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The Writer as Righter of History
Ibrahim B. Babangida I am most elated to identify with my dear friend, Dr. Chidi Amuta, as he presents his memoir: “Homage: Return To Familiar Places” to our public. In
Suspected drone activity halts flights at Luxembourg airport
According to the Luxembourg airport, flight operations were halted as a precautionary safety measure after unauthorized, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) were detected around and over the airport.
Joseph Tegbe’s Panic Response to Power Sector Reform
By Adeola Akinremi In Ayn Rand’s mystery story, the Atlas Shrugged, there is something Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, can absorb: reason. Rand’s 1957 book remains valuable and useful
Wike’s Narcissism and Reckless New War
Bright Goodluck History is a patient teacher. However, it does not forgive those who refuse to sit in class. Every empire that believed itself to be permanent, from Rome to the
Giants shut down ace Logan Webb for the season with a blister on his finger
- Giants place Logan Webb on injured list for season
- Blister on right middle finger sidelines star pitcher
- Webb had solid season with 8-9 record and 134 strikeouts
Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in Hormuz
- Iran claims responsibility for striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
- Hundreds of thousands of Iranians demonstrate support for the government
- South Korea considers expanding naval presence in the Gulf of Aden
UAE targets 25% local food in hotels and restaurants as $272m industry fund backs national products
UAE initiatives target 25% locally produced food in hotels and restaurants and UAE GAP certification for 80% of farms, alongside a $272m industrial fund
Batman, Betty Boop and bountiful bakes: General Store in Kuchai Lama offers collectibles, crafts and coffee in a community café
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — There are treasures wherever we look: from vinyl records to vintage dolls. Every corner re...
Brentford thump Chelsea 3-0 as Alonso’s defensive woes deepen
LONDON, Sept 19 — Brentford exposed Chelsea’s defensive problems to inflict a damaging 3-0 defeat yesterday...
Total value of secured loans hit GH¢31.5bn in quarter 2 2026
According to the report, banks continued to dominate the secured transactions landscape by value of registered credit, accounting for a total value of GH¢19.9 billion, equivalent to 63.1% of total…
The future of higher education is augmented intelligence
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, work, communicate and make decisions. Yet the most important question is not how much human activity AI can replace.
Press Freedom in the US: Trump Bans US Broadcaster CNN from White House Access
The US President is waging a battle against media that report critically about him. Now, just weeks before the important midterm elections, it affects CNN and others. They are not the first.
N.K. leader calls for 'most concentrated and destructive' artillery capability
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for his count...
US lifts Eritrea sanctions imposed over Ethiopian war to advance ‘regional interests’
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 — The US yesterday lifted sanctions on Eritrea imposed in 2021 over the deadly conflict in nei...
Meta’s New AI Chip Is Coming in 2027: Arke Targets Lower AI Costs
Meta plans to deploy its MTIA 450 Arke AI chip in 2027 as it looks to cut inference costs, energy use and reliance on general-purpose GPUs.
Possible EV link in June Aster fire prompts ferry bans, safety review
Shipping firms impose restrictions as the June Aster fire investigation continues.
- Electric vehicle linked to MV June Aster explosion
- Philippine Coast Guard investigates cause of incident
- Shipping companies ban EVs and hybrids on vessels
The Curator: Cotton, linen or flannel? How to choose the right bedsheets for fall
Shop these dreamy finds from Silk & Snow, Quince, Eddie Bauer and more.
Perfect Diary owner Yatsen doubles down on skincare, R&D after business overhaul
Yatsen Group, the Chinese beauty company behind Perfect Diary cosmetics, plans to deepen its push into skincare and new product research to sustain its growth, after a years-long overhaul of its…
Peer sexual harassment emerges early, highlighting need for prevention before Grade 4
Sexual harassment between peers begins as early as Grade 4 and continues throughout lower secondary school. Most of those who sexually harass others have also experienced harassment themselves.
We Ranked the 10 Best First Partner Pokémon TCG Cards of All Time
We ranked the 10 best First Partner Pokémon TCG cards of all time, featuring $4,500 vintage grails, iconic Charizard classics, and budget-friendly picks.
This gadget—and free software—makes e-reading fun again
Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In . At first blush, it sounds like a canonical example of a gizmo the world could live without.
Law Firms Have a Big Problem: Senior Partners Aren’t Retiring
It’s not uncommon for lawyers to work well into their 80s. Firms are finding ways to get them to exit and make way for the next generation.
India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos
Truecaller says the one-way sharing requirement would hand a commercially valuable proprietary asset to telecom operators.
- Indian government compels caller-ID apps to send spam reports to telecoms.
- TRAI mandates apps to forward spam reports to blockchain platform managed by telecoms.
- Truecaller criticizes move as anti-competitive, serving 350M+ Indian users.
BTS, Cortis land 3rd nomination at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS and rookie Cortis have secured ...
Hidden fiscal risk behind Indonesia’s military expenditure
Indonesia is entering an era of bigger defense budgets and small budgetary visibility. Yet the institutions that allow the legislature and the public to determine where money goes have not…
X Games League Draft Results: Full Winter Team Rosters
On Wednesday, the first-ever X Games League winter draft saw 40 of the world’s top skiers and snowboarders selected to one of four Winter X Games League (XGL) clubs.
Anthropic’s Next Claude Feature Could Reach Into Your Bank Account
Anthropic appears to be testing Claude Money, a feature that could connect bank accounts to Claude for spending analysis and financial planning.
How ADHD symptoms change from childhood through adulthood
Researchers are learning more about the ways symptoms can emerge, disappear and evolve.
Will making WA's freight network public be cost-effective?
The West Australian government has taken another step towards buying back the state's freight rail network.
EA Sports FC 27 Review So Far
EA Sports stands on shaky ground with a new open-world hub, but the realistic, intuitive Tactics system shows promise.
A New Buffett Takes On the Task of Preserving Berkshire Hathaway’s Culture
Howie Buffett’s appointment as chairman ushers in a new era at Berkshire, and puts the conglomerate in uncharted territory.
Collective Metals Announces Management Changes
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COLLECTIVE METALS INC. (CSE: COMT | OTC: CLLMF | FSE: TO1) (the “Company” or “Collective Metals”) is pleased to announce the appointment…
Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate announced on Friday.
- Warren Buffett announces resignation as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
- Howard Buffett to succeed as chairman immediately
- 96-year-old Buffett plans to retire from business leadership
When Can a Second Medical Opinion in Switzerland Change a Treatment Plan?
A serious diagnosis often comes with several possible treatment routes. Surgery may be recommended by one specialist, while another may suggest medication, targeted therapy, further diagnostics, or…
Jewellers face higher hallmarking costs as festive, wedding demand picks up
The increase in the hallmarking fee to ₹75 affects the perceived value of lightweight jewellery, prompting calls for a review.
The Supplier Audit Trail: How Research Laboratories Reconstruct Where a Reagent Came From
Six months after an experiment, a reviewer asks a question that sounds simple: which batch of reagent was used, and what was known about it at the time.
Sod turned on new apartment complex for Old Kildonan
Blue blazers and black hard hats were front and centre as developers and politicians dug their shovels into the ground Friday at the sod-turning ceremony for a new apartment building […]
10 boats in one van: Russia goes DIY with a plywood vessel that can be built in 4 hours and can carry 4 fiber-optic UAVs
Russia's new drone-carrying warboat is made of plywood, ships flat-packed, and assembles in four hours with a screwdriver, letting you pack 10 in a van.
Higher physical activity may prevent more type 2 diabetes cases among older adults
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct.
Tilly Norwood’s press tour is going about as well as you’d expect for an AI
In one particularly odd interview, Norwood seems to malfunction and begin speaking Chinese.
- AI actress Tilly Norwood struggles during press tour with 75 interviews
- Malfunction causes Norwood to speak Chinese for over ten seconds
- Particle6 Group may be mocking Norwood's poor AI performance
Google is the latest AI lab with a security testing mishap
Google's Gemini AI model broke into three companies' systems using basic hacking techniques during model testing earlier this year.
Why relying on university students skews global psychological research
A new study of 95 countries reveals that higher education—not wealth—makes individuals globally more culturally similar to Western nations.
China makes progress in 3-nm chips without advanced lithography tools
Chinese researchers have made early strides in pushing semiconductor processing nodes below 3-nm using older lithography technology, as more advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) tools from…
South Korea wants free ‘AI for All’. Is society ready for it?
In Silicon Valley and beyond, the architects of artificial intelligence are increasingly warning about the risks it poses to humanity. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wants the industry to slow down.
Japan researchers use ancient boardgame Go to explore how humans and AI can coexist
TOKYO -- Researchers in Japan are using Pair Go, a version of the ancient board game played in teams, to explore how humans and artificial intelligenc
- Researchers use ancient board game Go to study human-AI coexistence.
- "Pair Go" format pairs humans with AI as "Neo Humans" in tournaments.
- Lead researcher aims to develop AI that enhances, not replaces, humans.
Experimental evolution of root-associated microbial communities
Microbial communities associated with plants are dynamic ecosystems whose structure and functions influence host health and fitness.
Development of a novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for Balamuthia mandrillaris
Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living amoeba that can cause cutaneous skin lesions, systemic disease, and a severe life-threatening CNS infection, Balamuthia amoebic encephalitis (BAE), which has a…
Multimodal allostery in a single-domain protein
Allosteric communication between distant sites in proteins is central to biological regulation and underlies the efficacy of many drugs.
Environmental performance index: Pakistan climbs 22 places
LAHORE: Pakistan has moved up 22 places in the latest Environmental Performance Index (EPI), improving from 179th in 2024 to 157th in the 2026 global ranking while India is placed at 176th among 177…
Hackers Are Using Passkey Updates as a New Microsoft Phishing Hook
Microsoft warns attackers are using passkey and MFA update requests to phish employees, hijack sessions, and access Microsoft 365 data.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Requires 'Prepare to Ship' Battery Drain Before Shipping
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a battery capacity over 20 watt-hours, which means there are additional shipping requirements. If an ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max needs to be shipped somewhere, its maximum…
A startup that builds other startups raised $100M, and is all-in on physical AI
UP.Labs, now doing business under the name Vantora, is building startups for industrial corporations.
- UP.Labs rebranded to Vantora and raised $100M from Silversmith Capital Partners
- Vantora shifting focus to physical AI startups for corporate clients
- Vantora developing proprietary M&A pipeline for corporate integration
Common eye disease can cause hallucinations, but few people know it
Seeing people, flowers or patterns that aren't really there can be frightening. But for people with serious vision loss, these visions are often a known and harmless side effect, experts say.
Birdwatching boom connects youth with natural world
The hobby of birdwatching, once pigeonholed as being just for seniors, has ignited the interest of young people globally. Bird enthusiasts hope the pastime raises awareness about the natural world.
How knitting and crochet can be 'deceptively good' for the brain
Craft activities like knitting and crochet can have a number of benefits for brain health, from helping improve attention to forge connections with others.
Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions
The Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated blood, allowing members to receive products derived from blood but maintaining a ban on…
- Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products like plasma and platelets.
- Whole-blood transfusions remain prohibited, unchanged from previous policy.
- Policy change announced Friday, second revision this year by Governing Body.
Running marathons with type 1 diabetes can be safe, small study shows
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, from Sept. 28–Oct.