Ikea’s real estate arm sponsored a pillow fight in France. Here’s why
One of Europe's largest real estate companies is taking a new approach to boosting footfall across its shopping centers.
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Bank holiday tomorrow: Check if SBI, HDFC, ICICI are open or closed on Tuesday, 25 August
Banks across India were closed on 23 August due to it being a Sunday. They will have multiple regional holidays this week. Check if banks are open or closed on 25 August.
Drishyam 4 confirmed with Mohanlal’s Georgekutty
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FCSL launches InvestEd+, turning market literacy into habit
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Scientists just imaged the hidden quantum shape of a molecule
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Premium brands don’t win on Amazon by chasing discounts
The fastest way to destroy a premium brand on Amazon isn’t a bad product page. It’s a 20%-off badge that never comes off. That is where many brands get into trouble.
Killing of APGA supporter ahead 2027 polls raises political tension in Ebonyi
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iTANZ Technologies approves 10-for-1 stock split
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IHC Petition Seeks Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Pakistan
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The post-World War II market shift is here — and bond yields could have higher to go, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the S&P 500.
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies aged 61 one year after son's death
Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, dies of cancer one year after her son and co-star's death in a crash.
Assad-era’s grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus
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- Judge Fakhreddine al-Aryan cited incitement to violence and justification of murder.
- Assad-era religious establishment justified barrel bomb attacks on civilians.
God, not Don Jazzy made me successful – Wande Coal
Nigerian singer, Wande Coal, has argued that the narrative that his former record label boss, Don Jazzy, made him successful is not quite correct.
How much should you be using AI in your job search? Recruiters and career coaches weigh in.
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- Recruiters prioritize the truthfulness of candidates' claims over résumé polish.
- Candidates should explain AI's role in accomplishments if questioned.
- Overusing AI-generated applications may raise suspicion among recruiters.
Onam 2026 UAE guide: Best places for sadhya and celebration in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
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CITN to train six undergraduates in Rivers’ tertiary institutions annually – District Chair
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I asked ChatGPT how much my box of forgotten old tech was worth — I ended up selling it for $130
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2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
- Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez fired and arrested for violent traffic stop.
- Officers assaulted man and woman, used Taser without activation.
- Charges include aggravated assault and kidnapping, next court date set for Friday.
Which countries have banned social media for kids?
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POWER GUZZLERS OP-ED: Approved in the dark — the hidden environmental toll of SA’s data centre boom
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4 missing as torrential rain pounds southern, eastern Taiwan
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U.S. regulator targets personalised pricing as consumers worry about price hikes
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POPCRU condemns ActionSA court bid over protection officers
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Podcast Studios Are Transforming Due To Video, Technology, And Creators
Podcast studios have dramatically evolved from simple home setups to sophisticated, professional environments. This transformation is driven by both video podcasting and advanced audio equipment
A $1,000 loan kept MacKenzie Scott in college—now the billionaire philanthropist is giving away her $37 billion fortune to repay it forward
MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion in the past several years.
'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war
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Medi-Moses showcases 30 years of turning plant medicine research into products
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Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Sees Higher Oil as Key Risk for Equities
A renewed spike in oil prices is the biggest risk facing US stocks, according to Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson, who recommended using energy shares to hedge portfolios.
Non-Mortgage Delinquency Growth Slows in Second Quarter, but Ontario Homeowners Remain Under Pressure
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Lookthrough and BuildingMinds Join Forces to Build the Leading AI Platform for Real Estate Decision Intelligence
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Cheap wall tiles 'inspired by flowing streams' could fix one of superfast 6G's biggest problems
Superfast 6G has a major problem — signals struggle to pass through physical barriers. But scientists have invented a $2 wall tile that can fix that.
Real Madrid reject Lille bid for Thiago Betarch, commit to young talent
Real Madrid have turned down Lille's offer for Thiago Betarch, reaffirming their commitment to the young midfielder despite strong summer transfer interest.
Qatar maintains 98.4 score in ITU's 2026 ICT Development Index
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OneOdios new A70 Gen 2 headphones promise 72 hours of wireless playtime — buy now for just $59.99
OneOdio's new Fusion A70 Gen 2 headphones deliver Hi-Res Audio with LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, app-based EQ, and up to 72 hours of battery life for $59.99.
WATER Robotics Raises $2.5 Mn To Build India’s First Robotic Bed
AI startup WATER Robotics has secured $2.5 Mn (about ₹24 Cr) in a fresh funding round led by Endiya Partners,…
A Big Five safari without the long journey: why Gauteng travellers choose Pilanesberg
Explore the wonders of Pilanesberg National Park, a convenient Big Five safari destination just hours from Gauteng, perfect for families and busy professionals seeking a spontaneous weekend escape.
The AI data problem nobody talks about: Why more information isn't making better decisions
Companies are abandoning AI projects because fragmented, unstructured data is blocking meaningful decision-making insight.
La delegación de Sanidad ya está en Ceuta para evaluar el impacto de la crisis migratoria en la atención sanitaria
La delegación del Ministerio de Sanidad, encabezada por el secretario de Estado de Sanidad y presidente del Instituto Nacional de Gestión Sanitaria (Ingesa), Javier Padilla, ya se encuentra en Ceuta para evaluar el impacto de la crisis migratoria en el Hospital Universitario y los servicios de Atención Primaria de la ciudad autónoma. Leer
Despite a $45 million net worth, Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar still works tough, 16-hour days—he repeats this mantra when he’s overwhelmed
Even with a $45 million net worth, fame, and a dream career, Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar still has tough days. Just like Jeff Bezos and Melinda French Gates, Nayyar tells Fortune he uses a…
Rznomics joins Lilly Gateway Labs to advance RNA therapy research
Biopharmaceutical firm Rznomics joined Lilly Gateway Labs in San Diego on 24 August 2026 to accelerate clinical development of its ribonucleic acid based gene therapies
- Rznomics partners with Lilly Gateway Labs in San Diego
- Collaboration focuses on RNA-based gene therapies
- Rznomics gains wet lab facilities and scientific connections
What Is Wrong With Us: We can find money to bury the dead, but not to keep the living well
African families can mobilise remarkable resources for a funeral. The uncomfortable question is why so few of us mobilise the same devotion for the fruit bowl, the health screening, or the walk that…
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Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow review: a fast, fuss-free wildlife tracker that occasionally shows its age
Bushnell's non-cellular trail camera gets the basics very right with a 0.2s trigger and clever hybrid mode; it's just a shame about the 4K video being limited to 20fps
More tidbits from Epic UGM: Anthropic's Project Glasswing and a deeper partnership with UpToDate
Epic is participating in Anthropic's Project Glasswing, using the Claude Mythos model to find software vulnerabilities.
Russian researchers develop hybrid compounds to combat oxidative stress
A team at Perm University has created highly effective antioxidant molecules combining phenol and pyruvate to protect cells from oxidative stress.
They Dedicated Their Lives to Teaching. Then the Deepfakes Started
The deepfake epidemic in schools is affecting more than students. Four teachers tell WIRED about becoming targets of sexualized, AI-generated content—and how difficult it was to find accountability.
Canonical backs quest to translate mountains of C into safe Rust with AI
Bungs banknotes at Bristol boffins to find out if mature code survives the machine
Dental outreach at kindergartens begins on Sep 1
Kindergarten students are set to receive oral check-ups for free on campus starting in the coming academic year on September 1, the Department of Health said on Monday.
Taskforce Hails FG’s Proposed Bill to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide
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- Broadly neutralising antibodies (bNAbs) target conserved regions of HIV.
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Survey Warns Flavour Ban Could Push Kenyan Smokers Back to Cigarettes
A new survey has warned that a proposed ban on flavours in nicotine pouches and vapes could push some Kenyan users back to smoking cigarettes.
- 50% of nicotine pouch and vape users cite these products as helping them quit smoking.
- 47% view nicotine pouches and vapes as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes.
- 32% of participants would revert to smoking if flavored nicotine products were banned.
‘Cookies’ made from plastic may be on the menu for future astronauts
Nasa-funded project uses yeasts to recycle plastics and other waste into food shaped into biscuits by 3D printers Cookies produced from upcycled plastic may sound like something straight out of a dystopian sci-fi plot.
Engineered yeasts help turn PET plastic and crop waste into protein-rich cookies
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Plastic bottles can be turned into edible, vanilla-flavour cookies
Hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic pollution are created each year. One option may be to turn the pollution into food, but critics voice concerns
NASA’s New Space Telescope Is Poised to Discover Hidden Facets of the Universe
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to discover as many as 200,000 new planets and reveal details about the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
Minister advocates for more women in sci-tech
SA won’t reach its full potential if women remain excluded from science, tech and innovation opportunities, says Blade Nzimande.