Markets await clarity on Fed policy as Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole amid pressure from Treasury Secretary Bessent's market interventions and uncertainty over inflation stance.
BBC News · Aug 11, 2026
With eclipse glasses in short supply, experts recommend safe alternatives using household items like colanders and cardboard boxes to view Wednesday's partial solar eclipse without risking eye damage.
The New York Times · Aug 11, 2026
Thousands of Londoners scramble to find protective eyewear ahead of Wednesday's rare solar eclipse, driving prices up and depleting stock across retailers.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
Rocket Lab warns of fresh risks to its Neutron rocket debut, with first launch potentially slipping to 2027. The company reported mixed earnings despite record operational results.
The Guardian · Aug 11, 2026
Istanbul airport surpassed Heathrow in July passenger numbers (8.15m vs 7.9m), prompting Heathrow to renew its case for a controversial £33bn third-runway expansion to maintain competitiveness.
The Guardian · Aug 11, 2026
Australia's Reserve Bank held interest rates at 4.35% but signaled further hikes remain possible as it monitors inflation risks. Prime Minister Albanese faced parliamentary questions on cost-of-living pressures and a diplomatic incident involving comments about Japanese crown melons.
G1 · Aug 11, 2026
Estudo brasileiro associa maior consumo paterno de ultraprocessados a bebês com peso elevado ao nascer e maior acúmulo de gordura, sugerindo influência epigenética da dieta paterna no desenvolvimento fetal.
7NEWS Australia · Aug 11, 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 4.35% for the second consecutive meeting, providing relief to millions of mortgage holders concerned about further increases straining household budgets.
The Guardian · Aug 11, 2026
Australia's Reserve Bank held its cash rate at 4.35%, pausing rate hikes as house prices fall sharply in Sydney and Melbourne despite inflation remaining above target.
ABC · Aug 11, 2026
Agosto ofrece cuentas remuneradas con rentabilidades de hasta 3,10% TAE sin obligación de domiciliar la nómina, aunque muchas limitan el tipo alto a pocos meses o requieren saldos mínimos.
South China Morning Post · Aug 11, 2026
Chinese scientists have engineered a diamond that combines extreme hardness with unprecedented toughness by incorporating carbon nanotubes as internal support structures, solving a decades-old materials science challenge.
The Straits Times · Aug 11, 2026
Singapore upgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5-5.5% from 2-4%, driven by stronger-than-expected first-half performance and surging global AI-related capital spending.
Nature · Aug 11, 2026
Researchers developed an advanced nanohybrid material combining porphyrin, carbon nanotubes, and metal nanoparticles that achieves 30.1 wt% hydrogen storage capacity—an 11-fold improvement over pristine nanotubes with superior cycling stability.
The Straits Times · Aug 11, 2026
Japan's Bonbon Drop stickers have become a viral phenomenon among adults, with 34 million sheets shipped by June 2025, but the craze has also sparked counterfeit operations and arrests.
PCMag Australia · Aug 11, 2026
LG's 2026 gram series delivers ultra-lightweight laptops (1.2-1.4kg) with 50 TOPS AI processing, leveraging Intel's Panther Lake CPU to balance performance with portability and 27.5-hour battery life.
Saiga NAK · Aug 11, 2026
Cyber Gadget announced the CYBER Gaming Controller 6B TMR for Nintendo Switch 2, featuring six top buttons, TMR sensors for precision control, and customizable expansion buttons. The wireless model launches late September at 7,150 yen.
CNBC · Aug 11, 2026
Singapore sharply raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5%, more than doubling the previous estimate, citing strong AI-related performance and lower-than-expected geopolitical energy impacts.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
Trump Media reported a $238 million loss as traffic to Truth Social declined sharply over summer, with stock tumbling amid broader crypto market weakness.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
U.S. stock futures remain steady as investors assess prospects for an Iran nuclear deal and Strait of Hormuz negotiations, with oil prices climbing and tech stocks under pressure.
realestate.com.au · Aug 11, 2026
Australia's Reserve Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35% today as inflation cools and housing prices decline. All major banks agree no rate hike will be announced despite geopolitical uncertainties.
The Star · Aug 11, 2026
Four Singaporeans were hired as personal assistants to executives of Chen Zhi's Prince Group, a multibillion-dollar criminal syndicate involved in scams and money laundering. They claim ignorance of illegal activities and severed ties after US sanctions in October 2025.
Fox News · Aug 11, 2026
Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9M extension with the Dallas Cowboys through 2030, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackles with $101M guaranteed.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
Australia and Vietnam are deepening their strategic partnership through enhanced defense cooperation and trade initiatives, with Vietnam's leadership visiting both Australia and New Zealand to boost bilateral relations.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
Oil prices rally amid escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran demanding Trump concessions while Gulf states adapt to reduced shipping access and market uncertainty.
Onda Cero · Aug 11, 2026
El Cupón Fin de Semana de la ONCE ha dejado en Monroy (Cáceres) el primer premio del Sueldazo: 5.000 euros mensuales durante 20 años más 300.000 euros al contado en el sorteo del 8 de agosto.