News archive — October 26, 2026
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A Brief-ish History of METI. Part I: Early Ideas and Experiments
For as long as scientists have conducted SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) experiments, parallel efforts in Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) have also b
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The 8 'act now' flood warnings still in force across Lancashire and Cumbria tonight
It follows strong wind and heavy rain over the weekend
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Illinois man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 37-year-old Illinois man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress containing a white powder, including one with a note reading
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Whatever happened to Wild Terra 2, Defiance, and Prosperous Universe?
It’s time to once again look through our proverbial MMO backlog to catch everyone up on some of the most recent happenings to games that we haven’t heard much major noise from. Tha
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Las marcas apuestan a ciegas por aparecer en la IA: invierten más, pero desconocen el retorno en ventas
Las empresas comienzan a destinar más recursos para aparecer en las recomendaciones de ChatGPT, Gemini y otros asistentes de inteligencia artificial, pero todavía enfrentan dific
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San Diego biotech experiments with treatment for Parkinson’s. Now it’s going public.
Aspen Neuroscience, a San Diego biotech developing a therapy to replace brain cells lost to Parkinson’s disease, announced plans Monday for an initial public offering. The company
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I used Spotify, YouTube Music, and Plexamp on Android Auto for a month, and the self-hosted one won
I can’t drive without music playing, and Android Auto makes it easy to bring whichever music app you prefer into the car. I spent a month switching between Spotify, YouTube Music,
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Freshwater flows reshape Coorong algae communities, 16 years of data reveal
Ongoing research is providing a clearer picture of how climate change can affect different aspects of the Coorong in South Australia—and is helping develop strong environmental str
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This Light Blue Boy’s Bedroom Feels Timeless Thanks to DIY Molding
New mom Maisie Powers didn’t have much time to design a nursery for her son, Arlo. She and her husband moved into their house in June 2025, and the baby was due in December, so Mai
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831 Stories’ RomCon Brought Reader Fantasies to Life
Together with Hinge, the romantic fiction publisher hosted a one-day convention for the romance fiction community.
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Could Apple Music be resurrecting Cover Flow, after over a decade?
If there’s one thing Apple Music has proved to us by now, it’s that it doesn’t need to continuously pump out new features to improve the user experience — but the large periods of
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The mistake iPhone Duo buyers can easily avoid
An iPhone Duo can become even more expensive if you have to repair it, so it's vital to plan for that ahead of time.
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Veteran rugby prop cited for allegedly grabbing opponent's genitals
Veteran Ireland prop Leinster's Tadhg Furlong has been cited for allegedly grabbing the genitals of Munster's Gavin Coombes during their United Rugby Championship match last weeken
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One day before launch, ARPG Emberville gets delayed until 2027
Literally one day before it was set to launch into early access, the pixel art action RPG Emberville has been delayed so the development team can incorporate feedback from the game
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America wants the world to move on from Western Sahara’s 35-year independence referendum quest and recognise its ally Morocco’s control over the disputed territory
After 35 years of failed efforts to organise an independence referendum in Western Sahara, the United States is pushing for a change in approach, seeking to replace the long-runnin
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Sure Looks Like Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ Diss Got Under Trump’s Skin
Trump lashed out Monday with what seemed like a racist dogwhistle.
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Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50
Running out of space on your Nintendo Switch 2? Thankfully, Samsung’s P9 MicroSD Express card is discounted at multiple retailers, with the 256GB version going for $47.99 (Amazon,
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Lula Victory Memes That Make Us All Want to Be Brazilian
Wake up babe, Lula just became the baby sun from Teletubbies! (screenshot Hyperallergic via Instagram)After an eye-opening loss during the first round of elections earlier this mon
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AI Killed the Homework Era
Commentary: And it could mean the massacre of grading in general.
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iOS 27.2 Fixes Over 160 Security Vulnerabilities
Apple's iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 updates fix more than 160 security vulnerabilities, which means it's a good idea to install the software as soon as you can. An Apple Intellig
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My Favorite Airbnb: A Restored 200-Year-Old Trullo in Puglia With Room for My Whole Family
This airy four-bedroom is an off-grid oasis.
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Robert Pattinson praises "completely selfless" Stephen Soderbergh for rescuing The Batman: Part II
The Caped Crusader has nothing but positive things to say about the “incredibly generous” Stephen Soderbergh, who swooped in to save The Batman: Part II after director
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The far-right just lost. Twice.
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Vox isn’t typically in the bu
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Air Force Launches ARRW, Its First Hypersonic Weapon, into Production
The Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to produce its first-ever hypersonic missile, the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, the service announced Oct. 26.
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STAT+: Nonprofit Bon Secours Mercy Health strikes $5.7 billion deal for surgery center chain
Bon Secours Mercy Health could soon become one of the country’s biggest ambulatory surgery center operators, a move that’s likely to boost the Catholic health system&
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New Zealand election: Where political parties stand on Pasifika issues
RNZ Pacific asked the main political parties on where they stand on key issues relating to Pasifika voters in Aotearoa. Find out what they said.
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Radio Host Slams Trump For Thirsting Over Nicki Minaj’s Butt At Rally: 'Just Didn’t Feel Right’
Charlamagne tha God argued that Trump reduced the rapper to a mere body part.
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8 Treadmill Workouts Pro Runners Swear By for Better Performance
Steal their secrets to making the most of your indoor runs.
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Ethics complaint filed over ads falsely portraying Raman promoting homeless camps
The Raman campaign's complaint says the ads spread on social media steer viewers to an interactive AI phone line with a voice falsely identified as that of Nithya Raman.
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Nucor net income growth streak continues
The recycled-content steelmaker earned more than $1.3 billion for its shareholders in the third quarter of this year.
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A free 'micro' horror game from the maker of The Mortuary Assistant is basically if PT was an episode of Law and Order
Halloween is almost upon us, and if you're looking for some suitably spooky videogame fun then allow me to direct your attention to Playable Archive, a free "micro psychological ho
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The U.S. Supreme Court can save Colorado’s Catholic education (Opinion)
My mother possessed a rare gift: she could teach Nebraska schoolchildren both the thrill of dodgeball and the quiet power of the rosary. At the local Catholic school my nine siblin
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The Locals' Guide to the Mexico City Grand Prix Weekend
In Mexico City, the energy of race weekend spills beyond the track and into the city.
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‘NTI is a billion dollar organization’: new CEO
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is managing $1.35 billion, according to its new CEO, Navarana Beveridge. Beveridge announced the latest figure at NTI’s annual general meeting i
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Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of
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Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of
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Anthropic is burning gas to feed the AI boom
As it prepares to go public, Anthropic's S-1 filing makes generative AI's methane dependency glaringly obvious. "Competition for access to electrical supply and data center locatio
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NASA's Swift observatory ends 22-year mission, will crash to Earth 'in the next few weeks'
A pioneering NASA space telescope is no more. In sad news for Swifties everywhere, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has officially ended its mission after more than 20 years of t
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Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: a big battle of small differences
The Apple iPhone Duo isn't the first foldable. It’s not even the second foldable. It’s maybe the fourth, the fifth, or the sixth following in the footsteps of fantastic flexible ph
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Grammy Award-Winning Composer Austin Wintory Shares His Early Musical Drafts Intended For Mass Effect 5
Last week, EA shut down Mass Effect and Dragon Age developer BioWare, which resulted in the cancellation of the fifth Mass Effect game that was announced in 2020. As the fallout fr
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Up Close With Frank Ocean’s Fave New Prada Sneaker
So, what has Frank Ocean been up to? In the past decade since the elusive musician released his last album, he’s started a luxury jewelry company using exclusively lab-grown diamon
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Don't wait to update: iOS 27.2 brings security fixes over 130 vulnerabilities
Apple's iOS 27.2 update protects your data and stops malicious apps from accessing your camera and Bluetooth without permission. Here's why you should update.iOS 27.2 includes a fi
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T-Mobile's new T-Mix plans let you pick your own perks
T-Mobile has recently been rumored to be preparing new T-Mix branded plans, and today they're finally official. There are three tiers, called Standard, More, and Loaded, and they'l
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The Best Editor-Tested Laundry Baskets and Hampers for Every Space
From rolling baskets to hidden compartments, these are the ones that held the test of time. READ MORE...
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Trump says Brazil election looked 'rigged' without giving evidence
The Trump administration has hailed a recent wave of right-wing election victories across South America.
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United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
Checked baggage fees and carry-on allowances vary depending on your United Airlines ticket. While many travelers must pay to check a bag, others qualify for one or more free checke
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Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens
By GENE JOHNSON and REBECCA BOONE, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 pe
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California's Wealth Tax Could Cost the State $39 Billion
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by Associate Editor Liz Wolfe to discuss California's proposed 5 percent wealth tax on billionaires, wh
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The Best Gifts on Huckberry, According to Our Editors
Huckberry’s gift guide section is loaded. Here’s what we’re going with.