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- 1Rasmal Ventures and Bilişim Vadisi to Link Gulf and Turkish Startups▼Rasmal Ventures Partners with Türkiye’s Bilişim Vadisi to Build a Startup Bridge Between the Gulf and Türkiye
Qatar-based Rasmal Ventures has announced a partnership with Türkiye's technology hub Bilişim Vadisi to create a startup bridge between the Gulf and Türkiye. The agreement aims to help startups expand across both markets, connecting Gulf capital with Turkish technology companies. The partnership highlights growing efforts to deepen investment and innovation ties between the two regions.
- 2AI's real risk lies with its builders, says new interview▼Interview: AI is not the threat. It's the people building it "that are the existential risks to humanity." "If a bridge
A new interview argues that artificial intelligence itself is not the existential threat to humanity; the danger comes from the people building it. The speaker compares AI to infrastructure like bridges, saying that when a bridge collapses no one asks whether the bridge was uncontrollable or unethical, and that AI should be judged the same way. The remarks frame AI risk as a question of human accountability and engineering standards rather than runaway machines.
- 3Student Marie Cruz uses music to connect campus cultures▼Video: Student Marie Cruz uses music to connect cultures on campus
Illinois State University has released a video profiling Marie Cruz, a student who uses music to bring together different cultures on campus. The piece highlights how her musical activities foster cross-cultural connection among students. It is drawing attention as an example of student-led cultural engagement in higher education.
- 4Zelensky says Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge and infrastructure overnight●The Russians continue to turn our infrastructure and everything that supports ordinary life into their targets. This mor
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian drones struck the Pivnichnyi Bridge in Kyiv on Wednesday morning, while residential buildings, railways and energy infrastructure came under attack overnight across multiple Ukrainian regions. He accused Russia of deliberately targeting infrastructure that supports ordinary life, as renewed strikes on energy and transport networks draw international concern.
- 5Open-source tool designs LEGO builds from over 2,000 pieces▼Open-source tool designs LEGO builds with more than 2,000 real pieces — their programs output detailed CAD files, but no models have been built yet
An open-source software project generates designs for LEGO builds using more than 2,000 real bricks. The programs output detailed CAD files that builders could follow, though no one has yet assembled a physical model from the designs. The project highlights how software can bridge digital creation and hands-on brick building, but its practical feasibility remains unproven until a real build is attempted.
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Gianandrea Noseda, the Italian conductor, is drawing attention for the way he blends artistry with diplomacy in his musical leadership. Commenters highlight how he uses his podium roles to build cultural bridges, positioning music as a tool of international goodwill as much as artistic expression.
- 7Marjoe Gortner, Child Preacher Turned Actor, Dies at 82▼Marjoe Gortner, Child Preacher and ‘Earthquake,’ ‘Falcon Crest’ Actor, Dies at 82
Marjoe Gortner, who became famous as a child evangelist before building an acting career in films like 'Earthquake' and the television series 'Falcon Crest', has died at the age of 82. Obituaries are recalling his unusual path from revival-tent preaching to Hollywood, and his later decision to expose the tactics of televangelism in the 1972 documentary 'Marjoe'.
- 8New Comic Book Draws Parallels Between George Washington and Abylai Khan▼New Comic Book Explores Parallels Between George Washington and Abylai Khan in Story of Leadership
A new comic book compares George Washington, the first US president, with Abylai Khan, the 18th-century Kazakh khan, presenting the two leaders side by side in a story about leadership. The project, reported by The Astana Times, highlights shared themes of nation-building and resilience. It is drawing attention as an unusual cultural bridge between American and Kazakh history.
- 9Gustavo Dudamel arrives in New York to bring music to the streets▼Gustavo Dudamel arrives in New York to take music to the streets: ‘Art is for building bridges’
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel has arrived in New York as he begins his tenure with the New York Philharmonic, pledging to take music beyond the concert hall and into the city's streets. 'Art is for building bridges,' he said, framing his new role around access and community engagement.
- 10Building Bridges chair says sustainability has become over-politicised▼Building Bridges chairman Patrick Odier: ‘Sustainability issues have become over-politicised’
Patrick Odier, chairman of the Building Bridges sustainable finance initiative in Geneva, said sustainability issues have become over-politicised. His comments come as ESG and climate finance debates grow increasingly polarised among policymakers and investors, with Geneva positioning itself as a hub for sustainable finance amid that tension.
- 11Rasmal Ventures and Bilişim Vadisi launch startup bridge▼Rasmal Ventures and Bilişim Vadisi Collaboration builds startup bridge between two nations
Rasmal Ventures and Turkey's technology hub Bilişim Vadisi have announced a collaboration aimed at building a bridge between startups in their two nations. The partnership is expected to help founders access new markets, investors and resources across borders. Further details about specific programmes or investments have not yet been made public.
- 12Art Space Volunteer Uses Drawings to Build Connections▼Art Space volunteer uses drawings to make an impact and build connections
A volunteer with Art Space is using drawings to make an impact and build connections with others. The story highlights how art can serve as a bridge between people, offering comfort and communication where words may fall short. It is being featured by UT MD Anderson as an example of community volunteering and the human side of creative outreach programs.
- 13Ten Years On, Marvel's Ant-Man Set Up Phase 3▼10 Years Ago, This Marvel Movie Pushed the MCU Further Into Phase 3
A decade after its 2015 release, the Marvel film widely identified as Ant-Man is being revisited for the role it played in steering the MCU toward Phase 3, bridging the end of Phase 2 and the road to Captain America: Civil War and the Avengers' Infinity War saga. Retrospective pieces are weighing its modest scale against its lasting impact on the franchise.
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Military engineers are conducting a bridge-building exercise at Milford, according to local reporting from KSAL News. The drill involves troops constructing temporary bridges, typically to practise rapid deployment and equipment handling. Little further detail has been released about the units involved or the duration of the exercise, but such training events often draw public interest when held near populated areas.
- 15University of Wyoming career fair links business students with employers▼UW College of Business career fair connects students with employers
The University of Wyoming College of Business held a career fair connecting students with employers. The event gave students a chance to meet recruiters, explore job and internship opportunities, and build professional contacts as they prepare to enter the workforce. Local coverage highlights the fair as a key bridge between the university's business programs and Wyoming's hiring community.
- 16Kyiv to build temporary crossings over Dnipro River●🟡 Infrastructure | 7/10 🇺🇦 Planning of temporary crossings construction over the Dnipro River in Kyiv Construction of te
Kyiv will begin construction of temporary crossings over the Dnipro River next week, a response to Russian strikes damaging bridges in and around the Ukrainian capital. The plan includes building multiple temporary structures to restore connections across the river for residents. The infrastructure measure underscores ongoing pressure on the city's transport network amid continued attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- 17Porchlight brings AI companionship tools to senior care▼Startup Spotlight: Porchlight uses AI to help foster human connection in senior care
Seattle tech outlet GeekWire profiles Porchlight, a startup building AI tools designed to encourage human connection among seniors in care settings. The company positions its technology as a bridge to reduce loneliness in elder care rather than a replacement for human interaction. Coverage comes as part of GeekWire's ongoing Startup Spotlight series highlighting emerging Pacific Northwest companies.
- 18Science and higher education urged to choose dialogue over division▼Why science and HE must prioritise dialogue over division
University World News argues that science and higher education must prioritise dialogue over division. The piece frames open conversation across disciplines, institutions and society as essential to addressing polarisation and defending the role of universities in public life, calling on leaders in research and academia to build bridges rather than deepen splits.
- 19Kyiv to build pontoon bridges over Dnipro as backup crossings●Kyiv to start building pontoon bridges over Dnipro – Kalashnyk Kyiv plans to begin construction of several backup crossi
Kyiv plans to begin constructing several backup crossings over the Dnipro River next week, including pontoon bridges that could be used if existing bridges are damaged. City official Kalashnyk said the move is a precaution, and authorities are also considering building a tunnel under the river for longer-term resilience of transport links in the capital.
- 20Library's Tech Buddy Program Helps Residents Navigate Digital World●Library's Tech Budy program helps residents navigate digital world
A library's Tech Buddy program is helping residents build digital skills, with volunteers or staff assisting people with everyday technology tasks such as using devices, going online, and managing digital services. The initiative highlights growing demand for one-on-one tech help as more essential services move online and some residents struggle to keep up.
- 21Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv kill one civilian●RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/117369 741891728959 1 civilian murdered and 2 injured in overnight # Russia attacks
Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight killed one civilian and injured two others, according to reports citing damage to a 25-story residential building in the city's Darnytskyi district. Russian forces also reportedly struck the Southern Bridge. The attacks are part of the ongoing wave of overnight strikes on Ukrainian cities that continue to cause civilian casualties and damage to residential infrastructure.
- 22Newsom Climbs the Golden Gate Bridge in Staged Moment●Newsom, Eager for a Higher Perch, Climbs the Golden Gate Bridge https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/newsom-golden-gate
California Governor Gavin Newsom climbed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, in what the New York Times framed as a symbolic step toward higher political ambitions. The stunt is drawing attention as speculation builds about a possible 2028 presidential run, with observers weighing the optics of the governor's high-profile photo opportunity.
- 23NYC weighs elevated temporary highway over Brooklyn Bridge to repair BQE●NYC mulls building temporary highway in sky over Brooklyn Bridge to fix BQE https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-mulls-buildin
New York City officials are considering an unusual plan to build a temporary elevated highway above the Brooklyn Bridge while the crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is repaired. The triple-cantilever section of the BQE has long needed urgent reconstruction, and the proposal to route traffic through the sky over one of the city's most iconic landmarks is drawing attention for its audacity.
- 24This month's Android app roundup highlights AI and cross-device tools●From cross-device streaming to privacy screens and AI automation 🤖, this month's Android app lineup covers some interest
A new roundup of Android apps this month focuses on cross-device streaming between phones and Macs, privacy screen features, and AI-powered automation for building workflows. The collection suggests a growing push toward apps that bridge devices and automate routine tasks, with commentary that there is something worth checking out for most users in this month's lineup.
- 25Nick Pant Joins UC Davis Engineering to Advance Electronics Research●New Faculty Member Nick Pant Bridges Disciplines to Build Better Electronics
Nick Pant has joined the UC Davis College of Engineering as a new faculty member. The university says his work bridges multiple disciplines with the goal of building better electronics. Little additional detail is available beyond the announcement itself.
- 26WashU father-daughter duo launch Enemies Project against extremism●The Enemies Project: WashU father-daughter duo fight against political extremism
A father-daughter pair at Washington University in St. Louis have started the Enemies Project, an initiative aimed at combating political extremism. The effort focuses on countering polarization and building understanding across political divides. It has drawn attention as concern over political violence and divisive rhetoric continues to grow in the United States.