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Famed climber Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Broad Peak avalanche
British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The 43-year-old, famous for climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000m in record time, was swept away at 6,600 meters on Thursday.
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Broad Peak avalanche
Nirmal Purja, a legendary Nepali mountaineer and former UK Special Forces member, died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak alongside at least 10 other climbers including fellow guides and international mountaineers.
A Ton of Space Junk Falls to Earth Weekly as Rocket Launches Surge
Approximately one ton of space junk re-enters Earth's atmosphere weekly as commercial rocket launches surge, creating unpredictable safety risks that current regulators struggle to manage.
Mulheres transformam motociclismo: de 2% para presença marcante no Capital Moto Week
Mulheres ocupam espaços crescentes no Capital Moto Week de Brasília, passando de 2% para participação significativa. Elas encontram liberdade, proteção e comunidade no motociclismo, desafiando estereótipos de gênero.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE camera specs leak: largely unchanged from S25 FE
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE will retain nearly identical camera sensors from its predecessor, featuring a 50MP primary camera and 8MP telephoto lens, with 45W charging support confirmed.
Taiwan's Formosa International Targets U.S. Luxury Hotels as San Francisco Market Rebounds
Formosa International, Taiwan's largest hospitality business, is targeting luxury hotel acquisitions in the U.S., particularly San Francisco, as the post-pandemic market recovers and AI growth revitalizes major cities.
Holcim Posts Strong H1 2026 Results With 6.4% Q2 Organic Growth
Holcim AG delivered accelerating Q2 2026 results with 6.4% organic net sales growth and 13.1% recurring EBIT growth, driven by increased demand for sustainable products and operational efficiency.
Alphabet halts Google Earth AI image tool after policy violations emerge
Alphabet halted its Google Earth AI image-generation feature after users shared outputs violating company policies, highlighting risks of geospatial misinformation and AI safeguard gaps.
Infantino Scraps World Cup Profit Sale to Private Equity After Backlash
FIFA President Infantino has withdrawn plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity investors after facing significant public and stakeholder opposition to the controversial proposal.
Xbox Sets Ambitious Goal to Reach 500M Daily Users by 2030
Xbox boss Asha Sharma announced plans to reach 500 million daily users by 2030, halfway toward a billion-person goal, following a 10% revenue decline and restructuring efforts.
Inversión climática en Latinoamérica crece 112%: el ecosistema alcanza nueva madurez
El ecosistema de innovación climática en América Latina alcanza nueva madurez con inversión de venture capital que creció de 211 a 447 millones de dólares entre 2024 y 2025, consolidando 483 empresas especializadas.
MTN Nigeria Posts 70.6% Profit Jump to N707.5bn, Declares N26 Interim Dividend
MTN Nigeria achieved 70.6% profit growth to N707.5bn in H1 2026, driven by data revenue expansion and operational efficiency, declaring N26 interim dividend per share amid improving macroeconomic conditions.
Adani pays zero tax on $1bn Queensland coal revenue through accounting offsets
Indian conglomerate Adani reported a $340.6m loss despite $963.5m revenue from its Queensland Carmichael coalmine, avoiding company tax through cost offsets. The project has never paid corporate tax since opening in 2021, contradicting earlier promises of billions in tax contributions.
Ken Jennings' sarcastic NYT games joke draws backlash from trans activists
Jeopardy host Ken Jennings used sarcasm to dismiss calls for a New York Times boycott, claiming he received 'trans community approval' to keep his games subscription, sparking online backlash from transgender activists.
Citadel's AI bet stems $3 trillion market rout as hedge fund landscape shifts
Citadel's acquisition of Situational Awareness helped stabilize markets during a $3 trillion AI sector rout, while Leopold Aschenbrenner's $45 billion AI hedge fund collapsed in days.
Matrix nega recuperação judicial e reafirma solidez com aportes de R$ 200 mi
A Matrix Energia contrata Alvarez & Marsal para reestruturação operacional, não para recuperação judicial, afirma CEO Wilson Ferreira Jr., negando especulações sobre dificuldades financeiras da comercializadora.
John Oliver Extends HBO Deal Through 2027 Amid Warner Bros. Merger
John Oliver has extended his HBO contract for one year, securing 'Last Week Tonight' through 2027 amid industry consolidation discussions involving Paramount and Warner Bros.
Musk Downplays Tesla-SpaceX Merger Chatter Amid China Sale Reports
Merger speculation between Tesla and SpaceX intensifies with reports of potential China business sale, though Elon Musk dismisses the claims. Investors weigh implications of a potential mega-merger between the two companies.
Drone Delivery's Promise Meets Reality in Rwanda's Health System
A U.S. company's drone delivery service in Rwanda improves medical supply access, but infrastructure gaps limit its broader impact on healthcare outcomes.
Sony Presses Ahead With PlayStation Disc Discontinuation Despite Gamer Backlash
Sony is proceeding with plans to end PlayStation disc production despite significant consumer backlash and planned boycotts, claiming the decision has minimal business impact.
Amazon faces consumer lawsuit over seafood sustainability claims
Amazon is being sued by consumers over allegedly misleading seafood sustainability claims. The lawsuit challenges the company's environmental marketing practices in its grocery operations.
Empresa brasileira aposta em pagamento com palma da mão como 'novo Pix'
Startup brasileira aposta em tecnologia de reconhecimento de palma da mão como alternativa inovadora aos métodos de pagamento atuais, buscando replicar o sucesso do Pix.
BTS Boycotts Grammys Over New Asian Pop Category, Raising Questions About Industry Inclusion
BTS announced they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards in protest of a new Asian Pop category, raising questions about whether other artists will follow suit.