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Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Has Some Controversial Thoughts On AI [Exclusive]

Project Hail Mary and The Martian author Andy Weir isn't concerned about AI at all, and has some thoughts on how it will be used for entertainment purposes.

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Cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges across Europe, causing food losses

Supermarkets across Europe reported cyberattacks that raised refrigeration temperatures, disrupted operations and spoiled food, with authorities investigating the incidents

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AI Detection Tools are Changing How Writers Write, Raising False Alarms

AI detection tools are changing writing habits as authors avoid certain words and punctuation to escape false accusations and unreliable AI-generated content scores.

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“Nairobi's Adventures in Kenya” by Carol Tarpley Breece — Available for $0.99 on Amazon for a Limited Time (Until 11/06/2026, 7pm Pacific)

Best Seller Publishing is proud to announce the release of “Nairobi's Adventures in Kenya” by children's author and science teacher Carol Tarpley Breece—a heartwarming middle-grade adventure that takes…

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The best new popular-science books of November 2026

From a “modern bestiary” by Richard Dawkins to a book co-authored by Robert Macfarlane and an Ecuadorian cloud forest, there are plenty of exciting new popular-science books out…

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One Canadian among the 69 dead in Spain’s train collision

So far, 66 of the dead have been identified, authorities said late Sunday

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Commentary: Between two US Congresses—nine weeks that matter for Hormuz

Iran must halt attacks on commercial shipping and stop laying mines in the strait, while Washington must commit publicly to no new strikes on Iranian territory

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French protest violence eases, Germany sees riots ahead of school return

French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as high schools at…

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French protest violence eases as riots erupt in Germany

Paris: French authorities expressed relief Sunday, November 1, after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as…

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South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Nov. 2-8, 2026

Fall in Love With a Local Author The clocks have fallen back and the longer, darker nights of the season have settled over our region. If you’re dreading…

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Frugal People Show How To Get More Bang For Your Buck

These people come up with creative ways to save money!

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Authorities rescue girl, 10, after she was 'abducted, found duct-taped inside home'

A multi-agency operation led by US Marshals recovered a kidnapped 10-year-old girl found tied up in a closet in Oregon City, with a suspect arrested and held without…

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Disney? More Like Dis-NEEDS to Change

What’s the point in being a titan in the entertainment industry if you can’t laugh at your own legacy?

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French protest violence eases, scattered riots hit Germany

PARIS - French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends.

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French protest violence eases, while rioting is seen in some German cities

French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests resulted in less violence than previous weekends, but Germany faced new challenges from protests that turned to rioting in some…

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Major route into Mobile’s Brookley complex to close for roundabout project

The Mobile Airport Authority says the work will continue well into 2027.

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French protest violence eases scattered riots hit Germany ahead of more action

Paris, Nov 1 (AP) French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence

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DEWA International, Shanghai Electric expand cooperation in energy, water, green hydrogen

DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) -- Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of DEWA International, witnessed the signing…

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Local Government Elections: I turned to Google Gemini for advice, and this is what it told me

Feeling undecided about your local government election vote? Google Gemini offers some insights into key party policies and selecting the right candidate.

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France protests: Police reroute Paris march amid fears of fresh violence

France has deployed 70,000 police and military personnel ahead of a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education. Authorities have restricted demonstrations in central Paris…

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Music industry pressure takes centre stage

Author shares insights into live music struggle THE challenges facing Australia’s live music industry will take centre stage in Maleny next month when author and music industry veteran…

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US to deliver Patriot missiles to Ukraine

WashingtoncTypeface:> The US State Department has authorized the sale of 500 Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine. The contract is worth an estimated $2.1 billion and will be…

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Opinion: Sleepwalking toward end times

The author explores how the rhizome concept pioneered by Lynn Hoffman and the ecological discoveries of Suzanne Simard offer a blueprint for revitalizing democracy through interconnection and mutual…

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Hainan’s Sanya expands global network of free trade partners

The Sanya Central Business District Administration signed a memorandum of understanding with the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority in an online ceremony

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Travelling beyond the borders of Baku through fiction

What connects an Iranian novelist exploring women's lives, a British children's author creating imaginary worlds and an Azerbaijani writer preserving her country's cultural identity? The answer is stories…

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'Now we are killed': Russia's Novaya Gazeta shuts down after years of Kremlin pressure and persecution

The independent newspaper, founded in 1993, announced its closure after facing years of surveillance, censorship, criminal proceedings and mounting pressure from Russian authorities

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How to Spot a Zombie Election Monitor

Authoritarian governments have their own pet “international election observers” to burnish their legitimacy and cast doubt on the opposition. The post How to Spot a Zombie Election Monitor…

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DeWine announces 10 business projects with more than $2.2 billion in investments

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed 10 economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners during its recently monthly meeting.

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PUC approves GPA to go after $37.5M Bank of Guam credit line for fuel

The Guam Public Utilities Commission on Thursday night approved a $37.5 million revolving line of credit with Bank of Guam for the Guam Power Authority on Thursday to…

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WAPA presents plan for St. John backup generators

The St. John Committee of the Coastal Zone Management commission held a public hearing Thursday about V.I. Water and Power Authority plans to install four emergency backup generators…

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TAT spotlights Thai wellness as Phuket hosts Global Wellness Summit 2026

Global wellness leaders gather from 10–13 November as TAT co-hosts to present "Healing is the New Luxury" BANGKOK, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand…

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Australia firmly in command of Newlands Test against South Africa

South Africa were reeling at 140 for four at the close, just 40 runs ahead with six wickets remaining.

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CEO of California High-Speed Rail Agency Resigns

California's high-speed rail project faces another roadblock. Ani Choudri, the CEO of the rail authority, has left his position to focus on other priorities.

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