Business & Finance
MAS Tightens Safeguards on Roadshows Selling Financial Products
Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will expect financial institutions to hold public prospecting activities, such as roadshows, only within designated areas at commercial premises.
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.
Technology & AI
Why Backups Alone Can’t Save Hospitals From Ransomware
QuellSecure's Omar Hussain on Slow Recovery, Containment and AI-Driven Attacks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 12, 2026 Hospitals expect to bounce back quickly from ransomware, but only 16% of victim organizations recover within a day, said Omar Hussain, CEO…
Microsoft says to scale Azure Maia AI chip deployments by 2027, ETElectronicsWorld
NEW DELHI: Microsoft will scale its Azure Maia family to multi-gigawatt deployments beginning in 2027, making Maia its primary inference system for Microsoft products and services, the American AI company said on Monday.
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 13, 2026
Trigo | Israel | On-site – View job details As a CISO & Head of IT, you will lead the IT and Information Security team, set strategy and priorities, manage budgets and report progress to management.
Some Chesapeake Public Schools student emails compromised in cybersecurity issue
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake Public Schools is dealing with a cybersecurity incident that has compromised the emails of some students.
KakaoTalk turns into a platform for using artificial intelligence (AI). There is no need to enter a ..
Kakao unveils if(Kakao)26 'Kanana Space' An AI layer with a voice on the chat room Performs a request by becoming a 'Ryan' AI secretary with a voice Distributing tasks from on-device to large models AI conductors AI experience to 50…
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO commander vows to break Russia’s warfighting system if attacked
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NATO's top military commander warned Monday that what he called the "lethal alliance" would destroy "anything and everything" supporting an attack on allied territory and "break" enemy warfighting systems to thwart any…
How Hizbullah Exploits Human Trafficking to Evade Sanctions and Finance Terrorism
Summary Hizbullah's alleged involvement in human trafficking and organized crime illustrates how illicit financial networks can supplement terrorist financing and circumvent international sanctions.
Drax introduces intuitive biomass supply chain navigation with map view
March 2-4, 2027 COBB CONVENTION CENTER | ATLANTA,GEORGIA The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event.
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.
Science & Green Tech
Taiwan seeks new grid, renewable energy solutions as AI computing hubs hit power constraints
As the global AI industry and AI data centers (AIDCs) experience explosive growth, developing compute hubs presents severe power supply challenges alongside stringent international supply chain mandates for carbon reduction and renewable energy usage...
CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
In the latest close session, CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) was down 3.45% at $51.55. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.06%.
The electrical assets driving Australia’s energy transition
Australia’s renewable energy sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace. New wind and solar projects, battery storage systems and grid infrastructure developments are reshaping how electricity is generated and delivered across the country.
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.
Mobility
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
From Women in HR to People-First CEOs: Recognising the leaders shaping the future of work
HR leadership has moved well beyond managing the employee lifecycle. As people strategy increasingly shapes growth, productivity, capability building, and organisational resilience, senior people leaders' decisions are becoming business decisions in their own right.
The folly and fallacy of arbitrary return-to-office mandates
Six years ago, the credit union I work for owned two office buildings, occupying most of one for our corporate headquarters and hanging onto the second in the anticipation that we'd eventually expand into it.
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.
Entertainment
Norway royals news: Royal House demotes widow Queen Sonja under sweeping changes
Nearly two months after the death of her husband, Norway’s widowed queen has been demoted under sweeping changes to the monarchy.
TikTok and Sundance Collab Launch Micro-Series Storytelling Program
TikTok and Sundance Institute today announced a new micro-series writing program through Sundance Collab, Sundance Institute’s digital learning and community platform, to support the next generation of creator-led short-form storytelling for digital audiences.
How Reality Stars Are Taking Over Hollywood’s A-List
Where were you when West and Amanda announced in a joint Instagram post that they were pursuing a romantic connection? Or when Rob broke the news to Maura that he was, in fact, lying to her all along?
5 Hollywood Stars Who Faced A Harsh Reality Check In 2026 After Their Biggest Movies Bombed And Lost Millions
Hollywood's biggest stars are often seen as a safe bet at the box office, with their names alone capable of drawing audiences to theatres.
“Summer House” Producers Reveal Biggest ‘Red Flag’ When Casting New Reality Stars
After 10 seasons of Summer House, producers Trish Gold and Jamie Jakimo know what makes a great reality star — and what can immediately raise a red flag. During a Televerse panel on Friday, Aug.
Business & Finance
MAS Tightens Safeguards on Roadshows Selling Financial Products
Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will expect financial institutions to hold public prospecting activities, such as roadshows, only within designated areas at commercial premises.
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.
Technology & AI
Why Backups Alone Can’t Save Hospitals From Ransomware
QuellSecure's Omar Hussain on Slow Recovery, Containment and AI-Driven Attacks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 12, 2026 Hospitals expect to bounce back quickly from ransomware, but only 16% of victim organizations recover within a day, said Omar Hussain, CEO…
Microsoft says to scale Azure Maia AI chip deployments by 2027, ETElectronicsWorld
NEW DELHI: Microsoft will scale its Azure Maia family to multi-gigawatt deployments beginning in 2027, making Maia its primary inference system for Microsoft products and services, the American AI company said on Monday.
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 13, 2026
Trigo | Israel | On-site – View job details As a CISO & Head of IT, you will lead the IT and Information Security team, set strategy and priorities, manage budgets and report progress to management.
Some Chesapeake Public Schools student emails compromised in cybersecurity issue
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake Public Schools is dealing with a cybersecurity incident that has compromised the emails of some students.
KakaoTalk turns into a platform for using artificial intelligence (AI). There is no need to enter a ..
Kakao unveils if(Kakao)26 'Kanana Space' An AI layer with a voice on the chat room Performs a request by becoming a 'Ryan' AI secretary with a voice Distributing tasks from on-device to large models AI conductors AI experience to 50…
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO commander vows to break Russia’s warfighting system if attacked
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NATO's top military commander warned Monday that what he called the "lethal alliance" would destroy "anything and everything" supporting an attack on allied territory and "break" enemy warfighting systems to thwart any…
How Hizbullah Exploits Human Trafficking to Evade Sanctions and Finance Terrorism
Summary Hizbullah's alleged involvement in human trafficking and organized crime illustrates how illicit financial networks can supplement terrorist financing and circumvent international sanctions.
Drax introduces intuitive biomass supply chain navigation with map view
March 2-4, 2027 COBB CONVENTION CENTER | ATLANTA,GEORGIA The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event.
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.
Science & Green Tech
Taiwan seeks new grid, renewable energy solutions as AI computing hubs hit power constraints
As the global AI industry and AI data centers (AIDCs) experience explosive growth, developing compute hubs presents severe power supply challenges alongside stringent international supply chain mandates for carbon reduction and renewable energy usage...
CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
In the latest close session, CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) was down 3.45% at $51.55. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.06%.
The electrical assets driving Australia’s energy transition
Australia’s renewable energy sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace. New wind and solar projects, battery storage systems and grid infrastructure developments are reshaping how electricity is generated and delivered across the country.
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.
Mobility
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
From Women in HR to People-First CEOs: Recognising the leaders shaping the future of work
HR leadership has moved well beyond managing the employee lifecycle. As people strategy increasingly shapes growth, productivity, capability building, and organisational resilience, senior people leaders' decisions are becoming business decisions in their own right.
The folly and fallacy of arbitrary return-to-office mandates
Six years ago, the credit union I work for owned two office buildings, occupying most of one for our corporate headquarters and hanging onto the second in the anticipation that we'd eventually expand into it.
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.
Entertainment
Norway royals news: Royal House demotes widow Queen Sonja under sweeping changes
Nearly two months after the death of her husband, Norway’s widowed queen has been demoted under sweeping changes to the monarchy.
TikTok and Sundance Collab Launch Micro-Series Storytelling Program
TikTok and Sundance Institute today announced a new micro-series writing program through Sundance Collab, Sundance Institute’s digital learning and community platform, to support the next generation of creator-led short-form storytelling for digital audiences.
How Reality Stars Are Taking Over Hollywood’s A-List
Where were you when West and Amanda announced in a joint Instagram post that they were pursuing a romantic connection? Or when Rob broke the news to Maura that he was, in fact, lying to her all along?
5 Hollywood Stars Who Faced A Harsh Reality Check In 2026 After Their Biggest Movies Bombed And Lost Millions
Hollywood's biggest stars are often seen as a safe bet at the box office, with their names alone capable of drawing audiences to theatres.
“Summer House” Producers Reveal Biggest ‘Red Flag’ When Casting New Reality Stars
After 10 seasons of Summer House, producers Trish Gold and Jamie Jakimo know what makes a great reality star — and what can immediately raise a red flag. During a Televerse panel on Friday, Aug.
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Taiwan seeks new grid, renewable energy solutions as AI computing hubs hit power constraints
As the global AI industry and AI data centers (AIDCs) experience explosive growth, developing compute hubs presents severe power supply challenges alongside stringent international supply chain mandates for carbon reduction and renewable energy usage...
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