Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview
The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, as well as its publisher and a reporter, the editor said.
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Kenya’s 2026 growth forecast falls to 4.13% as trade, real estate and tourism weaken – CBK
Kenya’s private sector has sharply lowered its expectations for economic growth in 2026, with trade, real estate and tourism recording the steepest declines in business confidence, according to the…
ChatGPT could soon let you lock chats behind a PIN or fingerprint
Fixing Temporary Chat's biggest drawback.
Qatar participates in activities of the “Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026
<p> </p> <p>Edinburgh: The State of Qatar is participating in the activities of the “Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026,” hosted by the Scottish capital, from August 7 to 29.</p> <p>The festival was…
The 9 best places to visit in Costa Rica in 2026, ranked
Monteverde's misty cloud forest, Manuel Antonio's wildlife-packed beaches — the destinations that pack more biodiversity per square mile than almost anywhere else in the Americas
Gandhi’s handwritten notes sell for record $1.7m in Mumbai
Gandhi notes sell for record $1.7m in India
Can COVID-19 change how we breathe during sleep?
COVID-19 can leave behind fatigue, breathing difficulties and neurological symptoms that persist long after the initial infection.
Realistic solid-state model brings fractons in quantum spin liquids closer to detection
Quasiparticles arise from the complex interaction of many particles in solids; for example, we describe lattice vibrations in crystals as phonons.
Patients with heart failure, caregivers, providers receptive to mobile health but adoption barriers persist
Interviews with patients hospitalized for heart failure, caregivers, providers and organizational leaders highlighted several strengths of Mighty Heart (a major clinical trial examining the…
Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week
The CFTC ordered a trading ban for former Alameda and FTX executives, and US prosecutors opposed a motion from a US soldier accused of profiting from the removal of Nicolas Maduro.
Florida’s GOP Has a Very Short Playbook: Call Everyone a Socialist
In a bright red power suit, Ashley Moody, the former Florida attorney general who nabbed the state’s GOP Senate nomination in Tuesday’s primary, strolled onto the stage of Florida Republicans’…
FDA Authorizes ZYN ULTRA Nicotine Pouches Following Scientific Review
Authorizations add selection of ZYN ULTRA products to PMI U.S.’s growing portfolio of better alternatives for legal-age adults who smoke or use traditional oral tobacco products STAMFORD, CT — Philip…
Air Arabia launches new Sharjah-Europe flights with 4 weekly services from December
Air Arabia will launch four weekly direct flights from Sharjah to Katowice, Poland, from December 17, 2026, expanding its European network
Why Australia is being soaked when a record El Niño is forming
El Niño is synonymous with drought in Australia, but another rainband is lining up to soak the nation this week.
Fire Point’s Denmark missile-fuel plant delayed to 2027 as costs potentially triple
Denmark removed 20-plus legal barriers for Fire Point’s rocket-fuel plant, but safety rules still make a new factory necessary.
Another one: wind blade manufacturer Aeris requests precautionary measures against creditors
A fabricante de pás de energia eólica Aeris entrou com uma medida cautelar pedindo proteção contra execuções de dívidas, ao mesmo tempo em que iniciou discussões com credores para tentar uma nova…
Apple lays off 200+ people across Vision Pro and Siri teams
Apple is cutting jobs across multiple teams, according to a new Bloomberg report . All told, the company has cut more than 200 jobs across teams working on Vision Pro, Siri, and software engineering.
Why Spirit Airlines’ internal data has become a hot commodity for AI companies
Spirit Airlines hasn’t flown since May, when the discount carrier announced an “orderly wind-down of operations” as part of bankruptcy proceedings.
Is The Democratic Party Big Tent Enough For Both DSA And Moderates? Brad Schneider Weighs In
On "Forbes Newsroom," Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) discussed the impact of the DSA on the Democratic party, the continued Iran war, and more.
Apple Guts Vision Pro Gaming and Immersive Video Teams, Trims Siri Staff
In addition to cutting dozens of Vision Pro employees who worked on features like immersive video and gaming, Apple is laying off people who worked on Siri and AI, reports Bloomberg .
Customs Seizes 25,000 Kg Cigarette-Making Material in Karachi
Pakistan Customs has seized a container carrying 25,430 kg of Cellulose Acetate Tow, a raw material used in cigarette manufacturing, … Read More The post Customs Seizes 25,000 Kg Cigarette-Making…
Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at…
Naira strengthens to N1,346.90/$ as weekly FX turnover doubles to $4.5 billion in one week
The naira strengthened by 0.84% against the US dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) this week, closing at N1,346.90/$ on Friday from N1,358.25/$ recorded on August 14.
Apples next Beats headphones have reportedly leaked (again)
A new pair of Beats headphones have leaked, and they might be called the Beats 360. Here's what we know so far.
Sonos' improved Voice Control points to an intriguing smart home future
Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.
Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member states The Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725m to the United…
Emerging markets receive inflows for the 6th week — but Brazil was left out
Em contraste com o que se vê na bolsa brasileira, os mercados de ações de países emergentes receberam investimentos estrangeiros pela sexta semana seguida.
CBK survey: Kenyan firms expect little hiring in 2026 as AI and automation reshape jobs
Kenya’s private sector is not expecting a major hiring boom in 2026, with companies signalling that employment levels will remain broadly stable as businesses turn to artificial intelligence (AI)…
Trump administration asking public comment on vaccine recommendations
Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say experts The Trump administration is asking for public feedback on…
Russia asked the UN for a treaty against ‘extremism,’ ‘subversion,’ and ‘discrediting the authorities.’ Instead, it got one that covers hacking and fraud.
By the end of 2026, a major new international treaty will be submitted to the State Duma for ratification: the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.
Bitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs
Bitcoin volatility eased after BTC hit its highest level since mid-May, while gold joined the cryptocurrency in approaching three-month highs.
Redeeming Google Play Points could win you a vintage Spider-Man comic worth crazy money
Play Points payments possibly procure prized Peter Parker periodical
Five Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 186 kg of khat
Border Guard patrols in Asir's Raboua sector arrested five Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 186 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.
Gwyneth Paltrow Trolls Critics of Sam Altman Dinner
“We’re serving swordfish burritos, cheddar foam lattes on request,” Paltrow writes The post Gwyneth Paltrow Trolls Critics of Sam Altman Dinner appeared first on TheWrap .
Indian couples say ‘I do’ off the beaten path
- San Francisco-based designers chose Coorg for intimate wedding
- Off-the-beaten-path destinations see 20-30% booking surge
- Higher income couples opt for quieter, larger-capacity venues
UAE expands ports, rail and logistics network as non-oil foreign trade hits record $527bn
UAE expands its ports, rail, air freight and logistics network as non-oil foreign trade reaches a record $527bn in the first half of 2026
Diriyah secures first Roshn League win, moves eighth after Hazem victory
Diriyah earned their first win of the 2026-2027 Roshn Saudi League season, defeating Hazem 1-0 in the second round on Friday to move up to eighth place.
Python named Jodie Foster beats cancer after pioneering treatment
Pioneering cancer treatment saves python named Jodie Foster: UK zoo
Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon Mega Zygarde ex Premium, $12 Star Wars Outlaws, Samsung Gaming Monitor
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Hunter, Hernandez Gray highlight Canada’s roster for U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland
- Canada's U-20 Women's World Cup roster announced with 21 players
- Matches against England, Brazil, Tanzania from September 5th to 27th
- Training in Lublin, Poland starts August 23rd
The AI Industry Has Fumbled Its Public Image So Badly That It’s Incredible
The majority of young adults in the US say they're "more concerned than excited" about AI. The post The AI Industry Has Fumbled Its Public Image So Badly That It’s Incredible appeared first on…
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen opens CNE, touts importance of Canada’s space sector
- Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen opened CNE, highlighting Canada's space sector importance.
- Hansen was first Canadian in Artemis II mission, first non-American beyond low Earth orbit.
- Space sector's economic impact estimated at $3.8 billion in 2024.
Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?
The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?
New ROOT method charts a path to reversing biological changes once thought irreversible
Once a cell has locked into an abnormal state—the way cancer cells do—can it ever be restored to normal? A KAIST research team led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho of the Department of Bio and Brain…
Self-driving cars might not be safe for everyone, study says
You might want to steer clear of self-driving vehicles if you have a history of head injuries, a new study warns. Hockey players who'd suffered repeated concussions were slower to respond when a self-driving car faced a complex traffic situation and needed them to take the wheel, researchers report in the journal Traffic Injury…
I spent six months with the Poco F8 Ultra, and it delivers a mobile streaming experience ‘that simply can’t be matched by any phone of a similar price’
The Poco F8 Ultra proves that flagship performance no longer demands a huge price tag.
Man Dressed As Darth Vader Defends Flock Cameras to San Diego City Council
A man dressed as Darth Vader used a Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meeting in San Diego to mock the city's use of Flock surveillance cameras, sarcastically arguing that the…
Here’s what’s making us happy this week.
Summer isn’t over—in fact, we rue the hater who throws in the beach towel before Labor Day. But there is a definite wind down spirit to late August.
Oura hit with lawsuit over allegedly misleading sleep-tracking claims
Oura is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit that accuses the company of overstating how accurately its smart rings can track sleep stages.
World’s largest hospital ship arrives in Ghana for 10 months of free surgeries
The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, has arrived at the Port of Tema to begin a 10-month medical mission that will provide free surgeries and dental treatment to thousands of…
Claudia Karvan on The Secret Life of Us finale that was never filmed
The legendary Australian actor talks religion, the chance of a Secret Life of Us reboot and what it was like growing up under a spotlight.
Fiddler on the Roof features an usher turned actor in starring role
Ellen Ebbs has made her main stage debut in Fiddler on the Roof at Theatre Royal Sydney, where she previously cleaned the stalls and made cocktails as an usher.
Nick Knight Is Building His Own AI
Rather than reach for AI tools trained on the open internet, Nick Knight is building his own. The SHOWstudio founder joins Imran Amed on The BoF Podcast to explain why — and what young image-makers…
Africa must build trust to close AI gap, Microsoft says
Africa’s challenge with artificial intelligence is no longer about adoption. It is about building the trust, infrastructure and partnerships needed read more Africa must build trust to close AI gap…
A COVID-19 Study Retracted Over Misinformation, a Whale Feeding Frenzy in Greenland, and How Daily Vitamin D Benefits the Brain
Discover the top stories from Aug. 15 to Aug. 21, 2026, including a recent retraction of a COVID-19 study and how Greenland has turned into a feeding ground for thousands of whales.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
NASA Shares Views of August Solar Eclipse from Ground, Air, Space
On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse darkened skies over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. As the Moon covered the Sun, it briefly revealed the Sun’s wispy outer atmosphere — the corona — to those in the…
Nvidia Pays $6 Billion to License Poolside AI Model-Development Software
Nvidia will pay $6 billion to license Poolside’s artificial intelligence model-development software, Model Factory, and will make offers to hire 109 Poolside employees who were involved in making the…
Hidden chemical pathway could keep phosphorus from fueling lake algal blooms
Why do some lakes remain plagued by harmful algal blooms even after phosphorus pollution has been reduced? Part of the answer lies beneath the surface. A new Concordia study has uncovered a previously overlooked chemical process that can help trap phosphorus in lake sediments, preventing it from returning to the water, where it can fuel…
Anthropic says Mythos 5 is now in public beta in Claude Security for Enterprise users, and it is working with providers to embed Mythos 5 in defensive tools (Claude)
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