Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules
The judge said FEMA never explained how the election changes it wanted were "tied to the goal of shoring up vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks."
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What it really means to be rich: Alvin Gulzar’s story
Stanger-born author Alvin Gulzar’s memoir honours his parents’ sacrifices, the power of education and the values that shaped his journey from a farm childhood to executive leadership
Durban film workshop creates pathways for Deaf and Blind storytellers
KZN Blind and Deaf Society initiative gives Deaf and Blind participants an opportunity to create, perform and explore careers in film
Online educational resources present imperialism in a positive light, involve students in inappropriate discussions
Teachers are increasingly turning from print textbooks to online materials to teach their courses. But when tasked with finding information online, they can encounter questionable or unreliable…
Security forces kill 4 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan IBO: state media
Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan on Monday, state-run APP reported citing sources.
Airway lining fights infection by physically removing infected cells, experiments show
The epithelium, a layer of cells that forms a protective barrier between the body and the outside world, was the first organized tissue to evolve.
Quantum computer boldly goes where no quantum computer has gone before: Space
There's big news from the quantum world. A quantum computer has been used in space for the first time. The device was aboard a spacecraft in low Earth orbit and demonstrated technology that could eventually help solve a problem that has been bugging satellites for years.
Daily Lotto results: Monday, 28 September 2026
A R400 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 28 September 2026.
Russia’s mass drone attacks on Ukraine have a goal—likely Ukraine’s capitulation by spring 2027, ISW says
Until his new theory of victory has played out, Putin is unlikely to soften his demands or enter serious ceasefire talks, according to ISW.
Toti runner Saloshni Naidoo targets R10 000 charity goal at 100th Comrades
Amanzimtoti runner Saloshni Naidoo is returning to Comrades in 2027 with a goal beyond the finish line — raising at least R10 000 for Rise Against Hunger Africa
Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
The US Department of Transportation finalized its plans today to weaken fuel efficiency standards, calling it "among the largest deregulatory actions under the second Trump Administration." It's a…
How much will diesel prices rise in Europe if Trump vetoes exports
Analysts are calculating the effect on gas stations, inflation and financial markets.
Clippers Get Brutal Injury News on Brandon Ingram After Kawhi Leonard Trade
The Clippers have received brutal injury news on Brandon Ingram after acquiring him in the blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade.
- Clippers acquire Brandon Ingram from Raptors in trade for Kawhi Leonard.
- NBA investigation into Leonard's endorsement deal delayed trade finalization.
- Ingram set to miss start of 2026-27 season due to partially torn Achilles.
US SEC follows CFTC in staff guidance for crypto
With the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, the SEC announced updates on how federal securities laws could apply to token issuers, following similar guidance from the CFTC.
2027: Atiku will not be absentee president if elected, ADC assures Nigerians
The African Democratic Congress has assured Nigerians that its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will provide a physically present presidency if elected in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-will-not-be-absentee-president-if-elected-adc-assures-nigerians/
HUMAN-WILDLIFE COMPACT: Truce between lions and farmers claws back hope in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
It’s rare for farmers and ecologists to get excited over the same thing. Initiatives in Botswana might be a sign that they’ve found a better way.
AFTER THE BELL: How dare they kill our beloved ProNutro!
After 64 years, ProNutro is gone, but its disappearance exposes how corporations can misread consumers, disguise product changes and sacrifice trusted breakfast staples.
Could this Competition Bureau ruling lower pump prices?
Watch: A company that tracks energy and fuel data allowed gas stations to see sensitive information from their competitors
Obasanjo: Lawmakers told me they’d go to prison if they passed my anti-corruption bill
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful development as long as corruption continues to thrive.
Qiagen grounds drug discovery agents in curated knowledge
Qiagen N.V. is betting that drug discovery agents need a trustworthy knowledge foundation as much as capable models. For biopharma companies, that means giving agents information with clear provenance and enough context to support their answers.
Many AI agents are out of the box. Nvidia says it can tame them
A Nvidia lançou hoje uma plataforma que, segundo a empresa, cria um ambiente seguro que impede que os agentes de AI fujam do controle e ataquem outros sistemas. Em parceria com uma centena de empresas do setor, o CEO Jensen Huang está colocando em operação a Open Agent Safety Platform – que terá duas ferramentas […] The post Muitos…
Milan, a new company dedicated to social housing
A new municipal company dedicated to housing, or rather to the development of homes to be rented at a controlled price for the middle class. The Municipality of Milan has given...
New model clears up messy baseball rankings
Researchers have developed a new method designed to find clearer answers in messy baseball rankings data.
Oregon Coach Defends 'Petty' Insult to USC After Huge Win
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning raised eyebrows with his postgame comments on Saturday.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning defended his petty insult to USC after a 41-27 victory.
- Oregon holds a 3-0 record against USC, emphasizing the significance of the win.
Nubank plummets on potential M&A. What the market fears?
Nubank's stock falls more than 8% today on the Nasdaq following news that the digital bank is negotiating the purchase of Britain's Monzo Bank – a transformational deal for the Brazilian fintech, but…
- Nubank shares drop 8% after M&A rumors of acquiring Monzo Bank
- Monzo's valuation between £8-10 billion, alternatives include sale or IPO
- Nubank's M&A head has negative experience with previous acquisitions
It’s Starting to Look Like Frontier AI Labs Will Be Taken Down in a Storm of Product Liability Suits If Their Models Keep Going on Incredibly Illegal Rogue Hacking Sprees
"What we have seen in terms of what these agents are up to is just the tip of the iceberg." The post It’s Starting to Look Like Frontier AI Labs Will Be Taken Down in a Storm of Product Liability…
A YouTuber says Meta's Muse gave his address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer: 'A guy just showed up at my door'
Matt Robb said that Muse gave out his address without his knowledge. "Luckily I'm in an apartment with security," he wrote.
- Meta's Muse AI agent disclosed Matt Robb's address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer without consent.
- Buyer arrived at Robb's apartment building expecting to purchase a keyboard, but Robb was not home.
BNY Aims to Bring Cross-Border Bank Payments to Digital Wallets
BNY has debuted a solution that lets banks send cross-border payments to retail digital wallets. The Pay-to-Wallet capability combines the bank’s global payments capabilities to support cross-border…
Kendrick Lamar Scores Another No. 1 Hit And Reaches A Career Milestone
Kendrick Lamar and Jhené Aiko’s “So Good” debuts at No. 1 on the R&B Streaming Songs chart and opens inside the top 10 on four more Billboard rankings.
Trump rolls back a major Biden-era car rule. Here’s how it could affect your next vehicle
The Department of Transportation announced on Monday that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized new rules for fuel efficiency standards that will reverse standards set by…
Dario Amodei’s ‘SNL’ treatment cements him as the face of AI doomerism
Dario Amodei is having a moment. The 43-year-old CEO of Anthropic has been making headlines for weeks after repeatedly advocating for greater regulation and a slower pace of AI development—despite the…
TikTok influencers are promoting a home remedy to boost the immune system that could cause botulism
No, fermenting garlic in honey is not a replacement for antibiotic or antiviral meds
At 56, Catherine Zeta-Jones is finally using her real accent on screen
In the new revenge thriller series Kill Jackie, Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones plays drug smuggler-turned-art dealer Jackie Price, who decides to hunt the seven assassins on her tail.
What to watch these holidays: A guide for parents
Whether it's passing time on a road trip or calming an overstimulated toddler, screen time has found its way into many of our parenting toolkits.
U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1982
Crude stocks in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve stood at 284.6 million barrels for the week ending September 18, according to the Energy Information Administration, down from 285.0 million the…
- Strategic petroleum reserve at lowest level since 1982
- 284.6 million barrels held as of September 18
- Release authorized by Trump in March
MagSafe Monday: Pioneer joins the MagSafe accessory market with the SDA-SC600
The Pioneer brand is one I’ve trusted for car accessories since Y2K was a concern. I loved their audio gear in my younger days.
Light exposure at night may be bad for your heart
New research shows that sleeping in near-total darkness may carry an added benefit: protecting the heart.
It's A Good Time To Buy Bonds: Kerschner
John Kerschner, global head of securitized products & portfolio manager at Janus Henderson, joins Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." They discuss investors embracing shorter-term…
Dubai records 335 sales of $10m-plus homes worth $5.55bn in eight months
Dubai recorded 335 home sales of at least AED36.7m ($10m) from January to August 2026, according to fäm Properties’ analysis of Dubai Land Department data
'Surveillance Tamagotchi': Tom's Guide readers weigh in on Meta's new Muse Charm
Meta’s new Muse Charm sparked a fierce reaction from Tom’s Guide readers. We combed through hundreds of comments to see what they really think.
The Parks Reaches 97% Occupancy, Marking a Major Milestone for Downtown Edmonton
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Parks, a residential community in downtown Edmonton, has reached 97% occupancy approximately 18 months after its first lease was signed.
The US Navy’s shipyard overhaul is going to cost billions more and take decades longer than planned, watchdog warns
Unforeseen issues have led to increased costs and extended schedules for the overhaul program of the Navy's four public yards, the GAO said.
- US Navy's $200B shipyard overhaul faces cost overruns
- Project's timeline extended by decades
- GAO report reveals unforeseen expenses and complexities
Oracle Filing Reveals Co-CEO Made 6,623 Times The Company’s Median Worker
The company’s latest proxy filing also showed chief technology officer Larry Ellison pledged $56.6 billion in Oracle shares as loan collateral.
Why model versioning is not enough for production AI
An MLOps workflow for evaluating deploying and rolling back AI applications
Microsoft's Copilot chief opens up about the AI future he fears most
Microsoft's biggest concern is whether AI's benefits will be shared broadly, its Copilot boss says.
- Jacob Andreou, Microsoft Copilot chief, fears AI benefits being concentrated in a few companies.
- Andreou emphasizes Microsoft's focus on making AI widely available through diffusion.
- Failure to achieve diffusion could lead to an economy dominated by a handful of corporations.
Bawumia meets GMA leadership over challenges facing health sector
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has held discussions with the leadership of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) on key challenges confronting Ghana’s health sector.
French dev aims to solve bots' blindness so they can understand GUIs
Because sometimes escaping your sandbox requires clicking a button
Loneliness and isolation could cost you 6 years of healthy life
How many healthy years might loneliness and social isolation actually cost us? Researchers did not have a clear answer—until now.
Today’s Top Deals: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Headset, MTG x Marvel Draft Night, and Xbox Controllers
And there are plenty more discounts worth grabbing.
"It's a nice story to tell": How DICE bounced back from Battlefield 2042's disastrous launch to release the blockbuster Battlefield 6
Rebecka Coutaz joined DICE at a very difficult point in the storied Swedish developer's history. Read more
Truecaller says Nigerians can remove their numbers after privacy ruling
The response follows TechCabal’s earlier report, which examined the legal dispute over how Truecaller processes the phone numbers and names of people who have not signed up for its service.
AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 5: Three reasons to go Pro
Apple debuted the all-new AirPods 5 this month, and they bring ANC to lower prices than ever before. If you’re shopping for AirPods, however, there are still several reasons you might want to opt for the more expensive AirPods Pro 3. Buy AirPods Pro $234 (Reg. $249) Buy AirPods 5 $129 Buy AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149 more…
East Germans who experienced repression during the GDR show higher distress and systemic inflammation, study finds
Citizens of former East Germany who faced surveillance and harassment still show higher psychological distress and systemic inflammation decades later. A new study reveals how "soft" authoritarian repression leaves a lasting physical and mental mark.
Social media bans are an attempt to manage harm—but young people can flourish online
In the U.K., Australia and many other countries, debates about teenagers' internet and social media use are focused on risks, problems and harms.
Childless women who shape history and culture are still judged on not being mothers
The women I return to most—Elizabeth I, her potential heir Arbella Stuart (and rival to James Charles Stuart, later King James I), Virginia Woolf, Katharine Hepburn, Debbie Harry—never had children. Their reasons were wildly different: some chose not to, some were prevented, and some never got the chance. The pattern raises two questions.
A New IEEE STEM Book Series for Tweens from TryEngineering
IEEE TryEngineering is dedicated to inspiring intellectual curiosity in children. The technologies shaping our world, including in the realms of artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and ocean exploration, are evolving rapidly.
This Arlo 2K video doorbell just fell to $28 with a huge 64% discount
Save $51.49 on the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K and get 2K video, a 180-degree view, two-way audio, and Alexa support.
Mars Has a Warm Region Inside
Something deep inside Mars has scientists looking for clues to its internal evolution. A team at the University of Arizona led by Alexander Byrne, used a technique called "tidal tomography" to probe a…
How much do Americans spend on GLP-1 medications? Medical students measure drug affordability
The number of people using GLP-1 treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss or chronic conditions has increased rapidly, with more than 1 in 10 U.S. adults currently taking such medications.
Medicine crisis: Prices increase 2,88% against production costs of up to 40%
Dr Stavros Nicolaou, chairman of Pharmisa and director at Aspen, talks about the increases in the cost and production of medicine.
Stakeholders seek evidence-driven strategy to improve healthcare access
The National Health Insurance Authority has called for a locally led health financing research agenda to guide reforms and improve healthcare access for Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-seek-evidence-driven-strategy-to-improve-healthcare-access/
Veep Opoku-Agyemang calls for more investment in addressing nutrition deficiencies
She said Ghana had made progress but still faced challenges, particularly concerning anaemia among women and adolescent girls, dietary diversity and breastfeeding.