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News and markets
- Global headlines: Flood risks hamper efforts to search for hundreds missing at Nepal-China border (At least 540 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are reported missing in the Himalayan region as authorities race to find survivors after devastating flash floods); Iceland eyes hookup with European Union after Trump’s grab for Greenland (Iceland will decide whether to restart talks on joining the European Union in a referendum on Saturday, with President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland a motivating factor); and Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come (The automaker, one of the nation’s biggest employers, could shed tens of thousands of jobs amid global market shifts driven by electrification, AI and autonomous driving).
- Markets leaned higher, with 6 of 7 tracked indexes up; Euronext 100 Index up 0.66% was the largest move.
- Benchmarks tracked: S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, Euronext 100 Index, and Public Joint-Stock Company Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS plus 3 more indexes.
Hacker News and Product Hunt
- Hacker News: U.S. Sanctions Against the a/I Collective (Autistici/Inventati provides internet support to activists and collectives coming from the world of grassroot and social movements); "IT WoRKs BeTter in the App " (android Apps google rant · 1 comment · 500 words · Viewed ~354 times); and OpenAI: Migrating to HTTPX2 (The official Python library for the OpenAI API. Contribute to openai/openai-python development by creating an account on GitHub).
- Product Hunt features CrowdVolt (You're coming out tonight), Caddi (Agent that builds agents by only showing your work only once), and PageIndex (Accurate, trustworthy answers across professional documents).
Global Headlines
Top stories across selected outlets, presented in a fast daily brief format.
Flood risks hamper efforts to search for hundreds missing at Nepal-China border
At least 540 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are reported missing in the Himalayan region as authorities race to find survivors after devastating flash floods.
Iceland eyes hookup with European Union after Trump’s grab for Greenland
Iceland will decide whether to restart talks on joining the European Union in a referendum on Saturday, with President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland a motivating factor.
Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come
The automaker, one of the nation’s biggest employers, could shed tens of thousands of jobs amid global market shifts driven by electrification, AI and autonomous driving.
Uganda declared Ebola-free even as Congo faces deadly, fast-growing epidemic
Uganda's final Ebola patient was discharged from hospital care on July 16.
Rescuers race to find survivors after Himalayan floods kill more than 350
Hundreds of people, including more than 600 tourists, remain missing after the floods hit the Nepal-China border.
Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division
Qatari minister meets army chief amid efforts to bridge longstanding political divisions in Libya.
Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role
Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.
US ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves
The much-criticised immigration agency has agreed a contract for 6,000 pairs of gloves that will deliver painful shocks.
After six months of war, what have US, Iran gained and lost?
Many of the US president's goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.
Armed raid on cattle camp kills at least 49 in South Sudan
Thirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.
Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address
As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give a key address today.
So long to shorts? In Silicon Valley, tech workers are showing less leg
Men in the tech industry are covering up their legs, even as their counterparts in finance are increasingly open to showing them off.
NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.
Can't stop fixating on the way you look? These 4 mental exercises may help
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.
This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves it
The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.
359 dead, 910 missing in Nepal's floods
KATHMANDU -- Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Authority said that as many as 359 bodies had been recovered from flood-hit areas by Thursday evening, with 910 people still missing.
China's 'grass tech' helps reap rich harvest in Fiji
SUVA, Fiji — On a stretch of land once scarred by salt, rows of lush green grass now ripple in the Pacific breeze. Just a few years ago, little could grow here.
Tariffs may hit both US, Canada
Canada's new retaliatory tariffs will deepen the economic pain from its trade fight with the United States, with experts saying both countries will bear the costs.
Moldova eyes expanding cooperation with China
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Moldova's independence, offering an opportunity to reflect on the steady development of Moldova-China relations over the past three and a half decades and to look ahead with confidence to the next stage of the bilateral partnership, said the Moldovan ambassador to China.
Rescue continues after deadly floods in Nepal
Why tank overhaul matters: Giving India’s T-72 and T-90 fleet a new lease of life
India's new T-Series tank overhaul facility enhances operational readiness of T-72 and T-90 tanks, boosting indigenous defense capabilities.
Govt’s onion buffer stock quality ‘good’, storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secretary
Consumer Affairs Secretary confirms good quality of onion buffer stock, addressing concerns over spoilage and ensuring effective storage methods.
‘Cow vigilantes’ accused of assaulting Dalit man in Maharashtra’s Jalna; no arrest made yet
Six 'cow vigilantes' in Maharashtra accused of assaulting a Dalit man; police have registered a case but no arrests made yet.
Can India build a strategic fuel system? | Explained
Explore India's strategic fuel program, focusing on storage expansion and the critical need for effective transport and governance for energy security.
India, U.S. sign agreement for procurement of Javelin anti-tank missile system
India signs a landmark agreement with the U.S. for the Javelin anti-tank missile, enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.
Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, dies at 34
Oyo Nyimba, a Ugandan king, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995, has died aged 34, the prime minister of his kingdom announced.
Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows
Reuters: Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows.
Global equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak
Global equity funds snapped a 13-week streak of inflows in the week ended August 26, as investors turned cautious ahead of an earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia and potentially pivotal remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
Mette-Marit, Norway's embattled new queen
Mette-Marit was 25, an unmarried single mother and a commoner when she met Norway's then Crown Prince Haakon at the Quart music festival in her home city of Kristiansand in 1999.
Market Snapshot
Latest completed sessions across the selected benchmark indexes.
| Index | Region | Session Date | Value | Change | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S&P 500 | US | 2026-08-28 | 7741.66 | 10.67 (0.14%) | Up |
NASDAQ Composite | US | 2026-08-28 | 26568.38 | 27.03 (0.10%) | Up |
Euronext 100 Index | Europe | 2026-08-28 | 1925.46 | 12.56 (0.66%) | Up |
Public Joint-Stock Company Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS | Europe | 2026-08-28 | 85.20 | -0.11 (-0.13%) | Down |
HANG SENG INDEX | Asia | 2026-08-28 | 25584.79 | 19.05 (0.07%) | Up |
Nikkei 225 | Asia | 2026-08-28 | 66405.56 | 273.59 (0.41%) | Up |
S&P BSE SENSEX | India | 2026-08-28 | 77264.51 | 330.91 (0.43%) | Up |
Hacker News
Ten notable links from the last day in the Hacker News ecosystem.
U.S. Sanctions Against the a/I Collective
Autistici/Inventati provides internet support to activists and collectives coming from the world of grassroot and social movements
"IT WoRKs BeTter in the App "
android Apps google rant · 1 comment · 500 words · Viewed ~354 times
OpenAI: Migrating to HTTPX2
The official Python library for the OpenAI API. Contribute to openai/openai-python development by creating an account on GitHub.
Hilariously Fast Volume Computation with the Divergence Theorem
The following presents a fast algorithm for volume computation of a simple, closed, triangulated 3D mesh. This assumption is a consequence of the divergence theorem. Further extensions may generalise to other meshes as well, although that is presently out of scope.
Inception-style curved map for turn-by-turn directions
Orbify Demo 2 v72 — interactive Gaussian-splat navigation visualization.
Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rules
A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic, the latest turn in the Claude maker's high-stakes fight with the military over AI safety on the battlefield.
EPA says power for data centers can sidestep pollution laws
This month, EPA issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act Acid Rain Program does not apply to power generation facilities that are not connected to a public electricity grid, commonly referred to as “islanded” power generation facilities.
Luanti removed from Google Play due to baseless AI copyright notice
Luanti has been removed from Google Play due to a DMCA notice from Tracer.AI. We have filed a counter-notice, but this isn't the first time.
Show HN: SubSmith – Turn your own videos into language-learning material
Learn languages from real content. Generate transcripts, look up words instantly, and mine sentences to Anki. All processed locally.
Interactive pattern discovery in binaries (FF-16-TUI)
Interactive static analysis tool to locate structures from frequent patterns - HexLasso/FF-16-TUI
Product Hunt
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Source Notes
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