Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
This unfettered access - which can be challenging to find among human gurus - is what's drawing more people to AI for spiritual guidance.
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Tempsens Instruments clocks biggest listing gain on domestic exchanges in 2026, soar over 110% on debut
The stock began trading at ₹631.20 on the BSE and ₹634.00 on the NSE, more than doubling from its offer price of ₹300
Japan Tourism / Established Sake Brewery in Ibaraki Pref. Produces Whiskeys from Locally Grown Ingredients
In 1823, the village headman of Konosu in the county of Naka in Hitachi (the old name for Ibaraki Prefecture) began brewing sake.
- Kiuchi Sake Brewery established in 1996, descendant of 1823 sake brewery
- Brewery collaborated with farmers to revive barley variety, 1960s
- Yasato Distillery produces whisky from Ibaraki-grown barley and rice
No contact yet with abductors of Niger worshippers – Commissioner
The Niger State Government says it has not received any message or demand from the terrorists who abducted worshippers in Borgu Local Government Area last Friday. The state Commissioner for Information, Obed Nuhu, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief.
No starters, no problem: Ty Simpson’s 2nd-quarter TD sparks the Rams’ preseason sweep
- Ty Simpson's TD sparks Rams' 20-18 preseason win over Chargers
- No starters fielded, adhering to McVay's strategy for non-standings games
- Rams set sights on Australian preseason tour and Super Bowl
Former teacher’s aide faces three sexual charges against 11-year-old boy at Singapore school
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 — A 15-year-old man who worked as a teacher’s aide has been charged with three sexual offe...
Nepal Billionaire Says Rebuilding After Flood to Cost $5 Billion
Efforts to rebuild Nepal’s infrastructure after a devastating flash flood this week could cost at least $5 billion, according to the country’s only billionaire.
Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Silence After the Grammys During a Rousing ‘Kimmel’ Monologue: ‘I Had a Microphone and Didn’t Use It the Right Way’:
On his final night hosting, Jelly Roll used his platform to reveal the political beliefs he had vowed to declare after the February Awards show.
Three armed suspects shot dead in Mqanduli police shootout
Three men suspected of being involved in violent crimes were shot dead during a confrontation with police in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape.
India’s Cheap Weight-Loss Drugs Get A Reality Check
Cheaper weight-loss drugs were expected to take off in India. But despite GLP-1s costing as little as $14 a month, demand has been slower than expected.
Trump’s Greenland fixation puts security at the heart of Iceland’s knife-edge EU vote
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and growing uncertainty over U.S. security commitments have added a geopolitical dimension to Iceland’s EU debate.
Japan’s Foreign Ministry Plans to Open 4 New Diplomatic Missions
The Foreign Ministry plans to open new diplomatic missions in Dallas, Nigeria, Malaysia and Guyana.
- Japan plans to open 4 new diplomatic missions in Dallas, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Guyana.
- Missions aim to support Japanese businesses and citizens in these regions.
- Dallas will have 19th Japanese diplomatic post in the US.
CM Afridi launches work on underpass in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday performed groundbreaking for the Jameel Chowk Underpass here under the Peshawar Revitalisation Plan.
PSX: KSE-100 up nearly 200 points
Buying was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 200 points during the opening minutes of trading on Friday.
Three easy spring-cleaning jobs you can quickly tick off the to-do list
Cleaning experts say spring cleaning doesn’t need to involve hours of labour. Try these simple tasks for a home refresh.
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 28, 2026)
The US-Iran conflict is entering a particularly delicate phase: Washington says it is not negotiating with Tehran, Iran is demanding conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and Qatar is making a fresh diplomatic push in Tehran.
HKPC Launches “AI for All” Inclusive Programme
Empowering SMEs and Working Professionals to Embrace AI and Foster Widespread AI Adoption in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council…
Singapore made a crow-friendly city. Now it wants to shoot them
The resumption of a crow-shooting campaign in Singapore has revived intense debate over lethal wildlife management in the highly urbanized city-state.
Rivian Automotive CFO Claire McDonough Steps Down
(RTTNews) - Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN), an automotive technology company, Thursday announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Claire McDonough is stepping down, effective October 30, to pursue a…
Svakere fra snackselskapet Dellia
Dellia leverte et resultat før skatt på drøye 11 millioner kroner, som er svakere enn i fjor.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: The End of Oak Street: The Spielberg-style sci-fi proving old-school blockbusters still work
For fans of Spielberg’s sci-fi and survival blockbusters, The End of Oak Street serves up throwback-style fun and thrills, making it the movie equivalent of a theme park ride.
BW LPG tjente 140 mill. dollar på driften i andre kvartal
Gassfraktrederiet betaler et noe svakere utbytte enn ventet.
Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
The war has far exceeded the four to six weeks the Trump administration estimated it would take to meet its objectives in Iran.
The deepfake threat and beyond: 3 unconventional security crises every founder-led brand must prepare for
My journey began in engineering and corporate leadership, but a deep inner emptiness led me to seek God’s guidance, ultimately discovering an unexpected calling in the healing power of plants and…
Result of Underwriting Auction conducted on August 28, 2026
In the underwriting auction conducted on August 28, 2026, for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) of the undernoted Government security, the Reserve Bank of India has set the cut-off rate for…
China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal
Beijing-based GalaxySpace’s deployment this week of what it called China’s first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia underscores how the country is boosting its space influence overseas amid competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
Reebok Discount Code: Save 15%+ in September 2026
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
Hisense U7SG vs TCL QM7L: We tested both mid-range TVs and one is better for most people
The Hisense U7SG and TCL QM7L are two mid-range 4K TVs for 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
LeRoy Carter ready to face Kurt-Lee Arendse as All Blacks wing prepares for Springbok bombs
LeRoy Carter will need to find a way to keep Kurt-Lee Arendse quiet after Bok coach Rassie Erasmus switched around his wingers to accommodate Ethan Hooker’s return to the starting XV.
SA braces for possible food price pressure as El Niño looms
While South Africa's record maize harvest and improved water reserves provide immediate relief from food shortages, a strengthening El Niño threatens to disrupt agricultural output and raise food…
Univ. of Idaho opens Hiroshima campus with course set to foster semiconductor talent
HIROSHIMA -- The University of Idaho has opened a Hiroshima campus at Hiroshima University, where the two institutions will collaborate to foster glob
HDFC Bank shares hit fresh 52-week low. Should investors be worried?
The stock hit a fresh 52-week low of ₹707 in early trade after the bank said it is exploring an appeal against NCLT’s decision on media baron Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan of ₹6.5 crore.
KP hospitals asked to ensure safe evacuation of patients, staff in case of emergency
PESHAWAR: The health department has directed hospitals to ensure safe evacuation of staff, patients and their attendants in case of emergency from nurseries, neonatal intensive care units (ICUs)…
Bentley Torcal: Das kann der erste Elektro-Bentley
Bentley steht wie kaum eine andere Marke für große Motoren und hohen Verbrauch. Doch nun bricht die britische Traditionsmarke in die elektrische Antriebszukunft auf.
Inside India's AI Ambitions
India's big AI bet is backed by government incentives and investments from global tech giants, and it's aiming to become a key hub in the AI economy.
IFA 2026 coverage
"The Future is Now" at IFA 2026 and we're covering all the big announcements across laptops, phones, TVs, smart home and more!
MTR to use 'skidding construction' for Hung Shui Kiu
The MTR on Friday said it will become the first railway operator in the world to adopt a "skidding construction” method – on an operating railway viaduct – when it builds the new Hung Shui Kiu Station…
US-Klagen: US-Gericht weist Einspruch gegen Milliarden-Vergleich von Bayer zu Roundup ab
Ein US-Berufungsgericht hat den Einspruch gegen Bayers geplanten 7,25-Milliarden-Dollar-Vergleich im Roundup-Streit abgewiesen. Damit rückt eine endgültige Einigung mit Tausenden Klägern näher.
TrendAI secures top ranking on CyberGym security benchmark
Security engine TrendAI achieved top placement on the independent CyberGym evaluation after recording a 97 percent success rate in automated exploit remediation testing
Govt Moves To Withdraw Controversial Telecom Bill
The government has decided to withdraw the Pakistan Telecommunication (Reorganization) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after concluding that the proposed changes failed … Read More The post Govt Moves To…
KAIST unveils homegrown AI model for predicting protein structures, drug binding
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said Friday they have developed a biomolecular artificial intelligence (AI) model, called K-Fold, that predicts protein…
Singapore launches liquid cooling standard for data centres in tropical climate
It accounts for the challenges presented by high temperatures and humidity, such as equipment corrosion
- Singapore introduces SS 726 standard for tropical data centres
- Liquid cooling reduces energy consumption by over 30%
- Standard addresses equipment corrosion in humid climate
How policy choices left Philippines behind Taiwan in global chip race
Foreign factories aren't enough. What UP researchers say Pax Silica needs:
Manufacturers, exhibitors to drive sustainability at Propak West Africa
Manufacturers, international exhibitors and industry professionals are gearing up for the Propak West Africa scheduled to hold from 8-10 September, 2026.
- Propak West Africa event set for September 8-10, 2026
- Focus on sustainability and innovation in manufacturing
- Platform for comparing solutions and connecting with experts
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
The deal brings sweeping changes to Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms in the United States, including imposing a default two-hour limit on its apps for users under the age of 18.
Can you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Here's what the simple balance test says about your health
Here's what a simple balance test says about your health.
Gemini Notebook now imports your Google Play Books titles, turning shelfware into notes
Your unfinished ebooks are now Gemini Notebook's problem.
Back-to-School with Aster: Simple health tips for children’s well-being
The new school year brings fresh beginnings - new classrooms, new friends, new lessons and plenty of excitement. For parents, it also means getting children back into routines that may have taken a…
Scams dont look like scams anymore. Heres what to watch for
As scammers become increasingly sophisticated, staying vigilant online has never been more important.
How Nvidia’s Hugging Face deal would reshape the open AI ecosystem
Hugging Face has become one of the most important companies in artificial intelligence without ever becoming one of its most famous. Ask most AI users what it does and you may get a blank look, or perhaps a dim memory that it was at the center of the OpenAI runaway-agent controversy just a few weeks ago.
Streit um KI im Militär: Etappensieg für KI-Firma Anthropic in Streit mit Pentagon
Die KI-Firma Anthropic verbot die Nutzung ihrer Technik für autonome Waffen und Massenüberwachung – und wurde für das Pentagon zum Gegner. Ein Gericht gibt nun dem Unternehmen recht.
Low oxygen could limit insects' uphill escape from climate warming
Reduced oxygen levels and air pressure at higher elevations may limit insects' ability to move upslope to escape a warming climate, with potential consequences for the essential services they provide, like pollination, according to a new review in the journal, Functional Ecology.
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Chief Condemns 'Indifference' As Ebola Cases Mount in DR Congo
[UN News] The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires "urgent" action and funding to rein in its alarming spread, the UN Secretary-General told reporters at UN…
APOD: 2026 August 28 – The Sky Turns Above Paranal
The post APOD: 2026 August 28 – The Sky Turns Above Paranal appeared first on NASA Science .
Worried you might not be able to see the partial lunar eclipse? Here's a list of YouTube channels offering livestreams
A partial lunar eclipse will darken around 96 per cent of the Moon on 28 August, with the event mainly visible across North and South America.
The cowboy clinics selling unproven longevity treatments
An FT investigation has found a thriving market for stem cell therapies in the US promising longer, healthier lives. Experts say such claims are dangerous
El Hospital 12 de Octubre externaliza ecografías al no poder asumir la demanda, pese a una reforma de más de 300 millones
Con un presupuesto de 139.700 euros, el contrato prevé derivar pruebas a centros externos durante seis meses
SUPARCO symposium highlights space technology for climate resilience
LAHORE: The Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), through its Space Applications Center for Climate Sciences (SACCS), successfully conducted the Third Regional Symposium on…
People with more mobility in the labor market experience less discrimination
Employees who can easily change jobs are less likely to experience workplace discrimination. When dealing with a discriminatory employer, job mobility acts as an important incentive: If you can leave more easily, your employer will often make greater efforts to combat discrimination and retain you.
Digital pets boost daily activity by more than 20%, trial finds
According to a master's thesis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), a mobile game can make physical activity more enjoyable. Two master's students investigated how the mobile game "BitPet" affects physical activity, motivation and social well-being.