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- 113-Year-Old Reported Cured of Deadly Brain Cancer DIPG●A 13-Year-Old Has Been Cured of DIPG, the Deadliest Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old child has reportedly become the first person cured of DIPG, an aggressive brainstem tumour that is almost always fatal and has long resisted every treatment. The case is being described as a world first and is drawing attention from families of patients, doctors and cancer researchers, given that DIPG survival rates have barely improved in decades. Many are now asking how the treatment worked and whether it can be replicated in other children.
- 2India sweep compound archery golds at Asian Games 2026●Asian Games 2026: India sweep compound archery team gold medals; secure mixed team LA 2028 Olympics quota
India's compound archery teams have swept the team gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games, winning in the men's, women's and mixed team events. The mixed team victory also secured India a quota place for compound archery at the LA 2028 Olympics, where the discipline makes its Games debut. The sweep underlines India's strength in a discipline it has dominated regionally in recent years.
- 3EU negotiations under way to secure Bab el-Mandeb Strait▼Spotlight European Union, Yemen Behind the scenes of EU negotiations to secure Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The European Union is engaged in behind-the-scenes negotiations with Yemeni parties to secure the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The talks reportedly cover security cooperation and protection of shipping traffic through the waterway, which has faced heightened risks from regional instability.
- 4Arkestro Co-Founder Edmund Zagorin Releases New Book on Supply Chains●Arkestro Co-Founder and Procurement Expert Edmund Zagorin Launches Latest Book, The Predictive Enterprise: How Superhuman Supply Chains Transform Global Business
Edmund Zagorin, co-founder of procurement technology company Arkestro, has launched his latest book, The Predictive Enterprise: How Superhuman Supply Chains Transform Global Business. The announcement was carried on the newswire. The book argues that predictive, data-driven approaches are reshaping how companies manage procurement and global supply chains. Reception and sales figures are not yet available.
- 5Brenda Janotha Wins HRSA Award to Boost Rural Nursing Education▼Brenda Janotha Secures HRSA Award to Boost Rural Nursing Education
Brenda Janotha has received an award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aimed at strengthening nursing education in rural communities. The grant, announced by Stony Brook University, is intended to expand training opportunities and support the nursing workforce in underserved rural areas, where recruiting and retaining qualified nurses remains a persistent challenge.
- 6Uruguay researchers' molecular dynamics paper accepted●Nos aceptaron un paper sobre caracterización de vidrios con dinámica molecular, donde los cálculos los hicimos en el clu
Researchers in Uruguay had a paper accepted on the characterisation of glasses using molecular dynamics simulations, with all calculations run on the cluster at the CURE, part of the University of the Republic. It will be the team's first published work using that computing tool, a milestone they describe with enormous pride.
- 7Whistleblowers allege North Carolina officials falsified data to secure Medicaid funds●Whistleblowers allege top NC health officials used false information to secure Medicaid funds
Whistleblowers in North Carolina accuse top state health officials of using false information to obtain Medicaid funds, according to reporting by WRAL. The allegations, if substantiated, could amount to misuse of federal healthcare money and raise accountability questions for the state health department. It is not yet clear what specific information was allegedly falsified or whether any official investigation has been opened.
- 8Fitchburg firefighters win staffing and mental health gains●Fitchburg, Wisconsin, fire fighters secure staffing gains and mental health benefit after contract fight
Firefighters in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, have secured new contract terms that include improved staffing levels and a mental health benefit, following what their union described as a fight over the agreement. The International Association of Fire Fighters highlighted the outcome as a win for workplace protections. Negotiations like these are being watched closely as departments nationwide face recruitment, retention and firefighter wellness concerns.
- 9Tesla secures $30 billion in new credit lines●Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/tesla-se
Tesla has arranged $30 billion in new credit facilities as it prepares to scale up production of its Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot. The funding gives the company financial room to expand manufacturing for its autonomy and robotics programs. The move is drawing attention as a sign Tesla is committing serious capital to its driverless and robotics ambitions.
- 10Bear breaks into Asheville home, officials urge securing food●Asheville bear break-in shows why wildlife officials urge residents to secure food
A bear broke into a residence in Asheville, North Carolina, prompting local wildlife officials to renew warnings that residents secure food, trash and other attractants. Officials say such break-ins become more common when bears can easily access human food, and they are asking the public to take precautions to avoid encouraging bears into neighborhoods.
- 11CSA Ocean Sciences Wins Coastal Resilience and Monitoring Contracts●CSA Ocean Sciences Secures Multiple Coastal Resilience and Environmental Monitoring Contracts While Expanding Global Growth Pipeline
CSA Ocean Sciences has announced it has secured multiple contracts in coastal resilience and environmental monitoring, alongside efforts to expand its global growth pipeline. The marine environmental services company says the awards strengthen its role in offshore and coastal projects. Details on contract values and clients were not disclosed in the announcement.
- 12Owners of famous glass house hid facade behind trees●Apparently all that exposed glass caused SOME issues, you can see the owners over the years have obscured the entire fro
A house once known for its fully exposed glass front is now largely hidden from view. Over the years, its owners have planted large trees and bushes across the front of the property, reportedly because passersby kept stopping to stand outside and stare at the unusual home, prompting them to screen it off from public view.
- 13GM Strikes Long-Term Chip Supply Deal With Micron●GM Secures Long-Term Supply Of Chips With Micron – Retail Paints A Broader Picture Of Cars Evolving Into Computing Platforms
General Motors has reached a long-term supply agreement with Micron for semiconductor chips, a move aimed at locking in a stable flow of components for its vehicles. Retail investors discussing the deal say it points to a broader shift, with cars increasingly becoming computing platforms that depend on advanced memory and processors rather than just mechanical parts.
- 14Cheesy White Bean Carbonara Ready in 30 Minutes●Turn Canned White Beans Into This Cheesy 30-Minute Carbonara Dinner
Serious Eats has published a recipe that turns canned white beans into a cheesy carbonara-style dinner in 30 minutes. The dish swaps traditional cured pork and eggs for beans, offering a quick, budget-friendly pasta option for weeknight cooking. Food writers are highlighting it as an easy pantry-based take on the Italian classic.
- 15Can economic security survive climate collapse?●Question; How do you have "Economic Security" if there is no 'economy' anymore to secure? When Climate-Change has destro
A social media post is asking how governments can promise economic security when climate change could render much of Australia unlivable within two to five years, destroying ecosystems, water supplies and food production. The post challenges the idea of an economy separate from the environment, arguing that if the natural base collapses, there is no economy left to secure.
- 16Wilberforce University Wins $3 Million Federal Technology Grant●Wilberforce University Secures $3M Federal Grant to Advance Technology
Wilberforce University, a historically Black university in Ohio, has secured a $3 million federal grant to advance its technology programs. The funding, highlighted by the United Negro College Fund, will support the institution's efforts to expand technology education and resources for its students.
- 17New Horizon Precision wins top prize at 865 Fest pitch competition●New Horizon Precision secures top prize at the 865 Fest Startup Pitch Competition
New Horizon Precision has won the top prize at the 865 Fest Startup Pitch Competition, taking first place among competing startups at the Knoxville-area entrepreneurship event. The win gives the precision manufacturing company a boost in visibility and credibility as it seeks to grow, and highlights the role of regional pitch events in supporting early-stage firms.
- 18University of Hawaii cuts $6M in electricity costs via solar●UH saves $6M in electricity costs, secures $1M annual PV savings
The University of Hawaii reports saving $6 million in electricity costs and locking in $1 million in annual savings from photovoltaic solar systems. The figures point to the university's ongoing shift toward renewable energy across its campuses, reducing operating expenses while supporting Hawaii's clean energy goals. The announcement highlights how campus solar installations are delivering measurable financial returns.
- 19SLR Business Credit Provides $1.2MM Facility to Gourmet Mushrooms●SLR Business Credit Provides $1.2MM Senior Secured Asset-Based Credit Facility to Gourmet Mushrooms
SLR Business Credit has provided a $1.2 million senior secured asset-based credit facility to Gourmet Mushrooms, a specialty mushroom grower. The financing is structured against the company's assets and will support its operations. The deal was announced by SLR Business Credit and reported by ABF Journal.
- 20Prince George's Sphere project wins local business commitments●Braveboy: Prince George's Sphere project secures major local business commitments
Braveboy announced that the proposed Sphere entertainment venue project in Prince George's County has secured major commitments from local businesses, marking a step forward for the development. The pledge of area business support is being discussed as a boost to the project's prospects and the county's economic push, though details of the commitments have not been laid out.