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Blues vocalist dies at 63

Her family announced her death on social media.

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Retail bankruptcies 2026: the biggest brands filing this year

Sleep Number, QVC, Eddie Bauer, Francesca's and others are among the biggest names navigating financial collapse or restructuring this year.

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OpenAI safety employee quits, says 'time for trial and error is over'

A former OpenAI safety employee who recently resigned criticized the company’s approach to AI safety, arguing that a fast-paced culture focused on rapid development increases the risk of failures. Writing in “I Quit OpenAI Because Its Culture Is Broken,” published by the Atlantic on Saturday, David Robinson said AI companies, including OpenAI, were not being “nearly careful enough” and should place greater emphasis on safety expertise and research before developing more capable systems. “The time for trial and error ⁠is over,” Robinson wrote, arguing that advanced AI systems require safeguards more akin to those used in industries such as nuclear power and aviation. Robinson said OpenAI relies heavily on what it calls “iterative deployment,” releasing systems and strengthening safeguards w

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Britain prepares tariffs on Chinese electric cars

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Nippon Paint considers billion dollar buyout of AkzoNobel unit

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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

IBM partners with SAP to launch AI-readiness modernization tools

Volumetric Building Companies cuts operational cycle times by 50% with SAP Cloud ERP Second Nature Brands extends and strengthens their common enterprise platform following its Voortman acquisition Modernized ERP foundation positions clients to scale operations and support AI-readiness ARMONK, N.Y. , Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced IBM Ready for SAP Solutions to help midsize and fast-growing organizations accelerate cloud ERP modernization, unify enterprise data, and establish an AI-ready digital core. Volumetric Building Companies and Second Nature Brands are among the clients using the solution to support growth and future AI initiatives. Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) , a global modular construction company, reduced operational cycle times by 50% acros

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US commodities regulator proposes new federal crypto oversight rules

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Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest

The former Duke of York, who was detained in a blaze of publicity eight months ago, has asked a judge to determine whether the force’s action towards him was lawful.

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TikTok account exposes daily queues at Michelin restaurant

Almost immediately, her videos were being watched by hundreds of thousands.

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Google updates AI fact-check guidance to cover metadata

MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HigherVisibility, a Memphis-based digital marketing agency, today published a line-by-line analysis of Google’s October 1 revision to its official guidance on AI-generated content, the document’s first change in a year. Built from a direct comparison against the archived version of the page, the analysis finds that the most […]

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AFL trade period opens with active player movement and mega-deal talks

Three deals were completed on day one, including a surprise early resolution to the Zach Merrett swap, which should open opportunities for more wheeling and dealing.

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Zeta Global acquires AI engineering firm Senso

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the intelligent AI infrastructure company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Senso, a Y Combinator-backed AI engineering company whose technology helps power Zeta’s Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) offering. The acquisition will bring additional technology in-house, add AI engineering talent and deepen Zeta’s connectivity to frontier models.

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"Dance Monkey" Plays Over Stadium Speakers After First NRL Grand Final Try

Tones and I's most popular hit was blasted through stadium speakers during the NRL match she was supposed to perform at.

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Blokees Debuts 90+ New Products at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026

SHANGHAI , Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 3 to 4, Assembly Character Toys Brand Blokees exhibited at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026, featuring nearly 500 products across its two core categories, Blokees Model Kits and BLOKEES WHEELS. More than 90 new products made their debut, highlighting Blokees' continued expansion across product categories, IPs and consumer segments. The Blokees Model Kits portfolio covers hero collecting, model kit collecting, animal-themed products and fashion-oriented products, featuring more than 10 global IPs including ULTRAMAN, TRANSFORMERS, Saint Seiya, Evangelion and DC. Products for collectors aged 16 and above were a key focus, with nearly 40 products exhibited across Champion, Champion Lite, Fantastic and Legend series , including more than 20 new

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Hollywood legend Eva Marie Saint dies at 102

Saint starred in North by Northwest opposite Cary Grant, and picked up an Oscar for her role in On The Waterfront with Marlon Brando.

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Ka Ying Rising Draws Big Randwick Crowd Ahead of The Everest

Ka Ying Rising finishes second in his barrier trial at Royal Randwick ahead of The Everest next weekend.

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Smart refrigerator market reaches fourteen billion dollars by 2034

PUNE, India, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Smart Refrigerator Market was valued at USD 5.28 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% from 2026 to 2034, reaching USD 14.30 Billion by 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research. Explore 120...

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Anthropic funds $100M academy to train deployed AI engineers

Anthropic is investing $100 million in training engineers from Accenture, Bain, Capgemini, Deloitte, and McKinsey. Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto via Getty Images Anthropic starts a new training program for FDEs. The first cohort will include engineers from consulting firms like Deloitte, Bain, and…

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Chalmers warns higher yields likely to kill off cost-of-living help

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says surging borrowing costs and high inflation will force a tight mid-year update, potentially killing off out major new spending despite growing political heat.

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Pro sports announcer fired for social media posts asks to be reinstated

He was let go by the Portland Trail Blazers over posts he made when he was 15.

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DIGITIMES Launches Redesigned Intelligence Hub and News API

TAIPEI, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global technology supply chain is moving faster than ever. From semiconductor capacity shifts and changes in the AI chip supply chain to export controls and geopolitical developments, enterprises face a challenge that goes…

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AI could boost software engineer productivity by 32.6%

Tools such as Anthropic Claude Code or OpenAI Codex have changed the face of software development, and all the signs are that this investment is set to increase further. But is paying a monthly subscription (and perhaps additional usage fees) cost-effective? Will the increasing level of investment in AI-generated software prove to be worthwhile? That’s a question several economists from the US National Bureau of Economic Research have attempted to answser, at least indirectly. Their paper, snappily entitled The Macroeconomic Effect Of AI: Sizing The Software Engineering Channel , attempts to calculate how much AI has increased the productivity of software engineers in enterprises outside the software and semiconductor industries by looking at their share prices. “The main idea is that if A

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Perfect Corp highlights AI business impact at annual tech forum

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF), the leading AI and AR beauty and fashion technology company, brought together leaders across beauty, fashion, retail and technology at its 8th Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum to explore how AI is moving beyond experimentation and delivering real-world business impact. Held on September 28 at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and hosted in partnership with FIT’s School of Graduate Studies and CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women), th

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Queensland police officer charged with domestic violence offences

The charges included computer hacking and six counts of contravening a domestic and family violence order.

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Trail Blazers fire TV announcer hours after hiring

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers fired new play-by-play television broadcaster Braiden Bell on Thursday when past inappropriate social media posts resurfaced just hours after the team announced his hiring. “The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist, or harmful comments,” the team said in a statement Thursday night. “Social media […]

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US appeals court pauses Minnesota AI deepfake law in XAI lawsuit

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AFL trade period heats up as players seek moves

Three deals were completed on day one, including a surprise early resolution to the Zach Merrett swap, which should open opportunities for more wheeling and dealing.

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ViitorCloud and Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cybersecurity

Collaboration Makes Digital Trust Solutions Easily Accessible to the Public Sector RESTON, Va., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ViitorCloud Technologies and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions...

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Driver to face court over Newcastle crowd crash

A teenager will face court today after a car crashed into a group of footy fans in Newcastle who were there to see the Knights off to the NRL Grand Final.

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Australia News Live: Online Gaming Predators and Reality TV Star Arrest

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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Ondo Finance launches tokenized private market exposure starting with AI

Ondo Finance launches Ondo Private Markets, providing tokenized exposure to leading private companies. The first asset, tokens referencing a leading pre-IPO AI company, is expected to begin secondary market trading this week, with robotics, cybersecurity, biotech, and infrastructure names to follow. Exposure comes through tokenized notes which provide the economic performance of a reference company's per-share value at a qualifying liquidity event, built on Ondo's infrastructure with $3.7B in TVL and over 1M holders. GREENWICH, Conn. , Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ondo Finance today announced Ondo Private Markets, which will bring tokenized notes delivering the economic performance of industry-defining private companies onchain. Starting with a pre-IPO AI company, the first market will lau

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Sam Altman: Don't treat AI like a 'religious force'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is delving into the conversation over AI and religion. Carlos Barria/Reuters Sam Altman is not down with the idea that AI could be a "religious force." The OpenAI CEO said in an X post that surrendering human judgment to the bots is a safety issue. Rival Anthropic has held…

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Redcliffe Dolphins reach first NRL grand final in 25 years

Fourteen other clubs have played in an NRL decider since 2001.

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Gamma launches Gamma 5 to eliminate generic AI visual styles

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gamma, the AI-powered platform for visual communication, today announced the launch of Gamma 5, a complete rebuild of its platform designed to eliminate the “AI smell” that has become associated with AI-generated visual content. Gamma 5 preserves the speed and ease of use that attracted more than 100 million users to Gamma, while helping teams maintain a consistent brand identity across presentations, documents, websites, and other visual content. As generative A

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AFL Trade Period: Cats and Suns Chase Blakey as Schubert Requests Move

Follow along as AFL trade period continues and more players find new clubs.

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Andrew Johns Reacts After Eastern Suburbs Neighbour Erects 'Blow In' Sign

Andrew Johns reacts to an eastern suburbs neighbour who erected a sign calling him a "blow in".

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Everli advances toward Nasdaq listing following SEC registration

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everli Global Inc. (“Everli”), a leading e-grocery marketplace and delivery platform in Italy, together with Melar Acquisition Corp. I (Nasdaq: MACI) (“Melar”), today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has declared effective the registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-298505) (the “Registration Statement”) filed in connection with the previously announced proposed business combination between Everli and Melar (the “Business

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Richard E. Grant has given us the most chaotic TV moment of the year

Did you think Alan Carr was wild on The Celebrity Traitors UK? You haven’t seen anything yet.

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One Good Card reports surge in Q4 live NFC printing demand

SINGAPORE , Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Between now and December, Singapore's calendar fills up fast. Dinner and dance season, year-end galas, product launches, and a final run of conferences and trade shows all take place before the year closes, and many of them give out door gifts to attendees. One Good Card, a Singapore-based digital name card platform, says demand for its NFC Card Live Printing for Events service typically doubles in Q4, as companies look for a door gift that guests keep using after the event ends. "Businesses spend a significant budget on events, and it should go towards making the experience memorable for attendees," said Choong Chao Dong, Founder of One Good Card. "Personalised NFC cards give guests something they can use to network during the event and keep using

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Teens bypass Australia social media ban as California weighs limits

Australia's under-16 social media restrictions remain popular with adults, but early research found widespread teen workarounds. California's upcoming law takes a narrower approach, limiting addictive features.

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Renesas launches low-voltage GaN FETs for AI data centers

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its GaN portfolio into low-voltage applications with its first family of 100V enhancement mode (E-mode) GaN-based discrete power transistors. The RTP100E005G1FL, RTP100E2P6G1FL, RTP100E1P8G1FL-DSC and RTP100E1P2G1FL-DSC low-voltage GaN FETs deliver ultra-fast switching speeds and enhanced thermal performance in efficiency-critical, high power density applications, including AI data

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MMA Announces SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Marketing Award Winners

MANILA, Philippines , Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) today announced the winners of the SMARTIES™ Philippines 2026 Awards, honoring the country's most outstanding marketing campaigns with measurable business impact. This year's submissions reflected a Philippine marketing landscape in confident stride: brands blending cultural insight, AI-powered personalization, and platform-native execution to deliver real commercial growth. These winning campaigns capture the very spirit of SMARTIES™. They showcase bold ideas, genuine cultural insight, and measurable impact. MMA Recognizes 2026 SMARTIES™ Philippines Winners: Celebrating Marketing Excellence Rooted in Business Impact "The work coming out of the Philippines this year signals a genuine shift in how great mark

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Bad Bunny and Adidas Introduce Gazelle Indoor 'Solar Gold'

The Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Solar Gold” brings a vibrant finish to the Puerto Rican artist’s latest take… The post Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Solar Gold” appeared first on Nice Kicks.

Florida TikTok creator Mark Asea faces felony computer

A Port St. Lucie man faces a felony charge after two women reported their private digital information appeared in his TikTok videos without consent.

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De Beers partners with Mabeo Studio for Homo Faber 2026

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2026 – De Beers continues its participation in Homo Faber 2026 by supporting Botswana-based master basket weaver Shakunona Parata, who will demonstrate her weaving practice and present a new sculptural work created in collaboration with Beullah Serema and Peter Mabeo of Mabeo Studio. Based in […] The post De Beers Collaborates With Mabeo Studio And Botswana-Based Master Basket Weaver Shakunona Parata At Homo Faber 2026 appeared first on iHarare News .

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DCD Survey: Data center construction

Examining the role of third-party material handling in modern data center construction projects

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Teneriffe craft beer icon Green Beacon to close at month’s end

The future of the game-changing (but now major-owned) brand remains uncertain, with a DA lodged to transform its Helen Street site.

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Sam Altman urges society to accept AI risks for broader benefits

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says society should accept some negative consequences from AI in exchange for the technology's broader benefits and widespread public access. "I think there's a lot of daylight," Altman told Decoded co-author and Politico senior tech reporter Brendan Bordelon. Asked about where he differs between Anthropic and its CEO Dario Amodei, Altman said, "we believe that the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology and people having the agency." From the report: Altman agreed with Amodei's call last month to slow the development of the most advanced AI models. His company has followed Anthropic in endorsing new state laws that impose stricter safety requirements than what the maker of ChatGPT had previously supported -- a subtle shift fr

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Comcast report shows AI accelerating cyber threats

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Business has released its 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report, an analysis of 79.3 billion cybersecurity events detected across its cybersecurity customers between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026. The fourth annual report finds AI pressurizing every stage of the threat landscape, from the speed of initial access to the identities attackers use to move once inside.The window between exposure and impact has narrowed. AI coding tools let attackers develop ne

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Freddie Jackson, Grammy-Nominated '80s R&B Singer, Dies at 69

A statement from Jackson's official social media accounts said on Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated 'You Are My Lady' singer died on Oct. 5.

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Aimbridge Hospitality assumes management of The Westin Cincinnati

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s leading third-party hotel management company, today announced an expanded partnership with Portman, a national real estate investment, development and management firm, that brings The Westin Cincinnati into Aimbridge’s operating portfolio and names Aimbridge as the future operator of the Cincinnati Downtown Marriott, a large-scale hotel development now under construction in the city’s Convention District. The two properties refle

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NSW Backs More Gas as High Court Blocks Coal Mine Expansion

A new energy policy from the NSW Government has secured gas supply for industry and households.

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ASX Eyes Gains After Wild Night on Markets as Oil Prices Climb

More swings in the bond market are rattling stock markets around the world.

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Brisbane 2032 selects cockatoo as official Olympics and Paralympics emblem

By JOHN PYE BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak. It’s now official. Days after officials in Brisbane were forced to hold a hastily-convened […]

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Vishal Garg regains control of Better Home board

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BETR #BETR--Vishal Garg, founder of Better Home & Finance Holding Company (“Better” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BETR), and the other members of the Garg Group today announced that the independent inspector of election delivered the final certification of their successful consent solicitation this morning. The Garg Group also provided an update on initial actions following their successful consent solicitation to reconstitute the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The

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Hidden Pesticides Detected in Supermarket Produce

A fresh look at supermarket produce has uncovered pesticide residues on everyday fruit and veg.

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FTC probes AI labs over potential risks to consumers

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to seek information and testimony from executives at leading AI developers as part of an industry-wide investigation into potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, a senior FTC official said on September 30. The investigation covers Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs and is the first official U.S. enforcement action to examine rogue AI agent

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World's best horse draws big Randwick crowd

Ka Ying Rising finishes second in his barrier trial at Royal Randwick ahead of The Everest next weekend.

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COSRX Sets the Fall Skincare Agenda for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

NEW YORK , Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall skincare resets are in full swing, and COSRX is giving shoppers a reason to refresh their routines during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, October 6–7. For two days, the global derma beauty brand will offer some of its strongest savings of the season across longtime bestsellers and newer formulas spanning Snail Mucin, Peptides, PDRN, Exosomes and Ceramides. COSRX Sets the Fall Skincare Agenda for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days The event also offers an opportunity to replenish some of the brand's most recognized essentials. The cult-favorite Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream will each be 41% off, while The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum will be 36% off. At the same time, the lineup gives shoppers room to go beyond

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