Motherboards may be the next PC component to get a massive price increase
A new report suggests Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte are preparing motherboard price hikes that could make building a new PC significantly more expensive.
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Day 12 of Jharkhand students' protest: Hemant Soren breaks silence on exam row
In response to mounting allegations of irregularities in recruitment exams, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren reassured students of a fair resolution under the law.
Former Home Secretary G.K. Pillai-led group denied ‘police permission’ to release J&K report in Srinagar
Mr. Pillai was scheduled to release the Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir’s annual report on August 7 in Srinagar
Ukraine war: Attack with ballistic missiles on Kyiv - one dead
Once again, the Russian military is attacking the Ukrainian capital at night. Fires are breaking out in several districts. There are dead and injured.
How one Japanese couple made the 1920s and ’30s into a way of life
No refrigerator. No microwave. Just blocks of ice, records and a home built for another age.
North Korea vows to teach ‘war criminal state’ Japan lesson over missile test
North Korea said it will pursue unspecified “additional military options” in response to Japan’s expanding defence capabilities, accusing Tokyo of reviving the ambitions of a “war criminal state”.
HD Hyundai deploys advanced welding system at Huntington Ingalls shipyard
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Co. said Wednesday it has deployed its inte...
GM, Chinese automaker extend joint venture for 20 years despite geopolitical tensions with U.S.
GM said the deal will focus on domestic sales of Buick and Cadillac models in China and exporting Chevrolet products built in China for non-U.S. markets.
Policy changes alone won’t guarantee return of support, PH told
Analyst Lau Zhe Wei says policy changes may have had a greater political impact if done on a large scale before the Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls.
Child sexual deepfakes in Japan more than double in first half of 2026
Police handled 123 such cases in the six months, exceeding both the 60 recorded a year earlier and the 114 logged in all of 2025.
Unification ministry proposes not calling N. Korea 'main enemy'
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Wednesday raised the need ...
Marine Corps conducting probe into firearms, ammunition system following gun incident
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Marine Corps said Wednesday it is examining the ov...
Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges
Several people have been arrested in Egypt over an alleged plot by fake judges to defraud people of their money.
CJP core committee meet today after historic Jantar Mantar protest: Key agenda, what to expect
In the days following the strategy meet, CJP will reach out to its volunteers across the country and organise a nationwide listening tour to take into account the needs and aspirations of the youth in…
The Evolution Of Software Engineering
Software engineering is undergoing a significant transformation, its greatest since inception in the mid-20th century. What began as a niche discipline focused on algorithmic problem-solving has…
1 dead and 12 injured in Kyiv after Russian strikes
Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital killed a woman and wounded at least a dozen others, after the country's air force warned of incoming ballistic missiles, according to local authorities.
USWNT Legend to Retire With Portland Thorns on One-Day Contract
U.S. Women’s National Team legend Tobin Heath will reportedly sign a one-day contract to retire with the Portland Thorns.
I Built a VS Code Extension, I would like your feedback!
Welcome to my first post! If you write React and TypeScript regularly, you probably already know the feeling: you know how to write a useState + useEffect data fetch, you've done it a hundred times…
- Author creates VS Code extension RapidReact to generate React/TypeScript snippets.
- Typing prefix like "rr.tq.querypage" creates full page component with TanStack Query.
- Author seeks feedback on extension via GitHub issues or comments.
Amir Qatar, Trump runding usaha reda ketegangan AS-Iran
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani dan Donald Trump mengadakan perbincangan menerusi perbualan telefon pada Selasa.
‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win
WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country The Philippines has been swept up in tennis fever after 21-year-old rising star…
Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino has summoned senior leaders of football's world governing body to a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday, after another day in which its president has faced fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.
Travel guide in the government quarter: Toko and Co.: The Hague is top address for Indonesian cuisine
Tongseng Kambing instead of fries - in the government capital, more than 60 restaurants offer dishes whose culinary roots date back to the colonial era. Often cheap, always delicious.
Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.
Styling plain text that survives copy-paste: a Unicode primer (and the tools I use)
The problem: there is no "bold" in a bio Here's a scenario you've probably hit: you want to emphasize something in an Instagram bio, a Discord nickname, a Slack message, or a plain-text README — and…
- Unicode enables stylized characters for plain text formatting
- Code points preserve stylized characters across platforms
- LiteralKit tool provides honest, efficient Unicode conversions
U.S. nears Hormuz deal, aiming for Wednesday announcement
The U.S., Iran and Oman are closing in on an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. aiming for a Wednesday announcement, according to two regional sources and a U.S. official.
Mechanical engineering: Dräger warns: "The chemical industry is quietly dying"
The security technology manufacturer works closely with the chemical industry. Their crisis therefore also affects the Lübeck-based company.
Tambah baik dasar belum tentu pulih sokongan terhadap PH, kata penganalisis
Lau Zhe Wei berkata ia mungkin beri kesan jika dibuat secara besar-besaran sebelum PRN Johor dan Negeri Sembilan.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 5, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1873 on August 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Three teenagers plead not guilty to murdering good Samaritan Aidan Becker
Police allege three boys and a man attacked and killed Melbourne man Aidan Becker at a suburban train station in March.
Defending Champions Getting Huge Defensive Lineman Back
Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Stephen Daley is coming back for a fifth season.
- Stephen Daley returns as defending champions' top defender.
- Daley led Big Ten with 19 tackles for loss last year.
- Injury prevented him from NFL and College Football Playoff.
Benson wins Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary race, according to CBS News.
Putin's ‘human safari’: Russian drone seen hunting unarmed Ukrainian civilian in shocking footage
Verified footage shows a Russian FPV drone chasing a 52-year-old vegetable vendor in Ukraine's Kherson region before detonating; he survived with shrapnel wounds and a concussion
Commissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearing
The royal commission on antisemitism has hit back at comments from a prominent member of the Jewish community who accused pro-Palestinian groups of attempting to "hijack" the inquiry using "clickbait…
Netanyahu says IDF will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas has fully disarmed
Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks are intended to push back against a recent deal to disarm Hamas announced by US President Donald Trump, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war.
CBS News Slams ‘Categorically False’ Claim It Suppressed ‘60 Minutes’ Epstein Report From Sharyn Alfonsi
“We are proud of our aggressive and extensive reporting on the Epstein scandal,” a spokesperson for the news network adds The post CBS News Slams ‘Categorically False’ Claim It Suppressed ‘60 Minutes’…
- CBS News rejects Senator Wyden's claim that they suppressed '60 Minutes' Epstein report.
- Report details Sharyn Alfonsi's work on Jeffrey Epstein story before termination.
- CBS Leadership fired Alfonsi after her interview with Wyden was taped.
Progressives' anti-AIPAC wave hits a snag in St. Louis
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush for a second cycle in a row.
- Progressive candidate Cori Bush lost to Wesley Bell in Missouri's 1st District election.
- Wesley Bell denounced Gaza conflict as "genocide," contrasting with 2024 race.
- AIPAC spent less this year, progressive groups lacked crucial airtime support.
Pasifika unemployment remains twice the national rate
Figures released by Statistics NZ on Wednesday put the unemployment rate for Pacific peoples at 11.6 percent in the June 2026 quarter, or around 23,700 Pacific workers.
Israeli flags placed beside grave of fallen soldier torn, vandalized
Staff Sgt. Regev Amar fell in battle in Kibbutz Kissufim on October 7 and was buried near the Nahal Hermon river, which his family says is the place he loved most.
- Israeli flags torn and vandalized near Staff Sgt. Regev Amar's grave.
- Amar, 20-year-old Negev machine gunner, died during October 7 attack.
- Amar's mother established "Derech Regev" in honor of her son's values.
Border police arrest two for alleged vandalization of IDF soldier’s memorial site
Fallen soldier Sgt. Yehuda Peretz was killed when the vehicle he was traveling in crashed into a barrier on Route 222, only a month before his wedding date.
- Border Police arrest two for alleged vandalism.
- Memorial site damaged, including burned benches and ruined signs.
- Suspects arrested in Bir Hadaj, Bedouin town.
Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course days before scheduled presidential visit
The suspect had already been under investigation by El Segundo police on suspicion of robbery. He was also arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing prohibited ammunition.
The Snoop: Aunty Gina gets her flowers, internal docs reveal Adelaide Uni drama, and more
Plus: do you know who the governor-general is? The post The Snoop: Aunty Gina gets her flowers, internal docs reveal Adelaide Uni drama, and more appeared first on Crikey .
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
Heatwaves, lightning now a natural calamity in NDRF protocol, says Centre
The latest inclusion will ensure states can use the SDRF fund for providing relief and assistance to people affected by heatwaves and lightning.
In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China’s sweeping new ‘ethnic unity’ law
LHASA, Tibet (AP) — Kalsang Lhamo traces a series of…
Brazil cuts diplomatic presence in Argentina after Milei insults Lula
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government on Tuesday announced it is reducing its diplomatic presence in Argentina after renewed attacks by Argentine President Javier Milei on his counterpart Luiz Inácio…
Man arrested with gun near Trump's California golf course ahead of fundraiser
A man was arrested near President Trump's golf course while allegedly monitoring security preparations. Authorities found a loaded pistol and ammunition in his vehicle and home.
Four-star edge Major Stokes working on game day visit schedule with USC, Michigan looking good early
Orem (Utah) junior edge Major Stokes is working on his game day visit schedule and has a pair of schools locked in early.
WTI rises to near $75.00 despite diplomatic progress in Middle East
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price appreciates after registering over 5% losses in the previous day, trading around $75.00 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
High School Football: Ohio State recruit Jamier Brown practicing with Wayne
Aug. 4—Jamier Brown is practicing at Wayne High School. Brown, a 5-star football recruit committed to Ohio State, suited up for the Warriors on Tuesday, Aug.
- Jamier Brown practices with Wayne High School Warriors.
- Brown committed to Ohio State, transferred from Big Walnut.
- Brown may need to reapply for OHSAA exception.
Establishment Democrats notch rare win as Wesley Bell fends off DSA-backed Cori Bush
Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in his primary on Tuesday, thwarting an attempt by left-wing groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America, to avenge Bush's 2024 loss.
Noche UFC 4 odds: Jean Silva opens as big betting favorite over Yair Rodriguez
Jean Silva is already getting plenty of respect from oddsmakers (again). The top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight contender welcomes former interim Featherweight champion and title…
August is the calm before the storm for this year's new game releases
It's Star Wars Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Gamescom month.
‘Fascinating and smart’: Christopher Nolan interview with China podcaster praised for depth
A deep-dive interview between filmmaker Christopher Nolan and Chinese doctoral student podcaster Zhongshu about his new film, The Odyssey, has gone viral worldwide, amassing over 20 million views. Building on his Oscar-winning success with Oppenheimer, Nolan has turned his attention to Homer’s Odyssey, a cornerstone of Western literature.
Next MLS Commissioner Berg Is Ready To Ride The FIFA World Cup Wave
Larry Berg, the next MLS commissioner, doesn't plan on sitting on his hands or the league's laurels, realizing the it needs to use the recent World Cup to grow even more.
Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees. The two conferences announced on Tuesday that all sides have reached final agreements to settle all…
MAN launches initiative to cut S’East energy cost
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) launches a program to help South-East manufacturers reduce energy costs by up to 45%, boosting competitivene Read More…
Coronagraph Systems
Masks and Optics Coronagraph masks block most of the glare from stars to reveal faint orbiting planets and dusty debris disks.
China's super-rich 'in shock' and hunting for cash as Beijing issues surprise tax on offshore trusts
Beijing's move to tax offshore trusts, long used by China's ultra-rich to hold money, has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.
Chris Jones Puts Patrick Mahomes' ACL Concerns to Rest: 'Nothing's Changed'
Chiefs' Chris Jones says Patrick Mahomes "looks like Pat Mahomes," showing no signs of the ACL injury that ended his 2025 season.
- Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' ACL injury concerns resolved by Chris Jones.
- Jones confirms Mahomes looks like himself, no changes in condition.
- Mahomes' return crucial for Chiefs after four losses following injury.