Balaam Set to Investigate Nakyetinda Bridge Dispute in Mukono
Residents say the damaged crossing has disrupted access to schools, healthcare and markets, while a dispute over who should repair it has left the community relying on dangerous makeshift structures.
Nile Post · 18 Aug 2026ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC - Variety
ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC
Variety · 18 Aug 2026'Worrisome': AI is driving a looming market correction, European central bank economists warn - CNBC
History suggests valuations will tumble even if they are a fair reflection of the transformative power of AI, according to a European Central Bank analysis.
CNBC · 18 Aug 20262027 Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Look Almost The Same, But They're Still Incredible Off-Roaders - Jalopnik
It was a tough assignment, but when your boss forces you, what choice do you have? You've got to jump the trucks.
Jalopnik · 18 Aug 2026Centenary Bank calls for early screening as Rotary Cancer Run builds momentum - PML Daily
Centenary Bank calls for early screening as Rotary Cancer Run builds momentum PML Daily
PML Daily · 18 Aug 2026Who owns East Africa’s Corridors?
How foreign capital is reshaping the ports, railways and logistics networks connecting East Africa to global markets and what that means for the region’s economic future NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | At Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast, the port of Dar es Salaam is emerging as a crucial gateway to the landlocked economies of East … The post Who owns East Africa’s Corridors? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
The Independent Uganda · 18 Aug 2026AI Hiring Boom Leaves Women Behind in Top Roles - Newser
High-paying technical roles overwhelmingly go to men, new LinkedIn data shows
Newser · 18 Aug 2026U.S. debt set to hit $40 trillion months earlier than expected - The Washington Post
Faster borrowing — driven in part by lost revenue from invalidated tariffs — means the next debt-limit fight is also likely to arrive ahead of schedule.
The Washington Post · 18 Aug 2026Kikuube RDC Shuts Bars Operating Before 3pm, Arrests Two
The enforcement operation in Buhimba Town Council comes as district authorities move to implement a government directive restricting bars from opening before 3pm.
Nile Post · 18 Aug 2026Mukono residents suffer as collapsed bridge triggers 3-year blame game
Residents of Nsambwe in Mukono Municipality and neighbouring villages of Ttakajjunge and Kikubakima in Nama sub-county, Mukono district, have endured the effects of a collapsed bridge for nearly three years as district and sub-county authorities bicker over who is responsible for maintaining the road and bridge. The collapse has disrupted transport, access to schools and […] The post Mukono residents suffer as collap
The Observer · 18 Aug 2026PSFU Calls for Concrete Reforms to Turn East Africa into Industrial Powerhouse at RIC 2026
KAMPALA — The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has called for concrete and time-bound reforms to accelerate industrialisation in East Africa, saying the region must move beyond policy commitments and create conditions that allow manufacturers to produce, add value and trade competitively. PSFU Board Chairman Humphrey Nzeyi made the call at the 3rd Annual Regional […] The post PSFU Calls for Concrete Reforms to
SoftPower News · 18 Aug 2026Museveni Calls for Stronger Government-Private Sector Partnership to Drive Industrialisation
KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for stronger collaboration between Government and the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, expand regional value chains and position East Africa as a competitive manufacturing bloc. The President’s message was delivered on his behalf by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi at the 3rd Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference 2026 held […] The post Museven
SoftPower News · 18 Aug 2026Google pays $10 million for 100 million Spirit Airlines emails and 500 million Teams chats to train AI - TechSpot
The proposed purchase covers employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, spreadsheets, calendars, marketing material, aircraft operations, revenue management, and worker productivity data.
TechSpot · 18 Aug 2026Marin County's famous spinning house is for sale for the first time - SFGATE
The famed rotating round house at 4 Harkle Road in Novato is for sale for the first time, bundled with six other Marin County homes for $3.3 million.
SFGate · 18 Aug 2026Remember 12 CDs for 1 cent? Columbia House is shutting down after 71 years - Syracuse.com
syracuse.com · 18 Aug 2026Walmart store workers have a new responsibility: correcting AI errors - AOL.com
Walmart is accelerating the rollout of AI tools for store workers, but the tech is prone to making mistakes that they must fix, clean up, or ignore.
Business Insider · 18 Aug 2026OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ experience amid scrutiny over child safety - CNN
OpenAI is rolling out a new “ChatGPT for Teens” experience that it says will provide additional safety protections for teen users. The move comes as OpenAI faces a string of lawsuits alleging that inappropriate conversations with ChatGPT contributed to the ha…
CNN · 18 Aug 2026Nvidia's AI moat is shifting from chips to capital - CNBC
Nvidia still has dominant market share in AI chips, but with competition picking up steam, the company is taking greater advantage of another key asset.
CNBC · 18 Aug 2026AI phobia is America’s new consensus - Financial Times
Trump is uncharacteristically deaf to voter fears over the technology
Financial Times · 18 Aug 2026Abba Marcus’ girlfriend admits she was wrong about DNA test
Angel, the girlfriend of Jose Chameleone’s son Abba Marcus Mayanja, has broken her silence amid the relationship drama surrounding the couple, insisting that she still loves him despite their recent troubles. In an emotional message, Angel said she continues to miss Abba Marcus and remains committed to him even while he is in custody. “I […] The post Abba Marcus’ girlfriend admits she was wrong about DNA test first a
Sqoop Uganda · 18 Aug 2026Anthropic's revenue run rate reportedly surpasses $65 billion pre-IPO - Axios
The figure was hit at the end of July, per Bloomberg, and implies a sevenfold increase from where it was at the end of last year.
Axios · 18 Aug 2026101 Ugandans Gain Skills as Uganda Moves Closer to First Oil
Nile Post · 18 Aug 2026Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures extend losses amid US-Iran tensions - Yahoo Finance
US stock futures fell on Tuesday as rising tensions between the US and Iran revived inflation concerns, with elevated oil prices adding pressure.
Yahoo Entertainment · 18 Aug 2026Why Do Boards Keep Giving Misbehaving CEOs Second Chances? - WSJ
The career trajectory of L3Harris’s Christopher Kubasik highlights a familiar pattern: CEOs accused of misconduct often go on to nab top jobs elsewhere
The Wall Street Journal · 18 Aug 2026