Welcome to the September issue of The Highlight
A fledgling “loneliness economy” is booming on the back of warnings about just how bad loneliness can be for us — “comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day,” as one often-cited comparison puts…
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EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m, secures 10,872 convictions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered N1.233 trillion and $684.48 million between October 2023 and July read more EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m, secures 10,872…
Apple could discontinue 10+ popular products next week
Apple is holding its big September launch event next week , and as new products arrive, the company is expected to discontinue 10+ popular current devices. more…
Anthropic cracks down on hijacked user accounts mining AI tokens
Commodity malware steals authenticated sessions, letting thieves freeload on victims' paid usage
NSE Closing Auction Session turnover hits ₹39,718 crore on index rebalancing day
The session coincided with the MSCI August 2026 Index Review and marked the first major rebalancing since CAS was introduced
The 10 Best IMDB Scored New Shows To Watch Right Now
Looking for something new to watch on streaming? Here are the 10 best shows to watch right now according to thousands of IMDB reviews.
Santaco calls for women’s safety to be prioritised in taxi industry
Santaco says women's safety must become a standard part of how the taxi industry operates.
Dax current: Dax closes significantly in the minus - Siemens Energy is the biggest loser
The Dax cannot build on its record high from Friday. Investors remain cautious in view of the new attacks in the Middle East and persistently high inflation in Germany.
After Tata, India eyes second chip fab by 2031 with at least $2bn investment
India has launched Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1.28 trillion budget to fund a second commercial silicon fabrication plant by 2031 alongside its first display fab.
G100: We’ll Fight To Remove This Government – Baba-Ahmed
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has vowed that opposition parties will work together and fight to remove the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government from…
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:07 Deepening defence ties comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Turkey, Greece's historic foe…
‘Superhuman’ AI tool spots heart disease in less than 2 seconds
Technology trained on millions of routine ECGs could fast-track high-risk patients for treatment Doctors have developed a “superhuman” AI tool that can spot heart disease in less than two seconds. The groundbreaking technology has been trained on millions of patients and works by extracting more information from a routine…
Infant feeding practices may influence the timing of puberty in girls
A large observational study indicates that girls fed human milk as infants tend to experience a later onset of puberty compared to those fed exclusively with infant formula, highlighting potential long-term effects of early childhood nutrition.
Safer stroke prevention strategies are needed for patients with atrial fibrillation after intracranial hemorrhage
Edoxaban did not reduce stroke or systemic embolism but increased major bleeding in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation who had had an intracranial hemorrhage, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2026.
Stress proteins actively sustain joint inflammation in osteoarthritis, study finds
Why do some joints remain chronically inflamed in osteoarthritis and other rheumatic diseases? Researchers have taken an important step toward answering this question. Their findings, published in the journal Cell Death & Differentiation, highlight the key role of proteins associated with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, a cellular…
Emulator control for adaptive app development
Posted by Rob Orgiu, Developer Relations Engineer, Adaptive Apps, Android Adaptive app development is fundamental on Android, but making sure everything looks good and every feature works the way it…
Onslaught Review
Onslaught rips. Adam Wingard's ode to 80s action movies features stellar performances, cool villains, and a down-and-dirty feel that make it a very easy recommendation.
Mondo Unveils The Real Ghostbusters: Louis Tully & Grundel Figures
Mondo continues to cater to The Real Ghostbusters fans with high-end figures worthy of the classic cartoon, and we've got an exclusive first look at their latest release.
X’s AI tool Grok now allows users to buy or lend crypto with MoonPay integration
The new tool also lets users move beyond crypto, with services such as restaurant reservations and flight bookings.
Tyler Perry-Produced ‘Otra’ to Open NY Latino Film Festival
NYLFF 2026 also features Angelina Jolie's "Without Blood," starring Salma Hayek Pinault, and the bio-musical "Milly: Queen of Merengue" The post Tyler Perry-Produced ‘Otra’ to Open NY Latino Film…
TUMI Alpha Bravo review: this premium backpack makes most sense beyond the school run
The back to school backpack can be a short term purchase, but the TUMI Alpha Bravo Search Backpack takes the opposite approach.
Exploring the future of global payments with EFICYENT
In this episode of GNTALKS, we had the pleasure of speaking with senior designated officials from EFICYENT about the rapidly evolving landscape of cross-border payments and the technologies shaping…
What is the release date for Ted Lasso season 4 episode 5 on Apple TV?
Ted Lasso season 4 episode 5 drops on Apple TV later this week — here are all the release details you need to know.
Clipto uses AI to search terabytes of video and is now valued at $250M
The three-year-old startup says it reached $15 million in ARR and profitability before raising its latest $15 million round.
Hot money inflows plunge 91% in July
Foreign portfolio investments posted only a slim net inflow in July, plunging by 91 percent from a year earlier as foreign withdrawals nearly matched the amount of funds entering the country.
Sky-high power bills push Pinoys to go solar
For many Filipino families living from paycheck to paycheck, the electricity bill arrives as a monthly reminder of just how expensive it has become to live decently in the Philippines.
Philippines exports to grow above target this year – DTI
The country’s exports are expected to grow faster than the government’s target this year given the sector’s strong performance, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
Shai-Hulud: Whoever controls your package registry controls your pipeline
On September 15, 2025, npm’s registry did something unprecedented: Packages began updating themselves. No maintainer ran npm publish.
The best clothes steamers of 2026, according to Consumer Reports
Clothes steamers can take too long to heat up or steam unevenly. Consumer Reports tested five models for speed and wrinkle removal
This Viking Dress Survived for 1,300 Years, Protected by Its Metal Ornaments
Such delicate textiles typically decompose within a few years The post This Viking Dress Survived for 1,300 Years, Protected by Its Metal Ornaments appeared first on Nautilus .
Furious finale explained by Liz Meriwether, Emmy Rossum, and Lola Petticrew
Who killed Isabel? What happened to Jay? And what's next for Alice? Let's dig in to the series finale of "Furious."
Two words that worry global central bankers the most
Around the world, what were once solid lines dividing the responsibilities of those in charge of fiscal policy and monetary policy are being challenged or redrawn.
At Hot Chips ‘26, all eyes were on AI costs, GPUs — and the future
When you think of AI, and Nvidia’s GPUs often come to mind because they have been so much a part of the ongoing AI revolution.
N605 petrol only first step on affordable energy – Gbenga Hashim
Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said his proposed N605 per litre petrol price was only the read more N605 petrol only first step on affordable energy – Gbenga…
LGBT Q&A: What’s One Thing I Can Do Today to Improve My Safety and Security Online as an LGBTQ+ Person?
This post is adapted from a video recorded by EFF and the Trevor Project. Head over to our TikTok or Instagram to watch! EFF answers all the queer digital rights questions you submit to us through our LGBT Q&A . You asked us: What’s one thing I can do today to improve my safety and security online as an LGBTQ+ person?
US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan
“We don't know anything about this meeting,” one Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.
44% of US pre-K-12 schools are near environmental hazard sites
"It was shocking to us to discover how common it was for schools to be located near toxic sites and industrial pollution."
Russia: Xi and Putin emphasize cooperation at summit meeting
At the meeting of the Russia-friendly SCO, the two countries are showing demonstrative unity. Turkish President Erdoğan, Indian Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Raisi are also expected at the talks in Kyrgyzstan.
Frasers Property acquires Cuppage Terrace in Orchard Road area for S$175 million
The asset is located next to The Centrepoint, Frasers’ flagship property on Orchard Road
- Frasers Property acquires Cuppage Terrace for S$175 million
- 17 Peranakan-style shophouses added to Orchard Road assets
- Strategic move to enhance flagship Centrepoint mall
E2W Registrations Contract By Over 16% In August; Ola Electric’s Market Share Improves
Marking a second consecutive month of decline, monthly registrations of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India fell below the 2 Lakh…
OpenClaw just gave everyone version 2.0 and it comes with major updates
OpenClaw, the popular open-source personal agentic artificial intelligence framework, today announced the launch of version 2.0, the largest update in the agent’s history.
Toronto police issue more than 300 micromobility tickets in 2-week crackdown on unsafe riding
The enforcement blitz, which ran from Aug. 10 to 24, saw officers across the city engage directly with riders of e‑bikes, e‑scooters, e‑mopeds and other micromobility devices.
- Toronto police issued 324 tickets and warnings during two-week micromobility crackdown.
- Enforcement targeted unsafe riding, including illegal sidewalk riding and e-mopeds on cycle tracks.
- Campaign focused on educating riders and enforcing laws ahead of back-to-school season.
Trump’s Venezuela Deal Leaves $100 Billion Question Unanswered
President Donald Trump is framing the deal for a US stake in 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil as a victory that will lower gasoline prices and replenish depleted crude reserves.
SIPTU votes for public sector strike action over pay
SIPTU members in the public sector have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action.
Expedition 75 is Go for Tuesday’s Navigation and Science Maintenance Spacewalk
Astronauts Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) and Jessica Meir of NASA will exit the International Space Station after setting their spacesuits to battery power at 7:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 1, signifying the beginning of their spacewalk.
Construction of huge data centers: Trump attacks data center opponents: Want to be "poor"
It has long since become a political issue in the US population: are you for or against the construction of giant data centers with which AI is to be further developed? Trump doesn't like the protest.
Study sheds light on bat immunity mystery
Researchers may have solved the mystery of why bats can carry viruses while rarely becoming seriously ill themselves.
Islamabad to Get New Electronic Parking System
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is working on a time-based electronic parking system at seven locations in Islamabad, with the … Read More The post Islamabad to Get New Electronic Parking System appeared first on ProPakistani .
AI Opens a New Distribution Channel for Credit
Economic pressure is incentivizing consumers more reason to compare the cost of a purchase, the possibility of financing behind it and the alternatives before committing.
African airlines lead global international capacity growth at 9% in July
African airlines recorded the highest growth in international passenger capacity globally, rising 9.0% year-on-year in July 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA)…
Tukaram Mundhe in action again | FDA busts expiry date racket, seizes Maggi, Lay’s, Kurkure in Navi Mumbai
The seized stock included potato chips and snacks such as Lay’s, Kurkure variants and Fun Flips, along with Maggi Masala and Atta Noodles.
10 things your dog is trying to tell you with their eyes
What your dog's eyes are telling you comes down to signals like whale eye, slow blinks and pupil size that reveal stress, trust or excitement
Would You Eat a Cookie Made From Upcycled Plastic? Scientists Propose a New Way to Deal With Waste and Provide Food in Extreme Environments
A team of researchers programmed yeast to turn broken-down plastic and agricultural waste into sweet treats called µBites.
Motorless solid-state cooler uses heat to cool itself; could recycle processor heat into cooling — shape-memory alloy films could turn data center exhaust into refrigeration
German and Japanese researchers demonstrate a heat-driven elastocaloric cooler that uses shape-memory alloys to turn waste heat into cooling.
$647K Nike cargo recovered near Chicago after fraudulent Memphis pickup
Falsified documents were used to pick up the Nike shipment in Memphis before investigators recovered $647,420 in merchandise in Illinois.
3 ways wildfire smoke affects the economy
An expert breaks down how increased wildfire smoke from climate change affects spending, productivity, and health care costs.
Experts Call for Medical Approach to Obesity at Lahore Event
With more than 1 billion people living with obesity worldwide, health experts in Lahore on August 31 called for treating … Read More The post Experts Call for Medical Approach to Obesity at Lahore…
On theCUBE Pod: Nvidia steamrolls expectations as Mythos shakes up cybersecurity
Nvidia Corp. might as well be swimming in money like Scrooge McDuck. The artificial intelligence firm had yet another astounding quarter, beating expectations for revenue.
Key Immune Cells Identified That Could Strengthen Flu Vaccines
New research identifies long-lived lung immune cells that support protective T-cell memory, suggesting galectin-1 could enhance flu vaccines and improve respiratory immunity against influenza…
FDA seizes unregistered cigarette-shaped candy in Accra
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with the National Security, has seized quantities of unregistered cigarette-shaped candy being sold in the Central Business District (CBD) of…
Wearable monitor improves diagnosis of heart rhythm disorders after fainting
Early ECG monitoring initiated in the emergency department (ED) has the potential to transform the care of thousands of patients who visit the ED with unexplained fainting.