28 October 2026

NewscientistCenter7 days ago

The King’s Observatory could be yours for the low, low price of £18 million

The King's Observatory in London, built on the orders of King George III so he could watch the 1769 transit of Venus, is up for sale. Feedback is interested – but not sure if our bank balance will stretch to the asking price

NewscientistCenter7 days ago

This week’s new questions

If aliens with technology similar to ours lived on a planet orbiting Proxima centauri (the next-nearest star), would we be able to see unmistakable signs of a technological civilisation? Of life? And what is the advantage of eggs over...

NewscientistCenter7 days ago

Why can’t we cool water as quickly as we can heat it? part 3

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say

ABC News (Australia)Center7 days ago

The land Bathla agreed to buy but could not pay for ahead of collapse

Court records reveal some Bathla Group-linked companies struggled to complete multimillion-dollar land purchases years before the developer's collapse. A former major lender says Bathla was expanding too quickly, leaving it vulnerable...

ABC News (Australia)Center7 days ago

CSIRO criticised over handling of gas leak

Australia's national science agency scrambled to spin its role in helping fossil fuel giant Santos investigate a secret 18-year leak from its Darwin LNG plant, internal messages have revealed.

Ieee Spectrum Full TextNo political lean7 days ago

Systems Thinking Is Vital in the Age of AI

Modern engineering projects increasingly combine human judgment with machine capability. An engineer can define a problem, then ask an artificial intelligence tool to search relevant research and technical standards, generate design...

AxiosCenter7 days ago

Iran pressed to make nuke concessions as massive post-midterms strikes loom

Regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic deal to restart negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and prevent the resumption of war after the midterm elections, three U.S., Israeli and regional sources say. The...

LivemintCenter7 days ago

Mutual fund direct plans to become default on AMC apps from November 1; what investors need to know

SEBI will make direct mutual fund plans the default option on asset management companies’ digital platforms from November 1. Investors choosing regular plans must be informed about their higher expense ratios, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.

SkysportsNo political lean7 days ago

EFL latest: O'Hare on Wrexham move and Sheff Utd return

EsquireCenter7 days ago

Tim McGraw Knows How to Make a Marriage Work

“There are times you don’t get along ... but that’s not a reason to walk out the door,” the country singer says in a new episode of “What I’ve Learned.”

BuzzFeedLeans left7 days ago

BookTok Has Some STRONG Opinions About The "Fourth Wing" Cast, And It's All Because Of The Silliest Thing

Casting is such a "trust the process," but can fans be patient?

LaineygossipNo political lean7 days ago

Celebrity Social Media, October 28, 2026

Why the ludicrously capricious bag, Rachel Bilson? and celebrity social media for October 28, 2026

Ars TechnicaLeans left7 days ago

Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too

The Echo Studio with Home Camera can "see and understand what's in front of the camera."

ABC News (Australia)Center7 days ago

Fence constructed in bid to stop illegal dumping in Melbourne's south-east

A truck parking bay that has become a hotspot for rubbish dumping in Clayton South has been closed and fenced off.

JournaldemontrealCenter7 days ago

Quebec City Carnival 2027: Marie-Mai, FouKi and Lou-Adriane Cassidy featured

Les organisateurs disent présenter la programmation musicale la plus imposante de l'histoire de l'événement.

MenshealthCenter7 days ago

I Got a Six-Pack in 28 Days. Here’s the Plan I Used.

Thanks to the 28-Day Belly Fat Burner Workout and key lifestyle changes, my abs are defined and strong.

MenshealthCenter7 days ago

I Didn't Expect to Love This Prada Cologne. But This Is Why It's My Go-To Fall Scent

Prada Paradigme looks loud. The cologne inside is surprisingly refined.

BBC NewsCenter7 days ago

Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay

The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

Toronto SunLeans right7 days ago

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Surveillance video shows attempted kidnapping of girl in Florida

An attempted kidnapping was caught on a gas station CCTV camera in Miramar, Florida on Oct. 19, 2026. The video shows the suspect leading the reported 13-year-old girl away from the gas station before attempting to restrain her. The...

The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left7 days ago

Is the tide turning on strongman politics?

Strong man populism has grown so much over the years that analysts have expressed despair about whether democracy could have a future. Even former US president Barack Obama, a famously hopeful politician, recently resorted to trolling...

DnaindiaCenter7 days ago

'Ravana is not all bad': Sai Pallavi's viral statement at Ramayana world premiere divides internet - Watch video

Sai Pallavi's remark that "Ravana is not all bad" at the Ramayana world premiere in Los Angeles has divided the internet. While some criticised her statement, others defended her, saying she was highlighting the importance of...

The New York TimesLeft7 days ago

Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Looms Over Warsh

Lisa D. Cook, a Fed governor, is set to face an unorthodox, private hearing over allegations of mortgage fraud she has consistently denied.

Financial TimesCenter7 days ago

Is it ethical for Anthropic to go public? | FT #shorts

Anthropic’s initial public offering is shaping up to be the largest ever. And the firm’s recently released prospectus claims to explain how all of this is part of an enterprise for the benefit of the whole of humanity. Unhedged's Rob...

MedpagetodayCenter7 days ago

For Select AV Blocks, Trial Gives Win to Pacemakers With LBBA Pacing

(MedPage Today) -- For lower-risk patients with atrioventricular block (AVB) requiring substantial ventricular pacing, left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) was able to claim superiority in a randomized trial from China. Among such...

The EconomistCenter7 days ago

AI eats science 2: life 2.0

Our podcast on science and technology. This week, the second episode of our four-part series on how scientists are grappling with AI

India TodayCenter7 days ago

MLC poll results, Supreme Court's SIR observations and Tata Sons leadership row in focus

MLC poll results Supreme Courts SIR observations and Tata Sons leadership row in focus

VGChartzNo political lean7 days ago

Urban Myth Dissolution Center - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Out Now

Publisher Shueisha Games and developer Haka Bunko have announced the mystery adventure game, Urban Myth Dissolution Center - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition , is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2 for $18.98. The Upgrade Pack that lets...

HuffPostLeft7 days ago

Trump Gives Ted Cruz 1 Brutal Reason He Could Join Supreme Court: 'I Shouldn't Tell This'

The MAGA leader delivered the backhanded compliment Tuesday during a midterms rally in Lubbock, Texas.

India TodayCenter7 days ago

MLC poll results: BJP sweeps Karnataka, Congress scores zero in ballot contest, SP gains in UP

MLC poll results BJP sweeps Karnataka Congress scores zero in ballot contest SP gains in UP

IndiaCenter7 days ago

Boxing Federation of India office-bearers, state associations seek reforms in federation's functioning

Representatives of 27 state units, including those from Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Assam and Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha and Jharkhand, and 8 out of 13 exo, were present in Wednesday's meeting in support of the removal...

MobilesyrupCenter7 days ago

Rogers limits auto pay discount to Rogers credit cards, pre-authorized debit

Rogers has changed how customers can get its Automatic Payments discount. The discount now requires using either a Rogers Bank credit card or a pre-authorized debit card for automatic payments. While this applies to new customers,...

The IndependentCenter7 days ago

Budget 2026 latest: Healey to scrap standing charges on gas bills

Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe:...

Daily MailCenter7 days ago

America's secrets mishandled at California lab guarding nuclear arsenal in alarming security lapse

A top-secret US laboratory that helps safeguard America's nuclear arsenal has been cited for the highest-level security failure.

Financial TimesCenter7 days ago

UK living standards will flatline this decade, says OBR

Fiscal watchdog sees ‘grim’ outlook for real household disposable income as energy prices and taxes rise

Los Angeles TimesLeans left7 days ago

Essay: Latina Gothic: How anti-colonial struggle informed our signature dark glamour

Contributing writer Angie Jaime makes the case for how the fight against colonialism and violence in Latin America would inspire the edgy, rebellious beauty of Latina goths — from Alice Bag to Jenna Ortega

Foreign PolicyCenter7 days ago

Ukrainians Have a Long-Shot Plan to Boot Russia from the U.N.

An expert team argues that the Soviet succession was improperly decided.

LivemintCenter7 days ago

Investing in US stocks from India? How much can you invest and can you apply directly for IPOs? Complete guide here

Indian residents can invest in foreign stocks through the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Here's how much one can invest per year and whether Indians can directly apply for foreign IPOs. 

ABC News (Australia)Center7 days ago

Indigenous chefs bring native ingredients to fine dining circuit

Graduates from the National Indigenous Culinary Institute are preparing to take up roles in world-class kitchens across the country after completing their apprentice training.

LifehackerCenter7 days ago

If You Loved 'East of Eden,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next

If you loved the epic swirl and intense performances of Netflix’s take on a Steinbeck classic, check out this movie next.

Film-News.Co.UkCenter7 days ago

Jamie Dornan admits ‘pressure’ over iconic Lord of the Rings role

The Fifty Shades of Grey actor is preparing to play a younger Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, alongside returning cast members Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood, as the fantasy franchise expands with a new prequel.