Lightning sparks 42 building fires in Malaysia
The highest number of cases was recorded in April, with 13 building fires occurring that month.
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Exploring systemic racism as the default explanation for disparities
Much of the field of sociology treats systemic racism as its default explanation for racial disparities rather than as an open question that requires further investigation and evidence, according to a recent position paper. The assumptions and moralization surrounding the
Taiwan says it has not heard new US arms sales will be carved into smaller chunks
TAIPEI, Oct 6 - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Tuesday he had not heard that the US was planning on carving up a potential $14 billion arms sale into smaller chunks, but added that Washington's commitments to Taipei's defences had not changed.
South Korea's Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks
SEOUL, Oct 6 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that AI models are believed to have been used in some recent hacking incidents against banks and called for the country to develop cybersecurity methods suited to the AI era.
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’: First Reactions
The biopic about OpenAI's Sam Altman, starring Andrew Garfield, Yura Borisov and Monica Barbaro, hits theaters on Dec. 25.
Skydance to Fully Reorganize International; Kevin MacLellan Will Not Lead Key Group
Reverberations from the historic combination of Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery are now being felt overseas. Despite a Monday report claiming international executive Kevin MacLellan was close to clinching the top job outside North America, sources tell Variety he will not
Vitamin B1 gains in wild lake trout embryos challenge assumptions drawn from hatcheries
For decades, fisheries managers have struggled to restore recruitment in wild lake trout populations across the Great Lakes region, with limited success. Returning this species to its former abundance is hampered by overfishing, sea lamprey predation, invasive species and
Trump says he will pay for 'Patriotic Ads' himself after facing backlash from Democrats
President Trump on Monday said he will pay for the controversial "Patriotic Ads" after backlash mounted in response to the ads being funded by taxpayers. "The Radical Left is upset with the fact that I am taking Ads, which I consider to be a positive promotion for our Great
Global review reveals major blind spots in our understanding of climate change impacts on Mediterranean ecosystems
A new global review of observed climate change impacts on plant communities reveals major gaps in where and how we monitor some of the world's most climate-vulnerable ecosystems.
Why Did Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Hit Rock Bottom at the Box Office?
The response to Iñárritu's big-budget satire delivers sobering lessons as the Warner Bros. release heads for a major financial loss: "'Digger' has provided a reality check on today's unpredictable marketplace."
For rare earth leverage, US caps aircraft parts licenses to China
Washington is limiting the parts it licenses to the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac), the maker of the C919 passenger jet, triggering fears among Chinese pundits that it could ban the US-made engines the jet relies on. The Trump administration has been using China’s
Bangkok braces itself for floods before global finance chiefs gather
The Thai capital could receive about 5cm of rain a day from Oct 11 to Oct 13.
Despite the tragic death of its lead writer, one of the scariest games I have ever played will finally come out later this month
Divine Frequency launches in early access on October 27 with "70%" of the final game ready to play.
Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans
Southeast Asian energy ministers meeting in Manila are expected to review regional fuel-security measures as the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on.
Neutrons, rotating black holes, and a galactic PeVatron at the center of the Milky Way
Galactic black holes are cosmic mitochondria, powerhouses of the universe. Most of the energy these supermassive black holes produce comes from the material surrounding them: superheated plasma in their accretion disks interacting with tremendous magnetic fields. But there is a
Hooters shutters last location in Florida town after 40 years amid chain’s bankruptcy restructure
Hooters also closed locations in Boca Raton and Hickory, North Carolina recently.
Why some Indigenous communities don't resist oil extraction in their territories
More than half of the Ecuadorian Amazon has been marked for oil drilling, overlapping with Indigenous territories and areas of high biodiversity. The ecological and cultural impacts of oil extraction are well documented and have fueled some of Latin America's most prominent
‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’
Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial” premiered at the New York Film Festival Monday night, and early reviews have members of the film press championing the Sam Altman-centered movie as a “provocative,” “visceral corporate drama” and the director’s “best film in a decade.” Next Best
John Leguizamo on ‘The Odyssey,’ Non-Traditional Casting and Being Uninvited From ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
The trailblazing actor and outspoken activist for Latino representation in Hollywood could land the first Oscar nomination of his career.
Global soil erosion outpaces natural recovery, report warns
Isaac Larsen, an associate professor in the College of Natural Sciences' Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences, is a lead author of "Status of the World's Soil Resources 2026," a new report produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Casey Bloys Signs New Multiyear Deal to Continue Overseeing HBO Max and Paramount+ As He Assumes His New Role at Skydance
Having just been named to the hefty position of co-chair and chief content officer for Skydance DTC — overseeing both HBO Max and Paramount+, Casey Bloys is staying put. Variety has confirmed that Bloys — whose contract with HBO was set to expire next year — has signed on for a
Dolly Parton Estate Claims Nephew Used Caution Tape and Barbed Wire to Dodge Lawsuit Service
“Mr. Seaver attempted to evade service of process, and this court should not reward that behavior,” the estate’s lawyers wrote
Australian Army soldier dies and five others injured during training exercise
The incident occurred at the Mount Bundey Training Area on Oct 5.
Indian Supreme Court demands government answers on voter purge
As one advocate warned India’s Supreme Court on Monday that “this country will burn” unless action is taken to stop what thousands of protesters have denounced as an illegal purge of voters by the head of the Election Commission of India, the court demanded accountability from
Trump approves death by firing squad for convicted terrorist
Nidal Malik Hasan, a convicted terrorist who opened fire on unarmed American soldiers at Ft. Hood in 2009, has been sentenced to death by firing squad, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Monday on the social platform X. Parnell said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Political orientation and institutional trust emerge as key factors in local wind energy support
Why does the expansion of wind energy sometimes meet with local resistance, even though renewable energy generally enjoys broad support? RIFS researcher Jörg Radtke used a representative survey of 6,284 people in North Rhine-Westphalia to investigate which social
Trump announces steps to lower high cost of diesel
President Trump announced on Monday that his administration will take a series of steps aimed at lowering high diesel costs. The president had been expected to announce a directive aiming to increase the availability of red-dyed diesel. This diesel simply has red dye added to
Trump Says He’ll Pay for ‘Patriotic Ads’ Himself Following Controversy Around Taxpayer-Funded TV Spots
After controversy erupted over Donald Trump’s administration buying TV ad time (with taxpayer dollars) to air advertisements endorsing the president, Trump has now said he will fund what he calls “patriotic ads” himself. In a statement posted to Truth Social on Monday, Trump
GTA 6 Could Finally Fix Gaming's Huge Drug Problem
Europe’s PEGI ratings board revealed that GTA 6 will let players use cocaine at any time; here’s how that might affect gameplay.
Game simulator shows how math can guide decisions when resources are limited
In "Bloons Tower Defense," the goal is to stop balloons from reaching the end of a track by strategically placing towers along the route. These towers vary in cost, range and attack power, and they also take up valuable space. The game becomes increasingly difficult with each
Steam sale deep cut alert: this ARPG originally developed for Nokia N-Gage is brilliant on Deck
Xanadu Next isn't amazing, but it's endlessly charming.
Tillis calls Hegseth vote his 'biggest regret'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) wrote in his upcoming book that he views his confirmation vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the "biggest regret" of his career. Tillis's upcoming memoir — "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," which will hit the shelves Tuesday —
'Digital ibuprofen' offers Chinese youth comfort through cute characters facing familiar struggles
In China, young people are encountering a myriad of challenges, from societal pressures around success to life in a highly surveilled society, that have led them to turn to the internet in search of a balm to soothe their pain. What has emerged is a host of content called
Neon Sets ‘Artificial’ Oscar Campaign With Andrew Garfield in Supporting Actor, Yura Borisov in Lead (EXCLUSIVE)
Sixteen years ago, Andrew Garfield played the Facebook co-founder who was pushed out of the company he helped create in “The Social Network” and came up short in the supporting actor race. Now, he’s playing the CEO pushed out of OpenAI — and who talked his way back in five days
Hayley Williams Responds to DHS’ Suggestion to Thank Officers After ICE Comments: ‘Nazi Bitches’
During a recent show in California, the singer yelled "Fuck ICE" and "Free Palestine"
Attention can't be bought, so brands turn to memes
The funniest post you saw this week may not have come from a friend; it may have come from a brand. Whether it is Kohl's, Wendy's, or Netflix, brands are behaving more like internet users than traditional advertisers.
Five reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growing
The world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026.
Gemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late
Google may be expanding its "Call for Me" AI feature beyond business calls so you can use it to send messages to friends and family. Android Authority reports finding a "Gemini Calling" introductory screen in an APK teardown with examples that include "Call Mom and tell her I
Appeals court to hear lawsuit against RFK Jr. vaccine moves
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Appeals court to hear lawsuit against RFK Jr. vaccine moves A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by medical groups against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
Blippi’s Meekah and Dove Release Music Video to Promote Children’s Body Confidence (EXCLUSIVE)
Meekah, best friend of children’s entertainment and education character Blippi, has teamed up with Dove on a new music video promoting body confidence. Moonbug Entertainment and the Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) have partnered with Meekah for “My Body Is Amazing,” a music
Fox News Marks 30 Years On Air: ‘We Saw an Opportunity Nobody Else Saw’
Today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast takes a long look back at 30 years since the launch of Fox News Channel. Love it or hate it, Fox News has been an influential force in media and politics in the U.S. since its debut on Oct. 7, 1996. Jason Klarman, chief
Trump hurls anti-trans slurs at Graham's opponent as South Carolina race tightens
President Trump on Monday used an anti-transgender slur several times against Sen. Darline Graham's (R-S.C.) Democratic opponent Dr. Annie Andrews, as the race for South Carolina's Senate seat tightens. "Annie 'T------' Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham
We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
38 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Doubled Down on Its Most Inventive Sci-Fi Concept
Doctor Who made history 38 years ago by beginning the end of the Doctor's most monstrous foe.
Unusual senses: The secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles
The Surinam toad is one of the strangest frogs on Earth. Flat-bodied, tiny-eyed and adapted to the murky waters of the Amazon basin, it hunts well despite having very poor vision. When a fish swims close, the frog suddenly opens its mouth and sucks the prey inside in a fraction
McDonald’s hit with lawsuit alleging AI-powered menu price-fixing
Reuters reported that McDonald’s pricing engine uses machine-learning algorithms to continually analyze data from millions of daily transactions across its nearly 14,000 restaurants.
US envoy meets Sudanese army chief in Egypt
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - An envoy of President Donald Trump met the head of Sudan's army over the weekend in Egypt as the US and other intermediaries have sought to end a devastating war that has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.