New (opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyDolly Parton’s $628 million business empire went way beyond the ‘9 to 5’Country music legend Dolly Parton has died, aged 80, leaving behind dazzling hits, a philanthropic legacy, and a diverse business empire. The post Dolly Parton’s $628 million business empire went way beyond the ‘9 to 5’ appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)David Adams·26 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryAI is changing both sides of the job hunt. Applying more won’t fix itCareer advice has spent years telling job seekers to widen the net: apply to more roles, increase the number of shots on goal. But this approach doesn't work now. (opens original source in a new tab)26 August 2026
Industry NewsNew (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyYour genes may decide whether a low-carb diet sends cholesterol soaringA low-carb diet may raise LDL cholesterol much more sharply in people who are genetically predisposed to high cholesterol, particularly when they consume lots of saturated fat. The findings could help explain why people following seemingly similar diets can have dramatically different results. (opens original source in a new tab)26 August 2026
Industry NewsNew (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyThree forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient AssyriaThree forgotten Assyrian kings may have been hiding in plain sight for more than 2,700 years. By piecing together clues from tablets, inscriptions, and an ancient statue, researchers argue that these rulers were omitted from the famous Assyrian King List. (opens original source in a new tab)26 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)AxiosCourt ruling threatens Republicans' midterm TV ad advantageA federal appeals court ruling Tuesday could erase a new midterm advantage for Republicans.Why it matters: The 2-1 ruling would block Republicans from using cash-rich party committees to buy more political TV ads at discounted rates.Republica (opens original source in a new tab)Stef W. Kight·26 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyRebecca Judd backs Aussie tween skincare brand AlcheMeRebecca Judd has taken a sweat-equity stake in Australian tween skincare brand AlcheMe as it prepares to expand into the US. The post Rebecca Judd backs Aussie tween skincare brand AlcheMe appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)Morganne Kopittke·26 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)AxiosDarline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoffSen. Darline Graham, President Trump's endorsed candidate, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to fill the Senate vacancy created by her brother Lindsey Graham's death, per the AP.Why it matters: The victory underscores Trump's continued sway with Republican voters and pos (opens original source in a new tab)Kathleen Hunter·26 August 2026
Clean EnergyNew (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaNLR-NRRI Partnership Advances Industry-Scale Innovation and Process DemonstrationBy Lindsey McGuirk and Brooke Van Zandt The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) and the University of Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) have launched a new initiative to demonstrate, at scale, the technologies that will secure supply chains for critical minerals and materials and power the next generation ... [continued] The post NLR-NRRI Partnership Advances Industry-Scale Innovation and Process Demonstration appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)US Department of Energy·26 August 2026
TechnologyNew (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaSingapore: AI Skills Become Baseline for Financial Sector WorkforceSingapore is making AI capability a baseline workforce skill, with the Government and financial sector partners expanding training, job redesign and reskilling to support AI-driven workforce transformation. (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·26 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchRobotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources sayThe $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation. (opens original source in a new tab)Marina Temkin·26 August 2026
TechnologyNew (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaVietnam Strengthens Digital Shield Against AI DeepfakesVietnam is strengthening its digital resilience and legal framework as artificial intelligence, deepfakes and data-driven content distribution make misinformation increasingly difficult to detect and verify. The country is looking to develop a broader “digital shield” combining technology, data, cybersecurity capabilities and authoritative communications. Building an Early-Warning Digital Shield Vietnam’s digital transformation has accelerated institutional reform, […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·26 August 2026
