Is Bitcoin kidding itself about the Lightning Network?
Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc says Bitcoiners are lying to themselves about Lightning. Developers claim usability has improved, but questions remain over everyday adoption.
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Lottoland’s winning streak continues as South African players celebrate more than R5.1 million in payouts
Lottoland says customers in several South African cities recorded listed payouts totalling R5.13 million across lottery-style, fixed-odds and casino games.
Hacker claims ‘123456’ password let them breach the Danish national registry, accessing 8.8 million records
The Danish Central Register of Persons (CPF) was breached through the account of an IT and data services business. The hacker claimed that one of the breached accounts was only protected by a '123456'…
The ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Filmmakers Terrified Bystanders With Their Monster Sounds
The team behind director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film created their kaiju roars by setting up speakers on top of an outdoor dam. The people walking by weren’t prepared for what they heard.
CrowdStrike vs. Okta: Which Cybersecurity Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
CrowdStrike recently posted its best quarter ever with record recurring revenue and expanding free cash flow. Okta delivered record bookings in the same quarter and saw its stock surge nearly 20%.
Kyiv Calls WP’s 4-Point Peace Plan ‘American PR’
Ukraine has pushed back against a Washington Post column describing an emerging “joint US-European peace proposal.” Presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said its four components represented the views of some US officials expressed during talks in Florida, calling the report “good American PR.”
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about concerns over a rare disease drug, pharma payments to docs, and more
Patient advocates and some experts are expressing growing alarm over the perceived risks of a Neurocrine Biosciences rare disease drug
Disney Readies $20 Million Bid for Character.ai Assets After Chatbot Company Files for Bankruptcy
The entertainment giant previously sent the AI platform a cease-and-desist letter over unauthorized character use and then hired its former CEO Karandeep Anand last month The post Disney Readies $20…
Mastercard research: Nigerian SMEs among global leaders in crypto, stablecoin and cybersecurity adoption
Nigerian small businesses lead 18 markets in crypto, stablecoin and cybersecurity adoption, Mastercard Dreamonomics report finds More than a third of Nigerian SMEs (34%) accept cryptocurrency, over…
TransPeshawar Announces Jobs
TransPeshawar (The Urban Mobility Company) has announced nine job vacancies for qualified and experienced professionals in Peshawar, offering positions in … Read More The post TransPeshawar Announces…
KTMB siasat lelaki pandu kereta masuk landasan
Kejadian berlaku di landasan Stesen KTMB Jalan Limbungan di Pelabuhan Klang.
‘Drug use, mental illness feed each other’ – NDLEA boss Marwa
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has said that drug use and mental illness feed each other, warning…
McCain Foods to acquire Indian frozen potato processing business from Falcon Agrifriz Foods
The addition of the Falcon Agrifriz processing facility will create greater flexibility across McCain's manufacturing network
Hong Kong renews TV station licences with push for ‘telling good stories’
Hong Kong authorities have renewed the free-to-air licences of the city’s television broadcasters with conditions to boost local production of English-language national education shows and programmes…
Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Ranger R10-3DX Compact Mid-Range Counter-Drone Radar at AUSA 2026
New radar delivers wide-area surveillance and reliable drone detection for force protection, airport security, and critical infrastructure missions WASHINGTON — Teledyne FLIR Defense, a part of…
Qatar Museums to stage world premiere of Again, a musical theatre
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) will stage the world premiere of Again, a powerful new musical theatre production exploring the histories of struggle for freedom and self-determination in South…
The French contribution to the EU budget must be "absolutely" reduced, according to Bruno Retailleau
The president of the Republicans assures that he remains pro-European.
Gauteng Transport reignites Atteridgeville bridge project
The project, which costs more than R74 million, is expected to be completed in August next year
Seema Shah Sees Opportunity in Bank Stocks
Seema Shah of Principal Asset Management sees opportunity in bank stocks despite recent weakness. She says earnings, consumer health and the yield curve will be key, with a steeper curve potentially…
2032 Olympics chief to step down amid rising cost concerns
Cindy Hook, chief executive of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee, will step down in December as
Sony's legendary A7 III might be eight years old, but at $500 off, it's still a camera I'd happily recommend
The Sony A7 III has $500 off at Adorama, making it under $1,500!
Qatar joins Arab League emergency session on int'l protection for Palestinians
<p>Cairo: The State of Qatar has participated in an Arab League extraordinary session to discuss mechanisms to provide international protection for Palestinians and uphold international law concerning…
Landlords Pay Rent as insecurity triggers housing crisis in Kaduna
Repeated kidnappings and attacks in communities on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis are forcing residents to abandon their homes for rented apartments in the city.
Ukraine’s ex-defense minister unveiled a new interceptor built for Russia's fastest drones. He wants AI to help fly it.
Mykhailo Fedorov told Business Insider that he plans to make the new interceptor drone autonomous by integrating artificial intelligence.
India delays digital payments fee rollout amid retailer pushback
The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season.
NAPTIP rescues 25 Bauchi indigenes from human trafficking abroad
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 25 indigenes of Bauchi State from human trafficking situations in Libya, Morocco and other foreign countries.
AFP to Storm Made By Design Expo 2026 With New Designs
Bennett Oghifo The iconic furniture production arm of Julius Berger Nigeria Group, Abuja Furniture Production, AFP is set to storm the globally acclaimed annual assembly of top designers, Made By
Character.AI files for bankruptcy, will sell some assets to Disney for $20M
Chatbot platform Character.AI said on Monday it has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and has agreed to sell some assets for US$20 million to Walt Disney.
CSX operations chief to retire
CSX EVP and COO Cory is retiring after leading the railroad’s operations since 2023. The post CSX operations chief to retire appeared first on FreightWaves .
Housing Reforms Must Also Address Construction Finance, Says Mixta Africa
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Rail network: Freight trains criticize DB InfraGo
Private rail freight companies are sounding the alarm: in 2028, track usage prices are expected to rise by up to 85 percent in some cases.
These Were the Biggest Smartphone Makers During Global Market’s 14-Year Low
Global smartphone shipments fell sharply in the third quarter of 2026, with the market posting its weakest Q3 performance in … Read More The post These Were the Biggest Smartphone Makers During Global Market’s 14-Year Low appeared first on ProPakistani .
Stock market today: Why are S&P 500 futures falling despite strong bank earnings?
S&P 500 futures fell as chip stocks slid and US bank earnings began, while investors awaited inflation data and clues on the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
NPFL: Shakiru Giwa steps down as Inter Lagos head coach
Shakiru Giwa has stepped down from his position as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Inter Lagos.
New Apple TV 4K arrives with HomePod-like Siri mic setup
The Apple TV 4K has finally been updated after a four-year wait, with the new model getting a new chip, microphones, and a new Siri Remote with Find My.
Health: Eleven million women in menopause – help is often lacking
Although half of German society will go through menopause at some point, support is often lacking. What experts think should change now.
Eisentraut: The reverts will continue until morale improves
PostgreSQL core team member Peter Eisentraut has written a blog post reflecting on the " unusually high number of features " that have been taken out of the upcoming PostgreSQL 19 release since the…
EU’s China Trade Imbalances Go Beyond Autos, Dombrovskis Says
A European Union deal to cap hybrid imports from China is only the first step as trade asymmetry goes far beyond cars, the bloc’s top economics official said.
Better Telecom Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon Communications
AT&T boasts a 17.4% net margin after shedding media assets, while Verizon's aggressive acquisitions have lifted free cash flow higher, but at the cost of greater leverage.
GoldBod targets to surpass 2025 gold exports, boost forex earnings
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says the institution is on course to meet or exceed its 2025 gold purchase and export targets while significantly…
A new approach to kidney matching could save lives
Although more than 100,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list in the U.S., thousands of donated kidneys are discarded each year, often because they're slightly older, with fewer years…
Older adults may play an overlooked role in spreading tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is still the world's deadliest infectious disease. In Taiwan, where the population is aging quickly, most TB patients are now older than 65.
UMT Students Win Rs. 1 Million in Punjab Youth Innovation Competition
Two students from the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, have won Rs. 1 million after securing first position … Read More The post UMT Students Win Rs.
Different ways to win - what Rugby League World Cup success looks like
Some teams have their eyes on a trophy - others are prioritising longer-term gains. BBC Sport assesses a Rugby League World Cup that comes at a pivotal time for the international game.
Apple makes another push into the smart home market with HomeView
Apple is taking a big swing at the smart home market with its latest product that competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.
‘I Got That Completely Wrong’ — Dan Houser Considers Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 a Failure
‘I got that completely wrong’ — Dan Houser explains why he thinks Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 ‘failed’.
Dan Houser Was Surprised ‘How Angry Some People Were’ At Red Dead Redemption’s Iconic Ending
Dan Houser was surprised ‘how angry some people were’ at Red Dead Redemption’s iconic ending, and reveals how the decision was made.
Dan Houser Reveals Rockstar’s Struggle to Make Bully
20 years later, Dan Houser reveals how intense controversy made Bully one of Rockstar’s toughest games to make.
AI Can Move Money. Can It Make the Right Financial Decisions? | Opinion
The ability to execute a transaction is not the same as the ability to understand whether it makes sense.
- AI expenditure projected to reach $2.7 trillion by 2026
- Mastercard's Agent Pay for Machines facilitates agent-assisted transactions
- AI systems must understand context to make accurate financial decisions
THE CONVERSATION: Why the start of your run feels so difficult
Many runners describe the first 10 to 15 minutes of a run as the hardest of all. Breathing can feel laboured, the legs can feel heavy and a pace that would normally seem manageable may suddenly feel…
Starfighters Space Advances STARLAUNCH™ 1 Toward Planned December Flight
Captive-carry flight planned as a key step toward drop testing, propulsion development, and suborbital air-launch missions KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Starfighters Space, Inc.
High-speed video reveals how honey bee stingers pump venom
Co-author: “The unique geometry of the valves is the key; they act as collapsible pistons" to deliver venom.
Kindiki Calls for Faster Adoption of AI in Correctional Services
Kindiki has urged the State Department for Correctional Services to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and modern technologies to improve efficiency, rehabilitation and resource…
Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has set a new record for the longest distance traveled on the surface of another planet, the space agency said.
- Perseverance rover drives 28.1 miles on Mars, breaking previous record.
- Rover explores Jezero Crater, potentially oldest terrain in solar system.
- AutoNav self-driving capability enables rapid, independent exploration.
Indonesia to Reverse Course on 'World's Largest Deforestation Project'
Indonesia appears to be reversing course on a plan to turn vast swaths of tropical rainforest into rice and sugarcane plantations. Read more on E360 →
- Indonesia may alter plans for world's largest deforestation project.
- Country claims self-sufficiency in rice three years early.
- Future production to use degraded land, but skepticism persists.
Trellix Wise for Private Cloud runs AI security operations inside customer environments
Cybersecurity company Trellix today launched Trellix Wise for Private Cloud to let enterprises run its artificial intelligence engine for security operations entirely inside their own environments.
How AI chatbots may be talking people out of climate action
Across 28,800 prompts, models were 7.5 times more likely to advise “stay the course” than “change,” even when the status quo is anti-climate.
Build, Buy, Or Rent? How Indian CTOs Are Rethinking The AI Stack
For Indian enterprises adopting AI, choosing the technology is only part of the challenge. Deciding what to own, how much…
Ketamine and psychedelics share a surprising link to the immune system
Ketamine and psychedelics relieve severe depression in hours, but their exact mechanisms remain elusive. New research suggests these rapid-acting drugs share a biological pathway, fighting depression by rebalancing specific immune system signals in the brain and body.
‘The amazement is kind of wearing off a little bit’: Wharton survey reveals managers are learning what Gen Z already figured out
In the future, Wharton's Sonny Tambe and Jeremy Korst told Fortune, it may be a manager's job to say "that's AI."
NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission
A commercial lander that will be at the forefront of NASA’s efforts to establish a Moon Base, humanity’s first lunar outpost, has passed a series of critical tests at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
More rehab centers should mean fewer overdoses. In one California region, we found the opposite
When people travel out of state for addiction treatment, overdose risk is greater than many realize.
- Orange County, California, has many rehab centers.
- Out-of-state patients overdose more than locals in Orange County.
- Fraudulent centers exploit insurance for profit and relapse.
Mahama commissions new 85-bed ward complex at Police Hospital
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned an 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra as part of efforts to expand the facility’s capacity and improve healthcare delivery to police personnel and the general public.
What intestinal gas can tell us about our gastrointestinal health
Flatulence, or releasing gas, has always been associated with jokes and considered a funny, if embarrassing phenomenon. Recent research, however, suggests that intestinal gases do have a function: they influence gut motility, gut transit time, and gastrointestinal symptoms