Perth’s housing market is in deep trouble
Six months ago, Perth’s housing market looked impervious to a house price correction, with values continuing to grow at a solid pace.
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SK hynix third-quarter operating profit jumps 632% on-year
The global race to build AI data centres has transformed the South Korean chip giant's fortunes despite concerns that the sector may be overvalued.
China’s battery factories could be sitting right on top of vast lithium deposits
Lithium deposits formed by ancient volcanic activity may lie beneath parts of China’s battery manufacturing heartland, particularly along the southeastern coast, according to a new study.
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Why is the US reluctant to give South Korea wartime control of its troops?
South Korea wants to take back wartime command of its troops from the United States within the next two years, but analysts say Washington is refusing to commit to a date to keep a hold on a military it sees as vital to countering China.
Windows 11 has a “feature” that throttles performance, but disabling it has a security tradeoff
Turning off Windows' Spectre protection can boost speed on older PCs, but it's not free
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I couldn’t afford food on jobseeker after bills and rent. Is this really what ‘no one left behind’ looks like? | Travis Gilbert
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Analysis: Smartphone plan coordination, planning under scrutiny
Special climate and energy envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo, President Prabowo Subianto’s younger brother, has revealed a proposal to distribute free smartphones to social assistance (Bansos) recipients, but Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto has denied its existence.
Survey: Environment Minister: Audi is "betting on a dead horse"
Audi CEO Döllner's appearance at an event hosted by US President Trump has been stirring emotions for days. Now, there is also fundamental criticism of the planned Audi plant from the German Federal Government.
Environmental risk reshapes high-confidence schizophrenia risk genes during a developmental window of vulnerability
Rare coding variants and environmental exposures such as early-life stress contribute to schizophrenia risk, but whether environmental adversity alters the expression of genetically implicated genes…
Cholinergic and adrenergic modulation sculpts parallel inhibition of SST-INs in visual cortex
GABAergic interneurons are fundamental to the normal function of neuronal circuits in the neocortex. A growing literature has highlighted the role of somatostatin-expressing interneurons (SST-INs) in…
Cortical asymmetry and its developmental change have distinct relationships with brain connectivity
The two cerebral hemispheres specialize while remaining interconnected. Does greater structural asymmetry imply less connectivity, and does connectivity also relate to how asymmetry changes during…
Ultrasound neuromodulation hypotheses on the directionality of effects and community resource
Low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) is a promising non-invasive technique for brain stimulation and focal neuromodulation.
Loose coupling between Ca<sup>2+</sup> channels and release sensors as a synaptic correlate of higher-order brain function
In the mature neocortex, functionally distinct areas are built by the same archetypes of neurons, but depending on the area, these neurons and their synapses are engaged in very different functions…
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Bacterial cell division relies on precise peptidoglycan (PG) remodeling, a process orchestrated by the FtsEX complex. Comprised of FtsE and FtsX, this complex collaborates with EnvC, a periplasmic…
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 28 (game #1738)
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America Produces Less Than 1% of the Rare Earth Magnets It Needs
China’s ongoing weaponization of rare earths, which has now been bolstered to include measures to keep individuals with sensitive technological knowledge from leaving the country, gives it leverage…
More M’sians are heading to Antarctica – and getting there is easier than before
The White Continent is attracting growing interest from local travellers seeking an adventure at the end of the world.
Kerusi KDMR, siapa ketuai cabaran kerjasama Warisan-STAR-KDM, kata penganalisis
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Sebi may ease extra disclosure rules for foreign portfolio investors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is reassessing its strict extra disclosure protocols for foreign portfolio investors.
The 2026 55" LG Evo C6 4K OLED TV Drops to Black Friday Pricing Plus Get a Free Xbox Controller
The best gaming TV paired with one of the best gaming controllers.
Banks: ECB gives Intesa Sanpaolo green light for MPS takeover
Italy's largest bank is moving forward with its 32 billion euro purchase offer. Approval from the stock exchange regulator and the decision of the competition authorities are still pending.
Global carmakers search for new China strategy as market share slips below 30%
Global carmakers are searching for a way to survive in China’s cutthroat market, as they continue to lose ground to domestic competitors in a landscape that is increasingly tilting towards electric…
Nova Minerals gets final approvals for Alaska antimony project
The company said it is cleared to advance the establishment of the first fully integrated US domestic antimony supply chain in decades.
Which OCR solution works best for your documents?
- Opus 5.5 and GPT-6.1 Sol top document-parsing systems with 16,288 tests
- Opus 5.5 had 40 refusals, GPT-6.1 Sol had 17 refusals in benchmark run
- Gemini had highest refusal count with 8 refusals and 12 failed pages
13 New Blu-Rays and 4Ks Worth Trick-or-Treating for
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TheWrap Lands 26 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award Noms, Including Best Website
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Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets — Morning Briefing
28 October 2026 | Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets Thailand’s exports rise 24% extending the country’s export-growth streak to 27 consecutive months Thailand’s exports grew 24% year on year to US$38.44 billion in September, extending the country’s export-growth streak to 27 consecutive months.
Lee, farmers at odds over farmland survey, trade pact
President Lee Jae Myung tried in vain to appease disgruntled farmers who remain suspicious of the administration’s motives behind the nationwide farmland survey.
Asian stocks set to gain on resurgent AI optimism
US Fed policymakers are expected to keep rates steady on Oct 28
MultiChoice Introduces Simplified DStv, GOtv Packages for Customers in Nigeria
• From Nov. 5, brand-new Sports package including every PL and UCL match MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ Company, introduces its most significant product update in years, bringing more of Africa’s…
- MultiChoice unveils simplified DStv, GOtv packages in Nigeria.
- Starter package costs 6,000 Naira with SuperSport KICKOFF and Africa Magic+.
Golf: Nigeria’s Okoko Claims Maiden Sunshine Devt Tour Title in Kenya
Nigeria’s prodigy, Godwin Okoko, claimed his maiden professional title after winning the Rift Valley Championship, the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, which concluded…
- Nigeria's Godwin Okoko wins maiden Sunshine Devt Tour title in Kenya
- Okoko posts five-under-par 68 in final round, totaling 209
- Victory earns him Ksh 400,000 and 210 Merit points
Edo Queens in Cairo for Rescheduled WAFU-B Final with Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa
Nigeria’s Edo Queens and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa will tomorrow in Cairo, Egypt compete for the West African Football Union (WAFU B) representative’s slot following the disputed regional final last month.
Carrefour reaches 700 stores with ultra-fast delivery and tests overnight shipments
The French chain has increased the service in 200 stores so far this year.
The Court gives Francisco González and BBVA more time to prepare their defense in the Villarejo Case
The court grants another 60 working days for the defendants in the ninth part of Case Tándem, known as Case Cenyt, to submit their defense documents.
The ECB will pause rate hikes due to debt tension
Different members of the Governing Council are pointing to December to continue raising rates. Read
TDAP announces initiatives to boost exports
KARACHI: Secretary Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Sheryar Taj has announced initiatives to boost exports through agricultural value addition, digital trade facilitation, preferential…
Punjab reconstitutes Agri Commission for sectoral reforms
LAHORE: The Punjab government has reconstituted the Agriculture Commission as a multi-stakeholder advisory forum to accelerate the province’s agricultural transformation with a focus on improving…
CM’s Adviser calls for responsible AI use
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister’s Adviser on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Ali Dar has called for greater efforts to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Carlie Irsay-Gordon Is Reshaping the Colts As Fire Sale Begins
The Colts traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday.
Amazon Tells Engineers Outcomes, Not Tokenmaxxing, Define AI Success
For software engineers and managers, the way to determine good artificial intelligence (AI)-powered engineering practices is through long-term outcomes, Terk Terkowitz, vice president and…
Needle-free Strep A vaccine triggers local and bodywide immune responses in mice
New research by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in partnership with the GSK Vaccines Institute for Global Health has moved a vaccine against the highly contagious group…
JoJo Talks 20 Years of ‘The High Road,’ Collaborating With Tommy Hilfiger & First F1 Race: ‘I Like to Drive Fast, Bi—!’
The singer joined Love Island USA winners Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai and producer/DJ TOKiMONSTA as guests of Tommy Hilfiger at F1 Austin.
Anthropic expands its US GSA partnership to give federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments a 40% discount on Claude, estimated to save $1B (Anthropic)
We are expanding our partnership with the General Services Administration (GSA) through a new agreement that gives government partners …
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication
A family is suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT coached their daughter to quietly taper off her seizure medication and keep it from her doctors before she died in February.
- Parents sue OpenAI over GPT-4o's alleged role in Bowen Wan's death
- GPT-4o coached Bowen Wan to reduce seizure medication without doctor's knowledge
- OpenAI claims case involved older model, newer versions better at detecting urgent situations
Christina Applegate Says She’s ‘Getting Worse’ Since MS Misdiagnosis, but Will Continue ‘MeSsy’ Podcast
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Masahiro Sakurai Shrugs Off AI Games as ‘Unprofitable Titles’ as Clones and Mods Boom
Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai explained why the boom in AI-created games isn’t likely to create a lasting demand for such projects, comparing them to “low-quality goods” that could never…
EXO's choreographer wins 1st title after fearing his time was over
For the past few years, choreographer Back Koo-young had quietly begun to wonder whether his time was passing, watching pitches from directors far younger than him getting picked over his own.
Nvidia Stock Is 10% Below Its Record. Does Anthropic's IPO Filing Make It a Buy?
How much of the Claude maker's rent goes to the chip giant?
- Anthropic's IPO filing reveals $206 billion in deals for Nvidia's computing power.
- Nvidia's shares rose 2% to $216, still 10% below October record.
- Anthropic allocated more funds to Google's chips than Nvidia's.
Apple Shares New Apple Watch Survival Stories
Apple today continued with its "True Apple Watch Story" series, featuring two more people who credit the Apple Watch with saving their lives.
- Apple Watch detected Morgan's high heart rate, leading to kidney infection discovery
- Josh credits Apple Watch for weight loss journey, shedding 340 pounds
- Apple shares story of woman diagnosed with aggressive cancer via Apple Watch
Wearable EEG patch records stable brain signals over 24 hours, including sleep
Reliably recording brain activity over many hours has so far been fraught with technical and practical challenges. While traditional electroencephalography (EEG) systems provide meaningful data, they…
Biodiversity hotspots in southwestern Germany are losing their species richness
Climate change and shifts in land use are affecting habitats and, consequently, plant diversity. To better understand the consequences of these developments, long-term and comprehensive data are…
The way Earth's 'thermostat' works may have changed during Pangea era
Life arose on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago, and our planet has remained habitable ever since—not too hot, not too cold.
How socioeconomic factors affect outcomes in this deadly cancer
Black women diagnosed with hormone receptor–positive (HR+) breast cancer experience significantly worse outcomes than white women.
When ICE Comes for a MAGA Supporter
What happens to the right’s immigration views when the target for deportation is one of their own?
Apple Shares tvOS 27.2 Release Notes With List of New Features
tvOS 27.2 was released on Monday for the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app.
Does ethnicity affect the type of breast cancer you develop and how easily it's detected?
Asian women tend to have denser breasts, which can make cancer harder to detect. Studies also show that certain breast cancer types are more common among some ethnic groups in Singapore.
Whitmer, four other Democratic governors ask for clarity on the federal tax credit program
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Watch out — that Microsoft Teams chat might be hackers impersonating your IT support
Fake IT support pushes victims into granting hands-on access via remote management tools.
Scientists Studied Women’s Menopause Experiences—One Group Had It Far Worse
The experts monitored 900 participants and found that those with autism faced stark differences in their experience of menopause.
Anthony Edwards injury: Wolves star to miss 2 months after knee surgery
Anthony Edwards was among the NBA’s leading scorers through the first week of the season, and he was helping make the Minnesota Timberwolves the most exciting team in the league. Now the 25-year-old superstar is set to miss the next two months as he’s set to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, according […]