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As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out
Pixels of the Week – October 25, 2026 by Stéphanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.
👉🏻 Curated weekly UX Research, Design & Tech resources: the “disability dongle” and real accessibility barriers, ecommerce accessibility and where customers get stuck, AI-generated UI as fast design not UX, why decorative images aren’t a thing, vibe prototyping as a double-edged sword, a family gami
Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands
Researchers from ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab have taught one of its four-legged ANYmal robots to solve a giant Rubik's Cube using its feet.
Foot-specific health status in a large convenience sample of adults living in Spain: a cross-sectional study - Scientific Reports
Foot health is crucial to people’s overall well-being and independence but is often underestimated. Foot injuries are common, affecting mobility and increasing the risk of falls. This study aimed to evaluate foot-specific health status using section 1 of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ),
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Russia creating favorable conditions for Western companies — Putin
The companies that have remained in the country, said Russian leader
BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen in Kutch, seizes boat
Four fishermen from Pakistan's Sindh province were apprehended by the Border Security Force in Gujarat. They had entered Indian waters for crab-catching activities near Sir Creek on Sunday. The BSF acted on specific intelligence inputs during the operation that led to their capture. Additionally, a
Is Music Nostalgia Keeping Us From Finding Our Next Favorite Artist?
In an increasingly confusing modern music industry, is reliance on nostalgia the reason we're in such disarray?
Sinking Profits Turn China’s $3.5 Trillion Stock Rout Into Trap
Pessimism has gripped Chinese stocks, with no end in sight for a deepening selloff as investors confront the realities of an economy that’s weak enough to erode corporate profits but not to trigger forceful new stimulus.
Disney Plus: 31 Best TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now - CNET
Disney Plus is chock full of epic TV show offerings, from Star Wars to Marvel and beyond, guaranteeing hours of fun for the whole family.
Billionaire investor warns Bitcoin will be hacked and go to zero
Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya has warned that Bitcoin (BTC) will eventually be hacked and collapse to zero.
Gran, 51, loses 5st with Slimming World after menopause weight gain
Emma Artemiou, 51, weighed 13st 6lbs and was classed as obese
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Serbia votes as student-led bloc challenges longtime leader Vucic
Serbians turn out in huge numbers for a parliamentary election that could end Aleksandar Vucic’s longstanding reign.
Anthropic was beaten to the punch by a salad dressing company
What do you do when you think your company’s technology may fundamentally alter the fabric of the economy—or rend it apart entirely? Anthropic, which is widely rumored to be approaching a record-setting IPO, apparently has an answer: Cut the public in on a piece of whatever comes next. Last week, the company announced that it would dedicate 5% of its shares to a company-owned public benefit trust. If Anthropic’s products are as lucrative as its sky-high valuation suggests, those sha
Introducing 'Microdismissal,' the Toxic Relationship Habit You Might Not Even Notice
From eye-rolling to brushing off your feelings, subtle acts of emotional invalidation can slowly damage your relationship.
AWS sells out cloud capacity through 2027 as AI demand grows
AWS is holding back some 2027 capacity for on-demand customers and services like Bedrock and EC2.
Which phone has the best portrait camera mode? I tested the big three to find out
Apple iPhone vs Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy: Which phone takes the best portrait photos. I compare all three to find out.
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers and more
The opensource subreddit’s new rules against AI have sparked a revolt.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition.
Utah emerges as new Big 12 standard-bearer after outlasting Houston
With BYU and Texas Tech tumbling, Devon Dampier took over in the second half to keep the Utes unbeaten and establish them as the Big 12's most complete team
Wembanyama scores 23 as Spurs beat Mavericks for first win of NBA season
Joel Embiid posts triple-double as 76ers handle Bucks. Devin Booker posts 43 to help Suns down Warriors.
What’s really fueling the recent generosity boom
Generosity is in the air, or so it would seem. The Trump administration recently mailed a round of $500 checks to almost a million users of Healthcare.gov. The AI rivals OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to share their (eventual) wealth with the public beyond investors, and Anthropic this week got a bit more specific, proposing a Public Benefit Fund pegged at 5% of the company’s overall value. And never to be outdone, Elon Musk promptly pledged to give “every kid in America” a share in SpaceX.
Sunday Slay: Maura Higgins’ Hottest Shots Make a Scorching Statement!
Sunday Slay is back with reality TV stunner Maura Higgins -- and if you haven’t seen what she’s serving up beneath her "Dancing With The Stars" costumes, consider today your lucky day!
REDMI teases the Book 16 2027 series » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Xiaomi has teased and confirmed that the upcoming laptop will feature a numeric keypad. The REDMI Book 16 2027 series...
Government websites in South Africa hit by downtime
South Africa's State IT Agency said any downtime of government websites over the weekend was due to ongoing planned maintenance.
Inside Oilstainlab's quest to build a supercar on its own terms
Modern supercars often follow a similar script: outrageous power, expansive screens, aero components, and a price tag that could buy you a rather nice house. The formula works, of course, but it can also make the business of building an exotic car feel a little too predictable.
What people aged 50 and older need to know about flu shots
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Ann Falsey of the University of Rochester Medical School about flu shots for people aged 50 and older.
Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio: SUV meets supercar | The Citizen
Brabus is expanding its Rocket Portfolio with an exclusive open-top supercar based on the Mercedes-AMG G 63 SUV.
Russian LNG accounts for 20% of European market — Putin
Russia has never refused to supply energy resources to Europe, underlinded Russian leader
Donald Trump-Republicans or Democrats -- Who will win US Midterm elections 2026? Here's what survey polls say with 10 days to go
US midterm elections 2026: Out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives, Republicans have 218 seats, Democrats have 214, Independents have 1 and there are two vacancies.
Charo Santos, Annette Gozon amuse with collab that ‘no one expected’
Charo Santos-Concio and Annette Gozon-Valdes amused social media users after joining the viral “All I See Is Dollar Signs” trend. Santos took to Instagram on Saturday, Oct. 24, to share a TikTok video of herself and Gozon-Valdes participating in the trend. The duo began the trend by clicking their h
Moonshot's Kimi K3.1 Pro flirts with open weights leadership amid paid influencer scandal allegations
The model excels at complex coding, financial analysis, 3D creation, and software-security work, showing particularly large improvements in tasks requiring repeated coding, tool use, debugging, and revision.
Data Center Customers Are Reportedly Footing A Bigger Bill For A Superior HBM Supply Chain, Where Samsung Has An Edge, As It’s Estimated To Charge Up To 25% Extra
Samsung’s HBM supply chain edge is reportedly commanding a premium of up to 25%, with data center customers willing to pay for assured volumes
APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark… 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. Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe Explanation: Is our universe haunted? It might look that way on this dark matter map.
Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50-a-month GLP-1 program? - NewsNation
... medical history and health status ... Certain medical conditions can affect eligibility. According to CMS, people with Type 2 diabetes, moderate ...
College football grades: Miami earns 'A' mark for offensive explosion, Texas gets 'B' on Week 8 report card
A look at how national championship contenders fared in Week 8 action
Russia prepared to export as much of diesel fuel as US may need — deputy PM
This is a part of the diesel deal, said Alexander Novak
Rates of short-term bills, bonds may end higher on hawkish BSP - BusinessWorld Online
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES on offer this week may fetch higher yields following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) outsized…
Parker Posey: "I have felt in the right place at the right time"
In the 1990s actress Parker Posey was dubbed "The Queen of the Indies." The Emmy-nominated star of "The White Lotus," and the new film "Wild Horse Nine" talks about her Southern upbringing, and how her parents inspired her acting.
AI Spending Fears Threaten to Swamp Big Tech’s Strong Earnings
Three of the biggest and most important technology companies in the world are expected to show healthy growth when they report earnings this week.
Samsung probably isn't rebranding One UI as Galaxy OS - Engadget
A bunch of recent rumors have suggested Samsung has some changes in store for its smartphone interface.
The AI librarian that can help with our Jewish learning - The Jewish Chronicle
Sefaria’s new online tool can guide us to the sources we need
The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians
The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset.
NFL launches investigation into Hurts' terrifying blood clot diagnosis
Hurts was found to have multiple blood clots in his lungs last week, ruling him out for the rest of the year and throwing considerable doubt over the Eagles' quarterback's entire career.
Elena Rybakina retains Ningbo title, wins first trophy as world number one
The victory helped the Kazakh take a big step towards securing the year-end number one ranking.
Town CEO Jean-Denis Greze on why most people still don’t know what to ask AI
AI agents are powerful, but most ordinary people don’t yet use them. Town wants to change that. Led by CEO Jean-Denis Greze, playfully referred to as Town’s mayor, the company announced a $108 million Series B on October 19, co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures, at a $1 billion valuation. Greze cofounded the San Francisco startup with Tony Vincent in late 2024 after serving as CTO of Plaid, where he built up the engineering team from about 20 people to 350. Town’s betting it
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor Tom Skerritt, known for such films as "Top Gun," "Alien," and "Steel Magnolias," and the TV series "Picket Fences."
Moonshot tells Kimi AI to code away, but leave the hacking alone
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is deliberately limiting the hacking capabilities of its latest artificial intelligence model, highlighting a growing dilemma for the industry: how do companies make AI more powerful without making cyberattacks easier to carry out? The company introduced Kimi K3.1 Pro
Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users - Engadget
Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
As vote nears, Trump’s AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty
Some of the world’s leading financiers are sounding increasingly alarmed about an AI bubble.
More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are
The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.
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UK PM Burnham says he wants to discuss a return to EU freedom of movement
Burnham says Britain should have an 'honest discussion' about how immigration to the UK has changed since Brexit.
Look up tonight: October’s full moon is for hunters
This evening, the night sky is helping to set a spooky mood for the upcoming Halloween festivities later this week. Just after midnight (12:12 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26), the Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination. Here’s everything you need to know about this luminous orb so you can be the most informed person at your office. What exactly is a full moon anyways? Much like Picasso or moody teenagers, the Moon goes through phases. Unlike the artist and hormonal youths, the Moon’s
Serielizados TV Festival Prizes: Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty’ and ‘Astonishing’ ‘Killing a Bear’ Win Big as ‘El Observatorio’ Bags the Mind the Gap Pitch Prize
At Serielizados’ awards ceremony Oct 24 in Barcelona, Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty and the Sánchez-Cabezudo brothers’ ‘Killing a Bear’ scored the biggest prizes
Your parents may be asking AI health questions. Here's what you should know
Artificial intelligence is becoming another place people turn when they have a health question.
Uranium Waste From This Aussie Mine Was Safely Locked Away, But Microbes Had Other Plans
In 1944, rocks from the Mount Painter mine in the heart of Australia were sent to the US for experiments as part of the Manhattan Project.
Opinion | Florida police ruined my life with a false AI match. Now I’m demanding justice.
When I’ve gotten in trouble, I’ve paid my debt to society. But the government doesn’t want to pay theirs.
How $2 rhubarb slashes cholesterol and wards off liver disease
Rhubarb may make you think of pies and summer crumbles. But this overlooked $2 produce pick has health benefits for your cholesterol, digestion and liver that may warrant a closer look.
S’pore golfer Shannon Tan places third at Hero Indian Women’s Open
She shot an even-par 72 on the final day to finish third in the US$500,000 (S$638,500) event. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25
Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.
RYBREVANT FASPRO™ (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) combination demonstrates 77% overall response rate in first-line treatment of patients with advanced head and neck cancer
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What channel is Man Utd v Bournemouth Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Man Utd v Bournemouth in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.