Will November stop Trump’s agenda?
Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one thing I’m hearing from a voice on the ground.
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The surprisingly hopeful quest to fix concrete
No, Rome was not built in a day, but it was built at breathtaking speed, its temples, amphitheaters, and aqueducts rising with the help of a magical blend of volcanic ash and lime.
Maine Senate Polling as Susan Collins, Troy Jackson Head into Fourth Debate
Collins and Jackson will take the stage for the fourth and final time Thursday as absentee voting is underway in Maine.
- Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins by 2 points in latest Maine Senate poll
- Jackson receives 49% support, Collins 47% in Suffolk University survey
- Maine Senate race viewed as critical toss-up state for 2026 midterms
The Stock Market Is Facing 3 Huge Problems Right Now, and History Is Clear About What's Coming
Volatility could be coming, but history has good news for investors.
- Long-term bond yields hit multi-decade highs, raising borrowing costs
- Oil prices soar to over $106 per barrel due to Iran war
- Tech sector concentration poses risk if AI investments slow
Elon Musk Just Gave Investors Another Reason to Buy Micron Stock
The Tesla and Space Exploration Technologies CEO just posted about the ongoing memory shortage, and he did not mince his words.
- Elon Musk endorses Micron's memory pricing strategy as reasonable.
- Musk's comments suggest Micron prioritizes long-term customer relationships.
- 87% upside potential if stock reaches $1,760 based on AI infrastructure tailwinds.
AI: Europe’s 10 most-funded companies in H1 2026
European AI funding in H1 2026 was characterised by a highconcentration of capital in a few large transactions, alongside abroad base of smaller investments.
NFL survivor picks, strategy: Week 6 safe, value, and trap options
Week 6 is upon us! The playoff picture is slowly taking form, but there’s still a lot to sort out midway through October. Three teams remaining undefeated.
NBA’s 9 best rookies in preseason, ranked
The NBA is welcoming an absolutely loaded rookie class ahead of the 2026-27 season that places good young players all over the league.
Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you buy stuff
Last year, Amazon bought Bee, a relatively unknown startup with a $50 always-listening AI wearable that summarized every conversation you had.
Ledger’s new hardware wallet is an Android phone without the phone
Ledger has announced its latest crypto-centric hardware effort, the Android-based Atom, a device that resembles a phone but is instead designed to be used alongside one.
Blake Griffin: Clippers Salary Cap Punishment ‘Probably Fits’
Griffin played eight seasons with the Clippers and made five All-Star games.
Disu assures Nigerians of apolitical, unbiased police conduct during 2027 polls
Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has pledged that the police will act professionally before, during and after the 2027 general
The Pokémon 2026 holiday collection has dropped — shop now to score a free sticker sheet
The Pokémon Center dropped its 2026 Winter Night Sky holiday line featuring ornaments, knit sweaters, figures, and a free gift with purchase.
Australian Dollar At Rs. 190 After Latest Crash
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 262nd consecutive day on Thursday. PKR … Read More The post Australian Dollar At Rs.
Karachi Hospital Completes Over 100 Gynecological Robotic Surgeries
Sindh Government Lyari General Hospital has completed more than 100 gynecological robotic surgeries for women, crossing a significant milestone in … Read More The post Karachi Hospital Completes Over 100 Gynecological Robotic Surgeries appeared first on ProPakistani .
Broker’s call: Acme Solar Holdings (Buy)
With about ₹52,000 crore of capex, equity is fully funded using internal accruals, cash at hand and QIP proceeds. Net debt to EBITDA to improve to 5.9x by FY30E (F26:7.2x) and OCF post interest of ₹3,000 crore
GCC-EU Summit in Riyadh postponed amid Houthi attacks
RIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced Thursday the postponement of the GCC-EU Summit, originally scheduled for October 24 in Riyadh, citing continued Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and the extended suspension of flight operations at King Khalid International Airport.GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said the…
South Korea removes safety barriers to let humanoid robots work alongside humans in factories
South Korea's industry ministry announced the approval on October 13 through its regulatory sandbox program, which allows companies to test new technologies under exemptions from existing requirements. Read Entire Article
NNPC’s profit after tax grew by 54.5 % to N431bn in August 2026
…Statutory payments to the federal account hit N9.49trn The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reported a remarkable financial
Oburu: Doctors have ordered me to stay away from public events
Oginga says doctors have ordered him to avoid public appearances as he recovers, while defending the broad-based government arrangement and pledging free and fair party nominations ahead of the 2027…
Eskom CEO Still Sees Scope for Growth
As South Africa’s state power utility relinquishes its monopoly over electricity provision, CEO Dan Marokane says it will remain a dominant player in the country and take on an increasingly important…
LolaJack Casino: Best Deposit Methods for Players from Poland
LolaJack Casino jest jednym z najnowszych graczy na rynku kasyn online, oferującym polskim graczom szeroki wybór gier oraz różnorodne metody płatności.
Kaduna to establish Post Basic Nursing College in Rigasa
Governor Uba Sani has signed an Executive Bill establishing the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area, to address shortage of specialist nurses and…
Save $249 on 32GB of DDR5 with this 3-item Newegg bundle
Score 32GB of G.Skill DDR5-6000 RAM for just $321 in Newegg’s new AM5 combo. For $1,094 ($249 off), you also get a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an MSI X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi board, plus a free AIO cooler.
Tesla set to unveil next-generation Roadster sports EV after years of delays
Analyst expects Tesla to sell around 2,000 Roadsters a year, a fraction of the 1.6 million vehicles it sold last year.
Sheikha Latifa hosts women leaders' majlis in Dubai to discuss innovation and opportunities
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed has hosted an international gathering of women leaders in Dubai , bringing together voices from 22 countries to explore the future of leadership and innovation.
SXSW London Confirms Dates & Theme for 2027 Edition: Here’s What to Expect
The festival will take place in Shoreditch, east London next May.
Conavi Medical to Showcase FDA-Cleared Hybrid Imaging System at TCT 2026
Dr. Megha Prasad to deliver podium presentation featuring Conavi’s hybrid IVUS–OCT imaging Abstract presentation on saline-based hybrid IVUS–OCT imaging Participation in two CRF Imaging Lab physician…
Tinubu’s bloated campaign council shows fear of defeat – Atiku
…Says Nigerians won’t renew president’s mandate of hardship Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress
Bonds Are Back, Says BlackRock’s Wei Li
Wei Li, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock, explains her firm’s bullish move on short-term US Treasuries while downgrading stocks.
Bye bye One UI, hello Galaxy OS? Wild rumor points to a big shakeup for Samsung phones
Samsung might be cooking up a new identity for its Galaxy software.
Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at S$7.21 billion amid global uncertainty
International visitor arrivals are 6.6% lower than a year ago
- Singapore's Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% to S$7.21 billion
- International visitor arrivals fell 6.6% to 3.76 million in Q2
- Visitor spending declined 15.4% to S$8.51 billion in Q2
Housing: Hubig dampens expectations of rapid anti-expropriation law
The Federal Minister of Justice considers the socialization of housing stock to be expensive and ineffective - but a federal law is also "not exactly trivial" from a constitutional law perspective.
Labcorp To Acquire BioReference Health Assets; OPKO Shares Rise 7.35%
(RTTNews) - Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH), a provider of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, on Thursday announced that it had agreed to acquire select assets of BioReference Health, a…
You can take it with you: Five tax tips before selling your business
Business owners can leave millions of dollars on the table by delaying tax planning. Here are five tips for entrepreneurs to maximize their windfall.
Shakhtar Donetsk’s Champions League Stint In London Doubles As An Investment Pitch
Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk hosted AEK Athens in a Champions League game at London's Stamford Bridge in a move of great importance on and off the field.
I coach my son's soccer team. I wanted more quality time, but realized other kids get the best version of me.
I decided to coach my son's soccer team so we'd have more time together. I realized I was giving all my patience and attention to other kids.
- Author coaches son's soccer team for quality time.
- Other kids receive author's better attention and patience.
- Coach's depleted energy affects son's version of him.
5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week
Our quintet of quality reviews this week includes Joanna Scutts on Shawn Gude’s American Socialist, Dwight Garner on Barbara Trapido’s Brother of the More Famous Jack, Rhian Sasseen on Meghan…
JPMorgan does not expect the AI stock selloff to be followed by a July-style rebound
Strategists point to weaker dip-buying, fewer buybacks and fewer short positions as AI stocks lose more than $1 trillion this week
As prior auth becomes an AI ‘arms race,’ Otter Health raises $8M for a different approach
The company built an AI-powered real-time clinical quality platform to better manage healthcare utilization by influencing care decisions rather than requiring clinicians to get permission for them.
Seven missing after tanker catches fire off Romanian coast
The incident came after a drone was spotted in the area by Romanian authorities.
Party: SPD to elect new leadership at special party conference in mid-January
Lars Klingbeil wants to run again and stick to a dual leadership. So far, it is unclear who else could be a candidate. Only one popular SPD man has already ruled out.
Fake AI Attacks Spread Across US Companies: How MSSPs Can Stop Incidents Early
Attackers are impersonating popular AI products to distribute malware, steal browser sessions, and compromise business accounts.
You don’t need the $300 Apple TV 4K to get its best feature — just buy the new Siri remote
Lost your Apple TV remote? Apple’s new speaker-equipped Siri Remote costs $59 separately and works with existing 4K and HD models.
Actinium Pharmaceuticals Names Matt David CFO
(RTTNews) - Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ATNM), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapies for cancer, said Thursday it has appointed Matt David as chief…
Health information sources show links to RSV vaccination among older adults in Japan
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes substantial morbidity among older adults; however, RSV vaccination remains limited in Japan.
Helus Pharma Appoints Dr. Suresh Durgam to Board of Directors
This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purpose of the Company’s prospectus supplement dated December 30, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated September 17…
AI Rout Deepens; Anthropic Revenue Hits $16.8B; Warsh to Speak in Bangkok
US equity futures fall as a selloff in AI-related stocks gathers speed, pushing investors toward bonds. Investors await PPI, retail sales and jobless claims data as well as Fed Chair Warsh's remarks…
CoreWeave stock crashes 15%, falls further as AI slowdown fears and debt woes hit
CoreWeave stock crashed 15% and fell 6% further as AI slowdown fears, rising bond yields, heavy debt and Gartner's warning hit investor confidence.
HEC to Support Free Hepatitis C Screening at Federal Universities
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar has pledged the commission’s support for screening students, faculty, and … Read More The post HEC to Support Free Hepatitis C Screening at Federal Universities appeared first on ProPakistani .
Early growth differences help explain which beech trees survive forest competition
The fight for survival in the forest is fierce: light, water and nutrients are all limited. This is particularly true in "mast years"—times when trees and shrubs produce an unusually large crop of fruits, nuts or seeds. Then the race for growth is on.
New study proposes simple test to spot mammals most vulnerable to climate
A team of scientists in Argentina and Brazil scored the adaptability of nine rodent species on three parameters, suggesting the method can be used for other animals in other parts of the world.
Quantum sensor could measure how Earth drags spacetime
Einstein's theory of general relativity describes gravity as the bending of spacetime, a mathematical model that combines three-dimensional space and time into a single, four-dimensional continuum. The theory also predicts that a rotating object, such as Earth, slightly drags the surrounding spacetime as it rotates, a phenomenon known as…
Nations at southern bluefin tuna meeting stop short of adopting new seabird protections
Seabird protections drew debate at the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT), held Oct. 5-8 in Brussels. The eight-member multilateral body that manages the stock has long struggled to curb seabird deaths caused by longline fishing targeting southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) across…