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Valve has done away with universal Daily Deals on Steam, the long-running promotions that discounted a game store-wide for a single day. Industry analysis, notably from GameDiscoverCo, is asking what the change means for developers and discovery, with opinion split on whether targeted or personalised offers will serve players and smaller studios better than the old one-size-fits-all discounts.

A new study reported by ScienceDaily suggests that cutting ultra-processed foods from the diet can improve mental health. The finding adds to growing research linking heavily processed food not only to physical health problems but also to mood and psychological wellbeing, prompting discussion among nutrition and science commentators.

The News-Gazette sports editor Matt Daniels has published his daily sports briefing for October 3, 2026. The recurring roundup gives readers a quick look at the day's key games, storylines and local coverage from the Champaign, Illinois paper. There is no further detail yet beyond the routine update itself.

The Sportsmen's Alliance and Safari Club International have filed a challenge against Colorado's rule limiting hunters to two furbearer animals per day. The groups argue the restrictive daily bag limit is unjustified and burdens hunting opportunity. The dispute adds to ongoing tensions between hunting advocacy organizations and Colorado wildlife regulators over predator and furbearer management policies.

FieldAI, a startup developing software for robots, is set to raise $700 million in funding at a $10 billion valuation, according to The Next Web. The deal would place the company among the most valuable robotics software firms, reflecting surging investor interest in robotics and physical AI. Details on the investors and how the funds will be used have not yet been disclosed.

FieldAI, a startup developing AI foundation models for robots, is reportedly raising $700 million in new funding. The company, which builds software that lets robots operate autonomously in unpredictable environments, is one of a wave of robotics AI firms attracting large investments as demand grows for industrial and humanoid automation.

The Japan Times, Japan's oldest English-language daily newspaper, reported that servers managed by a group company were accessed without authorization. The company said it is investigating whether any data was leaked. The disclosure came a day after Eclipse, a ransomware group that emerged in August, listed the newspaper on its leak site, suggesting a possible extortion attempt tied to the intrusion.

AlleyWatch published its daily startup funding report for October 2, 2026, summarizing the latest venture funding rounds and deals. The roundup lists startups that raised new capital, though no specific companies or amounts are detailed in the available information. Such daily digests are closely followed by founders and investors tracking the flow of venture money.

Robotics startup FieldAI is set to raise $700 million in a funding round that would value the company at $10 billion. The deal would place the firm among the most valuable players in the fast-growing robotics and artificial intelligence sector, where investors have been pouring money into companies building autonomous systems.

The commander of the Sudanese army's 4th Infantry Division has ordered troops in the southeastern Blue Nile region to raise combat readiness ahead of what reports describe as a planned offensive against rebels. The order, reported from Addis Ababa, signals an escalation in the long-running conflict in the border area, and observers are watching for signs of renewed fighting.

US Senator Steve Daines of Montana is engaged in diplomacy with China over rare earth materials, with discussions extending into 2026. The topic centers on securing supply chains for critical minerals, a priority given China's dominance in rare earth production. Observers are watching how Daines' outreach could shape US-China trade and technology policy.

Hyundai's Ioniq V has fallen below the $15,000 price mark, but the affordable electric vehicle remains unavailable to buyers in the United States. The price cut has drawn attention to the gap between markets where the model is sold and American consumers, who cannot purchase it despite interest in low-cost EVs.