Dari Hormuz ke Malaysia: Asean perlukan rizab minyak benar-benar berfungsi
Keselamatan tenaga tidak memerlukan kerajaan memiliki setiap tong minyak, tetapi memastikan bekalan mencukupi boleh diakses, diaudit dan dihantar ketika pasaran terganggu.
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From Hormuz to Malaysia: Asean needs a workable oil reserve
Energy security does not require governments to own every barrel. But it does require an enforceable, audited, and physically deliverable right to enough barrels when normal markets stop functioning.
Booker Prize winner ponders the identity of Malaysian Indians
'Heart Lamp’ author Banu Mushtaq's visit here has her reflecting on migration, memory, family and the changing meaning of identity.
KPMG bets on hybrid profiles with AI
La inteligencia artificial y la tecnología asociada son los elementos al centro de la nueva estrategia de la firma, que busca continuar formando a sus profesionales y crear soluciones para sus clientes. Leer
Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
Peru Rattled by 6.7-Magnitude Quake, With Limited Damage
Peru was shaken Thursday by a strong earthquake that affected a few dozen homes, schools and health centers, just 10 days after the massive temblor that struck neighboring Colombia and killed more…
Cellnex increases its treasury stock to 2.902% and advances in its buyback program
So far, it has executed 10% of the maximum amount of the share buyback program approved at the end of July.
Ozempic does something unexpected to the brain’s hunger neurons
Ozempic may work in the brain in almost the opposite way scientists expected, activating hunger-linked neurons that appear essential for sustaining fat loss.
What Is the Sun’s Role in Climate Change?
This informative NASA article explains the solar cycle's impact on Earth's climate, offering teachers a ready-to-use reading assignment for advanced science units.
- Sun's solar cycle influences Earth's climate by altering solar energy received.
- Solar cycles serve as educational resource for advanced science units.
- Students analyze solar cycles vs historical climate data to understand Sun's role.
LaLiga, leader in market value
La competición española reúne seis de los once jugadores con mayor tasación del mundo. Leer
AT&T Slashes AI Costs by Adopting Model Routers and Open Source
AT&T cut the costs of coding and some other advanced artificial intelligence tasks by as much as 56% by using tools that route employees’ queries to cheaper models when appropriate, The Information…
Native femoral geometry reveals consistent distal and posterior offsets with variable anterior compartment: a morphometric analysis
Scientific Reports, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-67656-x Native femoral geometry reveals consistent distal and posterior offsets with variable anterior compartment: a…
- Native femoral geometry analyzed with focus on offsets between compartments
- Distal and posterior femoral condyles form coherent unit approximated by single radius
- Anterior compartment shows weak connection to flexion arc, suggesting need for asymmetric implants
An uncertainty-aware spatial overlay framework for prioritizing conservation planning
Scientific Reports, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-67728-y An uncertainty-aware spatial overlay framework for prioritizing conservation planning
- Framework integrates multiple ML models for conservation planning
- Tree-based algorithms show better spatial alignment with ensemble
- Priority habitat zones identified in 19.2% of study area
Interactive impacts of grazing pressure and climatic context on plant functional diversity and ecosystem structure
Scientific Reports, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-67982-0 Interactive impacts of grazing pressure and climatic context on plant functional diversity and ecosystem structure
Anthropic expects to match or top SpaceX’s record IPO size
The Claude developer prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of August
- Anthropic aims to surpass SpaceX's $75 billion IPO with potential $75+ billion filing.
- Company plans IPO by end of August with Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase.
- Anthropic considers issuing super-voting shares for CEO Dario Amodei's increased control.
Trump’s Minions Say He’s Mulling New Tax Breaks—They’re Mainly for the Rich
Donald Trump apparently wants to cut taxes for the rich yet again. Is this some kind of twisted midterms strategy? Hard to say.
- Trump considering new tax breaks primarily benefiting the wealthy
- Proposal to expand capital gains exclusion for home sales up to $2 million
- Indexing capital gains to inflation would disproportionately benefit the wealthiest 1%
Nvidia denies report it is rolling out China AI chip by year-end
Nvidia‘s China business has been in flux in recent months
Here's how America's $40 trillion debt can hit your wallet
The U.S. national debt this week topped $40 trillion, raising fresh concerns about how rising federal borrowing could affect Americans' finances. Why it matters: Americans don't personally owe the national debt, but rising debt could pressure lawmakers to raise taxes, cut spending or change federal benefits.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. continues his rehab from ACL surgery during trip back to Indiana
- Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. rehabbing ACL surgery.
- 23-year-old Indiana University graduate visiting Wabash College.
- Penix sidelined for last season's final five games due to injury.
Why Treasury yields are at 20-year highs – and why it matters
A sustained sell-off in the bond market sent long-term Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly 20 years this week, rattling both Wall Street and Washington.
LEARNING CURVEBALL: President Ramaphosa ‘deeply concerned’ about ongoing NSFAS crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern about the crisis at NSFAS, but says he is awaiting a full briefing from Minister Buti Manamela after the Gauteng High Court ruling ordered the…
PHOTO ESSAY: ‘Unfortunately, I am still alive’: Syrian sarin gas attack horror endures 13 years on
Feeling abandoned by the world, with no hint of justice, for the people in Ghouta and Khan Sheikhoun, left to endure lifelong injuries and trauma, Bashar al-Assad’s ferocious attacks have never ended.
Muon Space raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to scale up satellite output
Satellite builder Muon Space Inc. today revealed that it has raised $250 million in new funding to scale satellite production.
Power Ranking the Tight End Rooms in the NFC South
Which teams in the NFC South have the best group of tight ends? We ranked them from best to worst.
- Atlanta Falcons lead NFC South tight end rankings with Parris Pitts
- Carolina Panthers tight end room lacks depth and production
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers need significant improvement in tight end situation
Indiana residents frustrated amid 10-day power outage following storms
More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana are without power more than a week after a series of storms downed trees, knocked out power lines and flooded neighborhoods.
Oura Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Innacurate AI Sleep Tracking
A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the popular smart ring company of false advertisement.
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
- Aisha Wahab wins special election in California's 14th Congressional District.
- First Afghan American to hold public office in the U.S.
- Faces off against Melissa Hernandez in November election.
Nachtigall top of the pack heading into Canadian Mid-Am final
Evan Nachtigall is trying not to get ahead of himself. But you’ll forgive the young Manitoba golfer for pondering the “what if” as he stands on the cusp of a […]
JP Morgan faz acordo com o Miami Heat. Itaú, Inter e Nubank disputam a Flórida
O Miami Heat anunciou o JP Morgan como seu novo parceiro comercial e financeiro. O banco de Jamie Dimon terá ativações dentro e fora do Kaseya Center, onde o Heat joga, e vai oferecer benefícios…
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s US House seat
Progressive wins bitter fight for seat formerly held by congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claims Progressive Aisha Wahab was elected to Congress in a special election on Tuesday following a…
Prison sentence after raid: Unmasked US bank robber used ChatGPT in crime planning
Chatbots like ChatGPT are now used so widely that a bank robber in the USA also used it to plan his attack. However, the use of AI was not really helpful for him.
Apple reportedly lays off 60 Vision employees amid shifting priorities
AppleInsider reports that Apple “has just laid off an entire team dedicated to VR development,” with at least 60 employees reportedly affected. Here are the details.
The Japanese Yen is the reason for its own hike
USD/JPY trades near 159.00 late in the session, 0.5% higher on the day and a little over a point clear of a rising 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near 158.00.
The British Pound is buying an energy bill, not inflation
GBP/USD trades just beneath 1.3650 late in the session, 0.2% higher on the day and at its highest level in more than four months.
Abbott agrees to US$670 million settlement of infant formula cases
About 1,000 similar lawsuits have been filed against Abbott and Mead Johnson,
Three varieties of 'vegan Dracula' lampreys found in unlikely places
Scientists are working to determine the full range of the ancient and elusive creatures that have lain hidden for 150 million-odd years.
Researchers build 'digital twin' to model Manhattan air quality
Cornell engineers have developed a "digital twin" framework that creates a real-time virtual representation of urban carbon dioxide conditions, providing a tool that could help city planners monitor…
North Sea wind farm expansion may shift rain offshore, simulations suggest
Offshore wind farms are a key pillar of the energy transition. The European Union plans to expand offshore wind capacity in the North Sea by 2050.
Questor Technology Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Emission Rx in Strategic Move to Lead North American Emissions Combustion Technology
Acquisition would enable access to established field service and fabrication capabilities through Emission Rx’s relationship with AeroTech Group of Companies, and the addition of two senior leaders…
Airbnb Is Weaving AI Into Every Step of a Trip
Airbnb is building artificial intelligence into nearly every step of a trip, not just the chatbot. The company’s AI customer-service assistant now resolves nearly 45% of user inquiries without a human…
State Farm Is Sending $5 Billion in Dividend Payments to Customers. Here’s How to Know If You’re Eligible
Here's how to know if you're eligible.
OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates
Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies' investors pause about how "sticky" enterprise AI spending really is.
- OpenAI gains on Anthropic among US businesses, according to Ramp data
- OpenAI holds nearly 40% market share, Anthropic nearly 44% as of July
- OpenAI growing faster among tech industry customers in Q3 than Anthropic
China closes the gap in AI race with US
A new Bloomberg analysis quantified the US’ narrowing lead over China in the AI race.
The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Hulu and More
From "Outer Banks" Season 5 to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Season 18 and everything in between The post The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Hulu and More…
Some New Samsung Device Owners Are Running Into RCS Messaging Issues
Some have shared creative workarounds for connecting to RCS messaging on newer Samsung phone models.
April Ross Is Guiding The Next Generation Of Beach Volleyball For LA28
April Ross has been on a journey of winning as a player in both college and the Olympics and hopes to pass on her winning ways as the Head Beach Coach for USA Volleyball.
Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ Accidentally Leaks on Prime Video Ahead of Theatrical Release
Amazon's action thriller opens in theaters Friday The post Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ Accidentally Leaks on Prime Video Ahead of Theatrical Release appeared first on TheWrap .
- Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' leaked on Prime Video early
- Film set for theatrical release on Friday
- Error corrected quickly, no lasting impact reported
USAF is buying banned DJI drones to train its operators against the 'most statistically probable real-world threat'
The US Air Force is buying restricted DJI drones for nuclear missile base training, seeking realistic exposure to commercial drone threats.
Twin1 AI raises $20M to put an AI twin behind every knowledge worker
Twin1 AI Inc. launched today with $20 million in seed funding to build artificial intelligence-powered digital twins that carry an individual professional’s expertise across their organization.
UnitedHealthcare expands behavioral coaching program for youths
UnitedHealthcare is expanding access to its child and family behavioral coaching program, making it available to 13 million commercial members.
Internet firm warns proposed metered billing could raise costs for Kenyans
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has warned that proposed mandatory metered billing for internet services could increase costs for households and businesses, while making monthly bills less…
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies warns metered billing could raise costs for Kenyans.
- Proposed amendments may disrupt fixed and unlimited internet packages.
- Concerns raised over privacy, affordability, and potential disruptions to essential services.
Bluetti's Popular AC70 768Wh 1,000W LiFePO4 Power Station With 5 Year Warranty Drops to $220
AliExpress has it for over $100 less than Amazon, and it ships directly from the manufacturer.
The healthcare change that has some veterans furious
Jacqui Lambie's emotional moment in the Senate taps into veteran fury over a government change to healthcare access.
Humanoid Robot Shipments Up 300%: Up To 30,000 So Far In 2026
More, more, more: humanoid robot shipments are growing fast, according to three different sources. But there's some nuance as to where all those humanoids are going ...
US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban
FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans.
Microglia reveal distinct disease patterns in genetic and sporadic frontotemporal dementia
In frontotemporal dementia, degeneration of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain leads to impairments in behavior, speech and movement.
KMPDU puts Ruto on spot over 20,000 healthcare workers’ pledge
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has asked President William Ruto’s administration to provide a clear update on its commitment to recruit 20,000 healthcare…
- President Ruto challenged to update on 20,000 healthcare workers pledge
- Government converted 1,500 doctors to permanent employment, raising salaries
- KMPDU seeks clarity on roadmap to meet recruitment target
Thousands of Seniors' Medicare Coverage in Limbo as Deal Fails
Providence's failed negotiations affect more than 64,000 Medicare Advantage members.
- Over 64,000 seniors at risk of losing Medicare Advantage coverage.
- Providence Health Plan to wind down operations starting 2027.
- Negotiations with national insurer failed to secure Medicare coverage.
Moderna's Cancer Vaccine Could Change America in 7 Surprising Ways
If ongoing studies in other cancers produce similar results, the technology could influence far more than cancer care itself.
- Intismeran autogene, personalized mRNA vaccine, shows success in melanoma trial
- Vaccine tailors to each patient's unique tumor mutations for individualized protection
- If approved, could revolutionize cancer treatment with customized recurrence prevention
Physicians Sue U.S. Government Over New Dietary Guidelines
(MedPage Today) -- A physician group filed a lawsuit against HHS and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), alleging that the government botched the most recent dietary guidelines.