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• Becerra, Hilton pull no punches during gubernatorial debate

  01-10-2026 09:16 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – Republican candidate Steve Hilton and Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra squared off Wednesday night in a heated CNN gubernatorial debate, locking horns over high-stakes issues facing California ahead of the Nov. 3 election. ......
  
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• World Atlas names 9 best towns in upstate New York for retirees

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Discover New York's 7 Crystal-Clear Lakes World Atlas highlights seven must-see crystal-clear lakes in New York, from the Finger Lakes to the Adirondacks. Explore these stunning waterways, featuring Lake George, Lake Placid, Skaneateles Lake, and more. New Yorkers are increasingly looking beyond the state's largest metropolitan areas when considering where to retire, with smaller communities offering a quieter lifestyle and, in some cases, more affordable housing. World Atlas recently highlighte
  
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• What happened on the hijacked Israel flight and who was behind it?

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Israeli officials...
  
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• Vietnam's manufacturing growth slows in September

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  HANOI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's manufacturing sector remained in growth territory in September, although growth in output and new orders slowed from August, according to a report from S&P Global Market...
  
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• Two other pilots other than Smit Machchhar, accused copilot were aboard flydubai plane. Here's why

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  That routine operational...
  
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• Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection to the human voice in a landmark case in which a popular Japanese anime voice actor demanded that TikTok close an account over its unauthorized use of artificial intelligence clone of his trademark baritone. The Tokyo District Court’s decision Wednesday was the first acknowledgment of the right to one’s voice in...
  
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• Today in History: Oct. 1, Las Vegas music festival shooting

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Today is Thursday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2026. There are 91 days left in the year. ......
  
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• Small Canadian steel companies facing U.S. tariffs ‘not going down without a fight’

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Smaller Canadian steel...
  
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• Oil rises as supply concerns persist despite Middle East crude exports recovering to prewar levels

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  The benchmark contracts...
  
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• Makkah Defence Alliance aims to 'bolster regional stability', says Saudi crown prince

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday said the Makkah Defence Alliance with Turkiye and Pakistan aims to bolster regional stability and shield the region from tensions and conflicts. He made the remarks while delivering the annual royal address on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz during the opening of the third year of the ninth session of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council. “To strengthen regional stability, shield it from the repercussions of tensions and conflicts, and
  
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• Iran war, Netanyahu-MBZ meet, apparent hijack attempt: The many threads in flydubai incident

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  The ramification of the...
  
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• Inflatable dam that would block picturesque views in Glacier National Park floated as solution to ...

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  A local hydrologist is worried that animals like bears, elk, and moose would destroy the inflatable dams...
  
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• Indonesia arrests captain of ferry that capsized in Java Sea killing at least 78 people

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  The Virgo Transport 8 ferry was carrying 243 people ⁠when it capsized in bad ​weather ⁠in the Java Sea...
  
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• Indian media claims individual killed in occupied Kashmir ‘encounter’ was Pakistan Army trooper

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Indian media has claimed that an individual killed during an “encounter” in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir’s Korag area was affiliated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and a soldier of the Pakistan military. The claim by India media is attributed to sources and names the individual as Mohammad Asif. “Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa was born on 07 March 1980. He joined the Pakistan Army in 2000 under service number...
  
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• ‘East of Eden’ review: Netflix’s absorbing Steinbeck series

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Zoe Kazan—granddaughter...
  
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• Denmark

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Danish jewellery maker Pandora PNDORA.CO...
  
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• California officials decide next steps for 500-pound bear meandering neighborhood

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Residents speculated much of the bear’s natural habitat was lost in the 2025 Eaton Fire...
  
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• 10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002 as global bond rout gathers pace

  01-10-2026 11:43 via article.wn.com
  Treasury yields were higher on Thursday amid a global sell-off in government debt. ......
  
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• Verstappen adds Portimao GT3 race in the middle of hectic F1 schedule

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Red Bull star Max Verstappen will use the brief gap between...
  
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• ‘To early to establish Iran link’: Netanyahu vows to get to the root of flydubai incident

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump also praised India pilot Machchhar and Israeli national Hayoun. Trump said he had spoken to Netanyahu about the incident and described the attacker as “perhaps a terrorist or perhaps a whack job”. ......
  
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• Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  In today’s newsletter: Reversible male hormonal contraception could reach the market within five to 10 years. But why has this development been so slow?...
  
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• The cancer mystery researchers can't solve

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Cancer rates are...
  
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• Silhouettes review: Cerebral writing shines but doesn't make up for the tepid performances

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Play: SilhouettesCast: Amol Palekar, Divya Seth, Karan Parab, Niiya Kumar, Sarah HashmiDirector: Sandhya GokhaleWriter: Sandhya GokhaleRating: 3 starsDuration: 1hr 30 minsFormat: Slice of lifeGenre: DramaLanguage: EnglishReview: A young filmmaker’s attempt at making a documentary introduces him to the inner lives,...
  
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• ‘Politics can be brutal’: Sarah Hanson-Young speaks out about divisions within Greens

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Greens sources say the relationship between new leader David Shoebridge and runner-up Mehreen Faruqi is seriously strained...
  
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• loud voices, louder statements: ‘Why should we have to ask for safety?’

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  At first, the crowd seemed smaller than expected. But as more women made their way towards theDr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue near the Collector Office on Wednesday morning, the mood shifted. Voices grew louder, placards rose above the crowd and the street turned into an outlet for anger and frustration.Anger against the rape of a 17-year-old girl in Delhi; anger against molestation of minors in Bihar; anger against safety concerns, and frustration against a system that has repeatedly...
  
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• Itel A300C gets new 3GB RAM variant at Rs 8,699

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Itel has introduced a new 3GB RAM variant of the Itel A300C, making it India’s most affordable 6000mAh smartphone. The new variant takes the A300C’s master promise-Built for Real Life to even more value-first buyers across Bharat, and is priced at Rs 8,699. The 3GB variant combines a massive 6000mAh...
  
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• Indian pilot Smit Machchhar stable after foiling Flydubai cockpit attack

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Indian pilot Smit Machchhar stable after foiling Flydubai cockpit attack ......
  
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• In the 1950s, two IBM engineers built a new way to store computer data on ...

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  The IBM 350 disk storage unit revolutionized data management...
  
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• In 2020, researchers compressed sand with only about 10% polyethylene; their structural material achieved flexural strength comparable to typical steel-reinforced concrete in tests

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Researchers in 2020 developed a structural material through the combination of sand with only about 10 wt% polyethylene and compacting the mixture under pressure. The study published as “Sand-Filler Structural Material with Low Content of Polyethylene Binder,” showed by using about 10 wt% polyethylene and 70–100 MPa of compaction pressure, the formulation produced flexural strength greater than typical steel-reinforced concrete.In lieu of using Portland cement, polyethylene, a
  
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• In 2003, 90 wind turbines went up across California farmland; crops and cattle stayed, while ...

  01-10-2026 11:23 via article.wn.com
  Farmers in Northern California are capitalizing on wind turbine leases as a...
  
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