As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
The digital asset unit, helmed by Chris Dixon, broadens its scope.
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US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU’s top human rights award
The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
What we know about war plans that Trump and Netanyahu are drawing up
Could the U.S. and Israel be on the verge of launching a new attack on Iran? President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been suggesting that's on the table.
Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez arrested in campaign finance probe
Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
Business
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Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds fuel to wealth tax debate ahead of election
With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, Meta made clear that Mark Zuckerberg is staying in California if the wealth tax passes.
Stocks making the biggest moves in after hours: Western Digital, Bloom Energy, Deckers Outdoor & more
Here are some of the companies making headlines after the closing bell.
Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results
Moderna released full data on its closely watched cancer vaccine developed with Merck.
Technology
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As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
The digital asset unit, helmed by Chris Dixon, broadens its scope.
What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
Should OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the most highly valued private company ever.
Science
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Should 'bird brain' be a compliment? Here's how crows think fast
New research in the journal Science finds that crows turn visual information into decisions twice as fast as humans and primates. They also process information is quite similarly to humans.
New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation
Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that…
How much does pregnancy cost? Be prepared with these tips
The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.
Politics
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Trump's attacks on the press have become a war
The New York Times reported that the Trump Administration is considering physically moving the White House press corps out of the White House.
Democrats’ top Senate super PAC has raised $354M this year
The figure is a record for the group and includes roughly $88 million in the first two weeks of October.
UK to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, Burnham says
The prime minister is hosting the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.
Culture & Life
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MAHA Leader Calley Means Steps Down from Trump Administration Health Advisory Role
Calley Means, one of the key figures in the Make America Healthy Again movement, championed food policies in his role in the Administration.
Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel 'White Teeth'
Author Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel "White Teeth" and how her relationship with time has shifted over the years.
Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died
Skerritt was Captain Dallas in Alien, Viper in Top Gun, and a small town sheriff in the TV series Picket Fences.