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'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina speaks out against unfair treatment and xenophobia as a South African court postpones her deportation detention hearing to 2027.
Why North Korea is ‘keeping the door open for dialogue’ with Trump
At first glance, Kim Yo-jong’s latest message to Washington looked like a rebuff to US President Donald Trump’s insistence that he would meet her brother Kim Jong-un later this year.
Madonna And Kylie Minogue Soar To No. 1 Together
Madonna and Kylie Minogue send their collaborative "Love Sensation" to No. 1 on several charts in the U.K. as the previously-solo tune becomes a bestseller.
Nintendo Confirms Exactly How Much More Switch 2 Will Soon Cost in The UK
Nintendo has now confirmed the Switch 2 price rise details for the U.K., following similar announcements for the U.S., Canada and mainland Europe.
LG’s new OLED tech can last 2.4x longer, and monitors are first in line
LG Display’s FLiPP OLED technology promises 2.4x longer lifespan, higher brightness, and lower power use, with monitors and tablets set to become its first proving ground.
US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI
Hackers are targeting internet-connected Siemens controllers used in water facilities around the United States.
Benjamin Asare to receive $38,000 JAC Motors car as Best Local Player
Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is set to receive a brand-new JAC Motors vehicle valued at US$38,000 after being recognised as the best locally based player in the Black Stars’ squad at the 2026 FIFA…
Walmart tariff refunds update: Will customers get reimbursed directly?
Walmart has received almost $2.9 billion in federal tariff refunds. The retail chain shared the figure in Thursday’s fiscal 2027 quarter two financial results , crediting the refund with an increase…
8,000 people apply to join anti-war Yabloko amid its removal from Russia’s State Duma race. That’s twice the party’s current membership.
Yabloko has received 8,000 applications to join the party over the past two weeks, Kirill Goncharov, head of the party’s Moscow branch, said in an interview with the independent journalist cooperative…
On-fire Dithejane learning from legend Lewandowski in Chicago
'For me he has been helping me with my finishing, and getting into spaces,' said the Chicago Fire forward.
Tomorrow World Properties and Missoni sign new partnership ahead of upcoming project launch
Leading real estate developer Tomorrow World Properties has signed an official partnership with renowned Italian luxury brand Missoni for an upcoming launch on a yet undisclosed exclusive new…
Cannabix Technologies Deploys BreathLogix Alcohol System at Montana’s Big Horn County Probation and Pre-Trial Services Department Under State’s 24/7 Sobriety Program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing devices, is pleased to announce…
Reps seek stronger NCAA oversight, push action on airline remittances
The House of Representatives has called for stronger regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s aviation industry and urged action to address outstanding read more Reps seek stronger NCAA oversight, push…
Sassa confirms August SRD grant payment dates
Sassa has confirmed that August SRD grant payments will be made from 24 to 26 August 2026, giving beneficiaries the dates to expect their monthly relief.
N.K. leader's sister says reduced military exercise put Seoul 'in poor plight of canceling war games'
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-u...
Gulf states push to break Iran deadlock and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Gulf states stepped up efforts on Thursday to break the Iran deadlock, with Qatar and Oman leading a regional diplomatic initiative for an interim deal to restore shipping through the Strait of…
Trump is blaming a "political" Fed board for keeping interest rates too high
The president accused Fed board members appointed by past administrations of voting to raise rates, though the Fed hasn't raised rates in over three years
Trump's Washington Makeover: Update on Every Major Renovation Project
The much-debated plans range from the White House ballroom, a new golf course, to changes at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Gold: Rally faces questions as buybacks reshape yields – BNY
BNY Mellon’s Geoff Yu notes Gold has surged through $4,500/oz. as investors reassess U.S. Treasury buybacks and their inflation implications. The report argues the intervention has calmed bond markets but may shift pressure into alternative stores of value like Gold and Bitcoin.
Boohoo fined €2.3m by French watchdog over deceptive discounts
Fashion site also broke rules on labelling by using terms ‘leather’ or ‘suede’ for synthetic products The British online fashion seller Boohoo has been fined €2.3m (£2m) by France’s consumer watchdog for deceptive practices such as offering fake discounts.
RNA droplets may have helped start life on Earth
It's one of the origins-of-life chicken-or-egg problems: How could RNA have helped give rise to the first cells before there were cells to contain it?
Snake bones with flint cuts show Mount Carmel settlers ate reptiles 15,000 years ago
Around 15,000 years ago, the way of life of human communities in the southern Levant underwent a fundamental change. Groups of hunter-gatherers, who until then had been nomadic, reduced their mobility…
Super Micro Computer and Western Digital: Analyzing Recent Revenue Trends and Business Scale
Super Micro's revenue surged to $11.1 billion while Western Digital grew steadily to $3.7 billion, but volatility tells a different story about each company's trajectory.
With residential program, researchers help young adults with spinal cord injuries build confidence
Transitioning from high school to adult life is a challenge for anyone, but for young people living with spinal cord injuries, the path forward is less clear.
Rillet Raises $100 Million at $1B Valuation To Build Financing AI Agents
Nothing about enterprise accounting has really changed in 20 years. ERP tools like NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP still treat data like files in a cabinet.
- Rillet raises $100 million in Series C funding at $1B valuation
- AI-Native OS aims to replace ERP tools like NetSuite and SAP
- Platform treats data as live info for real-time general ledgers
Why working-class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world
Campaigning anywhere for any office at any level of government is personally burdensome.
HEC Dismisses Assistant Professor After 30 Years Over Fake Credentials
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has dismissed an assistant professor at Government Science College after an inquiry found that he … Read More The post HEC Dismisses Assistant Professor After 30…
Colorado River water conservation efforts get only halfway to a solution
The existing plans and commitments to reduce water use don’t add up to even half of the savings that are needed to keep the river flowing.
GFA Recommends Carlos Queiroz For Long- Term Black Stars Role
Carlos Queiroz The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars following his performance at the 2026 Read…
Poisons Board reforms strengthen patient safety, support UHC
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has strengthened the regulation of pharmacy practice and health products and technologies as part of ongoing reforms to protect patients and support Universal…
Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?
More than 25 states require students to learn to read and write in cursive.
Dangote, Rabiu add $9.5 billion to wealth YTD 2026
Nigeria’s two leading industrial billionaires, Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, have seen their combined fortunes rise by about $9.53 billion year-to-date, driven largely by strong performances in…
KOSPI Surge Slashes South Korea’s Net International Investment Position
As the domestic stock market surged by over 70% during the second quarter, South Korea’s net international investment position plunged by $689.5 billion in a single quarter.
- South Korea's net international investment position declined $689.5 billion in a quarter.
- Surge in domestic stock prices, especially in semiconductors, caused historic decrease.
- Bank of Korea attributes decline to statistical illusion, not external soundness deterioration.
KOSPI Surge Slashes Korea’s Net Int'l Investment Position: A Red Light?
As the domestic stock market surged by over 70% during the second quarter, South Korea’s net international investment position plunged by $689.5 billion in a single quarter.
- South Korea's net international investment position dropped $689.5 billion in a quarter.
- Bank of Korea attributes this to statistical illusion, not worsening international financial health.
Telegram Wants to Give 1 Billion Users Their Own Domains
Telegram has applied for the .gram top-level domain, a move that could eventually give its billion users personalized web addresses … Read More The post Telegram Wants to Give 1 Billion Users Their…
Trump calls his new FDA pick ‘Dr. Heidi.’ Patty Murray calls her a ‘far-right, anti-abortion extremist’
Heidi Overton has been critical of abortion pills and, if confirmed, would be positioned to roll back FDA rules that made them more accessible.
Brazilian football legend denies converting to Islam after marrying Moroccan woman
Dubai: Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has denied reports that he converted to Islam following his marriage to Moroccan football agent Souhaila El Tahiri, saying he has the “utmost respect”…
Haier X9 Washing Machine: Smart Technology Meets Superior Laundry Care
Laundry is no longer simply about washing clothes, It is about achieving deeper cleanliness, better fabric care, greater hygiene, and … Read More The post Haier X9 Washing Machine: Smart Technology Meets Superior Laundry Care appeared first on ProPakistani .
CK Hutchison demands $1.5 billion from Panama for its exit from port terminals
El conglomerado acusa al gobierno de "destrucción" de inversiones tras ser expulsado de las terminales. Leer
Teranet Appoints Sam Ishak as Chief Information Officer to Advance the Next Generation of Canada’s Property Technology Infrastructure
Appointment reinforces Teranet’s commitment to building trusted digital infrastructure, connected experiences and practical innovation that will shape the future of Canada’s property ecosystem.
Foo Fighters Hopping Off Headlining Tour to Fill In For Pretty Reckless at AC/DC’s St. Louis Gig: ‘This Is Literally a Dream Come True’
The show at The Dome at America's Center is scheduled for Sept. 8.
Cybersecurity firm unveils crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers
Rapid7 unveiled a new cryptocurrency phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers, aiming to steal investors’ holdings by redirecting them to fake wallet provider websites.
Instagram took ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach to kids, former engineer testifies — and pay was tied to keeping them online
“If you step away from the product, they are not going to make any money,” Arturo Béjar testified. It had the tools to know better, too.
French tax authority says break-in exposed data of 600K, including some private messages
Stolen details range from contact information to household finances and withholding rates
Dubai adds more than 24,000 property units in six months
Dubai: More than 24,000 new real estate units were added to Dubai during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 36% compared with last year, according to figures reviewed by Sheikh Hamdan bin…
Chinese AI chips fall short on coding, forcing firms to stretch scarce Nvidia supply
Chinese AI companies are optimising software to cope with surging demand for inference, as part of that workload still relies on computing power from a limited pool of high-end chips amid restricted access to Nvidia processors.
Insurance Authority unveils new outpatient health policy with no pre-approvals
Saudi Insurance Authority directs health insurers to offer a new outpatient policy without pre-approvals, effective from November 2026.
WHO extends Ebola alert as DRC outbreak death toll surpasses 2 300
The designation of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern is the highest alert.
- WHO extends highest alert for Ebola outbreak in DRC
- Over 2,300 deaths and 5,000 infections in DRC since May
- Delayed detection and mistrust hinder outbreak containment
Slack launches Slack Code, adding dedicated, project-specific channels that let teams collaborate with AI coding agents "like teammates" across all Slack plans (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)
Slack Code provides a dedicated open space for teams to collaborate with AI agents.
Changing wage benefits highlight need to align skills and jobs
Adelaide University research shows that while higher education (HE) in Australia continues to deliver a substantial wage premium, education, skills and labor-market policy need to align more closely.
Rise in recorded earthquakes not a natural increase, geology professor says
Professor Ahmad Malabeh says more recorded earthquakes reflect better monitoring, not a real rise in seismic activity, and urges long-term analysis.
It Takes Three to Model Methane Right
By combining conventional process-based and atmospheric inversion modeling with machine learning, scientists home in on a more realistic methane model.
Claude hit me with a usage limit, so I moved the entire conversation to ChatGPT — this free browser extension made it ridiculously easy
I used the free ThreadPort extension to give ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini the same conversation
Built Without Bacteria: Bringing Cell-Free Synthesis to the Bench
In this GEN webinar, speakers from Flock Bio and Ribbon Bio will explore how bench-based, cell-free DNA production can complement expertise in custom DNA design and manufacturing.
AI skills in cybersecurity job postings doubled as junior hiring stalls
The AI Workforce Consortium today reported that the share of cybersecurity job postings across the Group of Seven economies that ask for artificial intelligence skills doubled over the year, and…
Meta AI’s new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps
Meta said its Muse Spark model is powering the dictation feature.
- Meta AI introduces Mac app with system-wide dictation.
- App accesses current screen for context-based answers.
- Integration enables data on campaign performance and competitor intel.
These 8 Courses Show You How to Use AI for Project Management, Just $40
Eight self-paced courses teach AI prompting, business cases, scheduling, and Lean Six Sigma for project work. The post These 8 Courses Show You How to Use AI for Project Management, Just $40 appeared…
Whoop opens its blood-testing service to non-Whoop owners — Garmin, Apple and Oura fans can now use $150 diagnostics test that now includes early cancer screening
Whoop’s Advanced Labs blood-testing service no longer requires a Whoop membership, opening access to Apple and Garmin users.
New study tracks oxytocin spikes in MDMA therapy trials
A new meta-analysis reveals that the psychoactive drug MDMA triggers a sustained release of the social hormone oxytocin. This biological mechanism may explain the drug's ability to enhance empathy and…
AI tool could help heart attack survivors receive tailored care, say experts
The health of heart attack survivors follows three distinct paths in the five years after their heart attack, say researchers from the University of Surrey.