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- 1University of Victoria to host UN Day event in October 2026●UN @UVic Day, Thursday 22 October 2026, 12–1:30 pm, Digital Scholarship Commons (McPherson Library A308). Short talks on
The University of Victoria will hold a UN Day event on Thursday 22 October 2026, from 12 to 1:30 pm at the Digital Scholarship Commons in the McPherson Library. Short talks will cover the two UNESCO Co-Chairs, UNDRIP, CIFAL Victoria, COP 30 in Belém, UNDP and Model UN, with pizza and conversation afterwards. Students are especially welcome to attend and registration is open.
- 2Warm, calm overnight conditions in Apache Junction, Arizona●03:00 69F(Hi70/Lo67) Feels like 69F Wind NE 2->0mph (Lt Air) Hum 62% Baro 29.94(-) Solar 0 UV 0.0 ET 0.006 Cloudbase 308
An automated weather station in Apache Junction, Arizona, reported overnight conditions at 3:00 am of 69F, with a daily high near 70F and low around 67F. Winds were light from the northeast at 2 mph, humidity stood at 62%, pressure held steady at 29.94 inches, and skies were clear with no solar radiation or UV recorded.
- 3Researchers target blinding LED car headlights●Les phares de voiture aveuglants dans la mire des chercheurs https:// ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2 293089/phares-del-v
Researchers are examining the growing problem of blinding LED headlights, which many drivers say dazzle them on the road at night. Radio-Canada reports that scientists are studying why modern headlights cause glare and what can be done to reduce the risk, as complaints about excessively bright lights continue to mount among motorists.
- 4Online donors urged to help Gaza resident Omar●RE: https:// mas.to/@omarzeyada18/117463089 332597997 Caring Kind Humanitarians; Let us help Omar if we can. By donating
A mutual aid appeal is circulating for a man named Omar Zeyada in Gaza, asking people to donate or share his fundraising plea. Supporters describe the effort as humanitarian and are using Palestine solidarity and mutual aid hashtags to reach wider audiences. The drive is part of ongoing grassroots donation campaigns for residents of Gaza amid the continuing conflict.
- 5AI caution project reports overwhelming public response●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@aicaution/117 430443086773059 Update: - So, so many people contacted us! We're still going
An AI caution initiative says it has received a large wave of responses from people reaching out, and is still working through the replies. Organisers say they are exploring ways to secure more funding and let more people take part, and that the project will be built using web technologies. No further details about the project's goals or timeline were given in the update.