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Take a seat: How Jalsa is giving Abu Dhabi's emerging artists a stage
On a well-lit stage at Manarat Al Saadiyat, a single white plastic chair sits beneath the lights. It may look unremarkable, especially if you grew up in the Middle East. But for the organisers of Jalsa, it is a symbol of what they are trying to build: a place where anyone can take a seat, take the microphone, and be seen.
Trump calls injured Flydubai captain a hero after emergency landing
US President Donald Trump praised Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar after a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia following a reported cockpit altercation. The details remain under investigation.
There’s a pipeline of deals—for pipelines—that will help power the AI boom
Potential sellers ask for more money on inflated valuations, while the buyers think longer term and conservatively. It’s hard to meet in the middle on a price tag.
Indian rupee drops to two-month low as global bond rout deepens, oil jumps
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee dropped to its weakest level in two months as global bond yields surged to decadal highs and oil prices jumped, deepening pressure on the South Asian currency that was already hurt by foreign portfolio outflows on Thursday.
Devdutt Padikkal Siblings: All About Chandni Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal is an Indian international cricketer known as a stylish left-handed top-order batsman who also bowls occasional right-arm off-spin.
Maumela contacted complainants on his own accord, court hears
Shadrack Sibiya was arrested last week on charges of rape and human trafficking.
- Bishop Maumela contacted complainant independently
- Case against Shadrack Sibiya includes rape and human trafficking
- Bishop acted in personal capacity, not instructed by anyone
This Swedish travel agency caters specifically to introverts
People seeking travel experiences better suited to their introverted personality are in luck. Announced on September 29, Sweden’s new Introvert Travel Agency caters its services specifically to…
Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat
Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
Petronas-Sarawak oil and gas dispute heads to Federal Court for five-day hearing from Jan 25
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Federal Court has set five days from January 25 next year to hear petitions filed by Petrol...
RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro review: An excellent smart scale for family life
The RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro offers a solid set of features and accurate measurements given the price. All it’s lacking is heart health reporting.
Inflation ticks up, putting pressure on BI
The food price squeeze could persist into next year as El Nino conditions linger into early 2027, raising the risk of weaker agricultural output and further price increases.
US funding cuts put R2.5bn SA sci-tech research at risk
The US funding cuts expose that South Africa’s science, tech and innovation funding model is not sufficiently resilient, as nearly R2.5 billion in research activities remain at risk.
Do you know what to do when the alarm sounds? Building 60 evacuation drill puts preparedness to the test
At 9.00 a.m., a small planning team comprising colleagues from the CERN Fire and Rescue Service, the HSE Fire Safety Engineering team, Departmental Safety Officers (DSOs), Territorial Safety Officers…
Vantara in talks with Brazil on ‘strategic cooperation’ on threatened species, FOIA documents reveal
Vantara, the billionaire-run Indian private zoo that houses more than 150,000 animals, discussed a “strategic conservation partnership” with authorities in Brazil, the world’s most biodiverse country, according to documents obtained by Mongabay under Brazil’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Exclusive: Branch Launches High Yield Savings for Workers Whose Pay Changes Every Week
Watch more: Need to Know With Branch’s Atif Siddiqi For workers with unpredictable pay, the problem with saving isn’t necessarily deciding to do it. It is knowing how much money they can afford to set aside and leave alone.
The IPO Window Is Opening Selectively; Readiness Will Decide Who Gets Through
The 2026 IPO market is reopening selectively, favoring large companies that spent the slowdown strengthening their financial reporting, governance and operations, writes guest author Mark Williams…
Largest commercial paper offers by target size in Q3 2026
Twenty-three companies brought commercial paper offers to the Nigerian money market during the third quarter of 2026, targeting a combined N446.1 billion across 43 series under programmes with a total…
- 23 companies issued commercial paper offers in Q3 2026 Nigeria market.
- Ten largest offerings targeted N350 billion, 78.5% of total issuance.
- Two non-interest commercial papers provided Shariah-compliant alternatives.
D-Wave opens quantum computing gate-model simulator beta program
D-Wave Quantum Inc., a commercial supplier of quantum computing hardware and software, today announced the launch of its gate-model quantum computing simulator program in beta test mode, allowing…
Sleep disruption increases preference for artificial intelligence
Waking up out of sync with your internal clock can cause social anxiety. A new psychological study finds this temporal misalignment makes people prefer being evaluated by artificial intelligence over…
Nuclear Startup Funding Is Up, But The Sector’s Public Markets Take A Bearish Turn
So far in 2026, investors have poured more than $6 billion into companies focused on developing both fission and fusion nuclear energy technology and infrastructure, per Crunchbase data.
Donald Trump Has Appeared on the Cover of TIME More Than Anyone Else
The moment marks another milestone for the U.S. President.
How Richard Nixon Reshaped the Relationship Between the President and the Press
Appearing a record number of times on the cover of TIME isn't the only way President Donald Trump is following President Richard Nixon.
What Trump Has Built
An interview with the President at a pivotal moment in his second term.
Think you're protected? New research shows how perceptions of immunity shape vaccine decisions
When it's time for another vaccine, many people may ask themselves a familiar question: Do I really need another one? The answer may depend, at least in part, on how protected they think they already…
Know a rising star in robotics? We want to hear from you.
Business Insider is looking for the up-and-coming people shaping the future of robotics.
For transportation cybersecurity, AI isn’t helping fight..so far
AI is not yet a help in fighting cybercrime but it definitely boosting the bad guys, a conference is told. The post For transportation cybersecurity, AI isn’t helping fight..so far appeared first on…
Micron lawsuit claims Chinese memory maker YMTC poached its engineers, then sued it using its own stolen tech
Micron files a lawsuit against Yangtze Memory, claims that some of the patents which YMTC uses against Micron in various courts were granted to former YMTC engineers who took crucial know-how from Micron and took it to YMTC.
Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus
The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.
Navigating Geoeconomic Risk in the U.S. Stock Market
Geoeconomic risk—the risk that firms incur valuation losses when countries deploy economic, trade, or financial leverage for geopolitical aims—has become a first-order concern for investors. In this post, based on our recent Staff Report , we document that domestic U.S.
Gen Z is the most likely generation to use AI for learning—but 57% say they struggle to apply what they learn
Chatbots can help new hires get up to speed, but a survey suggests the human side of learning at work still matters.
Braves Outfielder Sends Ronald Acuna Jr Injury Message, ‘Missing Spark’
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II offered an emotional response about the superstar slugger’s importance in the lineup.
Phillies Won’t Explain Decision To Pull Highly Touted Starter From Playoff Rotation
The Philadelphia Phillies’ minor league manager refused to elaborate after pulling an exciting young talent out of a championship game.
Mostly, Health Insurers Maintain Medicare Advantage Markets For 2027
Health insurers in privatized Medicare Advantage are for the most part maintaining their 2027 geographic footprints after a multi-year period of retrenchment.
AI agents speed up development — data access slows them down
Building the app was never the hard part. Now, with AI agents assisting with development, teams complete applications and internal The post AI agents speed up development — data access slows them down appeared first on The New Stack .
Microsoft Windows and Surface Event: What We Expect to See on Oct. 7
No, we’re not expecting Windows 12. But we could get a release date for the Surface Laptop Ultra.
The Problem With Trump’s Crime Claims
The president says that his immigration crackdown is behind falling crime rates. The numbers don’t back that up.
Death of the Dinner Party
The share of adults who say they regularly have friends over has declined dramatically since 1975.
Democratic Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed explains how science influences his politics
Scientific American spoke to the Michigan Senate candidate about how his background in medicine has shaped his outlook
Spec for spec: Simplified Kia Sonet range detailed from base to top
Introduction of the new LS+ trim level has also seen the normally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine become the sole powerunit option.
Brace for heavy rains and flash floods
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Coastal and Northeastern regions The post Brace for heavy rains and flash floods appeared first on KBC Digital .
InfraCredit secures IFC’s $50m subordinated debt facility for local currency infrastructure finance
Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Plc (InfraCredit) has secured a $50 million subordinated debt facility from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) read more InfraCredit secures IFC’s $50m…
Energy Transition: Federal Network Agency Facilitates Electricity Trading with Home Storage Systems
New rules are intended to help millions of households use their battery storage more flexibly and thus save money. The two-way charging of cars is also expected to become more attractive as a result.
AI agents are ready to act, but do they understand your business?
How businesses can give AI agents context without handing over control.
flynas and Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sign agreement to enhance domestic pilgrim services
flynas and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have signed an agreement to improve services for domestic Umrah pilgrims, announced at the Umrah and Visit Forum in Jeddah.
Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo Prices Announced in Pakistan
Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) has officially launched the all-new Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo in Pakistan, with bookings now open and … Read More The post Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo Prices Announced in Pakistan…
Nursing Reform: Wages for nursing staff rise - and so do the copayments
The figures come right in the middle of the political debate on nursing care reform, because nursing care insurance is under massive financial pressure.
I kept waking up 2 hours before my alarm because of this common bedroom mistake — here's how I fixed it instantly
I kept waking up hours before my alarm, until a new study highlighted the hidden culprit that was stopping me from sleeping. Here's the $5 item that helps me stay asleep longer.
Kaduna upgrades 17 PHCs as N147.9bn health budget faces impact test
Kaduna State Government is upgrading 17 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) as it deploys part of a N147.9 billion health allocation read more Kaduna upgrades 17 PHCs as N147.9bn health budget faces…
Googles Gemini 4 Argon is the latest super-smart AI that most cannot get
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a "frontier" AI model that excels at cybersecurity tasks.
Investing in climate, hydrological services is essential-WMO
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says investment in weather, hydrological and climate services is essential to protecting lives, supporting livelihoods and strengthening economies.
Giraldo Alayón García, Cuba’s ‘spider man,’ died on Sept. 24
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan
A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and recreate that image with remarkable precision.
- AI tool reconstructs images from brain scans with high precision
- Developed by Michal Irani's team at Weizmann Institute of Science
- Raises ethical concerns about surreptitiously extracting thoughts
McKinsey senior partner: Why AI’s easiest wins are misleading CEOs
CEOs tout contact centers and software coding as AI successes. But are they? That works was already standardized, for reasons nothing to do with AI.
STAT+: Why a Huntington’s patient isn’t fazed by the waning effect of UniQure’s gene therapy
Questions about the durability of an experimental Huntington's disease therapy matter to Wall Street. They matter less to those directly affected by the disease.
Firm rents four Nvidia H200s to test '80x cheaper' DeepSeek claim
A call center consultancy rented four Nvidia H200s to run DeepSeek V4.1 Flash for Claude Code and found DeepSeek's API cheaper.
Why AI ads make consumers question product quality, according to an expert
Not only do AI-generated commercials make most viewers cringe, but this creative content expert says they could also make them wary of using the advertised product.
Exercise Keeps Astronaut Hearts in Fighting Shape for the Journey to Mars
Getting a human body to Mars will take a toll on it. NASA and other space agencies have been concerned for years that the 6-9 month travel time to get to the Red Planet could have such a deleterious…
Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education
A recent study indicates that Americans with lower cognitive ability scores tend to be more likely to embrace Christian nationalism.
What therapists say about this new antidote for doomscrolling—and no, it’s not bricking your phone
With seemingly endless studies showing doomscrolling is bad for mental health , more people are rethinking their relationship with social media and digital content.
You’re supposed to get one free doctor’s visit every year. So why are so many Americans being charged?
After moving to West Virginia last year, Steve Kuo signed up for a new insurance plan that would cost him $500 a month. But there was one upside: He knew he was entitled to a free preventive visit. He wanted to take advantage of it, so he made an appointment at a clinic near his […]