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World · BBC NewsSpain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsSuited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader
What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaThai highland tribe coffee brews following at home and in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Akha Ama Coffee serving brews from the mountains of northern Thailand has opened its third cafe in Japan, highlighting high-quality, sustainaRead original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceAPOD: 2026 October 31 – Night on a Spooky Planet
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 31 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the…Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsBurnham 'open' to slavery apology - as King continues Caribbean tour
Andy Burnham has said he is "open" to calls for Britain to make a formal apology for its role in the slave trade as the King continues his tour of the Caribbean.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsTrump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsEviction day at contentious homeless encampment in Penticton
RCMP officers were on scene to ensure everyone's safety as outreach workers helped roughly a dozen residents vacate the property.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBarnes has career-high 41 points in Raptors’ loss
Scottie Barnes had a career-high 41 points for the Raptors but Toronto still fell to the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday in the first NBA Cup game for both teams.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWhy North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsThe Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished
Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.Read original ↗
World · Global NewsViolent Toronto home invasion was ‘terrifying,’ real estate CEO says as police seek suspects
MAC Group CEO David Morton says his family is recovering after a violent Bridle Path home invasion left three relatives shot and all four attacked with a hammer.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWinnipeg Jets losing streak hits eight after 5-2 loss to Florida
For the second time this week, the Jets were beaten by the Florida Panthers, this one a 5-2 final, making it eight straight losses and dropping them to 4-7-3 overall.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsResponsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis
Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsGlobal nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchNvidia weighs playing the cosigner for Nscale’s AI data center in West Virginia
When investors get nervous about AI spending, it helps to have the chipmaker that sells the chips offer to cosign the loan.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSenators forward Hodgson given two-game ban
Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has been given a two-game suspension for boarding, the NHL's department of player safety said Friday.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaThailand looks west after 30 years of struggles over Dawei
TOKYO -- The International Monetary Fund and World Bank held meetings in Bangkok earlier this month that ended somewhat anticlimactically, with U.S. TRead original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaOnce again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death
The space agency solicited ideas for reboosting Hubble four years ago, but they didn't go anywhere.Read original ↗
World · Blaze Media9th Circuit denies Trump DOJ's demand for California to set aside likely noncitizen ballots — but it's not over
The Trump administration lost a bid to force California to set aside ballots from a list of likely noncitizen voters.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsHe questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years
Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.Read original ↗
Technology · Global NewsB.C.’s non-time change could impact technology and travel
Not getting an extra hour of sleep might not be the only thing that is missing this weekend as the province transitions to permanent Pacific daylight time.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchSalesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune
The AI logistics startup will bolster the CRM giant's Missionforce defense platform.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsHow has the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky been unfolding?
Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson explains the temporary ceasefire in the devastated town of Oleshky.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchOllie, a privacy-focused AI assistant, is shutting down
As an increasing number of AI assistants flood the market, the founder of Ollie, an assistant that respected its users' privacy, says it will be shutting down in a week.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsShaping Saskatchewan: Christie Peters
A decision a decade and a half ago to establish her business in Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood has paid off in a big way for Christie Peters.…Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaHackers hit top financial platforms — users suffer staggering losses
Two popular financial platforms came under attack Thursday within hours of each other. The cryptocurrency platform Binance and prediction market platform Polymarket both…Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsEbola outbreak kills more than 5,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 5,000 people have now died from an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to government data.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaFlesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets
USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June.Read original ↗
World · Blaze Media'You're already forgiven': Sophie Cunningham says her Christian faith helps her deal with haters in the WNBA
Popular and controversial women's basketball player Sophie Cunningham opened up about why her Christian faith is pivotal to her life.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAlberta reducing education property taxes in 2027 after previous hikes
It means home and farmland owners will pay almost seven per cent less than this year, while non-residential property owners will pay almost five per cent less.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaOh captain, our captain: Ars staff remembers Patrick Stewart
"For huge numbers of people, I will always be Jean-Luc Picard. ... We created an admirable individual."Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUS approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAn ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston
Mario Alberto Morales was driving an unmarked SUV when he struck and ran over Miguel Parra Hernandez who was running away during a pursuit, the District Attorney’s Office said.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDGoogle Pixel Watch 5 Sale: Its Lowest Price Yet (2026)
Google’s latest smartwatch packs great new health and fitness features, and it’s already on sale ahead of Black Friday.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsG20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAlberta separatist leader Jeff Rath’s UCP membership revoked
Jeff Rath, a vocal critic of Danielle Smith and the UCP, said the move to revoke his membership made him laugh and proves points he's been making for some time now.Read original ↗
Society · NPRDespite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas
Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaWhat Lies Ahead: Stephen Schwarzman (30)
From childhood, I have been acutely conscious of the impermanence of human life. Before I was out of my teens, I had already come close to dying moreRead original ↗
Society · NPRJudge orders an inquiry into potential DOJ misconduct in Trump's golf course case
A federal judge is opening an formal inquiry into Trump officials' conduct in the East Potomac case, including whether they misled the court about their plans for the municipal…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMetrolinx sub-contractor charged following Toronto traffic agent death
Global News has learned the driver charged with careless driving causing death following Thursday's collision with a traffic agent, was working as a sub-contractor for Metrolinx.Read original ↗
Business · TechCrunchIntel’s stock crashes, knocking $12B from government’s stake
Intel is being hurt by PC sales as the AI industry gobbles memory and other components causing PC prices to rise.Read original ↗
World · Global NewsNew government will examine BC Ferries shipbuilding, Doerkson says
"I don't know what the deal looks like, I mean we would obviously have an interest in seeing that," Lorne Doerkson said of the BC Ferries deal made last year.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNew trial ordered for man in deadly Vancouver crash that killed toddler
The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for the man behind the wheel in a crash that killed a toddler and badly injured her father.Read original ↗
Business · TechCrunchAnthropic expected to receive high ‘junk’ rating from credit agencies following IPO, FT report says
Blackstone's forecast is just a prediction, but naturally, a high junk rating would make it more difficult and costlier for Anthropic to raise the money to keep funding its…Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaFormer special-ed teacher who allegedly booked hotel rooms for sex with student is sentenced — but won't have to go to jail
A former Minnesota high school special-education teacher who was accused of booking hotel rooms to have sex with a student has learned her fate, and she doesn't have to return…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDru Brown to start for Winnipeg Blue Bombers in East semifinal versus Argos
Zach Collaros is not on the Blue Bombers active roster for the Eastern Semifinal on Saturday against the Argonauts.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaSupersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers
Boom’s airliner may be delayed, and its data center power business lost a customer.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanucks place forward Filip Chytil on IR
The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve Friday ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressThe Exorcists Warned Me About Halloween
You want to know why I stay home on the spookiest night of the year? I’ve got stories, writes Rod Dreher.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsSoaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers
The price of candy, especially chocolate, is up, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchLast-minute Halloween costumes for tech nerds
No Halloween costume? Just be a deceptively cute AI agent icon, a PHP vulnerability, or sleepy time Bryan Johnson.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDHow a Contractor’s Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon
This week on Uncanny Valley, we also discuss Anthropic’s IPO filing and the volunteers gearing up to counter ICE at the midterms.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchCracks are emerging in the AI spending boom
Big Tech is pouring billions into AI infrastructure, but mounting debt, negative cash flow, and growing investor skepticism are raising questions about the sustainability of the…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsCrypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaAnthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaNick Freitas: Did Marxists quietly take over Britain’s most influential institutions?
The ideological transformation of Britain started far before Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s time, but British commentator Rafe Heydel-Mankoo tells BlazeTV host Nick Freitas that…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsAlaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballot
Dan S Sullivan, the incumbent Republican senator running for re-election, and allies have accused the Democrats of trying to confuse voters by recruiting Dan J Sullivan to also…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsThey strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDA Supply Chain Attack Put Malicious Anthropic Claude Extensions on Thousands of Devices
Thanks to a lucky break, flawed code in a tainted Claude extension prevented the attacker from fully worming their way into some 5,000 developer machines.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsUS tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn
Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.Read original ↗
Society · The Free Press‘Glee’ Was Better When It Was Mean
Most television shows seem terrified of offending the very people they’re trying to represent. But early ‘Glee’ understood that loving the misfits means being willing to make…Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaEven WaPo forced to admit there's a BIG problem with election polling
The Washington Post has admitted that polling for the midterm elections may suffer from the same inaccuracy issues that plagued that of previous elections.…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetMeta settles another social media addiction case just before trial
Snap is now the only defendant in the case.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaYakitori chicken from Japan takes a stab at the Philippines, the land of Jollibee
MANILA -- The Japanese company behind the Torikizoku yakitori grilled-chicken chain has opened its first location in the Philippines as it takes on anRead original ↗
World · Blaze MediaBlazeTV announces election-night special as control of Congress hangs in the balance
With control of Congress at stake, Americans will head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, for the 2026 midterm elections, setting the stage for a consequential night in American…Read original ↗
Business · Nikkei AsiaFoxconn unveils 3 EVs to grow contract manufacturing business
TAIPEI -- Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn unveiled three new electric vehicle models on Friday, expanding the range of platforms it offers as it sRead original ↗
Technology · EngadgetBluesky now has a dedicated 'moderation inbox'
The beta feature makes it easier to stay on top of reports and account strikes.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAI law firm Crosby bids on disintegrating, famed firm Weil Gotshal
Like a real-life episode of "Suits," the demise of famed white-shoe Wall Street law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has been the talk of the legal industry.…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderA Claude model autonomously chose a gene therapy and operated on a mouse brain with no human decision-making
An AI agent performed brain surgery on an epileptic mouse, picking the drug, the brain target, and the injection coordinates on its own.…Read original ↗
World · The GuardianCanada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries
Alliance for the Future, unveiled at Montreal summit and open to other countries, conceived for world ‘shaken by new storms’ Canada and Europe have announced a new alliance of…Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaHow far will Putin push NATO?
Russia's war in Ukraine is increasingly spilling beyond its borders. From suspected sabotage and cyberattacks to drones and aircraft testing NATO airspace, Moscow is probing how…Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants
America’s newest aerospace expo and air show – MAX POWER – is fast approaching, and NASA has announced key events beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and running through Sunday, Nov.…Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaUniqlo shakes up China strategy with focus on store profitability
TOKYO/SHANGHAI -- Uniqlo has shifted the focus of its China business from expansion to boosting profitability on a store-by-store basis, starting withRead original ↗
Society · The Free PressCasey Neistat: Why I Run the New York City Marathon Every Year
The marathon is an incredible thing to see one person do. But when you multiply it by nearly 60,000, then add over two million screaming spectators, it is simply extraordinary,…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsChrista Pike makes 1st public statement since failed execution
Pike, 50, said she has been in constant pain since she survived two doses of pentobarbital on Sept. 30 for the 1995 stabbing death of 19-year-old classmate Colleen Slemmer.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetEverything you need to know about Googlebooks
Despite good initial hardware, the Googlebook OS still needs a lot of work.Read original ↗
Technology · Global NewsCanada needs a ‘good mix’ of new tech like drones, AI: NATO commander
Next week’s federal budget is expected to have more details about how Canada intends to meet ambitious defence spending targets by 2035.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsEdmonton police investigating death of 2-year-old girl in Castle Downs
Police officers responded around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 to reports of a sudden death of a two-year-old girl at a home in the Castle Downs area of northwest Edmonton.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsTexas man dressed as zombie accused of stabbing 2 people at coffee shop
Austin Police said Shankar Temple Grace, 20, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the stabbing at a coffee shop.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderMalicious Claude Code extension in Cursor's marketplace attempted remote access and data theft
A tampered Claude Code extension was live on the Cursor marketplace for about 11 hours, affecting up to 5,000 users. It tried to steal user data and set up remote access.…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaRare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust
A meteorite found in the Sahara is a rare piece of Mars' ancient crust.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetFan fiction website AO3 is down, and it could take weeks to recover
The site's data is reportedly intact, but the cause of the outage is still unknown.Read original ↗
Science · TechCrunchSatlyt takes another step toward turning satellites into space data centers
Satlyt ran a successful test this month bringing it closer to turning spacecraft, starting with satellites, into virtual data centers.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsCity of London chief tops UK Black Powerlist
Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsG20 photocall axed after Miliband and other ministers refuse to be pictured with top Russian diplomat
A photocall of foreign ministers was cancelled by the US after the UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and other European counterparts refused to be pictured with Russia's envoy…Read original ↗
Technology · Blaze MediaBig Tech plans 'universal basic income' fund — there's just one huge problem
For years, AI leaders told society that their platforms will take all the jobs, leaving us with no means to make money.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanada, EU lay out vision for closer ties in ‘dangerous and divided’ world
Canada and the EU are laying out their vision for what a closer relationship looks like in an increasingly “dangerous and divided” where trade has become “weaponized.”Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchZest’s new AI agent finds restaurants and books reservations over text
Can't agree on where to eat? Zest's AI concierge can combine everyone's tastes, put restaurant options to a vote, and make the reservation.Read original ↗
Society · NPRICE activity is surging ahead of midterms. So is voter turnout.
Across the country, there are reports of heightened ICE activity. Advocates worry about how close it is to midterms, but so far voter turnout is surging.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOpenAI sets new behavioral guidelines for AI models that have already proven hard to control
OpenAI has updated its Model Spec, restructuring its AI behavior guidelines around five core values, including faithfulness to human intent and correctability.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressLet the Kids Carve a Pumpkin!
Parents are fixated on Halloween horror stories, but pumpkins won’t give your toddler salmonella and eating too much candy won’t cause an eating disorder, writes Lenore Skenazy.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsBinance's $6.3bn crypto hack biggest in history
Cryptocurrency giant Binance said on Thursday that $6.3bn (£4.7bn) of digital assets have been impacted by what is thought to be the biggest crypto hack on record.Read original ↗
Technology · Cloudflare Blog · Official source4 real? Tracking exploitation and patching of eMudhra’s weak keys
Four, just four: that’s the key to break into any unpatched connection on the Internet that is using eMudhra certificates.…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaFujifilm to boost tape production 5x as AI fuels archiving demand
Low costs and offline security mean magnetic tape still has a job.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaJapan's Omron eyes India as export base for blood pressure monitors
CHENNAI, India -- A healthcare subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Omron looks to manufacture 3 million home blood pressure monitors annually atRead original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyHow engineer's laptop may have led to $6.3bn heist
Open the source-led FireTofu index page.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderGoogle's AI Mode doesn't drive traffic "for anybody," Reddit CEO Huffman warns the entire web
Reddit lost over one million Google search referrals per week in October, CEO Steve Huffman said. The stock dropped more than 25 percent despite strong earnings.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUS inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution
It is Pike's first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September.Read original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaMemory chip makers outearn Alphabet, other tech giants on AI demand
TOKYO -- Five leading global memory chip suppliers logged higher total operating and net profits than five big U.S. tech companies for the first timeRead original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchGoogle’s first data center satellite is online and writing poetry
The first TPU in space is a running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaThousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says
Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.Read original ↗
Business · Nikkei AsiaDaiwa fund buy of Blackstone Tokyo office complex include retail digital securities
TOKYO -- Daiwa Securities Group fund plans to offer roughly 30 billion yen ($191 million) in digital real estate securities tied to its purchase of moRead original ↗
Society · Global NewsElks sign GM Ed Hervey to contract extension
The Edmonton Elks have signed vice-president of football operations and general manager Ed Hervey to a contract extension.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsArgonauts’ Kahmann named CFL’s outstanding rookie
Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Tyler Kahmann is the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetNew tvOS 27.2 features to try for an upgraded Apple TV experience
Apple's tvOS 27.2 update isn't a particularly transformative one, but it still introduces a handful of new features that are worth checking out.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMontreal mayor backs police chief amid misconduct allegations against officers
Soraya Martinez Ferrada says Fady Dagher understands that the trust between the public and Service de police de la Ville de Montréal is paramount in Quebec’s largest city.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaAnalysts find looming launch crisis is "more severe" than anticipated
There's no evidence that Starship will launch traditional satellites, either.Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaUS oil companies fill their coffers
While the average American household has spent $1,100 more on gas and diesel since the start of the Iran war, oil companies have been profiting from higher fuel prices.…Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaEU leaders' rush to find new ECB head, the debate over Daylight Saving Time, the $6 billion crypto heist
The changing of Lagarde Christine Lagarde announced yesterday that she will step down as head of the European Central Bank (ECB) eight months earlier than planned.…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsYorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchTheranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz warns that the AI boom is ‘a great opportunity to go deceive people’
The cautionary Theranos tale takes on a new significance in the AI era, when companies that have never turned a profit are raising capital at trillion-dollar valuations.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDPeople Are Creating ‘Survival Guides’ to Cope With the ‘AO3 Apocalypse’
The fanfic site could be down for weeks due to a “security incident.” Users are not taking it well.Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Eerie Cat’s Head
Intricate structures within the Cat’s Head Nebula are illuminated in this mid-infrared view from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Oct. 29, 2026.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsEarly voting jumps as millions more Americans vote ahead of midterms
Early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance of tightly contested races.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe Wikimedia Foundation weighs in on the NYT's case against OpenAI
The folks behind Wikipedia say that an extreme decision in either direction could threaten the open web.Read original ↗
Society · Global News2 adults, 1 teen charged with second-degree murder in Regina
Three people were charged in connection to the killing of Rebecca Autumn (Wilson) Mathieson, 37, who was taken to hospital with severe injuries in August and later died.Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaOn the ground: Texas voters pack Vance rally, give a clear message ahead of midterms
Thousands of Republican supporters descended on Weatherford, Texas, to hear a slew of top GOP officials give one of their finals calls to voters to go to the polls next Tuesday.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsDemocratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decision
Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsIsraeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe Death Stranding anime's first teaser trailer arrives ahead of its Disney+ debut
The adaptation has a fittingly strange tagline: "My mom became a crater."Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsSix dead after helicopter crashes in northern Indian state
The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressThe First State to Undo Legalized Weed? Plus. . .
In today’s Front Page, Josh Code reports on the Massachusetts vote that could make it the first state to undo legal weed. Is Ohio turning blue?…Read original ↗
Science · European Space Agency · Official sourceWhat happened this month at the European Space Agency? (October 2026)
Video: 00:04:30 October was a month of discoveries and milestones. ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover team trained in Spain’s desert, preparing for Mars.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRNPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDI Spent 30 Minutes With Apple’s CEO. Now I Know Why John Ternus Got the Job
Apple doesn’t need fixing, and it doesn’t want drama. Its new leader is a “product guy” who bleeds six colors.Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsBugatti CEO chases down car thief - then offers him lift home
The head of the luxury car-maker Bugatti has promised to stop leaving his keys in his own car after his £2m model was stolen from a company site in Zagreb.Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope
NASA issued a Request for Information Oct. 29 to learn more about industry capabilities for in-space servicing to support the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusI’m Watching the US Midterms from Canada. I’m Not Feeling Safe
I came of age during Vietnam and watched Watergate unfold. This election frightens me in ways neither did The post I’m Watching the US Midterms from Canada.…Read original ↗
World · The Kyiv Independent⚡️ Russia has damaged more than 800 Ukrainian energy assets since September .
Russia has carried out more than 350 attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since September, damaging more than 800 pieces of equipment, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said…Read original ↗
World · The Kyiv Independent⚡️ Update: Ukrainian delegation, evacuated Oleshky residents head to Anapa in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai.
David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's parliamentary faction, said the Ukrainian delegation and residents evacuated from Oleshky were heading to Anapa in…Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaIs watching horror movies a sin? A Christian makes the case for fear
Should Christians watch horror movies? This simple question has sparked a massive debate in Christian circles.…Read original ↗
World · The Kyiv Independent⚡️ Explosion at Spanish ammunition factory supplying Ukraine injures 3 .
The explosion occurred shortly before 9 a.m. in the plant's gunpowder-burning area, a restricted site where no one is normally supposed to be present, Granada's local police…Read original ↗
Technology · Cloudflare Blog · Official sourceCloudflare services for private origins is now generally available
Public traffic to private origins, with WAF, bot management, caching, and Workers, is now available to every customer with Cloudflare One connectivity.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressHow Trump Can Fight Iran After the Midterms
Win or lose, once the midterm elections are over, the president will have more options than he does right now, though none of them is a sure path to victory, writes Aaron MacLean.Read original ↗
Science · European Space Agency · Official sourceWeek in images: 26-30 October 2026
Week in images: 26-30 October 2026 Discover our week through the lensRead original ↗
World · The GuardianSpain’s trust in high-speed rail ‘broken’ after second deadly crash this year, says PM
Pedro Sánchez says government’s task is to investigate causes of Wednesday’s crash that killed 69 people, but also to try to restore trust Europe live – latest updates Spain’s…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchNorth Korean hackers blamed for stealing record $6.3B in Binance breach
Hackers working for North Korea are suspected of hacking a Binance employee's laptop, which allowed the theft of billions in crypto.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchSkip the small talk: Make game-changing connections at TechCrunch Founder Summit with Braindate
At TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, happening November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston, networking powered by Braindate is designed to make those conversations easier to find,…Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaSteve Deace: TPUSA heckler’s vile Charlie Kirk poem reveals a darker spiritual battle
The political divide in America is only scratching the surface of a much darker conflict. And one viral video of a young woman who calls herself “Pamper Baby” at a Turning Point…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaGM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver data
Owners of GM cars found their driving data had been sold to insurance companies.Read original ↗
World · The GuardianOusted 60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega on overhaul at CBS News: ‘It hurts to watch’
Vega said she still doesn’t know why she was fired from the show, which has experienced a slump in ratings.…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaHackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist
Binance scrambles to freeze billions after record-breaking hack linked to North Korea.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDMattress Deals: Save Over $600 Before Black Friday 2026
Even though Black Friday isn’t for a few more weeks, we’ve found early discounts on our favorite WIRED-tested mattresses and sleep accessories.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNew Music Friday: 15 new releases to help with the time change (if you’re getting one) (30 Oct 2026)
There's maybe five weeks of serious New Music Fridays before the industry goes into hibernation for the holidays. What have we got this time?Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHarley-Davidson's electric motorbike brand has 'substantial doubt' about its future
LiveWire's warns that it may not survive its current financial difficulties.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsSpain transport minister says he won't resign over high-speed rail disaster
Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.Read original ↗
Society · NPRBlockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunch5 days left: Your last chance to connect, scale, and save at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
5 days to save up to $100, plus a second pass for free to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston on November 4. Register now.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchCan AI data centers be mass-produced like cars? This startup aims to find out
Runware is building a factory to turn out prefabricated AI data centers on an assembly line. The real test will be whether it can deliver at that scale.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCall of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens complete a perfect four-for-four road trip in Dallas
The Montreal Canadiens are rising to the occasion without Nick Suzuki. The Canadiens posted a 5-2 win in Dallas to win a fourth straight game without their captain.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBinance cryptocurrency exchange hack linked to North Korea, experts say
A U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm says a North Korean unit was likely behind the hack that impacted more than $6 billion on Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange.Read original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyMeta, TikTok and X lose hearing against UK watchdog over moderation data demands
Meta, TikTok and X have lost a legal challenge against the UK's regulator over the amount of information it is demanding under new laws.Read original ↗
Business · Global NewsCanada’s economy stalled again in August, StatCan says
Statistics Canada says the economy stalled for a second month in a row in August amid weakness in the public sector and wholesale trade.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsSwedish academic says he has been barred from UK over event with Palestine Action founder
Andreas Malm was due to appear on a panel alongside a co-founder of the proscribed group next week.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCIBC names Bill Morneau as next board chair
CIBC is naming former federal finance minister Bill Morneau as the next chair of its board of directors.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWhat we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsResidents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation corridor opens
Several hundred people are understood to have decided to stay in the frontline town, despite the lack of gas, electricity and running water.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOpen-weight model GLM 5.3 built full Firefox exploit chains with zero human input in under 48 hours
Epoch AI researchers say the widely available AI model GLM 5.3 turned public security fixes into working exploits before updates reached Firefox users.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsChina denies allegations of spy operation targeting Nvidia CEO
US intelligence officials believe a Chinese businesswoman was gathering information for Beijing on the US chip-making giant, The New York Times reports.Read original ↗
Business · Sky News TechnologyYorkshire Water boss resigns after company given lowest environmental rating
Yorkshire Water has announced its chief executive is stepping down - a day after the company was given the lowest environmental rating by regulators.Read original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyCould artificial intelligence really wipe out humanity by using a bioweapon?
Could AI really help create a bioweapon?Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetMeta quietly launches an AI fashion app for virtually trying on clothes
Meta has launched an AI fashion app called Style Sketch in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsGoogle value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI own search summaries were affecting ad revenue.Read original ↗
World · NPRWhy is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?
A joke by former President Obama has gone viral and received backlash from the Trump administration as the issue of affordability looms large over next week's midterm elections.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars Technica2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there's no plug involved
Nissan’s series hybrid e-Power system has been retuned for American roads.Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceYemen war makes reaching assistance too dangerous for many
More than 280,000 people have now been displaced by fighting in Yemen and many vulnerable people are unable to access lifesaving relief because it is too dangerous to do so, the…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceUN rights office warns of deepening displacement ‘nightmare’ in Gaza
Israeli forces continue to push Palestinians into ever-smaller areas of the Gaza Strip while destroying civilian infrastructure and attacking displacement sites, the UN human…Read original ↗
Science · UN News · Official sourceDR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks
More than 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are not getting enough to eat and the number is expected to tick up in the coming months, according to…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceUkraine: Oleshky ceasefire offers ‘hope’ for civilians as attacks on aid vehicles continue
Each day the ceasefire in Oleshky holds means hope for civilians in the city, the UN’s top humanitarian official said, stressing that those wishing to leave must be able to do…Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaYou can still speak online. But can anyone find you?
Open YouTube on a television and you may find yourself sitting through a 30-second ad you cannot skip. Google introduced that format this year.…Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsWho could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so farRead original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyAI-powered 'doorbell cameras' tested to alert people to approaching polar bears
Artificial intelligence-powered "doorbell cameras" are being tested by a team of international experts in Canada to warn communities about approaching polar bears as climate…Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaKioxia net profit to surge 15-fold to $8.7bn this quarter
TOKYO -- Kioxia Holdings said on Friday that it expects its consolidated net profit to surge 15-fold year on year to 1.36 trillion yen ($8.7 billion)Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Was Pulled Off in Just 20 Minutes
Multiple crypto-tracing firms say notorious North Korean hackers TraderTraitor may be behind the largest digital heist in history—with billions of crypto likely gone for good.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsFrom Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaReview: You Can See Everything blurs the view of Elizabeth Holmes' deceit
Elizabeth Holmes has some people falling for her act all over again.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsStreeting denies 'kicking can down the road' in defence spending row
The government is under pressure to set out a path to greater defence spending, as ministers unveil plans to boost UK firms.Read original ↗
Society · NPRBinance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impacted
It wasn't immediately clear the extent of the damage hackers might have been able to cause, and Binance had not explicitly confirmed that funds had been pilfered.…Read original ↗Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Alaska's governor ordered an investigation into claims that Dems recruited a spoiler candidate to confuse voters. And, Hegseth ousted an Army general as the U.S.…Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsBanished: The Taliban's War On Women - tickets go live for Sky News documentary screening
Tickets are now on sale for a screening, followed by a Q&A, of Alex Crawford's new documentary, Banished: The Taliban's War On Women.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaRocket Report: Winter is coming for Themis; Cowboy Space adds iron to the fire
It's been a good week for ULA with a big NASA contract and Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.Read original ↗The two most interesting risks to Anthropic
Anthropic gave a 94-page list of risk factors in its S-1 this week. Two of them stood out.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThis App Brutally Shames You by Tracking How Many Hours You’ve Lost to Scrolling
The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time. It splits up your day into hour-long blocks, then shows which ones you wasted on Instagram and TikTok.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDElon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms
As Election Day approaches, the billionaire’s longstanding relationships with GOP leaders in Texas are under scrutiny.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusTrudeau’s Defiance of Trump Set the Stage for Carney
He saw through American designs and called out the president when few other nations dared to The post Trudeau’s Defiance of Trump Set the Stage for Carney first appeared on The…Read original ↗
World · The WalrusHow a Puppet Play About a Lost Child Gave Me Release from the Grief of War
I wrote a tale about Ramla, a little girl who searches for her family after they disappear The post How a Puppet Play About a Lost Child Gave Me Release from the Grief of War…Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusThe Real Reason We Hate MFAs
Writing can’t be taught, say some. Writing programs are for rich kids, say others. No and no The post The Real Reason We Hate MFAs first appeared on The Walrus .Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSenators are looking into 'serious privacy risks' with Meta's AI glasses
US senators have asked Meta to explain how it's mitigating 'serious' privacy risks with its AI glasses.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressTGIF: Fake & Gay
Today in TGIF: We’re number one in compute; plus, big, beautiful empty public schools, mutant monkeys for medical research, ancient blood feuds, Dan Sullivans, and more.Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNovember’s Night Sky Notes: Light-Day Away
Twin Travelers In 1977, NASA launched twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and 2, taking advantage of a once-every-175-year planetary alignment of the four largest planets in our solar…Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaChristians cannot afford to stay on the sidelines
While taking a break from our daily three-mile walk through a local park, my wife and I sat on a bench watching other walkers stroll by.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDSamsung S95H OLED TV Review (2026)
It performs great, with rich texture and high brightness, but faces new competition when it comes to color dominance.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDCrematoria Are Being Used to Heat Homes and Swimming Pools
European countries are leading the way harvesting heat that would otherwise be wasted as green death practices become more common.Read original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaChinese shipping, coal stocks outperform AI as earnings outlooks diverge
SHANGHAI -- Shares of Chinese shipping and coal companies bucked a bruising market selloff of artificial intelligence suppliers this week as a prolongRead original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsCrypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history
Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDGift Ideas for Friends (2026): Wellness Tech, Kitchen Essentials
These are the WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts I’d actually buy for my own inner circle.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressIs Nicki Minaj Trump’s Next Press Secretary?
Is Nicki Minaj Trump's next press secretary? Plus: Olivia Colman gives up men for a pile of hay. A dietician’s guide to roadkill. Trading your handbag for a haircut. And more.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Best Leaf Blower We’ve Tested Is Ready for Halloween
Our top Ego pick is discounted, and our resident leaf blower expert demonstrates how to make a TP cannon.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsQuebec farmers say proposed high-speed rail threatens their land, livelihoods
Farmers east of Montreal are pushing back against a proposed Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail route they fear could divide their land.Read original ↗
Science · European Space Agency · Official sourceEarth from Space: Champi’s eerie eye
Image: This image of Super Typhoon Champi from Copernicus Sentinel-3 was captured on 21 October 2026 off the coasts of Taiwan and the Philippines.Read original ↗
World · NPRHere are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day
The competitive map for control of the U.S. Senate has expanded considerably in the final days before Election Day.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRCandy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
Prices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more than 18% in two years, according to the latest federal data.Read original ↗
Business · Nikkei AsiaBOJ chief Ueda says 2% inflation goal not yet sustainably achieved
TOKYO -- Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda on Friday emphasized that while underlying inflation is broadly consistent with 2%, the central bank does not bRead original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaFoxconn chief downplays AI bubble concerns, sees strong 2027 growth
TAIPEI -- Foxconn's chairman on Friday downplayed concerns about a possible artificial intelligence bubble, saying demand for the key Nvidia server suRead original ↗
World · BBC NewsHow Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetBinance hacked for an estimated $6.3 billion in record crypto theft
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsHuman rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years' prison in Pakistan
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were charged over an incident in 2024, when England's cricket team was touring Pakistan.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsHow video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetGeneral Motors agrees to pay $220 million to settle multi-state data privacy lawsuit
GM has settled the Smart Driver program lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general.Read original ↗
World · BBC News'I made the wrong decision,' Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Joanna Wietrzyk says her determination to win the Hyrox race in September had clouded her judgement.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchWaymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsWho should pay on the first date?
Yasmin Rufo asks New Yorkers who picks up the bill on a first date, and how much they usually spend.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsHyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but backlash was traumatic
In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsSyrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.Read original ↗
World · The GuardianUK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
Cross-party committee says ‘moonshot’ vow to end obesity epidemic in a decade will fail without personal leadership from PM The UK government’s promise to reverse rising obesity…Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaEditor's Choice: What the US midterms mean for Asia
Hello from Tokyo. We are now just four days away from the U.S. midterm elections. With about one-third of the Senate and every House of RepresentativeRead original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaIndia's gold imports down 81%; global prices could be impacted
NEW DELHI -- India's gold imports dropped 81% in September ahead of the country's festive season, mainly due to elevated domestic prices and Prime MinRead original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceAPOD: 2026 October 30 – Haunting the Cepheus Flare
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 30 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the…Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceVega Island Frozen in Fright
The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsRecord number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaPAG to buy 51% of China Evergrande services arm for $510m
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong-headquartered private equity firm PAG has agreed to buy a 51% stake in Evergrande Property Services for 4 billion Hong Kong dolRead original ↗
Business · Nikkei AsiaBOJ holds interest rates, raises 2027 inflation outlook
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 1.25% on Friday, while shifting its inflation outlook up for 2027.As widely expected byRead original ↗
World · The GuardianChina expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials
The unprecedented number of empty seats at the fifth plenum – a symbol of expulsions – serve as a symbol for the scale of the purges under Xi Jinping China expelled a record…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressIt’s Getting Ugly in Ohio
Voters are sifting through brutal attacks from both sides as Democrats close in on flipping a Trump stronghold, writes Audrey Fahlberg.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressSome Cultures Cling to Life and Others Sanctify Death
Hollywood these days is hardly known for its moral clarity. But in ‘Paging Hezbollah,’ Justin Folk bucks the trend, giving us an unvarnished look at the merciless marauders at…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLightning strike Winnipeg Jets for seventh straight loss
The good news for the Winnipeg Jets was that they found a way to score on last year's Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender four times Thursday night.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsQuebec premier’s boycott of Canada-EU summit turns heads
The Canada-EU summit began in Montreal without Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon as his dispute with Ottawa continued to draw attention.Read original ↗
World · NPRJustice Department issues subpoenas to California election workers
Grand jury subpoenas sent to election workers in Los Angeles come amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and California election officials over the state's…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchYou don’t need to believe in a god to get a religious exemption from using AI at work
David Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator, recently earned a religious exemption from using AI in the workplace.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSummerland landslides raise concerns after wildfire leaves slopes vulnerable
The slides were triggered by heavy rain on Tuesday, with debris spilling into a field on the family’s property.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLoss of Canadian shoppers a $64M hit to Washington State: report
Canadian shopping visits have dropped 71 per cent compared to 2019 — largely driven by the strained political and economic climate between the two countries and a weak Loonie.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaMalaysia's IHH Healthcare to double hospital beds near Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's IHH Healthcare, one of Asia's largest private hospital operators, plans to double the capacity of its hospital in Johor oveRead original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceMap Showing Potential Origins of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Description This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth.…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsFrom workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.Read original ↗
World · Sixth ToneChinese Study: Depressed Moms’ Breast Milk May Change Babies’ Brains
The research offers a potential new biological reason as to why these children are more likely to face cognitive, behavioral, and mental health challenges.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAndy Jassy says Prime Video is on track to earn ‘tens of billions of dollars’
The success of blockbuster hits like Project Hail Mary and Verity is only part of the story, Amazon's CEO says.Read original ↗
Business · TechCrunchAWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says. But first, it will spend big.
Amazon wants to be the king of AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business.…Read original ↗
Business · Sky News TechnologyCrypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history'
Cryptocurrency worth more than $6.3bn (£4.7bn) has been stolen from a major exchange - with one industry insider telling Sky News it is "the largest bank heist in human history".Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceSlice of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Description This slice of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth, was used to determine the age of the rock.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressUndo Legal Weed? Massachusetts Is Thinking About It.
Steve Kronberg voted to legalize weed in Massachusetts 10 years ago. Next week, he will vote to make it illegal again. He’s not alone, writes Josh Code.Read original ↗
World · Global NewsAlberta government introduces education bill to standardize school report cards
The bill would standardize school report cards, force more details on how teachers spend PD days and create a process for dealing with unresolved parent concerns.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing
The adaptation will be directed by Karyn Kusama, and scripted by the writers of The Invitation.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsVancouver man found guilty of first-degree murder for a 2nd time
In January 2019, 69-year-old Zenen Cepeda Silva was gunned down while he was sitting on a porch in Vancouver with his wife.Read original ↗
World · Blaze Media'She will not escape God's wrath': Nicki Minaj BURIES New York governor in online feud
Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul managed to insult all supporters of President Donald Trump in her online feud with rapper Nicki Minaj.…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchBinance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto
Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday.Read original ↗
Society · NPRAlaska's all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidate
New reporting alleging Democratic efforts to prop up a spoiler candidate has roiled Alaska's all-important U.S. Senate race.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaJapan prepares for commercial drone flocks after operating limit lifted
TOKYO -- Japanese companies will be able to expand drone services after a cap on simultaneous operations by a single pilot were scrapped, potentiallyRead original ↗
Technology · EngadgetMeta is testing 'Threads Friends' for sharing posts with smaller groups
Twitter Circle, anyone?Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaIntel shares sink more than 20% as PC slowdown stretches into 2027
PALO ALTO, California -- Shares of U.S. chip giant Intel plunged more than 15% during extended trading Thursday after the company released third-quartRead original ↗
Society · Global NewsWinnipeg Blue Bombers returner Trey Vaval named CFL’s top special-teams player for 2nd time
Vaval is the first player in the 27-year history of the award to win in back-to-back years.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaFemale teacher accused of sexting student pleads guilty — plea deal comes with lifelong consequences
A former high school teacher in Kentucky accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a student pleaded guilty to sex abuse charges .…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchElon Musk is ‘truly a genius,’ says Vladimir Putin
Putin said that he and Musk are in "close contact" about Rassvet, Russia's Starlink-like satellite connectivity project.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMeet the new faces elected to Winnipeg city council
After Wednesday's election, nine new representatives are expected at Winnipeg City Hall.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetVRChat says it's not adding AI labels despite user survey showing people want that
Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaReddit is moving to “a logged-in-only experience,” CEO says
Reddit's search traffic "was down meaningfully" last quarter.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressThe Sane Person’s Guide to Microplastics
A new study suggesting everyday plastic could be bad for our health has the internet split between alarm and dismissal. Dr.…Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceHalloween Aboard the International Space Station
Although no ghouls, goblins, or trick-or-treaters come knocking at the International Space Station’s front hatch, crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory still like to get…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsYoung athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsAlaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetFan fiction website AO3 is down, and it could take weeks to recover
The site's data is reportedly intact, but the cause of the outage is still unknown.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchGM reaches $220M settlement over selling drivers’ private data
As part of the settlement, GM must get drivers’ express consent before it collects or shares their driving and location data.Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaGlenn Beck: Greg Abbott reveals the Democrats' insane plan for Texas if they win the midterms
Texas is at a crossroads, and with Democrats gaining ground in the upcoming election, Governor Greg Abbott (R) says the stakes have never been higher.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsKahmann enjoying solid rookie season with Argos
Adjusting to Canadian football was much easier for Tyler Kahmann than life in Canada's biggest city.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWatch: What leaked audio reveals about Spain train crash
Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDWhat to Know About China’s Top-Secret Spaceplane
This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchFan fiction site Archive of Our Own could be offline for up to 4 weeks
Archive of Our Own, the popular online home of fan fiction readers and writers, has bad news for its community.Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaIconic actor Patrick Stewart dies at age 86
Iconic movie star Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86, according to a spokesperson. Stewart is beloved for his portrayals of Jean-Luc Picard in the "Star Trek" franchise…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetReddit will force users to log in as AI is killing search traffic
The company is starting with tests outside of the US.Read original ↗
Society · NPRPatrick Stewart, a perceptive patriarch in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' dies at 86
Stewart was raised by an abusive father but became best known for playing kind, paternal leaders who united families of misfits.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPatrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ actor, dead at 86
'We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace,' a statement shared to Patrick Stewart's social media said.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetGoogle fixes an annoying Photos bug that hid edited images from other apps
Hey, that's not what Magic Eraser is supposed to do!Read original ↗
World · Global NewsCanada faces ‘critical gaps’ on military combat ammunition: AG warns
The report found there is a major discrepancy in the supply of munitions for training exercises and munitions to be used in combat.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRaptors defence clicking early in the season
RJ Barrett knows that the Toronto Raptors have been the toughest team to score on early in the NBA season, but he's a little scared to talk about it.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaMicrosoft fixes a Windows 11 annoyance as PC revenue declines
The latest update also brings a cloud recovery option for PCs that won't boot.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetGoogle brings AI Mode advertisements to more countries
Adding sponsored content in more markets could make the feature profitable.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze Media'This stops now': Feds bust massive 'ghost students' scam in Kenyan community
"Operation Ghostbusters" is nabbing scammers stealing tens of millions of taxpayer cash — and sending it back to Kenya.…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAs search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it’s shifting to a logged-in experience
As AI transforms how people find information online, Reddit is rethinking its open-web roots to protect its audience and business.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaPentagon IG refuses to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdown in Ukraine
Inspector general rejected request from Democratic and Republican senators.Read original ↗
World · BBC News'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchRivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant
Rivian doesn't disclose if the value of its $5.8 billion joint venture will expand as a result.Read original ↗
Society · NPRWhat killed 500-plus penguins? How scientists solved the mystery
The penguins that perished lived on the Danger Islands in Antarctica. The prime suspect was avian flu. Researchers were surprised by what they found.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchThe R2 SUV is already Rivian’s best-selling vehicle
Rivian is seeing strong enough sales of the new EV that it improved its guidance to Wall Street for the second time this year.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOpenAI doubles usage limits on Pro plans as competition with Anthropic heats up
OpenAI is doubling usage limits across its paid plans, from Pro 100 to Pro 500. A planned cut to the Pro 200 quota was reversed after user pushback.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressDouglas Murray: Bibi Derangement Syndrome Is Spreading
No matter how the next Israeli government shapes up after this week’s election, anti-Zionists, antisemites, and peaceniks around the world will feel no less hostile, writes…Read original ↗
Society · NPRLost your spark? The "silent sister" of depression, and a quiz to spot her
Always busy, but rarely joyful? Allison Aubrey and Juana Summers discuss a tool to spot "high functioning depression."Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchOpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings acquires ADT
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings is buying ADT in a $15.3 billion deal, with plans to bring AI to the home security business.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDPolymarket Halted International Trading After Hackers Drained Accounts
The company says an unnamed third-party provider was compromised. Trading has resumed, and Polymarket says affected traders will be made whole.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDNothing Headphones Sale: Stylish and Up to 41% Off
Some of the brand’s best styles, including the Nothing Headphone (1) and CMF Headphone Pro, are at the lowest prices I’ve ever seen ahead of Black Friday.Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsMushroom killer must never be released from prison, court says
A court has ruled that an Australian woman who murdered three people by serving them beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms can never be released from prison.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderExperts adopt AI agent's random opinions and think they're their own, Anthropic study finds
Anthropic gave 50 experts an AI agent whose preferences were set by coin toss. The experts followed the agent's view up to 86 percent of the time on judgment calls, and most…Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaJapan's KDDI to build another data center in London
TOKYO -- Japanese telecommunications group KDDI said Thursday it will build another data center in London to capture demand driven by the artificial iRead original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchWhere was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?
Airbnb’s nonprofit held its inaugural gala on Wednesday in Los Angeles, and the internet had one reaction — the *what* gala?Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsBurnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaTrump declares robot imports a national security threat
President orders trade talks on foreign-made factory robots, threatens tariffs.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMaya Gebala released from hospital 262 days after Tumbler Ridge shooting
"262 days since we were told, “We did everything we could, but we don’t think she’s going to make it through the night'," David Gebala wrote on Thursday.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDA Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System
Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaUS Border Policy has a New "Flava"
Dinner at 8:30, you know where.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaTrump ignored intel on China’s Nvidia spy to protect company’s stock, report says
Spy accused of exploiting Trump ties to Huang, funneling secrets to China.Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNASA-funded Study Details One of Oldest Mars Meteorites Ever Found
When a rose-colored meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2022, no one knew how old it was or where it came from.…Read original ↗
Technology · Global NewsOttawa to invest up to $1.6B in Canadian AI firm Cohere
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday his government will invest up to $1.6 billion in Canadian AI company Cohere.Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaIlhan 'Omar' could be COOKED: Even the New York Times is pushing brother-marriage evidence
The Minnesota Democrat who goes by the name "Ilhan Omar" looks to be in serious trouble. After all, it's not just the president and Republicans who suspect her of marrying her…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRussell Brand’s wife tells jury he is a ‘wonderful’ father during rape trial
Brand and Gallacher got married in 2017, but had split up in the past over his disinterest in monogamy she told a London court on Wednesday.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsThe South West reacts to Budget announcements
Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsU.K. police share update on probe into claims against Meghan Markle’s father
Authorities in the Philippines said last week they were investigating Thomas Markle Sr. over allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images.Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNASA Names Troy Asher Armstrong Flight Research Center Director
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Troy Asher director of the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.…Read original ↗
Society · NPREven birds get jet lagged, study shows
A species of seabirds appears to become disoriented on flights back to its nest due to shifting time zones.Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaCHINA SYNDROME: How Chinese crime networks are poisoning America's heartland
Chinese criminal syndicates are turning parts of rural America into enormous illegal marijuana operations. And one California congressman has had enough.…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchGranola crunches up a dictation feature to compete with Wispr
Uno reverse! After Wispr added meeting notes to its dictation app, Granola is adding dictation to its meeting notetaker. The voice AI wars are getting interesting.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCarney says Cleveland-Cliffs making ‘mistake’ by not respecting obligations
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Cleveland-Cliffs' would be making a "mistake" by not respecting its obligations and commitments after it began laying off workers.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaMiddle school teacher accused in Atlantic City prostitution-related robbery — judge taken aback by what she tells court
A New Jersey middle school teacher was arrested for allegedly helping to rob a man during a prostitution-related encounter at an Atlantic City casino hotel. NJ.…Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNIH–NASA QuSAFE Challenge
The Quantum-Enabled Predictive Preclinical NAMs for Toxicity and Safety (QuSAFE) Challenge, a collaboration between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NASA, advances…Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusEurope Scraps Offer to Make Canada an Associate Member
An invitation to deepen the relationship has become a dispute over what to call it The post Europe Scraps Offer to Make Canada an Associate Member first appeared on The Walrus .Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDGo Minimal—the Ridge Wallet is 20 Percent Off Right Now
The popular Ridge Wallet lives up to the hype and is on sale, along with other Ridge gear. Plus, you can try it risk-free for 99 days.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaTakeda bets on blockbuster drug trio to generate $11bn in peak sales
TOKYO -- Takeda Pharmaceutical aims to reap up to $11 billion in peak revenue from a trio of drugs being launched in rapid succession as past growth iRead original ↗
Society · The Free PressRoss Douthat: The Meaning of the Midterms
Progressive candidates may have captured the limelight, but it is the more centrist Democratic candidates whose fate really matters next Tuesday, writes Ross Douthat.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsWatch: Hundreds queue for city's new Lego store
Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.Read original ↗
Business · Nikkei AsiaToyota, Honda, Nissan slash China output as gasoline car market shrinks
TOKYO -- Production by Japanese automakers in China continues to plummet as demand for gasoline-powered vehicles fades and new intelligent-auto technoRead original ↗
World · BBC NewsEU chief lays out vision for new Canada partnership at Montreal summit
Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaJapan bullet train operator eyes more Tokyo-Osaka express service
NAGOYA, Japan -- Central Japan Railway (JR Central) plans to increase the number of Nozomi super express bullet trains that can run on the line linkinRead original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchMistral releases weights for its trillion-parameter AI model, targeting cybersecurity
Mistral says its new model can afford organizations a kind of control over its cyber defenses that closed models can't.Read original ↗
World · The Kyiv Independent⚡️ EU frees up over 20 billion euros to potentially help Ukraine’s defense.
«Along with their needs and national defense priorities, member states are also encouraged to use the funds from this second call to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine,» a…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchUS investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO
A top executive of a Singapore AI cloud company that was accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China could also have been a Chinese spy, sources have told the New York…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFormer MN-S CEO sues for wrongful termination and breach of contract
Métis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) and former CEO Richard Quintal have entered a legal dispute over the former employee’s claims of wrongful termination and breach of contract.Read original ↗
Society · Sky NewsFIFA to double Women's World Cup prize money - but it doesn't match men's tournament
FIFA plans to double Women's World Cup prize money next year but will not deliver on Gianni Infantino's ambition to match the cash paid out at the men's tournament, Sky News has…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFresh snow brings hope to Okanagan ski resorts as El Niño looms
While early snowfall is encouraging, questions remain about what weather will bring in the months ahead. The impact of El Niño varies by region.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchEx-Palantir execs launch Dream with $17M from a16z to build AI world models for construction
rained on 100 million square feet of building permits, dream wants to disrupt Autodesk with AI.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchSuperMe raises $20M for its network of AI expert profiles
SuperMe just raised $20 million to let you pester AI clones of Silicon Valley’s savviest people about your career.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRourke, Alexander lead CFL all-star selections
Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke of the B.C. Lions and Davis Alexander of the Montreal Alouettes headline the respective divisional All-CFL teams.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsToronto traffic agent dead after being hit by a truck in East York
Mayor Olivia Chow said in a statement the agent was on duty at the time of the collision, which happened near Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard.Read original ↗
Business · Sky News TechnologyWhy Google stock has plunged $500bn in a single day
Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet have suffered their worst-ever day on the US stock market, falling more than 12% and knocking around half a trillion dollars off its…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThermoWorks debuts shorter version of its RFX Meat wireless probe for small cuts
The RFX Meat Mini offers nearly identical performance to the full-sized grilling probe.Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaHow to afford an aging world
Last week, the US’s fertility rate hit a record low: CDC data for 2025 showed that for every 1000 women aged 15 to 44, only 53 gave birth each year, down from 54 the previous…Read original ↗
Society · NPRUS and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHigh-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg after federal release: police
Females in Winnipeg are being cautioned following the release of Douglas Wayne Bowman,62, who is expected to live in the city following his release from federal custody.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsFaisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 99% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderParis-based Mistral releases "Le Chonk," a strong coding model that still trails China overall
Mistral has released the weights for Large 4, aka "Le Chonk," a trillion-parameter model trained entirely in Europe.…Read original ↗
World · Blaze Media'Dark times': Tommy Robinson faces 10 years for giving reporters a taste of their own medicine
British establishmentarians have notched another win in their long-standing effort to take Tommy Robinson off the board.…Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceEnvía tu nombre a Titán a bordo de la misión Dragonfly de la NASA
Read this release in English here. Puede que nunca llegues a surcar los cielos bajo las nubes o sobre las arenas orgánicas de la luna Titán de Saturno, ¡pero tu nombre sí puede…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsBereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsLeaflets promoting clinics in illegal Israeli settlements handed out at London medical recruitment event
Sky News has obtained copies of leaflets promoting medical clinics in illegal Israeli settlements by a company seeking to recruit British Jewish doctors at an event in LondonRead original ↗
Business · BBC NewsYour pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceSend Your Name to Titan Aboard NASA’s Dragonfly Mission
You may never soar under the clouds or over the organic sands of Saturn’s moon Titan, but your name can.…Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNASA’s ISAM State of Play: The Industry Standard for Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing
When companies began approaching NASA’s Langley Research Center, asking to be included in the In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) State of Play for access to…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetFromSoftware delays The Duskbloods until 2027
The studio is taking more time to refine the "rules and balance" of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.Read original ↗
Business · TechCrunchAgent identity startup Mintive lands Cowboy Ventures, Coatue, angels Jeff Dean, Andrej Karpathy
Mintive was founded by two engineers who have been working on AI for decades through Google Brain, Coursera. It's platform promises to help IT easily control enterprise agentsRead original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe ‘Pain in the Ass’ Math That Could Save Vibe Coding From Itself
A new startup called &Truth is joining the race to automate formal verification, a painstaking process that uses math to prove software works as intended.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsFlávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.Read original ↗
Society · NPRGreetings from Baghdad, where Agatha Christie's old home presents its own mystery
The English writer visited Iraq multiple times in the first half of the 20th century and set some of her mystery novels there.…Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceNASA’s Hubble Marks Way for Roman Space Telescope
A sweeping barred galaxy takes center stage in this Oct. 22, 2026, image, but the gravitational lensing at bottom right is the real target.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWatch: VHS tapes and computers handed to police as Thomas Markle is investigated
The BBC's Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle resided.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressTough Love: Is Having a Disabled Kid Making Me Bitter?
The mom of a 6-year-old, who’s ‘not yet walking, talking, or even eating,’ has no patience for people ‘who want to complain about their problems.…Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaKomatsu lifts profit outlook on construction, mining demand in Americas
TOKYO -- Heavy equipment maker Komatsu expects net profit in the fiscal year ending March 2027 to rise 1% on the year to 382 billion yen ($2.42 billioRead original ↗
Technology · The DecoderUS antitrust regulators are scrutinizing Nvidia's Hugging Face deal and sales practices
The US Justice Department is looking into Nvidia's planned acquisition of open-source platform Hugging Face.…Read original ↗
Science · European Space Agency · Official sourceGhostly Cat’s Head Nebula lurks within sight of Hubble and Webb
The NASA/ESA Hubble and the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescopes recently stared at an eerie star-forming scene within the Carina Nebula, a massive gas and dust cloud…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDMistral Says Its AI Model ‘Le Chonk’ Has Leapfrogged China in the Open-Weight Race
The French AI lab claims its latest release matches or outperforms even the best models from DeepSeek and Z.ai in coding and cybersecurity.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsOne charge against Frank Stronach dropped ahead of second sex assault trial: lawyer
Frank Stronach's lawyer says one charge of sexual assault against her client in an upcoming Newmarket, Ont., trial has been dropped.Read original ↗
World · TechCrunchBluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns
The social networking site is facing criticism for blocking access to the site, which identifies thousands of ICE agents and other employees working for Homeland Security.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderChinese spies targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to The New York Times
US intelligence agencies believe an executive in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's circle is an informant for China.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDoorDash agrees to acquire grocery delivery rival Instacart for $17B
DoorDash said on Thursday it would buy Instacart in a deal valued at about $17 billion, stepping up its push into the fast-growing US grocery delivery market.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDPetkit Automatic Cat Litter Box Sale (2026)
As WIRED’s resident pet tech tester, I have lots of opinions on what’s worth your money. Petkit’s automatic litter boxes are my top picks—and my favorite models are $100 off…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsIsland Energy: No plans to remove gas standing charge
The provider said any change would need support from the community, the regulator and government.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsMinimum wage rise 'a massive blow' says farmer
Tristan Bennett voices his disappointment in the Budget, describing it as "a lot of tinkering".Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsMinimum wage increase accepted by minister
A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.Read original ↗
Science · NASA · Official sourceContractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Jared Spiers
Jared Spiers had an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission long before becoming a civil servant for the agency. Growing up close to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St.…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOpenAI's Astra becomes the main target for Chinese AI labs after Anthropic tightens its defenses
Chinese AI labs are now mainly tapping OpenAI's most powerful model, GPT-6 Astra, instead of Anthropic's Claude.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsTwo people charged after human remains found in Calgary home: police
Calgary police said its officers were called around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday to a home in the 200 block of Skyview Ranch Road N.E. for a welfare check.Read original ↗
Business · NPRWith days to go before the midterms, data shows the U.S. economy is doing well
GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAuditor general reports to detail greenhouse gases, coal and pesticides
The federal spending watchdog plans to issue report cards today tracking government agencies' progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAmazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and update delivery instructions
The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what's on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions with the AI bot.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchDeepgram acquires Pipecat-maker Daily to bolster its voice AI infrastructure
Deepgram said that it is committed to keep Pipecat open source.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaMassive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents
The leak reveals undercover agents, surveillance groups, and sensitive DHS access.Read original ↗
Technology · Cloudflare Blog · Official sourceCloudflare DDoS Threat Report 2026 Q3: More swarms, fewer giants
Cloudflare mitigated over 8,200 DDoS attacks per hour in Q3 2026 as attackers shifted to shorter, high-frequency strikes.…Read original ↗
Business · Global NewsNational security strategy release expected to focus on economic safegaurds
The Liberal government plans to release a national security strategy today that maps out plans to safeguard Canada's economy.Read original ↗
World · Blaze MediaBLADE RUINER: Transgender actor stars in Amazon's 'Blade Runner' reboot — after recently celebrating penis removal
Is Amazon deliberately trying to destroy beloved franchises? The latest evidence for the prosecution: "Blade Runner 2099," arriving November 25. 'I just had bottom surgery ...…Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsPolice to examine Thomas Markle's digital devices after child sex abuse image claims
Police in the Philippines have been handed a warrant by a court to start examining digital material alleged to contain child sex abuse images belonging to the Duchess of…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetDoorDash acquires Instacart in $17 billion delivery service merger
The deal combines the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the US.Read original ↗
Business · Nikkei AsiaGoTo's ride-hailing earnings drop on Indonesia driver commission cap
JAKARTA -- Indonesia's GoTo Group on Thursday said its core ride-hailing and delivery business profit dropped 25% in the July-September period from thRead original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceAfghanistan opium production jumps fivefold as farmers find ways round Taliban ban
Opium production in Afghanistan has risen fivefold in a year. According to a UN survey released on Thursday, it’s the first significant increase since the Taliban banned poppy…Read original ↗
Technology · UN News · Official sourceSecurity Council LIVE: Can new technology keep the world’s sea lanes safe?
Cheap drones, autonomous vessels and cyberattacks are changing the threats to the world’s shipping lanes – and the tools to counter them.…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceNature is making a comeback – now restoration funding must quadruple
From salmon spawning grounds in Canada to coral reefs in Indonesia, ecosystems around the world are being restored at an unprecedented rate.Read original ↗
Technology · UN News · Official sourceAI is changing the way we think. The question is whether we’ll notice in time
Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. With a few keystrokes, it can write emails, summarize reports, generate ideas and answer complex questions in seconds.…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetEasySMX S10 Lite review: A Switch 2 fidget toy with a weird removable faceplate
EasySMX is using Elizabeth Holmes levels of pedantry with this faceplate situation.Read original ↗GDP report to give insight before Election Day. And, Israel's election is deadlocked
Economists expect the GDP report to show economic growth, but say that growth is "fragile." And, after 90% of the votes in Israel have been counted, no clear winner has emerged.Read original ↗
Business · Sky NewsCould she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election
The French head of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to step down from the role, just months ahead of the troubled country's presidential election.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUS sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit EastRead original ↗
World · CNADoughnut burgers from an HDB kitchen window? 🍩 A former fine-dining chef is serving up the unusual creation, along with restaurant-style pasta, from his parents' Bukit Batok flat.
Run by a former fine dining chef and his wife, Dirty Pasta serves restaurant-style pasta and burgers from their HDB kitchen window.Read original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologySocial media watchdog sets out age verification plans ahead of under-16s ban
Social media age checks could help protect under-16s from inappropriate online content, but some children may find ways round them, Ofcom has said.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026)
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and stickers, this is the guide for you.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBombers QB Collaros status vs. Argos unknown
Mike O'Shea has never been one to show his hand.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaSpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency
"NASA desperately needs SpaceX, and SpaceX knows it, and Elon knows it."Read original ↗
Technology · Blaze MediaHomeland Security just BANNED this popular AI from the government
Artificial intelligence has quickly evolved from an interesting novelty to an economic driver and a cybersecurity threat .…Read original ↗
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