Why Exelon’s CFO is stepping into a new strategy role
As electricity demand surges, Exelon is giving its longtime CFO a bigger say in where the company places its biggest bets.
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Brazil’s Ceará Wins Largest New Export-Zone Investment With Voltalia Data Centre
Brazil's export-zone council approved a Voltalia-linked data centre worth R$181.7 billion (US$35.3 billion) for Ceará, the second mega data centre for the Pecém complex.
AMABHUNGANE: UPDATE: Eskom admits to R3-billion in payments ‘outside of contractual terms’
Eskom released the results of its 18-month investigation into R21-billion worth of diesel contracts, but failed to make a full and frank disclosure.
Sri Lankan shares end higher on gains in consumer staples stocks
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, led by gains in the consumer staples sector. The CSE All Share index settled up 0.17% at 21,315.91.
Brussels prosecutor fumes at lack of resources to tackle drug violence
Citizens risk getting caught in the crossfire of escalating drug violence in the Belgian capital, Julien Moinil warns.
Check-Cap Completes MBody AI Merger, Closes $10 Million Underwritten Offering
The Nasdaq-listed AI company closes its MBody AI merger; adds $10 million to scale robot deployments with Fortune 500 enterprise customers ISFIYA, Israel and LAS VEGAS, Aug.
Clean Energy Metals Virtual Investor Conference Agenda Announced
Company executives will discuss their business strategies, provide updates on recent developments, and answer questions live from investors NEW YORK, Aug.
Ho Assembly Supports 76 PWDs
Stephen Adom with PWDs beneficiaries The Ho Municipal Assembly has supported 76 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with financial assistance and capital items under the 37th disbursement of the Persons…
Apple TV acquires breakout British hit comedy for global streaming
Apple TV has picked up a new comedy series, Small Prophets , for its streaming service in an atypical fashion for the streamer.
Media: "We're not hitting the brakes" - Rabe expects further acquisitions at Bertelsmann
With Sky Deutschland and Concord, Bertelsmann is betting on size in the media and music business. At the same time, Thomas Rabe is preparing the group for the leadership change in 2027.
The Download: a secretive antiaging drug and joining virtual power plants
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
Liberia’s rule of law risk and a contract with the caveat
Liberia occupies a unique but precarious niche in the comity of frontier markets. On one hand, it offers abundant natural read more Liberia’s rule of law risk and a contract with the caveat
No place for bullying in schools, zero tolerance, says PM Anwar
BUKIT MERTAJAM (Aug 28): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that there must be no tolerance for bullying in schools, saying such behaviour has no place in efforts to nurture a…
NetworkNews Audio Announces Audio Press Release (APR) Discussing Reframing GPU Model, Generating Ongoing Usage-Based Revenue
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – NetworkNewsAudio announces the Audio Press Release (APR) titled “Inside the Multibillion-Dollar Race to Build the AI Economy’s Physical…
No politician can beat Bawumia in 2028 if… – Miracles Aboagye
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director hopeful Dennis Miracles Aboagye is confident that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be difficult to defeat in the 2028 presidential…
Former NEA chairman among eight lauded at annual President’s Science and Technology Awards ceremony
The medal recognises the contributions of those who have shaped Singapore’s science and technology ecosystem.
- Lee Chuan Seng, former NEA chairman, received top President's Science and Technology Medal
- Wu Jishan's molecular carbon research challenges long-held assumptions
- Maritime and Port Authority team wins Technology Award for mass flow metering innovation
Jio Platforms Gets SEBI Nod For IPO
Reliance Industries’ (RIL) digital and telecom services arm Jio Platforms has received SEBI’s approval for its proposed IPO, moving closer…
US-based Hindu priest sexually abuses woman after telling her she was possessed, held
The accused priest told the victim that she was possessed by evil spirits and needed a specific religious ceremony to heal her, police said.
Nuclear deterrence: Government contradicts report on nuclear weapons financing
The German government is rejecting a report on possible funds for British and French nuclear weapons. However, there is talk of more joint deterrence in the alliance.
MEMORY. Harald V, the King of Norway who loved Brazil
An English version of this story is available here. Em abril de 2013, aos 76 anos, o rei Harald V da Noruega trocou o palácio por uma rede na Amazônia.
Nigeria’s return to Frontier Market status sparks stock market rally
Nigeria’s capital market landscape has entered a transformative new chapter as the country officially reclaims its Frontier Market status from read more Nigeria’s return to Frontier Market status…
China’s chip supply chain ‘safer’ as self-sufficiency push gains traction, says top planner
China’s semiconductor supply chain was much “safer”, the country’s top economic planner said on Friday, signalling progress in the country’s chip self-sufficiency drive amid mounting pressure from US…
2 dead in school attack near Berlin
One of the two people killed in an attack at a school near Berlin was a 30-year-old nursery worker, police said on Friday.
Trump's Labor Department is reviving a push to expand health insurance access for gig workers
The agency has sent a draft rule to the White House that would broaden how associations can offer coverage to self-employed workers and small businesses
África impulsa su particular carrera espacial con nanosatélites
Los países del continente duplican su inversión espacial buscando soberanía de datos para la agricultura, el clima y el crecimiento económico. El uso de nanosatélites permite a los científicos liderar proyectos locales. Leer
HIZERO thinks your vacuum cleaner may be doing too much
HIZERO is questioning whether suction should remain at the center of hard-surface cleaning. Its bionic polymer roller and growing No Suction ecosystem offer a different approach to everything from everyday floors to countertops and autonomous cleaning.
Oil Selloff Outruns Reality in Hormuz
WTI crude oil futures were trading at $83.51 late Thursday, down $3.13, or 3.61%, for the week. The market opened near the weekly high at $86.57, then broke to $79.62 as traders sold on reports that…
- WTI futures fell 3.61% to $83.51 after potential Iran-Oman-US deal report
- Iran fired on vessel, US rejected ceasefire agreement terms
- Tanker traffic improved but still below 10-day average
Hormuz Shipping Remains Subdued Despite Apparent Reopening
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Hormuz is “open”, but nowhere close to functioning normally. The U.S. has cleared mines from the internationally recognized shipping lanes and can technically get…
- Only five commodity ships pass Hormuz daily, down from usual 130 pre-conflict
- Iran's military presence deters commercial vessels from Hormuz
- Saudi Arabia seeks Israeli normalization contingent on Palestinian state
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
- Two Frankfurt airport workers died of malaria contracted from mosquito bite on plane.
- Anopheles mosquito likely brought from malaria-endemic region onto aircraft.
- Four remaining infected workers hospitalized, airport traps installed for analysis.
Africa set for solar installations record in 2026
The continent is on track to install 17 gigawatts of solar in 2026, up 45% year-on-year.
China's Humanoid Robot Olympics Descends into Fiery Chaos
Videos of robots splintering, collapsing, face planting and bursting into flames have amassed millions of views online.
- Second annual World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing.
- Over 2,000 robots competed in Olympic-style events.
- Robots often couldn't stop, causing catastrophic crashes.
Saudi Media Academy signs partnership with Zanjabeel to boost creative output
The Saudi Media Academy has signed a strategic partnership with Zanjabeel Creative Digital Marketing to support creative production and private sector collaboration.
Becoming more resilient: Radical acceptance: When it helps - and where limits lie
Accepting what cannot be changed - but not accepting everything: What is behind radical acceptance and when is active action required?
Sharks win big with Boogie Man staying put and Hartzenberg coup
The Sharks have strengthened their backline for next season by retaining rising star Jurenzo Julius despite Stormers interest and signing powerful wing Suleiman Hartzenberg on loan.
'Period of uncertainty' as AI enters Irish economy: Burke
There will be a "period of uncertainty" as artificial intelligence penetrates the Irish economy and expands across companies, Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said.
Alison dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record
Brazilian Alison dos Santos, also known as Piu, broke the world record in the 400-meter hurdles by clocking 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League in Zurich, Switzerland, an elite track and field…
ChatGPT Sites brings advanced web building to small firms
Small businesses can now build sophisticated websites and lightweight applications inside ChatGPT by describing what they want, reviewing an automatically generated version and refining it through…
If Packers RB Josh Jacobs Is Suspended, MarShawn Lloyd Says He’s Ready
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd could have a bigger role than anticipated if teammate Josh Jacobs is suspended.
The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series is made for the moments you never planned
The HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro and Pura 90s Pro Max have launched in South Africa with telephoto camera systems, AI photo-editing tools and 6,000mAh batteries.
Anthropic is testing a new standard to let AI agents control robots and lab hardware
The Model Hardware Standard aims to cut device integration time from weeks to hours, with partners including Genentech, Carnegie Mellon, and Amazon Web Services
Injury adds hurdles for inactive women in sport
Injury or pain affects participation for one in five physically inactive women taking part in social sport, with those from lower-income households more likely to be injury-affected, new research from…
Activating VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling on your Pixel just got much easier
Your settings persist after device reboots too.
VPN deal of the week: Save nearly $10 on Surfshark’s best-value plan
All the security you need, without paying for extras
‘Must I take all my antibiotics?’ Why infectious disease experts are rethinking this longstanding rule
For some illnesses, shorter courses of antibiotics work just as well as longer ones, but researchers are still working out the ideal timescales for many infections – and it may not line up with when…
Revolutionary War battlefields often romanticize combat, but this mass grave just outside Philadelphia shows the violence soldiers actually experienced
A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture…
My volleyball coach yelled ‘puka’ when nobody covered the open spot. I built a career on it.
The ability to walk into a room and see not just what is happening but what is missing, and act before being asked is one of the most powerful and underrated career strategies available to…
Apple Isn’t Following Its Typical Playbook for the September iPhone Event
Tim Cook is having a wild last week on the job.
Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for another 30 days
- Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for 30 more days.
- Applies to citizens of DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.
- Quarantine required for those returning from affected countries.
Jeremy Renner Teases Hawkeye Return as Avengers: Doomsday Reshoots Reportedly Underway
Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner appears to be teasing a long-awaited return to the MCU, as a final round of Avengers: Doomsday reshoots reportedly gets underway.
BBNaija S11: I had more than kissing with Temi, we make out every night – Tram [VIDEO]
Big Brother Naija reality show contestant, Tram, has claimed that he had more than kissing with Temi Nkem. Tram made the claim on Thursday night during a conversation with Nomy.
Scammers are weaponising QR codes — here’s how to avoid getting caught
Don't get quished, get peace of mind every time
Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for
Uncertainty is part of the scientific process, and it’s not a bad thing – it’s where future discoveries can happen.
A researcher joked that working at OpenAI ages you. Now colleagues are posting their before-and-after photos.
A viral post about OpenAI's breakneck pace sparked a mini trend of AI lab staff sharing before-and-after photos.
- OpenAI researcher Thibault Sottiaux joked about aging from fast-paced work.
- Colleagues shared before-and-after photos reflecting the "Codex culture".
- Meme highlights health concerns of AI industry's rapid pace and long hours.
Gong Zizheng, who led China’s planetary defence project, dies at 61
Gong Zizheng, a pioneer of space debris research and a key figure in China’s planned asteroid defence mission, has died at 61.
Prioritizing Quality Before Synthesis in Paleoenvironmental Hazard Science
The field needs methodological and workforce development. A proposed new center should invest there first.
Solar panels could cool down farms—and farmworkers
A new model of agrivoltaic farms shows shading crops with solar panels doesn't just protect tomatoes from a warming climate. It makes outdoor labor safer, too.
The First Moon Spaceport Is Coming. But First We’ll Need Moon Traffic Control
If we don’t manage air traffic well, we risk spacecraft being sent way off course—without the rocket fuel necessary to get back The post The First Moon Spaceport Is Coming. But First We’ll Need Moon Traffic Control appeared first on Nautilus .
Adobe Is Making Photoshop More AI-Powered Than Ever
Adobe is rolling out a major AI-focused update to Photoshop, including a new optional interface that brings the software’s most … Read More The post Adobe Is Making Photoshop More AI-Powered Than Ever…
Even an AI cost-management vendor can lose control of its agent spending
In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.
- AI agents can cause unexpected expenses if not monitored properly
- Revenium experienced $3,762 cost from AI coding assistant running 4 days
- Top 1% of runs drive nearly half of total AI spending
How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways
Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.
Claude Memory Now Follows You Into Cowork — Here’s How to Turn It Off
Claude now shares memory across Chat and Cowork. Here’s how to pause, reset, or limit what Claude remembers and what controls users still lack. The post Claude Memory Now Follows You Into Cowork — Here’s How to Turn It Off appeared first on TechRepublic .