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Shelter Afrique Development Bank and Vista Group Holding Sign MoU to Scale Affordable Housing Finance in West Africa
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and Vista Group Holding SA (VGH SA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
DigiPlus joins list of best performing companies in Asia
MANILA, Philippines — DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the Philippines’ premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, has been recognized as one of Asia’s Best Performing…
Patients Should be Considered When Choosing a Vector Production Method
Vector production costs have a disproportionate influence on gene therapy prices, according to researchers who say that, given this, choosing the vector manufacturing method that best suits the…
Oni Press Reveals New Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake Spinoff Series
If you prefer Fionna and Cake to Finn and Jake, then Oni Press has just the Adventure Time spinoff series for you.
Exclusive — See 7 New Cards From Magic: The Gathering Star Trek, Including 1 That Remembers the Most Iconic Drink of TNG
Magic: The Gathering: Star Trek is the card game's final frontier of 2026, and while Wizards of the Coast revealed quite a few of the cards yesterday, IGN today has seven cards we can exclusively…
The bridge to agent-scale Git infrastructure
We moved a copy of 99.99999% of GitHub's repositories to Azure. Here's how per-reference quorums will bring over the rest, and how object storage lets reads scale independently.
‘The Daily Show’ Host Desi Lydic, ‘Off Campus’ Creator Louisa Levy and More Join TheWrap’s Power Women Summit
Presented by STARZ, the Summit on Dec. 1 also marks the opening of submissions for the 2026 Changemakers List The post ‘The Daily Show’ Host Desi Lydic, ‘Off Campus’ Creator Louisa Levy and More Join…
Why the AI boom is creating a hunger for human connection
At a recent technology conference, Marc Lore, the billionaire cofounder of Diapers.com and Jet.com, was describing his newest venture.
My chatbot comforted me when I thought I was dying. Was that friendship?
Last December, I thought I was going to die. I don’t mean that in a “the Reaper gets us all” kind of philosophical platitude, but in a very real, very immediate sense.
10 perspectives that divide the AI world
In November 2022, I took on a writing assignment that, looking back, may have had a bigger impact on my life than any other: interview ChatGPT .
Discover the beauty of these astonishing wildlife images by TV legend Chris Packham
Stunning wildlife images by nature TV presenter Chris Packham now available as fine art prints The post Discover the beauty of these astonishing wildlife images by TV legend Chris Packham appeared…
Solving a 31-year-old grand challenge in mathematics – the KLS conjecture
For decades, a fundamental question about the difficulty of computing in high-dimensional spaces has resisted proof. New research resolves this question, removing a major theoretical obstacle to…
This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good
Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.
UK Greenlights Major North Sea Gas Field After Years of Legal Battles
A major gas field in the North Sea has been re-approved by the government following years of legal rows with environmental campaigners.
Pierce the Veil Turn Hot Topic Into a Concert Venue for New Performance Series
Hot Topic Live will feature original music, rapid-fire Q&As and stories behind the band tees.
These Snakes Can Cartwheel Away From Danger. Scientists Just Uncovered How the Slithering Creatures Perform Their Acrobatic Rolls
When they're rolling, some snakes belonging to the Pseudorabdion genus can reach top speeds of 3.8 to 8.3 miles per hour, according to a new study
IHRA definition used in UK schools antisemitism review, which could see Palestine badges banned
IHRA definition used in UK schools antisemitism review, which could see Palestine badges banned Teachers in British schools could be banned from wearing pro-Palestine badges after a…
Gurugram traffic crackdown: Motorcycle seized over 17 unpaid challans totalling ₹1.79 lakh
Gurugram Traffic Police seized a motorcycle near Maruti Kunj T-point after finding 17 pending traffic challans totalling ₹1.79 lakh.
PHP fixes two critical vulnerabilities as websites face attack risks
Developers of the PHP programming language have released security updates to fix two critical vulnerabilities, urging users to update immediately as website operators work to protect their systems.
PHP fixes two critical vulnerabilities as websites face attack risk
Developers of the PHP programming language have released security updates to fix two critical vulnerabilities, urging users to update immediately as website operators work to protect their systems.
Polymarket traders see a 10% chance the AI bubble bursts before New Year’s Day
For investors worried that the runaway artificial-intelligence trade might be about to hit the skids, prediction markets are already starting to reflect that anxiety.
Musk's SpaceX stock gift is 'tip of the iceberg' for Trump Accounts, Altimeter's Gerstner says
Elon Musk’s planned SpaceX share gift through Trump Accounts could be the start of a broader philanthropic push, says Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner.
Matiang’i, Karua and Nyoro Rally Opposition Support in Njoro Ahead of 2027 Polls
The three leaders held a joint rally in Njoro, Nakuru County, on Wednesday, where they urged Kenyans to support their political agenda, promising reforms to address the high cost of living…
What are the highest-scoring PREM Rugby matches of all time? 10 top-flight games that notched up a century of points
Northampton Saints have featured in the two highest scoring PREM Rugby matches of all time (Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Following a recent flurry of “basketball scorelines”, we look back at the…
Australia’s cybersecurity site among those hit by ‘critical’ software flaw
The Australian Signals Directorate is among global cyber agencies urging organisations to quickly act to fix flaws in a programming language that hackers are believed to be exploiting.
Future Health and Bridge for Billions to Launch Programme Strengthening Health Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets
New programme will support locally rooted health entrepreneurs to build stronger ventures and deepen their impact in the communities they serve The programme responds to persistent gaps in capital and…
The oil market's 2027 relief hopes are fading fast
Data: FactSet; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios Traders are betting that oil prices will remain elevated for longer than they anticipated just weeks ago, threatening to prolong the inflationary pressures…
Trump strikes a deal with Putin to bring down diesel prices. But Russia may not have enough fuel to make it work, analysts tell Reuters.
Donald Trump’s deal with the Kremlin to supply diesel to the global market is unlikely to lower prices substantially, analysts and market participants interviewed by Reuters said.
Toxic metals from galamsey found in vegetables across mining districts – Study
A new review of 45 scientific studies has found that toxic metals from illegal mining activities, locally known as galamsey, are contaminating everyday vegetables in Ghana, posing an elevated health…
Legal AI startup Legora raises $550M at $8.8B to change the face of the law
Stockholm-based legal artificial intelligence startup Legora AB today announced it raised a notable $550 million in late-stage funding at an $8.8 billion post-money valuation.
15 countries that no longer exist and what replaced them
A tour of 15 countries that no longer exist, erased by war, revolution or peaceful union, and the nations that replaced them
Flavor Flav to Be Honored at 2026 Clio Sports Awards
The rap legend will receive the Impact Award in recognition of his commitment to increasing visibility and investment in women’s teams.
Nonprofits are embracing AI to advance their missions, but few have a road map for adoption
Very few nonprofits have integrated AI into their workflows or have established a solid road map, despite growing interest from these organizations in the technology.
Most Canadian actors earn less than $20K per year from screen work, survey finds
TORONTO — Seven in 10 film and TV actors earn less than $20,000 per year from their on-screen work, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the Canada Media Fund.
A Daily Pill to Keep Breast Cancer Away Is Roche’s Next Frontier Drug
A daily pill to keep breast cancer away? Swiss drugmaker Roche is betting on a new frontier drug after losing its lead in the booming cancer treatment market, explains Sarah Muller.
Ebola scare at National Assembly as senators refuse to shake hands
Senate President Godswill Akpabio revealed on Wednesday that several lawmakers declined to shake hands with him upon arrival at the National Assembly, citing heightened fears surrounding reported…
Kano lawmaker suspended for allegedly insulting Gov Yusuf
From Abbas Tijjani Madabo, Kano The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended Yusuf Bello Aliyu, member representing Nassarawa Local Government Area, for three months over alleged insulting remarks…
17 best YETI early holiday deals on Amazon — shop coolers, tumblers and more from $17
Amazon is knocking up to 30% off YETI water bottles and coolers ahead of the holiday season. Here are my favorite deals.
Ilana Savdie and Chaïm Soutine Shed the Skin
An exhibition pairing paintings by the two artists guides us through the chambers of our own minds and bodies.
Some Rectal Cancer Patients May Be Able to Skip Surgery, Chemo, and Radiation
A newly approved immunotherapy was effective for some forms of rectal cancer without the need for additional treatments.
The AI boom is good for people who write about AI. Ask Derek Thompson.
The AI boom is swallowing the US economy. That extends to people who make a living writing, author Derek Thompson tells me.
Sony Rolls Out New Official PS5 Update After Major Hack
Sony just rolled out the 14.20 PS5 firmware update shortly after homebrewers found a new way to jailbreak the system
New York short line wins $11.2 million federal rail grant
Ontario Midland Railroad won an $11.2 million federal grant to upgrade track and crossings in New York state. The post New York short line wins $11.2 million federal rail grant appeared first on…
OpenBSD 8.0 beefs up virtual machines and gets a taste of Wine
Proposed port brings 64-bit Windows apps within reach
Map Shows How Russian Military Satellite Got Within Meters of US Spacecraft
Russian military satellite Kosmos-2612 came close to Finnish-U.S. satellite ICEYE-X36 last weekend.
- Russian Kosmos-2612 satellite approached Finnish ICEYE-X36 spacecraft within meters.
- Space expert Jonathan McDowell stresses need for international norms on spacecraft distances.
- Close approach raises concerns about shadowing and potential Russian motives.
Spaniards save one week a year when they do their paperwork digitally
A study by the insurance company Línea Directa reveals that the Canary Islands and Catalonia record the greatest time savings when carrying out online procedures.
MasterZoo invests over $130,000 in website upgrade, mobile app development
Ukrainian pet store chain MasterZoo has launched an upgraded online store at masterzoo.ua and its first mobile app, investing $100,000 in the website upgrade and more than $30,000 in app development, the company’s press service told Interfax-Ukraine.
Ex-cost of living adviser Richard Walker demands ‘aggressive’ tax reform
Lord Richard Walker, the Iceland boss who advised the Sir Keir Starmer government on the cost of living, has called on Andy Burnham and John Healey to unleash “aggressive” tax reform to encourage firms to invest and hire more young people. In a paper for the Blairite think tank Progress, Walker made a series of [...]
PharmaCorp to Present as Planet Microcap Toronto 2026 Conference
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PHARMACORP RX INC. (“PharmaCorp” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: PCRX), a Canadian pharmacy acquisition and ownership platform, announced today…
The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act 2026 – From Shippers’ Council to NPERA 2026: Reshaping the economic regulation of Nigerian ports
INTRODUCTION The enactment of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026 (the “NPERA Act” or the “Act”) marks a
Raids at the European Parliament in an investigation targeting the former ID group
These searches are part of an investigation into suspicions of irregular use of European Parliament funds by the former Identity and Democracy group.
Senate declares emergency on Ebola
The Senate, on Wednesday, moved to prevent a full-blown Ebola crisis in Nigeria, adopting sweeping resolutions for compulsory health screening of all international travelers, immediate emergency…
'The Russians were the problem in the end': Sailor Matt Rutherford on being intercepted by the FSB while attempting to circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean solo
Live Science spoke with Matt Rutherford , a sailor and founder of the environmental nonprofit Ocean Research Project, about his attempt to circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean and why he'll have to try…
Prompt caching diagnostics
- Prompt cache diagnostics explain token reuse discrepancies
- Available for GPT-5.6 and later models via Responses API
- Compare requests to earlier responses to identify changes
Boy, 11, dies after developing complications at pvt hospital in Savar; family alleges negligence
Police say relatives vandalised the private hospital
- 11-year-old Abraham dies after surgery complications at Abbas Specialized Hospital in Savar.
- Family alleges medical negligence, claiming no echocardiogram was performed.
- Hospital staff unavailable for comment as of publication.
Ebola: Atiku raises alarm over Tinubu govt’s failure to account for N10bn fund
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over the failure of President Bola Tinubu’s government to account for the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness.
YouTube Is the Top Storytelling Platform for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, UCLA Study Finds
The annual Teens and Screens Report also found that opinions on AI sour as children and teenagers age The post YouTube Is the Top Storytelling Platform for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, UCLA Study Finds…
Just transition remains elusive for Kenyan women despite robust policies
Anna Fatuma is a 31-year-old woman who runs a kibandaski in Tumboni village, Kitui county in eastern Kenya. Kibandaski is Kenyan urban slang for an affordable, open-air urban eatery, often a small…
"A great budget lens for astrophotography, the sharpness produced at f/1.8 and f/2.8 is exactly what you want." Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens review
The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE is an impressive ultra-wide-angle prime lens offering great handling, build quality and image quality for an affordable price.
To detect deepfake videos, researchers turn to the physics of light
New technique claims 97.8% accuracy and uses less energy than digital neural networks with similar performance The post To detect deepfake videos, researchers turn to the physics of light appeared first on Physics World .
Space botanist conducts plant experiments in orbit | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2026
NASA astronaut Luke Delaney conducts botany experiments on the ISS.