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Scam losses across Asia estimated at US$136.5b in past year; experts warn of growing AI threat
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance warned that governments and companies cannot tackle the growing threat alone, as criminal syndicates exploit cross-border operations and increasingly advanced technology to evade detection.
Father Christmas greeted by estimated 335,000 at Adelaide pageant
Skies were grey but enthusiasm was as avid as ever, as Father Christmas arrived in Adelaide in typical style in front of a crowd estimated to exceed 300,000 along the route of the annual pageant.
Why 2026 Midterm Polls Underestimated Democratic Support
Democratic gains were expected, but surveys almost uniformly underestimated how well the left would do. Many pollsters seem to have made similar mistakes.
Lithium Americas raises Thacker Pass cost estimate by 31% to $3.83bn
Lithium Americas on Wednesday increased its cost estimate for its flagship Thacker Pass lithium project to $3.83 billion, an increase of 31 per cent, the company said, giving higher labour, construction and logistics costs as reasons. The company said the revised budget adds $895 million in capital costs and raises the Nevada-based project's funding require
Singapore Airlines half-year profit beats estimates as record revenue cushions fuel cost surge
The country's flag carrier posted a half-yearly net profit of S$134 million (US$104.56 million) on Wednesday (Nov 11), down from S$239 million a year ago.
Big Walk developer reveals it used generative AI 'sparingly', estimates 'well under 0.1%' was actually coded using LLMs
House House says that generative AI was not used anywhere else.
Is Jensen Huang’s job on the line? Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld estimates it’s ‘about a 50-50’
Nvidia’s board is investigating Jensen Huang over his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld thinks it’s roughly a coin flip whether Huang stays on as CEO.
Why pollsters underestimated size of the ‘blue wave’
Unpredictable electorates can lead to overcorrecting after presidential elections
'What's my favorite word?': Valkyries' title brings estimated 400,000 fans to parade
Feel and relive the best moments from the Valkyries' first championship parade in franchise history.
Shopify falls over 8% after Q3 revenue and merchandise volume miss estimates
Shopify's stock fell after the e-commerce platform's Q3 revenue and gross merchandise volume missed estimates, despite an adjusted earnings beat.
Versant Earnings Best Estimates in Quarter of Fandango, MS NOW Expansion
The spinoff company posts $1.59 billion in revenue.
Yum Brands earnings beat estimates, but cyclospora outbreak weighs on Taco Bell
Taco Bell's same-store sales declined as a Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce served at its restaurants weighed on traffic.
Inflation hits estimated 4% on energy price rise - CSO
Annual consumer price inflation is estimated to have risen to 4% in October from 3.8% in September after a jump in energy prices, a flash estimate from the Central Statistics Office shows today.
Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion
Binance said its initial investigation into a security incident suggests an attacker may have gained access through a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer.
Binance hacked for an estimated $6.3 billion in record crypto theft
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.
Amazon Ad Revenue Growth Slows in Q3, Ecommerce Giant Undershoots Earnings Estimates
Amazon saw slowed growth in its advertising revenue in the year’s third quarter, claiming its decision to host Prime Day for most larger countries in the year’s second quarter and unfavorable foreign exchange rates contributed to a softer earnings report than Wall Street analysts expected. The past four quarters for Amazon’s advertising segment saw growth […
Rivian third-quarter earnings beat estimates as software revenue, R2 deliveries rise
Rivian also revised its 2026 guidance to mark expected improvements in its vehicle deliveries, pre-tax adjusted earnings and capital expenditures.
Starz Beats Wall Street’s Q3 Earnings Estimates as Net Loss Narrows to $35 Million, Linear TV Revenue Dips
Starz reported its third-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday revealing the now-standalone media company beat analyst expectations for the three month period ended Sept. 30. During the quarter, Lionsgate’s “Michael” debuted on Starz and since its Aug. 10 release has become the best-performing Pay 1 title in the network’s history history. Starz says in Q3 it narrow
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore
Central team to arrive in Andhra Pradesh to assess cyclone damage October 30; A.P. urges Telangana to deploy 1,000 personnel for power restoration work in the Godavari region
B-SMILE cancels tenders for two elevated corridor projects again, re-floats on same day with new estimates
B-SMILE says the two tenders were cancelled due to technical reasons, but won’t reveal what the technical reasons were
A.P. power infra loss estimated at ₹500-crore; restoration works complete in 4,765 Arnab-hit villages
Inspecting the cyclone-hit areas, Gottipati Ravi Kumar says government has intensified emergency repairs to the damaged infrastructure, with special focus on Palakollu, Bhimavaram and Narsapur, which bore the brunt of the extreme weather event
Merck tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as new Keytruda form shows strength
Merck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.
Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died in recent years had signs of CTE
A new study published by JAMA Network Open estimates that 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 showed signs of a degenerative brain disease known as CTE. Yorghos Tripodis, a professor of biostatistics at Boston University, has more.
FCCPC warns DisCos over estimated billing, illegal disconnections
The FCCPC has warned electricity distribution companies against estimated billing and illegal disconnections, threatening enforcement action for non-compli Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-warns-discos-over-estimated-billing-illegal-disconnections/
Study: Estimated 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 to 2023 had CTE
An estimated 75% of ex-NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, the neurodegenerative brain disease tied to high-impact sports, according to a new study.
YouTube Q3 Ad Revenue Growth Slows, Rising 9% to $11.2 Billion, as Alphabet Misses Earnings Estimates
YouTube continued to vacuum up digital ad dollars in the third quarter of 2026, but the video platform’s advertising business grew at slower pace than in recent quarters. YouTube’s growth also was lower than Alphabet overall, given a sales boom in the internet giant’s Google Cloud division, which saw revenue double. Meanwhile, Alphabet came in […]
American taxpayers' bill for Iran war grows to estimated $47.1 billion
The Republican president has said new strikes on Iran are an option after the midterms and is sending more military resources to the Middle East, despite initially promising Americans a military campaign that would last only a matter of weeks.
Iran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to $47.1 billion, according to a new estimate the Pentagon has provided to Congress. The fallout from the conflict has become a key issue in the midterm elections and could increase as President Donald Trump leaves open the possibility of renewed hostilities.
Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests
Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.
Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15-year span had CTE
An estimated 75% of professional football players who died over a 15-year span had signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a study published Wednesday found. It’s the highest estimate to date.
US costs of Iran war rise to over $47bn, according to Pentagon estimate
<p>The US military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1976395/iran-says-trumps-remarks-on-islamabad-mou-expose-hollowness-of-us-diplomacy">war in Iran</a>, more than 25 per cent higher than the Defense Department’s estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by <em>Reuters</em>.</p> <p>The Pentagon
US costs of Iran war rise to over $47b, according to Pentagon estimate
<p>The US military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1976395/iran-says-trumps-remarks-on-islamabad-mou-expose-hollowness-of-us-diplomacy">war in Iran</a>, more than 25 per cent higher than the Defense Department’s estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by <em>Reuters</em>.</p> <p>The Pentagon
South Auckland cocaine haul: 137kg worth an estimated $40million, guns found in facility
The cocaine was packed into 137 individual bricks weighing 137kg.
Southwest flood damage estimates are hundreds of millions for New Mexico alone
Intense rainstorms <a href="https://www.kuer.org/science-environment/2026-10-27/super-el-nino-utah-october-rain-southwest-precipitation"target="_blank" >linked to a very active El Niño-driven Pacific hurricane</a> season have left thousands of people in the Four Corners states displaced.
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