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NASA Opens Bidding for Private Space Stations to Replace the ISS by 2030
NASA released a 360-page request for proposals on October 9 inviting U.S. companies to design, build and operate commercial space stations to succeed the ISS.
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London Film Festival Opens with Elsinore Ahead of 11-Day Run
The 70th BFI London Film Festival is under way, running from October 7 to 18, 2026, with premieres, galas and industry events spread across…
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LeBron James Makes 76ers Preseason Debut in Loss to Brooklyn
LeBron James made his preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against Brooklyn, offering a first look at how he fits alongside the team’s established…
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Reports Point to Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro in Apple October Plans
Apple is reportedly planning an October 27 launch event that could bring the first touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models, along with an OLED iPad…
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UNCTAD Sees World Growth Slowing to 2.6% in 2026 on Energy Shock
The world economy is expected to grow more slowly next year, as an energy shock linked to conflict in the Middle East weighs on…
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Tariffs Bite U.S. Manufacturers as Midterm Elections Approach, Executives Say
U.S. manufacturers say President Trump's tariffs are adding millions in costs and freezing hiring plans, according to an AFP report published October 10, 2026.
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Trump Escalates Fed Pressure Campaign as Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year High
President Trump accused the Federal Reserve board of wanting "the country to do badly" as 30-year mortgage rates touched their highest point in nearly three years.
Business
Wall Street Braces for Big-Bank Earnings as Surging Bond Yields Cloud the Outlook
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo report Q3 results on October 13, with investors watching bond yields, deal pipelines and credit quality.
Technology
Reflection AI’s Beam Bets on Efficiency in the Open-Model Race
Reflection AI has unveiled Beam, a 501-billion-parameter open-weight model that activates only about 23 billion parameters for each token it generates. The design is…
Sports
Spain Stay Top of FIFA Rankings as Portugal Climb to Fifth
Spain have retained top spot in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, extending a record unbeaten run to 42 matches, while Portugal climbed two…
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Mira Nair to Receive Film and Beyond Award at Geneva Festival
Filmmaker Mira Nair will receive the Film and Beyond Award at the Geneva International Film Festival, which runs from 30 October to 8 November…
Health
UNICEF Warns Strong El Niño Could Put 347 Million Children at Risk
More than 347 million children in nearly 100 countries could face unusually wet or dry conditions in the coming months as a powerful El…
Science
Artemis II Crew’s Far-Side Flashes Give Scientists a New Lunar Puzzle
Astronauts aboard Artemis II reported five extremely faint flashes of light while passing over the far side of the Moon, and scientists have now…
