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    A Quanta Magazine article explaining the holographic principle in physics is being discussed on Hacker News. The idea is that gravity in a volume of space can be described by information encoded on that volume's boundary, as in the AdS/CFT correspondence, suggesting three-dimensional reality may emerge from lower-dimensional information. Commenters on the post are debating what this implies about the fundamental nature of space, time and whether reality is a projection.

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    Sahibzada Farhan draws attention in India searches▼साहिबज़ादा फरहानGgoogleIN1K3 d ago

    The name Sahibzada Farhan is circulating widely in India, topping trending searches with more than 1,000 engagements. No specific news event is confirmed in the available reporting, though the name corresponds to a Pakistani cricketer, suggesting sports results may be driving the interest. Exact details of what prompted the surge remain unverified.

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    Italian media are covering a new Report episode marked by an on-air clash between Corrado Formigli's programme figures, with tensions between host and correspondent Sigfrido Ranucci and correspondent Giovanni Mottola. Former presenter Paolo Corsini disclosed that the correspondent earns around 330,000 euros, fueling debate over salaries at the Rai investigative show amid the Lavitola affair.

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    Google faces class action over Gemini AI reading Gmail●Google Gemini Gmail Privacy Class Action: AI Read Emails Without Consent https:// openclassactions.com/lawsuits/ google-MmastodonTechnology51 d ago

    Google is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its Gemini AI read Gmail users' emails without obtaining their consent. The suit raises concerns about how AI features access private correspondence and whether Google adequately informed users. Commenters online have seized on the case as part of broader unease about AI systems and surveillance built into everyday services.

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    Perseverance rover marks 2,000th day on Mars●Perseverance: 2000th day on Mars # Mars Oct. 5, 2026 - Sol 2000 Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech # Perseverance # rover # Sol200MmastodonWorld71 h ago

    NASA's Perseverance rover has reached its 2,000th Martian day, or sol, on the Red Planet, corresponding to October 5, 2026. The rover continues its science campaign along the northern rim of Jezero Crater, and space enthusiasts and researchers are marking the milestone by sharing imagery and updates from the mission.

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    Anthony Wint has drawn search attention after taking part in an interview with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi around UFC 332. The interview, published on UFC.com, covered his involvement with the event, and the fighter is trending in both the UK and the US as audiences look up more about him.

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    Russian state media signals unpopular measures after election●Russian paper: “The election’s over. It’s time for unpopular measures.”▶youtubeBusinessEconomy444.2K14 h ago

    A Russian newspaper has declared that "the election's over" and it is "time for unpopular measures", a message highlighted by the BBC's Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg. The framing suggests the Kremlin may now push through painful economic or policy steps it avoided before the presidential vote, such as tax rises, spending cuts or further mobilisation-related burdens. Observers read it as a signal that Russians will be asked to pay a price now that Vladimir Putin's re-election is secured.

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    Brazil's Central Bank moves to link Pix with EU and India payment systems▼INTERNATIONAL PIX! Central Bank advances connection with TIPS (European Union) and UPI (India)! U...▶youtubeBusinessBanking177.4K46 min ago

    Brazil's Central Bank is advancing plans to connect its instant payment system Pix with the European Union's TIPS platform and India's UPI. The move would allow cross-border payments between Brazil, Europe and India in seconds, reducing costs and reliance on traditional correspondent banking. The development is drawing wide attention, with commentators highlighting what it could mean for Brazilians abroad, remittances and international trade.

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    Actress Zepyur Brutyan looked through Pavel Priluchny's phone, according to a Kino Mail report. The story covers his correspondence with an artificial intelligence chatbot and her reaction to what she found. Details of the exchange and the actress's response are drawing attention from Russian entertainment audiences.

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    Veteran Australian journalist Hugh Riminton is signing off after a long career in news. A reflective piece in The Age and Brisbane Times traces his lifetime in journalism, from telex machines to modern newsrooms, recounting tears and trauma along the way. Readers are responding to the farewell from one of the country's best-known foreign correspondents and anchors.

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    OCI N.V. responds to Dutch retail investors association VEB▼OCI N.V. statement regarding correspondence from the Dutch association for retail investors (VEB)✉newsBusinessRetail47 min ago

    OCI N.V., the Amsterdam-listed chemicals group, has issued a statement in response to correspondence it received from VEB, the Dutch association for retail investors. The company published its reply through PR Newswire. No further details about the content of the exchange have been made available, and it is not yet clear what issue the investor association raised with the company.

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    UN political affairs chief wraps up visit to Afghanistan▼Note to Correspondents: Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs concludes visit to Afghanistan✉newsWorldPolitics1 h ago

    The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs has concluded a visit to Afghanistan, according to a note issued to correspondents by the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. No further details about meetings, outcomes, or statements from the trip were provided in the announcement.

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    Public archive of Elon Musk's emails goes online▼Emails to and from Elon Musk that have been made publicYhnScienceSpace Policy311 d ago

    A website collecting emails to and from Elon Musk that have been made public is drawing attention online. The archive gathers correspondence that has entered the public record through court filings and disclosures, making it easier to browse Musk's communications. It is being shared and discussed widely, particularly among people following his business dealings, government contacts and policy influence.

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    Mike Marra Offers Entertainment Fall Preview▼Fall Preview with Entertainment Correspondent Mike Marra✉newsCultureEntertainment1 h ago

    Entertainment correspondent Mike Marra is presenting a fall preview, looking ahead at the upcoming season in television, film and entertainment. The segment, aired as part of a news broadcast, outlines what audiences can expect in the months ahead. Details of the specific shows or events highlighted have not been widely reported, but the preview is drawing attention from viewers interested in the fall entertainment lineup.

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    French high school students protest education system●High school students in France are demanding changes to the country's education systems. As protests have grown, there h𝕏xFR2141 d ago

    High school students across France are demanding changes to the country's education system, with protests growing in recent days. Some demonstrations have escalated into violent clashes with police. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams is covering the story, and footage of the confrontations is circulating widely, drawing attention to student grievances in France.

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    Alan Jones corresponded with 13-year-old seeking financial help, court hears●Alan Jones corresponded with 13-year-old who asked for financial help, court hears https://www.theguardian.com/australiaMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts33 h ago

    An Australian court has heard that former broadcaster Alan Jones corresponded with a 13-year-old child who had asked him for financial help. The claim emerged during ongoing legal proceedings against Jones, who faces serious charges and has been the subject of intense scrutiny over his dealings with young men. The revelation has drawn wide attention in Australia, adding to the growing body of evidence being aired in court about his conduct.

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    ABC News correspondent Will Reeve, son of the late actor Christopher Reeve, has announced he is being treated for testicular cancer. He shared his diagnosis publicly along with details of his chemotherapy treatment. The revelation has drawn wide attention and messages of support, as viewers respond to the journalist's decision to speak openly about his illness.

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    Albrecht Reinhardt, a former Russia correspondent for German public broadcaster ARD, has died, according to STERN.de. Reinhardt reported from Moscow for ARD and was associated with the broadcaster's long-running foreign affairs programme Weltspiegel, which covers international news for German audiences. The news has prompted attention in Germany, where colleagues and viewers are recalling his work covering the Soviet Union and Russia during his career.

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    Reece Feldman named Academy red carpet correspondent for 99th Oscars●REECE FELDMAN TAPPED AS ACADEMY’S OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADOR AND RED CARPET CORRESPONDENT FOR THE 99TH OSCARS® SEASON✉newsCultureCelebrity5 h ago

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named social media personality Reece Feldman as its official social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent for the 99th Oscars season. In the role, Feldman will create behind-the-scenes content covering the awards season, continuing the Academy's push to reach younger audiences through digital creators ahead of next year's ceremony.

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    A Salary Dictum for Removable Parts Circulates Online●a salary dictum for removable parts and representational red or white fire https:// subspacewagon.systems/a-salary -dictMmastodonCultureArt155 d ago

    A fragment of text referring to 'a salary dictum for removable parts and representational red or white fire' is being shared and linked from a personal site alongside material described as 'Holding For Sailor-Smiths's Songs'. The phrases do not correspond to any identifiable news event or known publication, and no interpretation or commentary has been attached to them so far.

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    Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian cyclist in Gaza City●📢🕯️ Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that an Israeli terror drone targeted a bicycle on Omar al-Mukhtar Street, W- oMmastodonWarMiddle East35 h ago

    Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that an Israeli drone targeted a bicycle on Omar al-Mukhtar Street in western Gaza City, killing one Palestinian. The strike was reported on October 6 and circulated widely with calls for attention to ongoing casualties in Gaza. The report comes amid continued Israeli military operations in the territory.

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    Putin shows no sign of stopping war, Rosenberg reports●Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articlesMmastodonWorld34 d ago

    BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg reports that Russia is doubling down on its war in Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin showing no indication of halting the conflict. The analysis points to Moscow pressing ahead with its campaign despite international pressure for a settlement, leaving prospects for peace looking remote as the fighting continues.

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    Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridges for second day●Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges BBC # Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's NortherMmastodonWarUkraine11 d ago

    Russian forces have struck bridges across Kyiv, with the city's Northern Bridge hit for the second consecutive day. BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is reporting from the site, describing damage to key crossings over the Dnipro and what the attacks mean for the Ukrainian capital's transport and defences. The repeated targeting of infrastructure points to an intensifying campaign against Kyiv.

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    Leaked emails show Sir Richard Hadlee's stinging attack on NZ Cricket▼Sir Richard Hadlee bowled a severe bouncer at NZ Cricket – leaked emails reveal he's not alone✉newsSportCricket1 d ago

    Sir Richard Hadlee, New Zealand's greatest Test bowler, has launched a stinging public critique of New Zealand Cricket, and leaked emails published by the NZ Herald suggest other figures share his concerns. The revelations have put the sport's national administration under fresh scrutiny as current and former players' discontent with the governing body comes into the open.

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    Latitude Global pitches stablecoin rails for faster cross-border payments▼How # Stablecoins speed int’l # Payments Startup Latitude Global pitches faster, cheaper cross-border payments by sendinMmastodonBusinessBanking11 d ago

    Startup Latitude Global is pitching faster, cheaper international payments built on stablecoin rails, arguing that sending cross-border transfers over stablecoins beats legacy correspondent banking, especially for emerging markets. The pitch lands as banks and payments firms weigh how digital dollars could cut the cost and delay of traditional international money movement.

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    Families of journalists killed in Ukraine sue Fox News▼Families of journalists killed in Ukraine sue Fox News for failing to keep them safe✉newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    The families of journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine have filed a lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network of failing to keep its staff safe. The case, reported by NPR, raises questions about the duty of care news organisations owe correspondents deployed to conflict zones.

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    Modder regains control of old World of Warcraft addon after long ticket process●It only took 2 and half weeks of back and forth through a ticketing system, but I now have control of my old World of WaMmastodonTechnologySoftware41 d ago

    A developer has recovered control of their old World of Warcraft addon, Runestone, after two and a half weeks of correspondence through CurseForge's ticketing system. They were surprised to learn that players had been hoping for an update to the mod as recently as three years ago, and now appear to be in a position to resume maintaining it.

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    Fox News journalist killed covering war; parents blame network▼She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter✉newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    A journalist working for Fox News was killed while covering the war, and her parents are publicly blaming the network and one of its star reporters for her death. The accusation has drawn wide attention, raising questions about the risks imposed on correspondents and the decisions made by news organisations sending staff into conflict zones.

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    Jon Stewart Riffs on MAGA's AI Embrace and Trump's UN Speech▼Jon Stewart on MAGA's Embrace of AI & Desi Lydic on Trump's U.N. Rant and Xi Meetup | The Daily Show▶youtubeTechnologyAI1.5M3 d ago

    The Daily Show is drawing big attention with a new segment in which Jon Stewart takes aim at the MAGA movement's embrace of artificial intelligence, while correspondent Desi Lydic covers Donald Trump's address to the United Nations and his meeting with China's Xi Jinping. The comedy show's political satire on AI and Trump's diplomatic moments is sparking widespread reaction online.

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    Pope Sends Letter to Chicago White Sox▼Pope sends letter to White Sox🦋bluesky7174 d ago

    Pope Leo XIV has sent a letter to the Chicago White Sox, drawing attention across sports and Vatican watchers alike. The American-born pontiff, who grew up in Chicago, has long been linked to the team, and the correspondence is being read as a personal nod to his hometown club amid its struggles on the field.

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    Ateneo de Manila University has a role or appointment identified as a University Diversity Officer, referenced under the label 10.6.5, which corresponds to a university diversity indicator. The item indicates the institution maintains or is establishing a dedicated officer for diversity matters, but no further details about the appointment or its scope are available.

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    Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to target AI experts▼Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts✉newsTechnologyAI4 d ago

    Chinese-linked hackers posed as a former US official in a phishing scheme aimed at stealing emails from artificial intelligence specialists, Reuters reports. The operation used a spoofed identity to trick targets into handing over sensitive correspondence, highlighting growing concern over espionage campaigns targeting the AI sector and US expertise in the field.

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    Home grower celebrates first cotton boll after seed-saving success●Thank you to @PermaSolarPotter@mastodon.green--I received your letter. To those interested, I didn't grow any cotton thiMmastodonLifeHome & Garden102 d ago

    An artist and home gardener reports that brown cotton seeds she saved from last year's crop survived the winter for the first time and produced the plant's first boll, though she chose not to grow cotton this year. She shared the update while thanking a correspondent for a letter, drawing interest from fellow gardeners and seed savers.

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    Former Chronicle book editor Bill Hogan reveals trove of writer correspondence▼Former Chronicle book editor Bill Hogan quietly saved years of correspondence with some of America’s greatest writers✉newsCultureBooks2 d ago

    Bill Hogan, who spent years as book editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, quietly kept his correspondence with some of America's most celebrated writers. The archive of letters has now come to light, drawing attention for its intimate record of exchanges between an editor and major literary figures. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of American literary life across decades.

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    USCIS I-485 Notices Raise Questions Over Delayed October Visa Bulletin●Surprise USCIS I-485 Notices - Why is the October Visa Bulletin Delayed?▶youtubeWorldImmigration129.4K2 d ago

    Immigrants and immigration observers are discussing surprise USCIS notices sent to I-485 green card applicants, while the State Department's October Visa Bulletin has not been published on its usual schedule. Applicants report receiving unexpected correspondence about their adjustment of status cases, and attention is turning to what the delay in the bulletin means for upcoming green card availability and interview scheduling.

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    Guardian letters debate Manchester City spending and Premier League margins▼Manchester City’s spending and the fine margins of Premier League football | Letters✉newsSportSoccer16 h ago

    Readers of The Guardian have written in about Manchester City's spending and how fine the margins are in the Premier League. The letters page reflects ongoing debate over the club's financial power and whether monetary advantages are narrowing or distorting competition at the top of English football. No new developments beyond the published correspondence are cited.

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    Leaked emails show Sir Richard Hadlee's stinging criticism of NZ Cricket▼Sir Richard Hadlee bowled a severe bouncer at NZ Cricket - leaked emails reveal he's not alone✉newsSportCricket1 d ago

    Leaked emails show New Zealand cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee delivered pointed criticism of NZ Cricket, and the messages indicate other figures share his concerns about the sport's administration. The correspondence has surfaced publicly, prompting discussion about internal tensions between the country's most celebrated bowler and the governing body, and about how widespread discontent within the game may be.

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    Meghan Markle Book With Note to Princess Eugenie Listed on eBay▼Meghan Markle Book With Handwritten Note to Princess Eugenie Reportedly Listed on eBay✉newsCultureBooks2 d ago

    A copy of a book by Meghan Markle, reportedly carrying a handwritten note addressed to Princess Eugenie, has been listed for sale on eBay. The listing is drawing attention because it suggests a personal item connected to the royal family has entered the open market, renewing discussion about the Sussexes' circle and how private correspondence between royals ends up being sold publicly.

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    Mercedes' new F1 upgrade package off to a rough start●Adam Cooper (@adamcooperF1): '@MercedesAMGF1 brought a much-anticipated major upgrade package to Sepang - and thus far iMmastodonSportMotorsport02 d ago

    Formula 1 correspondent Adam Cooper reports that Mercedes brought a much-anticipated major upgrade package to the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, but the early running has not gone to plan. Driver Kimi Antonelli has been explaining the team's difficulties getting the new parts to work as expected.

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    Landlord Attorney's Texts Released in Fight Over Mamdani Rent Freeze●Landlord Attorney Trying to Kill Mamdani's Rent Freeze Forces Release of SHOCKING Texts Like 'Appreciate the AppointmentMmastodonBusinessReal Estate24 d ago

    A landlord-side attorney seeking to block Zohran Mamdani's proposed rent freeze has been compelled to release texts and emails, including messages such as 'Appreciate the Appointment' and 'Honored to Serve,' raising questions about his ties to city bodies like the Rent Guidelines Board. Hell Gate reports the correspondence as part of ongoing litigation over the freeze. The revelations are fueling scrutiny of landlord influence over rent policy in New York.