30 October 2026

The Globe and MailCenter5 days ago

The Philippine archipelago on the front line of China’s territorial ambitions

Control of Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province, would be crucial for an invasion of Taiwan

OxfordmailCenter5 days ago

Abingdon Distillery pours gin, rum and whisky from an Oxfordshire town centre

Walk down Ock Street in Abingdon and, tucked into Coxeter House, three copper pot stills are quietly turning out gin, rum and whisky in batches of no more than 130 bottles at a time.

OxfordmailCenter5 days ago

Abingdon Distillery raises a glass to first English whisky release

An independent distillery in the heart of Abingdon is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of its first single malt English whisky, marking a new chapter for a business that has spent the past seven years crafting spirits in...

VarietyLeans left5 days ago

‘American History X’ Director Tony Kaye Takes On Leicester’s Giant Monsters in Short ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Tony Kaye, the British director of “American History X” and “Detachment,” will direct “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?,” a short running five minutes that blends documentary with reality drama and plays out among the giant monster...

Los Angeles TimesLeans left5 days ago

Election denialism is on the ballot in Arizona. These volunteers are pushing back

Ordinary citizens across the country are participating in grassroots efforts to guard against possible election interference by the Trump administration.

The InterceptLeft5 days ago

How AIPAC and AI Spent Their Money This Midterm Election

Intercept staff take stock of the big spenders this election cycle.

PhysCenter5 days ago

Crowding can speed up enzyme reactions—until protein droplets become too packed

Our cells are a hotbed of activity, with reactions churning away to keep us alive. But the cytoplasm, where many metabolic reactions take place, is not uniform. Instead, proteins and other molecules cluster together into membraneless...

CBS NewsLeans left5 days ago

Campaign texts, powered by AI: How new tech is shaping voter outreach

Campaigns are experimenting with AI texting to hear from more voters than before — and sometimes, to persuade them.

CBS NewsLeans left5 days ago

NYC Marathon volunteer has helped runners chase glory for 50 years

As the New York City Marathon celebrates the 50th anniversary of its five-borough course, the longtime volunteer reflects on a half-century of tradition.

South China Morning PostLeans right5 days ago

Asian scientists are looking to South Korea as it becomes harder to stay in the US

As tightening US visa restrictions and geopolitics lock out Asian researchers from Western institutions, South Korea is emerging as a new academic sanctuary for top talent. According to Yoo Ji-beom, president of Sungkyunkwan University...

National PostLeans right5 days ago

Warren Mirko: Not helpful for B.C. Indigenous leader to declare ‘war’ on common sense policies

A First Nations chief has amped up the rhetoric even before the Conservatives take office

Foreign PolicyCenter5 days ago

Trump Promised Poland More Troops. They’re Still Not There.

The delay exposes the chaos of the Trump administration’s foreign-policy pivots.

PhysCenter5 days ago

High-speed microscopy captures 3D images of living cells nearly 400 times faster

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a high-speed microscopy technique that captures images so quickly they can be used to make "videos" of the dynamic processes that occur inside living cells.

South China Morning PostLeans right5 days ago

What’s the true worth behind Chinese phrase ‘carrying 10,000 strings of cash around the waist’

Chinese people use the phrase “yao chan wan guan,” or “carrying ten thousand strings of cash around the waist,” to describe wealth. But how much was a string of cash, and what could one buy in ancient China? Guan was a traditional...

HowtogeekNo political lean5 days ago

Bluetti Pioneer Na Review: Cold weather can't stop this sodium-ion power station

The world's first sodium-ion power station performs great in the cold.

National PostLeans right5 days ago

Randall Denley: Ontario can’t afford to keep helping pay for everyone’s hydro bill

The subsidies are nothing more than an ill-conceived effort to shield consumers from the real cost of power

National PostLeans right5 days ago

Adam Zivo: RCMP was worried about safer supply, while downplaying harms in public

Leaked document shows the force's public comments did not match its private concerns

PolygonNo political lean5 days ago

10 Queer Fairy Tale Retellings Better Than the Originals

What makes a great queer fairy-tale retelling? Explore our top 10 picks for the best creative spins on classic tales.

CNNLeft5 days ago

Rick Steves has been everywhere. He's noticing something weird.

Boxy apartment buildings. Industrial-chic coffee shops. Fast-casual salads. Are cities everywhere becoming indistinguishable? Audie and Ari dissect the trend with help from travel guru Rick Steves, who has ideas for how to keep the...

The New York TimesLeft5 days ago

Are We in an A.I. Bubble? We’re About to Find Out.

“This is the first pure-play L.L.M. company to go public, to open its books so we can actually look at the underlying business of this A.I. boom.”

National PostLeans right5 days ago

Donna Kennedy-Glans: Paternalistic Indian Act should have been abolished long ago

Young Indigenous leaders have been driving this conversation

Associated PressCenter5 days ago

Explained: the new Ebola vaccine from the doctor who helped design it

A new Ebola vaccine is being trialled across two countries, raising hopes that the fight against the Bundibugyo virus has begun. It's been created by the Oxford Vaccine Group, the same scientists who developed the first COVID-19 jab....

ReasonTVLeans right5 days ago

Review: House of the Dragon and the Pursuit of Political Power

The Game of Thrones prequel is a show about managerial leadership.

The GuardianLeft5 days ago

Trump vowed to reduce prices, but his policies have fueled US inflation

‘Even though economists warned that tariffs would be inflationary, Trump has enthusiastically embraced them’ Donald Trump successfully campaigned for his second term two years ago promising to reduce prices on day one , but ever since...

The GuardianLeft5 days ago

Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Rayner

Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses Angela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a difference in their high street before the next general election as...

DoseCenter5 days ago

The Rouge et Noir acquire the rights to a veteran NFL quarterback

The Ottawa Red and Black are showing interest in a quarterback who knows the NFL well. The team has added Brett Rypien to its active roster. This name might hide a more interesting story than it first appears. Born in Spokane,...

Associated PressCenter5 days ago

British teen becomes UK's youngest qualified glider pilot

British teenager Charlie Lumb's dream has always been to take to the skies. Now, aged just 16, he's qualified as the UK's youngest glider pilot. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This

Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left5 days ago

What can a global strike of dockworkers achieve for Gaza?

More than 25 dockworkers' trade unions in over 110 ports in 22 countries are going on strike on October 30 .

Washington ExaminerRight5 days ago

Aristotle and the midterm elections

Charles Murray, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, told a packed Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington this week that social science has become redundant. It was a striking assertion, not least because Murray is a...

The HinduLeans left5 days ago

Hospital review of 578 patients finds 82.5% of breast conditions were cancerous

A lump does not necessarily indicate cancer, but medical evaluation is needed to establish its cause and determine whether treatment or follow-up is required

FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter5 days ago

Spain demands answers as train disaster toll rises

Spain began demanding answers on Thursday after the toll from the country's second high-speed train collision this year rose to 69 people, with scores injured and distraught relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One...

South China Morning PostLeans right5 days ago

Toxic online subcultures fuelling Asia’s school attacks

Recent school attacks across Malaysia have shone a light on a troubling trend of teenagers joining an online subculture that glamorises real-life killers, according to a prominent security analyst. Three violent incidents in Malaysian...

MedscapeCenter5 days ago

CT Markers Linked to Brain Death After Acute Brain Injury

In patients with nontraumatic acute brain injury, a meta-analysis identifies early CT markers that show reproducible links to progression to death by neurologic criteria.

The GuardianLeft5 days ago

Severe rainfall and flood warnings issued for central Greece and western Turkey

Turkey has been hit by powerful thunderstorms and a fatal tornado this week with more heavy rain expected Heavy rain and strong winds will continue to affect parts of south-eastern Europe and Turkey over the next few days, as an area of...

MedscapeCenter5 days ago

Sued If You Do, Sued If You Don’t: The AI Malpractice Trap

AI is becoming more reliable but who’s responsible if it makes a mistake or if doctors don’t use it and make a mistake?

TechspotCenter5 days ago

Razer Blade 18 Laptop Review: RTX 5090 Power in a Slim, Quiet Package

The Razer Blade 18 packs an RTX 5090, a stunning 240Hz/440Hz display, and serious gaming power into a surprisingly sleek chassis. But can its premium design justify the eye-watering price?

MirrorCenter5 days ago

Aidan O’Brien Breeders’ Cup contender scratched amid doubts over another

Man’s Best Friend has been ruled out of the £740,000 race at Keeneland on Friday while Great Barrier Reef is expected to follow him out of the Juvenile Turf

CNBCCenter5 days ago

Euro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracts

BrandonsunCenter5 days ago

Textbook terror: University course sinks teeth into the art of the horror film

The Times of IsraelLeans right5 days ago

How Trump could break Israel's post-election deadlock

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. On Tuesday, Israelis went to the polls for the first time...