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environment2 min read10/27/2026Colorado’s Wildlife Crossing Brings a Sharp Drop in Crashes
An animal crossing system near Larkspur has cut wildlife-vehicle crashes by 91%, slightly exceeding officials’ expectations. Colorado is considering six more crossing locations.
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health2 min read10/27/2026Skipping Blood Pressure Medicine Can Weaken Its Benefits
Patients who followed their treatment more closely had larger blood pressure improvements and fewer major cardiovascular problems.
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entertainment2 min read10/27/2026Walter Koenig Improvised His Columbo Scene
While filming with Peter Falk at 2 a.m., Walter Koenig created new dialogue for his Columbo appearance and completed the scene in one take.
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travel2 min read10/27/2026First International Passengers Arrive at Western Sydney Airport
Western Sydney’s new airport has begun international services with an arrival from Auckland. Its 24-hour operation gives airlines more flexibility than Sydney’s existing airport.
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ai2 min read10/27/2026Dutch Government Plans Workforce Cuts and Broader AI Use
The Netherlands plans to remove 25,000 full-time government jobs by 2035. Wider use of AI is also part of its effort to lower costs and improve productivity.
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ai2 min read10/27/2026Four-Legged Robot Uses Its Feet to Solve a Giant Rubik’s Cube
An ANYmal-D robot completed three independent solutions of a giant Rubik’s Cube. Camera guidance and skills learned in a computer simulation helped it move the puzzle using only its feet.
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culture2 min read10/27/2026Museums Put Monet Paintings on the Line in World Series Bet
Museums in Milwaukee and St. Petersburg have agreed to lend a Monet painting based on the World Series result, temporarily bringing two London scenes together.
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technology2 min read10/27/2026Apple Acknowledges Early iPhone Duo Screen Failures
Apple is offering replacements for affected iPhone Duos after reports of cracked inner screens. Repair experts suspect the hinge, but the cause remains uncertain.
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business2 min read10/26/2026Women Farmers Help Shape India’s Food Message in Europe
India’s presentation at SIAL Paris connected more sustainable farming and women’s independence with plans to reach European food buyers.
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health2 min read10/26/2026Study Finds Higher Health Risks With Two Drinks a Day
An analysis estimates a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of alcohol-related death for people averaging 14 drinks weekly. Possible benefits for certain heart conditions did not outweigh the wider health risks.
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culture2 min read10/26/2026Young Audiences Value Online Stories and More Relatable Characters
A UCLA survey shows that young viewers enjoy both short online videos and cinema, while asking for more realistic characters, friendship, and hope.
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environment2 min read10/26/2026Countries Urged to Coordinate Flights and Cut Delays
The UN’s aviation agency is promoting shared flight planning across borders. The approach can reduce airborne waiting, save fuel and give passengers earlier information about disruption.
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culture2 min read10/26/2026Wright’s Only Planetarium Welcomes Visitors Again
After more than two decades without shows, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only planetarium has reopened. A nearly six-year project restored the theater and updated its equipment.
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ai2 min read10/26/2026Treasury Seeks Wider Restrictions on Technology Investments Abroad
A U.S. proposal would expand investment restrictions to more technologies and countries. It would ban some deals and require investors to report others, while excluding many financial investments.
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business2 min read10/26/2026Indra Nooyi Connects Her Overnight Job With Lessons in Leadership
The former PepsiCo chief worked overnight while attending Yale. Looking back, she emphasizes hard work and the long process of becoming a leader.
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sports2 min read10/26/2026Frelick’s Tying Home Run Helps Milwaukee Complete Another Comeback
After a difficult regular season, Sal Frelick delivered a key home run in Milwaukee’s 5–4 World Series Game 2 victory over Tampa Bay.
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ai2 min read10/26/2026Tiny Silicon Device Uses Slow Light to Speed Up Data Transfers
A Japanese research team reached 200 gigabits per second with a compact silicon device. Its design combines slower light with signal correction, but reducing light loss remains important.
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technology2 min read10/26/2026Android Links Phone Numbers Across Signed-In Google Accounts
Automatic phone number verification applies to every Google account on an Android phone. Turning it off stops future linking, but it can also affect messaging and account recovery.
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health2 min read10/25/2026Blood Patterns Could Signal Bowel Disease a Decade Early
A study found changes in blood antibodies years before Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis was diagnosed. The patterns could help identify future risk, although routine testing requires more research.
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entertainment2 min read10/25/2026RAYE Celebrates Mercury Prize Win and the Power of Music
RAYE’s second album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” won the 2026 Mercury Prize. In her acceptance speech, she spoke about albums, hope, and her difficult past with a record label.
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