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Trump Dangles Keystone XL Revival as Canada Tariff Deadline Looms

Canada has won a three-day reprieve from President Donald Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs, but a final trade deal remains hung up on Canadian auto exports, leaving Washington and Ottawa until Friday to…

  • Canada delays 50% tariffs on U.S. goods for three days
  • President Trump mentions reviving Keystone XL pipeline as potential deal component
  • Auto exports dispute between U.S. and Canada hinders final trade deal

Finance & Markets

‘Cannot afford six more months of silence’: Singapore could gain edge with broader asset management push as Hong Kong tax gap narrows

Analysts say MAS’ announcement is timely and sends a ‘strong signal’ of Singapore’s drive to grow the sector

  • Singapore aims to become region's premier asset management hub.
  • Broader measures announced to narrow tax gap with Hong Kong.
  • Analysts see timely signal of Singapore's dedication to sector expansion.

World

Flores Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 71 as Aid Efforts Continue

The death toll from earthquakes in East Nusa Tenggara has risen to 71, with nearly 60,000 people displaced as relief efforts continue.

  • Death toll from Flores earthquakes rises to 71, as of August 19, 2026
  • BNPB delivers 165 tons of relief supplies by air, 398 tons total distributed
  • Nearly 60,000 people evacuated, priority on assisting displaced residents

World

Israel’s deadly Gaza strikes cast more doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

JERUSALEM (AP) — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza and reports of an Israeli raid there on Wednesday cast more doubt on any progress made by the latest U.S. efforts to…

  • At least 10 killed in two Gaza strikes, 9 in police station attack
  • U.S. negotiators urged Israel to reduce attacks after Kushner visit
  • Hamas commanders targeted in airstrikes, one captured by Israeli troops

Tech

PostgreSQL for Everything

Article URL: https://www.raphaelbauer.com:443/posts/postgresql-everything/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49361279 Points: 284 # Comments: 183

Science

Germany's rusting sea munitions are a toxic time bomb

Toxic chemicals from decades-old bombs are contaminating marine life in German waters. Scientists warn that the window to remove the weapons is closing.

  • 1.6 million metric tons of munitions deteriorating in German seas
  • Toxic compounds like TNT released, harming marine life
  • Liver tumors in fish near dumping sites, contamination in mussels and whales

Science

Jens Bisplinghoff (1944 – 2026)

Jens Bisplinghoff (1944 – 2026) — The AMBER Collaboration is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear colleague Jens Bisplinghoff at the age of 81. Jens devoted more than four decades to experimental nuclear and particle physics.

AI

Williams turns to AI to squeeze more from F1 cost cap

British racing team Williams is turning to AI to free up engineering time as Formula One’s (F1) cost cap makes squeezing more from existing resources more valuable. The nine-time constructors’ champion has rolled out software from title partner Atlassian across its 1,200-strong operation as part of a wider overhaul under team principal…

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