World in a Pulse
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AstraZeneca Partners With Oracle to Refine Clinical Research With AI
AstraZeneca is teaming up with Oracle to refine clinical research, in the latest artificial-intelligence partnership in the pharmaceutical industry.
It's official: Apple set to launch a new OLED MacBook next week, as launch event confirmed
The 28 October date is fixed for a Los Angeles reveal
Delta CEO Issues a Promise to Customers as Airlines Embrace AI
Ed Bastian says Delta will always keep two pilots in the cockpit. Airlines across the industry are looking at ways to use artificial intelligence to …
Recce topical gel shows strong diabetic foot infection efficacy ahead of Phase III data review | Stockhead
A review of blinded data from Recce’s Phase III trial of its RECCE 327 Gel in diabetic foot infections has indicated strong efficacy.
4 Things Triple H Got Right on WWE RAW This Week
The latest episode of Monday Night Raw emanated from San Diego, California and what an incredible show it was!! The feuds and storylines shifted gears as we head full steam into Crown Jewel.
Press review: Russia reshuffles government as NATO moves to escalate Black Sea tensions
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 20th
Mortgage Rates Are ‘Eating Up All the Good News’ on Housing, Says NAHB CEO — Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Worst
Mortgage rates strain housing market as NAHB’s Jim Tobin and Peter Schiff weigh in.
Clayface star says uncomfortable prosthetics helped his performance
Tom Rhys Harries says he spent half his time on set with the make-up team.
Lab-grown brains can now read Braille and guide robot dogs
Guided by millions of years of evolution, our own brain cells know a thing or two about moving through a chaotic world where learning the right move is a matter of life and death.
Housemarque’s massive ‘Zenith Update’ brings NG+, boss rush, modifiers and more to Saros - KitGuru
Though it unfortunately went somewhat under the radar, one of PlayStation’s biggest first-party rele
Endangered red squirrels thriving on British island
Conservationists say that, with red squirrels dwindling in the UK, Jersey is an "important refuge".
Can one photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
Bavuma, Jansen lead South Africa fightback in second test
GQEBERHA, South Africa Oct 20 - South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Marco Jansen led a record-breaking fightback to take their side to 216 runs for six wickets at lunch on the third day of the second test at St George's Park on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SCO members jointly foil 273 terrorist attacks in 2025 — Anti-Terrorism Structure
Approximately 3,000 members and accomplices of terrorist organizations were detained and about 2,500 were neutralized
This melting Ron DeSantis statue is a perfect metaphor for climate change
The face of a silver-colored statue of Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis lasted only about 30 minutes in the Florida sun before it melted away to reveal a skeleton underneath. The 6-foot-tall statue called “Denial” was unveiled on October 13 at the Prime Meridian Plaza in Tallahassee, Florida. It’s a work of protest art commissioned by the climate advocacy group 350Action and produced by Uncommon Creative Studio ahead of the midterms, and it’s meant to d
Will there be a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 3?
As Edgerunners 2 lands on Netflix, we look at whether a third instalment could happen and what the creators have said about the franchise's future.
CVE-2026-113459 | TYPO3 AI Integration Extension up to 14.0.1 Editor Plugin information disclosure
A vulnerability was found in TYPO3 AI Integration Extension up to 14.0.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Editor Plugin. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-113459. The a
US Sanctions China’s Y Combinator in Google AI Secrets Case
Washington has blacklisted a Chinese venture firm established by ex-Microsoft Corp. AI scientist Lu Qi for alleged ties to a startup accused of stealing technology from Alphabet Inc.’s Google.
Nepal’s disaster is an urgent wake-up call
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03314-6Record-breaking avalanches and floods are signs of things to come. Scientists must evaluate and respond to growing risks in mountain regions.
How Denmark became the sperm donation capital of the world
How Danish sperm became central to the global donor industry.
Live NBA games to be shown on Disney+ from Oct 22
Disney+ will show live NBA games in Singapore until 2035/36, with 80 regular-season games and play-offs on ESPN. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms
Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.
Dear health insurance CEOs: I’ve been a cancer patient for 22 years, and I’m begging you. Please don’t use AI customer service agents
Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Jonathan Gluck. I’m a cancer patient. I have a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma that is treatable but, in all but a small percentage of cases, incurable. I’ve been living with my illness for more than 22 years. During that time I’ve undergone dozens of rounds of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy as well as a difficult and potentially fatal treatment called CAR T-cell therapy. I’ve gone in and out of remission more times than I care to
Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death
A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.
When Flock Comes to Town: Everything You Should Know About This Tech - CNET
Flock cameras and sound detectors are spreading through cities, often followed by outcry and lawsuits. Here's what this technology actually does.
CVE-2026-93878 | Divigear Carousel Plugin up to 5.2.0 on WordPress cross site scripting
A vulnerability was found in Divigear Carousel Plugin up to 5.2.0 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-93878. The attack can be initiated remotely. Th
The Human Fingerprint on Earth’s Water Cycle
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory The Human Fingerprint on… 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 Measurements from NASA’s GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) and GRACE-FO (GRACE Follow-On) m
‘It was crazy’: heroic barber recalls tackling car attacker of Australian MP
Ricky Jefferies detained the man after he allegedly drove his car into the lawmaker, who lost a leg in the incident.
Jalen Hurts blood clots: Biggest unanswered questions for Eagles about star QB's health
The Eagles and Hurts' agent revealed more information about the quarterback's blood clot situation on Monday, but there are still lingering questions
Canadian opera singer replaced after he raised Palestinian flag
Calgary’s opera house has removed a singer from future performances after he raised a Palestinian flag on stage.
6 kinds of fear at work—and how to overcome them
When I’m teaching MBA students or executives or when I’m working in my role as an adviser to family-owned enterprises, I spend enormous energy looking for evidence of an emotion people try to hide. That emotion is fear. Humans underestimate how much fear drives our behavior. We’re familiar with the “fight or flight” response that helped our prehistoric ancestors survive in a dangerous world, but we fail to appreciate how much this evolutionary imperative lives on within our biology—and how mu
‘Star Wars’ is headed to ‘Super Bowl’ in a never before seen way
Super Bowl LXI will be played on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
CVE-2026-112239 | TYPO3 AI Integration Extension up to 14.0.1 Backend Endpoint permission
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in TYPO3 AI Integration Extension up to 14.0.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Backend Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in permission issues. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-112239. The attack is possible
How to watch Just One Before I Die on Tubi (it's free)
Bill's Mafia are some of the most die hard fans in American sports – here's where to watch the doc at no cost
Europe and the rest of the world must come up with an answer to US science strategy
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03352-0Europe and the rest of the world must come up with an answer to US science strategy
Thailand, Cambodia seek to calm escalating dispute over US$300 billion seabed
Both sides agreed to use a naval hotline and exercise restraint to ease maritime tensions after holding mediation talks at The Hague.
Prisco's NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Rams are a mess, Texans climb eight spots
Pete Prisco shares his Week 7 Power Rankings for the 2026 NFL season, including some big risers and fallers
Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada
Most voters in the Canadian province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on independence.
Germany's far-right AfD investigates publication of emails stolen in cyberattack
BERLIN, Oct 20 : Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) said on Tuesday that it was investigating the online publication of emails stolen by unknown hackers during a cyberattack last month.An AfD spokesperson said hackers had targeted a hosting service provider used by the party and appar
Angine de Poitrine live in London: alien pair are out of this world
The math rock duo’s concept might be bringing fans in, but tonight proves it’s their musical chops that are the real pull
Synthetic public opinion polling: AI personas don't always change their minds like real voters do
A voter surveyed in October may give a different answer by January. An AI persona might not, depending on how it's built.
Prof. Vukosi Marivate on Governing AI in Africa | Deep Learning Indaba 2026
“An honour not for me, but for the village.” Prof. Vukosi Marivate, newly named to the UN Scientific Panel on AI, talks government advice, what a degree is worth in the AI era, and moving Africa from brain drain to brain circulation.
Orionid meteor shower peak: How and when to see it this week
Clear skies permitting, skygazers could be able to spot as many as 10-20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks this week.
Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
NAB to axe thousands of jobs in massive restructure
NAB will slash up to 2500 roles as part of a massive restructure that will aim to simplify its operations and workforce.
Zelenskyy to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war with Witkoff, Europeans
The prime ministers of Norway and Finland will also attend the discussions in Oslo.
AI could make cybersecurity a never-ending process
Over the past few months, it’s become clear that modern AI systems are quite adept at discovering software vulnerabilities and finding ways around cybersecurity defenses. Unintended real-world breaches executed by models from leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic during training exercises have drawn widespread concern, and while those companies have restricted access to their most capable models, experts have indicated it’s only a matter of time before less constrained AI systems hav
The Sultan of Oman arrives in the UK for the start of his three-day state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting the Sultan of Oman for a three-day state visit this week
Baseus’ new security camera has a spotlight that tracks and follows moving targets
Smile for the camera.
iPhone Duo's inner screen costs RM4,749 to repair: Here's why you need Apple Care+
Apple reveals iPhone Duo repair costs in Malaysia with the inner screen costing RM4,749 to fix. Here's how AppleCare+ saves you from massive service bills.
Humanoid robot shoves 77-pound load, lifts 44 pounds in new demo
KAIST's Humanoid v0.9 pushes 77.2-pound loads and lifts 44.1 pounds using visual feedback and learning-based control.
POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up
Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?
Man Utd dealt new injury concern ahead of historic Champions League showdown
Bad news, potentially, for Manchester United heading into their Champions League clash against Como
South Korea to pull more embassy staff from Ukraine after POW row
Earlier this month, South Korea recalled its ambassador from Kyiv after Zelenskyy disclosed the prisoner transfer.
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
Heat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent heat storms have been identified as a new classification, representing larger and more persistent heat events. The intensity of these heat storms has worsened du
‘The Voice’ Season 30 has another schedule change as NBA takes over Tuesday nights
The latest episode of ‘The Voice’ Season 30 continued the intense Battle rounds
Kaspersky: Even IT Experts Are Vulnerable to Cyber Threats
Think tech workers are safer online? A 2026 Kaspersky study of 7,200 respondents shows cyber incident rates exceed 80% across all major professions.
Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos
Japan launched a $578 million mission Monday on a five-year expedition to land on the largest moon of Mars and retrieve samples for return to Earth, a daring international project that could yield new insights into the formation of the Solar System. The robotic Martian Moons eXploration mission, known as MMX, lifted off at 3:41 pm EDT Monday (4:41 am Japan Standard Time Tuesday) from Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan. The MMX spacecraft rode into orbit atop a 207-foot-tall (63-meter) H3 rocket, Japan's flagship launch vehicle.
APOD: 2026 October 20 – An Anticrepuscular Rainbow Fan
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 20 – An… 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. An Anticrepuscular Rainbow Fan Explanation: This is an unusual rainbow. For one thing, the rainbow is not complete, appearing only in a sunlit fan — but that by itself is not very unusual.
Is adding cottage cheese to everything from brownies to flatbreads really the best way to 'proteinmaxx’ – and do you even need to?
In the first episode of the new season of Strange Health, we examine the health benefits of cottage cheese.
Concerns over the escalation of political extremism
Australia's security agencies warn political extremism has reached a boiling point as politicians say they fear about their own safety.
Indonesia haze disrupts over 2,600 flights since August
JAKARTA: (Bernama) Indonesia's prolonged haze from forest and land fires has taken a toll on air travel, disrupting 2,604 domestic flights since August and forcing the cancellation of 14 international services.
The cult of the iPhone mini is alive and thriving
My phone has some existential problems. It’s nearly out of storage, the battery lasts half a day, and every so often, when it thinks a little too hard, it heats up like a brick fresh from the kiln. I should probably get a new phone, but I can’t bring myself to do it. Not until the experience of using my iPhone 13 mini becomes so miserable that I have no other choice but to trade it in for a bigger, better model. From left: iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini [Photo: Apple] I’m not alone
Jaafar Jackson on "cut" 'Michael' scenes that tackled child abuse allegations
“You wish a certain performance was in there and it’s not”