What Do We Make Of Karol G’s ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Top 10 Debut?
This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Karol G’s No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto , which also dethrones Bad Bunny on the Top Latin Albums chart this week.
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Deadly Sonora heat wave expected to intensify over next 3 days
The dangerous heat wave, which has lasted more than six weeks, has already caused 22 deaths and sickened 350 as of Tuesday morning.
Commentary: For Iran’s new leaders, peace is more dangerous than war
It’s becoming clear that even as Washington searches for an off-ramp from the fighting, Tehran’s leaders want to continue or even expand it, says Marc Champion for Bloomberg Opinion.
Mexican Peso dips on Middle East tensions, eyes on FOMC minutes
The Mexican Peso loses some ground on Tuesday, depreciating by about 0.16% against the US Dollar as investors await the release of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting minutes, with a resolution of the US-Iran conflict remaining unlikely.
Arctic Report Card Will Move Ahead Without NOAA
The Arctic Report Card, an annual, peer-reviewed evaluation of the state of our warming Arctic, will still be published this year despite a lack of financial or logistical support from NOAA. On 10 August, editors of the Arctic Report Card were informed that NOAA will no longer support its publication, meaning the agency will not provide…
UAE small business growth: 83% report rising revenues as 72% expect further gains
UAE small businesses remain focused on growth, with 83% reporting higher revenues over the past year and 72% expecting further gains in the next 12 months
FBI Plans $88M AI Infrastructure Investment
The FBI plans to spend as much as $88 million on artificial infrastructure to expand its AI capacity, Fedscoop reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing procurement documents.
Steinbach homeowners sue city over flooding
Several Steinbach residents have filed a lawsuit against the southeastern Manitoba city over flooding in their homes they argue was the result of the government’s poor design and maintenance of […]
Commentary: Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming pledge is a headache for New Delhi
India’s ties with Bangladesh had begun to recover but an old ally might create bigger problems, says this writer from the Australia India Institute.
One of Breaking Bad's Best Episodes Is Coming to Theaters Soon
One of the most iconic episodes of Breaking Bad will be shown in theaters next month.
A flashing red light from the bond markets
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Meta hooked children and misled public, says prosecutors
Prosecutor Megan O’Neill accused Meta of exploiting children to maximise engagement, harvest data and conceal the risks.
'Ash Is Done' — Bruce Campbell Says He Will No Longer Play Evil Dead's Ash Williams
Bruce Campbell has put his most iconic character, Ash Williams, to bed.
Rodri excited for new challenge after finalising £65m Barcelona transfer
Spain captain Rodri says he is ready to “feel that excitement again” after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester read more Rodri excited for new challenge after finalising £65m Barcelona…
Hayden Panettiere once wrote in her memoir that working on 'Nashville' was like diving 'headfirst into my own hell'
Hayden Panettiere's real-life experience with addiction was mirrored on "Nashville," she once wrote in her memoir published months before her death.
Global bond markets put governments on notice over fiscal, inflation risks
Agencies LondonLong-term borrowing costs from the US to Germany and Japan hit their highest levels in decades on Tuesday due to ballooning government debt and geopolitics, raising...
Policy uncertainty keeps foreign investors wary ofBangladesh stocks
Agencies Dhaka Foreign investors continue to pull out of the local stock market due to a mix of nearly half a dozen reasons, including policy and regulatory uncertainty, weak corpo...
European stocks drops to two-week low on higher bond yields, Middle East uncertainty
Global bond yields hit multi-year highs on Tuesday
NASA: SpaceX rocket crash made basketball court-size moon crater
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter images reveal fresh moon crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, testing impact prediction tools.
FanMilk Ghana highlights strong business growth and sustainability progress
Fan Milk PLC has reaffirmed its strong growth trajectory and commitment to sustainable business practices following its annual Facts Behind the Figures stakeholder engagement. The session brought together more than 100 shareholders, analysts, regulators, media representatives, and other stakeholders virtually.
Accidental fire destroys family home in South West WA
Lisa Fawcett is still grappling with the reality of an accidental fire that destroyed her entire home and belongings.
Gmail is making it a little harder for you to ignore political fundraising emails
Election season is coming for your inbox.
Where to eat and drink at a Barcelona bar like a local
The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.
Revolution's Hall On Investing in the Defense Sector
David Hall, managing partner at Revolution, talks about investing in the defense sector and backing Hermeus, a company looking to build a hyper-sonic military jet.
How 35% of US employees are left on the margins
You've heard of gig workers, freelancers and temporary employees. But do you know about marginal workers? Accounting for about one in six U.S.
Rare Books Traced to Amazon AI Training Facility to Be Scanned and Destroyed
A tracking device planted in a book order ended at a Las Vegas facility where Amazon strips bindings to scan pages for training data.
Dogs in Russia are dying with symptoms that look like rabies — days after getting vaccinated against rabies
Dog owners in several Russian regions have reported that their pets died or deteriorated sharply after routine rabies vaccinations with Multikan-8.
Premier League chief says Infantino hit ‘self-destruct’ button with World Cup plan
Richard Masters says the FA has taken the right position on Gianni Infantino after withdrawing its support for the Fifa president.
Map Shows Mosquito-Borne West Nile Virus Spreading Across US, Killing Eight
West Nile virus cases have been reported in 32 states so far this year, and at least eight people have died.
Gen-Z Luxury Buyers Are Scanning Resale First, RealReal CEO Says
More than 80 percent of the company’s fastest-growing segment — Gen Z and Millennials — are scanning the secondary market before buying new items from luxury brands.
2,000-Year-Old Chinese Rock Art May Have Been Preserved with Blood and Lime
Discover how Huashan artists mixed blood, lime, and red clay to create a durable pigment that weathered the elements for millennia.
Citing Deaths, Docs Urge NCAA to Limit Energy Drink Marketing to Kids
(MedPage Today) -- A group of physicians and scientists are calling on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to make changes to its massive collaboration between Big 12 athletics and…
Real World: Earth Systems
This educational video resource helps students explore Earth systems and STEM careers through engaging interviews with real NASA scientists.
Existing drug could treat invasive canine oral tumors
A benign but invasive canine oral cancer is often mistaken for a similar malignant one, leading to misdiagnoses in close to a third of cases.
An immune defect that may set Crohn's disease in motion
Crohn's disease, a condition characterized by widespread inflammation in the gut, may arise from a weakened immune response, according to new research from the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty…
Why proposed tobacco laws could fuel illicit trade amid rising business costs
Kenya’s proposed tobacco laws could increase the cost of legitimate trade and create fresh opportunities for illicit sellers, business groups have warned as Parliament considers sweeping changes to…
Drug policies should communicate drug safety over user punishment
A new study found that people's beliefs about the harmfulness of an illegal substance are stronger predictors of support for both punishment and court-mandated treatment than beliefs about who is to…
The Baseus 20,000mAh 45W Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to $21 After Coupon
Keep those mobile electronics - including your handheld gaming PCs - charged up with a portable power bank. As part of its ongoing Back to School Sale, Amazon is offering the Baseus 20,000mAh 45W…
JR Wealth Management Launches New Reputation Protection and Strategic Response Service
New service helps professionals and businesses assess, protect and rebuild their most valuable asset — their reputation. NEW YORK, Aug.
Exclusive: Accounting AI startup Rillet reaches unicorn status with $1 billion valuation. Its founder says he wants to give CFOs back their weekends
"Our message is not that we're coming after jobs," Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp told Fortune. "That's just not correct."
China unveils five-year plan to boost oil drilling, energy security
AgenciesChina has announced a new dedicated five-year plan to drill more crude oil and expand its network of pipelines as the world’s largest importer of fossil fuels faces heighte...
On Mount Etna, Lightning Has Claimed More Lives Than Eruptions Since 1980
Learn how a recent U.S. tourist’s death reveals an overlooked danger on the slopes of Europe’s most active volcano.
Precipitation Education: Weather & Climate
This comprehensive website collection provides educator-developed activities and informational articles focusing on Earth science, weather, and climate concepts.
Psyence BioMed Welcomes U.S. Administration’s Latest Action to Accelerate Ibogaine Development
Company says growing federal commitment to ibogaine aligns directly with the pharmaceutical development and manufacturing platform Psyence BioMed has built NEW YORK, Aug.
'Live-service is a red flag for us': Why one publisher is embracing an older kind of multiplayer hit: peer-to-peer, server browsers, and organic community
Tripwire sees preservation as a responsibility.
Bring your old Spotify Car Thing back to life with this new software
Kept your Spotify Car Thing? This open source project brings it back from the dead.
No 'silver bullet' for cutting high power bills - Energy Minister
"It's critical we get this right," Simeon Brown says, as he seeks advice from gentailers and the Electricity Authority.
Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Lima
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Archaeologists in Peru on Tuesday unveiled the skeletal remains of…
Telecel rolls out Agent Loyalty Scheme to strengthen mobile money ecosystem
Telecel Ghana has announced a new loyalty rewards programme for Telecel Cash agents at a capacity-building forum to bolster agent participation and strengthen the foundation of Ghana’s digital financial ecosystem.
Watchdog Urges HHS to Investigate Conflicts Among FDA's Peptide Panelists
(MedPage Today) -- A consumer watchdog group is demanding that the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) look into potential conflicts of interest among members of an FDA advisory committee that…
Arguing With People on X May Get You More Posts You Hate as Algo Feeds on Ragebait
X’s algorithm may turn argumentative replies into a feedback loop that serves users more content that clashes with their values, with the effect stronger among Democrats, researchers found.
New stem cell treatment improves vision for previously untreatable condition
A new stem cell treatment for ARK (aniridia-related keratopathy) improved patients' vision in a first-in-human clinical trial for this previously untreatable rare genetic eye condition at Moorfields…
Claude can now send emails in Gmail, even without your approval
Anthropic’s Claude AI can now take a huge step in your email inbox, with the ability to not only interact with Gmail, but send emails on your behalf without asking you first.
The FCC’s Restriction on Foreign Robots Creates Difficult Situation for America’s Startups
FCC restrictions on foreign-made robots could strengthen U.S. manufacturing while making it harder for startups that still rely on overseas components.
Google Calendar finally lets you ban that co-worker who’s always spamming you with meetings
No, Bob, I’m not free at 4:30 PM on a Friday.
Inference chip startup Etched raises another $700M at $21B valuation
A few weeks after closing a $300 million round backed by Nvidia Corp., Etched Inc. today announced that it has raised another $700 million in funding. Investment firm Jane Street led the deal. It was joined by Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, Bain Capital Ventures and several others.
Sam Altman says OpenAI's decision to pace its AI development was caused by a collection of research observations showing "various degrees of misalignment" (Alex Heath/Time)
“I think it is a good time to slow down,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told me last week, describing the company's decision …
- Sam Altman says OpenAI slowed AI development due to misalignment concerns.
- Company paused Astra model for over two weeks, largest frontier training run on hold.
- Observations of misalignment across AI capabilities prompted safety measures and research focus.