Agency Desk

Science News Roundup: Bionic hand can be updated with new gestures, anytime, anywhere; NASA’s giant U.S. moon rocket emerges for debut launch and more

Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Bionic hand can be updated with new gestures, anytime, anywhere Australian swimmer Jessica Smith has had an...

Sports News Roundup: Tennis-Serena falls in generational clash against Raducanu in Cincinnati; Motor racing-F1 governing body approves 2026 engine regulations and more

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Tennis-Serena falls in generational clash against Raducanu in Cincinnati Rising teenager Emma Raducanu came out on the...

Health News Roundup: Bill Gates, South Korea expand global health partnership; China reports 3,036 new COVID cases for Aug 16 vs 2,526 days earlier...

Following is a summary of current health news briefs. Bill Gates, South Korea expand global health partnership South Korea agreed on Tuesday to expand its global...

MORNING BID-More doom and gloom looms for Europe

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Alun John Europeans will be hoping Wednesday’s economic data will provide some...

Odd News Roundup: Turkish scorpion farmer milks arachnids for their expensive venom

Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Turkish scorpion farmer milks arachnids for their expensive venom Thousands of scorpions, housed in transparent plastic boxes,...

US Fed issues guidance for banks considering crypto activities

The US Federal Reserve Board has provided additional information for banking organizations engaging or seeking to engage in crypto-asset-related activities saying banks should notify...

China facing fiercest heat wave in 6 decades, forcing factories to close

China's worst heatwave in 60 years is forcing factories to close with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in dozens of cities....

Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation

President Joe Biden signed Democrats' landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece”...