Bohm's 10th-inning homer forces Game 3 as Phillies edge Braves in Wild Card
Alec Bohm's 10th-inning home run lifted the Philadelphia Phillies past the Atlanta Braves in Wild Card playoff action, forcing a decisive Game 3.
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Canadian astronaut Kutryk set for ISS launch Thursday amid weather watch
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to launch Thursday aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon for a six-month mission to the ISS as mission specialist for NASA's Crew-13, following technical reassignments and minor station systems issues.
Science & SpaceXbox's Free Disc-to-Digital Conversion Reshapes Console Ownership Against PlayStation and Steam
Microsoft launched Xbox disc-to-digital conversion on 30 Sept 2026, letting owners claim free digital entitlements from physical discs. The feature covers 1,578 games but contrasts sharply with PlayStation's fragmented upgrade paths and Steam's permanent no-resale policy.
Politics & GovernanceTrump Dismisses Paxton Audio as GOP Convention Blamed for Polling Decline
Trump dismissed leaked audio of Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton telling donors the midterm convention hurt his polling numbers, claiming the event was successful while Paxton's team called the recording manipulated.
Politics & GovernanceIran Receives U.S. Counterproposal as Ceasefire Talks Show Limited Progress
Iran says it has received a U.S. counterproposal responding to its 7-day ceasefire plan, which Trump had previously rejected. Negotiations continue as Washington withdraws from Iraq and tensions remain high.
War & ConflictIndonesia's Budi Sadikin seeks to become first Southeast Asian WHO chief
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Sadikin is the only Southeast Asian candidate among six contenders to lead the WHO, advocating for organizational reform focused on regional health priorities and improved financing.
Politics & GovernanceSouth Korea's exports hit record $120.9B in September on AI chip boom
South Korea's September exports hit a record $120.9 billion, up 83.5% year-over-year, driven by semiconductor shipments that more than tripled on global AI infrastructure demand.
TechnologyCommercial LPG price surges Rs 62.50 as festive season demand peaks
Commercial LPG cylinder prices in Delhi increased by Rs 62.50 to Rs 2,810 on October 1, coinciding with peak festive season demand from restaurants and hotels.
General NewsActress Monet Mazur's Hollywood Hills home targeted in attempted break-in
Actress Monet Mazur's $1.5M Hollywood Hills home was targeted in a "hot prowl burglary" attempt Saturday night; suspects fled before police arrived with no injuries or items stolen.
Crime & JusticeHigh-Speed Imaging Reveals How Fusion Reactors Could Solve Heat Exhaust Problem
Tokamak Energy's ST40 reactor uses 16,000 fps color cameras to track lithium impurities and study heat exhaust management, a critical challenge for future fusion power plants.
Science & SpaceMcEnroe pushes Capitol Hill on foreign recruits in college tennis
Tennis figure Patrick McEnroe is advocating for federal legislation to limit foreign recruits in U.S. college athletics, citing concerns about opportunities for American students.
Politics & GovernanceCrimson Desert's Charting the Unknown Expansion Delayed Two Weeks to October 29
Pearl Abyss delayed the Charting the Unknown expansion for Crimson Desert by two weeks to October 29, citing quality improvements. The expansion adds new zones, sea exploration, and enhanced base building.
Society & Civil RightsXbox's Physint Deal Costs Less Than Typical AAA Budget, Expands Beyond Gaming
Microsoft's deal with Hideo Kojima for Physint is reportedly substantially below typical Xbox AAA game spending, though the deal includes film and anime adaptations beyond just game development.
Economy & FinanceDiablo 4 Director Promises Continued Support Well After Diablo 5 Launch
Diablo 4 director Brent Gibson assures players the game will receive ongoing content support well after Diablo 5's release in 2029, with the Amazon class coming in early 2027.
TechnologyRockstar Won't Include Disney World, SeaWorld in GTA 6
Rockstar Games confirms GTA 6 will capture Florida's essence without recreating major attractions like Disney World and SeaWorld, prioritizing gameplay value over landmark accuracy.
Society & Civil RightsValve's Deadlock Hits 220K Concurrent Players, Tops Steam Charts on Major Update
Valve's in-development MOBA hero shooter Deadlock reached over 220,000 concurrent players following a major update, becoming the sixth most-played game on Steam despite limited early access.
General NewsCasio's MR-G Marks 30 Years With Sapphire Breakthrough and Japanese Craftsmanship
Casio marks the MR-G's 30th anniversary with three limited-edition chapters culminating in the Blue Rose Project, realizing creator Kikuo Ibe's decades-long ambition to build a shock-resistant sapphire crystal G-Shock.
General NewsNASA's Crew-13 Launches Today With Historic Speed Record Attempt
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission launches October 1 from Cape Canaveral, bringing four astronauts/cosmonauts to the ISS for scientific research and Moon/Mars preparation missions.
Science & SpaceMultidisciplinary diabetes education program shows promise for strengthening Australian healthcare workforce
University of Western Australia researchers developed an innovative allied health-specific diabetes education program that attracted 738 expressions of interest and achieved a 92% completion rate, addressing workforce gaps across regional and urban Australia.
Health & MedicineArbex 'transformation' threatens hundreds of jobs at SA's Millicent tissue mill
Arbex's takeover of Millicent tissue mill sparks concerns over potential job losses, with up to 100 positions at risk at the regional employer of 400 workers.
Economy & FinanceTrump's Self-Policing A.I. Plan Mirrors Biden's as Safety Concerns Mount
Trump's plan for voluntary AI company self-policing mirrors Biden's approach but faces criticism as evidence mounts that companies are inadequately safeguarding the technology.
Politics & GovernanceAI's Trust Problem: Why Human Judgment Remains Marketing's Competitive Edge
WPP and AKQA leaders discuss how brands must prioritize data integrity, human judgment, and authentic emotional connection as AI agents reshape consumer behavior and purchasing decisions.
Economy & FinanceHasan Piker speaks at UT Austin despite bipartisan political backlash
Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker spoke at University of Texas Austin despite bipartisan criticism from Texas lawmakers including Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, drawing a packed student audience.
EducationDream Advance to Semis; Ogunbowale Sets Playoff Record as Wings Force Game 3
Atlanta Dream defeated Washington Mystics 93-75 to reach the semifinals, while Dallas Wings beat Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in overtime, with Arike Ogunbowale setting a new WNBA playoff record with 45 points.
General NewsNews Corp's decade of zero tax in Australia despite $1.89B revenue
News Corp's Australian subsidiary paid no tax for 10 years despite earning $1.89 billion in revenue and $300+ million in profits in 2024-25, according to ATO data. The company joins other major corporations in legally minimizing tax obligations.
BusinessSenate Democrats block stock trading bill over weak restrictions and voter ID provision
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led bill to restrict congressional stock trading, arguing restrictions don't go far enough and objecting to an attached voter ID provision.
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