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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
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Budget 2027: NSRC to Develop AI App to Help Public Check for Scams
Get the hottest Fintech Malaysia News once a month in your Inbox The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) will develop an AI application that allows the public to check suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts and links before making financial transactions.
Should You Buy the Solana Cryptocurrency While It’s Still Below Its $262 Peak?
The cryptocurrency market has been extremely volatile over the past 12 months. The total value of all coins and tokens in circulation reached an all-time high of $4.3 trillion last October, before plunging by 50% to $2.1 trillion by this…
France faces perfect storm of student unrest and economic turmoil
France’s simmering student anger: French students’ rage shows no signs of abating, as thousands took to the streets again yesterday in protest over conditions in public schools, including long school days, overcrowding and teacher absences.
Behavox Acquires Apiax to Add Embedded Compliance to Its Platform – Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News
Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Behavox has acquired Apiax, a Zurich-based provider of embedded compliance software for the financial services industry.
Technology & AI
IDC Frontier Ransomware Hits IDCF Cloud, 495 Down
A ransomware attack has knocked out a major piece of Japan’s cloud infrastructure, and the fallout is hitting government offices along with private businesses.
Airia Now Available on AWS Marketplace With “Deployed on AWS” Designation
Airia, the enterprise AI governance platform, today announced its availability on AWS Marketplace and its “Deployed on AWS” designation, which recognizes software-as-a-service products that run entirely on AWS infrastructure.
Netherlands regulatory agencies agrees division of duties under new cybersecurity law
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), digital infrastructure agency RDI and three other regulatory bodies in the Netherlands have agreed their responsibilities for enforcing the new Cybersecurity Act.
Michael Burry Is Betting Against Artificial Intelligence (AI). Here’s the Case for and Against, and the One Stock I’d Still Own.
Michael Burry first took center stage when he spoke out about the U.S. housing market in the early 2000s, predicting the subprime market crash.
UOB and AWS to Explore AI-Driven Banking Across ASEAN
UOB has signed a MoU with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore developing a dedicated cloud environment in Singapore as part of a proposed hybrid infrastructure model for banking across ASEAN.
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO Holds Annual Steadfast Noon Nuclear Exercise
NATO will host its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, beginning on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
WTO More Than Doubles 2026 Global Trade Growth Forecast to 3.9% on AI Infrastructure Boom
The World Trade Organization has sharply upgraded its projection for global merchandise trade expansion in 2026, lifting its estimate to 3.9% — more than twice its earlier figure — as surging artificial intelligence investment counterbalanced the effects of Middle East…
China Rejects EU Hybrid Car Export Limits as Brussels Considers New Tariffs
205 China has rejected a European Union request to restrict exports of hybrid cars to Europe, increasing the likelihood of new trade defence measures against Chinese manufacturers as negotiations continue in Beijing.
MWM: Ukraine Arms Aid Drains NATO Military Stockpiles
Military aid to Ukraine is draining European weapons stockpiles and weakening NATO readiness, MWM reports, as Dutch and German defense capabilities suffer.
Michigan Senate candidates clash on tariffs, Iran war and health care
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan's two candidates for U.S. Senate squared off in a debate Thursday night, clashing over gas prices, tariffs, the Iran war, artificial intelligence, immigration and surveillance technology — while also trading barbs over campaign finances, personal…
Science & Green Tech
CRISPR Screen Maps the Hidden Control Network of the Body’s
Deep inside nearly every human cell sits a molecular sentinel that spends its life sniffing the chemical environment.
On this day in space! Oct. 8, 1992: NASA’s Pioneer Venus probe burns up in Venusian atmosphere after 14 years orbiting the planet
On Oct. 8, 1992, NASA's Pioneer 12 spacecraft burned up in the atmosphere of Venus. Pioneer 12, also known as the Pioneer Venus Orbiter, spent 14 years orbiting Venus and studying the planet's atmosphere.
President Trump unveils $215M quantum computing plan amid crypto fears
The Trump administration has announced more than $6 billion in science initiatives, including a $215 million quantum computing competition and $2.4 billion in AI industry commitments, as European authorities warn about future quantum threats to cryptocurrency security.
How to Earn $7,000 a Day With Renewable Energy? Discover Lake Energy’s Investment Model
India’s renewable energy sector continues to expand, driving demand for solar power, wind energy, and battery storage. As the clean energy transition accelerates, investors are exploring new ways to participate in energy infrastructure and related financial opportunities.
CRISPR Therapeutics counsel sells 1,990 shares
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Kinship caregivers learn about resources, support| NC Health News
by Jennifer Fernandez, North Carolina Health News October 9, 2026 Key Takeaways: At 19 years old, Jamie Barricelli became a de facto mother of four.
Building healthier litters through maternal nutrition
Nutrition is one of the most effective tools available for influencing the gut microbiome. Prebiotics, including yeast-based mannan-rich fraction (MRF) technologies, have attracted considerable attention because of their ability to help maintain balanced and diverse gut microbiota.
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Hosts 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair Featuring DJ Darla, Aztec Dancers, and Hourly Games
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is proud to present its 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair: “Building Healthier Families, Together” on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.
Parent Wellness Night connects families, supports
On September 30, Bethpage hosted its first Parent Wellness Night at Bethpage High School, bringing families together to learn about the many wellness resources and support systems available to students. The evening featured two concurrent opportunities for parents and caregivers.
Penn Wellness reduces number of online Mantra Health therapy sessions offered each year
Wellness at Penn has reduced the number of select teletherapy sessions available to students each year from 12 to eight, citing low use rates.
Work
SMEs need tailored hybrid work and flexibility, says SFA director
Small firms need hybrid work and flexibility options that are tailored to their scale of business, says David Broderick, director of the Small Firms Association (SFA).
From Nairobi to Amazon: Ann Kinyanjui on finance, AI and future of work
From the disciplined world of Kenyan accounting to the high-speed, data-rich corridors of Amazon in Seattle, Ann Kinyanjui’s career reflects a striking evolution in modern finance.
Dohnte Meyers keeps adding to his story
In Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the first game that the Cincinnati Bengals played with Andrei Iosivas on IR, the plan was that Colbie Young would have a significantly expanded role.
Townline Wins Bid To Complete Insolvent Moonlight Sonata Project In Burnaby
After becoming insolvent earlier this year, a plan has been outlined for the Moonlight Sonata project in Burnaby to be completed while under creditor protection, according to filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Prakash Raj, Dipke, Dhruv Rathee protest against CEC in Bengaluru
Amid escalating protests in Bengaluru, prominent activists including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, and actor-activist Prakash Raj are demanding the immediate scrapping of the electoral roll revision (SIR) exercise and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar…
Entertainment
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is getting an HBO series
HBO is making a Crazy Rich Asians series, reuniting the original cast and creative team from the hit 2018 romantic comedy. Officially announced on Thursday, the co-production between HBO and Warner Bros.
Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist Kevin Hays to Perform in Korea After 18 Years
Renowned jazz pianist Kevin Hays will hold concerts in Seoul and Sejong on the 6th and 7th of next month.
‘Jailer 2’ advance box office collection overseas: Rajinikanth and Nelson’s film crosses Rs 11 crore in advance booking with week to go for film...
Rajinikanth is set to return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in 'Jailer 2,' and the sequel is already generating strong excitement among fans. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film reunites the superstar with composer Anirudh Ravichander.
Casey Wilson, Kristin Chenoweth joining the reality stars on Traitors
Fresh off another seven Emmy wins, The Traitors has revealed the next group of people to undergo some psychological fun and games at the hands of Alan Cumming.
25 Pop Culture Trivia Tidbits To Percolate in Your Brain Kettle
There's no shortage of things to get our brains going in the morning. Coffee is the obvious and most popular choice, but we've seen some wild little fact finders bring in Monster energy drinks, B12 supplements, matcha, and those mushroom…
Business & Finance
More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member?
Budget 2027: NSRC to Develop AI App to Help Public Check for Scams
Get the hottest Fintech Malaysia News once a month in your Inbox The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) will develop an AI application that allows the public to check suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts and links before making financial transactions.
Should You Buy the Solana Cryptocurrency While It’s Still Below Its $262 Peak?
The cryptocurrency market has been extremely volatile over the past 12 months. The total value of all coins and tokens in circulation reached an all-time high of $4.3 trillion last October, before plunging by 50% to $2.1 trillion by this…
France faces perfect storm of student unrest and economic turmoil
France’s simmering student anger: French students’ rage shows no signs of abating, as thousands took to the streets again yesterday in protest over conditions in public schools, including long school days, overcrowding and teacher absences.
Behavox Acquires Apiax to Add Embedded Compliance to Its Platform – Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News
Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Behavox has acquired Apiax, a Zurich-based provider of embedded compliance software for the financial services industry.
Technology & AI
IDC Frontier Ransomware Hits IDCF Cloud, 495 Down
A ransomware attack has knocked out a major piece of Japan’s cloud infrastructure, and the fallout is hitting government offices along with private businesses.
Airia Now Available on AWS Marketplace With “Deployed on AWS” Designation
Airia, the enterprise AI governance platform, today announced its availability on AWS Marketplace and its “Deployed on AWS” designation, which recognizes software-as-a-service products that run entirely on AWS infrastructure.
Netherlands regulatory agencies agrees division of duties under new cybersecurity law
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), digital infrastructure agency RDI and three other regulatory bodies in the Netherlands have agreed their responsibilities for enforcing the new Cybersecurity Act.
Michael Burry Is Betting Against Artificial Intelligence (AI). Here’s the Case for and Against, and the One Stock I’d Still Own.
Michael Burry first took center stage when he spoke out about the U.S. housing market in the early 2000s, predicting the subprime market crash.
UOB and AWS to Explore AI-Driven Banking Across ASEAN
UOB has signed a MoU with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore developing a dedicated cloud environment in Singapore as part of a proposed hybrid infrastructure model for banking across ASEAN.
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO Holds Annual Steadfast Noon Nuclear Exercise
NATO will host its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, beginning on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
WTO More Than Doubles 2026 Global Trade Growth Forecast to 3.9% on AI Infrastructure Boom
The World Trade Organization has sharply upgraded its projection for global merchandise trade expansion in 2026, lifting its estimate to 3.9% — more than twice its earlier figure — as surging artificial intelligence investment counterbalanced the effects of Middle East…
China Rejects EU Hybrid Car Export Limits as Brussels Considers New Tariffs
205 China has rejected a European Union request to restrict exports of hybrid cars to Europe, increasing the likelihood of new trade defence measures against Chinese manufacturers as negotiations continue in Beijing.
MWM: Ukraine Arms Aid Drains NATO Military Stockpiles
Military aid to Ukraine is draining European weapons stockpiles and weakening NATO readiness, MWM reports, as Dutch and German defense capabilities suffer.
Michigan Senate candidates clash on tariffs, Iran war and health care
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan's two candidates for U.S. Senate squared off in a debate Thursday night, clashing over gas prices, tariffs, the Iran war, artificial intelligence, immigration and surveillance technology — while also trading barbs over campaign finances, personal…
Science & Green Tech
CRISPR Screen Maps the Hidden Control Network of the Body’s
Deep inside nearly every human cell sits a molecular sentinel that spends its life sniffing the chemical environment.
On this day in space! Oct. 8, 1992: NASA’s Pioneer Venus probe burns up in Venusian atmosphere after 14 years orbiting the planet
On Oct. 8, 1992, NASA's Pioneer 12 spacecraft burned up in the atmosphere of Venus. Pioneer 12, also known as the Pioneer Venus Orbiter, spent 14 years orbiting Venus and studying the planet's atmosphere.
President Trump unveils $215M quantum computing plan amid crypto fears
The Trump administration has announced more than $6 billion in science initiatives, including a $215 million quantum computing competition and $2.4 billion in AI industry commitments, as European authorities warn about future quantum threats to cryptocurrency security.
How to Earn $7,000 a Day With Renewable Energy? Discover Lake Energy’s Investment Model
India’s renewable energy sector continues to expand, driving demand for solar power, wind energy, and battery storage. As the clean energy transition accelerates, investors are exploring new ways to participate in energy infrastructure and related financial opportunities.
CRISPR Therapeutics counsel sells 1,990 shares
SEC Form 4 Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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Travel
Lifestyle
Kinship caregivers learn about resources, support| NC Health News
by Jennifer Fernandez, North Carolina Health News October 9, 2026 Key Takeaways: At 19 years old, Jamie Barricelli became a de facto mother of four.
Building healthier litters through maternal nutrition
Nutrition is one of the most effective tools available for influencing the gut microbiome. Prebiotics, including yeast-based mannan-rich fraction (MRF) technologies, have attracted considerable attention because of their ability to help maintain balanced and diverse gut microbiota.
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Hosts 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair Featuring DJ Darla, Aztec Dancers, and Hourly Games
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is proud to present its 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair: “Building Healthier Families, Together” on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.
Parent Wellness Night connects families, supports
On September 30, Bethpage hosted its first Parent Wellness Night at Bethpage High School, bringing families together to learn about the many wellness resources and support systems available to students. The evening featured two concurrent opportunities for parents and caregivers.
Penn Wellness reduces number of online Mantra Health therapy sessions offered each year
Wellness at Penn has reduced the number of select teletherapy sessions available to students each year from 12 to eight, citing low use rates.
Work
SMEs need tailored hybrid work and flexibility, says SFA director
Small firms need hybrid work and flexibility options that are tailored to their scale of business, says David Broderick, director of the Small Firms Association (SFA).
From Nairobi to Amazon: Ann Kinyanjui on finance, AI and future of work
From the disciplined world of Kenyan accounting to the high-speed, data-rich corridors of Amazon in Seattle, Ann Kinyanjui’s career reflects a striking evolution in modern finance.
Dohnte Meyers keeps adding to his story
In Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the first game that the Cincinnati Bengals played with Andrei Iosivas on IR, the plan was that Colbie Young would have a significantly expanded role.
Townline Wins Bid To Complete Insolvent Moonlight Sonata Project In Burnaby
After becoming insolvent earlier this year, a plan has been outlined for the Moonlight Sonata project in Burnaby to be completed while under creditor protection, according to filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Prakash Raj, Dipke, Dhruv Rathee protest against CEC in Bengaluru
Amid escalating protests in Bengaluru, prominent activists including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, and actor-activist Prakash Raj are demanding the immediate scrapping of the electoral roll revision (SIR) exercise and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar…
Entertainment
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is getting an HBO series
HBO is making a Crazy Rich Asians series, reuniting the original cast and creative team from the hit 2018 romantic comedy. Officially announced on Thursday, the co-production between HBO and Warner Bros.
Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist Kevin Hays to Perform in Korea After 18 Years
Renowned jazz pianist Kevin Hays will hold concerts in Seoul and Sejong on the 6th and 7th of next month.
‘Jailer 2’ advance box office collection overseas: Rajinikanth and Nelson’s film crosses Rs 11 crore in advance booking with week to go for film...
Rajinikanth is set to return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in 'Jailer 2,' and the sequel is already generating strong excitement among fans. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film reunites the superstar with composer Anirudh Ravichander.
Casey Wilson, Kristin Chenoweth joining the reality stars on Traitors
Fresh off another seven Emmy wins, The Traitors has revealed the next group of people to undergo some psychological fun and games at the hands of Alan Cumming.
25 Pop Culture Trivia Tidbits To Percolate in Your Brain Kettle
There's no shortage of things to get our brains going in the morning. Coffee is the obvious and most popular choice, but we've seen some wild little fact finders bring in Monster energy drinks, B12 supplements, matcha, and those mushroom…
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is getting an HBO series
HBO is making a Crazy Rich Asians series, reuniting the original cast and creative team from the hit 2018 romantic comedy. Officially announced on Thursday, the co-production between HBO and Warner Bros.
Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist Kevin Hays to Perform in Korea After 18 Years
Renowned jazz pianist Kevin Hays will hold concerts in Seoul and Sejong on the 6th and 7th of next month.
‘Jailer 2’ advance box office collection overseas: Rajinikanth and Nelson’s film crosses Rs 11 crore in advance booking with week to go for film...
Rajinikanth is set to return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in 'Jailer 2,' and the sequel is already generating strong excitement among fans. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film reunites the superstar with composer Anirudh Ravichander.
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is getting an HBO series
HBO is making a Crazy Rich Asians series, reuniting the original cast and creative team from the hit 2018 romantic comedy. Officially announced on Thursday, the co-production between HBO and Warner Bros.
Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist Kevin Hays to Perform in Korea After 18 Years
Renowned jazz pianist Kevin Hays will hold concerts in Seoul and Sejong on the 6th and 7th of next month.
‘Jailer 2’ advance box office collection overseas: Rajinikanth and Nelson’s film crosses Rs 11 crore in advance booking with week to go for film...
Rajinikanth is set to return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in 'Jailer 2,' and the sequel is already generating strong excitement among fans. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film reunites the superstar with composer Anirudh Ravichander.
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