29 October 2026

Hindustan TimesCenter1 day ago

Washington planted 507 Norway maples in 1920 to honor WWI soldiers; the trees later spread into nearby Rock Creek Park as an invasive species

In 1920, D.C. began planting 507 Norway maples on 16th Street to honor its WWI dead. Today, the species is an invasive threat in nearby Rock Creek Park.

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Horoscope for Thursday, October 29, 2026

<h2>Moon Alert</h2> <p>Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.</p><h2>Aries (March 21-April 19)</h2> <p></p> <div class="Enhancement"...

CogconnectedCenter1 day ago

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Expands With Delta Chronicles 2 DLC

Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite have released Delta Chronicles 2, the third DLC for Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown.

TheregisterCenter1 day ago

Boffin's software found a possible dwarf planet - a result so rare he thought it must be a bug

2026 ED138 is way out beyond Neptune and perhaps the smallest known object of its type

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Building a holistic care system for India

Care is split across multiple Ministries, from women and child development to housing and urban affairs. Each runs valuable programmes, but without a common framework

Daily MailCenter1 day ago

Mysterious pill-shaped UFO caught on camera by pilots flying above Middle America

Pilots have shared their encounter with a 'silver, pill-shaped UFO' while flying over Ohio. They described it as being about 30 feet long and hovering near their plane.

Hindustan TimesCenter1 day ago

Hawaii introduced red mangroves in 1902 to stabilize Molokai mudflats; they spread to canals and reduced habitat for endangered waterbirds

In 1902, Hawaii planted red mangroves to protect its shore. Experts say they help hold land but also fill fishponds, block canals, and shrink waterbird habitat.

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Chennai’s Alliance Française to host dark comedy Necks and Glasses

How much do you know about serial killers? And how much should we? Catch Necks and Glasses, a dark comedy play in which a killer narrates his story to the audience through a monologue

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Airbus ready for linkup with GCAP, CEO says

Joining the British-Japanese-Italian consortium to build a next-generation fighter jet is an option after the collapse of a Franco-German rival.

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Nike deepens India push with new running shoe, seeking fresh growth engines

Nike has unveiled the Vegam Run, its first running shoe designed specifically for India, as it seeks growth in a booming market.

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Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic, have others step up in win over Clippers

Collin Sexton and Jarred Vanderbilt come through for the Lakers in their 16-point victory over the Clippers.

Hindustan TimesCenter1 day ago

Texas brought aoudad sheep from Africa for hunters in the 1950s; they spread widely and now compete with native bighorn for food and habitat

In 1957, aoudad sheep from Africa were released in Texas for hunting. They spread across the state and now compete with native bighorn for food and habitat.

LivemintNot rated1 day ago

Precision engineering firms turn to private equity to fund next phase of growth

Private equity funds including Blackstone, EQT and ChrysCapital are evaluating precision engineering and manufacturing businesses with the aim of consolidating such businesses.

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A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives

A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola

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Australia’s Two Largest Warships Found to Have Propulsion Defects: Senate Estimates

A MRH-90 Taipan helicopter delivers visitors from the Timor Leste government to HMAS Adelaide in Dili Harbour, as Navy and Army landing crafts depart to deploy a mobile hospital to Dili, Timor Leste, part of a Joint Task Group 661.1...

TwitchyRight1 day ago

Haley Stevens’ Dem Fiancé Picks Republican Mike Rogers Over Abdul El-Sayed Because of Antisemitism

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Nidec unable to obtain auditor’s opinion on fiscal 2025 report by end of October

The motor manufacturer, mired in an accounting scandal, is unable to complete procedures sought by audit firm PwC Japan Group.

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Fire in Goa’s Vasco guts over 100 shops

Hindustan TimesCenter1 day ago

NASA sent a black fungus and three mutants around the Moon; all grew during Artemis I’s 25-day flight as researchers tested DNA repair and melanin

In 2022, a black mold and three mutant strains flew around the Moon on Artemis I. All 20 samples grew, and the team rated the experiment excellent, per NASA.

CogconnectedCenter1 day ago

Observer: System Redux Gets a Physical Release on Nintendo Switch 2

Observer: System Redux is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 as a physical cartridge, bringing psychological horror to collectors and fans.

The GuardianLeft1 day ago

Defence backed claim that social media footage of public servants could invite bullying

Official’s controversial September request for Senate hearing footage to not be shared on social media has been heavily criticised Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The secretary of the defence department...

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New FASTag local pass from 1 Nov: Costs, coverage, validity rules compared with Annual Pass; which one should you buy?

The new FASTag concessional local pass launches on 1 November for non-commercial vehicle owners living within 20 km of a toll plaza. Costing ₹1,500 or ₹3,000 annually, it differs from the ₹3,075 FASTag Annual Pass in coverage,...

Hindustan TimesCenter1 day ago

NASA’s BioSentinel probe flew past the Moon with yeast to measure deep-space radiation; the cells failed to grow, likely expiring before launch

In 2022, NASA’s BioSentinel flew yeast past the Moon. The cells never grew, likely expired before launch, but its radiation detector still collected data.

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U.S. Restricts Trade With Chinese Genomics Company

The move will block shipments from BGI, a major Chinese firm that U.S. officials allege is associated with forced labor and the abuse of minority groups.

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Delhi | A spiritual journey through music, faith, and identity

‘Ghat Ghat Baje Naad’, a fusion theatre piece directed by MK Raina that blends music, puppetry, and dance to trace a soul’s journey through diverse spiritual texts, premiered under the Dara Shikoh Centre and Temple of Understanding...

Hindustan TimesCenter1 day ago

In 1778, Captain Cook left goats in Hawaii as food and gifts; centuries later, feral herds had severely stripped native plants and worsened erosion

In 1778, Captain Cook left goats in Hawaii as gifts. Wild herds later stripped native plants like koa and silverswords, and erosion followed in cleared areas.

CogconnectedCenter1 day ago

Taverns of Aldermont Lets You Run a Medieval Pub, With a Free Demo Coming Soon

Hamre Games has announced its upcoming medieval management game, Taverns of Aldermont, for PC with a free demo coming soon on Steam.

Iona residents offer 'epic' offshore wind farm protest painting to Guggenheim

Iona residents offer Saint Columba painting to Guggenheim Bilbao, protesting Iberdrola’s MachairWind offshore wind farm and its impact on heritage landscape

Edinburgh University study abroad cuts could cost nearly £10m in lost tuition

Now, The Herald can reveal that an academic-led financial analysis claims that the ensuing reputational damage could cost the university millions of pounds.

Revealed: High school pupils across Scotland face huge variation in subject options

Teachers and school leaders say the problems are being caused by a shortage of qualified secondary school teachers.

The Scottish college generating £12 for every £1 of public funding

Dumfries and Galloway College generated an estimated £1420 million in annual economic and social benefits for Scotland last year.

ABC News (Australia)Center1 day ago

Usman Khawaja scored 18 centuries after falling in love

Test cricketer Usman Khawaja was dropped from the Australian side eight times. It wasn’t until he found love off the field that he found the resilience to become one of Australia’s best cricketers. 📺 Watch #AustralianStory’s ‘Unbeaten:...

Financial TimesCenter1 day ago

EU can compete with US AI giants, says Brussels’ frontier-model champion

Also in this newsletter: Are the EU’s short seller rules fit for purpose?

DynamicbusinessCenter1 day ago

UseIt Studio for production-ready design files

UseIt Studio turns product ideas into production-ready design files with editable layers, dielines, and 3D previews for packaging and print output

HuffPostLeft1 day ago

People With AuDHD Can Feel Like A 'Living Contradiction'

When people describe their experience of both autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , they increasingly refer to a dual diagnosis known informally as “AuDHD”. While it’s not an official diagnosis in itself, it’s a...

The GuardianLeft1 day ago

Cambodian police and soldiers helped guard abusive scam compounds, Amnesty alleges

Survivors tell rights group that serving officers who worked as guards administered electric shocks and beatings Cambodian police and military officers worked as private security guards in scam compounds where thousands were forced to...

The Jerusalem PostLeans right1 day ago

Netanyahu, Eisenkot, Bennett must put Israel first and talk unity - editorial

President Isaac Herzog appeared very much aware of that danger when he addressed the situation on Wednesday, urging political leaders to approach the coming coalition consultations with open minds.

Hindustan TimesCenter1 day ago

In the 1950s, the US pet trade began importing caimans; decades later, they may be competing with native crocodilians in the Everglades wetlands

Pet stores imported baby caimans from the 1950s. Now they live in Florida, and a 10-year effort removed 251, while scientists weigh the risk to native wildlife.

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Over 600 drones targeted Moscow and surrounding area

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Violet Hay, 10-year-old girl abducted from Oregon apartment, found safe; suspect in custody

Violet Hay was found at a residence in Oregon City more than 12 hours after she was reported abducted from her home in Canby, Oregon.