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Elon Musk has shown off a flying electric supercar developed with SpaceX technology, in a demonstration that has drawn wide attention. Footage shared by NDTV Profit shows the vehicle, sparking discussion about whether the concept could move beyond a stunt toward real production and what it would mean for the future of electric and aerospace technology.

Vercel Labs has open-sourced fx, a coding agent written in Zig that is designed to be embedded into other applications rather than run as a standalone tool. The release adds to the growing set of open-source AI coding agents, and stands out for its use of Zig, a systems language gaining traction for performance-focused tooling.

Haiti's government has turned to American private military contractors to help combat the powerful gangs that control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The move comes as the Kenyan-led international police mission struggles to contain gang violence that has displaced hundreds of thousands. Reports are examining how the arrangement is working so far and what it means for the country's security crisis.

Architecture publication ArchDaily has featured the Plaza Pochote Commercial Center, a retail project designed by the firm FAMM Arquitectura. The write-up presents the center's design and highlights the studio's approach to commercial architecture. Further details about the building's location, scale, and reception were not available in the coverage, and it is not yet clear what broader attention the project has drawn.

A breakdown of mobile payment security is making the rounds: Apple Pay and Google Pay never store your actual card number. When a card is added, the bank and Visa or Mastercard generate a token, a stand-in number tied to one phone. Every tap adds a one-time code, so intercepted or copied payment data gets declined, and shops that get hacked never hold the real numbers.

Formula 1 is revisiting the 2016 season, when Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg battled for the world championship in one of the sport's fiercest intra-team rivalries. The two clashed repeatedly on track before Rosberg edged out Hamilton for the title, then retired days later. Fans are debating the season's most dramatic moments once again.

Inception Labs has introduced Mercury 3, a new large-scale diffusion-based language model that the company positions as a step forward for diffusion approaches to text generation. The announcement, published on the company's blog, is drawing attention from developers and researchers debating whether diffusion models can now rival conventional autoregressive architectures at scale.

A joint military exercise involving Japan's Self-Defense Forces and thousands of US troops is being adapted to continue throughout Typhoon Champi. Organizers say the aim is to give troops experience of operating under extreme weather conditions, rather than pausing the drill while the storm passes through the region.

Netflix's VMAF, an open-source algorithm for measuring perceived video quality, is drawing discussion among developers. The tool combines multiple quality assessment methods into a single score that predicts how good a video looks to human viewers, helping streaming services tune compression. Netflix originally released it to optimize encoding at scale, and it has become a widely used standard in the video industry.

A new survey suggests only a small proportion of parents trust their own instincts when raising their children, with many saying the pressure to get everything right is taking its toll. Commentators link the findings to constant comparison, conflicting expert advice and social media expectations around perfect parenting.

Los Angeles police are looking for a couple involved in an altercation at a movie theater in the Van Nuys area. Details about injuries or what sparked the fight have not been released, and authorities are asking anyone with information about the pair's whereabouts to come forward.

Mercedes has announced a collaboration with MANUFAKTUR for a special livery to run at the United States Grand Prix, with the project linked to the team's 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The one-off paint scheme combines motorsport with high-end design branding as Mercedes seeks attention in a key American market.

A US-based exercise scientist is critiquing the well-known experiment in which a bodybuilder used steroids while skipping training entirely, arguing it shows drugs alone cannot replace work in the gym. Fitness audiences are weighing in on what the case says about muscle growth, doping, and the gap between pharmaceutical enhancement and actual training.

China Clean Expo 2027, the 28th edition of the country's commercial cleaning trade event, will take place in Shanghai from March 30 to April 2, 2027. Organisers say the show will feature commercial cleaning equipment, autonomous robots, drone systems and facility-management technology, drawing industry suppliers and buyers from across China and beyond.

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli could, according to Sky Sports' analysis of the title permutations, clinch the Formula 1 world championship at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. The breakdown examines the points scenarios in which the Italian teenager would wrap up the drivers' crown, a striking claim given he sits far behind the championship leaders this season.

Mercedes has released its official poster for the 2026 United States Grand Prix, the team's promotional artwork for the Formula 1 race. Fans are sharing and reacting to the design as anticipation builds for the 2026 season, which will feature new technical regulations. Motorsport followers are circulating the artwork as part of the usual buildup to the race weekend.

Mercedes have confirmed that Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will both run the team's latest car upgrades at the United States Grand Prix. The decision signals the team is pushing development onto both cars as the Formula 1 season continues in Austin, with attention on whether the new parts can close the gap to their rivals.

The University of Missouri men's golf team wrapped up its fall schedule by competing in the Abilene Christian Intercollegiate, closing out the autumn portion of its collegiate season. Coverage comes from Mizzou Athletics, which reported the team's participation as its final fall event before winter break and the resumption of play in the spring.

India defeated New Zealand in the opening match of their Twenty20 international series, holding off a late New Zealand fightback to take a 1-0 lead. The victory gives India early momentum in the series, while New Zealand will look to regroup ahead of the second match. Fans and cricket outlets are following the closely contested game and what it signals for both squads.

Robert Garcia, trainer of Lindolfo Delgado, who fights on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez's bout against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, has voiced concerns over fighter safety ahead of the event in Saudi Arabia. His comments have drawn attention to conditions and preparation surrounding the card, adding scrutiny to the high-profile October 2026 fight.

NASA is pressing ahead with plans for commercially operated space stations as the International Space Station approaches its retirement. The agency aims to transition low Earth orbit operations to private stations, maintaining a continuous American presence in orbit while reducing costs. The report has drawn attention from space industry watchers tracking how the post-ISS era will take shape.

A new study reports that very short bouts of intense exercise — roughly three minutes at a time — measurably improved participants' fitness over six weeks. Coverage in health outlets stresses the catch: those minutes had to be genuinely exhausting, near-maximal efforts rather than light activity. Commentators are weighing the appeal of ultra-short workouts against the discipline required to make them work.

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds spoke in Brevard County about policy affecting the commercial space industry, a sector central to the region's economy around Cape Canaveral. His remarks come as federal regulators and lawmakers weigh how to oversee rapidly growing private launch and satellite operations. Local residents and industry watchers are closely tracking where he stands on regulation and funding.

TSMC's chip manufacturing capacity is in extremely high demand, and customers are fighting hard to secure limited production slots. The semiconductor maker, which dominates advanced chip fabrication, faces competing orders from tech companies racing to build AI products, leaving capacity scarce and allocation fiercely contested across the industry.

A senior vice president at Merck's animal health division has argued that promoting human health requires investment in protecting animals. Writing in Fortune, the executive frames animal health as a foundation of public health, pointing to the close links between livestock, pets and human wellbeing. The argument highlights Merck's positioning as a major player in veterinary medicine and the growing focus on the intersection of animal and human health.

Industrial Tech World Asia (ITWA) Shenzhen 2026 will run at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from October 27 to 29, 2026. The event combines interconnected exhibitions covering displays, electronics manufacturing, robotics, automation and advanced materials. Announcements of the show are circulating among business and industry observers tracking China's manufacturing and technology sectors.