Index slips below 6,100 on rising oil prices
The local stock market slipped as rising global oil prices and its impact to inflation dampened investor sentiment.
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Farage donor scandal turns spotlight on UK polling industry
Former employees and clients of JL Partners say there have been other instances of funders not being declared.
Lawmakers reach for AI legislation after researchers warn of extinction
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company ‘s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI . I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company , covering emerging tech, AI…
U2 to Be Honored as 2027 MusiCares Persons of the Year
The recognition comes 24 years after Bono was honored as an individual.
Rei Ami Breaks Down ‘2LOUD,’ Talks ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ & Her Come-Up Era | Billboard News Interview
Rei Ami opens up about “2LOUD” and her phoenix-rising comeback in this Billboard News Interview, explaining why this album is her full come-up story and “every emotion in between.” She breaks down how…
MoneyGram launches Visa stablecoin card as remittance rivals expand
MoneyGram is following rival Western Union’s lead, rolling out a Visa stablecoin debit card as it expands blockchain-based payments.
Anthropic Reveals Four Times AI Went Rogue and Attacked Real World Systems
Anthropic revealed four incidents in which Claude AI models accessed real-world systems during cybersecurity tests.
'The modern workplace runs on fear ... today we are fighting fear': Fired Grand Theft Auto 6 dev calls out Rockstar in impassioned pre-trial speech
The final hearing in the dispute between Rockstar and 31 employees who were fired in 2025 begins today.
Google expands India's clean-energy push with Solar API for 300M rooftops, climate-smart agri programme, and more
Google is backing Indian climate-tech startups using AI, satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence to address challenges ranging from regenerative agriculture and biodiversity restoration to…
Jimmy Kimmel is fighting with Donald Trump's FCC again
Jimmy Kimmel said his interview with Democrat James Talarico won't air on ABC due to concerns that the FCC could take issue with it.
UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany in massive deal
The UAE is investing 40 billion Euros in Germany to strengthen the long-term partnership between the two countries. The money will be used across a number of sectors including industry, advanced…
Cooper (COO) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
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American Eagle (AEO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Nigeria’s top 10 foreign trade partners in Q2 2026
Nigeria’s foreign trade landscape recorded notable shifts in the second quarter of 2026, with China retaining its long-held position as the country’s largest trading partner, while regional trade…
Thousands of Food-Packaging Chemicals Lack Safety Data
New research looks to simplify the problem of regulation by sorting food-contact chemicals into groups.
Akatsi South MCE targets cleanest municipality status
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Akatsi South, Daniel Dagba, has set his sights on making the municipality the cleanest in Ghana.
Western Region Seeks Closer Investment Collaboration
Joseph Nelson (2R) with his guests Government institutions responsible for investment and export promotion have been urged to strengthen their engagement with the Western Regional Coordinating Council…
Mahama praises GoldBod’s GH¢896m profit, urges stronger core operations
President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its improved financial performance but urged the institution to strengthen its core operations to ensure the gains are…
Osisko hits 4.7% copper beneath Gaspé workings
The company expanded the Gaspé Copper mine's footprint, indicating potential for higher-grade minerals near old workings.
I wouldn’t have married Simi if she were SS, AS genotype – Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold has revealed that genotype compatibility was one of the things he considered seriously before marrying his wife, Simi, as someone living with sickle cell disease.
We asked AI how it could kill humanity. Here's what it told us.
We asked four of the most-used generative AI tools what an AI doomsday could look like.
State visit: Emirates want to invest an additional 40 billion euros in Germany
The President of the United Arab Emirates is on a two-day state visit to Berlin. Now the Industry Minister in Dubai is announcing investments worth billions.
Earth’s hottest month ever recorded was this past August. These two factors are to blame
Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold , due to the dangerous double whammy of human-caused climate change and a supersized El Nino , according…
What are acoustic wall panels? WoodUpp panels pair oak slats with a felt backing that absorbs echo
WoodUpp’s acoustic wall panels combine Nordic-inspired design with sound absorption, helping reduce echoes and create more comfortable, clearer spaces.
- WoodUpp Akupanel panels use oak slats with felt backing to absorb echoes.
- Panels are 22 mm thick, with 13 mm MDF lamellas and 9 mm acoustic felt.
- Panels improve sound quality in living rooms, offices, kitchens, and cinemas.
Avatar: Seven Havens trailer combines bending power with Mad Max vibes
"Avatar: Seven Havens," out Oct. 9 on Paramount+, takes place in the "Avatar" apocalypse. Check out the trailer here.
The 'Godfather of AI' says it's not 'unreasonable' to believe there's a 10% chance the technology will end humanity
Geoffrey Hinton says it's difficult to estimate if AI will kill all humans, but "it would be very foolish to say there was like a 1% chance."
- Geoffrey Hinton, known as the Godfather of AI, believes there's a 10% chance AI could end humanity.
- He cited potential scenarios like AI-created lethal viruses as ways AI could wipe out humanity.
‘Forgotten fauna’: Little known river sharks and rays face increased extinction risk
The Vashishti River, originating in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats and flowing into the Arabian Sea along India’s western coast, has long supported traditional fishing communities.
State-owned enterprises not established merely to pay salaries – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has charged the boards and management of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to shift focus from mere survival to value creation that directly impacts the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to stay in the United States and find a new sponsor after losing their job, according to a government notice posted online on Thursday.
Log leaders Sundowns shift focus to Chippa United
Mamelodi Sundowns have opened up a six-point gap at the top of the table.
Thirty Years In The Inner Bar: A Tribute From Afe Babalola & Co. To Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, S.A.N., Attorney General Of The Federation
THIS IS A SPONSORED POST There are moments in the life of a law firm that remain etched in gold, not merely in the annals of its history but in
EU falls behind on plan to wean itself off Russian oil and gas
The European Union has fallen short of its plan to wean itself off Russian oil and gas, auditors at the European Court of Auditors (ECA) have concluded.
Neki – Sharded Postgres
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Mufti Taqi Usmani is Helping Launch Shariah Board for Cryptocurrencies
Pakistan is setting up a Shariah Advisory Board to provide guidance on transactions involving digital and virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, … Read More The post Mufti Taqi Usmani is Helping…
As saltwater advances, Gambian farmers rethink how to protect rice fields
Every year, the villagers of Kiang Jifarong contribute labor and money to build earthen dikes using clay and mud in an effort to keep seawater out of their farms.
Himalaya's 'glacier bankruptcy' threatens water supply for 2 bil. people
In November 2023, Indian investigative news outlet Article 14 published an in-depth report highlighting the crisis facing Himalayan glaciers.
This might be iPhone 18 Pro’s best camera feature for most users
iPhone 18 Pro packs lots of camera upgrades ( great rundown here ), with the tentpole addition being variable aperture. But there’s one other Main camera change that users like me might deem their…
There's nothing irrational about resisting AI
If you read about AI, you'll find a widespread belief: When people don't want to use AI, it's because they're afraid or just don't understand it.
Hillary Clinton Claims Voters Don’t Believe Trump Anymore: ‘Put Lipstick on a Pig and It’s Still a Pig’
"I am very confident we're going to take back the House," the former Secretary of State says of Democrats' chances in this year's midterm elections The post Hillary Clinton Claims Voters Don’t Believe…
- Clinton says voters no longer believe Trump's promises, comparing them to lipstick on a pig.
- She cites Iran war, rising costs, and Trump family profits as disillusionment factors.
- Clinton urges Democrats to focus on results, not slogans, after House control.
GFF 2026: Fintech-AI Partnerships Take The Centre Stage On Day 2
After a plethora of new product launches and innovation showcases on day one, the second day of the Global Fintech…
Anthropic Discloses Fourth Claude Hacking Incident as Debate Around Regulation Grows
The company now says attacks during security tests exposed model behavior failures, after initially emphasizing errors in its testing infrastructure.
Next-gen rising: Jahnie van Zyl and Connor Doig lead South Africa’s tennis revival
South Africa's tennis future looks bright as Potchefstroom's Jahnie van Zyl claims her first professional title and Durban's Connor Doig impresses at the US Open Juniors.
Technique for Manipulating Satellite Photos Now Reveals Ancient Images (2025)
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Trump’s Dream World in Dallas
At a midterm convention, Trump tries to defy the odds one last time.
Don't let anyone take away your big box of cables
Article URL: https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2026/hands-off-my-cables/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49645393 Points: 288 # Comments: 223
PICG Directors’ Summit 2026 Puts Governance, Leadership and Digital Transformation at the Forefront
Pakistan’s corporate boards must move beyond compliance and play a more active role in navigating economic uncertainty, technological disruption, cybersecurity, … Read More The post PICG Directors’…
The Far Right Can’t Stand Being Called “Far Right”
On Sunday, the German far-right party Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) won a resounding—and disturbing—victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
AI-designed proteins outperform existing CAR T designs against BCMA tumors in mice
CAR T cell therapy, which involves genetically modifying a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer, is a technique that has shown great promise, especially against blood cancers. But currently, only about 4% of patients with advanced or metastatic cancer in the United States are candidates for CAR T therapy, and closer to 3% will…
Smarter Cell Culture Starts with Better Media
Advances in media optimization, cell engineering, and AI are reshaping intensified bioprocessing for higher productivity, better quality, and greater manufacturing efficiency. The post Smarter Cell Culture Starts with Better Media appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News .
PM Shehbaz, Gates Foundation delegation discuss polio eradication, key reforms
A delegation of the Gates Foundation called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, where the two sides discussed cooperation in key development sectors, including polio eradication, health, nutrition and financial inclusion. The delegation included Gates Foundation representatives Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi.
NASA Remembers Sept. 11
The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were a national tragedy that resulted in a staggering loss of life and a significant change in American culture. Each year, we pause to remember. In addition to honoring the Americans who died that day, NASA supported FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in New York in the days that followed and honored…
NASA finds 84 mysterious objects unlike anything seen before
Astronomers reviewing old observations from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered something they weren't expecting. Not one mysterious object, but 84.
CAR T Manufacturing in Japan Gets Boost from Teijin-Shinshu University Research Collaboration
Shinshu University Hospital's expertise in CAR T-cell therapy R&D and clinical application will be combined with Teijin Regenet's manufacturing and quality-management expertise cultivated through its…
Blocking a protein may reduce buildup of harmful aging cells
A team led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators has identified a protein that may hide aging cells from the body's immune system, allowing them to build up and contribute to…
Dangerous heat days are expanding beyond summer, with regional spring-fall shifts
Extreme heat has become more common—both research and lived experience document this—but when it arrives is a different question. A new study finds that, rather than occurring only during warm seasons, extreme heat events have become more frequent in the months before and after, too.
Peer-led computing camps engage children, study finds
High school student Khushi Kharuna creates and leads coding and artificial intelligence (AI) summer camps for K–12 students in her community outside Philadelphia. Priya Kumar, PNC Technologies Career Development Professor in Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), studies how young people navigate the digital…
Revvity Signs Agreement to Acquire Human Cell Design
As wet-lab validation becomes increasingly important to support artificial intelligence-enhanced science, research science points out that human-relevant cell models provide an important foundation…
My plea to MPs: this is the final chance to save the assisted dying bill. Make your mark on history | Polly Toynbee
Any MP not voting for it on Friday will condemn thousands of us to die in agony. The public is hugely in favour too, so do the right thing Once in a while, footsoldiers of the House of Commons, you…
Shyness makes facial expressions seem more intense, but only in certain cultures
People with higher levels of shyness tend to perceive others' facial expressions as more intense, but a new study indicates this effect depends heavily on cultural background, occurring among young…
Country- and individual-level factors associated with healthy working life expectancy: A multinational longitudinal study
by Jingjie Zhu, Bo Ye, Zeyu Huang, Huazhen You, Junjia Jiang, Shitong Yang, Junling Gao Background To address labor force shortages associated with population aging, many countries have proposed raising the retirement age.