Ethereum L2 Starknet Jumps 20% After Saying It Wants to Become an L1
Starknet is "actively considering" becoming its own blockchain, a move it says would make it the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027.
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Kaduna has mainstreamed mental health into primary, secondary care – Gov Sani
Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that Kaduna State is the only sub national in Nigeria that has integrated mental health into the primary and secondary health systems.
Hill International begins operations in Ukraine, appoints Alex Gittelson director
Hill International, an international program, project, and construction management company, is stepping up its operations in Ukraine, and Alex Gittelson has been appointed director, according to the…
Police officer killed in Plateau
Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer on his way to duty post along the Kwi-Beco road, a community between Riyom and Barikn Ladi local government areas of Plateau State.
Trump Puts Iran Strikes on Hold as Hurricane Threatens Oil Supply
Oil retreats from $110 as Trump rules out Iran strikes before the midterms, but tanker attacks and a Gulf hurricane threaten fresh volatility.
- Trump postpones Iran strikes before midterm elections
- Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf of Mexico oil supply
- Ukraine attacks Russia's largest refinery, fourth in a month
Punjab Livestock Department Announces 101 Jobs
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced 101 vacancies in the Livestock and Dairy Development Department under Advertisement No. … Read More The post Punjab Livestock Department Announces 101 Jobs appeared first on ProPakistani .
Why have EU sanctions missed the company behind Russia’s tank industry?
With more than four years of full-scale war and 12 years since Russia first invaded Ukraine, it seems the European Union has developed an extensive arsenal of tools to sanction Moscow, but one problem appears to persist: the visibility problem. Consider two companies that share a name.
Ryanair lashes out at Air France and Lufthansa over ownership probe
The low-cost airline is facing allegations that it violates EU requirements for operating in the bloc.
STAT+: Pharma’s free lunches for doctors boost inappropriate prescribing, analysis finds
The gifts and payments that doctors receive from drugmakers increased inappropriate prescribing, likely leading to rising health care costs, according to a new review.
Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh Airport, Saudi Airlines aircraft
<p>Doha: The State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, the attacks by Yemen's Houthi group targeting King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia and a Saudi Airlines aircraft, leaving…
Abia govt berates NDC guber candidate Ogah over allegations of supporting Atiku
Abia government has described the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC in the State, Etugo Ogah as a content creator, after he alleged the state government is supporting…
Finance Minister Announces Future of FBR Retailer Scheme
The government will continue the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) retailer tax scheme beyond 2026 because it is not a … Read More The post Finance Minister Announces Future of FBR Retailer Scheme…
Fidelity Bank Launches 20th Anniversary
Fidelity Bank Ghana has officially launched activities to mark its 20th anniversary under the theme, “Twenty Years of Audacious Steps,” celebrating two decades of bold decisions, innovation, customer…
With 'The Social Reckoning,' Aaron Sorkin makes Mark Zuckerberg uncool
"The Social Network" writer Aaron Sorkin returns to the Facebook saga with "The Social Reckoning." This movie is far less kind to Mark Zuckerberg.
In Ecuador, Indigenous youth turn to rap music to defend the Amazon
Willan Gualinga first stepped onto a stage in his home community of Sarayaku, in the Ecuadorian Amazon, in the province of Pastaza.
Obituary: Mr Ernest Kwasi Okoh
Nenye Kwasi Anyane V, Acting President of the Anum Traditional Area and Adontenhene of Anum; Nene Kwakyewaa, Queenmother of the Adonten Division of Anum; Osahene Owusu Ntow of the Ntow Royal Family of…
StarOil backs Rugby League’s Friday Night Footy
The Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) has received GH¢10,000 worth of fuel support from StarOil as its contribution towards the second edition of the flagship Friday Night Footy event, scheduled…
AMC-X Concludes in Karachi with Call to Turn Financial Inclusion into Economic Progress
The Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) concluded the 10th Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC-X) in Karachi, bringing together government, regulators, financial institutions, … Read More The post…
10 Years at Newsweek: How We Rebuilt an Icon—And What Comes Next
This October marks ten years since I became CEO of Newsweek and eight years since becoming an owner of this iconic brand.
The Year Anne Carson Changed My Life
In my mid-20s, I was flailing. Then I memorized a baffling poem and learned to stop looking so hard.
October’s Humble Choice Has Dropped – Get Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and 7 More PC Games for $15
Humble Bundle has dropped its October Humble Choice lineup, which features Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Psychonauts 2, and 6 more games that you can grab for $15 when you sign up to become…
Live Nation Makes Majority Investment in Bizarro Chile to ‘Enhance Everything We Have Built’
Bizarro founder Alfredo Alonso says the partnership will open the door to more artists, larger stages and new experiences for Chilean audiences.
Stop Taping Torn Cedi Notes – BoG Warns
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), has cautioned the public against the practice of repairing and re-joining torn and soiled Ghana Cedi notes with adhesive tape for re-issuance as a Read More...
NI first minister called for police interview over Drumcree parade protest
The first minister says she will "co-operate with the investigation".
GIPA To Host ‘Invest Ghana Summit 2026’
Simon Madjie (M) with some of the stakeholders during the launch Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is set to host over 2,000 local and global investors, diplomats, policymakers, and Read…
Charles Leclerc makes and drinks local tea ahead of Singapore Grand Prix
Dubai: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has given Formula One fans a glimpse of his life away from the track after a video of him making and drinking traditional Singaporean tea went viral on social…
Verizon stock heads for worst day since 2002 as SpaceX U.S. network plans whack telcos
SpaceX announced the spectrum deal Thursday, as the company aims to push deeper into the telecom market through its Starlink service.
IKEA’s LED Christmas tree and matchstick lamp have landed for festive duty
IKEA has launched new Christmas lights that come in unusual shapes and sizes.
Prudential Bank secures GHS 1.13 billion investment from Bloom Africa Holdings
Prudential Bank Limited has received a major financial boost following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana for a GHS 1.13 billion investment by Bloom Africa Holdings Ghana Limited. The fresh capital injection pushes Prudential Bank’s capital levels comfortably above the central bank’s minimum requirement.
Other Mommy parents guide: Is your kid ready for this child-centered horror movie?
Jessica Chastain is compelling and scary in a film sure to become a slumber party staple.
BTS’ j-hope and Japanese Artist Nigo Team With Major Shoe Brand to Remix a Classic Style
The collab is described as "classic 1990s Tokyo nostalgia meets modern global stardom."
OpenAI defends firing AI safety researchers over "breach of trust"
OpenAI responded to researchers' claims that their dismissal will make safety workers fearful to raise concerns.
- OpenAI fired Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak for breaching trust protocols.
- Researchers claim dismissals could discourage safety concerns reporting.
- OpenAI says firings were due to severe breach of trust, not safety issues.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Observe Seventh National Cybersecurity Month
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is set to observe its seventh National Cybersecurity Month from October 11 to November 9, 2026.
Prime Day is over, but someone forgot to turn off the Samsung Galaxy Watch deals
Missed Amazon Prime Day? You can still get $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
Windows Search is getting an AI makeover as Microsoft pushes toward a Copilot-like experience
Microsoft has introduced yet another redesign of Windows Search, just in time for its latest Surface-focused event. The Windows 11 feature is set to become more streamlined and focused, Microsoft said, while gaining a new influx of AI options that aim to turn the "humble" search box into a multipurpose... Read Entire Article
Stord lands $400M Citi-led credit facility, adds CFO and CRO
Stord's packages reach 1 in 4 U.S. households a year, the company says. It now has $400 million more in borrowing capacity to build warehouses and robots.
Can Skydance Break the Media M&A Curse?
The Ledger: Money managers and analysts weigh in on the ramifications of the mega merger The post Can Skydance Break the Media M&A Curse? appeared first on TheWrap .
Insurance model is no substitute for the NHS | Letter
Susan Jones points out that an NHS-style system does not require either sales costs or shareholder profits In Dining across the divide (4 October), the young participant, Ted, is quoted as expressing…
Vtech KidiZoom Fun FX Camera Review – my kid loves this super bright and fun toy camera, so will yours!
A low-cost and fun camera that introduces your kids to the concept of picture taking, with lots of added bonuses The post Vtech KidiZoom Fun FX Camera Review – my kid loves this super bright and fun…
PS5, Xbox, and Switch Gift Cards Are on Sale Today Only
Newegg has discounted a selection of PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch gift cards, but only for today. Save on a $100 PlayStation Store gift card, a $50 Xbox gift card, and a $70 Nintendo eShop gift…
The latest MacBook Pro and Ultra rumors: What we know about Apples OLED touchscreen Macs
Here's a rundown of the latest leaks and rumors about Apple's OLED touchscreen MacBooks, which may be called the MacBook Ultra.
Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe
The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.
‘Cerebral torment’: IOP retracts nearly 100 conference papers for tortured phrases
IOP Publishing has retracted nearly 100 papers from three of its conference proceedings after the articles were flagged for containing tortured phrases. Tortured phrases are rephrasings and synonyms — often awkward and nonsensical — substituted in text to evade plagiarism detectors.
Natura’s $99 AI Ring Wants to Put Multiple AI Agents One Press Away
Natura unveils Interface, a $99 AI smart ring designed to access multiple AI agents. Explore its health tracking, battery life, compatibility and availability.
Meta Won’t Say If It Violates Its Policies to Upload AI-Generated Videos of Sobbing Little Children Begging for Likes and Follows So They Don’t Get Arrested by Police
"You don't have enough followers and shares on your videos," the officer explains. "If the person watching this video follows and shares, then you will be free." The post Meta Won’t Say If It Violates…
How your personality “acts as an invisible architect for your career,” according to new research
Are you willing to wait for a bigger payoff? Researchers studying young Danes found that the more patient ones tended to apply to longer degree programs with steeper earnings growth, even after…
“We Will Fight to Restore the Quality of Care at Our Hospital:” CUPE 7800 to Hold Rally at Hamilton General at 12 P.M. Tuesday
Hundreds expected to come in support of CUPE 7800’s campaign in Hamilton HAMILTON, Ontario — In response to the planned elimination of 413 health care workers by a deficit-plagued Hamilton Health…
More staff needed to efficiently monitor mortuary facilities
By Abigail Kyeremah Owusu The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has appealed for additional staff to strengthen its nationwide monitoring of mortuary facilities.
Kodiak AI, Charger Logistics launch autonomous Laredo lane
Kodiak AI and Charger Logistics have launched autonomous freight service on the 435-mile lane between Charger’s terminals in Dallas and Laredo, Texas, the companies announced Thursday.
Media Invited: MADD Canada and NLC Bring New School Program Screening to Newfoundland and Labrador Students
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada will showcase its 2026-2027 School Program in Newfoundland and Labrador in partnership with Provincial Sponsor…
STAT+: Medicare Advantage star ratings trigger new bonuses, and uncertainty
The federal government has released new quality ratings for Medicare Advantage insurers for 2027, with Humana emerging as the biggest winner.
Multiomics in 2026 and Beyond
Multiomics analysis combines data from two or more omics layers—such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and epigenomics.
How COVID, Characterization, and Commerce Are Driving an RNA Revolution
COVID-19 accelerated efforts to develop faster, more efficient ways of manufacturing high-quality RNA sequences. The post How COVID, Characterization, and Commerce Are Driving an RNA Revolution appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News .
Journalists now have an AI reputation and PR is keeping track
If someone asks you, “What’s your AI score?” you’d probably look at them funny, assume they want to sell you some kind of AI gadget or service, and move on. For journalists , though, the term is taking on a more specific meaning.
Spatial Biology Moves Toward Translation
Spatial technologies preserve tissue context to guide therapeutic development and translate molecular insights into clinically actionable information.
17 tech executives reveal how AI agents are changing work and hiring
Tech leaders from Zoom, Figma, ServiceNow, and more reveal how AI agents are reshaping work, hiring, and the software business.
- 17 tech executives discuss AI agents transforming work and hiring
- AI agents require sufficient context to be useful in company operations
- Hiring strategy debated: barbell approach of experienced engineers and AI-savvy graduates
A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI
Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.
Cool chemistry trick allows new tattoos to 'turn on and off'
Researchers created multicolored tattoo inks that are activated by different wavelengths of light, allowing people to hide their tattoos in different scenarios.
Scientists have identified a 'protein signature' in blood that could predict healthy aging
Having a certain ratio of proteins produced by immune cells in your blood is linked to a higher risk of age-related diseases, scientists report.
Tattoos could be turned on and off with light
A new type of ink could overcome one of the main downsides of tattoos: the inability to make them invisible
Scientists advise 'zero catch' for cod in 2027 over stock
Scientists have again advised that there should be "zero" fishing of cod next year across vast swathes of sea around the UK amid growing concerns over the collapse of fish stocks.