Why Gen Z NEVER answers the phone: Young people say surprise calls trigger anxiety and feel like a demand for 'immediate attention'

Daily Mail - Oct 12, 2026

For many young people, few things are more alarming than seeing their phone light up with an unexpected call.

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach, and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the famed Strip.

Could YOU survive the apocalypse? Experts reveal the skills you'll need when the world falls apart - and it's bad news for stockpilers

Oct 12, 2026

Could YOU survive the apocalypse? Experts reveal the skills you'll need when the world falls apart - and it's bad news for stockpilers

An expert has revealed the skills you need to survive an apocalyptic scenario, but they might not be what you expect.

Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users

Oct 12, 2026

Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users

Potent powders can produce a nearly catatonic state, particularly in those who have not tried the drug before.

⚡ Weekly Recap: Helpdesk 0-Days, Rogue Certs, ShinyHunters Arrest, AI-Fooling Malware and More

Oct 12, 2026

⚡ Weekly Recap: Helpdesk 0-Days, Rogue Certs, ShinyHunters Arrest, AI-Fooling Malware and More

Some meetings last longer than it took attackers to jump on a newly disclosed security flaw this week. Within hours, they were already testing it. That's not much time to read the warning, let alone do something about it. But speed is only part of the problem. A secure connection didn't always mean a safe destination. People offering to fix a ransomware mess had questions to answer themselves.

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached

Oct 12, 2026

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached

Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

Rapid spread of invasive lizards on Vancouver Island could have 'serious' environmental impact: experts

Oct 12, 2026

Rapid spread of invasive lizards on Vancouver Island could have 'serious' environmental impact: experts

Biologist Nicholas Wong, science and operations manager with the Invasive Species Council of B.C., said there aren't any official management programs to oversee the population growth.

Millions face 'winter storm battleground' as new models predict heavy snow blasts in 19 US states

Oct 12, 2026

Millions face 'winter storm battleground' as new models predict heavy snow blasts in 19 US states

New forecast models for winter warn that millions of Americans may end up stuck in an arctic 'battleground' of snow and ice in just months.

OneReg enters UK market with Bristol Airport partnership

Oct 12, 2026

OneReg enters UK market with Bristol Airport partnership

OneReg, the fast‑growing aviation compliance platform transforming how airports and airlines manage safety and certification, today announced its first UK partnership – with Bristol Airport, one of the country’s most ambitious and rapidly developing regional airports. The agreement will see OneReg’s digital compliance technology deployed across Bristol Airport’s operations, supporting the airport as it undertakes a major programme of investment in infrastructure, technology, and passenger experience.  The partnership marks OneReg’s official entry into the UK market, following rapid expansion across Australasia, APAC and the Middle East.

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals

Oct 12, 2026

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals

The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are among those present and getting lots of attention as their market share has surged in the past few years. In this edition, we speak to John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, about the challenge these new competitors represent for the European and North American auto sectors.

Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

Oct 12, 2026

Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

Conventional wisdom sets 10,000 steps per day as a good target. That source of that number, though, is as questionable as Hippocrates’ quotation.

Stinky 'skunk' plant cleared from river

Oct 12, 2026

Stinky 'skunk' plant cleared from river

The plant is said to smell like "rotting meat" and is is native to swamps and other wetlands in the Pacific Northwest.

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