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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 06 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

18-Million-Year-Old Ape Fossil Could Rewrite the Human Origins Timeline

A newly discussed ape fossil dated to roughly 18 million years ago is prompting scientists to revisit long-held assumptions about the early evolution of apes and, by extension, the deep ancestry of humans. If the dating and anatomical interpretation hold, the find could push key branches of the ape family tree further back in time and sharpen debate over where and when the line leading to modern humans began to diverge.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition11 Oct 2026, 11:36 PM IST

Scientists Revisit Animal Origins as New Evidence Challenges Long-Held Theory

A new wave of research is forcing scientists to reconsider one of biology’s foundational questions: how animals first emerged on Earth. The findings, reported in a widely circulated Yahoo-linked science update, suggest the origin story may be more complex than the standard textbook narrative and could reshape how researchers understand early life, evolution, and the environmental conditions that enabled animal complexity.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition11 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM IST

New Research Suggests Scientists May Have Misread the Origins of Animals

A new line of research is challenging a long-standing scientific consensus about how animals first emerged on Earth, raising fresh questions about one of biology’s most fundamental origin stories. The findings, highlighted in a Yahoo report, could reshape how scientists interpret early life, ancient ecosystems, and the evolutionary timeline that eventually produced modern animal diversity.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 01:19 AM IST

Prime Day Tech Discounts Still Linger as Shoppers Chase Final Savings on MacBooks, TVs and Headphones

Amazon’s October Prime Day may be over, but a meaningful set of tech discounts remains live, giving late shoppers one last opportunity to lock in savings on premium devices and accessories. The remaining offers, highlighted by outlets including Mashable, Yahoo, NBC News, CNN and The New York Times, underscore how major retail events increasingly extend beyond their official end date as merchants work to sustain demand.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (11:58 PM IST)

Canada’s Glass Reefs Point to a New Climate-Resilience Frontier

Off Canada’s coast, researchers and coastal planners are turning to an unusual material in the search for climate resilience: glass. The project, highlighted by Yahoo Creators, reflects a broader push to build marine structures that can support habitat recovery while withstanding harsher ocean conditions. As warming waters, erosion, and biodiversity loss intensify, the experiment underscores how adaptation is increasingly moving from concept to physical infrastructure.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (12:27 PM IST)

Meta’s Muse Hits 5 Million Downloads, Outpacing ChatGPT and Claude in Early Adoption

Meta Platforms’ Muse AI agent has surpassed 5 million downloads, reaching the milestone faster than rival consumer AI apps including ChatGPT and Claude, according to reports cited by Yahoo Finance. The rapid uptake adds to investor enthusiasm around Meta’s artificial intelligence strategy and comes as the company’s shares post their strongest monthly performance since 2022.

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World Politics & Diplomacy5h ago

Amazon Canada's Early Prime Day Push Signals a Bigger October Shopping Battle

Amazon Canada is rolling out early October Prime Day discounts ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event, with deals spanning home appliances, skincare and major tech brands. The promotions, highlighted by Yahoo Lifestyle Canada and echoed across outlets including WIRED and PCMag, underscore how Amazon is extending the shopping window and intensifying competition before the official sale begins.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 06:14 PM IST

Turkish Police Raid Opposition Broadcaster, Cutting Live News Feed

Turkish police raided an opposition television station and halted live broadcasts, escalating a broader crackdown on media outlets critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government. The move underscores mounting pressure on independent journalism in Turkey, where authorities have increasingly used legal and police powers to silence dissenting voices.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 07:09 AM IST

Congress Seva Dal Seeks Case Against Bhaskar Rao Over Alleged Fake News on Dhruv Rathee

The Congress Seva Dal has sought legal action against Bhaskar Rao after alleging that he spread false claims questioning the nationality of digital creator Dhruv Rathee. In a representation dated October 10, Junaid P.K., president of the Brigade, said Rao’s remarks suggested Rathee could be a foreign national, a claim the group says is baseless and defamatory. The complaint adds to the growing scrutiny around online political commentary and the legal risks of unverified claims in India’s polarized information environment.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 08:12 AM IST

Florida Newspaper Op-Ed Exposed as Iranian AI Fake in Escalating Influence Campaign

A Florida local newspaper published an opinion piece that was later identified as an Iranian AI-generated fake, underscoring how foreign actors are using synthetic content to infiltrate legitimate media channels. The episode has sharpened concerns among security and media experts that AI is lowering the cost, speed, and sophistication of influence operations aimed at American audiences.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 10:21 AM IST

Florida Newspaper’s Op-Ed Was an Iranian AI Fake, Exposing a New Front in Influence Operations

A Florida local newspaper published an opinion piece that was later identified as part of an Iranian AI-enabled deception campaign, according to reporting cited by The Washington Post. The episode underscores how foreign actors are increasingly using generative tools to manufacture credible-looking content and slip it into mainstream local media, where editorial defenses may be thinner than at major national outlets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 10:15 AM IST

Cornell rape accuser has received threats, attorney tells BBC Newsnight

The attorney for a woman identified in court papers as Jane Doe says she has received threats after alleging she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024. The claim, aired by Thomas Giuffra on BBC Newsnight, adds a new layer of concern around a case already touching on campus safety, survivor protection and the public pressure surrounding high-profile sexual assault allegations.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

Warner Bros Deal Could Reshape Streaming Costs, News Access and Consumer Bills

The Warner Bros transaction is poised to reverberate far beyond Hollywood, with potential consequences for streaming subscriptions, film distribution and the economics of news and entertainment bundling. Regulators and consumers alike are now watching whether the deal leads to higher prices, fewer choices or a new wave of consolidation across media markets.

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