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Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
Healthwatch Rotherham says Emma AI system’s failure to grasp local ‘twangs’ is leaving people frustrated Patients in a South Yorkshire town are frustrated by AI GP receptionists not understanding their “broad accents”, a health watchdog has said. Healthwatch Rotherham, a local health and social care watchdog, said a number of practices in the area had introduced a new AI receptionist called Emma. Continue reading...
Prolonged detention of children, insufficient staffing and hazardous damage to buildings are among the ombudsman’s concerns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Drugs are being openly dealt inside Villawood detention centre; makeshift weapons are being manufactured amid intimidation, standover tactics and a “culture of fear”; people are sleeping outside under CCTV cameras for their own safety; and children are being ke
Artificial intelligence tools are helping Indian small businesses advertise more effectively. Nearly nine in ten businesses report AI enables access to new audiences and formats. AI-powered advertising has supported business growth for three-quarters of surveyed companies. These tools also simplify creative processes and enhance advertising strategies for businesses.
The company’s fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental protections.
The Nashville songsmith J.T. Harding gives the lowdown on writing with Keith Urban, Uncle Kracker, Shane McAnally and more.
Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
On its anniversary, the author of a new book about the album explains the complex legacy and masterful musicianship of the 1986 classic It was the summer of 1984 and things weren’t going well for Paul Simon. The year prior, a blockbuster Simon and Garfunkel tour ended in bickering. Meanwhile, even though the 1980 single Late in the Evening reached the US Top 10, Simon’s last two albums had not sold very well, and his marriage to Carrie Fisher was starting to unravel. In the midst of all that the
The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.
HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.
If multiple antidepressants haven’t helped, there are other avenues to explore.
Maryland has one of the strictest data privacy laws in the country. But privacy advocates allege data brokers are violating the law by selling data to police and federal immigration agencies.
The federal debt is growing even faster than expected. Just paying interest on the $40 trillion balance is now the government's second-largest expense, outpacing everything but Social Security.
Merck and Moderna announced a successful late-stage trial for a melanoma vaccine. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Robert Vonderheide of Penn Medicine and the American Association for Cancer Research.
About 7% of SpaceX shares held by insiders are set to be made eligible for trading.
After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.
EXCLUSIVE: Lav Diaz’s Venice Film Festival title Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors (Makikiraan Po) has been boarded by Greek international sales firm Heretic. The film, about Spain’s colonial subjugation of the Philippines, is one of the Filipino auteur’s shorter features running ‘only’ 2 hours 31 minutes. The film, which is playing Out of Competition on […]
Tata Consumer Products anticipates sustained double-digit revenue growth through strong consumer demand. The company's fast-growing food and beverage segments are key drivers of this expansion. Calibrated price adjustments may occur if commodity and energy costs remain elevated. Volume-led growth across categories indicates a fundamental increase in base consumption. The company aims to enhance profitability through premiumization and innovation strategies.
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Inflation deterring shoppers from spending, especially in the US, says sportswear fashion chain Sports fashion retailer JD has slashed its profit forecasts as cost-of-living pressures, fuelled by the US war on Iran, weighed on sales of trainers. JD Sports, which sells a range of sports brands including Nike and Adidas, said widespread inflation had hit shoppers’ wallets, resulting in falling sales across important markets such as the US, where it struggled to quickly shift trainers and other foo
Vice President Vance hosted a Wednesday evening fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., for young Republican donors that raised more than $5 million, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The event drew several up-and-coming donors in their 20s and 30s — providing a glimpse into the finance network Vance is assembling ahead of a possible run for president in 2028. The players: The fundraiser, which drew about 35 people, was held at the home of 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik. Attendees included Donald
This standards-leaning pianist has made fans of jazz’s heavyweights. On “Leave That in There,” out Aug. 28, his playful originals reveal another level of virtuosity.
Generative artificial intelligence has arrived in Europe's banks faster than almost anyone predicted, and it is already changing how the sector's 2.6 million workers do their jobs. The difference between a fair transition and a brutal one is rarely the technology – it is the dialogue around it, writes UNI Europa.
As Premier League teams prepare to kick off the new season, we want you to pick your club's best XI.
Backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, BitGo Korea built a locally registered entity from scratch to serve institutional and enterprise clients, rather than taking the acquisition route.
Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, was released in theatres on August 14, 2026, and is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India. The film is talked about for its themes of humanity, love and harmony amid one of the darkest chapters in the history of the subcontinent. Rajkumar Santoshi is now set to host a special screening of Batwara 1947 in Mumbai, which will be attended by prominent spiritual and faith leaders representing diverse communities. The gathering will bring the r
“Le Faux Soir,” a Belgian-French WWII resistance drama from “Bullhead” director Michaël R. Roskam, has been set as the closing night film of this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Playing in the festival’s Official Selection out of competition, the film will have its European premiere at San Sebastián after world premiering at Toronto, where it […]
From granola to guacamole, a wide variety of foods have been recalled lately over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long way.
Gnosis Chain was approved to transition to an EEZ rollup, enabling it to settle directly to Ethereum rather than continue with an independent validator set.
Samsung says it will be launching a new addition to its S26 lineup next week.
The band performed "Gold Album" cut "We Might as Well Be Strangers" on "The Tonight Show."
Binance's Agent OS works with tools including ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor.
Researchers believe a young man buried inside a Scottish castle was a victim of the long-feared siege weapon, more powerful than a typical catapult.
Critics say it is the reason why more detainees are risking their lives to protest inhumane conditions and legal rights violations, in the form of widespread hunger strikes.
Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.
LG Display unveiled the new FLiPP panel process at IMID 2026 on August 19th. | Image: LG Display LG Display has unveiled a new OLED manufacturing method that reportedly results in panels that are brighter, longer-lasting, more efficient, and theoretically can be almost any size. This new technology is called FLiPP (FMM-Less innovative Pixel Patterning), which LG Display describes as a "dream next-generation OLED" patterning method that aims to eliminate some of the existing limitations in OLED p
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Bloomberg's Stacey Vanek Smith about why the U.S. Treasury acted to push down long-term bond yields and how that relates to the ballooning U.S. debt.
Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
Sometime in the late 2000s, Pim Sullivan-Tailyour was sitting in the back of a car, headed toward her great-grandmother’s tiny town in the south of Thailand. She watched big mountains pass by out the window. She was just six years old but was about to be hit by an adult-size realization. “They were just quarried…
Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
Hindustan Power secured Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project. This significant financial closure supports the Lalitpur district development. The project progresses as planned, strengthening Uttar Pradesh's renewable energy capacity. A long-term power purchase agreement is in place with UPPCL. This initiative contributes to the state's clean energy requirements.
One of the biggest rock bands of its time paused after two albums. A one-off gig led to a tour and then a new LP, “I Must Be Dreaming.”
Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows Wildfires are projected to burn 39% more of Europe by the end of the century even in the best-case scenario for stopping the planet from heating, a study has found, unless action is taken to manage them better. The increase in hot, dry and windy weather that leads to small fires turning into raging infernos is to engulf more of Europe as carbon pollution pushes temperatures higher. In the worst-case sc
The Concours d’Elegance, a showcase of some of the world’s finest cars held over the weekend, was a capstone to Sandra Button’s two decades of leading the organization that puts it on.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is building a reputation as a Cabinet official willing to do favors for his former colleagues in Congress — even at the risk of drawing a backlash from the White House and MAGA. Why it matters: Some of Mullin's most high-profile moves — such as pausing ICE agents' traffic stops and delaying border security construction along the Texas border — have come after personal appeals from friends on Capitol Hill. Zoom in: The approach by Mullin — who served 1
Bitcoin has gained 15% since monday, reclaiming several key technical and on-chain levels as bullish momentum builds.
The Seriesly Berlin Project Pitches has selected 18 international projects from the likes of Star Trek: Discovery writer Ted Sullivan and British author Robert Wilson. Participants will take to the stage at the Seriesly Berlin Conference on September 15-16 at the Fotografiska Berlin in a new-look format that divides the projects in three – with […]
“He also has a brokerage account, but there’s only $500 in it.”
Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
“Game of Thrones: The Mad King” is sharing some of the magic behind the scenes in a new video that shows how the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon has been transformed for the show, which launched earlier this month. The show’s production design, overseen by set designer Chloe Lamford, is unlike anything […]
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha and director Sudhir Mishra are collaborating on an upcoming theatrical feature based on a lesser-known chapter from the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The film will star National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee as Gandhi, marking the first time he will portray the iconic leader on screen. Saurabh Shukla is also part of the cast in a key role. The project is being directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Anubhav Sinha and Narendra Hirawat under Benaras Mediaworks. NH Studioz
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.
Iran's economy is deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions, but far from unraveling, a former adviser to Iran's central bank told CNBC.
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
From 60-minute plays to marathon dramas, surviving the festival and the Fringe isn’t about finding a common thread — it’s about surrendering to the chaos.
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
India is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disruptions. Russian oil remains India's dominant supplier, providing a crucial hedge. The nation is also accelerating alternatives like gas and electric vehicles. This strategy enhances energy security through broader supplier and transport options.
Democrats who ooze anti-Trump resistance credibility — even central figures in past Trump impeachments — are struggling to withstand the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and their allies in party primaries. Why it matters: In the first Trump administration, involvement in impeachment was a fast-track ticket to Democratic stardom. Now it's seen as little more than set-dressing for an unpopular party establishment. "Being aggressive on accountability and corruption (such as with impeac
Decades ago, the property was used as the headquarters of an LSD operation run by former Harvard professor Timothy Leary.
EXCLUSIVE: The BFI Film Academy, the UK film body’s flagship skills incubator for young people aged 16-25, is expanding with the launch of 12 new BFI Film Academy Hubs across the UK. The BFI has said the scheme will focus on “local provision and devolving funding across the UK.” The 12 hubs will be led […]
Eight major Japanese publishers, studios and production companies will pitch intellectual property to international buyers at the second edition of Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake, running Oct. 28-30 at TIFFCOM 2026 in Tokyo. The platform, known as TIPM, will host one-on-one business meetings and open pitching sessions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center […]
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
CIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo, set to make managing money simpler, more accessible and more empowering for millions of Egyptians at home and abroad CAIRO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announces that the Bank received today...
Increasingly hot, dry and windy conditions could substantially extend the area affected by wildfires across Europe, according to a new study led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) with contributions from the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research. In a low-emissions scenario (SSP1-2.6), the researchers calculate that roughly 39% more land would be burned per year by the end of the century compared with today's average. In a high-emissions scenario (SSP3-7.0), it would be
A new study found that nearly 8 out of 10 young adult participants, with an average age of 23 years, had cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM syndrome), according to independent research published today in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes.
In India, some people are strapping cameras to their bodies to collect data on how humans move and train A.I.
Kutch Copper anticipates stable quarterly operating profit between Rs 750-800 crore this fiscal year. Higher utilization and revenue will offset expected moderation in profit margins for the company. The copper smelter reported Rs 749 crore EBITDA on Rs 10,922 crore revenue in the June quarter. India's copper imports are expected to decrease as Kutch Copper ramps up its production capacity.
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
Most developers building frontend applications spend a lot of time writing code that communicates with their backend due to the traditional approach (using APIs). This is not because the logic is hard to implement, but because the communication itself is complex. When using standard APIs, we build routes, define request and response models, generate clients, and keep multiple layers on track with application updates. Instead of exposing backend functionality through REST endpoints and consuming
A new populist fever is coursing through the midterms, forcing campaigns to retreat and recalibrate as they confront a groundswell of hostility toward AI data centers. Why it matters: Grassroots pressure is breaking the bipartisan consensus that enabled America's AI buildout. Candidates in both parties are now racing to distance themselves from projects their own leaders spent years courting. The big picture: What started as scattered, localized NIMBYism is scaling into a national cross-partisan
For peace of mind on the road and safety here’s what will keep you prepared for almost any scenario.
Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany is here with new music! On August 20, Tiffany unveiled her first solo full-length album “Edge of Calm” along with the music video for the titlte track of the same name. The album “Edge of Calm” captures moments where the subtle tension just before stillness and balance of emotions intersect. Check out… Continue reading Watch: Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young Searches For Peace In Beautiful MV For “Edge of Calm” The post Watch: Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young Search
Romanian filmmaker Florin Şerban, whose bleak study of systemic racism and toxic masculinity “You Don’t Belong Here” won the Golden Leopard at the recently wrapped Locarno Film Festival, is prepping his next feature film. Speaking to Variety at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where “You Don’t Belong Here” is playing in the main competition, the director shared details […]
Written and directed by Merlin Camozzi, the film is a potent critique of the tactics used to fight the war on drugs.
Gulf countries react to protracted Iran war, U.S. debt tops $40 trillion, U.S. oil companies sign first deals with Venezuela.
Southeast Asia Leading Position Sustained; Market Share in China and Other Markets Rises Steadily HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- J&T Global Express Limited ("J&T Express" or "J&T" or the "Company", stock code: 01519.HK), a global logistics service provider, today announced its...
3 economy-linked areas of the stock market to buy even as growth slows, according to a $50 billion co-CIO Business Insider
Bethesda to launch surprise Skyrim update today amid Elder Scrolls 6 drought GAMINGbible
California’s AI Dominance Fuels $366 Billion Venture Capital Bonanza WSJ
Bitcoin surges over 11%, tops $70,000 for 1st time in more than 2 months Anadolu Ajansı
Australian wildlife workers have launched an unprecedented effort to vaccinate wild populations of little penguins against the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza.
Building a Growth Ladder: How Asia-Pacific Impact Startups Are Scaling Solutions to Regional Challenges fundsforNGOs News
In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.
Reliance Industries has proposed a Rs 2.73 lakh crore, 30-year investment to develop an underground coal gasification complex in Andhra Pradesh. The project could convert deep coal into syngas for hydrogen, methanol, ammonia and synthetic natural gas, helping India reduce dependence on imported LNG and chemical feedstocks. However, commercial viability, geological risks and UCG technology at scale remain major challenges.