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EU and Canada to 'withstand shocks together' with new alliance

EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa held talks with Canada's Mark Carney in Montreal Friday to finalize a new partnership in a world dominated by the United States and China.

Wall Street tech rout deepens on doubts over AI spending

Shares in US tech giants were pummeled on Friday, capping a week of earnings results that raised questions on Wall Street about whether the AI spending bonanza was sustainable.

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Four-member crew blasts off for International Space Station

Four new crew members for the International Space Station blasted off Thursday for the orbital laboratory where they will stay for approximately six months.

Rice work: Dutch test new crop to save sinking peatlands

In a soggy field between Amsterdam and The Hague, farmer Sander Roeleveld ploughs a small white combine harvester into his crops, gathering a grain never before harvested in the Netherlands: rice.

UK fears grow over AI giant Palantir's health service deal

The UK government is facing mounting pressure to end a £330-million contract between the National Health Service and AI giant Palantir, as doctors, lawmakers and campaigners warn of ethical risks.

GA-ASI Demonstrates Disaster Relief Comms System With SoftBank Corp.

Japanese Supplier Working With GA-ASI on Communications Payload for MQ-9B

Sonitrol El Paso is Now Part of Securitas Technology

UNIONTOWN, OH / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Securitas Technology, the global leader in commercial electronic security, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol of El Paso, Texas. This strategic move reinforces Securitas Technology's commitment to delivering client-centric solutions and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America at a local level.

askpolly Now Integrated With Microsoft Copilot Cowork to Connect Social Insights With Sales Data

Companies can combine statistically valid social insights and their own sales data without uploading sensitive information to the cloud.

The Boys Bring Hungryboy Hot Sauce To Walmart & Unveil Newest Halloween-Themed Flavor With Online Mystery Activation

Click Media, a GameSquare Company, Driving Growth at Creator Led Commerce BusinessHungryboy Hot Sauce has sold more than $1 million since November 2025

Perpetuals.com's UpsideOnly Doubles Registered User Base to 600,000 in 38 Days

Expands the data network powering BayesShield AI

Google restricts access to new AI model over safety concerns

Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers.

ChatGPT maker wants to be the App Store for AI as safety concerns grow

OpenAI on Tuesday launched a less expensive artificial intelligence (AI) model and tools that run continuously, as it aims to reposition ChatGPT as an app store for AI.

Maxon Adds Support for Artist-Controlled Automation with Cinema 4D MCP Server

New Cinema 4D MCP server allows artists to leverage their AI assistant of choice, including Claude and ChatGPT, to offload chores, automate routine tasks, and streamline workflows, so they can focus on creative work.

Curiosity Stream Launches on Prime Video in Canada

With the Canadian launch, Curiosity Stream is now available through Prime Video in five major English-speaking markets, expanding its global presence on the platform

OpenAI unveils low-cost AI model, a day after shelving Astra upgrade

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI launched a new mid-range artificial intelligence model Tuesday at one-fifth the cost of its flagship offering, one day after scrapping an upgraded version deemed unreliable.

AI driving up innovation investment: UN

Artificial intelligence is fuelling a rebound in investment in innovation, with corporate research and development spending reaching record highs, the United Nations said Tuesday.

OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns

OpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the ChatGPT-maker revealed it did not meet safety standards, the company confirmed Monday.

OneMeta Expands VerbumCall to Amazon Connect, Targeting Q1 2027 Readiness

VerbumCall integration is in development, with Q1 2027 targeted for readiness; AWS for Startups is supporting the work.

PSECU Selects Candescent to Advance Its Digital-First Legacy with Intelligent Banking

Partnership will bring Votiv, Candescent's flagship Intelligent Banking experience, to PSECU members

New Research From Knit Finds Sleep is Functional Foods' Biggest Innovation Gap

Study finds the category is well-stocked with hydration and immunity products, but still falling short on those that address sleep, stress, and energy without jitters.

Vertical Data Provides Business Update

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2026 / Vertical Data Inc. (OTCQB:VDTA) ("Vertical Data" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company providing GPU financing, AI hardware, sovereign cloud and edge data center solutions, is pleased to announce the occurrence of certain recent business events that took place in September 2026.

fiskaltrust launches e-invoicing across Europe

The new product lets merchants and POS vendors issue, send and archive e-invoices in the European market through the fiskaltrust platform.

Pope says concerns about AI 'should be taken seriously'

Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned concerns about artificial intelligence "should be taken seriously" but added he was not in "panic mode".

Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN

Radio frequencies needed for weather forecasts, early warning systems, climate monitoring and water management must be safeguarded against the growing threat of interference from emerging technologies, the United Nations said on Monday.

Modulate Raises $25M to Scale Its Lead in Frontier Audio-Native AI

Future Ventures-led round brings Modulate's funding to $60 million as the company expands its frontier AI models, developer ecosystem and partner network

TalkHereNow.com Bets AI's Next Step Is an AI Friend, Not a Better Chat Box

Founded by a former NVIDIA employee, TalkHereNow.com gives people an AI Friend they can see through their phone and talk things through with. It is available now.

Helio Launches Asia Investor and Customer Marketing Roadshow to Capture Surging Regional Demand for Commercial Space Exposure

BERKELEY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 28, 2026 / Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced Space-Based Solar Power and engineering technologies pioneering commercial lunar hardware, today announced a multi-country Asia investor and customer marketing roadshow, including attendance at a major investor conference in Singapore, to unlock new demand for its space technology as Asia's interest in the commercial space economy accelerates.

AI startup urges optimism from Europe despite safety fears

Europe needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk falling further behind, the head of a leading European AI start-up warned.

Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning

A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone, with a verdict due on Wednesday.

US court refuses to overturn Pentagon ban on Anthropic

A US appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain, a decision taken when the AI startup refused to remove certain safeguards on its Claude model.

SMX Digital Platform Makes Plastic a Passport and a Tradeable Asset

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / SMX is taking its plastics technology beyond authentication, expanding its Digital Material Passport platform into an infrastructure that connects physical materials to the digital blockchain and, ultimately, to new markets for verified material assets.

Helio Concludes Successful Southwest Roadshow, Expands Investor Outreach to the Northeast in Support of Its Uplisting Strategy

BERKELEY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced Space-Based Solar Power and engineering technologies pioneering commercial lunar hardware, today announced the successful conclusion of its September roadshow which brought members of Helio's leadership team to Houston and Austin for a series of in-person meetings with institutional investors, family offices and members of the retail investment community, and confirmed plans to continue its investor outreach with a new roadshow across the Northeast.

Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original settlement.

Beyond Defense: IEH Books $3.6 Million in Orders for Lifesaving Defibrillator Applications

The orders mark a significant step in IEH's expansion into the medical market, complementing the Company's record defense backlog

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