Back to school: Gates reopen today
Qatar’s schools reopen today for 419,373 students, with six new public schools adding 3,600 seats, 3,000 buses on the road and 14,561 subsidised places on offer across 649 public and private schools a...
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Japan firms chase a new hearing market
AgenciesJapanese companies have stepped up efforts to assist people with hearing difficulties amid growing concern that the problem affects younger generations as well, coming up w...
China tightens smart-car rules as fierce competition hits auto industry
AgenciesChina’s shrinking car market has received another reality check as regulators step in to police the hi-tech offerings that carmakers use to drive sales.A nationwide inspect...
Qantas profit drops 20% as fuel costs surge 14%
AgenciesAustralian airline Qantas said Thursday it expects fuel costs to stay high, after the Middle East war pushed up prices and led to a slump in annual net profits.Despite the...
Avert fake alcohol risk
The ACA data shows that 19 per cent of the alcohol sold in the country is counterfeit.
With the Snip of a Gene, Scientists Hope To Erase High Cholesterol For Life
CNN reports that "A one-time snip of a key gene lowered heart-clogging cholesterol by about 50% over an entire year with no adverse effects, scientists have reported." The overwhelmingly positive…
‘Adults’ Season 2 Finale: Series Creators Unpack That Curveball Hookup and Tease ‘Major Consequences’ in Season 3
Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw also spill on choreographing that moment between Anton and Paul Baker and fans' desires for longer seasons The post ‘Adults’ Season 2 Finale: Series Creators Unpack…
Flats with shorter waiting times being built in Sin Ming and Toa Payoh
The flats are slated for completion by mid-2030, and their launch date has not been announced.
Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage
A question that arose in the past month is whether there should be more regulation around foraging.
‘Not about preventing AI misuse’: S’pore universities move from grading essays to assessing thinking
NUS, NTU, SUSS, SUTD and SIT do not deploy detection tools to flag for AI misuse in students’ work.
Staying the course despite uncertainty, bureaucracy, setbacks and family sacrifices
First-time hotelier Ray Hoe says his new Japan venture might prove to be his best or worst investment.
Solar Has Crossed a Critical Economic Tipping Point
For years, the economic case for solar came with an awkward qualification. Yes, it had no fuel bill. Yes, its operating costs were low.
Rush to PCSK9 Inhibitor Pretreatment Disappoints in Acute MI Trial
(MedPage Today) -- Heart attack patients gained faster control of LDL cholesterol starting PCSK9 inhibitor therapy immediately in the cath lab, the AMUNDSEN trial showed, while a clinical benefit…
Tina Arena, the 'worst album ever made', and more music doco highlights
From documentaries on resilient female artists and cult sensation The Shaggs to a fresh score on Christopher Nolan's cinema breakout Memento, here's the music films to put on your radar.
Uganda: Direct Sales Give Eastern Uganda's Cotton Farmers a Stronger Hand
[Bird Story Agency] Cotton farmers in eastern Uganda are bypassing village middlemen and selling collectively or directly to ginneries.
Yari: Subsidy can’t return, anyone promising it is deceiving Nigerians
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected calls for a return of petrol subsidy, warning Nigerians against politicians promising to reverse one of the major economic reforms introduced by…
NPP to release its Position Paper on proposed amendments to the 1992 Constitution soon - Oppong Nkrumah
This is contained in a press release dated August 28 and signed by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Chairman of the Party's Policy Coordinating Committee.
How much is just right for the Goldilocks consumer? Spoilt for choice
Once in the woods, there was a girl named Goldilocks. Bored and craving adventure, she wandered through the forest into a house belonging to a family of bears.
Tanzania swears in new Vice President Ndejembi
Former Minister for Energy Deogratius Ndejembi was sworn in as Tanzania’s new Vice President, succeeding Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who announced to resign from the position last week.
Penge tied for lead in rain-delayed British Masters
England's Marco Penge and New Zealand's Daniel Hillier jointly lead after play is suspended during round three at a weather-hit Belfry.
China investigates vegetables dipped in formaldehyde
The safety of China's cabbages, which are exported across the world, has been thrown into question after the vegetables were found to be dipped in the cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde.
Graziers report hundreds of lambs dead or missing in wild dog attacks
Western Queensland graziers say they have lost hundreds of sheep to suspected wild dog attacks as the national control programs face funding uncertainty.
We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.
If KEBS certifies alcohol, how did Kenya end up with such a large illicit market?
Kenya’s growing illicit alcohol market is putting the country’s standards regulator under renewed scrutiny, raising a fundamental question: if the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) certifies alcoholic…
EA Motive's Iron Man Game Reveal 'Didn't Go as Planned,' But the Leak Has Marvel Fans More Excited Than Ever
EA Motive Studio's Iron Man game suffered an unexpected leak, but it may have resulted in Marvel fans being more excited about it than ever.
Transfer: Man City set to sign Gakpo from Liverpool, Scanlon joins Arsenal
Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool to sign Cody Gakpo, according to Sky Sports. The Reds will however be considering whether or not to sell, given City’s contact has come late in the…
OpenAI to end Cursor deal with SpaceX over contract, safety concerns
Meanwhile, responding to the proposed contract termination, Mr Musk said he was indifferent to the decision and described OpenAI’s leadership as “untrustworthy.” The post OpenAI to end Cursor deal…
Everything Coming to Apple TV in September
Apple TV may have just raised its prices again , but the change isn't all that surprising with what the streamer has coming in September.
Polygon discloses security flaws fixed in recent hard forks
The vulnerabilities posed denial-of-service and validator resource risks but were patched before Polygon publicly disclosed them.
Snow Alert: It’s Snowing in Ikon Pass Country
Crystal Mountain in Washington Sees its First Flakes of 26/27 DENVER — The Pacific Northwest for the win! Crystal Mountain in Washington is the first Ikon Pass destination to see snowfall, kicking off…
You no longer need a subscription to try Google’s Dreambeans app
Once exclusive to Google AI Ultra subscribers, Dreambeans is now free for any US Google Account on Android and iOS.
Elden Ring players are hard at work putting the new Tarnished Edition DLC's gear to the test
Some poor bosses are getting "the Matador treatment".
Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana commends GoldBod, BoG for ensuring forex stability
According to the association, GoldBod’s gold trading activities and related policies have supported the availability of foreign exchange for legitimate business transactions, contributing to relative…
Florida Fighting Catholic Bishops to Issue More Vaccine Exemptions
Florida's Catholic bishops say the state has no authority to dictate how the Church interprets and applies its own theology.
Adolescents report low regret and high satisfaction following gender-affirming chest surgery
Adolescents who undergo gender-affirming chest surgery experience high satisfaction and low regret, reporting outcomes similar to those of young adults.
Airborne tuberculosis bacteria may mutate as they dry, revealing a target to curb drug resistance
Tuberculosis bacteria released into the air from infected individuals dry out to form infectious particles that are second only to measles in contagiousness.
Four Asir cities gain WHO healthy city status after meeting 80 criteria
Four cities in Asir have been accredited as healthy cities by the World Health Organization, reflecting the region’s commitment to sustainable, healthy environments.
Inside Ruto’s Ksh13T debt test as Kenya’s economic recovery faces growing scrutiny
Kenya’s public debt has crossed Ksh13 trillion, putting President William Ruto’s government under renewed scrutiny over borrowing, debt-service costs and whether efforts to stabilise the economy are…
Better Growth Stock ETF: Vanguard's Large-Cap VUG vs. Invesco's Small-Cap RZG
VUG delivered 80% higher five-year returns despite a 10x higher expense ratio, but RZG surged 26.9% over the past year.
Mortal Shell 2 gets its first major update, adding in extra beacons, useful new items, and making riposte damage scaling actually work
We're a little over one week on from the launch of Mortal Shell 2 , a game that Jeremy liked quite a lot . But the work of a developer is never done these days, what with the advent of the internet and patches 'n' all.
Maximum 160,000 francs in wages and no luxury cars: Natalie Rickli targets private Spitex companies
The Zurich health director wants to prevent expensive cars, high advertising expenses and salaries from being included in nursing care costs. Private home care companies criticize the plans as populist.
Sam Altman Told Time Magazine, "I Think It Is a Good Time to Slow Down" on AI Model Development After Recent Safety Failures. What Would a Pace Change Mean for OpenAI's Growth Story Heading Into an IPO?
A slowdown in AI model development won't fix OpenAI's financial woes.
Roman telescopes data deluge will change who gets to do big astronomy
NASA's Roman Space Telescope will stream its data to the cloud, reshaping astronomy and who gets to make big space discoveries.
Katsina opens fibre optic market to investors
The Katsina State Government has commenced the rollout of fibre optic services to consumers as a measure to expand access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet services across the state.
I’m catching up on two of the best time loop games from 2021
I’m catching up on Deathloop and The Forgotten City, two of the best time-loop games from 2021.
Chatbot Conversations Can Become Evidence in Court
The Washington Post looks "a growing number of Americans who have had their private conversations with AI chatbots made public in court," calling the chatbots "custodians of a fast-growing trove of…
- Chatbot conversations with AI becoming evidence in US court cases.
- 12 court cases cited chatbot logs over past two years.
- OpenAI reported individuals to FBI for platform activities.
Akosua Manu Demands Parliamentary Probe Into Ridge Hospital Death, Rising Maternal Death
The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has called on Parliament to institute a bipartisan inquiry into maternal deaths in Ghana. Read More...
Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year
According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.
Sanctuary AI Built A Robot Body. Now It’s Also Selling A Robot Brain
Body or brain? When you're building a humanoid robot, you have to build both. But sometimes, as Sanctuary AI found out, you don't have to ship both at the same time.
These cyborg cockroaches could be a lifesaver for people trapped in the rubble following natural disasters
Australian researchers have equipped cockroaches with miniature rescue technology, demonstrating controlled movement and emergency delivery capabilities inside difficult environments.
New philosophical framework reframes moral distress in health care
Nurses and physicians often recognize what kind of care a patient deserves at a given moment, whether it is more time at the bedside, a change in pain management or a detailed conversation about the goals of a specific treatment.
How everyday household tasks impact relationships
The physical, cognitive and emotional loads of running a household should be recognized when examining the health of a couple's relationship, new research has found. A University of Queensland study examined the "tri-load" of household labor—physical (traditional chores such as washing, cleaning and cooking); cognitive (planning shopping…
Most people would sacrifice some life satisfaction in exchange for a more equal society
What kind of society would you rather live in: an equal one where everyone is just about getting by? Or an unequal one where most people are doing substantially better, but a small group consistently falls behind? Now imagine having to choose that society before you were even born, but with no idea where you'll end up in it.
‘They find themselves obsessed, forgoing sleep and self-care’ — what ‘AI psychosis’ looks like, and why experts question the term
More and more people are experiencing delusional thinking fuelled by AI, but how should we talk about it?
AI is taking a bigger role in short dramas, and actors are paying the price
The entertainment industry may be approaching a strange new reality: the actor you are watching might not be an actor at all.
At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?
Investors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI.
- Attendees at TechBBQ in Copenhagen debated who should control AI technology.
- Anthropic's AI models Mythos and Fable were restricted for non-European users.
- Emad Mostaque warned AI labs are concentrating power and control.
Studies reveal how instability may shape infant attention, brain activity and emotional regulation
A baby's brain is always listening, watching and learning—even when the world around it is chaotic and makes no sense.