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The South China Sea and the Philippines’ Defense Strategies
Insights from Su Mon and Tomas Buenaventura.
Access to Urban Woodlands Linked With Lower Use of Antidepressants
A study from Scotland found that living near an accessible urban woodland significantly lowered the likelihood of being prescribed antidepressants. Read more on E360 →
Investment: "Even a pensioner can handle 100 percent stocks"
Martin Weber has been researching investor behavior for decades. In an interview, he explains what is important when setting up a portfolio and what misconceptions investors should not subscribe to.
Africa must plan energy for production, not just consumption – UNECA
By: Samuel Ayammah The Director of Economic Affairs at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Dr. Marit Kitaw, has challenged African governments to fundamentally change how they plan energy…
Apple’s new Mac mini quietly leveled up its multi-monitor game
The M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini keep the three-display limit, but refresh rates and port flexibility just got a serious bump.
Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights
- Inflation gauge stayed above 2% in July, exceeding Fed's target
- Iran war and US trade disputes fuel price surge
- Analysts predict high prices will impact midterm election debates
Frontline Rolls: Ukrainian soldiers document their lives at the front on film
The 2025 project is now a photobook and traveling exhibition after winning two international photography awards.
DisCos push for first-line budget charge as MDAs’ power debts mount
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have called on the Federal Government to treat unpaid electricity bills owed by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as a first-line charge…
- Nigerian DisCos urge prioritizing unpaid MDAs' bills in budget allocation
- ANED CEO Sunday Oduntan advocates for timely electricity bill payments
- DisCos face financial strain due to government electricity debts
Greenback nudges higher ahead of US inflation data; Aussie gains on rate bets
[LONDON/SINGAPORE] The dollar edged higher but remained range-bound against major peers on Wednesday (Aug 26) as investors awaited US inflation data that...
The U.S. declared an ‘onslaught’ on Iran. China’s banks got a pass
China buys 80% of Iran's oil exports. Treasury sanctioned a tanker and a Hong Kong shipper — not the banks tied to the U.S. financial system.
US economy expands at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, but consumer spending stayed strong
- U.S. economy grew by 1.5% in Q2, slower than previous 2.1%
- Consumer spending remained strong despite sluggish growth
- Imports surged 12.5% due to AI-related product shipments
Hyde and Cremen impress in winning double sculls semi
A fantastic performance from Zoe Hyde and Mags Cremen saw them win their women's double sculls semi-final to qualify for Friday's medal race at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
McCarthy and Murtagh safely through to rowing semis
Day three at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam saw Fintan McCarthy and Fiona Murtagh secure their semi-finals spots in their respective single sculls events.
Grandparents, teachers and even bus drivers can build resilient kids
Grandparents bring "The Gruffalo" to life by doing different voices. They take you to visit lemurs at the zoo. They show you how to grow green onions on the windowsill.
Human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight
It can happen in fields, restaurants, hotels and construction sites—a type of human trafficking often hiding in plain sight and receiving far less media coverage.
Pakistani PM suspends top health official after 14 newborn babies killed in hospital fire
Fourteen newborn babies have died after a fire at a maternity ward in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. The fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital started on Wednesday morning.
Disappearing lakes, old photos and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near-real time
The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.
- Thermokarst ponds form as permafrost melts, resembling Florida sinkholes.
- Alaska faces higher sinkhole risk due to permafrost-rich soil.
- AI analyzes past and new images to map permafrost thaw in near-real time.
Dolly Parton: The ‘Queen Of Country’ Went Out A Rockstar
From producing a rock album featuring rock royalty, to her extensive philanthropic work, Dolly Parton's character made her one of the world's greatest rockstars.
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
Why Trump’s plan to rescind the Roadless Rule protecting national forests will struggle in court
The courts have rejected similar arguments before. Meanwhile, maintenance costs are rising, and the Forest Service’s own data contradicts the administration’s wildfire claims.
- Trump administration seeks to rescind Roadless Rule protecting 58M acres
- Forest Service's draft EIS shows roadless areas have fewer wildfires
- Legal challenges expected due to strong public opposition and precedents
Spanish José Muñoz announces a major Hyundai offensive: "We invest while others cut back"
The Madrid executive –first non-Korean president and CEO of the world's third-largest car company– announced the launch of more than 100 new models and an increase in its global production capacity by…
Tiny house villages are increasingly responding to the homeless crisis in America’s fast-growing cities
As economic and demographic growth increasingly coexists with poverty and homelessness, resident-led alternatives to housing are supporting communities left behind.
- Tiny house villages have quadrupled from 34 in 2019 to 123 in 2024.
- Charlotte, North Carolina, saw homeless population rise from 444 to over 2,018 in 2025.
- Dignity Village in Portland, Oregon, evolved from an encampment in 2000.
Nkanchina youth lock up nursing college administration block over suspended Principal
Some youth from Nkanchina have reportedly locked up the administration block of the Nkanchina Nursing Training College to demand answers over the continued absence of the institution’s suspended…
Target’s minstrel-costume apology erased days of stock gains
Shares hit a 52-week high of $169.89 on Aug. 24. They fell 3.78% the next day, after Target pulled a costume critics called racist.
Nashville Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton? All we know amid online petition
Following Dolly Parton's death at 80, a petition to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor is gaining support.
Taylor Momsen Joining Soundgarden For Halftime Show at Seattle Seahawks Season Opener
The band will perform at for the Super Bowl champs' home game against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field on Sept. 9.
Ruto declares Mau evictions chapter closed as 13,000 evictees receive Sh200,000 each
Ruto has previously said the government would compensate thousands of families affected by the evictions.
July Was Deadliest Month For Civilians In Ukraine During Russia’s War — UN Deputy Secretary-General
UN Deputy Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher stated that July was the deadliest month for Ukraine's civilian population in more than four years, UATV English reports.
Black Meteors Learn Road To 2027 U-23 AFCONQualifiers
Black Meteors during draining Ghana’s Black Meteors have been handed an interesting route in the qualifying race for the TotalEnergies CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2027 following Read More...
New SUSS initiative to boost student start-ups and social ventures tackling social challenges
The GOOD Incubator has a focus on innovation for the needs of the elderly.
Passengers Stranded as Delta Cancels Lagos-Atlanta Flights
Chinedu Eze Many passengers were stranded when Delta Air Lines Lagos-Atlanta flights were cancelled consecutively for two days and exposed the travellers to disruptions without the airline providing…
Dubai airport traffic dropped sharply in Q2 due to Iran war’s effects
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, said Wednesday it saw a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel.
Africa cannot industrialise a continent the world considers too risky to power – Ato Forson
By Samuel Ayammah Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that Africa’s quest to build a battery and clean energy industrial base will fail unless the continent abandons its…
Kid safety trial hears Instagram chief’s frustration over safety feature, ex-Meta employee who quit over ‘values’
Adam Mosseri appeared annoyed: “There are many features we launch over many aspects of safety and well-being” that the company works on.
Microsoft just released Agent Lightning v1.0. Here’s why it matters for platform engineers.
Agentic reinforcement learning has been suffering from a disconnect, an uncoupling, and a misarticulation. The polarity arises from how a The post Microsoft just released Agent Lightning v1.0. Here’s why it matters for platform engineers. appeared first on The New Stack .
I let the Segway Navimow i215 roam free in my yard for two months — here's how well it cut my lawn
The Segway Navimow i215 is a capable robot lawnmower, but it lacks a few features found in less expensive rivals.
Russia Risks Losing 2 More Starlink Alternative Satellites
Two of Russia’s Rassvet satellites – the country’s answer to the US’s Starlink – are falling and risk burning up in the atmosphere, according to a cosmonaut researcher.
We’ve Seen The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past in Action, and It’s Looking Like Another Blood & Wine | gamescom 2026
We've seen The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past in action - learn about everything we saw on Geralt's new quest to find his missing bard in a cursed garden of thorns.
Hot weather in the UK is now almost as deadly as a cold snap
Cold weather has always killed more people than hot weather in England and Wales – but that's about to change
Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
Physician reveals 8 out of 10 stroke cases are linked to lifestyle choices
A Senior Physician Specialist at the 37 Military Hospital, Dr Thomas Agbemaple, has linked a significant proportion of stroke cases to lifestyle-related factors, particularly unhealthy dietary habits.
SpaceX plans giant Louisiana hub for Starship launches
SpaceX has unveiled plans to invest $100 billion in a vast Louisiana spaceport designed to become its largest launch complex and support thousands of Starship missions each year.
GLP-1 meds prompt rethink of obesity and eating disorder care
Obesity and eating disorders have traditionally been treated as separate areas of health care—but the rapid rise of GLP-1 medicines is increasingly bringing the two together.
Do customer loyalty programs actually work? The benefits are in the eye of the cardholder
Whether you love a loyalty discount at the supermarket or frequently forget your loyalty card, loyalty programs (LPs) can be an essential support for families and households amid growing…
Omarchy development practices lead to predictable security issues
Article URL: https://blog.happyfellow.dev/merchants-of-insecurity/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49447682 Points: 265 # Comments: 364
Nitter no more? X sends in the lawyers to shut down open source project
Cease and desist letters from firm headed by free speech absolutist
AI Agent Platform Runable Raises $21 Mn To Help Small Businesses Grow
AI agent platform Runable has raised $21 Mn (around ₹200 Cr) in a Series A funding round co-led by Susquehanna…
BenchSci Partners with Google Cloud to Close Biology’s Infrastructure Gap
EMET, BenchSci’s agentic research environment, will run on Google Cloud as its primary infrastructure—establishing BenchSci as a key partner and provider of scientific reasoning and agents Solution…
Harbourfront Wealth Advances Advisor Technology Support with Zocks AI Assistant Platform
Enterprise partnership builds on Harbourfront’s continuing leadership in AI and technology VANCOUVER, British Columbia & SAN FRANCISCO — Harbourfront Wealth Group (“Harbourfront Wealth”), a leading…
Was Jason Arday really a serial plagiarist? No, the evidence shows
Was Jason Arday really a serial plagiarist? No, the evidence shows Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 08/25/2026 - 11:55 MEE examines the complexity surrounding plagiarism allegations against the late…
Specright Doubles Down on AI, Launching Four Major Platform Advances Across the Product Lifecycle
Specright’s latest 2026 release deepens its AI investment with a new R&D Workbench, a smarter AI Assistant, and two new specialist agents.
BMA offers free medical equipment loans through Fa-Equipment
Bangkok's Department of Health lets elderly, disabled and bedridden patients under a health center's care borrow beds, wheelchairs and oxygen concentrators at no cost. The story BMA offers free medical equipment loans through Fa-Equipment as seen on Thaiger News .
Glean unveils Tau desktop workspace, claims token-cost edge over Claude
Glean Technologies Inc. today unveiled Glean Tau, a desktop workspace that connects the company’s enterprise artificial intelligence to a user’s local files, applications and code. The launch anchors a broad slate of product news at Glean:GO, the company’s conference this week in San Francisco.
Elsevier to ‘soon investigate’ two Macchiarini papers more than a year after retraction request
Elsevier says it will begin investigating two papers coauthored by disgraced surgeon Paolo Macchiarini “soon,” more than a year after two critics of his work formally requested the publisher retract the articles — and nearly a decade after two institutions found him guilty of misconduct for related work.
In Toss-Up House District, Voters Crave Leadership To Fix Broken Healthcare
Voters in California’s 22nd Congressional District call healthcare a top priority in November’s midterm elections. Although challenger Randy Villegas has built a following among residents craving change, undecided voters say they want to hear more from the Democrat and from GOP incumbent Rep. David Valadao on their affordability plans.
Saudi Commission completes matching for 2026 Saudi Board programs
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties finalizes 2026 Saudi Board matching, outlines process for remaining training seats across the Kingdom.