Are Mormons Losing Their Distinctiveness?
People born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have tended to stay members for life. But that pattern has started to shift.
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UDA sets 24-hour deadline for grassroots election disputes in 5 counties
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has given members 24 hours to lodge disputes arising from its latest ward-level grassroots elections in five counties.
- UDA grants 24-hour deadline for election disputes in 5 counties.
- Election disputes must be filed within 24 hours of results.
- UDA's ENDRC handles complaints electronically.
Clashes erupt in Christian town in central Syria
Security forces were sent to the Christian town of Suqaylabiyah in central Syria at the weekend after young Sunnis from a nearby area went there and started a fight, residents and state media said.
Daughter of MP murdered five years ago says politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.
Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Interview
Moscow said Russian forces would step up attacks on military facilities, defense industry sites and related infrastructure.
- Russia to increase strikes on Kyiv, military sites
- Zelensky vows to double attacks on Russian refineries
- No targeting of civilians, despite Russian claims
Sharjah FDI projects grow 45 per cent as investors seek stability and adaptable economies
Sharjah recorded 45 per cent growth in FDI projects in 2025, as Invest in Sharjah’s CEO outlines four pillars underpinning the UAE’s appeal to global investors
NITDA warns organisations, staff against sharing sensitive data with public AI tools
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned organisations and their staff against entering personal, classified or confidential information into public artificial…
NPP elects Boadu Chairman, Kodua retains General Secretary
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected Mr John Boadu as its National Chairman, with Mr Justin Kodua Frimpong retaining his position as General Secretary.
Science Snapshots: October 4, 2026
Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute
Filipina in UAE to pay off debts after Dh20 million win in Big Ticket draw
Bernadetta Azucena had recently resigned as a secretary, leaving her mother worried about her daughter's future without a job.
Fire guts shops at Koforidua Srodae, suspect arrested for allegedly looting
Fire has destroyed several shops at Srodae near the Old Traffic Light in Koforidua, in the Eastern Region, with firefighters managing to contain the blaze before it spread to adjoining shops.
Newcastle's magic NRL premiership tilt ends in defeat, pride and honour
Newcastle came as close to winning a premiership as a team can without winning one but there is still honour to be found after their grand final loss.
Grand Theft Auto 6 features 'detailed decapitation' and 'frequent and prominent' drug use, according to hastily deleted PEGI rating
Jason and Lucia can also snort cocaine "directly from their hand at any time."
Rivers poised to rebuild tourism sector with digital backbone
… As experts point to role of AI in new tourism drive Tourism subsector which boosted the reputation capital of read more Rivers poised to rebuild tourism sector with digital backbone
Nollywood actress raises alarm over fake products, begs NAFDAC for solutions [VIDEO]
Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to intensify efforts to tackle the circulation of fake and potentially harmful…
Mudavadi Courts Maersk Investment in Lamu Port and Logistics Sector
"In discussions with Mr. Igor Van Den Essen, President for Africa and Europe at APM Terminals (Maersk), I explored how we can deepen our partnership in maritime infrastructure, logistics and digital…
Nordica marks 1,000 HIFU treatments after five years of fibroid care innovation
Nordica’s Fibroid Care Centre has completed 1,000 High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatments for fibroids, marking five years of investment in read more Nordica marks 1,000 HIFU treatments…
Social Security COLA 2027: Why Medicare deductions could reduce retirees' monthly benefit increase
Social Security COLA 2027 could raise monthly benefits, but higher Medicare premiums and deductions may leave retirees with less money in their bank accounts.
Dubai CommerCity to add 91,000 sqm in Dh1.8 billion expansion
Dubai: Dubai CommerCity is set to add more than 91,000 square metres of new space in a Phase 2 expansion involving investments of more than Dh1.8 billion , as Dubai steps up its push to build its digital economy and trade infrastructure.
King Salman Global Arabic Language Complex launches index to assess AI language model maturity
Dr. Abdullah Al-Washmi announced a new index to measure the maturity of large language model technologies serving Arabic, during an interview on Al Ekhbariya.
Map Shows States Where Dengue Fever Cases Have Risen After Florida Outbreak
Florida dengue outbreak drives rise in U.S. cases as CDC data show infections increasing across at least 15 states.
Google Japan shows off wild conveyor-belt keyboard with keys that move to your fingers
This keyboard is designed so that you don't have to move your hands or arms to press its keys. It's not going to be put on sale, but you can build one yourself.
Jimmie Johnson Is Building A Different Kind Of NASCAR Team
Jimmie Johnson is bringing celebrities, athletes and business leaders into Legacy Motor Club. The goal isn’t just star power, but more resources to build a winning team.
Teachers’ Unions seek presidential intervention to end strike
The leadership of the three major pre-tertiary teacher unions in the Central Region has called on President John Dramani Mahama to personally intervene in the protracted dispute between the unions and…
Massage Machines Are Becoming More Expensive in Pakistan
Massage chairs, foot massagers, massage guns and other body massaging equipment are likely to become more expensive in Pakistan after … Read More The post Massage Machines Are Becoming More Expensive…
Tax Reform: "Autumn Package": Federal Government and States Plan Tax Simplifications for Companies
The Federal Ministry of Finance and the states still want to agree on tax relief for the economy this autumn. North Rhine-Westphalia's Finance Minister, Optendrenk, is making eight specific proposals.
I replaced Spotify with CDs for my 8-year-old. It's one parenting decision I haven't regretted.
I stopped letting my daughter browse Spotify after inappropriate playlist images appeared in search. Now she explores music through CDs.
Max Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain GP as Kimi Antonelli takes firm grip on title race
A crazy, rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia finished with Max Verstappen earning Red Bull their first win of the 2026 season at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday.
Opec+ keeps oil output targets unchanged for November
Opec+ kept its oil production targets unchanged for November, extending the pause it started in October after six months of gradual increases. The group's seven core members – Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Russia and Kazakhstan – decided during the meeting on Sunday to "maintain September 2026 required production for November…
Sheikh Hamdan attends unveiling of asteroid probe
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, witnessed the…
Gary Shapiro: why trade shows matter and how to get them right
I ran powerful trade show CES for decades. Bill Gates told me once that trade shows were key for Microsoft. Now, author Robyn Davis is onto something.
‘Something special was coming’: Lucas Leiva on Klopp’s Liverpool revolution
Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says he sensed the club was entering a new era when Jürgen Klopp arrived at Anfield in 2015.
Tayla Kavanagh breaks SA 10km record, as road runners shine at home and abroad
Competing in Romania, Kavanagh covered the 10km distance in 30:50 to slice 22 seconds off the national mark.
Zahid urges UiTM to establish Quantum Department, says Malaysia must not lag
SHAH ALAM, Oct 4 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Universiti Teknologi MA...
Long-Time Slashdot Reader Announces New Open Source Web Browser 'Northstar'
Long-time Slashdot reader Andreas(R) announces Northstar, a "minimalist" web browser written entirely from scratch in C — now available in version 1.0.11: One window, one page, one process — about…
SEC launches Africa Virtual Asset Summit 2026 to advance responsible digital asset ecosystem
The Securities and Exchange Commission, Ghana (SEC) has launched the Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) 2026, a two-day gathering to be held on 2 and 3 November 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast…
3 Ways IMF Can Hurt Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants the government to devalue the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) so fuel prices increase and inflation … Read More The post 3 Ways IMF Can Hurt Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani .
US Navy uses Xbox-style controllers to fire anti-drone lasers deployed on ships
This would make it easier for sailors to get used to controlling the weapon system, as they're probably already comfortable holding a controller.
Whispers of Contagion Risk Are Returning to Europe’s Bond Market
Traders are on the alert for signs of contagion in Europe’s government bond market after a selloff triggered memories of the region’s debt crisis 15 years ago.
FCNR has bought time; now let's transform how we finance our current account deficit: Neelkanth Mishra
Mishra said the FCNR scheme acts as a way to buy more time, effectively lengthening short-term currency hedges—which used to mature in three to six months—into three- to five-year commitments.
From a nation of savers to a nation of investors: NSE bets on technology, financialisation and market depth
Data and technology have significant long-term potential because they can scale across markets and geographies without depending solely on trading volumes, says NSE MD & CEO
Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'
It is hoped the prospective sale provides a haven for wildlife in an urban area.
Credit Rating Firm Says the Economy Is About to Be Obliterated
"AI has advanced so far that the complete disruption of the economy is all but certain." The post Credit Rating Firm Says the Economy Is About to Be Obliterated appeared first on Futurism .
Cry for help as French-Swiss lake dries up
The picturesque Lac des Brenets between France and Switzerland has dried up after a record-breaking hot summer, leaving locals crying out for help to save the lake.
Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds?
It’s a powerful analogy that captured the popular consciousness, but the biological reality may be quite different Humans have a cognitive quirk for the number three.
Study of 2.5 million children finds no link between MMR vaccine and autism
Evaluating the health records of over 2.5 million children, researchers found no evidence that receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine before age two increases the risk of a childhood autism…
Beijing fights invasive moths with parasitic wasps and caterpillar-catching contests
Authorities in the Chinese capital are releasing more than a billion parasitic wasps and encouraging caterpillar-catching competitions to try to contain the spread of the invasive North American fall webworm.
TCM or Western medicine for sports injuries? Why this Hong Kong athlete chose both
In the third instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Aidyn Fitzpatrick speaks to a Hong Kong fencer studying TCM and local practitioners to see how athletes, both elite and amateur, are using TCM alongside Western medicine for smarter injury recovery.
The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)
We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.
My 16-year-old still has a 9 p.m. bedtime. It's great for our whole family.
Keeping a bedtime helps my teen get enough sleep and gives my husband and me alone time together
Open-source tool designs LEGO builds with more than 2,000 real pieces
Carlos Antelo's open-source ldraw-nova lets GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 design LEGO models as LDraw CAD files.
An OpenAI model was caught trying to cheat at StarCraft, and of course it did it by stealing a human's work
GPT-6 Astra tried to get a leg-up in Blizzard's RTS by pilfering a human-created bot.
Sumerge x HRSD at LEAP: Shaping more intelligent and inclusive digital services
Building on its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) and their work together across several digital platforms, Sumerge sat down with Salman…
UAE's MBR Explorer probe enters final tests for 2028 mission
A UAE-built probe for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt has completed vibration testing and is undergoing thermal tests as preparations intensify for the mission’s launch in March 2028.
Burnham’s plans for social care and its workers are admirable but changes must come quickly | Heather Stewart
Money is needed now for a system that has left families including mine struggling their way unsupported and forgotten As one of many hundreds of thousands of people in the UK with a parent with…
Meta Glasses Nova (Gen 3) Review: Not Much New
Meta and Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses have slightly better batteries and mics. And yes, they still have cameras.
Pocket-Sized 1970s Camera Was Gone for Decades—Now It’s Coming Back to Life
The nostalgic device comes amid a retro tech revival and longing for simpler times, especially among younger generations.
Understanding parental burnout: why self-care is not enough
Parental burnout is more than ordinary tiredness. Psychologists explain why “self-care” can feel like another burden—and what practical support may help parents recover.
Psychologists identify “collective anti-mattering” as a key driver of modern political grievances
New research shows that feeling your social group is ignored by society triggers deep anger and anxiety. These emotions can lead to political mobilization, a desire for strong leaders, and support for punitive policies.