Dealing with conservation’s inconvenient individual
Conservation may save species, but what does it cost individual animals? Welfare belongs in the ethical calculus: sustainable is not always ethically justified.
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ANCIENT ECOSYSTEMS: Grass is far more than the lawn you lounge on
We mow it flat, evict the wildflowers and congratulate ourselves. Craig Morris would like a word about our obsession with tidiness and the extraordinary world we keep cutting short.
AFTER THE BELL: The fall of Numsa’s Irvin Jim — when institutions outgrow their eternal leaders
As Numsa moves beyond Irvin Jim’s leadership, the union faces a critical test: rebuilding legitimate, principled leadership focused on workers’ interests.
Jack Antonoff Was ‘Worried’ About Performing Songs He Wrote for Margaret Qualley Following Split
As it turns out, the producer says "it's actually been really beautiful" to continue singing them for fans.
7 states with high shares of broke households, per SmartAsset
Broke households by state: SmartAsset's 2026 study of 43 states shows how six compare with the 11.3% national share of households owing as much as they own or more
Milaha posts nine-month net profit of QR958mn
Regional maritime and logistics solutions provider Milaha reported a net profit of QR958mn for the first nine months of 2026.Earnings per share was QR0.84 for the nine months ended September 30…
Skydance is offering buyouts to employees who aren't willing to work in the office 5 days a week
Skydance CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz are implementing a five-day RTO policy. Read the memo to employees.
- Skydance introduces mandatory five-day in-office policy
- Employees resisting policy eligible for voluntary buyout
- Company aims to foster collaboration and in-person interaction
The Bitcoin Bull Market Is Finally Here, According to Strategy's Michael Saylor. Could Bitcoin Hit a Price of $100,000 in 2027?
A rising pace of institutional adoption will be the primary factor sending Bitcoin higher in 2027.
Anthropic expands AI support for nonprofits as it files to sell shares to the public
- Anthropic expands AI support for nonprofits with Claude for Nonprofits plugin.
- Company files to sell shares to the public as part of 'compounding good' philosophy.
- 30 nonprofits collaborated on new plugin, benefiting small organizations.
Meta unveils $95bn share sale as AI spending drains cash reserves
Meta has announced plans to raise up to $95bn (£71bn) through share sales to fund its AI expansion, as soaring infrastructure costs put pressure on the Facebook owner’s cash flow.
Megan Thee Stallion Begs to Be Saved in New Trailer for ‘Baywatch’ Reboot
The reboot locks an official January premiere date at Fox The post Megan Thee Stallion Begs to Be Saved in New Trailer for ‘Baywatch’ Reboot appeared first on TheWrap .
- Megan Thee Stallion pleads for help in Baywatch trailer
- Series premieres on January 6 with Buchannon family legacy
- Cast includes Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, and Hassie Harrison
IMarEST UAE Secretary sparks green revolution at IEC 2026
The International Tamil Engineers Forum in UAE successfully hosted its flagship Integrated Engineering Connect 2026 on 17 October 2026 at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai.
India’s Adani Ports sets up subsidiary in Oman
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated ports and logistics company, has established a subsidiary in Oman as part of its strategy to expand its international…
Can the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Really Sue My Chemical Romance? Here’s What Experts Say
The NFL cheerleaders say the band can't use their uniforms in concerts. Here's how they're suing, what comes next, and why legal experts have big doubts.
Feed recommendations are the most common way teens encounter self-harm content
About one in three English secondary school students had come across self-harm content online in the past month. Most never went looking for it; the content typically appeared in their social media…
Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note
(RTTNews) - Save for a very brief while at the start, the Switzerland market's benchmark index SMI stayed positive throughout the session on Monday thanks to easing inflation concerns and optimism…
Golden Ball 2026 live | Cucurella is 18th, Vinicius 17th, Ferran 16th and Cubarsí 12th
Alexia Putellas, Claudia Pina and Patri Guijarro are three Spanish women among the 10 candidates for the award | The top football award is being presented amid uncertainty, with no clear favourite…
AI chatbots may worsen symptoms in people with psychosis
Conversational AI chatbots are a relatively new technology, but they are now ubiquitous, embedded in everything from customer service platforms to personal productivity tools.
IEEE Xplore Digital Library Adds AI Assistant
IEEE recently released the IEEE Xplore AI Research Suite , built on the full text of millions of peer-reviewed publications in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library .
SpaceX Now Trades Like an AI Stock. Here’s What That Means for Your Portfolio
More than half of SpaceX’s revenue now comes from its Super Intelligence segment.
Highway Thieves Are Spoofing GPS To Steal Millions In Data Center-Bound Cargo
Highway thieves have stolen more than $100 million in data center equipment since June, employing increasingly sophisticated tactics such as forging driver IDs and spoofing GPS tracking systems.
Starbucks drops holiday menu 2026: When to get your free holiday cup on Red Cup Day
Good news for coffee lovers: The holidays are coming early to Starbucks this year. The countdown is on to Starbucks’ holiday menu , which arrives next Thursday, November 5.
'Donnie Darko' at 25: How a giant rabbit, time loops, and teen angst became a sci-fi cult classic
"28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds. That is when the world will end."
Russians Are Turning Temporarily Seized Territories Into Criminal Enclaves — Intelligence
Russian invaders are turning temporarily seized Ukrainian territories into criminal enclaves. UATV English reports that this is stated by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of…
Almost half of all comments on MPs' social media flagged as abusive
Labor MPs are turning to an AI tool to strip numerous abusive comments and threats from their pages, but they want social media companies to take responsibility.
DigitalOcean Launches Learning and Data Services to Enable Self-Improving AI Agents
DigitalOcean has announced the public preview of Learning Services and Agent Data Services, enabling developers to build, evaluate, and continuously improve AI agents within a unified, AI-native…
‘Coven Academy’ Renewed for Season 2 at Disney
Centered on an elite magic boarding school, the show became the No. 1 streaming series among teens 12-17 over premiere weekend The post ‘Coven Academy’ Renewed for Season 2 at Disney appeared first on…
In case you missed it: EFF denies UJ protest links | Distraught family loyal to ANC | Eugene de Kock at Khampepe Commission
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 26 October 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
This massive street photography exhibition celebrates urban life around the world – make sure you save the date!
Urban Photographers Club have announced their next exhibition URBAN LIVES, taking place in London early 2027. The post This massive street photography exhibition celebrates urban life around the world…
AI Cannot Take Responsibility for Bad Leadership | Opinion
Companies need accountable human judgment, measurable goals and training pathways—not polished answers mistaken for strategy.
Bug fixes and performance improvements are all you'll find in visionOS 27.2
Apple has released visionOS 27.2 with minor updates that are primarily related to other OS changes. visionOS 27.2 is a small update Apple Vision Pro didn't see many significant operating system…
Ghost stories don’t just scare us – they remind us of historical injustices
From phantom ships carrying enslaved people to an apparition in a Maine lake, ghost stories have revived memories of injustices that might otherwise have been forgotten.
Google’s new Metal Mesh Fitbit Air band is more versatile than you think
A metal mesh band might not be right for every watch or wearable, but I can’t say I don’t love using it on the Fitbit Air. more…
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ At 20: Why We Still Return
Twenty years later, Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ remains a defining album of modern soul, with a lasting impact on music, culture and generations of artists.
Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.54 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.16
The government on Monday increased the price of petrol by Rs1.54 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.16.
Verizon (VZ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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SBP Governor Makes Big Prediction About Forex Reserves
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) expects its foreign exchange reserves to grow by $3.5 billion by June 2027, taking … Read More The post SBP Governor Makes Big Prediction About Forex Reserves appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Street Fighter Movie Cast Reportedly Signed on for Three Films
According to a comment from a cast member, all actors involved in the 2026 Street Fighter movie signed on for three films — something that helps its cliffhanger ending make a lot more sense now.
Microsoft releases emergency .NET security fixes for Google Brotli bug
Redmond joins growing list of software maintainers scrambling to patch compression flaw
Govt increases diesel price by Rs2.16, petrol by Rs1.54 per litre
Pakistan government increased on Monday the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.16 per litre and petrol by Rs1.54 per litre. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the federal government’s petroleum pricing…
Residents of Driehoek in NW question benefit of LGE
Residents of Driehoek village say the municipality has neglected them for three decades
WNBA Moves Finals Game to Midday to Play in NBA Arena
The series is tied at 2 entering Game 5 on Monday.
The sandwich generation’s financial squeeze
JustMoney’s head of communications Erica Liebenberg explores the financial pressures facing the sandwich generation and how to build financial security.
Sonys new XM4C headphones are some of the best Ive tested this year — theyre down to a new record low
I test headphones for a living, and the Sony WH-1000XM4C are one of the best releases of 2026. Here's why this $50 markdown is a great deal.
Quebec’s new separatist government wants a bigger role in EU ties
The province is staking a claim in areas like natural resources as new Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon envisages a longer-term push for independence.
BOP Powers Ahead with Strong Nine-Month 2026 Operating Performance, Strengthened Capital Base and Accelerated Lending Growth
A meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) was held on October 26, 2026, wherein … Read More The post BOP Powers Ahead with Strong Nine-Month 2026 Operating Performance…
Agility's First Humanoid Robot Customer Just Came Back For More
Digit is getting more work. Agility Robotic's humanoid robot is getting more work from an existing customer, GOX, which runs over 1,000 logistics facilities worldwide.
Oil inches higher, stays near six-month highs on Saudi attacks
NEW YORK — Oil prices inched higher after falling more than $2 a barrel on Monday, as persistent attacks on key producer Saudi Arabia kept investors wary and prices near six-month highs, even as…
ECOWAS Court declares Darma’s removal as commissioner unlawful, awards $50,000 damages
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared the removal and replacement
Oppo Pad 5 Pro review: a premium, big-screen tablet without the price tag
Oppo’s latest flagship tablet boasts a huge display, a massive battery, and a slick design — but with a price increase over its predecessor, does it still deliver value for money?
Medical aid options: Stay put, switch or upgrade?
Bonitas principal officer Lee Callakoppen explains what consumers should consider when reviewing medical aid benefits and plan changes.
A neglected particle from the dawn of time could explain why everything in the universe exists
A hypothetical particle could have briefly held more energy than everything else in the infant universe combined, which could help explain how matter won out over antimatter.
Fish: No new restrictions for Baltic Sea fishermen
German Baltic Sea fishermen will also be allowed to catch herring specifically with small boats and gillnets in 2027. For other stocks, fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea are even increasing.
Weakened chromosome anchors may help explain age-related declines in egg quality
As many as one in six adults face fertility difficulties worldwide, research has shown, and the challenge becomes harder as they age.
Study challenges long-held idea about colorectal cancer
A new study finds metastatic colorectal cancer's immune defenses may begin outside the cancer cell, challenging view held for decades.
Fractional calculus helps 1D model mimic correlations seen in 2D phase transitions
Phase transitions are strongly constrained by spatial dimension. In conventional one-dimensional systems with short-range interactions, thermal fluctuations generally prevent continuous degrees of freedom from maintaining order over long distances.
‘Oddball’ test lets us glimpse how monkeys see the world
Compared with humans, macaques are more likely to miss the bigger picture, but are also less confused by flipped images
Calling species ‘invasive’ – and culling them – isn’t done lightly. But it matters to Australia’s threatened species
Invasive species only want to live. But their success can come at great cost to native species. If we treat them the same, native animals lose.
Young adults with cancer report getting dismissed by doctors
Young adults with cancer report putting off appointments and getting dismissed by doctors, according to a new study.
Sixteen Ukrainian doctors who work near fighting went through three Western trauma programs in one week. American surgeons led drills
On the front line, drones and shrapnel often tear through several parts of a soldier’s body at once.
Kenya releases 20 Ebola contacts after 21 days in quarantine
Twenty contacts of Kenya’s first imported Ebola case have been released from quarantine after completing a 21-day monitoring period without symptoms.
There are persistent gaps in hearing aid coverage
Many Americans still lack guaranteed access to hearing aids, according to a new study.