Digital twins help researchers identify promising treatments for premature birth

On October 21, 2026, Stanford University researchers announced a groundbreaking new artificial intelligence (AI) system that utilizes digital models of pregnant women's immune systems to predict how various medications might affect the timing of childbirth.

NASA-funded researchers assess oyster losses after algae bloom in Virginia

NASA-funded researchers are collaborating with Virginia officials to assess the damage to oyster farms after a harmful algae bloom spread along the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore in September 2026.

Rapid growth of AI music reshapes the industry

AI is quickly becoming part of how music is made, with nearly 40% of new songs analysed by music promotion platform SubmitHub now using the technology, signaling that AI-generated music has transitioned from novelty to mainstream.

North Korea attributed to history’s largest cryptocurrency hack

On October 29th ET, Binance announced that 6.3 billion dollars worth of digital coins were stolen from its digital wallet, marking the largest crypto heist in history.

FDA approves first antisense oligonucleotide therapy for chronic hepatitis B

On October 20, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen), a landmark treatment for chronic hepatitis B co-developed by GSK and Ionis Pharmaceuticals.

Abbotsford school support staff approve strike mandate, raising concerns over potential school disruptions

School support workers in Abbotsford have voted in favour of a strike mandate, signaling potential disruptions to school operations if ongoing contract negotiations fail to reach an agreement.

Youth-led cost-of-living protests sweep Europe on Halloween weekend as France deploys 70,000 police

France entered its third consecutive weekend of mass protests on October 31, preparing for what the interior minister has called a “very high risk of public disorder,” as the youth-led movement over the cost of living and public services expanded into Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Spain.

PSG defeats Manchester City 4–2 in exciting Champions League match

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Manchester City 4–2 in the UEFA Champions League on October 14, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Michigan Senate candidates clash in two debates ahead of November 3 election

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers faced off in two televised debates this month in their race for Michigan Senate, a contest that could help determine control of the chamber.

College athletes are getting paid directly, and some Olympic sports are already being cut

For the first time in modern NCAA history, college athletes in the United States are now being paid directly by their schools.