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- 1French Farmers Grow Homegrown Tropical Fruit as Climate Warms●Resilient French Farmers Use Warming Climate to Grow the Country’s Own Tropical Fruit https://www. goodnewsnetwork.org/r
Farmers in France are now growing tropical fruit domestically, taking advantage of rising temperatures caused by climate change. Reports describe the shift as an example of agricultural resilience, with growers adapting their crops to new conditions instead of abandoning traditional farming. The story is being shared widely as an unusually hopeful angle on climate change, though it also highlights how profoundly warming is reshaping agriculture in Europe.
- 2Courgette cake wins over gardeners with glut of summer squash●Home improvement tip: courgette cake is amazing. It gives you all the smugness of eating a vegetable but none of the ugl
A gardener with a courgette glut is recommending courgette cake as the best way to use up the vegetable, praising it for hiding the taste while keeping the health credentials. The post, crediting the writer's partner for baking, struck a chord with others facing the same end-of-season courgette surplus.
- 3Senate passes historic bill to federally regulate college sports●The Senate just passed a historic bill to federally regulate college sports. What happens now? https://www. nytimes.com/
The US Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act, a landmark bill creating federal regulation of college athletics. The approval is described as a major win for the NCAA and its conferences, which have pushed for a national framework. The bill now moves to the House, and questions remain over implementation, enforcement, and what the new rules will mean for athletes, universities and recruiting.
- 4Astrophotographer Captures Three Galaxies and a Comet●Three Galaxies and a Comet Credits: Dan Bartlett # nature # space # astrophotography
Astrophotographer Dan Bartlett has released an image showing three galaxies together with a comet in a single frame, a striking alignment of deep-sky objects. The shot is being shared among space and nature enthusiasts, who are praising the rarity of capturing so many objects at once in one composition. It highlights the growing popularity of amateur astrophotography.
- 5New Bass Music Tracks From Wooli, Tape B, Ray Volpe Circulating●🎧 NOW PLAYING: Dopamine — Wooli, Tape B ⏭ UP NEXT: REWIND — Ray Volpe, Sullivan King Like, share, and subscribe — let's
Producers Wooli and Tape B have released the bass track 'Dopamine', with 'REWIND', a collaboration between Ray Volpe and Sullivan King, following as a next release. The tracks are being shared among dubstep and bass music fans, who are promoting them to grow their listening communities. The songs highlight the continued popularity of heavy electronic collaborations in the scene.
- 6OpenAI expands support for Lenfest AI journalism program●🤖 The Lenfest Institute grows landmark program with expanded OpenAI support OpenAI is expanding the Lenfest AI Collabora
OpenAI is expanding the Lenfest Institute's AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, pledging $5 million in funding plus up to $5 million in software credits and engineering support. The program helps news organizations adopt artificial intelligence tools, and the enlarged commitment makes it one of the most significant AI-and-journalism initiatives to date.
- 7Insuretech Outmarket raises $34.5M months after prior round●Insuretech Outmarket raises $34.5M just months after prior round https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/insuretech-outmarket-
Insurance technology startup Outmarket has raised $34.5 million in fresh funding, coming just months after its previous financing round. The rapid follow-up signals strong investor appetite for the company, which operates at the intersection of insurance, fintech and AI. Details on lead investors and use of proceeds remain limited in the initial report.
- 8Angus Taylor accused of dismissing climate change threat▼“But Taylor goes further. On Wednesday {230926}, he implicitly dismissed climate change as a threat.” Adam Morton, Guard
Angus Taylor, the Australian opposition's energy spokesperson, is being criticised after comments on Wednesday in which he implicitly dismissed climate change as a threat, according to Guardian reporter Adam Morton. Critics, including commentators online, describe the remarks as wilful ignorance and argue he is unfit to lead the Liberal National Party on energy and climate policy.
- 9Accrescent developers detail API management challenges●How does a complex application like Accrescent manage its API? In this blog post, we discuss some of the API challenges
The developers behind Accrescent, a security-focused Android app store, have published a blog post explaining how the application manages its API. The post, titled 'A Tale of Too Many Protocols', describes the API challenges the team encountered and their efforts to build a single source of truth for the project's protocols.
- 10New Google Maps images reveal scale of Gaza's destruction●New # Google # Maps images show the scale of Israel’s # destruction of # Gaza , where more than 74,000 Palestinians have
Updated Google Maps satellite imagery shows entire neighbourhoods in Gaza reduced to rubble, with only faint outlines of main roads remaining visible. Al Jazeera reports the images underline the scale of devastation in the territory, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began. The imagery is being widely shared as a stark visual record of the conflict's impact on urban areas.
- 11NFL Threatened To Pull Azeez Al-Shaair Over Palestinian Child Eye Black●NFL Threatened To Pull Azeez Al-Shaair From Game For Eye Black Memorializing Palestinian Child https:// fed.brid.gy/r/ht
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was threatened with ejection from a game by the NFL over eye black memorializing Wafaa Akila, a Palestinian child. According to Defector's reporting, league officials told him he would be pulled from play unless he removed the message, drawing criticism from fans who viewed the move as suppressing pro-Palestinian expression in sports.
- 12Timnit Gebru Rejects AI 'Existential Threat' Narrative●Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI
AI researcher Timnit Gebru argues there is no 'existential threat' from artificial intelligence, telling WIRED that talk of AI doom is driven by founders seeking to make money rather than a genuine concern for humanity. One of the field's most prominent critics, she frames the warnings as distraction from present-day harms.
- 13Experts question magnesium supplements for sleep and anxiety●Magnesium is essential for health. But can supplements really help with digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep? | Ant
Melissa Davey writes in the Guardian's Antiviral column about magnesium, an essential mineral, and whether supplements actually deliver the widely claimed benefits for digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep. Experts cited say evidence for supplementing is inconsistent and warn that taking magnesium without a diagnosed deficiency may bring no benefit and carries risks.
- 14Eurosam tipped for Swiss air defence system●# Suisse # défense # solair # Eurosam # armée # système # antiaérien # Switzerland # airdefense # Eurosam # army # airde
Switzerland is reportedly moving toward choosing Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint venture, to supply a ground-based air defence system for the Swiss army. The news, reported by Swiss public broadcaster RTS, is drawing attention in defence circles given Switzerland's recent military modernisation push, including its earlier fighter jet procurement decision.
- 15Senate Bill Would Match First-Time Homebuyers' Savings Five to One●New Senate bill: first-time homebuyers who save up to $10,000 would get a 5-to-1 HUD match, capped at $50,000. Homes mus
A new Senate bill would give first-time homebuyers a 5-to-1 federal match on savings, administered by HUD. Buyers who save up to $10,000 could receive up to $50,000 toward a home. Only personal savings would qualify, and homes must be priced at or below the area median.
- 16Photographers gather at Copenhagen Fashion Week catwalk●Photographers at the end of a catwalk 📸 # photography # fashion # copenhagen # kongenshave
Photographers positioned at the end of a catwalk in Kongens Have, Copenhagen, are the subject of a fashion photography post drawing attention. The image captures the media scrum that forms at runway shows during Copenhagen's fashion events, a regular fixture of the city's fashion calendar held against the backdrop of the historic park.
- 17Your browser fingerprint gives you away online●Comprobando la huella de nuestro navegador A menudo creemos que no es tan fácil que nos identifiquen navegando por la we
A Spanish-language technology writer is warning that browser fingerprinting makes internet users far easier to identify than most people assume. Rejecting cookies is not enough to evade trackers, because the browser itself exposes parameters that uniquely identify a device across websites. The piece invites readers to check their own browser's fingerprint and reconsider how anonymous their everyday browsing really is.
- 18Pardall Games library tool wins over retro gaming fans●RE: https:// mastodon.gamedev.place/@alfred baudisch/117356504268306297 now this is cool and going in my # RSS reader ht
Game developer Alfred Baudisch shared a project connected to Pardall Games, a website offering a library aimed at retro and retrogaming fans. Other users on Mastodon praised it as a cool tool and said they were adding its feed to their RSS readers to follow new content.
- 19Gardeners urged to build brush piles for overwintering wildlife●For those who have enough space around their home, this can make a beautiful overwintering place for all kinds of specie
A gardening tip circulating online suggests that people with space around their homes can help wildlife through the winter by piling branches on top of each other, leaving gaps between them, and covering the pile with turf and leaves. The structure creates shelter for hedgehogs, insects and other small animals looking for a place to overwinter.
- 20Filmmaker records iceberg calving at Ilulissat, Greenland▼🧊 ICYMI: When an # iceberg splits apart, giant slabs of blue # ice collapse into the # sea , triggering fractures that s
Footage filmed at dawn in Ilulissat, Greenland, by cinematographer Richard Sidey shows an iceberg splitting apart, with huge slabs of deep blue ice collapsing into the sea. The collapse triggers fractures and waves across the surrounding water, accompanied by deep creaks and rumbles. The dramatic images of the calving event are being widely shared, drawing attention to the power of Greenland's glacial ice and its slow-motion transformation.
- 21Fans look ahead to the fast flow of Sepang●Whether it's your first time or you're a veteran, get familiar with the glorious flow of Sepang 😮💨 # F1 # BahrainGP
Motor racing fans are being invited to get to know Sepang, the sweeping Malaysian circuit prized for its flowing layout, whether they are first-time viewers or long-time followers of the sport. The message mixes references to Formula 1 and the Bahrain Grand Prix even though Sepang last hosted an F1 race in 2017 and now chiefly holds MotoGP rounds, prompting some confusion among followers.
- 22Critics Warn AI Could Weaken Students' Intellectual Abilities●Incorporar una tecnología que puede atrofiar las capacidades intelectuales es contraproducente. La educación es un derec
Educators and commentators are pushing back against the incorporation of generative AI in classrooms, arguing that a technology capable of atrophying intellectual capacities is counterproductive. They stress that education is a fundamental right that cannot be subordinated to immediacy, laziness, or a superficial, reductionist view of the world. The debate reflects growing unease over how AI tools may affect critical thinking and learning.
- 23Canada and Israel: an embargo of shifting geometry●https:// altrenotizie.org/canada-israel e-embargo-a-geometria-variabile/ # democracy # Government # technology # markets
An Italian-language commentary examines Canada's stance on the arms embargo against Israel, describing it as 'a variable geometry' policy — inconsistent or selectively applied. The piece links the issue to democracy, government, technology and markets, suggesting Canada's official position does not match its practice. Little verified detail beyond the headline claim is available.
- 24Hackers exploit Citrix NetScaler zero-day to deploy web shells●"Hackers exploit Citrix NetScaler zero-day to deploy web shells" "[...] Cybersecurity firms say attackers exploited the
Cybersecurity firms report attackers are exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler, tracked as CVE-2026-88772, to deploy custom web shells and tunneling malware. The attackers reportedly gain root access, steal credentials, and move into victims' internal networks. Security teams are urged to check exposed NetScaler appliances for signs of compromise and apply patches as they become available.
- 25Family Seeks $125 for Lamp Amid Power Outages●Please keep in mind My family needs $125 to buy a self-charging lamp like this one because we don't have any source of l
A person writing as 'haya200' is appealing for $125 to buy a self-charging lamp for their family, saying they have no source of light during power outages and asking for donations of any size through a crowdfunding page. The appeal is being shared amid broader discussion of families struggling with electricity shortages and hardship.
- 26US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades●US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/29/us-tro
US Army soldiers have completed their full withdrawal from a base in Baghdad, ending an American military presence at the site that spanned roughly two decades. The move marks a significant milestone in the long-running US military footprint in Iraq. Reactions are focusing on what the departure means for regional security, Iraq's sovereignty, and the future of US-Iraq relations.
- 27Harry Kane reacts to Manchester City guilty verdict▼England captain Harry Kane reacts to Manchester City guilty verdict https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/09/
England captain Harry Kane has spoken out following Manchester City's guilty verdict, in comments reported by Metro. The ruling against the club has been a major talking point in football, and Kane's response has drawn attention given his profile as England's captain and one of the Premier League's best-known figures. Reaction to both the verdict and his remarks is spreading across social media.
- 28Menopause Symptoms May Signal Alzheimer's Risk●How Menopause Symptoms Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk https://nautil.us/how-menopause-symptoms-could-predict-alzheimers-
A new report from Nautilus explores how the severity and timing of menopause symptoms could serve as early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk. Researchers are increasingly examining the links between hormonal changes in midlife and long-term brain health, suggesting that women's menopause experiences may offer clinicians valuable clues for earlier detection of dementia.
- 29Europe's seasonal gas storage trade is breaking down●For decades, traders have bought cheap gas in summer, stored it and then sold it at a higher price when needed to ensure
For decades, traders bought cheap gas in summer, stored it, and sold it at higher winter prices, guaranteeing Europe's heating supply. That model is now unravelling. The usual seasonal price gaps that made storage profitable have narrowed or disappeared, undermining the incentive to fill underground facilities and raising concerns about how the continent will secure winter fuel.
- 30Golf coach explains why wrong swings make you worse●ゴルフが上手くなれないのには理由がありました#間違えた動きでボールを打つほど下手がかたまる#ゴルフ上達の盲点 # tenswing # 増田哲仁 # 腰痛からの解放 https://www. golftweet.com/644571/ #
Japanese golf instructor Masuda Tetsuhito says golfers fail to improve because the more they hit balls with incorrect movements, the more firmly bad habits become ingrained. He highlights a blind spot in golf improvement and promotes his "ten swing" method, which he also links to relief from lower back pain.
- 31Claude's demands for deep workplace access spark security warnings●(work) Claude: "We need access to your Slack, your email, install this .sh script on your development environment, acces
A widely shared satire piece imagines Claude Code demanding access to employees' Slack, email archives, desktop files and an unsigned shell script installed on their development machines before any coding can begin, with the IT department supposedly endorsing it all. The joke lands because agentic AI coding tools genuinely do request broad, hard-to-audit permissions, and security professionals are using the attention to warn companies about granting them.
- 32Middle East Oil Exports Rise, Pushing Prices Down▼🟠 UPDATE Middle East Oil Exports Rise Despite High Prices Oil prices fell as much as 3.5% due to recovering Middle East
Oil prices dropped by as much as 3.5% as Middle East exports recover, easing supply concerns even as geopolitical uncertainty persists and US-Iran negotiations continue. The increase in shipments from the region is helping to offset fears of tighter supply, weighing on crude benchmarks and drawing attention from markets watching the diplomatic talks closely.
- 33New coalition urges Washington state to fix tax fairness●To become more economically competitive, Washington must prioritize tackling tax fairness and securing sustainable reven
A newly launched group, the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound, argues that Washington must overhaul its tax system to stay economically competitive. The coalition says the state needs tax structures that are simple, fair and competitive, while also securing sustainable revenue. The argument reflects ongoing concern in Washington, one of the few states without an income tax, over how regressive its revenue system is and how to fund public services long term.
- 34Polish watchdog fines bid-rigging firms 13.5 million zloty●- *„Następnym razem jak zadzwonię, to wy ustąpicie”* – między innymi tymi słowami jeden z uczestników niedozwolonego por
Poland's competition authority UOKiK has imposed fines totalling 13.5 million zloty on participants of bid-rigging agreements in tenders organised by PGE Dystrybucja. One participant allegedly influenced tender outcomes with words such as 'next time I call, you will step aside'. The case highlights collusion in public procurement linked to the state energy group.
- 35New analysis tracks Germany's battery storage expansion●# Steady # Klimacrew Wie genau entwickelt sich der Ausbau von # Batteriespeicher n in Deutschland – und was verraten di
A researcher is analysing how battery storage capacity in Germany is developing, using raw data from the Bundesnetzagentur's Marktstammdatenregister. The work, shared with the Steady Klimacrew community, applies the same data-driven approach previously used to track the growth of balcony solar installations, aiming to show concrete trends in the rollout of stationary electricity storage.
- 36Dark poetic lyrics spark quiet music-break moment online●🎧 # music break Do you think, when they gouge out your eyes And place two jewels where your eyes once were Will you see?
An anonymous lyric from a French-language song about having one's eyes gouged out and replaced with jewels is being shared as a 'music break' post, asking whether blood, suffering and things that cannot be bought can be forgotten or sold. The verses read like a dark meditation on greed, memory and loss, and it is unclear which song or artist the lines come from.
- 37Fiona Robertson's autumn landscape embroidery draws admirers▼Autumn landscape embroidery by Fiona Robertson, UK textile artist 🍁🍂 https://www. fionarobertsonartworks.co.uk/a utumn.h
UK textile artist Fiona Robertson's autumn landscape embroidery is being shared and praised online, drawing attention to her seasonal embroidered works. The pieces depict fall scenery in stitched form, and her website's autumn collection is circulating among art enthusiasts celebrating women artists and seasonal craft.
- 38Europe urged to rethink response to Russian grey zone tactics●📰 Europe needs a new strategy for Russian grey zone aggression 🔗 https://www. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukra inealert/eu
The Atlantic Council argues Europe needs a new strategy to counter Russian grey zone aggression, meaning hostile actions below the threshold of open war such as sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks. The analysis, published on its Ukraine Alert blog, warns that current responses are inadequate and calls for a coordinated European approach to these destabilising tactics amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- 39Poets share 'Bottle Meditation' haiga with beach photography●Bottle Meditation (C) Paul David Mena @ extraspecialbitter & Nara Moore @NaraMoore Image (C) Diana Savage - # HottoCocoa
Poet Nara Moore and Paul David Mena have released a collaborative haiga titled 'Bottle Meditation', pairing poetry with a photograph by Diana Savage. The piece, shared under the HottoCocoa tag alongside imagery of a dead crab on a beach, blends haiku tradition with photography, drawing modest attention from poetry and photography communities online.
- 40Scott Graffius promotes tech and business insights site●Explore https:// scottgraffius.com for unique resources and actionable insights on # technology and # business , includi
Scott Graffius is promoting his website, which offers resources and analysis on technology and business topics including AI, Agile, project management, teamwork and leadership. As an example of the content, he points to a talk on strategic alignment he gave at a PMI Silicon Valley event. The self-promotion has drawn only minimal attention so far, with a small number of likes and little visible discussion.
- 41UK papers lead on Burnham shock and City expulsion threat●The Papers: 'Burnham's triple shock' and 'City face expulsion' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crd941kkejy4o?at_medi
British newspapers on Wednesday are leading with two striking stories: Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's 'triple shock', and a City of London institution reportedly facing expulsion. The BBC's morning papers round-up collects how outlets are playing the twin stories, which have quickly become the most talked-about fronts in the UK press.
- 42Five 'trailblazing' caribou return to Canada's wilderness●5 ‘trailblazing’ caribou return to Canada’s wilderness https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/caribo
Five caribou described as 'trailblazing' have returned to wilderness in Canada, according to a Popular Science report. The animals are being highlighted as a positive sign for caribou recovery in regions where herds have sharply declined due to habitat loss and industrial pressure. The story is drawing modest attention among wildlife and conservation readers.
- 43California bans public officials from making memecoins●California is banning public officials from making memecoins https://www.engadget.com/2271475/california-is-banning-publ
California has enacted a ban barring public officials from creating or promoting memecoins, the joke-driven cryptocurrencies often used to cash in on political fame. Engadget reports the move as part of growing US scrutiny of officials profiting from crypto ventures. It follows national debate over politicians launching or endorsing digital tokens, including the TRUMP memecoin controversy, and reflects tightening state-level ethics rules.
- 44Researchers accept paper on molecular dynamics study of glasses●Nos aceptaron un paper sobre caracterización de vidrios con dinámica molecular, donde los cálculos los hicimos en el clu
A research team in Uruguay has had a paper accepted on the characterisation of glasses using molecular dynamics, with all the calculations run on the computer cluster at the CURE, part of the University of the Republic. The authors say it will be their first published work using that tool, and they describe it as a source of great pride for the group and the region.
- 45Formula 1 looks back at Sepang's highs and heartbreaks●Formula 1 (@F1): Since its first race in 1999, Sepang has played host to sheer jubilation... and the most desperate hear
Formula 1 is revisiting the history of the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, which hosted its first Grand Prix in 1999. The tribute highlights the circuit's dramatic legacy, marked by both triumphant victories and painful moments of heartbreak over its years on the calendar, resonating with fans recalling memorable races there.
- 46Critics mock crypto believers over blockchain value claims▼# Crypto suckers actually believe all the # blockchain lies about "intrinsic value" and "fiat money" and everything, but
A online comment mocking cryptocurrency supporters has drawn attention, arguing that crypto investors have bought into misleading claims about digital assets having "intrinsic value" and about the weaknesses of "fiat money". The writer also criticises the common comparison between cryptocurrency mining and physical resource extraction, calling the framing deceptive. The post reflects ongoing scepticism toward blockchain technology and the enthusiasm of its backers.
- 47Colton Herta still chasing Formula 1 dream●Herta refuses to give up on F1 dream Colton Herta remains focused on reaching Formula 1 within the next two years despit
American driver Colton Herta says he has not given up on reaching Formula 1, insisting he remains focused on securing a seat within the next two years. His comments come despite uncertainty over his plans for 2027, with questions lingering over his future, a potential Cadillac link and whether a Formula 2 campaign could be part of the path.
- 48White House Rule Would Cut Voting Aid for Disabled Americans●This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
A new Office of Management and Budget rule would bar the use of federal grant money for voter registration drives, threatening funding that helps disabled Americans register and vote. Critics, including ProPublica's reporting on the plan, say it is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to restrict voting access and could leave disability rights organizations without key resources ahead of future elections.
- 49EU negotiates new rules on cross-border investigative orders●Grenzenlos ermitteln, aber bitte nicht grenzenlos überwachen! Die EU verhandelt über neue Regeln für grenzüberschreitend
The EU is continuing negotiations on new rules for cross-border investigative orders, which would allow law enforcement authorities to access evidence more easily across member state borders. Digital rights advocates are warning that while cross-border investigations may be legitimate, the rules must not open the door to unlimited surveillance, and are calling for strong safeguards as the talks proceed.
- 50NHL season opens with hockey fiction tie-in chatter●The # NHL season starts today! That makes it a perfect day to check out The Head Game on # RoyalRoad . Lucas Reilly is a
The NHL season gets underway today, and hockey fans are marking the occasion by sharing a hockey novel, The Head Game on Royal Road. The story follows NHL superstar Lucas Reilly chasing the Stanley Cup as his younger brother Eric earns his first call-up, with the two meeting in the playoffs before a devastating hit changes both their careers. Readers are using the season opener as an excuse to recommend hockey fiction.