Today: October 27, 2026
Today: October 27, 2026

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US political candidates tailor messages for AI models used by voters

US political candidates have been engineering their campaign messages to appeal to the AI chatbots that more voters have been using to answer questions

Business|Economy|Technology

Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy

Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised

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The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D.

Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic taps a deep well of distrust as it eyes its Australian AI debut

Anthropic taps a deep well of distrust as it eyes its Australian AI debut

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Judges skeptical of Trump administration effort to force California to set aside mail ballots

Judges skeptical of Trump administration effort to force California to set aside mail ballots

Asia|Business|Technology|Travel

How the world’s highest bridge became a tourist hot spot in China

How the world’s highest bridge became a tourist hot spot in China

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Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term, Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral

Science|Technology

Anthropic's Claude accessed Georgia state vote count data behind paywall

AI model Claude bypassed a paywall and accessed publicly available US state of Georgia aggregate voter counts without human authorization, Anthropic said in a statement on Sunday.

Arts|Environment|Science|Technology

Vance no longer a hurricane but as a tropical storm still threatens Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Vance is churning off Mexico’s southwest Pacific coast after a day of gradual weakening but is threatening several western states in that country with heavy rain and possible flash flooding

Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says US fully resumes warnings on ballistic strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said US warnings about imminent Russian ballistic missile strikes, critical to Ukraine's air defences, had been fully restored after

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US appeals court appears skeptical of Trump DOJ's lawsuit over California voter rolls

A federal appeals court appeared skeptical on Sunday of a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's administration that seeks to force California officials to set aside

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Musk says SpaceX raised $40 billion in debt deal, predicts neocloud shakeout

Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX had closed $40 billion in debt financing for graphics processing units, underscoring the soaring cost of building AI computing capacity. 

Business|Science|Technology

When will there be a flying car in your garage? Not anytime soon.

When will there be a flying car in your garage? Not anytime soon.

Science|Technology

Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service

Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes

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Billionaire Trump backer says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government

Billionaire American investor Bill Ackman on Sunday said that Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich should not serve in Israel's

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French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices

French protest groups and unions called on Sunday for further demonstrations as they sought to maintain pressure on the government

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Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms of service following dispute over coverage

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms of service following dispute over coverage

Science|Technology

To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn't that simple

Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models

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Audi defends decision to stand by Trump on $4 billion US factory in Georgia

The head of German automaker Audi defended on Sunday the company's planned $4 billion investment in a new US

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The midterm election outcomes that could shape Trump's final two years

Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that will determine who controls Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.

Science|Technology

As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them

With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out

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New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement

The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who say they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims

Sports|Technology

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title

Kimi Antonelli earned a surprise pole position for the United States Grand Prix, giving the championship leader a chance to close out the title with a victory if his closest rivals falter

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How reliant is Ukraine on US support – and could Kyiv carry on without it?

How reliant is Ukraine on US support – and could Kyiv carry on without it?

Business|Science|Technology

Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms

Ukraine said on Saturday that the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional after over a week of restrictions that

Science|Technology

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored

Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been restored to previous speeds, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Business|Finance|Sports|Technology

Knicks try to clear up 'misinformation' about rings, say employees will get them in 4-6 weeks

The New York Knicks sought to clear up what they said is “misinformation” regarding the awarding of their championship rings

Economy|Technology|World

China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs

The Chinese commerce ministry urged the United States on Saturday to stop expanding restrictions on American investments in China, saying a proposed

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Six Flags signals Goliath roller coaster will reopen — with seat belts — after fatal fall at Georgia park

Six Flags signals Goliath roller coaster will reopen — with seat belts — after fatal fall at Georgia park

Science|Technology

Some US transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls

As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well

Technology

With his first smartphone, Lula seeks to catch up to Brazil's online generation

Just days before his 81st birthday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva this week took ownership of a brand new smartphone, one that former aides said

Election|Political|Science|Technology

Can electronic voting machines change your vote? Here’s what experts say

Can electronic voting machines change your vote? Here’s what experts say

Business|Technology|US

Ukraine’s defense ministry says access to Starshield has been restored

Ukraine’s defense ministry says access to Starshield has been restored

Science|Technology

Moonshot curbs hacking ability in new Kimi model as fears grow over AI-powered cyberattacks

Moonshot AI has reduced the cyber-offensive capabilities of its newest model, the Chinese startup said on Saturday, as fears grow that increasingly

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First tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US in Trump's controversial deal with Putin

The Kremlin says that a first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States has set sail under a new import agreement

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767,

Science|Technology

US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say

Well before the throttling this month of Ukraine's military access to Elon Musk's satellite communications system, the Biden and Trump

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member, director says 

The discovery of two serious flaws in PHP this week set off a global scramble to keep websites safe from hackers, showing just how critical the three-

Arts|Education|Technology

Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes in US a national security threat

The US Defense Department has designated Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses known as Confucius Institutes as a threat to US national security,

Business|Economy|Technology

Amazon cloud capacity sold out through 2027, CEO Jassy says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said on Friday that Amazon Web Services' cloud computing capacity is largely sold out through 2027, with significant commitments extending into 2028, on

Science|Technology

Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says

The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060

Science|Technology

NASA adopting Apollo’s urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within two years

NASA is moving fast on its plans to build a moon base and return astronauts to the lunar surface in as little as two years

Science|Technology|World

‘The most complicated launch campaign ever’: NASA lays out mad dash to test lunar landers

‘The most complicated launch campaign ever’: NASA lays out mad dash to test lunar landers

Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI resumes frontier AI training after security overhaul, discloses flaw in widely used software

OpenAI said on Friday it had resumed training of its most advanced AI models after tightening security and barring internet access, and disclosed a flaw in a widely used software

Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Instacart in talks with DoorDash and Uber for sale, The Information reports

Instacart is exploring a possible sale and has held preliminary discussions with potential buyers including Uber and DoorDash, The Information reported on Friday, citing people

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More than $1.4 billion has been traded on prediction markets for the 2026 midterms

More than $1.4 billion has been traded on prediction markets for the 2026 midterms

Business|Sports|Technology|World

Knicks say using championship rings in an email to fool employees was an 'unfortunate mistake'

Madison Square Garden says an email that led employees to believe they were selecting a Knicks championship ring but instead was a phishing attempt was an “unfortunate mistake.”

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Wall Street loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices

Stocks fell on Wall Street as the market came under increasing pressure from rising oil prices

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After previous day's slump, trading is quieter among AI shares

Big AI stocks were mixed on Friday, a day after the biggest decline in the Nasdaq Composite Index in four months, giving investors a welcome

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Stocks fall, but tech shares steady after selloff; oil hits highest in nearly six months

Major stock indexes ended lower on Friday even as tech shares mostly steadied, while Brent crude oil rose to its highest

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street closes lower to end rocky week

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Friday even as technology shares steadied somewhat to end a turbulent week for

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Detained migrants have no constitutional right to bond hearings, US court rules

A US appeals court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration is not required under the US Constitution to give detained immigrants a chance to

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Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says

The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Technology

Smith & Nephew orthopaedics deal talks with J&J fail over CEO choice, source says

Smith & Nephew held talks to merge with Johnson & Johnson's orthopaedics division but the discussions collapsed over who would run the enlarged group, a

Technology

Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

Tehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, two senior Iranian security

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Senator says planned Meta commercial terms update could harm US businesses

US Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican, on Friday raised concerns about Facebook parent Meta Platforms' plan to update its commercial

Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Oil prices jump $3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since April

Oil prices settled more than $3 higher on Friday, their highest in nearly six months after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns over further

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86-year-old Sacramento driver sets Bonneville speed records, eyes 400 MPH

86-year-old Sacramento driver sets Bonneville speed records, eyes 400 MPH

Science|Technology

PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here’s what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat

A cybersecurity researcher explains how a flaw in widespread software makes millions of websites vulnerable to hackers – and underscores the role of AI in attacking and defending the internet.

Arts|Election|Finance|Science|Technology|US

Why the 26 secretary of state races this November matter more than they did before Trump’s drive to assert federal authority over elections

Secretaries of state are at the center of growing conflict over how election authority should be divided between states and the federal government. There are 26 elections for the job this November.

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Data center spending to more than double to $2.1 trillion by 2028, BofA says

Global data center spending is expected to hit $1 trillion in 2026 and more than double to $2.1 trillion by 2028, BofA Global Research

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Wells Fargo, Intuit latest companies to object to their shares being tokenized, document shows

Six more companies, including Wells Fargo, Arm Holdings and Intuit, will not allow their shares to be tokenized on a joint trading platform backed by

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Technology|US|World

Trump says he will fix any Starlink access problem in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that if there was still a problem with access to Starlink communication systems in Ukraine, he would get it straightened out.

Business|Finance|Science|Technology

AT&T, T-Mobile tighten AI guardrails as autonomous networks remain years away

Telecom giants AT&T and T-Mobile are investing to safeguard customer data and network infrastructure from new cybersecurity threats as AI

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

First Quantum readies Argentina tax-break plans for $5.3 billion Taca Taca copper project

First Quantum Minerals plans to apply before year-end for Argentina's large-investment incentive regime for its Taca Taca copper project, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on

Arts|Technology

US telecom operators wobble after report SpaceX in talks for cell sites 

US telecom stocks declined on Friday after a report that SpaceX was seeking thousands of cell sites for a fourth wireless carrier, fueling concerns over fresh competition.

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Fast-fashion group Shein agrees to pay $100 million to settle US FTC probe

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has agreed to pay $100 million to settle an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission over delivery

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Barclays is latest to redirect spending toward AI as it trims its workforce

The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is changing the way major companies allocate resources

Technology

'Truly something cool': Apple fans react as iPhone Duo hits stores

Apple's first folding iPhone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale in stores on Friday, with fans and consumers queueing to get their hands on the new device from Singapore and Shanghai to

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St opens lower after AI rout; SpaceX worries hit telecoms

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as caution prevailed after a sharp selloff in AI-linked stocks, while telecom stocks tumbled on fears that intensified competition

Business|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Meta to delay new commercial terms criticised by publishers, advertisers

Meta Platforms will delay the implementation of updated commercial terms, so it can address concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, the US tech

Business|Science|Technology

Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply

Apple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, hit stores around the world on Friday with a price tag of about

Technology|World

Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's digital infrastructure, Kyiv says

Russia is attacking Ukraine's digital infrastructure with the same intensity as its embattled power grid, Kyiv's prime minister said on Friday, calling on government agencies to

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Why AI data centers are powering a boom in fuel-cell demand

Fuel cells are gaining traction among US hyperscalers racing to build data centers for the AI boom but struggling with grid constraints to

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Wall Street regulator to focus on AI, private assets in corporate exams

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday that the use of artificial intelligence, private assets and tokenized securities would be among key areas of focus

Environment|Science|Technology

US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductors

The U.S. government has designated helium as a critical material because it’s indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption

Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Earnings flood, Fed meeting will test rickety AI market rally

US stock investors face a pivotal week, with corporate earnings reports led by major AI players and a Federal Reserve meeting posing critical tests for

Science|Technology

Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

Saudi Arabia appears to be expanding its ballistic missile factory to build larger solid-fuel missiles that could fly farther or carry heavier

Business|Finance|Technology

New Mexico's outside lawyers could collect up to $1.27 billion in Meta case 

Private plaintiffs' lawyers stand to collect up to $1.27 billion from New Mexico if the state's $25 billion court win against Meta Platforms this week

Crime|Education|Science|Technology

Moms try to get electric shock gloves out of their kids’ schools

Moms try to get electric shock gloves out of their kids’ schools

Business|Europe|Science|Technology

China's Baidu tests robotaxi on London streets

US-based Lyft unit Freenow and Baidu's Apollo Go unveiled the Chinese company's RT6 autonomous vehicle in London on Thursday and said they hope to launch

Political|Science|Technology

China's foreign minister urges stronger governance of deep sea and outer space

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for stronger governance of the deep sea, polar regions and outer space as he addressed the opening of the country's Global

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Volvo Cars shares in record plunge on widening losses, job cuts

Volvo Cars shares plunged 24% on Friday after the Swedish carmaker posted a far bigger-than-expected third-quarter operating loss, doubled its cash burn

Business|Finance|Technology

Why is Meta creating a new class of non-voting shares amid its AI growth?

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday that it is creating a new class of non-voting shares to fund its AI ambitions, pursue acquisitions and

Arts|Business|Finance|Technology

Ambani's Jio becomes most subscribed Indian IPO with $77 billion in bids

Bids for billionaire Mukesh Ambani's first IPO in 20 years topped $77 billion on Friday, making Jio Platforms India's most subscribed stock offering as it

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology

China's BYD plans to double capacity at Brazilian plant

Chinese electric carmaker BYD is seeking permits to double annual production capacity at its Brazilian plant to 600,000 vehicles, as it nears

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Chevron uses Permian playbook to breathe life into Argentina’s ‘Dead Cow’ oil region

In a windy, remote oilfield in Argentina, Chevron is bringing in US workers, equipment and expertise, betting it can recreate the Permian Basin

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Safety first

Markets are battening down the hatches.

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Romania blames Russia for drone that sinks cargo ship; 1 killed, 3 missing

Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO's eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike sank a cargo ship off the Romanian Black

Science|Technology

AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say

Advances in artificial intelligence have uncovered a stream of new software vulnerabilities that are almost certain to trigger more

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

AI trade meets the Fed

An eye-catching week is in store as rate-setters at the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan announce policy decisions, while investors will gauge whether

Arts|Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China’s Tibet region

Rescuers are combing through a remote Chinese region in Tibet after a magnitude 7 earthquake killed at least 16 people, injured 76 and collapsed hundreds of homes

Science|Technology

China says US should stop discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions

China's Commerce Ministry urged the United States on Friday to "respect the facts" and immediately end what it called discriminatory measures against Chinese research

Economy|Science|Technology

Bank of Japan warns of risks from AI market shock, cyberattacks

The Bank of Japan warned on Friday of rising risks caused by AI, including growing cybersecurity threats and potential market shocks, that

Arts|Health|Science|Technology

Jaguar to recall about 94,000 US vehicles over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says

Jaguar Land Rover will recall 93,997 vehicles in the United States as the rearview camera image may fail to appear on the display, the US National Highway Traffic Safety

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet

Japan said on Friday it will set up a team to simulate cyberattacks using AI to identify weaknesses in technology systems as organisations scramble to curtail risks from

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European stocks post weekly loss as France turmoil, oil prices dent earnings optimism

European stocks suffered their steepest weekly loss since early September, as tensions in France and higher oil prices dampened the optimism sparked

Arts|Business|Technology

Hedge fund returns worsen this week as tech selloff deepens

Global hedge funds were hit by a fresh tech reckoning this week, with major strategies posting their worst day since the COVID-era

Science|Technology

OpenAI and Poland’s NASK collaborate on AI safety research

OpenAI said on Friday it would collaborate with Poland’s NASK National Research Institute on AI safety, security and technical research, as rising incidents of rogue behaviour by AI