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2026-11-06 PM

2026-11-06T20:00:00+01:00

World

A federal judge has paused construction of the planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington for 14 days, shortly after a planning commission approved it. Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a temporary order after veterans, Virginia and Washington, D.C. sued, saying the plaintiffs are likely to show required legal steps were skipped. The planning commission had voted 8-4 for the arch. Cost and funding remain unclear. Read at France 24 →

President Trump signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments, saying it will protect them from future changes. The text does not stop future presidents from redecorating or from revoking the proclamation. It came two days after his party lost the midterm elections, and critics noted he has altered the White House heavily himself. Read at The Independent World →

Pope Leo XIV has left Rome for a 12-day visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, about three weeks after surgery for lung cancer. The Vatican says he has recovered and no special precautions are needed. The tour ends in Peru, where he spent many years as a missionary and holds citizenship. Meetings with abuse survivors and with political leaders, including Argentina's president, are planned. Read at BBC World →

A Macau court gave former lawmaker Au Kam San a 12-and-a-half-year prison term in the territory's first national security trial. The 69-year-old was found guilty of subversion and related offences after a trial held behind closed doors. His wife called the case unjust, and a rights group urged his release. The ruling came a day after Hong Kong jailed activist Joshua Wong. Read at Deutsche Welle →

A Tanzanian court sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in prison for incitement but cleared him of treason. Lissu says incitement was never charged and calls the case political persecution. He has been held since April 2025 and can appeal. The case follows a disputed 2025 election and a deadly crackdown on protests. Read at Al Jazeera →

Daimler Truck said third-quarter profit rose 73 percent to 702 million euros, helped by strong truck sales in North America. Revenue rose 19 percent to about 12.58 billion euros. Sales in North America recovered after last year's tariff-related slump, as fleets renewed trucks. The company confirmed its annual outlook, and cost cuts in Europe continue. Read at Die Welt →

Eva Geller, 90, who was shot in the Bondi Beach attack last December, has died in hospital in Sydney. She was a Holocaust survivor and had been in and out of hospital since the attack, which killed 15 people. Police are working with the coroner. Naveed Akram faces charges including murder and a terror offence. Read at Guardian World →

Also: A Macau court jailing a democracy activist; a Tanzanian opposition leader jailed for incitement; a strong quarterly profit rise at a German truck maker; a Bondi attack survivor's death in Sydney.

Economy

Tesla and SpaceX lost about $456 billion in market value in two days as investors feared tougher scrutiny and regulation of Elon Musk after Democrats won Congress. Tesla fell about 11% and SpaceX about 9% on Thursday, cutting Musk's wealth to roughly $785 billion. Investors worry about congressional probes, Texas data-centre rules and a harder path for a possible merger. One analyst called the reaction overdone. Read at CNBC Top →

The US Army has added Czechoslovak Group's American unit to a five-year programme that lets it bid for upgrades of seven ammunition plants worth up to $4.2 billion. The framework contract does not guarantee any work, since each project will be awarded through separate competitions. It follows a 2025 contract worth up to $635 million for a new artillery shell plant in Iowa. Read at Hospodářské noviny →

Poland's president appointed four new members to the National Bank of Poland's board, including two deputy governors, after the prime minister countersigned the decisions. Marta Kightley returns as first deputy governor and Przemysław Litwiniuk becomes deputy governor, with Ludwik Kotecki and Marcin Zarzecki also joining. Three of the appointees come from the monetary policy council, which now needs to be refilled. Read at Puls Biznesu →

Tesla will start phasing out the Cybertruck around mid-2027 at its Texas plant, freeing space for the Cybercab robotaxi, Elon Musk said. The pickup never reached the sales its maker hoped for, and its design limited appeal abroad. Tesla is shifting toward robotaxis and humanoid robots. Tesla and SpaceX shares also fell after US election results raised worries about regulation. Read at Forbes Česko →

Google will switch off AI tools for students by default, but schools that block AI will also lose access to Google Search, which has AI features built in. The change, due early next year, has drawn criticism from politicians and education experts, who say Search cannot be separated from its AI features. Some see a chance for AI-free rivals such as DuckDuckGo. Read at Fortune →

An expert explains how China's rapid growth has left young people facing pressure over jobs and deep inequality, while the party restrains displays of wealth. He says social mobility now depends on connections and birthplace, and the party is trying to ease anger through anti-corruption drives and investment in urban services. Open wealth has been curbed under Xi Jinping. Read at Puls Biznesu →

The UK government plans to make employers show salaries in job adverts and urges firms to start doing so now, ahead of the legislation. The government says the change would help young jobseekers and reduce pay discrimination. An employers' body warns that setting pay is complex. Details on which firms are covered and how it will be enforced are still to come. Read at BBC Business →

The Film Festival Cologne closed with awards for several film-makers, and producer Alice Brauner said she no longer sees a future for herself in Germany. Brauner presented her film about medical experiments on women at Auschwitz and cited political developments in Germany. The festival honoured Andrei Zvyagintsev and Ingrid Caven, and a state minister promised the event will continue next year. Read at FAZ →

Also: Google AI settings for schools and Search; China's young generation and inequality; UK plan to require pay in job adverts; a film festival in Cologne and its political remarks.

Politics

President Trump said he met a Russian envoy and described a coming peace agreement that could involve more than Ukraine, possibly all of Europe. The envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, attended a White House event hosted by Melania Trump about a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky. Trump said he could not share what they discussed but expected a big agreement. Read at NYT Politics →

President Trump signed an order declaring two historic White House rooms national monuments, a step that needs approval from Congress. The order covers the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room. Trump said lawmakers would have to confirm it and that big alterations would then need their consent. One report links it to his interest in renovating the White House after the midterms. Read at The Hill →

Belgium's king turned down the prime minister's offer to step down and told him to go back to work on the budget. Prime Minister Bart De Wever had offered to resign after budget talks stalled. The royal palace said the king rejected this and wanted negotiations to restart straight away. The aim is to fix strained public finances and keep the government in place. Read at Bloomberg Politics →

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has widened the National Guard presence in Washington, DC, allowing use of patrol cars, tactical vehicles and boats. A Pentagon official confirmed the change, authorised in an Oct. 29 memo. The Guard can use up to 60 marked police cars, along with military tactical vehicles and boats. Read at Bloomberg Politics →

Reports said Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering leaving the Trump administration, but the State Department and Rubio dismissed them. The reports followed the Republican losses in the midterm elections. The State Department called the claims a hoax, and Rubio said he did not know where the information came from. Read at Bloomberg Politics →

A federal planning commission voted 8-4 to approve plans for a triumphal arch backed by President Trump near the Lincoln Memorial. The vote came after many public comments, mostly against the project. The arch faces court challenges, and a judge has reportedly acted after the vote. Read at The Hill →

The head of London's Metropolitan Police wants the 43 forces in England and Wales replaced by a few regional forces and a national service, warning of failure otherwise. Sir Mark Rowley says crime now crosses borders while policing is still organised locally, and funding has fallen as a share of GDP. Some local police commissioners oppose mergers, fearing weaker local services. The Home Office says the current model is outdated. Read at BBC Politics →

A Spanish judge refused to charge former prime minister Zapatero with embezzlement over jewels, saying no law required such gifts to be handed to the state at the time. Judge Calama said the rule on official gifts only came with a 2013 law. He also halted tax inspection procedures involving Zapatero, his family and linked companies in the Plus Ultra case. Read at El Mundo →

Also: Expanded National Guard patrols in Washington DC; reports that Marco Rubio may leave the administration; approval of a triumphal arch planned in Washington; a call to merge police forces in England and Wales; a Spanish judge's ruling on Zapatero and gifted jewels.

Sport

Jacksonville beat a depleted Baltimore side 33-10 on Thursday, as the Ravens started a third-string rookie quarterback and lost a fourth game in a row. The Jaguars improved to 6-2 and lead their division comfortably, helped by Trevor Lawrence's passing and a long touchdown to Parker Washington. Baltimore fell to 4-5 with its two top quarterbacks injured, and the rookie Joe Fagnano threw two late interceptions. Read at CBS Sports →

Thomas Tuchel picked his England group for two Nations League games, leaving out Cole Palmer and giving first call-ups to Jobe Bellingham and Josh King. Tuchel said attendance and availability at the previous camp mattered most, and described the decision as not personal. Ben White and Djed Spence return, while injuries rule out several regulars. England face Croatia and then Spain. Read at Guardian Sport →

Rory McIlroy took a two-shot penalty for improving his lie in round one in Abu Dhabi, then answered with an 11-birdie 63 on Friday to climb the leaderboard. He accepted the penalty because he did not want people to think he had gained an advantage. His second round put him at 11 under and back in contention, as he chases a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title. Read at Sky Sports →

Club cricketer Brian Devine, nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting', has received a two-year ban for clicking his fingers to fool an umpire, and his club has been punished too. Saltburn's second XI were relegated to the third division with a 60-point deduction and the club was fined £300. A league investigation found misconduct, and both the player and club accepted the charges. Read at BBC Sport →

New Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli says he is already preparing for 2027, while other battles, such as second place in the standings, remain open in Brazil. Antonelli became the youngest champion ever by clinching the title in Mexico. Mercedes could secure the constructors' title soon, and Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell and Leclerc are tightly bunched in the fight for runner-up. Read at BBC Sport →

Jannik Sinner has ended his partnership with coach Darren Cahill, and Magnus Norman is set to join his team for next season. Cahill helped Sinner win five Grand Slam titles and reach world number one over about four and a half years. Sinner has been out injured since July, and Alexander Zverev will finish 2026 as the top-ranked player. Read at BBC Sport →

Celtic came from behind to beat Besiktas 3-2 at home, with substitutes Callum Osmand and Camilo Duran changing the game. Celtic trailed after a penalty rebound but Osmand equalised with his first touch and Duran scored twice, including the winner two minutes after Besiktas levelled. It is the club's first win of this Europa League campaign. Read at BBC Sport →

Also: A club cricketer banned for faking an edge; the new F1 champion and the title fights left; a tennis star changing coaches.

Tech

Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production around the middle of next year so its Texas factory can build more Cybercab robotaxis. Elon Musk announced the plan on X. The Cybertruck has sold far below his early forecast of 250,000 a year, with analyst estimates near 70,000 in total. Tesla is shifting toward robotaxis and robotics. Read at The Verge →

Salon, one of the first online-only magazines, is ceasing publication after 31 years, saying its publishing model is no longer sustainable. The announcement gave no detailed reasons, though many websites face falling search traffic and pressure from AI tools. The archive is meant to stay online for now. Find.co has owned Salon since 2023. Read at TechCrunch →

A reporter tried a humanoid cleaning robot from Tau Robotics in San Francisco, finding it charming but slow and still guided remotely by humans. The robots are piloted by people, and their work produces data to train future autonomous models. The visit had stumbles, but a later one went better. The writer notes that such robots could cost cleaning workers their jobs. Read at MIT Technology Review →

Airbnb plans to release its own AI trip-planning assistant in the first half of 2027, using a visual layout instead of a plain text chat. The company shared the date alongside quarterly results, where revenue rose 19% to $4.87 billion and the full-year growth outlook was lifted. Its chief executive argues that general-purpose assistants suit simple chores but not trip planning, which people like to browse and compare. Read at TechCrunch →

The New York Times Company is reportedly in exclusive talks to buy the film social network Letterboxd for about $330 million. The report says Letterboxd's co-founders could stay in charge and the service would likely stay standalone. Letterboxd grew from 3 million users in 2021 to 28 million this year. Sony and A24 were also reported to be interested. Read at The Verge →

A reviewer who tested many Android foldables finds Apple's first foldable strong on hardware but held back by software that does not suit the small cover screen. The phone feels well built, has a smooth hinge and a matte inner display that hides the crease, but it is heavy and costs about $2,000. Many apps are not adapted to its layout, so Android devices still feel smoother for folding phones, though early screen damage reports are a concern. Read at The Verge →

After a year of heavy testing, a reviewer names the Bambu Lab P2S Combo as the one home 3D printer he would buy, citing reliability and easy upkeep. He compares it with cheaper Elegoo models, which print well but had more faults and lack sealed filament storage. The P2S has automatic filament loading, quick nozzle swaps and a touchscreen. It costs $649 on sale and $749 normally. Read at The Verge →

A small startup is raising money on Kickstarter for the Enough Phone, a compact Android device with a 5.3-inch screen, planned to ship in May 2027. The phone costs $599 after early discounts and offers five years of software support. The founders say the chip and RAM shortage is pushing up prices and could delay shipping. The campaign passed half of its $250,000 goal in a day. Read at The Verge →

Also: Airbnb's plan for a travel-focused AI assistant; a reported buyout of the film site Letterboxd; Apple's first foldable phone compared with Android rivals; A reviewer's pick for the best home 3D printer; a startup's small phone seeking Kickstarter funding.

Science

NASA's Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia on November 4 after nearly 22 years in orbit, ending its mission. Swift studied gamma-ray bursts and other energetic cosmic events, and it lasted about ten times longer than the two years planned. Higher solar activity sped up its orbital decay, and an attempt to raise its orbit did not succeed. Read at Science Daily →

A seven-week digital support program raised positive views of caregiving among Chinese American dementia caregivers in a small pilot study. Scores for positive caregiving experiences rose 96% and stayed higher after 12 months. Depression, burden and life satisfaction did not change significantly, and with no comparison group the study cannot show the program caused the gains. Read at Phys.org →

Powerhouse Parramatta, a large new museum in western Sydney, opens to the public this weekend after years of debate over its cost and governance. The building has a steel exoskeleton and five opening exhibitions, including one on flight and space travel and a children's show inside a replica meteorite. It cost $915m, and its chief executive was stood down during a Treasury investigation. Read at Guardian Science →

Researchers found chemical traces of blood inside 115-million-year-old bones of a meat-eating dinosaur from northeastern Brazil. The team found fossilized red blood cells and heme molecules, which come from hemoglobin, in the bones. A mineral and a low-oxygen burial may have helped preservation. The result challenges ideas about how long such molecules last and may inform the search for ancient life elsewhere. Read at Science Daily →

A trial of about 5,800 adults found heart calcium scans and standard risk scores led to the same rate of major heart events, with far fewer statin recommendations from scans. Event rates were 2.7% in both groups, but the trial did not prove the scan approach was as good as standard assessment. Patients advised to take statins after a scan stuck with treatment far more often, at 62% versus 23%. Read at Science Daily →

Scientists used DNA analysis to identify the beetle whose large larvae are damaging blueberry roots in North Carolina. The species is Prionus imbricornus, and its larvae can reach five inches long. No insecticides are currently labeled against it in blueberries, so researchers are testing treatments and their timing. Read at Science Daily →

A small Australian study found that autistic children who received reading lessons online during pandemic lockdowns improved more than a comparison group. Researchers at Flinders University moved a planned in-person trial to one-to-one online sessions after stay-at-home orders. Children using a free web application gained reading skills compared with those not taking part. The team says remote teaching could help families in rural or distant areas. Read at Phys.org →

A Canadian trial found that eating three servings of full-fat dairy daily for twelve weeks did not harm weight, cholesterol or insulin response in adults. The study followed 74 adults with overweight or obesity and also saw better blood pressure and higher calcium, protein and vitamin D intake in dairy groups. It was small and short, so longer research is needed before advice on low-fat dairy changes. Read at Science Daily →

Also: Preserved blood molecules in a dinosaur fossil; heart scans versus risk scores for statin decisions; a beetle pest damaging blueberry roots; online reading lessons for autistic children in lockdown; a trial of full-fat dairy and metabolic health.

2026-11-05 PM

2026-11-05T20:00:00+01:00

World

Paraguay's president, Santiago Peña, resigned after the collapse of digital bank Ueno froze millions of accounts and Congress moved to impeach him. Peña had ties to the bank's parent company and faced accusations of conflicts of interest and misuse of pension funds. He lost support from his own party, and the vice president takes over. The lower house also approved the impeachment motion, which goes to the senate. Read at Deutsche Welle →

A second wave of bomb threats hit at least a dozen European flights, causing diversions and military escorts, though no explosives were found. Planes landed in France, Bulgaria, Austria and elsewhere after threats, and authorities treated them as hoaxes. Officials say it is too early to say whether the incidents are linked. Experts note concern about hybrid attacks on European infrastructure. Read at Al Jazeera →

Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France as unions staged a strike over wages and the cost of living, joined by students. Five unions called the action, demanding a higher minimum wage and tax reforms, after weeks of student protests. About 70,000 police were deployed, and the interior minister said around 600,000 took part. Most marches were peaceful, with some clashes in several cities. Read at Deutsche Welle →

A London jury found comedian Russell Brand guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults, and he will be sentenced on Monday. The charges involved six women and covered the years 1999 to 2009. Brand was cleared of two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault charge. He denied the allegations and was remanded in custody. Police said more women may come forward. Read at CBS News →

Israel's president is meeting party leaders to decide who gets the first chance to form a government after an election with no clear winner. Netanyahu's coalition lost its majority, and the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot also lacks one. Arab parties, with a record 19 seats, could decide the outcome. Netanyahu remains in a caretaker role meanwhile. Read at NYT World →

Democrats won both the US House and Senate in the midterm elections, raising questions about what they can change with Trump still in office. Voters named the economy and cost of living as top concerns, and many criticised tariffs. Analysts expect gridlock because Trump can veto bills. Democrats may use oversight and investigations to press him. Read at Deutsche Welle →

Also: A comedian convicted of rape in London; coalition talks after Israel's inconclusive election; US midterm results and their economic effects.

Economy

US tech shares fell sharply, with the Nasdaq entering a correction, as investors feared tougher rules on AI and data centres after the Democrats' midterm wins. Chip makers led the drop, and Tesla and SpaceX also fell heavily. Investors worry that Democratic gains could slow data centre building. Analysts also cited doubts over the scale of AI spending. European markets slipped as well. Read at FT Home →

The Bank of England raised its main interest rate by a quarter point to 4%, its first rise in over three years, citing inflation driven by the Iran war. Eight of nine policymakers backed the rise, and one wanted a half-point increase. The Bank expects UK inflation to reach about 4.9% by mid-2027 and says more rises are possible unless the Middle East conflict is settled. Mortgage costs will rise for some borrowers. Read at CNBC Economy →

The Czech National Bank raised its main interest rate by a quarter point to 4%, its second increase this year, after a narrow vote. Four board members backed the rise and three wanted no change. The bank cited persistent core inflation and fast wage growth. It also cut its economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook for next year. Markets had expected the move. Read at Hospodářské noviny →

Rheinmetall shares fell by about 17% after the German defence group cut its sales forecast for the second time this year. The company expects sales of about 13.2 billion euros, down from an earlier range, because a large armoured vehicle order was delayed to next year. It also lowered its margin forecast. Other European defence stocks fell in sympathy. Read at Puls Biznesu →

Poland's central bank governor said inflation may rise again, even though October inflation fell to 3.5% and rates were held at 3.75%. Adam Glapiński said the fall was helped by a fuel price programme and that commodity prices linked to the Middle East war pose a risk. The bank's new projections show higher inflation in 2026 and 2027. The council is ready to act if risks grow. Read at Business Insider Polska →

Bosch plans to cut another 750 jobs at its Abstatt site by 2029, adding to a wave of job losses in the German car industry. The company cites weak vehicle output, lower demand in Europe and growing competition from Asian rivals, especially China. Schaeffler also announced cuts this week. Bosch says it cannot rule out further cuts. Read at Business Insider Polska →

Also: Rheinmetall shares dropping after a forecast cut; job cuts at German car suppliers.

Politics

Nigel Farage said he fears Trump will escalate the war with Iran after the midterm defeat, and called the war a mistake that broke a promise to voters. The Reform UK leader said he worries more attacks would push up oil prices and inflation. Trump has said the war partly hurt Republicans but that he does not regret it. Farage also introduced Reform's first defence spokesperson. Read at BBC Politics →

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the 2027 G20 summit in Manchester because of sanctions. Burnham contrasted this with Trump's invitation to Putin for this year's G20 in Miami. He also said the summit could be a chance to work with China's Xi Jinping on AI safety rules, though he admitted that looks hard. Read at Politico EU →

Vice President JD Vance blamed the war with Iran for the Republican midterm losses, and a senior Iranian official mocked his analysis. Vance set out in a long post on X what the party must do to win voters back. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf replied that Trump was preparing the next phase of the war. Read at NYT Politics →

Melania Trump was set to host Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi on ending the Ukraine war. Ukraine's president gave her a national honour for helping broker a partial ceasefire that let civilians leave the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. The Abu Dhabi meeting would be the first three-sided talks since February. Read at Euronews →

Sport

Jessica Pegula was picked up on a livestream microphone calling Mirra Andreeva a diva, and the WTA apologised for not telling players the microphones were live. The remarks were made during a practice session at Indian Wells before the WTA Finals. The WTA took full responsibility and said practice streams will continue without audio. Pegula also praised Andreeva's game. Read at BBC Sport →

LIV Golf said in a US bankruptcy court that it will wind down its operations after a new backer withdrew its planned financing. BC Partners pulled out of a possible $300m deal because too few players committed to a relaunched league. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund had ended its funding in April. The players now face uncertain routes back to other tours. Read at BBC Sport →

Liverpool lost 3-2 at Fenerbahce in the Champions League after leading twice, conceding three goals from set pieces. Fenerbahce, led by interim coach Dirk Kuyt, scored late through Archie Brown and Vedat Muriqi. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola called the goals cheap and blamed the noise for poor communication. It was his side's second defeat in four days. Read at BBC Sport →

Kozo Tashima, a Japanese football official, says he will stand against Gianni Infantino in the next FIFA presidential election. Tashima is a FIFA Council member backed by the Japan Football Association. He needs the support of five member associations before the 18 November deadline. Infantino has faced criticism over a dropped plan to sell World Cup stakes. Read at BBC Sport →

British tennis player Jodie Burrage says social media platforms must hold people to account after she received abuse and death threats following a loss in India. She believes many messages come from gamblers who lost money. A WTA report found angry gamblers were behind 42 percent of verified abuse in 2025. Burrage suggests linking accounts to a verified identity. Read at Sky Sports →

Also: A challenger for the FIFA presidency; online abuse aimed at a tennis player.

Tech

Motorola announced the Signature 27, a non-folding flagship phone priced at $1,599 in the US, with pre-sales starting November 19 and sales on November 26. The phone has a 6.8-inch tandem OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and a 7,000mAh battery. It promises seven years of OS upgrades and supports GrapheneOS. Its high price faces doubts in a market led by Apple and Samsung. Read at The Verge →

Anthropic is launching a Personal Finance tool in beta that lets Claude read users' bank and card data through Plaid to answer questions about spending. Access is read-only, so Claude cannot move or invest money. It is rolling out to Pro, Max and Ultra subscribers in the US. OpenAI added a similar feature to ChatGPT in May. Anthropic says chats in the finance hub are not used for model training. Read at TechCrunch →

TikTok has quietly released a standalone TikTok Shop app in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The app offers personalized recommendations, shopping through live streams and short videos, app-only deals, checkout and order tracking. It is not yet available in the US or UK. The launch suggests TikTok may push harder into e-commerce against Amazon and Temu. Read at TechCrunch →

ElevenLabs users can now publish music made with ElevenMusic directly to SoundCloud, where such tracks are labeled as AI-generated. SoundCloud Artist Pro subscribers also get three months of ElevenMusic Pro. SoundCloud has been more open to AI music than other services, some of which are adding filters, labels or bans. Read at TechCrunch →

Instagram has brought its Edits video editing app to Mac desktops, aiming to compete with ByteDance's CapCut. The desktop version has a multi-track timeline, keyframes, automatic captions and 4K exports without watermarks. It also supports connecting AI agents to edit videos. It is not available on Windows or Linux, and projects cannot yet be edited across mobile and desktop. Read at TechCrunch →

Reviews of Apple's new MacBook Pro line praise an OLED touchscreen model that is lighter and brighter, and a cheaper M6 model in the older design. The OLED model starts at $2,899 for 14 inches and is praised for its display, lower weight and speakers, though reviewers note the price. The M6 model keeps the 2021 chassis and starts at $1,999. Both go on sale November 6. Read at The Verge →

Also: AI music publishing on SoundCloud; Instagram's video editor reaching Mac.

Science

Researchers found that natural killer cells in patients with a certain blood disorder are held back by the TIGIT signal, and blocking it improved their activity in lab tests. The work focused on patients with a CALR mutation in chronic blood disorders called myeloproliferative neoplasms. Blocking TIGIT with an antibody made the cells more effective in the lab and showed a trend in an animal model. The findings are preclinical and need confirmation in larger studies. Read at Phys.org →

UK researchers built an AI-assisted framework that links soil, ground shaking and structural strength to assess how a building would cope with an earthquake. They tested a model of a five-story concrete building using records from the Northridge and Kobe earthquakes. Stronger shaking did not produce proportionally larger building movement. The approach needs more testing and keeps human engineers in charge. Read at Phys.org →

A European consortium launched a free public database to help assess the environmental risks of human pharmaceuticals. The database holds data on more than 450 active ingredients. It aims to help regulators, water managers, industry and scientists. Many medicines sold before 2006 were never assessed for environmental risk, and testing each one is costly. Read at Phys.org →

Researchers used machine learning and molecular docking to pick 92 sugar substitute candidates from more than 50 million compounds. The models predicted which compounds taste sweet and which taste bitter, then checked binding to the sweet-taste receptor. Many candidates differ structurally from known sweeteners. The results are predictions only and still need lab tests for taste and safety. Read at Phys.org →

Also: AI screening for new sugar substitutes.