Chile’s Lithium Producer SQM Posts US$660 Million Quarterly Profit
Chilean lithium producer SQM earned US$660.0 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 646.4% on the year, as prices recovered and sales volumes hit a record.
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Govt announces up to Rs32 reduction in diesel price after refinery talks
The government on Wednesday announced a significant reduction of more than Rs30 per litre in the price of diesel following successful negotiations with oil refineries aimed at providing relief to…
Apple will launch 10+ new products soon, with September event coming
Apple’s September event is almost here, with the date likely being announced next week. Here are 10+ new Apple products launching soon, most of which are expected to be unveiled in September.
US 10-year Treasury yield tumbles as Treasury steps in to calm bond market
The US 10-year Treasury yield declines sharply on Wednesday, trading at 4.651% at the time of writing after reaching an intraday high of 4.712%.
NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity
The courses are expected to launch in September 2027, subject to approval. Read more: NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity
Moderna stock jumps 120% after cancer vaccine trial win: What investors need to know
Moderna stock surged after its mRNA cancer vaccine showed positive Phase 3 results with Merck’s Keytruda, boosting hopes for a new melanoma treatment.
WNBA Breaks Silence After Security Forces Fans to Cover Transgender Shirts
The WNBA broke its silence after security forces fans to cover their shirts regarding transgender athletes in women's sports.
LangChain’s dcode Isn’t New. Its Governance Play for Sensitive Code Is
Enterprises are running into the same wall with AI coding agents: the tools that write code fastest are usually the ones IT trusts least with sensitive codebases.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Belgorod Region
A woman died in a district bordering Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions when a drone struck the vehicle she was traveling in, regional officials said.
How NTSA school transport rules could affect parents and private car owners
Parents driving children to school and private car owners involved in school transport face renewed road-safety scrutiny as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) steps up enforcement…
The Home Slopping Network
A new channel on Roku’s TV service offers all-you-can-eat AI programming. I binged eight hours of it.
Egypt’s deserts show why ecological knowledge matters in conservation (commentary)
Egypt’s deserts are often introduced to the world as empty: Wide horizons, silence, heat, sand and stone. In tourism brochures they become dramatic scenery.
Rams HC Provides Update on Potential Reunion With Aaron Donald
Los Angeles Rams head coach revealed where things stand with defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
Prime Minister meets Chairman of Hamas Political Bureau
<p>Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Wednesday the Chairman of the Political Bureau of the Islamic…
Cultural Sovereignty and Agency: Ukraine’s 35-Year Journey to Reclaim Its Voice
For centuries, Russia sought to subsume Ukrainian identity into its own imperial narrative. Since 1991, Ukraine has steadily reclaimed its cultural voice.
'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
Caitlin Clark, Star Fever Teammate Make WNBA History in Win
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and her four-time WNBA All-Star teammate made league history in the team's fifth-straight win.
Ceuta: Spain wants to transfer 500 minors to the mainland
Ceuta is facing enormous challenges. The children are to be cared for by child protection organizations in suitable facilities on the mainland.
Japanese Yen advances as falling Treasury yields pressure US Dollar
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends its intraday gains on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) comes under fresh selling pressure following a sharp decline in longer-term US Treasury yields.
4th-generation Koryoin Irina Park recounts life of her great-grandfather
A black-and-white photograph sits inside the file folder of Irina Park, 37, a fourth-generation Koryoin, who works in trade in Seoul.
The Ninja HydraSense is a compact countertop water filtration system that removes up to 99% of stuff you dont want to drink
The Ninja HydraSense countertop water filtration system is available for $199.99
Whoa! The JWST's Ancient Galaxies Are Much More Massive Than Thought
When the JWST peered into the ancient Universe, it found surprisingly massive galaxies. These galaxies were so massive they challenged our understanding of how quickly galaxies can assemble.
Dubai approves 1,295 humanitarian cases in first half of 2026
Dubai: Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs said it approved 1,295 humanitarian cases in the first half of 2026, under a system designed to balance immigration procedures…
Here are the top 9 best rotisserie chickens, according to Consumer Reports
Store-bought rotisserie chicken can vary in seasoning, texture and sodium. Consumer Reports tested nine brands to find the best-tasting bird
Chargers devastated by injuries in joint practice with 49ers
The Los Angeles Chargers suffered one of the worst days imaginable on Tuesday as part of their joint-pratice with the San Francisco 49ers.
Safaricom Launches Bundle Ya Wakulima Offering Farmers Connectivity
Safaricom has launched a new bundle targeting farmers with affordable access to connectivity, insurance, agricultural advice and production support.
What It Means to Build a Truly Sustainable Ocean Economy
Who gets to shape and benefit from the emerging blue economy?
Sony are rebooting their live service Horizon game as a more traditional co-op affair, claim sources, with a proper Horizon Forbidden West sequel still years away
Horizon Hunters Gathering , the live service multiplayer spin-off for PlayStation's post-apocalyptic Horizon series, is being rebooted as a smaller and more traditional co-op multiplayer experience…
Take a look inside Miami's top 3 elite schools where billionaires send their kids
Miami is experiencing a billionaire boom, with wealthy individuals relocating there. That means they're sending their kids to the most elite schools.
Upswing with side effects: How Chinese and wealthy people benefit from the German electric car bonus
Since January, the state has been promoting private buyers of battery cars with a total of three billion euros. Not every bonus achieves a desired goal.
Mutiny Review
Even at a mere 95 minutes, the Jason Statham movie Mutiny feels excessively outstretched.
Turning livestock waste into renewable energy for small farms, UK startup EcoNomad Solutions lands €466k
Harpenden-based AgriTech startup EcoNomad Solutions has received €466k (£400k) in new funding to help small livestock farms cut methane emissions, reduce rising energy and fertiliser costs, and turn…
Is the informal economy becoming the answer to unemployment?
The informal economy is becoming the shock absorber for what is happening in the formal economy
Flock’s Network Is Losing Value to Cops as More and More of Its Cameras Go Offline
More poles going down prevents new poles from going up. The post Flock’s Network Is Losing Value to Cops as More and More of Its Cameras Go Offline appeared first on Futurism .
Rundoo, the AI-First Platform for Independent Supply Stores, Announces $48 Million in Financing
With customers in segments including paint, hardware, lawn & garden, and farm & feed, Rundoo—founded by two Stanford grads—is helping smaller retailers compete in an uncertain economy REDWOOD CITY…
Gene Switch Uses Electromagnetic Fields to Control Genes Remotely
DNA regulatory elements, which control when, where, and to what extent specific genes are turned on or off, can be co-opted by scientists to create gene switches.
Save money on this superb vlogging camera – you get a lot of extras too!
Check out this great bundle deal on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, a stylish vlogging camera that excels at both video and a lot more besides The post Save money on this superb vlogging camera – you get a lot…
Liners and Red Sea: Damn the Houthis, full speed ahead!
Ocean container rates are on the rise, Freightos says, as carriers bet dollars to [terrorist] drones they can safely return to the Red Sea.
Næringslivet: 234 mrd. i økt strømregning
Siden energikriseåret 2022 har næringslivet betalt 580 milliarder for strøm, betydelig mer enn i…
Telescope spies the fastest star in the Milky Way zipping around a black hole
NEW YORK (AP) — A telescope has spied the fastest known star in our galaxy, racing around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
- European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope identified fastest star in Milky Way galaxy.
- Star orbits supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way at 15,534 miles per second.
- Star completes orbit around black hole in 8.7 years, closer than previous record holder.
BC health research pursues precision, genetics-based care for three conditions
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A person’s DNA can help predict suitable treatments, medications and nutrition for them, leading to better personalized care.
FR8 Solutions settles RICO case over alleged $7,000 trucking rate gap
A Florida court dismissed the case after both sides reported a settlement. The filing does not disclose how much FR8 Solutions paid. The post FR8 Solutions settles RICO case over alleged $7,000 trucking rate gap appeared first on FreightWaves .
Harness Adds AI Agents to Automate DevSecOps Workflows at Machine Speed
Harness today added multiple artificial intelligence (AI) agents and a virtual patching capability to its portfolio to automate DevSecOps workflows at a time when the number of vulnerabilities being discovered in code continues to exponentially increase.
Five-year-old human brain organoids aged on schedule
The cultured spheres typically mimic only prenatal development, but the five-year-old ones grown in Paola Arlotta’s lab acquired postnatal features.
A 100-year-old mystery in the cat kidney may be linked to scent communication
Many animals obtain information about others from scent marks left in the environment, including urine. Because these marks remain after the sender has left, they allow animals to communicate across…
Study raises new questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy
A new study is raising questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's cognitive development.
Growing role of AI in youth services could put young people at risk
With AI use growing across the youth services sector, new research by Swinburne University of Technology and Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) has, for the first time, identified key risks to young people and how to address them.
Harness launches AI agents that triage and patch vulnerabilities
Software delivery platform provider Harness Inc. today launched a set of artificial intelligence agents that find software vulnerabilities and write the patches. Developers approve the fixes before anything ships. AI SAST runs a deterministic static scanner, then applies an AI layer to strip out noise.
Study finds sustained benefit for people using Oregon psilocybin services
People participating in an Oregon Health & Science University-led study of state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress…
AI could lower the cost of designing more efficient airplane wings
AI agents devised a way to reduce friction of an airplane wing model even without access to a costly computer simulation
Supercentenarians have hypervigilant immune systems that fight off cancer
People aged 110 or older seem to have a disproportionately high number of immune cells that fight off cancer and infections
Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required
Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.
- Amazon makes Alexa+ AI assistant free on Fire TV without Prime requirement.
- Conversational search, smart home control, and AI recommendations added.
- Update applies to all compatible Fire TV devices and select smart TVs.
Merck, Moderna claim encouraging melanoma vaccine trial results
US pharmaceutical firms Merck and Moderna announced on Wednesday encouraging results from a trial of their experimental vaccine against melanoma, potentially clearing the way for approval.
Queen Camilla says was 'difficult' keeping King Charles' cancer private
Queen Camilla candidly discusses the emotional challenges of keeping King Charles III's cancer diagnosis private, revealing how it affected her during a recent charity visit.
Goldman: Junior white-collar workers squeezed hardest by AI hiring slump
Artificial intelligence is beginning to weigh most heavily on junior white-collar jobs, according to Goldman Sachs, as new research points to a growing divide between workers entering industries such…
Study helps guide personalized surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
In a systematic review, researchers evaluated previously published studies of Lenke type 5 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to examine the use of PCOs in combination with PSF and compare radiographic…
SFDA stresses need to provide students with a balanced breakfast
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has emphasized the importance of providing children with a balanced breakfast as schools across Saudi Arabia set to reopen on Sunday, Aug.