Sun’s personal WLFI claims stay in federal court
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun’s individual claims against World Liberty Financial are set to remain before a California federal court after a hearing over the crypto venture’s attempt to…
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Penang launches ONEMAP+ to track CCTVs, AEDs, and EV chargers across the state
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Penang state government has launched ONEMAP+, a new digital platform designed to map the...
Fedorov emerges as a potential political rival to Zelensky
Fedorov emerges as a potential political rival to Zelensky newspress_en Sat, 08/22/2026 - 05:41 Opinion At a time when Ukraine appears to be making significant progress on the battlefield in its…
- Mykhailo Fedorov, former defence minister, rivals Zelensky politically.
- Fedorov's dismissal led to national outcry and calls for elections.
- 72% of Ukrainians oppose Zelensky's decision to keep him out.
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau vows to stand with Sifuna in 2027 presidential bid
Mavoko Member of Parliament (MP) Patrick Makau has publicly thrown his weight behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 presidential ambitions, declaring that he will stand firmly with the Linda…
Four new Saudi films tackle themes of death and renewal
Four new Saudi films tackle themes of death and renewal newspress_en Sat, 08/22/2026 - 05:38 Culture & Social Affairs Death has long been a mystery.
- Four Saudi films explore death and renewal at 12th Saudi Film Festival
- "A Matter of Life or Death" examines marriage and curse in Islamic culture
- "Irtizaz" transforms mourning into a spectacle of potential marriage
Why Israel's outsized influence on global tech is worrying
Why Israel's outsized influence on global tech is worrying newspress_en Sat, 08/22/2026 - 05:38 Science & Technology When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that anyone carrying a…
- Israel wields outsized influence over global tech industry.
- Apple's iPhone 17e features Israeli-developed technologies.
- Concerns arise over Israel's growing tech dominance and national security implications.
Signals workers’ strike at CPKC ends, binding arbitration coming
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City strike ends after months
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers involved
- Unionized signal workers to return to duties Monday
Dry Martian Meteorite Reveals Early Water in Mars's Crust
Billions of years ago, Mars was hypothesized to have been a habitable world with flowing liquid water and the potential for life.
Jordan Lawlar hits a 2-run HR and has 3 RBIs to lead the Diamondbacks past the Reds 9-0
- Jordan Lawlar hits two-run homer and records three RBIs
- Geraldo Perdomo contributes three hits in the game
- Arizona Diamondbacks dominate with 9-0 victory over Cincinnati Reds
Industry and residents clash over water near Berlin
The state surrounding Berlin is drying out, but local Tesla and Red Bull plants are looking to expand. Is Brandenburg running out of water to share?
Palestinian presidency reaffirms Al-Aqsa Mosque as top national, religious priority
Palestinian presidency stresses Al-Aqsa Mosque’s sanctity and rejects any attempts to alter its identity or legal status on the 57th anniversary of its arson.
The author of 'Sapiens' says 'now is the time' to resist giving AI rights
Yuval Noah Harari said AI companions could deploy personal knowledge of users and emotional influence to sway them on its legal and moral status.
- AI may assert rights, according to Yuval Noah Harari
- AI companions could manipulate humans to support AI rights
- Harari urges decisive action before AI becomes entrenched
iPhone 18 Pro Max — I asked pro photographers what they really think of a variable aperture camera
Apple's rumored to bring a variable aperture to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, so I asked professional photographers about the impact of this. Here's what they said.
‘Politicians come here too’: the Israeli taking BDSM out of the shadows
Alexey Yagiv discovered BDSM as a teenager and thought something was wrong with him; today he runs one of Israel’s largest sex shops, produces kink parties and performs in drag, while pushing sexuality, fantasy and kink out of the shadows
Policeman martyred in Bajaur attack
BAJAUR: A police constable was martyred after unidentified assailants opened fire on him in Bajaur district on Friday afternoon. Police officials and residents said the incident occurred in Inayat Kallay Bazaar of Khar tehsil.
Mijungu accuses Matiang’i of hypocrisy over condemnation of goonism and extrajudicial killings
Migori County senatorial aspirant and former journalist Ken Mijungu has accused former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i of hypocrisy over his recent condemnation of goonism and extrajudicial…
Andhra shocker: 6-year-old dies after teacher 'slaps' him in class; viral video sparks fury, minister vows action
Police said the father described the boy as “gentle, timid and easily frightened”. Police said in a press release, “Upon reviewing the school CCTV footage, it was seen that the child collapsed and…
Hormuz keeps oil moving, but for how long?
- Over 15 million barrels of oil passed through Strait of Hormuz Tuesday.
- US military aid credited for maintaining oil flows.
- Oil markets watch Strait for potential military disruption.
Japan eyes fiscal 2027 assumed bond interest rate at 3.8%
The rate, used to calculate the government's debt-servicing costs, is expected to be raised significantly from 3% in the fiscal 2026 budget.
How Alabama is Falling Behind in NIL Race
The Alabama Crimson Tide is lagging behind its competitors in paying for players, and it could soon show on the field.
Dubai office boom drives commercial real estate growth; transaction value triples in H1 2026
Dubai’s commercial real estate market remained resilient in H1 2026, with transaction value rising 8.5% to AED 65.23 billion.
- Dubai commercial real estate market grew in H1 2026
- Office properties led market growth
- Transaction value tripled to AED 15.81 billion
How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In between morning feedings, the gibbons begin to sing — loudly. Ranging from the sound of emergency sirens and birds screeching to low grunts and guttural hoots, their…
- Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita Valley cares for 40 gibbons
- Founded by self-taught primatologist Alan Mootnick in 1973
- Gabi Skollar leads the sanctuary since Mootnick's death in 2011
Why the bond market is flexing its muscles, and why everyone needs to care
NEW YORK (AP) — The bond market is one of the few forces in the world strong enough to get politicians to snap to attention.
- Bond market exerting influence on global economy
- Rising bond yields prompt U.S. Treasury intervention
- Higher yields raise concerns about borrowing costs
Japan’s Lawson To Open Convenience Store for 1st Time in Trailer on Trial Basis in Kanagawa Pref.
Lawson, Inc. will trial its first mobile convenience store using a trailer in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, next Thursday.
Gold regains momentum as weak Dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support prices
Gold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central-bank purchases.
- Gold prices surged 16% in August amid weaker dollar and rising safe-haven demand
- Central banks, especially in emerging economies, increased gold reserves
- Strong Asian demand from China and India supports gold prices
An Israeli startup is reinventing salmon farming. It may upend a global industry
Israelis are among the world's leading consumers of salmon, most of it imported. An Israeli startup says it has found a way to raise the cold-water fish locally – without antibiotics or hormones, and…
'GameDay' Headed to Ole Miss for Kiffin's Return to Oxford
LSU and Lane Kiffin will be featured on "College GameDay" in two of the first three weeks of the season.
- College GameDay returns to three campuses in 2023 season
- LSU Tigers host Clemson on September 5th
- Ole Miss returns for Kiffin's first home game as coach
Inside FMC’s frontline Lassa fever battle
For years, Lassa fever in Nigeria followed a familiar pattern: cases surging during the dry season, with health care workers bracing for an influx of patients; the outbreak easung off when the rains…
Delayed, Not Denied: India’s BGAI Entry Waits on Market Access
India’s potential inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index remains delayed, not denied, with operational accessibility the key hurdle.
Ndalayi: A royal meal going extinct
Amid the scorching sun and extreme weather patterns of Maiduguri, a quiet crisis is unfolding behind the imposing gates of the Shehu of Borno’s palace.
From High-Risk Trade to Enterprise: How Folakemi Oloye is scaling Nigeria’s creative sector
In Nigeria’s fast-evolving creative sector, design firms often navigate a familiar paradox: interior designers run incredible creative practices, but struggle read more From High-Risk Trade to…
What It Took to Finally Build Housing on Some of the Nation’s Most in-Demand Land
SAN FRANCISCO - In one of the nation’s most extraordinarily housing-constrained cities, where demand keeps pushing rents and sales prices to dizzyingly higher levels, people are finally moving into…
11-year-old dog bite victim dies, a day after man’s death at Karachi's JPMC
KARACHI: Two patients, including a boy from Sanghar, died of rabies in as many days at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) while a woman from Hyderabad affected by the deadly infectious…
Beyond Virality: The step-by-step guide to engineering digital attention
In an economy where everyone is creating, selling and competing for visibility, attention has become one of the most valuable read more Beyond Virality: The step-by-step guide to engineering digital…
APOD: 2026 August 22 – Mostly Perseids
The post APOD: 2026 August 22 – Mostly Perseids appeared first on NASA Science .
Netflix is about to remove 79 movies from its library — here are the 5 you need to watch before it’s too late
Netflix has confirmed dozens of movies will be removed from its library very soon, here's the 5 you need to watch while you still can.
Consequence of global warming: Praying mantis spreading – over 15,000 sightings
Well camouflaged and lightning-fast: Why the praying mantis is now a common sight in many places and what makes it so special.
Electrochemist Liu Jiawei moves from Singapore to Hong Kong to start her own lab
For materials scientist and chemist Liu Jiawei, moving to Hong Kong supported her pivot into launching her own research group.
Altérra CEO says $250 billion climate investment target is within reach
Altérra CEO Majid Al Suwaidi says the UAE-backed climate investor is “extremely confident” it can mobilize $250 billion by 2030.
Billionaire David Tepper Sells Lyft in Favor of Its Biggest Rival, Which Has 30% Upside, According to Wall Street
Tepper's hedge fund has finally liquidated its position in Lyft and just doubled down on Uber.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 22
See the Moon phase expected for August 22, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Dozens die as dengue surges in Malaysia while vaccine uptake stalls
Dengue infections in Malaysia have surged 56.2 per cent this year, with 58,079 cases and 55 deaths recorded so far, even as take-up of the dengue vaccine remains low.
Queen bees have a disturbing way to survive pesticides
Honeybee queens exposed to pesticides can shift some of the contamination into their eggs, revealing a previously unknown survival strategy.
Beyond prices: How commodity volatility changes the economics of financing trade
A profitable commodity trade can become unfinanceable when price, policy, ESG and currency risks move before the cargo does
Delhi's electric tuktuk boom gets a hacking shock
Rickshaw drivers are pushing back on plans to ban all new non-electric versions of the vehicle from next January.
Safaricom responds after users report nationwide network connectivity issues
Safaricom has responded to customer complaints after users across Kenya reported widespread network connectivity problems, with some claiming the disruptions affected both Safaricom and Airtel…
- Safaricom addresses nationwide network connectivity issues on August 21, 2026
- Users report no signal, connection problems, and difficulty making calls or accessing mobile data
- Airtel also experiences outage, with complaints mainly in major cities
From Navi To BookMyShow — Indian Startups Raised Over $233 Mn This Week
India’s startup funding activity picked up pace in the third week of August, with nineteen startups raising a combined $233.2…
Jaén, Spain's oven: it has the highest average temperature and is the province most devastated by heatwaves
Los días con temperaturas superiores a los 40 grados en Andalucía se triplicarán en solo tres décadas
The Ozempic personality or how extreme thinness takes away pleasure: “It took away my usual optimism”
Usuarios de medicamentos GLP-1 se sinceran en las redes sobre su anhedonia, un efecto secundario que les impide disfrutar o interesarse por las actividades que antes les resultaban gratificantes
The accessories that secretly film women: The cursed business with AI glasses
With glasses from Meta and Co., the surroundings can be recorded unnoticed and continuously. Various organizations are concerned about data protection and are calling for a ban.
Tooth count may predict survival after pancreatic cancer surgery
Pancreatic cancer patients with at least 21 natural teeth survived nearly two years longer after surgery than those with fewer teeth in a study of 339 people.
Apple Music to Roll Out 'Made With AI' Labels on Tracks
Apple Music will require record labels and distributors to tag songs produced with artificial intelligence using a new "Made With AI" label.
The lost future of 'Reply 1994'
I spent this week in a Korean hospital having surgery on a hand injury I picked up playing football. Thankfully, the surgery was a success, the nurses were kind and the food was decent.
Mobile communications are on the upswing: interest in landline phones continues to decline
Making phone calls? Best to use a landline - that was cheaper. At least, that used to be the case. But the financial advantage is now a thing of the past, and interest in landlines is dwindling.
FDA authorizes first standalone robotic device to draw blood
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Aletta as the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient's arm. Marketing authorization was granted to Vitestro.
Gulf pours billions into water security to boost AI and industry ambitions
Gulf countries are keen to grow their industrial base and are pouring hundreds of billions into data centres and AI infrastructure to write the next chapter of their new-age economies.
PSDF, icod.ai partner to boost digital skills
LAHORE: The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with icod.ai, a no-code, AI-powered technology platform, to develop and deliver coding and…
‘We’re becoming an AI-enabled organisation’ – Standard Bank’s Margaret Nienaber
Around a third of its technology staff are now utilising AI-enabled coding applications, driving early productivity gains of roughly 20%, says the bank.
AI’s lucrative jobs boom is leaving women behind globally
Women hold just 27% of AI roles at AI companies and risk missing out on economic mobility as a result, says LinkedIn's Sarah Steinberg.
Michael Polansky is training an AI model on skin that’s still alive
Michael Polansky — better known publicly as Lady Gaga's partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker — has quietly spent years building an AI-driven startup that keeps living human skin tissue alive…
- Michael Polansky trains AI model on alive human skin
- Outer Biosciences sources plastic surgery waste skin
- Collaboration with Haus Labs scientific advisory board
AI data center builder Nscale reportedly seeking $3B IPO
Nscale Global Holdings Ltd. reportedly plans to raise $3 billion in an initial public offering that could take place as soon as next month.