Business & Finance
Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer Maker Oratomic Raises $475M Series B
Money is pouring into quantum computing. In the same week, U.S. startup Oratomic closed a large round and UK trapped-ion startup Universal Quantum raised more than $100 million — the largest Series A ever for a UK-headquartered quantum computing company.
What happens when house prices fall? Canada and New Zealand offer some clues
Australia's housing downturn is gathering pace, with prices now more than 5 per cent below their peak and forecasts pointing to further falls.
DeFi perp open interest dropped $500M+ in a single day. Zoom
DeFi perp open interest dropped $500M+ in a single day. Zoom out: OI is still up 12.7% month over month, sitting around $14B. Volume tells the other half.
SoftBank-backed OPay reveals revenue rise in US IPO filing
Audio By Carbonatix Oct 9 (Reuters) – Africa-focused digital payments company OPay on Friday revealed in its US initial public offering filing that its revenue more than doubled in the first six months of the year.
BitMine Approaches Its ETH Purchase Limit: Who Will Buy Ethereum Next?
As BitMine nears its buying threshold, the question arises: who will step in to buy Ethereum?
Technology & AI
AWS Releases Open-Source Physical AI Toolchain for Robots
AWS introduced the Physical AI Toolchain on AWS in a blog post dated 7 October 2026, and Amazon’s post of 8 October 2026 describes it as an open-source stack for building machines that perceive, reason and act in the real…
AT&T data breach settlement approved: What customers could receive
(WKRC) - A federal judge has granted final approval to AT&T’s $177 million class-action settlement over two data breaches that exposed customer information. The settlement administrator announced the approval Oct. 2.
The Donald Trump administration has made it mandatory for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to ..
U.S. government's policy to make AI correction mandatory Self-regulation turned to malfunction one after another The Donald Trump administration has made it mandatory for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to immediately report various accidents caused by individual company models to the…
Its Cyber Office Live, Arkansas Eyes Whole-of-State Security
A little more than a year after standing up its State Cybersecurity Office (SCSO), bringing 15 state agencies into a unified group, Arkansas is moving toward whole-of-state cybersecurity.The Arkansas Cybersecurity Act of 2025, which became law April 8, 2025, gave…
Local Living: world of artificial intelligence
ABC Columbia Staff, COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, we learn about the world of artificial intelligence and how to navigate it. ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan has more information. Categories: Local News Tags: Local Living Share
Geopolitics & Trade
A 19,800-pound American drone boat spent two weeks running around the clock in an Australian port and can watch one patch of ocean for...
KeysQuestions4Vehicle1 Leidos built a fully operational naval drone boat with its own money, no government contract in hand, and it's already got 16 Australian shipyards queued up to start production — that's not how defense procurement is supposed to work…
How To Legally Pay Less In Tariffs Without Moving Your Factory
The average tariff the U.S. charges on imports has nearly tripled since the start of 2025, from about 2.3% to 6.7%.
Trump-Putin diesel deal contradicts Russia sanctions law, critics say
President Donald Trump's Friday announcement that Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global market marked an apparent pivot from recent efforts to pressure Moscow to end the Ukraine war by targeting Russian energy exports.
Witkoff stated that the US, Ukraine, NATO and the EU discussed ending the war by winter during talks in Miami
Talks between delegations from Ukraine, the United States, NATO, and the European Union on ways to end the war before winter began in Miami. The meeting was constructive, said U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, reports UNN.
Russia’s intensifying attacks on Ukraine speak louder than its claims to want peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Two weeks ago, we heard Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers in the General Assembly and in this Chamber calling for de-escalation and an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Today, the Security Council meets on Ukraine again.
Science & Green Tech
Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at PQShield, VTT, QuantWare, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
PQShield has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointments of Hal Conklin as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Gemma Ungoed-Thomas as Sovereign Advisor.
Nvidia Funding Puts IonQ Stock And Quantum Computing Shares In Focus
Nvidia just pledged US$1b for U.S. research in quantum computing, healthcare, and energy security, and that kind of long-horizon spending can reshape which companies sit closest to the flow of contracts, data center demand, and scientific workloads.
Polymer Membranes Energy Storage Market To 2035: Long-Duration Grid Demand Drives Growth – News and Statistics
According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Polymer Membranes Energy Storage market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) Is Taking on Telecom Giants. Can Its Earnings Catch Up With a $2.2 Trillion Valuation?
When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard.
Citi Sees 60% Upside in CRISPR Therapeutics. Here’s What Has to Go Right.
It's been a disappointing past few years for patient shareholders of CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP +5.85%). Despite the company passing multiple major milestones during this stretch, this biopharma/biotechnology stock's gone nowhere since falling back from its early 2021 peak.
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As a Wellness Center employee, here’s what you missed
Re “The Herbert Wellness Center needs a facelift” (Sept. 9): As a student employee of the Herbert Wellness Center since fall of 2021, I respect that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, after reading the article published on Sept.
Greensboro police, partners host Faith and Blue walk to spotlight mental health resources
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VirexForce Gummies Reviews 2026: Could a Gummy Fit Your Men’s Wellness Routine? Ingredients and Offer Terms Examined
SANTA MONICA, Calif., October 9, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Paid Advertorial: A commission is earned if you purchase through links in this article. VirexForce is a dietary supplement, not FDA-approved, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Gadsden State to host 9th annual Mental Health Conference with community health partners
Gadsden State Community College will host its ninth annual Mental Health Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 in the Helderman Hall Auditorium.
Carrick reveals ‘mixed’ fitness news after the international break
Michael Carrick delivered team news for Manchester United before the visit of Tottenham. The Red Devils are on a three-game winless streak in the Premier League, following a 2-2 draw with Everton, 1-0 loss to Manchester City and 1-1 draw…
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Workers Are Doing ‘Performative AI,’ Exaggerating AI Use to Bosses
In the age of AI changing the way people work, some workers feel like they're under a spotlight, proving their skills with the new technology.
NYPD Shoves Soon-to-be Congresswoman, Clears Way for ICE at Protest Outside Allen Hospital
INWOOD — A member of the New York City Police Department hurled a soon-to-be congresswoman to the ground last night at a heated demonstration outside Allen Hospital, where a man was receiving treatment after an agent with Immigration and Customs…
The Future of Work Belongs to Innovation Leaders, Not Tech Adopters
Every boardroom conversation today eventually circles back to two words: artificial intelligence. And yet, for all the investment in tools, platforms, and AI pilots, most organizations are discovering the same uncomfortable truth — technology alone does not transform how work…
Cat 3 Isaias nears Coast
Hurricane Isaias remains a Category 3 storm with 115 mph (100 kt) maximum sustained winds and is projected to make landfall near the Pensacola, Florida area this evening. Located at 29.2N, 87.0W, moving north at 17 mph (15 kt).
Civil servants embarrassed to use AI at work
Civil servants are embarrassed to use AI at work because they think bosses will look down on them, a government report has found.
Entertainment
Nickelback announces 2027 Nashville, Knoxville concerts on Everything Under the Sun Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nickelback is bringing its new world tour to Tennessee in 2027, with concerts scheduled in Nashville and Knoxville days apart. The Canadian rock band will perform at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Sunday, Feb.
Near-Perfect Crime Classic Officially Rises From the Dead on HBO Max
That Matt Damon guy has been in some stuff lately, namely The Odyssey, but also, he’s been in a lot of stuff for 30 years or so now.
Grammy Award-winning stars Chris Brown, Usher cancel Paycor Stadium tour stop
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A notice from Ticketmaster has indicated that the upcoming concert at Paycor Stadium featuring Chris Brown and Usher has been canceled. Additionally, there is no upcoming concert listed on Paycor Stadium's website.
Traitors Season 6 Cast: See Reality Stars Heading to the Castle
Originally appeared on E! Online The faithful are about to find out who is the traitor among them.
Manitowoc man with muscular dystrophy turns snack reviews into TikTok sensation
MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — A 24-year-old man from the Lakeshore area is gaining attention on TikTok — not just for snacks, but for the message he serves up with every review.
Business & Finance
Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer Maker Oratomic Raises $475M Series B
Money is pouring into quantum computing. In the same week, U.S. startup Oratomic closed a large round and UK trapped-ion startup Universal Quantum raised more than $100 million — the largest Series A ever for a UK-headquartered quantum computing company.
What happens when house prices fall? Canada and New Zealand offer some clues
Australia's housing downturn is gathering pace, with prices now more than 5 per cent below their peak and forecasts pointing to further falls.
DeFi perp open interest dropped $500M+ in a single day. Zoom
DeFi perp open interest dropped $500M+ in a single day. Zoom out: OI is still up 12.7% month over month, sitting around $14B. Volume tells the other half.
SoftBank-backed OPay reveals revenue rise in US IPO filing
Audio By Carbonatix Oct 9 (Reuters) – Africa-focused digital payments company OPay on Friday revealed in its US initial public offering filing that its revenue more than doubled in the first six months of the year.
BitMine Approaches Its ETH Purchase Limit: Who Will Buy Ethereum Next?
As BitMine nears its buying threshold, the question arises: who will step in to buy Ethereum?
Technology & AI
AWS Releases Open-Source Physical AI Toolchain for Robots
AWS introduced the Physical AI Toolchain on AWS in a blog post dated 7 October 2026, and Amazon’s post of 8 October 2026 describes it as an open-source stack for building machines that perceive, reason and act in the real…
AT&T data breach settlement approved: What customers could receive
(WKRC) - A federal judge has granted final approval to AT&T’s $177 million class-action settlement over two data breaches that exposed customer information. The settlement administrator announced the approval Oct. 2.
The Donald Trump administration has made it mandatory for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to ..
U.S. government's policy to make AI correction mandatory Self-regulation turned to malfunction one after another The Donald Trump administration has made it mandatory for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to immediately report various accidents caused by individual company models to the…
Its Cyber Office Live, Arkansas Eyes Whole-of-State Security
A little more than a year after standing up its State Cybersecurity Office (SCSO), bringing 15 state agencies into a unified group, Arkansas is moving toward whole-of-state cybersecurity.The Arkansas Cybersecurity Act of 2025, which became law April 8, 2025, gave…
Local Living: world of artificial intelligence
ABC Columbia Staff, COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, we learn about the world of artificial intelligence and how to navigate it. ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan has more information. Categories: Local News Tags: Local Living Share
Geopolitics & Trade
A 19,800-pound American drone boat spent two weeks running around the clock in an Australian port and can watch one patch of ocean for...
KeysQuestions4Vehicle1 Leidos built a fully operational naval drone boat with its own money, no government contract in hand, and it's already got 16 Australian shipyards queued up to start production — that's not how defense procurement is supposed to work…
How To Legally Pay Less In Tariffs Without Moving Your Factory
The average tariff the U.S. charges on imports has nearly tripled since the start of 2025, from about 2.3% to 6.7%.
Trump-Putin diesel deal contradicts Russia sanctions law, critics say
President Donald Trump's Friday announcement that Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global market marked an apparent pivot from recent efforts to pressure Moscow to end the Ukraine war by targeting Russian energy exports.
Witkoff stated that the US, Ukraine, NATO and the EU discussed ending the war by winter during talks in Miami
Talks between delegations from Ukraine, the United States, NATO, and the European Union on ways to end the war before winter began in Miami. The meeting was constructive, said U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, reports UNN.
Russia’s intensifying attacks on Ukraine speak louder than its claims to want peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Two weeks ago, we heard Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers in the General Assembly and in this Chamber calling for de-escalation and an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Today, the Security Council meets on Ukraine again.
Science & Green Tech
Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at PQShield, VTT, QuantWare, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
PQShield has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointments of Hal Conklin as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Gemma Ungoed-Thomas as Sovereign Advisor.
Nvidia Funding Puts IonQ Stock And Quantum Computing Shares In Focus
Nvidia just pledged US$1b for U.S. research in quantum computing, healthcare, and energy security, and that kind of long-horizon spending can reshape which companies sit closest to the flow of contracts, data center demand, and scientific workloads.
Polymer Membranes Energy Storage Market To 2035: Long-Duration Grid Demand Drives Growth – News and Statistics
According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Polymer Membranes Energy Storage market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) Is Taking on Telecom Giants. Can Its Earnings Catch Up With a $2.2 Trillion Valuation?
When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard.
Citi Sees 60% Upside in CRISPR Therapeutics. Here’s What Has to Go Right.
It's been a disappointing past few years for patient shareholders of CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP +5.85%). Despite the company passing multiple major milestones during this stretch, this biopharma/biotechnology stock's gone nowhere since falling back from its early 2021 peak.
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As a Wellness Center employee, here’s what you missed
Re “The Herbert Wellness Center needs a facelift” (Sept. 9): As a student employee of the Herbert Wellness Center since fall of 2021, I respect that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, after reading the article published on Sept.
Greensboro police, partners host Faith and Blue walk to spotlight mental health resources
Greensboro, N.C. — Greensboro police officers and local agencies took to the streets of the Hampton Homes community for a walk aimed at strengthening relationships with residents while connecting them with mental health resources.
VirexForce Gummies Reviews 2026: Could a Gummy Fit Your Men’s Wellness Routine? Ingredients and Offer Terms Examined
SANTA MONICA, Calif., October 9, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Paid Advertorial: A commission is earned if you purchase through links in this article. VirexForce is a dietary supplement, not FDA-approved, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Gadsden State to host 9th annual Mental Health Conference with community health partners
Gadsden State Community College will host its ninth annual Mental Health Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 in the Helderman Hall Auditorium.
Carrick reveals ‘mixed’ fitness news after the international break
Michael Carrick delivered team news for Manchester United before the visit of Tottenham. The Red Devils are on a three-game winless streak in the Premier League, following a 2-2 draw with Everton, 1-0 loss to Manchester City and 1-1 draw…
Work
Workers Are Doing ‘Performative AI,’ Exaggerating AI Use to Bosses
In the age of AI changing the way people work, some workers feel like they're under a spotlight, proving their skills with the new technology.
NYPD Shoves Soon-to-be Congresswoman, Clears Way for ICE at Protest Outside Allen Hospital
INWOOD — A member of the New York City Police Department hurled a soon-to-be congresswoman to the ground last night at a heated demonstration outside Allen Hospital, where a man was receiving treatment after an agent with Immigration and Customs…
The Future of Work Belongs to Innovation Leaders, Not Tech Adopters
Every boardroom conversation today eventually circles back to two words: artificial intelligence. And yet, for all the investment in tools, platforms, and AI pilots, most organizations are discovering the same uncomfortable truth — technology alone does not transform how work…
Cat 3 Isaias nears Coast
Hurricane Isaias remains a Category 3 storm with 115 mph (100 kt) maximum sustained winds and is projected to make landfall near the Pensacola, Florida area this evening. Located at 29.2N, 87.0W, moving north at 17 mph (15 kt).
Civil servants embarrassed to use AI at work
Civil servants are embarrassed to use AI at work because they think bosses will look down on them, a government report has found.
Entertainment
Nickelback announces 2027 Nashville, Knoxville concerts on Everything Under the Sun Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nickelback is bringing its new world tour to Tennessee in 2027, with concerts scheduled in Nashville and Knoxville days apart. The Canadian rock band will perform at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Sunday, Feb.
Near-Perfect Crime Classic Officially Rises From the Dead on HBO Max
That Matt Damon guy has been in some stuff lately, namely The Odyssey, but also, he’s been in a lot of stuff for 30 years or so now.
Grammy Award-winning stars Chris Brown, Usher cancel Paycor Stadium tour stop
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A notice from Ticketmaster has indicated that the upcoming concert at Paycor Stadium featuring Chris Brown and Usher has been canceled. Additionally, there is no upcoming concert listed on Paycor Stadium's website.
Traitors Season 6 Cast: See Reality Stars Heading to the Castle
Originally appeared on E! Online The faithful are about to find out who is the traitor among them.
Manitowoc man with muscular dystrophy turns snack reviews into TikTok sensation
MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — A 24-year-old man from the Lakeshore area is gaining attention on TikTok — not just for snacks, but for the message he serves up with every review.
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Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer Maker Oratomic Raises $475M Series B
Money is pouring into quantum computing. In the same week, U.S. startup Oratomic closed a large round and UK trapped-ion startup Universal Quantum raised more than $100 million — the largest Series A ever for a UK-headquartered quantum computing company.
As a Wellness Center employee, here’s what you missed
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Re “The Herbert Wellness Center needs a facelift” (Sept. 9): As a student employee of the Herbert Wellness Center since fall of 2021, I respect that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, after reading the article published on Sept.
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