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US budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021
The US budget deficit grew to almost $2 trillion over the past year, government data showed Friday, reaching its highest level since 2021 despite President Donald Trump's promises to cut public spending.
Markets Wobble on Energy Fears as Rate Pressure Builds Globally
Brent crude has risen back above $101 a barrel following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on targets in southern Saudi Arabia.
Got a Raise in Past 2 Years? It’s Likely Now All Eaten by Inflation.
If you've gotten a raise over the last two years, almost all of those gains have now been eaten by inflation.
Exclusive: CapGrid kicks off pre-Series B round at 50% valuation premium
B2B manufacturing startup CapGrid has raised Rs 46.28 crore, or $4.87 million, in a pre-Series B funding round led by new investor Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures, with participation from existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, Anicut Capital, and others.
Bitcoin Pizza vs. Apple’s Third Co-Founder: Which “Worst Investment Ever” Actually Teaches Investors More?
From Bitcoin (BTC +1.52%) pizza to early Apple (AAPL -0.28%) shares, discover how small liquidity decisions can erase life‑changing upside. Watch the video below to see how volatility, opportunity cost, and behavior shape truly asymmetric investment outcomes.
Technology & AI
PharmTech AI Pulse Check: Why Pharma Should Weigh In on FDA’s Generative AI Paper
FDA’s discussion paper on generative AI for medical devices has opened a public comment period running through October 19, 2026, and the panelists on PharmTech AI Pulse Check argue that the industry’s response will matter well beyond device regulation.
USF Unveils New AI and Cybersecurity College Building
The University of South Florida has unveiled plans for a new building near the main entrance of its Tampa campus to house the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, giving the growing school a permanent home after its…
Tencent AI agent rogue: China’s Tencent admits Artificial Intelligence agent went rogue
Tencent said on Friday that AI agents used to evaluate third-party models displayed web-browsing behavior not intended by the tech giant, in what appears to be the first known incident of rogue agent actions acknowledged by a major Chinese company.
Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu calls SaaS layoffs ‘normal’, bets on reinvention by 2030
Layoffs have become a normal feature of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, but Zoho has chosen a different approach, according to the company’s founder and chief scientist, Sridhar Vembu.
Millions of dollars spent on AI-generated political ads as midterms approach
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Political action groups and candidates have been using artificial intelligence for campaign ads, spending over $137 million for the midterm elections.
Geopolitics & Trade
How This Year’s Nobel Prize Winners Shaped Keynesian Economics
This week, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was jointly awarded to two American economists, Michael Woodford of Columbia University and Robert Hall of Stanford University, for their work on “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization.” The prize committee concluded…
Romanian president calls for greater NATO oversight in the Black Sea in Euronews interview
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has said the Black Sea would only become safe after Russia’s war in Ukraine ends, as he called for greater NATO oversight in the region following drone strikes on commercial vessels in an interview with Euronews.
Von der Leyen: No lifting of sanctions until Russia ends the war
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared on Friday that the European Union will not lift any sanctions until Russia ends the war.
Iran, Hezbollah trying to disrupt upcoming Israeli elections, Danon tells UN Security Council – Israel & Jewish News
(Oct. 16, 2026 / JNS) Iran and Hezbollah are trying to interfere with Israel’s upcoming elections, slated for Oct. 27, Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
How Americans Feel About Other G20 Countries
About this research This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans’ ratings of 18 G20 member states on a “feeling thermometer”. Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers understand important topics.
Science & Green Tech
News: CARBON Newsletter (16 October 2026) – Your Latest News About CRISPR in AgroBio
CRISPR AgroBio News (CARBON) - an emerging initiative from CRISPR Medicine News - brings you the latest news on how CRISPR can shape agriculture for the future to guarantee food security in times of population growth and climate change.
Electrovaya’s 2026 Outlook: Scaling Manufacturing to Support New Data Center Energy Storage
A forklift hums across a massive distribution center floor, powered by a battery pack that doesn't quit when the shift ends. This is the world Electrovaya (ELVA +0.89%) occupies.
In a Huge First, Physicists May Have Found a Shortcut to Fusion Energy : ScienceAlert
The Sun at the center of our own Solar System is a great advert for nuclear fusion: ultra-high temperatures and pressures combining to fuse hydrogen nuclei together into helium nuclei, releasing a huge amount of energy along the way.
Claude just found a CRISPR-like DNA pattern, but even Anthropic’s scientists aren’t sure what it does
Artificial intelligence companies have been making waves in mathematics, but they are also turning their attention to other sciences, too—including molecular biology.
Azerbaijan’s renewable energy generation hits 4.2B kWh
In January–September 2026, Azerbaijan produced 21.19 billion kWh of electricity. According to Report, citing operational data by the country"s Ministry of Energy, electricity generation during the period included: - 16.96 billion kWh from thermal power plants (TPPs), - Just over…
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Lifestyle
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.
Amped Fitness to Bring Its Immersive Amped Universe Experience to Kildeer, Illinois
New location brings an amusement park-inspired approach to fitness, transforming the traditional gym into eight distinct worlds built around strength, Pilates, recovery, mindfulness, entertainment and more KILDEER, Ill., Oct.
Galaxy Wellness Club: Testing the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 at F45
Every starting line has a few moods running at once. A runner near the front is thinking about splits, while someone in the middle is calculating whether they trained enough.
Norwich City: Mirko Topic and Gabe Forsyth fitness updates
The 25-year-old central midfielder suffered a knee ligament injury two games into Philippe Clement's tenure, but is targeting minutes against West Ham's Under-21s on Friday.
Register Today: Wellness, Engagement & Belonging Symposium
Registration is now open for WPI’s Wellness, Engagement & Belonging Symposium on Thursday, October 15th.
Work
Cosmetology school employee loses benefits fight over remote work demand
The employee had a card she could not play. She also worked for Prometric, which had accommodated her return - in person, not remotely. A letter from Prometric confirmed she worked on-site from early morning to late afternoon.
New Post-Isaias Analyses Show Not All AI Models are Created Equal
By now it’s old news to regular readers of this newsletter that Google’s DeepMind AI model is the one to beat when it comes to hurricane forecasting.
Replit’s CEO says the future of work is the ‘self-driving company’
Replit CEO and co-founder, Amjad Masad, has seen how AI is impacting the workplace first-hand, with businesses adopting his company’s AI coding tools to develop and launch their own software.
London leads UK shift on return to office working
Roughly one in three London workers have faced increased office attendance requirements over the past year, according to a national survey.
Hybrid work in Parliament? MPs split on post-pandemic structure – National
During the pandemic, members of Parliament began voting and attending committee meetings from home. Six years later, Parliamentarians are divided over whether those hybrid rules should remain in place.
Entertainment
Why 1992 Became Known As A Disastrous Year For The British Royal Family
Chris Jackson/Getty Images "1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure" (via the official royal family website).
Love Is Blind’s Sparkle Megan Suffered Miscarriage With 2nd Baby
Love Is Blind alum “Sparkle Megan” Walerius revealed that she experienced a miscarriage. “Sadly, this isn’t the announcement I had hoped to share,” Megan, 36, wrote via Instagram on Friday, October 15, sharing a photo of 15-month-old son Brooks wearing…
7 Celebrities With the Rarest, Most Wildly Expensive Bags
Stars—they’re hardly ever just like us. It’s natural to be curious about what’s inside a star’s purse. But sometimes the main event is the bag itself.
LGBTQ+ Reality Stars Share Advice for Younger Selves
This Pride Month, the bravest thing you can be is yourself. For reality stars, sharing the good, bad and downright unpredictable moments of their lives look easy.
A$AP Rocky on the Grammys, ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Disc 2, and Touring
A$AP Rocky, seen lately on flame-lit arena stages holding a megaphone as a mic, is speaking a little more quietly than usual.
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How This Year’s Nobel Prize Winners Shaped Keynesian Economics
This week, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was jointly awarded to two American economists, Michael Woodford of Columbia University and Robert Hall of Stanford University, for their work on “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization.” The prize committee concluded…
Why 1992 Became Known As A Disastrous Year For The British Royal Family
Chris Jackson/Getty Images "1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure" (via the official royal family website).
PharmTech AI Pulse Check: Why Pharma Should Weigh In on FDA’s Generative AI Paper
FDA’s discussion paper on generative AI for medical devices has opened a public comment period running through October 19, 2026, and the panelists on PharmTech AI Pulse Check argue that the industry’s response will matter well beyond device regulation.
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How This Year’s Nobel Prize Winners Shaped Keynesian Economics
This week, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was jointly awarded to two American economists, Michael Woodford of Columbia University and Robert Hall of Stanford University, for their work on “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization.” The prize committee concluded…
Why 1992 Became Known As A Disastrous Year For The British Royal Family
Chris Jackson/Getty Images "1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure" (via the official royal family website).
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FDA’s discussion paper on generative AI for medical devices has opened a public comment period running through October 19, 2026, and the panelists on PharmTech AI Pulse Check argue that the industry’s response will matter well beyond device regulation.
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