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Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
Trump’s EPA can't unilaterally dismiss SpaceXAI pollution lawsuit, court rules. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/judge-rejects-trumps-wild-claim-epa-can-dismiss-data-center-pollution-lawsuits/
DigiTechNepal ·
- NASA's CASALS instrument bridges gaps in 3D maps of Earth's surface
A team of researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has developed a new instrument designed to eliminate blind spots between lines of lidar data on Earth's surface. Built with support from NASA's Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO), the Concurrent Artificially-intelligent Spectrometry Lidar System (CASALS) could help researchers map the features of Earth's surface in detail.… https://phys.org/news/2026-10-nasa-casals-instrument-bridges-gaps.html
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic.
OS operators throwing out that data is "unlikely," research author tells Ars. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/does-opting-out-of-smart-tv-tracking-work-research-finds-suspicious-traffic/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- GM is giving OnStar an AI makeover
It's one of the biggest overhauls ever to the 30-year-old connected car product. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/gm-is-giving-onstar-an-ai-makeover/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- PHP armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet
This is the kind of security issue that was found and prevented by AI, but is also a high risk because of AI. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/php-armageddon-openai-googles-wiz-find-ancient-holes-panicking-the-internet/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Hubble observations challenge supernova winds' role in cosmic reionization
An international team of researchers, including members from the University of Michigan, has revealed surprising results that could rewrite our understanding of a key transition in the early universe. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-hubble-supernova-role-cosmic-reionization.html
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Blacksmith hits unicorn valuation after Sequoia leads Series C
Blacksmith, a platform that lets companies build and test AI code more effectively, just announced a $66 million Series C round led by Sequoia that values the company at $1 billion. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/blacksmith-hits-unicorn-valuation-after-sequoia-leads-series-c/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Trump faces fresh questions over ties to ‘humanitarian’ Putin
US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the man a top American envoy flattered on Wednesday as a “humanitarian”. Trump has cast his dealings with Putin as part of a mega-deal that has secured the release of American detainee Stephen Hubbard – and which Trump says will end Russia’s war on Ukraine. At… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371687/trump-faces-fresh-questions-over-ties-humanitarian-putin
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Macron makes surprise Saudi visit as France secures extra diesel supplies
French president meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security, and infrastructure. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/macron-makes-surprise-saudi-visit-as-france-secures-extra-diesel-supplies?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Paris shopkeepers fear more destruction after riots destroy livelihoods
‘I have nothing left.’ Small business owners in Paris say they are traumatised after rioters looted their shops. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/10-21-reported-paris-shopkeepers-truamatised?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Dashain takes me back to the child I once was
From village gatherings and tika from grandparents to the struggles of celebrating away from home, the festival remains a reminder of childhood joys and the family bonds that endure. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/21/dashain-takes-me-back-to-the-child-i-once-was
Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal ·
- SpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, with eye on rapid cadence increase
"We have had significant constructive engagement with the FAA." https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/spacex-will-attempt-to-reach-weekly-starship-launches-by-early-2027/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Waymo starts offering rides at the Las Vegas airport
Pickups and dropoffs will happen at dedicated "autonomous vehicle zones" at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/waymo-starts-offering-rides-at-the-las-vegas-airport/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Family of prison officer killed by IRA receives state apology
Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck20rver1j31o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Reexamined Viking 2 signal reveals possible marsquake from region active decades later
Earthquakes and the seismic waves they generate provide some of the best clues to Earth's interior. To extend that success to other worlds, scientists placed seismometers on the Apollo missions to the moon and on the Viking Mars landers, which reached Mars in 1976. Though the Apollo detectors proved a resounding success, Viking's results on Mars were less clear: Viking 1's seismometer failed to… https://phys.org/news/2026-10-reexamined-viking-reveals-marsquake-region.html
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq3djn5nxx12o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/macrons-surprise-solidarity-visit-to-saudi-arabia?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- NASA to Conduct NCAA Flyover, Engage Fans at University of Alabama
As part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour, NASA will conduct a flyover at the University of Alabama vs. Texas A&M football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday, Oct. 24. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets during the flyover, highlighting NASA’s contributions to aeronautics and the agency’s continued commitment to […] https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-conduct-ncaa-flyover-engage-fans-at-university-of-alabama/
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Tracks Along the Longest Drive on Another World
Written by Vandi Verma, Chief Engineer for Robotic Operations at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Oct. 12, 2026 Since the last blog update, Perseverance has achieved a major milestone on Mars. On Sol 2006 (Oct. 11, 2026), its odometer reached 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles), setting a new record for the farthest distance driven on another celestial […] https://science.nasa.gov/blog/tracks-along-the-longest-drive-on-another-world/
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- “Talent in, Impact Out”: Inside The Education University of Hong Kong's vision for an interconnected world of talent and expertise
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) pursues a dual internationalisation strategy: attracting talented students, scholars and researchers from around the world while exporting educational and research expertise to communities beyond Hong Kong. “We live in an interconnected world that goes beyond the West, and it… https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/eduhks-internationalisation-drive/article/3371512/talent-impact-out-inside-education-university-hong-kongs-vision-interconnected-world-talent-and
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- A Tale of Two Cities, retold in style
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For many of Hong Kong’s high-flying executives and entrepreneurs alike, Central is already part of their working day. That proximity is part of the reason why OCBC has chosen the prime location of 35 Queen’s Road Central for its Central Branch. Here, clients can access wealth management services close to where they work… https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/tale-wealth-and-wellness/article/3371162/tale-two-cities-retold-style
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Canada wants to expand its LNG business. Critics raise red flags
As Canada’s LNG exports grow, critics raise concerns over human rights abuses linked to major corporate investors. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/longform/2026/10/21/canada-wants-to-expand-its-lng-business-critics-raise-red-flags-2?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- The $15 billion ad-powered AI startup your doctor may already be using
OpenEvidence is booming despite questions about accuracy and ads. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/10/the-15-billion-ad-powered-ai-startup-your-doctor-may-already-be-using/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Science on the Space Station with NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins
NASA astronaut and Expedition 75 flight engineer Jessica Watkins works inside the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox on Oct. 9, 2026, safely mixing living cell samples with a bioink and then filling a special cartridge with the cell‑ink mixture. The advanced research operations were part of the InSPA‑Auxilium Bioprinter‑Cell Printing investigation, which explores 3D […] https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/science-on-the-space-station-with-nasa-astronaut-jessica-watkins/
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal
Russia will send on Thursday its first diesel tanker to the US to an undisclosed port. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/21/russia-to-send-first-diesel-tanker-to-the-us-amid-trump-deal?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Musk pledges $10bn in SpaceX shares for US children: Who really gains?
The pledge, which Trump says will go through tax-friendly 'Trump accounts', comes two weeks before the US midterms. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/musk-pledges-10bn-in-spacex-shares-for-us-children-who-really-gains?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- US envoy Witkoff calls Russia’s Putin a ‘humanitarian’
US envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a ‘humanitarian’. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/us-envoy-witkoff-calls-russias-putin-a?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Nepal to host 15 matches at 2027 Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup
The 16-team tournament will run for 17 days, with Kathmandu hosting Nepal’s group-stage matches against Ireland, India and West Indies. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/21/nepal-to-host-15-matches-at-2027-under-19-women-s-t20-world-cup
Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal ·
- Foursquare co-founder says equity holders saw no returns from the company’s acquisition
Foursquare raised $411 million in funding according to PitchBook data, but its equity holders saw no returns from its final acquisition. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/foursquare-co-founder-says-equity-holders-saw-no-returns-from-the-companys-acquisition/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts
The US government’s latest ban on Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek could have a chilling effect on the wider American business community and deter companies from adopting low-cost Chinese AI models, industry experts say. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built on the Chinese AI model… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3371649/washingtons-deepseek-ban-may-deter-us-firms-adopting-chinese-ai-models-experts
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·