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BusinessOct 2G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threatThe co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.BBC World
BusinessOct 2Nike seeks supply chain overhaul to improve profitability -- reportNike is reportedly seeking a supply chain overhaul to improve its profitability. This strategic move aims to enhance the company's financial performance and operational efficiency.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 2MaxLinear climbs 15% amid infrastructure and data-center focusMaxLinear's stock price increased by 15%, driven by its focus on infrastructure and data-center markets. This indicates positive market performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
HealthOct 2Eli Lilly's Jaypirca gains additional indication for untreated leukemia, lymphomaEli Lilly's drug, Jaypirca, has received an expanded indication for the treatment of previously untreated leukemia and lymphoma. This represents an advancement in cancer therapy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 2Oil drops slightly with announcement of new strategic reserves releaseEl crudo cierra en baja tras el anuncio del G7 de liberar reservas, sin disipar del todo las inquietudes por Medio Oriente. El Brent y el WTI caen ligeramente, mientras se prevé la liberación de 100 millones de barriles en los próximos meses.Clarín
BusinessOct 2PennantPark declares $0.0833 dividend, comprised of a base dividend of $0.08/share and $0.0033/share supplemental dividendPennantPark has declared a dividend of $0.0833 per share, which comprises a base dividend and a supplemental dividend.Seeking Alpha Tech
CyberOct 2RemoteThreat Bets Security Teams Need to Test What Happens After Defenses FailThe offensive cyber operations startup looks to evolve red teaming beyond traditional methods to simulate attackers' increasingly advanced capabilities.Dark Reading
BusinessOct 2GDIT replaces longtime president GillilandPaul Nedzbala, who joined GDIT in 2018, has been appointed acting president.Breaking Defense
PoliticsOct 2South Korea's anger at Ukraine is 'about more than a secret'Oekraïne en Zuid-Korea liggen met elkaar overhoop over twee Noord-Koreaanse krijgsgevangenen. Aanleiding is een opmerking van de Oekraïense president Volodymyr Zelensky bij de Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties vorige week. Daar maakte hij bekend dat Oekraïne twee Noord-Koreaanse militairen had overgedragen aan Zuid-Korea. Dit schoot bij Zuid-Korea in het verkeerde keelgat, omdat afgesproken zou zijn de overdracht geheim te houden. Zuid-Korea zegt dat geheimhouding onder meer nodig was vanwege mogelijke risico's voor de militairen en hun familieleden in Noord-Korea. Maar er speelt voNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 2Trump takes a risky gamble by seeking to ease sanctions on RussiaLe Monde [en]
Sci & TechOct 2Square Enix Music shares a piano cover of "The Red Wings" from Final Fantasy IVSquare Enix Music has released a piano cover of "The Red Wings" from the video game Final Fantasy IV. This offers new musical content for fans of the game series.gonintendo · united states of america
BusinessOct 2Best early Prime Day laptop deals: The best bargains we’ve found so farI’ve been spending the past few months digging into laptop pricing , and one thing is incredibly obvious here. Laptops are getting wildly expensive thanks in part to the rising cost of RAM . But with Prime Day just around the corner (October 6th and 7th), some genuinely compelling discounts are starting to appear. That’s why I’ve pulled together the best laptop deals worth watching right now across the biggest categories: everyday budget laptops, gaming laptops, Chromebooks, and so on. I’m pretty tuned in to the landscape because I oversee all laptop and Chromebook coverage here at PCWorld. I also maintain our best laptop deals roundup daily, along with our best laptops of roundup weekly. Before diving in, don’t forget that you’ll need to be a Prime subscriber to take advantage of those deals. You can discover how to get Amazon Prime for free here . Deals at a glance Best laptop deal: Microsoft Surface Laptop , $1,379.53 ($220.46 off at Amazon) Best budget laptop deal: Asus Vivobook Go 15 , $399.99 ($64.81 off at Amazon) Best gaming laptop deal: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S , $1,366.11 ($762.89 off at Amazon) Best budget gaming laptop deal: HP Victus 15 , $749.99 ($149.01 off at Amazon) Best Chromebook deal: Lenovo Chromebook Plus , $450 ($75 off at Amazon) Best laptop deal: Microsoft Surface Laptop, $1,379.53 ($220.46 off at Amazon) Microsoft Who is this for? Anyone who wants a really good laptop at a fantastic discount should consider the Surface Laptop . Why is this a good deal? The Surface Laptop is pretty much the complete package as far as I’m concerned. Not only is it pretty lightweight at 3.7 pounds, but it’s also got a Snapdragon X Elite chip and 16GB of RAM. That’s plenty for hopping on video calls and streaming your favorite shows. Throw in the excellent battery life (Microsoft says it can last up to 20 hours) and a 15-inch 2496×1664 PixelSense touch-enabled display, and it’s easy to see what makes this machine so appealing. Get the Microsoft Surface Laptop for $1,379.53 View Deal on amazon Best budget laptop deal: Asus Vivobook Go, $399.99 ($64.81 off at Amazon) Asus Who is this for? The Vivobook Go is for anyone who just needs a barebones machine. Just something reliable for browsing or streaming. Whatever it is you do when you’re busy killing time. Why is this a good deal? The Vivobook Go sits in that increasingly important “just enough laptop” category. It’s not trying to be crazy powerful. It’s trying to be consistent. This is the laptop you use for reading Reddit stories, watching Netflix, and getting lost in a Wikipedia hole. The lighter stuff. That’s what the entry-level AMD processor is exactly made for. This is a good machine, especially for under $500. Get the Asus Vivobook Go for $ 399.99 View Deal on amazon Best gaming laptop deal: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S, $1,366.11 ($762.89 off at Amazon) Acer Who is this for? The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is for anyone who wants great gaming performance and a high refresh rate display. Its 240Hz OLED panel is especially appealing for more competitive games where smooth motion is a must. Why is this a good deal? The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S sits squarely in the “upper midrange” box. This is where discounts start to matter a lot. Inside there’s an RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 memory and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, which is plenty of punch for modern titles, especially when paired when Nvidia’s vaunted DLSS performance-boosting AI feature. The big thing is the display, though. You’re getting a 16-inch 2560×1600 OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, meaning it should be both sharp and fast. The trade-off is pretty obvious. It’s not exactly lightweight at five pounds, but what can you do really? It’s got high-powered components inside of it. Those need more space to cool down so they can run properly. Get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S for $1,366.11 View Deal on Amazon Best budget gaming laptop deal: HP Victus 15, $749.99 ($149.01 off at Amazon) HP Who is this for? Anyone who wants good 1080p gaming performance without dropping a ton of cash, and “good enough” power for late night gaming sessions or some editing work, will appreciate the HP Victus 15 . Why is this a good deal? HP’s Victus laptops are indeed solid budget gaming laptops, which we can attest to here at PCWorld . The prices are reasonable (for the most part) and performance is consistent. The model that’s on sale today hits that bullseye. This particular machine comes with an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU and RTX 3050 graphics. I know, I know–that’s older, weaker hardware. But hear me out. It’s perfectly capable of delivering good-looking 1080p gaming, especially when you’re mindful of the graphics (don’t go cranking it up all the way). Instead, remember to lean on Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technology in games that support it–you’ll be fine. Get the HP Victus 15 for $749.99 View Deal on Amazon Best Chromebook deal: Lenovo Chromebook Plus, $450 ($75 off at Amazon) Lenovo Who is this for? The Lenovo Chromebook Plus is for anyone who mainly works in the browser, prefers Chrome’s operating system, and wants something low-maintenance. Why is this a good deal? Chromebook Plus models are Google’s attempt to push Chromebooks out of the extreme budget category. Honestly? It works. Just go in with realistic expectations and you’ll be fine. Inside the Lenovo Chromebook Plus, there’s an Intel Core 3 N355 processor and 8GB of RAM. It shouldn’t slow down on you when you’re chatting with friends on Discord, but if you’re deeply into gaming or creative work, then this isn’t the laptop for you — no Chromebook should be. Get the Lenovo Chromebook Plus for $4 50 View Deal on Amazon Other great early Prime Day deals These aren’t the only early Prime Day deals being tracked by the PCWorld team. If you’re looking to supercharge your home setup with the juiciest tech sales, hit the links for only the best expert-curated picks we’ve found. Best early monitor deals for Prime Day: OLED, home office, and more Best early Prime Day mini PC deals: Big savings on tiny computers Best early Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs Best early Amazon Prime Day tech deals: Great sales chosen by experts FAQ 1. What kind of laptop should I get? Good question! Always on the go? A 2-in-1 is handy, you can flip it into tablet mode for notes. Gaming? Look for good graphics and a high-refresh screen. Just want something for emails and browsing? Budget Windows laptops work fine. 2. How can I tell whether a laptop is a good early Prime Day deal? I rely on a free tool called CamelCamelCamel (yes, that’s really the name). It tracks Amazon price history, so you can tell if that “deal” is actually the real thing. Just make an account, copy the ASIN number from the product page (it starts with “B”), and you’ll get a graph showing how the price has gone up or down. It’s a super easy way to see if you’re getting the lowest price. 3. Do laptop brands matter? Not as much as you might think. Most big names like Dell, Acer, HP, Lenovo make good machines. You might have a personal preference, though. 4. How much memory do I need? I usually tell people to shoot for at least 8GB of RAM. Anything less and your laptop’s going to feel sluggish. If you can spring for 16GB, you’ll definitely notice things running smoother, especially if you’re the type that keeps 20 tabs open at once (no judgement here, I’m just as bad) — though 16GB laptops can be fairly expensive in today’s PC climate. And if you’re doing heavier stuff like video editing, big spreadsheets, or creative work, 32GB+ is the way to go. 5. Is now a good time to buy? Yes! Prime Day usually has some of the lowest prices of the year.pcworld_us · united states of america
WorldOct 2Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy ColierIn her latest book, the psychotherapist writes about how the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can hold us back from living a more truthful and connected life.CBS News
WorldOct 2El Jalapeño: Mexico blasts France for delay in returning a book it borrowed 166 years agoMexico and France have become embroiled in a "war of words" after the latter took 166 years to return (briefly) a historically significant book. The post El Jalapeño: Mexico blasts France for delay in returning a book it borrowed 166 years ago appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BusinessOct 2SA analyst: Yields could soon ‘roll over’ as stocks rallyAn analyst suggests that yields might soon decline as stock markets rally, indicating a potential shift in investment trends.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 2Arctic sea routes boom as Gulf war and global warming divert shippingTransits via Northern Sea Route quadruple as melting ice makes journey more passable and vessels avoid the Middle EastFinancial Times
WorldOct 2Dolly Parton's nephew wants more time to defend himself against restraining order from her estateDolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, is seeking more time to secure a lawyer in a legal battle involving a restraining order taken out by her estateThe Independent World
WorldOct 2An Ibero-American network was created in La Plata to promote clear and accessible languageInstitutions from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries created the Ibero-American Network for Clear and Accessible Language. The initiative seeks to ensure that citizens understand public and private information. Its objectives include inclusion, institutional cooperation, and the development of hClarín
HealthOct 2Biogen phase 2 litifilimab data boosts lupus candidateNew data from Biogen's phase 2 trial for litifilimab suggests it is a promising candidate for treating lupus. This development could advance treatment options for the disease.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 2Givenchy Spring 2027: Balance of PowerGivenchy spring 2027 ready-to-wear runway, fashion show & collection review. Sarah Burton sought clarity with a collection rooted in precision cutting and streamlined proportion.headtopics · united states of america
WorldOct 2Belgium vs Türkiye: A First-Half Stalemate of Missed ChancesThe UEFA Nations League clash between Belgium and Türkiye ended in a 0-0 draw at the smash, despite numerous scoring opportunities for both sides. Key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Arda Güler were denied by solid defense and goalkeePing.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 2Uranium Energy started Sector Perform, Speculative Risk at RBC amid risks to ambitious plansUranium Energy received a "Sector Perform" and "Speculative Risk" rating from RBC, indicating potential risks to its ambitious plans. This assessment provides insight into the company's investment outlook.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 2Separation in the tech empire: Elon Musk's partner revealed the magnate left her without warning and shared details on social mediaThe romantic relationship between Canadian Shivon Zilis and the businessman began after sperm donation to have their twins in 2021 through in vitro fertilization. Over the years they had two more children and maintained a union mainly focused on family care.Clarín
WorldOct 2Canadian who moved his family to Russia for ‘traditional values’ says he no longer recommends it: permanent residency would require signing a Defense Ministry contractCanadian farmer Arend Feenstra, who moved to Russia through a streamlined immigration program for citizens of “unfriendly” countries who share “traditional values,” has complained that he cannot get a permanent residence permit. The news outlet Nizhny Novgorod Onlain drew attention to his YouTube video.Meduza [en]