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Euro holds ground as US Dollar steadies, markets brace for Iran sanctions
EUR/USD trades flat on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) steadies and markets settle into a calmer tone following the sharp volatility triggered by the US Treasury’s surprise buyback announcement last week. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1670, hovering near levels last seen in mid-May.
Meet Dai Zheng, the space veteran betting on China’s reusable rocket revolution
Ten years ago, Dai Zheng made a career-defining gamble: he left his secure, prestigious engineering post in China’s state space programme to join an unproven private start-up. On August 19, that risk paid off when a rocket booster returned from orbit and landed upright for the first time in Chinese commercial space history.
Fidelity's Magellan Fund Manager Peter Lynch Was a Stock-Picking Rock Star in the 1980s, Averaging an Annual Return of 29%. Could His Top Rule Then Work for You Now?
He understood what made stocks tick then. What makes them tick now, however, is something quite different.
Morgan Wallen Dominates Thanks To His Popularity On Streaming Sites
Two Morgan Wallen tracks — "Last Night" and "Just In Case" — return to Billboard's Streaming Songs chart, where the country star is currently king.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Doesn’t Look As Epic as Wukong – and That’s Great
Black Myth: Zhong Kui looks more grounded than the epic myth that Black Myth: Wukong told, and I think it'll be more ambitious with its story because of that.
Bitget CEO isn’t buying the Bitcoin rally — She’s waiting for $50K
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen doesn’t believe the current Bitcoin rally is sustainable, and she aims to buy more BTC around the $50K mark later in 2026 or early next year.
Kaizer Chiefs aim to break Richards Bay hoodoo with venue change
Kaizer Chiefs prepare for a pivotal Betway Premiership match against Richards Bay at Princess Magogo Stadium, aiming to break their away losing streak and maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
Equinor and Aker BP Make New North Sea Gas Discovery
Norwegian oil and gas firms Equinor and Aker BP have made a gas and condensate discovery close to the operating Balder field in the North Sea, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, the regulator of the…
- Equinor and Aker BP discover 0.1 to 2.1 MM standard cubic meters of gas and condensate.
- Discovery near Balder field, 16 km northwest and 205 km west of Stavanger.
- Companies review results for further exploration in production license.
Pakistan-Backed Candidates Sweeps ACC Board Elections
A Pakistan-backed panel has secured a clean sweep in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) board elections, defeating the India-backed group … Read More The post Pakistan-Backed Candidates Sweeps ACC Board…
EV maker Xpeng set to challenge Tesla in embodied AI after robotics unit raises US$900m
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has secured US$900 million in funding from high-profile investors including Alibaba Group Holding and IDG Capital to spur its robotics unit, despite a…
Atiku accuses Tinubu of favouring oil companies with tax incentives amid rising petrol prices
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government of giving tax incentives and other benefits to oil companies while Nigerians continue to struggle with high petrol prices and the rising cost of living.
Immigration officer killed, police officer critically injured in fatal crash at Assin Fosu
A motorbike ride ended in tragedy when an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, only identified as Amoakoh, popularly known as Ahuoden, lost his life at Assin Fosu in the Central Region. Amoakoh was the pillion passenger, while a police officer attached to the Central North Regional Command, who was the rider, sustained severe…
GFA Rewards Five Clubs With Buses For Outstanding 2024/25 Campaign
Kurt Okraku (M) handing over a key to one of the buses The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rewarded five clubs with buses in recognition of their outstanding performances Read More...
H-1B Visa Update: Trump administration Proposes $103,265 Fee
The Trump administration wants employers to pay a new $103,265 H-1B fee, separate from a contested $100,000 charge.
Burnham accused of ‘piecemeal’ business rates reform
Andy Burnham has been accused of taking a “piecemeal” approach to business rates instead of committing to Labour’s manifesto pledge to replace the tax system.
Black Princesses Begin World Cup Campaign Against Ecuador
Black Princesses during a training session Ghana’s Black Princesses will begin their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Ecuador on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Arena Sosnowiec.
Ukraine at 35: The Nation Dudayev Warned Russia Could Not Subdue
Thirty-five years after independence, Ukraine has become the strong state Dzhokhar Dudayev urged it to be, defying Russia’s imperial ambitions.
Java House opens second Thika branch as town eyes city status
THIKA, Kenya, Aug 24 – Java House has opened a second outlet in Thika as the town expands its commercial and residential base and moves closer to attaining city status.…
Singapore and Ecuador seek deeper cooperation in areas including trade, food security
The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on development cooperation on Monday (Aug 24) during Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Azín’s visit to Singapore.
Yes, yields are important, but don't forget about Nvidia
Lately, Wall Street's eyes have been fixed on the bond market, and rightfully so. But there's another major catalyst that could sway the market this week.
Alleged attempted sexual assault at Boksburg school involving pupils
Department spokesperson Onwabile Lubhelwana says a criminal case has been opened.
Man City Agree £85.6m Deal For Lille Midfielder Bouaddi
Ayyoub Bouaddi Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle worth €100m (£85.6m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Gachagua alleges Joho, IEBC plot to rig 2027 elections
Gachagua claimed the alleged scheme involves Joho and the IEBC vice chairperson, although he stopped short of giving details of the system.
India lifts wheat export curbs, shifts to free trade after four years
The decision comes after a year of strong agricultural output and a favourable wheat production outlook.
Diabetes drug metformin may halve the risk of dementia
Taking metformin, a type 2 diabetes drug, has been linked to a lower risk of dementia over the following decades, but the association isn't conclusive
Trump's Weight; Fauci Gets a Legal Defense Fund; Eye Drops Recalled
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Doctors shared concerns as President Trump appears to have put on 23 pounds since his 2024 campaign.
The hottest tech trend right now is making your phone slower
Apps like Carrier Pidge and Roost are making slow messaging the latest tech trend as users look for a break from constant notifications and digital overload.
Economists don’t expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
The U.S. plans to reopen a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico on Monday as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce record-high beef prices, though economists doubt…
How to make crispy Buffalo chicken tacos with collard slaw and a protein-packed ranch dressing
These Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos from my cookbook “The Protein Meal Prep Plan” are stuffed with a collard slaw made with a protein-packed ranch dressing (yes … protein ranch!) that, I have a…
Now Playing on Pixel may be getting its big missing feature back
Google could bring back Now Playing notifications after breaking them with a recent update.
AfD: "Incompetent in economic policy" - economists attack Weidel over euro plans
The AfD leader has reaffirmed her goal of exiting the eurozone and withdrawing from the Schengen Area if her party takes governmental responsibility. Leading economists warn of the economic consequences.
Immigration can bring small overall gains but uneven wage effects
Immigration can produce a small economic gain for the native-born population overall while causing larger shifts in wages between different groups of workers, according to new research co-authored by King's Business School.
Robot-assisted surgery shows clinical advantages over laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer
Surgery remains the primary curative treatment for gastric cancer, with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) established as a standard minimally invasive approach.
Arbitrator Orders Washington Post To Reinstate Columnist Karen Attiah
An independent arbitrator has ruled that The Washington Post must reinstate columnist Karen Attiah with backpay and benefits, concluding that her firing violated a collective bargaining agreement, the…
MRPL says no single geography, supplier or route decisive for crude sourcing
The company’s crude oil sourcing from West Asia came down from around 66% in 2022-23 to around 27% during the first quarter of 2026-27
University of Limerick welcomes first graduates in immersive engineering
The course is designed in partnership with major technology companies. Read more: University of Limerick welcomes first graduates in immersive engineering
A Silicon Valley Startup Aims To Fill A Battery Supply Chain Gap
This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how DOGE broke America’s weather machine and using AI to create new materials for green hydrogen and batteries
Common medications may change your gut for years
Common medications may reshape the gut microbiome long after the last dose is taken. In a study of more than 2,500 people, researchers found lasting microbial changes linked not only to antibiotics…
How much water do you really need to drink to keep your brain sharp?
Water is essential for good brain function, with a handful of convincing studies suggesting that dehydration could be slowing you down, cognitively speaking. Columnist Helen Thomson explores how much water we should be drinking to stay sharp
THE CONVERSATION: Small talk acts like social glue – here’s how to get better at it
Predictable small talk is a human technology that opens interactions. Here are practical suggestions for how brief comments or specific compliments can turn polite pleasantries into genuine connection.
Marvell VP pushes for DDR4 recycling for use in CXL memory, amid the worst DRAM shortage in years — company introduces three-tier AI memory infrastructure
Marvell has introduced a three-tier "AI memory infrastructure" portfolio, announced at FMS 2026 in Santa Clara on August 4.
The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: ‘Bigger shocks are on the way’
- Intense extreme weather events becoming increasingly frequent
- Heat waves, storms, floods, and droughts predicted by scientists
- Global warming primarily caused by greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels
A 4-star system caught eclipsing itself in a way never seen before
Astronomers have found a four-star system doing something that has never been confirmed before. The system, TIC 433545934, has two close pairs of stars orbiting each other.
ST Explains: PSI or PM2.5? What air quality measures should I refer to during the haze?
The PSI forecast and the 1-hour PM2.5 readings serve different functions.
- 24-hour PSI reading of 96 neared unhealthy levels on Aug 24
- 1-hour PM2.5 values above 56ug/m3 indicate elevated air quality concerns
- Vulnerable groups should minimize outdoor activities when PSI over 300
Startup wants to use autonomous drone swarms to clear clouds and boost solar farm output
Meteoric Technologies Inc., the creation of two engineers from the University of Cambridge, announced its plan to use drones as a way of increasing the efficiency of solar farms. Read Entire Article
Physical AI startup WATER raises $2.5 million
Teja Vinukollu said the funding will support WATER’s continued technical validation, including proving how its model’s understanding transfers across products and users
What's new in Emacs 31.1
Article URL: https://www.masteringemacs.org/article/whats-new-in-emacs-311 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49419252 Points: 251 # Comments: 49
A Missed Psychiatric Medication Should Not Become Another Disaster
(MedPage Today) -- When people talk about emergency preparation, we hear the same list again and again: water, canned food, flashlight, batteries, and important documents. Those things matter.
Can you slow the aging process? Study reveals which interventions might help
When Raghav Sehgal arrived at Yale as a graduate student several years ago, he wanted to explore the use of powerful computer science tools in cancer research.
Private equity giant Apollo confirms data breach saw personal info stolen
We don't know how many people are affected, or if they're employees or customers.
Xpeng Robotics Raises $900 Million to Build Better Humanoid Robots
Most humanoid robots today are still lab projects. They cost too much, move too clumsily, and can’t be made at scale. Getting a robot to actually work in a store The post Xpeng Robotics Raises $900…
I picked Task Manager 'to see how ready AI is for primetime… or if it would just degrade to slop' – OG dev talks to The Reg
Original author of legendary 1996 system utility tries to answer the question: 'How would I do it today?'
Workers are rewriting their LinkedIn histories to add AI skills. Here's what they're dropping.
Stanford and Revelio researchers analyzed 29.4 million LinkedIn profiles and found users added AI skills and dropped remote-work and DEI language.
Honor Powrie: 10 things I wish I’d known (or done better) when I started my career
Honor Powrie offers advice for physicists at the start of their careers The post Honor Powrie: 10 things I wish I’d known (or done better) when I started my career appeared first on Physics World .
- Started with uncertainty in career path, switching majors multiple times
- Joined Student Industrial Society, visited companies including British Steel
- Found interest in engineering through summer placement at Royal Signals and Radar Establishment
How to CT scan a 400-pound crocodile
At 61, Bill had begun showing changes in his health—decreased appetite, weight loss and abdominal bloating. But his bloodwork was normal, leaving the cause of his symptoms unknown.
Thomson Reuters trained its own AI model. Then it kept using Anthropic’s anyway.
Thomson Reuters has developed its own AI model for legal, tax and compliance work, trained on the company’s proprietary professional The post Thomson Reuters trained its own AI model. Then it kept using Anthropic’s anyway. appeared first on The New Stack .
Anthropic’s new Claude Tag update lets its Slack agent read the full conversation — and jump in unprompted
Anthropic is making a calculated bet that the biggest bottleneck in enterprise AI isn't model intelligence — it's the fact that most people still use AI alone. In an exclusive interview with VentureBeat, Scott White, Anthropic's head of product for enterprise, laid out the company's thesis for what it calls " multiplayer AI ": a shift…
Apple Store App Rolling Out 'Early Preview' of New Shopping Assistant
In the Apple Store app on the iPhone, select users have received access to an "early preview" of a new AI-powered virtual shopping assistant. Once it is available, you can open the chatbot by tapping on the speech bubble with two sparkles in the bottom-right corner of the app.