Confido Raises $55M to Scale AI CPG Operations
Confido Raises $55M to Unify CPG Commercial Operations Confido has raised $55 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-powered CPG platform. Insight Partners led the round.
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All the Easter Eggs Taylor Swift Dropped Over the Last 7 Months Teasing ‘Patient Zero’
The pop star's new single is set to release on Friday The post All the Easter Eggs Taylor Swift Dropped Over the Last 7 Months Teasing ‘Patient Zero’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Nest Doorbell has been triggering Gemini’s American accent, no matter what language you speak; fix coming
Google Home is experiencing a unique bug that announces Nest Doorbell notifications in an American accent, even if your preferences are set to literally any other language/dialect. more…
What the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement means for Hollywood
A day after Paramount Skydance and a group of state attorneys general announced a settlement clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros.
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Gayton McKenzie promises debt write-offs, ‘Abahambe’ crackdown in Nelson Mandela Bay
With the 2026 local elections approaching, PA leader Gayton McKenzie says voters should give his party five years to govern Nelson Mandela Bay, promising a fresh approach to the metro’s debt, jobs…
US supreme court declines to intervene in custody fight over baby born via surrogate
Surrogate who rejected abortion request had asked justices to halt court order recognizing LA couple as legal parents The supreme court has refused to get involved with a custody dispute between an…
Record sheep prices see farmers turn crop paddocks over to stock
From record-breaking ewe prices in the Riverina to empty paddocks in the state's north and hay deliveries on the South Coast, NSW farmers are navigating an uneven season.
Trump’s threat not a concern for Saskatchewan potash mining town, mayor says
The mayor of a Saskatchewan town said residents are not worried, or currently affected, by recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump to get potash from Belarus.
Ensenada fishermen make an unusual catch: A US military torpedo
The nonexplosive device was lost by the U.S. Navy off the Southern California coast, after which it drifted into Mexican waters. The torpedo was returned to the U.S.
NBA Star Steven Adams Says GTA 6's Launch Will Lead to a 'League-Wide' Drop in Performance for Athletes and Coaches
NBA athlete Steven Adams has warned that fans should expect a "league-wide" drop in performance for athletes across all sports in November due to GTA 6's release.
CDMX, Querétaro and Nuevo León lead as Mexico’s most competitive states for business, IMCO finds
Querétaro moved up in the ranking to become Mexico's second most competitive state thanks to top-rated political and government systems, low corruption and low debt.
Data security startup Cyera raised $400M from Goldman Sachs in a Series G extension, bringing its total funding since June 2025 to $1.94B (James Rundle/Wall Street Journal)
Data-security startup raises more than $1.9 billion in 15 months as Wall Street AI anxiety leads to an investor surge — Wall Street is getting nervous about artificial intelligence.
2 Beaten-Down Stocks to Buy Before They Bounce Back
The market may be underestimating these companies.
Xi expected to press Trump to halt arms sales to Taiwan
Taipei is growing increasingly concerned over a frozen $14 billion arms sales deal that Trump has described as “a very good negotiating chip.”
RCMP tell victims’ families no investigative avenues left to pursue in bombing of Air India Flight 182
Families of the victims of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 have been told there are currently no more investigative avenues to pursue and the case will be moving to “inactive status” in a recent…
- RCMP informs families no further investigative avenues
- Case placed on inactive status after meeting with 65 families
- 329 people killed in 1985 bombing, 2005 trial ended in acquittal
Ande Raises $52M to Scale AI Corporate Entertainment Network
Ande Raises $52M to Digitise Corporate Entertainment Spending Ande has emerged from stealth with more than $52 million in funding. The financing combines seed and Series A rounds.
UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
Test using urine and vaginal fluid samples raises hopes thousands of lower-risk women could be spared internal ultrasounds and hysteroscopies Doctors have developed a simple test that could help rule…
Every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed food linked to higher disease risks
Higher ultra-processed food (UPF) intake is linked to a heightened risk of several major chronic health issues, such as digestive diseases, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome/diabetes, as well…
Teens as young as 13 referred for ketamine-linked bladder problems at UK clinic
Non-prescribed ketamine use may start at age 13, data from a UK clinic dedicated to treating bladder problems associated with misuse of the drug suggest.
Ninepoint Partners Announces September 2026 Monthly and Semi-Monthly Cash Distributions for its ETFs and ETF Series Securities
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced cash distributions for its ETFs and ETF Series securities.
FETCO Statement on Canada Labour Code Changes
OTTAWA, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FETCO (Federally Regulated Employers – Transportation and Communications) acknowledges the direction established in the proposed Building Canada Strong Act…
TuneCore Is Matching Artist Royalty Donations to Nature Conservation Project Sounds Right
Announced at the start of Climate Week in New York, TuneCore's donation-matching initiative will extend through the end of 2026.
Pakistan beat Uzbekistan 5-1 in Asian Games hockey
Pakistan registered their second consecutive victory in the men’s hockey tournament at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, defeating Uzbekistan 5-1 in their Pool B encounter at the Gifu…
UAE-Saudi trade jumps 17.6% to $29.2bn in 6 months
UAE-Saudi non-oil trade reached $29.2bn in the first half of 2026, rising 17.6 per cent year on year as economic ties deepen
Apple’s Long-Rumored Home Hub Smart Display Might Arrive in October
According to Bloomberg, Apple’s first smart display has been in testing, and may be ready for its debut this fall.
Nasdaq sets record high while oil dips
The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Tuesday, lifted by Micron Technology and other AI-related stocks, while the S&P 500 hovered just below a record high as oil prices traded around US$100 per…
BBC art dealing game show reveals 'crisis of commodification' facing galleries
What is the future for the art market when monetary value trumps aesthetic value?
Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue to hit several regions through Sunday
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged people to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms continuing hitting several regions of Saudi Arabia through next Tuesday.
Demand Grows For Supplies Of Oil And Gas East Of Hormuz
Japan is expanding its investment in Australian oil and gas as concern grows about the potential for a long-run blockade of supply from the Middle East
sombr Calls ‘Nepo Baby’ Label ‘Incredibly Insane’: ‘I Will Forever Respect My Dad & My Mom’
"To think that that could help me get signed or become a big artist because my dad devotes his life to fight AIDS is just incredibly insane," sombr tells ELLE .
Elevate Becomes Nrth After Nearly a Decade Building Canada’s Tech and Innovation Community
The Canadian non-profit is expanding beyond its flagship festival with a year-round focus on helping founders and industry leaders navigate technological change.
Corals show 'vaccine-like' responses after pathogen exposure
To boost corals' resilience amid rising sea temperatures and the spread of disease, KAUST researchers have found that controlled, low-level exposure to dead pathogenic cells can help corals resist…
Tech solution that makes drone operations much more wildlife friendly
This summer, Norwegian news has reported (in Norwegian) multiple stories about Lofoten residents who shot at drones out of sheer frustration.
What happens when you can't see a family doctor regularly?
Lynn Ramirez, 65, takes maintenance medications common to many older Americans. And like her fellow Americans, Ramirez finds that her shaky access to a family doctor sometimes gets in the way of…
The Euro drops to its lowest since July as the Dollar keeps climbing
About 80% of the Euro's August rally is gone. EUR/USD climbed from near 1.1350 at the end of July to just above 1.1700 in the second half of August, and on Tuesday it dipped under 1.1450 to its lowest…
Palaces where a Kingdom took shape
RIYADH — As the new Saudi state grew, some of its most important chapters were written inside palaces that became centers of leadership, administration and diplomacy.They were residences, but they were also working spaces of a developing state.At Al-Murabba Palace in Riyadh, Khuzam Palace in Jeddah and the Red Palace in the capital, royal…
Oud, rose and the rituals of a royal majlis
RIYADH — A leather box filled with bottles of perfume was brought into the majlis.Among the fragrances was pure rose oil, rich enough that its scent could fill a room. The guest was not simply offered the perfume.
UN Security Council Will Get Advice on AI Risks From Tech Giants Building It
DeepSeek will address the UN Security Council on AI risks this week, sharing a stage with Dario Amodei—who has spent a year calling China's government the industry's biggest threat.
Santander anticipates the end of credit deterioration in Brazil
The bank is betting on greater portfolio diversification, with more emphasis on high-income clients.
Wasp Spiders That Eat Their Mates Are Spreading North Across Britain
Learn how recent British sightings and experiments with spiderlings help explain the wasp spider’s spread into colder places.
Apple weighs its first server since the Xserve, and as always, Nvidia may hold the key
The chip might matter less than the wiring between chips, and that is where Nvidia comes into play.
Microsoft Wants To Show You Ads In Between Boss Fights
Microsoft already shows you ads whenever you log into the Xbox Series X, but it seems like it's exploring an ad-supported way to essentially rent out games on Xbox consoles.
Netflix down: Users report 'having trouble accessing titles' error amid outage
Netflix appears to be experiencing an outage, with users reporting problems accessing titles and receiving an error message when trying to use the service.
El Corte Inglés relaunches its energy and alarm business with Hogar 360
The company, which has just launched the Hogar360 project, is starting to promote its new offer to jointly market its security and energy services, which already have more than 100,000 customers.
Cybercriminal group claims to steal thousands of FBI employee records
The FBI said it was probing a suspected hack, after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have breached its systems.
Vindicated: after speaking to some pro Counter-Strike players I'm sure I was right when I said 360 Hz is the sweet spot for competitive FPS
The two CS2 players I spoke to seem to agree.
As Trump and Xi talk, China surges ahead with its AI ambitions
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Women may be outliving men, but are they living well?
More years do not necessarily mean healthier years – making prevention and early detection critical to a longer, more active life.
New study reveals how voters use nonpolitical signals to judge candidates
Do a politician's consumer habits matter to voters? A recent study finds that Americans will judge candidates based on nonpolitical traits like their coffee order, but usually only when explicit…
Physicists crack the math connecting ultraslow quantum magnetism to ultrafast black-hole physics
A team led by University at Buffalo physicists has found a mathematical solution that shows how a frustrated quantum magnet can transition from ultraslow behavior to ultrafast, highly entangled…
Commentary: How concerned should Singapore be about food safety lapses abroad?
Singapore cannot close itself off to global food trade, so it must anticipate and detect risks before they arrive, says Paul Teng of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
Why Activating Brown Fat to Treat Obesity is So Hard
And why the failures are just as important The post Why Activating Brown Fat to Treat Obesity is So Hard appeared first on Nautilus .
DRC prime minister defends Ebola response
Judith Suminwa also discussed the country’s relationship with the US.
NASA, SpaceX Move to Final Crew-13 Prelaunch Prep for Oct. 1 Liftoff
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 11:10 a.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 1, as the earliest launch opportunity for the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station.
OpenAI exec is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the US working with China on AI
Communication between the two nations is a “starting place.”
Orphaned Baby Raccoons Learn to Fish, Swim, and Climb at Survival Boot Camp Before Returning to the Wild
Learn how volunteers nurse back raccoon kits that lost their mothers and teach them how to hunt, swim, and protect themselves by showing them directly.
UAE identifies 828 non-compliant pharmaceutical ads in 6 months amid 2,030 inspections
UAE identifies 828 non-compliant pharmaceutical ads in 6 months amid 2,030 inspections UAE drug regulator identifies 828 non-compliant pharmaceutical advertisements and carries out 2,030 inspections…
- UAE identifies 828 non-compliant pharmaceutical ads in 6 months
- 2,030 inspections conducted by Emirates Drug Establishment
- June had 288 inspections, indicating heightened scrutiny
SpaceXAI’s Grok Bot Gains Early Traction in AI Agent Push
SpaceXAI’s Grok Bot surpassed 400,000 weekly users about a month after its launch, offering an early measure of demand for the company’s push into artificial intelligence agents, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 22). Grok Bot reached 418,000 weekly users as of Sept.