Everything We Expect From Apple’s Surprise Smart Home Event Next Week
Apple is finally entering the smart home in a huge way. Here’s what will reportedly be announced, and what we think is unlikely.
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Between Ararat and al-Judi: In search of Nuhs Ark
Could ancient geographical traditions concerning Judi and Ararat have overlapped in ways no longer obvious on a modern map?
Celine Dion Falls Mid-Performance During Paris Concert — Then Carries On Like the Pro She Is
The superstar lost her footing mid-song during her Paris residency.
Presidency Forecloses Return Of Petrol Subsidy, Backs NNPCL’s Target of N1,350 Petrol Cost Ceiling
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency on Thursday declared that the Bola Tinubu-led administration has no intention of going back to the fuel subsidy reform jettisoned over three years ago.
Mamdani Says Child Was in Car When ICE Agent Shot New York Man
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a man in New York City on Thursday, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani to demand an end to ICE operations in the city.
Trump administration to launch new vaccine research centre
Health secretary Robert Kennedy Jr announces studies into rare vaccine side effects as the country faces its worst measles outbreak in 35 years.
Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, StarHub, NTT DC Reit
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Oct 9):
Gold Reserve Files Response in Citgo Appeal, Supporting Venezuela’s Request for Abeyance, Subject to Support of the United States
PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that it has filed a Response to Venezuela’s motion for an abeyance of the…
Gallatin AI raises $50M in funding for its military logistics platform
Gallatin AI Inc., a developer of military logistics software, today announced that it has raised $50 million in funding. The Series A round included contributions from 8VC, Silent Ventures and several…
Our ancestors' hope embedded in 'Hangeul'
On June 10, 1926, the funeral of Yi Cheok, the last emperor of Korea, was held. On that day, Koreans once again staged an independence demonstration. About five months later, on Nov.
With an eye on the elections
Reporter Daniel Carvalho explains how Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula arrive before the second round of the elections. Produced by Mariana Lumy and edited by Raphael Almeida.
GQG Partners sells Rs 24,400 cr worth of Indian stocks in 2026; ITC, Adani shares among key exits
GQG Partners has recently executed a block deal, offloading ITC shares worth approximately ₹9,395 crore. The firm has also downplayed its presence in several Adani Group enterprises this year, while…
Google's head of data center design has jumped ship to Anthropic — so will this lead to a huge boost in capacity?
Anthropic has recruited numerous senior Google infrastructure veterans, strengthening its capabilities in data centers, energy, construction, operations, and capacity delivery.
FedPoly Bauchi Rector Honoured as Grand Pillar of Sports Devt
*General Studies department clinches Rector’s Cup Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Alhaji Sani Usman, has been honoured with the prestigious Grand Pillar of Sports…
Ukrainian drone attack takes out Russian datacenter
Putin this cloud region back into operation might not be possible, says Yandex
Liverpool, Man City Clash Lead Premier League Action on DStv, GOtv
The Premier League resumes this weekend after the international break, with Liverpool hosting unbeaten Man City in the standout fixture, as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United also face key tests.
Translating the tagline ‘Police alongside community’ into actions
As sweeping new powers meet persistent allegations of abuse, Indonesia’s new police chief faces a defining test: turn a modest community slogan into real accountability, or let the "no viral, no…
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Oct. 9)
The Ministry of Defense has concluded that North Korean troops deliberately plan...
- South Korean Unification Minister downplays North Korean mine explosion as accident.
- North Korea planted land mines south of MDL, violating Armistice Agreement.
- Unification Minister's comments spark controversy over policy and responsibility.
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Oct. 9)
The Korea-U.S. alliance remains the cornerstone of security on the Korean Penins...
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Oct. 9)
A constitutional clause can endure decades of political change until two institu...
- Korean presidency and Supreme Court face constitutional impasse over vacant seat.
- Chief Justice Jo refused President Lee's request for new nominee.
- Dispute highlights division of powers and potential consequences of prolonged vacancy.
New MLB Rule Test Takes First Major Step Toward Banning Outfield Shifts
MLB testing a rule limiting where outfielders can stand in the Arizona Fall League.
- MLB testing rule to limit outfielders' positioning in Arizona Fall League
- Rule aims to increase base hits and improve game aesthetics
- Tracking technology helps enforce new outfield positioning restrictions
Stale property listings pile up across Australia
Cotality data shows that for-sale listings are piling up across Australia, up 22% across the combined capital cities over the past year, driven by a surge in older listings in Brisbane, Perth and…
VisionQuest Showrunner Terry Matalas Didn't Have to Worry Too Much About the MCU's Bigger Picture — 'We Pretty Much Did Exactly What We Wanted' | NYCC 2026
At New York Comic Con, VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas told IGN's Jeffrey Vega that MCU boss Kevin Feige gave Matalas a pass on doing whatever he wanted, as long as he included one particular…
Lagos customers endure outages as Band A feeders fail
Lagos electricity customers faced poor supply in August as many Band A feeders failed to meet minimum service levels, with some recording zero hours.
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede warns students against distractions
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has warned SSS3 students against allowing temporary fun, bad friendships and social media to derail their future.
Analysis: The hidden costs of Indonesia’s data center gold rush
Indonesia wants to ride the global data center boom, betting that investment, skilled jobs and computing power for artificial intelligence will drive economic growth. But the cloud leaves its imprint on the ground: Data centers consume vast amounts of electricity and water and can expose surrounding communities to heat and noise.
Pharmaceutical company marketing negatively influences prescribing
Doctors' prescribing habits are heavily influenced by payments, gifts and free meals from pharmaceutical companies, leading to more prescriptions for more expensive, less appropriate drugs, a new Cochrane review finds. This can seriously harm both individual patients and health systems.
Stemflow as a Storm-Driven Pathway for Fungal eDNA Transport
Stemflow transports water and biological material from forest canopies to the stem base, yet fungal studies of this flux have largely relied on microscopy of conidia.
Demographic stochasticity can drive population variability even in large populations
Demographic stochasticity is generally expected to contribute little to population variability when census abundance is large, because random demographic events are increasingly averaged across many…
Assortative mating may have facilitated rapid evolution of locally adaptive phenologies during a biological invasion
Assortative mating for a trait under selection can increase the rate of adaptive evolution and limit introgression of detrimental alleles.
Obtaining maximum information from colony counts with REPOP
Bacterial counts from native environments, such as soil or the animal gut, often show substantial variability across replicate samples.
Punctuated mutagenesis promotes multi-step evolutionary adaptation in human cancers
The rate of acquisition of genomic changes in cancer has been the topic of much discussion, with several recent investigations finding evidence of punctuated evolution instead of gradual accumulation…
A membrane-disruptive action of VBIT-4 challenges its role as a widely used VDAC1 oligomerization inhibitor
Voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC) is the most abundant protein of the mitochondrial outer membrane and a key regulator of metabolite exchange and mitochondrial physiology.
Phantom Blade Zero Might Be This Year’s Most Stylish Action Game | IGN Preview
After half a day playing Phantom Blade Zero, it’s gone from mostly not on my radar to to the top of my wishlist this fall, and I truly cannot wait to dive back in later this month to see if it can…
Chinese Bonds Become Source of Cheap Money for Global Borrowers
China is letting a wave of cheap money flow across its borders, turning the country into a rare source of low-cost funding for foreign borrowers.
UAE October break flights: Where families are travelling and last-minute fares
Dubai: UAE families heading abroad for the October school break are increasingly opting for shorter-haul destinations such as Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Maldives , with last-minute economy fares…
Japanese Alcohol Makers Tap into U.S. Ready-to-Drink Market
New York, Oct. 8 (Jiji Press)--Japanese alcoholic beverage makers have entered the growing U.S. market for ready-to-drink, or RTD, products, including those known as "can chuhi" in Japan but not…
- Japanese alcohol makers targeting U.S. RTD market
- RTD consumption in U.S. grew 14% annually (2015-2025)
- Hard seltzers popularized RTD trend among consumers
Hedgeweek® US Awards 2026 winners announced
The winners of the Hedgeweek® US Awards 2026, which recognise fund performance and service provider excellence within the hedge fund landscape, were announced at an exclusive ceremony and networking…
- Hedgeweek® US Awards 2026 winners announced on October 8th in New York
- Versor Investments wins Use of the Year for less than $1 billion
- Two Seas Capital wins Emerging Percentage Growth for under $1 billion
World’s Top Crude Trader Isn’t Ruling Out $200 Oil Just Yet
Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman that keep oil flowing from the Middle East provide a lifeline to Gulf producers and to the oil market, according to Russell Hardy, chief executive officer at…
- Vitol Group CEO Russell Hardy warns against $200 oil prices
- Ship-to-ship transfers in Gulf of Oman crucial for oil flow
- Transfers surged, oil flows out of Strait of Hormuz exceed pre-war levels
AI company moves to defend critical infrastructure and open-source projects from AI
Anthropic says for the next two years, attackers will have the advantage
Malaysia’s innovation shortfall stems from a structural phenomenon
Murray Hunter THE core causes of the lack of innovation, such as rent-seeking dominance, policy distortions, institutional weaknesses, cultural barriers, and brain drain, track closely with observable…
- Structural issues like brain drain and policy distortions cause Malaysia's innovation shortfall.
- Skilled professionals and founders migrate to more innovative hubs due to better opportunities.
- Education system focuses on rote learning, discouraging critical thinking and creativity.
Inflation rises to 3.45% in September as fruit and vegetable prices climb nearly 9%
Core inflation eased to 3.75% as the annual headline rate hit its highest level since May, but still well below the 4.59% peak recorded in March.
A new AI tool distinguishes Ewing sarcoma from similar tumors
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the University of Valencia (UV) has developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of distinguishing Ewing sarcoma…
Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Task Force’ to meet Thursday amid calls for stricter rules: Report
Trump’s AI task force leaders are set to meet as public concerns grow and Americans call for stronger rules to manage the risks of artificial intelligence.
DCU researchers work on extracting oxygen from lunar soil
Researchers from Dublin City University are exploring how processes originally developed for the manufacturing of computer chips could be used to extract oxygen from lunar soil.
Don’t sit after every meal – walk for 10 minutes
Moving while glucose is entering your bloodstream helps soften the immediate post-meal spike.
Google's glassmaker and La Sagrada Familia explores entry of a partner into its capital
Spanish glass company Tvitec wants to raise at least 80 million euros in capital to finance the construction of its new factory in León.
Job openings down 4.8% in third quarter - Morgan McKinley
Job openings across Ireland were down on an annual basis by 4.8% in the third quarter of the year, according to the latest employment monitor from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley.
Legálitas: “In legal, there is more opportunity to create business with AI than to destroy it”
El directivo asegura que la inteligencia artificial está permitiendo a los usuarios acercarse al mundo jurídico con facilidad y crear más oportunidades de negocio. Leer
Novel radiotherapy may save increasingly many rectal cancer patients from surgery and a stoma
Tampere University Hospital (Tays) has begun offering a new form of radiotherapy to treat rectal cancer in which a high dose of radiation is targeted at the tumor surface.
Trump honours Nadella, Musk, Brin, Huang, Dell and Su
Trump honours Nadella, Musk, five other tech giants
Anthropic is launching a ‘presidential engagement’ effort to advise candidates on AI policy ahead of the 2028 election
“We want every serious candidate and elected official, in both parties, to understand the technology and the case for governing it well.”
Xfinity Mobile iPhone Duo preorder confirmed: how to save $1,000 right now
The first iPhone Duo preorder deal has been confirmed. Here's how you can avoid paying full price and save up to $1,000 at Xfinity Mobile.
Tesla wins German approval for Full Self-Driving system, bringing Israel closer
Despite opposition from safety authorities and allegations of manipulated data, Tesla's Full Self-Driving system has won approval in Germany, a major step toward broader adoption across Europe and…
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones
iVerify released a report today detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the malware associated with the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain uncovered earlier this year. Here are the details. more…
'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?
Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’ Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as…
No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars…
Suspected Ebola case in Wajir tests negative
Laboratory tests on a suspected Ebola case reported at Habaswein Sub-County Hospital in Wajir South have returned negative, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has said. The governor on October 8, 2026, said the patient, a 20-year-old man who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda to Kenya, was assessed after presenting…