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Google Fitbit Edge launching today as Charge 6 successor
Google has officially teased the Pixel Watch-style fitness tracker, seemingly showing us the Champagne Gold and Cayon colourway to match the Pixel 11 Pro
The pros and cons of importing foreign phones to the US - Engadget
Importing a phone from another country gives you far more options than sticking to US models, but there are trade-offs to consider.
Country diary: Fungi season is here, so I head – yes – to the beach | Nigel Brown
Aberffraw, Ynys Môn (Anglesey): Plenty of fungi can be found among the sand here; in fact it is vital to keeping the dunes at bay
How pressure from US and China shaped France’s drug pricing deal | Rapporteur
France set its new pricing approach before talks with drugmakers began
Early 2027 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at third base reveals how risky the position has become
Jose Ramirez will still command a premium, but Bo Bichette and Austin Riley won't after disappointing seasons reshape the 2027 rankings
Global oil demand to grow by 0.4 mln barrels daily in 2026 — OPEC Secretary General
It is lower than the organization forecast at the start of 2026, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais said
Netflix layoffs loom as stock performance struggles, growth slows, and investors cool in 2026: reports
Netflix is planning what could be its largest round of layoffs in four years, according to media reports. The job cuts are expected to impact 5% of the streaming giant’s workforce, with the announcement reportedly coming as soon as this week. Netflix reported 16,000 employees at the end of last year, meaning some 800 people could be laid off. The rumored layoffs were first reported by Puck news and later confirmed by the Los Angeles Times and other outlets. Fast Company has
Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft - Every Alliance Subfaction
Dungeons and Dragons players can check out the long list of Alliance subfactions that may become allies or enemies in their WoW adventures.
Celebrating the brilliant pragmatism of TCP/IP, the wiring of the world
Nothing this old should scale this well. Yet here these words are
How to watch Clown Panic online from anywhere – guide to stream the doc now
The brand new Killer clown documentary is the perfect start for the countdown to Halloween
Why the worst El Niño killed millions – and how we can avoid a repeat | New Scientist
The world hasn't experienced an El Niño this strong since the 1870s, when it sparked a terrible global famine. Are we better prepared this time?
Six-item 'American Covid' kit pharmacist urges people to keep at home
Keeping the six items ready at home can help if you suddenly fall ill with the virus
How NFL pros such as Matt Stafford gain perspective from coaching their kids
ESPN spoke to 16 NFL players about what it's like to coach their children and what it means to spend that time with them.
US House races to watch in the 2026 elections
History suggests Democrats will gain seats
How Inc. and Fast Company get inspiration from our archives
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. Some of the most impactful and helpful journalism Inc. and Fast Company have published this year has i
Cannes Festival Winning Producer Quijote Films Launches In-House Scripted Series Division (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s Quijote Films, behind Cannes Un Certain Regard prizewinner ‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,’ is venturing into high-end scripted series.
Loops seed round: $3.5M from a16z speedrun to unify AI shopping tools
‘A retailer does not need five different AI products’: Loops raises a $3.5M seed round to build one AI layer for commerce.
Samsung teases new Galaxy Z Fold 8 edition
Are you a BTS fan? Would you buy a J-Hope special edition of Samsung's latest foldable phone? Well, you might be in luck
Scientists Shielded Fruit Flies From Earth’s Magnetic Field. Some Lived 20% Longer
Removing Earth’s magnetic field changed mitochondria, movement and lifespan in fruit flies.
US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missile to overwhelm Chinese defences
At US$385,000 per unit, the carrier-launched weapons are being developed with an emphasis on affordability and mass production.
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She quit running. He helped her fall in love with it again. Now she’s a champion
They fell in love as Wichita State runners. Now husband and wife, Rita and Adam Moore shared every mile of her Prairie Fire championship.
Azerbaijan’s school hijab ban: What’s behind it, and what’s next?
Protests have broken out as some schools begin preventing students and teachers from attending classes.
What’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2026? Banks, stock markets, Costco, CVS, mail, and more
Monday holidays, like today’s double feature of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, can be confusing. When you layer in the observance’s controversy, it gets even muddier. Does the federal government recognize Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, or both? Read on to find the answers to these questions, some historical facts, and clarification about what exactly remains open and closed today: Monday, October 12, 2026. A brief history of Columbus Day Since 1971,
Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
Start-ups are betting on AI to predict the future
Startups are using AI forecasting tools to predict markets, policy and other events, raising questions for finance and risk management. Read more at straitstimes.com.
This new Android weather app solves my biggest complaint about Pixel Weather
MeteoCompare shows that forecast uncertainty is just as important as the forecast itself.
‘We still love you’: Washington reassures Europe over defence division
US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO. #EuropeNews
16-year study links worsening vision to higher dementia risk - News-Medical
Dementia diagnoses were established using International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision ( ICD-10 ) ...
Guardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 1 picks by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS 10,000 times
Far right surges as crises threaten Sanchez: Could Vox lead Spain?
Snap vote could bring PP, Vox to power as polls show falling support for Sanchez, one of Europe's last leftist leaders.
34 leaders share their essential work-travel rituals
Like it or not, most leadership roles require work-related travel, sometimes lots of it. While jet-setting to meetings and conferences sounded cool on paper, the reality of planes, trains, and automobiles can make anyone a little loopy. Most leaders have learned a thing or two about which little rituals make work trips go more smoothly and feel less draining. We asked members of the Fast Company Impact Council what’s the one thing they always do for themselves when they’re on the road for wor
‘He could have just shaken hands with her’: Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th birthday video outside Jalsa sparks debate after he declines young fan’s request
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NVIDIA’s 9-Year-Old Tesla V100 Still Packs Some Inference Muscle; 4 GPUs On An NVLink Board Can Outperform M5 Ultra, DGX Spark In Various AI Benchmarks By Up To 230%
Four 9-year-old NVIDIA Tesla V100 GPUs on an NVLink board can outpace the M5 Ultra and DGX Spark in AI inference benchmarks by up to 230%
OnePlus 16 With a 9,000mAh Battery Debuts at This Price
OnePlus 16 will go on sale in China in Tomorrow's Star, Martian Masterpiece, and Dark Forest (translated from Chinese) colour options.
A Core Demographic of People Who Love AI: Pedophiles
AI models that are partially or fully open-source have led to a major surge in child sex abuse material online.
Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.
NFL Week 6 early odds: Eagles favored despite massive disadvantage, Packers-Cowboys line flips
The statuses of Lamar Jackson, Michael Penix Jr. and Caleb Williams could dramatically reshape several Week 6 betting lines
Saudi Arabia vows resilience as Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport
New footage shows a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s airport as Saudi Arabia reaffirms its resilience.
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Madhuri Dixit's Husband Didn't Recognise Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan At Reception: 'Only Knew Amitabh Bachchan'
Dr Shriram Nene said that he didn't watch a lot of Hindi films.
AI for washing dishes? This Hisense dishwasher takes the guesswork out of cleaning
The Hisense Hi9 WiFi-connected dishwasher is smarter where it matters, giving you better control of your cleaning, wherever you are
Why small businesses can’t afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought
Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security could be the cybersecurity co-worker to help you succeed
The Crews Harnessing A.I. to Fight Wildfires
Our reporter, John Branch, joined a team installing cameras in the Sierra Nevada for detecting wildfires. Artificial intelligence is used to sift through images from the network, helping firefighters identify and respond to early to signs of wildfires.
Voter Registration Campaign Engages People Impacted by Chronic Diseases - BioSpace
Americans with Kidney, Cardiac, and Metabolic Disorders Target Barriers to Care Choice. Newly Registered Voters Motivated by Medical Innovation ...
Bills vs. Rams prediction, odds, time: 'Monday Night Football' picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams picks for 'Monday Night Football'
Gaza: Still Reporting
When Israel orders an evacuation of Gaza City, a journalist documents the displacement while living it with her family.
With AI productivity, your team is burning out
I’ve been working in the tech industry for over 20 years, and for about half that time I’ve been in a leadership role. I’ve always believed that to achieve good results, it’s essential to keep an eye on teams’ wellbeing because how people feel shows up in their work. People don’t always want to talk about what’s troubling them, so you need to spot it early when something’s gone wrong. I had a simple indicator: If someone started taking longer to get things done, I knew it was time for an unsc
Mastery Monday Fortnite (October 12): Start Times and Sprite Bonuses
Fortnite Mastery Monday returns October 12 with double Sprite XP. Here are the start times to master new Trick or Treat Sprites.
ElevenLabs turns up the volume in India
UK AI unicorn brought the party to India, betting on local languages and a more playful approach to cement its lead in the voice AI market.
Apple reportedly cutting iPhone 18 Pro production due to soft demand
Apple’s price hikes of up to S$800 could have dampened demand for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, prompting suppliers to scale back component production.
Biotech Startup Proposes Genetically Modified Microbes for Mars Settlement
A new genetically engineered microbe may one day help humanity settle Mars, a nonprofit biotechnology research startup suggests. Our species has launched nearly 50 missions to Mars since 1960, all of them robotic. If everything goes according to plan, they've all been building toward crewed Red Plan
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in coming days to remove nodule on his lung
VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday (Oct 11) he will undergo surgery "in the coming days" to remove a nodule on his lung, in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate.The 71-year-old Leo said the nodule was found at an early stage and was "circumscribed" or small and well-loc
England split cricket coaching set-ups and hand out record 39 central contracts
Rob Key issues bumper number of central contracts and pledges to ‘map out’ next two years for England men’s teams
Which banners did Liverpool fans display at Anfield against Man City?
From creative wordplay on song lyrics to simply calling Man City 'cheats', the Reds fans went all out at Anfield.
FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks
The FAA warned U.S. airlines about flight risks over Saudi Arabia as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt travel and Delta weighs an Oct. 23 launch.
5 Chinese Fantasy Dramas To Watch On Netflix, Prime Video: Veil Of Shadows, Moonlit Reunion And More
All of these Chinese shows are currently available to stream in India.
From Selfies to Creators: Oppo Executive on F Series at 10
In an exclusive interview with Gadgets 360, Goldee Patnaik, Head of Communications at Oppo India, discusses the F Series' 10-year journey, its 30 million users, the growing creator economy, and what the F35 Series brings to the table.
CVE-2026-108982 IDRIX VeraCrypt FUSE-T auxiliary service information disclosure
A security flaw has been discovered in IDRIX VeraCrypt 1.26.29. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-108982.
Stocks rise as oil prices tumble after Trump hails 'energy ceasefire'
Most stock markets rose early Monday ahead of European markets opening as oil prices tumbled after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, which offset a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
People think I'm in my 20s and are stunned when I say I'm almost 50
On her birthday last month, she posted a video holding a cupcake with candles that changed from 29 to 39 and finally 49 - sparking a fierce debate about her real age.
What's wrong with Matthew Stafford? Why 2025 MVP is struggling this season, could bounce back vs. Bills
Stafford has as many touchdown passes as interceptions
EU to Cap Chinese Hybrid-Vehicle Imports at 350,000 Units Annually, Official Says
The EU will seek to curb Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid imports over the next four years, with an aim of halving China’s market share in the bloc.
Hub Group upgraded by Baird on possible gains amid accounting turmoil
Hub Group upgraded by Baird on possible gains amid accounting turmoil
Tom Cruise film Digger could lose $245m at box office
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.