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The 50 Best Bars 2026 (formerly The World's 50 Best Bars) have just been announced for 2026 – this is the global bucket list for discerning drinkers to start ticking off. For those unfamiliar with the list, The 50 Best Bars 2026 is one of the most prestigious bar awards on the planet: a definitive ranking of the world's most outstanding places to drink. The list is updated each year at an awards ceremony, which took place in Milan this year – the 2025 ceremony took place in Hong Kong. Condé Nast Traveller's Olivia Morelli films behind the scenes at Bangkok's Bar Us, which came in fourth place in 2026 Olivia MorelliIt's run by the same company that produces The World's 50 Best Restaurants, widely regarded as the ultimate global restaurant ranking. The awards are compiled by The 50 Best Bars Academy, which comprises hundreds of anonymous industry experts. Bar Leone has won the best bar in the world award for the second year running

Take a closer look at the "Make AI Work for Americans Act," and learn why it's important to help workers and families navigate AI disruption. While there’s no consensus on exactly how artificial intelligence will affect workers, it’s clear that the technology will change who works and how they work. On September 24, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly introduced a bill called the Make AI Work for Americans Act. It prioritizes helping workers and families navigate the disruption that AI will cause through a federal trust fund paid for by the large AI companies set to profit most from AI’s boom.

MISSOULA – The University of Montana invites the public to attend the kickoff installment of this year’s President’s Lecture Series with “Birding to Change the World: A Conversation with Trish O'Kane.” O’Kane’s talk will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the University Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. A livestream link will be provided as well.

USA Gymnastics World Championships Selection Show Presented by Tampax will air Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. USA Gymnastics World Championships Selection Show Presented by Tampax will air Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. ET (new time!) on NBC and Peacock. The one-hour, feature-style special provides an exclusive and in-depth look at USA Gymnastics’ Women’s World Championships Team Selection Event, held Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Crossville, Tennessee.

The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) is inviting nominations and self-nominations from recognized experts in food, nutrition, science and technology to serve on the Independent Scientific Review Board of the World Food Academy 4 Sustainable Food Systems (WFA). The Board will play a critical role in safeguarding the scientific integrity, independence and credibility of the Academy’s educational and knowledge products, helping ensure that they are rigorous, evidence-based and responsive to evolving scientific knowledge. About the World Food Academy 4 Sustainable Food Systems (WFA)The World Food Academy 4 Sustainable Food Systems (WFA) is an ecosystem dedicated to education, career development, and collaboration in food, nutrition, science, and technology. Designed for university students, early-career researchers, and practitioners, the Academy aims to empower the next generation of food and nutrition professionals with free education, practical skills and hands-on learning opportunities through internships, scientific research projects and applied training programmes.

The 2026 FIM World Supercross Championship has come to an abrupt end. World Supercross announced on October 7 that the remainder of the season has been canceled effective immediately, bringing the championship to a close earlier than originally planned. The announcement means the remaining stops on the 2026 WSX calendar will no longer take place. The planned rounds in Buenos Aires, South Africa, the Gold Coast in Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand, have effectively been removed from the schedule as the championship shuts down operations for the remainder of the year. According to World Supercross, the decision comes while the organization remains in advanced discussions with potential investors regarding the future of the series. Rather than continuing with the remaining events while those negotiations are ongoing, the decision was made to conclude the 2026 championship immediately.

volume 19, page 1144 (2026) Cite this article Whitlockite can trace ancient impacts in space, human activity at archaeological sites, and may even be a tool for detecting early-stage breast cancer, as Alix Ehlers and Elizabeth Thompson explain.

image: Jonathan has lived most of his life on the island of St Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, in grounds of Plantation House - the residence of the governor of St Helena. He arrived from the Seychelles 144 years ago, already fully grown, as a gift to the governor. Researchers studying a giant tortoise named Jonathan say it’s not just good genes, but lack of genetic wear and tear that have kept him going for nearly two centuries.

85% of users surveyed were satisfied with the measures implemented by BIXI to make their travel easier during the Championships, /CNW/ -- The 2026 UCI Road World Championships have now come to a close, and BIXI has given a very positive assessment of the enhancements implemented to meet the increased demand throughout the event. From September 20th to the 27th, more than half a million trips were made on the network, confirming the role of bike-sharing as a mobility solution during major events in Montreal. During the event, nearly 1,000 athletes and 550,000 spectators flocked to the streets of Montreal. While the competition routes led to significant traffic changes, Montrealers and visitors were able to rely on BIXI to continue getting around the city.

How to watch and what to expect from Trek athletes in Kona (including fresh bikes) Ironman World Championships in Kona is the biggest race of the year in triathlon by a long shot, and last year Trek athletes helped make it one of the most dramatic editions ever, too. Taylor Knibb, who won her fourth Ironman 70.3 World Championship last month, leads the list of contenders who’ll be racing on a Speed Concept, but Trek’s men’s representation is stacked as well, with middle-distance star Marten Van Riel, surging med student/pro triathlete Matthew Marquardt, and crowd-favorite family man Sam Long.

Move over, Venice and Florence. For the fourth year running, travellers have declared Victoria the undisputed king of small cities. The waterfront capital took first place in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler, beating out renowned global hotspots including Porto, Dubrovnik, Amalfi and San Sebastián.

TikTok is where people come to discover what's new, engage with what they love, and take part in what matters to them. We've built a place that audiences love and where brands can transform that interest into action. Along with our partners, we are building tools for advertisers to engineer that magic themselves -- to build, scale and drive real results. Today, at the second annual TikTok World Canada product summit, we're announcing solutions that integrate strategic applications of AI, enhance creativity, engage audiences, and measure impact effectively. Our latest innovations enable advertisers to organically leverage on-platform discovery, maximize AI-driven insights to activate on the moment between discovery and purchase, and build on customer intent with actionable, measurable plans. "Every day, people come to TikTok and discover something that captures their attention, connects with them, and sparks their interest. The product innovations we're sharing today allow advertisers to build engaging, efficient marketing strategies that deliver business impact.

Wait, is “simplicated” even a word? I don’t think so, but it should be. Twenty-eight years ago, my friend Cory told me I was falling behind in work, because my life had become so “simplicated.”