Business & Finance
XRP’s ETFs Are $160 Million Behind Solana’s and Closing. Solana’s Funds Have Had Outflows on Six of Seven October Days.
Solana ETFs have been bleeding cash for most of October while XRP funds keep pulling in fresh investment, and the gap between them is shrinking fast.
MAS Plans Next Phase of Wholesale CBDC Settlement With Tokenised Bills
Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to use wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle tokenised MAS Bills.
SUI Price Eyes A Breakout Toward $1.41 As Sui TVL Reaches $523.5 Million
Sui’s decentralized finance ecosystem is gaining attention after Haedal surpassed 10 million WAL tokens staked in haWAL, its liquid staking token on the network. The development comes as Sui’s total value locked reaches $523.5 million.
Ethereum ETFs Lose $542M as Solana Funds End 14-Week Streak
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs suffered $542.1 million in net outflows during the week ended October 9, marking their heaviest weekly loss since January.
Saudi Auto Parts Startup Autobia Raises $12 Million Series A
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
Technology & AI
Microsoft President Says Milk Faces More Regulation Than Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for stronger global rules for artificial intelligence, warning that advanced AI systems currently face fewer formal safety requirements than many everyday consumer products.
AWS Rejects AI Model Monopoly, Backs OpenAI And Anthropic Models; Channel Chief Says No ‘One Model To Rule Them All’
‘We have over a hundred models available on Amazon Bedrock. And the thing that we have found is that there isn’t one model to rule them all,’ says AWS worldwide channel chief Ruba Borno.
Ahold Delhaize experiencing cybersecurity issue
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Ray Dalio Says This Is When the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bubble Could Pop
Many artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are trading at some lofty premiums, with many investors and analysts believing that a bubble has formed. This can happen with new technologies. Expectations become inflated, and so too do stock valuations.
Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of French supermarkets have been hit by a cyber attack that caused their fridges and freezers to heat up, spoiling fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
Geopolitics & Trade
EU has options to protect ICC amid US measures against court: Foreign policy chief
Şeyma Erkul Dayanç 12 October 2026•Update: 12 October 2026 The EU has options to ensure the International Criminal Court (ICC) can continue its work amid US measures against the court, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday.
UKey Releases Customer Advisory on Hardware Wallet Supply
HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UKey has released a customer advisory on hardware wallet supply chain security following recent reports of device tampering in the industry.
NATO commander unveils strategy to make any attack on alliance ‘utterly futile’
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Alexus Grynkewich has unveiled a new defence strategy aimed at ensuring that any attack on an alliance member proves “utterly futile”, as countries on NATO’s eastern flank face sabotage, arson and drone incursions.
US NATO Ambassador Whitaker Reassures Europe Amid Troop Withdrawals – News and Statistics
Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, assured European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius that Washington has not abandoned its commitment to European defence, even as an ongoing American military review pulls thousands of personnel and critical strategic assets out…
NATO Envoy Concludes Second Visit to Mauritania
The Secretary General's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Mr Javier Colomina, returned to Nouakchott, Mauritania for an official visit on 8 October 2026.
Science & Green Tech
WindEurope: Wind Energy and Nature Protection Can Advance Together – News and Statistics
WindEurope used the Brussels Night of Darkness to argue that wind energy and nature protection can advance together, according to WindEurope.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion over five years in quantum computing and U.S. science
Nvidia said on Oct. 12 it will invest and provide support totaling $1 billion over the next five years to advance superintelligence technology development in U.S. science and quantum computing. Quantum computing, healthcare and energy security are key target areas.
Dutch green hydrogen projects need long term price support to attract investment
Green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands may need long term revenue support to secure investment, according to a study assessing a 200 MW alkaline electrolyser in the Rotterdam Rijnmond industrial cluster.
DNA Cleanup Market To 2035: NGS and CRISPR Demand to Accelerate Growth – News and Statistics
According to the latest IndexBox report on the global DNA Cleanup market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
Is Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Still Reasonable After A 7x Run?
Quantum Computing has seen its share price swing sharply in recent years, which raises a direct question for anyone looking at the stock today.
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Cedar Rapids forum to focus on families navigating mental health, recovery
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Families dealing with a loved one’s mental health or substance use concerns will be the focus of a free public forum next weekend in Cedar Rapids.
MP urges NHS bosses to stop Bishop Auckland ward move
The trust revealed earlier this week that it would move Ward 7, the frailty unit, from Bishop Auckland to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six years ago.
AI skin cancer triage to roll out across NHS South East
The technology will be used to triage skin cancer referrals in what has been described as the largest rollout of autonomous medical AI in NHS history.
MSU Mental Health Research Connect hosts panel discussing mental health care
Twelve years ago while directing the National Institute for Mental Health in Washington, D.C., Dr. Tom Insel spoke to mental health advocates about real-time brain activity, sharing material focused on revolutionizing understanding of the human brain.
Work
FAS Weighs Four-Day Return-to-Office Requirement for Some Staff
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is considering requiring some staff in academic departments to return to the office four days a week, according to a person familiar with the matter and a message sent to members of Harvard’s staff…
Return To Office Mandates Are Killing Workplace Trust
The office has become a stage, and too many employees now believe the performance matters more than the work. Leaders say they want culture, mentorship, innovation, and accountability. Workers increasingly hear surveillance, attrition, and a quiet test of loyalty.
9 stories on the growing pains of AI at work
Religious accommodation requests to opt out of artificial intelligence tools. AI assistance in making hiring and layoff decisions leading to lawsuits. AI-generated work employees submit without understanding.
The “creator economy” doesn’t actually exist
While it’s easy to point and laugh at people whose grand predictions about the future turn out to be less-than-accurate, we rarely stop to mention those rare individuals who seem to scry the shape of tomorrow.
Skills for the Future of Work: Leaders Weigh In
Skills for the future of work are becoming more important as careers, industries, and organizations continue to change. New technology is changing how work gets done. Expectations are shifting. Career paths are becoming less predictable.
Entertainment
Reality Stars Leave Popular Show After 16 Years in Sudden Exit
Few people probably saw this coming. But two reality stars have shockingly exited a popular show after 16 years. Sister Wives just lost Kody Brown and his wife, Robyn Brown.
Jennifer Lopez Confronts Paparazzi in Paris & Sparks Social Media Debate
Even though being a celebrity obviously comes with a ton of privilege, there are certain aspects of existing in the spotlight that seem especially tough.
Carey Mulligan Styles Celine for London Film Festival
Carey Mulligan joined the recent red carpet trend of celebrities eschewing fall fashion in favor of spring runway style with her Celine look at Sunday’s “Wildwood” premiere held at BFI Southbank during the London Film Festival.
London Film Festival 2026 – Best celebrity looks from the red carpet
Johansson showcased two different takes on red. For one appearance, she chose a strapless Hermès dress with a voluminous skirt and pockets. Red sandals completed the look.
JJ Foodservice gains 300 customers through TikTok Shop pilot | News
JJ Foodservice has gained 300 new customers thanks to its new TikTok Shop channel. It comes after the wholesaler launched a pilot in July, which it described as being “the first shop of its kind in UK foodservice wholesale”.
Business & Finance
XRP’s ETFs Are $160 Million Behind Solana’s and Closing. Solana’s Funds Have Had Outflows on Six of Seven October Days.
Solana ETFs have been bleeding cash for most of October while XRP funds keep pulling in fresh investment, and the gap between them is shrinking fast.
MAS Plans Next Phase of Wholesale CBDC Settlement With Tokenised Bills
Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to use wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle tokenised MAS Bills.
SUI Price Eyes A Breakout Toward $1.41 As Sui TVL Reaches $523.5 Million
Sui’s decentralized finance ecosystem is gaining attention after Haedal surpassed 10 million WAL tokens staked in haWAL, its liquid staking token on the network. The development comes as Sui’s total value locked reaches $523.5 million.
Ethereum ETFs Lose $542M as Solana Funds End 14-Week Streak
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs suffered $542.1 million in net outflows during the week ended October 9, marking their heaviest weekly loss since January.
Saudi Auto Parts Startup Autobia Raises $12 Million Series A
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
Technology & AI
Microsoft President Says Milk Faces More Regulation Than Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for stronger global rules for artificial intelligence, warning that advanced AI systems currently face fewer formal safety requirements than many everyday consumer products.
AWS Rejects AI Model Monopoly, Backs OpenAI And Anthropic Models; Channel Chief Says No ‘One Model To Rule Them All’
‘We have over a hundred models available on Amazon Bedrock. And the thing that we have found is that there isn’t one model to rule them all,’ says AWS worldwide channel chief Ruba Borno.
Ahold Delhaize experiencing cybersecurity issue
Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback.
Ray Dalio Says This Is When the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bubble Could Pop
Many artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are trading at some lofty premiums, with many investors and analysts believing that a bubble has formed. This can happen with new technologies. Expectations become inflated, and so too do stock valuations.
Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of French supermarkets have been hit by a cyber attack that caused their fridges and freezers to heat up, spoiling fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
Geopolitics & Trade
EU has options to protect ICC amid US measures against court: Foreign policy chief
Şeyma Erkul Dayanç 12 October 2026•Update: 12 October 2026 The EU has options to ensure the International Criminal Court (ICC) can continue its work amid US measures against the court, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday.
UKey Releases Customer Advisory on Hardware Wallet Supply
HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UKey has released a customer advisory on hardware wallet supply chain security following recent reports of device tampering in the industry.
NATO commander unveils strategy to make any attack on alliance ‘utterly futile’
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Alexus Grynkewich has unveiled a new defence strategy aimed at ensuring that any attack on an alliance member proves “utterly futile”, as countries on NATO’s eastern flank face sabotage, arson and drone incursions.
US NATO Ambassador Whitaker Reassures Europe Amid Troop Withdrawals – News and Statistics
Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, assured European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius that Washington has not abandoned its commitment to European defence, even as an ongoing American military review pulls thousands of personnel and critical strategic assets out…
NATO Envoy Concludes Second Visit to Mauritania
The Secretary General's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Mr Javier Colomina, returned to Nouakchott, Mauritania for an official visit on 8 October 2026.
Science & Green Tech
WindEurope: Wind Energy and Nature Protection Can Advance Together – News and Statistics
WindEurope used the Brussels Night of Darkness to argue that wind energy and nature protection can advance together, according to WindEurope.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion over five years in quantum computing and U.S. science
Nvidia said on Oct. 12 it will invest and provide support totaling $1 billion over the next five years to advance superintelligence technology development in U.S. science and quantum computing. Quantum computing, healthcare and energy security are key target areas.
Dutch green hydrogen projects need long term price support to attract investment
Green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands may need long term revenue support to secure investment, according to a study assessing a 200 MW alkaline electrolyser in the Rotterdam Rijnmond industrial cluster.
DNA Cleanup Market To 2035: NGS and CRISPR Demand to Accelerate Growth – News and Statistics
According to the latest IndexBox report on the global DNA Cleanup market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
Is Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Still Reasonable After A 7x Run?
Quantum Computing has seen its share price swing sharply in recent years, which raises a direct question for anyone looking at the stock today.
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Travel
Lifestyle
Cedar Rapids forum to focus on families navigating mental health, recovery
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Families dealing with a loved one’s mental health or substance use concerns will be the focus of a free public forum next weekend in Cedar Rapids.
MP urges NHS bosses to stop Bishop Auckland ward move
The trust revealed earlier this week that it would move Ward 7, the frailty unit, from Bishop Auckland to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six years ago.
AI skin cancer triage to roll out across NHS South East
The technology will be used to triage skin cancer referrals in what has been described as the largest rollout of autonomous medical AI in NHS history.
MSU Mental Health Research Connect hosts panel discussing mental health care
Twelve years ago while directing the National Institute for Mental Health in Washington, D.C., Dr. Tom Insel spoke to mental health advocates about real-time brain activity, sharing material focused on revolutionizing understanding of the human brain.
Work
FAS Weighs Four-Day Return-to-Office Requirement for Some Staff
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is considering requiring some staff in academic departments to return to the office four days a week, according to a person familiar with the matter and a message sent to members of Harvard’s staff…
Return To Office Mandates Are Killing Workplace Trust
The office has become a stage, and too many employees now believe the performance matters more than the work. Leaders say they want culture, mentorship, innovation, and accountability. Workers increasingly hear surveillance, attrition, and a quiet test of loyalty.
9 stories on the growing pains of AI at work
Religious accommodation requests to opt out of artificial intelligence tools. AI assistance in making hiring and layoff decisions leading to lawsuits. AI-generated work employees submit without understanding.
The “creator economy” doesn’t actually exist
While it’s easy to point and laugh at people whose grand predictions about the future turn out to be less-than-accurate, we rarely stop to mention those rare individuals who seem to scry the shape of tomorrow.
Skills for the Future of Work: Leaders Weigh In
Skills for the future of work are becoming more important as careers, industries, and organizations continue to change. New technology is changing how work gets done. Expectations are shifting. Career paths are becoming less predictable.
Entertainment
Reality Stars Leave Popular Show After 16 Years in Sudden Exit
Few people probably saw this coming. But two reality stars have shockingly exited a popular show after 16 years. Sister Wives just lost Kody Brown and his wife, Robyn Brown.
Jennifer Lopez Confronts Paparazzi in Paris & Sparks Social Media Debate
Even though being a celebrity obviously comes with a ton of privilege, there are certain aspects of existing in the spotlight that seem especially tough.
Carey Mulligan Styles Celine for London Film Festival
Carey Mulligan joined the recent red carpet trend of celebrities eschewing fall fashion in favor of spring runway style with her Celine look at Sunday’s “Wildwood” premiere held at BFI Southbank during the London Film Festival.
London Film Festival 2026 – Best celebrity looks from the red carpet
Johansson showcased two different takes on red. For one appearance, she chose a strapless Hermès dress with a voluminous skirt and pockets. Red sandals completed the look.
JJ Foodservice gains 300 customers through TikTok Shop pilot | News
JJ Foodservice has gained 300 new customers thanks to its new TikTok Shop channel. It comes after the wholesaler launched a pilot in July, which it described as being “the first shop of its kind in UK foodservice wholesale”.
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