Why your cat is the best philosopher
A young girl looks out of the classroom window. It’s the end of the day, and she’s bored. She spots a goldfinch land on the ground outside.
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Apple releases second RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and Tahoe 26.7.2
Just one week after rolling out the first Release Candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, the second RCs are now available for testing. Here are the details. more…
Venezuela Inflation to Hit 467% This Year, IMF Says
The IMF's new World Economic Outlook projects Venezuela's inflation at 467.9% for 2026, the highest in Latin America, with about 5% growth.
Finland calls for EU tourist visa ban on Russians until Moscow ends war against Ukraine as bloc weighs tougher restrictions
As suspected Russian sabotage and other hybrid operations spread across Europe, EU officials are weighing tighter restrictions on Russian travel, diplomats, and former combatants to reduce security risks.
Interior Ministry units' weekly results: 2,000 occupiers, over 1,220 equipment, air defence systems, nearly 30 fuel, ammunition depots destroyed
Combat units of the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, and the National Police of Ukraine neutralized more than 2,000 occupiers last week, and destroyed nearly 30 fuel and ammunition depots, Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivsky said.
Ja'Marr Chase Calls Out NFL Assumptions in Successful Punishment Appeals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was hit with two separate fines of $14,926 for "obscene gestures."
- Cincinnati Bengals' Ja Marr Chase won appeals on $14,926 fines for obscene gestures.
- Chase criticized NFL for "assuming the worst" of his celebration with Tee Higgins.
- Bengals awaiting decision on Tee Higgins' three similar fines.
3 leadership lessons from AI-powered companies
Even as AI investment rises, many organizations don’t see the returns they expected. They might see small improvements by deploying AI tools into existing structures.
Who Are Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail? Fugitives Reportedly With Paxton
The Texas GOP Senate candidate was reportedly filmed celebrating New Year’s Eve in Dubai with Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail.
- Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail indicted for $15M hospital embezzlement
- Both fugitives spotted with Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Dubai
- Charges include wire fraud and embezzlement, shell companies used to conceal
NLC, NUT indefinite strike politically motivated blackmail – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described the strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, as politically motivated…
Paul McCartney Shares the Hilarious Beatles Biopic Inaccuracy He Can’t Get Over: ‘Don’t Do This!’
"You know I've got a thing about that," the musician tells "Good Hang" podcast host Amy Poehler The post Paul McCartney Shares the Hilarious Beatles Biopic Inaccuracy He Can’t Get Over: ‘Don’t Do…
SBI on MiG-29 crash: Preliminary findings indicate abnormal activation of guided missile; black box being examined
One of the possible causes of the MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Odesa region in August of this year is the accidental firing of a guided missile: a series of expert examinations has been ordered…
The Truck Did Not Come: What Uncollected Garbage Does to Your Health
Anyone who lives in Lagos knows the sound of the garbage collection truck. When it fails to come on the expected day, the whole street feels it within a few days. Bins fill, then overflow.
Galatasaray - Barcelona live | Flick bets on Dani Olmo as a false 9
Los azulgrana buscan su segunda victoria europea en su primer partido de Liga de Campeones fuera de casa
The US exported the most drones over the past few years — but the second-biggest exporter might surprise you
The US exported 7,592 military drones from 2022 to 2025, narrowly ahead of Iran with 6,800 shipments, while Germany ranked third with 1,000.
PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 [WATCH]
R125 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 13 October 2026.
Ancora Is Said to Push UK’s Big Yellow Group to Explore Sale
Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group has built a stake in UK-listed Big Yellow Group Plc and is pushing the self-storage company to explore a sale, according to a presentation reviewed by Bloomberg…
IMF lowers forecast for Russia’s economic growth
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for Russia’s economic growth to 0.9% in both 2026 and 2027. The updated forecast, released on October 13, is down from its July projection of…
FUA Xpress launches 24-hour laundry facility to create jobs
A new large-scale laundry facility, FUA Xpress, has opened in East Legon, Accra, with a focus on creating employment opportunities while improving the delivery of laundry services.
Meet billionaire Clara Wu Tsai, who built the Liberty into a $600 million team and now plans to fund guaranteed income for new moms
The Nets and Liberty co-owner has spent six years funding loans, startups, basketball courts, and arts programs in Brooklyn. Critics say the spending is hard to track.
US Swaps Bets Backfire, Wiping Out Billions From Funds in Chile
The pension funds used by millions of Chileans are racing to close out bets on US interest rates that backfired after the Iran war unleashed a global inflation shock, exposing them to billions of…
Apple’s two HomeViews have one big hidden difference
Today Apple unveiled HomeView , its long-awaited smart home hub. The HomeView comes in two distinct models, one with a domed speaker base and the other designed for wall mounting.
Strive Buys $280 Million in Bitcoin, Its Largest Purchase in Months
The Nasdaq-listed asset manager bought the Bitcoin at an average of about $84,500 during a rough week for the market, lifting its total stash to 32,773 BTC.
Walt Disney vs. Netflix: Which Media Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Netflix commands a 24.3% net margin versus Disney's 13.1%, but Disney trades at a fraction of the valuation multiple, a classic growth-versus-value standoff.
Kenya Economy Estimate Rises to US$151 Billion
The International Monetary Fund now puts Kenya's 2026 economy at about US$151 billion, still seventh in Africa and about US$6 billion behind Angola.
Ossiomo Power institutes contempt proceedings against Chinese firm over alleged disobedience of court order
The ownership dispute between Ossiomo Power Company Limited and Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Company Limited, CCETC, a Chinese firm, has taken a new turn, with the former instituting…
‘The Odyssey’: Universal Announces Details Of Streaming, 4K And Blu-Ray Releases
Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster "The Odyssey" is going to have a shipload of bonus features when it is released on digital and physical media next month.
This ugly shoe brand won over Gen Z. Its stock's low valuation could earn investors' attention
Crocs sales have been growing as it embraces its iconic look even as it expands to new styles, winning fans among Gen Z consumers, even in China.
Pope Leo XIV, successfully operated on for removal of a pulmonary nodule
The intervention of the 71-year-old pontiff took place at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
Metro 2039: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Preorders are now live for Metro 2039, a post-apocalyptic shooter set in a futuristic, irradiated version of Moscow.
‘Songwriter Soup’: Laura Veltz’s Insider Podcast About Stability in an Unstable Gig
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MPs demand clear funding plan for UHC workers as counties face salary transition
MPs are seeking a predictable funding framework for Universal Health Coverage workers as the Commission on Revenue Allocation proposes continued conditional funding to counties until the…
Google Wallet update adds receipt scanning and three other features
Google Wallet is quietly getting four useful upgrades, including new features and refinements to what's already there.
Watts Water Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greenest Companies 2027” List
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and…
10 Key Issues Driving the Latin Music Industry Today: AI, Distribution, Touring & More at Latin Music Week
From global touring to the rise of music podcasters, the Billboard event will put the Latin business’s biggest questions front and center.
India-US trade talks heading in right direction, Jaishankar says as both sides work to finalise a deal
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar says India-US trade negotiations are moving in the right direction, with a deal being worked out.
Karachi Biennale Cancels Fifth Edition Over “War Conditions”
The cancellation of the January 2027 event reportedly came without the input of the biennale’s curator, Noor Ahmed.
Over 180,000 GWL customers unbilled – Managing Director
The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, says the company expects a major rise in revenue by June 2027 once it captures thousands of customers who are currently not being…
Saudi deputy minister, EU ambassador discuss labor market cooperation
Deputy Minister Abdullah Abuthnain and the EU ambassador discussed skills development, employment, and sharing expertise in Riyadh.
These Infections Are Linked to 12% of New Cancer Cases
A recent report finds that pathogens contribute to a significant number of cancer cases.
Being chronically online is part of the job description for this top influencer marketer
Sophia Sesto is Poppi's VP of Culture. It's her job to be chronically online and find creators that keep the prebiotic soda relevant.
- Being "chronically online" essential for Poppi's influencer marketing
- Sophia Sesto emphasizes importance of deep internet and pop culture immersion
- Successful collaborations with influencers like Alix Earle and Béis
Grand Theft Auto 6 rumored to be launching on PC sooner than anyone expected, but I wouldn't get my hopes up too high
If the rumored release window is accurate, it means the new GTA will hit PC just a few months after consoles—something almost unheard of from Rockstar.
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
Facebook is the latest social media platform to give users greater control over the algorithm that determines what appears in their feeds.
- Meta introduces "Your Algorithm" tool for user control over content.
- Users can use natural language to influence Feed and Reels content.
- Feature enables real-time relevance of content recommendations.
Brazil Sets 15-Day Call Bans to Curb Phone Scams
Brazil published a provisional measure on 13 October that makes phone carriers authenticate calls and block mass robocallers for 15 days.
Forget rockets — Longshot wants to fire cargo into space from a gun. See it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Longshot is trying to build a gun big enough to make space data centers a reality.
- Longshot Space Technology proposes gun-based space launch system
- CEO and CTO believe WWII-era tech can be adapted for modern use
- $20 million funding for development of multi-injection guns
X-Chromosome Gene Linked to Increased Autism Diagnosis in Males
New research suggests that variants in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome might help partly explain why autism is diagnosed about four times more often in males than it is in females.
- Researchers identify MECP2 gene on X chromosome linked to autism
- Female patients' regulatory region changes lead to autism-like behaviors
- Findings explain male-biased autism and 'missing heritability'
How partisan hatred shapes American views of the Black Lives Matter protests and January 6
Americans evaluate major political events through a deeply polarized lens. A new study finds that intense dislike of political opponents and differing beliefs about what threatens democracy warp how…
STAT+: Many patient, consumer reps on FDA advisory panels have ties to groups funded by pharma, analysis finds
Nearly 40% of FDA advisory committee meetings over a 20-year period included either a patient or consumer rep with active ties to an advocacy group funded by pharma companies.
Earth's poles shifted surprisingly fast during the age of dinosaurs, ancient sea levels reveal
The location of Earth's geographic poles has changed several times over the past 320 million years in a process known as true polar wander.
Fresh fears raised over prevalence of nitrous oxide use
Fresh fears have been raised over the prevalence of the use of nitrous oxide in Ireland, which is typically inhaled from canisters or balloons to produce a short term high.
October 17 – Heart Fit Clinic
Heart Fit Clinic will be on Talk To The Experts this weekend – Saturday, October 17th at NOON! There is never a bad time to examine just where your health truly is.
Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances
Description This infographic illustrates the distances driven by various rovers on the surface of Earth’s Moon and Mars. Of the vehicles shown, the NASA Mars rovers Perseverance and Curiosity are…
Inside the ‘unique’ tail of Iran’s spider-tailed horned viper
The Iranian spider-tailed horned viper, a rare snake endemic to western Iran, hunts by holding its body completely still while twitching its tail.
NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team
Description Members of NASA’s Perseverance Mars mission team gather in the Mars Yard at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California with a certificate from Guinness World Records…
Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive
Description Rover tracks and a rocky Martian landscape are shown in this image captured by one of the navigation cameras (navcams) aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover on Oct.
AI companies are offering businesses up to $2 million for something their employees create every day
Lest you have any illusions, you have zero privacy at work. But AI is further encroaching on any semblance of privacy you may currently have.
Linus Torvalds is using AI to develop Linux kernel code now
The move is a turning point in the developer’s relationship with AI and Linux.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang is planning $2 billion in new European AI investments
Huang announced the planned deals while speaking in Paris, the first stop on a tour that will also take him to London and Berlin
Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world
University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment.
Meta expands its AI-powered "Your Algorithm" feature from Instagram to Facebook and Facebook Reels and says it is using LLMs more in its ranking systems (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge)
Meta's bringing Instagram's “Your Algorithm” feature to Facebook, and using LLMs more to rank content.
- Meta expands "Your Algorithm" feature to Facebook and Reels
- Incorporates more LLMs into content ranking systems
- Users can directly add topics and indicate interest/disinterest
Claude submitted fake murder tip to Philly police during summertime testing
Anthropic took more than two months to alert cops
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase is putting up gates to protect against 'rogue agents'
There's lots of fear brewing around AI agents and banking, but JPMorgan seems more focused on cybersecurity than the threat of bank runs.