Iran’s precision strikes picked apart Gulf infrastructure, blunting US war plans
Iran’s missiles and drones have hit Gulf infrastructure sites at least 135 times, causing cascading failures that Gulf states have often concealed. Despite repeated official statements that the damage came from debris, Reuters found the equipment struck was, time and again, exactly what mattered most. Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3TIMhmiContinue Reading
Social Security’s COLA is on the Ballot in November
The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, on Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which will be 3.6 percent:“Every year, Social Security’s benefits are automatically adjusted to account for inflation. This is an essential feature of the system, which prevents benefits from eroding overContinue Reading
FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports
The governing body’s council is expected to prohibit disciplinary committees from overturning match suspensions., Football’s global governing body is expected to change a rule that allowed a red card for USA forward Folarin Balogun to be controversially overturned during the World Cup, according to media reports on the agenda forContinue Reading
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks
The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says., The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says. Football’s Asian Cup, hosted by Saudi Arabia, couldContinue Reading
char.gy leads delivery of on-street chargers under the UK’s LEVI program
The UK government has been criticized for prioritizing London at the expense of the provinces in the rollout of public EV chargers (among other projects). To address this disparity, the pols established the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, which makes funding available to local authorities throughout England to supportContinue Reading
Skyworks begins sampling its Si829x gate driver for EV traction inverters
Skyworks Solutions has moved its Si829x isolated safety gate driver for EV traction inverters from development to pre-production release, and samples are available for customer evaluation and advanced prototyping. Skyworks says the gate driver, which it unveiled in June, has completed AEC-Q100 automotive qualification. Technical documentation, available under NDA, includesContinue Reading
Anthropic warns: AI models may soon spread among smart devices in the home
Smaller AI models may soon be able to spread autonomously among connected devices in the home — such as smart ovens and Android TV boxes, AI company Anthropic has warned. By exploiting security vulnerabilities in these devices, AI models could gain access, use their processing power, and spread further. ThisContinue Reading
An Android widget revelation
As a long-time appreciator of advanced Android efficiency, I love me a good widget. A well-designed Android widget can surface important info for you when and where you need it — without forcing you to find your way into the related app, poke around in its various screens and menus,Continue Reading
SpaceX’s Starship just turned 10 years old. When will it go to Mars?
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has long said that Starship will help make human settlement of Mars economically feasible. (Image credit: SpaceX) Starship just reached orbit for the first time, carrying satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink program. Analysts disagree on whether that’s a detour or the destination — and what of the company’s plans forContinue Reading
On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Test pilot Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier in the Bell X-1, the first X-plane
On Oct. 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time! Chuck Yeager was a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force who made history by flying an aircraft faster than the speed of sound. Yeager made his historic flight in a Bell X-1 rocket plane that he named “Glamorous Glennis” afterContinue Reading
Complaint alleges new White House press secretary broke law by claiming to be a lawyer
The White House press secretary may have broke California law by claiming to be an attorney on multiple occasions.Continue Reading
Company removes ‘AirTag Silencer’ following stalking complaints
A device that permanently disables the speaker in Apple’s tracker was pulled from sales following backlash that it enabled stalkers.Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: Martin Romualdez remains detained in Payatas jail
Claim: Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez is not in detention and is now out of the country. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook page Makata Ng Bayan posted the claim on October 14, 2026. As of writing, it has reached over 4,700 reactions, 1,600 shares, and 700 comments.Continue Reading