Politics
Flávio Bolsonaro tops Brazil’s first round; runoff with Lula set for 25 October
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Lula in Brazil’s first-round vote, outperforming the polls. The two meet again on 25 October.
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Culture
Leads US Box Office on Opening Weekend, Chart Data Shows
The film Verity took first place at the US box office over the weekend, according to the daily chart for Sunday, 4…
Reviews
Garmin Fenix 9 Pro review roundup: a brighter screen, a $1,100 price
Garmin’s new flagship adds a 3,000-nit AMOLED screen, 64GB of storage and optional satellite features. Reviewers praise the watch but question the price.
Science
Singapore Team Builds the World’s Most Accurate Atomic Clock Using Lutetium
Physicists in Singapore say a single trapped lutetium ion makes the most accurate clock yet, precise to 19 decimal places. It could help decide how the second is redefined.
Security
Pentagon Personnel Data Breach Hits Millions, Notices Now Going Out
A Defense Manpower Data Center file-sharing system was accessed for about nine months. Reported victim counts differ, and the Pentagon has said little about how it happened.
Business
Weak US jobs report eases Fed rate-hike bets and lifts Asian stocks
The US added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below forecasts. Markets read it as less pressure on the Fed, though Treasury yields stayed near multi-decade highs.
Culture
Tom Cruise’s “Digger” Flops With $8 Million as “Verity” Tops the Box Office
Warner Bros.’ costly Tom Cruise film opened to about $8 million in North America. Amazon MGM’s thriller “Verity” took first place with roughly $32.6 million.
AI
Newsom Signs 13 AI Bills, Including a Ban on AI-Only Firings
California’s governor signed a package of AI laws on his last day to act, including limits on automated firing and AI in health care. He vetoed several others, including a smart glasses privacy bill.
Politics
Dodik’s party claims win in Bosnia’s election despite his ban from office
Preliminary results show Milorad Dodik’s SNSD holding power in Republika Srpska. Turnout fell to about 42%, and final counts are still pending.
Science
Mediterranean Rockrose Extract Kills Skin-Infection Fungi in Lab Tests
Spanish-led researchers report that a plant extract used in folk medicine killed ringworm-causing fungi in the lab. The work is early-stage and has not been tested in people.