4th grader passes top Eiken English test: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between September 19 and 27. The first stor
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‘Accomplices’ in espionage: Beijing’s stance on cryptocurrencies hardens
China’s top intelligence and security agency on Monday issued a stark new warning on the risks of cryptocurrencies, highlighting their role in crime and stressing that transactions are not anonymous.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
- 2026 midterm elections influenced by food safety concerns
- Cyclospora outbreak sickened nearly 20,000 people in May-August
- Democrats call for ousting Republicans over food safety issue
Japan’s Mimura reiterates fears US-Japan joint intervention
Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on that markets should take at face value the "very clear" message Tokyo and Washington delivered last week on the Yen, signalling his resolve to act against excessive falls in the currency, Reuters report.
The Mummy 4 Set Photos Reveal Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O'Connell, Suggest Time Period
Set photos have revealed Rachel Weisz reprising her role as Evelyn O'Connell in the upcoming The Mummy movie.
Why I'm finally giving Meta AI a chance
Meta is finally promising the one feature that has long kept me away from its AI services: Privacy . Why it matters: In a world with many models capable of meeting my needs, knowing how my data will…
Kalshi’s Second Appellate Loss Deepens Prediction Market Split
Kalshi prediction markets face conflicting appeals court rulings, leaving state gambling laws and federal oversight at odds across the US.
Logistics companies are digitising the document trail behind every delivery
Digitising the document trail behind every delivery turns proof of delivery into a live, payment-ready process, says Junaid Hussain, head of digital services at Ricoh South Africa.
5 car mistakes mechanics wish you’d stop making
How to avoid common car advice that can lead to bigger problems, from using hot water on your windshield to ignoring warning lights and strange noises
The most dependable fridges in every style, tested by Consumer Reports
Refrigerators from sturdy brands need fewer repairs. Consumer Reports surveyed members on the reliability of 85,290 units to find five standout brands
The best — and worst — water filter pitchers in 2026, ranked by Consumer Reports
Water filter pitchers freshen tap water with no plumbing. Consumer Reports tested 14 on flavor, flow, and clogs to find the four best and two worst
Two Years After Hurricane Helene, People Are Still Allowed to Live in Harm’s Way
The post Two Years After Hurricane Helene, People Are Still Allowed to Live in Harm’s Way appeared first on ProPublica .
Social Security Cuts May Be Coming. Here's What I'm Doing to Make Sure They Don't Mess Up My Retirement
I have a plan to avoid long-term financial stress.
Nvidia’s Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System
In the wake of a series of high-profile AI safety incidents, Nvidia is introducing a new software tool that helps keep agents from escaping containment.
The Next Evolution of AI Is Learning From Your Dodgy Gaming Skills
A British startup is shaping video game inputs into training data for AI models that can navigate the physical world.
TIFF may have just unveiled the next big horror hit after 'Obsession' —and Blumhouse paid $10M to get it
Following a breakout run at TIFF 2026, Joshua Giuliano’s "River" landed a massive $10M deal with Universal and Blumhouse, signaling horror's next big theatrical hit after "Obsession."
AdultFriendFinder profiles: 3 tips to sort legit from fake
How to find legit profiles on Adult Friend Finder. 3 tips to sort legit profiles from fake accounts on this hookup app.
Germany's Gas Storage Sits at 57%, but VNG Says Winter Supply Is Covered
Thanks to diversified import capabilities, Germany doesn’t face a gas supply shortage despite record-low levels of natural gas in storage sites, according to one of the biggest German gas importers…
Uber Separates Scaling Intent From Execution on Kubernetes Platform
Uber has published a detailed account of its new ServiceScale controller, which allows multiple orchestrators to safely manage the scaling of the same Kubernetes workloads.
Shakira to Livestream Oct. 3 Madrid Show: How to Watch
The livestream, announced by the Colombian superstar and Amazon Music, will be available worldwide.
Food Safety Finds a Place Among ‘Kitchen-Table’ Political Issues
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made this issue a concern of voters.
Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Some states have considered barring companies that own a PBM from also owning brick-and-mortar pharmacies, as CVS does. Two states have followed through. A similar proposal at the federal level has gained prominent sponsors, aligning conservative, business-friendly Republicans with Democrats traditionally more open to government…
Interhuman AI wants to teach AI what humans say without words
AI has become good at understanding what we say. But human communication has never been just about words. We pick up on hesitation, confidence, uncertainty, engagement, and agreement, often without an...
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
INTERVIEW - «Das Image ist etwas verstaubt», sagt der CEO Thomas Stöcklin über das kriselnde Geschäft beim Pyjama-Verkäufer Calida
Teure Zukäufe, enttäuschte Erwartungen und ein massiver Kursverlust: Calida hat schwierige Jahre hinter sich. Der CEO erklärt, was schiefging – und warum der Verwaltungsrat nun eine Erhöhung der…
Four arrested over illegal makeup and tour services
The Immigration Department said four women have been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling makeup, photography and tour-guide services in Hong Kong through social media.
PCB Eyes Australia and New Zealand Greats for Key Coaching Roles
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering adding foreign consultants to the national team’s coaching staff, with talks underway with former … Read More The post PCB Eyes Australia and New Zealand…
When drug talk gets casual, CNB wants young people to speak up
CNB's new game show series Pop My POV equips youth to call out casual drug talk among peers.
- CNB launches Uninfluenced campaign for youth drug talk
- Pop My POV YouTube series tests peer pressure scenarios
- 78% of Singaporean youth willing to intervene for drug-at-risk friends
Aumenta la bronca entre Madrid y el Gobierno de Sánchez por la acampada de Sol: “La Policía Municipal pidió ayuda a la Nacional para evitarla”
Los dirigentes del PP señalan a la Delegación (PSOE) por no impedir el asentamiento, y esta se escuda en la ausencia de disturbios
What is at stake in Brazil’s elections?
A deeply polarized Brazil heads to the polls on Sunday to choose between two starkly different visions for the country proposed by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator…
Black Starlets beat Morocco in friendly
The Black Starlets recorded an impressive 2-0 victory over Morocco’s U-17 side in the first of two international friendly matches played at the King Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
Part 2: Publicly funded, privately controlled! The multi-million-cedi Astroturf exposé
Corruption Watch’s investigation has uncovered evidence of a troubling pattern: ownership disputes, procurement irregularities, privatization of stadium lands, abuse of office, and conflict of…
‘Sex and the City’ star Chris Noth is selling his ‘breathtaking’ Greenwich Village apartment for $1.5 million
“Sex and the City” star Chris Noth is moving on from his longtime New York City apartment, listing the luxe Greenwich Village dwelling for nearly $1.5 million.
Why CBN rate cuts don’t mean more SME lending
For a small business in Nigeria, securing a bank loan has long felt like trying to step through a moving doorway. Commercial banks mobilise deposits, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) urges them to extend credit, yet formal lending to small businesses remains low.
The Bluetti Apex 300 power station is back on sale at Amazon — save over $200 ahead of Prime day
Find the best power station deal. Save 12% on the Bluetti Apex 300 at Amazon.
Golden Shuttlers advance in All-Africa U-19 Junior Championships Mixed Team Relay
Ghana’s national junior badminton team, the Golden Shuttlers have booked qualification to the next phase of the mixed team relay event at the ongoing 2026 All-Africa U-19 Junior Championships in…
California bars public officials from launching meme coins
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation prohibiting state and local public officials and certain government employees from issuing meme coins, while restricting crypto platforms from…
Gold prices in Pakistan fall Rs12,800 per tola
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Monday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs438,136 after a decline of Rs12,800 during the day.
Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet raised demand amid Middle East conflict
38.4% of households were on fixed-price plans by Sept 1, up from 36.6% on Feb 1.
Medytox Gains NMPA Approval for NEURAMIS Filler
Medytox said on Sept. 28, that it has obtained product approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the hyaluronic acid filler “NEURAMIS Volume Lidocaine.”In addition to…
- Medytox received NMPA approval for NEURAMIS Volume Lidocaine on September 28
- NEURAMIS is a hyaluronic acid filler with reduced BDDE for lower side effects risk
- Company targets China's growing aesthetic market for NEURAMIS launch by Q4
PTA Issues 300 Licences to Expand Internet Access Across Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued district-level class licences to 300 companies to provide internet services, with the aim … Read More The post PTA Issues 300 Licences to…
Czechs beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title
Czech Republic eased past Ukraine to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the 12th time. This year’s Wimbledon finalists Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova breezed past their opponents to secure a 2-0…
Singapore’s plan to merge several islands could wipe out coral reefs
SINGAPORE — “For seven thousand years, Singapore has changed around these reefs,” says Debby Ng, a Singaporean biologist who studies the city-state’s shrinking coastlines of seagrasses, mangroves and…
U.K. government’s AI lead has a message on frontier risks—it’s time to ‘harden and build defenses’
After warnings of an extinction-level event, Kaniskha Narayan, minister for artificial intelligence, wants the U.K. to take a lead on addressing the technology's threats.
Africa expert urges locally designed AI development
Africa should build artificial intelligence around problems faced by its communities rather than import technological priorities designed elsewhere, a member of a United Nations-backed scientific…
Shock over new Google Earth satellite images showing extensive Gaza destruction
New Google Earth satellite images show vast areas of Gaza transformed by Israel's destructive military offensive, with entire districts reduced to rubble and bare ground.
Samaa Fertility Centre delivers breakthrough pregnancy for a 42-year old patient
Dubai: Vicky, a 42-year-old woman, is now eight months pregnant after a six-year fertility journey that spanned multiple clinics in different countries, including previous attempts within the UAE, all…
New surgical method benefits prostate cancer patients
Queen Mary Hospital has introduced a new technique to minimise wounds caused by surgery on prostate cancer patients. It said the new approach would reduce the surgical trauma and shorten the recovery…
Hundreds of people attended a pro-AI party in DC on September 26, in what the organizers called a counterprogram to the "bipartisan psychosis" over data centers (The Washington Sun)
Hundreds gathered at a bitcoin-themed bar in D.C. to counterprogram the national backlash against data centers and AI.
AI companies in race to demonstrate their model most threatening to humanity
Article URL: https://thecivilian.co.nz/2026/09/27/ai-companies-in-fierce-arms-race-to-demonstrate-their-model-is-the-most-existentially-threatening-to-humanity/ Comments URL…
Takaichi’s reshuffle falls short of pledge on raising female representation
The prime minister pledged last year to create a "Cabinet and party leadership with as many women as in Northern European countries."
Europeans must choose between power and dependence
In today's world, ensuring citizens' control over their future requires the freedom to act together
Steuern: Steuerfalle Wiesn – Chef-Runden im Bierzelt können teuer werden
Wenn Mitarbeiter auf Firmenkosten feiern, zählt das als geldwerter Vorteil. Der Fiskus gewährt hier einen Rabatt. Der gilt seit 2026 aber nicht mehr, wenn Führungskräfte allein feiern.
Measles vaccine still unknown in some pockets of Sylhet
Many children in tea gardens, haor areas and Bede communities remain unvaccinated due to lack of awareness and access
‘Our mental health is restored’: How Ghana Medical Trust Fund is healing doctors too
For neurosurgeon Dr. Hadi Mohammed Abdallah, the impact of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is being felt far beyond the operating theatre. One year into the Fund’s existence, Dr.
Heavy water isotopes make weather predictions more accurate
Incorporating satellite measurements of water vapour isotopes into weather models can improve weather forecasts, particularly when predicting heavy rainfall The post Heavy water isotopes make weather…
Undiscovered Amazon drugs could be valued at $215 billion, analysis finds
As trees fall, species that could yield lifesaving medicines risk disappearing before science can find them.
Mediterranean rockrose extract shows fungicidal activity against common skin infections
A polyphenol-rich extract from Cistus salviifolius, a Mediterranean rockrose species traditionally used to treat skin conditions, has shown fungicidal activity against several dermatophytes, the fungi…
A late monsoon sting in the tail for Nepal
Heavy rainfall in Nepal since Thursday has triggered 285 landslides, leading to 15 fatalities with a further three people missing and three people injured.
Antarctic radar data improves forecasts for Southern Hemisphere atmospheric rivers in tests
Weather forecasts in the Southern Hemisphere (SH) are generally less accurate than those in the Northern Hemisphere because Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean have relatively few weather…