Data-driven farming: The future of competitive agriculture
Daneel Rossouw, head of sales for agriculture at Nedbank, unpacks how precision agriculture helps assess farming conditions, improve yields and support informed decisions in farm operations.
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European Stocks Close Weak Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions
(RTTNews) - European stocks closed mostly lower on Tuesday weighed down by concerns about escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., elevated oil prices and rising bond yields.
Baker Mayfield 'Completely Overwhelmed' by New Buccaneers Teammate
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield gave his honest assessment of teammate Kenneth Gainwell from practice.
- Baker Mayfield overwhelmed by Kenneth Gainwell's skills
- Gainwell signed for $14M one-year contract
- Gainwell had 4-season NFL career with Super Bowl ring
Donald Trump's Advantage on Immigration Has Collapsed
Trump's support on immigration, one of his strongest issues, has plummeted alongside his approval rating, a new poll shows.
- Trump's immigration advantage drops to 1-point spread in 2026 poll
- Republicans preferred over Democrats on immigration policy at 40%
- White House attributes drop to Trump's accomplishments, not policy
Federal Judges Waste Tax Payer Money By Remanding At Sentencing
Federal Judges can allow defendants to surrender to prison in some situations. However, they continue to unnecessarily remand them into custody at sentencing.
From war zones to disaster sites, UAE delivers billions of dirhams of humanitarian aid
From delivering thousands of tonnes of aid to Gaza and Sudan to helping communities struck by earthquakes, floods, hunger and disease, the UAE has expanded its humanitarian work across some of the…
The digital divide limiting opportunities in Pakistan
As Van Dijk (2020) posits, the digital divide refers to the gap between people who can access modern information and communication technology (ICT) and those who cannot.
University of California System Offloads $1 Billion of Private Equity Stakes
The University of California system sold $1 billion of private equity stakes to HarbourVest Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
Princess Diana's brother to unveil 'truth' in new book
Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, is set to release a revealing book that shares his personal memories and insights about his sister, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of her…
Ex Ilva: Federacciai with 14 associate presents manifestation of interest
The Italian consortium for the former Ilva is taking shape. On August 18, Federacciai, the association of sector companies, announced that it had submitted an expression of interest for the former…
Online art competition raises millions for charity—and many questions
“The People’s Artist”, an online competition with Johnny Depp as its spokesperson, pulled in thousands of entrants with promises of an exhibition and magazine coverage
New York Giants are signing running back Najee Harris, AP source says
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Running back Najee Harris is signing with the New York Giants, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to The…
- New York Giants planning to sign Najee Harris.
- 28-year-old Harris injured his left Achilles in September 2025.
- Coach John Harbaugh says Harris not fully healthy.
Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the ‘swamp cooler’ remains important today
Before air conditioning spread across the United States, before…
- Ancient civilizations used evaporative cooling principles
- Oscar Palmer developed first swamp cooler in 1908
- Swamp coolers remain affordable cooling solution
Summer rain sweeps parts of UAE amid intense heat, days before Suhail sighting
Dubai: Moderate to heavy summer rain swept parts of the UAE, including Dubai, on Tuesday, bringing gusty winds and cooler conditions amid intense August heat, just days before the Suhail star rises on…
'You are best placed to judge my efforts to rebuild NPP for victory in 2028' - Kodua tells delegates
Mr Kodua touched on the importance of early internal preparation to strengthen the party’s electoral structures ahead of the national polls.
Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
The world knows that U.S. President Donald Trump is angry with Iran But he’s not happy with the small country lying across the Strait of Hormuz from the Islamic Republic, either: Oman.
Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B in a month
Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
- Etched's valuation doubles to $21 billion in one month.
- Jane Street led $700 million funding round, impressed by hardware.
- Unique prefill chip and cluster-scale memory enable faster, cheaper inference.
Barcelona officially unveil 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri
Barcelona officially unveil 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri.
What the Trump-Erdogan Call Reveals About the New Middle East
Trump told America's allies to defend themselves, and the Middle East listened. Is Washington prepared for the consequences?
Why good design fails inside most companies
Most companies believe they understand their customers. They run research, track behavior, and gather feedback at scale. Yet products still reach the market feeling disconnected from the way people…
Asia Intelligence Brief August 18, 2026: Four Capitals, One Recalculation
Wang Yi lands in Seoul on Wednesday, Japan's ten-year yield hits its highest since 1996, and China's July missed everywhere.
Europe Intelligence Brief August 18, 2026: The Mood Turns, The Rhine Falls
German expectations jump to 34.2 and ZEW names the Rhine as the risk, while France and Belgium count the cost of the summer.
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 18, 2026: Permits Up, Building Down
American builders filed more permits and poured less concrete, and a 50% tariff on a list of Canadian goods lands on Wednesday.
Costco is moving into Medicare with its own branded health insurance plans
The warehouse retailer and the nonprofit insurer plan to begin selling jointly branded plans in two states, pending regulatory approval
‘Wanted to blow up Jews and Arabs’: suspect recounts Be’er Sheva club attack plan to investigators
Abdullah Gargawi told investigators he planned to bomb the Forum club while packed, then open fire; he said he searched YouTube for bomb-making instructions, tested explosives in a yard and practiced…
Finding the good news in a yo-yo market
Victoria Reuvers of WealthStrat discusses market sentiment following the US President’s bomb threat against Oman, losses in Asian markets and the JSE’s resilience.
Decision support guidelines safely reduce unnecessary testing for very sick children, study finds
Clinicians often collect an endotracheal aspirate culture (EAC) from patients of all ages with breathing tubes to check mucus for signs of bacterial infection, a complication that can be deadly.
Yellowstone's past droughts may signal less geyser activity and more wildfires
A study led by a Montana State University research professor reveals how climate and hydrothermal activity have shaped the vegetation, wildfire and aquatic ecosystem histories of the Yellowstone…
Get a 1,000W 48V Adult Electric Bike With 28mph Top Speed and 80 Mile Range for Just $240 Shipped
Stackable coupon code and PayPal discount drops the price to the lowest ever.
Suns unveil plans for new LED display on arena as preparations continue for 2027 NBA All-Star Game
- Phoenix Suns installing 226 ft x 41 ft LED display at Mortgage Matchup Center.
- Display will be largest transparent display in NBA/WNBA arenas.
- CEO Josh Bartelstein hopes it becomes downtown Phoenix landmark.
Connecticut’s first state-funded methadone vans expand access to treatment
- Connecticut launches first mobile methadone units with $4M funding
- Two vans serve Greater New Haven and southeastern shoreline
- CHR's van begins travel on Aug 18 to northeastern CT
Aviation: Lufthansa pilots warn of bottlenecks in the cockpit
In a mediation, management and pilots want to find a solution in the dispute over the future of the core brand Lufthansa Classic. The pressure on both sides is high.
Archaeology: 1,400-year-old remains discovered during excavations in Peru
In the middle of the Peruvian capital Lima, an archaeological find has been made. This is supposed to provide new insights into the ritual practices in Huaca Pucllana.
Subnautica 2's Buddy System update brings in the promised proximity chat, easier trading, and emotes so you can sarcastically applaud your friends
Another month, another Subnautica 2 update! Last month's focus was on changing creature behaviours to make it a bit less frustrating for those of you that just wanted to go on a killing spree.
Electricity pricing, SADC industrialisation, and slate fuel recovery
Tonight, we unpack the day’s market moves with WealthStrat, examine the impact of electricity tariffs on industry with the Minister of Electricity, discuss SADC’s industrialisation needs with Business…
WHOOP unlocks its advanced lab testing for everyone to use
You can now get WHOOP's in-depth lab work without buying the band.
Aeroméxico readies new CDMX-Milan flight for spring 2027
The new connection could capitalize on the Italian tourism market’s growing interest in Mexico: air arrivals of visitors residing in Italy last year increased by 13.7%, reaching 102,813 arrivals…
Kakuzi workers secure 15pc wage increase under new CBA
Unionisable employees at listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc will receive a 15% general wage increase following the signing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and…
In New Low, Flock CEO Insists His AI-Surveillance Cameras Could Have Solved the Nancy Guthrie Case
"There's no doubt in my mind." The post In New Low, Flock CEO Insists His AI-Surveillance Cameras Could Have Solved the Nancy Guthrie Case appeared first on Futurism .
Rural primary care company Hopscotch clinches $53M to expand beyond NC
As rural healthcare faces access challenges, Hopscotch focuses on a smooth and attentive patient experience while augmenting clinicians with technology.
OpenAI data center deal with Nvidia comes in $145 billion lower than reported—signaling concerns of artificial demand for chips
Circular financing concerns revolve around the chip-maker's investment into OpenAI's data center lease.
Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 [U: watchOS 27]
Update, August 18, 1:06 p.m. ET: Apple has now published watchOS 27 Public Beta 4 (Build: 24R5353a). The original story follows below After releasing developer betas 6 earlier today, Apple is now…
Ontario seeks to add more primary care teams to attach 600,000 people
- Ontario to launch call for proposals to establish 78 primary care teams.
- 437,000 individuals integrated into primary care system since last year.
- Goal to connect 2 million Ontarians to primary care by 2029.
What Really Happens If China Wins the AI Race?
For years, the tech industry has portrayed Chinese AI development as an existential threat. The truth is not so straightforward.
Contemplating death helps us to really value life | Letters
Say the thing, mend the relationship, share the story – and then get on with living, says end-of-life doula Rebecca Jo-Rushdy , while Jane Andrew thinks EM Forster said it best What struck me most…
Ex-British F1 engineers build a cheap 466-MPH kamikaze drone
The TigerShark drone is a single-use, intermediate-range strike platform designed and built by MGI Defence, a subsidiary of motorsport performance specialists MGI Engineering
Claude Code May–August 2026 weekly limits promotion
Article URL: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/15910845-claude-code-may-august-2026-weekly-limits-promotion Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348751 Points: 284 # Comments: 256
Fairphone brings its $649 repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US
The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is billed as the company's first device to feature 12GB of RAM, and comes at a time when manufacturers are more conscious than ever about the amount of memory they are stuffing into their devices due to AI-driven shortages. The handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon... Read Entire Article
How healthy are our coral reefs? Researchers have built a tool to help find out
Researchers at the University of Sydney have harnessed more than 30 years of data to build a new method to more accurately measure the impact of climate change-induced events on the Great Barrier Reef. The findings are published in the journal Marine Environmental Research.
Five new wasp species discovered in Cyprus, including one named after Aphrodite
Scientists have described five new species of parasitoid wasps from Cyprus, more than doubling the number of chalcid wasps known to be found nowhere else on the island. The wasps, all belonging to the family Pteromalidae, are small insects that play an important role as natural pest controllers, yet remain poorly studied across much of…
When glucose falls, ketone supplements may help protect the brain in type 1 diabetes
Insulin is a cornerstone of treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes, essential for lowering blood glucose levels. However, if insulin doses are not appropriately matched to the body's needs…
Jetpack XR SDK core libraries reach beta: The next milestone for Android XR
Posted by Amy Zeppenfeld, Developer Relations Engineer, Greg Underwood, Software Engineering Manager, Yasmine Evjen, Senior Product Manager, Android XR Since introducing the Android XR SDK, developers…
Apple Lowers App Store Fees In Europe to Settle Dispute With EU
Apple is overhauling its EU App Store fees to settle its Digital Markets Act dispute, simplifying the fee structure and "[resolving] Apple's disagreements with the Commission over business terms and…
Agentic AI has a latency problem that more compute won’t solve
Half of enterprise AI deployments are missing their own latency targets at peak load. This is the headline finding of The post Agentic AI has a latency problem that more compute won’t solve appeared…
A New Category Is Forming in Medical Aesthetics. Independent Research Has Started Sizing It.
Issued on behalf of Conexeu Sciences Inc. NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equity Insider News Commentary – For as long as aesthetic medicine has existed, its central promise has been to…
Robin Williams’ Kids Revive His Instagram to Combat ‘Rampant AI Abuse’ of Late Actor’s Image
"We're grateful to see new generations discovering his work," Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams write The post Robin Williams’ Kids Revive His Instagram to Combat ‘Rampant AI Abuse’ of Late Actor’s Image…
- Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams revived Robin Williams' Instagram account.
- They aim to create a safe, authentic space for their father's work.
- Zelda emphasized combating AI-generated content featuring deceased celebrities.
Mysterious waves sweeping across your brain may help turn sensory chaos into what you see
Traveling electrical waves sweeping across the brain may help determine what we notice, predict what comes next, and construct our internal picture of the world.
Indigenous food sovereignty is one of the most overlooked conservation strategies (commentary)
As governments and conservation organizations search for solutions to the interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, climate change and food insecurity, they are overlooking one of the most effective…
Neanderthals may have trekked through the Saudi Arabian desert 55,000 years ago, farther south than experts thought possible
Stone tools from a lakeside site in Saudi Arabia hint that Neanderthals were adapted to the arid Arabian interior, not just to cold places.