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WEBTOON Entertainment Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ:WBTN) reported a 4% decline in third-quarter revenue as currency headwinds and weaker results in Japan offset growth in advertising and its Korean business. The company forecast a return to double-digit revenue growth on a constant-currency basis in the fourth quarter.
Robbery was motive in grisly double murder of ailing man, health aide in East Harlem apartment
Investigators believe that Wilgen Elias Severino-Tatis, who was found bound inside his apartment, was in the process of being robbed when his health aide walked through the door, triggering the deadly double shooting, a police source said.
Iran war helps fuel global drop in fossil fuel emissions
In the run-up to the COP31 U.N. climate change conference, scientists have revealed that global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to drop by 0.4% this year, driven by growth in installed wind and solar power capacity, as well as oil price hikes caused by the Iran conflict. But climate goals are still unlikely to be met.
CMS Opens Small Business Market Research for Medicare Shared Savings Payment Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is conducting market research to determine small-business capability to provide financial services supporting payments to Accountable Care Organizations participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. CMS is seeking a contractor to establish and manage a CMS-approved bank account, validate ACO banking information, prepare and issue Electronic Funds Transfer […]
A White House deal that would have imported Russian oil to the US is falling apart
Last week, Russian tankers that were bound for the U.S. changed course after mounting political pressure to keep them from docking.
Company that owns Fargo manufacturing plant plans to sell off construction equipment business
CNH Industrial has announced a pending agreement with a Japanese company, Kobelco Construction Machinery.
NASA awards moon base transportation, technology, science projects
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, announced awards to expand its Moon Base capabilities.
Cognizant Completes Acquisition of Wizeline
Expanding Digital Engineering and Product Development Capabilities for Enterprise Clients TEANECK, N.J., Nov. 9, 2026 — Cognizant has announced that it has acquired Wizeline, a global AI-native digital engineering and product development services firm serving enterprise clients. Wizeline brings particular strength in Media & Entertainment, with a concentrated, deeply embedded franchise supporting large U.S. enterprises […]
Royal Caribbean’s massive new cruise ship arrives in Florida
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas has arrived in Florida. See its size, passenger capacity, attractions and onboard neighborhoods.
Yankees Suddenly Emerge as Favorites for Japanese Pitching Prospect
While the New York Yankees boast one of baseball’s best rotations, they’re always on the lookout for additional depth. And according to a recently released report, they’re reportedly at the forefront of landing an intriguing right-handed Japanese prospect. New York Yankees Reportedly Frontrunners To Land Intriguing Japanese Prospect Per Andrés Chávez of SB Nation, the […] The post Yankees Suddenly Emerge as Favorites for Japanese Pitching Prospect appeared first on HEAVY.
Sony’s new PlayStation Portal handheld includes ‘additional’ internal storage
The Japan-only model arrives on December 10th in a midnight black color scheme.
Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. Bulletin 2 Health Cluster. April
Health Cluster Situation Report. Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. April - June 2026. During the second quarter of 2026, ten major incidents involving armed violence led to the displacement of 50,867 people, a 19% increase compared to the previous quarter. After several months of severe deterioration in the Artibonite and Centre departments, the West department once again became the epicenter of new displacements, accounting for 64% of all movements recorded during the period—primarily due to armed violence in the commune of Cité Soleil. A decline in suspected diphtheria cases has been observed starting from the 21st epidemiological week. A total of 42 suspected cases have been reported across 15 sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the West Department (Cité Soleil, Delmas, Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince) since January 2026. The cholera outbreak has been steadily declining since its resurgence in October 2022. Following a peak of 3,683 suspected weekly cases in 2023, transmission dropped by nearly 80% in 2024. This downward trend continued into 2025 (with 85 cumulative cases recorded during the same period) and into 2026, with 44 suspected cases reported as of July 18 (a 48% decrease). Transmission levels currently remain low and stable, reflecting successful control efforts. Maintaining surveillance and response capabilities remains crucial to preventing a resurgence, given the active circulation of Vibrio and the persistence of risk factors for transmission.
Amazon puts $100m into global health drive
Amazon Web Services has committed $100m in AI and cloud technology capacity to support the building of health services for "underserved communities."
Drones that see, sense and hunt | Business of Defense
Sig Sauer mounts its pistols to small drones in an effort to counter small unmanned threats, while other drone makers look to innovate battlefield capability.
Dodgers notes: Shoki Oda, Aaron Bates, MLB lockout
Japanese right-hander Shoki Oda is one of the most interesting names of the offseason, as the 18-year-old right-hander is meeting with MLB teams, including the Dodgers. The lure of a larger bonus in the U.S. than what they might get in the NPB draft has led to some Japanese teenagers to jump stateside. Yuri Karasawa […]
'St. Denis Medical' star on standing apart from 'The Pitt,' Damon Wayans reunion
David Alan Grier knows "St. Denis Medical" isn't "The Pitt."
'St. Denis Medical' star on standing apart from 'The Pitt,' Damon Wayans reunion
David Alan Grier knows "St. Denis Medical" isn't "The Pitt."
BVB send a host of young talents on international duty
U23Fadi Zarqelain has been called up for Germany's U18 training camp in Turkey from 9 to 18 November, where two matches are scheduled. Takato Yamamoto will represent Japan's U19s in three matches in t...
Sony revives classic Walkman headphones as MDR-3R
Japanese electronics company Sony has leaned into 1980s nostalgia with its remake of the original Walkman headphones.
Sony is releasing a black PlayStation Portal in Japan, with extra internal storage ‘for future functionality’
The device is also being renamed from ‘Remote Player’ to just ‘Player’…
New PS Portal Announced, Future-Proofed with Internal Storage and Only for Japan
New version in black is exclusive to Japan
NASA awards Moon Base transportation, technology and science projects
NASA says it has awarded a series of contracts and issued mission updates aimed at building out capabilities for its Moon Base programme, including robotic cargo deliveries, a nuclear-powered rover, launch and orbital transfer services, and early surface infrastructure.
Coffee, vegetables and exercise share a surprising connection in your gut
In a study of 6,803 Japanese adults, researchers identified two opposing gut microbiome patterns linking diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption with general health and 15 chronic diseases. Health-oriented microbial patterns were associated with butyrate production and lower inflammation, while disease-oriented patterns were linked to inflammatory processes, with microbiome-based prediction scores showing potential for distinguishing health and disease across international populations.
‘Spy x Family’ Season 4 and New Theatrical Film Set for 2027
Anime series “Spy x Family” will return for a fourth season in 2027. Japanese studio and exhibitor Toho Co., Ltd. is also lining up a new feature film to open in Japan the same year. To mark the news,...
Baltimore police investigate two armed robberies targeting businesses hours apart
Baltimore police are investigating whether two armed robberies of businesses early Friday morning are connected after similar incidents happened less than two hours apart.
Furniture designer and artist Luigi Oldani moves studio to Napa
Furniture designer and artist Luigi Oldani embraces Napa at his new studio.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Prinny Party: Going Overboard!, Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, more
The remake of Prinny Party: Going Overboard! for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, and Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy for Switch 2 are the highlights of this we…
‘Rocky’: 7 Iconic Philadelphia Locations From the Film Franchise
From the museum steps to Rocky's apartment.
Went from owning home in small town to renting in big city 5 years ago
Going from owning a home in a small town in Virginia to living in a big city and renting an apartment in Washington, DC, has been good, but expensive.
Will the Phillies finally be successful in the Japanese market?
Because the chances of this happening might not be better
Einstein's equations reveal how gravity could break, reconnect, and release energy
More than a century after Einstein revolutionized our understanding of gravity, scientists have uncovered a surprising new phenomenon hidden within his equations. Researchers at Columbia University and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez have identified a theoretical process called "gravitational reconnection," in which structures within gravitational fields can break apart and reconnect, transferring energy into matter.
Putin Seizes Three More Japan Tobacco Businesses, Bringing Takeover to $3.7 Billion
Vladimir Putin has seized control of three more Japan Tobacco International businesses, bringing the total to seven subsidiaries valued at up to $3.7 billion.
Eurovision brings pop and politics to Asia
Eurovision is the world’s biggest televised live music event, launching the careers of artists such as ABBA and Celine Dion.
CPU-Z Data Shows 16 GB RAM Gaining Ground While 32 GB and 64 GB RAM Shares Shrink
PCs with 32 GB and 64 GB of RAM are becoming less common, at least in the latest CPU-Z Validator statistics. According to Doc TB, one of the developers behind CPU-Z, this is the first time RAM capacity on PCs has declined year over year. 32 GB is still the most popular configuration at 37.2% of...
NASA Awards Moon Base Transportation, Technology, Science Projects
NASA announced a suite of awards and mission updates on Saturday to expand the agency's Moon Base exploration, science, and infrastructure capabilities. The
George Washington University awarded $1.5M to support Native tourism
George Washington University’s International Institute of Tourism Studies has been selected for a $1.5 million federal cooperative agreement to help tribal nations, tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations develop cultural heritage tourism. The funding will pay for technical assistance, assessments of communities’ needs and coordination with federal agencies. The agreement provides $1.5 million annually and […]
Wales labour to bonus-point win against Japan
Wales resumed their Nations Championship campaign with an unconvincing bonus-point 28-21 victory against Japan at the Principality Stadium.
Why BYU-Utah Is Called The ‘Holy War’
This Saturday’s BYU and Utah college football clash doesn’t need a special name to make it exciting. These are two top-10 teams going at it in a game that has huge Big 12 and College Football Playoff implications. They’re in-state rivals, not all that far apart from Provo to Salt Lake City, and that brings […] The post Why BYU-Utah Is Called The ‘Holy War’ appeared first on HEAVY.
Tectonic forces near Japan helped fuel the formation of the Grand Canyon
A double subduction zone off the coast of Japan caused rifting halfway around the world to accelerate, fueling the formation of some of North America's most iconic features.
Home health aide gunned down inside East Harlem apartment was weeks away from retirement: relatives
Elsa Espina-Espinal’s body was found inside NYCHA’s Gaylord White Houses on 2nd Ave. near E. 105th St. Thursday night — less than five weeks before she planned to quite her job and move to Santo Domingo with her husband, her d…
Talking Business with Don Cunningham: Fewer waves and calmer seas create success
The Lehigh Valley can be an example to America.
How did Hapa Pizza, Three Mermaids score in recent Washington County health inspections?
Numerous restaurants in Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood and surrounding areas were visited by public health inspectors in early October; some got the top grade, while others scored below 85. Washington […]
It's not just the Cybertruck. The big electric-truck bet fell apart.
Tesla's Cybertruck is the latest big EV truck that didn't reach its sales goals. Now car companies have a new electric bet: small and cheap.
CPU-Z statistics show 32GB and 64GB RAM configurations declining year over year
The latest CPU-Z statistics show a reversal in memory capacity trends. Systems with 16GB are gaining share, while 32GB and 64GB configurations are declining.
This week Kengo Kuma unveiled a pyramidal brick bathhouse
This week on Dezeen, Japanese designer Kengo Kuma’s Kai Water Culture House, which features pyramidal towers, neared completion in Copenhagen.
New eats, entertainment and extensive upgrades coming to iconic Whitehall shopping center
There are new tenants expected at the Whitehall Plaza, including a theater with magic shows, a supermarket and a Japanese restaurant.
Portland burglar sentenced to 7 years for apartment building, business break-ins
A Portland man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a string of burglaries at several apartment buildings and businesses.
NYPD: East Harlem man, home health aide found shot dead in apartment
According to officials, officers responded around 8:30 p.m. to a 911 call reporting a past assault at the Gaylord Houses.
Dropbox Plans to Acquire Tigris Data, Unveils DBX Agent Cloud
Planned acquisition will accelerate Dropbox’s expansion into AI infrastructure for companies and developers; new AI capabilities have already rolled out to more than 70,000 teams SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2026– Dropbox, Inc. has announced plans to acquire Tigris Data Inc., a globally distributed object storage platform built for AI workloads, to accelerate its expansion into AI […]
Bernhard Capital closes $1B deal for Bowman Consulting
Bernhard Capital Partners has completed its approximately $1 billion all-cash acquisition of Bowman Consulting Group, making the national engineering services firm privately held and ending its Nasdaq listing. The deal combines Bowman’s technical capabilities, established client relationships and national reach with Bernhard’s industry expertise and track record of growing infrastructure services businesses. The companies plan […]
Chaldean foundation advances second phase of ‘attainable’ Sterling Heights apartments
The nonprofit arm of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce is moving forward with a second apartment development in Sterling Heights.
'Jimmy' star KJ Apa faced major challenge transforming into Jimmy Stewart
FORT WORTH, Texas — There’s a charming photo of James “Jimmy” Stewart taken decades ago in 1953.
The Pirate Shop Token Lottery Is Tearing Fortnite Apart
Players are so upset they can't win the super-rare item that naturally, they're alerting the FTC
NIST Tests AI Tool to Map Building Interiors for First Responders
Nov. 6, 2026 — When a disaster strikes outdoors, first responders are able to capture data from a variety of sources to adequately prepare their response. Satellite imagery, GIS, GPS, and drones all provide the ability to gather information about the scene. However, when a disaster happens indoors, none of those capabilities carry over. The […]
What happened to Dane Cook? Inside his brother’s $12 million theft and his life today
Millions stolen, cash hidden in spaghetti sauce jars, and a family torn apart: Inside the shocking betrayal that changed the comedian’s life.
This gen’s top 10 PlayStation Studios games
As we near the six-year anniversary of the PS5, we thought we’d dive into our estimates for the top-grossing PlayStation Studios games since the start of the gen. Together, the 10 games we’re covering today have generated over $6.5 billion across PlayStation (84.7%), Steam (14.1%), and Xbox (1.2% via just Helldivers 2). Let’s have a look at the top 10. Spidey and Kratos sequels take the top two spots God of War Ragnarok takes the top spot with $1.4B in revenue via 21.6M copies – 20.1M on PlayStation (75.2% via PS5) and the rest on Steam. Around 27.5% of the copies sold on PlayStation were physical. It’s another PlayStation evergreen seller, too. This year, Ragnarok has already sold 1.1M copies, generating $60M (68% on PlayStation), outperforming new 2026 titles like Gears of War E-Day and Saros. Overall, our estimates show that Ragnarok has been accessed by 6.7M PlayStation Plus players (it was added to the Extra tier about two years ago). So it’s performed that well this year despite subscription cannibalisation. That’s the pull of God of War IP. And that Bautista series on Amazon is going to be massive - bigger than Fallout, I reckon. Next up is Spider-Man 2 with $1.3B across PS5 (over $1.2B) and Steam (nearly $70M). Spider-Man 2 has sold over 19.1M copies overall, so it should pass 20M early next year. Spider-Man 2 is an evergreen title that always spikes around the holidays (mostly concentrated around Christmas week): In December 2023, it sold 2.1M copies, up 20% from November 2023 (the month after release) In December 2024, Spider-Man 2 sold 460K copies (natural decay), up 60% from November 2024. Despite the Steam version launching in January 2025, it still sold more copies – and made more revenue – the month before. In December 2025, it sold 328K copies, up 30% from November 2025. This year’s December and Christmas will be somewhat limited by Spidey’s February 2026 addition to PS+ Extra, where 6.3M people accessed it for the first time. While subscription inclusions always cannibalise premium revenues to some extent, Spider-Man 2 did manage to sell 578K copies in August 2026 – the most its sold since Q1 2024, following hype from the Spider-Man Brand New Day movie. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 continue to be huge evergreen tentpoles for Sony. Together, both titles have sold 3.4M this year (2.3M for Spidey and 1.1M for Ragnarok), generating a combined $172.9M ($115.8M for Spidey and $57.1M for Ragnarok). Again, some premium games would take a leaf out of Kratos’ book (not Spidey’s!) and would kill for these numbers in year 1. And we can see why Sony wants to take a leaf from Steam’s book, killing physical to get higher margins from catalogue sales, ensuring they get their cut, and having more control over supply and demand (and pricing for their first-party titles). Hot rods, hellpods, and horizons Gran Turismo 7 takes #3 this generation with $841.9M in revenue via 12.7M copies sold. For more info on GT7, you can check out our write-up from earlier this week. Around 1.1M people have already played GT7 this month, less than six days in. Next up – at #4 – is the first second-party game on this list. Helldivers 2 has generated $786.3M via 23M copies sold across Steam (66.1% of the copies), PS5 (25.7%), and the 1.5-year-later Xbox port (8.3%). And there are plenty of players very dedicated to the Super Earth cause, as over 4M folks have played Helldivers 2 for over 100 hours, while 462K played for over 500 hours. That dedication to democracy is pretty topical… Anyway, Helldivers 2 still attracts about 700K players per day (more if there’s a significant update), and its August addition to PlayStation Plus Extra has led to 1.6M new players overall. This year, Helldivers 2 has sold over 2.5M copies, generating $81.1M in revenue. It’s another evergreen hit for Sony, and draws in engagement numbers similar to Arc Raiders. The Helldivers 2 model, in my opinion, should be the way PlayStation approaches its live-service and second-party releases. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Horizon Forbidden West rounds off the first half of the top 10, generating $485.8M. That said, PlayStation completely stifled Horizon Forbidden West’s revenue by adding it to PlayStation Plus way too early (one year after launch). You can see the revenue drop-off clearly in our platform: As you can see: Forbidden West was still a healthy catalogue earner right before it was added to PS+ Extra, making about $1.23M a week on PlayStation across late 2022 and into January 2023. After it was added to Extra_, Forbidden West_’s weekly revenue halved to around $610K, basically overnight. Excluding launch month, Horizon Forbidden West generated about $67.2M on PlayStation in the period before the PS Plus addition. In the same period after it joined the service, that fell to $28.1M, a 58% drop. So, PlayStation didn’t trade a little bit of premium revenue for subscriber value here. It gave up well over half of it, and it cut momentum instantly for one of its premier franchises. Could you imagine the kind of cannibalisation if it launched day in date on Extra? Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe And the cannibalisation wasn’t a temporary blip that bounced back once the game left the service in September 2024. By then, 19 months on PS Plus had already hoovered up most of the install base that would have bought it, so there was barely a premium audience left to monetise. PlayStation even added it back to PS Plus on October 21 this year, and sure enough, weekly revenue dropped again (by around a third); though, the numbers are small now that Forbidden West is nearly four years old. Worth the trade-off. The usual suspects, platformers, and an Asia-driven second-party hit As for the rest of the list: Ghost of Yotei has now generated $410.1M via 5.5M copies on PS5. Yotei popped off a bit a few weeks ago due to a content update, which we covered here. The Last of Part Us I, a remake that we covered here, has generated $341.3M in revenue (67.2% via PlayStation) via 6.4M copies. It was also added to PS+ Extra about two years after launch, where 7.8M people accessed it for the first time. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has made $334.9M (93.6% via PlayStation 5). It’s now passed 5M copies sold overall. It’s sold 250K copies this year, generating $13.5M in revenue. Time for another Ratchet? Stellar Blade has generated $316.9M via PS5 (59.7%) and Steam (40.3%). However, the share of Stellar Blade’s 5.4M copies sold is far closer (50.4% on PlayStation, 49.6% on Steam) – despite the Steam version releasing a year later. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 48% of Steam copies and 35% of PlayStation copies (about 41% overall). These markets are regionally priced lower than others, hence the difference. Astro Bot rounds out the top 10 with $292.6M in revenue via over 4.7M copies sold. We covered Astro’s recent performance here, covering how Astro Bot is another evergreen seller and has been a hit with families. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even these bottom five games have generated a combined $281.7M this year in catalogue sales. PlayStation wants those numbers to be bigger in the coming years, which is one of the reasons it’s killing the disc (alongside the better margins it and publishers get through digital). No more used discs means more D2C revenue for PlayStation. On that note, we recently chatted to the New York Times again about PlayStation’s digital future, so keep your eyes peeled for that! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Daily step counts drastically reduce healthcare costs for seniors
More than sixty years after "I look up as I walk", known worldwide as "Sukiyaki", became Japan's most famous song about walking, a new study finds that as walkers look up, their predicted healthcare costs come down.
Marine and energy insurers set for steep reinsurance rate cuts
Asia-Pacific marine and energy insurers face substantial reinsurance price cuts at upcoming renewals after a prolonged period of benign losses and with ample capacity in the market…
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste promises to better protect your teeth. Here's what the science says.
The new, fluoride-free toothpaste could help remineralize teeth and reduce sensitivity.
What many get wrong about Amish or Plain Anabaptist communities, measles, and health
The U.S. has reported three measles deaths this week in three different states. All the affected were unvaccinated, and some were too young to get vaccinated, relying on herd immunity. Many states haven’t seen a measles death in more than 30 years. Measles is highly contagious, but it mainly spreads among those without immunity. Social factors typically shape these unvaccinated pockets. Many states describe these deaths as occurring among “under-immunized, rural communities.” (In the future, it could be among other tight-knit groups.) Small signals in the news point to many outbreaks right now among the Plain Anabaptists (APA), which include communities like the Amish and Mennonite. Many know APA communities from a distance through their bakeries, furniture, and roadside buggies. But most of us don’t know enough about them, their traditions, or how those traditions actually interact with health and disease. Rumors, misconceptions, and frustration fill those voids. Tristan Sharratt, a family nurse practitioner and rural health researcher who grew up near and works with these communities in Central New York (and a YLE reader who reached out!), says misconceptions continue to create major problems. If the U.S. wants to stop a tsunami of measles coming down the pipeline, or even support health in those communities proactively beyond measles (which is ideal), we must understand how specific communities protect themselves, their values, and the role broader society plays. This starts with a conversation and some self-reflection. Here are the top five lessons I learned from my conversation with Tristan.
'MP3' stars Paul F. Tompkins, Skye Townsend, and Aparna Nancherla on improv, 'TRL,' and 'kisses'
Dropout's new scripted series pulled some influence from "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and Nancherla's closet.
See “Jimmy” stars KJ Apa, Jason Alexander, and more alongside the real-life Hollywood legends they portray
From their biggest roles to the Hollywood legends they portray, get to know the stars bringing James Stewart’s story to the screen.
Gut Bacteria Patterns Split Into Health and Disease Paths in 6,803 Adults
A study of 6,803 Japanese adults links diet and activity to two opposite gut bacteria patterns, one tied to health and one to chronic disease.
Man and woman found shot in the head inside East Harlem apartment
mPolice are investigating a possible double murder after a man and his home health aide were found shot to death inside an East Harlem apartment.
Southeast Asia shouldn’t copy the U.S. healthcare model, says Walgreens Boots Alliance’s APAC head: ‘It saves your life, but it’s not very healthy’
Southeast Asia is building out its systems of care amid rising healthcare costs and a shortage of specialist doctors.
MRM Health and Biocodex establish strategic partnership to strengthen future commercial supply capabilities for CORAL®-based medicines
MRM Health, a clinical-stage biotech developing microbiome-based therapies for immune-mediated diseases, and Biocodex, an independent French pharmaceutical company with more than 70 years of experience in the microbiome field, today announced the launch of a strategic partnership to establish specialized manufacturing capabilities for live biotherapeutic products.
Vladimir Putin calls out nations opposing Russia’s return to international sports
Several countries have said their national teams will not play against Russia following a decision by sport’s highest court to readmit Russian teams to international ice hockey.
A compact slow-light silicon modulator for faster, more energy-efficient data transfer
As artificial intelligence (AI) drives demand for faster data transfer, conventional silicon optical modulators face speed and energy-efficiency limitations, often requiring power-hungry electronic circuits. By designing electrical and optical structures together, researchers built signal equalization into a compact slow-light silicon modulator. The device achieved data rates of 180 Gb/s without digital signal processing equalization and 200 Gb/s using a low-complexity 11-tap digital equalizer, offering potential for high-capacity, energy-efficient optical connections in future AI data centers.
Dropbox’s New Tools Will Organize Your Messy Files. Business Owners Could Avoid Hours of Busy Work
Agentic capabilities are coming to Dropbox, the cloud storage platform with more than 700 million registered users worldwide.
Swiss Re seeks alternative capital for hyperscale data centers
Swiss Re AG is in talks with alternative capital providers to cover peak data center losses as capacity falls short of demand from a growing number of hyperscale projects, according to Gianfranco Lot…
Fairview Health Services Partners with hellocare.ai to Expand Enterprise Virtual Care and Bring Connected Care to the NICU
Minneapolis, MN and Clearwater, FL — Fairview Health Services and hellocare.ai today announced an enterprise partnership to expand virtual care capabilities across Fairview’s inpat | Minneapolis, MN and Clearwater, FL — Fairview Health Services and hellocare.ai today announced an enterprise partnership to expand virtual care capabilities across Fairview’s inpatient environments, including a dedicated deployment designed to connect NICU patients, families, and care teams.
Ask the doctors: Sharing a meal is good for your health
Dear Doctors: I read about a study that says eating meals with other people is good for your mental health. Considering takeout, convenience foods and how much time we spend apart these days, this seems like important information. Do you know what study that was and how it was done?
Report: Japan's Tashima to stand against Infantino for FIFA presidency
Kozo Tashima, the honorary president of the Japanese Football Association (JFA), will challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency, according to reports. Infantino’s position appeared under threat after a dropped plan for private investment in the World Cup caused consternation, but he has rallied and now looks to be in a strong position to win a fourth term at FIFA Congress in Morocco next year.
Japanese video game company Nintendo reports rising profit, falling sales
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo has reported an11% improvement in its net profit for April-September, although its sales declined during that period. Kyoto-based Nintendo said Thursday that its profit rose to
Nintendo’s First-Half Profit Rose on Stronger Software Sales, New ‘Mario’ Movie
The Japanese videogame maker said Thursday that net profit rose 11% from a year earlier to 220.92 billion yen, equivalent to $1.39 billion, for the six months ended September.
Houlihan Lokey Expands European Business Services Capabilities with Senior Hire
Houlihan Lokey, a global investment bank, added Adnan Choudhury as a managing director in its business services group. Based in London, Choudhury will focus
Nintendo Switch 2 sales plunge 41% as price hikes and memory crunch bite
Sales of Nintendo's flagship Switch 2 plunged in its fiscal second quarter after the Japanese gaming giant rolled out price hikes amid soaring memory costs.
Opponent Offense Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions
This will be Penn State’s first trip to Seattle since 1921, and they arrive with a 4-4 record. Matt Campbell’s first season after being hired away from Iowa State opened with a 3-0 start, then fell apart for four straight Big Ten losses (Wisconsin, Northwestern, USC and Michigan). After a bye week to prepare, they […]
Investor takes over Loop office-to-apartment conversion in sheriff’s sale
The vintage office tower on South Wells Street, now mostly converted to apartments, ran into debt trouble from the pandemic and a steep property tax hike.
Paul F. Tompkins, Skye Townsend, and Aparna Nancherla share the secrets of Dropout's 'MP3'
Plus, learn how Jeremy Culhane's kisses bit was born.
‘Jimmy’ review: KJ Apa’s impression can’t save biopic
KJ Apa nails James Stewart’s voice in “Jimmy,” but a corny script and shallow approach keep the biopic from taking flight.
Dan Hurley gives brutal reaction to being given game ball
Say what you will about Connecticut Huskies basketball coach Dan Hurley, but he is never going to win anyone over with a charm offensive. Hurley has been incredibly successful at UConn, but he’s also drawn criticism for his antics and outbursts, especially his treatment of referees. But when it comes to his press conference escapades, Hurley can sometimes…
Early Access PS5 Racer Outperforms Every October Release Apart from Call of Duty
October's top sellers revealed
Waystar touts bigger health system wins and growing AI pipeline
Healthcare payment software maker Waystar again outperformed analysts’ estimates in the third quarter as the company builds out new artificial intelligence capabilities and drives growth by adding | Waystar again outperformed analysts’ estimates in the third quarter as the company builds out new AI capabilities and drives growth by adding new customers and selling more of its platform to existing clients.
ARCare triples nurse capacity by combining RPM and chronic care management
A redesigned nursing workflow connects home blood pressure readings with patient relationships – expanding remote monitoring across three states.
New Research Tests Whether AI Models Know Their Own Thoughts
By injecting “thoughts” directly into large language models, researchers are trying to map out AI’s capacity for introspection.
PAVS Subsidiary 2Lab3 Launches AniMano+, an AI-Native Digital Entertainment Streaming Platform, on the Apple App Store
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 4, 2026 / (NASDAQ:PAVS) ("PAVS" or the "Company") today announced that its subsidiary, 2Lab3, launched AniMano+, an AI-native, vertical-first short-form dramas and animation streaming app, on the Apple App Store on October 23, 2026.AniMano+ combines storytelling and creative expertise with AI-enabled content production capabilities to develop entertainment for global audiences.
Voya Financial Expands its Multiple Employer Solutions as Business Nearly Doubles
WINDSOR, Conn., November 04, 2026--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) today announced new capabilities that will expand its Multiple Employer Solutions (MES) business, giving employers, workers and advisors more choice and a simpler experience. Voya’s MES business serves a wide range of organizations, including industry associations, faith-based groups, public sector entities, professional employer organizations and small-to-middle market businesses.
Walking more shows sharper links to lower health care costs as adults age
More than 60 years after "I look up as I walk," known worldwide as "Sukiyaki," became Japan's most famous song about walking, a new study finds that as walkers look up, their predicted health care costs ...
Fit Tips: The science of recalling your forgotten glutes
To fix gluteal amnesia (or “dead butt syndrome”), you need to stretch tight hip flexors and retrain your brain to fire your glute muscles using targeted activation exercises. Movement is how you remind your glutes what they’re capable of doing.
Apple HomePod Mini 2 Review: Still Small, But With Much Larger SoundApple’s HomePod Mini 2 Is Just as Tiny, but My Tests Found Powerful Upgrades
What’s inside the 2026 HomePod, especially its audio, helps it stand apart from the old HomePod Mini, but Siri AI remains an open question.
Flats plan for aparthotel in Reading after business changes
City Wall House's apartments are used less following the pandemic, the building's owner says.
NASA is racing against time to save the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is exploring a daring plan to save the legendary Hubble Space Telescope from its eventual fiery plunge into Earth's atmosphere. After more than 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, Hubble is slowly losing altitude, and without intervention, it could fall back to Earth as early as 2033 or 2034. To keep the iconic observatory operating, NASA is asking private space companies to propose innovative ways to boost Hubble into a higher orbit, upgrade its capabilities, or safely dispose of it when its mission finally ends.
Mitigating health risks to protect communities
WHO and development partners have been working throughout 2026 to strengthen the capacity of health workers across Indonesia in risk assessment and public-health emergency preparedness. These efforts strengthen prevention, detection and response for emerging infectious diseases, even when no such event has occurred.
Disney’s “Suite Life” star Phill Lewis claims show filmed extra episodes without having to pay cast
The actor, who played Mr. Moseby, brought up “wraparound episodes” on a recent episode of Dylan Sprouse’s “Wildmen” podcast.
Scientists find loophole that lets black holes split apart
When two black holes collide, they can merge into one enormous black hole. But what if one black hole could do the opposite and split into two? A new theoretical study suggests that this strange possi...