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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…
M-Pesa at 20: Kenya’s Global Financial Inclusion Legacy
When discussing the global fintech revolution, attention often turns to Silicon Valley, London or Singapore. Yet one of the most important financial innovations of the past two decades came from somewhere very different: Kenya.
German mortgage rates climb to highest since 2009 as Iran war stokes inflation fears
Published on 20/10/2026 - 11:04 GMT+2 Getting a loan to buy a house in Germany now costs more than at any time since the 2009 financial crisis, as worries that the Iran war will keep inflation high and drive up…
Braun highlights economic growth in southern Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— Indiana Gov. Mike Braun pointed to new businesses, company expansions and workforce development efforts as signs of economic growth in southern Indiana during a Bloomington event Monday.
Technology & AI
Kentucky CHFS Data Breach Hits 3,816 Medicaid Records
Kentucky CHFS Data Breach Hits 3,816 Medicaid Records The Shattered Newsletter: the week's biggest stories in tech, gaming and security. ×
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
Acting Federal CISO Michael Duffy Sets 4 Cyber Priorities
The Federal Chief Information Security Officer Council is pursuing four priorities aimed at shifting agencies from reacting to cyber incidents toward anticipating threats before they disrupt government services, GovCIO reported Friday.
Qualys CEO on AI, Autonomous Remediation and Cyber Risk
Thakar discussed the Risk Operations Center (ROC) as a way to make risk management more systematic and proactive.
California Settles 23andMe Data Breach Claims for $6 Million
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Geopolitics & Trade
U.S.-China Competition Can Be Kept in Limits
When U.S. President Donald Trump visited Beijing in May, he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that the U.S.
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
Iran’s Pezeshkian Tells Pakistan’s Asim Munir US Must Lift Sanctions Before Talks: how 6 outlets framed it
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, that the United States must end pressure and threats and lift sanctions before any negotiations.
NATO to send additional patrol planes to Black Sea after drone attacks | Russia-Ukraine war News
The alliance announces after a chain of deadly drone attacks have struck the region. Published On 20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026 NATO is deploying additional patrol aircraft and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea, a spokesman for the alliance said…
Tightening sanctions on Russia is ‘the way to end this war,’ says David Kramer
Geoff Bennett: For perspective, we turn now to David Kramer, who held a number of senior positions at the State Department during the George W. Bush administration. He's now executive director of the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas.
Science & Green Tech
[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.
CRISPR Gene Editing in the UK: How Cas9 Availability Works Within the NHS
CRISPR Cas9 NHS availability follows a rigorous clinical pipeline governed by regulatory assessments, with treatments evaluated strictly on evidence-based safety and therapeutic value.
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Lifestyle
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.
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.
Work
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.
What Has Ukraine Done for Us?
It is the Ukrainians who have offered democracies a beacon of light in a world where the forces of authoritarian evil dim our hopes for a better future.
Super Typhoon 29W (Champi) – Fred Pickhardt’s Substack
Super Typhoon 29W (Champi) now packing max winds to 135 knots with wave heights to 16 meters over the western North Pacific with hurricane-force winds extending out up to 65 nm.
Entertainment
Lily Allen cancels Auckland concert due to viral infection; singer apologises to fans; promises ticket refunds; ‘West End Girl’ tour date called off |
Lily Allen calls off Auckland concert due to viral infection. Singer Lily Allen has cancelled her Auckland concert in New Zealand after coming down with a viral infection.The singer shared the news on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, October 20, the…
UMG layoffs spark concerns over diversity in music industry
Universal Music Group's latest round of layoffs, which affected employees in Nashville and other markets, is renewing concerns among some music industry professionals about diversity in executive roles.
Cal Orey Wins 2026 Hollywood Book Awards Best Health & Wellness Honor for The Healing Powers of Honey
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2026 / Bestselling author and journalist Cal Orey has won the Best Health & Wellness category at the 2026 Hollywood Book Awards for The Healing Powers of Honey .
Lewiston sex offender accused of making sexual comments toward children on TikTok
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- A convicted sex offender from Lewiston has been accused of making sexual comments toward children on TikTok. Police arrested 50-year-old Michael Bouffard of Lewiston on Monday.
There are cases in which front-line police stations nationwide appoint celebrities with local connec..
Celebrities who served as promotional ambassadors for the hometown police station participate in local-related stars such as Kwon Eun-bi and Kim Hee-chul There are cases in which front-line police stations nationwide appoint celebrities with local connections as promotional ambassadors and…
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Lily Allen cancels Auckland concert due to viral infection; singer apologises to fans; promises ticket refunds; ‘West End Girl’ tour date called off |
Lily Allen calls off Auckland concert due to viral infection. Singer Lily Allen has cancelled her Auckland concert in New Zealand after coming down with a viral infection.The singer shared the news on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, October 20, the…
UMG layoffs spark concerns over diversity in music industry
Universal Music Group's latest round of layoffs, which affected employees in Nashville and other markets, is renewing concerns among some music industry professionals about diversity in executive roles.
Cal Orey Wins 2026 Hollywood Book Awards Best Health & Wellness Honor for The Healing Powers of Honey
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2026 / Bestselling author and journalist Cal Orey has won the Best Health & Wellness category at the 2026 Hollywood Book Awards for The Healing Powers of Honey .
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Lily Allen cancels Auckland concert due to viral infection; singer apologises to fans; promises ticket refunds; ‘West End Girl’ tour date called off |
Lily Allen calls off Auckland concert due to viral infection. Singer Lily Allen has cancelled her Auckland concert in New Zealand after coming down with a viral infection.The singer shared the news on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, October 20, the…
UMG layoffs spark concerns over diversity in music industry
Universal Music Group's latest round of layoffs, which affected employees in Nashville and other markets, is renewing concerns among some music industry professionals about diversity in executive roles.
Cal Orey Wins 2026 Hollywood Book Awards Best Health & Wellness Honor for The Healing Powers of Honey
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2026 / Bestselling author and journalist Cal Orey has won the Best Health & Wellness category at the 2026 Hollywood Book Awards for The Healing Powers of Honey .
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