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Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Qantas announced plans to launch 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, reducing travel time by at least three hours compared to current stopover routes.
Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
Roughly 150,000 homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages face interest rate resets this year, with potential monthly payment increases exceeding $1,000 as rates have risen since origination.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover just shattered the all-time off-world driving record
NASA’s Perseverance rover set a new off-world driving record on October 11, traveling 28.10 miles across Mars in just five and a half years, surpassing Opportunity’s 15-year effort.
Astronauts’ hearts just passed a surprising test for Mars
A new study of astronauts aboard the International Space Station found their hearts adapted well to prolonged weightlessness and performed favorably under simulated Martian gravity conditions.
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Voting rights experts skeptical over Trump pledge of 1,000 election monitors
Voting rights experts express skepticism about the Trump administration’s pledge to deploy 1,000 election monitors for November’s midterm elections, questioning recruitment feasibility and practical impact.
New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
New Mexico’s attorney general is drafting legislation to strengthen child safety online following a $942 million court victory against Meta over harmful platform practices and child exploitation.
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX
Nvidia disclosed ownership of nearly 123 million SpaceX shares valued at approximately $21 billion as of June, following the rocket company’s recent initial public offering.
Claude to start watermarking AI-generated text – but will it make quality worse?
Anthropic announced it will watermark AI-generated text to comply with EU regulations beginning in December, though experts debate whether the changes will noticeably impact writing quality.
Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game
Riot Games is ending active development on 2XKO, its League of Legends fighting game, by the end of 2026 due to insufficient player retention and sustainability concerns.
Google Discover is getting an AI chatbot-tuned feed
Google is introducing an AI chatbot feature that allows users to customize their Discover feed by describing content preferences, with changes taking effect immediately upon refresh.
Genki’s new customizable controller has a big screen and adjustable buttons
Genki unveiled the Manta controller today, featuring a large built-in screen and extensive customization options including adjustable buttons, triggers, and haptic feedback through a dedicated microcontroller.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation reveals organized crime is rampant on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops found with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader societal decline and influencing voter behavior toward political newcomers.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by higher energy prices following the Iran war, marking the first increase since March and intensifying cost-of-living pressures.
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
Global government borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels in decades as investors sell US bonds, citing concerns about Trump administration policies and Middle East tensions affecting inflation and economic stability worldwide.
Fashion tech founder sentenced to prison for $300m fraud scheme
Fashion tech founder Christine Hunsicker was sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a $300 million fraud scheme involving falsified financial documents presented to hundreds of investors.
How much could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions hurt Iran?
The Trump administration plans sweeping “economic D-Day” sanctions targeting countries doing business with Iran to break a military stalemate, though Iran has demonstrated resilience against decades of economic pressure.