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Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.
Atomic magnetism reveals why iron, but not chromium, can produce ammonia using sunlight
Two nearly identical materials have completely different chemical behavior. Research teams at the University of Vienna and TU Wien studied catalysts that use the energy of sunlight to produce ammonia. Surprisingly, when the three iron atoms that form tiny triangles in these catalysts are replaced by
Dengue comes back even in vaccinated people — new clues
Researchers help to answer a question dogging the development of improved vaccines against the mosquito-borne disease.
GLP-1s could cause beer sales to take a hit, report says
Options Heineken advised its customers to pursue are half-pints, low- and no-alcohol options, according to the publication.
Pressure mounts on Ruben Amorim's AC Milan after 4-2 home defeat ahead crucial Inter clash
The Rossoneri lost 4-2 at San Siro against Bologna ahead of a key weekend of Serie A soccer
Italy's cabinet approves 26-billion-euro budget for 2027
ROME, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft budget worth about 26 billion euros (29 billion U.S. dollars) for 2027, featuring tax cuts and social support measures.
Welfare spending 'up by £5bn a year after Healey fails to make plan'
The Chancellor was accused of allowing Britain to drown in an 'out-of-control welfare system' as the fiscal watchdog warned costs will spiral over the next five years.
Jennifer Lopez & Robert Zemeckis’ It Ends With Us-Like Feud Reports Denied By Netflix
Netflix and key creative partners have officially addressed rumors surrounding production friction on a massive new film project.
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme | TechCrunch
Prepare to cough up around $14,549 if you want the new touchscreen MacBook Pro to have every upgrade.
Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model that you can't use
It's almost like Google's got something to prove after taking a break from releasing new frontier AI models earlier this year. Just two weeks after rolling out Gemini 4 Argon, Google has announced Gemini 4 Carbon. This isn't the Flash model equivalent we've been waiting for but, rather, is an improvement on Argon, and like that model, Google is working on a staged release that could take a while. Stop me if you've heard this one before: Google says its latest AI model reaches a new threshold in coding, agentic tasks, and scientific analysis.
Artemis III SLS Core Stage Joins Boosters at Kennedy
The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is lifted from the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.NASA/Sean Cannon The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is lifted from the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
Mental health resources for mothers available across the UAB enterprise
Mental health resources for mothers available across the UAB enterprise
Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State odds: Week 9 Wednesday college football picks by proven model
SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Wednesday's Conference USA college football matchup between the Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. New Mexico State Aggies
US envoy reads anti-Castro book during Cuban FM’s UN address
US envoy reads anti-Castro book during Cuban FM’s UN address
5W Named to Inc.'s Power Partner Awards, Recognizing Leading Service Providers
/PRNewswire/ -- 5W, an independently owned PR, creative and GEO agency and one of the largest independent PR and digital marketing agencies in the U.S., today...
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI
Microsoft said it made $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ending September 30. It underscores the still-enormous financial dependency of the partnership.
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland
The European Union plans to create the first subsea Internet cable directly connecting Europe to Greenland. The Pan-Arctic Cable project could also extend to Canada and eventually link with Japan and South Korea, notably bypassing the United States. The Pan-Arctic Cable is described as a European Union flagship project in a European Commission joint communication published on October 20, 2026.
Glassworkers Crack the Ancient Mystery of a 1,600-Year-Old Color-Changing Roman Cup
Learn more about the color-changing glass used to create this anicent roman cup and how glassworkers were finally able to recreate it.
Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says
During the peak of the 2025 Los Angeles fires, approximately 7 million residents were exposed to airborne lead concentrations over 24 hours that exceeded 80 times the normal background level, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal ...
Xabi Alonso responds to Estevao criticism after Chelsea's defeat to Liverpool
Xabi Alonso insists Estevao Willian will 'have his moment' despite not featuring in Chelsea's Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool.
Costa Rica’s mega-prison receives first inmates
President Laura Fernandez inaugurated the $35m mega-prison built to house up to 5,100 inmates near San Jose.
This map shows you which NYC restaurants are owned by private equity
For many consumers, “private equity” has become a four-letter word. Private equity firms have acquired the unpopular reputation of purchasing food establishments that then notoriously decline in quality, as new owners cut costs in search of new avenues to profit. They’ve also been criticized for displacing mom-and-pop shops in the process. But beyond stereotypical signs of private equity-backing—sudden spikes in new franchise locations and sleek, minimalist branding, to name a few—consu
Chris Hansen Asks Robert Pattinson to Have a Seat for 'Primetime' Interview
The internet may have moved on from Lance Oppenheim's "Primetime" to his hit documentary "You Can See Everything," but not Chris Hansen.
Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record- breaking revenue in a row
Whatever the future of AI might be, the current situation is still very good for Microsoft. The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% increase over the year-ago quarter.
Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA
Anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has unilaterally passed a rule that will allow specialty pharmacies to sell six specific peptide drugs, overruling scientists at the Food and Drug Administration. The peptides are popular among members of Kennedy's Make America Health Again movement and many prominent MAHA figures and Kennedy allies sell them. Kennedy said he uses some of the peptides and called himself a "big fan." But FDA scientists continue to say there is insufficient evidence to show if they're effective and they are potentially dangerous.
China’s Secret Spaceplane Exposed by an Unlikely Observer While Hurtling Through Space at Over 17,000 Miles per Hour
A commercial satellite snaps the clearest orbital portrait yet of China’s reusable top secret robotic spacecraft.
Dr Amir Khan's five things to tell your GP without embarrassment
"Guys, here are things that people don't tell me as their GP because they think I might judge them or be disappointed in them. Well, let me take that worry off your plate - I'm never disappointed. I never judge."
Harbaugh: Winless Chargers to stick with McDaniel as offensive playcaller
Embattled offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will continue as the Chargers' playcaller, coach Jim Harbaugh announced Wednesday.
What’s next for Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro after election defeat?
The far-right ally of US President Donald Trump has fled to Miami with his wife and children.
New 9Line Pinpoint Service Alerts Security to Cellphone 911 Caller Locations
/PRNewswire/ -- 9Line, a St. Louis technology company, today launched 9Line Pinpoint, which detects the location of 911 calls placed from cellphones inside a...
Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one
The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.
Microsoft just shared Azure’s actual revenue in dollars: $33.2 billion
Microsoft has never disclosed Azure's quarterly revenue in dollars. But for the first time, we can see just how close it is getting to besting the biggest competitor in the market, AWS.
Upwind raises $400M after walking away from Datadog acquisition offer | TechCrunch
The cloud security startup raised a Series C at a $3.8B valuation, instead of selling itself for the same price.
Common chemicals may alter how breast tissue develops
"If these results are validated by additional studies, they could change how we think about cancer prevention."
What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving
A new study from AARP shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five years.
2027 WNBA Draft Lottery odds: Who has the best chance at the No. 1 pick?
We're closer to learning which team will have the ability to potentially draft USC star JuJu Watkins at No. 1
U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Wednesday.
Apple was always against touchscreen Macs. What changed?
Ever since Windows 8 paved the way for touchscreen laptops, Apple’s been against them. And the company hasn’t exactly been shy about making its feelings known.“It gives great demo, but after a short period of time you get fatigue,” Steve Jobs said in 2010. “It’s ergonomically terrible.”“Lifting your arm up to poke a screen is a pretty fatiguing thing to do,” Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, told Wired in 2018,
The Cat and the Hatchet Poster Previews Bizarre Dr. Seuss-Inspired Horror Movie
The Cat and the Hatchet poster teases a bizarre Dr. Seuss-inspired horror short premiering on October 31, 2026.
SAP swaps costly AI models for cheaper alternatives, targets over €2 billion in gains
Oct 28 (Reuters) - SAP, whose software is used by many of the world's largest companies, is replacing some expensive artificial-intelligence models powering its products with cheaper alternatives, a move it expects will generate more than €2 billion in efficiency gains over the next two years.
Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac
LOS ANGELES—For about five minutes on an extremely crowded showroom floor, I got to take pictures of the new MacBook Pro and test out some of its new features. First impressions: It's not as much of a departure from the previous design as I expected, but the outstanding OLED display steals the show regardless. The first thing I noticed was that it's lighter. My daily driver is a 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Max), and it's a bit weighty for a 14-incher. Picking up the new model, I could immediately tell it was lighter.
NASA Welcomes Vietnam as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Credit: NASA The Socialist Republic of Vietnam became the 78th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space. “Vietnam is joining at an important point in the development of its own space program,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson in recorded remarks for the ceremony. “NASA and the Vietnam National Space Center have built momentum in satellite innovation, land-use research, and radar-based Earth observation.
Lawmaker wants government watchdog to probe TrumpRx over claims about drug savings
A House lawmaker asked the Government Accountability Office to review whether the TrumpRx platform has saved Americans any money.
Study: Estimated 75% of NFL players that died from 2008-'23 had CTE
An estimated 75% of ex-NFL players who died between 2008-'23 had CTE, the neurodegenerative brain disease tied to high-impact sports, according to a new study.
UN experts sound alarm at excessive use of force in French student protests
UN experts have condemned police crackdowns, warning they deter demonstrators from exercising their rights.
Hippo partners with Greenlight Re to link early-stage insurance investment with Spinnaker carrier capacity
/PRNewswire/ -- Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HIPO) ("Hippo") today announced a strategic partnership with the Innovations segment of Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd....
Crazy Jhenny, October 29, 2026
Crazy Jhenny, October 29, 2026
Prediction market bets set the tone for Anthropic's much-awaited IPO
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Prediction markets are seeing massive trades for Anthropic contracts after the AI giant's IPO filing, even as retail stock traders await the official opening bell likely next month.
On this day in space! Oct. 28, 1971: Britain launches its 1st satellite Prospero into space on a Black Arrow rocket
On Oct. 28, 1971, the United Kingdom launched its first satellite. Here's why it mattered.
This Bird Is So Good at Cheating Other Birds That Its Own DNA Is Starting to Change
An extraordinary evolutionary trick has a hidden genetic cost.
Welsh hospital warns patients and staff to not drink tap water
The issue has been ongoing since Monday evening
CFB Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State picks: Running games likely to determine key CUSA matchup outcome
It's an important Conference USA game tonight when Jacksonville State visits New Mexico State
Indonesian students demand action on wildfires and rising costs
Hundreds of Indonesian students protested against the government's handling of forest fires and rising costs.
A budget airline just revealed a startling change in the cost of flying
Airfares for the cheapest U.S. airline jumped in price this year, but that hasn’t stopped fliers from booking. Frontier Airlines revealed that its ticket prices surged in its third quarter earnings report, published on Wednesday. The airline’s fare revenue per passenger jumped from $39.74 to $67.82 in Q3 – a 71% increase. That metric looks at ticket prices alone and doesn’t factor in the add-on costs passengers might pay for things like upgrades and checked luggage. Frontier’s total
Paul Anthony Kelly Has an Important Message for Motorcyclists After Previous Accident
Love Story actor Paul Anthony Kelly shares an important advice for motorcyclists while talking about his tattoos
Samsung's sleep apnea detection gets better on the Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Ring
It now goes beyond a simple yes or no answer. Samsung first got its Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature approved at home in Korea back in 2023, then received...
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th
United Launch Alliance announced Wednesday it plans to return its Vulcan rocket to service on November 13, nine months after a solid rocket booster anomaly threw the company's 2026 launch schedule into oblivion. The return-to-flight mission will launch 40 satellites for the Amazon Leo broadband constellation, the first of 38 Vulcan flights Amazon has booked to deploy the bulk of its network.
How does anger affect whether people vote?
New research digs into how anger might motivate political activism and, ultimately, influence who turns out to vote.
An honest take on motherhood and mental health - Becker's Hospital Review
Maternal mental health conditions are common and treatable, yet too many women still struggle without receiving the recognition, support or care they ...
Deadspin | Vietnam, Australia to host next two Asia-Pacific Amateurs
Deadspin | Vietnam, Australia to host next two Asia-Pacific Amateurs
Spanish town rallies to help victims of deadly train crash
URDA, Spain, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Shocked residents of Urda swung into action to help as soon as they heard of Wednesday's deadly train crash on the railway line a few kilometres from the normally sleepy Spanish town.
Dads are finally taking more parental leave
There was a moment when it seemed like men—at least some of them—had started openly talking about the value of parental leave. Several years ago, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian wrote about taking four months of paternity leave here in Fast Company. He argued it was crucial that men not only had access to paternity leave, but were empowered to take it. “I wanted to set an example for all of our hundreds of employees—not just the men, but especially them,” Ohanian wrote of his d
Savannah Chrisley's Fiancé Jason Galanis Expressed Remorse For Fraud in Pre-Sentencing Letter
Savannah Chrisley's fiancé expressed regret for his past crimes in a letter to the judge right before sentencing in his fraud case.