Bryan Coquard claims first-ever Grand Tour stage win on stage eight of the Vuelta
The Cofidis rider beat Mads Pedersen and Jordi Meeus in a hotly contested sprint finish
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New York Mets reinstate slugger Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list
- Juan Soto cleared from 10-day injured list
- Returned before upcoming game vs. Houston Astros
- Batted .283 with 21 home runs this season
Brown says united Ireland inevitable 'in the long-term'
Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has said it is inevitable that Ireland will become united at some point in the future.
I almost gave up on Gemini until I finally understood its strengths
ChatGPT and Claude had already won me over, but Gemini surprised me in a completely different way.
Transfer: Sparta Prague sign Nigerian youngster from Sporting Lagos
Czech First League club Sparta Prague have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Linus Zika. Zika joined the Reds from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit Sporting Lagos.
Fibbage Card Game Review
If you were attending parties in the mid 2010s, there is a pretty good chance that at least some of those gatherings you partook in the party game “Fibbage” from the folks behind Jackbox Games .
Turkey’s Homegrown Armed Drones Are Now Ubiquitous In The Arab World
In the span of a few years, Turkey has sold its homegrown drones to most of the Arab World, stretching from Qatar in the Persian Gulf to Morocco bordering the Atlantic.
The new face of nicotine quietly addicting Kenya’s youth
While traditional smoking rates have declined to 9%, a new generation is being hooked on products that look more like USB drives than instruments of addiction.
Transfer: Alonso identifies midfielder to sign as Enzo Fernandez’s replacement at Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has identified the midfielder to sign as Enzo Fernandez’s replacement should the Argentina international decide to leave Stamford Bridge before the summer transfer window…
Robert Downey Jr.'s $1.1M watch has no hands
- Robert Downey Jr. wore $1.1M Jacob & Co. watch at Disney's Legends Awards
- Mystery Triple Axis Flying Tourbillon has no traditional hands
- Watch features ruby cluster and 556 gemstones
Tokenized stock transfer volume jumps 415% in 30 days to $29.5B
Tokenized equities saw a sharp rise in onchain activity as active addresses and holders more than doubled over the past month.
Khalwale: I made Malala MCA and senator, now he has turned against me
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has launched an attack on former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, reminding him of his role in his rise to political prominence.
KZN Agriclture ramps up FMD vaccination drive
Foot and mouth disease was declared a national disaster, earlier this year
- KZN Department intensifies FMD vaccination in Umzinyathi District
- Over 70,000 cattle vaccinated in last 6 days, 1.7 million inoculated
- Target to vaccinate 80% of 2.5 million cattle in province
Engr. Amekah Nestor Edem Kwasi inducted as fellow of IET-GH
A distinguished career in engineering, construction, planning and community development earns recognition at the 17th IET-GH Induction Ceremony. Engr.
8 officials suspended after probe into Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 newborns
- Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif suspends 8 officials over hospital fire
- Fire at PIMS killed 14 newborns, caused by lack of safety measures
- Sharif approves 5 million rupee compensation per bereaved family
Turning the tables on lionfish: How Honduran divers are fighting back
TELA, Honduras — Mario never set out to become a lionfish hunter. An engineer by training and founder of the local dive center Tela Divers, he simply wanted to do something about the growing number of invasive lionfish appearing on the reef where he learned to dive. Native to the Indo-Pacific and thought to have […]
25 Pakistanis return home after release from Indian jails via Wagah border
Twentyfive Pakistani fishermen returned home on Saturday after being released from Indian jails, crossing into Pakistan through the Wagah-Attari border in Lahore, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said.
Limpopo calls for intensified efforts against cross border crime
Limpopo residents say they want more law enformcement to clamp down on crimes across the border
- Residents of Niani urge government to increase resources against cross-border crime.
- Musina residents express concern over high crime rates near the Limpopo River border.
- Stakeholder meeting in Beitbridge discusses strategies to curb illegal border activities.
Russian-American heads Trump's planned Caucasus trade route
A Russian-born businessman heads the investment fund financing the so-called "Trump Route," a planned corridor through Armenia linking Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan.
- Konstantin Sokolov appointed head of $200M US investment fund TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund
- Fund aims to invest in South Caucasus, Central Asia, TRIPP infrastructure project
- Project connects Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan via Armenian territory, part of 2025 peace deal
SEC Makes Major Decision on Punishment for Teams That Sign NFL Players
The SEC made a major decision on punishing teams that sign former NFL players after a new restraining order was signed on Friday.
- SEC enforces penalties for signing players with professional experience.
- Louisiana judge temporarily bars SEC from enforcing penalties on former pros.
JoySports Invitational 2026: The Luckiest make a splash, sweep 1st and 2nd in swimming
The Luckiest made a major splash at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026, dominating the swimming competition by claiming both first and second positions in an impressive display of speed…
Kenya, China conservationists explore tech use to protect biodiversity
Conservationists drawn from Kenya and China are exploring new ways to deploy new technology in a bid to protect biodiversity.
Najran University wins first place at 2025 International Student Research Competition
Najran University claimed first prize for its King Fahd Mosque green development project at the 2025 International Student Research Competition.
"That is a lot of work": Persona 4 Revival producer says there's no plans for a Yosuke romance option, even if the team did think about it
While it's never been confirmed, some cut voice lines from the original release of Persona 4 indicated that once upon a time, the protagonist's right-hand party member Yosuke was romanceable.
US Open Sponsors Pivot From Endorsement Deals To Immersive Experiences
The U.S. Open sponsorships pivot from endorsement deals to immersive experiences changing the way brands market themselves to the biggest Grand Slam in tennis.
The Transcripts of OpenAI Models Plotting Together to Commit an Actual Crime Is Pretty Chilling
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The tendency of conspiracy theorists to police others online is associated with narcissistic traits
New research suggests that people who endorse conspiracy theories frequently adopt the role of online "social vigilantes." This confrontational behavior—including arguing and online shaming—is closely…
The physics of a fidget: why spinning and clicking help focus
A fidget spinner turns a remarkably small movement into a long one. Flick an outer arm and a low friction bearing lets rotational momentum keep the toy moving after your finger stops.
I want MMOs to waste our time again
I've accomplished very little on a Star Wars Galaxies private server, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
As Backlash Grows, More Americans Now Oppose Automated Police License Plate Readers Than Support
A new survey on police license plate cameras found that "more Americans oppose these surveillance cameras than support them," reports TechCrunch: According to a new YouGov survey of 20,000 people…
- 46% of Americans now oppose police license plate cameras, while 38% support them
- Flock CEO Garrett Langley faces backlash over company's surveillance technology
- Grand jury in Ohio declined to charge man for destroying a Flock camera
Philippines keeps A- rating from JCR
Japan Credit Rating Agency has retained the Philippines’ A- credit rating with a stable outlook, citing the country’s low external debt and ample foreign exchange reserves even as weaker public…
- JCR reaffirms Philippines' A- credit rating with stable outlook
- Philippines has low external debt and ample foreign exchange reserves
- Growth expected to slow to mid-three-percent range this year
UP steps up fight against disasters, climate change
“Nowhere to go but up,” goes the University of the Philippines battle cry. But not when it comes to floodwaters, as it would prefer the levels to stay down.
- UP Resilience Institute-NOAH Center leads UP's fight against disasters and climate change.
- UPRI-NOAH provides nationwide hazard information on floods, landslides, and coastal hazards.
- UP president Angelo Jimenez emphasizes the Philippines' vulnerability to natural hazards.
Premortem not autopsy
Most projects do not die suddenly. Most projects fail slowly, politely and with very nice meeting minutes.
- Premortem exercise helps identify project failures by imagining them already failed.
- Encourages teams to explain what transpired rather than predict what might occur.
- Assigning ownership to each major risk ensures disciplined foresight and plan enhancement.
Pakistan’s Crypto Chief Says Rules Were Made in Just 6 Months
Pakistan has established a complete regulatory framework for virtual assets in less than six months while spending just 8 percent … Read More The post Pakistan’s Crypto Chief Says Rules Were Made in…
We Played State of Decay 3 and It's In Good Shape Despite the Xbox Upheaval
State of Decay 3 seems to be showing promise after playing an action-packed 30 minutes of an early alpha build.
California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law — software distributed under the GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache licenses are exempt
California’s legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1856, exempting open-source operating systems from the State’s Digital Age Assurance Act months before the law is due to take effect on January 1…
CITN Lagos chairman targets stronger professional capacity, member engagement
The Lagos and District Society of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) is set to prioritise professional competence, read more CITN Lagos chairman targets stronger professional…
Glencore Took $480 Million Provision on Radiant World Exposure
Glencore Plc took a provision of about $480 million on its exposure to Radiant World, the iron ore trader that is under pressure amid concerns it provided falsified documents to banks, according to…
Tested: You have to see Sharge’s impressive new metal unibody power bank with display [Launch deal]
Not all power banks are made equal. Some feature one of the most impressive designs I have ever seen with an onboard display, the ability to charge two MacBooks at once, RGB lighting, and a a pair of…
Firm expands organic food production, targets global market
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Olawale Opayinka reveals how Eko Atlantic financial model was built
Founder and Managing Director of Makaya Consult FZE, Olawale Opayinka, has disclosed that he was brought in as far back as 2011 to develop...
- Olawale Opayinka founded Makaya Consult FZE in 2011.
- Actuarial scientist quantified uncertainty for Eko Atlantic model.
- Nigeria's population growth could double Lagos in 15 years.
Gauteng government on why 41 ambulances have been sitting idle in Joburg
The Gauteng Department of Health began taking over ambulance services from municipalities in 2009.
Casey’s quietly became America’s fifth-largest pizza chain. Meet the Fortune 500 gas station Gen Z can’t stop posting about
Have you heard of the fifth-largest pizza chain in the U.S., famous for its red roof, its taco pizza and its sausage gravy-base, breakfast slices?
Noodling on Nuclear Engines
One day in 1982, Joseph “Rod” Canion and two colleagues from Texas Instruments sat down at the House of Pies in Houston and used a napkin to sketch out what would become Compaq’s portable PC.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says China isn't behind the anti-data-center debate
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his data center pivot was driven by legitimate concerns from Texans, not by Chinese propaganda.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott denies China's involvement in anti-data center debate.
- Decision to pause data center construction based on Texan concerns, not Chinese propaganda.
- Abbott's pivot not influenced by Chinese social media campaign.
Micron's workers want the AI boom bonuses SK Hynix and Samsung already gave theirs
Taiwan-based media recently reported that Micron's two primary unions are dissatisfied with worker compensation amid the company's ballooning profits.
Over 200 auctioneers drive busy Buraidah Date Carnival auctions
More than 200 auctioneers lead vibrant date auctions at Buraidah Carnival, featuring over 100 date varieties and attracting farmers and traders.
BTS Partners with Google Gemini: Four Special Features for Fans to Try
Tech giant Google has partnered with K-Pop trailblazer BTS to promote its AI model Gemini. They offer four special features for fans to try.
- Google partners with BTS for four AI-powered features
- Features include prompts, song guessing, news updates, Korean phrases
- Unlock BTS or 7777 to access exclusive experience
Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report losses
Himachal Pradesh apple growers face a difficult season with reduced production. Erratic weather severely impacted fruit setting, leading to lower yields this year.
Magnetic core memory USB drive transfers files in sneakernet first — text and image files get moved between PCs via hugely constrained archaic memory tech
A dinner plate-sized magnetic core memory homebrew USB device has been used to transfer a text file from one PC to another for the first time.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 225 — Get a Grip!
On Episode 225 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Adam Kall of KMI to discuss their work on the ISS may provide answers for orbital debris mitigation.
A Scientist Was Presenting His Vibe-Coded New Work When One of His Colleagues Pointed Out Something Extremely Embarrassing
"It was subtle, but it was very wrong, and everything downstream of it was also wrong, and I had shared the whole thing in a room full of people who trusted me." The post A Scientist Was Presenting…
Reducing antibiotic courses by two weeks could be possible in patients with infective endocarditis
A response-tailored strategy reduced antibiotic duration by two weeks without compromising the safety of patients with left-sided infective endocarditis.
Your container runs. Everything around it shouldn’t be your problem.
The promise with containers was simple: if it runs on your local machine, it will run in production. And this The post Your container runs. Everything around it shouldn’t be your problem.
NW healers push for traditional medicine hospital
International African Medicine Day is celebrated every year, on August 31st.
- North West healers collaborate with scientific entities for traditional medicine hospital.
- International African Traditional Medicine Week celebrated in Schweizer-Reneke.
- Government aims to integrate beneficial traditional methods into modern healthcare.
Argentina most exposed to AI impact in Latin America, study finds
The risk is related to high urbanization and the prevalence of the service industry, with Buenos Aires leading the wa La entrada Argentina most exposed to AI impact in Latin America, study finds se…
- Argentina ranks highest in Latin America for AI exposure at 0.292
- Service sector's 88% employment drives Argentina's AI vulnerability
- AI adoption increases demand for supervision and judgment skills
We tried 15 lotions over three weeks. Here’s which our testers loved – and which left them high and dry
From Jergens and Naturium to CeraVe and Eucerin, there’s a potion on this list that will keep every body soft and moisturized The best facial cleansers in the US for every skin type, recommended by…
Millions of American gun owners leave firearms in cars, often in unlocked consoles
Roughly 27% of American gun owners leave firearms unattended in their vehicles, often in center consoles or glove compartments, according to a national survey examining safety fears and theft risks.
Chinese coastguard has 0.3% chance of using weapons in disputed waters, war game suggests
A Chinese coastguard ship is shielding a cluster of fishing boats when several small, fast vessels begin circling – sometimes darting closer, sometimes backing off. Are they just curious fishermen?
Akure Group Lauds Tinubu, Pate on FUTATH Crisis Resolution
Fidelis David in Akure The Akure Businessmen and Professionals Roundtable (ABPR) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof.
- Organized labour unions suspended strike, impacting patients, students, and community.
- ABPR criticizes empty threats against Tinubu's Akure teaching hospital project.
Why Nepal Asks Meta, TikTok to Remove AI Content on Flash Floods
AI-generated videos and images of the flash floods in Nepal are being presented as if they were real event across social media.
- Over 630 people killed in Nepal flash floods.
- Meta and TikTok asked to remove AI-generated content.
- Officials urge faster response to misleading posts.