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Sunday, 18 October 2026

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The Takeaway

A foreign-registered Challenger 604 aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, lost its door mid-air while flying from Abuja to Lagos, prompting the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau to launch an investigation. Meanwhile, in other news, Awele Elumelu, the wife of billionaire Tony Elumelu, has been recognized for her influence as a physician, healthcare entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Abayomi Alvin, a renowned actor, shared his thoughts on the financial opportunities available in the acting industry, and the Oladele Fajemirokun Foundation has started a feeding programme to help impoverished pupils in public primary schools.

In the world of culture, Wole Soyinka's literary journey will be showcased at a festival in Lagos, featuring an eight-day exhibition, documentary film, and illustrated comic book. Additionally, Kennedy Okonkwo, also known as Dr Ned, celebrated his 49th birthday with a surprise party hosted by his wife, Ichechi, in Lekki, Lagos. On the tech and entertainment front, Steven Spielberg's scariest movie of all time is now back on streaming, 44 years after its initial release.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

(News Focus) Hyundai Motor steps up physical AI push amid Chinese competition, stock slump

UIWANG, South Korea, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Seeking to remain competitive against f...

·en.yna.co.kr·2 outlets

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Amid a decline in its share price and a push from Chinese automakers, Hyundai Motor Group is ramping up investments in robotics and physical artificial intelligence. As the world's third-largest automaker grapples with the pressure to enhance profitability in its conventional carmaking business, the company is turning to robotics and AI to drive growth and reduce manufacturing costs.

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Gas Optimization Audit: Gemini

Gas Optimization Audit: Gemini Target Protocol : Gemini (TVL: $5340.2M) Gemini – Gas‑Optimization Audit Protocol TVL: ≈ $5.34 B (Ethereum + L2) Audit Scope: All on‑chain contracts that handle user…

  • Gemini conducted gas optimization audit on Target Protocol on 18th October 2026
  • Identified storage-slot fragmentation causing 12% excess gas per order
  • Estimated potential savings of $3.2 million annually with 18% overall reduction

·dev.to

Micron Technology vs. Sandisk: Which AI Memory Stock Is the Better Investment?

Both companies show massive revenue growth and have strong margins, but their risk profiles and valuation multiples tell different stories.

  • Micron Technology leads in AI memory with $133.2B revenue, 256.3% growth
  • SanDisk follows with $20.2B revenue, 175.3% growth
  • Micron's diversified products offer resilience vs. SanDisk's flash focus

·fool.com

Using AutoClaws free GLM models usage from other sdks (opencode / claude code)

ive been maintaining this small opensource project GLM Proxy (glmproxy on npm) for a while and its finally on the level where im happy to share it on reddit lmfao. it now works on windows/macos/Linux. thats been a big goal for me. honestly seeing around 5k npm downloads this past month makes me really happy.

  • GLM Proxy works on Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 5,000 npm downloads in past month
  • Supports Claude Code, Cursor, Continuation, OpenCode

·dev.to

Tech

Tech

Voice phishing cases detected by major banks double in 2025

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- The number of voice phishing transactions confirmed a...

·en.yna.co.kr·2 outlets

Voice phishing cases detected by major South Korean banks have more than doubled in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to data submitted by the Financial Supervisory Service. The five major banks -- KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, Woori Bank, and NH Nonghyup Bank -- flagged 8,760 such transactions through their fraud detection systems (FDS) in 2025, up from 4,343 cases in 2024.

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Why your generated Anki image occlusion cards import as plain cloze (and the one-line fix)

I've been building AnkiForge , a web app that turns lecture PDFs and labelled diagrams into Anki cards. For diagrams it makes image occlusion cards: every label on, say, a heart diagram gets hidden…

  • Anki generates image occlusion cards from lecture PDFs and diagrams
  • Missing ORIGINALSTOCKKINDIMAGEOCCLUSION flag hides image occlusion button
  • Removing flag allows desktop UI to recognize cards as image occlusion

·dev.to

Privacy Budgets for Test Email in Web Apps

Email is often treated as harmless test plumbing. In a web application, it is closer to a small data store: messages can contain personal-looking addresses, sign-in links, verification codes, and…

  • Privacy budget limits ownership, longevity, retention, and exposure of test emails.
  • Implement a layered receipt approach to collect evidence without sensitive data.

·dev.to

Project Gleipnir

Gleipnir: confining AI coding agents on a home Linux workstation A home-lab writeup by Patrick Robinson. Industrial electrician and automation tech moving into OT/ICS network security; CompTIA…

  • Project Gleipnir uses AI agents on a home Linux workstation for studying and building.
  • Each AI agent operates as its own Linux user with sandboxed launch and controlled network egress.
  • Recovery steps documented separately to prevent unintended rollbacks during main runbook execution.

·dev.to

Cold Starts, Lost Files, and Green Dots: Five Myths About Using a Free Server as Staging

My demo broke at 9:58 PM. The same URL answered at 9:40. My code did not change in between. That gap is the whole lesson. A free server is a shared, sleeping, replaceable machine.

  • A 200 HTTP status code only indicates one successful request, not overall server performance
  • Free server resources are limited and should be used judiciously to avoid pipeline slowdowns
  • Health checks alone do not guarantee an application's readiness for production use

·dev.to

Why I Chose Computer Science and What I Hope to Build

Introduction Hi everyone! I am Allen, a first-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) student. In this blog, I want to share why I chose Computer Science and what I hope to build in the future. Why I Choose Computer Science I chose Computer Science because I want to learn more about computers and technology.

  • Allen chose Computer Science to learn about computers and technology.
  • He starts with C++ to understand variables, data types, and coding basics.
  • Allen aims to improve coding skills, solve problems, and build useful programs.

·dev.to

7 Shopify Apps I'd Actually Pay For (and 3 I'd Skip)

The Shopify App Store has 8,000+ apps and most of them want $20/month of your money. After setting up several stores, here's my honest keep/skip list. (No sponsorships — I'd tell you if there were.) Worth paying for 1. Klaviyo (email marketing) — Email still drives ~30% of revenue for most small stores.

·dev.to

Business

Business

Renewable Energy: Offshore Wind Farms Want to Make Money by Refraining from Feed-in

The balancing reserve compensates for the difference between electricity generation and consumption. So far, operators and marketers of wind turbines have played a subordinate role in the market. This could change.

·handelsblatt.com

Wind farm operators in the North Sea are entering the market for balancing power, also known as Regelreserve, to stabilize the grid. According to transmission system operators 50Hertz and Tennet, several offshore wind farms are undergoing pre-qualification to meet the requirements. Vattenfall and Trianel have started marketing balancing power from their offshore wind farms, with Vattenfall's Veja Mate wind farm, located 95km northwest of Borkum, being pre-qualified by Tennet.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy Systems Technology notes that offshore wind farms can provide negative balancing power by reducing their output on demand.

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Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

$3,000 Split Across Nvidia, Broadcom, and TSMC Could Be Worth This Much by 2030

A portfolio of these three leading AI stocks would triple by 2030.

·fool.com·2 outlets

With $3,000 allocated, a diversified AI stock portfolio consisting of Nvidia, Broadcom, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could potentially yield substantial returns by 2030. This investment strategy entails purchasing five shares of Nvidia, three shares of Broadcom, and two shares of TSMC, which totals to under $3,000. Should the AI infrastructure expansion persist, this portfolio could be valued at over $9,000 by the end of 2030, marking a more than threefold return within four years.

The primary risk, of course, is an AI slowdown, but currently, growth appears robust, and demand for AI chips far exceeds supply.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Second Act?

Meta had a big week as Muse continues to be the hottest product in AI. But is this another flash in the pan or a fundamental change in how the world uses technology?

  • Meta's stock up 33% over past month
  • Meta Connect unveils glasses and unannounced charm
  • Emily Flippen excited about practical Meta glasses

·fool.com·2 outlets

How Nvidia Could Make $150 Billion Look Small

Nvidia announced its largest share repurchase authorization in the market’s history, but does it really matter to a $5 trillion company?

  • Nvidia's $150 billion share repurchase is the largest in history.
  • Analysts argue the buyback is insufficient for Nvidia's size.
  • Nvidia may be using buyback to address AI safety concerns.

·fool.com·2 outlets

Japan's yuzu fruit taps Malaysia's halal market

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan’s yuzu, prized for its distinctive fragrance and citrusy tang, is emerging as a potential addition to Malaysia’s halal market, with producers from Kochi Prefecture eyeing new export opportunities.

·nst.com.my

World

World

Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver sparks Congress fury

·economictimes.indiatimes.com·11 outlets

President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia drew fierce criticism from members of Congress just days before the measures were set to take effect. Lawmakers from both parties lambasted the executive order, which followed Trump's recent announcement of a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at curbing high gas prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections.

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Major fire reported at CFB Wainwright; leaders monitoring situation

A major fire at CFB Wainwright has prompted responses from both the Alberta and federal governments, with leaders describing Saturday’s incident as serious and affecting military personnel at the base. Premier Danielle Smith said Alberta’s government is learning more about what she called a “significant and tragic fire” at the Canadian…

·toronto.citynews.ca·4 outlets

Science

Science

World's oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey

A shipwreck off the coast of Turkey is the oldest shipwreck in the world, our team of archaeologists believes. There's little left of the ship itself, but based on clues from its cargo—including pottery vessels—a research team I was part of has tentatively dated the wreck to around 2700–2400 B.C.

·phys.org

A shipwreck off the coast of Turkey may be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered, according to a team of archaeologists. Based on evidence from its cargo—pottery vessels—the wreck is tentatively dated to around 2700–2400 B.C., approximately 4,500 years ago. Prior to this discovery, the oldest known shipwreck was off the coast of Greece, estimated to be from about 4,200 years ago.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder

A review is underway after more than 3,000 emails, including 16 urgent referrals for elective surgery, were found in an unmonitored email inbox months after they were sent.

·abc.net.au

Sydney's Canterbury Hospital has come under fire after an email blunder led to the unattended handling of 3,400 emails, including 16 patient referrals. Some of these referrals dated back to late 2025, and four of the patients were deemed urgent, requiring surgery within 30 days, while 12 others needed treatment within 90 days. The Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) issued an apology and initiated a review following the discovery of the unchecked inbox.

SLHD CEO Deborah Willcox assured that each patient's situation would be addressed individually, with a focus on addressing the issues carefully.

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Shadle Park senior Maya Burnette thriving on, off volleyball court less than one year after cancer diagnosis | Prep Volleyball

Oct. 17—Brooke Meyer could tell something was off when she looked out on the volleyball court last fall. Specifically it was when the coach of 27 years watched her then-junior libero Maya Burnette. A girl usually full of energy and spunk seemed to always be sick and feeling exhausted.

  • Maya Burnette, Shadle Park senior, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last fall
  • Burnette underwent five rounds of chemotherapy, received community support
  • Burnette remains cancer-free, excelling in volleyball without missing a beat

·sports.yahoo.com

Culture

Culture

Fiji v Cook Islands live streams: How to watch Men’s Rugby League World Cup Pool A match for free

Watch Fiji v Cook Islands as the two sides battle for third place in the challenging Pool A (Pita Simpson/Getty Images) This could be like a World Cup final for the sides grouped with Australia and New Zealand in Pool A. Watch Fiji v Cook Islands as the two sides bring this opening weekend of Rugby League World Cup action to …Continue reading »

·rugbyworld.com·3 outlets

Witness the electrifying clash of Fiji and Cook Islands in Rugby League World Cup Pool A's concluding showdown. The highly anticipated match kicks off at 6:05am BST / 4:05pm AEDT / 6:05pm NZDT / 1:05am EDT / 10:05pm PDT on Saturday, October 18, 2026. For those in Australia, the free stream is available on 7 Plus.

Two powerhouses, Australia and New Zealand, are already in the mix, making this a crucial match for Fiji and Cook Islands. Securing a win will be no easy feat, as the champions will still need to overcome the formidable odds of facing rugby league giants. Both teams have tasted victory in the NRL, with Fiji having reached the 2017 semi-finals.

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North Dakota State’s special teams help Bison beat Nevada 31-17

(AP) — Nathan Hayes accounted for three touchdowns and Jackson Williams returned a missed field-goal attempt 100 yards for a touchdown to help North Dakota State beat Nevada 31-17 on Saturday night.

  • North Dakota State's special teams crucial in 31-17 win over Nevada.
  • Jackson Williams returns missed FG 100 yards for TD, scores 5-yard run.
  • AJ Bianco's 19-yard TD pass to Gary Givens III narrows gap to 19-17.

·sports.yahoo.com·2 outlets

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