UAE Friday sermon warns of online threats to children’s minds
First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has bestowed upon us children as an adornment of our lives and entrusted their minds to our care.
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Why China Generates Too Much Power
China is racing to power a future of artificial intelligence and robots with renewables. But as it builds more electricity capacity than ever before, it faces a new challenge: whether the grid can…
MND Local CDMX: Craft beer, gourmet foodies and ‘Fallout’ fans unite
A wealth of gustatory pleasures await visitors to Mexico City over the next month, as festivals celebrating food and wine, as well as craft beer, are on tap, writes Drew Pittock.
Rule gives every generation same share of its best attainable welfare
Sharing a finite resource across generations requires a balance between today's needs and the claims of those yet to be born. Research by Prof. Thomas A. Weber, presented at the 2026 European Control Conference in Reykjavík, proposes a fair allocation rule that gives every generation the same fraction of its best attainable welfare.
Understanding adult obesity
Obesity is one of the most common health conditions in the world and one of the most misunderstood. Today, it affects about 4 in 10 U.S. adults, and the numbers keep rising.
Layered semiconductor unlocks magnetic control of light emitted by quantum condensates
Quantum technologies are considered key technologies of the future. However, research in this field requires not only scientific expertise but sometimes also highly specialized laboratory conditions. Bose–Einstein condensates are a remarkable example, in which atoms move in lockstep, making quantum-mechanical effects visible not only at…
ADC presidential campaign council for inauguration Friday — Official
The African Democratic Congress will on Friday inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, formally launching its campaign for the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-presidential-campaign-council-for-inauguration-friday-official/
NDIC pays N69.65bn to depositors of failed banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has paid a cumulative N69.65bn to insured depositors of failed financial institutions to protect customers.
No politician’s ambition worth your life, LP rep candidate tells youths
Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, has warned Nigerian youths against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Autism and ADHD traits appear to follow different social paths to mental health problems
Autism and ADHD traits appear to follow different social paths. In a study of 9,619 Japanese students, autistic traits were linked to later peer problems, while ADHD traits were tied to academic…
‘Peter Obi is not my enemy’ – Oshiomhole
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has said former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi is not his enemy, despite his recent criticism of Obi’s governance and economic record. Oshiomhole made the clarification during an interview on Symfoni TV on Thursday while discussing his relationship with Obi and the reasons behind his criticism…
Shifting immune cells toward cancer-fighting mode: Sugar-coated extensions reveal a potential target
Our bodies contain immune cells called macrophages. Normally, these cells attack and suppress bacteria and cancer cells. However, when macrophages infiltrate tumors, they can become tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and can switch to an immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory state.
Single Orangutan Moms Set up Playdates for Their Kids
And they go to considerable lengths to do it The post Single Orangutan Moms Set up Playdates for Their Kids appeared first on Nautilus .
Singapore’s cheque cut-off: Why this property player is switching to e-payments now
With banks set to stop processing Singapore dollar corporate cheques from Jan 1, 2027, City Developments Limited has adopted the electronic deferred payment option that has made collections faster and…
- Singapore central banks will stop processing corporate cheques for properties.
- CDL, a major property player, has adopted EDP+ systems for property transactions.
- EDP+ offers faster, reliable collections and better payment tracking.
An air-con firm building AI, a hygiene business going regional: How home-grown SMEs are turning decades of expertise into new revenue
With Enterprise Singapore and SME Centre support, firms are turning expertise into AI tools, services and new markets.
- Innoflex, an air-con firm, grew from 5 to 100 employees with AI tools
- SME Centres supported Innoflex's digital transformation journey
- Transcend Aero Services, an aviation SME, increased revenue from $7M to $18M
Is this the cure for Alzheimer’s?
The videos are astonishing. In one scene, a senior Chinese woman appears lost in the wilderness of dementia, unable to answer basic questions; in the next, she seems to be lucidly chatting and…
Hurricane Isaias Shuts In 1.28 Million Bpd of Gulf Oil Production
Hurricane Isaias has knocked 1.28 million barrels per day of U.S. Gulf oil production offline, up from just 185,120 bpd two days ago as operators clear personnel from the storm’s path.
Trump Has Never Won a Nobel. Here Are His Other Peace Related Honors
Trump has made no secret of his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize. But as the prize approaches, he remains a Nobel outsider.
- Trump has never won a Nobel Peace Prize despite multiple attempts
- Received FIFA Peace Prize in December 2025 for Rwanda-DRC peace deal
- Awarded Order of Freedom by Kosovo in 2020 for Kosovo-Serbia normalization
The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Amazon and More
From "Carrie" to "Animals" and everything in between The post The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Amazon and More appeared first on TheWrap .
Alexandr Wang says don't expect Muse to magically make you $10,000
Meta's chief AI officer Alexandr Wang said you're going to have to help too if you expect Muse to make you money.
- Meta's AI officer, Alexandr Wang, addressed Muse's expectations
- Muse requires user effort to generate income
- Wang highlighted Muse's distinct memory from humans
When No ID Means No Internet: Age Verification and the Right to Access Information
This post was co-authored by Sheila B. Lalwani , a doctorate student and recent COMPASS Fellow hosted by EFF. Age verification proposals are often presented as a simple tradeoff: sacrifice a little…
Morning Mail: the rise and fall of Sam Wood; a 16-year grave quest; and a 10bn-year-old burst of energy
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Morning everyone. Sam Wood once seemed to represent the exception that proved the rule that there weren’t many “nice guys” on reality TV. But after being charged with domestic violence, we report on how Sam Wood’s image – and business empire – has crashed.…
Pat Thomas’ ‘Gye Wani’ featured in Grand Theft Auto VI game
Highlife legend Pat Thomas is taking a piece of the country’s musical history to a global level after his classic song “Gye Wani” featuring Ebo Taylor was confirmed for Grand Theft Auto VI. The song is among a star-studded selection of tracks confirmed for the highly anticipated game which is being developed by Rockstar Games. […]
Let's Encrypt cuts certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027
Free SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes reduce to 64 days in February.
Maradona’s death: Prosecution requests 12-year sentence for lead medical advisor
Leopoldo Luque was the prosecutor’s main target, who also requested an 8-year sentence for psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov La entrada Maradona’s death: Prosecution requests 12-year sentence for lead…
- Prosecutors seek 12-year sentence for Leopoldo Luque, lead medical advisor
- Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov faces 8-year prison term
- Both defendants banned from practicing medicine for 10 years
Reaction to protests: France to deploy 3,000 replacement teachers at short notice
France plans to organise more than 3,000 temporary teachers in the short term following ongoing school protests. What else the government is planning and how the protests are progressing.
Exclusive: Senate Investigation Challenges Big Tech’s Case for AI Data Centers
The report argues that major tech firms are misleading the public about the costs and benefits of the projects.
Tech stocks drag Nasdaq lower on report of OpenAI revenue fall, high yields
US equity indexes fell, influenced by megacap technology stocks and concerns regarding OpenAI's revenue performance. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 saw declines as the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose. Additionally, increased oil prices and energy supply fears contributed to market pressure.
Vampire games on Steam are a recession indicator and I have the charts to prove it
Nothing is scarier during Halloween season than amateur statistics.
13 books to read while you wait for the new seasons of 'Bridgerton'
"Bridgerton" has season five and a new spinoff about Violet in the works. You can read historical romance books while you wait for them to premiere.
- Julia Quinn's "When He Was Wicked" is the basis for Bridgerton's upcoming season five.
- Violet in Bloom explores the early relationship between Violet and Edmund Bridgerton.
- Krystal Marquis' "The Davenports" is inspired by true events of Charles Richard Patterson.
McCarthy is staying the course as uneven Steelers try to steady themselves vs. the improving Colts
- Mike McCarthy analyzes Steelers' inconsistent season
- Colts improving steadily under Shane Steichen
- Steelers have strong home record vs. Indianapolis
Oyedele: Nigeria sells petrol cheaper than several African countries
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday said Nigeria sells petrol at a cheaper price than several African countries.
FDT Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level
In trading on Thursday, shares of the First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund ETF (Symbol: FDT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $92.23, changing hands as low as $91.76 per…
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - Bullish for FDL
In trading on Thursday, shares of the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF (Symbol: FDL) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $49.88, changing hands as high as $50.16 per…
‘He’s running in all of us’: Terry Fox’s brother and ‘Run Terry Run’ filmmaker reflect ahead of theatrical release
On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. The 21-year-old had lost his right leg to cancer as a teenager and was determined to turn his experience into hope for others facing the disease. Canadians followed his progress every […]
US stock exchanges: Wall Street closes in the red – significant losses in AI stocks due to OpenAI sales
A report on lower sales at OpenAI weighs on US stock markets. At the same time, strong demand is curbing the rise in US bond yields.
10 U.S. states where adult obesity rates run lowest
The U.S. states that consistently report the lowest adult obesity rates, from Colorado to Hawaii, and the habits behind their numbers
Gravity and light reveal how liquids turn into thin fibers
From spiders spinning their webs to the manufacturing of textiles, the formation of fibers from liquids plays an important role in both nature and industry.
The U.S. states with the best access to exercise
These 10 states offer the strongest access to exercise through parks, trails, climate and infrastructure that support an active lifestyle
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf after 10 years of marriage
Goth is seeking primary legal and physical custody of their four-year-old child, with visitation rights for LaBeouf. She also asked the court to deny either party spousal support.
Thailand and Japan deepen industrial partnership around semiconductors, EVs and clean energy
Thailand and Japan are deepening their industrial relationship as both countries reposition supply chains around advanced manufacturing, with Japanese companies submitting more than US$11.72 billion…
Wayerhaeuser Collaborates With TimberHP For Wood Insulation
(RTTNews) - On Thursday, TimberHP, a U.S. manufacturer of wood fiber insulation, announced a strategic partnership with Weyerhaeuser (WY) to expand the availability of wood-based building products…
Coca-Cola looks to sell Costa Coffee
The beverage giant is reviving a plan to unwind its $5 billion acquisition of the British coffee chain it purchased in 2018.
Savers Value Village Highlights the Impact of Reuse in Fifth Annual Impact & Sustainability Report
More than 3.6 billion pounds of reusable goods diverted from landfills and approximately $534 million paid to nonprofit partners from fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2025 BELLEVUE, Wash.
Apple event: expect new smart-home device and revamped HomePod, analysts say
Apple indicated on Thursday that it would be making a smart-home product -related announcement on October 13, releasing a video showing someone embroidering the company's famous multicoloured logo . The caption being created read "Welcome home", seemingly confirming months of rumours that Apple will soon be introducing a new device for…
Elecom made a USB-C dock with a big dial on top, and I kind of want one
As it turns out, Elecom makes some unusual niche hardware, including the M.A.P.P. mouse and the IST trackball (credit goes to TPU for highlighing them).
California to Ban Quartz Countertops Amid Health Concerns
Quartz countertops are made through a process that releases crystalline silica, which can lead to numerous health conditions like silicosis.
Russia has spent a decade trying to stop people from bypassing internet censorship. Now it plans to spend nearly 60 billion rubles over three years on traffic filtering.
Russia is preparing a new wave of restrictions on tools used to bypass internet blocks. The budget for the next three years includes a record 60 billion rubles for traffic filtering.
Making Tough Choices: Watermarking Of AI Text Might Increase The Chances Of Getting AI Hallucinations
Research suggests that AI watermarking might introduce AI hallucinations. That's undesirable. What to do? An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
ASTRO: Low-dose radiotherapy shows potential in early knee osteoarthritis
Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) offers multiple benefits in early knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from…
NASA Announces Bold Science Initiatives for America’s Golden Age Summit
NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space.
I dug through Best Buy's massive Techtober sale to find 12 great home appliance deals
Best Buy has a huge new "Techtober" sale running until October 11. Check out this hand-picked selection of 12 great home appliance deals.
‘Parenting hits different when you work in AI’: A San Francisco father is going viral for letting a chatbot read to his baby
According to a new San Francisco father, “parenting hits different when you work in AI .” Alvin Sng, a software engineer at AI company Factory, went viral for his AI-infused parenting technique—but…
The most exciting claims from OpenAI’s heap of new proofs
Scientists have called out several math and computer science results as the most significant in the company’s overwhelming new deluge of achievements
- OpenAI's model proves quasi-Riemann hypothesis, offering insights into prime number distribution
- Model resolves Hilbert's 10th problem for rational numbers, showing unsortable equations
- Progress on Kakeya conjecture extended to four dimensions
She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate
Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.
TP-Link Faces 5 State Lawsuits: Are Its Routers Still Legal in the US?
Five states have sued TP-Link over router security and disclosure claims. Here's how the lawsuits, FCC restrictions, and firmware vulnerabilities affect existing owners.
Raspberry Pi Desktop returns to PCs and Macs after four years
Raspberry Pi Desktop is back with a lightweight and free Linux environment for PCs and Intel-based Macs. Ideal for breathing new life into older computers, the latest release moves to Debian 13…
How AI is being used to both attack and defend against hackers in 2026 — according to a new WEF report
AI now works for hackers and defenders at once. A new report tracks deepfake scams, autonomous attacks, and faster detection.
Astronomers pinpoint the origin of a 10 billion-year-old millisecond signal from space
A flash of radio waves from a young galaxy 3 billion years after the Big Bang is lighting up 80% of the universe’s history.
Friday essay: space was once a place of wonder – now it’s being bought and sold by powerful men
Space is a frontier where we could do things differently, yet we are replicating the same patterns of commerce and control.
Hoping for a ‘new normal’ climate is pointless. We must learn to adapt
It’s increasingly common to hear climate-fuelled disasters described as the ‘new normal’. But our desire for normality and predictability is wishful thinking
Once a home for handmade, artists say Etsy's now overrun with AI
Global online marketplace Etsy is known as a home for the handmade, with Etsy proclaiming its mission to "keep commerce human." But buyers and sellers are reporting an influx of AI-generated products and, in some cases, copied artistic works.