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Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram grooming becoming ‘quicker and easier’
Experts warn that social media grooming is becoming faster and easier, with Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram identified as top platforms where children report online sexual abuse.
2 Americans win Nobel Prize in economics for work on boom-bust cycles
Two American economists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for research on boom-and-bust cycles and how policymakers can limit inflation and unemployment through better communication of their plans.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in Q3 2026, marking the steepest decline since Q1 2023, as memory component shortages and elevated pricing suppressed demand across the industry.
UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute
The UK must develop its own AI systems rather than depend on foreign technology that could be restricted or switched off, according to the head of the Alan Turing Institute.
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A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric
A Sikh truck driver was stabbed at a Wyoming rest stop in an attack that has intensified concerns within the South Asian community amid rising anti-South Asian rhetoric nationwide.
Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump’s immigration crackdown on kids
Pediatricians report that 40% have seen families avoid medical care due to immigration concerns, with children staying home from school and parents fearing detention at clinics and hospitals.
People’s houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
Beachfront homes in North Carolina are collapsing into the ocean due to erosion and sea level rise, but FEMA’s insurance structure discourages owners from demolishing doomed properties before collapse.
D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump’s arch would add one more risk
Aviation experts warn that a proposed 250-foot arch near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport could add complexity to an already congested airspace, though the Trump administration maintains it poses minimal risk with proper lighting.
River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events
A Queensland river home to approximately 500 saltwater crocodiles has been approved to host rowing and canoeing events during the 2032 Brisbane Olympics after passing technical assessments.
Why to delay claiming Social Security — even when COLAs are high
Experts recommend delaying Social Security claims despite higher projected cost-of-living adjustments next year, as waiting until age 70 yields substantially larger lifetime benefits and greater annual increases.
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
A survey finds 39% of middle-class households mistakenly expect Medicare to cover long-term care, though the program generally does not pay for these expenses, potentially creating financial crises.
How will bond market turmoil affect your mortgage, pension and savings in UK?
Bond market turbulence is prompting UK mortgage lenders to increase fixed-rate charges, while pension investors nearing retirement face potential losses on gilt holdings and savers may see improved account rates.
UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
The UK government commits to providing clearer guidance on student loans following criticism that previous materials misled students about potential changes to repayment terms and thresholds.
Nvidia adds more than $400 billion in value after blowout earnings boost AI confidence
Nvidia shares surged nearly 9% following strong earnings guidance, adding roughly $440 billion to its market cap and signaling sustained investor confidence in artificial intelligence demand.
Corn Facing Early Turnaround Tuesday Weakness
Corn futures declined 2 to 4½ cents on Tuesday morning after gaining 1¼ to 3½ cents the previous day, with December 2026 contracts closing at $5.33¼.
Soybeans Slipping Back as Ratings Remain Steady
Soybean futures declined 4 to 5 cents after posting gains on Monday, as crop ratings remained steady at 58% good/excellent condition with harvest progressing ahead of average pace.