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I moved from California to Italy. I started walking over 10,000 steps without even trying.

After moving to Florence, I realized walking didn't have to be something I constantly tracked or optimized to be healthy.

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Tesla adds home backup power to Model 3 and Model Y

On October 6, 2026, Tesla rolled out an update that lets you use your electric car as a home backup battery. This new feature allows your vehicle to keep your home powered for over two days during a blackout.

Until now, only the Cybertruck could do this. To use it, you also need a Powerwall 3 home battery installed at your house. Tesla guarantees the feature works on cars ordered since October 1 because they have the required hardware built right inside.

Other brands like Ford and GM offer home power too, but they usually make you buy an expensive separate charging box. Tesla builds the tech straight into the car, keeping your garage setup simple and affordable. 🚀🔥🏠

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Trump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak on

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy, border security and crime, seeking to shore up support for Republicans in November elections that will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress.

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Robotaxi operator Waymo expands to Singapore 🚀

On October 6, 2026, autonomous vehicle company Waymo announced plans to launch its driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028. Backed by a record of over 20 million fully autonomous rides, the company is bringing its electric fleet to its first market in Southeast Asia.

In February 2026, parent company Alphabet raised $16 billion at a $126 billion valuation to fuel its global growth, following earlier testing milestones in the United States.

In Singapore, Waymo will compete directly with established local transport providers like Grab and ComfortDelGro in a busy mobility market.

You will be able to book rides through the Waymo app starting in 2028, though employees working at Google's local office could be the first riders during internal testing.

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🚨 #BREAKING Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

🏆 Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from deep space. The prestigious prize comes with a cash award of 12 million Swedish kronor, roughly equivalent to 1.1 million euros.

To catch these ghostly particles, Halzen proposed using a cubic kilometer of clear Antarctic ice buried deep at the South Pole as a massive particle detector. When a neutrino hits the ice, it creates a flash of blue light that sensors can track.

Unlike protons, which get scrambled by magnetic fields as they travel across the universe, neutrinos travel in a straight line. This lets scientists trace them back to their violent cosmic origins.

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AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test

The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

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Gasoline car sales fall to 49 percent worldwide

📉 In the first half of 2026, pure gasoline-powered cars dropped to 49 percent of global new-car sales, losing their market majority for the first time with 20.25 million units sold.

Back in 2021, gas-only models held 73 percent of the market. The decline happened as China and Europe cut traditional engine sales faster than the rest of the world.

If you are shopping for a new vehicle, you will notice more choices on the lot. Battery-powered cars reached 17 percent of the market, while hybrids climbed to 18 percent, offering you practical alternatives to regular fuel. Makers like Toyota report growing interest in these options.

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Cathie Wood sells $5.5 million of surging tech stock

Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, likes to lock in gains when her tech darlings rally. That's exactly what she's doing with Snowflake, trimming...

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🚨 #BREAKING Skulls from Egyptian royal tombs show signs of sacrifice

On Oct 5, 2026, a new study revealed that 39 percent of skulls from First Dynasty royal tombs at Umm el-Qaab show fatal blunt force trauma. Bioarchaeologist Roselyn Campbell at Purdue University examined 46 crania kept at Cambridge University, confirming that ancient pharaohs were buried with sacrificed servants. 💀🏺

If you look back to the 1920s, archaeologist Flinders Petrie first uncovered these tombs at Abydos in Egypt. He suspected human sacrifice because of the massive rows of graves, but his tools could not prove it.

Now, advanced forensics show that 18 of those skulls bear clear marks of violent blows, finally solving a century-old historical puzzle.

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American drone company sets records with 11,000 simultaneous flights

From September 27 through September 29, drone company Sky Elements flew 11,000 drones at the same time in Blue Ridge, Texas, setting 2 Guinness World Records during a large display.

This performance was part of a record-breaking week where the team launched a total of 71,207 drones across 7 shows, beating the previous mark of 55,939. They also created a giant dragon using 10,183 drones, smashing an older record of 2,247.

Shows of this scale used to happen mostly in Asia and the Middle East, but this event proved that local operators can pull off large aerial spectacles. Soon, you might see these elaborate drone formations lighting up local sports games and public events instead of traditional fireworks. 🚀🔥

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PM Wong's National Day Message to be broadcast on Aug 8

The first broadcast in English will air on CNA and CNA938 at 6.45pm.

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Top HBCUs: 20 Historically Black Colleges That Set Grads Up For Success

A new Forbes list ranks the top 10 private and 10 public HBCUs based on students' outcomes and return on investment.

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Clean hydrogen production gets cheaper with new sunlight material

On October 4, 2026, researchers at Oregon State University built a new light-powered material that can produce hydrogen from water without expensive metal catalysts. Led by Kyriakos Stylianou, the team used sulfur-based building blocks in a structure called BVR-19 to capture sunlight and drive the reaction directly. ☀️

If you follow green tech, you probably know that making clean fuel is usually expensive. Traditional hydrogen from natural gas costs about $1.50 per kilogram, while green hydrogen costs roughly $5. Because this new material forms easily at room temperature and skips rare metals, it could finally help bring those costs down for everyday use. 💧 🔋

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National Guard Troops Deploy Tech That Distinguishes Drones From Birds

Guard troops who respond to biological and chemical attacks trained to use sensors equipped with advanced recognition technology to spot unmanned aircraft systems.

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US confirms it will leverage Ukraine's expertise in military drones before competing to 'be the world champions'

The Pentagon is adopting Ukrainian drone expertise while expanding domestic manufacturing to reduce America's significant production gap and strengthen capabilities.

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New framework teaches robots complex tasks in five minutes ⏱️

Researchers at Penn Engineering created a system called SymSkill that lets a robotic arm master a 12-step task after just five minutes of video demonstrations. 🤖

Instead of learning every single movement separately, the robot mixes basic logic with physical motion rules. If you get in its way or an object slips, it instantly figures out how to fix the mistake and keep going. 🍌

This brings you closer to helper machines that can actually handle the messy, unpredictable conditions of daily life without crashing. 🚀

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China outs Nvidia-powered AS2-W quad-wheel 'robot wolf', just weeks after its armed version surfaced in joint military drills in Mongolia

Unitree unveiled the AS2-W robotic vehicle featuring advanced AI, rugged mobility, and specifications attracting military interest after recent joint exercises.

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Fed chief Warsh faces hard choice on inflation after bond market's 'red flag'

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh faces a difficult choice regarding monetary policy. His recent statements on inflation have unsettled bond markets significantly. Some central bankers are advocating for interest rate hikes to combat rising prices. Others, however, are hesitant to disappoint President Donald Trump's easing expectations.

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Tesla adds emergency drive-away feature to chargers

On October 1, 2026, Tesla released software update 2026.38.3 in the U.S., letting you shift into Drive and escape even while your car is still plugged into a Supercharger.

The update follows a deadly shooting two months ago at a charging station in Twin Falls, Idaho, where drivers were trapped because cars refuse to move while connected to a cable.

The feature works at every U.S. station, though older Model S and X vehicles built before 2021 are excluded. Tesla warns that driving away while plugged in will break your car and the charger, with repair costs hitting up to $25,000, so it is strictly for emergencies. ⚠️

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Review: Ball-catching tennis robot rallies with you like a human

The Acemate S10 is one of the most ambitious tennis training products to hit the market so far. Unlike a conventional ball machine, even one that can move around the court, this robot coach is designed to behave more like a human opponent – zipping across the…

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