Buraidah International Dates Carnival evolves into global platform
The Buraidah International Dates Carnival has transformed from a local festival into a global hub, boosting the international profile of Saudi dates.
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Revolut sets sights on Australia’s cut-throat mortgage market
Fintech wins Australian banking licence in July, its first in Asia-Pacific; it has launched savings accounts and credit cards
BISE AJK Announces 10th Class Result 2026
The AJK Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (AJK BISE) Mirpur has announced the 10th Class First Annual Examination Result … Read More The post BISE AJK Announces 10th Class Result 2026…
Suhail star signals end of UAE summer but Sweat-tember and Hot-tober loom
Summer in the UAE looks like it is coming to an end, with the Suhail star expected next week. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, confirmed to The National the first…
[Update] Exclusive: LISSUN Raises ₹48 Cr To Expand Child Development Centre Network
Update| August 18, 12:50 IST Child development-focused healthtech startup LISSUN has raised ₹48 Cr (about $5 Mn) in a Series…
Peru Weighs Cutting Ministries, But No Plan Yet
Finance minister says the idea is on the agenda, but nothing has been decided. The post Peru Weighs Cutting Ministries, But No Plan Yet appeared first on The Rio Times .
Chile’s Biggest Mines and Copec Sue Over a Cybersecurity Label
Twelve firms, including Luksic mines and Copec, challenge their designation as vital operators under Chile's cybersecurity law.
- Twelve major Chilean firms sue cybersecurity label.
- Government lists 239 essential operators on 24 July 2026.
- Luksic mines and Copec challenge designation in court.
Enel Starts Building US$80 Million Battery at Chile Solar Farm
Chile's solar boom meets its missing piece: a big battery to save daytime power for the evening. The post Enel Starts Building US$80 Million Battery at Chile Solar Farm appeared first on The Rio Times…
Jay Jay Okocha, Obi Mikel reveal how they changed their names
Former Super Eagles captains, Jay Jay Okocha and John Obi Mikel have revealed how their names were changed. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, both former Nigeria internationals explained the…
GTA shuts down four accommodation facilities in Central Region
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in the Central Region has temporarily shut down four hospitality establishments for breaching various tourism regulatory requirements.
Esther Komaiya Celebrates 29 Years of Marriage, Hails Husband, Korede, As ‘Divine Covering’
Pastor Mrs Esther Komaiya has poured out heartfelt tributes to her husband, Pastor Korede Komaiya, as the couple celebrated 29 years of marriage on Saturday, August 16. In a moving
- Esther Komaiya celebrates 29 years of marriage to Korede Komaiya
- Husband hailed as 'Divine Covering' and 'My Oba'
- Tribute highlights love, peace, sacrifice and unshakable faithfulness
Eli Cohen tops tense Likud primary as several ministers fall short
After some 75,000 Likud members cast their ballots, final results put Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana second and Justice Minister Yariv Levin third, while several serving ministers remain outside realistic…
Beri peruntukan sama rata untuk semua Ahli Parlimen, DAP gesa Anwar
Gobind Singh Deo juga gesa perdana menteri gubal undang-undang bagi jamin peruntukan seksama itu kekal bagi setiap Ahli Parlimen.
Orashi Endorses Dumo Lulu-Briggs for Rivers Guber Race
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has endorsed the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, ahead of the 2027 Rivers State…
- Orashi National Congress endorses Dumo Lulu-Briggs for Rivers governorship.
- NDC candidate Lulu-Briggs champions equity, unity, and development.
- ONC sees Lulu-Briggs as political alternative, not just party move.
NDC raises alarm over suspected IED planting on Zamfara road
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State, has raised the alarm over the reported planting of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by suspected bandits along the Gurusu-Gwashi Road in…
Zukunftsgestalter: Kann Rohstoff-Spezialist Dorfner mit KI den Umsatz um 40 Prozent steigern?
Das Unternehmen aus der Oberpfalz zeigt, wie sich mit KI Beschäftigte motivieren und Laufzeiten verlängern lassen – und sich der Betrieb Schritt für Schritt sogar von den Rohstoffen emanzipiert.
GXS Bank launches cashback credit card with Grab alliance
Digital lender GXS Bank introduced a credit card in Singapore offering 10 per cent cashback in GrabCoins alongside 1 75 per cent return on Singtel payments
Despite energy crisis, Bangladesh’s factories are slow to adopt solar power: Study
Bangladesh’s energy system is facing intense pressure from the country’s ongoing fuel crisis and rising electricity bills.
RBI measures lift FY27 BoP outlook to over $50 bn surplus, CAD seen at 1%: SBI Research
FCNR(B) deposits: In FY27, India is anticipated to enjoy a balance of payments surplus amounting to USD 50 billion, driven by robust foreign currency inflows that are set to greatly benefit the…
Tamil Nadu assembly row: CM Vijay apologises after minister refers to Karunanidhi without ‘Kalaignar’
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay apologised in the Assembly after Forest Minister RV Ranjith Kumar referred to former chief minister M Karunanidhi without the customary honorific “Kalaignar”…
Germany Is Set to Sell 30-Year Bonds at Highest Yield Since 2011
Germany’s borrowing costs are poised to hit a 15-year high in a major sale of long-dated bonds as investors demand greater compensation for lending to increasingly indebted governments still grappling…
Billionaire Elon Musk’s net worth rises $30 billion in 24 hours
Elon Musk’s net worth has risen by $30.7 billion in the past 24 hours, taking his fortune to $894.9 billion as of August 18, 2026.
- Elon Musk's net worth increased by $30.7 billion in 24 hours.
- Musk became the world's richest individual with $894.9 billion fortune.
- Musk's wealth is primarily tied to Tesla and SpaceX stakes.
Dharwad Big Mishra Pedha raises Rs 300 Cr from Bharat Value Fund
Dharwad Big Mishra Pedha has over 200 outlets and plans to add another 100 with entry into 50 more cities in the next two years.
Henlius partners with Sandoz for 10 biosimilar antibodies
Biotechnology company Henlius entered a strategic collaboration with Sandoz on 17 August 2026 covering up to 10 proposed monoclonal antibody biosimilars for global distribution
Solar Power and Batteries Have Been Keeping Europe's Grid Stable
AleRunner writes: "Solar has been doing the 'heavy lifting' to help Europe meet its energy needs amid a string of blistering heatwaves," Euronews tells us.
SABECO deepens consumer engagement at Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026
SABECO is using major events to connect its brands with consumers Its presence at Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 offered a glimpse of this approach combining local cuisine tourism and product experiences
I used AI to create a deli meat-inspired watch face for my Pixel Watch 5 — and now I'm questioning everything
Just because you can generate a custom AI watch face for the new Google Pixel Watch 5 doesn't mean that you should.
Kenyan .ke domains grow four times faster than global average as SMEs go digital
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Kenyan businesses are adopting local internet domains at a pace more than four times the global average, as small enterprises increasingly turn to websites and…
Playful ice cream brand TeemTonefai opens its first brick-and-mortar store in Sheung Wan
We can now finally find them outside pop-up events
Datagrid pledges less water, generator use at Southland AI factory
The company told business leaders it had slashed its planned water use by 70 percent and more than halved its backup generator requirements.
- Datagrid's Southland AI factory to use 70% less water
- Factory to have fewer than half the backup generators
- CEO Rémi Galasso highlights Southland's cool climate advantage
Finger: the 1971 social network that never died
Article URL: https://en.andros.dev/blog/54572bc7/finger-the-1971-social-network-that-never-died/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342472 Points: 292 # Comments: 98
Images of the aftermath of the 13 August 2026 tailings storage facility failure at the Semancor Dikwena Chrome Mine in South Africa
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides.
Honor Play 11T Launches With 7,500mAh Battery For Only $210
Honor has expanded its Play 11 series in China with the launch of the Honor Play 11T. The new mid-range … Read More The post Honor Play 11T Launches With 7,500mAh Battery For Only $210 appeared first on ProPakistani .
‘Cocoa fever’ in Liberia’s Grand Gedeh is wiping out native forests
Until 2020, 99% of Liberia’s Grand Gedeh county was covered by natural forests. Since then, cacao farms have rapidly encroached on those forests, reports Mongabay’s Ashoka Mukpo. Grand Gedeh in southeastern Liberia borders Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest exporter of cacao beans.
No time to exercise?' Try stair climbing
com. If finding time to exercise is difficult amid a busy daily routine, taking the stairs instead of the elevator could still benefit your health.
George Afriyie: Ghana Premier League credibility concerns hurting sponsorship
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says concerns over the credibility of the Ghana Premier League are making it difficult for the competition to attract major…
Ma Dong-seok joins Netflix's 'Extraction 3' alongside Hemsworth
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Korean American actor Ma Dong-seok will join the cast...
FDA flags chemical-ripened plantains • Probes viral video from Madina Market
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the indiscriminate use of chemicals to accelerate the ripening of plantains and other fruits and vegetables. The caution follows a viral video purportedly showing the use of chemicals to ripen plantains at the Madina Market.
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple stays quiet as leaks clash over size, colour and design — what’s actually coming?
Apple has not confirmed a single detail about the iPhone 18 Pro Max . No press release, no teaser, no leak from Cupertino itself. And yet, months before the device is even expected to enter mass production in earnest, there are different versions of the phones, sourced from different leakers, built on different chains of 'trusted' tips…
Viture Pro 2 review: Affordable glasses that I loved more for work than play
Viture Pro 2 deliver a fantastic mix of affordability, visual brilliance, comfort, and productivity perks. If you want to finally experience smart glasses, this one is a lovely pick.
Nvidia executive visits LG Electronics robotics hub
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Madison Huang, a senior director at Nvidia Corp. and ...
Kinew pledges temporary ER in Dauphin by Labour Day
Dauphin’s 8,400 residents, ravaged by floodwaters from unprecedented rainfall in June that has left the city without its hospital for the entire summer, will have a temporary but functioning ER […]
- Premier Wab Kinew promises temporary ER in Dauphin by Labour Day.
- Dauphin's 8,400 residents had no hospital after June floods.
- Mayor David Bosiak confident in Kinew's commitment.
A grand jeté of climate-change denial
- Persistent climate-change denial among some individuals and groups
- Extreme weather events cause thousands of excess deaths and rising temperatures
- Solar and wind power now cheaper than fossil fuels in most parts of the world
GYLD raises $1m to fund proprietary games research system that marked Clair Obscur as a potential hit
Games publishing and investment agency GYLD has raised $1 million in funding to support its proprietary games research system Critical Compass. Read more
Physicists may have solved a 30-year mystery over missing neutrinos
Since the 1990s, researchers have wondered if unexpected results from gallium-based neutrino detectors are a sign of a new kind of particle, but a new study suggests that revising their calculations…
I asked an expert who works with seniors for 5 bodyweight exercises to build functional strength and mobility: Here’s what he said
Here are the exercises to focus on once you turn 60.
S$4.48m community rehab programme aims to help 2,000 Parkinson's patients over five years
More than 10,000 people in Singapore are estimated to be living with Parkinson's – the country's second-most common neurodegenerative disease.
Why our leadership isn’t ready for AI (Part 6)
Many leaders worry their teams are becoming too dependent on artificial intelligence: accepting outputs without question, losing the instinct to challenge, nodding along to a recommendation nobody…
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record
The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set…
Six-step AI roadmap emerges for Nigerian SMEs
Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can adopt Artificial Intelligence without the huge budgets or specialised data science teams often read more Six-step AI roadmap emerges for Nigerian…
For President Mahama, every mother must live. What about you?
For most families, childbirth is a moment of hope, joy and new beginnings. I believe that is exactly how God intended it to be.
Nepal’s newest national parks drive tiger recovery, but emerging concerns threaten progress
In the last four years, Nepal’s wild tiger population has experienced a historic increase. In 2022, the tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) population was numbered at 355 individuals. Now, it has reached an estimated 429 individuals — nearly a four-fold jump from 16 years ago, reports Mongabay’s Abhaya Raj Joshi.
At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pints
As AI enthusiasm sweeps across China, Song De opened AGI Bar, named after the concept of artificial general intelligence where AI systems surpass human intelligence, last year in Zhongguancun, the capital's high-tech neighbourhood in Haidian district. It is now a hub for Beijing's AI developers, investors and students.
Drug stores urged to change ways as grouses top 1,000
The Consumer Council has urged medicine and supplement stores to rectify unscrupulous sales practices amid a surge in adverse reactions.
Beyond general-purpose AI: why sovereignty matters in critical services
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in essential services, sovereignty will become the standard.
AI: An agent for change
Even as the workforce grapples with AI anxiety, that very technology can help solve the issue of traditional IT adoption and change management.