Worth the bargain? Malaysian consumers win big on Pinduoduo as local sellers cry foul
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 —Inside the sprawling digital storefront of Chinese e-commerce titan Pinduoduo, Shaun Kong ro...
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Supernatural figures come to ‘life’ at Melaka Ghost Museum
MELAKA, Aug 25 — Supernatural figures that have long existed only in folklore and myths are now &l...
Heritage house gives new life to family ‘cendol’ legacy
KLANG, Aug 25 — Tucked away on the outskirts of Klang town is a 45-year-old traditional Malay house that offers mo...
Your Pixel 11 Pro just got its own AI tech support agent
A new Labs feature called Device help is turning Gemini on the Pixel 11 Pro into a conversational troubleshooting tool for settings, battery, and storage.
Australian Dollar falls as Iran sanctions sour risk appetite, RBA minutes eyed
The Australian Dollar began the week on a lower note, trading with a 0.28% loss against the Greenback as risk appetite soured after the US Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran-linked entities. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.7159
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Expansion Confirmed to Include More Gwent, and Everyone Is Already Celebrating
CD Projekt Red has confirmed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion will come with more Gwent, and card game lovers are already celebrating.
Government accused of 'logging by another name' in WA forests
South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree.
Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.
Xbox and PlayStation Appear to Be Publicly Backing Down from Promoting Multiplatform Releases
Xbox and PlayStation seem to be downplaying their multiplatform presence in new marketing beats.
Tourism Holdings posts strong full year result
The campervan company says momentum is building for the upcoming season.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Criterion Collection Release Moved Up And Cover Art Revealed
The Criterion Collection 4K, Blu-ray and DVD release of Netflix’s "KPop Demon Hunters" officially has cover art and its release date is nearly two months earlier than first reported.
Questions swirl after NZ church delegates' unlicensed whale-watching boat capsizes in Tonga
Sources have told RNZ Pacific that the 13 passengers on board ended up stuck in the water for nearly half an hour, many without lifejackets, waiting for the other boat to pick them up.
Los Angeles Lakers worth 'every bit' of $12.5 billion price tag: 76ers and Commanders owner Josh Harris
The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth "every bit."
A Sepi Digital executive will preside over the AI gigafactory.
Alfredo Serret (Telefónica) y Daniel Barriuso (Santander) serán los vicepresidentes. Leer
Joao Pedro, Palmer lead Alonso’s Chelsea to win in season opener
Xabi Lonso has won his first match as Chelsea coach with a 3-2 defeat of Fulham in their first English Premier League match of the season.
City’s landfill gas project hasn’t gained any steam after four years
Four years after the city started working on a proposal to convert potent landfill gases into renewable energy, a lack of buyers is being blamed for holding the project up. […]
Nice re-sign Ivorian forward Wahi on loan
Elye Wahi returns from Eintracht Frankfurt just months after helping the French Ligue 1 side beat the drop.
New public betas now available for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, more
Following the release of the seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and Apple’s other upcoming software updates, the company is now rolling out the corresponding public…
Primerica President Sells 1,800 Shares for $562,770
Schneider's sale reduced his direct equity stake by 18%.
Kroger and Instacart Bundle Groceries and Prescriptions in One Delivery
Customers of The Kroger Co. banners Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter can now have groceries and eligible prescriptions delivered in one order, Kroger said in a Monday (Aug. 24) press release.
Salesforce vs. CrowdStrike: Which Growth Tech Stock Is a Better Investment in 2026?
Salesforce's steady 18% net margins and $14.4 billion in free cash flow contrast sharply with CrowdStrike's turnaround story and premium valuation, a tale of profitability versus growth.
Lindsay Clancy Trial Inspires ‘Charmed’ Star to Open Up About Postpartum Anxiety That Put Her in Psych Ward
"Maternal mental-health symptoms must be recognized, believed and treated with urgency," Alyssa Milano writes The post Lindsay Clancy Trial Inspires ‘Charmed’ Star to Open Up About Postpartum Anxiety…
Who is Tracy Caruso? Rape Counselor's Husband Faces Child Sex Charges
Tracy Caruso resigned from public boards to stand by her husband as Newsweek obtained records of prior allegations against him.
Archer Aviation vs. Joby Aviation: Which EV Aircraft Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Archer's airline partnerships and defense acquisitions clash with a staggering net losses, while Joby's vertically integrated model and Toyota backing come with equally massive burn.
Íñigo Onieva completes the Vega Members Club structure
Entrepreneur Íñigo Onieva has completed the shareholder structure of Vega Members Club, a private club in Madrid that defines itself as a space "for members who seek personal growth and authentic connections in a safe environment".
News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno
In our news wrap Monday, tens of thousands have been urged to evacuate amid a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting and the Pentagon says it struck a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people it accused of trafficking drugs.
UER: Residents besiege Talensi District Assembly over frequent blackouts; refuse to pay bills
They have vowed to resist any attempts by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) to disconnect their electricity power.
Here's what Jim Cramer says stock investors need to know about the bond market
Cramer said investors should watch long-term Treasury yields, which have surged amid inflation concerns, government borrowing and AI-related corporate debt issuances.
Bitcoin advances toward US$80,000 as ETF demand builds
US-listed funds drew US$1.92 billion in net inflows, marking their strongest week in 10 months as the rally broadens.
Threads wants to make podcasts easier to follow with transcripts
Threads is testing automatic podcast transcriptions that let users read along with audio clips, even when their sound is turned off.
Chinese Yuan: Targeting 6.7200 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a downside bias on USD/CNH after the pair dipped to 6.7180 and closed near 6.7210.
Nearly 80% of Grocery Shoppers Use Digital Tools Before or During a Trip, Intouch Insight Study Finds
New research examines how digital tools, product availability, and accessible savings influence grocery shoppers’ perception of value Ottawa, Ontario, Aug.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditions Traditional Chinese exercises such as tai chi can offer wide-ranging benefits for people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, mental health, sleep quality and bone mineral density…
Supersized quantum sensors make faint photons easier to catch
Our everyday life is flooded with photons, the quantum building blocks of light. For cutting-edge technology, from quantum computing to deep-tissue imaging, detecting every single photon counts.
Vitulture on the brink: climate crisis, lack of labor and falling prices
The good health of the vineyards and favorable production forecasts in several denominations of origin contrast with lower profitability and the effects of extreme heat on the harvest, which are…
NordVPN’s Coupon Page Is Not Its Cheapest Offer
The post NordVPN’s Coupon Page Is Not Its Cheapest Offer by Benzinga Contributors appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this.
Catching cow burps in real time: Methane sensor matches industry monitor in early field test
Methane is a short-lived but powerful greenhouse gas; cutting methane emissions can slow near-term warming and improve air quality by reducing harmful ground-level ozone.
The midlife clock is ticking: How we understand 'time left' can help us use it well
In Adaptation and the Life Cycle, psychologist Bernice Neugarten tells us that we arrive in our middle years by our social clocks, not our age.
Xokleng Indigenous people plant thousands of critically endangered pine in Brazil
The Xokleng Indigenous people of Santa Catarina state of southern Brazil have planted nearly a 100,000 seedlings of a critically endangered native tree, Mongabay contributor Letícia Klein reported. The Brazilian pine (Araucaria angustifolia), or araucária, can grow more than 50 meters (164 feet) tall and has a straight trunk with a broad…
ChatGPT now lets users create custom iMessage and WhatsApp stickers
Users can turn any photo into an iMessage or WhatsApp sticker, or use images as inspiration to create custom packs. Here are the details.
Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
Roborock Qrevo S Pro Drops to $450, Undercutting Roborock’s Own Sale
The post Roborock Qrevo S Pro Drops to $450, Undercutting Roborock’s Own Sale by Benzinga Contributors appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this.
A game dev spent 40 days in the wilderness to make this new Steam survival game
Can you guide a lone survivor to safety in FMV survival game Wordless Forest?
Voyager Heliophysics Resources
Multimedia | Grades 6-12+ | These four resources from the Heliophysics Resource Database offer learners and educators a closer examination of the continuing legacy of the Voyager missions.
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Invasive but rare plants take root on Hokkaido mountain, stirring debate over eradication
SAPPORO -- A non-native plant species brought in by climbers and others is taking root on mountains in Hokkaido, creating a situation that could affec
Shame and fear of false accusations deter male victims of intimate partner violence from seeking help
Why do male victims of domestic abuse often suffer in silence? New research details how shame, fear of being blamed, and distinct cultural barriers discourage Black, Latino, and White men from seeking…
This ChatGPT-powered stock picker helps you build a portfolio
Sterling Stock Picker uses ChatGPT-style AI assistance, stock analysis and portfolio-building tools to help investors research the market.
Thunderquakes Could Help Scientists See Beneath Earth's Surface
Learn how thunderstorms can generate seismic waves, leading to "thunderquakes" that may offer a new approach to seismic imaging.
'Unlicensed, unrestricted AI training could destroy the ecosystem for books' — quote of the day by the Authors Guild on the sourcing of training data
Many of today's widely used AI systems have been trained on material sourced from books
'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers
In one AI-generated video on Shopee, a book by a local author, which deals with themes such as emotional and verbal abuse, was described as a "fun" story.
New Maryland Measles Outbreak as Trump Pushes Unproven Autism Vaccine Link
The U.S. is facing its largest measles resurgence in more than 30 years.
‘We will do better for women’s hearts,’ says new research chair at Manitoba hospital
Dr. Shelley Zieroth will serve as a new research chair in women's clinical heart health research. She said she hopes to help further health equity in Manitoba.
Elastic Closes Deductive AI Deal to Deliver AI-Powered Production Incident Investigation
Elastic completed its acquisition of Deductive AI, saying in a Monday (Aug. 24) press release that the move will help Elastic set the standard for production incident investigation.
AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds
Young employment in AI-impacted fields down 19% compared to more AI-resistant occupations.
How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages
Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty. That prepared him better than many other cancer patients to decide whether to stay on an immunotherapy…
Biological changes in firefighters' urine and blood seen 24 hours after fighting a fire
New research from UTHealth Houston found firefighters experience measurable biological changes in their blood and urine within 24 hours of fighting a fire—changes that may help identify early cancer…
HHS Call for Input May Shed Light on Trump Administration's Vaccine Plans
(MedPage Today) -- In the wake of a controversial executive order that shrinks the number of universally recommended vaccines for children, HHS is asking the public to weigh in on whether three…
Mother of teen allowed to leave hospital before suicide calls for change
A Perth teenager who took her own life within hours of leaving hospital had attempted suicide 25 minutes before being allowed to leave, a review finds, as her mother calls for improvements to mental…