Congo's Largest Ebola Outbreak Tops 5,000 Cases as Death Toll Exceeds 2,300
Learn why a rare type of Ebola is spreading so quickly in Congo and what makes the outbreak difficult to contain.
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Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business', but consumer rights groups say they can 'jeopardize privacy' like license plate readers
Despite a public backlash against the tech, Flock's business is continuing to expand beyond license plate readers.
NASA calls off rescue mission for its falling Swift space telescope
The space agency’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which studied cataclysmic cosmic explosions, is expected to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere later this year
Russia’s Fuel Crisis Hits Moscow as Rationing Spreads
Russia has been subject to many months of a ramped-up long-range drone campaign out of Ukraine, chiefly targeting oil refineries as well as industrial sites - and most recently expanding to online…
- Moscow experiencing fuel rationing due to Russia's crisis
- Gazprom Neft limits gasoline sales to 40 liters per customer
- Ukrainian drones targeted oil refineries, exacerbating shortage
Commentary: Asia is rearming fast - but counting the wrong kind of military power
What decides how long wars can be fought is regenerative capacity, with Asia not yet paying for it, says an analyst.
Scientists just found the fastest known star in the Milky Way. It zooms around our black hole at 15,500 miles per second
Astronomers have found the fastest known star in the Milky Way, a faint object racing around Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy.
Live fire at sea and drone 'revenge': Iraq-Kuwait dispute erupts again
Iraq and Kuwait have a long-running dispute over the strategic Khor Abdullah waterway, reignited after an Iraqi fisherman was killed by Kuwaiti coast guard fire last month; drones that struck Kuwait bore the word 'revenge,' as Iraqi protesters demanded the 'killer' be extradited
Stock Market Today, Aug. 19: Nebius Falls 10% on $4.5 Billion Convertible Note Offering
On Aug. 19, 2026, the AI cloud provider announced a massive debt-to-equity conversion plan, triggering dilution concerns and heavy selling pressure.
Manitoba’s teacher watchdog heard 94 misconduct complaints in first 15 months
Commissioner Noni Classen said that while the majority of teachers carry out their work with professionalism and compassion, it is important to ensure any concerns are addressed.
Coventry have survival inspiration says Lampard
Frank Lampard's side face a tough Premier League return against champions Arsenal, with the Sky Blues already tipped for relegation.
Qatar real estate transactions hit $511m in July as Doha leads property sales
Qatar recorded $511m in real estate sales in July 2026, with Doha leading transaction values and mortgages reaching $1.36bn
Creative dreams
- Brittany Wurch, from Beausejour, co-founded Beauhead Arts Festival.
- Beauhead Arts Festival showcases local artists, performers, and writers.
- Brokenhead River Arts Council aims to develop arts scene in watershed area.
Sixth edition of Eastern Province Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Work launched
Prince Saud bin Naif inaugurated the sixth cycle of the Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Work at his office in the Eastern Province.
Europe’s Stoxx 600 near three-week low as inflation worries weigh
The aerospace and defence sector led losses with a 1.6% fall
Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker killing
Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker killing Australia on Thursday summoned Israel's ambassador over the Israeli military's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings in…
Director of Marvel’s Wolverine Responds After Extended Gameplay Footage Sparks Backlash
The director of Marvel’s Wolverine, Mike Daly, opened up about the recent backlash toward the game after its extended gameplay showcase drew criticism online.
Gwyneth Paltrow is rumored to be throwing a party for AI mogul Sam Altman. People don’t love the optics
Gwyneth Paltrow has once again found herself at the center of online discourse, but this time she’s being criticized for allegedly throwing a party.
Basallo returns from his shoulder injury for the Orioles before their game against the Yankees
- Samuel Basallo returns from shoulder injury for Orioles.
- Activated before game against Yankees on Wednesday.
- Batted .241 with 16 homers and 46 RBIs this season.
HSBC, Standard Chartered Test Interbank Tokenized Deposits On SWIFT
Banks clear major milestone toward real-time, cross-border tokenized deposits. The post HSBC, Standard Chartered Test Interbank Tokenized Deposits On SWIFT appeared first on Global Finance Magazine .
“The opening stages of OpenAI’s unraveling”: OpenAI slows model training — not everyone is buying the explanation
Something of a trend has emerged this year, with the major AI labs going all-out to tell the world how The post “The opening stages of OpenAI’s unraveling”: OpenAI slows model training — not everyone…
Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri court has rejected a request to let voters decide in November whether to erect some of the nation’s strongest protections for…
Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup
SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.
A critical report says Argentina's investment regime concentrated capital in mining and oil
Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), created in 2024, "consolidated a strongly extractive profile and did not stimulate new sectors," according to a report released on Wednesday by…
9 alleged CJNG members arrested in Michoacán security operation
The CJNG responded to the federal operation by blocking highways in Michoacán at more than 20 points, including by setting vehicles on fire, but most, if not all, of the narco-blockades had been…
Steam Whistle workers win union recognition after Ontario Labour Relations Board finds employer interfered in organizing campaign
TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This week the Ontario Labour Board (OLRB) ordered Steam Whistle Brewery workers in Etobicoke to be represented by SEIU Local 2 after concluding that the…
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’
The Bayern Munich striker scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga games last term, the third-highest tally in a German top-flight campaign.
Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’
After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.
FIFA vice-president withdraws support for Infantino after 'final straw'
The pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino mounts as one of his vice-presidents and more international federations back away from him.
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Reveals Multiplayer Matchmaking Plans, Will Continue to Use Divisive New Matchmaking System
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will utilize a divisive new matchmaking system in addition to the open matchmaking introduced last year.
A personalized mRNA therapy passes a phase 3 melanoma trial for the first time
Pharmaceutical companies Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Moderna announced on Wednesday that their individualized neoantigen therapy, intismeran autogene, met its endpoints in a phase 3 trial in melanoma patients. It is the first positive result at that stage for an mRNA-based cancer treatment.
‘Breakthrough’ mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial
The treatment works by taking a sample of the patient's tumour, identifying its unique mutational signature, and then using mRNA technology to fight it.
Breaking: Prince Harry, Meghan and family to move back to UK, British media reports
Harry, the younger son of King Charles, and his wife, Meghan, intend to relocate from the US to a private, non-royal residence outside London, according to British media.
Stripe says the singularity has arrived. Here's what they told investors about it.
Stripe executives, including Patrick and John Collison, claim the singularity began in 2026, impacting AI adoption and their business strategy.
Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored at American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala
In a nod to the Halloween season, “Angels and Demons” is the theme of this year’s Fall Gala.
US stocks: Wall Street rises as yields ease, Moderna lifts healthcare stocks
The S&P 500 healthcare sector closed 3.5% higher, marking its biggest one-day percentage gain since April 2025
China wants its consumers to spend more. Its young people would rather rent.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s effort to get consumers spending.
Tabby's Star Keeps Mysteriously Dimming, Sparking Theories From Dust Clouds to Alien Megastructures
Learn about the theories behind the unusual dimming of Tabby's Star, from alien megastructures to an orbiting companion planet.
NASA reluctantly abandons a space telescope rescue mission
NASA ends boosting mission to save the Swift space telescope after experiencing technical issues with Katalyst's rescue spacecraft.
Live: ASX to open higher as price of gold surges
The Aussie share market is set to open higher in morning trading after mixed results on Wall Street. The price of gold has surged above 4 per cent.
Wages, one of the main victims of Milei’s economic plan
Average private-sector salaries in June fellow below what they were in November 2023, the last month before the government took office La entrada Wages, one of the main victims of Milei’s economic…
Why do we see colors in a black-and-white top?
When a pattern drawn only in black and white is rotated, people sometimes perceive colors that are not actually present. This phenomenon, known as "subjective color," has been studied for…
How Climate Change Is Messing With Your Blood
Our blood chemistry is changing as carbon emissions rise, reveals a new study.
Trump Says AI Could Be 'Bigger Than the Internet' as He Pushes Light-Touch Regulation
The president said the U.S. is far ahead of China in artificial intelligence and defended the rapid construction of data centers and power plants needed to fuel the industry.
Stronger research, industry linkages needed to build a competitive digital economy – Deloitte Technology Senior Manager
Speaking as a panellist at the 2026 National ICT Week Celebrations organised by the National Information Technology Agency (NIITA) at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, Mr Aikins…
Survey reveals the toolbox item your phone is most likely to replace
Hint: It isn't the hammer.
Biggest FDA Recalls of 2026: Taylor Farms, Blueberries, Eggs and More
Several recalls have been tied to multistate outbreaks involving cyclospora, E. coli and salmonella.
Save 60% Off the Razer Chroma Dock for Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, and Other Handheld Gaming PCs
Features up to 100W of Power Delivery for even the most power hungry handhelds and tablets.
US critical minerals boom struggles to match China on cost and scale
AgenciesPatriot Critical Minerals of the US plans to dig into a long-abandoned mining site in the sparsely populated state of Nevada to extract tungsten, an important raw material...
Cadillac Mines Announces Significant High Grade Infill Drill Results at Kerr-Addison Open Pit, Including 2.13 Grams Per Tonne Gold Over 38.2 Metres Within the 2026 Mineral Resource Pit
Results demonstrate significant potential for adding to the in-pit resources by converting waste to economic mineralization, while also continuing to expand and upgrade the confidence level of the…
Spirit Flight Attendants Fight Google’s Data Bid for AI
The flight attendants want assurance that their confidential information will be removed from the sale of the defunct airline’s digital records.
Shopping for a new Pixel 11? These are the best cases you can buy today
From a $13.49 magnetic case that punches well above its price to Google's own $49.99 first-party original, these are the Pixel 11 cases that actually earned a spot in my cart.
When conservation science puts a price on an elephant’s death
The renewed Madikwe elephant controversy raises a question extending far beyond culling. When a senior SANParks scientist speaks of economic opportunities arising from elephants selected for killing…
- SANParks specialist Sam Ferreira presented elephant population management strategies.
- Strategies include contraception, translocation, and lethal removal for 34 scenarios.
- Economic value of elephant death raises conservation debate.
Bladder infection after brain injury worsens cognitive problems, finds study
A urinary tract infection that follows a moderate brain injury can worsen cognitive problems caused by the injury, new research in mice shows.
Medusa ransomware breaches more than 500 organisations
Medusa ransomware operators have compromised more than 500 organisations across critical infrastructure sectors, prompting US cyber authorities to warn that the group is exploiting vulnerabilities…
Avec’s new AI feature makes sure you never miss a deadline again
Avec's new Never Forget Anything feature automatically detects email deadlines and reminds you right when they matter, no manual setup needed.
Google AI agents expose over 100 critical code flaws
Google’s Mandiant cybersecurity unit has disclosed that an artificial intelligence system uncovered more than 100 genuine critical vulnerabilities in stolen corporate source-code repositories within…
Trump says data centers maybe ‘could use a little public relations help’
President Donald Trump said if he were a local official, he would approve data center construction.
Transparency for global health aid: 60% of disease burden draws just 2.5% of targeted funds, analysis reveals
To what extent does the allocation of aid for combating disease correspond to disease burden? LMU researchers have developed a machine-learning pipeline that helps uncover relative discrepancies in aid distribution.
Dramatic Increase in Active Surveillance Use for Prostate Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Use of active surveillance for low- and favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer more than tripled since 2005, according to a large study of veterans. In 2005 active surveillance accounted for 27% of men with low-risk prostate...