NEWS

Twenty-four current and former Nationwide Children's Hospital patients will represent individual miles at the 2026 Columbus Marathon, which has raised more than $15 million for the hospital.

Apple retail staff have reportedly been told to discourage customers without preorders from seeking the iPhone Duo in stores, as production constraints drive delivery estimates into 2027.

Unconfirmed industry estimates reportedly put PlayStation 6 memory and storage costs above $680 per unit, as AI-related demand drives sharp increases in DRAM and NAND prices.

Sara and Tre lost a combined 150 pounds in 163 days during a MrBeast challenge, earning $250,000 after completing intensive training, health monitoring and fitness tests.

Fabio Capello has hailed Donyell Malen as one of Serie A's most dangerous attackers, comparing the Roma forward's movement, power and finishing to Ronaldo and Paolo Rossi.

Dr Rachna Shroff, a University of Arizona cancer researcher and oncologist, has died at 47 from adenocarcinoma after a career advancing bile duct cancer research and clinical trials.

A Johns Hopkins study found frequent or unintentional daytime napping was associated with higher dementia risk in older adults, though researchers stressed the link is not proven causal.

Bank of America expects Meta's third-quarter revenue to exceed forecasts as AI improves advertising performance, but a one-time $10 billion legal charge is set to hit earnings.

McDonald's will mark the Boo Buckets' 40th anniversary with five Disney villain designs, including Ursula, Scar and Maleficent, available with Happy Meals from 20 October.

Meta shares fell more than 2% as investors assessed rising artificial intelligence spending, broader technology market pressure and the outlook for the company's upcoming quarterly results.

Microsoft shares fell nearly 2% as concerns over inflation, AI infrastructure spending and the company's premium valuation outweighed recent analyst optimism about Azure and enterprise AI demand.

Hyatt shares have risen about 8% in two sessions as investors assess resilient luxury travel demand, positive analyst views and the hotel group's upcoming earnings report.

FIFA has ordered a review of its Peace Prize after council members challenged its political character and the decision to award the inaugural prize to U.S. President Donald Trump.

OpenAI's upgraded ChatGPT Chrome extension can read open tabs and control websites for tasks including form filling, messaging, file downloads and tab organisation.

Global timekeepers have voted to phase out leap seconds from 2027, allowing Coordinated Universal Time to drift further from Earth's rotation before a rare leap-hour adjustment is needed.

Sony has launched three premium Walkman music players, including a $5,899 gold-plated flagship, with upgraded audio processing and Australian releases expected from late November.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra launches with Nvidia RTX Spark silicon, exceptional local AI performance and a vivid display, while early reviews question its price and software optimisation.

Alcoa shares rose more than 7% after the aluminium producer exceeded earnings expectations, reported strong cash flow and advanced its planned acquisition of South32 assets.

PayPay shares rose nearly 7% on Nasdaq, possibly aided by an options expiry, as investors await quarterly results and updates on growth, transactions and financial services.

Century Aluminum shares rose 5.6% after stronger-than-expected Alcoa earnings and historically low global aluminium inventories boosted sentiment towards US producers ahead of Century's quarterly results.

Karman Holdings shares rose more than 5% on Friday, extending a two-day rebound after reaching a 52-week low, despite the absence of new company-specific news.

Independent Bank Corp. reported third-quarter profit of $89.7 million, beating analyst forecasts as net interest income, margins and commercial lending improved from the previous quarter.

BTS has become the first musical group to exceed 10 billion Spotify streams in a calendar year, with its Arirang album driving more than half of the total.

Shohei Ohtani's late-season slump and difficult playoffs have prompted questions about his future, but his strong overall numbers suggest injuries, rather than an abrupt decline, were the main factor.

Seoul Metro recorded 820,106 lost items from 2021 through September, while the return rate fell to 49.1% and passengers left behind nearly 3 billion won in cash.

Apple's first foldable iPhone sold out within minutes of preorders opening, with delivery estimates extending to January 2027 amid strong demand, limited supply and reported production challenges.

An unverified magazine report claims Kate is frustrated by the lack of progress between William and Harry, while both couples continue focusing publicly on official and charitable duties.

Shohei Ohtani endured a difficult postseason as the Dodgers were swept by Milwaukee, but his injuries and extraordinary two-way career continue to shape debate over his all-time standing.

Genesis Energy shares fell nearly 4% on the ASX despite no market-sensitive announcement, with just 253 shares traded as investors monitored the company's weak annual performance.