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Kate Kallot on Leaving NVIDIA, Sovereign AI and Building Amini | Deep Learning Indaba 2026
“Local context is not something you can learn. It’s something you live.” Amini founder Kate Kallot, a TIME100 AI honouree, on leaving NVIDIA, why sovereignty is about choice, raising money as a solo African woman founder, and competing with Big Tech.
Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
The iPhone Duo may be a bit of a risk right now, but there's a new mid-size Apple touchscreen device that might do the job. Starting at $699, the 8th-gen iPad mini price has gone up, but there are some big changes. Apple says the refreshed 8th-gen iPad mini marks the most significant update ever for its petite tablet, featuring an OLED screen and the A20 Pro chip that we first saw in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. The new iPad mini has roughly the same footprint as the 2024 release, but the display is slightly larger thanks to a 24 percent reduction in bezel thickness.
4,000-Year-Old Dog Paw Prints Discovered on a Mud Brick in a Burned Bronze Age House in Turkey
Learn how a dog’s steps across a drying mud brick preserved a small moment of everyday life in an ancient city.
Two strategies show similar protection against infant RSV
Kaiser Permanente study supports guidelines that offer option of maternal vaccine or vaccination of newborns.
James Anderson: Lancashire to look into farewell for legendary bowler amid fan anger
Lancashire will look into organising a farewell for bowler James Anderson amid fan unrest over his departure from the club.
Former FBI director James Comey hit with third set of charges under Trump
Comey, who was fired during Trump's first term, has been accused of unlawfully divulging national security information
Wendy’s store closures: Franchisee could close another 60 locations in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
One of Wendy’s biggest franchisees is moving to potentially close as many as 60 restaurants, adding to the dozens of stores it has already closed this year. The move comes after the franchisee, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan on September 17, 2026. At the time of its September bankruptcy filing, Meritage operated 314 Wendy’s locations. Michigan-based Meritage is seeking a
Disney+ to Add Channel 4 Content in the UK, Ireland in Early 2027
Shows like "Maya," "Stepping Up" and "Tip Toe" will be available day and date alongside the free-to-air broadcaster's main TV channel
Anthropic files for blockbuster IPO that could value AI giant at $2 trillion
The company, known for its Claude chatbot, said it plans to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock ticker “ANT,” according to an S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Anthrop…
Musk's grim outlook hits neoclouds as debt concerns mount
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Shares of neocloud companies declined on Monday after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the sector could face consolidation and failures, adding to concerns over a widening gap between AI infrastructure investment and revenue generation.
237-Million-Year-Old Armored Amphibian May Be The First to Live Entirely at Sea
Learn more about Gerrothorax maritimus, an ancient amphibian that may have lived in a fully marine ecosystem.
Mental health accommodations at work — what employers can ask, expect and change
An employee requests remote work as an accommodation for a mental health condition. Another relies on an approved schedule adjustment to manage ...
Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 3 picks: Freddy Peralta faces former club at crucial point in series
Down 2-0, the Rays turn to former Brewer Freddy Peralta in Game 3 of the World Series
What Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy
Those expecting Belgrade to tilt towards the West may need patience while the new government deals with domestic issues.
NBA partners with Kalshi and Polymarket as official prediction markets
The NBA has struck deals that will make Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s preferred prediction markets, along with an agreement with a federal agency tasked with regulating those exchanges. Those agreements, announced Monday, are intended to provide “significant integrity protections for NBA-related markets,” including limitations on what can be offered on those exchanges, transparency when it comes to suspicious patterns by site users, and banning league and team personnel from making trade
Clayface’s James Gunn Gives Fans a Great Reason to Go See New DCU Movie Today
James Gunn just gave DC fans a reason to watch Clayface, praising Tom Rhys Harries’ haunting performance on the comic villain’s anniversary.
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
The financing gives SpaceX another way to fund its rapidly expanding AI ambitions without relying solely on traditional debt markets.
AI stocks rise as Anthropic nears Wall Street debut amid investor caution
Oct 26 (Reuters) - AI-linked stocks rose on Monday after Anthropic revealed the paperwork for its initial public offering, against the backdrop of growing investor unease over debt-fueled spending on infrastructure for the new technology.
A Massive Study Reveals How Your DNA Is Linked to Your Personality, Health and Even Where You Live
An enormous DNA study links personality to health, habits and even where people settle.
GSK sees its return to cancer starting to pay off
A decade ago, GSK was out of oncology. It could soon pick up approval for its sixth cancer drug.
BREAKING: Harry Kane wins Men's Ballon d'Or 2026
Harry Kane has won the 2026 men’s Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria
Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria
Entrepreneurship might be the key to a longer life
If you thought entrepreneurship was too stressful a path to venture down, you might want to reassess. A new study found that there may be a surprising benefit to starting a business: longevity. The study, titled “Do Entrepreneurs Live Longer?,” comes from researchers at the School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and was published in the Journal of Business on October 22. For the research, associate professor Cristiano Bellavitis and his collabora
Obsession Director Curry Barker Gives Intriguing Update on New Anything But Ghosts Horror Movie
Obsession director Curry Barker gave an intriguing update about his upcoming horror movie, Anything But Ghosts.
Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals its strategy for keeping enterprise customers hooked
Anthropic’s S-1 shows more than half of its $100,000-plus customers now use both the Claude Platform and a first-party app, a cross-selling playbook reminiscent of Amazon that’s making enterprise customers stickier.
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
Today, Apple rolled out the 27.2 updates for its operating systems, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and so on. Let's start with iOS 27.2. This update is heavily focused on Siri AI. It adds a memory feature to Siri, so it can "recall your past conversations" and reference them when chatting with you.
Mentoring a lab colleague? Share your ‘CV of failures’ with them
Nature, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03410-7Melanie Stefan became a ‘poster child of failure’ after writing an article about it. Now she urges senior colleagues to be more open about career setbacks.
Nonprofit Bon Secours Mercy Health strikes $5.7 billion deal for surgery center chain
The deal would make the Catholic system one of the largest operators of outpatient surgery centers.
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Ukrainian army carries out five attacks on residential areas in DPR in past day
The attacks damaged several trucks and cars, as well as a civilian infrastructure facility
Brick has become essential for reducing screentime during the day. Its new device is curbing you pre-bed scroll
Since it launched in September 2023, Brick—the NFC-enabled productivity tool that lets users tap their phone to block a set list of apps—has become a popular way to get people to limit their screen time. Now, the company wants to bring the simplicity of its flagship product into the bedroom to help people get a good night’s sleep sans smartphone. Brick Night, launched Oct. 22, is only the second product from Brick, and it’s designed to make cutting out smartphone distraction effor
Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
Anthropic’s IPO filing lays out a plan to ‘revolutionize every area of human endeavor’ with AI
The company said it plans to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker ‘ANT.’
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce
On Monday, Microsoft said it will offer voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in select parts of the company. CNBC reports that the buyouts will be offered to roughly 60,000 employees, or about a quarter of its global workforce. The company describes the offer as an opportunity for employees who may have already been considering career moves outside Microsoft.
NASA’s Perseverance Offers Clues to Protect Crews From Mars Dust
6 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This 360-degree panorama from NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover shows Neretva Vallis, the dusty, long-dried river channel that cuts through the western rim of Mars’ Jezero Crater.NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS Over 1,645 Martian days, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover measured the fine and ultrafine Martian dust particles found clinging to samples of spacesuit materials that are carried aboard the rover, including some that are small enough to penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
House lawmaker probes PBMs for 'punitive' audits of independent pharmacies
A House lawmaker is investigating whether the three largest PMS targeted independent pharmacies withretaliatory audits.
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Israel committed war crimes in Occupied Palestinian Territories, UN report says
Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has denied its military actions in Gaza constitute a genocide
Longtime Timbers midfielder Diego Chara says he'll retire after the MLS sprint season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara plans to play during Major League Soccer
Tom Jones pulls live shows on doctor's advice and tells fans he's 'truly sorry'
Sir Tom Jones has apologised to his fans tonight after he was forced to reschedule his upcoming tour dates in America following doctors orders
Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today - Engadget
Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.
Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reports
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reported on Monday, citing a company spokesperson.
Tinga’s Tale
Explore This Section Perseverance Home Mission Overview Rover Components Mars Rock Samples Where is Perseverance? Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Mission Updates Science Overview Objectives Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Perseverance Raw Images Images Videos Audio More Resources Mars Missions Mars Perseverance Rover Mars Curiosity Rover Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Odyssey More Mars Missions Mars Home This image from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover, taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument’s left eye, captures a potential contact betwee
Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health
Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile,…
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US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired
Maurene Comey had argued that she was fired because her father, former FBI chief James Comey, was target of Trump's ire.
Why Marissa Mayer’s AI parenting anecdote received such a strong reaction on social media
Many people use AI for routine tasks like drafting emails or answering quick questions. But former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer used it for something that social media users aren’t necessarily thrilled about. In a New York Times interview published over the weekend, Mayer revealed that when tasked with coming up with three bullet points to summarize what made her 10-year-old daughter special, she asked AI for help. “It came back and was, like, your daughter is empathetic, creative,
'Nobody Wants This' Star Calls Adam Brody's Pro-Palestine Comments 'Right Out of Hitler's Playbook'
Another member of the "Nobody Wants This" team has chimed in on Adam Brody's remarks about Israel and Palestine.
Anthropic Relies On Claude To Build Claude. That’s An Advantage And A Risk.
More than 90 percent of Anthropic’s code was written by its own AI tool Claude in September, the company disclosed in its S-1 filing on Monday. The AI giant is increasingly using its own AI models to research, design and develop subsequent versions of its models— a process it calls “closing the …
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out
After two months of discomfort, a man in South Korea went to an eye clinic where doctors pulled 11 living, wriggling worms from his eyes. They apparently made the most of their time on the man's peepers; at the time of extraction, many of the female worms were pregnant. The man narrowly avoided having them spew their loads of living larvae directly into his eyes. The man in this case was a 71-year-old crop farmer. He told doctors that for the previous two months he had the sensation of having something stuck in both his eyes, which were also red and blurry.
Solar Cells Inspected on NASA’s NEO Surveyor
1 Min Read Solar Cells Inspected on NASA’s NEO Surveyor PIA26715 Credits: BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Solar Cells Inspected on… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Solar Cells Inspected on NASA’s NEO Surveyor JPEG (889.24 KB) Description The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission is inspected by a technicia
Nigeria Ebola patient flown to Switzerland, Congo health worker killed as 4 countries deal with outbreak
Officials on opposite sides of the African continent are trying to determine how a woman diagnosed with Ebola in Nigeria's capital last week contracted the deadly virus without having visited the Democratic Republic of Congo — the epicentre of one of the worst human outbreaks of the virus in history
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Palestinian children crawl under Israeli military gates to get to school
Palestinian children in Jenin have to crawl under Israeli military gates to get to and from school.
Australia's "worst ever" housing crash beckons
Coolabah Capital’s Chris Joye has posted the following chart on X (Twitter) showing that the current “crash” in Australian dwelling values is “officially the worst ever”: “Current Aussie housing crash is the worst ever recorded since 1980 – national capital city prices are currently falling at a 16%
Busted's James Bourne says 'hero' brother saved his life with kidney donation
The guitarist says doctors had given him "a few years left to live", but is now recovering well.
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created one of the most beloved fictional detectives of all time in Sherlock Holmes, spawning countless novels, films, TV series, and so forth featuring the sleuth. Far fewer people know about the real-life inspiration for Holmes: a renowned surgeon at Scotland's University of Edinburgh named Joseph Bell, who taught Doyle when the author was still a young medical student.
NEO Surveyor’s Sunshade Gets Inspected
2 Min Read NEO Surveyor’s Sunshade Gets Inspected PIA26780 Credits: BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NEO Surveyor’s Sunshade Gets… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads NEO Surveyor’s Sunshade Gets Inspected JPEG (1.17 MB) Description The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor is mounted on an assembly ring during inspect
Butter recalled over mold and potentially deadly bacteria
About 1,300 cases of vegan butter have been pulled from store shelves over fears they may be contaminated with mold and potentially deadly bacteria.
‘Wow, wow, wow’: Harry Kane beats Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d’Or
But Spanish players and teams dominate football’s gilded annual awards ceremony
Africa food security under threat due to Iran war, trade officials warn
The war on Iran is driving up fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security, trade officials say.
What trends are influencing the food and beverage industry?
Small brands are out-innovating giants, buying patterns are changing, and scale isn’t the shield it used to be. To thrive, companies will need real product innovation and focused use of AI.
Zooey Deschanel Gives Wedding Update 3 Years After Getting Engaged to Jonathan Scott
Zooey Deschanel shares update on her wedding plans with fiancé Jonathan Scott three years after getting engaged.