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Aembit expands its identity control platform to secure personal AI agents accessing enterprise environments, offering runtime access policies, short-lived credentials, and centralized audit trails without disrupting employee workflows.
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Startale Japan has introduced Japan's first digital corporate bond settled entirely in yen-denominated stablecoin JPYSC, bridging traditional finance and blockchain-based settlement.
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Researchers uncover a global allowlist bug in yt-dlp that let attackers write .desktop files via HLS subtitles, triggering remote code execution with a single double-click. Here's how it works and why the fix matters.
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Former CIA officer David Rush pleaded guilty to a $200 million wire fraud scheme involving fake contracts, gold bars, and luxury real estate, prosecutors said he betrayed public trust and fabricated classified programs to justify his...
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A Cornell University lawsuit alleges a student was drugged and raped after drinking, reigniting debate over New York's 'voluntary intoxication' loophole and how laws handle consent when alcohol is involved.
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Thousands of Nepal flood families remain in legal limbo after loved ones swept away, with death certificates blocked. Experts say the 12-year death presumption period is outdated for climate-driven disasters.
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Two new Indian studies reveal the Himalayan monal is altering its call pitch and moving to higher elevations as human activity, tourism, and climate pressure reshape its mountain habitat.
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Pneumonic plague is a rare but severe lung infection that spreads rapidly between humans. A recent death at a Siberian research lab has renewed focus on transmission risks and containment measures.
Entertainment
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus drops to $37.99 for October Prime Day 2026, offering 4K streaming, Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, and cloud gaming support without a console.
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Discover 10 essential Plex hacks for optimizing your media server, from metadata cleanup to smart sharing and quality settings that enhance streaming.
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The Vanquish 11oz Titanium Framing Hammer drops to $68.79 for October Prime Day—a 20% discount on a lightweight titanium and carbon steel tool that delivers 50% more force and 30% less recoil than standard steel hammers.
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Technology Innovation Agency have launched a 16-week pilot to help 10 South African tech SMEs in health, agriculture, and fintech become investment-ready and access new sources of capital.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus drops to $37.99 for October Prime Day 2026, offering 4K streaming, Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, and cloud gaming support without a console.
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A Nigerian court handed a 14-year prison sentence to a woman who stole a newborn baby while faking a pregnancy, sparking outrage in Ekiti State.
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NERC's latest Commercial Performance Factsheet shows DisCos collected ₦205.53 billion in July, revealing significant recovery gaps across Nigeria's electricity distribution companies.
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Youths in Edo State communities protest an eight-month electricity blackout, urging regulators and distribution companies to restore power and address unresolved billing and infrastructure issues.
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Akwa Ibom State repositioned agriculture as a major driver of food security, employment and rural wealth, with the commissioner detailing interventions from equipment subsidies to rural road upgrades.
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Nigeria hosts Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with Victor Osimhen absent and Eric Chelle's side aiming for a winning start in Group L qualifying action.
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Tuchel has expressed concern over Cole Palmer's repeated injury issues, stating the Chelsea forward is missing vital England camp opportunities due to persistent discomfort.
Politics
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal urges FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to join the APC or clarify his political stance, insisting loyalty must be clear ahead of the 2027 general elections.
