ICTC releases new framework to measure Canada’s changing digital economy and workforce
New framework reveals how digital technologies and AI are reshaping Canadian jobs, skills, productivity, and competitiveness OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct.
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Prediction: Johnson & Johnson Will Be a Faster-Growing Company by 2030 Than Most Investors Expect
Don't underestimate this healthcare giant.
Brad Binder out to regain confidence on happy hunting ground
KTM rider's best finish in his last 45 MotoGP races came at Mandalika street circuit last year.
The Third Circuit finds that AI companies can’t use material with an original “creative spark.”
Last week the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which oversees the districts of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Virgin Islands, upheld and further underlined a lower court ruling in…
ExxonMobil's own scientists doubted climate fixes the company hyped
Court filings reveal new details about Exxon's decades of internal climate deliberations.
GECN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing Director
TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christoph brings more than 20 years of international executive experience across retail, consumer goods, and professional services in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
The Future of Payments in Kenya: Why Low-Cost Digital Banking Will Win
Walk into any matatu stage, market, or shopping mall in Nairobi and you will see the same behaviour repeated a thousand times a day: a phone tapped, a code entered, a transaction confirmed in seconds.
The small caps rally
In this week's rally, 18 stocks rose more than 20% in three trading sessions. Of these, 17 are in the small caps index – the exception is Localiza, which appreciated 20.5% in the period – and only…
Real Matters to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on November 19, 2026
TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Real Matters Inc. (“Real Matters”), a leading network management services provider for the mortgage lending and insurance industries, will announce its fourth…
Alex Rodriguez calls for change in Yankees as Derek Jeter remains clueless
Dubai: The New York Yankees’ season ended with another disappointing playoff exit, and franchise legends Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter offered contrasting views on what needs to happen next.
Heading to Sharjah from Dubai? Expect delays on major routes
Dubai: Motorists travelling from Dubai towards Sharjah should expect slower journeys, particularly on the main commuter routes connecting the two emirates.
New manpower law to tilt balance to labor
Labor unions hail the new legislation as a win for workers, thanks to more rigid arrangements on contract work, outsourcing, layoffs and severance payments.
The More Russia Denies Plans To Attack Europe, The More Likely It Is Preparing One — Sybiha
The more actively Russian authorities deny the possibility of an attack on other European countries, the more seriously allies should take this threat.
5 small-business ideas you can start from home
Roughly half of the 36.2 million small businesses in the U.S. are currently based out of people’s homes. And the number could be increasing as people have less patience for commuting and adding to…
Wolfspeed wins conditional $1.5 billion loan commitment from Pentagon
The Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital sent the chipmaker a 30-year conditional commitment letter, with warrants attached
Payments Are the New Banking Battleground
Today, the real fight for a customer's loyalty happens in a much smaller, much more mundane moment: the three seconds it takes to move money from one account to another, or the split second a card is…
Startups and fintechs drive M&A activity in Brazil
Transactions valued at up to USD 20 million accounted for 60% of total mergers and acquisitions deals in Brazil in the first half.
Township businesses urged to use tech like AI to grow
The Township Entrepreneur Agency hosted its Kasi Tech Summit in Alexandra, urging local entrepreneurs to embrace digital tools and AI to grow their businesses.
What Isolationism Could Mean For U.S. Jobs And National Security
The U.S. Department of Defense and the defense industrial base employ millions of Americans and strengthen national security. What could isolationism mean for both?
Eye contact may act as a learning “switch” for babies’ brains
Do babies soak up everything they hear? Not quite. A study of infants in the U.K. and Singapore suggests eye contact helps them decide which words are worth learning, possibly by syncing their brain…
The anatomy of Maya sacrifice: An interview with author Vera Tiesler
Maya expert Vera Tiesler, editor of a new book on ritual sacrifice in Mesoamerica, shares the gory details on how the ancient Maya performed human sacrifices, and why.
Italy approves Meloni's electoral reform in confidence vote ahead of 2027 election
The Chamber of Deputies has passed electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite possible Constitutional Court objections. Italy now formally enters the election campaign, with an early vote increasingly likely.
An AI boom is sending San Francisco rents through the roof: ‘nowhere left for people to go’
According to city’s rent board, eviction notices are up 44% and tenants are on edge over landlords swooping in over their homes To say that Maria Zamudio and her team have been busy lately would be a gross understatement.
Alexa Plus is better at running my home, but it’s not ready to run my life
Of all the things Alexa Plus can do, I never expected it to make me cry. Since my son left for college, the Echo Show in my office has been making then-and-now photo montages: the toddler with his…
1 dead in Poland’s second school knife attack in 2 days, amid ‘copycat’ fears
A 15-year-old former pupil killed one employee and injured two others at a Polish primary school on Thursday wearing a helmet-mounted camera, the second school stabbing in two days, possibly in…
Validating your idea is not customer discovery
“We’ve validated the idea.” I hear that sentence from founders more than almost any other, and it usually comes with evidence. Thirty people loved it. Two hundred joined the waitlist.
- Validating ideas, not customer discovery: Focus on real problems, not opinions.
- Avoid confirmation bias: Ask open-ended questions about past problems and costs.
- Target behavior, not demographics: Identify customers who face the issue firsthand.
AI data lakes are driving new storage demands
The frenetic pace of AI development is challenging data center design and operational paradigms. The twin pillars of hyperscale computing The post AI data lakes are driving new storage demands…
Genotype-informed docosahexaenoic acid dosing based on the FADS Indel to reduce preterm and prolonged gestation: A secondary analysis of the ADORE randomized trial
by Yan Ning Li, Kumar S. D. Kothapalli, Susan E. Carlson, Byron J. Gajewski, Emily A. DeFranco, J. Thomas Brenna Background Spontaneous early preterm birth (EPB Methods and findings To determine…
UAE Joins Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan in Push for Trans-Afghan Railway
It appears Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan may have found a way to finance a trans-Afghan railway that would enable Central Asian exports to gain access to seaports in Pakistan.
Chevy’s Historical Connection Continues Into The Future At Team Penske
Team Penske and Chevrolet have enjoyed history of success together in auto racing. The two sides look to add to that history in the future with a contract extension.
Why FBI Officials Are Worried About the Midterms
People inside the bureau believe that Kash Patel is “desperate” to deliver indictments—and generate headlines—that would please the president.
Software could be the easiest fix for hyperscalers' AI power squeeze, researchers say
The industry is spending billions on more efficient chips, cooling, and grid connections. But what about making computers do less work – or doing it at a better time?
Music Publishers Will Be Handed Millions of Dollars Next Year. Here’s Why
The Mechanical Licensing Collective has just announced its first-ever market share distribution for all of the royalty money that never found its rightful owner.
Pitbull Explains the Mr. Worldwide Mentality | Billboard Cover Interview
Pitbull breaks down the night he made history at Hyde Park in London — performing for 70,000 fans, setting a record, and landing a Guinness World Records moment with his “Baldies.” In this Billboard…
Making e-scooters safe requires more than fines and enforcement
Dubai Police said this week it had seized hundreds of e-scooters and e-bikes for a variety of traffic offences during a road safety drive in one of the emirate’s neighbourhoods.
Creator Johnny Harris Drops Trailer for ‘The Human Element’ Docuseries Premiering in November | Exclusive
Spanning across multiple countries, the six-episode series will debut on the Emmy winner's YouTube channel The post Creator Johnny Harris Drops Trailer for ‘The Human Element’ Docuseries Premiering in…
MrBeast, Alex Cooper and Khaby Lame Lead ESHAP and What’s Trending 2nd Annual Creator Map | Exclusive
The guide shows who the biggest creators in the industry are by platform The post MrBeast, Alex Cooper and Khaby Lame Lead ESHAP and What’s Trending 2nd Annual Creator Map | Exclusive appeared first…
Can you trust Meta’s Muse or OpenAI’s Dots to run your life?
My Decoder guest today is Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, and we’re discussing the new wave of consumer-friendly AI agents.
5 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Don’t pay more at the door for your pass
The global tech ecosystem gathers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Get your pass now to save up to $100. Get a second of the same ticket type to save 50%.
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco's Moscone West in 5 days
- Final discounted rates available until 8 a.m. PT, October 13
- Over 200 sessions across six stages with notable speakers
Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup
Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct, Muse and Bee.
- 19-year-old Zach Yadegari founded AI startup Cal AI
- Cal AI acquired by MyFitnessPal for undisclosed sum
- Persona AI agent startup raised $10M funding
WASA Rawalpindi Warns Defaulters of Water Supply Disconnection
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has warned consumers with long-standing unpaid bills that it will disconnect their water … Read More The post WASA Rawalpindi Warns Defaulters of…
Pitbull: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot
Fresh pics of Mr. 305 ahead of his Billboard Latin Music Week appearance.
Safaricom Unveils SD-WAN Service for Multi-Branch Businesses from Sh9,500
Safaricom has launched a managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) service targeting medium-sized businesses with multiple branches, offering network management, equipment, security…
Three starter home blocks to be demolished: developer
Three residential towers of a development on Anderson Road in Kwun Tong embroiled in a steel bar bribery scandal will be demolished and rebuilt, the Buildings Department and the project developer said…
IT, utilities stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower
Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Thursday, dragged by IT and utilities stocks. The CSE All-Share index settled 1.4% lower at 20,234.34 points.
Unemployment benefit claims dipped slightly last week as layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.
Rust upstart reveals 'reimplementation' of Microsoft Office – with Claude on coding duty
ArtCraft adds Word, Excel, and PowerPoint lookalikes to its open source lineup, but they're not ready for production
WTO upgrades 2026 goods trade growth forecast to 3.9% as AI boom offsets Middle East disruption
But it downgrades services growth outlook to 3.3% as Mid-East conflict hits transport and travel.
‘A matter of life and death for me’: Millions of Americans who rely on cheap drugs from Canada could see prices soar due to new federal rule
Critics say the Oct. 22 shipping change could disrupt cross-border prescriptions even as the White House makes lower drug prices a priority
Fortastra is raising $30 million to build satellite-protecting spacecraft
The Southern California startup launched its first 2 prototype spacecraft last week and plans to scale to hundreds or thousands of units
Jill Biden, Ong Ye Kung outline future of women’s health in lifelong preventive care
Jill Biden, Ong Ye Kung call for shake-up in how women's healthcare is tackled at Milken Institute panel
China gives Kenya $2 million for drought relief, Ebola preparedness
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 — China has given Kenya a US$2 million grant to strengthen the country’s response to drought and preparedness for potential Ebola outbreaks as the government confronts…
CIO of the Year awards shortlists revealed
The finalists for the ITWeb Brainstorm CIO of the Year Awards have been decided.
No, I Have Not Seen Jason’s Penis in GTA 6
IGN cannot confirm or deny if GTA 6 will feature full-frontal nudity, but we can confirm that we have not seen Jason's penis.
Best Buy TechTober sale lives on: 25 best deals on Dell laptops, LG OLED TVs, JBL speakers and more
Amazon's October Prime Day sale is over, but Best Buy's TechTober sale lives on! Check out the biggest deals from the event on everything from smartwatches to TVs.
Over 25,000 diabetes-related foot consultations recorded in Gauteng since April
Gauteng has recorded more than 25,000 diabetes-related foot consultations since April as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent avoidable amputations and permanent disabilities through early…
Are we seeing an early flu season? What we know so far about this year's strains
Early signs suggest that flu season may be starting earlier this year. According to our winter virus surveillance data, flu activity throughout September has been higher than in the same period over the past 4 winters. While levels remain at baseline, meaning still relatively low overall, the upward trend if it continues in the coming …
Abu Dhabi launches first jointly accredited fertility fellowship for Emiratis
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has launched a three-year fellowship to train Emirati doctors as fertility specialists, in a move aimed at building the emirate's long-term medical workforce and strengthening its standing in assisted reproduction.
EU presses Russia for more details on suspected plague case
Pressure mounts on Moscow to explain the suspected plague case in Siberia, which has put health authorities on edge. Brussels is calling on Moscow to come clean "as soon as possible".
- EU urges Russia for more details on suspected plague case in Siberia.
- Commission convenes Health Security Committee to coordinate response.
- WHO requests additional information to clarify worker's death and pathogen.
Life in the Skies Links Ecosystems Near and Far. It Deserves More Attention.
Our understanding of Earth’s biology and its responses to environmental change is limited by an incomplete picture of the planet’s dynamic aerobiome.
Mapping Childhood Lead Exposure Risk in the United States, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
A researcher uses housing and poverty data to identify locations where children are more likely to be exposed to lead.
Monsoon withdrawal advances as India records one of its weakest seasons in decades
IMD sees further withdrawal over the next three to four days, even as rain persists across parts of eastern, northeastern and southern India
The SPS turns 50
Protons, antiprotons, electrons, positrons, oxygen and lead ions… the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) has been juggling particles with ease for the past 50 years.
List of Canadians who have won the Nobel Prize
Here is a list of Canadians who have won the Nobel Prize: 1923: Frederick G. Banting, Nobel Prize in medicine for the “discovery of insulin.” 1949: William F.