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Sci & TechOct 2"We're not asking for charity": Wikimedia CEO calls out AI for unpaid data useWikipedia is starting to feel the effects of the AI-driven shift in how people find information, with page views falling 8% in the latest year, new Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan tells Axios.Why it matters: Wikipedia is a crucial source of information for AI models, but those same models increasingly allow people to get Wikipedia-derived information without ever visiting the site — potentially threatening the ecosystem that keeps the online encyclopedia running.Driving the news: Wikipedia page views declined 8% in 2025, and while the drop wasn't unexpected, "that doesn't mean that Axios
PoliticsOct 2The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsEvery week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.Politico
Sci & TechOct 2While the U.S. debates AI risks, China mandates universal training for studentsBeijing aims to provide artificial intelligence education in all of the country’s schools by 2030, while demand for AI-themed study tours surged this summer.Washington Post World
BusinessOct 2He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on KalshiThe dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.NPR News
PoliticsOct 2South Korean president threatens action against Ukraine over statements on North Korean POWsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged a confidentiality agreement that Seoul says covered the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and issued an apology.Ukrinform [en]
WorldOct 2Mother of Christa Pike’s victim says she wanted to finish killer off herself after botched executionMay Martinez expresses frustration after killer survives who doses of lethal injectionThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 2Row erupts over Cairo mural depicting Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skinArtwork created in Tahrir Square for Chinese president’s state visit to Egypt is painted over amid allegations it revived Afrocentric claims about pharaohs’ originsOn the eve of the Chinese president Xi Jinping’s state visit to Cairo last month, the city authorities were busy removing a 66-metre-long mural from the esteemed guest’s line of sight.Depicting the Pharaoh Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertiti, the painting was among 40 murals commissioned to beautify the city for Xi’s arrival and was painted by a group of young volunteers, Rasmet Basma, in Tahrir Square. Continue reading...Guardian World
BusinessOct 2Oil prices extend losses after reports of potential European diesel, crude stock releaseThe G7 will deploy 100 million barrels of reserves over the next four months, the group's leaders said in a joint statement.CNBC
HealthOct 2Toothbrushes: from manual to smart, which one to use and how much they costThe key differences are in head size, bristle hardness, and type of movement. A dentist explains what to look for before choosing and the most common brushing mistakes.Clarín
Sci & TechOct 2The AI Manhattan Project: What Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Javier Milei are seeking in the new world orderFrom the small Silicon Valley war to technological fragmentation and the key role of peripheral countries in the race to control AI. Borovinsky participates in a panel at the "Pause AI" meeting, organized by the Goethe-Institut Buenos Aires, Fundación Medifé, and Fundación Andreani.Clarín
DisasterOct 2‘I was fighting for my life’: Pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attackABC News
PoliticsOct 2How Thailand is turning culture into global soft powerThailand’s “T-wave” or soft power influence has recently grown, fueled by government initiatives supporting industries including film, food and tourism.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 2Tether’s $190 billion USDT stablecoin is coming back to the Bitcoin networkA Tether-backed project, Utexo, plans to support private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT, and loans backed by BTC, while keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin’s public ledger.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 2Bitcoin edges higher ahead of U.S. jobs report as global bond yields surgeBitcoin is up roughly 3% in October as traders await September’s jobs data, while rising bond yields, a stronger dollar weigh on broader markets.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 2HGY Series has been certified with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)The Environmental Product Declaration provides verified data on the environmental performance of the equipment throughout its life cycle, enhancing the environmental traceability of its Power Solutions and providing the market with measurable information.lectura_press · spain
WorldOct 2Ten marine animal babies that reveal a tender side of marine life: seal pups floating on their mothers' chests, polar bear cubs clinging to ice, and endangered turtle hatchlings in their first race to the open seaThe first weeks of life represent a risk for many species. Scientific discoveries of some species amaze with their customs.Clarín
BusinessOct 2Goldman bought Shein shares worth $220mn after dismal IPOShares in fast-fashion retailer have tumbled 38% since listing in Hong Kong last monthFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 2How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on ChinaNot so long ago, Washington’s approach to relations with Beijing was anchored by a single assertive phrase: dealing “from a position of strength”. It was rooted in a unipolar mindset: a belief that the United States could dictate terms, manage competition unilaterally and demand compliance from a distance. Yet, at their recent summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump formally established a new strategic framework: a “constructive strategic stability relationship based...South China Morning Post
DisasterOct 2Sea around popular tourist island turned a bright smelly greenThis year's monsoons and El Niño may be intensifying the issueThe Independent World
BusinessOct 2Eni announces 20% fuel-price cut for farmers, fishersMove follows cap on prices at gas stations, new offer reducing utility billsANSA [en]
WorldOct 2Marriage Diaries: I’ve Regretted Our Marriage Since the First YearWhen Tiwalade*, 31, got married, she wasn’t sure she wanted it. Three years in, she’s confronted many of the things she once worried about, including infidelity, emotional and financial abuse, and the feeling that she’s losing parts of herself. In this week’s Marriage Diaries, Tiwalade shares how she ignored her instincts when her relationship moved too fast, the pregnancy that made her question whether she wanted to stay married, and why she’s now counting the days until she can leave.zikoko · nigeria
WorldOct 2This is the vanilla body balm I swear by for gorgeously scented, soft skin - and there's a discount codeSHOPPING: If your skin is feeling dry, tight, or simply in need of a little extra TLC, a good body balm can make all the difference - and it can't hurt when it also makes your skin smell divine.dailymailuk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 2Zheng Yongnian on what to expect from future Xi-Trump meetingsZheng Yongnian is a political scientist in China and a government adviser. His academic work is mainly about contemporary China, particularly politics, the country’s transformation and its external relations. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. Many have offered a lukewarm assessment of the Xi-Trump summit in Washington, citing the lack of a breakthrough. What is your take? There are two primary views right now. One is nihilism, which holds that China and...South China Morning Post
HealthOct 2Weight-loss injectables: are they all the same?Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro...los nombres se repiten en consultorios, redes, bares, oficinas. Pero detrás de la moda hay ciencia y fármacos que no hacen exactamente lo mismo.Clarín
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