GAF denies alleged probe of former CDS Gen. Thomas Oppong-Peprah
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed reports alleging that former Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, is under investigation for various infractions.
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ANC, MK Party open criminal cases against DA's Mark Burke
Two criminal cases have been opened against DA federal finance chair Mark Burke over R4bn the Reserve Bank suspects his company illegally transferred out of the country.
Vireo Growth Inc. Completes Acquisition of C21 Investments Inc.
Transaction expands Vireo’s Nevada footprint with three leading dispensaries in Nevada and approximately 104,000 sq. ft. of cultivation and production capacity MINNEAPOLIS and VANCOUVER, British…
Why is the DOJ investigating Andreessen Horowitz’s board seats?
Andreessen Horowitz has two partners sitting on the boards of companies that now compete with each other: Ben Horowitz at Databricks and Martin Casado at Fivetran.
Can the Treasury Fix the US Debt Crisis?
With US national debt topping $40 trillion and long-term bond yields hitting multi-year highs, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced increased buybacks to stabilize the market.
Tambuwal meets Defense Minister over insecurity in Sokoto
Sokoto South senator, Aminu Tambuwal, on Friday met with the Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, over the prevailing insecurity in the state.
Anthropic’s new browser tool doesn’t actually run a browser
Anthropic launched a new Browser Use tool that gives Claude a structured view of a web page in addition to The post Anthropic’s new browser tool doesn’t actually run a browser appeared first on The…
Travellers targeted online after M9 crash - Pavee Point
Pavee Point has said that a significant number of people on social media have targeted Travellers for abuse following the M9 crash in Co Kildare.
England rout Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in Headingley Test
England launched their post-Bazball era with an innings and 103-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. Pakistan, who had been 51-2 in their second innings, lost four wickets for 25 runs on the way to being dismissed for just 135.
JIM Caucus shifts focus to citizen uptake of government programmes
The Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) Caucus will prioritise helping citizens access and take up Government programmes after a year of engagements showed the need to move beyond public awareness to adoption of available services.
AI Is Learning to Write Genetic Code
This sort of research is both exciting and terrifying: The two models in question were told to generate complete genomes for a viable bacteriophage—a type of virus able to infect and replicate itself…
Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait
Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.
SB19’s A’TIN Sets New Record for Most Billboard Fan Army Face-Off Victories: Full List of Winners
The fan army for a group from Asia has won every time since the nearly annual competition originated in 2014.
The Partner Paradox: Why America's Strongest Allies Are Ceding The Field
France’s declining influence in the South Caucasus highlights the limits of European power as the United States is rolling out its new global geostrategy.
Matiang’i sets two-year target to transform Kenya if elected president
Jubilee Party Deputy Party Leader and 2027 presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang’i has promised to transform Kenya within two years if elected president, saying the country would undergo major changes…
Employers brace for another year of healthcare cost increases
Employers' healthcare costs are set to climb yet again in 2027, with analysts at Aon projecting an increase of 9.5%.
I put the Universal Colours kit to the ultimate test on the North Coast 500 in Scotland – it currently has big discounts in the Sigma Sports sale
You can grab signature pieces from the UC Men's and Women's range, carrying discounts of up to 64% off, but sizes are limited, so grab these deals while you can...
Two people stabbed during attack at Edmonton Sikh temple; suspect in custody
Two people are hurt and a suspect is in custody after an apparent attack during early morning prayers at Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton on Friday. Edmonton police got a 911 call at 5:08 a.m.
A look inside the expanded partnership between SCAN and Costco
SCAN Group and retailer Costco are expanding their partnership with the launch of new cobranded Medicare products.
CPA Yukon: Four Yukon CPA candidates succeed in national exam
WHITEHORSE, Yukon, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chartered Professional Accountants of Yukon (CPAYT) and the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) congratulate Sofia Iatrou, Yihong Li…
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Gets Earlier Release in Premium Large Format Theaters
The sci-fi epic, which premiered at Cannes, will hit premium formats two days before going wide next month The post Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Gets Earlier Release in Premium Large Format Theaters appeared…
Even your pool cleaner isn’t safe from the FCC’s robot ban
The policy could punish pool cleaners for being too capable.
One in Eight Argentine Families Is Behind on a Loan
Argentina · ECONOMY Key Facts —The system figure Arrears across the private non-financial sector stood at 7.6% in June, on Consultora 1816’s reading of central bank debtor records — down from 7.7% in…
Lil Rel Howery Talks ‘Haunted Heist,’ Comedy And Building His Own Lane
Lil Rel Howery discusses his directorial debut Haunted Heist, comedy, creative independence, the What’s Funny? Comedy Festival and building his own lane in Hollywood.
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.
Former Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov apologizes for playing padel with ex-Russia national team player Vasily Berezutsky
Serhiy Rebrov, the former head coach of Ukraine’s national football team, apologized on Instagram for playing padel with Vasily Berezutsky, a former player for the Russian national team.
Aldi just brought out a £60 stick vac — as a vacuum reviewer, these are the cheap alternatives I'd buy instead
Don't fall into the middle aisle trap — these are the affordable vacuums that won't leave you disappointed.
Materials Stocks Propel TSX Higher Amid Gold, Silver Rally
(RTTNews) - Despite paring some early gains, the Canadian market remains firmly entrenched in positive territory around noon on Friday, supported by strong gains in materials stocks thanks to firm…
Sparmaßnahmen bei Volkswagen: VW-Chef: Lage kritisch - Einsparungen reichen nicht
Direkt nach der Sommerpause stehen bei Volkswagen unruhige Tage an. Zehntausende Stellen sollen bedroht sein, sogar Standorte sind möglicherweise in Gefahr. Wie sieht VW-Chef Blume die Situation?
FIFA hand Paredes 10-match ban over World Cup final clash
FIFA has slammed three Argentina players and one official with a total of 19-match ban for their roles in the mass brawl that occurred following the 2026 World Cup final. The players and official involved were also fined heavily by the world football governing body, while the Argentina football association was also slammed with a […]
SA, Zimbabwe must move beyond traditional trade: Ramaphosa
Mnangagwa is calling for deeper economic partnerships with South Africa, beyond simply trading goods
Alphabet’s Waymo Unveils Custom Silicon to Power Its Next-Gen Robotaxis
Waymo reveals custom 5nm AI chips built to process sensor data inside its robotaxis as the company scales its autonomous driving fleet.
Blood proteins may flag disability risk years before loss of independence
Japan has one of the world's fastest-aging populations, but maintaining independence into very old age remains a growing public health challenge.
Lung cancer patient becomes tumor-free after treatment with selenite
A patient with advanced, treatment-resistant lung cancer became tumor-free after treatment with the selenium compound selenite. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Oncology and Therapy as a case report.
The framing of nature changes how kids respond to environmental education
How to teach children to care about the environment? Beyond including climate change and biodiversity in the curriculum, researchers argue that environmental ethics—how we frame the relationship between humans and nature—matter just as much.
Scientists uncover environmental cues behind black bear hibernation
New research from Virginia Tech scientists in the College of Natural Resources and Environment provides fresh insight into how environmental conditions influence black bear hibernation, with…
Brazil Shed 45,900 Retail Jobs in Six Months
Brazil · ECONOMY Key Facts —The number Retail trade eliminated 45,900 formal jobs between January and June, on Caged registry data — the largest first-half cut since the pandemic.
Why AI Alone Can’t Build Marketing Campaigns That People Actually Remember
Marketing is an essential part of business growth, but launching a campaign can be a costly endeavor. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are lowering this barrier to entry, making marketing cheaper…
Apollo Reports Data Breach Incident Affecting Personal Information
(RTTNews) - Apollo Global Management, Inc (APO) on Friday notified individuals that a recent social engineering incident may have exposed some personal information.
Personalized pricing is “abhorrent,” but FTC limits may increase costs, critics say
Some Americans fear the FTC may be thinking about personalized pricing all wrong.
The U.S. and Canada are scrambling to avoid new tariffs and seal a trade deal. Here’s what could be in it.
U.S. and Canadian officials were engaged in additional talks on Friday. Details about what’s in their new trade deal have trickled out.
Uber hit with $966 million fine over automated driver suspensions
Uber Technologies Inc. has been fined €825 million ($966 million) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for using automated systems to suspend and deactivate drivers’ accounts without adequately…
France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms
French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting…
- Over 260,000 substandard condoms may be defective
- Majority sold online by Asian vendors
- Recalled condoms pose health risks
Nvidia finds that simple linear math can replace costly AI model handoffs
When an agentic AI system hands a task from a small model to a larger one — or back down again — it pays a steep tax: the receiving model has to recompute the entire conversation from scratch, driving…
Defamation suit demanding Elsevier retract paper heads closer to trial
A trial date has been set in a $1 billion defamation case against Elsevier that alleges the company published what plaintiffs say was a manipulated study about an air purifying technology over…
AI literacy is the buzzword this back-to-school season, as many teachers pivot to a balanced approach
Artificial intelligence chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere, but to prepare for the new school year, a group of educators in Charleston, South Carolina, packed into a high school…
“Hope to outlast the storm”: How severe ME impacts two brothers
Essays documenting the toll that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) has taken on one family, from the new book, 'What Is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Like?' The post “Hope to outlast the storm”: How severe…
Tech tries a new message: You'd love data centers if China wasn't making you hate data centers
There are lots of reasons Americans overwhelmingly oppose data centers. But for some tech types, it's just easier to blame China.
- Growing opposition to data centers in the US.
- Chinese manipulation may be causing anti-data center sentiment.
- OpenAI report finds no evidence of Chinese psyop influencing public opinion.
$15 million federal grant will fund fishing tech projects
A “third eye” camera for groundfishermen and autonomous robots for lobstermen. That’s, in part, what a group of New England commercial fishing…
The Guardian view on the export of fossils: they deserve national treasure status | Editorial
Scientific specimens are being sold to foreign museums or snapped up by the super-rich. They should have the same legal protections as works of art As Sir David Attenborough has observed , “there’s nothing more magical than finding a shiny shell and knowing you’re the first person to have seen it for 150 million years”.
Helping people connect with nature and the community reduces loneliness in Barcelona trial
Nature-based social prescribing can help reduce loneliness among adults living in socioeconomically vulnerable urban areas, according to a trial conducted in Barcelona by the European RECETAS consortium. Loneliness decreased among all participants receiving nature-based social prescribing, but those experiencing greater loneliness and…
Young people who pass through youth justice die at six times the rate of their peers
Conversations about the youth justice system typically focus on crime and punishment. In Australia, this has fueled increasingly populist and punitive youth justice policies like Queensland's Adult Crime, Adult Time policy or Victoria's Adult Time for Violent Crime legislation.
A new Gemini for Home update is rolling out, but users are slamming Google for not fixing ‘missing and broken features’ despite the voice upgrades
Gemini for Home is getting some new upgrades, but users are still waiting for Google to fix the real problems.
Musk fumbles the timetable for first Starship catch
Billionaire walks back earnings call optimism as orbital test approaches
Lab-Grown Neocortex Models Mimic Early Brain Organization
By using chemical signals to guide cells to adopt distinct regional identities, scientists created lab-grown human organoids that mimic early brain development and could illuminate how specialized…
‘Adding insult to injury’: Flight attendants accuse Google of creepy deal to access ‘confidential’ data for AI in Spirit Airlines transaction
Failing in today’s business world means being at the mercy of the AI training frenzy.
GHS launches strategic document to strengthen Ghana’s public health emergency response
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriye, says the launch of the Strategic National Public Health Emergency Operations Centres document does not replace the statutory mandates of institutions but rather brings together resources to strengthen Ghana’s response to public health emergencies.