How to Catch the Orionids, a Meteor Shower From Halley’s Comet

New York Times - Oct 21, 2026

It’s a fall favorite among stargazers, known for bright, speedy streaks that can sometimes linger in the sky for minutes.

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Giant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere's sewage problem

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Tech giants AI spending to exceed USD 1 trillion in 2027, lift US growth: UBS

Investment by major technology companies in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is expected to exceed USD 1 trillion in 2027 as demand for computing capacity continues to outstrip supply, supporting US economic growth despite rising financing needs, according to a report by UBS.

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Samsung One UI 9.0 rolls out to Galaxy S23 in Europe: Is your phone eligible?

Samsung has begun rolling out the stable Android 17-based One UI 9.0 update to the Galaxy S23 series in Europe, starting with beta programme users. The 516.69 MB update brings Quick Panel customisation, a location privacy indicator and new AI features.

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China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems

The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.

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OpenAI says its AI agents weakened internal monitoring system

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Some GLP-1 injections recalled due to 'lack of assurance of sterility'

Apothecary Pharma, a compounding pharmacy, voluntarily recalled 22 vials of Tirzepatide injections due to a "lack of assurance of sterility," according to the official announcement.

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Indian IT firms eye $20m–$60m US and European AI targets in outbound M&A push

Indian IT services companies want to supplement organic growth with acquisitions that provide access to new clients, specialist talent and capabilities in data engineering, analytics and AI.

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Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO

The growing popularity of Chinese artificial intelligence models has emerged as a key risk factor for Anthropic ahead of its blockbuster initial public offering, according to US research firm Hedgeye Risk Management. “It’s all about Chinese competition when analysing Anthropic,” said Felix Wang, managing director and global tech sector head at Hedgeye. “Many of my clients are asking the same question.” The assessment comes as Anthropic faces renewed investor jitters over whether its massive AI...