News from Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Turning a tactic previously used by Russian troops against them, Ukrainian forces infiltrated enemy positions near Kupiansk in a carefully planned operation that inflicted significant losses and strengthened Kyiv's posi…

Trump claims his backing of Netanyahu reversed his 'decisive defeat' in Israeli elections US President Donald Trump has claimed that his endorsement reversed Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's possible "defeat"…

Exclusive: ASU launches ‘Ben Lied. Labor lies’ ads while ETU diverts money to defending members at royal commissionFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…

Finnish president defends calling Putin, saying ‘ending the war requires direct discussions’

Talks are aimed at reopening strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in YemenA multipronged peace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and fo…

A movement born in Malta wants to change tourism rules by involving hotels in local community life, returning visitors' wealth to residents and curbing gentrification.

Coalition with Arab parties would be ‘a shame and a disgrace’, Netanyahu says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a coalition with Arab parties to form a government would be “a shame and a disgrace". "It is f…

Netanyahu's bloc down to 57 seats, as 42 percent of ballots counted Data from the Central Elections Committee indicates that over 2.1 million ballots have been counted, nearly 42%. Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc remains in t…

Investors monitor Boeing shares after a slump on Tuesday weighed on sentiment following an update from the group on its outlook.

Both blocs would fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government as support for Palestinian parties surgesFull report: Israel election too close to call as exit polls give Netanyahu bloc slightly fewer seatsAnaly…

Cyclone Arnab strengthened into a “very severe” cyclonic storm late Tuesday with gusting winds and heavy rain reported in several coastal areas.

Netanyahu claims Israel has 'unprecedented' chance to remove Iranian threat Benjamin Netanyah said that Israel has an "unprecedented" chance to eliminate the threat from Iran. "Please know that Israel is standing before…

Netanyahu gains 59 seats in partial Israeli election results Partial results published by the Central Elections Committee show that the pro-Netanyahu bloc has gained 59 seats in contrast to 46 seats for the anti-Netanya…

Climate change should be declared a global health emergency as its impacts intensify faster than action to address them, authors of a major new report warn.

Flavio Bolsonaro’s former campaign manager says the senator did not inform him that he planned to flee Brazil.

Defeated Brazil election candidate is met by his brother upon arrival with family in Miami

Eisenkot warns Netanyahu not to use Israel’s security ‘for political needs’ Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday against using Israel’s security for political ga…

National trust of Victoria award celebrates much-loved arboreal icons while calling for protection of green spacesFor more than 160 years, a humble ginkgo tree raised from seed in Geelong’s botanic gardens has been the…

Asian stock markets rise, following gains on Wall Street.

Over 1.2 million votes counted in Israeli elections Figures from the Central Elections Committee indicate that at least 1,216,002 ballots have been counted by 5.20am local time (2.20am GMT) Netanyahu’s Likud party is le…

Foreign ministers form security committee to share intelligence and follow up on impact of Jordan's strikes on Syria.

Human rights groups on Tuesday urged countries to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become UN secretary-general, citing allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UAE denie…

Netanyahu's Likud emerges as single largest Israeli party, bloc edges past opposition.

Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family.

CPI release comes ahead of Reserve Bank decision next week as the Middle East conflict intensifies the cost of living crisisFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free…

Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes to be scrapped, with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear this up’Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily po…

National fuel costs remain high as the Trump administration ties elevated prices to efforts to block Iran’s nuclear program

Lawsuit claims Great Value frozen shrimp is coated with ice to keep it safe from freezer burn — which also adds to its weight

Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.

King Charles III began a Caribbean tour in the Bahamas on Tuesday, acknowledging “the great suffering of the past” amid calls for an apology over slavery. The 77-year-old monarch, undergoing cancer treatment, will also…

Israel's election remained deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc narrowly ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp by 52 seats to 50. Neither side had a clear pat…

Israelis turned out in record numbers for their first election since the Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza. Projections show opposition parties won more seats than the coalition led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, potenti…

Retired teacher Michael Pogue turned up in protest at one of Ramaswamy’s campaign events in Cincinnati

Indonesia is battling its worst wildfires in more than a decade, made worse by El Niño. Many were deliberately set to clear land for farming, including palm oil plantations. More than 12,000 schools across Indonesia hav…

The ads attack Mai Vang, a progressive challenging the 11-term Democratic incumbent in California’s 7th district.

Colombia's new president vows a "cultural counterrevolution" against wokeness, and his removal of 47 artworks from a national museum is sparking protests and fears of government censorship.

The turnout tells the tale. Israelis casting ballots in their largest numbers in decades in the first general election since the October Seventh attacks of 2023. A referendum on the bloodiest day in the nation’s history…

The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.

The United Nations is set to vote on a resolution condemning the decades-long U.S. economic embargo on Cuba as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign to undermine Cuba’s socialist government

The number of state and local officers working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has doubled in size in the last eight months, according to a new report from the immigration reform advocacy group FWD.us.

Today, word leaked out that a grand jury in the District of Columbia refused to indict Cassidy Hutchinson.

A federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about their participation in and knowledg…

A federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls

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Naomi and Mehdi break down what the Trumps, Bolsonaros, and Netanyahus have in common, and what Brazil’s election result can teach us about beating authoritarian crooks in America.

Bill Essayli, a former GOP lawmaker and ally of president, has not been confirmed by the Senate in his roleA US judge ruled on Tuesday that Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in southern California, was “unlawfull…

Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billionsDonald Trump announced his administration is “terminating” Biden-era regulations holding oil and gas companies…

Longtime incumbents in UFCW's Local 8-Golden State are being challenged by an insurgent slate in what may be the local’s first competitive election in decades.

Convicted fraudsters and other criminals pardoned by the president over the last year thanks owed victims and the federal government more than $1 billion

Your Pre-election Pep Talk From Black Voters Matter’s Cliff Albright

Hazardous storm conditions delayed retrieval efforts on mountain that has proved to be a perilous hiking spotThe body of a missing California hiker, blanketed in a layer of snow, was recovered on Mount Whitney on Sunday…

Susan and Michael Pretti say they have been ‘ignored and misled’ in quest for justice over son’s killing by US agentsThe parents of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis…

The mistake occurred after the Texas AG said Tuesday that America “celebrated something pretty cool” earlier this year.

With one week until Election Day, the final push is on. President Trump is making a swing through Texas, a state Republicans have long counted on, but where Democrats see an opportunity to make gains. With voters pointi…

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll released on Tuesday shows Democrats hold an eight-point lead among likely voters. With independents, that lead grows to 13 points. Geoff Bennett breaks down the poll results and what it te…

It's the latest setback in the Justice Department's efforts to charge Trump's perceived adversaries.

The Trump administration has stepped up efforts to challenge the integrity of elections and assert greater control over how they are conducted. Georgia has been at the center of that debate ever since Trump's false clai…

“You’re a war criminal!” a protester shouted right before the vice president did his best impression of a potty mouth.

One tip: Try to get outside for some morning sun — it'll help your body clock reset faster.

As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.

Trump has sought to justify the attacks by saying they stem the flow of drugs into the U.S., but critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness.

The former Fox News anchor said Americans are being “bamboozled” if they think Democrats can address affordability.

Intense rainstorms linked to a very active El Niño-driven Pacific hurricane season have left thousands of people in the Four Corners states displaced.

Cuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.

Tennessee state Sen. Brent Taylor said his wife and God have forgiven him, “and I would consider everyone else doing the same.”

Three residents and a nonprofit have sued Vermilion Parish officials over alleged open meetings violations related to a SpaceX deal

Trump, like in the previous two presidential election cycles, has sown doubt into the integrity of the voting process as Americans start to cast their ballots

President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to loosen a Biden-era rule that aimed to reduce planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling

The possibilities in Albany range from subtle and symbolic— to seismic should favored Gov. Kathy Hochul not win her reelection bid.

What if we told you that the most inspiring person you’ll meet today is right at the Great Escape. NEWS10’s Payton Cavanaugh met with 76-year-old Nancy Lynch on the Bobcat rollercoaster ride, as she reminds people that…

The measure allows three-quarters of the Schenectady City Council to eject members who are absent for more than three months. It was proposed the legislation after Councilmember Carmel Patrick suffered a stroke and spen…

A lesser-known but equally consequential race will appear on New Yorkers' ballots this election season.

The Albany Police Department has announced that there would be several places that parking would not be allowed starting on Wednesday, October 28. The post Upcoming Emergency No Parking Restrictions in Albany appeared f…

Firefighters expected to contain a Berlin State Forest wildfire by early evening Tuesday after crews worked through steep mountain terrain. The post Crews work to put out Berlin wildfire entirely by Tuesday evening appe…

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A viral racist video involving students in South Colonie has sparked outrage and renewed questions about how schools address racism. News10’s Tyanna Xavier went to Rensselaer High School to s…

A new natural wine bar is now open in Albany. JAJA Natural Wine Bar celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

Last week, New York State Police searched the Albany-area home of a high-ranking officer with New York State Police. Investigators seized electronic devices from Lt. Colonel Jared Duffy’s house, including a laptop compu…

Diane Fish, from the Adirondack Council, shares how advocacy work is essential for the future protection of the region

A teenager is dead following a dirt bike crash in the town of Hurley on Friday, according to New York State Police.

Adirondack innovator advances to finals in "Small Towns, Big Ideas" competition.

Tijuana police said they found a woman with ties to the Capital Region reported missing from Arizona in 2024. com NewsCha…

[I received the following from an independent reliable source.] On September 4, 2026, voters in the 113th Assembly District received a mass text message attacking Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. The message branded Woerne…

Due to a construction issue at Abraham Wing Elementary School, voters in Glens Falls will not be able to vote at their usual polling place on Tuesday, November 3 The post Glens Falls Ward 1 polling place change announce…

Washington Park in Albany is set to look like a magical light show on Sunday as the 11th annual Albany Lantern Parade returns.

North Country Community College and Clinton Community College received grants for outdoor community improvement

Nettle Meadow has won numerous national and international awards for its artisan cheeses, produced in southern Warren County.

Even Cass Elliot sang it wrong until bandmate Michelle Phillips corrected her. The post For 60 years, people have misheard the ‘pretend to pray’ lyric in ‘California Dreamin’.’ It totally changes the song. appeared firs…

These costumes capture the hilarity of everyday moments.

The research says either use it or lose it.

Weather logs and cicada research just rewrote the story of a masterpiece.

From the deep South to colonial New England, certain U.S. locales have developed chilling reputations for reports of apparitions and other paranormal activity. Long shadows have been cast by histories steeped in calamit…

"The term 'hero' irritates me greatly—the opposite is true—I continue to have pangs of conscience that I did so little." The post Polish woman who smuggled 2,500 Jewish children to safety in toolboxes, suitcases, and co…

"Philip" defied all their expectations.

In fact, the Bee Gees didn't even release it as a single in the U.S.

They are emotionally intelligent and attuned.

What happened after the Big Bang? A team of physicists, harnessing the James Webb and Nancy Grace Roman space telescopes, are working to visualize the answer to that question using a novel computer simulation called Lum…

Are you a lion, an otter, a beaver, or a golden retriever?

When the criticism started rolling in, Heidi Johnson doubled down.

A study off Cornwall, England, found that nets fitted with bird-of-prey kites had 71% lower odds of catching guillemots and razorbills, and nets with spinning “looming-eye” buoys had 59% lower odds.

Texas high schooler Aanya Mansani created the QR code platform after her friend fainted at school.

FDA approval may be imminent for a key innovation in dentistry that could spare thousands of children from painful pulling, drilling, and infections with a simple fluid coating. Every year, untreated tooth decay sends t…

American NGO the Rainforest Trust recently aided in the creation of a 715,000-acre wildlife reserve in Bolivia along the Iténez River, considered by scientists to be a “link of life.” This 780-mile-long watery artery, t…

A complete stranger named Casey knew he was in the wrong place, yet at the right time—when he saw the smoke from a burning house in the distance. His GPS having turned him off the correct route and down state Highway 11…

Last year the old model collapsed. This year I went back to New York to see if anything had replaced it.

Patty Spillman and her husband farm over 400 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat in central Ohio. Both have lived in the area all their lives; his family has been on the land since 1861. In 2023, a developer proposed a da…

Regenerative agriculture is being explored as a way to make dairy farming more resilient. But what does it all mean? Here, our demystifying guide The post Cream of the crop: one brand’s quiet quest to reinvent the dairy…

64 years ago today, one man in the right place, at the right time, did the right thing, saving the world from probably nuclear war. Vasily Arkhipov is known as the “man who saved the world,” during the 1962 Cuban Missil…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people moving through a train station aren’t really paying attention. They’re somewhere between where they left and where they’re going, phone out, eyes on the platform. Putting…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center wanted to answer a specific question: what is the least amount of movement needed to offset the effects of prolonged sitting? In 202…

Despite its curtain raising rather late in the year, Shanghai’s new opera house has elbowed its way to the front row of international architectural debuts—thanks to a gravity-defying grand staircase. Rising above the ba…

A Scottish island is now confirmed to have been one of earliest centers of Christian evangelism in the British Isles thanks to a small-town historical society. The massive discovery puts the tiny island on the historica…

Every few weeks, Jackie Jantzi sits in on school board meetings in Akron, Ohio, taking notes on her laptop. Afterward, she polishes a summary of what happened, to be published online, free for anyone to read. Jantzi is…

River dolphins are among the world’s most endangered species, whether found in the New World, or the Old. Yet at least for now, things are looking up for these animals considered sacred by the people living along a stre…

It’s not uncommon to walk past litter in a major city: what’s uncommon is stopping to do something about it. Yet it wasn’t just litter that Queens resident Joshua Service walked past on a recent rail commute, but a spon…

Labor government under pressure to create social media watchdog as new online safety standards bill passes lower houseThe federal government wants to ban AI chatbots which seek to create “emotional intimacy” after prime…

iOS 27.2 comes with some changes for Apple CarPlay, too.

If there are good, nuanced ways to make use of generative AI in gaming, as I think there are, that doesn’t change the fact that there are nuance-free and terrible ways for advocating for AI in gaming. Tim Sweeney and Ep…

Massive note conversions reveal the true extent of Amazon's ownership in Anthropic.

As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

You can probably still read on it, and, with some finessing, you can turn it into a useful display.

A family is suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT coached their daughter to quietly taper off her seizure medication and keep it from her doctors before she died in February.

The Slate Truck is known for offering hundreds of customization options, but one common truck option isn't available (yet.)

The platform's Discoverable Servers are about to get a lot more discoverable.

As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sorts of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say.

Three-quarters of all responses were machine-generated in failed attempt to stop bill from passing into law, research findsAI bots flooded a government consultation with tens of thousands of fake responses in a failed a…

Age verification proposals are often presented as a simple tradeoff: sacrifice a little privacy to better safeguard children online. But that framing overlooks a more fundamental question. What happens to people who can…

Owners of AI-run firms would evade liability for "reckless" AI, US Rep. Comer says.

The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access.

Seven potential AI nightmares pulled from Anthropic's 93-page "Risk Factor" tome.

It wasn’t until after immigration officers started murdering US citizens that the Trump administration finally agreed to do anything about it. First, Trump turfed Kristi Noem, setting her up with a “special envoy” dead…

Game Boy Color on My Conference Badge I'm at GitHub Universe this week and, similar to last year, the conference badge is a full-blown color screen computer. I've been hacking around with it again, and then I ran into w…

You can apparently now tell AI tools what sort of protein you want them to make.

The big Meta settlement with a bunch of states got most of the headlines, but state AGs have gone all in on suing tech companies of late, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Last week things went ballistic when the j…

Whether using chatbots for childcare or taking up smoking, a new affliction is sweeping through the tech world. Here are the signsIn the least surprising news you’ll hear all week, Elon Musk has said he’s not entirely r…

Tesla tycoon launched Grok project after criticising Christoper Nolan’s diverse casting for his Homeric blockbusterElon Musk has released an AI-generated rival to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey after pledging to make a…

'Crackgate,' catty patties, and more in today's newsletter.

The former CEO of Yahoo! and current founder of a chatbot app is going viral for using AI to list things she loves about her daughter. But what she has to say about women in tech in 2026 is worth talking about.

It is hardly a shock that Grok AI’s interpretation of Homer is as meaningless as a laptop screensaver. The only surprise would be if Musk accepted defeat graciously. Which he won’tThink back. Do you remember when Elon M…

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

“These re-interviews are consequential,” a leaked email seen by 404 Media reads.

Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.

Because big tech platforms essentially do not have customer support and make it impossible for their users to contact a human, many people experiencing run-of-the-mill tech problems have turned to ChatGPT. And, increasi…

In comments at a private police conference, Garrett Langley also said his wife advised him to never apologize.

Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

The AI company, which makes the popular Claude chatbot, has filed for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest ever.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 28 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or phot…

A national monument since the 1920s, Chiricahua is America’s newest national park.

A major new study reveals that autistic children’s brains process faces differently, and those differences may begin earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that brain signals associated with recog…

The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have set the stage for ants to conquer the planet, with a surprising boost from “jumping genes” hidden in their DNA. Scientists discovered that bursts of activity from these mo…

AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

Scientists at McGill University have discovered a surprising new ability of immune cells that could change how we understand long-term immunity. Researchers found that T cells can actually sense how stiff their surround…

The four volunteers who lived and worked in a simulated NASA Mars mission for more than a year will exit their habitat on Saturday, Oct. 31, after 378 days of isolation in a facility at the agency’s Johnson Space Center…

A technician inspects the large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission in this image released on Oct. 26, 2026. The sunshade structure, which stands 20 feet (6 meters) tall and measures 8 feet (2.4…

As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.

About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".

Randomised trials of omega-6s do not show an increase in inflammation caused by the fatty acidRead more in the Antiviral seriesIf you’ve been online lately, you’ve probably been bombarded with the discourse about seed o…

The government pledges £1.9m to wildlife groups' efforts to buy the Rothbury Estate.

The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.

Spaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.

Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.

A surprising discovery reveals that widely used anti-inflammatory drugs may unintentionally help dangerous viruses spread through the body. Scientists found that JAK inhibitors, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and o…

Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.

A scorching lava planet 280 light-years away has surprised astronomers by apparently maintaining a thick atmosphere despite conditions that should have stripped it away billions of years ago. James Webb Space Telescope…

Scientists have created one of the largest and most detailed simulations of the early universe ever made, offering an extraordinary new glimpse into the cosmos shortly after the Big Bang. Called Lumina, the groundbreaki…

When Rice University student Malvika Bhardwaj asked her mentor Daniel Cohen, a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, whether he had time to keep teaching interns with his busy wo…

A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.

Calf of Man, Isle of Man: Such is the wealth of Manx fungi, a map is being built to plot it all. We took a special trip as part of that projectThe bird observatory on the Calf of Man was sulking under a low cloud base a…

For decades the idea of eugenics has been taboo. Now it is returning in a new commercial guiseFor a very long time, I dreamed of being cured. I was born in 1981. I learned to walk early enough, but I stumbled and fell m…

Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jump…

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photogra…

Why do some people stay mentally sharp even when their brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists in the Netherlands may have uncovered an important clue hidden in a rare group of immature brain cells. Researc…

The Antarctic iceberg made a relatively quick exit from the Weddell Sea, only to slow at the edge of a remote island’s underwater shelf.

Description This 360-degree look at Neretva Vallis within Mars’ Jezero Crater was stitched together using 217 images acquired by the rover’s Mastcam-Z on May 20, 2024, the 1,155th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Wh…

Over 1,645 Martian days, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover measured the fine and ultrafine Martian dust particles found clinging to samples of spacesuit materials that are carried aboard the rover, including some that are…

The NASA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship Program at the University of Texas Center for Space Research places high school students on small, mission…

As all facets of our lives are optimized, the suffix has become inescapable - and experts predict it’s around to stayMaxxing is not a new concept. Dungeons and Dragons players have been “min-maxing” character stats for…

Terence Tao teaser timeToday’s puzzle is set by Terence Tao, who may be the world’s most famous mathematician.Tao, aged 51, has been a global phenomenon since the age of ten, when he became the youngest competitor at th…

Marriage and family were central to Byzantine society, shaping property, inheritance, gender roles, social status, and networks of kinship.

Set against the rural backdrop of Tay Son district, the Quang Trung Museum rises as a powerful monument to one of the most brilliant military commanders in Vietnamese history, Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue). Erected d…

As soon as you leave the Alcalá de Henares train station and walk toward the historic center, a richly decorated Neo‑Mudéjar brick building immediately stands out, reminiscent of Comillas Palace by Gaudí. This is Laredo…

BEIJING, CHINA—Phys.org reports that a new analysis of a skull fragment and jaw fragment found

James Longstreet (1821-1904) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War, serving chiefly under Robert E. Lee in the Eastern theater. He was regarded as one of the most effective commanders in the Confederate Ar…

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by the University of Sheffield, technician Lisa Hollands of

In the rural village of Yarrow BC, a three-suite hotel contains a little castle with a moat, a sailing ship wedged into a tower, and an underground house beneath an artificial hillside. The Hazelnut Inn was built over n…

Archaeologists have discovered a long-lost early medieval church near Venice, revealing new evidence about the origins of the city and its Christian history.

Tucked behind an unassuming Chick-Fil-A sits a small, 200x120 feet patch of grass bordered by a wrought iron fence. Behind the gates, the area houses the remains of early settlers as well as the ashes of over hundreds o…

The horror films of the 1970s captured a cultural shift from fears of institutional abuse to anxieties about psychiatric patients living freely.

The design for a difficult-to-interpret monument that was never intended to be built.

Dan Jones surveys the world's historic fortifications to cherry-pick the fashionable and functional features which he thinks would make the ultimate castle

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Here's the truth behind 20 common myths about the Middle Ages, from Viking helmets and medieval hygiene to witch hunts, warfare, food and daily life.

Although Japan is well-known for Akoya cultured pearls and jadeite jade, amber deposits can be found throughout much of the country from the Mikasa region of Hokkaidō to Shime in Fukuoka Prefecture. In the prefecture of…

This book explores medieval iron-smelting technology through experimental archaeology, drawing on more than a hundred tests of bloomery iron smelting to better understand how the process worked, particularly in the Nors…

IVAYLOVGRAD, BULGARIA—La Brújula Verde reports that a Thracian temple decorated with a relief thought to

If you're out for a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard you may come across a short walkway filled with a few benches and trees nestled between an apartment complex and optometrist storefront. Standing watch in front of th…

FUKUOKA, JAPAN—According to a statement released by Kyushu University, an international team of scientists found […] The post 60,000-Year-Old Animal Proteins Mixed With Ocher Identified in South Africa appeared first on…

Since the founding of the United States, the office of the presidency – and the men who have occupied it – have had a profound impact on the hearts, minds, and fortunes of American citizens. When George Washington was i…

WARSAW, POLAND—Science in Poland reports that a monumental building uncovered in northern Bulgaria at the

The S.S. "Joseph V. Connolly" arrived in New York City on October 26, 1947. The caskets stored in its holds contained the remains of privates and three-star generals alike

Let's be frank. The young Native American man is playing his love's favorite song in hopes of tempting her out for a midnight rendezvous. And it appears to have worked! The “Night Song” sculpture was created by Joe Beel…

As Black History Month enters its 40th year in the UK, historian Paula Akpan talks to Danny Bird about the benefits and drawbacks of exploring diverse experiences under one umbrella.

Charles the Bold once again faces the Swiss Confederation, this time at the Battle of Murten (also known as Morat). In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly explore the battle and explain how it ended in disast…

In the ever-changing world of fashion trends, this especially intimate accessory has lasted in one form or another since the 15th century

Flight of Dreams is a small theme park originally designed by digital art creators, Teamlabs centred on the first ever Boeing 787 prototype ZA-001. It has now become a combined mini museum and children's playground hous…

John D. Rockefeller Jr. wanted Americans to experience nature from their cars. His vision helped transform conservation.

Diane and Arlen Chase have spent a good portion of their lives uncovering the once-great city of Caracol. Their groundbreaking research is rewriting everything we thought we knew about the Maya

In today’s post, editors of Global Black Thought interview Carole Boyce Davies about her research and writing on Black feminist The post Black Women’s Rights and Leadership: An Interview with Carole Boyce Davies first a…

It involves the fracturing of a patient’s ribs, before they spend three months laced into a corset. Some of those who have had this cosmetic procedure say it is like being ‘hit by a bus’. Why is it becoming more popular…

A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain, improve muscle strength, and make the body less sensitive to pain. Researchers discovered that the…

As Stan Au's Parkinson's disease symptoms progressed, everyday activities became daily battles. His hands shook so badly that he struggled to hold utensils and couldn't sign his name. He stopped playing pickleball—a spo…

An updated Cochrane review has found that ergonomic interventions show no meaningful benefit for pain, function, recovery or sick leave in workers with work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder (CANS), compar…

Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.

A new alpha-emitting radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) for advanced prostate cancer was well tolerated, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed, and showed encouraging signs of antitumor activity, according to a trial…

New research by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in partnership with the GSK Vaccines Institute for Global Health has moved a vaccine against the highly contagious group A streptococcus bac…

(MedPage Today) -- Although most observers agree that the No Surprises Act did fix one problem -- nixing unexpected bills for out-of-network care -- lawmakers are still trying to fix other problems caused by the law. Th…

(MedPage Today) -- The investigational Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor fenebrutinib may curb chronic active lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS), data from phase III trials suggested. Two MRI biomarkers in MS are…

(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- An investigational Lyme disease vaccine covering six serotypes across four Borrelia species had a vaccine efficacy (VE) rate of over 70%, but it just missed a preset noninferiority thres…

(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool could be a last resort for couples wanting to conceive a biological child who had been told they have no sperm, researchers said. The Sperm Tr…

People with alpha-gal syndrome can have allergic reactions to meat from mammals. Many of those affected change their diets to eat other proteins.

Going to the supermarket has become a minefield.

Missouri AG told Lilly to stop forcing hospitals to provide claims data to receive discounted medicines under 340B, a sign more states are pushing back against drugmakers.

Recent deaths are setbacks in drug companies’ interest in applying cancer therapy strategies to autoimmune diseases.

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Rare disease advocates applauded the FDA's move to speed access to treatments.

Kennedy on the campaign trail for MAHA, and new rules loom for U.S. investments in Chinese biotech.

Perimenopause has become a hot topic, with celebrities sharing their experiences and doctors offering tips and advice online. But despite the benefits of growing awareness, a rising number of women are now encountering…

The secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut. Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria are strongly linked to how quickly the body ages, with microbial differences accounting for about 15% of the var…

Scientists have discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can work together to worsen fatty liver disease in mice. Unexpectedly, changes in gut bacteria appear to drive this harmful interaction, revealin…

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Politicians are being urged to tackle "systematic failures" in the criminal justice system.

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Poisons from Jacksonville, Florida’s “Brown’s Dump” seeped into the lifeblood of residents. The harm to their physical and mental health is tied today to another public health crisis: high rates of gun violence among ch…

If your doctor recommends a big test or procedure, this tool can help you talk through options collaboratively. It works at a routine checkup or in high-stakes medical situations like childbirth.

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The Southern Health Trust plans to temporarily transfer inpatient maternity services from Daisy Hill to Craigavon.

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What makes special education teaching jobs so hard to fill? NPR set out to find some answers by talking to more than a dozen teachers who do this work every day.

Rising healthcare costs are upending the lives of Americans. People are forgoing health insurance, rationing medications, cutting back on doctor visits, and putting off health procedures they can’t afford. But bringing…

In the urban landscape of Hong Kong, artificial nest boxes are providing shelter and research opportunities for one of the world’s most threatened parrot species. The yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) is criti…

At a government wildlife rescue center in Thailand, dozens of lost and injured baby leopard cats are receiving a second chance at life in the wild. Annual admission of leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis) at the Depa…

The proposal would save the oil and gas companies billions by letting them leak more methane. It could also worsen global warming for decades.

From the air, the vivid lithium fields of Chile’s Atacama Desert look like an intricate computer circuit board, hinting at the technological destination of this increasingly crucial mineral. Photographer Tom Hegen has s…

The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear plant at the Sizewell site in Suffolk represents a “terrible deal” for the UK ta…

A decade after world leaders signed the legally binding Paris Agreement to combat climate change, the crisis’ health harms are getting worse and progress is lagging, according to a new report from leading international…

New mapping by Amazon Underworld finds that criminal networks or armed groups operate in nearly three-fifths of Amazon municipalities across the six countries surveyed, which include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador,…

Over the coming year, renewables’ share of total generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4%, surpassing that of natural gas and outstripping nuclear capacity fivefold, according to new data released by the US Ene…

Shafeeqa, a 40-year-old resident of Cherwan village in Ganderbal district, north of Srinagar in Kashmir Valley, remembers a spring that once flowed with enough force to make diverting its water toward agricultural field…

The right governor can put a state on a dramatically different energy and environmental path—and next week’s election could set the stage for major policy shifts across the country. Democrats are favored to retain gover…

BYD updated its lowest-priced electric car, the Seagull, which starts at around $10,000 in China, with a few extras, including a high-speed tire blowout system that stabilizes the vehicle at nearly 90 mph. more…

A Rivian electric delivery van wrapped in Walmart+ branding was photographed on a car hauler on I-94 in northwest Indiana today. It’s the first public sign that Walmart could become Rivian’s next big van customer after…

Volkswagen’s latest recall now extends to Audi, affecting more than 9,000 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. And just like with the ID.4, owners are being told to limit charging to 80% of the battery’s capacity…

When asked to choose, Florida’s likely voters have picked protecting the environment over economic growth by more than 2 to 1, a margin that surprised even the pollster who asked the question. In a University of North F…

There have been few sightings of the endangered Persian leopard in the Caucasus region over the past 20 years: just three in Georgia and 10 in Armenia. But scientists and conservationists are alert to one Persian leopar…

Energy bills in the UK have continued to soar in 2026, with intense debate raging about how to bring them…

Greenland has now marked the 30th consecutive year where it lost more ice than it gained. Over the 12-month period…

Consumers judge companies greener when they add eco-friendly items more so than when they remove unnecessary ones, researchers found.

Electric vehicles can serve as home backup batteries. But so far, most EVs have needed expensive bidirectional chargers to do that — a tough sell for customers. Ford aims to remove this cost obstacle with its forthcomin…

The chemical industry has known for decades that ingested microplastic particles can reach vital organs, an investigation has found.Read more on E360 →

A leading marine scientist and conservation strategist explores the surprising relationship between whales, ocean health, and climate change – and what their recovery can teach us about protecting the planet.

Huge waves and tides contain massive amounts of energy, but technology to capture that energy has been slow to develop.

In a Maryland orchard, one researcher is searching for apple varieties that can handle these swings.

NY-17: Fourth in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races. After the Democratic primary election in New York’s hotly contested 17th Congressional Distri…

A ballot measure could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics.

New laws are treating cooling as a necessity rather than a luxury, though what landlords must provide varies widely.

Before a utility can raise electricity rates, it must get approval from regulators. In Ohio, some groups are looking to step into that process to make sure FirstEnergy, whose utilities supply power to over 2 million cus…

Letter to PM argues series of wrong choices on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EVs and heat pumps will scupper net zero plansAndy Burnham will “sleepwalk” into climate disaster if he fails to get a grip on a series of importan…

Oxfam says investing by rich in disaster recovery widens inequality and gives incentive to delay climate actionThe world’s wealthiest people are not just profiting from the polluting causes of climate breakdown, they ar…

Miami faces its longest-ever streak of moderate coastal flooding, historic floods sweep across the Southwest, and Typhoon In-fa and Cyclone Arnab threaten the Northern Mariana Islands and eastern India.

Plug-in cars, including both plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles, accounted for two in three new passenger vehicles sold in China in September, according to industry data.Read more on E360 →

One dead and 527 injured as winds of up to 185mph hit Taiwan and southern Japan, while Greece issues flood alertsTyphoon Champi was declared the strongest storm of the year so far after recording sustained winds of 185m…

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".

Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.

Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards

What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year.

The Fed's Oct. 27-28 meeting will be the fourth of Chairman Kevin Warsh's tenure, which has been marked by questions regarding his independence from President Donald Trump, who appointed him earlier this year.

Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.

Luke Anstee has been saving for three years but says rising living costs make home ownership harder.

The German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond.

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.

Ahead of the Budget, residents tell BBC Radio Surrey their experiences of the cost-of living crisis.

Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi on prosthetic arms, royal honours, Back To The Beginning and From The Dark

The Swedish pop star's sold-out Midnight Sun Tour of Australia and New Zealand wrapped with an historic two-night stand at Auckland’s Spark Arena.

The annual celebration of Latin music posted a “strong multiplatform performance” to rank No. 1 in Spanish-language television for the 7pm-11pm primetime spot.

With first-round voting over & nominations out next month, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at the coveted category on the Pop Shop Podcast.

The remainder of Cheap Trick's live shows for this year will go ahead

Miranda revisited one of the hardest chapters of her life and explained how she turned the experience into music.

Released on October 28, 1977, Never Mind The Bollocks is furious, funny, wildly obnoxious, and an undisputed classic album

The pop star blamed passion fruit or sushi for the medical emergency in a since-deleted post.

From handwritten vows over morning coffee to a George Strait classic, Walker Montgomery and Krista Slaubaugh made their wedding a reflection of their country roots and life together.

The hybrid live-action/animated film will compete to be nominated at the 2027 Academy Awards. Coyote vs. Acme Ruled Eligible for the Best Animated Feature Oscar Liz Shannon Miller

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood says he may record a live album on his upcoming tour of South America

The audio quality is commendable and the program includes some of the band's best songs.

The legendary guitarist discussed The Who's role in the launch of hard rock and heavy metal. The Who’s Pete Townshend “Never Really Got Into Led Zeppelin,” But Did Listen to AC/DC Spencer Kaufman

The producer and singer-songwriter dropped his new album Marrow just last Friday

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In May 1983, METALLICA's James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton and Kirk Hammett arrived at MusicAmerica Studios in Rochester, New York, to record "Kill 'Em All", the groundbreaking debut album that would help launch…

The new song finds Lauren Mayberry turning inward on family tension and emotional contradiction, while the band leans into synth-driven sound. CHVRCHES Unveil New Single “Overthinker”: Stream Alex Krinsky

A whole four minutes of haunting fun.

The short-lived supergroup was composed of Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech.

The guitar legend tells UCR about the chemistry they have, "You don't know until you hear it, but I heard it."

She's back in the spotlight as she returns to 'American Idol.'

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The Canadian multi-hyphenate ushers us into a sonic epiphany with her percussive club mix, and speaks to Megan Townsend about mythical energy, her refusal to shy away from difficult topics, and resisting the urge to dis…

The 12-date run marks HUM’s first proper tour since returning to the stage after years away. HUM Announce 2027 Reunion Tour Dates Alex Krinsky

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"The camaraderie, conflicts, challenges, and emotion behind Kiss' journey to one last performance at Madison Square Garden"

He’s suing (again) over the president’s unauthorized use of the song at political rallies

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A customer who left a middling G2 review last quarter could now influence how an AI engine describes your brand.

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Shopify's AI agent knowledge base now lives in the admin. Policies and contact details publish by default. Some app users need to re-add their facts. The post Shopify Moves AI Agent Knowledge Base Into Merchant Admin ap…

GPT-6 Astra tops Retell’s voice agent benchmark, while Codex helps it reach a $1.6M annual revenue run rate per employee.

Lots of visuals to use and learn with.

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...

You left the company you were known for and started your own. But when someone asks ChatGPT or Google about you, the answer still leads with your former employer. That happens because the old version of you is written i…

I know I just reported on an unconfirmed Google Search ranking update from this past Saturday, October 24th. But I am now seeing a larger spike in volatility, along with an increase in SEO community chatter around anoth…

Google's John Mueller kind of downplayed the importance of the freshness of the Google Search Console page indexing report. He said on Reddit, in response to my coverage of the report's recent slowness, that "it can fee…

Anthropic's IPO is finally here; the core business is very profitable, but competition may eat all of the profits, even as investors are set up for endless dilution.

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The Rays had to use their Game 5 starter in relief in Game 4, but they got the win and for now, that's what matters

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