NCCE sensitises student leaders on leadership skills
The Western North Regional Directorate for the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has sensitised student leaders of the Sefwi-Wiawso College of Education on good leadership skills.
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Understanding the road to online radicalisation: Why platforms like Roblox are only one part of the puzzle
Experts say vulnerable teens may seek connection across multiple online platforms – from mainstream social media and gaming communities to private messaging channels – where they may become increasingly exposed to extremist content.
TryHackMe : Packed Light Writeup
TL;DR A .pcapng capture shows a victim host on 192.168.1.141 downloading a Python keylogger ( updates.py ) from an attacker-controlled "hotel update server" at byte-lotus-hotel.thm:8080 (…
- Victim downloads Python keylogger from attacker-controlled server
- Keylogger XOR-encrypts keystrokes with hardcoded key 'H'
- Flag recovered by replaying XOR/base64 scheme on 30 exfiltrated requests
Self-hosting Hermes Agent on Railway: the dashboard that refuses to open unauthenticated
Full disclosure up front: I maintain a Railway template for this and get a kickback if you deploy through it. That's the whole pitch — everything below is the actual writeup.
- Hermes Agent fails to open unauthenticated dashboard.
- Railway injects PORT value during runtime, causing dashboard errors.
- Author created wrapper for Railway deployment automating issues.
APOD: August 4, 2026 – Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
The post APOD: August 4, 2026 – Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula appeared first on NASA Science .
AGC revokes Johor land seizures, UMLand units drop legal challenge
Senior federal counsel Ng Siew Wee, appearing for the AGC, says the government is not seeking costs as it has not filed any submissions.
'Uorfi Javed given ₹1 lakh': Influencer claims Abhijeet Dipke a ‘Pak agent,’ paid celebs to back CJP; seeks arrest
The influencer has also alleged that Dipke and the CJP "paid" Bollywood celebrities to support the protest and appear at Jantar Mantar.
LLMs on Consumer Hardware — Part 2: Prefill and the Failure of the AI PC
Part 1 established the hardware, the runner, and the primary model. This entry covers what governs inference on that hardware — the two phases of inference, the cost of long context, and the cost of…
Signs of change in the tourism market
El sector pierde ritmo justo cuando se acerca a los 100 millones de visitantes anuales
Catalonia sees the end of the tunnel after applying amnesty to almost twenty people facing trial
The process will culminate with the definitive return of Carles Puigdemont, which will shake the political map and remains an unknown.
The amazing Venus of Alicante: a 2,000-year-old head pokes out from among stones, traffic cones and a supermarket bag
El hallazgo de una escultura de la diosa romana por unos operarios en una zanja no ha estado exento de polémica política en la ciudad
The tobacco companies threatened the government with asking for multimillionaire compensation if they approved generic packaging.
Health has removed the measure from two legal initiatives since 2024. The sector unsuccessfully demanded compensation of several billion euros from the UK and Australia.
Fire breaks out at electronic chip unit in Noida, two firefighters killed, three injured
The firefighters were attempting to douse the blaze when a wall and an iron beam inside the factory suddenly collapsed, injuring five of them, the spokesperson said.
No woman in cabinet after Gayathri’s name dropped from final expansion list
Karnataka’s expanded Congress Cabinet took shape on Monday without a woman minister after Gayathri Shanthegowda, the only woman included in the list approved by the party leadership, was left out…
Apple sued over alleged lack of age checks for casino games in Brazil
Apple is facing a civil lawsuit in Brazil seeking R$300 million (roughly $59 million) in damages over allegations that children can download and access casino-style games on the App Store without any…
Galaxy Z series logs 1.44 mln preorders in S. Korea, highest on record
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy Z foldable smartphone...
What Apple price hike? The Apple Watch 11 is down to its lowest Aussie price of just AU$427
Apple also revealed that many older Apple Watches won’t be compatible with the upcoming watchOS 27, making this deal especially hard to pass up if your current wearable is ageing.
WhatsApp reacts as multiple accounts, including in India, put under review
While WhatsApp acknowledged that mistakes can occur when enforcing its policies, the company did not specify what had triggered the reviews.
After raising $1B in funding, Valar Atomics plans to mass produce small nuclear reactors for the AI industry
Nuclear energy startup Valar Atomics Inc. said today it has raised a bumper $1 billion Series B funding round to help it move from building prototype small nuclear reactors to manufacturing them at…
Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store with no explanation
Users noticed that Telegram was no longer available on the App Store in several countries including the United States, but it returned shortly after its disappearance without explanation.
Telegram’s Apple App Store mystery continues, but it’s still available on Android
Telegram says its app is once again available on Apple's App Store, but a complete restoration appears to be pending.
China claims global chip leadership thanks to new legal definition of 'integrated circuits'
Beijing's new rules also protect against copying local chip designs
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 4, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1872 on August 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Singapore’s cybersecurity paradox: Leading in digital, lagging in defense
Singapore consistently punches above its weight on almost every measure of a mature digital economy, from financial competitiveness and digitalisation to regulatory sophistication.
5 more immigration officers held in MyIMMs hacking probe
A source from MACC says the officers were arrested after giving statements at the anti-graft agency’s headquarters yesterday.
iPhone to Windows clipboard sharing coming to iOS 28 in the EU
If you've ever wanted to copy something on your iPhone and paste it on your Windows PC, the feature is coming in a fall 2027 release of iOS 28 to users in the EU.
Russia escalates dispute with Apple over mandatory app preinstallation
Reuters reports that Russia’s antitrust regulator has opened a formal case against Apple over the company’s failure to preinstall the state-backed MAX messenger and Russia’s RuStore app marketplace on…
Tefal X-Clean 7 review: this speedy, lightweight hardfloor washer is pet-approved, but its bizarre cleaning prompts have me confused
I've used the Tefal X-Clean 7 wet and dry vacuum in my home for the past three months — here's how it fared.
The Senate Should Reject KOSA's Privacy Risks
The Senate Commerce Committee is once again considering legislation that would dramatically expand age verification, and undermine privacy for everyone. Alongside the SCREEN Act , the CHATBOT Act , and the Youth AI Privacy Act, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would push companies to collect more information about their users while…
Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection
The security suite’s new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.
The creator of Walmart's vibe-coding tool Code Puppy is leaving for AI startup Pydantic
The creator of Walmart's internal vibe-coding tool is leaving for AI start-up Pydantic. Code Puppy lets workers code their own software tools.
- Walmart's Code Puppy creator Michael Pfaffenberger leaving for Pydantic
- Code Puppy grew from 1,000 to nearly 75,000 users
- Tool supports multiple AI models for Walmart's strategy
Save 30% Off the Petite DJI Neo 4K Quadcopter Drone Camera, Including Bundles, Starting at Just $139
These drones are legal to purchase and use and are FAA registration exempt.
Ghana Manganese Company projects 700,000 tonnes monthly production in August
Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) says it expects monthly production to reach about 700,000 tonnes in August 2026, citing improving weather conditions and the commissioning of new heavy mining equipment.
Gold Steady as Middle East Talks Weigh on Interest Rate Outlook
Gold moved in a narrow range as traders monitored talks in the Middle East for signs of progress that would ease pressure on the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
T-beauty explained: Why Thailand’s beauty brands are taking Southeast Asia by storm
Once a Bangkok shopping secret, Thai beauty has become one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing beauty exports. Here’s how products designed for tropical skin and humid climates are carving out an…
Apple Plans iPhone-to-Windows Copy and Paste in EU After Microsoft Request
Apple is working on a new feature that will support cross-device copy and paste between iOS devices and Windows PCs. Microsoft asked for the feature using Apple's EU interoperability request system…
Gold declines to near $4,050 on US–Iran talks uncertainty
Gold price (XAU/USD) declines to near $4,050 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal eased slightly from the recent rally after the US paused planned airstrikes against Iran.
An AI-Supervised Remote Exam Went So Badly That 58,000 Students Must Retake It
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Earlier this summer, nearly 160,000 applicants took the entrance exam for UNAM, Mexico's largest university.
- 58,000 students at UNAM must retake AI-supervised remote exam
- Exam results showed 16.3% scoring 100+, up from 3.5% historically
- Technical commission formed to investigate widespread cheating suspicions
Samantha Morton Says She’s Been Out of Work Since Filming ‘The Odyssey’
“The politics of the industry has changed massively,” the 49-year-old actress adds of her career's ebbs and flows The post Samantha Morton Says She’s Been Out of Work Since Filming ‘The Odyssey’…
- Samantha Morton hasn't worked since "The Odyssey"
- She praised Nolan's invitation to "The Odyssey" set
- Best known for Oscar-nominated roles in "Sweet and Lowdown"
Why Chinese brokers forecast an A-share tech and chip rebound
Leading Chinese brokerages have expressed optimism for domestic tech shares traded in August, distinguishing them from the sharp sell-off that has rattled South Korean financial markets.
Dave Bautista reportedly 'in talks' to take over the role of Kratos in Amazon's God of War series
Ryan Hurst had to leave the show after a severe on-set injury.
Nvidia could invest $250bn in OpenAI's 10Gw Ohio data center — but costs could balloon to $500bn
Nvidia is considering $250 billion in financing support as OpenAI pursues a 10GW Ohio data center costing more than $500 billion.
The 27" LG UltraGear 280Hz Gaming Monitor Featuring Tandem OLED Tech Is on Sale Today for $399.99
Tandem OLEDs are brighter and less prone to burn-in than previous generation OLED panels.
A 40-Foot-Long SpaceX Rocket Piece Is About to Slam Into the Moon — Here's What to Expect From the Impact
Learn about the SpaceX rocket piece that is going to crash into the Moon on Aug. 5, 2026, and find out what might be visible from the impact.
Let’s swing through the best Spider-Man: Brand New Day toys, collectibles, and gear worth adding to your web
A look at the best Spider-Man: Brand New Day toys, collectibles, and gear inspired by the new movie.
The Tiny Black Dots on Your Oven Door Have Roots in Ancient Egypt
Learn about ceramic frit pattern — the dotty design that makes your household appliances safer and more efficient.
Video Found in MacOS Shows Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods in Action
The video file was reportedly found in the MacOS 26.7 release candidate.
Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Arrive as Early as This Year
The cameras would reportedly assist Siri, rather than be used to take photos, but questions remain.
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Laptop is More Powerful Than the Xbox Ally X and Only a Pound Heavier
Best Buy is taking $900 off the most highly recommended configuration for this week only,
Twenty years of Pandoc
John MacFarlane has published a lengthy retrospective to commemorate twenty years of the Pandoc document converter. On August 3, 2006, I uploaded the first version of pandoc to my website, releasing…
4 ways maritime pros use charts, routes and ETAs on the same map
Ask ten maritime professionals what they need from a tracking platform and you’ll get ten slightly different answers. A harbour pilot wants centimetre-level clearance data.
Apple's Next CEO Adds Retired Hardware Executive to His Team
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is rehiring Laura Legros, a former vice president of hardware engineering who retired from Apple in 2022, reports Bloomberg .
'Wait for me, my Czech friend': Japanese dev adds Czech localization just for the one Steam user who wishlisted his game in the Czech Republic
The international spirit of baseball and friendship might frown on the method, though.
Apple Photos in iOS 27 gets camera roll feature it’s long needed
iOS 27 is a big update for Apple’s Photos app , with improvements to slideshows, shared albums, and more. It also adds a welcome camera roll-type feature many have long been asking for: ‘Captured by…
How to Optimize Online Reading and Research Workflows with Effective Link Filtering Technology
Optimizing your workflow doesn't just make you faster; it makes your SEO strategies safer and significantly more effective.
Notability app makes the jump from iOS to Android, and it’s 25% off to celebrate
Notability is a long-time favorite note-taking app on Apple’s devices, but now it’s finally on Android, and it seems to be off to a good start too.
N. Korea Group Behind Multiple Open Source Supply-Chain Attacks: Amazon
Amazon’s recent report attributing a series of compromises of open source software libraries to a North Korea-backed threat group encapsulates many of the expanding cyber risks increasingly facing developers, from the growing use of generative AI by bad actors and targeting of code repositories to financially focused attacks by…
Google dev kit spurs first-ever agent-on-agent violence
Poisoned pull requests contain prompt injection that allows one to control another
Xbox may have a surprisingly smart plan for keeping physical games alive
A leaked Microsoft roadmap details an August Disc-to-Digital rollout, a larger original Xbox catalog for PC in October, and Xbox 360 support beginning in 2027.