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business2 min read10/21/2026Brazil approves a move towards a 40-hour working week
Senators voted 75 to one for a constitutional change that cuts weekly working hours in stages and gives full-time employees two paid days off.
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travel2 min read10/21/2026EU Parliament backs standard form for travel refunds
The rules provide a common refund form for all transport types and make booking companies’ responsibilities clearer. Necessary companions of passengers with disabilities will also fly free.
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health2 min read10/20/2026Medical adhesive offers an alternative to surgical stitches
SanaHeal's sticky material can seal wet tissue in seconds. Already approved to stop bleeding from injuries, it will enter human trials for surgical uses next year.
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curious2 min read10/20/2026Scientists identify 57 new species after Argentina sea expedition
An international team named 57 new species and five broader animal groups after studying animals collected during a deep-sea expedition.
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world-news2 min read10/20/2026Hungary lifts its block on further EU membership talks with Ukraine
An agreement on Hungarian minority rights allows Ukraine’s EU talks to progress. The two countries’ leaders may also meet in Brussels.
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environment2 min read10/20/2026Contact with healthy copies helps bleached corals recover
A Stanford experiment found that bleached corals recovered within seven weeks after touching healthy copies. However, the method requires genetically identical corals and is not ready for use across whole reefs.
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technology2 min read10/20/2026Google AI players complete Minecraft through teamwork
Four Gemini 4 Argon agents defeated Minecraft’s final dragon without human help, choosing their own jobs and sharing information during a run lasting over 27 hours.
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business2 min read10/20/2026Shaq explains how he built his advertising business
Shaquille O’Neal says control of his name and logo, affordable products and personal beliefs guide his business choices.
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ai2 min read10/20/2026AI model could make brain scans clearer before birth
E(3)-Pose uses the left–right symmetry of a baby's head to track movement during MRI scans, helping doctors examine brain development.
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culture2 min read10/20/2026Ancient bronze offers a possible clue to the Oscar’s design
An art dealer has suggested a connection between an Egyptian figure and the Oscar statuette, based on its appearance and its former owner’s friendship with the designer.
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careers2 min read10/20/2026Job seekers take extra steps to identify ‘ghost jobs’
A survey suggests that adverts without active vacancies are common, leading applicants to check whether jobs are genuinely available.
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travel1 min read10/20/2026Home swapping becomes a fashionable holiday choice
Generation Z and millennials are choosing home exchanges over hotels, and new clubs are embracing the trend.
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ai2 min read10/20/2026Germany prepares AI partnership after Nvidia chief's warning
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang says Europe needs to act faster on AI, while Germany prepares to support its use in industry.
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culture2 min read10/19/2026A childhood gift inspires a growing lemonade charity
Payton Obert’s wish to help children has grown into a charity providing toys and everyday necessities. Its lemonade stands raised $170,000 in 2026.
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curious2 min read10/19/2026Helga Duffy becomes the world’s oldest wing-walker at 99
A 99-year-old woman has become the world’s oldest wing-walker after her niece realised she could try it and care home staff encouraged her. The flight also raised money for charity.
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world-news2 min read10/19/2026Nobel Peace Prize recognises Navi Pillay's work for justice
The former UN human rights chief received the 2026 award for promoting peace and international law.
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environment2 min read10/19/2026Two studies highlight lasting ice loss at Thwaites Glacier
Computer models suggest that cooling the ocean would not stop all ice loss at Thwaites. Separate research points to a higher possible contribution to sea-level rise by 2100.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Overseas accounts may hide the size of China’s US debt holdings
China’s recorded holdings of US government debt have fallen, but an expert says overseas banks may hold additional assets on its behalf.
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science2 min read10/19/2026Roman telescope’s camera beats image quality predictions
After careful testing and small mirror adjustments, Roman’s main camera is delivering image quality nearly 30% better than predicted.
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sports2 min read10/19/2026Williams guides Golden State to a narrow finals win
Golden State won the opening game of the WNBA Finals 68–64 against Atlanta. Gabby Williams led the team with 26 points and made four crucial late free throws.
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