Sam Altman says AI needs to do more than cure cancer to win over skeptics
The OpenAI CEO says that the AI industry should aim higher than curing cancer as the technology increasingly faces public backlash.
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Tata Osprey compact SUV touches down in SA, with prices starting under R250,000
Tata has launched the Osprey in South Africa, with the compact SUV offered in four derivatives priced from R249,900 to R329,900.
Crusoe Raises $3 Billion At A $30B Valuation To Revolutionize AI Data Centers
Training those massive language models requires an insane amount of power, and our aging electrical grids simply can’t handle the strain.
US employers add 162,000 jobs, unemployment holds at 4.1%
The August gain outpaced the prior 12-month average of 31,000 jobs per month, with food services and local government education leading growth
Systems-level approaches crucial to translating research into aged care practice
Research continues to improve knowledge and understanding, but translating this research into clinical practice remains a challenge.
Singapore air quality on Sept 5 from high moderate to mid-unhealthy range: NEA
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Ghanaian Coaches Take Centre Stage Ahead Of 2026/27 GPL Season
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Photos: Ancient traditions and thrilling sports at Kyrgyzstan’s Nomad Games
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Russian manner over Leipzig incident 'outrageous' - Byrne
The Minister for European Affairs has said that what Russia was doing was "absolutely outrageous" following an attempted drone attack in Leipzig in Germany last month.
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 4
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KwaZulu-Natal tourism gets boost as arrivals surge ahead of summer season
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From Felipe's Autónoma to Leonor's Carlos III: the Crown sparks interest in that elitist public university
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BCCI bans India Under-19 player Rohit Yadav for age fraud
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Gov Lawal appoints new Head of Service in Zamfara
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Dark matter could keep tiny black holes alive inside stars: study
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Begoña Gómez claims to be acquitted because she did not act with the intention of enriching herself nor did she appropriate the UCM software.
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US military disables ad trackers on troops’ phones amid security fears
Senator releases letters from armed forces after reports of location data being used to track US troops in Middle East US military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of…
Davido Threatens To Quit Music Over
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NCCIA Busts Call Center Used for Investment and E-Commerce Scams
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Thungisani! Bobbi and Ndumi are getting married
Bobbie left his partner of 16 years for Ndumi.
TLC Issue Statement After T-Boz Misses Dates on It’s Iconic Tour Due to ‘Sickle Cell Crisis’: ‘Her Health and Recovery Remain Our Highest Priority’
In the meantime, bandmate Chilli has been performing the group's songs on her own until Watkins is cleared to rejoin the tour.
Nearly 7 in 10 Canadian employees surveyed expect trade with China to increase over the next two years, reveals CCCC 2026 survey
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Lagos govt fires back at Solomon Buchi over comments on city
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Defence seeks to have Peet Viljoen case struck off roll
Viljoen is appearing in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on close to 400 charges.
Economy: 162,000 new jobs – US job market recovering
In July, a surprisingly large number of jobs in the US had been lost. Now the labor market is showing itself to be significantly more robust.
Why Lagos developers are chasing prime housing—Sage Grey MD
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Uber Abruptly Ends Operations in Africa, Abandoning Drivers and Riders Mid-Trip
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Volkswagen ties Seat brand's future beyond 2030 to demand and regulation
The German group opens the door to the end of Seat and states that no decision has been made for the moment.
Morning Minute: Crypto Stages Major Rally on Rate Hopes
Bitcoin soared past $81k, HYPE and ZEC hit smashing new ATHs and the onchain rally leveled up. Is this the first stage of the next leg up?
Hurco Companies Reports Net Income In Q3
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KRA announces tax amnesty on interest, penalties and fines
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a tax amnesty on interest, penalties and fines for eligible taxpayers with tax liabilities dating back to periods up to December 31, 2025.
Griquas and Cheetahs gunning for final, Lions and Pumas eager to upset
The defending champions Griquas will be eyeing a home final when they host the Lions in their semifinal clash on Sunday.
Fractal Design Refine 2 Review: Slightly refined
Fractal Design's second-generation gaming chair lives up to its name — it's slightly refined from its predecessor, which means it's not really that different.
El-Erian warned the global government bond selloff isn't finished yet
The economist cited a fundamental imbalance between bond supply and reliable buyers, and named the U.K., Japan, and France as most vulnerable
162.000 nye jobber i USA i august
Overraskende sterke jobbtall taler for renteheving i USA, mener økonomer.
Credit Dnipro Bank — Winner of the BCI Europe Awards 2026
Credit Dnipro Bank has won the prestigious BCI Europe Awards 2026 in the “Most Effective Recovery” category.
Opinion: Tech companies need to view content as infrastructure
Nahla Davies discusses where tech companies are going wrong when it comes to content strategies and how that affects the wider organisation. Read more: Opinion: Tech companies need to view content as infrastructure
I tested the Traeger Flatrock 2 Zone Griddle, and it will make you want to cook outside more often
The Traeger Flatrock 2 Zone Griddle will change how you cook outside.
Europe Gas Prices Head for Fourth Straight Weekly Gain
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5 mattress toppers I'd buy for an instantly comfier dorm room set-up — from $34 in the Labor Day sales
I've rounded up my top 5 mattress topper deals for dorm beds in this year's Labor Day sales, covering a wide range of student budgets and sleep needs
What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status
Congress never built a path from temporary status to permanent residence, leaving many people facing deportation with little recourse.
Stanford scientists discover a seafood that can reverse signs of aging
A substance found in edible sea squirts appeared to reverse several signs of aging in older mice. Plasmalogen supplements improved memory and learning, strengthened connections between brain cells…
- Sea squirts' plasmalogens reverse aging signs in mice.
- Improved learning, memory, and faster maze navigation in aged mice.
- Thicker, glossier hair and reduced brain inflammation observed.
Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation
Berry’s belief that humans have a responsibility to care for God’s creation traces back to the Book of Genesis. So does an opposing argument for environmental exploitation.
Mosquitoes are picky eaters – we studied 3 common South Florida species to learn why they like some people more than others
A new study shows what microbes and odors on human skin appeal to different species of mosquitoes.
This AI tool found 6 Curl vulnerabilities Mythos and Codex missed – even Greg KH is impressed
Aisle found six Curl flaws after Mythos and Codex reported none.
ITWeb TV: Lelapa AI eyes faster, ambitious growth
The local AI start-up looks to expand its language base outside of Africa, says co-founder Pelonomi Moiloa.
JavaScript installer pnpm recast in Rust because ECMAScript can't keep up
Fully backward-compatible upgrade promises zero-friction speedup for monorepo wranglers.
Break a sweat, hear more? Early results point to a surprising link between fitness and speech perception
It's easy to take hearing for granted.
Future imperfect: Five predictions for the next decade | Opinion
A lot of minds around the industry currently seem focused on one thing: the future. Whether it was Amir Satvat's Gamescom Dev keynote , or the plethora of industry luminaries who lined up to discuss…
The Download: selling battlefield drone data and AI reshaping language
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.
Oasis fans say cryptic codes in chip shop video point to Glasgow gigs next year
Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.
I just went hands-on with the new Circular Ring 3 — and it beats the Oura Ring 5 in 3 big ways
Circular just launched an even smarter smart ring, and it beats the Oura Ring 5 (and other top smart rings) in three major ways.
China accelerates AI integration with transportation
In June, China's Ministry of Transport, together with four other government departments, issued an action plan for innovation in typical application scenarios of 'AI + transportation'.
OpenAI puts its money where its mouth is, offers $1 billion in AI credits to cyber defenders
Want to use Daybreak but cannot afford it? You can now apply for a subsidy.
Western Region HIV Record Hits 23,000
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Colleges are offering bachelor’s degrees in AI. Students are skeptical
Landing an entry-level job is difficult enough. It becomes even harder when you’re competing against technology that can take on an ever-growing range of tasks—without ever drawing a paycheck.
Neuroticism intensifies the transfer of fear and negativity during associative learning
People who score high in neuroticism not only react more intensely to negative events, but they also transfer those bad feelings onto neutral objects more easily.
FDA approves first-in-class drug for polycythemia vera
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Takeda Pharmaceuticals' Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control with…
Astronomers Spot a Strange Atmospheric Wave Above Saturn’s South Pole
And it could stick around for decades The post Astronomers Spot a Strange Atmospheric Wave Above Saturn’s South Pole appeared first on Nautilus .
Health Minister Demands Action on PIMS Maintenance
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Sixteen satellites in Russia’s “Starlink rival” fail to reach working altitude on schedule
None of the 16 low-Earth orbit communications satellites that Russia launched on July 19 as part of its Rassvet-3 series have reached their planned orbital altitude, according to a report by Business…
Salmonella outbreak linked to pumpkin seeds infects 81 in France
Six of the 81 people infected were hospitalised, while two were treated by emergency services, according to the health and agriculture ministries.
Domestic helper jailed 11 weeks for abusing elderly woman with dementia
Maria Inggrid Seran admitted to hitting the elderly woman to stop her from nagging.