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Business & Finance
Crypto Venture Capital Funding Highlights Tenstorrent’s Series E
One AI computing deal dominated crypto venture capital funding from October 17–23, 2026: Tenstorrent’s $1.5 billion Series E accounted for approximately 85.1% of the $1.7626 billion announced across eight disclosed financings.
Polymarket Promo Code RATE: $25 UFC 333 Bonus
Volkanovski wins by utilizing his superior footwork and striking volume. He must keep the fight standing, use his jab to dictate the pace and chop away at the challenger's base with heavy leg kicks.
Grocery prices across Europe: Where is food most expensive and why?
Food takes a sizeable share of household budgets across Europe, but the cost of filling a shopping basket varies widely from country to country.
Prism Data raises USD 20 mln Series A
Prism Data has raised USD 20 million in a Series A round led by Story Ventures and launched REFRACT, an AI transaction categorisation engine.
Saudi Arabia wants to send 10 million barrels of oil a day around Hormuz. A former Treasury official says it may barely move prices
Saudi oil giant Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, is racing to build a bigger back door around the Strait of Hormuz.
Technology & AI
From Human Intent to AI agent Behavior: Yanice Yang’s Approach to Generative AI
The AI product designer and human-computer interaction (HCI) researcher combines research in diffusion-based interface generation, agent behavior design and controlled model testing to advance human-centered AI design.
Cyber attack knocks out TG-iPASS, govt says backup available | Hyderabad News
Hyderabad: A ransomware attack on Telangana’s flagship single-window business clearance portal TG-iPASS has knocked the system offline, with investigators finding the database encrypted.
Amazon AWS capacity for 2027 mostly booked, wit…
Amazon endured a 50% stock drop, CEO change, and its first loss in years but bounced back with strong cloud and ad growth. AWS revenue surged 36.7% in Q2 2026, driven by AI demand, while advertising hit $19.8 billion.
Halifax Water breach raises questions about ethical hacking
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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 growing demand for AI infrastructure.In a video podcast with Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Ben…
Geopolitics & Trade
The Making of the Houthis: Saudi Policy, UN diplomacy, and Red Sea Geography
Choukeir, J. et al. (2026). “One dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13”, Reuters, 11 October 2026, retrieved from: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-renew-warning-over-saudi-airports-after-deadly-riyadh-attack-2026-10-11/. Hafezi, P., Ghobari, M. and Azhari, T. (2026).
Bank of Israel Against Netanyahu: Cryptocurrencies Cannot Be Used to Circumvent Sanctions
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said on Saturday that cryptocurrencies cannot be used to circumvent international sanctions, and that Israel should focus on preserving its economic relationships, in response to remarks made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayhu in an…
EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 meet in Atlanta; energy security, tech innovation on agenda
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30-31, 2026, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as member countries discuss global economic challenges, energy security, technological innovation…
4th District candidate Robert Murray not convinced Russia sanctions effective
RICHMOND, Va. — With early voting underway ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, it's time to meet the candidates.
The RSS–BJP Reckoning: Fifteen Years of Documented Failures, Criminal Cases, and Generational Damage
The RSS is an unregistered body banned three times by the Indian state. Its political arm wrote an electoral-funding scheme the Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional, passed a citizenship law that excludes Muslims by religion, and rewrote the rules for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner. ADR data shows nearly half of 2024 MPs carry criminal cases, with the BJP holding the largest absolute numbers. Manipur’s violence, NEET leaks, persistent farm-sector suicides and surveillance allegations form part of the public record. The author, x.com/InfiniteBayas, takes full responsibility for the judgment that this ecosystem treated power as occupancy rather than competence.
Science & Green Tech
Investors Heavily Search CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP): Here is What You Need to Know
CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Another huge battery energy storage plant planned for Mallorca
The Balearic government has opened a public consultation period for two new battery energy storage projects in Bunyola and Capdepera, both earmarked for plots of land classified for agricultural use.
Quantum Stocks: Defense Giants Northrop, Lockheed Take Aim At Frontier Technologies
Northrop Grumman (NOC), Lockheed Martin (LMT) and other defense industry companies are forging ahead with quantum projects as the Pentagon overhauls how it buys cutting-edge technology, said a Jefferies report.
News: CMN Webinar – History of Genome Safety & Regulatory Requirements
CRISPR reached the clinic as a licensed medicine in 2023, and in 2025 a bespoke base editor corrected a rare disease in a single infant. Wins such as these rest on three decades of hard-won lessons in managing genotoxic risk.
EBRD leads US$ 265 million financing for Africa’s largest solar power project in Egypt
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is leading the financing of a 1.2 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant and a 600 MWh battery energy storage system in Minya, Egypt.
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Lifestyle
She’s Eyeing a $4,500 Mental Health Rage Retreat. Calling It Therapy Doesn’t Make It Medicare-Covered
A $4,500 rage retreat lists licensed therapists on staff and promises room to process grief and anger, but the word "therapy" on a brochure and Medicare coverage are two very different things.
5 Nutrition Lessons We Learned From Food Intelligence
Remember when eating healthy mostly meant eating your vegetables and not having dessert every night? Somewhere along the way, nutrition became a lot more complicated.
Falling immigration could put pressure on NHS finances, analysis warns
The NHS has become increasingly reliant on revenue from the Immigration Health Surcharge (HIS) which generated almost £2.5bn in 2024/25, according to the Nuffield Trust.
The Alegre Show: Jewelles Obuhov on Wellness, Healthy Habits and Motherhood
On The Alegre Show, host Karina Alegre welcomes certified health coach and Pilates instructor Jewelles Obuhov, known as Wellness With Jewelles, for a conversation about building healthier habits while balancing family and a busy life.
Walking for wellness at WKU
Dozens of energetic students met at the Augenstein Alumni Plaza on Wednesday morning to kick off the College of Health and Human Services’ inaugural Exercise is Medicine Walk.
Work
Weekly Summary: 10/24/26 – Phil Lawler’s Substack
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YouTuber Kagwang has been embroiled in allegations that he abused and financially exploited a woman ..
YouTuber Kagwang has been embroiled in allegations that he abused and financially exploited a woman who appeared with him on a Thai travel broadcast.
The Almanac Substack: What we posted this week (Oct. 18-Oct. 24)
Hi all! We’ve reached the end of another week at the Almanac of American Politics Substack with Louis Jacobson — and Election Day looms.
Remote work isn’t always a ‘reasonable’ accommodation: 4 tips for employers
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Robin E. Shea is the chief legal editor and of counsel for Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
US contractor accused of leaking classified defence info to journalist girlfriend who runs Substack newsletter
US Department of Justice. The US Justice Department on Friday accused a government contractor of leaking classified national defence information to his girlfriend, a journalist who publishes a Substack newsletter.According to Reuters, the FBI arrested Ian Brinksman, 42, after searching…
Entertainment
DC Officially Begins a New Era as ‘Clayface’ Debuts at the Box Office
Tom Rhys Harries gives Clayface something more unsettling than a monster to watch. His Matt Hagen is desperate to recover the face that made his career possible, and every attempt to fix the damage makes his situation worse.
These Celebrities Waited Years to Purchase the Dream Homes They Couldn’t Stop Thinking About
Falling head-over-heels for a home without actually stepping foot in it is a universal experience—and it impacts celebrities, too.
The “worst decade” in the history of American cinema, according to Steven Soderbergh
October 24th, 2026 · 8:38pm BST In the last ten to 15 years, modern cinema has been obsessed with nostalgia.
‘The Batman’ Director’s Greatest Sci-Fi Epic Is Officially Leaving Free Streaming
Director Matt Reeves has been dealing with a personal tragedy, leading to a delay in production on The Batman Part II. Weeks into production on the film, Reeves had to step back from day-to-day work after a further personal setback.
Jamie Lee Curtis says honoring Rob and Michele Reiner at Emmys was ‘tougher’ than expected
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DC Officially Begins a New Era as ‘Clayface’ Debuts at the Box Office
Tom Rhys Harries gives Clayface something more unsettling than a monster to watch. His Matt Hagen is desperate to recover the face that made his career possible, and every attempt to fix the damage makes his situation worse.
These Celebrities Waited Years to Purchase the Dream Homes They Couldn’t Stop Thinking About
Falling head-over-heels for a home without actually stepping foot in it is a universal experience—and it impacts celebrities, too.
The Making of the Houthis: Saudi Policy, UN diplomacy, and Red Sea Geography
Choukeir, J. et al. (2026). “One dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13”, Reuters, 11 October 2026, retrieved from: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-renew-warning-over-saudi-airports-after-deadly-riyadh-attack-2026-10-11/. Hafezi, P., Ghobari, M. and Azhari, T. (2026).
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DC Officially Begins a New Era as ‘Clayface’ Debuts at the Box Office
Tom Rhys Harries gives Clayface something more unsettling than a monster to watch. His Matt Hagen is desperate to recover the face that made his career possible, and every attempt to fix the damage makes his situation worse.
These Celebrities Waited Years to Purchase the Dream Homes They Couldn’t Stop Thinking About
Falling head-over-heels for a home without actually stepping foot in it is a universal experience—and it impacts celebrities, too.
The Making of the Houthis: Saudi Policy, UN diplomacy, and Red Sea Geography
Choukeir, J. et al. (2026). “One dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13”, Reuters, 11 October 2026, retrieved from: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-renew-warning-over-saudi-airports-after-deadly-riyadh-attack-2026-10-11/. Hafezi, P., Ghobari, M. and Azhari, T. (2026).
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