A Republican-backed bill to pay federal workers during the US government shutdown failed in the Senate, leaving hundreds of thousands without pay and underscoring deep partisan divides. This legislative setback prolongs financial uncertainty as the shutdown continues.
Anthropic secured a multi-billion dollar deal with Google for up to one million TPUs, boosting its AI model development and Google's cloud infrastructure dominance. This expands Anthropic's compute power for next-gen AI.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is centralizing media rights for its World Cup and World Championships from 2026 with Infront, aiming to significantly boost revenue and global reach. Despite initial legal challenges, this strategic shift is now largely finalized, promising
Scientists developed a groundbreaking cancer therapy targeting the RAS gene, aiming to halt tumor growth without harming healthy cells. This innovative treatment, effective in preclinical studies, is now entering human trials.
Sanae Takaichi made history on October 21, 2025, becoming Japan's first female Prime Minister. The 64-year-old ultraconservative secured the role after forming a new coalition, shattering a long-standing gender barrier.
Scientists at RIKEN discovered "DNA hitchhiking" in C. elegans, where vital telomerase RNA is hidden within another gene's intron to maintain chromosome integrity. This novel genetic strategy has profound implications for anti-aging therapies and regenerative medicine.
Samsung and SoftBank have partnered to advance next-generation telecommunications, focusing on 6G and AI-based radio access network (AI-RAN) innovations to drive standardization and define new use cases. This collaboration aims to secure key technologies for future commercialization.
Scientists warn humanity has hit the first Earth system tipping point with widespread warm-water coral reef death. This irreversible shift, driven by rising temperatures, signals a cascade of planetary changes.
Former President Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after his prison sentence for crypto offenses, signaling a softer regulatory stance. This move sparks conflict of interest concerns given Trump's family's crypto ventures.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially announced his intention to seek a fourth presidential term in the 2026 elections, a decision made public during a diplomatic visit to Jakart...
An international team of scientists has announced the discovery of GJ 251 c, a "super-Earth" exoplanet located less than 20 light-years away, marking a significant milestone in the quest for extrat...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a continued slowdown in global economic growth through 2026, according to its latest World Economic Outlook released on October 14, 2025. Global growt...