Archaeologists have found the first physical evidence of Peruvian hairless dogs at the 1,200-year-old Wari Empire site of Castillo de Huarmey, identifying at least three individuals among 341 dog bone specimens.
A new study by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers indicates that while ketogenic diets may protect against colon cancer, they could increase the risk of cancer in the small intestine in genetically predisposed mice.
The United States has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian missile strikes, following a reported temporary suspension, as President Donald Trump continues to criticize Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
US President Donald Trump is actively campaigning and has pledged $400 million to support Republicans ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, as Democrats show leads in congressional polls.
Social media rumors of a Paris street medic's death from police beating were refuted on October 20, 2026, when the medic spoke to FRANCE 24, confirming his survival.
Reema El Qassem joined the Sydney Uni Lions within seven months of starting rehabilitation for Functional Neurological Disorder, becoming the first hijab-wearing, non-verbal player in the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League.
Two severe remote code execution flaws in PHP, rated CVSS 10.0, were prematurely disclosed online, leaving global web servers vulnerable ahead of official fixes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resumption of US intelligence sharing on Russian missile strikes, as US foreign policy towards Russia draws significant domestic and international criticism.
Quantinuum announced 99.9995% logical memory fidelity, a world record, as other companies also reported significant strides in quantum error correction.
Meta Platforms, Inc. revised its commercial Terms of Service on October 16, 2026, removing the word "train" from a clause that previously allowed content acquired through web crawling to be used for artificial intelligence model training, just days before the updated terms were to become effective on October 30, 2026.
Google has initiated the rollout of Gemini's Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, allowing the AI to access personal data from various Google services for in-car use.
A forthcoming biography in September 2026 will detail the complex life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a Yoruba woman presented to Queen Victoria at age seven who died at 37.
Mynt, the parent company of GCash, made history on October 20, 2026, with the largest Initial Public Offering in the Philippines, raising PHP 60.9 billion.
Los Angeles election officials assert that a Department of Justice list targeting over 20,000 suspected non-citizen voters includes a significant number of US-born citizens.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy states a speed limit on military-grade Starshield internet services has hindered drone operations, attributing the order to the U.S. government.
Paris police have imposed a seven-hour overnight curfew in specific central areas, including Place de la République, effective Tuesday night, to curb ongoing rioting and looting following widespread protests.
Sceye's stratospheric airship, carrying its SceyeCELL technology, flew over 15,000 kilometers from the United States to Japan and back in August 2026 to demonstrate mobile broadband for emergency response.