How Kroger, Giant Eagle and DoorDash are building their agentic AI assistants
Companies like Kroger, Giant Eagle and DoorDash outlined their philosophies on agentic AI tools at this year's Groceryshop conference.
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Western Cape killings fuel fresh debate over death penalty
The Lwandle and Khayelitsha killings have revived calls for South Africa to restore the death penalty, but experts remain divided over deterrence, wrongful convictions and the country’s ability to…
Police probe 12 women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni as suspect is found dead
The fatal shooting of 23-year-old Boitumelo Gift Mashita has brought the number of women killed or found dead in Ekurhuleni in less than two months to 12.
Life sentence upheld for man convicted of BMW owner’s murder
The Johannesburg High Court found no misdirection in the trial court’s reliance on a Section 204 witness or in its decision to impose life imprisonment.
How not to fix a corrupt and incompetent government
The Gauteng Department of Social Development is a masterclass in how not to deal with mismanagement and corruption
UK draws up contingency plan for ‘unprecedented’ AI job losses
Britain is preparing for the possibility of “unprecedented” AI-driven job losses, the AI minister has said, as companies increasingly cut staff and automate parts of their workforce.
Heathrow’s billionaire bidder: I’ll put every penny I have on more third runway delays
The billionaire hotel tycoon behind a rival bid to develop Heathrow’s third runway has said there is “no way” the proposal put forward by the airport’s owner can be delivered on time, even after the megaproject was delayed by four years. Surinder Arora, whose eponymous property group is spearheading the ‘Heathrow West’ bid to build [...]
Nike, Adidas and Puma put historic differences aside to target tariffs and inactivity crisis
The sporting goods industry is no stranger to bitter rivalries, from the family split that spawned Adidas and Puma to the former’s decades-long battle for supremacy with Nike. Now, however, those brands and others have united to lobby policymakers worldwide for lower tariffs as part of a joined-up approach which they say will tackle…
End‑of‑year tour may redeem Springboks
Erasmus believes South Africa's surprise 42-38 loss to the Wallabies in Perth could be a blessing in disguise after 13 changes.
Copper Edges Higher as Chile Mine Dispute Raises Supply Concerns
Copper edged higher as supply concerns came to the fore, with workers at a major operation in Chile voting to strike after talks failed.
How to Introduce a Cat to a Dog
Introducing a cat to a dog requires patience, planning, and careful supervision. Even friendly pets may feel nervous or threatened when meeting a new animal.
Sindh Govt Hospital Doctors Yet to Receive Salaries for 3 Months
Thousands of house officers working at government hospitals across Sindh have not received their salaries and stipends for the past … Read More The post Sindh Govt Hospital Doctors Yet to Receive…
New York Times Executive Fatally Shot by In-Laws, Police Say
Jonathan McKinsey's death came amid ongoing legal disputes between the Times' head of engineering and his wife The post New York Times Executive Fatally Shot by In-Laws, Police Say appeared first on…
Binh Minh Plastics extends clean water project to border communities
Binh Minh Plastics JSC is continuing its Loving Water for the Future project bringing clean water solutions to border and mountainous communities in Lam Dong and Son La provinces
Conflicts: Almost 50 dead in air raid on market in Myanmar
Civilian targets in Myanmar are repeatedly coming under fire from the military. This time, fighter jets attacked a market and a bridge. There are many dead.
Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni to return to the Madlanga Commission
Tuesday's testimony is set to focus on Sibanyoni's relationship with taxi boss 'Bafana' Sindane.
Angel Health opens general medical clinic in Wan Chai
Healthcare provider Angel Health opened its Wan Chai clinic in Hong Kong to deliver general practice medical examinations and vaccination services
Govt to Brief IMF on New Auto Policy Today
The government will brief the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the proposed draft of Pakistan’s new five year auto policy … Read More The post Govt to Brief IMF on New Auto Policy Today appeared…
Why is Chugai Pharmaceutical stock sliding today?
- Chugai Pharmaceutical halts GYM329 development
- Phase II trial fails to show clinically meaningful weight loss
- Second-quarter results miss market expectations
Why is Goodman stock sliding today?
- Goodman abandons A$1.2B Project Mars data centre in Sydney due to community opposition
- Federal Senate inquiry reveals project failed to secure social licence
- Concerns arise about regulatory hurdles affecting Goodman's pipeline projects
'I don't think that is fake news as some have said,' says Leo XIV contradicting Trump on need for AI safety
The pontiff appeared to target US President Donald Trump who has routinely referred to concerns from AI leaders about the rapid pace of development of the technology as a ‘hoax’ stemming from his…
How AI is giving forgotten books a new lease of life
How AI is giving forgotten books a new lease of life newspress_en Tue, 09/29/2026 - 04:49 Science & Technology In a modest second-hand bookshop in Badalona, near Barcelona, Marcel Font began to notice something he had never seen before.
Govt Announces New Procurement Rules During IMF Talks
The federal government has replaced the 2004 public procurement framework with new rules that make digital procurement mandatory, introduce stronger … Read More The post Govt Announces New Procurement Rules During IMF Talks appeared first on ProPakistani .
ZJLD Group partners with CDF Cruise for maritime tasting event
Beverage producer ZJLD Group partnered with CDF Cruise to host a spirits tasting aboard the Adora Magic City cruise ship
FBR notifies procedures for scrutiny of sales tax returns
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Tokyo stocks fall on US-Iran uncertainty, dividend-driven buying subsides
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning as dividend-driven buying subsided and inflation concerns, fueled by uncertainty over an end to the
- Tokyo stocks fell 0.87% to 65,307.00 on dividend-driven buying slowdown
- U.S.-Iran conflict uncertainty added to inflation concerns
- U.S. dollar stabilized around 157 yen amid yen devaluation reports
SEBI rejects charge of minimum public shareholding violation by Adani Group companies
The allegations in the SCN dealt with alleged violations of MPS norms and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices Relating to Securities Market) Regulations, 2003 (PFUTP Regulations)
Japan 40-Year Bond Sale Sees Strongest Demand Since 2020
Japan’s 40-year government bond auction drew its strongest demand since 2020 as relatively high yields attracted investors.
Anthropic IPO Prospectus Warns Its AI Could Pose ‘Existential Risks To Humanity’
Nearly 80 pages of the company’s 261-page initial public offering prospectus is dedicated to potential risk factors, while only 48 pages outline its business.
Trump to meet AI chiefs at White House as pressure grows for tighter oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept 29 — President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will convene leading artificial intell...
JustMarkets offers browser-based access to MT4 and MT5
CFD broker JustMarkets is offering clients access to MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) through a browser-based WebTerminal, removing the need to install trading software.
- JustMarkets launches browser-based WebTerminal for MT4 and MT5.
- Enables account access from any device without software installation.
- Supports charts, indicators, orders, and open positions remotely.
AI Regulation in the Face of the Challenge of Uncontrolled Global Development
Legislating on this technology requires balancing its enormous innovative potential with transparency and responsibility.
AI’s reliance on journalism fuels calls to keep newsrooms viable
UNESCO's proposed Guidance on Fair Compensation for News could help create a new value-exchange model.
Korea Water Resources Corporation Wins Consecutive WorldSkills Medals
Korea Water Resources Corporation announced on Sep. 29 that Choi Su-ho, who competed in the Water Technology category at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China from Sep.
- Choi Su-ho wins bronze medal in Water Technology category at WorldSkills 2024
- Korea Water Resources Corporation secures consecutive WorldSkills medals
- Yun Seog-dae praises Korea's water treatment technology on global stage
Salah walks, Hassan talks - and Egypt have a problem
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan went into full damage control mode on Monday while talking to reporters ahead of the Pharaohs’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan.
More than small talk: What good conversations are really all about
"How are you?", "How was your weekend?": Everyday conversations often remain superficial. Many people miss genuine connection. Why meaningful conversations are important - and how to have them.
Web and app tip: Irrelevant function? - Get Outlook out of the habit of sorting
An important email is and remains missing - even in the spam folder it doesn't lurk? The reason could be in a completely different place, if you use Outlook.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan presented with keys to the city
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has received the symbolic gesture after leading the team to a historic three AFL premierships in a row.
‘Supergirl’ and Why Superheroines Don’t Have a License to Succeed
Despite having been acclaimed by critics and audiences, the series 'Juntas hasta el final' has been canceled, while 'Supergirl', whose protagonist did not have the support of the most reactionary…
Real estate terror
The grotesque housing drama in Madrid has become even more tragic with the arrival of vulture funds and international capital.
Bananas That Don't Go Brown To Hit Supermarkets Thanks to DNA Editing
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: It is the bane of every fruit bowl: sliced banana that turns brown before it has reached the table.
Free medicine delivery to benefit 80,000 patients monthly from Oct 1
SOME 80,000 patients nationwide are expected to benefit each month from free delivery of follow-up medicines under the Ubat Melalui Pos (UMP) initiative from Oct 1.
AI agent identity security demands layered defenses, Omdia says
AI agent identity security is testing whether consolidated platforms can protect a growing class of machine identities. Palo Alto Networks Inc.’s acquisition of CyberArk Software Ltd.
28.2 million children vaccinated in weeklong polio campaign
• Security-related issues in Bannu remain biggest threat to eradication • Country expects sevenfold drop in polio cases this year ISLAMABAD: Health workers vaccinated more than 28.2 million children…
Jaco Muller turned his 15-year-old son’s idea into 197 rhino births
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Jarred Peperoncini Peppers Recalled After Viral Video of 'Mouse'
A video posted to TikTok earlier this month showed what appeared to be a rodent floating in the jar of peppers.
- Mezzetta recalls 32-ounce Golden Greek Peperoncini jars due to pest contamination.
- TikTok video shows rodent in jar, causing recall.
- No illnesses reported, but recall continues.
Bose’s First Wired Headphones in Over a Decade Are Here, and They’re $99
The new earbuds tap into Gen Z’s wired headphone revival with a USB-C connection and no battery to keep charged.
Nearly half of childhood cancer survivors experience symptoms of anxiety or depression as adults
Physician and researcher Magnus Aasved Hjort believes people who survive childhood cancer should receive far better support as adults. It often starts when the child is in preschool.
From 6th grade to high school, new data shows teen health declining in Korea
In a nation where academic pressure intensifies sharply as children grow older, a groundbreaking multiyear study is revealing how the physical and mental health of teenagers deteriorates over time.
One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study
Four viruses and one bacteria were responsible for 12% of the world’s cancer cases in 2024. Does this mean they’re preventable?
How UAE vets could help protect public health, food security, and animal welfare
Dubai: When most people think of veterinarians, they may picture a clinic, a sick pet, or a farm animal needing treatment. But veterinary medicine moves beyond the examination room. In the UAE, a new generation of locally trained vets is being prepared to work across animal health, food safety, disease surveillance, wildlife conservation…
China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with US
China plans to complete a geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, as the red planet increasingly features in its space rivalry with the United States.
Despite a drop in deforestation in 2025, forest losses pile up in the Mekong
BANGKOK — Over the course of 2025, the Mekong countries of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam lost a combined 746,168 hectares (1.8 million acres) of tree cover, an area roughly equivalent…
Tracking researchers in Ukraine through war and armed conflict: The limits of free scholarly mobility
A study based on publication data traces how researchers moved within Ukraine and across borders between 2009 and 2022, with conflict-affected regions losing scholars while others became increasingly…
FG’s N50m grant fosters digital learning with app launch
A recipient of the federal government Students Venture Capital Grant, (S-VCG), Samuel Johnson has launched a virtual learning platform-Etude in an effort to boost digital education.
- Nigerian government grants N50 million to student Samuel Johnson for educational app Etude.
- Etude offers structured learning with tutorial videos and Computer Based Examinations (CBT).
- Ministry of Youth Development launched Students Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) in 2025.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Makes Record Investment In AI Chip Substrates
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is undertaking the largest capital expenditure in its history to meet explosive demand from the AI server and high-performance computing markets.
- Samsung Electro-Mechanics invests $4.98B in AI chip substrates production
- $6.78 trillion won allocated to Sejong plant and Vietnamese partner
- Full-scale production begins September 2023, concluding May 2028
Apple Watch Series 12: Will it finally fix Apple Watch Ultra envy?
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — When the Apple Watch Ultra appeared it probably assuaged the desires of the people secretl...
Okta builds shared architecture for agent runtime security
Agent runtime security requires controls across the technology stack as enterprises move AI agents into production. This week, Okta turned its agent security framework into a multivendor reference…
Study across 40 countries: Political activism linked to representation
Not happy with the election result? Don't worry. Election Day is not the only opportunity to influence politics.