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Blockbuster Breakthroughs, Setbacks & Surges: Biotech and Health News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Blockbuster Breakthroughs, Setbacks & Surges: Biotech and Health News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

IO Biotech’s melanoma vaccine Cylembia plus Merck’s Keytruda missed statistical significance in Phase 3, with median progression-free survival of 19.4 months versus 11 months for Keytruda alone. The FDA approved PharmaTher’s ketamine (KETARx) for anesthesia and pain. A dengue outbreak in Pacific Island nations has infected over 16,500 and killed 17 in 2025, with Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga hardest hit.
12 August 2025
Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6%, its third cut this year, with Governor Michele Bullock signaling more easing may follow. China’s factory-gate prices fell 3.6% in July and consumer prices were flat, highlighting deflation risks. U.S. markets priced in a likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September. An Australian court found Apple and Google engaged in anti-competitive app store conduct.
12 August 2025
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AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Micron Technology raised its quarterly revenue outlook to $11.2 billion, sending shares up 3%. Nvidia and AMD secured export licenses to sell advanced AI chips to China with a 15% tariff. SoundHound AI surged 43% after record Q2 revenue, while C3.ai fell 25% on weak guidance. Salesforce agreed to acquire Waii, but its stock dropped 3.2%.
12 August 2025
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Space Marvels, Climate Alarms & Medical Milestones: Major Science News (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Space Marvels, Climate Alarms & Medical Milestones: Major Science News (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Astronomers have identified an ultramassive black hole in the “Cosmic Horseshoe” galaxy, weighing about 36 billion times the Sun’s mass and located 5 billion light-years away. Separately, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope found strong evidence of a Saturn-mass exoplanet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, just 4 light-years from Earth, marking the closest directly imaged planet to its star so far.
12 August 2025
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Spectacular Sky Show on Aug 12–13, 2025: Perseid Meteors, Planetary “Kiss” & More

Spectacular Sky Show on Aug 12–13, 2025: Perseid Meteors, Planetary “Kiss” & More

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight August 12–13, 2025, with 10–20 meteors per hour expected under an 84% full moon. Venus and Jupiter will appear about 1° apart before dawn on August 12, with their closest approach on August 11–12. Six planets will be visible above the horizon at some point during August 12–13, but Mercury will not be visible. No major geomagnetic storms are forecast, and the ISS may have visible passes.
12 August 2025
Historic Vulcan Launch, Artemis Moon Hardware & Perseid Meteor Spectacle – Space News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Historic Vulcan Launch, Artemis Moon Hardware & Perseid Meteor Spectacle – Space News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

NASA completed the Orion Stage Adapter for Artemis II at Marshall and will ship it to Kennedy ahead of the planned 2026 crewed lunar mission. NASA ended the Lunar Trailblazer mission after the orbiter failed to reach the Moon. SpaceX marked its 100th launch of 2025 on August 11, sending 24 Kuiper satellites and more Starlinks to orbit. Blue Origin resumed suborbital passenger flights on August 3 from Texas.
12 August 2025
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Beyond AI: 8 Must-Read Tech News Highlights from August 11–12, 2025

Beyond AI: 8 Must-Read Tech News Highlights from August 11–12, 2025

Google will launch the Pixel 10 lineup, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with IP68 water and dust resistance, on August 20. GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke will resign to start a new company, with Julia Liuson named interim head. Marks & Spencer restored Click & Collect after a cyberattack cost £300 million. Paramount secured exclusive U.S. UFC rights for $7.7 billion over seven years.
12 August 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Backlash – The Global AI News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Backlash – The Global AI News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7, but users soon reported slow responses and a less personal experience. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged issues and kept GPT-4 available for subscribers. Nvidia unveiled Cosmos Reason, a new robot vision-language model, at SIGGRAPH on August 11. Meta secured $29 billion in funding for AI data centers to support its Prometheus and Hyperion projects.
12 August 2025
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Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G charges its 5,000 mAh battery from 0–100% in under 25 minutes with a 120W charger included. Realme 13 Pro+ uses a 50MP Sony main camera and a 5,200 mAh battery that lasts up to two days. Galaxy A16 5G offers six years of updates and microSD expansion but only Wi-Fi 5. All three support 5G and NFC; Redmi and Realme add Wi-Fi 6.
12 August 2025
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From Pixel 8 to Pixel 9 Pro XL: Every Model Compared + Rumors on the Upcoming Pixel Revolution

From Pixel 8 to Pixel 9 Pro XL: Every Model Compared + Rumors on the Upcoming Pixel Revolution

Google unveiled the Pixel 9 lineup on August 13, 2024, featuring Tensor G4 chips, up to 16 GB RAM, and seven years of OS updates. The Pixel 9a launched March 2025 at $499, while the Pixel 8a arrived May 2024 at the same price. Pixel Fold 2, branded Pixel 9 Pro Fold, debuted mid-2025 with an 8-inch display and 16 GB RAM. All models emphasize Gemini AI features and extended software support.
12 August 2025
Battle of the Mid-Range Titans: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs Vivo V30 Pro vs Oppo Reno 12

Battle of the Mid-Range Titans: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs Vivo V30 Pro vs Oppo Reno 12

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion features a slim 7.8 mm body, curved Gorilla Glass 5, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Vivo’s V30 Pro is slimmer at 7.45 mm, uses glass and metal, and carries an IP54 rating. Oppo’s Reno 12 uses a plastic frame but mimics metal and glass, includes chassis reinforcement, and is rated IP65 for dust and water jets. All three offer large, high-refresh OLED displays.
12 August 2025
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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, with its new A18 Pro chip, leads in single-core performance, scoring 3,386 on Geekbench and offering 20% better sustained gaming than last year. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, using an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen4, tops multi-core and GPU tests, hitting 9,829 multi-core and 42.4 fps on 3DMark. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro, powered by the Tensor G4, trails in raw speed but focuses on AI features with 16GB RAM.
12 August 2025
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Drone Laws in Turkey 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying (Permits, No-Fly Zones & Big Fines!)

Drone Laws in Turkey 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying (Permits, No-Fly Zones & Big Fines!)

Turkey requires all drones 500 g or heavier to be registered with the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM), with pilots also registered; foreigners must use a special process and cannot register online. Recreational drones under 4 kg need no license, but flights above 500 g require pre-flight permission and must avoid airports and sensitive areas. Fines for unauthorized flights rose to ₺78,701 in 2025. Commercial operators need a license and liability insurance.
11 August 2025
The Truth About Internet Access in Slovakia: How Fast, How Cheap, and Is Satellite the Future?

The Truth About Internet Access in Slovakia: How Fast, How Cheap, and Is Satellite the Future?

By 2022, about 66.8% of Slovak households had FTTP fiber coverage, with gigabit targets set for 2030. DSL and cable remain in use, reaching 53% and 17.9% of households respectively. 4G covers over 95% of the population, while 5G reached 70% on O2 and over 50% on Orange by end-2023. Starlink launched in 2022, offering nationwide satellite internet at €60 per month.
11 August 2025
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Breakthrough Trials, FDA Greenlights & Global Health Alerts: Biotech & Health News (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Breakthrough Trials, FDA Greenlights & Global Health Alerts: Biotech & Health News (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Novartis said two Phase III trials of ianalumab met primary endpoints in Sjögren’s disease, showing significant disease activity reduction. Boehringer Ingelheim’s zongertinib won accelerated FDA approval for HER2-mutant NSCLC. GSK’s gepotidacin received FDA Priority Review for uncomplicated gonorrhea. The U.S. Postal Service began blocking shipments of illicit vaping products amid regulatory scrutiny.
11 August 2025
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Global Markets Surge, Tech Tariffs Twist & Oil Slumps – Business Roundup (Aug 10-11, 2025)

Global Markets Surge, Tech Tariffs Twist & Oil Slumps – Business Roundup (Aug 10-11, 2025)

Europe’s STOXX 600 rose 0.3% while the MSCI World index neared a record high. Bank of America said 45% of fund managers are long Nvidia and Microsoft, making big U.S. tech the most crowded trade again. Only 5% of investors expect a hard-landing recession. Oil prices fell, with Brent below $67 and WTI near $63.30.
11 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Palantir topped $1 billion in Q2 revenue for the first time and raised guidance, sending shares up 4%. SoundHound AI’s Q2 revenue jumped 217% to $42.7 million, beating estimates by $10 million. C3.ai warned of weak sales, triggering a 14% after-hours drop and a CEO rebuke. SoftBank posted ¥422 billion profit, pledged $30 billion to OpenAI, and surged 13% as Tokyo’s Topix hit a record.
11 August 2025
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Dazzling Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight – Your Skywatch Guide for August 11–12, 2025

Dazzling Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight – Your Skywatch Guide for August 11–12, 2025

The Perseid meteor shower peaks August 11–12, but an 84% full Moon will reduce visible meteors to 10–20 per hour. Venus and Jupiter form a close conjunction before dawn, while Saturn rises by 10:30 p.m. and is visible all night. SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites at 10:05 p.m. EDT and 24 Amazon Kuiper satellites at 8:35 a.m. EDT on August 11 from Florida.
11 August 2025
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Rocket Scrubs, Astronaut Splashdown & Moon Race Milestones – Space News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Rocket Scrubs, Astronaut Splashdown & Moon Race Milestones – Space News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts splashed down in the Pacific off California on Aug. 9 after 148 days in orbit, marking the first U.S. crew landing in those waters. Recovery teams retrieved the crew and capsule for medical checks. The ISS remains fully staffed with Crew-11 aboard, as NASA and Roscosmos extended seat-swap agreements through 2027. SpaceX scrubbed four Project Kuiper satellite launches due to weather and technical issues.
11 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Top UK Stocks to Buy with £5,000 in 2026: Greggs and RELX Highlighted
    April 5, 2026, 3:02 AM EDT. Investors with £5,000 looking for value opportunities in the UK stock market could consider Greggs and RELX. Greggs, a popular bakery chain, has faced share price declines due to slowing growth but is now showing signs of recovery through cost savings and improved market conditions. Berenberg Bank has reiterated a buy recommendation with a 40% upside target. RELX, a global data analytics firm, has overcome recent falls caused by AI disruption fears by boosting revenue growth via its AI tools. Institutional analysts including JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank rate RELX highly. While risks remain, these stocks offer potential for double-digit gains amid current market volatility.
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