News
Stock futures rise as traders evaluate latest raft of earnings; SpaceX shares surge: Live updates
The Dow Industrials leapt more than 500 points on Tuesday as traders grew confident over this earnings season.
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Why former FDLR fighters are returning to Rwanda
From the forest to Mutobo, former fighters face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.
23 minutes ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
The Smoke 44:56-57
There they will never taste death, beyond the first death.
44 minutes ago · Source: reminder.dev · Read
Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
1 hour ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
My wife Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency in 2016. The alleged attack on Helen Haines is a punch to the gut | Brendan Cox
Moments like these can reinforce our divisions or remind us of what we stand to lose when hatred and intimidation are allowed to brutalise our democracy
1 hour ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
The Other Epidemic: Trying to get off benzodiazepines
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Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed
The proposed policy seems to offer protections against AI run amok but actually forbids federal agencies from blocking a model's release without the permission of a judge.
1 hour ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
U.S. CFTC sets agenda for AI forum, exploring trading and agentic finance
A Commodity Futures Trading Commission task force is scheduled for October 28 to talk about how the latest "super intelligence" technology may impact markets.
3 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Crypto
U.S. CFTC sets agenda for AI forum, exploring trading and agentic finance
A Commodity Futures Trading Commission task force is scheduled for October 28 to talk about how the latest "super intelligence" technology may impact markets.
3 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
OKX-ICE co-chair Andrew Cuomo calls corporate objections a ‘natural response’ to tokenized stock plans
The former NY governor, who co-chairs the joint venture between the crypto exchange and Intercontinental Exchange, said companies were expected to take a wait-and-see approach.
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The Coinbase allegations expose Bitcoin's corporate governance gap
Corporate adoption of bitcoin will stall as long as companies can't show who controls the money, who approves its movement, or whether it's still there, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.
7 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
BlackRock seeks to shield bitcoin investors from losses after rival fund weathers 50% crash
BlackRock's proposed fund follows similar products from Calamos that helped investors avoid steep losses during bitcoin's selloff.
10 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase, five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana International Financial Centre
The court injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan.
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Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading
Seven more issuers have opted out of being listed on the planned tokenized stock venue under the SEC's framework, bringing its disclosed objection count to 16.
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France's parliament approves vote to hit stablecoin trades with 31% capital gains tax
Amendment I-3898 removes tax deferral for MiCA-compliant stablecoins starting January 2027.
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Equity weakness could damp demand for bitcoin after biggest ETF inflows in a month
Your day-ahead look for Oct.
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JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns, topping stocks, bonds and gold over next decade
The report marks the first time JPMorgan has put a range on bitcoin returns in its research, though the bank remains cautious about BTC's role in portfolios.
13 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Bitcoin drops to $81,400 as Asian chip stocks tumble, options traders seek downside protection
Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries.
14 hours ago · Source: coindesk.com · Read
Dev
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Academics have a duty to defend open knowledge systems like Wikipedia
Wikipedia faces existential challenges from generative AI companies. Do researchers and teachers in higher education have an ethical duty to defend it?
6 hours ago · Source: blogs.lse.ac.uk · Read
SimCity, but with Permits
Build the city of your dreams. Subject to approval. A free city builder about zoning, hearings, lawsuits and reelection.
6 hours ago · Source: petercai.com · Read
Google open-sources TorchTPU, a native PyTorch back end for TPUs
Contribute to google-pytorch/torch_tpu development by creating an account on GitHub.
8 hours ago · Source: github.com · Read
Voxtral 3
Voxtral 3: Mistral's voice agent SDK for real-time speech in 50+ languages — accurate transcription, emotional TTS, deep tool use. EU-hosted or self-deployed.
8 hours ago · Source: mistral.ai · Read
Apple broke an essential presentation feature of iPads
If you teach or present with an iPad, avoid iPadOS 27.
12 hours ago · Source: teddysvoronos.com · Read
DeepInfer: High-performance inference framework for DeepSeek models
DeepInfer: High-performance, large-scale inference framework for DeepSeek models - deepseek-ai/DeepInfer
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SlopCodeBench 10/2026 – Opus 5.5, Astra wins overall, xhigh considered harmful
Contribute to humanlayer/advanced-context-engineering-for-coding-agents development by creating an account on GitHub.
5 days ago · Source: github.com · Read
Finance
Stock futures rise as traders evaluate latest raft of earnings; SpaceX shares surge: Live updates
The Dow Industrials leapt more than 500 points on Tuesday as traders grew confident over this earnings season.
10 minutes ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Japan exports post huge miss in September as growth slows to 16.7%
Japan's imports grew 18.9%, also missing expectations of 19.6% from Reuters.
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Musk says Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger: Live updates
SpaceX shares jumped after the company beat on revenue and issued uplifting guidance.
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Capital One's strong quarter and progressing Discover integration are rewarded on Wall Street
Stronger net interest income and credit performance were the stars of the bank's earnings.
1 hour ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance
Wall Street and investors will be looking for Netflix to provide additional details about the company's strategy following recent organizational changes
2 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays as Duffy says certification process should be faster
The 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, was set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.
2 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares
United Airlines cut its profit outlook for the year as fuel prices continued to climb.
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Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes
Housing data deteriorated further in September, according to separate reports Tuesday.
5 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
The healthcare sector is getting a safe haven boost. This one stock is headed for a long-term breakout
The healthcare sector has been one of the hottest areas over the last three months.
6 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Trump sued over 50% tariffs on Canada in latest trade challenge
A new lawsuit challenges President Donald Trump's tariffs on a range of Canadian goods using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
6 hours ago · Source: cnbc.com · Read
Islam
The Smoke 44:56-57
There they will never taste death, beyond the first death.
52 minutes ago · Source: reminder.dev · Read
Sales and Trade -
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "If somebody sells pollinated date palms, the fruits will be for the seller unless the buyer stipulates that they will be for himself (and the seller agrees).
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Al Jaami' - الْجَامِعُ - The Gatherer
The name Al Jaami' reflects God's power to gather all beings and souls, emphasizing His ultimate control over the universe and the resurrection of humanity.
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Daily Reminder - 2026-10-21 (10th of Jumada al-awwal, 1448)
Verse — Ad-Dukhan - The Smoke - 44:56-57 — There they will never taste death, beyond the first death.
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The Abundance 108:1
Indeed, We have granted you ˹O Prophet˺ abundant goodness.
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Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat) -
When the verses of charity were revealed, we used to work as porters.
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Ar Razzaaq - الرَّزَّاقُ - The Provider
Ar Razzaaq describes Allah as the giver of provision.
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The Bee 16:83
They are aware of Allah’s favours, but still deny them.
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Mortgaging -
Abdullah (bin Mas'ud) said, "Whoever took a false oath in order to grab somebody's property will meet Allah while Allah will be angry with him." Allah revealed the following verse to confirm that:--"Verily! Those who purchase a small gain at the c...
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Al Awwal - الأوَّلُ - The First
Al Awwal affirms that Allah has no beginning.
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Politics
My wife Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency in 2016. The alleged attack on Helen Haines is a punch to the gut | Brendan Cox
Moments like these can reinforce our divisions or remind us of what we stand to lose when hatred and intimidation are allowed to brutalise our democracy
1 hour ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
Decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisis
5 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations
Exclusive: Admission from James Orr to undercover reporter came three months before party was given £72m
6 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure in extension of UK support for Riyadh
6 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Andy Burnham faces climate revolt after approval of North Sea gas drilling
Jackdaw gasfield announcement signals UK’s commitment to North Sea industry but undermines green credentials
6 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Two men re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran over RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terrorism police say 24 and 25-year-old from central London detained under 2023 National Security Act
7 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Nige seems tired and bored of himself as Kemi conjures a telepathic budget | John Crace
The Tory leader has glimpsed the future and it involves Labour putting every last UK citizen on benefits
8 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Covid inquiry report shows why culture of care workers being undervalued must end, says Andy Burnham – as it happened
The prime minister endorses report that says the adult social care sector has been under-recognised
8 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’
13 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
What’s the future for the Green party? Should it be ecosocialism? | Joe Todd
The party must aspire to be more than a Labour pressure group.
17 hours ago · Source: theguardian.com · Read
Tech
Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed
The proposed policy seems to offer protections against AI run amok but actually forbids federal agencies from blocking a model's release without the permission of a judge.
1 hour ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger
Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.
1 hour ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix’s OpenAI hack documentary isn’t accurate
Before you share the Netflix documentary "AI Gone Rogue" take note.
2 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Anthropic’s cloud partnerships are getting messy
Anthropic is reportedly struggling to secure enough compute from cloud providers that increasingly view it as a competitor, even as its infrastructure spending balloons ahead of a planned November IPO.
3 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations
SpaceX hit profitably in the third-quarter, with net income of $4.4 billion.
4 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio to beef up its biotech business
OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researchers plan experiments and analyze results.
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Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car
Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more personalized responses while driving.
4 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
GM to close Detroit battery assembly plant, but not for reasons you might think
GM is shuttering the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant, though the closure has nothing to do with the automaker's electrification strategy.
5 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
Google has joined Amazon in attacking Nvidia’s stronghold with AI app developers
Google has joined Amazon in releasing a developer tool that makes it easy for PyTorch users to move their apps off Nvidia GPUs.
6 hours ago · Source: techcrunch.com · Read
ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats
The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them something in...
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UK
Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
1 hour ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post
A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."
2 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo
Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.
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King praises Strait of Hormuz peace efforts at glittering banquet
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.
3 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.
6 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Two men re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident
The head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing said they consider Iranian state involvement "highly likely".
6 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
7 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Woman says she 'couldn't speak or breathe' during alleged rape by Russell Brand
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
8 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
9 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
11 hours ago · Source: www.bbc.co.uk · Read
World
Why former FDLR fighters are returning to Rwanda
From the forest to Mutobo, former fighters face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.
32 minutes ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
One year on: Has Kenya’s opposition lost its way without Raila Odinga?
Odinga’s legacy faces a test as ODM splits over its alliance with President Ruto.
35 minutes ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit
King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
49 minutes ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Iran war live: US warns peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult
Rubio tells US media that reaching a peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult while Hormuz attacks continue.
57 minutes ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the US
Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the US
1 hour ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
NATO to send additional patrol planes to Black Sea after drone attacks
The alliance announces the deployment after a series of deadly drone attacks in the region.
1 hour ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
The Gambia to pay reparations to ex-dictator’s victims from sale of US mansion
The Gambia confirmed it received $2.5m from the sale of a US mansion belonging to former president Jammeh.
2 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal
The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
2 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.
3 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read
PSG score late to sink Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League blockbuster
Late strikes by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz grab victory for PSG as they aim to win the UCL for third season running.
3 hours ago · Source: aljazeera.com · Read