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Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs 100 Meters in 8.86 Seconds—But Its Dramatic Finish Reveals How Far Robots Still Have to Go

BEIJING — A Chinese humanoid robot has stunned the world after sprinting 100 meters in just 8.86 seconds at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing—faster than the 9.58-second human world record famously held by Usain Bolt. But there was a dramatic catch. The robot, Tiangong Ultra, reportedly struggled to stop after crossing the finish line and crashed into the barrier, highlighting a crucial reality behind the jaw-dropping performance: today's humanoid robots may be getting incredibly

August 26, 2026

Business

SoftBank Eyes Up to $20 Billion Bond Sale for OpenAI Financing as AI Spending Race Intensifies

TOKYO — SoftBank Group is reportedly considering a massive bond sale worth as much as $20 billion to help refinance borrowing tied to its investment in OpenAI, a move that could further raise the stakes in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence. According to a Bloomberg News report cited by Reuters and Channel News Asia, the Japanese technology investment giant is in discussions with investment banks about a potential $10 billion to $20 billion bond offering. However, the proposal

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Elvin Ng Travels to Indonesia to Surprise Former Helper After 12 Years — Her Reaction Left Everyone in Tears

Singaporean actor Elvin Ng and his mother, Linda Chew, travelled to Indonesia for an emotional reunion with Jumiyati, affectionately known as Jumi — the former domestic helper who had been part of their family for six years. The reunion, featured in CNA’s On The Red Dot: Finding, came 12 years after Jumi returned to Indonesia in 2014. Ng and his mother travelled to Depok City to surprise her at her home, turning what began as a long-awaited reunion into an emotional reflection on family, loss a

August 26, 2026

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ALEX EALA, FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME BOW OUT EARLY AT US OPEN—BUT THE FILIPINA STAR’S BIGGER TEST IS STILL AHEAD

NEW YORK — Alex Eala’s first Grand Slam mixed-doubles campaign came to a quick end after the Filipina tennis star and Canadian partner Felix Auger-Aliassime were beaten by the husband-and-wife tandem of Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, 4-1, 4-1, in the opening round of the 2026 US Open mixed-doubles competition. The defeat came in just 39 minutes at Louis Armstrong Stadium, ending the highly anticipated Eala-Auger-Aliassime partnership before it could gain much momentum. The official US Open c

August 26, 2026

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Facebook Ban in the Philippines? DICT Says Blocking Meta Platform Is Only a ‘Last Resort’

MANILA, Philippines — A possible Facebook ban in the Philippines is being discussed by government officials, but the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) stressed Wednesday that blocking the platform would be considered only as a “last resort.” DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the government would first exhaust other measures to push Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to comply with Philippine requests concerning harmful online content and the protection of Filipino users

August 26, 2026

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Meta and U.S. States Discuss Possible Settlement in Explosive Teen Social Media Harm Trial

Meta Platforms and a group of U.S. states have reportedly discussed a possible settlement as a landmark trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram harm young users continues—raising questions about whether one of Big Tech's biggest courtroom battles could end before a final verdict. According to a Bloomberg News report cited by Reuters and Channel News Asia, Meta and state attorneys general have held discussions about potentially settling the case during the ongoing trial. However, no s

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Dolly Parton’s Death Sparks Global Outpouring of Tributes as Fans Remember a Legend

The world is mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon whose extraordinary career, generosity and larger-than-life personality made her one of the most universally adored figures in entertainment. Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her death has triggered an emotional outpouring from fellow musicians, Hollywood stars, political leaders and millions of fans around the world. From the country music community to Hollywood, t

August 26, 2026

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PEZA Investments Surge 334% in August as Philippines Nears ₱300-Billion 2026 Target

MANILA, Philippines — Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) surged by 334.13 percent in August, giving the country’s investment pipeline a major boost as the agency moves closer to its ₱300-billion target for 2026. PEZA approved 22 new and expansion projects worth ₱64.565 billion during its August 20 board meeting. The figure was more than four times the ₱14.872 billion approved during the same month in 2025. The strong August performance helped push PEZA’s tota

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Australia Bans Fully AI-Generated Music From Official Charts After Viral Madonna Cover Sparks Debate

SYDNEY, Australia — Artificial intelligence may be transforming the music industry, but Australia is drawing a line on what it believes deserves a place on the country's official charts. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced that fully AI-generated music will no longer be eligible for Australia's official music charts, following controversy surrounding a viral AI-assisted cover of Madonna's iconic hit “Like a Prayer.” The new rules distinguish between music created

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

All Blacks Hit by Another Injury Blow as Anton Segner Is Ruled Out—Can New Zealand’s Depth Survive the Rest of the Tour?

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The All Blacks’ demanding tour of South Africa has claimed another casualty, with loose forward Anton Segner ruled out for the remainder of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour after undergoing surgery on his ankle. Segner, 25, had initially been expected to feature against the Springboks in the opening Test at Ellis Park but was withdrawn shortly before kickoff after suffering significant swelling in his ankle. The condition was initially assessed as acute inflammatory ar

August 26, 2026