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Trump collectibles partner account hacked to shill Solana meme token that crashed 95%
Hackers hijacked an official Trump Organization collectibles partner account to promote a Solana meme token that crashed 95% in under a minute. The project team pocketed an estimated $312K profit on the pump-and-dump.
TestMu Conference Draws 75,000 Registrations, Sets Agentic Engineering Agenda
TestMu AI's fifth virtual summit gathered 145 speakers from Microsoft, Meta, Replit, and Databricks to define the path for autonomous software quality. Next edition: Aug. 2027.
ClearWay Smart Cane Attachment Adds Obstacle Alerts for Visually Impaired
A Mumbai student's smart white-cane attachment, ClearWay, adds vibration-based obstacle alerts without a smartphone. Now in early manufacturing after testing at a school for the blind.
Procam Revamps HDOR 100-Day Running Challenge for 2026
Procam International relaunches its HDOR 100 Days of Running program with a new platform, community partnership, and a focus on habit-building through movement.
SF Holding revenue hits RMB 155.5B as international arm accelerates
SF Holding's supply chain and international revenue rose 15.6% in H1 2026, with core revenue ex-KLN up 46.6%. The dividend payout ratio increased to 45%.
Gauth shifts from answer tool to AI study partner
Gauth pivots from homework solver to full learning platform with visual aids, flashcard review loops, and live tutoring tailored to local curricula
PAYD Insurance Cuts Premiums Up to 30% for Low-Mileage Drivers
Pay As You Drive car insurance ties own-damage premiums to annual distance, offering up to 30% savings for drivers under 10,000 km. Mileage limits require monitoring.
Yen Hits 160 as Warsh Prioritizes Inflation, Signals More Hikes
Japan's yen fell to 160 after Fed Chair Warsh vowed to prioritize inflation and signaled rate hikes, widening rate differentials. Traders eye BOJ response amid geopolitical risks.
8th Pay Commission Jaipur Meet to Gauge Union Demands
The 8th Pay Commission's Jaipur meeting on Aug 31-Sep 1 will gather union inputs before final report due in 2027. Unions seek fitment factor above 3.5x.
UGC-NET June 2026: 97K Qualify, Re-exam for 3 Subjects in Sep
NTA reschedules English, Commerce, Sociology exams for Sep 9-10 after errors; results for 84 subjects show 97,000+ qualified for PhD admissions.
Wesfarmers Revenue Grows 9.2% Annually Through High-Rate Cycle
Wesfarmers has grown revenue 9.2% annually through a high-rate cycle, with Bunnings driving over half of operating profit. The stock trades below its five-year average dividend yield as dividends rise.
Elon Musk Predicts 10 Billion Humanoid Robots by 2040
Musk at the Future Investment Initiative predicted 10 billion humanoid robots at $20,000-$25,000 each by 2040, implying a $250 trillion market.