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  • Deutsche Telekom launching 5G+ gaming with Nvidia

    Deutsche Telekom launching 5G+ gaming with Nvidia

    At Gamescom 2025, Deutsche Telekom announced plans to launch a new 5G+ gaming offering with Nvidia. Starting in autumn, the collaboration will bring cloud gaming with stable response times directly to smartphones – powered by intelligent network optimisation using L4S and network slicing. At the core of the collaboration lies the seamless integration of GeForce NOW, Nvidia’s cloud gaming platform, with Germany’s largest 5G+ network.

    “GeForce NOW delivers great gaming experiences with low latency and high-fidelity visuals. With Telekom’s new 5G+ gaming offering, we’re taking mobile cloud gaming to the next level – enabling millions of players to enjoy premium games on their smartphones, with less jitter and gameplay that feels closer than ever to a local gaming console,” commented Phil Eisler, Vice President of GeForce NOW at Nvidia.

    “Cloud gaming needs fast reactions and zero interruptions – every millisecond counts and can mean the difference between victory and defeat,” added Wolfgang Metze, Head of Consumer Business at Telekom Deutschland. “With 5G+ Gaming in Germany’s largest 5G+ network, players can enjoy high-performance, seamless gameplay on the go via the GeForce NOW platform – featuring a top-tier selection of over 2,300 supported titles. No downloads, no lag. Together with Nvidia, we’re delivering the best gaming experience on the best network – anytime, anywhere.”

    Deutsch Telekom’s free 5G+ Gaming Option can be easily booked via the MeinMagenta App or on the Telekom website. To use the 5G+ Gaming Option, customers will need a current MagentaMobil plan (from August 2024 onwards) and a device compatible with 5G+ gaming. Supported smartphones for GeForce NOW include the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the latest S25 series. More compatible devices will be added. Deutsche Telekom said it will continuously expand its 5G+ offering with new partners.

    GeForce NOW cloud gaming delivers ultrasmooth, low-latency gameplay across nearly any device, streaming from GeForce RTX gaming rigs in the cloud. This September, the platform will upgrade to feature the advanced Nvidia Blackwell architecture, setting new standards for its graphics quality and responsiveness. It supports more than 2,300 game titles from digital games stores like Steam, Epic Games, Xbox Game Pass, Battle.net, EA, and Ubisoft Connect, with another 2,500 Install-to-Play titles coming in September. The platform also offers popular free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Genshin Impact and Marvel Rivals. All games are streamed directly from the cloud – featuring realistic ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling.

    Members can access the library of games they already own from their preferred stores – no downloads, no updates – with cloud saves and synchronisation of game progress on any device. To use the new low-latency 5G+ Gaming Option on Nvidia’s platform, members will need the GeForce NOW Android app.

    Smartphones have remained the most popular gaming platform among German gamers for several years. According to the 2024 annual report by the German Games Industry Association, around 24.6 million people in Germany play mobile games – whether on a smartphone, tablet or both.

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  • PM vows to completely eradicate polio from country – RADIO PAKISTAN

    1. PM vows to completely eradicate polio from country  RADIO PAKISTAN
    2. One polio case confirmed each in KP and Sindh, taking nationwide 2025 tally to 21  Dawn
    3. Polio eradication drive to start Sept 1  The Express Tribune
    4. Muzaffargarh to vaccinate over 848,000 children against polio  nation.com.pk
    5. Pakistan confirms 2 new polio cases, total rises to 21 this year  Amu TV

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  • Vuelta stage winner Woods to retire at end of season

    Vuelta stage winner Woods to retire at end of season


    LONDON:

    Canadian Michael “Rusty” Woods, a former stage winner at the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana, has announced he will retire from professional road cycling at the end of the season, bringing to a close a career spanning over a decade.
    The 38-year-old, who made history as the first athlete to both run a sub-four-minute mile and complete the Tour de France, leaves the sport after claiming an individual stage victory at the 2023 Tour de France and with three stage wins at the Vuelta a Espana, the most recent of which came last year.
    “Every aspect of my life has been examined and studied to maximize my ability to ride a bike. That all-encompassing pursuit I have loved and have no regrets doing, but it is something that can only be sustained for so long.
    “Considering I started this sport at 25 years old, on $1,000 bike gifted to me by my parents, knowing nothing about it, is insane. I thought, ‘I was once one of the best runners in the world—why can’t I be one of the best cyclists in the world?’”
    Woods, who won bronze at the World Championships in 2018, said he still has ambitions in endurance sports.
    “As they say, though, all good things must come to an end… I have made the decision to retire from professional road cycling at the end of this season,” he added.

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  • At least 25 rescued after boat capsizes in Nigeria, dozens presumed dead – Reuters

    1. At least 25 rescued after boat capsizes in Nigeria, dozens presumed dead  Reuters
    2. Over 40 missing after boat accident in Nigeria’s Sokoto state  The Express Tribune
    3. TRT Afrika Daily News Brief: August 18  TRT Global
    4. At least 25 people are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwest  thecanadianpressnews.ca
    5. Sokoto Boat Mishap: Minister Visits NEMA Headquarters The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, today received the Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Bello Muhammed Goronyo, at the Agency’s hea  Facebook

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  • Richard Carapaz to focus on fall classics and World Championships

    Richard Carapaz to focus on fall classics and World Championships

    After missing the Tour de France due to a gastrointestinal infection, our Ecuadorian rider had set his sights on a comeback at the Vuelta a España. But following a stop-start recovery, Richie, together with our medical staff, decided to delay his return to racing to ensure he can reach his very best.

    “After the illness I had, I had to stop several times as I couldn’t train for more than two or three days at a time,” said Richard. “Now in Ecuador, I’m trying to get back to normal with training and continue moving forward with what we had planned. I’m almost fully recovered now.”

    While recovery hasn’t been easy, Richie knows there are still plenty of opportunities left this year. With the Italian classics and World Championships in Rwanda on the horizon, he has rediscovered his spark and is eager for what’s ahead.

    “Now, the next goals we’ve set are the Italian classics, especially Il Lombardia, and also the World Championships in Rwanda,” said Richard. “It’s a very special World Championship for me, where I have a big opportunity, and I want to prepare for it the best way possible. That’s why I came to Ecuador: to do some altitude training, regain motivation, and focus 100 percent. Certain factors play in our favor, and we want to make the most of them.”

    After winning the Olympics and stages in all three grand tours, pulling on the rainbow bands would be the crowning achievement of an already illustrious career. We’re excited to see our Ecuadorian condor soar again this fall.

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  • Mercury’s radius is shrinking rapidly! Smallest planet in solar system loses 11 kilometres since formation; scientists warn |

    Mercury’s radius is shrinking rapidly! Smallest planet in solar system loses 11 kilometres since formation; scientists warn |

    Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, has captivated scientists due to its extreme temperatures, dense iron-rich core, and distinctive geological features. Recent research reveals that Mercury is gradually shrinking over time, a process driven by the cooling and contraction of its interior. As the planet’s core loses heat, the rigid crust adjusts, forming thrust faults and cliff-like scarps visible across the surface. New measurement techniques indicate that Mercury’s radius has decreased by 2.7 to 5.6 kilometres, providing the most precise estimate to date. These findings offer crucial insights into Mercury’s tectonic activity, planetary contraction, and long-term geological evolution, enhancing our understanding of how small rocky planets change over billions of years.

    Understanding Mercury’s shrinking radius: How the smallest planet in our solar system continues contracting

    Recent research shows that Mercury’s radius has decreased by 2.7 to 5.6 kilometres. This is a refinement from earlier estimates of 1 to 7 kilometres, which had wide margins of error.The shrinkage is primarily due to cooling within Mercury’s interior. As the planet loses heat over billions of years, the core contracts slightly. Since the crust sits on top of this cooling, shrinking core, it must also adjust, causing the surface to compress. This adjustment forms thrust faults—areas where the crust is pushed together—and produces steep, cliff-like features known as scarps, some stretching hundreds of kilometres long.Previously, scientists estimated shrinkage indirectly by measuring the size of these surface faults. However, because fault heights and lengths can vary and overlap, the earlier estimates were imprecise. The new research provides a more direct and accurate method of calculating how much Mercury has contracted.

    New method tracks Mercury’s shrinking radius accurately

    Planetary geologists Stephan R. Loveless and Christian Klimczak introduced a novel approach to measure Mercury’s shrinkage. Instead of averaging all faults, they focused on the largest, most representative faults from three extensive datasets. These datasets ranged from 100 faults to nearly 6,000 faults, covering the planet’s surface comprehensively.All datasets consistently indicated that 2 to 3.5 kilometres of contraction occurred due to faulting alone. When additional cooling processes of Mercury’s mantle and core are considered, the total contraction reaches 5.6 kilometres. This method reduces uncertainty and provides a clearer, more precise understanding of Mercury’s geological history.

    Why Mercury shrinks faster than other planets

    Mercury’s iron-rich core loses heat more quickly than Earth’s, which explains why the planet contracts faster. As the core cools and shrinks, the rigid outer crust is forced to adapt to the smaller volume beneath it. Over billions of years, this process has reduced Mercury’s total diameter by approximately 11 kilometres since its formation.The contrast with Earth is significant. Earth retains more internal heat due to its larger size and tectonic activity, so its contraction is far slower. Mercury, being smaller and lacking active plate tectonics, shows the effects of core cooling much more visibly on its surface.

    Mercury’s thrust faults and scarps reveal planetary contraction and cooling

    Mercury’s thrust faults and cliff-like scarps are direct evidence of planetary contraction. These formations occur where sections of the crust are pushed together, often producing dramatic features that rise several kilometres above surrounding terrain.By mapping and analyzing these structures, scientists can trace Mercury’s contraction over time. The distribution and orientation of faults also reveal how the interior cooled unevenly, causing localized stress and deformation. These surface features act as a natural record of the planet’s cooling history.Studying Mercury’s contraction offers insights beyond just one planet. The methods used in this research could be applied to other rocky planets like Mars or exoplanets, helping scientists understand their tectonics, cooling rates, and geological evolution.Understanding Mercury also improves models of planetary formation and evolution. By observing how heat loss affects a planet’s structure, researchers can better predict the long-term dynamics of terrestrial worlds, including those that could potentially support life.Also Read | NASA alert! Stadium-sized asteroid 1997 QK1 set for close flyby of Earth on August 20 at 22,000 mph; here’s what you need to know


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  • Evercore Warns of 15% Drop

    Evercore Warns of 15% Drop

    Key Takeaways

    • With economic data sending mixed signals and stock valuations at historic highs, Wall Street could be headed for a rough patch, according to analysts at Evercore ISI.
    • Evercore analysts argued in a note on Sunday that Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, scheduled for Friday, could prompt stocks to retreat as much as 15%.
    • Evercore recommends owning a core portfolio of AI enablers and adopters for the long term, supplemented by attractively valued stocks with strong earnings outlooks.

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is slated to speak on Friday at the Fed’s annual gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Evercore ISI warns that market participants might not love what he has to say. 

    Powell “is likely to indirectly signal a 25bp rate cut” at the Fed’s next policy meeting in mid-September, argued Evercore analysts led by Julian Emanuel in a note on Sunday. “For a market that was eager to embrace ’50 in Sept,’” referring to market chatter about the likelihood officials would cut rates by 50 basis points, or half a percentage point, next month, “a balanced view could catalyze a near term -7% to -15% pullback into October.”

    The Economic Outlook Is ‘Muddled’

    “The stakes … are high with both sides of the Dual Mandate muddled,” the analysts wrote, referring to the Fed’s job of balancing stable prices and maximum employment. 

    Inflation data last week painted a muddy picture of how tariffs are affecting prices; the Consumer Price Index rose less than expected in July, while wholesale prices climbed much faster than forecast. 

    Labor market data is not much clearer. Weekly initial unemployment claims have held steady this year. Meanwhile, job growth has fallen to its slowest 3-month pace (outside of the pandemic shock) since 2010, when the unemployment rate was about 9%, double what it is today.

    President Donald Trump is adding to the uncertainty. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell, whom he appointed in 2019, and called on the Fed to lower rates. In early August, Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a disappointing jobs report, alarming some economists concerned that political interference could skew official economic data. 

    How to Weather an Autumn Fall

    High stock prices and seasonal weakness are additional causes for concern, says Evercore. 

    “Pedal to the metal equity market bullishness in August typically runs into the realities of September,” which is historically the worst month of the year for stocks, the analysts wrote. And Wall Street’s post-“Liberation Day” rally, fueled by trade deals and resilient corporate earnings, has stock valuations near their highest levels since the Dotcom Bubble. 

    Against that backdrop, Evercore recommends investors hold a core portfolio of “AI Enablers, Adopters and Adapters” in the communication services, consumer discretionary, and tech sectors. Big names in the category include Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), and Micron (MU).

    They recommend supplementing those core holdings with attractively priced stocks with positive earnings revisions. They note healthcare companies, including Pfizer (PFE) and Cigna (CI), are overrepresented in the list of stocks that meet these criteria. They suggest funding those purchases by selling pricey stocks with less attractive earnings outlooks, including retail investor favorites like Palantir (PLTR), Tesla (TSLA), and Strategy (MSTR).

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  • ‘Devil Comet’ contains ‘strongest evidence yet’ that comets delivered water to Earth

    ‘Devil Comet’ contains ‘strongest evidence yet’ that comets delivered water to Earth

    A “devil” comet’s water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth, researchers have discovered.

    The finding supports the idea that water was brought to our planet through comet impacts, helping set the stage for life to evolve, the team reported Aug. 8 in the journal Nature Astronomy.

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  • Best Buy launches third-party marketplace

    Best Buy launches third-party marketplace

    The exterior of a Best Buy store is seen on May 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

    Scott Olson | Getty Images

    Best Buy is launching a third-party marketplace, as it tries to bulk up the variety of merchandise it offers and reverse slower sales.

    Starting on Tuesday, shoppers who go to Best Buy’s website and app will see products and brands that weren’t available there before, including more tech-related accessories like custom video game controllers and some non-tech items including seasonal decor and sports collectibles.

    The company’s online marketplace riffs off those of other retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart, by relying on third-party sellers to stock, sell and ship inventory and taking a cut of their sales in the form of a commission.

    “Everything we do is really centered around the customer and their technology needs, and we do see customers actually doing a lot of consumer electronics transactions through marketplaces,” Chief Customer, Product and Fulfillment Officer Jason Bonfig said. “And as a result of that, we need to make adjustments to be where the customer’s at.”

    He said Best Buy noticed gaps in its assortment that the new platform will help it fill. For instance, he said the company didn’t carry batteries for some older cameras or cases for older smartphones. And it didn’t offer some items that complement Best Buy purchases, such as furniture that goes around a big-screen TV or cookware to use with a new kitchen appliance.

    Along with adding those items, the marketplace makes it possible for smaller vendors with innovative products to sell on Best Buy’s website when they’re not yet big enough to make or distribute the volume needed for its stores, he added.

    Best Buy’s marketplace launches at a time when its business could use a boost. Its annual sales have declined over the past three years as the company contends with a sluggish housing market, selective consumer spending and a decline in device replacements after a spike in tech purchases during the Covid pandemic.

    The company cut its sales outlook in May and said it expects full-year revenue to range from $41.1 billion to $41.9 billion. That would be similar to Best Buy’s annual revenue of $41.5 billion in the most recent fiscal year, but below the numbers it posted in the years leading up to and during the pandemic.

    Best Buy will share its most recent earnings results and sales forecast on Aug. 28.

    Tariffs have complicated the backdrop for Best Buy, too, since the higher duties have added costs for consumer electronics vendors and distracted them from other priorities like research and development that leads to new and innovative products, said Jonathan Matuszewski, a retail analyst for Jefferies. He said Best Buy tends to win sales instead of big-box or online competitors when there’s a leap forward in technology.

    With the platform’s launch, Best Buy joins other retailers that have jumped on the trend of launching or expanding third-party marketplaces. Lowe’s and Nordstrom started marketplaces last year. Ulta Beauty plans to launch its own later this year. And Target said it will expand its existing marketplace, Target Plus.

    On Best Buy’s earnings call in May, CEO Corie Barry described the third-party marketplace as one of the company’s strategic priorities for the year. She said that new profit stream “is even more important in this environment” and will provide greater flexibility with the range of items and price points.

    Plus, she said the marketplace supports the company’s growing advertising business. Sellers can buy ads for their products, including by paying for better placement in search results.

    Marketplaces and the advertising opportunities that come with them tend drive higher profits for retailers, said Justin MacFarlane, a managing director for the global retail group of AlixPartners. Sellers buy, stock and ship products instead of the retailer, and take on both the expense of buying inventory and the risk that they may have to mark down unwanted items, he said.

    Yet the business model comes with risks, too, he said. For instance, sellers may not have the same standards as a retailer and it could anger a retailer’s customers if they send products in torn boxes, with missing pieces or days later than expected. And he said retailers can flood their websites with so many different categories, brands and products that they overwhelm customers with choices that seem irrelevant to their company’s identity.

    “You get addicted to the growth and more is more until it’s not,” he said.

    At launch, Best Buy’s marketplace will have about 500 sellers, Bonfig said. He said the company vetted applicants and whittled them down to the ones who can provide a high-quality customer experience. The sellers must match Best Buy’s return policy, he added.

    Customers can return purchases either directly to the seller or to Best Buy stores, he said.

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  • Soft Power and Serene Luxury—Recollections of The Row’s First Paris Show for Spring 2016

    Soft Power and Serene Luxury—Recollections of The Row’s First Paris Show for Spring 2016

    The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear

    Photo: Courtesy of The Row

    Editor’s Note: In honor of Vogue Runway’s 10th anniversary, our writers are penning odes to the most memorable spring 2016 shows. New today: The Row’s Paris debut.

    In September 2015 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen took their American brand, named after Britain’s famed Savile Row, to France for the first time. Although some editors, including Vogue Runway’s own Sarah Mower, were able to preview the collection in Paris, the show and dinner party following were held at a distance from the capital, at the 17th-century Château de Courances. There, on the gravel paths that wind around plots of boxwood manicured into baroque arabesques originally laid out by Achille Duchêne, models crunched by guests seated on white-painted metal garden furniture sipping red wine.

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    The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear

    Photo: Courtesy of The Row

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    The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear

    Photo: Courtesy of The Row

    Mother Nature delivered blue skies and full sun. The Olsens contributed a cumulus and a cirrus cloud, in the form of the first and last looks. The former, somewhat angelic, was draped, opaque and fluid; the latter, vaguely Grecian, was finely pleated and transparent, revealing a white bra and high-waisted panties underneath. Within the context of the sisters’ fashion nunnery, this was a daring collection, midriffs were revealed by a one-shouldered crochet top and shirts and jackets that were worn open over bra tops.

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    The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear

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    The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear

    Photo: Courtesy of The Row

    The mood was summery and the palette was peak Olsen: black, white, gray, navy, and khaki. Enlivening things a bit was a mustard yellow coatdress, a gold-beaded mesh top, and, most unexpectedly, a coat made of a vintage-seeming floral jacquard, which would have looked right at home in the château’s lavish interiors. Also signature was the style of photography; the models were caught in action, with some of the shots looking like candids.

    This show was a one-off, the Olsens didn’t start presenting regularly in Paris until spring 2023, but it was a sign of the sisters’ ambitions. The elevated taste level of the collection served to show that the concept of an American luxury brand is not oxymoronic. Yet this was accomplished in a round-about way; the location’s distance from Paris, and from other designers’ shows, underlined the sisters’ insider-outsider status. The Rowification of fashion is an example of the Olsen’s use of soft power and silence.

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