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SK Data Center Arm in Talks to Fund $350 Billion AI Buildout
SK Hyper Co. is in talks with big tech firms and financial investors to secure funding for an envisioned $350 billion data center buildout, joining a global rush to roll out AI infrastructure despite concerns about future demand.
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.
NASA does not have, nor want, nuclear weapons. But when it comes to a particular metric that is part of the Artemis Program to land people on the Moon, NASA guards a particular number like they are trying to prevent outsiders from cracking nuclear codes. I am speaking of the number of Starship launches required to fuel a Starship-based lunar lander in low-Earth orbit such that it can fly out to the Moon, land there, and return to lunar orbit. This number has been a moving target over the years.
US firm unveils turbine core to power supersonic jets, 42MW generators
Boom Supersonic unveils a 14,000-pound turbine core for its Symphony jet engine and 42MW gas turbine.
Private care home investors a risk to public sector, regulator says
US investors are buying up UK care homes - a situation regulators say they are "watching carefully" in case it threatens plans for a National Care Service.
Complete Kane hopes for ‘special night’ as Ballon d’Or rumours swirl
Harry Kane hopes for a special night at the Ballon d’Or ceremony as rumours swirl over the Bayern Munich striker’s chances. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump backs Ramaswamy ad featuring rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother
Trump advises the Republican gubernatorial candidate to keep running the controversial advertisement.
AI stocks slip and global markets retreat as oil hits five-month high
Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran. The S&P 500 sank 1.3% following even sharper losses in Asia, whose markets are full of AI and other technology stocks. The Nasdaq composite was down 2.4%, as of 12:56 p.m. ET, but stocks outside of tech did better, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down a more modest 40 points, or 0.1%. A
Julie Andrews, 91, Makes Rare Appearance After Retiring From Onscreen Roles
Three weeks after Julie Andrews turned 91, the Sound of Music actress made a rare appearance while out and about in The Hamptons Oct. 16
Apple accidentally reveals Google Workspace AI competitor
Quickly-pulled updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote highlight an all-new Intelligent Assistant feature.
Chromium CVE-2026-113271: Use after free
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge Chromium-based ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information...
Discrimination fuels mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth, national report finds
LGBTQ+ youth continue to face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, driven by ongoing discrimination, a new report says.
Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
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Will ICE agents play a role in the 2026 US midterm elections?
Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.
GM just did 34,000 years of battery testing in less than a month. Here’s how
Developing new EV battery technology takes years of research. General Motors, for example, says it’s put a decade of effort into lithium manganese-rich, or LMR, batteries, which aren’t yet in any of their vehicles on the road. But recently, the automaker says it made a big leap in that work. Using computer modeling, GM was able to virtually test more than 300,000 LMR battery pack configurations, advancing from first concept to formal approval in under a month. That represents m
Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Top Gun" and TV's "Picket Fences," dies at age 93
Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.
Publishers, advertisers call EU, UK antitrust regulators to suspend Meta's new commercial terms
BRUSSELS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Digital advertisers and publishers lobbied on Thursday for EU and UK regulators to suspend Meta Platforms' new commercial terms due to come into effect on October 30, alleging that these would give Meta an unlimited right to use their content for its AI services.
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational"
Comcast reportedly plans significant job cuts in its cable division as the firm continues to lose residential broadband and TV customers. Comcast lost 144,000 residential broadband customers in Q3 2026, up from a 91,000-customer loss in the same quarter a year ago, the company said in its earnings report today. Comcast historically capitalized on a lack of competition for high-speed wired broadband.
US ally boosts naval warfare power, underwater operations' capability
Elbit Systems Ltd. has completed the acquisition of International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE), a Canada-based company specializing in advanced autonomous underwater and remotely operated systems for the maritime domain.
You can get your whole genome sequenced for a few hundred bucks. But should you?
ClinVar is an archive of human genetic data associated with health conditions, hosted by the US National Human Genome Research Institute. A single ...
LeBron's 76ers booed in the NBA legend's debut in Philadelphia
The 41-year-old NBA legend joined the 76ers ahead of the new season, adding more pedigree to a locker room that also includes Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
Embattled Queensland minister Amanda Camm quits Crisafulli frontbench citing health and safety reasons
Camm, who resigned following months of pressure over her handling of state’s child safety system, cited Helen Haines attack as reason for departure
How tech gadgets designed with professional athletes in mind could improve longevity for the rest of us
While longevity may be the buzzword du jour in the wellness industry, the sorts of advancements initially targeted toward enhancing the performance of elite athletes could also help improve the quality of life of ordinary people. Take cleats, for example. Many of us probably haven’t laced up a pair since our youth soccer days, but since shaking up the sports world last year with its injury-reducing smart cleats, Caddix is eyeing the opportunity to pivot and begin designing everyday footwear t
Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing
MIT researchers marooned 13 AIs on a virtual island, and they responded by inventing games, mourning a lost ring and, eventually, getting better at their jobs.
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42%
Personalized mRNA vaccines against melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—reduced the risk of death or recurrence by 42 percent compared to standard treatment in a late-stage trial, pharmaceutical partners Merck and Moderna announced Thursday. The results are a significant advance in melanoma treatment; Merck and Moderna are already engaging with regulatory authorities to get the vaccine approved.
When AI comes for purpose
Mathematician and Cornell professor Steven Strogatz was a guest on NYT’s Daily podcast to talk about the recent developments in Mathematics. Well, it starts out that way, and then Strogatz ge…
Climate change blamed for two-thirds of heat deaths in Europe
More than 50,000 people in Europe died this summer from heat, a record high amount, a new study finds
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has a theory: NCAA is embracing eligibility chaos to leverage federal legislation
Arizona's coach offers a sharp perspective on why the NCAA is allowing eligibility battles to linger instead of leveling the playing field
Indian developer turns ‘Cockroach’ protests into video game
A 27-year-old Indian developer has created a satirical video game inspired by the Cockroach Party-led protests.
Samsung E&A Posts 184% Profit Surge, Announcing 780 Billion Won Share Buyback
Samsung E&A reported third-quarter operating profit of 500.6 billion won, or approximately $378.44 million, nearly double market expectations and up 183.6% fro
America Just Got Its First New National Park in Six Years. Here's What to Know.
Arizona's brand-new Chiricahua National Park features towering volcanic rock formations and remarkable wildlife.
Remain Bearish on Long-Term Treasuries: DoubleLine's Sherman
Jeff Sherman, deputy CIO of DoubleLine Capital, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Treasuries rallied Thursday as haven demand returned amid concerns about the artificial-intelligence trade and turmoil in the French market. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chromium CVE-2026-113273: Memory corruption
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge Chromium-based ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information...
NASA Invites Media to 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
Members of the media are invited to join NASA at the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium from Monday, Oct. 26, to Wednesday, Oct.
More people now use GLP-1s for weight loss than for other health conditions, research finds
Growing usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is reshaping how consumers shop for food and clothes, according to consulting firm EY-Parthenon.
Nuggets vs. Thunder odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, Oct. 22 by advanced model
SportsLine's model reveals its Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder best bets on Thursday
Ilhan Omar plans to move out of her Washington DC home after federal raid
US federal agents raided the congresswoman’s home last week as part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud.
Newmont Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - Newmont (NYSE:NEM)
Newmont (NYSE:NEM) reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For
Brandi Glanville to get ‘face taken off’ for under-skin ‘power wash’ to remove parasite
Glanville previously said she has a “fungal ball” in her face.
Dell-backed Israeli AI security startup Mave raises $34m
The funding includes a US$28 million series A led by Red Dot Capital Partners, with participation from Lumir Growth Partners.
Chromium CVE-2026-113272: Memory corruption
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge Chromium-based ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information...
Spiral’s Edge
NASA, ESA, Michael Jones (California Institute of Technology); Image Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America) This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on Oct. 16, 2026, features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove.
mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is helping significantly reduce the chances that melanoma patients' tumors return
Rare NFL penalty: Bears become first team in 16 years to get flagged for illegal forward handoff
The failed trick play against the Patriots sent viewers scrambling to learn about one of the most obscure rules in the NFL rulebook
Mark Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes
Mark Zuckerberg has made a deal to manage potential tax liabilities from a proposed wealth tax in California. The tax would impose a one-time 5 percent charge on billionaires' net worth. Zuckerberg's agreement allows him to maintain ownership of Meta while selling non-voting shares to finance his ta
Americans are abandoning a weekly habit that’s been part of everyday life for decades
The number of Americans dining out just hit a new low. In the early days of the pandemic, restaurants went into survival mode to stay afloat. It may be safe to grab a bite to eat out of the house these days, but with fewer Americans able to afford the luxury of eating out, business is drying up again. The percentage of Americans who say they dine out at least once a week slid almost 10% between 2022 and 2026, according to a new Gallup poll. In 2019, just prior to the pandemic, more than ha
Dancers Against Cancer’s Gala Of The Stars 2026 red carpet: Janet Jackson, JoJo Siwa, Carmen Electra and more
From Janet Jackson to JoJo Siwa, see all the best photos here.
SK Data Center Arm Plans to Fund $350B AI Buildout
Chung Suk-geun, CEO of SK Group's Data Center arm, SK Hyper, says the firm is in talks with big tech firms and financial investors to secure funding for an envisioned $350 billion infrastructure buildout, as AI demand heats up. He speaks exclusively with Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Tech Asia". (Source:
Two fusion reactor designs team up to tackle fusion's biggest hurdles
The researchers will explore the strengths of both reactor designs and tackle challenges that have held back commercial fusion energy.
ADHD medication unlikely to raise risk of self-harm, international study finds
The risk of self-harm among people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highest before people start ADHD medication, rather than after treatment begins, according to new research led by Aston University and recently published in the journal BMJ Mental Health.
Tuberculosis concerns return at Enid Public Schools after officials confirm new case - KOCO
Enid Public Schools are addressing a new tuberculosis case within the student body, working with the Garfield County Health Department to conduct ...
Brian Schottenheimer issues challenge to George Pickens as Cowboys search for answers on offense
With Dallas sitting at 2-4, Schottenheimer acknowledged that he must coach better
‘You can work out how many decades!’ Ann Peacock on famous parents, racing, the Liberal Party – and her stalker
From catching flying fruit on the campaign trail to board level racecourse politics, the PR powerhouse holds back little over lunch.
Bitcoin Slides Toward $81,000 as Nasdaq Selloff Fuels Risk Aversion
Bitcoin fell more than 3% over the past 24 hours, sliding toward the $81,000 mark as a sharp selloff in U.S. technology stocks and escalating geopolitical tens
Outlander’s Sam Heughan Cast in Beloved EGOT Winner’s Anticipated New Paramount+ Show
Outlander star Sam Heughan has reportedly scored a place in beloved EGOT winner's anticipated Paramount+ series.
OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
Should OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the most highly valued private company ever.
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access
A security researcher has demonstrated a software-only partial jailbreak of the Switch 2, gaining "userland" access that he says "lets us run homebrew, reverse engineer and mod Switch 2 games, back up save files off the Switch, and access most of the Switch 2’s peripherals through MMIO." The hack relies on the original Switch version of SmileBasic 4, the latest in a long-running series of programming environments and interpreters that run on Nintendo hardware.
Two Magma Reservoirs Beneath Nicaragua's Masaya Volcano May Reveal Source of Strange Ground Movements
Learn about the significance of two newly identified magma reservoirs at Nicaragua's Masaya volcano, famous for the lava lake at its summit.
My 'clumsiness' was an early warning sign of Parkinson's at just 37
It had been confusing for Emma when her grip suddenly slipped while leading a group of teenagers on a camping trip - sending the jerrycans she was carrying clattering to the ground.
Embarrassing issue suddenly confronting embattled Aussies
‘He’s such a champion.’
Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war
Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.
NH Nonghyup, Agribank Back Vietnamese Students
A bank with the largest branch network in Vietnam, a national university in Korea, and NH Nonghyup Bank are joining forces to establish a comprehensive support
Guess The Model Bustin' Out of Her Sexy Black Bodysuit
Can you guess which model is falling out of her top?!?