431 East Java Students Fall Ill After Eating Free Meals
431 students at an East Java boarding school reportedly experienced suspected food poisoning after eating meals from Free Nutritious Meals program.
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Over S$30 million in SG Culture Pass credits used; new portal to help seniors access cultural outings
Youths accounted for the largest share of SG Culture Pass credit usage, at 43 per cent.
The EU is ready to bet billions on data centers. Not all countries want in.
An EU industrial policy plan to build AI infrastructure is forcing European capitals to free up investment — or else fall further behind.
Quince’s first-ever sample sale sold out 6 hours early
A four-block line. A two-and-a-half hour wait time. And hundreds of sweaters. Quince took Modern Retail behind the scenes of its first sample sale as it ponders a larger physical presence.
The Runner Review
Gal Gadot does everything she can to keep Prime Video's The Runner, well, running, but despite some decent set pieces, the film is ultimately unsatisfying.
G-24 director: No organisation knows your economy better than you
G-24 director Iyabo Masha says that developing countries should focus on domestic policies given falling overseas support.
Economists raise Singapore’s 2026 growth forecast to 5% on AI boom: MAS survey
Respondents also raised their predictions for manufacturing and non-oil domestic exports.
Slavery remains a stain on humanity
Slavery may have lasted almost 300 years, involved people from different races and tribes - on both sides of the chains - and shaped the current world.
Can we really reverse global warming after overshooting 1.5°C?
A UN report says it’s possible to get global temperatures back down to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, but many researchers regard this scenario as highly unlikely
Abu Dhabi cat rescue: How two women saved over 70 cats in Al Sideirah — ‘They had nowhere else to go’
If the cats of UAE could speak, they could tell stories that would outlive any Netflix show at this point. Their tales would mostly trace the trajectory of abandonment, days of cursing humans, trying to avoid cars, and sometimes, just sometimes, a story where the same species that abandoned them shows up to save them instead.
Why have Israel and Greece announced major defence deal?
As Israel struggles to maintain some of its important alliances abroad, particularly in Europe, a major defence deal with Greece bucks a worrying trend for the country’s leaders. The more than $3.4 billion Achilles Shield agreement is the largest of its kind between Israel and Greece , and one of the largest in Israel’s history.
Search continues for six South Africans missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, says officials remain in daily contact with Nepalese authorities and families as the search continues.
Gruppo Capri, l’hub ferroviario di Afragola diventa lo sfondo delle nuove collezioni
Il gruppo Capri sceglie una location eccezionale per presentare le nuove collezioni dei brand Gutteridge e Alcott. La nuova campagna fotografica del gruppo di origine napoletana infatti è ambientata nella...
‘The Runner’ Review: Gal Gadot’s Amazon Original Thriller Has the Runs
Gadot's latest, about a villain forcing her to run across London, only works if you pretend it's an episode of "Taskmaster" The post ‘The Runner’ Review: Gal Gadot’s Amazon Original Thriller Has the…
- Gal Gadot stars in Amazon original thriller 'The Runner'.
- Her character lacks emotional depth for high-stakes situation.
- Plot becomes chaotic and implausible as protagonist tries to stop villain.
Gen-Z toymaker Jellycat pursues Home Bargains in latest copyright claim
Jellycat has filed for a copyright claim against discount retailer Home Bargains, as the toymaker continues its tirade against retailers it claims are copying its trademark stuffed dolls.
Revealed: BBC bid just £900k for £5m Commonwealth Games TV rights
Commonwealth Games chiefs took flak for agreeing a broadcast deal with TNT Sports that put it behind a paywall for the first time in 72 years – but City AM can reveal the BBC offered less than £1m for…
Ace Hardware adds influencer, DoorDash and weather features as it builds out a retail media strategy
One year into its existence, Ace Hardware’s retail media network, RedVest Media, just announced a slate of new features for advertisers as part of an upfront event last week.
- Ace Hardware expands retail media with influencer marketing
- DoorDash partnership added to RedVest Media features
- Weather-triggered programmatic advertising introduced
DCP to return to Nakuru for rallies days after attack
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by Nyandarua Senator John Methu, is set to return to Nakuru County for a series of rallies on Sunday, September 6, 2026, days after they were attacked by…
- DCP party to hold rallies in Nakuru on September 6, 2026
- John Methu to lead DCP team in Nairobi CBD on September 2, 2026
- Methu conducting party activities since Gachagua's US trip
Mpumalanga govt condemns the killing of a traffic officer on the N4
The traffic officer, Kgaugelo Moela was on duty along the N4 toll road at Alkmar on Monday.
Disney child star Dylan Sprouse compares growing up on set to child labour: ‘Some kids worked in coal mines'
He was one of the most recognisable faces of Disney's 2000s heyday, but Dylan Sprouse says the experience behind the scenes didn't feel like stardom as such, and compared it to exploitation.
PICS: What it costs to live alone around the world
Living alone costs more than $4,000 a month in some of the world's most expensive cities, but the size of the bill tells only half the story.
Medical centres denounced for fake vaccine claims
Medical sector lawmaker David Lam on Wednesday accused several medical centres of fraud for claiming to offer a vaccine that prevents multiple cancers without supporting clinical data.
Oil Prices Rally as U.S. Targets Iranian Tankers in New Escalation
Oil prices climbed once again in early Asian trade on Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran traded strikes in a significant escalation after a month of relative calm.
Greg McElroy Makes Bold Prediction on Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Future
A former Alabama quarterback has a strong take on the future for coach Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa.
- Greg McElroy predicts Kalen DeBoer will stay as Alabama coach.
- McElroy cites $67M contract extension as evidence.
- Team's progress supports DeBoer's continued tenure.
FG: With Economic Growth Trajectory, Nigeria on Track Towards N1trn Economy
• Says country well positioned to consolidate its standing among Africa’s largest economies •Tinubu: We must translate macroeconomic stability into prosperity • Yuguda urges Nigerians to carefully…
- Nigeria's economy grew 4.43% in Q2 2026, per NBS
- President Tinubu aims to turn macro stability into prosperity
- Nigeria projected to reach $1tn economy by 2030
NNPC Remits N7.9tn to Federation as Revenue Hits N3.087tn in One Month
•Posts N279 billion profit after tax Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) remitted a cumulative N7.913 trillion to the federation between January and July…
- NNPC remitted N7.913tn to federation from July revenue
- July revenue hit N3.087tn, PAT at N279bn
- OB3 facility completed at 100%
E-challans for littering in Lahore markets
LAHORE: The Suthra Punjab Authority (SPA) on Tuesday launched an e-challan system to penalise littering at public places in Lahore, whereas burning tyres and waste will be dealt very strictly with…
Zulum Deepens Healthcare Intervention, Hands UMTH 42-Room Patients’ Lodge
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has deepened his administration’s intervention in healthcare delivery with the commissioning and handover of a newly constructed…
- Borno State Governor commissions 42-room patients' lodge for UMTH.
- Facility funded by Borno State Government to accommodate relatives and visitors.
- Governor's move strengthens healthcare infrastructure in Borno.
Ollie Watkins off to 'amazing start' with goal on Al Hilal debut
Ollie Watkins marked his Saudi Pro League debut with a goal as Al Hilal maintained their 100 per cent start to the new season with a 3-0 win over Al Ahli Saudi.
La humillante OPV de Shein presagia más problemas
Los nuevos gravámenes sobre paquetes de bajo valor presionan los costes y la demanda
Outfielder Goes Viral For Wrong Reasons Amid Career Season
Miami Marlins outfielder Esteury Ruiz is having a resurgent season in 2026, but went viral for a mishap on the field Monday.
- Esteury Ruiz has breakout 2026 season with positive bWAR
- Mishap allows Nationals to score in Marlins game
- Ruiz leads Marlins with 6 home runs and 30 stolen bases
A quick fix? Moreno gets the nod
The search for the next coach for Korea's national football team is over — for a few weeks at least. On Tuesday, the Korea Football Association (KFA) announced that Robert Moreno is going to be in…
Geobukseom, Oido make quiet case for West Sea
SIHEUNG, Gyeonggi Province — Local travelers who judge a destination by the number of attractions tend to look east, toward the deep blue water and fine sand beaches that fill summer travel…
Where is your happy place? Maybe it's Slovenia
What if the secret to happiness was … low expectations? Most residents of rich, Western countries have relatively high earnings, but many also feel they can’t afford a reasonable lifestyle.
G-Dragon Career to Be Adapted Into Disney+ Documentary
G-Dragon's K-pop journey could soon reach Disney+ as a documentary explores his career, solo success and role in BIGBANG.
- G-Dragon's career will be documented for Disney+.
- Documentary focuses on K-pop impact, solo career, BIGBANG role.
- Production began July 2026, release timed with BIGBANG tour.
ICAC sets integrity standards for govt computers
The ICAC has launched a new set of integrity assurance standards for government computer systems, featuring 12 core control measures designed to enhance system security and track irregular activity.
- ICAC introduces 12 core control measures for government computer security
- Self-assessment required for new systems starting July
- Measures aim to prevent corruption and enhance departmental efficiency
Forward Deployed Learner: Enabling 22-year-olds to build domain expertise and judgement in the post AI world
There is a contradiction emerging in the way we talk about AI and the future of work. As AI gets better at execution, human judgment, critical thinking, context and domain expertise become more…
LZ Experiment Sees Surprising Result In Search For Dark Matter
New submitter greytree shares a report from Brown University: LUX-ZEPLIN, an experiment co-led by Brown University faculty and students, observed a particle interaction that could be interpreted as a…
- Brown LZ experiment detected particle interaction potentially indicating WIMPs.
- Event does not meet statistical requirement for discovery claim.
- Researchers share intriguing result with scientific community.
Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs debuts Atlas, a world model showcase for advanced spatial intelligence
World Labs Inc., the high-profile and well-funded artificial intelligence startup co-founded by the renowned computer vision pioneer Fei-Fei Li, has just dropped Atlas, which promises to be a game-changer in the world of “world models.” In a blog post, World Labs explained that Atlas is a breakthrough multimodal world model that aims to…
NASA-linked, MIT-trained founders’ nSWX raises US$2M for AI chip packaging
The race to build larger AI models has created a less glamorous but increasingly urgent problem: how to move heat and power through ever-denser chip packages without driving up cost, energy use and complexity. A Malaysian startup now wants to solve part of that problem at the material boundary level.
HUMAIN Horizon Ultra AI PC unveiled with Snapdragon X2 Elite and on-device AI
Qualcomm and HUMAIN unveiled Horizon Ultra at LEAP 2026, an AI PC built on the Snapdragon X2 Elite that can run AI tasks locally and switch to the cloud only when it needs extra power.
Nigeria’s youthful pension contributors fuel next pool of patient capital
…..75% of pension enrollees less than 40 years of age Nigeria’s pension system is increasingly becoming a long-term investment engine read more Nigeria’s youthful pension contributors fuel next pool…
Campania, dalla Regione via libera ai sostegni per 20 “Academy di filiera”
La Regione Campania finanzia le prime 20 “Academy di filiera”, il nuovo modello che punta ad avvicinare sempre di più formazione e lavoro, costruendo competenze in linea con le professionalità...
AI makes work faster but not necessarily companies more productive
Artificial intelligence presents organisations with a curious paradox. The technology can draft documents, analyse information, generate code and respond to customers in a fraction of the time these activities once required.
Distant Quasars Provide Crucial Link In Understanding Earliest Supermassive Black Holes
Extreme quasars near the dawn of time are giving astrophysicists clues to the formation of supermassive black holes.
Dyson launches ₹47,000 toothbrush with AI and camera: ‘Can I stream YouTube with it?’
Dyson said that this new toothbrush has a micro-lens camera and is backed by an “AI machine-learning mechanism”.
We gave our competitors our HIV sources. Here’s why
Newsrooms compete for stories, audiences and money. But for two days, we tried something different: Bhekisisa shared what we've learned about the six-monthly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir…
Recalled Lettuce Is off Shelves. Why Are Cyclospora Cases Still Rising?
An infectious disease expert told Newsweek why there can be a delay between exposure to Cyclospora and symptoms appearing.
Psychoedukation: Wie viel Wissen über die Psyche ist gut für mich?
Immer mehr Menschen setzen sich mit ihrer psychischen Gesundheit auseinander. Das kann helfen, sich selbst besser zu verstehen. Doch wann wird Selbstreflexion zur ständigen Selbstbeobachtung?
$112 million more set aside for built environment research, innovation: Chee Hong Tat
New BCA energy rating for building owners to get Green Mark certification through energy performance
- $112 million allocated for built environment research over five years
- Funds focus on safer demolition, aging building maintenance, carbon reduction
- First grant call expected later this year to spur innovation
Psychedelics may cause slight personality changes, but other factors play a big role
German college students who tried psychedelics for the first time showed slight increases in openness over a year. However, researchers say these minor personality shifts may simply reflect broader…
3 Malaysian companies who are innovating gig work for better financial security
[This is a sponsored article with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).] Did you know? In 2026, Malaysia’s gig economy was reported to comprise a massive workforce of 1.64 million platform…
Construction Clock management platform rebranded as Supercrew
David Peters is off the clock. The Winnipeg-based construction worker turned tech entrepreneur announced on Tuesday his company, Construction Clock, has rebranded as Supercrew.
- Construction Clock rebrands to Supercrew
- Platform serves 3,000+ companies daily
- Upcoming features include scheduling and hiring tools
Tape still isn’t dead, but shipments slipped by 16 exabytes in 2025
LTO program is confident this is a glitch, not terminal unspooling
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
Russian cybercrime operation being dismantled after two decades: U.S. and CrowdStrike
Though it has been overshadowed by more disruptive cybercriminals, the Russian hacking operation remains one of the internet's longest-running cybercriminal enterprises.