Bloomberg This Weekend 8/23/2026
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Alexis Christoforous bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
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Police arrest suspect in GH¢1.1m fake gold scam at Berekum
By Daniel Donkor The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Gyamfi Christian, in connection with an alleged fake gold scam in which a gold aggregator was defrauded of GH¢1.1…
QCB widens fintech supervision as non-bank segment grows
A sharp surge in retail payment processing, digital-first merchant onboarding, and alternative consumer credit models is accelerating the expansion of Qatar’s non-bank financial services market…
Al Hilal close to signing Watkins and Martinelli to bolster attack
Al Hilal are in advanced talks to sign Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli before the summer transfer window closes.
Orange Economy: NDDC throws weight behind tourism initiative to transform Bonny island zone
Bonny town in Rivers State with estimated $16bn economy or 4% of the national gross domestic product (GDP) has attracted read more Orange Economy: NDDC throws weight behind tourism initiative to…
Presidential Campaign Council: Niger Delta Youths Laud Tinubu, Shettima over Idagbo’s South-South Appointment
-Say his experience, network will strengthen regional mobilisation The Niger Delta Youth Assembly has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima over the appointment of…
- Tinubu and Shettima appoint Idagbo as Zonal Coordinator for South-South region
- Idagbo has extensive experience in grassroots mobilisation, governance, and legislative affairs
- Assembly praises Idagbo's understanding of regional realities and relationship-building skills
NDR 2026: A reset of childcare support high on agenda as Singapore eyes future
From childcare leave to AI safeguards and new outer-island plans, PM Wong’s rally speech braces Singapore for a ‘new normal’ of global...
- Childcare leave for working parents extended to 12 days in Singapore
- Government assumes full cost for statutory child-related leave
- Up to S$70,000 direct financial support per child provided in new package
Safaricom responds after driver questions M-Pesa fare reversal
A Kenyan driver has questioned Safaricom’s M-Pesa reversal process after a passenger reversed a fare paid after a night-time trip, leaving him without the payment.
18-year-old Morocco star, Bouadri, to join Man City for £85.6m
Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Lille to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a fee that could rise to €100m (£85.6m).
- 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouadri to join Man City
- £85.6m reported fee with potential add-ons totaling £4.2m
- Arrival addresses City's need for reinforcements in central midfield
Gas Turbine Prices Are on Track to Nearly Triple. These Stocks Are Cashing In
This is no flash-in-the-pan fad. This heavy equipment is worth the high upfront cost that AI data center operators are willing to pay.
Kuwait issues decree amending nationality law
Kuwait's Amiri Diwan has issued a decree amending key provisions of the 1959 Nationality Law, introducing new rules on citizenship and documentation.
Ukraine to Sign Drone Deal With Norway, Zelenskyy Says at NB8 Summit in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine will sign a drone cooperation agreement with Norway, speaking at a summit of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) held in Kyiv, UATV English reports.
Bandits kidnap traditional ruler, others in Kwara, use TikTok to demand ransom
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped the traditional ruler of Igbesi town and other residents of the town in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.
- Traditional ruler of Igbesi town abducted by suspected bandits.
- Bandits use kidnapped woman's TikTok to demand N20 million ransom.
- Police initiate response to rescue and deter future attacks.
People have clicked the "Seems like AI slop" button on LinkedIn over a million times already
The tool lets members flag posts they believe were generated with AI or appear to be low-effort automated content, and it's available through the three-dot menu on any post.
Matthew Brennan finishes ahead of race leader Tadel Pogačar to win stage 2 of Spanish Vuelta
- British cyclist Matthew Brennan wins stage 2 of Spanish Vuelta
- Edges out race leader Tadel Pogačar in sprint finish
- Brennan completes 214.3 km stage in 4h 47m 47s
Chris Van Hollen Says DSA Has Place in Democratic Party
Van Hollen says he wouldn't reject endorsements from some Democratic Socialists of America members as he weighs presidential bid.
- Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen supports DSA members in the Democratic Party.
- Van Hollen sees a role for democratic socialists in party debates.
- He acknowledges tensions but advocates for open discussion on party direction.
Texas Governor Abbott Says Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave'
Abbott recently announced his state would halt approvals for proposed data centers while regulators conduct a comprehensive audit.
Dropbox's CFO Filed Days After Raising Guidance. What Should Investors Make of the Sequence?
Tennenbaum disposed of shares at $34.42 each following RSU vesting, reducing his direct position by 3% while maintaining about 759,000 shares valued at $25.3 million.
The internet has been sucked into bi dating discourse...again
Why the "would you date a bi man" debate resurfaces online every year, and what it actually costs bisexual men.
NGX market correction offers fresh price discovery after 53.81% YtD rally
After a rally that lifted the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) by 53.81 percent year-to-date (YtD), the correction read more NGX market correction offers fresh price discovery…
TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
- Waymo unveils custom 5 nm ASIC chip for robotaxi system
- Chip outperforms Nvidia DRIVE AGX Thor in computing performance
- Collaboration with AMD, Micron, Nvidia, Samsung, Sandisk, Socionext, TSMC
Twelve-try Leeds crush York to top Super League
Riley Lumb, Ryan Hall and Kallum Watkins were among the scorers as Leeds demolish York 66-16.
Oil resumption in Ogoni: Loud voice rises from ‘Ogoni Dialogue Committee’ over resumption before negotiation
Suspicion that oil activities have already resumed in Ogoni and that a company has already won the bid may be read more Oil resumption in Ogoni: Loud voice rises from ‘Ogoni Dialogue Committee’ over…
Transfer: Bouaddi to join Man City as Chelsea block forward from leaving club
Lille midfielder, Ayyoub Bouaddi, is all set to join Manchester City after agreeing on a deal with the Premier League club.
Japan Eyes Third-Party Checks for Mobile Batteries; Tighter Regulations Prompted by Spate of Fires
Due to a series of fires involving mobile batteries, the government plans to fundamentally strength safety regulations, primarily by requiring third-party inspections, it has been learned.
- Government plans third-party inspections for mobile batteries
- Stricter regulations to follow spate of battery-related fires
- Policy to be enacted by end of fiscal year with transitional measures
Why every AI agent needs an org chart
A chief information officer I was talking with recently said something that stuck with me: Permissions tell an agent what it’s allowed to do. They say nothing about what you meant.
Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.
Multi-ancestry study explores how DNA and trauma affect smoking habits
New research reveals how genetic risk and trauma symptoms combine to influence tobacco use. Individuals with a lower genetic predisposition to smoking may actually be more vulnerable to using tobacco…
Oxalate in spinach and almonds may worsen gut inflammation in IBD
Spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes are celebrated as some of the healthiest foods on the planet. But for the millions of Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study from the…
BSP widely expected to hike rates by 25 bps
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting on Thursday as above-target inflation, a weak peso and mounting external risks outweigh…
Splash brothers want another shot at beauty products
The Splash brothers are pursuing another title.
DOE: 40 erring power firms face suspension
The government is cracking the whip on non-compliant power generation companies, with at least 40 gencos facing suspension for continuing to snub show-cause orders (SCOs).
Rural Emergency Medicine Should be an Aspiration, Not a Back Up Plan
(MedPage Today) -- There are many TV medical dramas that make healthcare professionals crazy because they're not even close to depicting what really goes on in a hospital. Most of us, however, can't get enough of "The Pitt." As an anesthesiologist...
Why real-time AI at scale is so hard
Real-time AI at scale is harder than it looks. Pipelines that hum along in development routinely hit problems in production. The post Why real-time AI at scale is so hard appeared first on The New Stack .
Marvel’s Wolverine Limited-Edition PS5 Controller Is Still Available for Preorder (But It May Sell Out)
The Marvel's Wolverine-themed PS5 controller has been a huge bestseller among the IGN audience, but it may be starting to sell out ahead of release.
Man Ignored These Symptoms for Days. Then He Suffered a Stroke
Matt Wright told Newsweek that he dismissed the concerning signs as "everyday symptoms" without knowing what they could signal.
- Matt Wright ignored dizziness, fatigue, neck pain for two weeks before stroke
- Symptoms dismissed as ear infection, stress, vertigo by Wright
- Stroke caused by bilateral carotid artery tears revealed by MRI
Msheireb Properties partners with Inc Arabia to drive business innovation
Msheireb Properties has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Inc Arabia to bring a series of business and innovation events to Msheireb Downtown Doha, further strengthening the district'...
NDR 2026: November BTO demand could rise with higher income ceiling; but resale market impact limited, say analysts
Two projects at Bedok and another at Toa Payoh are likely to be more popular in the November BTO exercise, say one analyst.
ASUS’ less powerful Googlebook could still cost a small fortune
A leaked ASUS Googlebook CX9406 listing suggests even a Core Ultra 5 model with 16GB of RAM could come with a premium price.
Trade policy: The Chancellor in a double China dilemma: How the German blockade is paralyzing Europe
Tougher approach against China? The German government can't agree. The SPD is taking the lead, a CDU minister is braking. And the Chancellor is facing a hardly solvable task.
OpenAI wants California to strengthen its newly passed AI safety law
OpenAI is pushing California to strengthen SB 53, the AI safety law it initially supported.
23 Years After SimCity 4's Release, 'Eternal Commuter' Bug Finally Fixed
"It began life just a year after SimCity 4's 2003 launch," writes the blog PCGamesN. "Now, over 20 years later, it's still going strong with the arrival of Network Addon Mod update 50." The SimCity 4…
- 23-year-old SimCity 4 bug finally fixed
- SimCity 4 Network Addon Mod update 50 resolves issue
- Bug caused commuter loop and economic collapse
AI for studying: Expert explains how students can use it to learn, not just get answers
<p>Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence can help teachers save time and give students a more personalised learning experience, but it should remain an assistant rather than replace teachers or…
Cancer patients to get up to N400,000 radiotherapy support from NHIA
Cancer patients requiring radiotherapy will now receive financial support of up to N400,000 under a new cost-sharing programme introduced by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
Report: Apple launching updated iMac with M6 chip and new colors later this year
After a two year hiatus, Apple is working on a new iMac with the M6 chipset and updated color options, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman . It should release “before the end of the year.”
Earth’s forests took 100,000 years to recover from the last climate shock — this one is moving 10 times faster
Tree fossils that are 56 million years old are trying to tell us something about how long forests take to bounce back from extreme heat.
A major Alzheimer’s risk gene may shrink brain cells years before symptoms
Researchers have uncovered a possible reason why the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 can disrupt the brain long before memory problems begin.
- APOE4 gene variant may shrink brain cells years before symptoms.
- Increased Nell2 protein caused neurons to become smaller and more active.
- Reducing Nell2 levels in adult mice with APOE4 restored normal neuron size.
AI isn't killing jobs yet: Over 50% of businesses say AI is creating roles as massive upskilling push begins
A new UK survey finds over half of businesses say AI has created jobs, though workforce skills still lag.
SFDA urges proper care for reusable medical devices
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has emphasized the importance of proper handling and processing of reusable medical devices as per manufacturer guidelines.
Scientists left this farm field alone. Thousands of orchids appeared
An abandoned farm field became a flourishing wildflower meadow within little more than a decade, with plant diversity doubling and thousands of orchids appearing naturally.
Study suggests even casual cannabis use is associated with depression in older adults
New research indicates that roughly 5 percent of adults over 50 experience major depression. The study also links casual cannabis use to higher odds of depression, highlighting a growing need for…
Chinese archaeologists heading to Peru for first joint project to explore ancient sites
Chinese archaeologists will carry out their first joint field project in South America by exploring sites dating back thousands of years in Peru as Beijing steps up its efforts to deepen cultural ties…
JWST peeks at Callisto's ancient scars
Of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, Callisto is the one that gets the least attention. Io is constantly being resurfaced by volcanoes. Europa has a giant liquid water ocean. And Ganymede has its own magnetic field that interacts with its parent planet in weird ways.
Hot temperatures can dull blue morpho butterflies' iridescent scales
Blue morpho butterflies have captivated the human eye for centuries. We even have one as an emoji on our phones. In a recent experiment, researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) documented for the first time that hot temperatures during development can reduce the brightness of their iridescence.
Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated
Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?
KMPDU calls for withdrawal of proposed health amendment Bill
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has called for the withdrawal of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026, saying existing laws and…
A California house painter taught himself about gibbons 50 years ago — and now his center is a world-leading rescue facility
The Gibbon Conservation Center cares for some 40 gibbons today, whose singing can sometimes be heard a mile away in the outskirts of Santa Clarita.
The superconducting gap of an ultrathin nickelate defies expectations
Superconductors are materials that carry electrical current with zero resistance below a specific critical temperature. In conventional superconductors, the transition to superconductivity generally occurs at very low temperatures.