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As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods
In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day. Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing torrential rain on cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. In these places,
Yosemite's meadows can be restored, but it will take time and effort
Researchers at Colorado State University are leading an attempt to restore Yosemite National Park's iconic meadows before it's too late by reintroducing native plants that once covered the landscape. Results are published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences.
Rising heat linked to faster telomere loss in wild Australian birds
Extreme heat can have a profound impact on wild animals, causing their death in the most extreme cases and leaving less visible marks in others. Understanding the effects of temperature changes on specific species could inform conservation efforts and other initiatives aimed at
David Byrne Awakens the Story of Dark Matter
In an excerpt from his new book, “Sleeping Beauties,” the musician and writer revisits the brilliant discoveries by astronomer Vera Rubin The post David Byrne Awakens the Story of Dark Matter appeared first on Nautilus .
Seven arrested for using Ghanaian banknotes to make 'money bouquets'
The arrests are part of the country's efforts to curb the misuse and abuse of the national currency.
Attacks on civilian shipping in Black Sea are unacceptable, EU's von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that attacks on civilian shipping are unacceptable after civilian ships were hit in Bulgaria's economic zone in the Black Sea. "Commercial ships – and innocent crews – are being
‘Carmen,’ a Carmen Miranda Bio From Esmir Filho, to Shoot Next Year in U.S. and Brazil (EXCLUSIVE)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — “Carmen,” the Portuguese and English-language biopic of iconic Hollywood’s Golden Age Brazilian star Carmen Miranda, will shoot in the second half of 2027 in Brazil and the U.S. Esmir Filho will helm the feature, a major production for local standards,
Seagrass meadows bounce back with new fish communities
Seagrasses are flowering plants that thrive in marine environments and form extensive meadows along the tropical Queensland coast. New James Cook University research shows the seagrass meadows of Trinity Inlet in Cairns Harbor have recovered after severe cyclones and flooding
Belgian physicist wins Nobel for turning Antarctic ice into a telescope
Belgian Francis Halzen, 82, turned a cubic kilometre of Antarctic ice into the world's largest neutrino detector. On Tuesday, his hunt for "ghostly messengers" from the distant universe won him the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: prosecutor
Three Iranian men went on trial Tuesday charged with spying for Iran, allegedly laying the ground for a violent attack against at least one London-based journalist. The Iranian nationals visited addresses linked to people including two journalists working for the
Provide time, order and mercy for Salvadoran TPS holders
I understand that Temporary Protected Status was never intended as a permanent immigration status. But I ask that the administration extend it for Salvadorans so they have sufficient time to pursue other lawful alternatives and prepare responsibly for what may come.
Iran is losing — that's why we should expect and prepare for more terrorist attacks
Two recent terrorist incidents, both fortunately unsuccessful, may provide a partial insight into a larger, longer-term Iranian strategy.
Africa: Gatefield to Convene Health Summit On Scaling Health Innovations Across Africa
[Premium Times] The 2026 Gatefield Health Summit, themed "Scaling What Works," will focus on the policy, financing and institutional barriers that limit the expansion of proven health solutions across Africa
Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats
Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes.
Let the debates begin: 5 to watch this week
In today's issue: ▪ Supreme Court back in session ▪ Trump touts diesel executive order ▪ Politico blocked from Air Force One ▪ Russia outbreak fuels concern General election debate season kicks into high gear this week with candidates meeting on stages throughout the country in
Cancer survival is improving, but return‑to‑work support is falling behind
Australia has made significant strides in improving cancer survival, but new research from Griffith University finds far less progress in supporting survivors' return to work, which remains a major challenge for many. The industry research report, "Return-to-Work for Cancer
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North Korea warns of stronger action towards South Korea over mine blast accusations
Seoul said two soldiers were wounded by a mine planted by the North in the Demilitarised Zone.
North Korea warns of stronger action toward South Korea over mine blast accusations
SEOUL, Oct 6 - North Korea's Foreign Ministry rejected on Tuesday blame from South Korea for a border landmine blast, and threatened its neighbour with \"immediate and powerful counteraction\" for any violation of territory.
The Verge’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (also known as October Prime Day) is here, serving as a precursor to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are a ton of good deals, and bundling them all into this package is the easiest way to keep the blast of upcoming coverage under control.
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL phones are $250 off
During Amazon’s October sale, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are discounted by $250 or more. The base model Pixel 11 Pro with 256GB of storage is only $849 (originally $1,099), $50 lower than the usual price for the base Pixel 11, while the 256GB 11 Pro XL is $999, a $300
I Had a D&D Designer Make the Perfect Monster to Torment My Group
Polygon gets an exclusive D&D monster to celebrate the revised edition of Keith Ammann's The Monsters Know What They're Doing: Remonstered!
New report reveals gaps in corporate modern slavery disclosures
Many of Australia's largest companies fail to show enough public evidence that workers affected by modern slavery can safely report concerns, a new Monash University–led report has found.
Your voice is more than sound. It’s part of who you are
The human brain is built to hear voices. Speaking connects us to other people — and ourselves. What do our voices reveal about ourselves?
The Bizarre, Murky History of Soviet-Born Tetris
The beloved video game Tetris has a fascinating, complicated history. While the Tetris Company (TTC) claims exclusive rights to the geometric pieces at the heart of the game, known as tetrominoes, history shows that the Russian engineer and game designer duo behind TTC did not,
MasterClass Launches Podcast ‘Other People’s Business’ With Martha Stewart as First Guest
MasterClass is getting into the podcast business. The online learning and streaming platform has launched “Other People’s Business,” its first-ever podcast, hosted by MasterClass founder and CEO David Rogier. The weekly audio and video series will feature conversations with
US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports
Oct 6 - The United States has discussed starting reciprocal visits to nuclear sites with China, and plans to continue pushing in meetings in the coming months, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Amazon Alexa Plus keeps creepily singing ‘lalala’ for minutes on end
An unsettling Alexa Plus bug has seen some Amazon Echo smart home speakers reduced to saying - and sometimes singing - nothing but "lalala" on repeat for minutes at a time, often in the middle of conversations with users. When quizzed about the behavior, Alexa is apparently
The EUDI wallet: Building trust, unlocking growth in Europe
Europe is about to place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every citizen. Writes Jacques Van Zijp in an OpEd for Euronews. It could become the trust layer of the European economy and a growth driver in a single market that works at digital speed. A model that has value
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
Keith Haring retrospective opens at Rome’s Palazzo Braschi with more than 140 works
Keith Haring’s unmistakable art has arrived in Rome, with a major new retrospective bringing together more than 140 works.
Drax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flights
Exclusive: Campaign group’s analysis of North Yorkshire plans finds datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a year Drax’s planned datacentre could produce nearly double the emissions of all flights out of Gatwick airport each year by burning 4.9m tonnes of wood
Watch: At the scene of protests on the streets of Lille
The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools.
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on mysterious ghost particles called neutrinos
Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that scientists believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.
Asia’s growth now belongs to Silicon Valley
Southeast Asia’s growth next year will be decided at meetings its finance ministers won’t attend. A few executives in California will soon settle next year’s spending on data centers. Their decisions will do more to shape growth in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and the
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
UniCredit gets Putin’s approval to sell part of its Russian business
The Italian bank plans to keep its international payments business while selling its other Russian operations. The approval contrasts with Moscow’s recent moves to place several Western companies’ local assets under temporary management.
Valor Mortis Comes to PS Plus and Game Pass, and You Can Try It for Free
Players can try the first-person soulslike Valor Mortis on launch day with a free PS Plus trial, and the game will also come to Xbox Game Pass.
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief
Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.
Electrification, AI and fossil fuels: What to expect as Türkiye hosts major climate summit next month
The UN talks in Antalya next month will be backdropped by the energy crisis, extreme heat and Nepal's flood disaster.
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Charlie Brown's Halloween Special Still Rules Over Peanuts Christmas in 1 Way
Turnong 60 this year, the 1966 TV special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown remains a Halloween holiday staple
Lee Krasner Gets the Last Word
Lucy Ives reviews The Met’s Krasner-Pollock show, Editor-in-Chief Hakim Bishara interviews outgoing Yaddo President Elaina Richardson, and Aruna D’Souza profiles artist Rana Begum.
Trump is turning out Democrats, but can he still do it for the GOP?
We’re now over the hump and into the downhill slide to the end of the 2026 midterm elections. I say “end” because early voting has already begun in six states, and by the end of next week, the number will be up to 19 and counting. A mighty river of ballots, eventually more
Hegseth's get-out-the-vote effort draws praise and skepticism
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ramping up his get-out-the-vote campaign, urging U.S. troops to register to vote in the 2026 midterm elections but not telling them which way to vote. He also issued a stand-down order, allowing service members to get one day off this month to