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13 of the most daring looks celebrities have worn in 2026

Red carpets and A-list events have been bold in 2026. Celebrities like Florence Pugh, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian have been spotted in daring looks.

46m ago ·businessinsider.com

2026 has been a wild year for celebrity fashion, with many stars making daring looks their own. Florence Pugh, for instance, has consistently upped the ante with each red carpet appearance. Katy Perry, on the other hand, took her bold fashion choices to the stage, rather than the carpet. Zendaya's custom Alexander McQueen gown for "The Odyssey" remains unforgettable, as does Anne Hathaway's maternity fashion and Taylor Swift's stunning Academy Museum Gala gown.

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Tech

Robotaxis are taking over China’s cities. What are they actually like to ride?

The driver’s seat was empty and the steering wheel was turning on its own. Sitting in the back of a Pony.ai robotaxi in Shenzhen, I felt a flicker of nervousness. But as the car glided into traffic, the initial unease gave way to an appreciation of something far less futuristic: the blissful absence of small talk with the driver.

1h ago ·scmp.com

World

China’s Communist Party vows ‘zero tolerance’ for election meddling ahead of key congress

China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of “zero tolerance” for bribery and other attempts at election interference as delegate selection begins for next year’s national congress, which is expected to feature a major leadership reshuffle.

1h ago ·scmp.com·2 outlets·2 countries

World

China-Switzerland trade partnership offers a model amid fraught EU ties

China has framed its relationship with Switzerland as a model of practical, mutually beneficial cooperation at a time when its broader ties with the European Union remain more complicated and…

2h ago ·scmp.com

World

Canadian plan to clear Hongkonger migration backlog welcomed but questions remain

A Canadian goal of clearing a backlog of more than 30,000 applications from Hongkongers awaiting permanent residency is “encouraging” but questions remain about whether it can be achieved by 2027…

2h ago ·scmp.com

Top China university stops using AI to spot absent-minded students after backlash

A top university in China’s eastern Jiangsu province has rolled back a controversial feature of its AI-powered classroom tracking system following fierce public backlash.

3h ago ·scmp.com

World

Manila weighs second South China Sea legal case against Beijing: analyst

Manila is preparing for a potential second legal case against Beijing over the South China Sea, according to a Philippines-based security analyst. “Indeed, the Philippines is considering filing another case against China, and authorities are already preparing the necessary legal documentation,” said Rommel Banlaoi, president of the…

4h ago ·scmp.com

AI

New Democratic Congressional Majority Preparing Barrage of AI Legislation

It's a major indicator of how Democrats hope to govern. The post New Democratic Congressional Majority Preparing Barrage of AI Legislation appeared first on Futurism .

30m ago ·futurism.com

Orengo showcases complete dispensary in Bondo as Governor Wanga faces backlash over AI photos

Siaya Governor James Orengo has showcased a newly constructed and equipped dispensary in Bondo Constituency, highlighting ongoing investments in healthcare infrastructure as his Homa Bay counterpart…

Governor James Orengo inaugurates fully furnished dispensary in Bondo.
Nyenye Misori Dispaly equipped with lab, pharmacy, and children's play area.
Governor Wanga faces backlash over AI photos of hospital complex.

1h ago ·peopledaily.digital

Prior expertise may determine whether AI builds skills or substitutes for them, field experiment suggests

Does using AI on the job build expertise or erode it? A field experiment with patent lawyers suggests the answer may depend on how much expertise people bring to the tool in the first place.

1h ago ·psypost.org

Claude gets AirPods 3 head tracking working on Linux

AI has been used to find out how to access motion tracking data from AirPods , enabling one Linux user to use head tracking data to produce a software mouse.

1h ago ·appleinsider.com

Inside Indian Railways’ War Room: How AI, CCTV help manage Diwali and Chhath Puja rush

1h ago ·indianexpress.com

Microsoft patent filing describes AI that rewrites what people say in livestreams in real time

AI-edited and AI-generated videos have been among the most popular generative AI applications since the technology's initial explosion in popularity.

1h ago ·techspot.com

Meta’s Muse AI Now Lets You Create an App Within an App

Meta’s Muse AI now allows users to create an app within an app through a new feature called Spaces, which … Read More The post Meta’s Muse AI Now Lets You Create an App Within an App appeared first on ProPakistani .

1h ago ·propakistani.pk

AI Godfather Says to Get Ready for a Chernobyl-Style “Blackout” Caused by AI

"Either later this year or next year we'll see Chernobyl." The post AI Godfather Says to Get Ready for a Chernobyl-Style “Blackout” Caused by AI appeared first on Futurism .

1h ago ·futurism.com

Tech

Zelda Switch 2 restock: Live restock updates at Walmart, Target, and Best Buy (Nov. 7)

Looking for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Here is today's live stock update across Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and more retailers as we head into launch week.

38m ago ·mashable.com

The unpowered SSDs in your drawer are slowly losing your data

SSDs aren't ideal for long-term data storage

48m ago ·xda-developers.com

Todd Howard's game design power is knowing when to make things 'simple and digestible' according to Skyrim's lead designer

Howard is "very good at putting himself in the seat of your typical player" says Bruce Nesmith.

1h ago ·pcgamer.com

Not Nvidia. Not Micron. After the Chip Sell-Off, I'd Buy This AI Stock and Hold It Forever.

The market is shifting away from chip stocks, but that could create some great opportunities for investors.

TSMC, leading AI chip manufacturer, sees 30% stock decline since Oct 6
TSMC's 73% market share grows due to advanced processes and scale
Analyst recommends buying TSMC stock for long-term holding

1h ago ·fool.com

Factory Sealed for Selling Substandard Cooking Oil Under Famous Brand Names

Authorities have uncovered an illegal factory producing counterfeit cooking oil and ghee under the names of popular brands inside a … Read More The post Factory Sealed for Selling Substandard Cooking…

1h ago ·propakistani.pk

Italy's Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for cyberattack on minister

Antonio Tajani has said hackers published personal data stolen from him as Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russia criminals for the incident.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's data stolen and published
Pro-Russian hackers blamed for cyberattack targeting Ukraine stance
Meloni vows to continue defending ministry against intimidation

1h ago ·dw.com

Car Prices to Decrease as Govt Finally Approves New Auto Policy

The new auto policy has been approved, and car prices will gradually come down as a result, Prime Minister’s Adviser … Read More The post Car Prices to Decrease as Govt Finally Approves New Auto Policy appeared first on ProPakistani .

1h ago ·propakistani.pk

My PowerShell profile runs a dozen small jobs every time I open a terminal, and halves my workload

A compact CLI dashboard runs SSH checks, app connectivity, Docker and Tailscale status, and surfaces errors instantly.

1h ago ·xda-developers.com

Business

Brasilien: Was linke Wahlstrategen von Lulas Sieg lernen können

Durch den Wahlsieg in den USA fühlen sich linke Parteien weltweit beflügelt. Wollen sie die Stimmung in Wahlergebnisse umwandeln, lohnt sich der Blick auf Brasilien.

20m ago ·handelsblatt.com

How to complete Law School screening for Bar resit candidates

The Nigerian Law School has commenced online screening and clearance for candidates who passed the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination ahead of their Call to Bar ceremony scheduled for November 26, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-complete-law-school-screening-for-bar-resit-candidates/

31m ago ·punchng.com

Klingbeil bei Ruhr-SPD: Klingbeil an der Basis im Ruhrgebiet - Kritik und Impulse

Die SPD im Ruhrgebiet wirft der Bundesregierung bei einem Konvent in Bochum Streit statt Lösungen vor. Parteichef Klingbeil bekommt eine To-Do-Liste mit. Er äußert sich auch vage zu seiner Zukunft.

40m ago ·handelsblatt.com

New Economy to push Ghana towards investment grade – Dr. Ato Forson

This is to lower the country’s borrowing costs and help Ghanaian businesses raise long-term financing, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said.

41m ago ·myjoyonline.com

Essence of intellectual property rights

The mind of human beings is the greatest wealth of any person. Human minds compared to other creatures, from scientific perspective, are all of limitless abilities that can help the person in achievin...

53m ago ·gulf-times.com

India says landed heavy-lift military aircraft at highest altitude

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force said on Saturday it had successfully landed a heavy-lift transport aircraft at the highest altitude anywhere in the world in remote Ladakh bordering China. The IL-76MD, a four-engine Russian-origin turbofan military aircraft also known as Ganjraj, landed at an airfield at 4,154 metres (13,629 feet) above…

56m ago ·brecorder.com·2 outlets

How much more money you need to make to afford a home in every US state

Buying a home in 2026 takes more money than the typical household earns in any US state, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

57m ago ·businessinsider.com

Finance & Markets

Employers and watchmen extend contract talks until November 20
Pacific Maritime Association schedules additional talks with Local 26
Watchmen crucial for security and cargo tracking at busy ports

43m ago ·investing.com

Berkshire Hathaway buys back $9.6 billion of its own stock but its profits declined

44m ago ·winnipegfreepress.com·2 outlets

Billionaire Brian Chesky’s social-worker parents told him to pick a high-paying career. He went to art school—and started Airbnb with 3 air beds

Chesky’s mother, herself a social worker, was worried when he became an art student. He started Airbnb when he was barely making rent.

49m ago ·fortune.com

Young Travelers Are Warming Up to Cruises

On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg News travel journalist Brittany Chang explains why cruises are attracting more Gen Z and millennial travelers as higher airfare and hotel costs make all-inclusive…

52m ago ·bloomberg.com

Starter homes cost $1 million in a record 242 U.S. cities—proof the affordability crisis has hit the homes meant for first-time buyers

The first rung on the property ladder now costs seven figures in a record 242 cities, a new Zillow report shows.

52m ago ·fortune.com

This CEO lived on canned soup and took just two days off for his daughter’s birth. Now, he admits he lost sight of proper work-life balance

Ron Schneidermann, CEO of test prep company Acely, is urging Gen Z to do it differently.

56m ago ·fortune.com

Economy and Democracy Drove the Blue Wave

On Bloomberg This Weekend, Rutgers University's Ashley Koning says affordability, concerns about democracy and government corruption helped drive voters toward Democrats, with significant shifts among Latino, young and independent voters.

1h ago ·bloomberg.com

Wesbanco EVP Scott Love sells $120,375 in stock after option exercise

1h ago ·investing.com

World

Up to 2,500 microplastic particles found in tea bags after 3 minutes in hot water

com. Drinking a cup of hot tea may expose people to microplastics, particularly when tea bags are made from plastic materials.

8m ago ·koreatimes.co.kr

Song Hye-kyo's bob offers flattering look for fall

com. Actress Song Hye-kyo has shown off a sophisticated bob haircut that captures the fresh, elegant mood of fall. Song recently shared photos of herself on social media, wearing a black mini dress, a…

8m ago ·koreatimes.co.kr

Yemen's Shield of the Nation commander: Our fight against Houthis defends land and faith

Commander Abdulrahman Saleh Al-Lahji rejects claims the Yemen conflict is about political interests, stressing the battle is to defend land, religion, and honor.

11m ago ·english.ajel.sa

EPL: Arsenal too strong, but we’re ready to fight, says Hull City coach

Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has admitted that Arsenal are favourites ahead of their Premier League meeting on Saturday but said his side have prepared to make the encounter difficult for the…

31m ago ·punchng.com

Accra Mayor honours Adom FM/TV journalist Prince Owusu Asiedu for environmental reporting

The Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has honoured Adom FM/TV journalist Prince Owusu Asiedu for his outstanding reportage on environmental and health issues…

33m ago ·adomonline.com·2 outlets

Halloween post: KZN Jamiatul Ulama under scrutiny for describing Hindus and Christians as ‘Shaytan’ worshippers

A Jamiatul Ulama KwaZulu-Natal social media post describing Halloween as “devil worship” and making claims about other religions has drawn criticism from religious leaders, who say it risks deepening…

35m ago ·iol.co.za

Asamoah Gyan in tears as father George Gyan is laid to rest

Gyan and his brother Baffour were at the burial of their father, George Gyan Baffour Mensah, on Saturday.

35m ago ·3news.com

2 licensed skydivers die midair in California after their parachutes become entangled

Two visiting skydivers died after a midair collision during an event involving the California Women’s Upright Record team.

37m ago ·hindustantimes.com·4 outlets·3 countries

Science

STAT+: Despite Novo drug’s failure, cardiologists say they will still pursue anti-inflammatories

“These results, the fact that they're negative, does not invalidate that inflammation plays a very important role in cardiovascular disease."

45m ago ·statnews.com

Thunderstruck: what does the future hold for lightning?

Humans have always been awed by the power and beauty of lightning. How does the experience and understanding of it change in a warming world?

1h ago ·theguardian.com

Theory predicting an older universe without dark matter or dark energy passes key cosmological tests

An alternative model in which the universe is 26.7 billion years old and needs neither dark matter nor dark energy has held up against several major cosmology tests, according to a new University of…

1h ago ·phys.org

Study: Higher rates of parkinsonism among older adults with autism

Middle-aged and older adults with autism are more likely to have co-occurring parkinsonism than adults without autism or intellectual disability, according to a new study led by George Washington University researchers in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

2h ago ·medicalxpress.com

Why treating soil acidity crop by crop is no longer enough for prairie farmers

To protect their future harvests, Western Canadian farmers need to manage soil acidity across their entire multiyear rotation rather than crop by crop, long-term research from the University of Alberta suggests.

2h ago ·phys.org

Star Wars is experiencing a golden age of video games

The movies might be struggling to recapture the magic, but Star Wars video games are strong with the Force.

2h ago ·space.com

The migration that transformed Africa's languages, genes, and cultures

Genes and archaeology are revealing how Bantu speakers spread across much of Africa.

3h ago ·arstechnica.com

Scientists Asked People to Fake Smiles. Something Unexpected Happened

Professor Nicholas Coles wanted to investigate the impact of being forced to smile because of his experience in customer service.

Forcing fake smiles can increase anger and decrease happiness
Study involved 1,200 participants shown happy/unhappy pictures
Forced smiles in customer service may create emotional control

3h ago ·newsweek.com

Health & Medicine

Eye-tracking study suggests a simple PowerPoint technique can sharpen students’ focus

Teachers often reveal slide content one piece at a time as they talk. A new eye-tracking study suggests the habit pays off: students found the right information faster, looked at it longer, and scored…

2h ago ·psypost.org

New study identifies biological mechanism driving therapy resistance in advanced prostate cancer

A multi-institutional collaborative study led by researchers at the University of Chicago and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has identified a previously unknown biological mechanism that controls…

2h ago ·medicalxpress.com

How the loss of male-dominated industrial jobs pushes communities to the political right

As manufacturing and mining jobs vanish, women are entering the workforce to replace lost income. A new study finds this economic rebalancing creates cultural anxiety and financial strain, driving…

3h ago ·psypost.org

Weekend reads: Francesca Gino’s claims against Harvard dismissed; a brief history of scientific sleuths; China’s controversial trials slow

If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: In case you missed the news, the Hijacked Journal Checker now has more…

4h ago ·retractionwatch.com

A mirrorless Nikon D500, you say? If these rumored Nikon Z70 specs are real, this is the camera I’ve been waiting years for

Nikon Z70 rumor: Is this finally the mirrorless D500 I’ve been waiting for?

1h ago ·digitalcameraworld.com

The Wire

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