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Nvidia and PreussenElektra to evaluate shuttered nuclear sites
Nvidia targets Germany’s decommissioned nuclear plants for AI factories — but there’s a major catch for the country’s power grid
Optimistic climate futures for local communities in the UK imagined in a new report
A new report co-authored by researchers from the University of York and WWF highlights how local communities across the U.K. imagine positive, sustainable, and resilient futures for the places where they live and work.
China’s Secret Spaceplane Exposed by an Unlikely Observer While Hurtling Through Space at Over 17,000 Miles per Hour
A commercial satellite snaps the clearest orbital portrait yet of China’s reusable top secret robotic spacecraft.
An honest take on motherhood and mental health - Becker's Hospital Review
Maternal mental health conditions are common and treatable, yet too many women still struggle without receiving the recognition, support or care they ...
Food, fuel and electricity costs push South Africans into survival mode, survey finds | The Citizen
Cautious shoppers are ditching impulse spending in favour of careful planning, price comparisons and discount hunting.
Russia’s alleged sabotage campaign in Europe raises fears of escalation
From drone incursions to an alleged campaign of assassinations, Russia is feared to be pressing a shadow war.
KLA forecasts $4.7B December-quarter revenue and expects wafer equipment market to exceed $200B in 2027 (NASDAQ:KLAC)
KLA Q1 2027 earnings call highlights record revenue, margin expansion, and strong 2027 wafer equipment market outlook.
‘Weird to see the past in the present’: Jamie Lee Curtis revisits an old interview clip and says bleach destroyed her hair at the time
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Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns
BRUSSELS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Meta announced on Wednesday that it was indefinitely delaying the rollout of its new commercial terms following concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, in a move that could stave off potential regulatory action.
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland
The European Union plans to create the first subsea Internet cable directly connecting Europe to Greenland. The Pan-Arctic Cable project could also extend to Canada and eventually link with Japan and South Korea, notably bypassing the United States. The Pan-Arctic Cable is described as a European Union flagship project in a European Commission joint communication published on October 20, 2026.
Glassworkers Crack the Ancient Mystery of a 1,600-Year-Old Color-Changing Roman Cup
Learn more about the color-changing glass used to create this anicent roman cup and how glassworkers were finally able to recreate it.
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe - BBC
... health conditions. The coroner's office had said crews treated a woman in "cardiac arrest" and her autopsy showed "no signs of trauma ...
William Contreras named World Series MVP: Brewers catcher impacted 2026 title in multiple ways
Contreras hit .381 with four RBI, had 10 successful ABS challenges and threw out four runners in the triumph over the Rays
US Midterms Approach: Washington Seeks Iran Talks Amid Fears of Escalation
The United States has initiated fresh outreach to Iran as the US midterm elections approach, with Vice President JD Vance reaching out to former Iranian armed forces chief Mohsen Rezaee. Rezaee, a hardline leader close to Mojtaba Khamenei, serves as a senior official on Iran's Supreme National Secur
Sprouts forecasts 2026 comp sales of (-1.7%) as it plans a national pricing reset in January
Sprouts forecasts 2026 comp sales of (-1.7%) as it plans a national pricing reset in January
‘Smile 3’ gets major update as ‘Hellraiser’ reboot director takes over from Parker Finn
‘Hannibal’ writer Nick Antosca is penning the script for the third installment of the Paramount horror series
Alphabet Q3 revenue jumps 25% on AI-fueled search, cloud
Google also said the Gemini app reached 1 billion users, while an official Gemini X post described that figure as monthly users.
Is high-speed rail generally safe? What can Australia learn from Spain’s accident?
Rail travel, including high-speed rail, generally has an excellent safety record – better than travelling by car.
Arnab Strikes India
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Arnab Strikes India Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search The first named storm of the 2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season—Arnab (pronounced Or-nab)—emerged in the
Mental health resources for mothers available across the UAB enterprise
Mental health resources for mothers available across the UAB enterprise
Key MLB offseason dates: When does free agency start? What else will happen before potential lockout?
A lockout looms, but there are plenty of important dates on the baseball calendar in the coming weeks
Russia says more than 600 drones launched towards Moscow overnight
The attack is the latest in a series of major drone assaults targeting the Moscow region.
US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, sources say
US officials have alerted regional allies about potential military action against Iran following the upcoming elections. President Trump's administration is considering renewed strikes against Iran, emphasizing preparations for possible retaliatory actions. Iranian officials express a willingness to
Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype
Robert Rhodes says people with scars "experience joy, love and success just like everyone else".
ServiceNow shares drop 18% after mixed earnings results - SiliconANGLE
ServiceNow shares drop 18% after mixed earnings results - SiliconANGLE
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, historic Mexican politician and former presidential candidate, dies at 92
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a three-time presidential candidate and one of Mexico's most important modern political voices, died Wednesday at 92, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. An undisputed leader of the Mexican left, Cárdenas was the son of one of the country’s most popular
World's largest digital camera snaps new world beyond Pluto
Space was so much simpler when I was a kid. Back in the 1980s, we still hoped to find habitable planets around every star. Nine planets orbited our own Sun. And “dwarf planet” sounded like a Saturday morning cartoon begging for its own toy line.
3 in 4 NFL Players Who Died Since 2008 May Have Had the Brain Disease CTE
Not everyone with CTE develops symptoms, and experts encourage former players with memory or mood problems to see a doctor, since many related health ...
Jacob Misiorowski wraps breakout Brewers year with World Series title and a reminder that best is yet to come
Misiorowski played the rightful role of ace in Game 5 as he led the Brewers to their first championship
Why a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe
Complacency about rising far-right movements and renewed pressure on Ukraine could be the result.
5W Named to Inc.'s Power Partner Awards, Recognizing Leading Service Providers
/PRNewswire/ -- 5W, an independently owned PR, creative and GEO agency and one of the largest independent PR and digital marketing agencies in the U.S., today...
'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
Gen Z is still sceptical of AI-infused dating apps, new survey finds
Gen Z is dating more, according to a new survey, but the under-30s are still wary of artificial intelligence-infused apps – which may not bode well for companies that have been adapting their products to cater to the younger generation.
Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA
Anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has unilaterally passed a rule that will allow specialty pharmacies to sell six specific peptide drugs, overruling scientists at the Food and Drug Administration. The peptides are popular among members of Kennedy's Make America Health Again movement and many prominent MAHA figures and Kennedy allies sell them. Kennedy said he uses some of the peptides and called himself a "big fan." But FDA scientists continue to say there is insufficient evidence to show if they're effective and they are potentially dangerous.
US Army rocket switches targets midflight to hit moving threats
Lockheed Martin redirects a GMLRS rocket midflight to destroy a moving target, opening new possibilities for U.S. Army precision strikes.
Dr Amir Khan's five things to tell your GP without embarrassment
"Guys, here are things that people don't tell me as their GP because they think I might judge them or be disappointed in them. Well, let me take that worry off your plate - I'm never disappointed. I never judge."
Brewers win the 2026 World Series: Where the Brew Crew ranks among the best recent MLB champions
The Brewers just put together a historically great season and won the first World Series in franchise history
What European students can learn from their Serbian peers
The Serbian student mobilisation chose a political strategy that ensured its success where others had failed.
Blaze at US Nuclear Facility in South Carolina Has Been Put Out
A fire at a US nuclear defense site in South Carolina that handles radioactive material has been extinguished.
Candice Swanepoel’s rep addresses Joan Smalls feud rumors amid Tom Brady romance speculation
Candice Swanepoel’s team emphasized her commitment to privacy and her longstanding bond with Joan Smalls as questions about their relationship surfaced
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme | TechCrunch
Prepare to cough up around $14,549 if you want the new touchscreen MacBook Pro to have every upgrade.
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th
United Launch Alliance announced Wednesday it plans to return its Vulcan rocket to service on November 13, nine months after a solid rocket booster anomaly threw the company's 2026 launch schedule into oblivion. The return-to-flight mission will launch 40 satellites for the Amazon Leo broadband constellation, the first of 38 Vulcan flights Amazon has booked to deploy the bulk of its network.
Caltech Names Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman as NASA JPL Deputy
4 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Former NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman joins Caltech and NASA JPL as Caltech associate vice president and JPL deputy director on Nov. 30.Photo Credit: NASA Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman has been named Caltech associate vice president and deputy director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The emeritus astronaut and retired U.S.
Leave home with a plan: What to pack in your medical kit and when to seek care for symptoms abroad
When people prepare to see a doctor before an international trip, vaccines usually dominate the conversation. And while vaccines are important, many of the health problems most likely…
2027 World Series odds: Can Brewers go back-to-back? Will Dodgers reclaim the crown?
In the aftermath of the Brewers' first title in franchise history, it's already time to flip the page to next year's champion
Chelsea beat Liverpool 6-5 on penalties to reach League Cup quarterfinals
After a 1-1 draw in normal time, Liverpool win 6-5 to edge a narrow win after penalties in last-16 match at Anfield.
Welfare spending 'up by £5bn a year after Healey fails to make plan'
The Chancellor was accused of allowing Britain to drown in an 'out-of-control welfare system' as the fiscal watchdog warned costs will spiral over the next five years.
Barack Obama Rips Into Trump, Conservative Media for Outcry Over His Cheesecake Factory Jab: ‘Not Serious People’
Barack Obama doubled down on his criticism of Donald Trump, suggesting the president was not a “serious” person and pointing to his reaction to the Cheesecake Factory jab as proof.
Samsung's sleep apnea detection gets better on the Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Ring
It now goes beyond a simple yes or no answer. Samsung first got its Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature approved at home in Korea back in 2023, then received...
PhysicsWallah partners with India’s DPIIT to back rural startups
The deal comes as India expands state-backed startup financing, including a 100 billion rupees (US$1.05 billion).
APOD: 29 October 2026 – The Horns of Venus
APOD Science APOD APOD: 29 October 2026 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. The Horns of Venus Explanation: That’s no moon. But you could be forgiven for thinking it was a crescent Moon in the sky. It is a lesser known fact that Venus also has phases.
Lawmaker wants government watchdog to probe TrumpRx over claims about drug savings
A House lawmaker asked the Government Accountability Office to review whether the TrumpRx platform has saved Americans any money.
Deadspin | Jonathan Bond stops 6 shots as Dynamo shut out Sounders
Deadspin | Jonathan Bond stops 6 shots as Dynamo shut out Sounders
Can Turkiye’s Libya breakthrough reshape Eastern Mediterranean diplomacy?
Ankara wins backing from former adversaries in Libya for maritime border agreement, but other diplomatic tests remain.
White scores 100th MLS goal as Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-1 to strengthen hold on 1st place
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored his 100th MLS goal, Ryan Gauld had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-1 on Wednesday night.
‘Go indict’: California judge rejects DOJ bid to block 20K ballots linked to suspected noncitizens
Judge David Carter warned that the order could disrupt California’s ongoing election and questioned the evidence behind claims involving over 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters
Alphabet stock sinks as search woes cause revenue miss, cash burn worsens
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Google parent Alphabet reported disappointing results in the core business of search advertising and a massive acceleration in cash burn as it poured resources into building out AI.
CVE-2026-66092 Apereo openEQUELLA Pre-Login Notice preloginnotice cross site scripting
A vulnerability was found in Apereo openEQUELLA up to 2026.1. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-66092. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Battery manufacturing breakthrough cuts formation time by 60%
Cornell researchers cut battery formation time by 60%, potentially reducing factory electricity use by 15% and saving millions.
Dentistry and Climate Change | CU Anschutz Dental
Heat, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Risk: Why Oral Health Belongs in the Conversation. The health effects of extreme heat are well documented. As ...
Deadspin | Rapids, Earthquakes come out of testy bout with 2-2 draw
Deadspin | Rapids, Earthquakes come out of testy bout with 2-2 draw
Europe’s wealth gap: Older households eight times richer than young ones
As protests over living costs and programme cuts spread across Europe, under-35s hold 2.8%t of household wealth.
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 28, 2026 5:30 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsRyan Burke - Vice President of Investor RelationsAdaire...
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.