Suzy Kolber Talks ESPN Layoff, ‘Unconventional’ Path to Scripps
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Apple and a Hacker’s Future
I was happy for years in Apple's walled garden; with AI, however, their protections feel like limitations.
GCC remittances hit record $161 billion in 2025, highest globally
Dubai: Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries sent a record $161 billion in remittances abroad in 2025, making the six-member bloc the world's largest source of outward worker remittances.
I was 16 when I started reselling online. A few months later, my garage was a warehouse and I was making $25,000 a month.
Ethan Alexander started reselling Walmart products on Amazon as a teenager. His family's garage soon became a makeshift warehouse.
Aviation: Flight tickets cost in Germany almost twice as much as in 2010
The average flight ticket in Germany now costs 300 euros. Internationally, more and more airlines are avoiding German hubs, an evaluation shows.
OpenAI sent an oddly casual apology after its AI accessed Australian government systems
OpenAI’s breezy email about an AI agent accessing a government system looks even stranger as the full scale of the incident, and the delay in disclosing it, become clear.
Britain’s $160 Billion Super-Rich Exodus, Bolsonaro Leads Brazil Vote
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NPP begins search for winnable parliamentary candidates ahead of 2028
The leader and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the party has begun identifying potential parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2028 general…
Blockades and riots: French student protests enter second week
Protests are taking place again at more than 400 schools in France. Blockades and violence are causing classes to be cancelled and significant property damage. The Prime Minister wants to address the concerns of young people.
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Google says some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others, and here’s why
Google says the vast majority of Android apps run fine on Googlebooks, but a few apps don't play nicely with Intel laptops.
Rogue AI agents spark calls for jail time
After 30 incidents involving autonomous AI agents, the companies behind them are racing to add safeguards.
Bank Deposits Near Rs. 40 Trillion
Deposits held by Pakistan’s banking sector rose 13.9 percent year over year to Rs. 39.24 trillion in August 2026, while … Read More The post Bank Deposits Near Rs.
Middle East conflict puts Malaysian SMEs under growing financial pressure - BNM
MALAYSIAN SMEs and selected business sectors are coming under growing financial pressure from the Middle East conflict as higher energy, logistics and input costs squeeze margins and cash buffers…
Hundreds of Teachers Face Termination Over Poor Class 9 Results
The District Education Authority Rawalpindi has initiated action against 404 teachers and 160 headmasters over poor Class 9 examination results, … Read More The post Hundreds of Teachers Face…
ICE Offers Tanker Derivatives for Route Outside Strait of Hormuz
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. said it would offer tanker derivatives contracts based on a route outside the Strait of Hormuz, as the oil shipping industry’s main benchmark continues to be upended by…
Why agentic AI demands a new approach to enterprise security
Autonomous AI agents are transforming enterprise workflows, creating new security risks around data, intent, access and accountability.
Ian Cameron says Ramaphosa’s GBVF plan is ‘physically impossible’
Cameron says corruption, capacity constraints will make implementing such plans difficult.
Middle East oil exports return to pre-war levels, excluding Iran
Oil exports from the Middle East, excluding Iran, exceeded their pre-war average last week, Kpler data showed, as pipelines helped bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite continued attacks on shipping.
Apple Says Some AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max Phones Must Be Replaced After Service Failure
Some AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max phones that lose cellular service need replacement, while Apple says updates can help prevent new failures.
BT buys TalkTalk out of administration to keep 2.5M customers connected
Rescue carries an estimated £400M cash impact as ministers intervene and competition review looms
US Dollar: Volatility-driven support into year-end – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the US Dollar (USD) has started Q4 2026 on a firm footing, supported by resilient United States (US) growth and hawkish Federal…
Mixed start for pre-Cop as just two non-Pacific leaders accept Australian invitation to climate summit
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Scientists who revealed how brain shapes memories win Nobel
Trio wins Nobel medicine prize for optogenetics work
Windows 11 was released five years ago today
Windows 11 was released five years ago, on October 5, 2021. But it feels like it's been around longer as Microsoft’s latest OS has put users through so much pain.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD languishes below $4,200 amid high US yields
Gold (XAU/USD) trims some losses on Monday but remains trapped within previous ranges, with upside attempts limited below $4,200 and with two-month lows of $4,110 at a short distance.
Coalition: SPD Ministries for tougher approach against China
How does the government counter excess capacities and distortion of competition from China? The SPD ministries present their approach.
5 best wireless keyboards and mice for your work setup
IOL Tech editor Michael Sherman looks at the top five wireless keyboard and mouse combinations to elevate your remote workflow, improve typing comfort, and boost overall productivity.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on the lessons he learned as a Texas trucker
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Iranian flights land in Iraq's Najaf after US sanctions exemption
Iranian airlines have resumed flights to Iraq's Najaf after the US granted an exemption to allow sanctioned carriers, excluding Mahan Air, to operate 40 daily flights to and from the Shiite holy city.
Nobel Medicine Prize awarded to 3 scientists for optogenetics development
The 2026 Nobel Prize season opened on Monday with the Medicine Prize being awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Polemics in the shortlisted books for the Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026
The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature is a poetry cycle, not an essay cycle. That distinction matters, because the three read more Polemics in the shortlisted books for the Nigeria Prize for…
I toured Qatar's new Qsuite business class, which passengers are still waiting to fly. These are the 7 best upgrades.
Qatar Airways hoped to launch its new Qsuite business class in 2025, but it still hasn't flown a single passenger. See what to expect once it debuts.
MPs actively use AI to submit spam amendments to 2026 budget draft – committee chair
Technological development, especially artificial intelligence (AI), is one of the reasons for the surge in amendments to the state budget draft, posing a challenge compounded by the traditional…
Govt launches framework to prepare communications, multimedia workforce for AI-driven changes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The federal government today launched a new framework to align communications and mult...
3D printed human skin, Bio System Lab wins the Digithon Award
Vascularized human skin printed in 3D: it is with this patent - defined by the organizers as the first in the world - that the Treviso-based start-up Bio System Lab won, at...
MOM urges voluntary safety time-out for firms in construction and transportation & storage sectors
This comes on the back of seven workplace fatalities since September in the two industries.
Virgin Media takes aim at ‘stitch up’ BT rescue of Talktalk
Virgin Media has hit out at BT’s rescue of Talktalk as a “stitch up”, warning the deal could further strengthen its rival’s grip on Britain’s broadband market.
Vilasita positions itself at the heart of Zimbali Lakes’ next growth chapter
Vilasita is set to launch 146 villa-style residences in Zimbali Lakes’ Tatali precinct on 7 November 2026, with prices ranging from R2.95 million to R55 million.
Anthropic reports Florida woman’s Claude ‘diary’ threat to shoot up sheriff’s office, felony charge follows
Anthropic reviewers reported a Florida woman’s Claude threat against the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, leading to a felony charge.
Samburu warriors turn from lion hunters to protectors as Pride of Samburu premieres in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 — Samburu warriors who once hunted lions as a traditional rite of passage are now helping protect the animals, contributing to a dramatic recovery of the…
Aspire 13.6 Adds Persistent Dashboard Telemetry and First-Party Java and Rust Hosting
Microsoft has released Aspire 13.6. The dashboard now stores telemetry in SQLite and keeps up to ten completed runs per application.
Uruguay football stars try cricket at Eden Gardens before India clash
Uruguay have come to India to play football, but before facing the Blue Tigers, the two time World Cup winners decided to try something completely different. Cricket.
- Uruguay football stars tried cricket at Eden Gardens
- Players like Lucas Torreira and Ronald Araujo participated
- Match against India scheduled for October 6
Tom Latham Siblings: Getting to Know Matt Latham
Thomas William Maxwell Latham, commonly known as Tom Latham, is a New Zealand international cricketer born on 2 April 1992 in Christchurch, Canterbury.
MCB Bank Partners with TrendAI to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Digital Banking Resilience
MCB Bank Limited has strengthened its cybersecurity capabilities through a strategic collaboration with TrendAI, deploying advanced cybersecurity solutions to enhance … Read More The post MCB Bank…
Lucky C400 35mm film review: I might have just found my new favourite color film for shooting the city
Lucky C400 is a brand new colour film, and while it's not perfect, I found its vibes suited my style to a tee. The post Lucky C400 35mm film review: I might have just found my new favourite color film…
OPINION: Bafana’s new era under Mosimane is showing promise
His message to his Bafana Bafana players is simple, good is simply not good enough.
Kane Williamson Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the New Zealand Cricketer
Kane Stuart Williamson, born on 8 August 1990 in Tauranga, New Zealand, is a former international cricketer widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation and among the greatest to…
Who's really behind the login? AI agents are forcing a rethink
As AI agents act on our behalf, businesses must rethink identity, authority and trust.
Penang stays on alert for human rabies after Kedah man dies of infection
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 5 — Penang has recorded no human rabies cases since the last two cases were reported in 1975, wit...
We Banned the Soul from the Building: On AI, Spiritual Life, and Sustainable Practices for Writing
The literary world is finally asking a question it has dodged for years: What can a human writer do that artificial intelligence cannot? The answers tend to circle around technical and personal aspects of writing, like voice, lived experience, and
Aset kesihatan uzur risiko keselamatan, bukan sekadar isu peruntukan
Penggantian perlu berdasarkan tahap risiko dengan aset kritikal yang menjejaskan keselamatan pesakit dan kesinambungan perkhidmatan diberi keutamaan sebelum berlaku kegagalan.
Endometriosis: Kirinyaga MP urges Government to include treatment under SHA
MP Njeri Maina has urged the Government to improve endometriosis diagnosis and treatment, including coverage under SHA.
Electrical technique could help identify signs of life in space
The truth is out there—but identifying signs of life in space involves an intense search for biosignatures within our solar system and beyond.
Same calories, different responses: Food processing influences metabolism and brain activity
Most nutrition science suggests that meals with the same basic nutritional profile will have the same impact on a person's blood sugar.
Doctors Should Keep an Eye on Your Mix of Medication. If They Don’t, You Should.
There’s a term for reducing unnecessary or harmful drugs: “deprescribing.” Especially as patients age, experts say, it’s important to regularly review the medications they’re taking.
Tobacco Bill: Consumer advocate urges risk-based regulation of cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches
ACAF Founder and CEO Anselm Maina said the organisation supports the proposed legislation but wants changes to provisions that would apply similar restrictions to different nicotine products.
Rare Southern African succulent listed as critically endangered amid mining threat
The brown clockfig, an extremely rare succulent growing in the hot, arid border region of Namibia and South Africa, was recently assessed as critically endangered by the IUCN, the global wildlife…
Israel's mental health crisis in the wake of Oct. 7 attacks
More than a third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms…
- 39% of Israelis suffer from PTSD, depression, or anxiety after Oct. 7 attacks.
- Only 1% increase in mental health treatment seekers since attacks.
- 84% of therapists show trauma symptoms, 45% feel mentally exhausted.
UNILORIN emerges topmost Nigerian university in research quality
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has emerged as Nigeria’s top-ranked university in research quality in the latest Times Higher Education read more UNILORIN emerges topmost Nigerian university in…
Technology Innovation Institute Completes Asteroid-Landing Probe for Landmark Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt
In a first-of-its-kind mission, TII’s probe aboard the MBR Explorer will journey past six asteroids in the main belt before landing on 269 Justitia, making it only the seventh asteroid in history to…