How to pay off debt: 10 strategies for 2026
Here's how to pay off debt in 2026, matching your debt-to-income ratio to the right snowball, avalanche, consolidation or relief strategy
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Police arrest 40-year-old man for alleged killing of pregnant girlfriend in Edo
A 40-year-old man identified as Samson Ekata has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly killing his pregnant 18-year-old girlfriend.
Here Are 7 Key Governor Races to Watch in the Midterms
Ohio, Alaska, and Texas could elect their first Democratic governors in decades
Milei attacks left-wing leaders Sánchez and Lula during Spain trip
The Argentine president called a Spanish journalist ‘intelectually limited’ after she asked about the reactions to his Madrid visit La entrada Milei attacks left-wing leaders Sánchez and Lula during…
Diablo Is Getting a New Board Game Adaptation You Can Play Solo or With Friends
Announced today, Glass Cannon Unplugged , the same studio behind tabletop adaptations of Don’t Starve, Dying Light, and Apex Legends among others, are getting ready to take on the demons of Sanctuary…
Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking
The foundation called for regulation based on financial risks rather than technology, warning that overlapping rules could create uncertainty for crypto businesses across the EU.
Tegbi, Dzita and Akplorwortorkor benefit as Anloga District commissions four projects
By Kingsley Zame The Anloga District Assembly has commissioned four development projects in Dzita, Akplorwortorkor and Tegbi on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in a move aimed at improving access to healthcare, education and administrative services.
Apple Support App Updated for iPhone Duo's Larger Display
Apple today updated its Apple Support app to add support for the iPhone Duo and iOS 27.1 (which the Duo ships with). Apple Support will now display properly on the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s wider…
Before you automate systems, decide which data wins
Ask an IT team a simple question, “How many laptops do we have?” and the answer often depends on who you ask and which console they open. For years, that ambiguity was manageable.
BioWare is closing after 30 years
Mass Effect and Dragon Age developer BioWare is closing after more than 30 years, and early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending. Read more
Era4 ties financial sovereignty to Britain’s AI infrastructure
Financial sovereignty is becoming a practical question for nations building AI infrastructure: Who controls the systems, and where does the money go?
YEA Hits 75% of 2026 Recruitment Target, Raises Monthly Beneficiary Stipends by 60%
By Sharon Zoe Williams The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has recorded 100,628 beneficiaries across its various employment modules as of September 30, 2026, representing 75.7% of its annual recruitment…
Sakaja Own-Goal: Why Firing Mosiria Was the One Move That Could Cost Him 2027
In Kenyan politics, timing is never just timing. It is a signal, a strategy, or—in the case of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s decision on October 21, 2026—a spectacular own goal.
The Guardian view on drilling in Jackdaw: a truly pragmatic approach would focus on Britain’s green transition | Editorial
Opening the North Sea gasfield will deliver minimal benefits for households, while sending a dismal signal before next month’s Cop summit This week a report from the UN Environment Programme concluded…
Pip Adam has won the 2026 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.
Today, the Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation announced Pip Adam’s Audition (Coffee House Press) as the winner of the 2026 Ursula K.
Ukraine war latest: Russia 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine
Key developments on Oct. 21: * Kremlin 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine, Putin claims * 'Everything was in ruins' — At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on…
60m cash app users can now send money across borders with OneDosh
OneDosh, a cross-border financial technology platform, has introduced a Cash App funding option that allows eligible users in the United
WoW Forever Beta Extended to Friday, Name Reservations Go Live Tuesday
The World of Warcraft Forever beta has been incredibly popular, but just like any other beta, it has to come to an end as the full launch approaches.
Dangote Refinery: Principal actors and factors behind its success
Dangote Refinery’s landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the largest public offering in Africa’s history, with a target of N2.15
EFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass Surveillance
Police agencies across the U.S. have deployed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture images of passing vehicles along with time, date, and GPS coordinates.
JetBlue is testing something travelers have debated for years: Flights without children
For parents looking to leave the kids behind at home —or adults wishing not to share a flight with a screaming baby—a new partnership is giving travelers an experience they have long craved, however…
Trump-aligned super PACs pour millions into once-safe GOP House seats
Trump-aligned PACs are pouring hundreds of millions into House and Senate races as Republicans defend an expanding midterm election battleground map.
Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489
They come with new batteries and a one-year limited warranty.
Balochistan division imperative: Bugti
Seeks stronger local govts, increased resource allocations
Halley’s Comet Barraging Earth With Debris
Heads up! The post Halley’s Comet Barraging Earth With Debris appeared first on Futurism .
Russia’s Supreme Court allows father to keep daughter taken to Russia without permission, citing France’s ‘unfriendly’ status and NATO membership
Russia’s Supreme Court has ruled that a Russian man does not have to return his daughter to her mother in France, even though he took the child to Russia without permission, Kommersant reported.
US Treasury yields slip as AI concerns boost safe haven demand ahead of 20 year auction
US Treasury yields slipped as investors weighed the impact of higher borrowing costs on AI stocks, with the 10 year yield heading for a second straight daily decline.
Interpreting multiple dispute-resolution clauses in commercial contracts
Introduction In modern commercial contracts, arbitration clauses are commonly included as the parties’ preferred dispute resolution mechanism, given its advantages
Why Pegasystems Stock Dropped After Earnings
Pegasystems profits just got decimated. Is Pega stock a buy anyway?
- Pegasystems stock fell 3.6% after earnings below expectations
- GAAP profits dropped 68%, EPS declined 67%
- CFO Ken Stillwell sees long-term AI strategy potential
Metropolitan Bank: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Selective lending and specialized deposits are fueling both growth and margin expansion, a combination that tests management's ability to scale without sacrificing discipline.
- Metropolitan Bank's profitability expanded by lowering funding costs and growing commercial lending.
- Specialized deposit channels provide a low-cost funding base to support lending expansion.
- Bank repurchased stock above book value, viewed as discounted, with $40 million authorization.
Mining Forum video: Stöferle spots gold bargains but keeps cash ready
Liechtenstein-based Incrementum gold fund manager Ronald-Peter Stöferle sees bargains in mining shares after gold’s pullback.
Dangote Secures 25% of Kenya’s Oil Pipeline: Why This Changes Everything
Since the Dangote refinery IPO, the company has been making moves to expand its reach across the entire continent. Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian industrial heavyweight, recently gave East Africa a The…
We Build LEGO Hubble Space Telescope: a Miniature Homage to Cosmic Discovery
Ever since I was a child, I've always been fascinated by space. I would look up at the night sky and dream of one day becoming an astronaut, endlessly exploring the cosmos. Then I got older and decided that being stuck in a small spacecraft for months on end probably wasn't a great idea (thanks, anxiety).
Peter Nagy, Artist and Gallerist Who Shaped Two Art Scenes, Dies at 66
This week, we honor a fixture of New York and New Delhi art, a painter who folded the world into abstraction, and a champion of Denver’s scene.
Travis Kelce Reveals the Early Morning Call From Jason Kelce That Taylor Swift Said Was ‘F–ked Up’
That's just the life of a showgirl with a fitness-loving brother-in-law.
I fixed my failed 3D prints with a Top Z distance test; here's how
You just have to print more trees
Neon Boards ‘NAZA’ Gaza Doc to Expand Awards Season Theatrical Push
A spokesperson for the distributor calls the Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor-directed exposé "one of the best films of the year" The post Neon Boards ‘NAZA’ Gaza Doc to Expand Awards Season Theatrical…
- Neon plans to expand NAZA's theatrical push beyond 85 U.S. theaters.
- Film won Special Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival and standing ovation.
- NAZA nominated for three Critics Choice Documentary Awards and DOC NYC Short List.
Passenger numbers rise on flights in Brazil
Regulator ANAC data show Brazil had 10.9 million air passengers in September, including 8.5 million on domestic flights and 2.4 million on international routes.
Call for Nominations to the PhysPAG EC
Call for Nominations to the PhysPAG Executive Committee. Deadline for application is 20 Nov 2026. The post Call for Nominations to the PhysPAG EC appeared first on NASA Science .
Redmi K100 Packs Xiaomi’s Biggest Smartphone Battery Yet
Xiaomi has revealed more details about the upcoming Redmi K100, confirming that the phone will feature a massive 10,000mAh battery, … Read More The post Redmi K100 Packs Xiaomi’s Biggest Smartphone…
USA: $25 billion fine for Meta in Cambridge Analytica scandal
Trump may not cut off care for trans prisoners for now +++ Trump apparently wants to exclude the entire press from the White House +++ The news blog.
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Slam Sally Rooney UK Book Ban as ‘Repressive Absurdity’
"Sally Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist. Her books must be available to the public," an open letter signed by the "Normal People" stars states The post Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Slam Sally Rooney UK Book Ban as ‘Repressive Absurdity’ appeared first on TheWrap .
- Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones denounce UK book ban of Sally Rooney's works.
- Rooney's books removed due to her support for Palestine Action, classified as terrorist by UK.
- Over 150 signatories, including Mescal, Edgar-Jones, protest the repressive ban.
Who is Amanda Peterson Corio? Google Energy Chief explains how AI data centres could help strengthen power grids
Amanda Peterson Corio, Google's global head of data centre energy, says AI's rising electricity needs could also create opportunities to improve power grids.
How Specializing the Vocabulary of SLMs Can Cut Inference Cost by 77% in Real Applications
- Specializing vocabulary reduces inference cost by up to 77%
- General-purpose tokenizers fragment domain-specific language
- VocabX method reduces entries from 152,000 to 65,000
Can Smartphone Makers Deliver Useful AI Without Draining Battery Life?
Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of the smartphone experience, powering features such as real-time translation, photo editing, voice assistants, and text summarisation.
No Ebola case in Oyo — Commissioner
The Oyo State Government has assured residents that there is no confirmed case of Ebola in the state, activating surveillance and response measures.
This Democrat’s accountability plan has Trump fuming
The 2026 midterms are less than two weeks away, which means we’ll soon have a better idea of what the next two years of American politics could look like.
AI will eat a fifth of tech budgets in 2027, but don't expect it to pay for itself
Forrester says only isolated wins are likely, while 'good enough' open-weight models soak up the tokens
Over 100 Students Hospitalised as Ogun Schools record fresh Gas Leak case
Over 100 students across several secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, were reportedly hospitalised, on Wednesday, following the fresh case of gas leak in the areas.
Journal founded by plastic surgeon touts studies of products he’s tied to – including one that has been retracted
In a February 2018 editorial, Rod Rohrich, a plastic surgeon and the former president of the World Association of Medical Editors, blasted predatory journals for “the damage that these illegitimate…
Octane AI Launches Phoenix, an AI Quiz Builder That Builds, Checks and Improves Quizzes for Shopify Brands
Phoenix builds a full quiz from a prompt or a document, catches broken logic before shoppers do and shows what every answer earns in Shopify revenue.
Methane emissions in Baltimore show seasonal, daily trends
Natural gas leaks are a significant source of methane emissions in cities, but it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where and why they happen.
Hubble observations challenge supernova winds' role in cosmic reionization
An international team of researchers, including members from the University of Michigan, has revealed surprising results that could rewrite our understanding of a key transition in the early universe.
T cell survival protein controls gene activity, offering clues to HIV persistence
A prominent protein on most human cells may be key to unlocking the code that makes humans susceptible to pathogenic bacteria and viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), according to a…
Menopause and exercise: Experts share what works
Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see—muscle slowly gives way to fat, bones lose density and the body…
Breast Cancer: We Record Four New Cases Weekly — Kwara Surgeon
Breast cancer accounts for up to four new cases weekly in Kwara State, a consultant surgeon at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Olayide Agodirin, has disclosed.
Breast Cancer: We Records Four New Cases Weekly — Kwara Surgeon
Breast cancer accounts for up to four new cases weekly in Kwara State, a consultant surgeon at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Olayide Agodirin, has disclosed.
- Prof. Olayide Agodirin reports up to four breast cancer cases weekly in Kwara State.
- 2026 Pink Kwara Breast Cancer Screening Campaign aims to provide free screenings to 1,000 women.
PHP releases patches for 2 critical flaws that AI helped researchers find
Wiz said every PHP version released in the past decade is affected by at least one flaw, and that PHP powers 70% of websites
Having someone to talk to linked to better mental health for LGBQ+ teens
"Supportive relationships benefit all kids, but strengthening them may also be a way of reducing disparities in mental health outcomes for LGBQ+ youth."