D2C Brands Should Use Quick Commerce Gains To Scale General Trade: Veeba’s Viraj Bahl
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Teuerungsrate: Inflation in Großbritannien steigt deutlich auf 2,9 Prozent
Vor allem Kosten für Wohnen und Haushaltsdienstleistungen treiben die Preise an. Für eine Überraschung sorgt derweil die Kernrate der britischen Inflation.
FRENCH LETTER: Pastafarians staring intently at the sun
An eclipse, a colander, a village fête and a sky full of shooting stars – sometimes a week of small wonders is enough to restore your faith in life.
VOTE WITH YOUR FEET: Beyond potholes, Joburg needs permission to dream bigger
Fix Joburg’s potholes, traffic lights and water supply. But give me something else too. Give me more reasons to believe.
ANALYSIS: Mark Burke saga is a strong test of DA’s good governance swagger
DA federal chairperson and Deputy Minister of Finance Ashor Sarupen’s decision to play defence for DA federal finance boss Mark Burke after news of the Reserve Bank probe into Kastelo is a strange one, but you can understand why he did it.
GTA 6 gameplay and map 'leaked' online: Crypto-linked group threatens Rockstar and industry-wide attacks
Grand Theft Auto 6 is once again at the center of an unauthorised leak, and this one comes with an unusual wrinkle: a cryptocurrency angle and a manifesto aimed squarely at the games industry.
Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath invests Rs 200 Cr in Ctrls’ Rs 250 Cr fund raise
Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath has invested Rs 200 crore in CtrlS, the India based hyperscale data centre operator, alongside a Rs 50 crore investment by entrepreneur Sreeram Reddy Vanga.
Angélique Kidjo makes history as first african artist to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has officially made history, becoming the first African musician and first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Westmeath Rose 'on cloud nine' after Rose of Tralee win
Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh has said she is still "on cloud nine" after being crowned the 2026 Rose of Tralee, describing herself as "so grateful and proud" to have had the experience.
For CEOs, retirement is the ultimate performance review—and 60% are failing it
New data from BCG shows why the CEOs best at running companies are often the worst at leaving them.
Dubai steps up back-to-school checks with nearly 800 retail inspections
Dubai: Dubai is planning almost 800 inspection visits during the back-to-school shopping season, covering physical stores and online retailers selling school-related products across the Emirate.
Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri
Aston Villa confirm the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri in deals worth a combined £47m.
PICS | Dagga, cocaine and replica gun found in school raids as parents demand crackdown
The KwaZulu-Natal Parents Association is advocating for harsher penalties for students caught with illegal items in schools
EFCC recovers N975m as Benue Assembly indicts auditor-general over procurement breach
The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, recommended the removal of Abraham Gberindyer, the State Auditor-General for Local Governments, read more EFCC recovers N975m as Benue Assembly indicts…
Surfshark warns personal devices are a 'wide-open door' as UK Prime Minister falls for impersonation scam
Following the news that UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was targeted by a Trump aide impersonator, cybersecurity experts warn that billion-dollar perimeters are useless against modern social engineering.
PM directs petroleum minister to travel to Karachi, hold talks with oil refineries for reducing diesel prices
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi and hold negotiations with oil refineries to reduce diesel prices, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
Oil prices climb as Iran tensions deepen
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as fading prospects for a settlement in the Iran war intensified concerns over supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, keeping Brent crude above $91 a…
Tillitsvalgt i DNB: Frykter hjemmekontoret forsvinner
Morten Bakkelund sier at de ansattes innspill ikke ble hørt da DNB-ledelsen bestemte seg.
Tentative Schedule Announced for PAK-ENG-SL ODI Tri-Series
The tentative schedule for the upcoming Pakistan-England-Sri Lanka ODI tri-series has been finalized, with matches expected to be played in … Read More The post Tentative Schedule Announced for…
Chinese AI video is coming for more than Hollywood
Outside of Alphabet's Google, nearly all of the leading video-generation models are Chinese.
Salvador Heritage Week: Free Archive Talks and Tours to Saturday
The city's public archive is running five days of free talks, workshops and guided visits. Three days are still to come. The post Salvador Heritage Week: Free Archive Talks and Tours to Saturday…
Korea Eximbank to Provide $1.2 Billion Financing to Saudi Power Utility
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) will provide $1.2 billion in financing to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned power utility to support South Korean companies seeking to participate in the…
- Korea Eximbank provides $1.2 billion financing to Saudi power utility
- Funding supports South Korean firms in Saudi power infrastructure sector
- Initiative aims to boost exports of power equipment from Korean suppliers
SK Hynix Announces Massive Treasury Share Buyback
SK Hynix has decided to acquire and completely cancel 40 trillion won ($30.76 billion) worth of its own shares, throwing down a gauntlet to enhance shareholder value.
- SK Hynix plans 40 trillion won ($30.76 billion) treasury share buyback.
- Share buyback begins August 20, lasts three months.
- Move is largest cancellation in domestic listed history.
KDI Raises South Korea Growth Forecast to 3.2%
A forecast has emerged that the South Korean economy will grow by 3.2% this year, driven by strong semiconductor exports.
- KDI raises South Korea's 2023 growth forecast to 3.2%
- Semiconductor industry expected to add 0.6 percentage points
- Export growth revised upward by 4.1 percentage points
Netanyahu government launches AI plan amid doubts over budget, infrastructure- analysis
Last Wednesday, the National AI Directorate shifted into high gear and presented details of the plan at a special press conference conducted by Askal in its new offices in a flashy Ramat Gan building
- Netanyahu's government launched AI plan with National Artificial Intelligence Directorate.
- Plan includes AI lessons for students, bringing scientists to Israel, and exploring robotics.
- Plan lacks detailed budget and solutions for server farm infrastructure issues.
Hims & Hers' CEO Just Disposed of 78,859 Shares. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know.
Stock-based compensation vesting triggered mandatory tax withholding, but Dudum retains about 9.7 million shares worth $272 million.
Maanzo: Failure to arrest political violence suspects signals Ruto is comfortable with it
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has accused the government of failing to take decisive action against the perpetrators of political violence, arguing that the lack of arrests signals President William Ruto…
Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
Gundam Summer Event Brings Free Model Kits to Mexico City
Three days of Japanese model robots in the Centro Histórico, at no charge. Arrive early: the free kits are limited. The post Gundam Summer Event Brings Free Model Kits to Mexico City appeared first on…
COE premiums up across most categories; Cat A price climbs 3.7% to S$128,501
[SINGAPORE[ The price of a Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) climbed to S$128,501 at the Aug 19 tender exercise, hovering near the record S$129,000 registered in July.
- Category A COE price rises 3.7% to S$128,501
- Motorcycle COE premiums increase 7.6% to S$11,301
- Commercial vehicle COE prices drop 1.7% to S$90,002
2027 Campaign: I won’t follow Obi from state to state Like I Did in 2023 — Aisha Yesufu
A social activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said she will adopt a different strategy in the 2027 general election for Peter Obi.
Quito Balloon Festival 2026: Dates, Prices and a 5am Start
Ecuador's fifth Festival Internacional del Globo lands at the equator this weekend. Here is what it costs and what you actually see.
Why custom water tanks are a smart investment for Kenyan properties
Reliable water storage is now a major consideration for property owners across Kenya. Standard tanks can provide a quick solution, but they are not always the most practical long-term choice.
Egypt Bond Risk at 2014 Low Shows Decade of Debt Distress Easing
Record foreign-currency reserves and a vote of confidence from the International Monetary Fund have cut Egypt’s risk premium to the lowest since 2014.
Arthur Hayes takes CEO role at Flop Labs ahead of Q4 airdrop
Hayes revealed his new role as Flop Labs CEO and teased a “massive airdrop” from the AI inference protocol in the fourth quarter of 2026.
At Just 27, Hamdan Bin Turki Al Mehairi Is Building One of the Most Ambitious Business Groups
In a rapidly changing business environment where clients increasingly want, quick convenience, expertise, and reliability under one roof, Bin Turki Group has come up as a growing Emirati enterprise…
Fast radio bursts reveal that the universe’s ‘missing matter’ is found far from galaxies
Counterintuitive finding could help us better understand how highly energetic galactic activities impact the formation of cosmological structures The post Fast radio bursts reveal that the universe’s…
I started using 'meta-prompting' in ChatGPT and now I'm getting much better answers — here's how to do it
Through the simple act of “meta-prompting,” I’ve found the best way to turn my simple asks of chatbots into more defined ones with clear goals.
NVIDIA delivers 10,000 H200 chips to Chinese ByteDance and Tencent, more to follow
ByteDance and Tencent have reportedly received 10,000 NVIDIA H200 chips each, giving Chinese AI companies access to powerful processors amid ongoing U.S. export restrictions.
Yiren Digital deploys enterprise AI across core operations
Financial tech provider Yiren Digital upgraded its enterprise artificial intelligence architecture on 18 August 2026 to accelerate deployment across corporate business units
Cloud complexity turns security policy into outage risk
Security policy misconfigurations emerge as significant operational risk for organisations running hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Cancer patient’s family allegedly forced to pay before ambulance let through
A private ambulance company is facing scrutiny after a family alleged that its staff blocked a state emergency ambulance carrying an elderly cancer patient to hospital over a disputed cancellation…
Viral video sparks outrage as KZN nurse is suspended over alleged patient assault
The KwaZulu-Natal Department has condemned a viral video showing a nurse physically assaulting a patient at King Dinuzulu Hospital, leading to her suspension.
ALICE honours its 2026 PhD Thesis Award winners
On 22 July 2026, the ALICE Collaboration honoured the winners of its PhD Thesis Award during a special ceremony held as part of its meeting at CERN.
WhatsApp is Adding AI Image Expansion Tool to Quickly Fix Photos
WhatsApp is working on a new AI-powered photo editing feature that will let Android users expand images to the 9:16 … Read More The post WhatsApp is Adding AI Image Expansion Tool to Quickly Fix…
Dutch media attack “chilling” fines for slimming drugs coverage
Dutch media companies have been hit with fines running into the tens of millions of euros after inspectors ruled that...
Why Egyptian farmers are growing crops under solar panels
The additional shade reduces evaporation and stress on the plants, all while generating clean electricity.
Italian scientists bet on octopus to fight crab invasion
The invasive and voracious crustacean has ravaged shellfish production in the Adriatic.
Oshima launches PlySight AI platform for textile defect mapping
Industrial machinery manufacturer Oshima unveiled its PlySight smart factory software platform on 18 August 2026 to map fabric flaws across multiple material layers before cutting
Upper West gets GH₵4 million expanded renal care unit
BY TIMES REPORTER The Upper West Regional Hospital has received a GH₵4 million expanded renal care unit to reduce the burden on patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Queen Camilla says it was difficult to keep King Charles' cancer diagnosis private
LONDON: Britain’s Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about how hard it was to keep her husband King Charles’ cancer diagnosis initially private.
Breast cancer is surging among Asian American women — and scientists don’t know why
Breast cancer is rising rapidly among Asian American women, with some of the most alarming increases occurring in younger women and in aggressive or advanced cancers.
Sidra Medicine to host RAPID 2026 conference in September
<p>Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, hosts the Recent Advances in Primary Immunodysregulation Disorders (RAPID 2026) conference from September 25 to 27, 2026, bringing…
Politicians slam 'cruel tool' used to determine at-home aged care funding
Labor has resisted calls to change an aged care assessment tool at the centre of hundreds of complaints.
London’s Medly raises €6.9 million to democratise access to personalised education through an AI tutor
Medly AI, a London-based AI-powered learning platform that claims to offer the world’s first AI tutor for exam prep, has raised a €6.89 million ($8 million) Seed round.
TikTok could let you send friends money via DM
TikTok is exploring a feature allowing users to send money to each other in direct messages, according to code in its iOS app.
Clash Royale Searches for Its First-Ever Rage Emote, As New Research Finds 85% of Players Who Rage Quit Come Back Enjoying the Game More
The research lands alongside Clash Royale Viking Season, which brings two new heroes – Valkyrie and Berserker – to the game HELSINKI, Aug.
SEBI to issue AI guidelines with human oversight, data controls and kill switches
The regulator is preparing safeguards as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in market surveillance, risk assessment, fraud detection and investor services.
How tech plays a role in domestic abuse
Technology, gadgets, and cyber tools are often used by domestic abusers in order to control and spy on victims
Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed in macOS Leak
A leaked macOS demo shows Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods using Visual Intelligence, while launch timing, pricing, and privacy details remain unclear.
Japanese scientists use tiny silver particles to make DNA assembly up to 5x more efficient
Silver nanoparticles can precisely slice DNA and create longer “sticky ends,” helping genetic fragments join up to five times more efficiently than conventional methods.
Most cyber-bullying occurs on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: study
Artefact SA says that most cyber-bullying occurs on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat.
China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX, Blue Origin with reusable tech
LandSpace achieved the feat with its Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday (Aug 19), delivering China’s first successful ground-based, leg-assisted landing of an orbital-class booster.