Business & Finance
16% of EU workers employed by foreign-owned enterprises – News articles
In 2024, only 1% of EU market producer enterprises (hereinafter, enterprises) were under foreign control. Of those, 59% were controlled by institutional units from other EU countries and 41% resided outside the EU.
Warsaw records EU’s highest employment rate
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“Beyon Connect” and “Taptap Send” announce eKey 2.0 integration at FinTech Forward
Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, has announced the successful integration of Taptap Send, who recently launched its operations in Bahrain, into the revamped eKey 2.0 ecosystem.
Layoffs at Stelco underway, and will roll out over 3 weeks, says union president
Layoffs at Hamilton's Stelco steel plant are underway and expected to roll out over three weeks. Not all workers have been formally notified, said Ron Wells, president of United Steelworkers Local 1005, which covers Stelco workers in Hamilton.
Beyon Connect and BENEFIT sign strategic MoU to explore international FinTech opportunities
Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, and BENEFIT, Bahrain’s leading fintech and electronic financial transactions services company, have signed a strategic MoU.
Technology & AI
JULES chooses Ekinops cybersecurity solutions to strengthen web security and support evolving digital usage
Based in Roubaix and employing 2,800 people, JULES was looking for a replacement solution capable of providing greater visibility into Internet usage, making filtering policies easier to manage and strengthening employee protection against web-based risks, without compromising user experience.
The Safest Upside in the Mag 7 Right Now
Among the Magnificent 7, one stock sits just below its 52-week high with a $678 billion backlog, zero analyst sell ratings, and a capex bet so large it could either supercharge returns or pressure free cash flow for years.
1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Club
Nvidia (NVDA -0.33%) became the first company to cross the $5 trillion market cap threshold last year, powered by its position at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom.
One prompt let researchers take over every AWS AgentCore agent in a region
Researchers at Zenity Labs used a single prompt to one public-facing AI agent on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to take over every AgentCore agent in the same AWS account and region.
Live Nation Faces Three Class Actions Over Data Breach
Live Nation's HQ in Beverly Hills (Photo: Coolcaesar, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Live Nation Entertainment is facing three proposed class action lawsuits following the disclosure of a cybersecurity incident involving highly sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers…
Geopolitics & Trade
Trump’s steel tariffs likely here for ‘long term:’ Canadian industry group – National
A representative for the Canadian steel industry says he worries that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are here to stay for the “long term” as he urged the federal government to strengthen Buy Canadian rules to support the industry.
The battle against supply chain chaos keeps SMBs ‘in overdrive’
By Ian Putzger Americas correspondent 8 October 2026 Small and mid-sized shippers (SMBs) are in a state of permanent overdrive, according to a report by Netstock.
Spot freight rates rise across dry van, reefer, and flatbed markets
Here is how rates and volumes changed across the three major spot market equipment types: According to FTR: Spot rates rose almost 8 cents last week to the highest level since July. Year over year, rates were up about 45%.
EU to launch training and support mission for Lebanese army: foreign policy chief
Melike Pala 08 October 2026•Update: 08 October 2026 The European Union is set to establish a new mission to train and advise the Lebanese armed forces, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday, stressing that the mission will…
From complexity to clarity: How visibility enables smarter decisions in the healthcare supply chain
From complexity to clarity: How visibility enables smarter decisions in the healthcare supply chain Throughout National Healthcare Supply Chain Week (October 4-10), we’re proud to celebrate our supply chain colleagues and their significant contributions to patient care.
Science & Green Tech
XBM USA and SiCAM Technologies Collaborate to Advance Next-Generation Silicon-Sulfur Battery Technology
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Did AI find a new gene-editing tool? Why Anthropic’s ‘autonomous discovery’ is sparking controversy
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — AI executives are betting big on biology. They say their large language models that have already dramatically changed the fields of coding and software development and mathematics can upend biological research in the same…
CRISPR Therapeutics to Present Late-Breaking Data at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2026
ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) today announced that clinical data from the Phase 1b trial of CTX310®, its investigational CRISPR/Cas9 in vivo gene editing therapy targeting angiopoietin-related protein 3 (ANGPTL3), in…
Tweedsmuir risks missing out on renewable energy profits, campaigners claim
Thursday October 8th 2026 Whitelaw Brae wind farm Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly A Borders village risks missing out on a fair share of renewable energy profits thanks to a “tokenistic” benefits system, it has been claimed.
NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Classiq Enter Strategic Business Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Quantum Computing
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Sheffield’s NHS should end ties with US spytech firm Palantir, say patients and health workers
Last Thursday afternoon, around 60 people gathered outside the Royal Hallamshire Hospital for a demonstration organised by Medact Sheffield.
Key takeaways from the World Spa & Wellness Convention 2026
The annual World Spa & Wellness (WSW) London Convention returned to ExCel for its 2026 edition this week.
NHS wrongly blamed parents for baby’s preventable death
Mr Russell said: “The trust left us in an appalling position. “Not only were they found to have neglected our care and caused the death of our daughter, but in the months and years following, we uncovered that members of…
Wellness Fair cultivates health-forward community for staff
Stanford’s BeWell and Stanford Benefits held their second Wellness Fair at Koret Plaza on Tuesday. The event brought staff and faculty together to learn about the resources supporting their physical, mental and personal well-being.
How often do wellness influencers promote products?
Getting healthier apparently requires a lot of purchases. At least, that’s the impression your social media feed can leave.
Work
Forecast Update: Democrats have more than 50% chance of flipping both Senate & House
DDHQ friend Chris Cillizza, who runs So What on Substack, was joined by Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley and Data Scientist Maddisen Murrell to talk about Decision Desk HQ’s 2026 election forecast.
Kazakhstan Signs Declaration on Human Oversight of AI at Work
Kazakhstan’s government, employers, and trade unions signed a declaration on October 7 calling for human oversight of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Commanders notebook: The Nile River has nothing on Washington’s injury report
“What do the Nile River and the Washington Commanders’ Week 5 Wednesday injury report have in common? Both are very, very long. Geography buffs, ‘Jeopardy!’ fanatics and anyone following Washington’s never-ending injury issues probably figured that out before the reveal.
NYCC: Marvel’s C.B. Cebulski Relaunches Eataku Substack For New York
Posted in: Comics, Conventions, Events, Marvel Comics, NYCC, Pop Culture | Tagged: C.B. Cebulski, eataku, Jose Andres, new york comic con NYCC: C.B. Cebulski Relaunches His Eataku Substack For New York Comic Con...
Tell us: have you been monitored or assessed by AI at work?
Updated Thu, October 8, 2026 at 12:25 PM UTC Firms are increasingly using AI to monitor or assess their employees, leading to concerns about workplace surveillance.
Entertainment
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is still dominating streaming charts months after release
Most streaming hits enjoy a few weeks in the spotlight before fading from the charts. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms seems determined to do the opposite.
13 Comfort Movies For Gilmore Girls Lovers
Gilmore Girls is all about those comforting, fall vibes — which is why our lists of cozy books and heartwarming TV shows are perfect for Gilmore Girls fans!
Emma Stone Makes a Rare Red Carpet Appearance in a Slinky Slip Dress
On Tuesday, Emma Stone was in Paris sitting front row at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show.
Ronaldo’s Ego Appears To Be So Unhinged That Viral Clip Shows Him Reacting With Frustration To His Kids’ Appreciation On Their Mother
AFP via Getty Images A clip of Ronaldo from his wife's documentary is going viral on social media Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego has never been a secret — it’s how he became one of the most dominant forces the sport of…
Streaming Video Price Hikes Test Consumer Spending Limits
Streaming video services such as Netflix (NFLX) once looked like a bargain and that helped to spur the cord-cutting trend. But now consumers are growing increasingly dissatisfied with subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services amid steady price increases, according to survey data.
Business & Finance
16% of EU workers employed by foreign-owned enterprises – News articles
In 2024, only 1% of EU market producer enterprises (hereinafter, enterprises) were under foreign control. Of those, 59% were controlled by institutional units from other EU countries and 41% resided outside the EU.
Warsaw records EU’s highest employment rate
Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support.
“Beyon Connect” and “Taptap Send” announce eKey 2.0 integration at FinTech Forward
Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, has announced the successful integration of Taptap Send, who recently launched its operations in Bahrain, into the revamped eKey 2.0 ecosystem.
Layoffs at Stelco underway, and will roll out over 3 weeks, says union president
Layoffs at Hamilton's Stelco steel plant are underway and expected to roll out over three weeks. Not all workers have been formally notified, said Ron Wells, president of United Steelworkers Local 1005, which covers Stelco workers in Hamilton.
Beyon Connect and BENEFIT sign strategic MoU to explore international FinTech opportunities
Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, and BENEFIT, Bahrain’s leading fintech and electronic financial transactions services company, have signed a strategic MoU.
Technology & AI
JULES chooses Ekinops cybersecurity solutions to strengthen web security and support evolving digital usage
Based in Roubaix and employing 2,800 people, JULES was looking for a replacement solution capable of providing greater visibility into Internet usage, making filtering policies easier to manage and strengthening employee protection against web-based risks, without compromising user experience.
The Safest Upside in the Mag 7 Right Now
Among the Magnificent 7, one stock sits just below its 52-week high with a $678 billion backlog, zero analyst sell ratings, and a capex bet so large it could either supercharge returns or pressure free cash flow for years.
1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Club
Nvidia (NVDA -0.33%) became the first company to cross the $5 trillion market cap threshold last year, powered by its position at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom.
One prompt let researchers take over every AWS AgentCore agent in a region
Researchers at Zenity Labs used a single prompt to one public-facing AI agent on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to take over every AgentCore agent in the same AWS account and region.
Live Nation Faces Three Class Actions Over Data Breach
Live Nation's HQ in Beverly Hills (Photo: Coolcaesar, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Live Nation Entertainment is facing three proposed class action lawsuits following the disclosure of a cybersecurity incident involving highly sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers…
Geopolitics & Trade
Trump’s steel tariffs likely here for ‘long term:’ Canadian industry group – National
A representative for the Canadian steel industry says he worries that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are here to stay for the “long term” as he urged the federal government to strengthen Buy Canadian rules to support the industry.
The battle against supply chain chaos keeps SMBs ‘in overdrive’
By Ian Putzger Americas correspondent 8 October 2026 Small and mid-sized shippers (SMBs) are in a state of permanent overdrive, according to a report by Netstock.
Spot freight rates rise across dry van, reefer, and flatbed markets
Here is how rates and volumes changed across the three major spot market equipment types: According to FTR: Spot rates rose almost 8 cents last week to the highest level since July. Year over year, rates were up about 45%.
EU to launch training and support mission for Lebanese army: foreign policy chief
Melike Pala 08 October 2026•Update: 08 October 2026 The European Union is set to establish a new mission to train and advise the Lebanese armed forces, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday, stressing that the mission will…
From complexity to clarity: How visibility enables smarter decisions in the healthcare supply chain
From complexity to clarity: How visibility enables smarter decisions in the healthcare supply chain Throughout National Healthcare Supply Chain Week (October 4-10), we’re proud to celebrate our supply chain colleagues and their significant contributions to patient care.
Science & Green Tech
XBM USA and SiCAM Technologies Collaborate to Advance Next-Generation Silicon-Sulfur Battery Technology
Collaboration pairs SiCAM's low-cost silicon-carbon anode material with XBM's sulfur cathode and cell technologies, to offer US battery OEMs an integrated silicon-sulfur (Si-S) battery platform. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XBM USA LLC ("XBM") and SiCAM Technologies, Inc.
Did AI find a new gene-editing tool? Why Anthropic’s ‘autonomous discovery’ is sparking controversy
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — AI executives are betting big on biology. They say their large language models that have already dramatically changed the fields of coding and software development and mathematics can upend biological research in the same…
CRISPR Therapeutics to Present Late-Breaking Data at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2026
ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) today announced that clinical data from the Phase 1b trial of CTX310®, its investigational CRISPR/Cas9 in vivo gene editing therapy targeting angiopoietin-related protein 3 (ANGPTL3), in…
Tweedsmuir risks missing out on renewable energy profits, campaigners claim
Thursday October 8th 2026 Whitelaw Brae wind farm Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly A Borders village risks missing out on a fair share of renewable energy profits thanks to a “tokenistic” benefits system, it has been claimed.
NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Classiq Enter Strategic Business Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Quantum Computing
Combining Classiq’s quantum software development platform with NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS's real-world implementation expertise to accelerate enterprise quantum adoption TOKYO, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc.
Mobility
Travel
Lifestyle
Sheffield’s NHS should end ties with US spytech firm Palantir, say patients and health workers
Last Thursday afternoon, around 60 people gathered outside the Royal Hallamshire Hospital for a demonstration organised by Medact Sheffield.
Key takeaways from the World Spa & Wellness Convention 2026
The annual World Spa & Wellness (WSW) London Convention returned to ExCel for its 2026 edition this week.
NHS wrongly blamed parents for baby’s preventable death
Mr Russell said: “The trust left us in an appalling position. “Not only were they found to have neglected our care and caused the death of our daughter, but in the months and years following, we uncovered that members of…
Wellness Fair cultivates health-forward community for staff
Stanford’s BeWell and Stanford Benefits held their second Wellness Fair at Koret Plaza on Tuesday. The event brought staff and faculty together to learn about the resources supporting their physical, mental and personal well-being.
How often do wellness influencers promote products?
Getting healthier apparently requires a lot of purchases. At least, that’s the impression your social media feed can leave.
Work
Forecast Update: Democrats have more than 50% chance of flipping both Senate & House
DDHQ friend Chris Cillizza, who runs So What on Substack, was joined by Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley and Data Scientist Maddisen Murrell to talk about Decision Desk HQ’s 2026 election forecast.
Kazakhstan Signs Declaration on Human Oversight of AI at Work
Kazakhstan’s government, employers, and trade unions signed a declaration on October 7 calling for human oversight of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Commanders notebook: The Nile River has nothing on Washington’s injury report
“What do the Nile River and the Washington Commanders’ Week 5 Wednesday injury report have in common? Both are very, very long. Geography buffs, ‘Jeopardy!’ fanatics and anyone following Washington’s never-ending injury issues probably figured that out before the reveal.
NYCC: Marvel’s C.B. Cebulski Relaunches Eataku Substack For New York
Posted in: Comics, Conventions, Events, Marvel Comics, NYCC, Pop Culture | Tagged: C.B. Cebulski, eataku, Jose Andres, new york comic con NYCC: C.B. Cebulski Relaunches His Eataku Substack For New York Comic Con...
Tell us: have you been monitored or assessed by AI at work?
Updated Thu, October 8, 2026 at 12:25 PM UTC Firms are increasingly using AI to monitor or assess their employees, leading to concerns about workplace surveillance.
Entertainment
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is still dominating streaming charts months after release
Most streaming hits enjoy a few weeks in the spotlight before fading from the charts. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms seems determined to do the opposite.
13 Comfort Movies For Gilmore Girls Lovers
Gilmore Girls is all about those comforting, fall vibes — which is why our lists of cozy books and heartwarming TV shows are perfect for Gilmore Girls fans!
Emma Stone Makes a Rare Red Carpet Appearance in a Slinky Slip Dress
On Tuesday, Emma Stone was in Paris sitting front row at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show.
Ronaldo’s Ego Appears To Be So Unhinged That Viral Clip Shows Him Reacting With Frustration To His Kids’ Appreciation On Their Mother
AFP via Getty Images A clip of Ronaldo from his wife's documentary is going viral on social media Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego has never been a secret — it’s how he became one of the most dominant forces the sport of…
Streaming Video Price Hikes Test Consumer Spending Limits
Streaming video services such as Netflix (NFLX) once looked like a bargain and that helped to spur the cord-cutting trend. But now consumers are growing increasingly dissatisfied with subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services amid steady price increases, according to survey data.
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JULES chooses Ekinops cybersecurity solutions to strengthen web security and support evolving digital usage
Based in Roubaix and employing 2,800 people, JULES was looking for a replacement solution capable of providing greater visibility into Internet usage, making filtering policies easier to manage and strengthening employee protection against web-based risks, without compromising user experience.
The Safest Upside in the Mag 7 Right Now
Among the Magnificent 7, one stock sits just below its 52-week high with a $678 billion backlog, zero analyst sell ratings, and a capex bet so large it could either supercharge returns or pressure free cash flow for years.
Forecast Update: Democrats have more than 50% chance of flipping both Senate & House
DDHQ friend Chris Cillizza, who runs So What on Substack, was joined by Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley and Data Scientist Maddisen Murrell to talk about Decision Desk HQ’s 2026 election forecast.
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JULES chooses Ekinops cybersecurity solutions to strengthen web security and support evolving digital usage
Based in Roubaix and employing 2,800 people, JULES was looking for a replacement solution capable of providing greater visibility into Internet usage, making filtering policies easier to manage and strengthening employee protection against web-based risks, without compromising user experience.
The Safest Upside in the Mag 7 Right Now
Among the Magnificent 7, one stock sits just below its 52-week high with a $678 billion backlog, zero analyst sell ratings, and a capex bet so large it could either supercharge returns or pressure free cash flow for years.
Forecast Update: Democrats have more than 50% chance of flipping both Senate & House
DDHQ friend Chris Cillizza, who runs So What on Substack, was joined by Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley and Data Scientist Maddisen Murrell to talk about Decision Desk HQ’s 2026 election forecast.
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