World
Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
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Technology
Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. "I'm terrified," a man shouted. "AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." Collins brushed off the outburst, tying the man to her Democratic challenger, […]
The Verge
U.S. Politics
Sen. Mark Kelly update: ‘anti-Trump’ 2028 presidential candidate or Senate reelection
Sen. Mark Kelly has emerged as a leading Democratic contender for the 2028 presidency following his recent involvement in a controversy regarding military obedience and his success in raising funds during the midterms.
The Hill
Science
Even stupendous black holes can’t explain dark matter
Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03386-4The theoretical objects would have left a larger imprint on cosmic radiation if they were a source of the invisible force pulling together the galaxies.
Nature (News)
World News
Dakar Rally 2027 to be held in Portugal, Morocco as Saudi hosting revoked
Organisers say moving Dakar Rally, likely scheduled January 9-23, out of Saudi Arabia was 'exceptional and one-off'.
Al Jazeera
Business & Markets
Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history
Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.
BBC Business
Chevron and Exxon beat earnings expectations as refining profits soar on high diesel fuel prices
Diesel prices have surged globally as Ukraine and Iran have bombed refineries in Russia and the Middle East.
CNBC