Yati Kaprawi carves out her own meaning of Merdeka
Through 15 works, this multidisciplinary artist explores independence as both a national milestone and a deeply personal idea.
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Showa American Story: The First Hands-On Preview
Showa American Story succeeds in crafting an unforgettable, eccentric B-movie world. However, its deliberate jank and niche style mean its general polish still lags behind other modern AAA action games at this point.
Minimum salary raised to Rs40,700 for civil employees
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has raised the minimum gross salary of its civil employees from Rs37,000 to Rs40,700 with effect from July 1, 2026, with employees drawing less than the revised…
Judge delays custody decision in surrogacy fight over newborn with heart defect
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
- Dallas judge delays custody ruling for newborn with heart defect.
- Parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed claim rightful guardianship.
- Baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and in critical care.
ACT politician's complaint alleging 'threatening' behaviour by colleague dismissed
The ACT Commissioner for Standards recommends a complaint filed by former Liberal MLA Leanne Castley about alleged "threatening behaviour" by colleague Chiaka Barry be dismissed.
Josh Allen Gives Strong Response to Grass vs Turf Debate
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is among the many NFL players in favor of moving toward all-grass fields across the league.
- Josh Allen supports moving NFL games to grass.
- Grass is better for players health, Allen says.
- Allen experienced turf burns, prefers all grass fields.
Adam Scott Says ‘Severance’ Season 3 Has Been Filming for Weeks
"Today" host Craig Melvin also asks the actor if viewers will have to wait three years between seasons again The post Adam Scott Says ‘Severance’ Season 3 Has Been Filming for Weeks appeared first on…
- "Severance" Season 3 filming confirmed by Adam Scott
- Filming began weeks ago, not yet completed
- Two-year hiatus due to SAG and WGA strikes
B.C. mother says son was returned to her care but ministry not answering questions
'I feel validated, but it doesn't take away from the utter disgust I feel towards what they've done to my son because that trauma is going to last him a lifetime,' the mother said.
Dual U.S.-Canada citizen arrested in Ucluelet, wanted for lewd conduct with a minor
According to court documents, Donald Lang produced images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Lang allegedly produced them between September 2024 and December 2024.
Nominee Directors in Singapore: Rules and Risks for Foreign Companies
Singapore requires at least one resident director, using nominee arrangements during initial setup, with legal liabilities remaining for nominees.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks mixed ahead of Nvidia results, oil prices slide
Contracts for the Nasdaq 100 Index dropped 0.3%, and those for the S&P 500 Index edged 0.1% down. MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge was little changed with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea fluctuating between gains and losses.
- Asian stocks mixed ahead of Nvidia earnings release
- Oil prices slide, easing inflation concerns
- Nvidia results and Fed speech shape trading week
Schedule for AJK prime minister’s election issued
MUZAFFARABAD: The schedule for the election of the 17th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has been issued, with the election set to be held in the Legislative Assembly on August 27. According to the official schedule issued by the Secretariat of the AJK Legislative Assembly, the process for the election of the new prime…
In Izyum, Young Ukrainians Fight to Keep a Battered City Alive as Russian Forces Close In
In Izyum, residents are trying to preserve normal life and keep the city’s future alive as Russian forces move closer again.
Penang schools told to stay on alert as haze worsens
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has directed all District Education Offices (PPD) an...
Man United finally land Baleba in £70m deal — but fans face wait to see injured new signing in action
MANCHESTER, Aug 26 — Manchester United further bolstered their midfield with the signing of Carlos Baleba from Bri...
International Monetary Fund: IMF - Global economy defies energy shock
The global economy is proving to be more resilient than expected, according to the IMF chief. However, she is concerned about the budget situation in some countries - she did not present new forecasts.
Rupee strengthens to 95.41 after oil cools
The Indian rupee strengthened significantly on Tuesday, gaining 33 paise. This appreciation occurred as oil prices retreated and the Reserve Bank of India sold dollars.
- Rupee strengthens to 95.41 after oil prices drop
- Dollar sales from RBI reduced, state banks active
- Brent crude oil fell 3% to $89.2 per barrel
Sabrina Carpenter Remembers Dolly Parton: ‘How Lucky Are We All to Have Experienced Your Singular Magic’
"The only thing I could say after we first met was, 'She really is an angel walking the earth,'" the pop singer writes.
Trump raises prospect of demolishing iconic Kennedy Center
The Trump administration argues that without restoration and fundraising, the art centre could become hazardous to visit.
Reds Utility Player Undergoing Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
The Cincinnati Reds will be without one of their players for the rest of the year, as Michael Toglia is having shoulder surgery.
Intuit Says 75% of Enterprise Customers Deploy AI Agents Monthly
Businesses and accountants are deploying the artificial intelligence-powered tools offered as part of Intuit Intelligence, Intuit Chairman and CEO Sasan Goodarzi said Tuesday (Aug.
Sean McVay Has the Most LA Reaction to NFL Players Returning to College
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay had a hilarious comparison for how he's feeling about NFL players returning to college.
- Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay comments on players returning to college.
- McVay jokes about feeling like he ate a "freakin gummy".
- McVay reflects on history of players banned for crossing to NFL.
Guest Contribution: “The U.S. Household-Income Cycle and the Motio Rule”
Today we present a guest post written by Matías Scaglione and Romina Soria of Motio Research, an independent research firm focused on measuring and analyzing U.S. household income.
Ringgit starts Wednesday stronger with all eyes on Fed chief’s Jackson Hole speech
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenba...
Dolly Parton tributes include Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon
Clarkson wrote: “Dolly Parton had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and as if you were old friends. I will miss her heart and her voice as I am sure millions will."
Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say
The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.
- Generalist robotics startup valued at $3 billion
- $200 million funding round led by 8VC
- Gen 1.5 AI model learns tasks from 3-12 second videos
Strong oyster reefs start with genetic diversity
The European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) was once widespread but has now become so scarce in the North Sea that it no longer forms ecologically functioning reefs.
LS Electric, GE Vernova to form JV on high-voltage direct current projects
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean power equipment maker LS Electric Co. sa...
Are earthquakes becoming more common? Here’s what the numbers say
Scientists have been able to catalogue the largest earthquakes for a very long time.
The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?
Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?
The Baseus 25,000mAh 140W Laptop Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to Just $45.29
Even better, you do not need to be an Amazon Prime member to apply this discount.
Mainland Chinese firms share risks to deliver Northern Metropolis success: analysts
Mainland Chinese enterprises will play a key role in developing Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis by sharing financial risks and helping align the megaproject with national strategy, according to real…
BenQ's New iScreenBar is a Monitor Light Bar Made for the iMac
BenQ today announced the launch of the iScreenBar, which it says is the first monitor light bar built for the iMac . The iScreenBar is meant to look like an extension of the ‌iMac‌, offering…
A cancer vaccine is closer than ever
Scientists are on the cusp of fulfilling a decades-long quest: to use vaccines to teach the immune system to spot and destroy cancer cells. News that an mRNA cancer vaccine developed by Merck & Co.
Tourism industry calls on political parties to back sector as refreshed strategy unveiled
The industry is facing significant changes from climate change, AI, local government reforms and growing competition from other destinations, its CEO says.
Can’t call your bank back? Trai, telcos discuss callback option for 1600-series numbers
While the regulator's move is aimed at improving user convenience and enhancing trust in calls made from the 1600 series, telecom operators argue that that allowing the incoming calls on 1600 series…
$40bn Snowy Hydro 2.0 to never finish?
Australia’s worst-kept secret is out. The energy transition is meaningfully behind. At the current build rate, we will hit about 75% renewables by 2030, versus the planned 82%, a shortfall of roughly…
- Snowy Hydro 2.0 project faces construction challenges
- $40bn investment may become valueless due to delays
- Project prioritized political targets over efficiency
Ukraine nears completion of early grain harvest — 31.7Mt threshed
Ukrainian farmers have harvested 58% of the projected area of early grains, with wheat accounting for the largest share at 24.6 million tonnes.
Ridley Scott Warns We ‘Can’t Trust’ AI Leaders to Protect the World From Its Dangers: ‘They Don’t Give a S—t’
"I'm not going to say it right now, but I know what to do," the "Dog Stars" filmmaker says of handling AI The post Ridley Scott Warns We ‘Can’t Trust’ AI Leaders to Protect the World From Its Dangers…
- Ridley Scott warns against trusting AI leaders to protect the world
- AI could manipulate every electrical system, leading to global shutdown
- Scott emphasizes hubris of AI developers and need for caution
Major record labels, AMD back $76M round for Stability AI
Artificial intelligence developer Stability AI Ltd. today announced that it has raised $76 million in funding from a group of prominent investors.
AI: Language challenge links Brazil and Arab world
The Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum brought together experts to discuss barriers and solutions artificial intelligence can provide in people’s digital journey.
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US states Instagram’s CEO disputed allegations by US prosecutors that his company hid negative information…
Access Advance Launches Exploration Phase for an AV1/AV2 Device and Software Patent Pool, Invites Participation of Potential Licensors
BOSTON — Access Advance LLC announced today that in conjunction with the recent release of the AV2 video codec specification, it has launched the exploratory phase for a new patent pool covering…
YOURSAY | M'sia needs funded plan with measurable targets for the elderly
'Ageing is inevitable. But it also needs preparation and support.'
- Malaysia's aging population requires urgent attention and action.
- Only 68 geriatric specialists available, far below recommended 600.
- Government must create funded plan with measurable targets for elderly.
Non-smoking: Switching to e-cigarettes can make quitting smoking easier
A review study shows that e-cigarettes help more smokers quit than other methods. But are they really the best way to quit?
Nicotine e-cigarettes help four more people per 100 quit than patches or gum
Nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective at helping people quit smoking than many conventional methods, including nicotine gum and patches, behavioral support or no support at all, an updated Cochrane…
Transcription-specific synaptic plasticity mediates engram computations
Memory is encoded by sparse ensembles of neurons. While activity-dependent transcription and learning-induced synaptic plasticity are causally related to memory formation and recall, the link between…
The common evolution of fungicide persistence in cryptococcosis patients
Fungicide persistence, the ability of dormant fungal cells to survive lethal drug exposure, undermines treatment efficacy, yet its clinical evolution remains largely unexplored.
Predation of small nocturnal primates (Microcebus) on Madagascar; insights into predator preferences in Andohahela National Park
Predation is a major selective force shaping lemur behaviour and population dynamics, yet direct observations remain rare, particularly for small nocturnal species.
Top-down feedback in deep neural networks leads to functional differences during audiovisual integration
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are an important tool for studying neural computation, but many features of the brain are not captured by standard ANN architectures.
Perceiving animacy in ‘identical’ images
Some objects appear ‘animate’ (e.g. dogs and elephants) while others do not (e.g. boots and sofas). This distinction pervades human cognition, with an expansive literature reporting striking effects…
Characterization of an early-diverging KCNE potassium-channel auxiliary subunit in the jawless vertebrate lamprey
The KCNE (KCNE1–6) proteins are single-pass transmembrane auxiliary subunits of the voltage-gated K + channel KCNQ1. KCNQ1–KCNE complexes have been well studied in jawed vertebrates ranging from…
This pulsating muscle graft mimics benefits of exercise
Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02664-5 Mice with the surgical implant developed more muscle mass, strength and bone density.
The best-managed industrial waste in history
Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02508-2 Expanded use of nuclear energy will protect the environment even without fresh options for waste disposal.
How IHH Healthcare CEO Prem Kumar Nair is planning for a longer-lived Asia
The head of Asia’s largest private health group is advancing clinical longevity, cancer care, AI and neighborhood-based treatment.
Agentic web search infrastructure startup Keenable raises $26M
Artificial intelligence startup Keenable.ai Inc. said today it’s launching with $26 million in funding to try to revamp a web search infrastructure that was built for humans, not the billions of autonomous agents that many believe will soon dominate the internet.
Northern Manitoba mobile MRI makes first move in 15 months
Northern Manitoba’s mobile MRI made its first move since it began scanning in Thompson nearly 15 months ago, setting up shop Monday in The Pas. “It’s really exciting that we […]
'The right approach is for people to deeply control the future': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is worried about AI being controlled by just a few powerful players
Sam Altman has expressed concerns that large companies with AI interests are determining the direction the technology takes, rather than society