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NASA’s ISAM State of Play: The Industry Standard for Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing
When companies began approaching NASA’s Langley Research Center, asking to be included in the In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) State of Play for ac…
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17bn in major grocery delivery consolidation
Acquisition will supercharge DoorDash’s grocery delivery, ‘one of the hardest things to get right online’, CEO says DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17bn acquisit…
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself the ‘leader of Brazil’ after fleeing to Miami
Far-right senator and family land in US after crossing from Brazil into Argentina and then flying via Ecuador Flávio Bolsonaro declared himself the “true president” of B…
NASA’s Hubble Marks Way for Roman Space Telescope
This observation is one of many gravitational lensing images taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in preparation for science with the new Nancy Grace Roman Space Teles…
STAT+: El-Sayed claps back at RFK Jr., and FDA’s ‘enforcement discretion’ on peptides
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, pushes back against the RFK Jr.'s claims, and the new FDA policy around peptides.
Ukraine: 14 killed in Russian drone strike on crowded Dnipro train station
A jet-powered drone struck a crowded platform at a civilian station in Dnipro, killing and injuring passengers who were waiting to board a train.
'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out
He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.
STAT+: HHS green lights six peptides, despite concerns from FDA scientists
Great news for peptide fans: The Trump administration is giving the peptide craze a regulatory boost, despite objections from FDA career scientists.
Martin Kulldorff critiques scientific gatekeepers at NIH lecture
Martin Kulldorff, the biostatistician who advocated against Covid lockdowns, insisted that the rise in measles cases is caused by a widely disputed claim about said lock…
STAT+: Vertex kidney disease drug scrutinized for infection risk
Ahead of its FDA approval decision on Nov 30, Vertex's kidney disease drug is being heavily scrutinized for infection risk.
A single brain signal may explain schizophrenia's most puzzling symptoms
Scientists have identified a weakened brain signal that may connect several seemingly unrelated symptoms of schizophrenia, including sensory processing difficulties, dis…
Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
Six popular sweeteners were linked to faster cognitive decline, raising concerns about the long-term brain health effects of common sugar substitutes, although causation…
Exploding heads, mutant aliens and bursting chests: horror’s greatest special effects – ranked!
Just when you think the cursed VHS tape has claimed its last victim, Sadako’s vengeful ghost emerges from the well, comes closer … and climbs out of the television scree…
We stopped helping our neighbors with free home repairs and our friendship cooled. Who’s to blame?
“Last summer, they complained about needing to replace their roof.
Deepgram acquires Pipecat-maker Daily to bolster its voice AI infrastructure
Deepgram said that it is committed to keep Pipecat open source.
Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and update delivery instructions
The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what's on them, and add or edit items.
Who will you learn from in 6 days at TechCrunch Founder Summit? Meet the founders and investors taking the stages
Six days from now, TechCrunch Founder Summit brings experienced founders, investors, and operators to Boston on Nov.
LL Cool J Announces ‘Rock the Bells: The Residency’ for Las Vegas in Spring 2027
LL Cool J has announced “Rock the Bells: The Residency,” taking over Las Vegas’ Dolby Live at Park MGM next spring.
Backstreet Boys Launch Backstreet Gamers in Global Gaming League
The Backstreet Boys have moved into competitive gaming with a celebrity-owned team, and a search for the players who will represent their new Backstreet Gamers Team.
Israelis await final election results as difficult choices lie ahead
Israelis awaited the final election results on Thursday to confirm what appeared to be taking shape: neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies nor the arr…
Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers—Including Undercover ICE Agents
The leak reveals undercover agents, surveillance groups, and sensitive DHS access.
DoorDash and Instacart want to join forces. Will the U.S. government get in their way?
The companies say their proposed merger will help smaller grocers compete, but analysts wonder if regulators will conduct an “extended review” of antitrust risks.
DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for $17 billion
DoorDash has announced that it's buying Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion.
South West Water given lowest environmental rating
The water firm is performing "significantly below target" for pollution, the Environment Agency says.
Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on Feb.
Third-quarter U.S. GDP increases a better-than-expected 3.4% as September inflation accelerates
The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to increase 0.5% in September for an annual rate of 3.7%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Volkswagen logs Q3 operating loss of €5.86 billion on Porsche writedown
The Volkswagen Group has filed its worst quarterly performance since the height of the "Dieselgate" scandal in 2015.
Spain's train crash kills 69 people: What exactly happened?
In Spain, the deadly train accident that killed 69 people and injured scores has once again brought national railway safety under the spotlight.
Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a new policy for compounding peptides, a PBM disclosure rule, and more
HHS released a policy that will temporarily allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture some peptide products
'Painful' years head, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
UK households face a drop in their disposable income over next three years, the Resolution Foundation is warning.
Israel election results live: president warns against ‘tarnishing an entire community’ in defence of Palestinian vote
In remarks posted on X, Eisenkot said: Israel must safeguard the integrity of the elections against any attempt at interference, spin and manipulation, and examine every…
Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.
US 2026: Georgia’s African Americans mobilise for the midterms
African Americans, who make up around a third of Georgia’s electorate, are being urged to vote early.
Alaska governor orders investigation into Democrat’s Senate campaign – live
President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race.
Treasury denies Healey plan to cut welfare bill before election, claiming his comments were misinterpreted – UK politics live
Asked earlier if there would be a cut to the welfare bill before the next election, the chancellor said: ‘There will be a reduction in the benefits bill’ Selling nicotin…
UK government borrowing costs fall as City welcomes ‘no harm’ budget – business live
Premier owner Whitbread says budget business rate measures ‘will do much to mitigate’ damage of past two budgets to hospitality sector The Institute for Fiscal Studies s…
South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day three – live
92nd over: Australia 338-4 (Inglis 90, Carey 54) Wiaan Mulder takes the ball for South Africa.
Sri Lanka chasing 387 against England after Duckett century: men’s cricket tri-series one-day international – live
The ground is full only with empty green seats, as the call to prayer rings out.
Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living
Farmers in Afghanistan say they're being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban.
A 700,000-year-old elephant tooth reveals a lost world where early humans lived
A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back nearly 700,000 years has revealed a surprisingly lush prehistoric world where giant elephants and early humans lived si…
Analysis: Kevin Warsh is keeping his options open — and Wall Street guessing
The new chairman made clear he leans toward higher interest rates, but left himself options depending on how the data comes in.
‘Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting’ Review: Qiu Jiongjiong Returns With a Sensory Banquet
Lauded for the stylized studio environments of his debut fiction feature, 2021’s Locarno prizewinner “A New Old Play,” Qiu Jiongjiong returns to the soundstage for a sec…
South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case
Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.
Inflation surges, PCE shows. Fed pause on rate hikes unlikely to last long with prices still rising.
Even though the Federal Reserve temporarily put its inflation fight on hold this week, the cost of living rose sharply again last month in a sign the central bank’s work…
Michelle O'Neill says DUP has blocked her from PM meeting in Glasgow
The move follows unionist anger over Sinn Féin's involvement in protests which prevented a contentious Orange Order march in Portadown.
Is this play-safe budget a sign that the prime minister is planning an early election? | Larry Elliott
Andy Burnham may be parking the big decisions until he has a true mandate Continue reading...
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.