Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers

New York Times - Oct 22, 2026

The tech giant is funding one of the nation’s largest “virtual power plants,” which would pay homes and businesses to adjust their energy use when grids are strained.

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NASA competition model 2.0 cuts mission selection by 45%

NASA competition model 2.0 cuts mission selection by 45%

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NASA competition model 2.0 cuts mission selection by 45%Getting a Discovery or New Frontiers mission from announcement to second-step selection currently takes NASA about 35 months. Under a new plan, called Competition Model 2.0, the agency wants it done in about 19.5.NASA's science chief, Nicola...

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Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost

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Roslynn Garner-Gatley uses a hot water bottle bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.

Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

Oct 22, 2026

The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.

Meta's Zuckerberg pitches AI successes to investors with 26% rise in quarterly revenue

Meta's Zuckerberg pitches AI successes to investors with 26% rise in quarterly revenue

Oct 22, 2026

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg touted the company's progress on artificial intelligence during an earnings call on Wednesday and called for more investment. The tech giant's Muse AI agent has garnered 10 million users since its launch six weeks ago, while third-quarter revenue rose to $64.6 billion. Meanwhile, the company is accused of political interference in Brazil's presidential election. Also in this edition, we check in on France's rising borrowing costs.

Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount

Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount

Oct 22, 2026

The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.

Earth and Mars May Have Formed in Weirdly Different Ways

Earth and Mars May Have Formed in Weirdly Different Ways

Oct 22, 2026

Chemical clues and computer simulations suggest the two rocky planets have unique origin stories.

For Clues About How A.I. Will Change Work, Look to the Past

For Clues About How A.I. Will Change Work, Look to the Past

Oct 22, 2026

Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence.

When Do Rules on Historic Preservation Go Too Far?

When Do Rules on Historic Preservation Go Too Far?

Oct 22, 2026

Saratoga Springs, N.Y., stands out for its preservation efforts. But some say strict designs have become a burden for residents.

LiteLLM Suspects GitHub Token Leak in AI Gateway Logs Behind Malicious Package Release

LiteLLM Suspects GitHub Token Leak in AI Gateway Logs Behind Malicious Package Release

Oct 22, 2026

LiteLLM on Wednesday disclosed that threat actors compromised "multiple independent security controls" to push a malicious version of the Python package containing a credential stealer and a backdoor. On October 21, 2026, LiteLLM's release pipeline was compromised to push 1.107.0 to the Docker Hub registry and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository. The incident took place around 4:00 a.m.

ITB Asia 2026 Opens with New Experience Zones, Guided Tours, and 184% Growth in MICE Show Asia

ITB Asia 2026 Opens with New Experience Zones, Guided Tours, and 184% Growth in MICE Show Asia

Oct 22, 2026

Under the theme “Experiences in Motion: Human-Centred Design in Travel & Tourism”, Asia-Pacific’s largest 3-in-1 travel trade show runs in Singapore from 21–23 October, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting brands and 1,500 qualified buyers. New for 2026 is the Experience Zone, bringing together companies offering travel experiences, activities and attractions, with the Experience Pavilion by Tripadvisor housed within it. Complimentary curated Guided Tours and an invitation-only networking session for association executives create further opportunities for industry exchange. Agoda, Tourism Fiji, Turespaña, Trip.com Group, Uganda Convention Bureau and many more feature among participating brands, while opening keynote speakers Lovrenc Kessler (Simon-Kucher) and Brett Henry (WebBeds) address the global travel outlook and competition in the age of AI.

Node.js Brotli Decoder Bug Could Allow Remote Code Execution in All Supported Versions

Node.js Brotli Decoder Bug Could Allow Remote Code Execution in All Supported Versions

Oct 22, 2026

Node.js released security updates on October 21 for its three supported release lines, 22.x, 24.x and 26.x, fixing 10 flaws. The most serious is a bug in the Brotli decompression code that Node.js bundles, which the project says can allow remote code execution, meaning an attacker could run code of their choosing on the affected system. Each supported line has one fixed version:

Cyclone Josephine forms near US East Coast as nine states are warned of storm's impact

Cyclone Josephine forms near US East Coast as nine states are warned of storm's impact

Oct 22, 2026

Hurricane trackers announced that Cyclone Josephine has formed off the US East Coast. Forecasts show nine states could see storm impacts for days.

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