New Switch 2 Consoles Quietly Hide A Perfect 'Zelda' Homage
A Nintendo hardware Easter egg gives Ocarina of Time fans one more reason to wish for a Zelda Switch 2 pre-order
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How to watch 'The Celebrity Traitors U.K.' S2 final for FREE from anywhere
How to watch "The Celebrity Traitors U.K." S2 final for free from anywhere, with Michael Sheen honing in on Maya Jama and King Kenny at Ardross Castle.
The company behind ‘PUBG’ wants to bring video game AI into the real world
The robotics industry wants humanoids to become part of everyday life, taking on work in homes and offices. Billions of dollars are flowing toward machines capable of increasingly complex physical tasks. The humanoid robot maker Figure raised more than $1 billion last year at a $39 billion valuation, while the robotics software startup…
'It’s 100 percent a national security threat': Accenture contractor connected an AI agent to the Pentagon’s secure network, and then sent data to a high-risk website
The AI agent sent login details and a map of a secure internal network to a third party website.
Neuroscientists reveal method to train people to have lucid dreams — and it involves virtual reality and mediation
People who had no recollection of a lucid dream over the past three years developed the skill after one month of performing a novel training regimen twice a week, neuroscientists report.
Family of First Nation woman who died amid lack of medical travel asks for OPP probe
The family of a northern Ontario First Nation woman who died after she couldn’t get to crucial medical appointments following open-heart surgery has asked provincial police to investigate her death.
- First Nation woman Miranda Mamakwa, 31, died in September.
- Non-insured health benefits program failed to arrange transportation four times.
- OPP probe requested by Mamakwa's family for accountability.
IEBC reveals fate of foreign nationals who applied for CEO job
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that only Kenyan citizens have been shortlisted for the position of Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, following…
- Only Kenyan citizens selected for Commission Secretary and CEO position.
- IEBC received 304 applications, all foreign applicants removed.
- Shortlist of nine Kenyan candidates announced on October 28, 2026.
Paramount+ Taps Former Netflix Exec Damla Dogan as Head of Unscripted
She's been consulting at the streamer for the past nine months and will report to Sarah Aubrey The post Paramount+ Taps Former Netflix Exec Damla Dogan as Head of Unscripted appeared first on TheWrap…
Kubernetes just formed a workload conformance group. Here’s why it matters for AI teams.
Welcome to the final edition of Road to KubeCon, where we track the Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystem each week on The post Kubernetes just formed a workload conformance group.
Magna (MGA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Dominic Fike Nets First No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart With ‘Babydoll’
The song leads after being released in 2018.
ExxonMobil Profits Double to $15.4 Billion
ExxonMobil reported $15.4 billion in third-quarter profit Friday, more than double its earnings a year earlier, with its Gulf Coast refineries running at full capacity and diesel prices doing the…
Apple Music 7.0 for Android rolls out with Liquid Glass redesign
Following a month of beta testing , Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out with a Liquid Glass redesign for Android, as well as the new icon for the streaming service. more…
We Finally Know What Killed Mass Effect
EA reportedly chose to kill the latest Mass Effect game so it could focus on Star Wars.
Arrest, prosecute those behind Sowore's attack, abduction - Lawyer tells IGP Disu
Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam on Friday called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to arrest and prosecute those behind the attack and abduction of the African Action Congress…
Maas, Kilam, Pierce named coach of year finalists
Edmonton's Mark Kilam, Montreal's Jason Maas and B.C.'s Buck Pierce are finalists for the CFL's Coach of the Year, the league announced Friday.
The delightfully messy state of Apple gadgets
The iPhone has more screens! The MacBook has a touchscreen! The HomeView does CarPlay apps! For the first time in a long time, Apple is in a period of unabashed gadget experimentation, and while the…
NO WATER: ‘Are we not important enough?’ — Joburg residents protest water cuts before elections
Across Joburg, water distribution networks remain critically strained under the weight of decaying infrastructure, bulk restrictions from Rand Water, and chronic municipal management failures, causing residents in Kensington, Parktown, Melville, and Lenasia to take to the streets.
Ondo businessman found dead in office
By Promise Adagba A prominent businessman in Ondo State and owner of the popular Esther Estate, Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, has reportedly died in a suspected suicide incident.
Chrome’s working on two text-search upgrades that you’ll actually use
Find in Page could soon offer case-sensitive search and smarter result navigation.
I’m finally ready for a smart calendar – why the Echo Show 16 stands out
I’m finally ready to upgrade to a smart calendar – and Amazon’s newest Echo device looks like an organizational solution for my family and I.
Hershey warns Americans squeezed by gas prices are buying less candy—and Halloween’s final days are ‘really critical’
Candy sales at convenience stores fell 5% in September, and Hershey’s exec says the company now needs consumers to “show up” in the last days before Halloween.
Why Hollywood Is Turning Food Into Its Next Business Opportunity
Explore how the 2026 L.A. Times Food Bowl, BLXST’s Everytable partnership and the creator economy reveal new business opportunities in food and entertainment.
The AI boom spawns job market for data-center liaisons
Hyperscalers, AI labs, and data-center developers are paying six-figure salaries for the role.
Guatemala Analysts Now Expect 4.4% Inflation
Banguat's October 2026 survey shows Guatemala's analysts expect 4.42% inflation in December and growth of 3.9% in 2026, with weaker confidence.
Arab countries import USD 1bn in sheep, goat meat
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber’s Institutional Relations Director presented data on Arab countries’ imports of sheep and goat meat at the Agribusiness Export Caravan, held during ExpoCariri.
'We act as if Halloween is ours': The best way to spend spooky season is within The Outlast Trials' Sinyala Facility
What better way to celebrate Halloween than by giving yourself nightmares?
Real muscles let tiny robots jump, swim, and grasp
Researchers have developed muscle actuators that flex strongly enough to enable small robots to jump, swim, walk, and grasp.
Kenner's answer listeners' questions
Andries Nel, director of wealth management and advisory services at Kruger International, and Boela du Preez, wealth manager at Kruger International, answer listeners' questions about personal…
The benefits of gratitude interventions aren’t the same for everyone
The benefits of gratitude interventions vary based on where they are practiced and by whom, according to new research.
An AI slowdown that takes some air out of the exuberance could actually extend the boom, Wall Street veteran says
"However, we view these constraints as healthy for the durability of the AI boom!"
Samsung Mocks iPhone Duo Display Cracks in New Ad Campaign
Samsung this week launched an advertising campaign mocking the display issues some people have had with the iPhone Duo . In an Instagram post on its Canadian account, Samsung shared several images showing a bright line through the spot where ‌iPhone Duo‌ models have been experiencing display problems.
Ahead of midterms, Republican attorneys general back South Dakota law that could criminalize abortion-related speech
Several states have abortion rights on the ballot again this midterm season—or candidates with strong stances on the issue. Among them are six state attorneys general who are seeking reelection, and who recently voiced their support for an embattled South Dakota abortion law that has been accused of violating free speech.
OGRA raises RLNG prices by up to 15.27% for October 2026
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) increased on Friday the prices of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) by up to 15.27% for October 2026, compared to the previous month.
Aerosmith Storm Back to Stage With All-Star Hollywood Bowl Show Featuring Dave Grohl, Guns N’ Roses, Johnny Depp & More
Thursday's (Oct. 29) first of two California Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends" show was the "Walk This Way" band's first gig in more than three years.
Florida Takes Unlikely Lead Role in State Push to Regulate AI
Florida is emerging as an aggressive regulator of artificial intelligence (AI) and major technology platforms, using litigation, child protection requirements and proposed safeguards to challenge the…
Ernie Johnson Wants ‘Inside the NBA’ to Continue Without Him
Johnson said he doesn’t want to be “blamed” for ending the show.
Court says former minister failed in his duty over lion quotas
Hannes Wessels, chairperson of the South African Predator Association (SAPA), discusses the recent court decision that former Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, has…
From 18th-century false ballots to the second JFK and double Dan Sullivans, a brief history of spoiler candidates and the unsuccessful legal challenges to them
The spoiler candidate is one of the oldest tricks in the American campaign toolbox, and the law has rarely touched it.
Mobile network operators: Mobile phone company O2 is selling two call centers
In competition with Telekom and Vodafone, mobile phone company O2 has recently faced headwinds. A new CEO has taken out the red pen and staff is being cut. Two call centers are now being sold.
How to Follow NASA's Latest Missions, Become a Bat Monitor, Stay Safe and Respectful on Trails, and Report Artifact and Meteorite Findings
Check out October 2026's roundup of "Explore with Discover " weekly science tips and learn more about the natural world around you.
Janet Jackson Loves Keke Palmer’s Halloween Tribute With 3-Year-Old Son as Mini Michael: ‘HOW CUTE!’
The actress-singer-podcaster and her toddler recreated the music video for 1995's "Scream."
Pedestrianisation won’t save Oxford Street | Letters
Oliver Schick writes that there is a limit to how much footfall is beneficial. Plus letters from Iain Nelson and Tom Hardy The real causes of the problems seen in Oxford Street ( The long read, 22…
Why is serial fiction having a moment?
In 1836, Charles Dickens hooked the good people of England on a story about a traveling men’s group. Published over two years in 19 installments, The Pickwick Papers launched a craze for serialized…
IBS Proposes HK$563 Million Acquisition of AI Chip Enterprise
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – International Business Settlement Holdings Limited ("IBS" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code…
Reclaiming the African Mind: Prof. Molefi Kete Asante on Afrocentricity, Decolonizing Education, and Ownership in the AI Era
By Sharon Zoe Williams In an insightful conversation on GBC News’ National Discourse, host Darroll Allan Tagoe sat down with Prof.
The Greatest Is a Biographical Drama That Understands Why Muhammad Ali Became a Legend
Prime Video's chronicle of the young Cassius Clay's rise is conventional in form but revelatory in its insight
Aztec methods and crocodiles: How biologists are restoring mangroves in Mexico
In 2017, Omar Trujillo Santos was sitting in a small wooden boat holding a crocodile, its skin soft like a snake. He helped untie the reptile, a juvenile Morelet’s crocodile, and carefully guided it…
Implant system could be a new way to treat type 2 diabetes
"We are now showing that we can take control of glucose directly, using electronics rather than drugs."
How mental health and cancer survivorship intersect
A Stanford Medicine study identified an often-overlooked period of vulnerability for cancer survivors: Mental health disorders identified two to five years after a cancer diagnosis were associated…
‘Paleo lighting’ can fix your brain’s clock after daylight savings
The clocks falling back this weekend gives you the opportunity to sleep like a caveman
- Fall back of clocks this weekend offers chance to realign sleep schedule
- Suprachiasmatic nucleus controls physiological processes including melatonin release
- Bright morning light and minimizing nighttime light exposure maintain circadian rhythms
How citizen scientists are mapping Pune’s trees, with hopes of a greener future
PUNE, India — On a quiet Saturday morning, away from the usual urban rush of Pune, citizens gather at the Madhavrao Scindia Garden along the banks of the Mula River.
Newark students show academic growth on new state tests, though most fall short of proficiency
Most students in Newark Public Schools fell short of grade-level expectations in math and English language arts on New Jersey’s new state tests this past spring. Fewer than 30% of Newark students in grades 3-8 were considered proficient on the exams in the 2025-26 school year, with rates ranging from 13.7% among eighth graders to 29.1%…
10 early warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia that deserve a doctor's visit
The Alzheimer's Association lists 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's and other dementia and pairs each with a typical age-related change.
FDA again bypasses advisers to remove black-box warnings from menopause treatments
Some experts express concern about ‘lack of transparency’ as agency removes warnings on three estrogen patches Three more patches for treating menopause will no longer carry black-box warnings about cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and dementia, officials at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday.
The Largest Animal Genome Belongs to a Freshwater Fish at 91 Billion Base Pairs, but 90 Percent Is Repeat DNA
Learn why lungfish have genomes that are far larger than the human genome, and how their expanded genomes shed light on evolution.
Mood symptoms in bipolar disorder correlate with changes in sexual desire and distress
A six-month study found that depressive symptoms and day-to-day emotional instability are linked to decreased sexual desire and increased sexual distress in people newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Alcohol use held steady among cancer survivors
The drinking rate of adults who have had cancer has remained unchanged for nearly a decade, according to a new study by researchers at the WashU Brown School.