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WATCH: Thousands march in Paris Pride march

Tens of thousands of people, carrying rainbow flags and wearing flower necklaces, march in Paris to defend the rights of LGBT+ people, concerned about the rise in popularity of the far right. VIDEO BY NICOLAS GARCIA / AFPTV / AFP

LeBron puts on a show in 76ers' scrimmage debut

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' public address announcer ended a brief retirement over the summer in large part to get behind the mic and do what he did for the first time ahead of the team's annual scrimmage. Matt Cord introduced LeBron James in the Sixers' starting lineup. "At 6-9, from St. Vincent-St. Mary’s, No. 23, LeBron James! James!' Close to 10,000 fans who plunked down $10 a ticket on Saturday to essentially witness a glorified practice at the Sixers’ home arena went wild f

Genmab Announces Rinatabart Sesutecan (Rina-S®) Phase 2 RAINFOL™-01 Results Demonstrated Durable and Clinically Meaningful Responses in Patients with Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Media Release COPENHAGEN, Denmark; October 3, 2026 Treatment with Rina-S® 120 mg/m² every three weeks demonstrated a clinically meaningful objective response rate (ORR) and durable median duration of response (mDOR) in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC) Antitumor activity was observed regardless of folate receptor alpha (FRα) expression levels, including low FRα expression and non-expressorsGenmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) today announced results from Part C of the Phase 1/2 RAINFOL

WATCH: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta fills New Mexico skies as hundreds of balloons take flight

Hundreds of hot-air balloons rose over Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday (October 3) as the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta got underway. The event opened with a drone light show at approximately 5:45 a.m. local time (1145 GMT), featuring images of hot-air balloons, New Mexico's state bird, the roadrunner, as well as chili peppers and Mexican-themed skulls. The festival's signature Mass Ascension began at around 7:00 a.m. local time (1300 GMT), with hundreds of balloons launchin

RoboParty Unveils RP1, a High-Performance Full-Stack Open-Source Humanoid Robot at IROS

From RPO and Romomo to PartyOS, RoboParty is building an open humanoid robotics foundation for developers worldwide. PITTSBURGH, Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 28, 2026, RoboParty publicly unveiled RP1 (ROBOTO 01) at IROS 2026, marking the robot's global debut. In January 2026, RoboParty fully open-sourced RPO (ROBOTO ORIGIN), its first open-source humanoid robotics project. To date, RPO has received more than 2,500 GitHub stars. As a developer-oriented open-source humanoid robot, RPO

WATCH: Firefighters battle wildfires in Brazil's Amazon

Content warning: The video contains images of wildfires and environmental destruction. Viewer's discretion is advised. Firefighters battle wildfires burning through forested areas in Iranduba, near Manaus in Brazil's Amazonas state, as flames spread through the Amazon rainforest. VIDEO BY AFP

XT Exchange Introduces XT Pay, Connecting USDT Balances With Local QR Payments

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XT Exchange, a leading global digital asset trading platform serving over 12 million registered users across more than 200 countries and regions, is extending the use of digital assets through XT Pay's Scan to Pay feature. Available in the XT App to eligible users in supported markets, the feature enables purchases at participating merchants to be funded from USDT held in a user's Spot account. XT Pay connects the exchange account to suppor

Cebu Pacific empowers young women on Girls in Aviation Day

MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Saturday hosted 120 aspiring young Filipina aviators at its Training Academy (TRAAC) for this year's Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD), which aimed to encourage women to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. The annual international initiative, organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI), provides hands-on activities, learning sessions, and direct membership from industry professionals. This year's event was led by CEB's women's community,

What Is a Token in AI? 51AIpower Explores How Individuals Can Participate in AI Infrastructure

From writing with ChatGPT to creating videos and selling digital products, discussions about how to make money with AI often begin with using tools to deliver services. But what other participation options are worth understanding for people who do not code, want to avoid buying GPUs, or lack the time for ongoing freelance work? Starting with AI tokens, 51AIpower examines the electricity and computing behind AI applications and how individuals can participate in infrastructure through platform pl

Dizon pushes nature-based solutions in flood-prone Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said on Saturday that the government was shifting away from its traditional reliance on concrete structures to nature-based solutions to address chronic flooding in Bulacan. Dizon said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had for decades tended to turn to concrete structures such as sheet piles, concrete dikes and other engineering works whenever flooding occurred. “We need to change that,” Dizo

San Antonio Is Coming for Everyone

Preseason power rankings are basketball’s annual exercise in wishful thinking. Every contender believes this is the year. Every superstar is leaner, healthier and more motivated. Every front office is convinced its summer moves solved last season’s problems. They didn’t. With opening night approaching, five teams stand above the rest: the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. Most rankings place those teams in some var

WATCH: NU Cebu opens five new college programs

National University (NU) Cebu campus has added five new academic programs as it expands its college offerings for students seeking career paths in communication, business, technology, multimedia and political science. The new programs are BA Communication, BS Management Accountancy, BS Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Multimedia Arts and AB Political Science. The university is also offering Senior High School Career Pathways for the first time, covering Computing Technologies; Engineering and A

WATCH: Bisaya music on global map

The Bisaya band Oh! Caraga is eyeing to put Cebuano-language music on the global map and explore opportunities for Grammy recognition through a planned collaboration with American musician and producer Stokes Nielson. Nielson, a songwriter, producer and member of country group The Lost Trailers, joined Oh! Caraga members Kenneth Corvera and Adam Niel Corvera at a press conference on Oct. 1, 2026, to announce plans for Spirit of the Country Cebu. The artists have already recorded a cover of Olivi

DA builds $6M agribusiness center in Zambales

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has begun building a $6-million agribusiness incubation center in Zambales to help small farmers develop sustainable enterprises. The center broke ground Oct. 1 at the DA Research Outreach Station for Lahar-Laden Areas Development in Barangay Rabanes, San Marcelino. The facility is part of a project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) to improve the livelihoods and incomes of marginalized farmers in Central Luzon. The project, implement

DENR mobilizes field offices for El Niño

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday said it has mobilized its regional and field offices to prepare for a potentially severe El Niño through the first half of 2027. State weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) has warned that the El Niño weather pattern — which naturally occur every two to seven years — could become very strong by the year-end, bringing prolonged dry spells, w

​PH needs $5M UN grant to cut ‘super pollutants’

THE Philippines needs up to $5 million in United Nations funding to reduce emissions of “super pollutants” that accelerate global warming, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said on Friday. Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said the country had applied for the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator. The Philippines also offered to host the coalition’s board meeting in Manila in 2027. Cuna discussed the applicatio

'Global Civilization Dialogues' Series Arrives in Xi'an with Orchid Awards Guests

XI'AN, China, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An international exchange event in the "Global Civilization Dialogues: Rendezvous with the Orchid" series recently took place in Xi'an. The initiative was held under the guidance of China International Communications Group (CICG) and the Publicity Department of the Shaanxi Provincial Party Committee, and organized by the Orchid Awards Secretariat, the China Center for International Communication Development (CCICD), and the Publicity Department of the

The Champions Collective Celebrates Year One

The brand reflects on a year defined by thousands of handcrafted pieces, groundbreaking innovation, and partnerships with champions across professional sports. Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Champions Collective, a Jostens company, is celebrating its first anniversary following its rebrand. Over the past year, the organization has partnered with champions across professional sports to commemorate unforgettable victories through championship jewelry, including programs for

Chinese media praises Shanghai Electric’s latest Malaysian project: a step forward for China’s high-end power equipment in overseas markets

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 October 2026 - China News Service (CNS) praises Shanghai Electric's recent contract for Unit 3 of the Samalaju Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Sarawak, Malaysia, highlighting it as the first overseas deployment of a heavy-duty gas turbine manufactured by the Chinese company. Caption:Shanghai Electric's heavy-duty gas turbine makes its overseas debut https://youtu.be/0rK3O7ispTQ?si=wZ_x_lXpo5SjxC_V The deal is seen as a milestone in the i

HKIS - Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026

Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 October 2026 - The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Quantity Surveying Division hosted the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 (the Conference) today at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park. This year's theme, "Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Sec

From Abu Dhabi to the World: Chery Group Reaffirms Its Commitment to FREELANDER and a New Benchmark for Premium Brands

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FREELANDER held its Global Brand Launch at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on 29 September 2026, opening a new chapter in its international development. Eight distinguished guests bearing the title of His Excellency attended, alongside government representatives, business partners and media. Charlie Zhang, Executive Vice President of Chery International, addressed the event, reaffirming Chery Group’s long-term comm

EAGLES' EPIC COMEBACK

The Ateneo Blue Eagles and the Adamson Soaring Falcons defeat the UST Growling Tigers and the NU Bulldog in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Oct. 3, 2026 and take the top spot in the team standings. The Blue Eagles were behind by as much as 15 points in the first quarter before mounting a rally that saw them take the lead at the end of the second quarter. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

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