Bulls Have a Nick Richards Decision to Make
What will the Chicago Bulls do about Nick Richards?
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Gold Set for Third Weekly Gain on US Treasury Buyback Plans
Gold was on track for a third weekly gain after the US Treasury’s unexpected ramp-up in buybacks of long-dated government debt underscored concerns about its burden.
Scientists discover how gut bacteria “train” the intestine to fight inflammation
A compound made when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber may do more than briefly calm inflammation—it could leave a lasting protective “memory” in the gut.
Hedge fund stars spark race to cut taxes in Hong Kong, Singapore
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Seoul shares open lower as U.S. bond yields climb again
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Daily briefing: Personalized mRNA vaccine shows promise for cancer
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Mechano-Piezoelectric F-Peptide Hydrogels Enable In Situ Stem Cell and Immune Niche Modulation for Cartilage Regeneration
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Why we must stop talking about artificial general intelligence — and instead build ‘pro-worker’ AI
Nature, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02566-6 Rather than racing to replace people, we should build AI tools that amplify human expertise and expand opportunity.
Crickets evade bats via olfaction beyond acoustic cues
The evolutionary arms race between insectivorous bats and their insect prey is a classic paradigm of acoustic predation and evasion, with insects having evolved sophisticated auditory countermeasures.
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India is creating a dedicated channel to ease European and British company investments. This mechanism will offer dedicated support and help investors navigate government approvals.
Brazil’s New Oil Frontier Could Keep Its Boom Alive For Decades
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Qatar real estate sales reached $90.8m from August 9-13, with deals recorded across Doha, Lusail, The Pearl and other key areas
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