica 2 Early Access and can't wait to go deeper
I dipped my toes in Subnautica 2’s early access but now want to sink into it.
There’s Pretty Much No Good Way to Fight an Electric Vehicle Fire, New Study Finds
"Applying copious amounts of water to the battery enclosure is wasteful and will not stop thermal runaway." The post There’s Pretty Much No Good Way to Fight an Electric Vehicle Fire, New Study Finds appeared first on Futurism .
A man began hearing voices from his body parts after receiving testosterone injections
A recent case report details how a 45-year-old man developed severe religious delusions and hallucinations after receiving prescribed testosterone injections.
Fourteen foodborne parasites still drive 171 million illnesses worldwide, analysis finds
Recent Cyclospora outbreaks have renewed public attention to foodborne parasites, but they also highlight a broader reality: These diseases continue to affect millions of people around the world and…
Gene-edited beagles produce no detectable major dog allergen, early tests find
Humans love dogs, but petting them can leave some people sneezing and wheezing. About 15% of the world's population lives with a dog allergy, which can increase the risk of hay fever and asthma.
Sony Bravia 7 II vs Samsung R95H: which RGB TV wins, and does either model topple OLED? I tested them side-by-side to find out
As more RGB TVs become available, I decided to test the Sony Bravia 7 II next to the Samsung R95H — but which one is the better buy?
NIH Reportedly Flagging, Freezing Policy-Focused Grant Applications
Political appointees of U.S. President Donald Trump have reportedly been “flagging and freezing policy-focused grant applications” to the National Institutes of Health.
League of Legends YouTuber unearths the original investor pitch from when the game was called Onslaught: War of the Immortals
Back when the game was seemingly 6v6, Sion had a beard, and the story revolved around "an antichrist of sorts."
Cuts to HIV/AIDS funding threaten Africa’s progress as children face biggest risk
Growing cuts to international HIV/AIDS funding is threatening to reverse years of progress in Africa, with children among those most at risk.
It’s time for iOS to have its own Material You
Over the years, Apple has only added more and more customization to iOS. First, we got all of the lock screen personalization back with iOS 16 . That was followed up with icon color tinting in iOS 18, clear icons in iOS 26, and a full-on Liquid Glass slider in iOS 27.
Your holiday photos could help scammers figure out exactly where you are
AI can identify locations from holiday photos posted on Instagram and Facebook, giving scammers enough information to create convincing phishing messages about travel and card activity.
Valve's $99 controller drops the part that causes stick drift, and Sony and Microsoft's flagships still haven't
Valve is ahead of the curve here, though it's not all perfect.
Phytophthora dieback linked to habitat loss and lower digging activity among quendas in Western Australia
A new study from Murdoch University has found that the introduced plant disease Phytophthora dieback is indirectly hindering quendas in Western Australia's jarrah forests by reducing their habitat…
Egypt unearths major discoveries along ancient Horus military route
Dubai: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a massive mud-brick wall, ancient stone roads and an inscription bearing the titles of King Ramses II at Tell Abu Seifi in Ismailia province…
Experts Warn That AI Slop Is Corrupting Kids’ Brains
"Violence-based AI slops reinforce a fascination with violence for violence's sake." The post Experts Warn That AI Slop Is Corrupting Kids’ Brains appeared first on Futurism .
Zamfara moves to contain diphtheria, other preventable diseases
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent and control diphtheria and other…
AI notetakers have entered the meeting. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of them
A recent Wall Street Journal story confirmed what you already know: Everything is being recorded. Meetings, one-on-ones, hallway chats, and even dates live on in your permanent file somewhere in…
AI Set to Extend Fossil Fuel Dominance
AI's energy footprint is out of control. Hyperscalers are building out data centers faster than the energy industry can keep up with, pushing for the rapid buildout of any form of energy we have at…
- AI integration may increase global carbon emissions by 0.47-1.8 billion tons/year.
- Optimistic AI views contradict study findings on emissions reduction.
- Without policy steering, AI could reinforce fossil fuel incumbency.
Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’
Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei dismisses criticism of his AI warnings as overly pessimistic.
- Amodei describes the issue as a "crisis of trust" in companies, governments, and tech industry.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the way for AI to win over the public is to 'actually' cure cancer
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei acknowledged over the weekend that the public doesn't trust AI. He said AI companies have overpromised and undersold.
I used Gemini and Grok side-by-side for a month on Android; one clearly dominated
One assistant felt built for Android
Pilchard herpesvirus detected in sardines: Dead fish wash up near Milnerton
Laboratory tests confirm the presence of pilchard herpesvirus in sardines along the Western Cape coastline, raising alarms as dead fish continue to wash up around Milnerton.
NASA funds spherical 'Aerobots' that could explore the caves of Saturn's moon Titan
An early-stage grant is offering a look at spherical 'Aerobots' that could zoom around the caves of Titan, in a demo mission similar to Mars Ingenuity.