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Student who murdered uni housemate jailed for life
21 October 2026 at 11:13
Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.
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Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger
21 October 2026 at 11:13
A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.
SpaceX’s blockbuster public offering on the Nasdaq in June helped make Elon Musk, who is also the chief executive of Tesla, the first person to be worth more than a trillion dollars.
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
21 October 2026 at 11:12
Find insight on Prudential PLC, National Australia Bank, CIMB and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
Masked teenager found guilty of trying to murder 15-year-old schoolgirl
21 October 2026 at 11:10
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger
21 October 2026 at 10:58
A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.
SpaceX’s blockbuster public offering on the Nasdaq in June helped make Elon Musk, who is also the chief executive of Tesla, the first person to be worth more than a trillion dollars.
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Idaho Falls
21 October 2026 at 10:58
We look at the state of women’s health care in the state.
Ashlie Heywood traveled two hours to deliver her baby.
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Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' to protect old account
21 October 2026 at 10:56
The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.
Allen reveals mental health clinic stay before return
21 October 2026 at 10:56
Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and reveals he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.
Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
21 October 2026 at 10:45
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.
Chinese AI Tool Linked to Hacks in Japan
21 October 2026 at 10:30
Around 80 Japanese companies were targeted from overseas in hacks that bore digital traces of Artex, an AI agent developed in China.
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Playing the Retreat in Defense Stocks
21 October 2026 at 10:30
Some of the best analysis and insight on investing, the wealth-management business and more.
Chinese AI Tool Linked to Hacks in Japan
21 October 2026 at 10:30
Around 80 Japanese companies were targeted from overseas in hacks that bore digital traces of Artex, an AI agent developed in China.
© Kyodonews/ZUMA Press
Housing Looks Awful. These Housing-Related Stocks Don’t.
21 October 2026 at 10:28
Plus, is Musk Inc. inevitable?
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Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
21 October 2026 at 10:20
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
21 October 2026 at 10:20
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
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What It Took for Nikole Hannah-Jones to Write About Her Daughter’s Distress
21 October 2026 at 10:16
The Times journalist reflects on her two deeply personal essays about her child and New York City public schools and how she grappled with readers’ responses.
Whatever Happened to Fire Escapes
21 October 2026 at 10:14
Article URL: https://practical.engineering/blog/2026/10/20/whatever-happened-to-fire-escapes
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50178455
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Guest Column: GOP has a record that puts Georgians’ safety, finances first
21 October 2026 at 10:08
Guest Column: GOP has a record that puts Georgians’ safety, finances first
Westview Cemetery seeks higher profile for its Atlanta history
21 October 2026 at 10:00
Westview Cemetery seeks higher profile for its Atlanta history
Halloween candy tips to protect kids' teeth and when to toss leftovers
21 October 2026 at 10:00
Halloween candy tips to protect kids' teeth and when to toss leftovers
