Archives — August 2026

Bissau—The initiative expands the resources available for eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment at Simão Mendes National Hospital. The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over materials and equipment to the National Ophthalmology Service, based at Simão Mendes National Hospital in Bissau. The equipment, valued at a total of US$151,863, was procured under the National Health System Strengthening Project, funded by the African Development Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health. Technology for more accurate examinations and treatmentThe materials provided include equipment for different stages of eye care. Slit lamps allow health professionals to examine the structures of the eye in detail. Tonometers are used to measure intraocular pressure, an important test for detecting and monitoring conditions such as glaucoma. The automated refractor-keratometer helps assess refractive errors and corneal curvature, while the optical biometer provides measurements that support the planning of certain procedures.

Johnson’s work was rewarded Friday with a multi-year contract extension that will see him play for Vancouver through the 2029-30 campaign. The deal also includes a club option for 2030-31. “I’m excited. Obviously, I’ve really liked my time here so far and I’m proud of what we’ve done so far,” Johnson said. “But obviously, I feel like there’s still a lot more to be done. So I’m just excited for the future.”The five-foot-seven defender has since played 68 games across all competitions for Vancouver, tallying one goal and five assists. He helped the team to a fourth-straight Canadian Championship, an MLS Western Conference title and its first MLS Cup final appearance last season. Hailing from Tampa, Fla., Johnson is also part of the United States’ youth national program, and has made two appearances for the U-20 team and two more for the U-21 side. “He’s a very good learner, and I think that helps him,” Sorensen said. “And then he is very competitive. It’s been quite impressive what he’s done in such a short while.”The extension is the latest in a long string of contracts Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster has signed in recent weeks.

Communications manager Christopher Grünewald explains why pirate city builder Corsair Cove has succeeded where Park Beyond fell short In December 2025, German developer Limbic Entertainment was sold by Bandai Namco to a "private investor". This news came just over three years after the Japanese giant acquired a majority stake in the studio for an undisclosed sum.

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Dave Richard breaks down his 2026 running back tiers as injuries and shifting values create more options for Fantasy managers on Draft Day The notion of some running backs ratcheting up the rankings once preseason games started dissipated quickly ... and a few running back injuries became the storyline.  Christian McCaffrey missed practice (and got better). Ashton Jeanty got hurt in practice. Jeremiyah Love got hurt in a preseason game. Breece Hall got hurt in practice. Josh Jacobs got hurt in practice, and right when he got better, his off-field issues became a much greater concern.  Now more than ever, running back tiers should help you highlight the gaps between which RBs are great, which are very good, which ones are startable, and which ones could make your Fantasy Football team struggle.  Running backs will continue evolving all the way up until Week 1, which is somehow still about a month away from the time this story publishes. A smart Fantasy drafter will stay on top of the news and make draft plan changes accordingly. For now, all of the running back changes have deepened the position and made it a little bit easier to draft with confidence.

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Mohamed-Ali Cho (22) has completed a move from OGC Nice to Hull City. The deal is worth a reported €16m, with the Frenchman signing a five-year deal with the Tigers.Cho, by signing for Hull City, ha...

Gasgoo Munich- Lotus Technology announced on Aug. 25 that it has completed the full integration of its UK operations, Lotus UK. As of Aug. 21, 2026, the company formally holds 100% of Lotus UK, bringing sports car manufacturing in Hethel, Norfolk, and the Lotus Engineering consulting business under a single corporate entity. Image source: LotusThe transaction followed shareholders Geely and Etika exercising put options. Headquartered in Hethel, Lotus UK carries the brand's 78-year heritage, encompassing sports car production and the globally renowned Lotus Engineering consultancy. The latter has long provided engineering services—including lightweight structures, aerodynamics, and chassis dynamics—to global automakers and Tier 1 suppliers. "Lotus has one brand, one strategy, and from today, one business entity," said Feng Qingfeng, CEO of Lotus Group. The integration unites British sports car engineering and manufacturing with Lotus Technology's smart vehicle business under a single corporate structure, marking the end of the long-standing independent operation of the UK sports car business from its Chinese-backed parent.

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When Steve Hansen passed away in 2012, his wife Jill believed donating his body to science would give some meaning to an otherwise painful loss. Steve had suffered from cirrhosis of the liver and had wanted to be an organ donor, but doctors determined that his organs were not healthy enough for transplantation. His body, however, could still help medicine through research. Jill hoped her late husband could help doctors advance treatment for drinking dependence. "What I envisioned was him being in some medical facility," she later told local media. Instead, Steve's remains were transferred to a private Arizona body broker, sold to the Department of Defense without Jill's consent, and blown to pieces. The realization broke her heart. "They told me specifically that my husband had been used as a crash test dummy," Jill recalled. A wife donated her late husband's body to science, only to learn it was used as a test dummy by the militaryCBS NewsSteve's passing left Jill with a decision she had never expected to make. Because organ donation was no longer possible, whole-body donation appeared to offer an alternative consistent with his desire to help others.

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RecapTop-ranked Canada can punch its ticket to the Olympics on Saturday, following a victory over Puerto Rico on Friday in the opening match of the women's volleyball NORCECA Continental Qualifier in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.'We are where we want to be,' coach Giovanni Guidetti says after sweep of Puerto RicoThe Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 28, 2026 10:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 29Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canada opposite hitter Kiera Van Ryk, right, led all scorers with 20 points – 13 attacks, three blocks and four aces in Friday’s three-set sweep of Puerto Rico. (Submitted by Volleyball Canada)Top-ranked Canada can punch its ticket to the Olympics on Saturday, following a victory over Puerto Rico on Friday in the opening match of the women's volleyball NORCECA Continental Qualifier in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Canada beat Puerto Rico 25-16, 25-22, 25-10 to sweep the best-of-five match.

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British ColumbiaThe City of Abbotsford’s plan to turn a parcel of farmland into an enormous sports complex has hit a setback, after B. C.’s Agricultural Land Commission denied an application by the city. Agricultural Land Commission denies city application to turn farmland into site of large-scale sports complexKier Junos · CBC News · Posted: Aug 28, 2026 9:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 28Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. On Aug. 20, B. C.'s Agricultural Land Commission denied the City of Abbotsford's application to use lands at King and McKenzie roads to support a future sports and recreation park. (Ben Nelms/CBC)The City of Abbotsford's plan to turn a parcel of farmland into a large sports complex has hit a setback after B. C.'s Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) denied the city's application on Aug. 20.

Emvolon, an MIT spin-off, has developed technology that converts methane-rich waste gases into liquid fuels using repurposed automotive engines as chemical reactors. The system targets methane sources at landfills, wastewater facilities and industrial sites, addressing a significant unutilised global methane resource. The technology operates through compact, containerised processing units deployed directly at waste sites. Rather than centralised industrial methanol production requiring extensive pipeline infrastructure, Emvolon's modular design enables on-site biogas-to-methanol conversion, reducing transportation requirements and capital expenditure on distribution infrastructure.