Binance is investigating a possible hack after traders noticed a series of unusually large transfers on the platform. Tether and Circle froze more than $1.5 billion in funds.

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Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $78,297 on Binance spot on Oct. 29 and was near $79,126 at press time, while large transfers left wallets labeled as Binance. The exchange said it was aware of reports of a potential security issue and was investigating.

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Circle and Tether froze funds affected by a potential security issue involving Binance. The world’s largest crypto exchange said it was actively investigating and that funds were “completely safe.”

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Crypto prices are falling following reports of a potential multibillion-dollar hack targeting Binance. BNB led the decline, dropping 6% in the past hour.

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Microsoft drew exceptionally strong demand for its $25 billion bond offering. Investors made room for the top-rated company in portfolios already packed with AI-related debt, marking its first major issuance in nearly a decade.

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When his train stopped, Sebastian Herrero thought a fallen overhead line was to blame, a problem that has increasingly affected Spain’s high-speed rail network in recent years.

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After Spain’s deadly high-speed train crash, railway expert Francisco Badea rejects explanations that reduce such disasters to an isolated human mistake. He says modern rail systems have multiple safeguards and that this kind of accident should never happen.

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Polymarket said on Thursday it had resumed trading after a security incident involving a third-party provider prompted a temporary halt. The platform said it would fully reimburse affected traders.

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Prediction market platform Polymarket said a third-party compromise forced it to halt trading on its international platform for nearly an hour Thursday. It said impacted users would be made whole.

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More than $2.5 million was lost from Polymarket within minutes after a third-party provider was compromised, the platform said. It has since put its exchange in cancel-only mode.

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After users reported that funds had been drained from their accounts, Polymarket said one of its third-party providers had been breached and suspended trading.

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British actor Patrick Stewart, famed for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, has died in Los Angeles at 86. His spokesperson said he had been living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart also had a long career on stage, including 14 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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British actor and director Patrick Stewart, known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” has died at 86. An official statement said he had experienced a brief period with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He was also a longtime member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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Hollywood is remembering beloved actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in “Star Trek” and the “X-Men” films, after news of his death.

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A statement released Thursday said British actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86. He was acclaimed in Britain for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company before starring in the 1980s sci-fi series “Star Trek” and later the “X-Men” franchise.

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Patrick Stewart rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor, then achieved worldwide fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films. He died at 86.

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Actor Patrick Stewart, best known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died at 86. A message on his Instagram account said he died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday after a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He played Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier.

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The Justice Department reportedly issued subpoenas on Thursday amid claims that Mary Peltola’s campaign worked with party operatives to place a same-named challenger on the midterm ballot and confuse voters. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy also announced a criminal inquiry. Donald Trump had ordered the department to sue to block certification if Dan Sullivan loses; that case is pending.

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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Thursday he is ordering an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign following a report that it recruited a candidate sharing the name of her Republican opponent, Sen. Dan Sullivan.

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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Thursday he is ordering an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign. A report said it worked with allies to recruit a candidate sharing Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s name in an effort to split his vote.

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Republican Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy said he would direct the Department of Public Safety to investigate whether Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. Peltola’s campaign denied encouraging or soliciting the candidate, while Dunleavy said anyone found to have broken the law should be held accountable.

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Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into allegations that people linked to Mary Peltola’s Democratic campaign tried to recruit a second Dan Sullivan to run for the US Senate and draw votes from the Republican incumbent. Peltola’s team denies involvement; the governor said investigators will determine whether Alaska laws were broken.

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A New York Times investigation linked Democratic campaign operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race. The state’s Republican governor ordered an investigation into claims that Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited a man sharing her rival’s name to confuse voters. Trump called for Peltola and the man to be removed from the ballot and prosecuted.

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French Football Federation chief Philippe Diallo said Kylian Mbappé should be allowed to move on after apologizing for calling former Chinese leader Mao Zedong a dictator, saying he meant no offence. Real Madrid and La Liga have also apologized, while China’s foreign ministry said it was taking his apology seriously.

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A video appeared to show French striker Kylian Mbappé making fun of Mao Zedong, prompting apologies from him, Real Madrid and La Liga. Chinese brands have cut ties with Mbappé, and Spanish league matches are to be removed from CCTV’s schedule. Commentators say repairing the reputational damage in China will take time.

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinian Authority is waiting for the final Israeli election results and the shape of the new government, but is ready to discuss peace once it is formed. Before meeting Cyprus’s president in Nicosia, Abbas said Cyprus could help advance dialogue and reiterated support for peaceful popular resistance and a settlement based on UN Security Council resolutions and international law.

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The dispute centers on who should oversee the investigation. In court, lawyers for one of seven former Cornell fraternity members facing a high-profile sexual-assault suit said Letitia James was not a viable choice for the prosecutor’s role.

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Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro keeps familiar usage habits intact, while adding a vivid OLED display and shedding noticeable weight. macOS has not undergone radical changes to make the system more finger-friendly.

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After resisting touchscreen Macs for more than 15 years, Apple has announced a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen. The Verge describes touch-focused changes to the menu bar, buttons, and gestures, while noting that the redesigned hinge still allows some screen wobble in demonstrations.

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After Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority, his Likud party accused Arab-led parties of “stealing” the election and alleged foreign interference. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said Netanyahu was mounting an organised effort to delegitimise the result. Qatar denied the allegations, and final results showed neither bloc had a parliamentary majority.

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Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue of nearly $128 billion, up 25% year over year, and net income above $26 billion—almost $9 billion lower than a year earlier. Shares fell nearly 12%, after dropping about 13% earlier, amid weaker-than-expected earnings per share and the admission that AI search earns less than organic search. Google Cloud revenue topped expectations at more than $30 billion.

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The US Department of Homeland Security asked Icelandic host FlokiNET to remove or restrict data obtained in a hack, saying it put more than 40,000 identifiable people at risk of harassment, stalking and physical harm. FlokiNET’s CEO said the company would not remove it because it contained government employees’ work addresses and phone numbers.

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The Department of Homeland Security asked an Icelandic hosting company on Thursday, through an authorized agent, to take down a searchable database of agency personnel. DHS said the material puts more than 40,000 identifiable people at risk of harassment, stalking and physical harm.

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Victoria’s highest court is due to rule Friday on Patterson’s appeal against her triple-murder convictions and prosecutors’ appeal seeking a longer sentence. Possible outcomes include a retrial, dismissal of her appeal or resentencing.

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Reddit says it plans to make its user experience primarily for logged-in users, aiming to deepen engagement and improve the advertising business that continues to support solid earnings.

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As AI changes how people find information online, Reddit is reconsidering its open-web roots to protect its audience and business, and says it is moving toward an experience for logged-in users.

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Reddit plans to require users to log in, initially testing the change in selected markets outside the US in the coming months. CEO Steve Huffman says the move could improve user experience and advertising while protecting Reddit’s data; he says most unauthorized access occurs when users are logged out. The announcement came with Q3 2026 results, as search traffic fell meaningfully.

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Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21 as the Atlanta Dream resisted a late Golden State Valkyries rally to win Game 6, 80-69, and level the WNBA Finals series.

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