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Engineering discipline in software development has been under the spotlight since AI started being used by devs to generate code, with many teams worried it’s causing unnecessary risk. Headlines have been full of cautionary tales about bugs created by hastily shipped code or senior executives taking vibe coding into their own hands. Nevertheless, teams are finding ways to build trust in AI-generated code. Google’s 2025 DORA survey concluded that AI has an amplifying effect on organizations' processes - quality processes enhanced by AI lead to higher quality outputs, and more of them. Our own research shows that most teams aren’t being haphazard with…

Uber has announced sweeping layoffs, the latest tech giant to make a cull of employees in favor of AI. The company laid off 10 percent of its customer service department Wednesday to “simplify operations, strengthen in-person collaboration, and continue to embrace AI,” a company spokesperson told Yahoo Finance. “Our organization has become too complex and siloed,” Uber Vice President of Global Community Operations Megha Yethatika told staff Wednesday, in an email obtained byYahoo. “To unlock this potential, we need an effective organization to layer AI on.” The layoff represents a small slice of the ride share company’s more than 40,000 global…

Two disclosures, five days apart, described the same intrusion from opposite ends — one from the victim, one from the party that turned out to be responsible — and together they make one of the more instructive incidents of the year for defenders. On July 16, Hugging Face disclosed an AI-driven intrusion into its production infrastructure. Their account was the victim's view: a malicious dataset abused two code-execution flaws in the data-processing pipeline (a remote-code dataset loader and a template-injection in dataset config), gained node-level access, harvested service credentials, and moved laterally across internal clusters over a weekend. The…

Vinod Khosla likes to be early. His firm was the first outside investor in OpenAI, back when that was a strange thing to be. Now Khosla Ventures is raising money to do it again, at a scale it has never tried. The firm is in talks to gather as much as $5.5bn across a new set of funds, Bloomberg reported. People familiar with the private talks described the plans. That would be its largest raise in two decades. Its last set of funds, closed a year ago, came to around $4bn. Most of the money would go where Khosla likes it: early. The plan floats about $1bn for seed-stage startups and roughly $2bn for slightly older ones. A further $2.5bn would form an…

When you come back from your vacation or big event and have a million photos to post, how do you share them on social media? Are you the kind of person who makes a 20+ photo album for people to swipe through? That couldn’t be me. Maybe this is my millennial age talking, but I always loved uploading pictures arranged in a grid or collage, one quick bang of all the highlights, no scrolling required. You’d think this was an easy task for apps these days, especially one with the Google name attached. I tried using Google Photos’ Collage tool again to see if I should switch, and I just couldn’t do it. Samsung Gallery’s collage feature has one key…

However, I think that there are still some lessons that are applicable regardless of the field one actually is doing machine learning research or machine learning practices in. Frequently, I take the opportunity of another half year of progress in my machine learning journey to step back for a moment and look at the previous years. What have I learned? Which lessons seem to persist? In this edition of my lessons learned articles I look back at the previous eight years and try to distill lessons that are persisting in coming up over and over again. This time I found that making progress in machine learning, or any field, really, often comes down to the…

The B block of the panchayat union primary school at Kondappanaickenpatti in Salem district. \| Photo Credit: M. Sabari Air travel as reward for competitions, library time, smart boards, dedicated cleanliness staff and multiple sections for every class. These are not the features of a posh private school, but of a 71-year-old panchayat union primary school at Kondappanaickenpatti, a panchayat belonging to the Salem Panchayat Union near Yercaud Foothills. On May 7, 2026, it became the first government primary school in the district to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification and is a shining example of what a government school can be. Established in…

Hyderabad-based GGF Astraa Analytica Pvt. Ltd. has expressed interest in establishing a ₹400-crore drone cluster in Kurnool Drone City. The company has sought around 100 acres of land for the project. Minister for Investments, Infrastructure, and Roads \& Buildings B.C. Janardhan Reddy has assured the company of all support if it submits a comprehensive proposal. The proposal was discussed during a meeting at the Secretariat on Thursday, where Mr. Janardhan Reddy met GGF Astraa Analytica CEO and Director Sai Prasad, Tech Director Sai Vignyan Reddy, and Operations Director T.S. Kiran. The company, which develops drone-based applications, has…

Minister Shibu Baby John emphasised the State government’s commitment to building a premier skilling ecosystem that is aligned with global industry demands. (File photo) The Kerala Academy of Skills Excellence (KASE) has exchanged a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Germany’s national railway company, Deutsche Bahn. The partnership aims to establish world-class training standards and structured migration pathways for skilled technical professionals from Kerala seeking employment in Germany’s railway and allied technical sectors. Speaking on the occasion, Forest and Skill Development Minister Shibu Baby John emphasised the government’s commitment to building…

Of the total number of students enrolled in higher education in Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada’s share stood at 6% and Udupi district’s at 2.44%, according to the Union government. Quoting the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 by the Union Ministry of Education, Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the total number of students enrolled in higher education in Karnataka was 27,59,933. Of this, enrolment at 320 higher education institutions in Dakshina Kannada stood at 1,70,293 (6%), while at 108 higher education institutions in Udupi district it was 67,515 (2.44%). Enrolment was…

The Geekom IT13 provides solid desktop performance in a compact chassis. Usually priced at $599, it's currently down to $539.10 at Amazon. The mini PC is powered by a capable 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600H processor with 12 cores, 16 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.8GHz. It comes with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, making it well equipped for productivity, creative work, and everyday computing. Dual USB4 ports deliver transfer speeds up to 40Gbps and support external GPUs, while WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2, an SD card slot, and support for up to four displays provide plenty of flexibility…

Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x is down to $1,411.24 at Best Buy, saving you $423.37 from its usual $1,834.61 price. This premium 14.5-inch Copilot+ laptop combines Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor with a sharp high-resolution touchscreen, alongside 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 512GB SSD. Its 14.5-inch IPS touchscreen offers a crisp 2944 x 1840 resolution, while Windows 11 Pro provides business-ready features. Weighing just 2.9 pounds, it's designed to easily slip into a backpack. Should you buy it? ✅ Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x if... Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is a solid choice if you want a lightweight premium notebook for office work, web browsing, video…

With the new school year approaching, it's the ideal time to check that your tech is up to the task. One area you may be looking at for an upgrade is your laptop, and fortunately, there are dozens of deals available in the back-to-school sales. So, I've taken a look and picked out 10 of the best laptop deals I'd recommend right now. The biggest battle when it comes to bagging the best bargain is between these two options: the Dell XPS 13 or the MacBook Neo. With a student discount, both can be yours for $599.99, which is outstanding value for money for a pair of powerful and efficient laptops. The choice, ultimately, comes down to whether you prefer a…

Amazon this week has low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of 42mm and 46mm GPS aluminum models, but cellular devices are a bit more rare this time around. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models and three of the 46mm GPS models on sale at these all-time…

Intel and AMD are signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers for data center processors, according to a new Reuters report that cites two people familiar with the talks. Prices for some server CPU products in China have climbed more than 40% since the start of the year and are still rising by over 10% month-on-month in some cases, one of the people said. Most of the agreements guarantee purchase volumes for about a year without fixing prices, and neither company responded to the publication's requests for comment. Some customers have discussed commitments running two years or longer, one of the people told Reuters, with the…

Meta’s smart glasses have been an absolute smash hit for the tech giant. The company sold a massive 7 million pairs in 2025 alone, and its market dominance is only getting bigger. Meta is continuing to pump out model after model, with the latest being a pair designed by Kylie Jenner. But Meta may finally have some much-needed competition. First unveiled at Google I/O earlier this year, Samsung has just given us a first proper look at its first pair of smart glasses, which it's still calling “intelligent eyewear”, at Galaxy Unpacked. While these aren't the augmented reality glasses with a built-in display that Samsung has also been working on, they are…

Thailand does not usually feature in the story of the AI boom. This year it does. Foreign firms applied to invest 1.37tn baht, about $40.6bn, in the first six months of 2026, the country’s Board of Investment said on Thursday. That is up 80% on a year earlier. One sector explains most of it. Digital projects, chiefly AI and data centres, drew 1.12tn baht, more than three-quarters of all applications, Bloomberg reported. Across all industries the board logged 1,299 bids, with foreign money targeting 877 projects. The numbers describe a shift bigger than one country’s ledger. The world’s hyperscalers are hunting for land, power, and permits, and…

Live heart rate data will be free for Garmin Cirqa users Early testers noticed it had been put behind the Connect+ subscription The new tracker costs $199.99 / £179.99 / AU$299.99 We've already put the newly unveiled Garmin Cirqa through an extensive hands-on testing session, and came away very impressed. However, there were complaints from those who had early access to the device that live heart rate data was locked behind a paywall. Now Garmin is taking that negative feedback on board: as reported by seasoned tech reporter Ray Maker (via Android Police), live heart rate data will be available to every Cirqa user "in the coming days", with or without…

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. Warmer weather is finally here and that means more opportunities to gather with friends and family outside. But outdoor hosting does have to mean elaborate prep or a perfectly styled backyard. From compact patio picks to outdoor party must-haves like ambient lighting, drink stations and cozy seating, these easy outdoor hosting essentials from Article, Wayfair, Govee and more are designed to simplify summer entertaining checklists–whether…

There isn't a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100% American-made You get a waiver! You get a waiver! The Trump administration has roundly criticized America's technological sector for its dependence on international partners. In its 2025 National Security Strategy, the administration named securing independent supply chains a pillar of its economic and national security policies, warning that the US "must never be dependent on any outside power for core components." Perhaps nowhere have these concerns been more acute than in the home router market, where the White House has put considerable energy into untethering America's Wi-Fi networks from…

The Jigawa State government has resolved a 47-year-old farmland dispute between the Jobi community in Nigeria and the Kyalli community in the Republic of Niger, ending a conflict that reportedly claimed more than 1,000 lives and disrupted farming activities for decades. Governor Umar Namadi announced the resolution while presenting alternative farmland to farmers affected by the settlement. The dispute, which began in 1979 over the ownership of farmland along the Nigeria-Niger border, had strained relations between the neighbouring communities and repeatedly led to violent clashes. As part of the peace agreement, the state government allocated…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russian courts have handed down guilty verdicts against more than 1,200 Ukrainian military personnel for crimes against civilians, the Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, told TASS in an interview. "Investigations into 1,132 criminal cases have been completed. Courts have examined 927 cases on their merits, and guilty verdicts have been handed down against 1,209 Ukrainian military personnel. They have been convicted for murdering civilians, cruel and unusual treatment of the civilian population, mercenarism and other crimes," he said. According to Bastrykin, they have been given long sentences…

Topline The city of Dubai is making dramatic—and expensive—efforts to recoup the once record-breaking tourist numbers that have plummeted since the start of the Iran war by offering travel perks worth upwards of $800 to visitors who enter the country between now and the end of October. Key Facts The new program, called "A Dubai Invite," allows residents of the United Arab Emirates to nominate friends and relatives to visit and receive benefits worth more than AED 3,000 (about $800). Visit Dubai’s website says nominees will receive a “benefits package” that may include hotel stays, dining deals or attraction tickets, and guests who arrive between July…

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. THE FATHER OF Irish activist Daniel Tatlow-Devally has said his son and four fellow defendants are being made to “look like Hannibal Lecter” as politicians called on the government to send an independent observer to the group’s trial in Germany. Conor Devally said his son and the other members of the so-called Ulm 5 had been “punished in advance” by being held in custody ahead of the conclusion of the case. “I think these five people have been nominated to be made to look like Hannibal Lecter, and have been punished in advance by their…

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, July 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Iran and the Iran-aligned Houthi militia will face "major military punishment" if the Houthis fire at ships in the Red Sea again. Trump issued the warning in a social media post, after the militia in Yemen reportedly attacked two Saudi Arabian tankers this week, arguing that the ships had run afoul of its blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. "A year ago the United States of America attacked, very powerfully, the Houthis, for their interference with commerce and trade ... Since that time, and during our conflict with Iran, they have acted very…

Palestinian youths stand next to bags after collecting reusable items at a landfill in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, Thursday (local time). AP-Yonhap The world’s leading authority on food insecurity said Thursday that the situation in Gaza had improved since famine was declared in parts of the Palestinian territory last year, but warned that conditions remained at crisis levels and could slip back into catastrophe. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said a reduction in fighting and the fact that Israel was allowing more aid into Gaza had a “significant impact, albeit unevenly across areas.” But it noted that most…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a written statement on Thursday on the 107th anniversary of the Erzurum Congress, a key episode in Türkiye’s fight for independence after World War I. Erdoğan said the congress was one of the defining turning points that united the Turkish nation around a common ideal, with the determination to achieve liberation and set out its vision for the future. "This profound awareness continues to inspire us today and gives us strength as we move toward the future. Without compromising our unity and solidarity, we continue to work with the same determination to make our country even stronger. Today, I once again…

The Irish government said this in a press release on Thursday, July 23, according to Ukrinform. "The people of Ireland stand with Ukraine and its people in the face of Russia's immoral and unprovoked war of aggression. It is devastating to see first-hand the impact of Russia's campaign of aerial attacks targeting Ukraine's towns and cities. The support announced today will help Ukraine defend itself from these attacks and save civilians lives. It will also help Ukraine prepare for the winter to come, protecting and repairing energy infrastructure," Micheál Martin said. The support package includes a €100 million allocation towards the provision of…

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Thursday rejected Amnesty International’s call for an investigation into a March airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghan capital that the rights group said could amount to a war crime, dismissing the allegations as unsupported and describing the operation as a lawful act of self-defense. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told a news briefing in Islamabad that Pakistan “completely rejects the allegations” made by Amnesty International, calling it “unfortunate” that such serious claims had been made “without any credible evidence.” His remarks came a day after Amnesty International said it had found…

An elderly couple allegedly ended their lives at their residence on Wednesday (July 22) night in Manjunath Nagar, Bengaluru. The police suspect that mounting medical expenses may have driven them to take the extreme step. The deceased have been identified as Eshwar Achari, 73, and his wife Gowri, 66. According to the police, Gowri had been bedridden after losing mobility due to a prolonged illness. The couple’s two daughters had reportedly been bearing the cost of her treatment. However, Eshwar and Gowri were reportedly distressed over the financial burden their medical expenses had placed on their children. The incident came to light when one of…

The mother and daughter who died after getting into difficulty in the water off the Essex coast have been named as Shally Rahman, 42, and Samiha Rahman, 15. A seven-year-old boy is also in a serious condition in hospital, the family told the BBC. Emergency services were called to West Mersea beach near Colchester at 5:35pm on Wednesday evening. Witnesses reported seeing a group of people standing on a seabank as the tide came in, and described them “calling for help”. Paramedics said one patient was transported by air to hospital, and a further three patients were transported by road to hospital. Detective Chief Inspector Al Pitcher said: "Today, our…

Showing now | News 02:22 RNLI saves children from drowning after boys pulled under by powerful waves A dramatic Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue saw two young boys saved after they were dragged underneath Blackpool Pier by powerful waves. Kizza, 12, and Subby, 10, were swimming in the sea during a family day trip to Blackpool to celebrate Eid al-Adha on 28 May when the tide came in, dragging them beneath the structure. Bodycam footage released by the RNLI on Thursday (23 July) shows volunteer lifeboat crews pulling the two boys to safety, who were “close to drowning”. Their cousin Ted, 21, is seen clinging to a beam. The boys were…

Survivors of the tragic canoe accident at Malamawar Yandutse in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State have recounted their harrowing experiences, describing how local fishermen and farmers risked their lives to rescue them from the river. The accident occurred when a canoe ferrying about 40 passengers, mostly women and children, capsized while they were returning from rice farms. Survivors said the canoe had reached the middle of the river when it suddenly became unstable and overturned, throwing everyone into the water. Many passengers, unable to swim, cried out for help as they struggled to stay afloat. Seventeen-year-old survivor, Anti…

Fans of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay celebrating the release of Jana Nayagan at Albert Theatre in Chennai on July 23, 2026. \| Photo Credit: R. Ragu The release of Jana Nayagan, starring Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, drew several Ministers and MLAs to theatres across Tamil Nadu on Thursday (July 23, 2026), with many of them turning emotional during the screenings. Considered Mr. Vijay’s swansong before his transition to full-time politics, Jana Nayagan, which was originally expected to be released ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, hit the screens on Thursday after a prolonged…

By Devin Stevens The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2026 9:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Halifax Regional Police are investigating a violent home invasion in Dartmouth. Police say they were called to Trenholme Street in the Woodside neighbourhood around 7 p.m. Monday. The suspect had reportedly forced his way into the home and assaulted and threatened the victim with a gun. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. He then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. More on Crime More videos The victim was taken to hospital with…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Since July 22, no vessels have been able to enter Ukrainian ports, Vladimir Zelensky said at a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, with its footage being aired by the TSN TV channel. "Yesterday, not a single vessel was able to enter our ports," he said. According to data reviewed by TASS from Ukraine’s sea ports administration, all shipping traffic to the Ukrainian ports of Odessa, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhny (the so-called Greater Odessa region) has come to a complete halt. Earlier, Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Taras Vysotsky said that carriers had suspended operations with Ukrainian sea ports starting…

SINGAPORE – Motorists on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) saw heavy traffic on the evening of July 23, after a sports car caught fire earlier. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a fire on the highway, towards Changi and before the Still Road South exit, at about 5.20pm. The fire, which involved the car’s engine compartment, was extinguished using a water jet, it added. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. A video posted on Facebook on July 23 shows a bright green car in flames on the road shoulder. Cones are seen blocking off the left-most lane, but traffic appears to be moving normally. In a…

A New Jersey couple lost both their children in a boating accident after the youngsters were flung from a boat being driven by their grandfather. Sigmund and Jennifer Golabek lost daughter Mya, 9, and son Sigmund, 7, after the children's grandfather Steven Schneider struck a channel marker on Sunday while boating off Berkeley Township, New Jersey. State police said that Steven, 63, was behind the wheel of the 30-foot Tidewater Custom 280 at the time of the collision, with the force throwing the siblings into the water. Their grandfather and grandmother Laurie Schneider, 64, desperately pulled the two back aboard but officials in the Garden State said…

Tropical Storm Bertha heads toward Texas after making landfall in Louisiana Tropical Storm Bertha brought dangerous surf, wind and rain to Louisiana. CBS News' Lana Zak has more on the storm's path and severe flooding in West Virginia.

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Scientists at a U.S.-funded facility in Panama are preparing to launch the first outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies, a significant step in developing a more effective weapon against the flesh-eating parasite that has spread through Central America and into the United States. Researchers will confine the flies in mesh cages, exposing them to Panama's heat and humidity. This aims to measure their survival outside laboratory conditions before advancing to later stages of field testing. The Trump administration has touted the genetically modified fly, named NovoFly, as a game-changer in the fight against New World screwworm. Widespread…

Join the audience for a live webinar at 2 p.m. BST/9 a.m. EDT on 17 September 2026 Explore the evolving landscape of medical physics research, molecular imaging, and non-invasive imaging technologies Join us for an in‑depth conversation with Simon Cherry, former editor‑in‑chief of Physics in Medicine & Biology (PMB), as he shares his expert perspective on the evolving landscape of medical physics research, molecular imaging, and non-invasive imaging technologies. Drawing on decades of leadership in biomedical imaging and academic publishing, Simon will reflect on major advances shaping the field, define the characteristics of high‑impact imaging…

Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered a large Roman military camp likely used by Marcus Aurelius' troops during conflicts with Germanic tribes in the late second century. The "extremely rare" camp came as a surprise to archaeologists, as it holds the hastily buried remains of numerous soldiers in unusual graves, including wells. Remains of the 18.2-acre (7.4 hectare) camp were found near the town of Šurany in southwestern Slovakia, according to a translated July 17 statement from MH Invest, which excavated the area along with the Institute of Archaeology at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS). "We have a unique opportunity to explore practically…

Introduction Several eminent mathematicians tell different versions of the same story about John Pardon. Fifteen years ago, János Kollár was seated next to Pardon at a Phi Beta Kappa dinner. Kollár held an endowed chair as a full professor at Princeton University, where he’d been teaching for over a decade after stints at the University of Utah and at Harvard University as a member of its Society of Fellows, arguably the country’s most prestigious postdoctoral fellowship. Which is to say, Kollár is not bad at math. Pardon was an undergraduate, a few months into his senior year. Kollár had gotten stuck on a question in the field of topology. At the…

The Collegiate Education Department has ordered the registration of criminal cases against 249 teachers who got placed as guest faculties in government first grade colleges by submitting fake/invalid PhD certificates in the year 2025-26. Even as the recruitment process for guest lecturers in these colleges for the year 2026-27 is under way, all the tainted candidates have been blacklisted and excluded from the process. An order issued by the Commissioner, Collegiate Education, blacklists these candidates permanently for the years to come as well. In 2025-26, the State government recruited about 10,000 guest faculties though an online counselling…

Kristen Normand for Quanta Magazine Freedom and restraint seem like opposing forces, but to Yu Deng, they go hand in hand. Take the poem he’s just pulled up on his computer screen: a dense forest of Chinese characters corralled into eight lines of equal length — a perfect, symmetric block of text. Written in the ninth century by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin, as China teetered on the brink of civil war, “The Brocade Zither” is famous for its ambiguity. “Many people have tried to explain it,” Deng said. “But I think this is something that’s not explainable.” A single word might allude to an ancient battle or a classic fairy tale; a simple phrase…

All cellular life-from humans to bacteria-possesses two layers of immunity: innate and adaptive. Scientists have long understood how these two types of immunity work together in higher organisms but not in the microbial world. Bacteria and archaea use CRISPR-Cas as their sole form of adaptive immunity-a precise, sequence-specific defense that remembers past invaders. But what about innate immunity? Now, a study led by Prof. LI Ming from the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reveals that CRISPR-Cas plays a broader role. Rather than acting alone like a solitary sniper shooting at phages, it also serves as a central…

Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, the biggest study of its kind has found. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder in which parts of the brain become damaged over time, affecting movement and balance. Existing research has found potential biological pathways that link noise exposure to Parkinson’s disease, largely due to stress responses and disrupted sleep. The researchers modelled noise exposure at the most and least exposed exterior of the residence of each participant and calculated the difference in noise levels. The magnitude of the effect was modest but consistent; at the…

In many ways, the sunfish could not have been better-designed as an orca's chew toy. The largest species, the oceanic sunfish Mola mola, can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 6,000 pounds. And yet it is almost unfathomably helpless. Its body resembles a serving platter. It has no tail fin, just a tall dorsal and anal fin, which it flaps in unison to get around. A sunfish often spends its time lounging on its side at the surface of the water, basking in the sun and allowing seabirds to nibble on the parasites that riddle its skin. It has no venom or spines; its only real defense is somewhat thick skin. It's not even a very good swimmer. While a…

Demolition of a British Columbia high school that was the site of a deadly mass shooting earlier this year has begun. School District 59 officials said in a notice last week the work to remove Tumbler Ridge Secondary School will continue throughout the summer and is expected to be completed in the fall. Six people were killed when 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire at the northeastern B.C. school on Feb. 10. Before the school shooting, Rootselaar killed her mother and half-brother at their home. Rootselaar died at the school from a self-inflicted gunshot injury. Premier David Eby announced in May that the school would be torn down, saying…

The Kerala government launched the women-only ‘pink bus’ service introduced by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), at the Thiruvananthapuram Central depot on Thursday (July 23, 2026), as part of the government’s 100-day action plan. Speaking after inaugurating the State-level roll-out of the initiative, Transport Minister C.P. John said the project is being implemented with the aim of ensuring safe and comfortable travel for working women. The government’s goal is to create an environment where women can travel freely. Pink bus services will operate at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to ensure safety during night travel for women working in places…

Published Jul 23, 2026, 9:14 AM EDT It's Lego's first The Original Series set Lego Star Trek 60th anniversary set revealed showcasing the Enterprise bridge Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge (11385) Image: The Lego Group Star Trek turns 60 this year as The Original Series debuted in 1966. Lego is celebrating Star Trek's birthday by partnering with Paramount for Lego's second set based on the franchise, and the first that showcases the crew of the original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701. The set recreates two iconic Enterprise interiors: the bridge and the transporter room. It comes complete with various computer stations, a screen…

The house of Muthulakshmi Reddy at Adyar, Chennai \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Work to renovate the stately home of Muthulakshmi Reddy, the country’s first woman medical graduate and the first woman to enter Indian legislature, located in Adyar in the city, will begin soon. This has become possible after the Tiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleswarar Devasthanam, which owns the land on which the building is located, took steps to implement a Madras High Court order permitting the Cancer Institute (W.I.A.) to renovate the house. Dr. Reddy, the force behind the founding of the Cancer Institute (W.I.A.) Adyar, and founder of Avvai Home for Girls, lived…

Investments and Infrastructure Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy with Athiraj Singh Chawla of Knots Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. at the Secretariat in Amaravati on Thursday. \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Delhi-based Knots Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. has expressed interest in setting up a Flight Training Organisation (FTO) in Andhra Pradesh, with a proposed investment of around ₹100 crore over the next five years. The proposal was discussed at a meeting between Investments and Infrastructure Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy and the company’s representative, Athiraj Singh Chawla, at the Secretariat on Thursday (July 23, 2026). The company, which has experience in pilot…

If you're of a Martian persuasion, "Strange New Worlds"' season 4 opener couldn't have timed itself much better. Not only does this week mark the 50th anniversary of Viking 1 touching down on the surface of the red planet, new research from University of Oxford scientists recently suggested that Mars once had an active, interconnected system of magma beneath its surface. If accurate, this discovery might have made our Solar System next-door neighbor more habitable in its distant past. While life on Mars has long been an obsession of sci-fi creators — from HG Wells' "War of the Worlds" to "Doom" via John Carter and John Carpenter — "Star Trek"'s…

For most people, knowledge of what life on the job is like for healthcare workers comes primarily from two limited vantage points: watching television shows and experiencing their own patient care. The same is true even for many people who eventually become doctors and nurses, as Grace Farris reminds us early on in her sensitive, energetic graphic memoir, See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor. "Before I started medical school," she writes, "I was completely unprepared." But, as she shows in her new book, once someone has switched over to becoming a professional healthcare worker, a whole new set of issues presents itself. At that…

The moon's south pole has long been the target of NASA's Artemis lunar landing missions, but one Artemis astronaut is questioning if that's still the best plan. NASA's Victor Glover, who piloted the Artemis II mission around the moon this past April, proposed a different approach while speaking at the NASA Exploration Science Forum at the agency's Ames Research Center in California on July 21, according to a report published on Space News. "I think we need to be realistic and work our way to the south pole, and maybe not try to go there first," Glover said. Instead, Glover suggested aiming closer to the moon's equator, where missions can land in areas…

Before Cultural and Natural Wonders Earn UNESCO World Heritage Status, They Are Put on a ‘Tentative’ List. Here Are Five Nominees Worth Visiting Now Featuring more than 1,800 sites from 181 countries and territories, UNESCO’s tentative list is a treasure trove of lesser-known marvels Finland's Lake Saimaa is 111 miles long, 87 miles wide, dotted by about 14,000 islands, pierced by dozens of narrow straits, and surrounded by sheltered bays perfect for ringed seal breeding. Soularue Guillaume/Hemis.fr/Hemis/Alamy UNESCO’s World Heritage List started small, featuring just 12 inaugural sites back in 1978. Ranging from natural wonders, like Ecuador’s…

WASHINGTON — Airbus executives say the turnaround in the company’s space business came just in time to tap growing demand, particularly from Europe, for space capabilities as it pursues a joint venture with Thales and Leonardo. Mike Schoellhorn, chief executive of Airbus Defence and Space, said at a July 21 business update that efforts to improve the performance of its space systems business unit were yielding benefits across the division as demand for its capabilities grows. “There couldn’t have been a better time to fix the space business and to be ready for the significant orders and demand that we are currently seeing,” he said. That demand is…

Auster at Dome Mountain currently under final construction along the Yellowstone River AMB West For the past 25 years, Arthur M. Blank has quietly purchased ranchland in Montana’s Paradise Valley, adding one property at a time in a place he loves. What began as a personal connection to the valley has grown into a 33,000-acre collection of ranches, conservation land and hospitality ventures. With the opening of Auster at Dome Mountain, Blank is making one of those properties available to the general public year-round for the first time. After losing his job at a regional hardware chain in 1978, Blank turned a career setback into one of American…

A woman who lost her husband to suicide three days after he was admitted to the acute mental health unit of Cork University Hospital has called for change in the way mental health is treated in Ireland. American Nancy Reilly, along with her husband Mark, had retired to Kinsale, Co Cork nine years ago. Mark took his own life after being admitted to a single room in the CUH acute mental health unit in March 2022. Nancy spoke out as she settled a High Court action against the HSE over her husband’s death. "I realise the HSE has a limited pot of money, so not everything can be spent on mental health care. I think there are lots of small differences that…

A newlywed Wisconsin couple quickly put their “in sickness and in health” vows to the test when the bride’s severe stomach illness landed her in the emergency room during their honeymoon. Gretchen Pleuss said she contracted Cyclospora, the parasite linked to a 41-state outbreak that has sickened thousands, during her honeymoon camping trip to Yellowstone National Park, turning what should have been a celebration into a medical ordeal. “It was just like incessant diarrhea, so just like watery and constant,” Pleuss told WISN about her illness. “I felt fine until we got out here, and then a couple days into camping into the Badlands, I started having…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Commonwealth Games stars have been sent a warning by a sexual health expert ahead of the event getting underway today. The action is set to take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, but as the Games return to the Scottish city for the first time since 2014, athletes, visitors and local communities have been urged to make sexual wellbeing part of their plans. One sexual health nurse, speaking anonymously, revealed their clinic saw an increase in STI diagnoses and demand for sexual health services in the aftermath of the event 12 years ago. And, this time, experts have told athletes to…

A molecular explanation for how lifestyle interventions protect the liver Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a growing cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Exercise and dietary interventions can reduce liver fat and improve metabolism, but the molecular mechanisms behind these benefits remain incompletely understood. In a new study published in eGastroenterology, researchers from the Fourth Military Medical University identified a molecular pathway that links lifestyle interventions to liver protection. Their findings suggest that exercise and time-restricted…

Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders. Although medication helps many patients achieve seizure control, approximately one-third continue to experience seizures despite treatment. Seizures often arise when the brain's excitation-inhibition (E/I) balance breaks down. In healthy conditions, specialized inhibitory neurons act as a natural braking system, releasing a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that helps prevent excessive electrical activity. When this inhibitory control is weakened, abnormal bursts of activity can spread through the brain and trigger seizures.…

Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again, making it possible for the official mascots to eat breakfast on the deck and take long naps. As for us, we are firing up the coffee kettle to make another cup of stimulation. Our choice today is hot buttered rum, an old standby. Please feel free to join us. Meanwhile, here is the latest menu of tidbits to help you on your journey. We hope you have a meaningful and productive day and, of course, do stay in touch. … Eli Lilly reported more results showing its next-generation obesity drug is highly effective at weight loss, but…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer wearables. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Good morning health tech readers! Today, intel on what HHS is trying to learn about AI. Plus Teladoc’s new offering, a ton of…

Ebola outbreak with no vaccine or treatment spreading too fast to contain, doctors warn Doctors have warned that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is spreading too fast to contain. As of Wednesday (22 July), more than 1,000 people have died in the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. There are no specific treatments or vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus responsible for the current outbreak. Cases have been confirmed in five provinces, but the outbreak is mostly concentrated in remote Ituri province. Officials have warned that 80 per cent of new cases have…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Gummy vitamins taste like candy and make you healthier, right? What’s not to like? The global market for vitamin gummies has exploded in recent years, valued at nearly $9 billion in 2025 and predicted to double by 2033. Nearly a quarter of that consumption is in the United States. Driving this boom is the idea that these chewable vitamins are…

Jason Alexander has apologized to Courtney Stodden for an inappropriate sketch from 2012 that resurfaced, but Stodden wants him to turn his words into action. Stodden called out Alexander in a Monday Instagram post, reflecting on a dated Funny or Die comedy sketch in which the Seinfeld star — who was 52 at the time — rubbed his phone on a 17-year-old Stodden’s breast and told her that when she turned 18, he would “have his way” with her. Alexander, now 66, said in a statement to TMZ: “Looking back at the comedy sketch in which Ms. Stodden and I participated in 2012, I completely agree that it was inappropriate and I truly regret it. But more…

Varonis Threat Labs uncovered Dolphin X, a powerful RAT with 329 features across 10 categories Its standout “AI Profiler” ranks victims by usage and sends summaries to attackers daily Malware is sold on the dark web via subscription tiers, starting at $80 per month What if malware could talk to its operator and tell it which of the infected victims is worth paying attention to, and which not? A few years ago, this might have been science fiction but today, thanks to breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI), not only is it possible, it’s also already available on the black market. Security researchers Varonis Threat Labs recently disclosed finding…

Star Wars Zero Company is the XCOM-style tactics RPG in which you, a Clone Wars-era roughneck called Hawks, lead a squad of "unconventional professionals" into battle against some enigmatic threat to the galaxy. Among these unconventional professionals is a Jedi Padawan, Tel-Rea. Her moves include dual-wielding lightsabers and Force Pushing mooks into overwatch zones. What a beast! Be careful with your Tel-Rea, though: you only get one of her, and she's permakillable. There's no option to train up a replacement Jedi Padawan as a custom operator. I assume this is a bid to avoid the usual Star Wars balancing problem where Jedis trounce all other…

CEBU CITY — The Cebu Provincial Board has called on law enforcement authorities to investigate individuals who deliberately post false bomb and shooting threats online, following a series of incidents that caused fear and disrupted operations in Cebu. The Provincial Board approved the resolution during its regular session on Monday, July 20, 2026. Drafted by Board Member Dason Larenz A. Lagon, the resolution requests law enforcement authorities, through their cybercrime units, to investigate perpetrators who “deliberately scare the public through posting false bomb or shooting threats online.” READ ALSO: Active shooter drills? Disaster officials eye…

Everyone has lost access to something. A phone, a password, a recovery code sent to a dead email. Google’s answer, announced on Thursday, is your face. The company is adding a selfie video as a way to sign in, it said in a blog post. Setting it up takes a short online process with a few guided head movements, so the camera can capture several angles. Google saves that clip. Next time you cannot get in, you record a fresh video, and Google matches it against the saved one. Google encrypts the clip, uses it only for sign-in, and lets you delete it whenever you like, as Bloomberg first reported. It will not work for Google Workspace accounts, children’s…

Courtney Stodden has spoken out after Seinfeld star Jason Alexander publicly apologized over a sexualized sketch they appeared in together in 2012 when she was 17 and he was 52. On Wednesday, Alexander, 66, expressed his regret over the Funny Or Die segment which saw him rubbing his phone against her bust while making quips about 'signal in her chest.' At the time, Stodden was the target of tabloid scrutiny and public shaming due to her age-gap marriage to The Green Mile actor Doug Hutchison. The two wed when she was 16 and he was 50. They divorced in 2020. Stodden told Variety that she was 'taken aback' by Alexander taking 'accountability' and…

Guardio Labs found CVE‑2026‑48294 in Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension, enabling cross‑site data disclosure Attackers could steal WhatsApp Web chats if victims opened malicious landing pages with extension active Adobe patched the flaw in version 26.7.2.0; update recommended for 314M extension users If you have Adobe Acrobat’s extension for Chrome, and you like chatting through WhatsApp Web, there is a potential security vulnerability you might want to address. Security researchers from Guardio Labs discovered a “universal cross-site scripting (UXSS)-class cross-origin data disclosure vulnerability”, which is another way of saying that a website could…

security One ChatGPT link could smuggle a rogue AI agent into your company Researchers say OpenAI flaw let phishing bait create an autonomous corporate mole armed with employee access One click on what looked like an ordinary ChatGPT link could plant an attacker-controlled AI agent inside a company's ChatGPT workspace, according to researchers who uncovered a flaw in OpenAI's workspace agents. Security firm Zenity Labs has dubbed the bug "AgentForger," saying its proof-of-concept showed it was possible to silently create, configure, publish, and schedule a malicious workspace agent inside a victim's ChatGPT account. The technique depended on the…

The US Department of Justice is attempting to prosecute an Atlanta resident in connection with the movement against the police training center known as Cop City because he had GrapheneOS on his phone, an open-source operating system that enables users to enter a passcode and wipe a phone clean. The case, which had its first hearing on Monday, centers on a little-known US federal statute that makes it a crime to destroy property in an effort to prevent it from being seized. Experts said it may be the first time the law has been aimed at the operating system, which works on Google Pixel phones, and expressed concerns about a technology created for…

Fox News co-host Kayleigh McEnany and panel discuss a Wall Street Journal report on wealthy parents spending up to $250,000 on staff to raise their children on ‘Outnumbered.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A parent’s passport can be revoked if they fail to pay child support thanks to a new Trump administration enforcement policy. The tool has proven effective in putting children first, compelling many noncustodial parents to immediately pay thousands in overdue child support, some making single payments of upwards of $100,000. Since 1996, the State Department, in partnership with the Office of Child Support Enforcement at the Department…

Another video game is falling victim to sneaky subscription practices, though the method is quite unusual; rather than implementing a regular "pay to win" feature, sim-racing game Le Mans Ultimate promises a "pay not to lose" advantage to players with a monthly subscription. Did you take last place? Did another driver wreck your car? Or were you the one to hit another driver? Pay the fee, and all shall be forgotten. As a competitive online racing game, Le Mans Ultimate players have a "driver rank" and a "safety rank" that represent their driver skills and punish reckless moves, respectively. So, if you're an amazingly skilled driver but tend to cause…

Human ingenuity is a powerful—sometimes terrifying—thing. Throughout history, no matter how basic the tools available to us, we have always found a way to build the weird obsessions that appear in our minds. You know, like Stonehenge, or the Pyramids, or Doom (1993). No, really. In a recent chat with Jesse Petrilla on YouTube, id co-founder and Doom lead artist Adrian Carmack revealed that, when it came time to put together the classic FPS' animations, the incredibly complex and advanced animation tool he used to do it was… the undo key. "As an artist, oftentimes you end up making your own tools," said Carmack. "You know, there was no animation tool,…

Star Wars Zero Company- will take 30-40 hours to beat the main campaign The game won't feature New Game Plus mode, romance systems, or branching story paths Post-launch content is also unconfirmed at this time Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will take up to 40 hours to finish, and it won't have a New Game Plus mode. The single-player turn-based tactics game is one of my most anticipated titles of the year, and ahead of its launch next month, the studio has conducted a community Q&A to answer a long series of questions. One of the first questions asked how long the campaign will be, and lead producer Caydence Funk has confirmed…

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama signaled support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's latest anti-Israel message by liking an Instagram video in which he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal" and urged federal authorities to arrest him if he enters New York City. The video marked one of Mamdani's strongest public attacks on Israel since taking office. In the clip, Mamdani accused Netanyahu of committing genocide against Palestinians and called on the federal government to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits New York City.…

He's been saying it for years: blockbuster game development is unsustainable today, and given that Shawn Layden used to lead PlayStation's entire roster of first-party studios, he likely knows a fair bit about the issue. "Every generation it costs twice as much to build a game," he told Tom Phillips more recently. "What costs $1m on PS1 then costs two, then four, then 16. It goes exponentially," Layden said at the time. "The PS4 generation, which was the last I was associated with, game dev was $150m if you want to be top of the line, and that's before marketing. So by that math, PS5 games should eventually reach $300m to $400m - and that is just…

Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in recent years, making it more viable than it used to be - but accepted some people will still buy their own hardware. While cloud gaming has long been billed as the future of video games, previous efforts have failed to gain widespread adoption - leading to the high-profile closure of Google Stadia in 2023. Many firms already offer this as part of their subscription services, including giants Sony and Microsoft, but people continue to favour…

Call of Duty has brought matchmaking back into the conversation. Activision has announced that Black Ops 7 is introducing a new matchmaking system, available to players today with the launch of Season 5. "Over the past year, we've continued to learn a lot about multiplayer matchmaking through player data and community feedback," the announcement said. "We're also excited to see all the recent love for Black Ops and Black Ops 2, which reinforced that there are many elements of those experiences that players appreciate." As such, Black Ops 7's new matchmaking system is "inspired by" the recently released PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 and will…

The New York Yankees entered the final stretch before the MLB trade deadline with one of baseball's deepest farm systems and a front office facing difficult decisions. As the club continues weighing whether to move top prospects in pursuit of another postseason run, one of its most recognizable young players has remained at the center of speculation. Hulking outfielder Spencer Jones has long been viewed as a cornerstone prospect thanks to his rare combination of size, athleticism and power. But after multiple trips between Triple-A and the majors this season, his future in the organization has become a popular topic as rival executives search for…

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Ha Ju-suk, former No. 1 overall draft pick in South Korean baseball, was traded Thursday. The Hanwha Eagles dealt Ha to the Kia Tigers in exchange for reliever Lee Hyeong-beom, moments after defeating the Tigers 9-3 at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in the southwestern city of Gwangju. Ha, 32, was the top selection at the 2011 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) draft, but has not lived up to his hype over his 15-year career. The oft-injured player played more than 100 games in a season just five times. He leaves the Eagles with a .268 career batting average in 997 games, along with 53 home runs and 373 RBIs. Ha…

Lego and Nintendo just delivered the official details on their previously teased Donkey Kong Lego set, and it seems like another creative build. Inspired by the original 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game, it features Jumpman (aka Mario), Donkey Kong, and Lady (aka Pauline) in a recreation of the game’s iconic first level. What makes things particularly interesting is that the set features interactive elements. There’s a lever that, when pushed forward, will continuously release rolling barrels. Jumpman can be controlled with a joystick that lets you move him around, and you can press a button to make him leap over barrels. Lego Super Mario Donkey Kong…

Man sues OpenAI, alleging bad medical advice: "It manipulated me" A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.

From writing ‘Cop Killer’ to playing a cop on SVU, ICE-T is no stranger to personal evolution. After losing both parents by seventh grade, he was sent to Los Angeles, where he learned to survive without a family. Here, he hustled for money and respect until rap gave him another route. Eventually, acting opened another path, forcing him to step outside the persona he built to protect himself. Now, in his late 60s, he understands that the chaos of his early life existed to propel him forward, and that there is more to life than just survival. We created this video for The Me I Used to Be, a Big Think interview series created in partnership with Unlikely…

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ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott calls for move from "AI chaos to AI discipline" Comments come after OpenAI model infiltrated Hugging Face McDermott says ServiceNow tools come with a "kill switch" to prevent such incidents ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott has laid out why his company's AI offerings have an advantage over the competition, partly because of built-in controls which can cut off access when needed. Speaking to CNBC, McDermott said ServiceNow's tools are helping businesses move “from AI chaos to AI discipline.” “We have a kill switch that stops AI agents that go rogue, so those things don’t need to happen, and they wouldn’t happen when companies…

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Alert on AI fake influencers selling supplements and cloths ABC News' Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky reports on the AI generated ads allegedly promising miracle cures, using fake doctors and wellness influencers. July 23, 2026

When a new platform team set out on implementing their roadmap through forced workflows with poor documentation, developer experience declined. Success came from simplifying governance, prioritizing what matters, and rolling out compliance incrementally through prevention, detection, and communication, as Davide de Paolis explained in the video of his talk The Road to Compliance from Dev Summit Munich. Empathy, focus, and shared purpose drove successful adoption. When the need for a dedicated platform team became clear, the organisation formed one by bringing together experienced developers with strong DevOps and cloud backgrounds from product teams,…

A nine-year-old race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's XFS filesystem, tracked as CVE-2026-64600, allows local attackers to overwrite protected files and gain root privileges. Dubbed RefluXFS by the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU), which found and reported it, the security flaw affects systems with an XFS filesystem with reflink enabled (a default configuration on major enterprise Linux distributions), running Linux kernel v4.11 or later, with a directory writable by an unprivileged local user, and a high-value target (a root-owned configuration file or SUID-root binary). Also, standard defenses (including the Security-Enhanced Linux…

He also pushed back on suggestions he supports "far right" views. Minton Beddoes said both data and her own experience of living in the UK told a different story to the image portrayed by the trillionaire in his X posts. "You come see my country that I live in all the time," she said when Musk offered to take her on a tour of the country. Asked when he had last visited the UK, Musk said "a few years ago". The trillionaire was also asked about his sharing of a film on X reportedly banned in Germany for its violence and anti-migrant message, external. "My partner is... she's half Indian, and I have four children with her," Musk said of his partner…

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Shares of grocer Albertsons sank nearly 15% on Thursday after the company lowered its fiscal 2026 outlook, citing softer demand and a more cautious consumer. The company said it is now "moving decisively" to invest in the customer experience because it believes that will improve its growth trajectory. "In the first quarter, our digital and pharmacy businesses continued to deliver strong growth, while core grocery faced increasing pressure from softer industry unit trends and a more cautious consumer," CEO Susan Morris said in a statement. The company's outlook cut comes amid broader signs that U.S. consumers have scaled back their grocery trips. Food…

Google's burning through cash despite record profits, and take a wild guess on what Jul 23, 2026 — 9:38 AM ET Google’s parent company Alphabet recently reported its earnings for Q2 2026 with a 24% YoY revenue increase. While its major business avenues resulted in profit, Alphabet posted negative free cash flow in the just-ended quarter. These increased expenses were reportedly because of new AI infrastructure and increased R&D costs. Artificial Intelligence, now known in every household as AI, has long been positioned as the pioneering technology that frees humans from their mundane obligations and lets them focus on creative pursuits. During its rise…

The latest salvo in US President Donald Trump's freewheeling trade war could have disastrous effects for Canadian business. But the new tariff threats may also open up trade opportunities elsewhere, with China and the EU in a strong position to benefit. Trump's planned 50% tariff on a range of imported goods ranges from wine to hockey sticks but does not include other key sectors such as energy, potash and fish. It is expected to impact about 5%, or $20 billion (€17.5 billion) worth, of goods and "the impact could be devastating for the people in businesses involved," Julian Karaguesian, an economics lecturer from Canada's McGill University, told DW.…

Pub and bar giant Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported a slump in food sales recently, attributing the decline to hot summer weather. This dented demand for traditional steak dinners and carvery lunches, causing the company's shares to slide on Thursday. The hospitality operator disclosed that sales across its venues were flat in the quarter to 18 July, compared with a year earlier. M&B stated "exceptional" heat particularly affected its food-led brands, notably Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter steakhouses. Food sales across the group, which also runs Harvester and Sizzling Pubs, fell by 2.4 per cent over the period. Bosses also cited the earlier…

My top 10 things to watch Thursday, July 23 1. The 5% decline in Alphabet shares on plans for increased AI spending is pressuring stock futures this morning. Red across the board, and the Dow is going to feel it, too. Alphabet is now one of the 30 stocks in the Dow. U.S. oil prices above $91 per barrel on Iran war escalations, and the recently accompanying rise in bond yields, are also weighing on equities. 2. Club name Alphabet posted a good, but not great quarter. Extraordinary numbers from Google Cloud, with revenue growth of 82%. But higher levels of capex sparked concerns. How can they monetize this? Wells Fargo analysts see increased spending as…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. MMK Group's net loss under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) totaled 19.1 bln rubles ($244.3 mln) in January-June 2026, compared with a net profit of 5.6 bln rubles ($71.6 mln) a year earlier, according to the company's financial statements. The group's revenue for the reporting period declined by 10% to 282.3 bln rubles ($3.61 bln) due to lower selling prices. EBITDA fell by 40.9% year-on-year to 24.7 bln rubles ($315.9 mln) as a result of lower revenue. Free cash flow for the first six months of 2026 totaled 2.6 bln rubles ($33.3 mln), exceeding the level recorded in the same period last year, primarily…

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), during a rates decision news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Alex Kraus \| Bloomberg \| Getty Images The European Central Bank voted on Thursday to leave its main interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, in a move that fell broadly in line with market expectations. But traders are already anticipating a rate hike in September, as ECB president Christine Lagarde warned renewed Middle East hostilities and the resultant rebound in oil prices poses upside risk to the euro zone inflation outlook. The ECB said it stands ready to adjust all of its interest rates to ensure…

The email was not meant to be public. Writing to a small-business owner on Staten Island, a researcher for the Senate Small Business Committee said Republican staff had been probing “Amazon negligence related to Chinese influence and have found compelling evidence.” The note named no evidence at all. That is more or less the whole of what the committee has said, and it is a lot to leave unsaid. Amazon.com is now under investigation for allegedly letting China sway its online store, according to Bloomberg, which spoke to two people interviewed as part of the inquiry. The company declined to comment. So did the committee. The more telling part is where…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. MMK Group kept its steel production in the first half of 2026 at the same level as in the first six months of 2025, at 5.19 mln metric tons. Pig iron production increased by 2% to 4.6 million mln tons, the company said. Sales of steel products rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 5.02 mln metric tons, primarily reflecting higher sales of semi-finished products, long steel products, and premium products, while sales of hot-rolled steel declined. Steel production in the Q2 increased by 12.2% compared with the Q1, reaching 2.75 mln metric tons. Pig iron production declined by 4.8% quarter-on-quarter to 2.27 mln metric tons due to major…

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S. July 15, 2026. Brendan McDermid \| Reuters U.S. equity futures fell on Thursday, as oil prices surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, while investors weighed quarterly results from two of the largest companies in the world. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 601 points, or 1.2%. S\&P 500 futures dropped 1.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures lost 1.5%. Oil prices put more pressure on stocks, as they soared after Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi militant group claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red…

The CPI(M) has warned of state-wide protests in Andhra Pradesh if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Andhra Pradesh on August 1. Addressing the media on Thursday, CPI(M) State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao alleged that public anger over the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak controversy and the police action against the protesting students in Delhi had intensified, claiming that the BJP’s “countdown has begun.” Mr. Srinivasa Rao alleged that repeated examination paper leaks had shattered the confidence of students and parents, forcing them to…

CHISINAU, July 23. /TASS/. More than half of Moldova's population opposes the current government's plan to become a part of Romania and NATO, according to a survey by the Chisinau-based IMAS institute. "The July poll shows that 33% of Moldovans support unification with Romania, 54% are against, and 13% remain undecided. A month ago, 34% favored unification, 55% opposed it, and 11% were uncertain. Regarding NATO accession, 24% of respondents voiced support (down from 25% in June), while 58% opposed joining the alliance, unchanged from the previous month. Another 18% could not give a definitive answer (compared to 17% previously)," the study noted. The…

The Qatari foreign ministry released a statement denouncing the Houthi attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea. "Qatar strongly condemns the Houthis' targeting of a Saudi vessel while it was sailing in the Red Sea, and it considers it a grave violation of international freedom of navigation," the ministry said in the statement. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qatar's solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the statement added.

ISLAMABAD: Korea South-East Power Co. Ltd (KOEN), a state-owned company of the Republic of Korea, has approached the prime minister over “unfair” treatment of its $1 billion investment plans in Pakistan, which were stonewalled during the regulatory approval process. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Korean energy firm’s CEO Kim Min Young complained that the company — which operates thermal power stations, pumped-storage power plants, and combined cycle power plants — had been working on two hydropower projects for 10 years but had been blocked at the last stage. He said KOEN, a subsidiary of Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco),…

Newly-elected TDP MPs Sana Satish, Chintakayala Vijay and Bhashyam Ramakrishna paid a courtesy call on Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh in Parliament on Thursday. They had a detailed discussion on the conduct of the ongoing Monsoon Session, major issues likely to come up for debates in the Rajya Sabha, and parliamentary procedures to be followed. The MPs also took key issues related to the development of Andhra Pradesh to Mr. Narayan Singh’s notice. Later, they called on Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan, with whom they a discussion on important issues and Bills scheduled to…

WASHINGTON, July 23. /TASS/. The United States will punish Iran for any further Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian ships, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social. "Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if they do this again, the US will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran, and major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis themselves who I am very disappointed with in that they have, until now, acted very professionally and smart," he said. Earlier on Thursday, the Houthis fired ballistic missiles and drones at two oil tankers of the kingdom, which violated their…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday drew attention to key challenges threatening peaceful coexistence and stability across the world, listing the Kashmir dispute and India’s threats to Pakistan’s water share among them. He made the remarks at the 33rd ministerial meeting of the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) held in Manila, the Philippines. Foreign ministers and delegates from 27 member states of ARF gathered for the summit, which comes amid a flare-up in the war between the United States and Iran. The conflict is a key concern for the 11-nation Asean, which has a combined gross domestic product of about $3.8 trillion heavily…

Government High School at Attigodu in Periyapatna taluk of Mysuru district has been selected for the 2025-26 Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (National Award), with its transformation through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), now implemented as the VB-GRAM-G scheme, playing a crucial role in securing the honour. The school, located under Attigodu Gram Panchayat, has emerged as a model government institution after receiving nearly ₹49 lakh under MGNREGS and more than ₹3 lakh from the 15th Finance Commission grants for infrastructure development over the past decade. The MGNREGS funds were utilised to develop a playground…

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; ADDS more details in paras 2-4, 12-16) By Oh Seok-min MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea skipped a major regional security forum hosted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the second consecutive year amid Pyongyang's growing focus on ties with Russia and China. The annual ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) has long drawn attention as the only multilateral security forum in which both Koreas participate. It also brings together major powers, including the United States, China, Japan and Russia. But Pyongyang did not attend last year's forum for the first time since joining the ARF in 2000…

State president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused the Congress of using the students’ protest to unleash anarchy and violence and challenge law and order by violating the high security zone around Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Mr. Chandrasekhar said that the Union government fully understood the concerns and the anger of the students over the exam question paper leak. The government also understands that the students have a legitimate right to protest. However, some vested interests are trying to hijack the students’ protest, bring violence into it and…

Chelsea are the favourites to sign Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, according to The Telegraph. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder is said to be priced at £30 million. Alajbegovic featured for Bosnia-Herzegovina at the just-concluded World Cup. The teenager scored against Qatar last month during the group stages. In total, Alajbegovic started in three of their games, including the last-32 defeat to co-hosts United States of America. Chelsea are reportedly the most likely to land the deal amid interest from Juventus.

New Arsenal signing, Christos Tzolis’ jersey number has been revealed after he joined the Premier League champions. Arsenal on Thursday announced the signing of the 24-year-old forward from Club Brugge. Tzolis made 108 appearances in all competitions for Club Brugge, scoring 43 goals and assisting 45 times. He will wear the number 17 shirt at Arsenal this coming season. The forward has already joined up with his new teammates at the Sobha Realty Training Centre for pre-season. Speaking about Tzolis, Arsenal’s Sporting Director Andrea Berta said, “We are delighted to have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis.”

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A cycling-enthusiast governor rode into an unexpected political storm in Turkey when he found himself sacked after photos showing him in snug cycling shorts went viral. He has since also become the center of a campaign pressing for his return to office amid an outpouring of affection. Mehmet Fatih Cicekli, the governor of Ardahan province in eastern Turkey, was removed from his post on July 17 by a presidential decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. While no reason was given for his dismissal, it came after some Turkish politicians criticized him for wearing cycling tights during a public event promoting the sport and…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Amy Hunt is waiting for her mum, Claire, to arrive on the train from Newark to London. ‘We always enjoy a leisurely ladies' lunch when we’re here,’ she explains, putting down her Gucci handbag and sipping on a double espresso in the Daily Mail Sport offices in Kensington. ‘Sometimes it needs to be a quick Wagamama but if it’s Mum then I like to treat her. I’m now in a position where I’m lucky enough to be able to spoil my parents and really take care of them. I like fine dining. I like to give her a boujie experience and make her feel all lovely. ‘It wasn’t easy raising two incredibly sporty, high-achieving daughters. My mum would be at cricket…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Arsenal have signed "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m. The 24-year-old Greece international has joined the Premier League champions on what they describe as a "long-term contract". Tzolis scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Club Brugge. He joins Arsenal after the departure of Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Besiktas earlier this month "Christos naturally operates on the left but is comfortable across the front line," said Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta. "He's an excellent finisher with both feet, thrives in tight spaces, and possesses incredible technical ability.…

Some people are fans of the Las Vegas Raiders. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Las Vegas Raiders. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so farhere. Your team: Las Vegas Raiders. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Who needs the silver part, really? Your 2025 record: 3-14. Every time the Raiders welcome in a new leadership administration, they give off signals that they’re finally ready to operate like a normal NFL franchise. And then they don’t. They SO don’t. They just end up the same brand of weird and shitty every time. The 2025 Raiders might have been the most normal-coded effort…

MANILA, Philippines— Jose Rizal University completed a sweep of San Beda with a 74-67 victory in Game 2 on Thursday to capture the 19th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup title at Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan. Lawrence Mangubat scored 27 points, adding three rebounds and three assists, including the clinching free throws with 10.5 seconds left, as the Heavy Bombers secured their first Filoil preseason championship. “I didn’t want to lose,” said Mangubat, who was named tournament MVP, in Filipino. Chris Hubilla anchored JRU’s defense with eight points, eight rebounds and five assists, highlighted by a block on Daniel Marcelo […]...Keep on reading: JRU…

American chat show host Jimmy Fallon has taken aim at the state of UK politics, mocking Andy Burnham becoming the newest prime minister in a skit – however, many Brits aren’t seeing the funny side. In a sketch onThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the US comic mocked the fact that Brits have witnessed seven prime ministers enter No. 10 Downing Street over the last decade. Speaking to the audience, Fallon said: “The UK just appointed their seventh new prime minister in only 10 years and now here to talk about it is the new prime minister, Andy Burnham. Andy, thank you for being here.” The show then cut to a tall man in glasses in front of the prime…

Catherine Zeta-Jones is hunted by seven assassins at AMC.  A comic book about a town of immortals will become new series at Amazon. Jamie Campbell Bower confirmed to play Celeborn in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. A second recent pilot based on a popular horror franchise could become a movie starring Paul Giamatti, instead. And that’s the wa-a-a-a-y the news goes! It’s Morning Spoilers! Treasure Island Deadline reports Sony Pictures is in talks to produce Ridley Scott’s Treasure Island starring Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver. Hostel: Part IV According to a new report from The Weekend Warrior (via World of Reel), the scrapped pilot…

Since it was first revealed back in April, Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie has been controversial for its original take on the survival horror franchise. It doesn't star familiar faces like Leon S. Kennedy or Claire Redfield, but an all-new nobody who just happens to be fighting his way through a very grim Resident Evil situation. Perhaps Sony Pictures' new trailer for Resident Evil will change some hearts and minds, because it's packed with recognizable Resident Evil stuff. Yes, there's a zombie. You'll also see a typewriter. Cregger and crew even made sure to include a shot of the Resident Evil franchise's brand of shotgun shells, Heavy…

Since Dutton Ranch season 2 was renewed a week before the season 1 finale, I assumed it would be a good few months — perhaps even until the end of 2026 — before we'd hear any solid updates from Paramount+ or its cast. But thanks to Variety's explosive interview with star Ed Harris, who plays vet Everett on the Yellowstone spinoff, I was wrong. “Prior to signing on for it, I was talked to quite a bit about what the season was, and what my character was going to do — and that I was one of the four main characters,” Harris said. “And that wasn’t really the case." He continued: “I said, ‘I’m feeling underused and inconsequential,’ and they kind of went,…

WeaponsÂdirector Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident EvilÂfilm has gotten a bit of blowback from fans of Capcom’s horror series who felt it was shaping up to be Resident Evil in name only, considering it doesn’t feature characters like Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield. Though the existence of the film has been circulating online for months, up to this point the actual trailers and glimpses we’ve gotten of it haven’t established any clear connections between the movie and the games. That changes with the latest trailer, which finally namedrops Raccoon City in its closing stinger. A lot of what we see in this trailer is expanding on what we saw in the…

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has already set critical and audience review records for his films, and the movie’s opening weekend box office has surpassed expectations. But if there’s a more direct comparison, that would be 2024 Best Picture winner Oppenheimer, another large-scale R-rated feature from Nolan. We have figures from just under one week of The Odyssey’s wide release last Thursday, July 16. Currently, the movie’s total haul is $303 million worldwide, with likely another $15-20 million coming in when Wednesday’s figures arrive. That is well outpacing Oppenheimer, which earned $230 million its first week. But even past that, The Odyssey is…

Kannywood actor Uzee Usman has attributed the slow growth of the Hausa-language film industry to insufficient investment and sponsorship. Although the industry has produced hundreds of films and cultivated a loyal audience across northern Nigeria and parts of West Africa, it has yet to secure the corporate financial support that Nollywood enjoys. Speaking about the industry’s development on The Morayo Show this Wednesday, Usman acknowledged Kannywood’s progress, including its international recognition. However, he maintained that its expansion remains hindered by a lack of backing. “I’m one of the people who really pushed it out there to the global…

Dana Perino discusses the anticipated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding, offering her perspective on marriage. She stresses that happiness in a marriage is built on mutual trust rather than extravagant costs or prenups. Perino emphasizes a commitment-first approach for couples considering long-term unions. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Laura Clery is giving fans an inside look into some of her darker moments in her memoir. In her new memoir, "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Hotter," the 39-year-old actress and comedian opened up about her relationship with her ex-husband, Stephen Hilton, and their tumultuous separation. The "Shanked"…

Modern action movies really want to make sure you understand them. Characters explain the plan before carrying it out, remind us of the stakes while it's happening, and recap what just happened once it's over. Somewhere along the way, many blockbusters stopped trusting audiences to simply watch. Motor City has no interest in doing that. Director Potsy Ponciroli's revenge thriller strips dialogue down to a bare minimum, trusting viewers to follow along without constant reminders of who everyone is, why they matter, or what they're feeling. That's hardly a revolutionary idea, but in 2026, Motor City feels surprisingly unusual simply because it assumes…

Amazon is making one of the most obvious changes to its gaming strategy yet: putting its cloud gaming service, Luna, directly inside Prime Video. Launched on Thursday, Prime members in the U.S. and U.K. using a Fire TV can launch Luna games from a new Games tab inside the Prime Video app. The feature means eligible Prime subscribers can jump into Luna's rotating games catalog without downloading additional software, using either a compatible controller or their smartphone as a gamepad. Amazon has spent years trying to establish Luna as a cloud-gaming alternative, but the service has struggled with a discoverability problem that goes beyond the “too…

Veteran actor Hanks Anuku has spoken openly about how the death of the mother of his two children affected his career and nearly pushed him to withdraw from the world. Anuku shared these details in a viral video recorded during what appeared to be a testimony session at the Mountain of God International Ministry (SMOGIM) in Abuja. Although the actor did not disclose the identity of the mother of his children or the date of her passing, he previously revealed in March 2025 a desire to remarry following the collapse of his marriage to his Asaba-based ex-wife. The 64-year-old, who spoke during an interview on Nollywood Hardcore, The Legend’s Untold…

When streaming first reshaped the music industry, some genres adapted faster than others. Hip-hop powered much of the technology’s early growth, and pop music quickly followed. Country and rock took longer to establish the same kind of popularity on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Things have changed dramatically in only a few years. Newer country superstars including Morgan Wallen — and now Ella Langley — have become some of the biggest acts on streaming sites in America. “Choosin’ Texas,” the song that transformed Langley from a genre favorite into a crossover superstar less than a year ago, is not only one of country music’s largest…

Robbie Williams has once again addressed the white substance incident after fans spotted something white falling from what appeared to be his nostril during an interview at the World Cup Final on Sunday night. The singer, 52, performed during the opening ceremony of the game, but later when he was chatting to pundits, fans spotted something white fall onto the microphone before the star quickly removed it and then stuck it onto his forehead. Robbie first poked fun at the viral clip in an Instagram apology on Monday when he explained it was a mint that fell out his mouth – and the star has now revealed the post has reached 27 million views. And after…

One of the world’s biggest pop stars, Sam Smith is the formerly suave and suited songbird who now takes to the stage in outrageous diamante jumpsuits. But now their – Smith uses ‘they/them’ pronouns – millions of fans are being served a different slice of their idol, for they have started a side hustle as a food vlogger. And it is not in latex corsets or dangerously oversized shoulder pads that they tour word-of-mouth delis and patisseries, but in everyday jeans, T-shirts and shorts. This pared-back version of Smith looks the most joyful yet – you could say they're happy as a pig in the proverbial. And that is not being unkind, for they call their…

Supporters of Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi, known by his stage name "Mehdi Black Wind", gathered outside the Ain Sebaa court in Casablanca on Wednesday to demand his release. The rapper was arrested earlier in July and placed in pre-trial detention. He is facing prosecution in a case linked to a song that his supporters say criticises the authorities in Morocco. Hakim Sikouk, the national coordinator of the support committee for El Mahdi Lyoubi, said the rapper is being prosecuted under Article 179 of the Moroccan Penal Code, which provides for a possible prison sentence. "El Mahdi Lyoubi is being prosecuted over a song criticising the authorities…

Imagine you are the parent of an inquisitive seven-year-old who loves his family, playing baseball, and hanging out with his friends. It’s the life you’ve always wanted. And then the worst thing that ever could happen happens: A freak accident takes your son away. But as it turns out, you don’t have to live with the grief for long, because now there’s an AI company that can bring your kid back in the form of a robotic double that looks indistinguishable from a human. This is the world that acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda, who won the Palme d’Or for his 2018 feature Shoplifters, has created with his latest sci-fi drama, Sheep in the Box. It’s the…

The Rolling Stones are one of the biggest rock bands of all time, and have been known by the honorific essentially since the musicians first began releasing music more than half a century ago. Very few acts that reach the heights the Stones have manage to stick around for so long, and even those that do rarely continue reaching the loftiest tiers on charts all around the world with new music. Most veteran groups and singers struggle to chart when they deliver new projects, while the Rolling Stones collect another top 10 almost every time the band drops a set of any kind. The outfit is back on rankings throughout the United States with Foreign Tongues,…

Young Indians are keeping up the pressure - continuing their demands for the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan - to step down. This as their online satirical group the "Cockroach People's Party" grows in stature and support. It won millions of followers on social media and tens of thousands of sign-ups since its launch in May.

Global music and beauty entrepreneur Rihanna has once again drawn attention from Turkish fans after following another Turkish account on social media, fueling renewed speculation about her interest in the country. The Barbados-born artist, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has recently made headlines for a series of unexpected social media moves. Although she has remained largely away from the music stage in recent years, her online activity has continued to attract widespread attention. The 38-year-old singer, who is also known for the success of her beauty brand, previously surprised fans by following Ankara Airport's official social media…

"Risk It All" rises to a new No. 2 peak on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, missing out on becoming his thirteenth leader as Jennie and Tame Impala's "Dracula" rules. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 16: Bruno Mars performs onstage during the 25th annual Keep Memory Alive 'Power of Love Gala' benefit for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Resorts World Las Vegas on October 16, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive) Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive Bruno Mars is a tried and true hitmaker across multiple genres. Throughout his career, he has succeeded in both pop and R\&B, and much of his…

What I'm hearing from energy insiders U.S. oil just topped $90 a barrel and Brent crude is passed $100 a barrel. A number of new factors could mean this crude comeback has legs. For example, what happens if all Iranian oil suddenly went offline? It's an outlier thought. Maybe it's crazy. While we can't all agree on much, can we at least agree that maybe now is the exact right time for crazy, outlier thoughts? Before I get to that, here's a quick synopsis of where we stand right now with the nearly hour-by-hour headlines around Hormuz and energy. Angry militants in Iran continue to risk a wider war with the U.S., killing American servicemen in an…

Provident Villages, Marikina residents fight plan to chop off big old trees MARIKINA, Philippines — About 500 residents of Provident Villages in Marikina are protesting a planned cutting of big old trees in the city. They signed a petition against the move, which is being planned by two construction companies Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Company Limited (HNRB) and Rhodium 688 Builder Incorporated. The two firms are in a joint venture, intending to chop off twenty one twenty one (21) big, old trees in Provident Village, so that they could later on construct a bridge – another project the residents vehemently oppose as well. Article continues…

The district administration has launched a major exercise to identify mango growers in Chittoor and strengthen climate preparedness measures amid concerns over the possible impact of El Nino on agriculture and horticulture crops. Addressing a review meeting with the officials here on Thursday, District Collector Sumit Kumar directed them to immediately start field-level verification of mango cultivation across the district and submit a report to ensure that subsidies reach only genuine beneficiaries. Speaking to the media, the Collector said that the initiative was significant for Chittoor, one of Andhra Pradesh’s leading horticulture hubs, where…

Spain set to face third brutal heatwave of summer Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent…

A team captured first-of-its-kind footage of orcas holding a sunfish carcass still and ramming it so hard that it burst into fragments, which may be a form of social play. “We could hear the sound,” said one researcher.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar drew attention to key challenges threatening global peace and stability at a forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in the Philippines on Thursday. Foreign ministers and delegates from 27 member states of the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) gathered for the summit, which comes amid a flare-up in the war between the United States and Iran. The conflict is a key concern for the 11-nation Asean, which has a combined gross domestic product of about $3.8 trillion heavily reliant on Middle East oil. Addressing the 33rd ARF Ministerial Meeting in Manila, DPM Dar highlighted eight “key…

Florida scientists used female Burmese pythons as live lures to find invasive males in the Everglades, but 3 million camera-trap photos produced only four python detections. A study published in the journal Southeastern Naturalist shows that placing wild-caught female Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) in cages across the Greater Everglades Ecosystem failed to draw in wild males. Over a 90-day field test at 12 locations, researchers filtered more than three million camera-trap photos using artificial intelligence software. They recorded just three python visits at the cages holding female lures and one visit at empty control cages. The study, titled…

Chennai may have chances of thunderstorms during evening/night hours, and the maximum temperature may remain near normal. File \| Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj A feeble trough extending along Tamil Nadu coast is likely to bring a brief break from dry weather, with scattered rainfall expected over parts of the State till July 28. Rainfall is likely to become more significant during the weekend as favourable weather conditions develop. However, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has noted that temperature levels would continue to climb above average in isolated pockets of interior Tamil Nadu. Searing heat is likely to persist in interior parts…

Sri Sathya Sai district administration has adopted a two-pronged strategy to address adverse climatic conditions and ensure drinking water security in light of the El Nino threat perception and deficit rainfall in the second quarter of the year. As part of the initiative to create awareness among farmers, Collector A. Shyam Prasad inspected the fields in Amidalagondi and surrounding villages of Madakasira division on Thursday. He emphasised the need for climate-resilient agriculture and proactive water management in the face of an El Nino impact. While reviewing the implementation of the Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) model under natural farming and…

Scientists have completed the first comprehensive survey of the microscopic life living in the open waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. They have uncovered hundreds of bacterial species which were not know previously and hundreds of thousands of viruses. The study which was published in the journal Nature, analysed DNA collected from seawater samples which were taken at 48 reefs across the world's largest coral reef system. This has created the first large database of microbes living in the reef's open waters. The database will help scientists understand what a healthy reef microbiome looks like and how it changes as the reef faces environmental…

The Department of State Services, DSS, says it will appeal the life prison sentence handed out to three men arrested for their role in the abduction of school pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The secret police said it was not satisfied with the verdict, stating that the sentence is not commensurate with the crimes committed. According to the DSS, the beheading of two teachers by members of the terrorist organisation involved in the abduction is a capital offense which should attract the death sentence. DAILY POST recalls that Justice Salim Ibrahim on Thursday sentenced the men to life imprisonment after they…

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. FORMER BBC JOURNALIST Vincent Kearney has been awarded a total of £20,000 (€23,000) in damages from MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal after the bodies unlawfully obtained his data. The RTÉ Northern Ireland editor took the case before the IPT after admissions by MI5 that it illegally accessed Kearney’s communications data in 2006 and 2009 while he was home affairs correspondent with BBC Northern Ireland. The IPT is the judicial body that adjudicates complaints where claimants believe…

The police shooting death of a man who injured an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has roiled the city of Madison, Wisconsin, with Gov. Tony Evers calling for “transparency and accountability” in any investigation and community members gathering at a growing memorial for the man. Protesters marched Wednesday after the shooting and held a candlelight vigil for the man who died. Some even stayed at the growing memorial of candles, flowers and signs overnight, like Ben Weger. “I don't plan to leave anytime soon because it's important to hold this space,” said Weger, pastor of Stoughton United Methodist Church about 20 miles (32 kilometers)…

Published South Africa has dismissed as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court (ICC) by two Ghanaians seeking an investigation into attacks on foreigners amid a rise in protests about the country's undocumented migrants. The petition, submitted to The Hague-based court last week, argues the violence could amount to crimes against humanity and accuses the South African government of failing to prevent and punish those responsible. But South Africa's foreign ministry says the petition falls short of the ICC's legal threshold and insists its own legal system can handle such matters. Diplomatic tensions between Ghana and…

M.K. Ram, prime accused in the death of Kannur Dental College student Nitin Raj, surrendered before the Crime Branch on Thursday, hours after the Thalassery SC/ST special court permitted his re-arrest on Wednesday. He was questioned, subjected to medical examination at Kannur District Hospital, produced before the court, and remanded. The Crime Branch had sought permission to re-arrest Dr. Ram after the Thalassery Principal Sessions Court ordered his release, ruling that investigators had failed to comply with the Supreme Court’s guidelines governing arrests when he was taken into custody in Karnataka. The Kerala High Court had criticised Crime Branch…

Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning. Boelter, who turns 59 Thursday, pleaded guilty to six federal charges against him in June. As part of his plea, he confessed to killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and and his wife Yvette in a shooting that also targeted their daughter Hope. At a 10 a.m. hearing, Boelter is expected to receive two consecutive life sentences followed by 40 years, according to the terms of a plea deal. The U.S. Department of Justice announced in June it would not seek the death penalty for…

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Thrissur city unit has lodged a complaint with the Thrissur City Police Commissioner against P. Akshay, a former temporary staff member at the party’s district office, alleging that he made defamatory and baseless allegations against the party and its leaders. In the complaint, BJP Thrissur city president Justin Jacob alleged that Mr. Akshay had, over the past few days, made “false, defamatory and misleading” statements about the BJP’s Thrissur district office and its activities through public platforms and social media with the intention of tarnishing the party’s image. Mr. Akshay had alleged that huge amounts of…

Representative image \| Photo Credit: Getty Images The Western Zone Cyber Crime police of Greater Chennai Police arrested a key accused involved in a multi-State cyber slavery and financial scam syndicate. The accused, who had been on the run for two years, was intercepted at the Chennai airport immediately upon his return from abroad. The arrest was made following a complaint lodged on February 8, 2024, by M.K. Ezhilvani, 59, a resident of Kolathur. According to the police, the victim received an intimidating phone call on February 1, 2024, from an individual posing as a Delhi Customs official. The scammer claimed that a fraudulent parcel from Kuala…

Senior lawyers and legal figures in the UK have warned that the prosecution for contempt of court of a leading human rights barrister who represented Palestine Action activists is having a chilling effect across the bar. Rajiv Menon KC is alleged to have breached the judge’s directions in a closing speech he delivered in January at the conclusion of the first trial of six Palestine Action defendants accused of causing criminal damage to weapons at an Israeli arms factory outside Bristol. Menon is alleged, in particular, to have breached the judge's directions by reminding the jury of their right to acquit on conscience – something the trial judge, Mr…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2026 9:21 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Halifax have laid a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a North Preston man last year. Police say they arrested a 29-year-old Cole Harbour man Wednesday in connection with the murder of Jayden Tynes. The 28-year-old-victim was found suffering from gun shot wounds near the intersection of Cain Street and Clarence Street in North Preston on Nov. 2, 2025 and later died from his injuries. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending…

If you're looking for fast, dependable storage for a NAS or desktop computer, Seagate has you covered with a number of great brands. IronWolf is built for always-on network storage, while the BarraCuda is a terrific budget choice for everyday PCs. The Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS hard drive is currently available for $235.99 at Newegg. Designed specifically for NAS systems, it combines 4TB of CMR storage with a 5400 RPM spindle speed, a generous 256MB cache, and SATA 6Gb/s connectivity. AgileArray technology, rotational vibration sensors, and support for workloads of up to 180TB per year make it well suited to multi-bay NAS enclosures that stay powered on…

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday virtually launched the Mee Bhoomi - Blockchain pilot project which is intended to protect land records, and targeted to be expanded throughout the State from November. Under the project, a unique digital ID will be assigned to every land parcel which makes the records tamper-proof and the transactions secure. On the occasion, Mr. Naidu said the government was striving to provide a permanent solution to land issues by cleaning up the records and transform Andhra Pradesh into a land litigation-free State. He noted that land litigations were fewer in number compared to Telangana and the menace of double…

Fears of AI-driven DeFi hack epidemic overstated for now — but not for long Are the fears of an AI driven hacking epidemic totally overblown, or is this just the lull before the storm? A wave of high profile crypto hacks in April that many suspected had been orchestrated using sophisticated AI tools to identify smart contract exploits, led to fears that every DeFi protocol was suddenly at risk. In May, Manuel Aráoz, founder of the blockchain security platform OpenZeppelin, declared “all of DeFi unsafe” following $630 million in crypto losses from exploits in April. But even as the industry braced for the scenario of DeFi protocols falling like…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russia's international reserves stood at $722.9 billion as of July 17, 2026, up $0.5 billion over the week, Central Bank data showed on Thursday. As of July 10, the reserves amounted to $722.4 billion. Russia’s international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets available with the Bank of Russia and the Russian government. They comprise foreign currency, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), a reserve position in the International Monetary Fund and monetary gold. Following the onset of Moscow’s special military operation in Ukraine Western countries slapped sanctions against the Bank of Russia. Apart from freezing Russia’s gold…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced the launch of the Bitcoin Security Consortium, a group of financial institutions and Bitcoin companies supporting the long-term quantum security of the Bitcoin network. The consortium pledged an aggregate $15 million over the next three years to support developers securing the Bitcoin network against the threat of a quantum computing breakthrough, Strategy announced in a Thursday press release. Other founding members include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets and Galaxy. The consortium’s day-to-day work will be coordinated by Mike Schmidt, who serves in a…

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MANILA, Philippines — State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) saw net income slip 4 percent to P24.2 billion in the first half of the year as higher operating expenses offset stronger earnings from its core lending and investment businesses. In its latest financial statement, the lender said net income as of end-June fell from P25.2 billion a year earlier. READ: Landbank Q1 profit slips to P12B Despite the lower profit, LandBank’s net interest income rose 8.6 percent to P57.9 billion as interest income grew 4.7 percent to P79.1 billion. A nearly 20-percent increase in investment income to P34.6 billion offset […]...Keep on reading: LandBank…

In brief The UN Office on Drugs and Crime says Southeast Asia's once-fragmented crime syndicates have merged into a single, tech-driven economy built on shared fraud and laundering infrastructure. Scam operations across the wider region drove an estimated $88.3 billion to $114.1 billion in losses in 2025, much of it crypto investment fraud run from industrial-scale compounds. The agency urged regional police to get specialized crypto training to trace and seize proceeds, warning that disruption-focused strategies are not working. Southeast Asia's scam industry has hardened into a single, interconnected criminal economy whose losses now rival the…

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Every day, across Nigeria, tens of millions of people send money to loved ones, pay for groceries, buy airtime, settle electricity bills or receive payments for their businesses. These transactions take only a few seconds. People tap a button, receive a notification and move on with their day. What most people never see is the technology working behind every one of those moments. Every successful transfer, every merchant payment, every withdrawal and every bill payment depends on a complex network of systems operating around the clock. This invisible technology processes transactions, protects customer data, detects fraud, keeps services available and…

Ford plans to embed Apple Maps directly into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, which will start with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck set for release in 2027. In an announcement on Thursday, Ford says it will use Apple Maps to offer “turn-by-turn directions using natural language, real-time traffic and incident information, intuitive search featuring detailed place cards, and routing options.” Ford picks Apple Maps for its next EV platform and updated BlueCruise Apple Maps will be embedded into Ford’s ‘universal’ EV platform. Apple Maps will be embedded into Ford’s ‘universal’ EV platform. The vehicle will also have an intelligent EV routing…

When 72-year-old Michael Roper rides his bicycle to and from the pub he owns in Chicago, he can't imagine a better way to commute. He's getting exercise, drifting through fresh air and catching glimpses of neighborhood life — a recently opened coffee shop or a diving owl at night —that he's convinced he'd miss if he were driving. If you’ve considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles. Cycling can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to a job site, especially at a time of elevated gasoline…

TL;DR Tesla’s Q2 revenue hit $28.24B (+26%) with record 480,126 deliveries. Operating income fell 57% to $398M. R&D jumped 49% to $2.37B. Adjusted EPS of $0.33 missed the $0.51 estimate. Tesla’s Q2 revenue hit $28.24B (+26%) with record 480,126 deliveries. Operating income fell 57% to $398M. R&D jumped 49% to $2.37B. Adjusted EPS of $0.33 missed the $0.51 estimate. Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter, its highest-ever quarterly total, and generated record revenue of $28.24 billion, up 26% year-on-year. Operating income fell 57% to $398 million. Adjusted earnings of 33 cents per share missed the 51-cent consensus by a wide margin.…

Apple and Ford today announced announced that Apple Maps will power the navigation system in Ford's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform, launching in 2027 at a price point around $30,000. The integration leverages Apple's new MapKit for Automotive SDK, allowing Ford to embed ‌Apple Maps‌ directly into the vehicle's displays while maintaining the ability to customize the experience to match Ford's design language. Drivers will get turn-by-turn directions using natural language search, real-time traffic and incident information, and intelligent EV routing that includes battery preconditioning. The mapping data will also support Ford's…

Today Apple announced a unique partnership with automaker Ford, which will bake Apple Maps into its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform for navigation. Here are the details. Apple Maps is coming to Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform in 2027 Per Apple Newsroom: Apple and Ford today announced that Apple Maps will be integrated directly into Ford’s upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform through Apple’s new MapKit for Automotive SDK. Coming to Ford’s UEV Platform in 2027, this integration will deliver a beautiful and easy-to-use navigation experience powered by Apple Maps directly to the vehicle’s displays. Road-level…

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the installation of solar-powered highway lights at 37 accident-prone locations along the Icchapuram–Narasannapeta–Ranasthalam–Anandapuram section of National Highway-16 in Andhra Pradesh. The project, estimated to be implemented at a cost of ₹6.75 crore, will cover a 197-km stretch of the highway. It is aimed at improving visibility and enhancing road safety at identified black spots through the installation of solar highway lighting systems. According to NHAI, the initiative is expected to significantly improve night-time visibility at accident-prone…

Many growers are unable to capitalise on the increased rubber prices due to a shortage of skilled tappers, leaving plantations untapped. \| Photo Credit: VISHNU PRATHAP With a severe shortage of skilled tappers leaving thousands of rubber trees untapped despite record prices, the Kottayam district panchayat has proposed bringing rubber tapping under the revamped rural employment guarantee scheme, Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). Even as natural rubber has traded above ₹250 a kg for the past two months, many growers have been unable to capitalise on the rally, with plantations lying untapped for want of workers. Seeking…

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Government is set to receive about ₱5 million worth of drone equipment from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for its Digital Twin project, a key component of the city’s Smart Mandaue initiative. City Councilor Carlo Fortuna said that the grant consists of drone technology that will create detailed maps of the city and identify areas vulnerable to flooding, fires, traffic congestion, and other hazards. The Mandaue City Council recently authorized Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the DOST. READ ALSO: Mandaue drainage improvements ongoing in Banilad, […]...Keep on…

Image used for representation \| Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos SBI Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the State Bank of India (SBI), has announced the launch of the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026 — one of India’s largest corporate scholarship programmes under which 25,707 meritorious students from economically disadvantaged families across the country will receive annual scholarships ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹15,00,000, depending on the category they belong to. The scholarship is for students across multiple academic pathways, including School students (Classes 9–12), undergraduate and postgraduate…

A long road trip can quickly become frustrating when Google Maps keeps suggesting inconvenient routes, Android Auto feels cluttered, or constant notifications interrupt the drive. That is why I never start a highway journey with my usual everyday setup. Before leaving, I spent a few minutes adjusting a handful of Google Maps and Android Auto settings to improve the navigation, reduce distractions, and keep essential controls within easy reach. Related Navigation isn't why I keep using Gemini in Android Auto My everyday setup was not road-trip ready I downloaded the entire route offline For everyday driving, my usual Google Maps and Android Auto setup…

Thames Water's ban came into effect at 12.01 today for ten million customers READ MORE: Is your garden dull and dry? Expert reveals how to look after your lawn, flower beds and plants during the summer heatwaves - as UK's new hosepipe ban kicks in See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Millions of Britons have been left facing a hosepipe ban following reduced rainfall and three heatwaves during one of the UK's hottest summers on record. More than 11million customers of Southern, South East, Cambridge and Anglian Water, as well as Affinity Water in the Home Counties, have been ordered not to use hosepipes, with threatened fines…

Brent crude oil briefly topped $100 per barrel for the first time since May as increased fighting in West Asia threatens to slow the global flow of crude. The price for a barrel climbed 6.2% to $99.94 and briefly topped the century mark, the first time the most actively traded contract has done so in two months. The latest increase came after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. It was just a few weeks ago that the price for a barrel of Brent had dropped below $72, roughly back to where it was before the Iran war. Published - July 23, 2026 07:17 pm IST

The soaring numbers of bereaved families who are being hit with inheritance bills have become something of a national scandal – yet the situation if anything is about to get a whole lot worse. Thousands more estates that would not have attracted a bill will be trapped in the inheritance tax net from April next year, when pensions start to be included in estates for tax calculations. It means thousands more families will be dragged into paying death duty for the first time at a flat rate of 40 per cent. Further changes could also be on the cards if new Prime Minister Andy Burnham goes ahead with plans he has previously mooted to introduce an estate tax…

The Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Benches of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)-Andhra Pradesh were inaugurated on Thursday. On the occasion, GSTAT Vice-President and Member (Judicial) Vemireddy Bhaskar Reddy emphasised the tribunal’s commitment to rendering speedy, transparent and effective justice to the taxpayers, while ensuring uniformity and efficiency in the adjudication of GST appeals. An official release said the inauguration of the Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Benches and the commencement of hearings on the same day reflected the concerted efforts of the State GST Tribunal and the Central administrations in making the…

Who are the patriotic millionaires? The UK figures begging Burnham to tax them more Over 100 UK-based millionaires, including Gary Lineker,Richard Curtis, andVal McDermid, have publicly urged new Prime MinisterAndy Burnhamto implement a wealth tax on the country's richest individuals. Organised by Patriotic Millionaires UK, the group sent a letter to Mr Burnham stating, 'We want you to tax us. We can afford it,' emphasising that the tax should target wealth-derived income rather than earned income. The millionaires argue that taxing the super-rich is a 'patriotic' act that would contribute to a 'better Britain' and help fund public services,…

The oil price has climbed back above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens to compound disruption to global oil supplies. The benchmark oil price rose sharply on Thursday, after reaching $95 a barrel the day before amid fears that Yemen’s Houthi militia could strangle Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea while US-Iran tensions over oil flows through the strait of Hormuz intensify. The Iranian-aligned Houthis said on Thursday they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Encelia and Layla, accusing the crews of violating a naval blockade imposed by the group in the Red Sea. The…

Why are oil prices rising again? Around two weeks after the resumption of US and Iranian attacks in the Gulf region, the price of Brent crude reached $100 (€87.8) on July 23. This marked a nearly one-third increase from last month's low but is still below the $126 peak reached in April at the height of the conflict. The latest oil price surge was fueled by a major escalation in the Red Sea that could further set back efforts to export Gulf oil through alternative southern routes as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels based in Yemen entered the conflict on Wednesday, claiming responsibility for attacks on two…

Electricity bills in Alderney will be subsidised for the rest of the year if the cost of a barrel of crude oil exceeds $100. The current price of crude oil is $99.76, according to the Financial Times, external. The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity (AEL) £200,000 to offset bills on the island, which has a population of 2,167. Its Policy and Finance Committee approved the temporary subsidy to help mitigate the impact of short-term increases in global prices on island electricity consumers. Jeannie Cameron, who chairs the committee, said the funds would be applied directly to customers' bills. She said: "The recent rise in…

File photo. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. —Screenshot from RTVM video MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated the Ibato-Iraan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project, Palawan’s first reservoir-type dam, in Aborlan, Palawan, amid the challenges posed by El Niño and climate change. The project, located in Barangay Sapongan, is the island’s largest irrigation facility and first reservoir-type dam. According to Marcos, it is expected to help lessen the impact of increasingly unpredictable weather. “Nowadays, especially in the middle of the dry season or El Niño. We cannot just rely on the arrival of the rain,” Marcos said.…

MANILA, Philippines — The country remains firm on having its first kilowatts from nuclear power plants by 2035, despite moving away from the initial 2032 target as energy officials await progress on regulatory and safety approvals. “The grid integration, barring no changes yet made in the Philippine Grid Code and all of the other technical requirements, the actual injection of the capacities will start at around 2035 through 2038,” Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Utilization and Management Bureau director Patrick Aquino said during a public consultation on Thursday. READ: DOE has yet to see bid to build nuclear power plant […]...Keep on reading:…