Business
– Sterling Pharmaceutical Services has recalled nearly 748,000 eye-care products nationwide over concerns about sterility assurance. The action includes more than 500,000 Walgreens-branded lubricant eye-drop packages. Sterling began the recall on Aug. 20 after issues surfaced during a federal inspection.
– Pennsylvania has recorded 943 confirmed measles cases across 39 counties in 2026. The latest state update also lists 176 hospitalizations and five measles-associated deaths through Sept. 30. Case numbers increased by 40 from the previous update on Sept. 28.
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed that an unvaccinated 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died with an active measles infection. She died on September 12 during the state’s largest measles outbreak in more than three decades. Laboratory testing detected the virus in
Federal health authorities designated a voluntary recall of Lundberg Family Farms organic white Jasmine rice as a Class II health hazard due to foreign object contamination concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s updated classification covers approximately 4,600 bags distributed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque, or daraxonrasib, for certain adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The FDA announced the decision on August 26, 2026. The approval covers patients who received at least one previous systemic therapy. It also
Congo’s Ebola outbreak had reached 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths by August 3, making it the country’s largest recorded epidemic. It ranks second worldwide only to the 2014 to 2016 West Africa outbreak. Congo crossed 1,000 confirmed cases within
Michigan has reported two deaths linked to its 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities recorded in the state investigation. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services listed 11,234 cases as of Aug. 3. Officials also reported 193 hospitalizations
Scientists have captured the molecular machinery that malaria parasites use to enter human red blood cells. The finding overturns a decades-old view of the moving junction as a passive ring. Researchers found that the structure acts as an active machine
Technology
– OpenAI is preparing to enter humanoid robotics as it seeks to bring artificial intelligence into the physical world. Chief Executive Sam Altman confirmed the plan in an interview on Fortune’s Sources podcast. Altman said the company expects to have
– INTERPOL launched a public awareness campaign on Monday, October 19, highlighting the growing risk of crime that uses AI-generated or AI-altered media to scam members of the public. The campaign features three short videos, themselves created with artificial intelligence.
The World Trade Organization raised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9 percent, reflecting an unexpected boom in cross-border shipments of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Global spending on intelligent computing hardware is expected to expand by at least 30
– Google will reduce the Gemini model choices available to free personal accounts from October 9, 2026. Users without a Google AI subscription will have access to Flash-Lite through Gemini Apps. They will no longer receive access to Flash or
– Google has started orbital testing for Project Suncatcher after sending its first prototype satellite into low Earth orbit. SpaceX launched the spacecraft on October 1, 2026, aboard its Transporter-18 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Google established contact
– Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, its new flagship artificial intelligence model for advanced professional tasks. The company announced Argon on Sept. 30 as the lead model in the Gemini 4 generation. It supports complex software development, financial analysis,
OpenAI has started working with an independent panel of mathematicians on standards for AI-generated mathematical research. The Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence operates through the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Its mandate includes the presentation, review and
Khalilur Rahman, president of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, called for a faster global response to artificial intelligence. Speaking at the opening of the General Debate, he said the UN risks falling behind rapid technological change. Rahman urged governments
OpenAI has introduced a formal framework for tracking, investigating and disclosing cases of unexpected or unauthorized artificial intelligence behavior. The company released the framework on September 16 alongside six reports covering model misalignment observed during training or evaluation. OpenAI said
Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable iPhone, with U.S. pricing starting at $1,999. The device opens to reveal a 7.6-inch inner display and includes a 5.4-inch outer screen for one-handed use. Apple says the inner panel
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with new camera hardware, faster processing and longer battery life. The models introduce a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. They also feature the A20 Pro processor
Nvidia has signed a $12.93 billion agreement to acquire artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face. The companies entered the definitive agreement on September 2, 2026. Nvidia will pay about $11.9 billion to Hugging Face stockholders, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction
Entertainment
Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has set a new benchmark in the film industry by becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, with global earnings surpassing $1.085 billion. This record was previously held by “Joker” from Warner Bros., signaling a significant achievement
Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform, has made headlines with the announcement of a groundbreaking gaming rewards program valued at an impressive $50 million. The initiative, aptly named “The Main Quest,” is poised to revolutionize the landscape of blockchain gaming.
Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska
“The Equalizer 3” tops $100 million at the global box office in just its second weekend, boasting a formidable total of $107.6 million. This impressive figure includes $61.8 million from the US and a commendable $45.8 million internationally making the