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There was a time when major Android updates, even for smaller releases, were as grand and exciting as their flagship hardware release counterparts. That drivel has gradually died out in recent years, leaving the OS feeling like it wasn’t the same as before. Although we get more builds than ever, ranging from quarterly feature drops and major OS upgrades to monthly security patches, the process feels less thrilling than it used to. Even worse, with Google and Android OEMs relentlessly shoving saturated AI down everyone’s throats, updates have become even less inspiring. I am sure I’m not the only one who possesses this feeling. There are more software…

MOST POPULAR AI and ML #### How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI eraAI usage is evident but isn't yet a serious problem AI and ML #### AMD acquires AI chip startup Taalas to boost inference performance by etching models into siliconEarly tech demos show model-specific integrated circuits churning out up to 17,000 tokens a second AI and ML #### AI struggles to patch vulns without adult supervisionLeft alone, autonomous fixes often fail to fully remediate flaws AI AND ML #### An off-grid AI sounds like a great survival assistant, but is better left to roleplaying the zombie apocalypseWould you rather play Russian…

Chinese AI model Moonshot Kimi K3 also escaped its testing environment But it not, unlike OpenAI and Anthropic's models, hack a third-party website or service. It wasn't too long ago when the idea of an AI model or agent escaping their confines and breaking into websites on their own felt alarming. Now, it has become a pretty common story. Kimi K3, one of most powerful AI models developed by a Chinese company, also escaped its testing environment. According to US cybersecurity startup Frontier, Kimi K3 broke out of a sandbox from the UK government's AI Security Institute (AISI) while its defensive cybersecurity skills were being evaluated. Moonshot…

Elon Musk is a race-war entrepreneur Elon Musk is back in the public eye - this time, to reassure us he’s “not a racist”. Last month, in an interview with the Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Musk shared his thoughts on several of his pet projects: artificial super-intelligence, making billions, and anti-Muslim racism. When asked whether he was anti-Muslim, Musk did not deny it. Instead, he carefully parroted a tired set of tropes – about “rape and murder”, “antithetical views”, and the “imposition of rules and laws” – tropes that have long been in frantic circulation in far-right and mainstream discourse about Islam and Muslims.…

Anthropic has announced it's building an in-house chip development team to co-design its own custom ASIC processors for handling AI inferencing workloads. As described to Business Insider, Anthropic is starting to hire engineers to design the chips with an unspecified partner, and it looks set to do it at pace, with the job listing saying that any potential hiree would need to be ready to work to a schedule and get the chip design over the line. This is just the latest major AI company to announce it's developing its own custom hardware. As the global economic shortages squeeze chip supply and models increasingly lean on optimizations to make…

For years, cybersecurity was built on a simple assumption: systems follow defined rules. Applications do what they are programmed to do, while people log in, are given permissions and access the resources they need. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing that. With nearly 50% of cybersecurity solutions buyers expecting AI to be embedded across the cyber stack within three years, organizations are no longer focused solely on protecting applications and access rights. They also need to secure intelligent systems that can make decisions, interact with users and act autonomously. Global Head of Cybersecurity Services at Cognizant. AI can draw on models,…

If one thing is true about AI, it's that there's a lot of money in it. Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company because of its role in the explosion of AI data centers, and OpenAI has been rounding up tens of billions in investments. So you'd think AI companies could buy pretty much whatever they want—but one farming family in Northern Kentucky showed that's not the case by turning down a $26 million bid. As reported by WKRC-TV Local 12, Ida Huddleston was offered the sum for half of her 1,200-acre farmland this year, which an unnamed company would turn into an AI data center. Huddleston's daughter, Delsia Bare, reportedly said she would "stay and…

MOST POPULAR AI and ML #### How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI eraAI usage is evident but isn't yet a serious problem AI and ML #### AMD acquires AI chip startup Taalas to boost inference performance by etching models into siliconEarly tech demos show model-specific integrated circuits churning out up to 17,000 tokens a second AI and ML #### AI struggles to patch vulns without adult supervisionLeft alone, autonomous fixes often fail to fully remediate flaws AI AND ML #### An off-grid AI sounds like a great survival assistant, but is better left to roleplaying the zombie apocalypseWould you rather play Russian…

Recruitment has long relied on signals that serve as proxies for candidate skillsets: degrees, previous job titles, years of experience, and employer names. Those indicators don’t always show whether someone actually has the skills needed for the role they’re applying for. As AI reshapes work, businesses need clearer evidence of what people can do. Senior Vice-President for Enterprise at Coursera. This imperative has led to a drastic shift in hiring norms In the UK, 99 per cent of employers are using skills-based hiring in some capacity, according to research. At the same time, 58 per cent expect more than a third of core job skills to change by 2030.…

A developer posted on the r/ClaudeCode subreddit a major error that their AI tool executed, which resulted in the deletion of their entire drive. According to u/Ecstatic-Big5126, they instructed Opus 5 to back up their system. While the AI proceeded with the task, it thought that it had created the backup in the wrong directory and then proceeded to run an “rm -rf” command on the supposed backup. Unfortunately, it mistakenly deleted the entire profile folder in its confusion. It seemed that the AI was running on a Unix-style shell on Windows when it confused the Unix-style path of /c/Users/ as a temporary backup because it was expecting the…

ARMSX3 is here: PS3 emulation on Android just got more exciting Aug 7, 2026 — 7:19 AM ET The team behind the popular ARMSX2 PS2 emulator has released ARMSX3 for Android. This is a PS3 emulator that incorporates RPCS3’s improvements for Arm-based devices. This is just a proof-of-concept port right now, so don’t expect great performance or tons of polish. We’ve already seen a couple of PS3 emulators for Android, namely RPCSX-UI Android and aPS3e. However, the team behind the trusted ARMSX2 PS2 emulator has now thrown its hat into the ring with ARMSX3. As the name implies, ARMSX3 is indeed a PS3 emulator for Android. The new emulator is available on…

Samsung’s upcoming “budget” flagship has been making the rounds in the rumor mill over the past couple of weeks. From disappointing camera leaks to build refinements, nearly everything about the Galaxy S26 FE has been revealed. Now, another fresh leak has even given us a proper look at the phone along with its color options. A fresh set of leaked renders from AndroidHeadlines gives us a clear look at the Galaxy S26 FE in all three of its expected color options. The images line up with an earlier color leak pointing to Graphite, Aqua Green, and a third finish sitting somewhere between blue and purple. At least one color has some personality Graphite is…

As Indians, we have this wonderful quality where fragrance fills our homes, our lives. It is in the hair of someone walking past us, a temple around the corner with its incense burning bright, a pot of chai boiling, a crowded fish market, or a bustling flower market filled to the brim with strings of tuberose, jasmine, lilies, and carnations. Scent is our superpower. It is also perfectly interlinked with memory. So, I wanted to turn my attention to the rising number of niche Indian-origin fragrance brands cropping up around me. ‘A romanticised lens’ What is it about scent that makes it a cultural shorthand for home — one that a new generation of…

Google has made several improvements to the Android experience on foldables to utilize the extra screen space better. Android 17 introduced App Bubbles, making it easier to juggle multiple apps at once. Now, with the latest Android Canary build, Google is testing another multitasking upgrade for foldables: an app handle. The Android Canary 2608 update packs several new features and improvements. For foldables, Google is introducing a new app handle functionality to further improve the multitasking experience. Mishaal Rahman, community manager for Android at Google, shared a video of the feature in action: The drag handle appears at the top of every…

A fresh benchmark leak suggests Dell is quietly building its first Googlebook under the XPS name, joining Lenovo and Asus as the hardware partner for Google’s upcoming laptop platform (via Chrome Unboxed). The leak trail started with an internal board codenamed “Mica” showing up in Chromium’s development pipeline. It was tied to Qualcomm’s “Bluey” architecture built specifically for Snapdragon X-series Googlebooks. So how did this leak actually surface? Going through the code, researchers at GBookHub spotted power management and battery health scripts that closely matched Dell’s own proprietary firmware structure, a strong hint pointing back to Dell…

If you don't have the cash reserves to fund a new GPU, RAM, or SSD, then consider upgrading the visuals on your PC with a new monitor. Upgrading the size or the panel from IPS/VA to OLED can give your games a vivid visual boost. At Best Buy, you can currently grab the magnificent MSI MAG 321UPXB gaming monitor, returning to its lowest-ever price of $599.99. That's a saving of $130 from the original $729.99 list price on the Best Buy store page. The MSI MAG 321UPXB is a premium gaming monitor with all the bells and whistles for producing stunning images. The monitor is a flat-panel with a 32-inch viewable area and a high-detail 4K (3,820 x 2,160) UHD…

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India , Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, has been named to TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 list, marking its second consecutive year to receive the recognition. This year, HCLTech ranks among the top five global professional services companies and is the highest-ranked India-headquartered company in the category. Compiled by TIME in collaboration with Statista, the ranking assesses more than 5,800 global companies across more than 20 sustainability indicators spanning commitments and ratings, reporting and transparency, and environmental and…

Featured in this article There was a time not so long ago when you could buy a decent gaming laptop for around $800. It wouldn't be pretty, but it could play modern games at decent frame rates and provided an entry point to PC gaming for a broader demographic. These days, those same laptops cost $400 or $500 more. Meanwhile, the newer generation of entry-level gaming laptops has arrived, often offering similar performance for even more money—or by compromising the overall quality of the system. But there are a few standouts I've tested worth mentioning. And while it may not feel like the best time to buy a cheap gaming laptop, prices may only increase…

For roughly an hour this week, Telegram vanished from Apple’s App Store. Even during that blip, it was a stunning absence for such a major app: an avenue of communication for more than 1 billion users around the world, used widely as a secure platform for people who live in countries under censorship. Apple later revealed that it had removed the app due to the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and restored it once that content was removed. Why does Apple keep banning Telegram, but never X? Apple yanked Telegram from the App Store over an instance of illegal content, while allowing X to remain amid a flurry of nonconsensual deepfakes.…

In iOS 26, Apple let you stretch the Lock Screen clock down your iPhone's display until it dwarfed everything else. In iOS 27, Apple has a new clock option that does the opposite, with the introduction of a compact mode that shrinks the time to roughly the size of the date and tucks it into the row at the top of the screen. The result is a Lock Screen that genuinely shows off your wallpaper, while still displaying the time and date. If you picked a photo that looks better in its complete framing, this is the first time iOS gives you the opportunity to see more of it unimpeded. How to Switch to the Compact Clock The following steps show you how it's…

Houthi missile and drone attacks kill dozens of Yemeni government troops At least 38 members of Yemen's government forces were killed and 29 others were wounded in missile and drone attacks carried out by Houthis on Thursday, according to AFP. The attack marked the deadliest assault on forces of Yemen's internationally recognised government since the 2022 United Nations-brokered truce, military officials have said. The Houthis said the attacks were in retaliation for the "Saudi-backed military buildup", as Yemen's long-running conflict shows signs of intensifying alongside the broader US-Iran confrontation. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has begun signing contracts for next year with Russian and foreign customers, the company told reporters. "The Kalashnikov Group has begun signing contracts for next year with Russian government and agency-level customers, as well as foreign customers. The product range that has attracted buyers includes modern combat automatic and sniper small arms, high-precision anti-aircraft guided missiles, guided munitions and guided loitering munitions, as well as popular smoothbore hunting shotguns and rifled carbines," the company said in a statement. Kalashnikov noted that maintaining a large volume of…

War on Iran: Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks by Iraqi groups and Yemen's Houthis Saudi Arabia has warned that Iraqi armed groups and Yemen’s Houthis could soon launch coordinated attacks against the kingdom under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. A senior Saudi official, speaking anonymously to Reuters late on Thursday, said intelligence gathered by Saudi Arabia, the United States and other countries in the region indicated that civilian and economic sites could be targeted. The potential targets include energy infrastructure, ports and airports. Saudi Arabia had detected the movement of drones and missiles, according…

Nigerian troops have neutralised nine terrorists in a precision air strike in Borno and apprehended six suspected kidnappers and terrorist logistics suppliers receiving treatment for gunshot wounds in Plateau. This is contained in a Military Operational Report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Friday. The report stated that the successes were recorded during ongoing operations across the North-East, North-Central and other theatres. It noted that an Air Interdiction Mission, codenamed GUARDIAN, tracked three motorcycles conveying nine terrorists around Mai Hisari Arege in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno. It added that the…

Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran. He says Trump faces two choices, either surrender and let Iran grow stronger, or escalate the war further, potentially seeking a symbolic victory ahead of the US midterms.

Tai Po inquiry sheds more light on final moments of firefighter Ho Wai-ho Government-appointed independent committee releases interim investigation report from separate task force, including images of Ho’s gear An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has released further details about the final moments of fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died in the line of duty while responding to the blaze at Wang Fuk Court last November. An interim report from an interdepartmental fire investigation task force was released by the government-appointed independent committee on Thursday. The disclosure included images of Ho’s gear recovered…

According to Ukrinform, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported this on Telegram. “It has become known that, unfortunately, a 55-year-old man who was wounded during the shelling of Kyiv on August 5 has died in the hospital,” the Kyiv City Military Administration stated. As reported by Ukrinform, on the night of August 5, Russia attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with ballistic missiles and drones. The main targets were civilian enterprises' warehouses. Read also:Ukrainian Armed Forces: private air defense units shoot down more than 50 aerial targets In total, 17 people were killed, and 44 were injured in Kyiv and the surrounding region as…

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a defence agreement on Friday, Pakistan's foreign ministry and Saudi broadcasters said. The pact, which was called the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement", ties together the three countries amid the backdrop of war on Iran and a revived conflict with Houthis in Saudi Arabia's southern neighbour Yemen. A Turkish spokesperson said the deal was purely defensive in nature, and not against any actor in particular.

NEW YORK, August 7. /TASS/. US missile stocks have been significantly depleted during the conflict with Iran, potentially limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to order further strikes, ABC News reported. US missile stockpiles are "extremely low," a US official said, adding that particular concern was focused on dwindling inventories of long-range offensive missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, as the conflict has been fought largely from safe distances or through air strikes. Meanwhile, the Center for Strategic and International Studies found that US Patriot interceptor stocks had fallen by two-thirds, while the THAAD missile inventory had been…

Ottawa’s decision to kick the tires on a new, multinational fighter jet program does not come with any sort of price tag, National Defence has confirmed. Canada recently became the first country to gain “observer status” with the Global Combat Air Program, a sixth-generation fighter jet under joint development by Italy, Japan and the U.K. While the department said observer status comes with no strings attached, there would be “resource implications” should Canada decide eventually to join the next-generation jet development program as a full member. The cost to join remains unclear and would depend on future discussions with the governments taking…

BACOLOD CITY – A police officer died from drowning while trying to save two companions while on patrol in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on Friday morning. The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) identified the fatality as PMSgt. Fernando P. Marfa, who was assigned to the Cadiz City Police Station. Marfa was conducting a joint patrol with members of the local Bantay Dagat at around 10:30 a.m. when two of his companions were swept away by strong currents while crossing a river, the PRO NIR reported. Marfa immediately jumped in to assist the drowning individuals, but he was overpowered […]...Keep on reading: Negros cop drowns in bid to…

An investigation was underway at a Far South Side funeral home after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in the facility. Its funeral director's license was suspended when state regulators found decomposing bodies were being kept in "deplorable conditions" that included rodent and maggot infestations. Chicago police were seen going in and out of South Chicago Chapel, at the corner of 95th Street and Exchange Avenue, on Thursday evening. A Chicago Police Department spokesperson referred questions to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, which confirmed it was notified by city and state officials about bodies improperly stored at the funeral…

NDP 2026: Six places to catch a view of the fireworks, and tips for taking better pictures SINGAPORE – With the return of the National Day Parade to the National Stadium after 10 years, this year’s main fireworks display will be set off from a platform within the Kallang Basin. If you did not manage to snag tickets to the parade on Aug 9, fret not. Various public spots surrounding the central water body offer unblocked views of the fireworks that you can enjoy with your loved ones. The main fireworks display is expected to take place at around 8.15pm. Here are six places to watch the fireworks, plus some photography tips. Kallang Riverside Park About…

The US aviation regulator has ordered inspections of the fuselages of Boeing 737 Max planes for possible cracks in a component. The Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive will affect an estimated 471 aircraft and follows reports of cracks in earlier Boeing models. The inspections, which will start from September, follow a similar FAA regime for previous Boeing 737 Next Generation models dating back to 2021. Cracks were found in a component called the bear strap – sheets supporting the fuselage around the exit doors – on the older planes. The FAA said on Thursday that no such cracks have yet been found in 737 Max craft but that the…

An eighth class student, Kechhala Shiva Parvathi, 13, was electrocuted at the Tribal Welfare Ashram School for Girls at Sivakasipuram village in Velerupadu mandal of Eluru district on Friday (August 7, 2026). A native of Chittamreddypalem village, Shiva Parvathi died in the early hours while drying clothes. Students said she put the wet clothes on an iron window grille through which power was passing after a power cable fell on it. Shiva Parvathi suffered critical burns. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead. K.R. Puram Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) Project Officer Ramulu Naik, Eluru district Tribal Welfare…

As blackouts stretch for days, life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity As blackouts stretch for days, life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity HAVANA (AP) — A 20-minute burst of electricity is a small miracle in Havana nowadays — a miracle that sometimes comes at 3 a.m. That’s when 72-year-old Leidis Rodríguez frantically cooked beans after the lights switched on this week following hours of uninterrupted blackouts. “The power has come back on, everyone go!” Rodríguez shouted. In the wake of sometimes dayslong blackouts in Cuba — fueled by the oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration in January — Cubans are…

Good morning. Alberta has taken action against a trucking company connected to a deadly crash in Manitoba. More on that below, along with an interactive rental ranking and energy sector dreaming. TOP STORIES Alberta shuts down trucking company linked to fatal collision The Alberta government has shuttered a trucking company linked to a recent fatal collision after an investigation found violations, including deliberate and prolonged regulatory non-compliance. The company had set up in Alberta in 2021; an associated business had its safety credentials revoked in Manitoba earlier the same year, regulators have said. The accident: Police said a truck…

An 80-year-old man was killed and two women sustained injuries when the boundary wall of a private company collapsed on a roadside eatery at Mettupalayam during the rains that lashed Puducherry on Thursday (August 6, 2026) night. The police identified the deceased as Kanna Mani, a resident of Mettupalayam. The two women have been admitted to Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) for treatment. The women were running a night eatery, and the deceased man, their relative, was standing next to the shop when the 15-foot-high wall collapsed, the police said. Though the fire and rescue services personnel arrived at the…

Death comes to Carbon: Woman, 72, killed after parked truck pins her CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 72-year-old woman died after a parked delivery truck suddenly lurched forward and pinned her along Plaridel Street in the Carbon area of Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, August 6, after a truck helper allegedly brushed against the vehicle’s gear shift. The 25-year-old truck helper was arrested and is being held by the Cebu City Police Office’s Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) while police prepare a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide. However, both parties agreed to settle the matter on Friday, August 7. Truck moved while parked According…

South Africa's textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. The campaign led by anti-immigrant group March and March sought to free up jobs for South Africans, one-third of whom are unemployed. But factory owners in Newcastle on say they have yet to fill vacancies left by foreign workers who fled.

READ MORE: RSPCA reports 3800% increase in French Bulldogs in care See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source It's one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK. But if you're considering getting a Pug, vets suggest you look at Jugs or Puggles instead. These crossbreeds – Pug x Jack Russell Terrier and Pug x Beagle, respectively – have the same lovable personalities as flat–faced breeds, but a fraction of the health problems, according to experts at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). In their study, the team compared 150 pet Pugs and Pug–crossbreeds in the UK. The results revealed that nearly half of purebred Pugs suffered with…

Using AI, researchers have designed complete, functional bacteriophage genomes from scratch and tested them against bacteria that had evolved resistance to a natural bacteriophage. Their work marks a step toward generative systems capable of engineering entire biological systems rather than individual genes or small genetic systems, while also raising important biosafety and biosecurity concerns. "[The authors] engage with biosafety and biosecurity questions more deliberately than most developers of powerful biological AI models," write Thomas Inglesby and Moritz Hanke in a related Perspective. Advances in DNA sequencing and synthesis have made it…

Some of the most important lessons universities can teach are not on any syllabus. This past June, each of us sent students to Poland as part of a joint program. In a small shop in Warsaw, a Polish clerk refused to place change directly into the hand of a young Wilberforce University student. She had traveled four thousand miles to study the machinery of hatred at Auschwitz, but she did not need the field trip for bias and hatred to find her. It met her at the cash register. What happened next is the reason the trip was organized in the first place. This young woman’s peers, consisting of Black students from the nation’s oldest private historically…

Your favorite stretchy workout clothes may be much easier to recycle one day, thanks to a new type of elastic yarn that is as strong and stretchy as today's spandex-containing fabrics. The yarn, described in a July 25 study in the journal ACS Materials Letters, is built entirely from polyethylene, the plastic used in milk jugs and single-use grocery bags. By contrast, most of today's stretchy fabrics blend spandex, a bouncy-but-weak polyurethane fiber, with a tougher fiber like polyester or nylon. That combination gives clothes their stretch and durability. But because the fibers are chemically different, it's difficult and costly to separate them for…

From constraint models to playable puzzle gamesDRAFT For my paper Scaling Sudoku as a Constraint Problem, I generated a repository of 434,201 Sudoku instances at five sizes between 6×6 and 36×36. I used them in constraint-programming experiments to ask which propagation scheme solves a puzzle without branching, how that changes with size, and how many clues move an instance from one hardness category to another. I also wanted to play a few of them. That small wish grew sideways. I now have playable versions of Sudoku, Nonogram, Queens, Zip, Loopy, Tents, Patches, Wend, and its Swedish sibling Swend. They are collected on a games page. Each game…

The cuts of meat in a supermarket case can look perfectly fresh even as bacteria are already multiplying inside the package. Is there a way to know before you open it? Researchers at Kyushu University think the packaging itself should do the telling. In a study published in Chemical Engineering Journal, they developed a soft, flexible film embedded with a natural plant pigment that shifts color as food spoils, giving consumers a visible signal without opening the package. The material can also repair its own cuts, keeping bacteria out through shipping and handling. Freshness has a chemical signature. Meat, for example, starts mildly acidic. As…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. The Akros rowing boat found in the Indian Ocean, on which Fyodor Konyukhov attempted a solo crossing from South America to Australia, will be placed in a museum in the Tula Region, the Russian adventurer’s son and expedition director Oscar Konyukhov told TASS. "We are towing the Akros to Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and the journey will take another day. We will lift and inspect the boat after completing all formal procedures. We will then bring it to Russia, most likely to the museum in the village where Fyodor Konyukhov was born, in the Tula Region. The boat drifted alone in the ocean for 16 months, while it remained with…

Recreating the environmental context under which a memory is formed might help it resurface even if it is seemingly forgotten, a new study involving fruit flies suggests. Memories are notoriously imperfect, with some fading over time while others remain hidden altogether until they are brought back by reminders. The research suggests that some forgotten memories are not completely erased, but can persist in the brain in a silent form that can later be recovered. It still remains unclear how the brain accurately recovers some memories and ends up forming false ones. “The neuronal processes governing true memory recovery and false memory formation…

Recently in Geneva, the world's largest forum on AI for Good, gathered around a simple question: how can technology best serve society? While the sentiment goes back to pre-industrial times, the conversation has firmly moved to algorithms. What about the machines that will come next? Executive Director of Quantum Communications at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). Quantum technology has crossed a line. It is no longer a distant promise, but a growing portfolio of real applications. Quantum and quantum-inspired solutions are being applied to the simulations that underpin nuclear power, to protein design in drug discovery, and traffic…

Beyond lithography: Chinese chip toolmaker achieves wafer polishing breakthrough While global attention focuses on the most advanced bottlenecks, domestic equipment makers are quietly closing the gap in other essential technologies Chinese chip-tool developers continue to make technical progress, with the latest breakthrough in wafer polishing – a critical manufacturing step that flattens and smooths silicon discs – even as the industry remains heavily dependent on foreign suppliers for more complex manufacturing procedures. Wafers are thin, flat discs of semiconductor material that serve as the base for microchips, integrated circuits and electronic…

China plans to increase mine output in world’s largest rare earth deposit by 50% Chinese mining company to invest US$74 million in Bayan Obo in Inner Mongolia, expanding its output from 10 million to 15 million tonnes Bayan Obo is a complex polymetallic deposit containing iron, rare earths, fluorite, niobium, scandium and thorium. The expansion highlights the gap between geological potential and actual production. It will increase mining capacity at one of China’s most important iron mines while leaving its rare earth production policy unchanged. “Rare earth production is subject to quotas, so there is no need to mine more ore,” Li Yang, a top…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Russian Film Week will take place in the Cuban capital from August 10 to 16 as part of the 34th Havana International Book Fair; its program will feature contemporary Russian films and classics of Soviet cinema, Roskino reported. "Russia and Cuba share long-standing friendly relations, and the regular film exchange events we hold with our Cuban partners are an important part of cultural cooperation. Our country is the guest of honor at the 34th Havana International Book Fair, and we are pleased that screenings of contemporary Russian films in various genres will become part of the program of such a major and prestigious event…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Annual maintenance has been completed at Russia’s Far Eastern Vostochny spaceport, the Center for Operation of Space Ground Based Infrastructure (TseNKI, part of the Roscosmos state corporation) reported. According to the Center, the Soyuz-2 launch complex has been prepared for the launch campaign, and maintenance was performed on more than 40 systems at the Angara launch complex. "Specialists of the Vostochny Space Center, a branch of TsENKI, have completed scheduled annual maintenance work. The work was carried out simultaneously at the launching facilities and technical areas. <...> Soyuz-2 Launch Complex: scheduled…

Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking University Li expresses initial concerns about taking a spot from younger candidates and using limited educational resources A 38-year-old man in China, who was admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University 18 years ago, recently sat for the national university entrance exam and achieved a remarkable score, allowing him to realise his dream of studying medicine at Peking University. Tsinghua and Peking Universities are two of the most elite institutions in mainland China, admitting students with the highest scores from the rigorous annual national university entrance exam,…

The electromagnetic spectrum includes a range of all types of light, not just what we can see. This range – going from radio waves to gamma rays – is mostly invisible to our eyes. Our eyes see just visible light,which includes colors from red to violet. Different colors represent different wavelengths! Astronomers use the entire spectrum of radiationfrom stars and other objects to study outer space. For example, radio waves help map galaxies, while infrared can see through dust clouds and identify cool stars. The electromagnetic spectrum When you think of light, you probably think of what your eyes can see. However, the light our human eyes can detect…

Scientists are preparing for an interstellar rescue of humanity's most distant spacecraft, Voyager 1, after fixing up its twin from billions of miles away. According to a NASA statement released Aug. 4, a clever power-saving maneuver known as the "Big Bang" helped the agency avoid having to shut off another one of the Voyager 2 probe's three remaining science instruments later this year. The Big Bang procedure involves selectively shutting off some high-power instruments on the Voyager probes while switching on lower-power alternatives, all while keeping the spacecraft warm enough to operate in the frigid environment of interstellar space. "The idea…

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport in Bengaluru has become the first airport in India to operationalise the Required Navigation Performance – Category H (RNP CAT H) helicopter approach procedure. RNP CAT H helicopter approach procedure is a satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters. Developed in India Developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), validated through flight trials by HAL test pilots, and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), this approach allows helicopters to fly highly accurate optimised paths, enabling all-weather access while safely navigating terrain…

Whether it’s a beachfront, a bush setting, a tree-lined street, or a home close to a reserve, living close to nature, with its clean air and spectacular views, can bring a whole host of benefits. Research shows greenery can help cool homes and even improve mental health. Here are five of the best homes where you can enjoy nature that are for sale in Melbourne. Independent Hall is a landmark residence in Fitzroy, centred on a courtyard of mature greenery and stonework. At the heart of the home, the paved courtyard features walls of vines and hedges and includes a built-in barbecue. The outdoor living area connects to the indoor entertaining zone via…

READ MORE: Elon Musk's discarded SpaceX rocket crashes into the MOON See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Shocking images have revealed the damage left behind when Elon Musk's discarded SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon. On Wednesday, an out–of–control SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage careened into the lunar surface at 5,400 miles per hour (8,690km/h). Scientists believe that the 4,500kg and 39ft–long (12m) rocket would have hit with a force equivalent to 15,000 sticks of dynamite, or three tonnes of TNT. Now, a Korean lunar satellite has captured the first images of the new crater that the blast left behind. The Korea Aerospace…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Marine unmanned systems units are operational in the Russian Navy, and the quantity and quality of the drones in these units will continue to expand, according to Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov, head of the Naval Academy military training and research center. "Currently, naval unmanned systems units have been formed within all fleets, equipped with modern naval robotic systems for various purposes. In the future, their numbers and capabilities will continue to increase, which will enable the transition to the joint use of unmanned systems and conventional forces," writes Yevmenov in an article entitled "The Role of Naval Robotic…

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been urged to fully fund a homeless centre in Dublin by allocating it an extra three million euro in the upcoming budget. The facility at Usher’s Island houses people who are homeless and have addictions and other healthcare needs. The Dublin Simon Community, which runs the facility at Usher’s Island, has argued that at full capacity it can “save up to 36,500 inpatient bed days each year” through reduced hospital admissions and better health outcomes. The facility offers services such as detox, step-up and step-down intermediate care, and stabilisation treatment. The centre has funding to operate 75 beds, which allows them…

Footwear designer Lisa Kay, who founded Sole Bliss, has revealed her verdict READ MORE: The healthiest salads on the high street See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Joining in on shoe trends might sound like fun, but some styles might pose greater harms than what they're worth, an expert has claimed. This summer alone has seen multiple shoes styles under the spotlight, including split-toe, thanks to Maison Margiela's Tabi shoes, as well as ballet flats, with shoppers looking everywhere from Chanel to M&S to snag a pair. But according to shoe designer Lisa Kay, who founded Sole Bliss, some trends are worth skipping, especially…

A number of diet trends have been around for a myriad of decades READ MORE: I once tipped the scales at 18 stone and was so fat I needed to use a wheelchair. Then I tried this unfashionable retro diet See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source It feels like everyone is either 'proteinmaxxing' or on Mounjaro to lose weight, with diets like SlimFast and Atkins now a distant memory. Diet culture started taking shape 100 years ago when Hollywood stars swore by a diet of 'fat-burning' grapefruit and consommé - a clear soup - so they could slip into their flapper outfits. Nutritionist Brenda Heather told the Daily Mail: 'Every decade…

A recent scientific review challenged the idea that consuming more protein necessarily leads to better health, suggesting that the optimal amount depends on factors such as age, activity level and overall health. After reviewing more than 350 studies, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison concluded that while higher protein intake can support muscle growth and other health benefits, consuming more than the body needs may offer little advantage. In fact, it could even reduce longevity in some sedentary adults, particularly when protein comes from certain sources or amino acid profiles, they concluded. For those wondering how to adjust…

The country has been gripped by the horrific murder trial of , a 35-year-old mother and former nurse accused of killing her three children before trying to kill herself. Her lawyers argue that she was suffering from , raising larger questions about maternal mental health and this lesser-known, but far more serious, perinatal mood disorder. We sat down with perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider for a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, which are the leading underlying cause of maternal mortality. She explained that postpartum psychosis is "a break from reality" where "the brain cannot properly process…

The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.

Being single can be a unique and meaningful opportunity for personal growth, according to new research in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. The theory of self-expansion states that in getting to know another person, you tend to incorporate their ideas and experiences into your own sense of self. Previous studies primarily focused on this concept in the context of romantic relationships, but this new research shows that people can find similar growth in non-romantic relationships as well as in solitude. "Many single people maintain their singlehood because it makes them feel like they have the autonomy and freedom to focus on personal goals,…

READ MORE: How fast you should be able to walk a mile in every decade of life See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Extending life beyond our wildest dreams may no longer be such a pipe dream. A study published last week suggested that the maximum human lifespan could in fact be 194. According to the scientists, from the Skolkovo Institute of Science in Moscow, if experts can work out a way to limit age-related cell death, our bodies can keep going. While lifestyle factors can't limit the natural process of biological ageing, they can stop our bodies' cells dying early, resulting in not only a long life - but a healthy one too.…

Avoiding these 3 risk factors might buy you 13 more dementia-free years The Washington PostStudy finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years The GuardianAvoiding 3 Things During Middle Age Is Linked to 13 More Years Without Dementia NYU Langone HealthCommon midlife vascular risk factors may cut dementia-free life by up to 13 years Medical XpressAvoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years cnn.com

UK: Nearly one in five Prevent referrals had autism, new Home Office figures reveal Nearly one in five people referred to Britain's controversial Prevent counter-extremism programme had autism recorded as a condition, according to new Home Office figures, raising fresh concerns over the scheme's impact on neurodivergent people. Analysis of the figures show that 1,833 of the 9,957 people referred to Prevent between October 2024 and September 2025 had autism recorded, with 1,199 classified as confirmed cases and a further 634 recorded as suspected. The Home Office data also shows that almost 10,000 people were referred to Prevent in England and Wales…

To counter the purported national scourge of “organized retail crime,” a bill moving through Congress would deliver the Department of Homeland Security unprecedented policing powers, granting even more authority to what experts say is an already lawless ICE. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, or CORCA, was introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, last year with wide bipartisan support. The bill is aimed at limiting coordinated retail theft and shoplifting, which lawmakers allege is happening at “unprecedented levels” as organized criminal gangs steal merchandise from stores and resell the goods online. According to the legislation, the…

UNC6671, an extortion group engaging in tailored IT helpdesk voice phishing (vishing), has rebranded and diversified its operations over the past several months, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reports. The threat actor emerged in early 2026, operating under the ‘BlackFile’ name. In May, GTIG warned it had targeted dozens of organizations across North America, Australia, and the UK in sophisticated vishing and single sign-on (SSO) compromise attacks. Mainly focusing on Microsoft 365 and Okta infrastructure, it was leveraging adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) techniques to bypass defenses and multi-factor authentication (MFA) and gain access to…

Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to an active "widespread email-driven phishing campaign" that employs adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) techniques to take control of Microsoft 365 accounts with an aim to identify key personnel involved in financial workflows and gather related email. "The campaign uses residential proxies to disguise malicious sign-ins as ordinary consumer traffic," Arctic Wolf Labs said. "Automated activity maintains compromised sessions at approximately eight-hour intervals." The activity is assessed to impact organizations across healthcare, education, manufacturing, government, and professional services sectors…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is set to equip its officers with body cameras within the next two months, but agency policy grants leadership extensive control over which footage is made public, stipulating that releases must be in its "best interests." The nationwide rollout, expected to finish by the end of September, follows years of delays and heightened scrutiny following recent fatal officer-involved shootings. Critics warn that the policy allows the ICE director broad discretion to selectively release footage that casts the agency favorably while keeping controversial encounters secret. Under the policy issued in February 2025, officers…

Topline A judge in New Mexico ordered Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta to pay a total of $942 million in fines for creating a “public nuisance” over its handling of child safety on its social media platforms and being a “significant” contributor to the state’s teen mental health crisis. Key Facts The ruling by a Santa Fe state court judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund to help pay for awareness and prevention measures, better screening and treatment of those who have been harmed by the platform. The payment towards the fund is in addition to $375 million in civil penalties against the company previously ordered by a…

PortSwigger says HTTP Terminator, an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted research system built by James Kettle, generated and proved new HTTP desynchronization techniques after exploring 30,000 candidate attack vectors. PortSwigger said a separate human-guided discovery cascade also exposed a zero-day in Apache Traffic Server. Kettle said HTTP Terminator tested 30,000 websites where scanning was authorized through bug bounty or vulnerability disclosure programs and found roughly 700 vulnerable targets before deeper validation and RQP research. Kettle said those findings involved banks, government infrastructure, security products, and an airport.…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has announced that it does not intend to impose restrictions on children's access to social media. Previously, Forbes reported that minors in Russia might face bans on using instant messaging apps and social media platforms. The updated Rules for the Provision of Telephone Services now prohibit SMS messages sent to children's SIM cards, with the exception of messages from government information systems such as Gosuslugi (Government Services). The ministry clarified that "additional protection for children's SIM cards can only be installed at the parents' request." "The Ministry of…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Labour's social media curfew plans were in tatters last night as nearly eight in ten teenagers admitted they would opt out of them. Ministers announced last month that 16 and 17-year-olds would face overnight curfews - from midnight to 6am - by default across social media apps. Their access to 'addictive' features designed to keep teenagers hooked online will also have to be deactivated by tech firms, including autoplay videos, recommended feeds driven by algorithms and infinite scrolling. But Sir Keir Starmer, then Prime Minister, came under fire for 'rushing' the plans to hunt for a…

Is Japan eyeing Ukraine-style asymmetric warfare against China in defence shift? Analysts detect a notable change in emphasis in Tokyo’s latest white paper which they attribute to lessons from Ukraine While Japan has invested in drones and AI for years, the white paper marks a notable shift in emphasis, framing autonomous systems not simply as capabilities under development but as an integral part of how Japan expects future conflicts to be fought. Christopher Hughes, an international politics professor at the University of Warwick, noted that Japan was drawing one overarching lesson from Ukraine: a smaller military can frustrate – and potentially…

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Alas Pilipinas swept by Thailand in SEA V Cup Leg 2 opener MANILA, Philippines–Alas Pilipinas Women got swept by first leg champion Thailand, 25-19, 25-17, 25-19, to open their SEA V Cup Leg 2 campaign on Friday night at Chiang Mai Stadium. Alas couldn’t repeat its gallant stand from last week, when it pushed the Thais to their limits in a five-set match in Hanoi. Thailand, the most successful volleyball country in the region, made quick work of the Philippines in a lopsided one-hour, 16-minute match. Article continues after this advertisement Leg 1 MVP and Best Outside Spiker Sasipapron Janthawisut led the onslaught with 10 points from eight kills,…

Much like the CIA spreading misinformation ahead of a cheeky little regime change, Ubisoft have begun talking about their next proper Ghost Recon game. According to live producer Irina-Gabriela Popa, it'll be "a fun, fresh experience that stays true everything that defines Ghost Recon – tactical action, large scale operations, credible military storytelling and, of course, the Ghost Unit.” They're planning closed tests by way of a new insider programme. All this comes in the course of Ghost Recon's 25th birthday celebrations. Happy birthday, Ghost Recon! How will you be celebrating? Strapping into your hologoggles and invading some plausibly deniable…

Nvidia has a booth at the annual QuakeCon, which is happening from August 6 to 9 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, where the company is selling RTX 50-series GPUs at their original launch price. The company said in its blog post that several Founders Edition graphics cards are available at MSRP while supplies last, and that there will also be several prizes and freebies, including the GeForce Trading Cards Series 1. “If you’re attending this year’s event between August 6th and 9th, head to the GeForce booth ASAP to get in on the action,” Nvidia said in its blog update. “And if you want a GPU upgrade, our team is…

A black barrister has said a security guard told him he could not park in a court’s car park in London because “it’s not for defendants”. Stephen Akinsanya, who in June was awarded an OBE for raising awareness of youth knife crime and its prevention, said the incident, at an east London court about four weeks ago, illustrated the lack of progress on racism within the criminal justice system. He said: “It was a sort of reflection of what happened when I first qualified back in 1993, going into the same court, being asked by a security guard which case I was on trial in. And as a junior lawyer thinking: well, why does it have to be that I’m the one on…

Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. TICKETS FOR A sold-out match at Croke Park are being resold online for up to eight times their original price. Fans can attend the friendly match between Manchester United and Leeds United next Wednesday if they spend hundreds of euros, despite the venue being covered by anti-touting legislation. A spokesperson from Croke Park has warned fans to only purchase tickets through official channels. “Tickets purchased from unofficial or unauthorised sources cannot be verified, and anyone arriving at Croke Park with such tickets does so at…

Live Travis Head wins second Allan Border Medal, pipping Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc In short: Travis Head won a second-straight Allan Border Medal, pipping fellow Ashes heroes Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc. Head polled 153 votes, ahead of Carey on 152 and Starc on 150. Starc won the Shane Warne Test player of the year award, while Mitchell Marsh took out the ODI award.

Nintendo is known for releasing games with relatively few bugs. The company prides itself on thoroughly testing and prepping its games in order to make sure that they meet their standards before launch. However, even Nintendo can miss a few bugs. Plus, whenever a game launches, there's always player feedback that developers often listen to and take into consideration to further improve its games. Splatoon Raiders launched on July 23 to critical acclaim. To ensure that the game was in its best state, Nintendo released one last patch before it went live. Patch v1.1.0 released on July 22 and tweaked some audio files and gameplay features to guarantee an…

Boxed games still account for 38.5% of Nintendo's software sales, the Mario maker has said, suggesting that it has no desire to kill physical media anytime soon. That comes in contrast to Sony, which recently raised eyebrows with its announcement that no new PlayStation 5 games would ship on disc from January 2028 onwards. While that change may still be 18 months away, new PS5 consoles and disc drive accessories are already being shipped with warning labels, cautioning consumers of the upcoming changes. The news also points to PlayStation 6 being an all-digital console too, it's believed. As for Xbox, while it isn't abandoning discs entirely anytime…

Just over a year of post-launch additions for climbing with your mates game Peak will end with one last update next week. In what's called the Final Ascent, devs Aggro Crab and Landfall are wheeling out two spooky new biomes as a challenge to round out the scaling of rugged landscapes. This swansong will arrive on August 11th, the studios have announced via Steam. By the looks of it, the two final biomes it adds, Gloom and The Citadel, are a medieval dungeon tower and the eerie purple hellscape leading up to it. The devs are teasing that by making your way through them, you'll finish out the story that kicked off at release by rescuing a scout master…

When you're buying a pre-built gaming PC, you'll want to consider how many years the rig you're buying is going to be able to play the latest games. Luckily, this Newegg deal on an ABS Cyclone Aqua machine for $1,329.99 right now unlocks performance that should last for some time. Unlike plenty of other budget rigs that stick with 8GB GPUs, this machine from Newegg's own ABS brand features an RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB VRAM, giving you the option to game at 1440p for less than $1,400. You'll need to use the coupon code SSF72762 for $70 off to get the full discount, however. The PC hardware market has seen huge price increases, so a gaming PC with specs…

Transcript Aleksandar Mitic: I'm Alex, this is Jo. This is our talk, "Rewriting All of Spotify's Codebase All the Time". We're here to tell you about our background coding agent that helps us do exactly this. Everyone meet Honk. Honk helps us rewrite all of our code. Honk is already much more famous than I'll ever be. It's been mentioned in the billboard, papers. We'll tell you the story about how this started, what we learned developing it, and where we are now. Solving The Maintenance Problem We'll rewind time back slightly more than a year ago, beginning of last year. This journey started with us trying to solve what we call the maintenance…

Google's Terminal app is next in line for an icon makeover Aug 7, 2026 — 6:40 AM ET Android Canary 2608 includes a redesigned icon for Google’s Terminal app, giving the developer-focused tool a more modern, boxy appearance. The new design retains Terminal’s familiar “>” and “-” symbols, but now looks noticeably similar to Google Sheets’ icon. There’s no word on when the redesigned icon will roll out widely, but it brings Terminal more in line with Google’s newer app icons. Google has been busy giving its app icons a fresh coat of paint lately, and it looks like even some of Android’s more niche tools aren’t being left behind. The latest Android Canary…

Notes Compound, Blogs Compile: When I Update a Note vs. Publish a Post I like to collect notes over time on my Second Brain, and eventually, when I figure something substantial to share, something I learned, I write a blog post about it. The second brain helps me to share whatever is in my mind, and theblog helps me to refine. Notes are Compounding Note-Taking and are long-term updates, whereas blog posts are long-term too, but capture the current time of publishing. I share more about how everything compounds, including knowledge, in Long-Term Strategy for Blogging. # Notes Compound E.g. compounding note on this very site looks like this: You see the…

What if, instead of typing the next silly question you have into Claude or ChatGPT, you asked a random guy instead? That’s the idea behind ChatTJB. It’s the creation of 32-year-old Tucker Bryant, a public speaker, artist, and former project manager at Google. A San Francisco billboard describes ChatTJB as “the leading chat interface powered by AI.” In this case, though, AI stands for “average individual.” Bryant didn’t train an LLM to respond based on how he writes. He literally sits down and answers the prompts himself. If you request an image of a skunk wearing sunglasses, he’ll scribble one up. If you ask how to fry an egg, he’ll respond with a…

Published - August 07, 2026 03:18 pm IST Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged the BJP leadership to heed RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement that protesting youth from Gen Z should not be labeled “anti-national.” Published - August 07, 2026 03:18 pm IST Published - August 07, 2026 03:18 pm IST

SAVE OVER $10: As of Aug. 7, the Anker Zolo magnetic power bank is on sale for $34.99 at Amazon. That's a $15 discount off its full price of $49.99. If you're worried about your favorite devices running out of battery while you're out and about or on vacation this summer, a portable power bank is a must-have investment. These devices can keep you powered up when you're on the go, and buying one doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Amazon usually has great deals on select models, and today, the Anker Zolo magnetic power bank is one of them. As of Aug. 7, every color on Amazon's Anker Zolo store page has been marked down to $34.99. Normally, this power…

'Avoid Lutyens web': PM Modi's advise to 45 NDA MPs at breakfast meet Edited by: Rajeev Singh / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 07, 2026, 15:13 IST Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large "No one should say anything trashy on TV," PM Modi advised MPs in the meeting. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday met 45 National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs at a breakfast meeting amid the stormy Parliament monsoon session, advising the parliamentarians to "not carry the anxiety from inside the House to outside" and avoid the "web of Lutyens' Delhi".TMC, PM Modi said: "No one should say anything trashy on TV. Maintain full dignity at all times. Engage…

In today’s CEO Daily:Retired CEOs are a hot commodity. The big leadership story:Novo Nordisk hunts for the next Ozempic. The markets:Mixed globally as investors await the U.S. jobs report. Plus:All the news and watercooler chat from- Fortune. Good morning. Phil Wahba writing from New York. When Cracker Barrel announced last week that its CEO Julie Masino would depart a year after a logo redesign sparked a culture war, many were puzzled by her replacement: a 69-year-old retired CEO. To be sure, Dave Deno has ample restaurant industry experience. He stepped down as CEO of Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ Brands in 2024 after a so-so five-year tenure…

Uno Platform 6.6 introduces Native AOT publishing across five target platforms, an optional Vulkan rendering backend, and automatic registration for the framework’s Model Context Protocol servers. The release also reduces XAML boilerplate, expands cross-platform WinUI API coverage, and improves accessibility and multilingual text handling. Uno Platform allows developers to build applications for Windows, WebAssembly, Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux using WinUI-style XAML and .NET. Recent releases have also added visual design and AI-assisted development tooling. Version 6.6 focuses more heavily on runtime performance and filling gaps between WinUI APIs…

For most of my career, craft was something I hid behind. I don’t mean that cynically. Craft is hard work, and getting great at it takes years. But the presence of that craft did something I didn’t notice until it was gone. It answered the question before anyone could ask it. *Does this person know what they’re doing? * The pixels were pushed, the type was tight. The artifact spoke so I didn’t have to. Then the cost of all that craft fell. I can describe an interface and watch it appear. I can build an app between two meetings. The execution, the part I hid behind, is now nearly free. And standing in the middle of all this capability, I keep arriving…

Trump defends Pete Hegseth amid concerns about the defense secretary’s leadership. A student kills multiple people at a school in Thailand. And why Americans are still spending on little luxuries despite economic uncertainty. Here’s what to know today. Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary President Donald Trump appears determined to stand by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite the Iran war’s unpopularity and concerns about his leadership. “I think he’s actually one of my best. I’m very good at this stuff,” Trump told NBC News in a phone interview yesterday. “Smart guy,” he added. “He’s very much into it. Respected by the…

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (August 7, 2026) after two days of gains, dragged down by bank, financial stocks, and crude oil prices trading above $80 per barrel mark. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 455.59 points, or 0.58%, to settle at 78,499.17. During the day, it tanked 577.69 points, or 0.73%, to 78,377.07. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 65.35 points, or 0.27%, to end at 24,570.65. Intra-day, it declined 113.25 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 24,522.75. From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance tanked 5.90% and Bajaj Finserv was down 4.18%. ICICI Bank, Trent, Axis Bank, and Asian Paints were also among the laggards. Tata…

Google product approvals are being delayed, impacting small businesses Experts advise businesses not to resubmit products needlessly Google has not yet commented on the issue Local SEO professionals, agencies, and small businesses have been reporting widespread issues with new and existing product listings becoming trapped in Google’s approval process, leading to concerns over the upcoming back-to-school period. According to reports, the issues have been ongoing since July 30 2026, with it being raised both in Google’s own support community and leading local search forums. Businesses from multiple countries have reported the same glitch. Google has…

The rupee settled on a flat note on Friday (August 7, 2026), higher by just 2 paise at 95.22 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, on heightened risk aversion due to fragile negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets due to uncertainty on the deal between Iran and Oman and an overnight jump in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.27 against the greenback and traded in a range of 95.19-95.28 during the session. It eventually settled at 95.20 (provisional), higher by 2 paise from its previous close. On Thursday…

Aldi and Lidl could soon be covered by the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarket chains. A proposal by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) would prevent the German discount brands from blocking rival supermarkets from opening outlets close to their stores. The rules designed to stop large grocery retailers from using land agreements to make it harder for rival supermarkets to open nearby, particularly through restrictive covenants and exclusivity arrangements, were first introduced in 2010. The restrictions currently apply to seven retailers including Asda, Co‑op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.…

State Bank of India on Friday (August 7, 2026) reported a 13.73% increase in its June quarter consolidated net profit at ₹24,113 crore as core income improved and provisions declined. On a standalone basis, the bank's net profit grew 10.23% on-year to ₹21,121.22 crore as against ₹19,160.44 crore in April-June 2025, as per an exchange filing. The bank's core net interest income rose nearly 15% to ₹46,992 crore on the back of a 18.63% increase in gross advances, while the domestic net interest margin contracted to 3%. The bank, however, was able to expand on the NIM when compared on-quarter, with the number widening by 0.07%. Its non-interest income…

Fantasize that you were one of the investors who put up the $12.5 million needed to get Hamilton onto the stage in 2015. The musical has hauled in $1.2 billion in ticket sales so far, and is still selling out with ticket prices almost double the Broadway average, meaning that an abnormally large fraction of the gross is falling to the bottom line. It’s likely that the investors have already collected at least ten times the money they put in and will collect a lot more before this gusher dries up. Feeding such fantasies is the job of impresarios like Rachel Sussman. At 36, young for a Broadway producer, she has been a lead producer on Suffs, a musical…

Herb Simon, the billionaire co-founder of Simon Property Group and majority owner of the Indiana Pacers, filed a lawsuit in July against the family of his nephew David Simon. The suit alleges that his relatives secretly shifted away assets and dissolved a three-decades-old sister company without his permission, stripping him of economic benefits.The family dispute became public after the lawsuit was filed in a Marion County courthouse on July 31. Herb Simon, 91, cofounded what became Simon Property Group with his brother Mel (d. 2009) and Fred (d. 2019) in 1960 in Indianapolis. Mel’s son, David, was named CEO of Simon Property Group in 1995 at age 33,…

For many years now, a dark question has haunted parents, teachers, the internet, and media institutions: What’s wrong with young men? Why, people ask, are boys so politically extreme, spouting misogynist rhetoric, and increasingly drawn into risky crypto schemes and online gambling? How did they become so lonely, with their depression symptoms often overlooked? The male youth vote broke for Trump in the 2024 election following a GOP campaign built on naked appeals to meathead machismo. Yet there are signs that his second term in office has done little to stem the anger of Gen Z men, whose support for the president is now plummeting. The most common…

Good morning. On Fortune’s radar today: Fortune’sradar today: Exclusive: What Goldman CEO David Solomon is telling the interns. OpenAI planning $300 portable donut device. Google now only has a 73% share of search. Iran wants to ban American and Israeli ships from the Strait. Markets: On hold for jobs number. The squealing ‘pigs’ of Wall Street. Man-eating sharks reported in Massachusetts—and the locals are excited. ➡️ Did someone forward you this email? If you would like to receive this information directly, every morning before the markets open in New York, sign up here. ONE BIG THING Exclusive: Goldman CEO David Solomon on how his dad taught him to…

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad on Thursday exchanged sharp criticisms in a social media row sparked off on X by the controversies surrounding the 15 August Osun governorship election. They traded barbs about their political influence, electoral credibility and Grammy nominations. It began after Davido reacted in apparent excitement to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga post on X sharing an update on the President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the Osun State Government account freeze controversy. Mr Onanuga announced in the post that President Tinubu had a phone conversation with…

Former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has said she "hated" being in Keir Starmer’s government as she described the battle she faced to persuade other departments to take action on violence against women. Ms Phillips, who managed domestic abuse refuges for Women's Aid before she became an MP, also also said she would not return to a similar role to “just start knocking heads together again”. “I hated it. I hated being a government minister actually, I hated it,” she said. Speaking to Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast, she said that she was "deeply unhappy throughout most" of her time in the post. Ms Phillips quit as a minister in May in a bid to…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Friday signed a joint defence pact in Makkah that empowers member states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack against all of them. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Friday signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement aimed at strengthening “collective deterrence against any act of aggression”, the Foreign Office (FO) said. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince and PM Mohammed bin Salman, and Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the pact after the “Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence” was held at the Al-Safa Palace. The agreement reflects the three countries’ “shared…

When The Local tells Sweden Democrat migration spokesman Ludvig Aspling that software workers and other highly skilled employees at some of Sweden’s top companies frequently tell us they are considering leaving Sweden because of the stricter citizenship rules and other migration reforms his party has driven through, he is unmoved. “If the reason that you came here to work is because of the very, very relaxed rules for citizenship, then I don’t really want you to come here,” he tells The Local bluntly. "I want you to come here for the career or for the money, or to have a reasonable life with your kids. I don't want you to choose this country because…

YEREVAN, August 7. /TASS/. Holding a referendum on Armenia’s accession to the European Union is impossible at present because there is no subject for such a vote, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in a video posted on his Facebook page (banned in Russia and belongs to Meta, designated as an extremist organization in the country). "As I have already said, there will, of course, be a referendum. However, after Armenia formally applies to the European Union for accession, we need to work on this institutionally. Holding a referendum today is impossible. Why? Because there is no subject for it. Let us imagine that we organize a referendum now.…

'Internal matter for us': MEA dismisses US lawmaker's criticism of FCRA Bill Edited by: Rohitashwa Ranjan / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 07, 2026, 16:38 IST Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected criticism of India's foreign funding law, saying the issue is an internal matter on which Parliament will take a decision. Rohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the…

In a marathon four-hour meeting at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence a few weeks ago, in the presence of senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president Nitin Nabin, RSS joint general secretary Arun Kumar among others, the Sangh Parivar mulled over its HR (human resources) issues. The BJP, which has seen an unprecedented growth not just electorally but also organisationally, with recruits from other parties and its own growth, faced the fact that its organisational structure needed expanding to accommodate old timers and new entrants. The…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (August 7, 2026) met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amid the ongoing stalemate between the government and the Opposition over a debate on the police crackdown on protesting students and alleged theft of Ram temple donations. The Opposition has been stalling Lok Sabha proceedings while seeking a response from Mr. Shah on the use of force by police on students during their march to Parliament on July 20. Mr. Shah spent nearly an hour in Mr. Birla's office. Separately, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Mr. Shah in his Parliament House office. Also Read | Echo sentiments of Opposition to Home Minister: Rajya…

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel made a statement in Gorakhpur on Thursday (August 6, 2026) regarding the deficiencies she observed on the campus. She gave Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University three months to address these issues, which led to an uproar on Friday, with the Opposition alleging that the Gorakhpur model had been exposed. During her address at the university’s 45th convocation, she pointed out various deficiencies, particularly concerning the hostels. “The University operates three hostels for girls, with one currently undergoing repairs. Out of the six hostels designated for boys, two are also under repair. While there is a…

Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency | Politics Weekly America Donald Trump’s second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose their battles. What remains is an imperial president with almost no internal checks - using executive power to reshape everything from the economy to immigration and even the presidency itself. Few journalists have covered Trump as closely as the New York Times's Jonathan Swan. He speaks to Jonathan Freedland about how the president has consolidated such enormous power and what it could mean for America - and the world. Regime Change by…

Sardar Azmoun linked with Esteghlal TEHRAN - Sardar Azmoun has emerged as the dream attacking target of Esteghlal head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh as the Blues continue their search for a top-class striker ahead of the new season. Esteghlal are still facing one of their biggest challenges before the start of the campaign, with the club’s transfer window remaining closed. Contrary to expectations, the Tehran giants have not yet been allowed to register new signings, leaving their recruitment plans in serious doubt. Esteghlal have not only failed to complete all of Bakhtiarizadeh’s desired signings but are also unable to officially register any new…

RU cruises past Benedicto College Cheetahs in Cebu City Invitationals opener CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup champion Jose Rizal University (JRU) lived up to its billing as one of the favorites in the Cebu City Collegiate Invitational Basketball Tournament, cruising to a 78-65 victory over host Benedicto College (BC) in the opening game on Thursday, August 6, at the Cebu City Sports Institute Gym in Barangay Sawang Calero. Leading the Heavy Bombers’ balanced attack was Cebuano standout Lawrence Mangubat, who thrilled the hometown crowd with a game-high 19 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Mangubat shot an…

Published Atletico Madrid have held talks over a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero. The Argentina international, who signed a new four-year deal at Spurs last August, is expected to leave the club this summer. There has also been interest from Inter Milan in signing the 28-year-old, who played all seven matches in Argentina's run to the World Cup final last month, where they lost to Spain. But Romero is a long-term target for Atletico manager Diego Simeone, with the Spanish side believed to be pressing ahead with another attempt to sign the centre-back. Spurs are aware of Atletico's interest and an agreement on personal terms for the player…

Travis Head belatedly claimed back-to-back Allan Border Medals at a low-key function that highlighted how Australian cricket’s night of nights has faded into the fringes. When Glenn McGrath won the inaugural prize in 2000, the ceremony was hosted by Eddie McGuire and broadcast in prime time on Channel Nine (now the owner of this masthead). On Friday night, Head was presented with his second medal at a team function in Brisbane not broadcast by the networks, in contrast to the grand aspiration cricket authorities held at the turn of the century for the night to rival the glitz and glamour of the AFL’s Brownlow Medal. Named after one of this country’s…

It took almost the entire NBC Sunday Night Football pregame show, but just before the Hall of Fame Game began, new studio analyst Mike Tomlin was asked which division he believes is the NFL's toughest. "Yeah, that's easy," the former Pittsburgh-Steelers-coach-turned-analyst said, "I thought you had a tough one: That's the NFC West, man. It's 'The Game of Thrones' out west. "Everyone dies." Tomlin earlier discussed what he's expecting out of his first NFL season away from the sideline. "I'm looking forward to going undefeated," he joked. And with that we got a glimpse why there are such high expectations for Tomlin in his rookie season on the pregame…

The quarter-final picture at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is now complete, with defending champions Nigeria handed a blockbuster meeting with Cameroon in what promises to be one of the tournament’s most compelling last-eight ties. The final quarter-finalists were confirmed on Thursday after Cameroon secured top spot in Group D with a 1-1 draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde in Casablanca. The result ensured the Indomitable Lionesses finished the group stage unbeaten, collecting seven points from three matches after recording two victories and a draw. That was enough to set up a mouthwatering clash with Nigeria, who progressed to the…

England defender Lucy Bronze has voiced strong support for a potential Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions, insisting it would be the right thing to do if it safeguards the future of the sport. Bronze has spoken out Uefa maintained its threat to withdraw from major Fifa tournaments on Thursday, despite an apology from president Gianni Infantino regarding controversial plans to involve private investors. Asked about the prospect of missing out on significant competitions, including the World Cup, due to such action, the 34-year-old emphasised the collective player stance. "I think the message that we stand by as players, and obviously as European…

Conor McGregor has addressed UFC fans after undergoing successful surgery on his knee, following his shocking injury in July. McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus inside 70 seconds of his fight with Max Holloway, a rematch 13 years in the making, and the bout was quickly waved off. The Irishman, 38, was actually competing for the first time in five years, having broken his leg in his previous bout, a first-round defeat by Dustin Poirier. And McGregor has vowed to make yet another comeback, with one fight left on his UFC deal, a sentiment he doubled down on this week. “Surgery done. Knee repaired,” the former dual-weight champion wrote on Instagram on…

Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has given his verdict on the club’s summer signings Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. The 28-year-old said that both Henderson and Welbeck will bring experience to the Blues squad, adding that the pair are winners. Chelsea recently signed Henderson after the England international terminated his contract with Brentford. The Premier League west London club also signed Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year contract. “They bring pure experience. At the same time, they are winners, so they are bringing that winning mentality to the club and hopefully we will continue that winning,” Adarabioyo told Chelsea’s official…

Penrith have lost Isaah Yeo to a suspected pectoral injury in an upset 28-12 defeat to the Warriors that blows open the race for the NRL’s minor premiership. The Warriors sounded the loudest warning shot yet that a first premiership could be in the offing in 2026 as they dominated the ladder leaders in Auckland. From the moment they allowed Friday night’s kick-off to bounce and scrambled to gather possession, the Panthers were behind the beat and trailed 18-0 at the break. Star halfback Nathan Cleary cut the margin to 10 points in the final 15 minutes by scoring Penrith’s first try and then putting rookie fullback Jaxen Edgar over. But in his first…

Cooper Hoffman, son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, has confirmed his relationship with fellow actor Nico Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton. Both 23-year-old Hoffman and 21-year-old Parker are second-generation performers, with their acclaimed parents well-known in the industry. The couple, who starred together in the 2024 film Poetic License, were previously photographed with their arms around each other at the Toronto International Film Festival last September. Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Hoffman said: “We didn’t officially start dating until a few weeks after filming, when she came to New York to meet my mom (costume designer Mimi…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Meghan Markle denies chatting about her reunion with the King at a California dinner party attended by fellow lifestyle guru Martha Stewart. A source close to the Duchess of Sussex has clapped back and claimed Martha 'must have been confused' because they were not seated near one another. Ms Stewart, whom some claim Meghan wants to usurp as the world's best-known homemaker, said the former actress had been briefing fellow diners about her family's trip to the UK to see Prince Harry's father at a recent soiree. She claimed Meghan was openly 'talking about' her visit to Highgrove to see King…

Megan Rapinoe is back, taking shots at women's sports advocates and once again insisting the differences between male and female athletes shouldn't matter in women's sports. Speaking on her "Why Are You Like This?" podcast — a question sports fans have been asking about her for years — the former USWNT star went after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and OutKick's own Riley Gaines after the two posed for a photo following the Fever's game against the Minnesota Lynx. Rapinoe supports allowing biological males to compete in women's sports, yet frames women who object, and even athletes who simply stand beside them, as the villains. "I want to…

Reina Filipinas, the newest national pageant in the country, will crown its queen as it holds its inaugural competition on Friday, August 7, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Newport World Resorts in Pasay City. Twenty one beauty queens from across the country participated in the pageant, among them 2025 Miss Eco International Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks from Iloilo and 2023 Binibining Pilipinas International Angelica Lopez of Palawan. A total of three crowns are at stake, while seven finalists will be announced. The winner will compete at the Miss Grand International pageant. Bookmark this page for live updates and features on the Reina…

Sam Neill might be gone, but the acting titan unknowingly lined up not one but two massive movies for after his passing. We already knew he was set to appear in Godzilla X Kong: Supernova, set for release March 26, 2027, and now it seems he’ll also appear a month later in the Nintendo adaptation The Legend of Zelda. That could potentially make Zelda his final movie. The news came from Deadline which, after the casting of Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf broke, revealed that Neill will also be in the film, along with Dichen Lachman (Severance) and Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaidâs Tale). There’s no official word on who Neill or Strahovski are playing, but…

Bari Weiss is 10 months into her tenure as editor-in-chief of CBS News, but her biggest test is right around the corner. The newest season of 60 Minutes is set to premiere next month after Weiss overhauled the show’s correspondent corps and production staff in the spring. Long considered the gold standard in television news, the show still generates a staggering nine million average viewers per night at a time when linear television’s core audience is either aging out or turning to digital alternatives. A drop in ratings for 60 Minutes would be devastating for both CBS and Weiss, and her track record at the network has raised concerns about whether…

Before the streaming era, fans of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy stories had to settle for what was closest. The CW became an important channel for many, especially a generation of viewers who wanted to enjoy the traditional trappings of teen romance and drama with higher stakes, be that superheroes, vampires, or zombies. Even if you only discovered them years later on Netflix or Hulu, you're probably familiar with classic examples like The Vampire Diaries and The 100. However, one of the best examples of The CW era ran for five seasons, yet never found a wider audience, remaining one of the channel’s best-kept secrets. Until now. iZombie premiered in…

After directing blockbusters like Fast X and Now You See Me, director Louis Leterrier has delivered his first sci-fi horror film: The Last House. Starring Oscar nominee Wagner Moura and Golden Globe nominee Greta Lee, the movie follows the Delgado family as a mysterious rain seals them inside their house, forcing them to use what little resources they have to survive. In an interview with Digital Trends, Leterrier discussed what inspired him to make The Last House, the challenges of filming on its practical set, and how audiences can connect to the Delgados’ extraordinary journey. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Digital Trends:…

Men and machines. It’s a love story that defies logic. The soulful 2024 Tamil film Meiyazhagan explored the relationship between the protagonist and his cycle, and what the vehicle really meant to him. “In a way, this cycle coming into our lives changed it completely,” a teary-eyed Karthi tells Arvind Swamy in the film. G.D.N kickstarts proceedings with this fascinating emotion. A young Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu (GDN) follows an Englishman around for two years — not because he wanted to be friends, but because he was besotted with the motorcycle that he was riding. A few minutes into the film, a star-stuck Dorai asks the Englishman (who he…

A TV boss once responsible for The Great British Bake Off is suing Sky and her former employer, claiming that she was fired after voicing concerns over the treatment of the Bake Off brand. Letty Kavanagh – formerly the managing director of Bake Off production company Love Productions – began legal proceedings in the High Court on Thursday (6 August) against both companies over her dismissal in November 2025. She is also seeking an employment tribunal for wrongful dismissal and gender discrimination. As reported by The Times, Kavanagh, who had been working at Love Productions for 18 years, claims that she was unfairly dismissed by Sky after raising…

“We are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at Chase Center in San Francisco due to a medical emergency involving a member of our band,” a statement shared on the Earth, Wind & Fire Instagram page read. “As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon. Ticket holders should retain their tickets, which will be honored for the new date, or refunds will be available at the point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for the unexpected change and appreciate everyone’s understanding.” More follows on this breaking news story. Subscribe here to get the latest updates from The Independent. Join our…

The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival kicks off on Friday — and organizers expect their biggest turnout ever, despite a changing consumer and lingering economic challenges. Rising gas prices, sticky inflation and rising unemployment in the Black community threaten many small businesses that serve Black consumers. But the film festival is finding its audience is both able and willing to spend. "We've survived so much over the past 24 years, from actor strikes to Covid [to] venue changes," said co-founder Floyd Rance. "We always say people have money to spend on what they want to spend it on." Floyd and Stephanie Rance founded the event…

READ MORE: Tributes after death of electronic music producer and pioneer See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Soft Cell star David Ball has bequeathed £2.5million to be shared between his four children after the synthesiser player and music producer's death aged 66. His arrangement was acclaimed as crucial to the success of his band's chart-topping cover of Gloria Jones's Tainted Love in 1981, with Marc Almond on vocals. Now probate records have revealed he left an estate valued at £2,516,485. He died last October just days after completing a final album with Almond, 69. The will says his son James Ball and daughter Victoria…

Suno, the most popular AI music creation tool, spent years making it incredibly easy to generate music. Now it's introducing download limits, watermarking and fingerprinting to stop people flooding streaming services with AI slop. That suggests something important to me: even the companies building generative AI are starting to realize unlimited AI creation comes with unintended consequences. Suno CEO, Mikey Shulman, shared a blog post about the company's principles for building the future of music responsibly. He says “AI should help people create something new, not imitate someone else’s work. This philosophy has guided how we’ve built our models…

Singaporean pop artist Estelle Fly isn’t seeking validation anymore as she enters her new era as an independent artist with the release of her new song, ‘Bury It.’ From being a former idol in Sea*A, a Singaporean-Malaysian J-pop idol group, Fly admits that being an independent artist scared her, especially in making her own decisions. However, this new chapter in her career is also refreshing. “I do feel like I’m leaving behind a version of myself that constantly feels the need to be validated and someone who always needs permission I feel to do things,” she said during an online media roundtable on August 6. Despite changes, the pop artist expressed…

Media personality, Toke Makinwa has officially introduced her daughter, Yakira, to the public, days after revealing that becoming a mother had changed her perspective and joking that people should now “chat with her differently.” The media personality shared photos of her daughter on her official social media page as Yakira celebrated her first birthday, marking the child’s first public appearance since her birth. The unveiling comes just days after Makinwa disclosed in a video that she was preparing to fly her daughter to London for a lavish first birthday celebration. Speaking in the video, Makinwa said motherhood had earned her a new status. “Y’all…

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Gerald has scolded his love interest in the house, Kamsy, for “flirting and dancing” with other men during the pool party on Thursday night. In a private conversation with Kamsy after the party, Gerald described her action as “disrespectful.” He maintained that she can’t be his girl and flirt with or entertain other men. “It is disrespectful to be my girl and be seen flirting and dancing anyhow with different men. “You have been moving anyhow, last night you danced with Barry, Chimsom, and Sultex in a certain way,” he lamented. Kamsy apologised and told him to stop complaining. “I have apologised na,” she said as…

They say hair is a person’s crowning glory. However, with the rise of active sports, intense workouts, and outdoor hobbies, hair troubles often get in the way of moving freely. Proving that your hair can still slay through every sway and sweat, Sunsilk brought the ultimate hair-confidence experience to Cebu City as it officially debuted the Silky Sway Soiree on August 2, 2026, taking over Cebu Business Park during Car-Free Sunday. Through every commute, dance move, and daily hustle, Sunsilk continues to ensure that everyone can spray, sway, and slay through their day with confidence. Following its successful first leg in Manila, Sunsilk expanded the…

Nigerian singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour Nabania, has recounted a humiliating experience he had with the now-defunct P-Square during his days as a struggling artiste. Speaking in a recent podcast interview, the ‘Ada Ada’ crooner recalled how a manager of a club he was performing at chased him away from the stage to make way for P-Square, who had just arrived at the venue midway into his performance. Flavour said the reception P-Square received from the crowd made him wonder if they were not doing the same music. He said he didn’t let the public humiliation discourage him. Instead, he used it as a motivation to work harder and stay…

Angeline Quinto to host own talk show After establishing herself as a singer and actress, Angeline Quinto is taking on a new role — this time as the host of her own program, “The Angeline Quinto Show.” Quinto is set to headline the talk show, which will be streamed on iWant starting Aug. 27, as per a teaser shared by the platform on Thursday, Aug. 6. Aside from conversations with guests, the program will also feature musical performances by Quinto. It was also revealed in an earlier post that actor-comedian Vice Ganda and singer Erik Santos will be among the show’s first guests. Article continues after this advertisement Quinto, who rose to fame after…

The Ken-Betwa Link Project, India’s first river-linking project, has once again come under the spotlight amid protests by villagers, many from tribal communities, who fear displacement and question the rehabilitation process. But beyond the immediate protests lies a larger debate over the science, hydrology and long-term viability of the project. In this episode, we unpack how the project is designed to work, what it means for the Ken and Betwa river basins, and whether the idea of a “surplus” river is scientifically sound. The conversation also explores the communities that stand to be affected, the links between environmental impacts and…

One week on, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is still reeling from the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from across its border with Morocco. Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain, including unaccompanied minors. But those who are not Moroccan, have no desire to return there, including Ahmad who comes from Yemen. "We want to enter Europe to earn a living for the sake of our families and children. We don't want to return to any other place,” he said. “We don't want to go back to Africa again.” For Mohamed Ahmed Malek, a migrant from Darfur in…

It feels like a mirage now. Germany’s Chancellor stood in the White House with the US President and extolled the virtues of hydrogen. Not only was hydrogen to replace natural gas in Europe’s largest economy, he said, but it would happen quicker than people expected. It would form part of an industrial strategy that was to modernize German industry and wean the country off imported natural gas. As Olof Schultz and Joe Biden talked to the media in February 2022, Russia’s armed forces were gathering along the borders of Ukraine. The imminent war became a catalyst for energy security, and hydrogen became a path to energy independence, not just a means of…

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low due to drought and extreme heat over the summer that the hulls of dozens of German warships from World War II are emerging into view and the remains of an ancient mammoth were uncovered in Romania. In Germany, fishing boats have been stuck near the banks of the Rhine, and sections of France's Loire riverbed are partially dry.

Struggling to sell your home? Blame your garden! Location, Location, Location's Phil Spencer says buyers are pickier than ever as he reveals the top outdoor mistakes owners make British property expert and Wickes ambassador Phil Spencer shared his tips READ MORE: Green with envy? How millionaires and celebs' pristine gardens are faring against England's severe drought - from dust bowl to oasis See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Phil Spencer has revealed his top…

NParks sterilising long-tailed macaques at Maju Forest to manage population The programme began in June following feedback from residents about macaques entering homes, alongside other measures such as monkey guarding patrols. SINGAPORE: Long-tailed macaques in Maju Forest are being sterilised as part of efforts to manage population numbers and reduce human-wildlife encounters. The National Parks Board (NParks) said the sterilisation programme started in June, following feedback from residents about macaques repeatedly entering homes near Sunset Way, Clementi Road and Clementi Avenue 4. NParks' group director for wildlife management How Choon Beng…

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Jean-Mathieu Thévenot, farmer in the French Basque Country, a member of the Confédération Paysanne farmers' union in France, and part of the international movement La Via Campesina. According to Thévenot, 2026 marks a turning point where climate disruption has become an immediate agricultural, economic, and cultural reality. While his own farm has been only partially affected because their production cycle ended earlier in the season, he witnesses the daily struggles of vegetable growers, livestock farmers, and fruit producers across southwestern France.

Central Europe has seen record-breaking temperatures amid a sweltering heatwave, as energy and transport systems across the continent face disruption. Temperatures in Slovakia reached 42.2 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit) in the southern village of Dolne Plachtince on Thursday, according to the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMU). The country’s only nuclear power plant is operating at 80 percent of its capacity as water levels in the Danube, Europe’s second-longest river, fall to record lows. Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? - list 2 of 3As Spain grieves, recurrent heatwaves…

Well, that was a bleak and bonkers two hours. Netflix’s The Last House might be one of the most baffling films on the platform in an age, as a certified genre Rolodex that blends The Call of Cthulhu with Home Alone and the overwhelming essence of COVID lockdowns. By the end of the movie, from director Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me), The Secret Agent Oscar-winner Wagner Moura and Past Lives Oscar-snubbed Greta Lee have seen their family through five years of imprisonment in their own home thanks to some malevolent waterbending. But what actually happens at the end of The Last House? Well, we're still thinking about the family dog in the freezer, but…

Owner of X and world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk attacked French presidential candidate Marine Tondelier on Thursday, after the Greens party leader said French authorities should be able to suspend the platform during electoral campaigns in case of foreign interference. “I demand that she be shut down for treason against France!” Musk wrote on X, prompting a strong reaction from Tondelier. “France does not need lessons in patriotism from a foreign billionaire who thinks he gets to decide which European political leaders should be silenced. Democracy is not for sale. Not even to the richest man in the world,” she responded.

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, seeking directions to appear virtually before the police in a case about allegedly provocative remarks she had made in July, reported Bar and Bench. On July 1, vegetables and eggs were hurled at a TMC office in West Bengal’s Krishnanagar while Moitra was inside. She alleged that “goons” from the Bharatiya Janata Party were responsible. Moitra later said in a social media post that she would file a police complaint against persons responsible for the incident. In a video, she said that those wanting to throw eggs at her “should wear a burqa” if they wish…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Violent anti-immigration protesters in Thetford who stormed buildings being rented to asylum seekers will face the ‘full force of the law’, a chief constable has warned. Police had to escort terrified migrants from one property in the Norfolk market town on Tuesday night after an angry mob gathered outside three residential addresses. Doors and windows were smashed and one occupant was allegedly removed from a house and had his mobile phone taken. The disorder continued on Wednesday night and last night, resulting in several arrests for offences including inciting racial hatred and…

A 14-year-old killed his grandparents at their home before carrying out a deadly shooting at his school in Thailand on Friday, police said. The teenager opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, just outside Bangkok, killing several people and injuring at least 30 others – including nine in serious condition – according to Thai police. He was reportedly targeting teachers. The shooter, who lived with his grandparents, later killed himself, Nonthaburi provincial police commander Lt Col Dechrapee Kongdee told Reuters. The number of casualties was at least eight, including the suspect and his grandparents, though nine others were…

The judge overseeing the cases against the men accused of gang-raping LSU student Madison Brooks before her death has a son of her own who is a convicted sexual predator, records show. One of the men accused of raping Brooks before her death is set to stand trial on Aug. 17, when 21-year-old Desmond Carter faces a jury, with Judge Gail Ray presiding over the case. Carter is the first of three suspects in Brooks' alleged attack to stand trial. Brooks, a 19-year-old LSU student at the time, was allegedly gang-raped after a night out in 2023, then struck and killed by a car. Court records reviewed by Fox News Digital show that the judge's son,…

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon threatened a Justice Department investigation into reports of a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) outdoors camp hosted by public university professors after it faced backlash on Tuesday. Dhillon responded to a video shared by the Libs of TikTok X account, which appeared to have been deleted from YouTube and other social media, featuring two Central Washington University (CWU) faculty members promoting an upcoming geology retreat that appears to be catering exclusively to a race-restricted minority. "So is this open to everybody? Not really," CWU senior lecturer Nick Zentner said in the video…

A Florida boater was alleged to have tried to kill a diver by cutting off his air supply while they fought over a spot to catch lobsters off the state’s coast recently, according to authorities. Michael Joseph Simpson Jr’s criminal defense attorney on Thursday issued a statement dismissing those allegations as “false”. Nonetheless, Simpson, 51, was faced with a count of attempted felony murder after he was jailed in what a sheriff’s office report portrayed as a particularly heated case of boat rage on the waters of Miami’s Biscayne Bay. According to that sheriff’s report, the alleged victim in the case – identified as diver Hunter Coffer – was on…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Konstantin Yaroshenko, a member of the Russian Civic Chamber, told TASS that Russia might demand the release of its citizens imprisoned in the United States in exchange for fulfilling Washington's request for the release of Robert Gilman, an American convicted in Russia. On August 6, Reuters, citing a US official, reported that the American administration had asked Russia to release Robert Gilman, who was convicted in Russia for violence against a government official. As Yaroshenko commented, "the Americans want to secure the release of their citizen who has committed a crime. In such a situation, I believe it is illogical to…

A deadly shooting spree at a school outside Bangkok has ended after police said the suspected gunman, a 14-year-old student, killed himself. Authorities say the teenager began the rampage at home, where he shot his grandparents, before heading to the school. Police say the gun belonged to his grandfather and that the teenager fired 26 rounds, with another 34 rounds of ammunition found on him. No motive has so far been established. The attack is among Thailand’s deadliest mass killings since 2022. Images from the scene show first responders treating the wounded and loading them into ambulances. Antonia Kerrigan tells us the latest.

CNB investigating online sale of Trader Joe’s seasoning product containing poppy seeds SINGAPORE – The authorities are investigating reports that a bagel seasoning containing poppy seeds, which are prohibited goods, is being sold in Singapore on online platforms. The seasoning product, Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel, has poppy seeds listed among its ingredients, said the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on Aug 7 in response to The Straits Times’ queries. The CNB spokesperson said the bureau is investigating the reports and will take the necessary actions, including removing the items from sale. Poppy seeds are classified as prohibited goods by…

Do YOU have a story? Email William.G.Hallowell@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A British mother has admitted smuggling more than £500,000 of Thai cannabis into the UK after boasting that she was 'on her way home to cut the grass'. Amy Jayne Durban, 45, was arrested by Border Force officers on July 6 after being caught with two suitcases 'stuffed' with the Class B drug. She was attempting to bring the 51.2kg haul, with a street value of £512,000, into Britain via Heathrow Airport after flying in from Bangkok, Thailand. Durban, of Hemyock, Cullompton, in Devon, was at the centre of an investigation by the…

House Republicans are threatening the Smithsonian's federal funding amid GOP outrage over the museum system's presentation of American history. "The Smithsonian is accountable to the taxpayers. So defunding them in certain ways, or tying their funds to requirements, I think is probably the best way to ensure that we bring the Smithsonian back to its required mandate," Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., told Fox News Digital. "And that is to tell the truth about the American story, and to tell about the exceptionalism of this country and its people." Congress allocates roughly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to the Smithsonian Institution every year, which…

A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The ruling has triggered criticism from those who say it reflects growing concerns over freedom of expression and online speech in Senegal. The three influencers work with an online content platform. Some observers say the platform’s content is favourable towards former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the leader of the PASTEF party. The case comes as tensions rise within Senegal’s ruling political camp following a public split between President Faye and Sonko, who were once close allies. Faye recently launched his own…

In brief MyTrade founder Liu Zhou has been fined $10,000 over running a crypto wash trading service. Zhou pleaded guilty in October 2024 alongside 17 co-conspirators charged in the same operation. MyTrade's dashboard let clients order a daily volume of fake trades, executed by bots. The founder of crypto market maker MyTrade has avoided prison and been fined $10,000 for running a wash trading service that generated millions of dollars in fake daily volume across roughly 60 cryptocurrencies. Liu Zhou, 41, a Canadian citizen and Chinese national, was sentenced in Boston federal court on Thursday by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley, who imposed no…

Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretariat member J.V. Satyanarayana Murthy on Friday (August 7, 2026) said the Narendra Modi-led Union government had failed to fulfil the promises made to the people and was attempting to divert attention from public issues by targeting youth movements. Launching the party’s padayatra from the Alluri Sitarama Raju statue at Poorna Market under the “Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao” campaign, he said the nationwide programme began on August 6 and would culminate in a rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on September 1. Mr. Murthy also expressed concern over the proposed establishment of 7.1 GW of data centre capacity in north…

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Friday she will oppose the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general.Why it matters: With two GOP holdouts — Murkowski and Susan Collins (R-Maine), Blanche faces an increasingly difficult path to being confirmed.This is breaking news. Check back for updates.

There seems to be a fight over datacenters in nearly every city in the US right now. And amid the extreme polarization of today’s politics, the opposition tends to be bipartisan. “I would say it’s kind of the far left and the far right ran into each other and had a hug,” said Frank Scott Jr, mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas. “But they come at it from different perspectives.” Two hyperscale datacenter proposals emerged in January in and near Little Rock. Google plans to develop a 1.43m-sq-ft, $1bn datacenter at the Port of Little Rock, on a 384-acre site. The other, by Avaio, is a $6bn project 10 miles south, in a rural patch of marshy forest in…

I once walked several streets from an event venue to find a café with Wi-Fi, all because my phone would not load an invitation. That's when I knew I had to do something about my connection problem. My Google Pixel had been dropping connections for months before that. Halfway through a YouTube video, or a few Wiki articles into some research, pages would stop loading while the status bar still showed full bars. It never happened on Wi-Fi, which is why it took so long to register as a pattern. At home and at the office, everything worked, so I wrote it off to poor reception and moved on. I had already stopped my Pixel hopping to mobile data by changing…

While Carlos Navarro Ceja was enduring confinement in a cold immigration detention center, social media circulated a very different image of his case. In a video, his legal defender, Alexandra Lozano, who called herself “La abogada de los milagros” (The Miracle Lawyer), appeared smiling alongside him and his wife, showing what she claimed were both their permanent resident cards. In fact, it was a work permit that was later revoked by authorities. Navarro Ceja never obtained a green card, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him in December 2025. After four grueling months in custody, in April 2026 he decided to accept…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has completed 100 percent upload of its governorship and State Assembly candidates into the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Chairman of the party, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Yilwatda congratulated the party’s leaders, members, and candidates nationwide on the milestone. “I am pleased to announce that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has successfully achieved a 100% upload of all our 56 Governorship and Deputy Governorship, and 1,015 State House of Assembly candidates on the INEC…

In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39-year-old artist has developed a unique technique that turns natural clay into paint, using his background in science and his passion for art.

SpaceX and Tesla on Thursday formally unveiled plans for the initial phase of their Terafab project. The first stage of the plan — which is expected to use Intel's 14A process technology — is expected to require $16.8 billion in investment, while the completed campus is planned to encompass more than 100 million square feet of manufacturing space. The massive semiconductor manufacturing complex will be built in Grimes County, Texas, at a location that belongs to SpaceX. According to SpaceX and Tesla, their combined demand for semiconductors is projected to exceed 1 terawatt (TW) of compute per year, which significantly exceeds today's global supply.…

**Black Hat — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) says a 2024 safety recall for Bendix’s EC80 heavy-truck brake controller quietly fixed a set of serious vulnerabilities, including a wirelessly reachable remote code execution flaw, alongside the memory corruption issue Bendix publicly disclosed. ** The findings were detailed by NMFTA senior cybersecurity research engineer Ben Gardiner on Thursday at the Black Hat USA 2026 conference. The EC80 electronic control unit (ECU) handles anti-lock braking, traction control and stability functions on heavy commercial vehicles. It communicates over J2497, also known as PLC4TRUCKS, a powerline…

Camping is made ultimately more comfortable with the addition of a few home comforts. Whether it’s a warm blanket from home for chilly evenings or a portable kettle packed for your morning coffee, small extras can make a big difference. And if you’re someone who likes to stay connected while being at one with nature, Lidl is launching a new gadget just in time for festival camping season. The new outdoor solar light and power bank with loudspeaker combines an LED light, FM radio, wireless speaker and power bank all in one compact device, helping you keep your campsite lit, devices charged and the music playing. And we all know space is in short supply…

When it comes to sustainability, Aanand Davé knows his onions. An industrial designer and solutions architect, he develops large-scale, data-driven system deployments of solar installations, anaerobic digesters, and other pieces of infrastructure that future-proof companies, making them more efficient and environmentally sound. Unsurprisingly, he was keen to bring this kind of know-how to his home life – and to help show others how easy and achievable smart home technology can be. So when, along with his wife Leanne and his four-year-old son, he moved into a new five-bedroom house on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Cotswolds,…

Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico’s landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a “public nuisance.” In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta’s platforms are a “significant contributing cause” of a teen mental health crisis affecting public health and safety throughout New Mexico. Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling The latest ruling in New Mexico’s child safety case brings Meta’s penalties to almost $1 billion. The latest ruling in New Mexico’s child safety case brings Meta’s penalties to almost $1…

SAVE $70: As of Aug. 7, the Anker 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price. If you’re tired of juggling separate cables for your Apple devices, the Anker 3-in-1 charger offers a tidier setup. The charging station can power your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch from one spot, helping keep your desk or bedside table a little less chaotic. And as of Aug. 7, it’s $70 off, bringing the cost down to $159.99. A built-in 1.65-inch HD smart display gives you a quick overview of your devices, showing real-time details such as charging wattage, temperature, and device status. Behind the screen, the charger supports…

Bangkok has emerged as the most favourite choice in a Cathay Pacific Airways survey, which also placed Shenzhen as the favoured destination for long weekends. The Thai capital was voted by Cathay members in an annual survey as their all-time favourite destination for long-haul and short-haul travels. "Flavour-packed street food, world-class hospitality, electric nightlife, first-rate fine dining and some of the best shopping on Earth – Bangkok has it all, plus character in abundance," the Hong Kong-based airline said in the recently released results. Other short-listed cities were London, Sydney and Tokyo. Cathay asked its members in the annual online…

A new ferry service is launching between the UK and France next month on a high-performance catamaran. SailLink, which operates the first sailing ferry between Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer, announced it was launching a trial channel crossing between two new French and British destinations. Running for six days in September, the pilot phase will ferry 12 passengers per crossing using wind power between Shoreham in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy on eight-hour crossings. If the results of the test are positive, SailLink said it would explore options with the ports to bring a second regular cross-Channel sailing service into operation as soon as…

Public EV charging stations at City Hall: Council OKs MOU CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council approved a resolution authored by Councilor Nyza “Nice” Archival authorizing Mayor Nestor Archival to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the planned installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the City Hall. However, the Council limited its approval to the preliminary MOU, requiring any subsequent definitive agreements, including those covering specific sites, commercial terms, or operational arrangements to return to the legislative body for separate authorization. Councilor Mikel Rama proposed the amendment during…

See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred Source They say everything comes back into style, and that appears to be true even in the car world. Right now, the height of car fashion is retro models, if today's carmakers have anything to say about it. The market is awash with retro-inspired electric cars that aim to revive some iconic nameplates from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s in a way that will appeal to today's EV-buying enthusiasts. The trend really took off with the Renault 5 E-Tech, a nod to the uber-popular Renault 5 that took France by storm in the 70s and 80s. After Renault saw its reimagined Renault 5 E-Tech become so popular…

US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects German energy company RWE has said it will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after reaching a $1.2bn (£892m) payout deal with President Donald Trump's Department of the Interior (DoI). RWE said that it will now reinvest the sum into conventional gas projects, including $900m (£669m) in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in Louisiana. "After careful consideration, it was determined there is no path forward to permit these projects in the US for the foreseeable future," the company said in a statement. RWE said it has agreed to relinquish its leases…

Nigerian firm Vendr.ng offers tech fix for a common power dispute, shared electricity meters As Nigerian households grapple with unreliable and disputed electricity billing, one company is betting that software — not new hardware — can solve a problem that has strained relationships between neighbours and landlords for years. LAGOS, Nigeria — For years, Amao Sunday shared an electricity meter with several other households in Agege, a densely populated suburb of Lagos. Like millions of Nigerians living in shared or multi-tenant housing, he had no way of knowing how much power he personally used — only what the collective bill said each month, and how…

US to pay $1.2bn to energy firm RWE to halt offshore wind projects BBCTrump Administration to Pay German Firm $1.2 Billion to Cancel Wind Leases The New York TimesAnother offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22-billion deal with Trump administration Los Angeles TimesTrump administration to pay German firm $1.22bn to cut offshore wind leases The GuardianTrump Refunds to Cancel Offshore Wind Projects Total $4 Billion Bloomberg.com

Published German energy company RWE has said it will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after reaching a $1.2bn (£892m) payout deal with President Donald Trump's Department of the Interior (DoI). RWE said that it will now reinvest the sum into conventional gas projects, including $900m (£669m) in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in Louisiana. "After careful consideration, it was determined there is no path forward to permit these projects in the US for the foreseeable future," the company said in a statement. RWE said it has agreed to relinquish its leases off the California and Louisiana coasts as well as in the New…

My hydrangeas are wilting. The rose petals are going brown. Half the pots on my patio have shrivelled up to the constant soundtrack of unripened apples falling. The only source of colour in the dried-up desert of my back garden is my lawn – because it’s plastic. Our Thames Water hosepipe ban has been in force for two very long weeks, and in that time we’ve had a mere five minutes of spitting rain. There’s only so many trips you can make to and from the kitchen filling up buckets and watering cans – it barely touches the sides of what’s needed. But on Friday night, while enjoying an evening drink with friends in the garden, I heard the now-unfamiliar…

Whether it’s a beachfront, a bush setting, a tree-lined street or a home close to a reserve, living close to nature – with its clean air and spectacular views – can bring a whole host of benefits. Research shows greenery can help cool homes and even improve mental health. Here are five of the best homes in which to enjoy nature that are for sale in Sydney. This award-winning home in Cammeray was completely rebuilt in 2018 and now faces north, with more than 1000 square metres adjoining Tunks Park. The property is surrounded by bushland and close to the waterfront. The tri-level residence features First Nations artistry, including bespoke artwork by…

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Ukrainian authorities have again failed to provide reliable shelters for energy facilities ahead of the upcoming winter, with Kiev’s main power plants - CHP-5, CHP-6 and the Darnitskaya CHP plant - lacking adequate protection, Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexey Kucherenko said. "Has anything changed at CHP-5? No. Has any sort of sarcophagus been built at CHP-6 or the Darnitskaya CHP plant? No, nothing has changed. What they said about decentralization was nothing more than statements completely detached from the issue. They misled people and raised expectations. They convinced people that shelters would protect everything," he said…

I have long felt a sense of unease about the renovation of North Sydney Olympic Pool. It was less about the astronomical budget ($122 million) and five-year closure – although this has certainly concerned many of our readers – than about what the wrecking ball might do to this art deco treasure, which I have always considered one of Sydney’s most beautiful public facilities. My attachment is unashamedly emotional: North Sydney was my childhood pool. I remember racing down the iconic staircase to get to squad training, eating red icy poles on the pool deck and cheering from the grandstand at school swimming carnivals. We’d leap from the diving boards,…

At 5:20 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil was priced at $86.04 per barrel with Brent serving as the benchmark (we’ll explain different benchmarks later in this article). That’s a gain of $2.40 compared with yesterday morning and around $19 higher than the price one year ago. Will oil prices go up? It’s impossible to forecast oil prices with detailed precision. Many different elements affect the market, but ultimately it boils down to supply and demand. When worries about economic recession, war, and other large-scale disruptions increase, oil’s path can shift fast. How oil prices translate to gas pump prices Gas prices at the pump don’t only track crude…

Financial markets already roiled by an Iran war-driven energy shock are facing another headache, as record temperatures across Europe are piling fresh pressure on food prices, supply chains and heavily indebted economies. Here's how extreme heat is becoming a key macroeconomic indicator for investors. Investors' supply chain worries have centred on the Strait of Hormuz and other trade routes disrupted by the Iran war. But Europe faces its own bottlenecks. Major waterways, including the Rhine river, are suffering from exceptionally low water levels. Around 285 million metric tons of freight are transported on the Rhine each year, according to ING. The…