4 years on, Itaewon businesses face Halloween with mixed expectations
The streets of Itaewon have gone through several iterations over the years — not just the place itself but the meaning attached to it.
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Kefas extends Karim Lamido's special security status by six months
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has extended the designation of Karim Lamido Local Government Council as an area of special security concern for another six months following the recent attack on…
European defense ministers warn Putin isn’t looking for peace
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said she expects a "brutal" winter ahead for Ukraine.
Microsoft wants thousands of employees to leave, and it’s willing to pay them to do it
Microsoft is giving an enormous swath of its workforce an easy out – if they want it. Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman on Monday announced that it would extend a voluntary exit offer to…
Shamonda Virus Infected and Killed a Person for the First Time. Here's What to Know About the Pathogen Usually Found in Livestock
The patient, a French man in his 60s with leukemia, died earlier this month. Health officials say the risk to the public is low
Government to use technology to track illegal immigration: Kubayi
Kubayi was addressing the media in Pretoria with anti-illegal protest organisers.
Ghana AIDS Commission promotes private HIV testing for youth
The Ghana AIDS Commission is introducing measures to make HIV testing more accessible and confidential for young people as part of efforts to reduce stigma and encourage early testing.
Oracle launches new agentic AI to take on complex tasks such as supply chains
Oracle has introduced its new agentic AI applications to take on more complex tasks across industries ranging from supply chains and shipping to restaurants.
Treasuries Close Little Changed Following Choppy Trading Session
(RTTNews) - After failing to sustain an early move to the upside, treasuries showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Monday.
Lula Defies Latin America’s Pro-Trump Wave
Brazil’s left-wing president won a historic fourth term in office.
Hidden chromosome structures reveal greater complexity in how roundworms organize DNA
Almost every cell in our body contains around two meters (6.6 feet) of DNA, packed into a tiny nucleus. Yet for the cell to function, this enormous amount of genetic material must remain organized and…
The power of poop: Why conservationists love animal scat
I never thought my shoelaces would get stolen.
One violin lesson changes brain wave patterns as beginners learn to play
A new study using wearable brain imaging has shown what happens in the human brain when someone learns to play a musical instrument. The results revealed the patterns of brain activity that enable us to play an instrument, in this case a violin, and how having just a single lesson significantly changes those patterns of activity.
Why Instagram is about to look a lot more like YouTube
Instagram just announced a new feature that looks a whole lot like YouTube. In a video posted on October 26, the company announced its latest product, “Features.” According to head of Instagram Adam Mosseri and VP of product Tessa Lyons, Features is Instagram’s first major push into long-form, horizontal video, which will allow creators…
Apple increased trade-in values for iPads and several Macs, hinting at higher prices across the board
Apple raised the trade-in value for iPads and Macs. Here's how much you'll get for trading in older devices now.
iPhone Duo just got two new features in iOS 27.2
iOS 27.2 is officially here , with additions that include upgraded Siri AI powers and new features for Messages , Apple TV , and more .
Why Catholic Bishops Are Apologizing Over 'Exploited' Trump Meeting
" I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purposes," said one bishop after the Oval Office gathering.
Child protection 'informally' removed SA children against mothers' wishes
Child protection workers acted in error when they "informally" placed three South Australian children in the care of family members, against their mothers' wishes, the state's Ombudsman has found.
‘Clayface’ Shy Of Modest $45 Million Target As Second Soft DCU Release
Is DC's latest soft performance by "Clayface" a warning sign? Or is history repeating itself with another merger merger and fears of studio meddling?
Chinese Yuan: Gradual bullish bias against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann maintain a negative stance on USD/CNH, expecting the Dollar to edge lower within a defined range.
McDonald’s new bet on chicken hits a snag as franchisees say the birds are too big
McDonald’s franchisees have complained about “tough meat” and other issues with new hand-breaded chicken, an analyst said.
Boyz II Men Goes All-in on Country: Vocal Trio Signs With Warner Records Nashville
The celebrated vocal group is prepping a country album for release in 2027.
First Western: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Wealth management fees are helping stabilize non-interest revenue, while loan repricing is expanding margins, offsetting mortgage headwinds.
3 Cheap Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Without Any Hesitation
Don't overthink it. These are blue chip stocks that have simply gone on sale and would be solid additions to almost any income portfolio.
We Build Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer, the Longest Build in LEGO History
Don't have $700? That's cool, we take you through building the new LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer, the longest set ever made.
AI Funding Needs Drive US High-Grade Bond Sales to Annual Record
US investment-grade bond sales are poised to set an annual record on Monday, surpassing the $1.75 trillion issued during the pandemic-fueled borrowing boom of 2020, as a surge in artificial…
NDC Discloses N8.5bn Income, N2.4bn Spending in Seven Months
*Party unveils campaign council, inaugurates national secretariat Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday disclosed that it generated N8.529 billion from nomination…
UN calls Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure crimes against humanity
The Russian authorities have committed crimes against humanity by attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and recruiting foreign nationals to participate in hostilities on the side of their armed…
Mamdani Votes Early at The Met. What Other NYC Museums Are Polling Sites?
"It only took five minutes," said the NYC mayor in a social media video. More museums and cultural institutions across the city serve as early voting sites.
Anthropic’s risk factors include the end of humanity, a feud with the Pentagon, and CEO Dario Amodei’s reputation
Alongside the usual warnings about competition and regulation, Anthropic tells investors its own technology could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.”
AI-powered robotic laboratory paves the way for discovering next-generation heat-resistant coatings
Researchers have developed a self-driving laboratory that combines artificial intelligence and robotics to automate laboratory tasks, from accurately measuring and mixing chemical ingredients to high-temperature furnace processing and sample retrieval.
Emberville Delays Early Access Launch at the Last Minute
Cygnus Cross, the development team behind the promising "Diablo meets Stardew Valley" game Emberville, has delayed their Early Access launch the day before it was supposed to happen.
Camera sales have hit a four-month slump, but Japan’s biggest camera brands are making 25 percent more compact cameras than last year
The August CIPA numbers show a continued slowdown for mirrorless camera shipments, with a slight growth for compact cameras
Billionaires can’t fill the $50 billion foreign-aid gap. The World Bank wants to make their money go further
Rich countries are cutting aid at a record pace. The World Bank’s new Philanthropy Hub asks foundations and family offices to route their money through its lending machine, and it’s promising them…
Artificial Intelligence: Sales multiplied, margin doubled: These new figures are revealed in Anthropic's IPO prospectus
Anthropic, one of the first major AI start-ups, is on the verge of making its stock market debut. The recently published prospectus reveals surprising business figures and clearly outlines risks.
AI Company: Filed IPO Prospectus: Anthropic Launches Its Mega IPO
Anthropic, one of the first major AI start-ups, is on the verge of making its stock market debut. The recently published prospectus reveals surprising business figures and clearly outlines risks.
Goldman Sachs Group's Preferred Stock, Series D Crosses Above 6.5% Yield Territory
In trading on Monday, shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc's Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (Symbol: GS.PRD) were yielding above the 6.5% mark based on its quarterly dividend…
Pennsylvania adopts school cellphone ban
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Prestigious Technion Alumni Medal Awarded to IAI Chairman Boaz Levy
The prestigious medal recognizes Technion alumni for exceptional achievements, leadership, and contributions to science, technology, industry, and society.
- Boaz Levy, IAI Chairman, receives Technion Alumni Medal on October 26.
- Medal awarded for exceptional achievements in science, technology, and leadership.
- Levy led IAI to record order backlogs and financial performance since 2020.
Company: Microsoft offers severance pay to employees
Microsoft is offering 60,000 employees severance packages for a voluntary job waiver. The company is increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence.
Windows is preparing for Intel's biggest x86 change in years, but only Xeon chips will use it at first
Windows enthusiast Xeno recently uncovered what could be one of the most interesting changes coming to future Windows releases.
CD Projekt marks the 19th anniversary of its first Witcher RPG with a tribute to BioWare: 'Their support helped turn our vision into Geralt’s first interactive adventure'
The Witcher was developed on BioWare's Aurora engine, but the Dragon Age studio did more than just share its tech.
Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
Apple claims this is the most significant update ever for the iPad mini line.
Winter storm emergency kit: 12 supplies for home and car
A winter storm emergency kit helps a household stay supplied with water, food, light, heat and power when snow and ice cut roads and knock out electricity
Player in Stokes and Atkinson altercation joins Bristol after Saracens sacking
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.
8 mudslide warning signs to watch for, and how to get out safely
Learn mudslide warning signs such as cracking ground, tilting trees and rumbling sounds, plus guidance on what to do before, during and after a debris flow hits
Kurt Vile Expands Publishing Deal With Third Side Music
The company has administered Vile's works since 2015.
Darth Vader wields the Infinity Gauntlet in the first-ever official 'Star Wars' & 'Marvel' crossover
If you only knew the power of the infinity stones!
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
Govt orders review of existing drug pricing formula to ensure medicines are priced fairly
ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday warned that drug prices must not be increased without valid justification and ordered a review of the existing pricing formula to ensure medicines are priced fairly…
South African Labs Strive for Africa’s Biopharma Sovereignty
Africa still imports 99% of its routine vaccines and 70–90% of its biopharmaceuticals. The Africa CDC warns this vulnerability could cost the continent up to $1.1 trillion in skills and jobs through…
Brazil’s footwear sector bets on Mercosur-EU deal
In November, Abicalçados will host a trade fair in São Paulo with international buyers. A businessman with facilities in Germany and the UAE will attend to explore business opportunities.
Anthropic: The 5 Most Important Things Investors Need to Know from Its IPO Filing
Anthropic is set to go public in a highly anticipated IPO.
I tried Bobby Flay's trick for perfect scrambled eggs, but found a cheaper way to get similar results
I made scrambled eggs with celebrity chef Bobby Flay's secret ingredient, crème fraîche, and cheaper alternatives like sour cream and Greek yogurt.
- Paige Bennett tested Bobby Flay's scrambled egg method
- Crème fraîche-made eggs tasted best in Paige's trial
- Sour cream chosen for next attempt due to lower cost
As Michigan students struggle with literacy, teachers head back to school for science of reading training
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Access to Anthropic, Brazilian Assets Crater, Faith in Founders
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry.
Amazon fires trap Manaus in smoke as authorities target arsonists
Families gasp for clean air while a choking haze turns Brazil's biggest rainforest city gray.
NASA ends Swift space telescope mission after failed rescue attempt
NASA has officially ended the mission of its Swift Observatory, after a private satellite failed to meet up with the aging spacecraft in orbit.
Fructose slows liver tumors in mice when key sugar-processing gene is missing, may lead to new treatments
Fructose is an important nutrient that, despite having a chemical structure very similar to that of glucose, is metabolized very differently in the body. Research into fructose metabolism and its regulation of metabolism in the human body has in recent years become a frontier topic in the life sciences and medicine.
Previously unrecognized immune cells may drive harmful blood vessel growth in blinding eye diseases
A Northwestern Medicine study has identified a previously unrecognized population of immune cells that appears to fuel harmful blood vessel growth in multiple blinding eye diseases, according to the study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Overcoming Bottlenecks: Biopharma’s Big Challenge Is Execution
The biggest challenge facing the biopharma industry isn’t scientific innovation. It’s manufacturing execution. Closing this gap is one of the greatest opportunities biopharma has today to enhance…
Predicting Leukemia Survival May Be Aided by Six Gene Scoring System
Researchers studying mice and human data identified a six gene signature, and developed a scorings system, that could help forecast acute myeloid leukemia patient survival, and potentially point to…
OP-ED: Why SA must invest in young people’s mental health sooner rather than later
Delaying accessible, preventative mental health and psychosocial support carries costs across education, employment, families, communities and the economy.