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Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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Canada imposed tariffs of up to 50% on hundreds of US goods, including cheese, honey, and aluminum foil, in response to US tariffs on Canadian products. This move is part of an escalating trade war between the two countries. US President Donald Trump also threatened to halt the sale of Bombardier jets in the US, further straining relations. The Canadian Dollar gained strength against the US Dollar despite expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
In the tech and finance sectors, Asian stock markets opened lower due to Middle East tensions and inflation concerns, with the Japanese yen strengthening to its highest level since February. CapitaLand Investment aims to raise $500 million for its third Asian credit fund, while Anthropic reportedly abandoned its pursuit of acquiring AI startup Decart. Nvidia-backed Firmus signed a deal with OpenAI for data centre capacity in Malaysia, and Interactive Brokers earned interest on $182 billion of its clients' idle cash.
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Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, introduced Muse, a personal AI agent designed to assist users with daily tasks such as scheduling, shopping, and turning long-term goals into action plans. Available to individuals aged 18 and over in the U.S., Muse operates on a secure virtual machine that safeguards user data.
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
The acquisition was expected to help Anthropic’s compute infrastructure absorb its growing demand. Read more: Anthropic reportedly backs from $6bn Decart AI acquisition
One of the trickiest problems in mathematics has now fallen to AI after just days of work. The groundbreaking result was announced amid rumour after similar, but less complete work, also created with AI, was announced just hours before
Artificial intelligence coding startup Cognition AI Inc. today announced that it has raised more than $2 billion in late-stage funding at a $48 billion valuation, nearly doubling the price investors put on the company in its last round.
There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDS Co., the information technology services ...
We asked Mashable readers to predict what's going to happen at the Apple 'Surprise and Shine' iPhone launch event Sept. 9.
John Ternus, the new CEO at Apple, is set to make his first appearance at the company's September iPhone launch event. This is a significant shift from the typical format, as Apple has not hosted a live keynote since the time of Steve Jobs. Half of Mashable readers believe Ternus will debut on stage, while 8 percent think he will appear in front of the Apple rainbow arch.
Days after taking over as Apple 's chief executive, John Ternus is widely expected to introduce a foldable iPhone at the company's Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday. That is only one of many possibilities for what looks set to be an iPhone -centric event.
Nintendo has confirmed it intentionally included loading screens in its The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake to "preserve the essence of the original game," and the internet isn't in love with the idea.
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
This year's iPhone launch is going to be totally different. Here's everything we know about all three phones — and how they compare to each other.
Australia’s proposed “My Feed, My Way” reforms would let users opt out of algorithmic recommendations and see only content from accounts they follow.
Waze on Android Auto is missing key navigation details.
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the best price ever hitting the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $250 off via Amazon. but we also have new all-time low on Lenovo’s latest 13-inch 3.5K Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Android tablet at $315 (Save $185) as well as its flagship 165Hz Legion gaming tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite at $260 off , on…
TORONTO (AP) — Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to the latest round of tariffs on Canada. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada, showing other governments whether a smaller U.S. ally can withstand Trump’s economic pressure. Canadian Prime […] The post What to know about Canada’s escalating trade…
Canada has responded to the recent escalation in U.S. tariffs by imposing tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of American goods. The move comes in retaliation to a series of retaliatory tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canadian products. The economic consequences of these tariffs are likely to extend beyond Canada, serving as a warning to other nations about the extent of Trump's economic pressure tactics.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States. In response, the maker of private jets noted that many components for its planes, including the wings,…
Trump has threatened to block Bombardier jets from being sold in the US as trade tensions with Canada escalate. Ottawa is set to impose 15%-50% tariffs on hundreds of US products in retaliation for Washington’s levies.
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 — President Donald Trump threatened yesterday to block US sales of Canadian plane maker Bombard...
After achieving a historic surplus in 2025, China's trade has continued to grow this year, thanks largely to heightened overseas demand for semiconductors, computing hardware and other products linked to the artificial intelligence boom.
Bill Lewis, a former Wall Street broker, now drives for Uber and Lyft after losing his retirement savings in a failed franchise venture.
When new CEO John Ternus unveils Apple's latest products on Wednesday, Wall Street expects him to show that the company can still deliver breakthrough hardware and a Siri virtual assistant capabl...
The UAE will not allow any single country to control access to the Strait of Hormuz or impose a toll on shipping through the vital waterway, Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi said, calling the strait a “red line” for the Gulf.
Robinhood entered a prediction market partnership with Crypto.com, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 8) press release. Robinhood will route select football-related event contracts to Crypto.com’s prediction markets platform via its Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated exchange and clearinghouse, the release said. The exchange does business in the Crypto.com app under the brand Crypto.com |…
Robinhood has entered into a partnership with Crypto.com to broaden its prediction market offerings, according to a press release issued on Tuesday, September 8th. The agreement enables Robinhood to forward select football-related event contracts to Crypto.com's prediction markets platform through its regulated exchange and clearinghouse. This route is accessible via the Crypto.com app, known as Crypto.com | Derivatives North America, as well as the OG.com trader-focused app.
The Japanese yen advanced to the strongest since February.
When US President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that the United States had secured majority control over some 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil through a private company, the North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), he called it “the biggest oil deal in history”.
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, announced Monday that he’s debuting a meme coin, traded under the ticker $LAPTOP, in reference to the political controversy that swarmed him in 2020 and since over his personal laptop.
Gold prices rose in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at ₦525 per share, equivalent to about Ksh51.40 at the current exchange rate, as the Nigerian company prepares to open its share sale on September 14.
As South Africa advances into the future, the pivotal question remains: how are we reimagining our economic landscape to empower the Black majority and ensure sustainable success for generations to come?
NZD/USD extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 0.5850 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair is depreciating as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure following the release of trade data from China, New Zealand’s major trading partner.
Israeli settlements: What does the ICJ ruling require Britain and other states do? Submitted by Sondos Asem on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 14:18 UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband invoked a 2024 ruling by the World Court on the illegality of Israel's occupation of Palestine Judges at the International Court of Justice pictured in The Hague during the 19 July 2024 advisory opinion on the illegality of…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in July 2024 that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful. In a speech by UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, it was announced that the UK government now considers the occupation unlawful and has taken measures in line with the ICJ's advisory opinion from the previous year.
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary ordered 10 members of Russia’s diplomatic mission to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable for diplomats, the government said Tuesday, and Russia…
CAIRO/DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in US ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and underscoring the risk of the Iran conflict escalating into a wider regional war.
<p>Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the Houthi targeting of civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran in the fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the injury of a number of civilians, including women and children, in addition to its continued targeting of commercial ships in the Red Sea…
Abu Dhabi says it will not join Israel’s political debate after a report claimed Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu before October 7.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss…
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta resumed early Tuesday after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000…
Iran threatened the United States with "economic warfare" on Tuesday and said it had fired an advanced missile at US warships, underscoring the risks of further escalation in the war only days after both sides traded blows again.
During the Sept. 11 attacks, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson — the only American not on Earth at the time — snapped a "sobering" shot of smoke pouring across New York City as the second tower fell.
On September 11, 2001, a NASA astronaut named Frank Culbertson, who was aboard the International Space Station (ISS), captured a haunting photo of the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The image, taken from roughly 250 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth, shows a massive plume of thick smoke billowing from Manhattan, New York City. Culbertson, the only American not on Earth at the time of the attacks, photographed the scene after being informed of the events unfolding back home.
The photo, taken just after the collapse of the second World Trade Center tower, is still as haunting as ever a quarter-century later, showcasing the devastating impact of the terrorist attacks on the United States.
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison on Tuesday after authorities said her manipulation of DNA data had raised questions about…
Chronic lifestyle diseases place growing pressure on healthcare. Prevention strategies should go beyond consumer behaviour and address how food is produced.
Programs took different approaches to helping young viewers grapple with the horrors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks – lessons that still apply in today’s media environment.
Chinese scientists have proposed developing “underground agriculture” in abandoned coal mine tunnels as part of a push to create a green, circular economy for the country’s massive mining industry. A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, described the idea late last month in the journal China…
We know the universe is constantly expanding. We also know that gravitationally bound objects, such as solar systems and black holes, seem to be immune to that expansion. But a new paper, available in pre-print on arXiv by theoretical physicists Valerio Faraoni and Massimiliano Rinaldi challenges that assumption.
Tiny geolocators measure light levels and atmospheric pressure to reveal the migrations of small songbirds – including the yellow-rumped warbler, also known as a butter-butt – in unprecedented detail.
The FDA has conducted fewer international inspections of foreign food sites since 2019, with numbers down nearly 35%, according to agency records. The pandemic has contributed to a wave of retirements and departures among FDA inspectors, which continues to this day. Even before COVID-19, the agency had failed to meet its congressional mandated targets for international inspections.
The moves bring stability to an agency that's been rocked by the exits of top leadership.
SINGAPORE: Malaysia-based Singaporean actor Datuk Aaron Aziz has posted an emotional video message supporting his close friend and fellow Singaporean entertainer Sheikh Haikel, who is battling Stage 4 colon cancer.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The administration of President Donald Trump filled four senior positions at the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, promoting several officials who had been serving in acting roles to permanently…
Italian club Como renew the contract of forward Roberta Picchi after she is diagnosed with breast cancer.
Maharashtra FDA officials found a range of violations, from pest infestations and expired food to unclean equipment and incomplete records on staff health, training and food testing.
Four South Africans from groups the government wants to reach with the six-monthly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir (LEN), tell us why they chose the shot, what happened at the clinic and whether they’ll go back for another dose. The post Meet 4 people who got the HIV prevention jab appeared first on Bhekisisa .
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has intensified efforts to protect public health in the Western North Region with a two-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise at selected public facilities in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality. The exercise, which began on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., continued until 8:00 p.m.
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in New Jersey with more than $500 million in debt, part of its goal to revive the league without Saudi…
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, owing over $500 million, as the league seeks to survive without Saudi funding. The move came after the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia ended its financial support at the conclusion of the 2026 season. LIV has reached a restructuring agreement with BC Partners to provide capital.
MARSEILLE, Sept 8 — Two thieves broke into a museum dedicated to French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoi...
By Kwame Bediako Three Ghanaians are set to feature in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase as the competition begins on Tuesday, September 8. Antoine Semenyo, Rahim Ibrahim and Kojo Peprah Oppong are all included in their clubs’ squads, giving Ghana a presence across three different countries.
NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe kept coming back until he had reached his third U.S. Open semifinal, beating Alex Michelsen 5-7, 6-3, 7-5,…
Slavia Praha and Lens go head-to-head at Fortuna Arena this Thursday in the UEFA Champions League. Slavia Praha mark their 4th participation in the competition, whilst Lens go into their 4th. The matc...
Who are favourites to reach the Super Bowl and who will be the surprise standouts? BBC's NFL experts make their predictions for the 2026 season - and so can you.
Melbourne: Big Bash League team Melbourne Renegades is up for sale in full as Cricket Australia on Tuesday approved “self-determination” privatisation model in its T20 league. CA announced that it would invite bids from private owners for a 100 per cent stake in Melbourne Renegades.
The Japanese player won her fourth and most recent Grand Slam title at the 2021 Australian Open before stepping away from tennis and giving birth to daughter Shai three years ago.
Inter paid the price for embarrassing early errors in their 2-1 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, but dominated possession for long periods and scored through Carlos Augusto.Treble winners Jose ...
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