Bay Street Likely To Open On Weak Note
(RTTNews) - Bay Street looks headed for a weak start on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the Middle East and fading hopes of U.S. and Iran arriving at a lasting peace deal anytime soon.
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Brookfield Capital Partners makes offer for Reliance Worldwide
- Brookfield Capital Partners offers $4B for Reliance Worldwide
- Offer at $4.75 per share, higher than previous bids
- Offer non-binding, exclusivity restrictions in place
Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator
The British PM said “nothing of consequence” was discussed during the interaction.
AirTag 2 Drops to Low Price of $89 for 4-Pack
Apple's AirTag 2 is on sale for $89.00 this week on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price first seen during Prime Day.
Land dispossession still impacts access to basic services: SAHRC
Commissioner Philile Ntuli says land dispossession occurs in various ways including displacement.
- Land dispossession affects citizens' access to basic services.
- Commissioner Philile Ntuli outlines three main concerns.
- Dispossession can occur through displacement, insecure tenure, and environmental degradation.
Ghana court remands man over plot to rob three banks
A man has been remanded by a Ghana court for his alleged role in a foiled plot to rob three banks in Accra. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-court-remands-man-over-plot-to-rob-three-banks/
NBTE approves 23 new programmes for Akwa Ibom poly
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has approved 23 new programmes for Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, starting 2026/2027 sessio Read More…
Lebanon is handing over an Assad-era general after war crimes questioning
- Lebanon to transfer Maj. Gen. Adel Issa to Damascus
- Issa faces war crimes questioning in Syria
- Lebanon follows 1951 agreement on returning suspected criminals
Nigeria’s long road to a ports economic regulator
On August 13, President Bola Tinubu assented to a bill establishing the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), bringing to read more Nigeria’s long road to a ports economic regulator
Sunrate officially launches in Pakistan to power the country’s growing digital export economy
Sunrate, the global payment and treasury management platform, officially announced the launch of its operations in Pakistan, strengthening its commitment to one of the world’s fastestgrowing digital…
US dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran conflict in focus
[SINGAPORE/LONDON] The US dollar rose slightly on Tuesday (Aug 18) but remained near multi-month lows against its peers as traders reduced their...
Cape Coral authorities seize 60 illegal slots disguised as bingo
Florida gambling regulators and Cape Coral police have confiscated 60 illegal slot machines from a local business authorities say was… Continue reading Cape Coral authorities seize 60 illegal slots disguised as bingo The post Cape Coral authorities seize 60 illegal slots disguised as bingo appeared first on ReadWrite .
Google Wallet’s fancy new colorful UI is finally rolling out
Passes in Google Wallet look so much prettier now.
Supplyco cuts Sabari brand coconut oil price to ₹229/litre ahead of Onam
The price reduction followed a ministerial decision and applies to a combination pack comprising subsidised and non-subsidised portions
Madonna Hits No. 1 For The First Time On One Chart Decades Into Her Career
After Kylie Minogue joined a remix of Madonna's "Love Sensation," the two women take the duet to No. 1 on several charts, including the sales tally.
'Big Jim' Hamilton gives Sharks rebrand thumbs up after visiting The Tank for All Blacks game
Former Scotland lock and rugby pundit Jim Hamilton says the Sharks’ bold new identity has “spiked” his interest in the Durban club.
Babu Owino, Orengo storm DCI to present Oliver Jaoko, demand arrest of Homa Bay violence organisers
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, stormed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters to present Oliver Jaoko, alias Olivetti…
- Babu Owino and James Orengo present Oliver Jaoko to DCI
- Accuses police of protecting real perpetrators, demands arrest of Wanga and Kaluma
- Violence in Homa Bay on August 16, 2026
Millions of Illnesses Linked to Foodborne Parasites in New Research
Many parasitic infections can cause “severe and long-lasting health problems” after the initial illness, a doctor told Newsweek.
Govt drops appeal against ruling on liquid nicotine exemption
The Attorney-General’s Chambers issued a notice of discontinuance at the Court of Appeal today.
Høyeste rentenivå på 25 år: – Illevarslende
USAs statsgjeld nærmer seg 40.000 milliarder dollar. Samtidig stiger lånekostnadene.
Ibrahim Tanko Open To Black Stars Job
Ibrahim Tanko Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed his willingness to take charge of the Black Stars if he is given the opportunity and receives the necessary Read More...
- Ibrahim Tanko open to Black Stars job with GFA support.
- Ghana lacks full-time head coach since Carlos Queiroz left.
- Tanko has Black Stars coaching experience and U-23 leadership.
Regius Capital Report tests whether rising Agricultural Finance Is translating into greater productive capacity
Regius Capital Limited has released a new sector commentary examining how financing into Nigerian agriculture has evolved and whether the increase in capital has been matched by growth in productive…
Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years
Disasters weaken support systems that take years to rebuild, at the same time people caught in them are under extraordinary financial and psychological stress.
Dudley: Inflation Will Keep Bond Yields High
Katrina Dudley, Senior Investment Strategist at Franklin Templeton, joins Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss the global bond market selloff and her out look for the Federal…
An 81-year-old admits to 1994 killing of American tourist as trial opens in Germany
- 81-year-old man admits to 1994 killing of Amy Lopez in Germany
- Defendant confessed to sexually assaulting and murdering tourist
- Trial scheduled for eight days, verdict expected in September
What happens when your hospital is also your insurance company? We’re starting to see the effects
Hospitals are tasked with making patients better, but when the hospital that provides care also owns the insurance company that pays for that care, the incentives get more complicated.
They’re content creators with thousands of adoring fans – so why do they feel so terrible?
Recent research finds that becoming too psychologically entangled with your followers can make success feel like a trap.
Dr. Samuel Boateng launches ‘Beyond Breach: Where AI Meets Governance’ at virtual ceremony
… first volume in a five-part series draws diplomats, cybersecurity officials, and faith leaders across two continents Dr. Samuel Boateng, founder and CEO of Slamm Technologies, has officially launched ‘Beyond Breach: Where AI Meets Governance’, the first book in a five-volume series on artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity…
BRICS+ Series: The UAE's Trade Agreement Machine
The UAE has signed 38 trade deals since 2021, reshaping global commerce. But will Africa industrialise, or just change who it depends on?
Solera Advances ADAS Calibration Estimating Through Azimuth Claims Solutions Integration
New Qapter capability gives insurers, appraisers and repairers a transparent, comprehensive view of ADAS calibration requirements and labor. WESTLAKE, Texas, Aug.
JM Test Systems Acquires McMurray Technical Services, Expanding Calibration Capabilities and Geographic Reach Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
BATON ROUGE, La. — JM Test Systems (“JM Test”), a leading full-service provider of test and measurement solutions offering accredited calibration, repair, and equipment rental and sales across North…
Gauteng health disputes 2023 Tambo Memorial Hospital stoma bag shortage ever happened
Gauteng health spokesperson Steve Mabona maintains that there was only a July shortage, which has since been resolved.
John Laryea Disqualified In WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator
John Laryea (L) Ghanaian boxer John “The Expensive Boxer” Laryea suffered his first professional defeat after being disqualified against Argentina’s Maximilliano Robledo in their WBA Featherweight…
- John Laryea disqualified in WBA Featherweight title fight
- Right hook from Robledo sent Laryea to canvas in third round
- Laryea committed low blows, leading to disqualification
Dolly Parton Apologizes For Missing Dollywood Attraction Opening Amid Ongoing Health Issues, Says Doctor ‘Kinda Clipped My Wings’
The 80-year-old country icon said she'd been feeling dizzy and dehydrated before her medical team suggested she not travel this week.
Asus’s New Gadget Turns Almost Any Bicycle Into an E-Bike
Asus has introduced the Oxiis E250G1 Intelligent Bike Booster, a compact conversion system designed to add electric assistance to an … Read More The post Asus’s New Gadget Turns Almost Any Bicycle…
UAE Approves Pill for Vitiligo Treatment
The UAE has become the first country in the world to approve an oral treatment for non-segmental vitiligo, offering a … Read More The post UAE Approves Pill for Vitiligo Treatment appeared first on…
Brazilian Real: Fiscal risks point to weakness against US Dollar - Rabobank
Rabobank’s Mauricio Une and Renan Alves note softer United States (US) inflation and cooling labor data, giving the Federal Reserve (Fed) more time to assess policy.
King Faisal FC Appoints Niharika Handa As First Female Board Chair
Niharika Handa King Faisal Football Club has appointed Niharika Handa as the new Board Chair of the club. This landmark appointment makes Niharika Handa the first woman to lead Read More...
- Niharika Handa appointed as first female Board Chair at King Faisal FC
- Seasoned leader with 30+ years in business, sports administration, finance
- Founder of Gold Crest Refinery and Rika Holdings, focuses on growth
Heavy metals may help lung cancer resist chemotherapy
Researchers from the Biosciences and Chemistry Department at Durham University have discovered that combinations of metals linked to smoking and pollution may help lung cancer become resistant to chemotherapy.
Aerial imagery maps hurricane wind damage and shows stronger building codes work
Massive storms like Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which caused more than $100 billion in damage, were once considered lifetime events. Increasingly, however, they are becoming the norm: a direct result of climate change, which has made large storms more frequent, intense and slower-moving, deepening their impact.
Distinct neurons drive mice's social sounds and squeaks
Mice use almost completely distinct sets of neurons for their two different types of vocalizations—the squeaks they produce when in distress or fighting and the whistle-like ultrasonic vocalizations…
Baidu posts fifth straight revenue drop as AI transition gathers pace
Baidu's Q2 revenue fell 4% year-on-year to US$4.6 billion, an unaudited financial report showed.
Beyond GTA VI: Why 2026 might be gaming’s best year yet
From GTA 6 and Resident Evil Requiem to Wolverine and Phantom Blade Zero, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best years in gaming yet.
Morning Minute: PUMP Prints First Golden Cross as Revenue Hits Seven-Month High
Plus, Ethereum researchers are prioritizing privacy; Robinhood is rolling out agentic trading; and Ansem debuts his own launchpad.
Peak XV Partners, Together Fund Join Voice AI Unicorn Wispr Flow’s Cap Table
Prominent Indian startup investors — VC firm Peak XV Partners, Girish Mathrubootham-led Together Fund and Aakrit Vaish’s Activate — have…
Doubles For Munro And Van Reek At The 2026 English Pickleball Open Powered By The APP In Birmingham
The world's largest indoor pickleball tournament was held in Birmingham, England last weekend, the 2026 English Open. Jack Munro and Roos van Reek took double golds in the pro/open divisions.
Nollywood actors rally support for Ogogo as he battles severe cancer
Nollywood actors and actresses have rallied support for veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following an emotional appeal by his daughters for urgent medical assistance amid…
Presentation: Turning Outward: Growing From Code to Influence
Brad Grantham discusses how software engineers and architects can transition from individual contributors to influential technical leaders.
Commvault expands Cloud Rewind to cover more Azure resources
Data protection provider Commvault Systems Inc. today said it will triple the range of Microsoft Azure resources its Cloud Rewind service can protect and rebuild, part of a push to cut the time…
How might workplace AI negatively impact older employees?
Judah Adeniyi of Memorial University in Newfoundland explores the pros and cons of introducing AI into an already established working environment.
Dell Targets AI Storage Growth With 9.83PB ObjectScale System
Dell’s ObjectScale configuration supports 40 KIOXIA 245.76TB SSDs in 2U, delivering 9.83PB of raw capacity for data-intensive AI workloads.
Teleport puts developer Linux desktops under production access controls
Infrastructure identity company Teleport today extended its platform to Linux desktops, so the machines developers work on now fall under the same access controls the company applies to servers…
Ruby-forming mineral found by Mars rover hints at violent impacts
So far, most of the minerals found on Mars tell a story of lava poured out by ancient volcanoes, followed by long stretches in which water trickled through and slowly reshaped the rock.
The most important AI habit I have is making one phone call a day
As AI gets better at recording, summarizing, and analyzing every conversation, I've started protecting the one skill I never want to outsource: listening.
How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?
Food scientist who turns soya pulp to food among 14 recipients of Singapore eco award
Nominations for the biennial EcoFriends Awards exceeded 500 in 2026, the first time in more than a decade.
Companies want employees to help build AI tools they expect them to use. That comes with 2 big challenges.
Walmart's big bet on AI is putting the burden on its employees to fix mistakes the tech is making.
Xiaomi ‘in no rush’ to turn vast AI spending into profits despite earnings slump
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has said it is “in no rush” to convert its large investments in artificial intelligence into profit, after recording another decline in net profits in the second…
This wearable patch will buzz your arm when it detects poisons, and it could one day save your life
A new skin patch can warn you of environmental toxins using a clever system of haptic vibrations.
Templafy launches free document agent in Microsoft Marketplace
New conversational add-in lets users create, edit and review presentations with AI directly in PowerPoint NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Templafy, the agentic document generation platform…
The Download: how people really use AI, and Flock’s design choices
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
Record-breaking El Niño could be a preview of Earth’s future. It’s not pretty
El Niño keeps getting stronger—and the intense weather it is set to bring could be a preview of our future in an even warmer world. This year’s El Niño could become the strongest on record, forecasters say, and that means potentially intense weather impacts, from prolonged droughts in some parts of the world to more storms and…