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Ai+ Phone Prices to Rise by Up to Rs 3,000 From November 15: Check Revised Rates Here
Ai+ is not the only smartphone brand to increase prices amid rising costs. Samsung, Oppo and Realme have also raised prices for select models due to higher component costs and other expenses.
Google expands healthcare AI push with Singapore research hub
The new hub will work with the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.

World's largest digital camera snaps new world beyond Pluto
Space was so much simpler when I was a kid. Back in the 1980s, we still hoped to find habitable planets around every star. Nine planets orbited our own Sun. And “dwarf planet” sounded like a Saturday morning cartoon begging for its own toy line.

A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives
A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola

WWE may have subtly confirmed the new leader of The Bloodline after Roman Reigns
The Bloodline is currently being portrayed as babyfaces on WWE RAW.
South Korea captain, LA star Son Heung-min backed by coach amid rift rumour
Robert Moreno names captain Son Heung-min in South Korea's squad for Saudi Arabia and Qatar games despite rift rumours.

Agnico posts strong third-quarter free cash flow
Canada-based gold miner Agnico Eagle generated strong free cash flow for the third quarter ended September 30, driven by a solid operational performance, led by strong performances at the Detour Lake, Fosterville and Kittilla mines, and a high gold price of $ 4 264/oz. Its payable gold production fo

Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype
Robert Rhodes says people with scars "experience joy, love and success just like everyone else".

Sharjah free zone offers license to tech startups from Dh1,500
The offer targets startups across sustainability, advanced manufacturing, mobility and logistics, healthcare, creative industry and artificial intelligence and digital transformation

CVE-2026-66092 Apereo openEQUELLA Pre-Login Notice preloginnotice cross site scripting
A vulnerability was found in Apereo openEQUELLA up to 2026.1. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-66092. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Arnab Strikes India
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Arnab Strikes India 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 The first named storm of the 2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season—Arnab (pronounced Or-nab)—emerged in the
Do You Still Need Your Antidepressant? What to Know Before You Stop
... health conditions. If you have experienced depression that returned ... Deprescribing can help address side effects, interactions between medications, ...

Deadspin | Jonathan Bond stops 6 shots as Dynamo shut out Sounders
Deadspin | Jonathan Bond stops 6 shots as Dynamo shut out Sounders
Bank of Russia buys $150.22 mln rubles worth of yuan with October 28 settlement
Foreign currency purchases on the domestic market for settlement on October 27 also totaled 12.1 bln rubles

Coal for Indonesian off-grid power plants no longer subject to 'domestic market obligation', official says
Coal supply to Indonesia's off-grid power plants will no longer be considered part of the so-called 'domestic market obligation' for miners, an energy and mineral resources ministry official said on Thursday. Details about the implementation of the new policy will be elaborated on in a revision to t

Russell Brand's wife Laura tells court he is 'caring, kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

AI has started a tech 'supercycle', says Datatec's Jens Montanana
Datatec results: CEO Jens Montanana says AI has permanently enlarged IT demand, though a Brazilian court win flattered the group's 56% earnings jump.
The new MacBook Pro has a stabilized camera and it’s a practical perk hiding in plain sight
Apple's new MacBook Pro promises steadier video calls when you touch its screen. Camera stabilization and a redesigned hinge address an everyday annoyance, though their effectiveness still needs hands-on testing.

Stunning new simulation shows the first galaxies breaking through the Cosmic Dark Age
A new program aims to help scientists figure out how the ingredients of the universe formed early galaxies, which lit up the cosmos after a "dark age."
Dentistry and Climate Change | CU Anschutz Dental
Heat, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Risk: Why Oral Health Belongs in the Conversation. The health effects of extreme heat are well documented. As ...

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of October
October was a busy month in Hong Kong racing with nine meetings, a trio of Group races and a host of jockeys and trainers making big statements....
Israel’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
From Netanyahu to Ben-Gvir, campaign boasts and attacks on Arab parties have been met with a deadlocked result.

Our world runs on satellites. What happens when we can’t launch more?
“Like riding a broomstick in a hurricane.” This is reportedly how one SpaceX engineer described the intense atmospheric reentry of the first Falcon 9 rocket to go to space and then successfully land back here. That moment, on December 21, 2015, marked the beginning of a dizzying decade-long spell for the space sector, as engineers no longer had to worry about getting their technology into space. Now, the industry’s main challenges were building enough satellites, raising enough capit

Russell Brand’s Wife Calls Him an ‘Amazing Husband’ at Rape Trial: ‘I Feel Very Seen by Him’
Russell Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, took the stand to defend her husband at his criminal sexual assault trial in London on Thursday.

Alphabet stock sinks as search woes cause revenue miss, cash burn worsens
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Google parent Alphabet reported disappointing results in the core business of search advertising and a massive acceleration in cash burn as it poured resources into building out AI.
Indian manufacturing startup Venttup raises $3m pre-series A
Venttup, a Bengaluru- and Kochi-based business-to-business (B2B) manufacturing startup, has raised US$3 million in a pre-series A round co-led by …

UK social media ban plans revealed: How teens can prove their age
Ofcom has revealed the four ways teenagers will be able to prove they're over 16 when a social media ban comes into force next year.
US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides - BBC
Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

Durian Garden codes (October 2026)
Durian Garden codes can be used to get Cash, the main currency of the game. You can use Cash to buy seeds for new trees, extra farm plots, growth upgrades, and vehicles.
Developing Su-57, designers faced conflicting requirements — Sukhoi Design Bureau
According to the bureau's director Mikhail Strelets, the Su-57’s key features are its multifunctionality and stealth capabilities, which provide a tactical advantage

Most companies are planning their workforce backward. Here’s a better way
Every leadership team is wrestling with the same questions right now. How will AI impact our organization, and what type of workforce will we need in the future? These aren’t easy questions to answer. Only 19% of companies are effective at planning for their future workforce, according to a July 2026 survey by Gartner. These organizations understand how work will change, anticipate the impact of artificial intelligence, and act to realign the workforce with strategy. Without this typ

Xbox leader Asha Sharma teases refurbishment programme while saying there's "more demand than consoles available", as Xbox hardware sales dip by 14%
There's apparently more demand for Xbox consoles than there is supply, according to Microsoft, and it's working on a refurbishment programme to address this.

QCon AI New York 2026 Program Committee Picks: Agent Identity, Context Costs, and Open-Source Infere
Who authorizes an agent’s actions, and how should teams manage growing context costs? The QCon AI New York 2026 program committee shares six session picks that tackle these questions, alongside open-source inference, agent standards, and audio AI.

Is high-speed rail generally safe? What can Australia learn from Spain’s accident?
Rail travel, including high-speed rail, generally has an excellent safety record – better than travelling by car.
Snowshoe-inspired foot pad lets one-legged hopping robot cross sand and slippery ice
University of Toronto engineers have given a one-legged hopping robot a flexible foot pad that...
Leave home with a plan: What to pack in your medical kit and when to seek care for symptoms abroad
When people prepare to see a doctor before an international trip, vaccines usually dominate the conversation. And while vaccines are important, many of the health problems most likely…

Food, fuel and electricity costs push South Africans into survival mode, survey finds | The Citizen
Cautious shoppers are ditching impulse spending in favour of careful planning, price comparisons and discount hunting.
Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.

Want to protect voting rights? Businesses need to get involved
With days until the election, Patagonia employees and grantees gathered virtually for a “Know Your Voting Rights” training with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The nearly 100 attendees walked away with information on how to arrive at the polls without impediment, cast their ballot free from intimidation, and trust their vote will be counted as cast and not discarded. They also received instructions on how to ensure others can do the same. In an election season that has

Patrick Troughton's son reflects on 'magic' actor who saved Doctor Who with its first regeneration
"He was a magician of his craft... I don't know where he got some of the performances he got."

Gen Z is still sceptical of AI-infused dating apps, new survey finds
Gen Z is dating more, according to a new survey, but the under-30s are still wary of artificial intelligence-infused apps – which may not bode well for companies that have been adapting their products to cater to the younger generation.
Optimistic climate futures for local communities in the UK imagined in a new report
A new report co-authored by researchers from the University of York and WWF highlights how local communities across the U.K. imagine positive, sustainable, and resilient futures for the places where they live and work.

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent | Africanews
At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.

Hair loss supplements that turn wispy hair into thick, healthy locks
A handful of everyday vitamins and minerals costing just pennies a day really can help tackle hair thinning, particularly when a nutritional deficiency is to blame.

Ecclestone tells Verstappen he needs one thing to fight Antonelli for 2027 title
Bernie Ecclestone only sees Max Verstappen potentially rivalling Kimi Antonelli in 2027
‘Survival of the fittest’: The struggle to get to university in The Gambia
Students at a top university protest against transport shortages, poor facilities and safety concerns.

Europe has a weapon to wield against Chinese carmakers: its design history
Walk around any city today and try to tell the cars apart. Go ahead, just try. They’re all smooth, rounded, anonymous blobs, shaped by the same wind tunnels and the same cost spreadsheets. But something is happening in Europe. The legacy automakers Renault and Citroën are rolling out more designs modeled after their most iconic silhouettes. At this month’s Paris Motor Show, Citroën unveiled an electric 2 CV Concept and a little delivery van to go with it, while Renault showed a reborn

Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.

Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns
BRUSSELS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Meta announced on Wednesday that it was indefinitely delaying the rollout of its new commercial terms following concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, in a move that could stave off potential regulatory action.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, historic Mexican politician and former presidential candidate, dies at 92
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a three-time presidential candidate and one of Mexico's most important modern political voices, died Wednesday at 92, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. An undisputed leader of the Mexican left, Cárdenas was the son of one of the country’s most popular

US report offers first glimpse of top-secret Chinese spaceplane
A US intelligence report has offered the first clear glimpse of China's top-secret spaceplane.
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe - BBC
... health conditions. The coroner's office had said crews treated a woman in "cardiac arrest" and her autopsy showed "no signs of trauma ...

McDavid scoring 200-plus? Devils now Cup-worthy? Wyshynski judges one-month NHL overreactions
With double-digit games in the books for all 32 teams, the hot takes are flying.
New Jersey planted more than 26,000 bushels of recycled oyster and clam shells across 8 acres; the total was double the amount initially planned
New Jersey's innovative shell recycling initiative has successfully planted over 26,000 bushels of oyster and clam shells, revitalizing the Mullica River estuary and surpassing previous records. Discover how this program restores ecosystems and supports marine life.
Steady improvement in South Africa’s mineral exploration landscape reported
While South Africa’s targeted mineral exploration activity has been limited for a decade or two, mining industry professionals participating in a webinar hosted by Creamer Media have reported promising improvements that could drive a resurgence in exploration. The 'Who Really De-Risks Exploration' w

Cezanne Khan Avoids Tagging Shweta Tiwari As He Celebrates 25 Years Of ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’
Cezanne Khan and Shweta Tiwari reportedly shared a strained relationship off screen during their time on Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

The AI Industry May Regret Its Trump Bet After the Midterms
AI leaders aligned themselves with Trump, which may not age well after next week’s midterm elections
TSMC To Commence A14 Process Node Mass Production in the First Half of 2028, Eyeing a 7.5x Capacity Versus Intel's 14A and Scaling SRAM After Almost A Decade
TSMC seems to be ready to commence production of its A14 process node in 1H 2028, and will tackle Intel's 14A massively.

The Novocaine Pushers: Numbing People to Obvious Dangers of COVID and MAHA. | Science-Based Medicine
COVID and MAHA weren't just dangerous, they were obviously dangerous. Yet, there was a coordinated effort to numb people to their risks,
Depression in the Context of Medical Illness: Evaluation, Management, and the Risk of Suicide
... medical or surgical problems who also demonstrate psychiatric symptoms or conditions. ... health problem.25. Although psychotropics are not ...

NHL Tonight: What to watch in Canadiens-Stars, 10 other Thursday games
Find game previews, betting intel, broadcast information, stats and highlights here.
Protest at India university where no students’ union vote held for 20 years
Jamia Millia Islamia campus in Indian capital has seen weeks of protests, with several students holding a hunger strike.

General Mills finally fixed the age-old problem of stale cereal
You can finally get Cheerios in a resealable bag. General Mills announced Tuesday it partnered with SC Johnson’s Ziploc brand for Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal, its trademarked name for a new bag design. It features a blue Ziploc seal that goes partially across the top of the bag and doubles as a handy pour spout. The specialty box is available only for Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios and exclusively at Walmart’s website, where a 14.4 oz box retails for about $5. It’s a

MobLand Star Was ‘Very Happy’ With His Season 2 Death
A MobLand Season 2 star explained why he was “very happy” with his character’s shocking death and broke down the deadly twist.