Venezuela Is Ready to Sign Oil Deals, Minister Tells Houston Investors
Venezuela is keen to sign production-sharing contracts and ramp up output from the world’s biggest crude reserves, Oil Minister Paula Henao told investors in Houston.
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Google’s founders didn’t market test Alphabet’s name before launching the now $1.9 trillion juggernaut. Here’s the advice Steve Jobs gave Larry Page
The anniversary of Google's IPO is on Wednesday, and Fortune looked back at the philosophy behind the founders' brainchild.
Stay charged up in any situation with $50 off the DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station
As of August 19, save $50 on the DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station.
Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis on the map
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
Alleged drug-trafficking: No more room for Tinubu to hide – Von Batten
The leader of Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., a Washington, DC–based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Dr Karl Von Batten, says there is no more room for Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, to hide in…
Govt to Announce Huge Decrease in Diesel Price Tonight
The government has secured a Rs. 30-32 reduction in the price of diesel after negotiations with local oil refineries, Petroleum … Read More The post Govt to Announce Huge Decrease in Diesel Price…
Top Under-The-Radar U.S. Golf Destinations
While bucket-list spots like Bandon Dunes and Pinehurst dominate headlines, these under-the-radar golf destinations offer multiple great courses worth the trip.
StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger
The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments.
Board approves $19.9 billion plan to overhaul Washington Dulles airport
The $6.2 billion reconstruction of the main terminal at the primary international airport serving the D.C. region is set to begin in late 2027.
Dayaan Cassiem's 100th cap overshadowed as Ireland punish SA late
SA skipper reached 100 international caps but South Africa suffered a 4-1 defeat to Ireland after conceding three times in a decisive final quarter.
Durban City turn to new signings to solve early-season scoring woes
Khalil Ben Youssef believes further reinforcements will give City more solutions in the final third after a frustrating start to the Premiership campaign.
The Fifth Step: A dark comedy exploring sobriety and masculinity at the Baxter
Two men in recovery sit down to talk about sobriety, but a confession forces them to confront more than they expected. " The Fifth Step" comes to the Baxter in September.
Saudi Aramco Gives Full September Oil Allocations to 3 European Refiners
Saudi Aramco will supply full contractual crude volumes to at least three European refiners in September, offering deliveries from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and through ship-to-ship transfers off Malta as…
Yes, the Pixelsnap magnets on Pixel 11 are stronger this year
Pixelsnap is one of the best things added to Pixel phones in a number of years, but it wasn’t quite a perfect first attempt.
ICE Is Asking Gate Agents To Help Arrest Passengers. Some Are Pushing Back
An airline manager warned a passenger that ICE agents were trying to locate her, helping her avoid a possible arrest.
Moderna and Merck shares surge after melanoma vaccine success
Moderna shares more than doubled and set an intraday record while Merck climbed more than 10 per cent Wednesday, though questions remain
Report: Israeli settlers seize near-total control of Ramallah village land
Report: Israeli settlers seize near-total control of Ramallah village land More than 4,700 of the 4,800 dunams of land in the Palestinian village of Um al-Safa, west of Ramallah in the occupied West…
Chiefs Reunite With Veteran Linebacker
The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a linebacker who began his NFL career with them.
Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island Exacerbates Japan-Russia Tensions
The Kuril Islands/Northern Territories have been a constant thorn in Japan-Russia relations. Putin just made it worse.
German lawmakers condemn Israeli minister's Gaza remarks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has denounced a call by Israel's far-right security minister to carry out "targeted killings" of Palestinians in Gaza. The outrage spans the entire political spectrum.
- Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for targeted killings of Palestinians in Gaza.
- German officials condemn Ben-Gvir's remarks as inhumane and illegal.
- Jewish and Christian leaders in Germany express horror at Ben-Gvir's statements.
Army Moves Tactical Headquarters to Mangu, Launches Operation Hard Nut After 25 Killed in Bi Mper Attack
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Plateau State following Tuesday’s deadly assault on Bi Mper community in Mangu Local Government Area, where 25 people
Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing to Break Ground on 159 New Affordable Homes in Lowertown
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ottawa Community Housing will mark the start of construction on a new affordable housing development at 200 Beausoleil Drive with a ceremonial…
Johnny McDaid To Receive BMI President’s Award at 2026 BMI London Awards
The prolific songwriter has had songs recorded by Ed Sheeran, BTS, P!nk, Robbie Williams, Alicia Keys and many more.
Facing RCS issues in Google Messages? You’re not alone
But there may be some potential solutions floating around.
Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty
Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.
High fuel costs push Niger farmers toward solar irrigation
Niger State farmers have lamented the rising cost of petrol, saying it is making it increasingly difficult to keep irrigation pumps running and pushing them to seek cheaper ways of watering their farms as unpredictable rainfall makes dependence on rain-fed farming riskier.
How to Charge Your Phone Without a Charger: Full Guide
Learn how to charge your phone without a charger using power banks, laptops, cars, solar panels, and other backups, plus key airline battery rules.
Deputy governor Murmu asks banks to stress-test AI systems before deployment
The RBI deputy governor pointed to MuleHunter.ai and the Digital Payments Intelligence Platform as the central bank's response to fraud that moves across multiple accounts and intermediaries…
Cabinet clears ₹13,041 crore rail, highway projects
Four rail projects will add 410 km to the network across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, while a four-lane highway in Bihar will cut travel time between Muzaffarpur and Sonbarsa.
Moderna’s 160% Surge Burns Shorts in ‘Painful’ $5 Billion Loss
A record surge in Moderna Inc.’s shares delivered a $5 billion blow to short sellers who had bet that the vaccine maker’s years-long slump would continue.
Regional Health Properties Q2 Loss Narrows
(RTTNews) - Regional Health Properties Inc (RHEP), on Wednesday reported a narrower second-quarter net loss as revenue more than doubled, helped by higher patient care income and the addition of…
Epic Games dismisses Apple's simplified EU App Store fees as 'junk'
Consumer group sees improvements on paper but warns the devil remains in the detail
Govt Plans to Make Foreigners Invest More in Pakistani Businesses
The government has launched work on a National Private Equity Policy Framework to attract more domestic and foreign long-term investment … Read More The post Govt Plans to Make Foreigners Invest More in Pakistani Businesses appeared first on ProPakistani .
Two Sigma Lost ‘Major Investor’ in Founders’ Feud, Overdeck Says
Two Sigma Investments’ billionaire co-founder John Overdeck said the quantitative hedge fund group lost a “major investor” due to his feud with co-founder David Siegel.
Abnormal AI Expands OpenAI Partnership to Boost Cybersecurity
Abnormal AI will expand its use of OpenAI to support its Behavioral AI products that stop cybersecurity attacks, Abnormal AI said in a Wednesday (Aug. 19) press release.
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators
ds these types of alerts in batches to customers that it believes have been either targeted or compromised with malware normally used by governments, which the company refers to as “mercenary…
- Investigators report unprecedented surge in Apple users receiving spyware alerts.
- 30% to 40% more inquiries than usual following Apple's notifications.
- Cybersecurity firm iVerify confirms influx of threat notifications from Apple.
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
Gentle chemical glow helps scientists capture sharper images of living cells
We reach for brighter, better lighting for sharper pictures, whether we're photographing a puppy or a microscopic cell. In most cases, the light comes from outside the object being photographed.
Cannabis consumption patterns may help identify people at risk of addiction
Nearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavior tied to daily cannabis use and increased addiction risk…
New 'landmark' drug shown to prevent recurrence of deadly melanoma
A trial of more than 1,100 patients finds a new experimental drug could prevent one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer from returning.
Overwatch's newest Emerald rank is like a live grenade wedged between plat and diamond
Godspeed to all those hardstuck.
Northern Border University rises in Nature Index 2026 for social and physical sciences
Northern Border University ranked seventh in social sciences and 13th in physical sciences among Saudi institutions in the Nature Index 2026.
Time’s running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at…
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes drop to $300 off on August 21
- Event held in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West
- Focuses on AI development with speakers from various sectors
Pocket's popular AI notetaker launched 8 months ago. Revenue is soaring, but can it last?
Pocket, an AI notetaker hardware startup, says it has reached a $100 million run rate just eight months after launching.
Impact of extreme heat ‘underestimated’ on those 60 and older: Lancet study
The impact of extreme heat on people 60 years of age or older has been 'underestimated' a new study published in The Lancet suggests.
Universal Music Group Opens Its Catalog to Hook’s AI-Powered Remixing & Social Tools
Hook users can remix, mash up and share their content using fully licensed and cleared songs from UMG, Downtown, Too Lost, Primary Wave and Avex.
BlueRock for AI Builders to Empower Citizen Developers Across the Enterprise
New offering gives organizations the tools, resources, and infrastructure to support a new generation of AI builders in every department. SAN MATEO, Calif.
A New Zealand journal deleted a paper for potential harm to Māori months after publishing it
When Arna Mitchell submitted her article critiquing a proposal for different standards of practice for Māori and non-Māori clients in clinical psychology, she thought it would be too controversial to…
Domyn CEO Uljan Sharka: ‘We're a few quarters away from $1bn ARR’
- Domyn CEO Uljan Sharka aims for $1bn ARR in few quarters
- Founder of Milan-based Domyn, Uljan Sharka migrated from Albania to Italy in 2008
- Domyn leads EU's Europa frontier model consortium
Network Bio Raises $50M to Expand Disease-Specific AI Platform
Network Bio Raises $50M for AI Research Network Bio has raised $50 million in financing to expand its biotechnology and artificial intelligence platform.
Cannabis Use Disorder Rising Among Adults
(MedPage Today) -- The prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) increased in adults from 2021 to 2024, while the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) remained stable, a cross-sectional study…
CAR T Manufacturing Innovation Expands Patient Access
Advances in manufacturing, automation, and lentiviral vector technologies are reshaping the future of CAR T therapies. Ex vivo and in vivo approaches will evolve together, helping improve scalability…
- In vivo CAR T therapies are advancing to expand patient access beyond ex vivo methods.
- Lentiviral vector engineering and targeted delivery technologies are key manufacturing improvements.
- Automation and continuous workflows aim to reduce variability, labor, and costs in CAR T production.
Cutting Costs in Serum-Free FGF2 Processing With Recycled Media
Reusing spent culture media in an L. lactis cell fermentation model streamlines continuous bioprocessing and cuts costs for FGF2 production, making serum-free production increasingly cost-effective…
The complex science of positive affirmations, and why they occasionally backfire
The internet frequently touts positive affirmations as a universal remedy for distress. However, scientific evidence indicates that while these mantras offer modest benefits for certain populations…
Cell Therapy Company Aims to Pioneer Analytics Automation
BlueRock says it’s helping advance the cell therapy industry by developing an automated system for analytical auditing. They say it’s among the few systems specifically designed for this application.
- BlueRock Therapeutics develops automated auditing system for cell therapies.
- System bridges gap between existing solutions and cell therapy requirements.
- Collaboration with Hamilton Robotics aims to scale up commercial automation.
Why Are Some Octopuses So Smart? The Answer Might Lie in a Never-Before-Seen Mutation That Helps Them Accurately Build Proteins
Scientists discovered a strange feature in certain octopuses’ ribosomal RNA, molecules that create a 3D scaffold for cellular protein factories.
Stock winners and losers as Anthropic passes OpenAI as hottest AI upstart
Stratification at the frontier model level will have consequences for partner companies, customers and suppliers, analysts say.
Specialized imaging reveals hormone-driven brain changes
A new study from the University of Delaware shows that fluctuations in estrogen influence the brain, helping reshape connections between neurons. Researchers showed that a specialized imaging technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can detect estrogen-dependent mechanical changes in the hippocampus, a brain region involved…
Greenwashing firms are scrutinized less if they are in politicians' pockets, study finds
Companies with strong political connections are more likely to escape scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School. Greenwashing occurs when organizations overstate or misrepresent their environmental performance to appear more sustainable than they really are.
Study shows hearing children of deaf adults experience stigma but show agency and resilience
Hearing children of deaf adults can experience stigma, discrimination and social exclusion because of their association with their deaf parents, while also demonstrating significant resilience and agency in responding to prejudice, a new study has found.
Ancient buffalo DNA lays out a roadmap to rehabilitating healthy herds
Genetic analysis of bison dating back 20,000 years shows how the 19th-century slaughter reshaped the species—and how today's herds could recover.