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George Russell delivered a stunning performance to claim pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, strengthening his case for a new Mercedes contract. The Briton outpaced Max Verstappen by nearly two-tenths of a second on the Marina Bay street circuit, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finishing third and fifth respectively. Verstappen, however, was left frustrated. The reigning champion abandoned his final flying lap after encountering Norris, who was on an in-lap. Waving in frustration, Verstappen complained of losing crucial downforce in the final corners. “That is what happens when there is a car in front of you and…

Donald Trump urged Israel to halt strikes on Gaza after Hamas partly accepted his peace initiative.Hamas said it would free hostages and hand authority to other Palestinians while consulting on remaining terms.Trump welcomed Hamas’ response, declaring: “I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.”He insisted Israel must stop bombing Gaza immediately to allow hostages to leave safely and quickly.Trump announced ongoing talks and stressed that details must still be resolved. Leaders and Mediators React to Trump’s Proposal Trump later shared a celebratory video thanking Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and other supporters.He called the development a “big day”…

Transforming Blood Types for Transplant CompatibilityResearchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a method to convert a kidney from blood type A to type O using specialized enzymes. This approach aims to make a single donor organ compatible with all patients, potentially alleviating the chronic shortage of kidneys available for transplantation. Laboratory tests indicate that the modified organs show reduced risk of immune rejection. Reducing Wait Times and Rejection RiskUniversal donor kidneys could significantly shorten the waiting period for patients in need of transplants. Traditional blood type matching often delays access to organs, and immune rejection remains a…

Modulating Brain PathwaysNew research from Penn Medicine indicates that psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound in certain mushrooms, can influence brain pathways connected to pain and mood regulation. The study suggests that the substance interacts with serotonin receptors, fine-tuning brain activity in a way that reduces both discomfort and depressive behaviors in animal models. A Non-Addictive Approach to Pain ReliefIn the experiments, a single administration of psilocybin alleviated chronic pain and eased anxiety- and depression-like responses in mice for up to two weeks. Scientists note that these effects differ from conventional opioid treatments, highlighting the potential of psilocybin as a safer, non-addictive…

Electric car sales in the UK reached record levels in September, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal. The data shows that electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, marking a major milestone in Britain’s transition toward cleaner transport. Electric and hybrid models drive growth Fully electric car sales jumped by nearly a third to 72,779 units last month. Plug-in hybrids increased even faster, pushing electric and hybrid vehicles to account for more than half of all new registrations. The SMMT said rising discounts, more model choices, and the government’s grant scheme fueled the…

Goshawks, once hunted to near extinction in Britain, could soon return to urban skies if a bold conservation project gets the green light. Dr Paul O’Donoghue of Rewilding UK is preparing a proposal to Natural England to release 15 goshawks each into London and Chester, drawing inspiration from Berlin, where the apex predators thrive in city parks and nest close to busy streets. The plan aims to curb booming populations of crows, magpies, and jackdaws that prey on smaller songbirds, restoring balance through what O’Donoghue calls an “ecology of fear”. He argues that the birds could have an immediate effect…

A new report claims TikTok pushes pornography and sexualised videos to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, activated safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included videos showing masturbation simulations and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately once alerted and insists it prioritises safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake accounts uncover explicit material In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request additional verification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company markets this feature as protection against sexual or mature…

Elon Musk urged his 250 million followers on X to boycott Netflix.He accused the streaming giant of pushing “woke bias” and LGBTQ+ themes.Musk claimed his campaign aimed to protect children’s well-being. Cartoon Sparks Social Media Clash Musk targeted Dead End: Paranormal Park, where a character identifies as transgender.He reposted a meme labeling Netflix a Trojan horse invading “your kids.”Earlier, he reacted to a Libs of TikTok clip by posting, “this is not ok.” Family Feud and Free Speech Debate Musk previously clashed with his daughter Vivian after she transitioned.He called her medical treatment “sterilization,” despite earlier voicing support for trans…

Ryanair has said it could be forced to cancel up to 600 flights a day next week as French air traffic controllers prepare to strike, potentially disrupting travel for as many as 100,000 passengers daily. The walkout, called by the SNCTA union, is scheduled for 7–10 October and will reduce capacity across western Europe. Flights from the UK to France, Spain, Italy and Greece are among those likely to be hit, as many of these routes cross French airspace. Airlines will only learn the scale of disruption once the action begins, but Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said he expected…

SK Hynix and Samsung gained after OpenAI tapped them for its $500bn AI data-centre project.Shares of SK Hynix jumped nearly 10%, while Samsung Electronics climbed over 3% in Thursday trading.OpenAI confirmed both firms will provide high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for its Stargate supercomputer initiative. Samsung dominates global memory production, leading in DRAM and NAND flash chips for servers and devices.SK Hynix, the second-largest DRAM maker, leads in high-bandwidth memory, powering Nvidia’s advanced AI processors.Together, the Korean giants control over half the global memory market, influencing pricing and technology shifts worldwide. Securing Demand for High-Bandwidth Memory AI computing relies heavily on HBM…