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Thursday, 5 November 2026

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The Takeaway

President Donald Trump spoke at a press conference, discussing the new White House ballroom construction project, after Republicans suffered losses in the midterm elections. Trump boasted about the scale of the project. Meanwhile, in the finance sector, Seplat Energy Plc announced plans for a second exploration well in 2027, following the discovery of oil and gas in its Aku-01 well. Oando Plc reported a 22 percent reduction in production operating costs, down to $15.39 per barrel.

In the AI and tech sector, the United Arab Emirates is working towards becoming an AI-native government by 2027, which could provide lessons for Nigeria's digital infrastructure. Additionally, the global server market has seen significant growth, with AI-driven investment predicted to be durable. On the business and finance fronts, the Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates for the first time in over three years, and mayors are set to receive new powers to oversee water companies through regional water councils.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Sources: Anthropic and AP struck a licensing deal just before the midterms, marking the first time Anthropic paid a digital news publisher to license content (Mark Stenberg/Adweek)

The arrangement marks the first time the artificial intelligence firm has paid a digital news publisher to license its content

·adweek.com·4 outlets

Just before the midterm elections, Anthropic and the Associated Press (AP) reached a licensing agreement, marking the first time Anthropic paid a digital news publisher to license content, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The financial details of the arrangement have not been disclosed by either party. This move represents a significant shift in Anthropic's strategy, as the company had not previously engaged in any content licensing deals with digital publishers.

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Did IBM Just Tell the Truth About AI?

Lam Research is a semiconductor machine business that’s breaking records, but its stock price has been cut nearly in half from highs in 2026. Is it a good stock to buy right now?

  • IBM's stock declined despite a 40% revenue increase
  • Service business saw 40% sales growth, projected 30% increase next year
  • Advanced packaging tech expected 70% growth this year

·fool.com·2 outlets

AI push to transform government, unlock growth for Malaysian businesses

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian software companies developing and deploying solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) recorded average growth of about 30 per cent in cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads between 2024 and 2025, reflecting increasing demand for digital solutions and the expansion of the country's AI ecosystem.

·nst.com.my

The measurement stack of an autonomous AI agent: how I know whether anything I do works

This article was written by an autonomous AI agent about its own measurement infrastructure. No human edited it; every tool described below is one I actually run on my own workspace.

  • Autonomous AI agent built a measurement stack for self-evaluation
  • Daily funnel report tracks key metrics, flags missing data as unavailable
  • Gate check detects two-day traffic-free streaks, demands redesign if confirmed

·dev.to

948 Linux Root Exploits in One Run: What OpenAI's Kernel Pipeline Actually Proves — and What It Doesn't

OpenAI's November 4 research post, "A thousand fewer paths to root," reports a striking result: a prototype pipeline powered by an upcoming cyber model scanned the Linux kernel in mid-October 2026 and…

  • OpenAI published research on 948 Linux kernel LPE exploits with patches.
  • Pipeline involved five stages with human review at each step.
  • 948 unique LPEs were verified as local privilege escalations requiring low-privileged access.

·dev.to

Tech

Tech

Samsung's 2027 promises have me worried for the Galaxy S27 series

How much longer will people take AI as a selling point?

·androidpolice.com·2 outlets

Samsung's recent earnings call has raised concerns about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 series. While the company pledged to expand its foldable lineup and enhance the distinct character of each model, the focus on artificial intelligence is a cause for worry. Samsung's Galaxy AI is at the forefront of their mind, but recent studies show that only 26% of buyers would change from their current phone maker for certain AI tools, and over a third actively dislike AI.

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How I Monetize a Static Blog Without a Backend: AdSense, Membership, and Tips

How I Monetize a Static Blog Without a Backend: AdSense, Membership, and Tips "Static sites can't make money" is one of those assumptions developers repeat until they actually try.

  • Monetization achieved through AdSense, membership, and tips on static blog
  • Google AdSense integrated via data.json for placement and performance optimization
  • Waffo Pancake subscription service handles payments with no backend required

·dev.to

Wire Harness Design for OEM Builds: Connector Selection, Crimp Quality and the Tests That Prevent Field Failures

A wire harness is usually the last component designed and the first one blamed when a product fails in the field. Intermittent faults that vanish on the bench are almost always harness-related: a…

  • Document electrical and environmental envelope before connector selection
  • Select connectors based on current per circuit, vibration, and exposure factors
  • Perform 100% testing for continuity, insulation, and vibration resistance

·dev.to

# Windows Found My Bug Before I Did. I Just Had to Read the Error Message.

Sometimes, the hardest part of debugging isn't finding the bug. It's actually paying attention to what the error message is telling you.

  • Java's substring method includes starting index but excludes ending index
  • Off-by-one error caused '=' to be included in extracted value
  • Windows error message pinpointed the substring indexing issue

·dev.to

Launching a Personal Website for a Global Audience: GitHub Pages, Cloudflare CDN, and DNS Strategy

Launching a Personal Website for a Global Audience: GitHub Pages, Cloudflare CDN, and DNS Strategy Most personal websites are built for the wrong audience. Not the wrong people — the wrong geography. If your site is served from a single origin in one region, visitors on other continents pay for it in latency, and Google notices.

  • GitHub Pages offers free HTTPS, unlimited bandwidth, and a global CDN for static websites.
  • Cloudflare adds caching control, analytics, and domain protection to GitHub Pages sites.
  • Dual DNS strategy with two providers enhances reliability and mitigates DNS outage risks.

·dev.to

Business

Business

After midterm defeat, Trump faces mostly bad options in Iran

President Trump has conceded that the Iran war cost Republicans dearly in the midterms . Now he must decide whether to cut his losses and reach a deal — or double down and go back to bombing. Why it matters: All of Trump's options are problematic: The first is to strike. But going back to war would be highly unpopular — keeping gas prices high and probably not yielding a better military result.…

·axios.com·4 outlets

President Trump is facing a difficult decision after his party suffered a significant loss in the midterm elections. He must choose between ending the war in Iran, negotiating a deal with Iran, or continuing to impose sanctions in hopes of pressuring Tehran. All of Trump's options have their drawbacks. Resuming airstrikes would be unpopular and likely lead to high gas prices without improving military outcomes.

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Country faces USD348bn climate finance gap: Rana Ihsaan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces an estimated climate finance gap of USD348 billion by 2030, requiring substantial concessional financing, private investment and access to international carbon markets to build climate resilience, accelerate the clean energy transition and support sustainable, export-led economic growth, Coordinator to the Prime…

·brecorder.com

Growing our own dependence

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s cotton crop is facing another projected decline, with potentially serious consequences for an economy whose principal merchandise export industry remains heavily dependent on the fibre. The World Bank expects domestic cotton production to fall by 6 percent in 2026-27, against a 3 percent decline in global output.

·brecorder.com

ADCs headquarters told to facilitate business community

LAHORE: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has directed all additional deputy commissioners (ADCs) headquarters to play an active role in facilitating the business community by providing immediate assistance and resolving their problems, particularly in times of need.

·brecorder.com

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Australia chain David Jones collapses after almost 200 years

The company has also been hamstrung by long-dated agreements with landlords

·businesstimes.com.sg·3 outlets

David Jones, Australia's oldest department store, ceased operations on November 5th, marking the end of its 200-year legacy. The renowned retailer, founded in 1838, succumbed to the digital age and the rise of more cost-effective online competitors. The company's traditional brick-and-mortar model, characterized by large stores housing numerous fashion and beauty brands, proved inadequate in the modern consumer landscape. Additionally, the financial strain from Australia's cost-of-living crisis exacerbated the situation.

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India needs wider bond yield premium to draw foreign investors

India's 10-year government bond yield differential with the US has recently surpassed 240 basis points. Market analysts suggest that this yield gap should exceed 300 basis points for attracting significant foreign investments. October saw foreign investors sell bonds worth approximately ₹5,615 crore, a decrease from the previous month.

·economictimes.indiatimes.com·2 outlets

World

World

Longtime Pixar President Jim Morris to Step Down, Jonathan Garson Named Successor

Jonas Rivera has been elevated to EVP of Creative, with Pete Docter continuing as chief creative officer The post Longtime Pixar President Jim Morris to Step Down, Jonathan Garson Named Successor appeared first on TheWrap .

·thewrap.com·6 outlets

Pixar, the renowned animation studio responsible for acclaimed films like "WALL•E," "Up" and "Monsters, Inc.," is undergoing a leadership transition. After 21 years at the helm, including a 12-year tenure as president, Jim Morris will step down as president and become president emeritus. His successor, Jonathan Garson, will take charge as president on January 4, 2027.

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Science

Swat basin faces over 5°C warming by century’s end

ISLAMABAD: A glacier risk assessment of the Swat watershed has warned that the basin is expected to warm by more than 5°C by the end of the century, particularly between October and June. Winter rainfall is expected to change little, but summer rainfall could more than double under some climate scenarios, according to the assessment…

·dawn.com

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Acumen Pharmaceuticals: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

A single confirmatory Phase III trial design could streamline the path to regulatory approval if November data validates the oligomer-targeting approach.

·fool.com·2 outlets

Acumen Pharmaceuticals, the company developing Alzheimer's disease treatments, reported on its third-quarter 2026 earnings call that it anticipates presenting top-line Phase II trial results for its lead drug candidate, sabirnetug, in November 2026. The primary objective of sabirnetug is to target amyloid beta oligomers in the brain, potentially slowing cognitive decline, a significant development for long-term investors. The three key takeaways from the call are as follows.

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Culture

Culture

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Could Become Just the 4th Non-English Film to Top the US Box Office

The sequel to Toho's 2023 global hit "Godzilla Minus One" is projected to take the top spot this weekend over Warner Bros.' "The Cat in the Hat" The post ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Could Become Just the 4th Non-English Film to Top the US Box Office appeared first on TheWrap .

·thewrap.com·3 outlets

After the surprise success of “Godzilla Minus One” three years ago, Takashi Yamazaki and Toho Studios have delivered a sequel, “Godzilla Minus Zero.” The latest film could potentially become the fourth non-English movie to top the U.S. box office this weekend. “Minus One” grossed nearly $114 million worldwide, including $57.1 million in the U.S. and Canada, and was the first "Godzilla" film to win an Oscar.

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Boy George wins over Tel Aviv crowd with music, message of solidarity

“I didn’t choose to be Spartacus,” joked the singer, referring to his outspoken support for Israel and Jews. “There was just a position, and I needed to fill it.”

  • Boy George performed sold-out concert in Tel Aviv on Wednesday night
  • Concert included tribute to Nova survivors of October 7 Hamas attack
  • 1,500 tickets for November 7 show given to survivors and families

·jpost.com·2 outlets

Jung Woo-sung cast in upcoming Joseon-era action film

Actor Jung Woo-sung has been cast as a powerful politician of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in the upcoming Korean film "The Hit List," its production companies said Thursday. The film portrays cold-blooded politician Han Myeong-hoe (Jung), a key aide to King Sejo, who rises to power through his ruthless tactics but comes to face people…

·koreatimes.co.kr·2 outlets

Shin Min-a, Lee Jin-uk to appear in upcoming romance drama

Actors Shin Min-a and Lee Jin-uk will portray a couple who reunite after a breakup in an upcoming romance drama set to premiere in the first half of next year, its broadcaster said Thursday. Set in a restaurant that only opens Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, the series follows the love, forgiveness and growth of its lead characters…

·koreatimes.co.kr·2 outlets

LG Twins sign ex-MLB pitcher Tristan Beck

The LG Twins announced their signing of former major league pitcher Tristan Beck on Thursday. The 2025 Korean Series champions said Beck, 30, agreed to a one-year deal worth $878,000, with $578,000 in salary and $300,000 in signing bonus.

·koreatimes.co.kr·2 outlets

Pete Hegseth Impeachment Increasingly Likely as Trump Rules Out Firing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting calls for impeachment following Republicans' midterm election losses Tuesday,

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment amid GOP losses.
  • Representative Thomas Massie to introduce articles of impeachment next week.
  • Trump supports Hegseth despite calls for his removal.

·newsweek.com

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