A new study finds that to counter misinformation online, we need to copy its style
How do you get reliable information to someone who isn’t looking for it? New research using Facebook ads suggests a change in language makes a big difference.
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New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you
Parents, teachers and students were all surveyed as part of a new study looking at how screens are used in NSW schools.
BYD is reshaping Australia’s car market. How did it get here?
BYD is suddenly our second-highest selling car brand. Four key factors are behind its rapid ascent.
Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loom
Trump is promoting two federal payment programs already underway while reiterating a $5,000 dividend promise contingent on Republicans retaining Congress.
Gulf Cup competition committee reviews final arrangements for 27th edition
The Gulf Football Competition Committee met in Jeddah to finalize arrangements for the 27th Gulf Cup and appoint a match commissioner for the Saudi-UAE final.
FG vehicle rules could force billions in government car spending to local automakers
The Federal Government’s tighter vehicle procurement rules for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) could give local automakers a fresh boost by requiring government entities to demonstrate…
- FG introduces stricter vehicle procurement rules for MDAs.
- Local content requirements mandate compliance with local automakers.
- Non-compliance risks rejected approvals and sanctions.
Wike to Amaechi: Account for $308m power plant sale
… urges Rivers to re-elect Tinubu in 2027 Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has asked former read more Wike to Amaechi: Account for $308m power plant sale
2027: INEC’s world press conference dangerous threat, a jamboree – AA’s Udeze
The National Chairman of the Action Alliance, AA, Kenneth Udeze, has said the planned world press conference by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, scheduled for Tuesday, is a dangerous threat to the 2027 general elections. Udeze said the scheduled press conference is a mockery of the rule of law in Nigeria.
Osun killings: Police deploy tactical teams
The Osun State Police Command has deployed tactical teams to the Oke-Baale area of Osogbo following recent cult-related violence in parts of the state capital. The command said the deployment was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, following incidents recorded around the Owo-Eba and Arowomole areas of Osogbo.
Mastercard bets on trust, security to scale Africa’s 64bn instant transactions
Mastercard is betting on trust and security as the next frontier for scaling Africa’s instant payment boom, unveiling new partnerships read more Mastercard bets on trust, security to scale Africa’s…
Chance the Rapper Is Considering Changing His Name to Just “The Rapper”
After years of hearing that he should drop The Rapper, Chance says he may do the opposite and lose the first half of his name instead.
Split $7,500 Evenly Across These 3 Dividend Stocks and Ignore Them Until 2046
If I were looking for long-term income investments, Coca-Cola, Costco, and Walmart would be my first choices.
Nervousness among Sánchez's partners, forced to accelerate by the sound of electoral drums
The possible electoral advance surprises the parties of Sumar without closing their project. After meeting this Sunday, they announced that it will be called Frente Amplio and its candidate will be…
Lesufi announces plans to tackle GBVF in Gauteng
The province is also to temporarily halt the granting of liquor licences to taverns.
The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Justice Samuel Alito discussed his opinion in the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the leaked draft and its aftermath, same-sex marriage rights and why he's not retiring yet.
Diet analysis links higher pulse intake to lower heart disease and diabetes risk
New research from two William & Mary students has found that the risk of heart attack could be significantly lowered with one simple dietary change: increasing the intake of pulses. But what is a pulse? A food group with diverse options, pulses are edible seeds from plants in the legume family.
How Andy Burnham ate the Greens’ policy lunch
The Green Party is proud of forcing Labour left on policy, but experts say that shift is sinking the Greens in the polls.
Kalshi’s Growth Puts Prediction-Market Safeguards Under Scrutiny
Kalshi safeguards face scrutiny after a Pennsylvania man lost over $25,000 despite self-excluding from major sportsbooks, NPR reports.
Pentagon Backs Ambitious Plan to Beam Solar Power From Space
Space-based solar power just got another powerful vote of confidence. The United States Department of Defense just inked a contract with solar energy company Overview Energy to “design, build, and…
McDonalds Has Secretly Deployed AI Models to Determine Exactly What to Charge You for Its Mid Fast Food Burgers
Get yourself an AI Price-Hiked Big Mac with cheese. The post McDonalds Has Secretly Deployed AI Models to Determine Exactly What to Charge You for Its Mid Fast Food Burgers appeared first on Futurism…
FCT police order arrest, prosecution of motorists with concealed number plates
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has warned motorists and vehicle owners against driving vehicles without valid number plates or with concealed, defaced or deliberately faded plate…
Riyadh Air offers chance to win 12 return tickets in Golden Ticket draw
Riyadh Air’s Golden Ticket draw offers one Sfeer member in each participating market 12 return tickets, split between Business Class and Premium Economy seats
We are intentional in helping small holder farmers to populate their farms with newer oil palms trees – Ebokpo
Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo is the Commissioner for Agriculture in Cross River. In this interview with BLESSING ADIMABUA, he highlighted the read more We are intentional in helping small holder farmers…
Digger Earns Just $8 Million, Giving Tom Cruise One of His Worst Openings Ever
The star's big gamble, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, may prove to be the biggest box office flop of the year. Digger Earns Just $8 Million, Giving Tom Cruise One of His Worst Openings Ever Alex…
Kuwait schoolgirls suffer breathing difficulties, investigation ordered
Dubai: A number of schoolgirls at a secondary school in Kuwait suffered breathing difficulties in an incident that prompted an immediate investigation, the Ministry of Education said, adding that all…
Dodgers Open Three-Peat Quest Just As The World Series Ended: With A Wn
The Dodgers opened their best-of five NLDS with a 5-3 win over the Braves at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Tarik Skubal threw six innings of two-hit ball to earn the win.
Small farmers at mercy of supermarket giants, seller says
A small-scale banana farmer who has had his agreement with Coles ended due to the supermarket giant simplifying its supply chain says the move signals the end of small-scale farms across the country.
Meet Nishant Kerketta: 'Gaon ka ladka' from Jharkhand goes viral for turning his village backdrop into a fashion stage
Nishant Kerketta, a fashion and fitness enthusiast from Jharkhand, is going viral on Instagram after showcasing a polished outfit in a video that playfully challenges assumptions about how men from…
NHIA Urges Early Detection as FG Steps Up Cancer Response
*NHIA-Roche initiative cuts cost of selected drugs by 80%, expands support for radiotherapy, diagnostics James Emejo in Abuja The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has urged Nigerian women to…
Jason Kelce Makes Surprising Slip-up While Calling Commanders Game in London
Jason Kelce had a noticeable slip-up while calling the Colts-Commanders game in London, with his broadcast partner calling it out.
- Jason Kelce made mistake during NFL International Series game broadcast in London.
- Kelce accidentally referred to Washington Commanders as Washington Redskins.
- Commanders lost to Indianapolis Colts 30-13 in London matchup.
Tom Cruise's Digger Bombs Hard With $20 Million Global Opening in Theaters
Tom Cruise's Digger bombed hard in theaters, pulling in an estimated $20 million in its opening weekend at the global box office.
Federal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI nudification ban
Minnesota's law banning AI "nudification" images has been put on hold after a federal appeals court sided with Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company.
Plague death triggers quarantine, mask mandates in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia
The measures come after Darya Shipilova, a lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, died after reportedly contracting plague on Oct. 2.
Ford Motor vs. Stellantis: Which Automotive Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Ford's commercial division and dealership network contrast sharply with Stellantis's lower debt, but both posted massive losses in 2025.
Taste shapes support for climate-friendly school meals
Students in a new study were neither clearly positive nor negative about more climate-friendly school meals. Whether the food tasted good, was filling and felt familiar played an important role.
Free Zones: Preserving Nigeria’s Industrial Advantage
Nigeria’s free-zone regime is approaching a critical policy test. As the Federal Government moves to tighten tax and customs administration, it must also guard against weakening one of the country’s
DeepSeek broadens Huawei software challenge to Nvidia
DeepSeek has expanded support for Huawei’s Ascend artificial-intelligence processors by releasing core programming libraries designed to preserve familiar developer workflows across rival hardware…
Automatic Data Processing vs. Lumentum: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
ADP offers steady dividend growth and record client satisfaction across a global payroll business. Lumentum is growing at a remarkable pace on AI demand but carries customer concentration risk worth…
NHIA expands cover to cut cancer treatment costs
The National Health Insurance Authority has expanded insurance support to cut cancer treatment costs, shielding eligible patients from 80% of medicine cost Read More…
Gulf workers send record $161bn overseas as remittances rise 13.6 per cent
Gulf workers’ outward remittances reached a record $161bn in 2025, up 13.6 per cent, according to GCC-Stat, exceeding the US total of $107bn
US heating oil prices set to jump 50% this winter: Why millions of Americans face $900 higher bills
US heating oil prices could jump 50% this winter, adding nearly $900 to average household bills as supply disruptions raise costs for millions of Americans.
Is your office pushing you into 'survival mode'?
Not all workplaces are the same, but if you work in an office, some of the common features could be making it harder for you to get your best work done.
One state's illegal tobacco crackdown is producing striking results
Calls to Quitline more than doubled in the days after major tobacco black market enforcement operations in Queensland, suggesting the crackdown may encourage some smokers to quit.
Particle Collider Experiment Recreates the Big Bang's Primordial Soup - and Finds Unexpected Pattern
"Physicists smashed gold nuclei together at nearly the speed of light and found an unexpected pattern in the particles..." writes Live Science.
Guatemala Commission Approves Revised Cybersecurity Bill
A Guatemalan congressional commission approved a revised cybersecurity bill on 4 October 2026, moving Initiative 6347 closer to a full vote in Congress.
YouTube Cuts Reach of Re-uploaded Shorts in Africa
YouTube will recommend re-uploaded Shorts less often, a global rule that hits African creators who depend on repost networks for reach.
Generate $6 trillion in annual revenue or face a major collapse — AI data center costs are doubling every 12 months
Regulators withdrew their completeness finding on ATC's application after 564 changes were filed, delaying grid power to Oracle's Wisconsin AI campus.
Lina Khan says AI companies are following the same playbook that got Big Tech into trouble
Former FTC chair Lina Khan cautioned against AI companies regulating themselves during an interview on ABC's "This Week."
You’ll Never Guess Which Political Ideology People With Low Cognitive Ability Are Drawn Toward, According to New Research
Painful. The post You’ll Never Guess Which Political Ideology People With Low Cognitive Ability Are Drawn Toward, According to New Research appeared first on Futurism .
Republican-aligned actors issued nearly three-quarters of fact-checked 2024 election hoaxes
During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, politicians and anonymous users openly used disinformation as a campaign strategy. A new study reveals who spread these hoaxes, how they shared them, and who was targeted by the fabricated claims.
One giant clam contains a month‑by‑month diary of the Great Barrier Reef's climate 200 years ago
When you swim through the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef, there is one creature on the seafloor that's almost impossible to miss: the giant clam. Its huge, fluted shell frames a soft mantle shimmering with electric blue, green and gold.
Chronicles: Medieval promised me Tom Hardy, but gave me something much more: a nerdy historical epic with Crusader Kings diplomacy and Mount & Blade combat where you can do 'whatever you want in the world'
Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.
Was There Really a Female King in Ancient Egypt 5,000 Years Ago?
A new study says yes The post Was There Really a Female King in Ancient Egypt 5,000 Years Ago? appeared first on Nautilus .
Anthropic report: Is Russia using AI for disinformation in the Central African Republic and elsewhere?
A new report says the AI model Claude was used in pro-Russian campaigns in the Central African Republic. Similar allegations have been made about propaganda in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Sudan and Mali.
Anthropic Has Been Aggressively Lobbying the Vatican to Consider AI Consciousness
It didn't work. The post Anthropic Has Been Aggressively Lobbying the Vatican to Consider AI Consciousness appeared first on Futurism .
Trump Taps Jay Clayton, the SEC Chair Who Sued Ripple, to Lead AI Push
President Trump named a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the helm.
Earfun Pro X review: highly capable headphones that seriously undercut rivals such as Bose on price
The Wave Pro X are Earfun's best cans so far, and the margin is wide.
Google's Android Security State Libraries Enable Component-Level Security Verification
Google's AndroidX Security State libraries enables apps to verify security patch status at the individual component level, rather than relying on a single, device-wide security patch date.
Venus Optics doesn’t really do ‘ordinary’, and it’s latest Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift camera lens is anything but…
This new multi-function lens offers full tilt and shift functions with a fast f/2 aperture and zero distortion
San Francisco's Car Crime Has Plunged. How Much Credit Does Flock Deserve?
Car thefts in San Francisco are down almost 59% for the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same months in 2022, according to analysis of police department statistics by NPR's Planet Money — and car break-ins are down more than 82%.
- Car thefts in San Francisco dropped 59% in 2026 vs. 2022
- Police credit Flock Safety's AI license plate cameras for reduction
- Proposition E enabled use of drones and high-tech surveillance