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Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as next year, potentially transforming how officials make calls.

The head of Iran's atomic energy agency said on Sunday that the country's nuclear technology is safe from external disruption and cannot be halted by threats, pressure or attacks. Mohammad Eslami, the chief of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), said Iran's nuclear advances are a national achievement and were a testament to the dedication of Iranian scientists.

SudburyAfter news broke Tuesday that the Canadian government will pay $2 billion to homeowners who install heatpumps, starting early next year, CBC News Sudbury reached out to experts to learn more about how effective the technology is in frigid temperatures. Local experts recommend a backup, but say operating costs are 'fantastic'Gabrielle Huston · CBC News · Posted: Oct 11, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 11Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canadians will be able to get thousands of dollars back in the form of a rebate from the federal government, starting next year, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday. (Robert Jones/CBC)After news broke Tuesday that the Canadian government will pay $2 billion to homeowners who install heatpumps, starting early next year, CBC News Sudbury reached out to experts to learn more about how effective the technology is in frigid temperatures.

Minister Vu Hai Quan delivers the speechSafety is the highest requirementAt the meeting, Minister Vu Hai Quan affirmed that in nuclear development, safety must be the highest requirement, and zero error can be tolerated. According to the Minister, this requirement demands that the regulatory body possess capacity commensurate with its mission. "This is a responsibility to the nation and the Fatherland, not merely a routine assignment," the Minister stressed. The Minister noted that to meet resource requirements, the agency must first proactively develop specific strategies, schemes, and operational options, thereby generating resources. In particular, he underlined the role of leadership in workforce building. According to the Minister, for talented individuals, the key issue is not only compensation, but whether they are trusted, assigned opportunities, and enabled to fully maximize their capabilities.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Jean Barnes (née Auchterlonie) in her 95th year at Andy’s House (Hospice Muskoka) on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and has joined the love of her life in heaven, her husband Lester (Les) Barnes, who passed away in 1996. Helen was an only child born in Toronto in 1931 to Ethel and Jack. She completed a nursing degree and practiced briefly in Ontario, later achieving her recertification in Florida and working at a hospital in Clearwater. Helen met Les while vacationing on Kahshe Lake in Gravenhurst. Together they grew a large family, living in London, Ontario, and Clearwater, Florida, before settling in Gravenhurst in 1980. Their children Greg (Ana), Steve (Donna), Wayne (Wendy), Sandy (Marty), and Jan (Keith) will remember their mother as a strong woman who made a perfect Sunday roast, loved to joke, and enjoyed arts and crafts.

Dr. Tran Chi Thanh, Director of the Viet Nam Atomic Energy Institute speaks at the press conferenceNew nuclear reactor in Dong Nai to have 30 times the capacity of Da Lat reactorAccording to Dr. Tran Chi Thanh, after being restored, upgraded, and put into operation in 1984 with the assistance of the former Soviet Union, the Da Lat Nuclear Research Reactor has been operating for 42 years. Despite its modest capacity of only 0.5 MW, the Da Lat reactor is evaluated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as one of the most effective low-power research reactors in the world. Currently, the reactor supplies about 80% of the radiopharmaceuticals for hospitals nationwide, primarily serving cancer diagnosis and treatment. Each year, Viet Nam records approximately 180,000 new cancer cases. While the demand for medical radioisotopes is growing, domestic production capacity remains limited. The project to establish the Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Research, featuring a new research reactor in Dong Nai, is expected to enhance research and production capacity for radioisotopes and advance the deployment of nuclear technique applications.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has raised concerns about the potential dangers of advanced artificial intelligence, warning that uncontrolled development could threaten critical infrastructure and humanity. Sanders Sounds Alarm Over AI RisksOn Saturday, in a post on X, Sanders warned that powerful technology companies were preparing for a potential AI catastrophe while continuing to develop increasingly advanced systems. "Big Tech oligarchs are secretly preparing for a ‘catastrophic AI event’ that could threaten our banking, healthcare, internet, electricity and water systems," he wrote. He argued that technology companies were racing to build systems they might not be able to control, raising concerns about the potential consequences for society. "They’re racing to build a technology they can’t control and that threatens humanity," Sanders wrote. The senator called on lawmakers to intervene, concluding his post with a direct demand: "CONGRESS MUST PAUSE ADVANCED AI DEVELOPMENT NOW. "Big Tech oligarchs are secretly preparing for a "catastrophic AI event" that could threaten our banking, healthcare, internet, electricity and water systems.

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The expansion of data centres, and the energy they consume, is at the heart of the discussion. “These data centres consume large amounts of electricity and use significant quantities of fresh water,” explains Alok Mishra, professor at NTNU.© İsmail Enes Ayhan – unsplash.com AI is already widely used in hospitals and medical research. Can a new way of thinking unleash the technology’s green credentials?

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)An ongoing system of surveillance and policing in Occupied Palestine by Israel, aided by Artificial Intelligence (AI), can be traced back to the 2010s, when facial recognition was being “tested” at checkpoints and large information databases through cyber warfare programs. As Israel continues its most recent genocidal campaign in Gaza and the West Bank, the Occupation heavily relies on AI-assisted tools, majorly funded by the U. S. In the first two months after October 2023, Lavender, an AI program created by the Israeli military as part of Unit 8200, specifically to automate “kill lists,” generated at least 37,000 recommendations for “human targets,” as reported by +972 Magazine in April 2024. Officers reportedly spent as little as 20 seconds reviewing each target before approving strikes, with human oversight often serving as little more than a "rubber stamp. " With a reported error rate of around 10%, the system misidentified thousands of civilians.