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Bitmine’s Tom Lee Warns of a Potential Sell-Off in Ethereum. Here’s the Most Likely Scenario for ETH.
Cryptocurrency trades 24/7 globally, making it particularly susceptible to sharp market movements taking place around the world.
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices | Inflation
UK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that has pushed up the cost of diesel to record levels.
Stablecoin payments grow as banks retain influence over adoption
TL;DR: Stablecoins are getting cheaper and more widely used for payments, even as supply stalls. Borderless.xyz puts median remittance costs near 1% versus 6.36% for traditional transfers, and Allium says payments rose 45% while supply grew just 0.4%.
Musk’s SpaceX Earnings Rocket Higher as Bitcoin Stash Holds Firm
The real showstopper was SpaceX’s Super Intelligence division, which raked in $7.56 billion, an astonishing 830% increase from the previous year. The business, encompassing Grok, cloud infrastructure and the recently acquired Cursor operation, overtook Starlink as SpaceX’s largest revenue contributor.
Energy Costs Are Driving U.S. Inflation, and Wages Aren’t Keeping Up
Inflation rates remain blistering high across the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’s most recent Consumer Price Index, released last week, revealed numbers that were higher than most projections, indicating long-term pain for consumers and a nightmare election cycle…
Technology & AI
Magic Shot Leveraging Generative AI Returns for Limited-Time Test at Haunted Mansion
Disney PhotoPass is testing a new Magic Shot at Haunted Mansion today, and like the stone bust shot from September, it uses generative AI for elements of the finished photo.
COPC Data Breach Affects 1.4 Million Patients
Central Ohio Primary Care Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians Inc. (COPC), a physician-owned medical group with more than 80 practices across central Ohio, disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 1.4 million individuals in the United States, including 709 Massachusetts residents.
Chinese Ophthalmic Nurses Negotiate Trust in Generative AI
Ophthalmic nurses in China approached generative artificial intelligence with curiosity but not blanket acceptance, according to a qualitative descriptive study of how they establish, adjust and defend trust in tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
Kentucky CHFS Data Breach Hits 3,816 Medicaid Records
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AI for the People, Not for the Billionaires: The Global Fight Against Digital Feudalism
AI for the People, Not for the Billionaires: The Global Fight Against Digital Feudalism.
Opinion | Technology, democracy, economic sovereignty and the concentration of corporate power
Geopolitics & Trade
Elbridge Colby’s NATO Strategy Puts Europe’s Conventional and Nuclear Deterrence at Risk
Last week, NATO began its annual Steadfast Noon exercise to ensure the alliance’s nuclear readiness, even as the Trump administration pursues a policy that threatens to undermine it.
NATO Southern Neighbourhood Envoy Visits Qatar
NATO's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Javier Colomina, visited Qatar from 19 to 21 October 2026, where he had meetings with Qatari officials and addressed the Global Security Forum.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to freeze conflict along current front line, move to diplomacy
Elena Teslova 21 October 2026•Update: 21 October 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Ukraine was ready to freeze the conflict along the current front line and move to diplomatic negotiations as part of efforts to end the…
Russia sends heavily armed naval training ship to an African country on four-ocean mission covering Atlantic and Arctic waters near NATO countries
Perekop, a Russian Baltic Fleet training vessel, arrived at Namibia's Walvis Bay port on October 20, 2026, after crossing the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
Deadly Black Sea ship attacks prompt NATO to strengthen surveillance
NATO will deploy additional maritime patrol aircraft, drones and electronic warfare systems to the Black Sea following a series of deadly attacks on vessels in the region.
Science & Green Tech
TELF AG on France’s Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Flexibility
France’s proposed electricity reforms could create new opportunities for solar energy, battery storage, and the strategic raw materials supporting these technologies.
[Space Exploration Technologies Q3 2026 Earnings Call] SpaceX Revenue Soars 161% to $14.6B as AI Compute Ignites Explosive Growth; Q1 2027 Revenue Guidance Set...
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) delivered a blowout third quarter of 2026, with revenue surging 161% year-over-year to $14.6 billion, driven by an inflection in its Super Intelligence (SI) segment and continued momentum in Starlink connectivity.
Mexico may approve up to 60 renewable energy projects worth $12.5bn
Mexico’s state-owned Federal Electricity Commission may approve up to 60 renewable energy projects, most of which will be solar power plants.
Smart Cities World – Solar power
Left to right: Claire Turpin, CEO at Sidney Stringer MAT; Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands; Councillor Dr Lynnette Kelly; Carol Thomas, principal and CEO of Coventry College; Mick Goodreid, head of estates at Coventry College; Andrew Walls, vice…
Sahaj Solar to Set Up 1.8 GWh Battery Energy Storage Facility in Gujarat
Solar module manufacturer and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services provider Sahaj Solar has announced plans to set up a 1.8 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Dakor, Gujarat.
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Lifestyle
Crunch Fitness opens in New Braunfels | New Braunfels
Crunch Fitness officially opened its doors Wednesday, offering a new location for residents to work out in New Braunfels.
Paul Harris elected to National Academy of Medicine
Paul Harris, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Biomedical Engineering and Biostatistics, is among 100 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the organization announced Oct. 19.
NRL and boxing giant Paul Gallen reveals his daily health and wellness routine
Chief executives, leading sports stars and media personalities have never been more aware of what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle. After all, they’re among some of the busiest people in the country.
EDITORIAL: Wellness centre must mark the end of aging facilities
Miramichi city council was wise to ask what it would cost to keep the city’s aging recreation facilities operating alongside the new Arbec Wellness Centre through next spring.
NHS staff investigated over potential accessing of tiger victim’s records | South Yorkshire
NHS staff may have accessed the medical records of a man killed by a tiger at a wildlife park “without legitimate permission”, an ambulance trust has said.
Work
Home comforts: can remote work be better for the environment? | Australia news
The normalisation of working from home and flexible work has been one of the Covid-19 pandemic’s few positive legacies.
Matheson and UCC future of work hackathon
Matheson and University College Cork (UCC) welcomed a record 90 students to the fourth annual Matheson and UCC Hackathon.
All-In: what Guernsey’s AI Sprint is telling us about the future of work
The energy around AI is growing. Yet many organisations still find it hard to put AI into practice, manage the risks, and get people to use it with confidence.
For content creator James Licauco, fitness makes him feel better, more confident
Jerry Donato - The Philippine StarOctober 21, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — James Licauco has found his footing in content creation, away from show business, the turf, or the chosen field by his older brother, David Licauco.
5 Best Practices for Essential Hybrid Work Success
To achieve success in a hybrid work environment, start by establishing a consistent work schedule that blends in-office and remote days. This balance boosts collaboration and productivity. Next, leverage technology for seamless communication and project management.
Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker makes red-carpet return with bust-length, newly blonde hair
Last week, Sarah Jessica Parker had an evening out in her native New York, alongside husband, Matthew Broderick, 64, and their eldest child, James Wilkie, 23.
‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale Interview With Ruth Bradley
Before Ruth Bradley filmed any episodes of Apple TV’s Slow Horses, she read all the books in the Mick Herron series that had been published to that point.
China’s iQIYI streaming service adapts app for iPhone Duo, eyes AI cost cuts
Chinese streaming giant iQIYI has adapted its app for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo in a move that showcases the Nasdaq-listed company's drive to keep up with technological developments, said the company's founder and CEO Gong Yu.
Pakistani celebrities react as death of 15-year-old Waseem Abbas in Multan sparks calls for justice
The death of orphaned teenager Waseem Abbas sparked outrage' actors like Yumna Zaidi, Mishi Khan demand justice The death of 15-year-old Muhammad Waseem Abbas in Multan prompted an outpouring of grief and anger on social media, with Pakistani celebrities and…
HBO Max’s 2-Part Space Opera Is Better Than Peak Game of Thrones In Every Way
Game of Thrones remains a benchmark for the best storytelling years of HBO. Back before fantasy was as prevalent as it is now, the gritty epic was a gateway for fans from all walks of life to discover the genre.
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Sarah Jessica Parker makes red-carpet return with bust-length, newly blonde hair
Last week, Sarah Jessica Parker had an evening out in her native New York, alongside husband, Matthew Broderick, 64, and their eldest child, James Wilkie, 23.
Magic Shot Leveraging Generative AI Returns for Limited-Time Test at Haunted Mansion
Disney PhotoPass is testing a new Magic Shot at Haunted Mansion today, and like the stone bust shot from September, it uses generative AI for elements of the finished photo.
‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale Interview With Ruth Bradley
Before Ruth Bradley filmed any episodes of Apple TV’s Slow Horses, she read all the books in the Mick Herron series that had been published to that point.
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Sarah Jessica Parker makes red-carpet return with bust-length, newly blonde hair
Last week, Sarah Jessica Parker had an evening out in her native New York, alongside husband, Matthew Broderick, 64, and their eldest child, James Wilkie, 23.
Magic Shot Leveraging Generative AI Returns for Limited-Time Test at Haunted Mansion
Disney PhotoPass is testing a new Magic Shot at Haunted Mansion today, and like the stone bust shot from September, it uses generative AI for elements of the finished photo.
‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale Interview With Ruth Bradley
Before Ruth Bradley filmed any episodes of Apple TV’s Slow Horses, she read all the books in the Mick Herron series that had been published to that point.
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