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DISASTER3h agoCaskets on the River: The Story of an American DisasterCovering a flood powerful enough to disrupt the dead.NYT US
POLITICS3h agoCould Trump join Xi and Putin for three-way meeting at next month’s Apec summit?The foreign ministers of China and Russia have discussed their relations with the United States, paving the ground for a possible meeting between their respective leaders at next month’s Apec summit in Shenzhen. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, met in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on Thursday, where they discussed “relations with the United States and the developments involving the Ukraine and Iran crises as well”, according to Moscow. China did not...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3h agoUS-born Bollywood actor Imran Khan told to leave India over political protest: local mediaIndian authorities have asked Bollywood actor ⁠Imran Khan to ⁠leave the country by ⁠the end of the month, saying he breached immigration laws after joining a protest against the election commission chief, local media reported on Thursday. Khan, 43, is a US ‌citizen, the Indian Express newspaper reported. Under Indian law, foreigners’ participation in political protests may be treated as a violation of immigration and visa rules. Khan was given until October 28 to leave the country, the Times of...South China Morning Post
DISASTER3h agoSix Flags Over Georgia set to reopen after deadly roller coaster accident​Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died at the park after being ejected from the Goliath rideThe Independent World
SCI & TECH3h agoThe West Needs a Pax BiologicaChinese firms are displacing Western competitors in one of the century’s most important and most overlooked industries.Foreign Policy
BUSINESS3h agoHong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study findsHong Kong has emerged as the third best city in the world for wealthy individuals seeking to make philanthropic contributions over the medium term, trailing New York and Seoul, according to a study by Altrata. The inaugural Giving Opportunity Index by the US-based group that tracks the world’s affluent population ranked 100 cities based on three criteria: wealth, donor affinity and philanthropic infrastructure. The study defined the “global wealthy” as individuals with a net worth of more than...South China Morning Post
WORLD3h agoHow Adam Hamilton Built a Megachurch Where People Can DisagreeAs he seeks to unseat a Republican in Kansas, Mr. Hamilton speaks of his work leading one of the state’s largest churches — and making it appealing to nonreligious people.NYT US
BUSINESS3h agoAnthropic brings Wall Street an AI bull caseAI companies for years have promised that smarter models would be worth the staggering cost to build them. Anthropic on Wednesday made that case in cash.The company presented eye-popping financials to investors, saying it was cash flow positive in the third quarter, with revenue surging nearly 50% to $16.8 billion compared to the April-to-June period.Why it matters: As Wall Street broadly spent the day fearing an AI bubble, Anthropic offered what investors have been desperate to see: evidence that frontier AI can be a sustainable business.State of play: As concerns about the AI trade pushed thAxios
CYBER3h agoScoop: The FTC demanded documents from AI giants over recent safety incidentsThe Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sent civil subpoenas to AI giants seeking documents about safety incidents that have spiraled into an industry crisis. The FTC sought documents from Anthropic and OpenAI with the scope of the probe focused on potential consumer protection violations, a person familiar told Axios. Why it matters: The investigation is one of a number of steps the administration has taken to show a firm hand with AI companies after multiple incidents in which unreleased models hacked websites or took deceptive or aggressive steps in testing.State of play: The agency on WeAxios
SCI & TECH3h agoScoop: "OG" Bill Gates returns to wage war on AI risksBill Gates is gearing up to dramatically expand his AI safety push, personally leaning on business leaders and considering a major deployment of his resources, sources tell Axios.Why it matters: The formidable, sharp-elbowed Bill Gates who built Microsoft is back, and he's directing his competitive fire toward what he has come to see as one of the most important causes of his lifetime."I can reach CEOs on this better than you can," Gates told one person he consulted on AI safety, showing an eagerness for combat that associates say is a return to "OG" form.Driving the news: Once a voice for optAxios
POLITICS3h agoScoop: Inside Elon Musk's massive Texas rescue missionElon Musk's team reached out to Republicans in late August to discuss a train wreck they all saw coming: Unless the GOP poured more money into Texas immediately, the state's Senate race could be lost in a matter of weeks.Why it matters: That chat set in motion a massive rescue operation for Republican Ken Paxton funded substantially by Musk, the party's largest donor, who gave $158 million in September alone.Musk's rescue gave Paxton's sleepy campaign new life and showed why the world's richest person is the X factor in the push to prevent a midterm debacle for President Trump's party.Zoom outAxios
MILITARY3h agoHoneywell Aerospace’s counter-drone software unites data from multiple sensors into oneHoneywell Aerospace’s SAMURAI system is designed to bring information from disparate sources into a single interface.Military Times
MILITARY3h agoHoneywell Aerospace’s counter-drone software unites data from multiple sensors into oneHoneywell Aerospace’s SAMURAI system is designed to bring information from disparate sources into a single interface.Defense News
POLITICS3h agoThese swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choicesSome key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.NPR News
DISASTER3h agoDeadly flooding hits Europe as deaths reported in Greece and TurkeyThe Independent World
POLITICS3h agoFor some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandateDefense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.NPR News
CONFLICTBREAKING3h agoGunmen kill traditional ruler in PlateauPremium Times
WORLD3h agoCross-border matchmaking can lead to financial ruin, Chinese police warn rural menAuthorities in the central Chinese province of Hunan have warned of the potential risks of cross-border arranged marriages, saying some relationships lack genuine emotional foundations and can lead to financial ruin or legal trouble. Marriages can be risky when they are organised by illegal matchmaking agencies that charge high fees, according to a post on the Xintian county police branch’s social media account on Tuesday. For-profit international matchmaking is illegal in China. The post...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3h agoAT&T to sell Mexico wireless business to Televisa-Fintech consortium for $2BAT&T plans to sell its wireless business in Mexico to a Televisa-Fintech consortium for $2 billion. This transaction signifies a major change in the telecommunications market in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICT3h agoWashington limits its support to Kyiv amidst increased Russian attacks on energy infrastructureLe Monde [en]
BUSINESS3h agoAnthropic revenue jumps 46% to $16.8bn as AI firm eyes record $2 trillion IPO valuationAI developer Anthropic grew its sales by about 46% to $16.8 billion (€15bn) last quarter and turned an adjusted profit, it told investors on Wednesday, weeks before a November stock market debut that could value it at up to $2 trillion (€1.79bn).EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3h agoA search for BLOs during ECI’s special campsChief Electoral Officer of Telangana directed BLOs concerned to remain present at the designated locations on October 15 and 16The Hindu
CONFLICTBREAKING3h agoEx-customs official shot dead in Bihar's Bhojpur districtThe Hindu
POLITICS3h agoThe reason for Sánchez's bet on the "unbearable" Margarita Robles: "She has always been there in difficult times"El presidente de Gobierno es partidario de una lista conjunta para el Senado junto a otras fuerzas de izquierda. LeerEl Mundo
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