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  • Fake hurricane videos shared online including AI-generated sharks

    Fake hurricane videos shared online including AI-generated sharks

    Hurricane Melissa AI videos widely circulating onlinepublished at 11:04 GMT

    Paul Brown and Shayan Sardarizadeh
    BBC Verify senior journalists

    Many dramatic videos created with artificial intelligence are being shared online as…

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  • Gwyneth Paltrow Embraces Her Grays at Vogue World 2025: Hollywood

    Gwyneth Paltrow Embraces Her Grays at Vogue World 2025: Hollywood

    Actor and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow always serves up authenticity. A little more than a month after she shared an oh-so-real snap of her skin to promote her latest fashion endeavor, Goop’s new fashion line named Gwyn, she’s now sitting…

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  • South Africa's Wolvaardt calls for calm in World Cup semis – France 24

    1. South Africa’s Wolvaardt calls for calm in World Cup semis  France 24
    2. England and history stand in South Africa’s path to maiden final  Cricbuzz.com
    3. Tactics board: Kapp vs Knight and Sciver-Brunt and SA vs spin  ESPNcricinfo
    4. South Africa have a…

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  • ‘We’re absolutely terrified,’ eyewitnesses say in Jamaica

    ‘We’re absolutely terrified,’ eyewitnesses say in Jamaica

    Jessica Rawnsley and

    Gabriela Pomeroy

    Getty Images A man stands in front of a stormy seaGetty Images

    Hurricane Melissa, the world’s strongest storm of the year, has made landfall in south-western Jamaica.

    Ahead of its arrival, the BBC spoke to locals and tourists who described frantic preparations,…

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  • Study finds clear link between osteomalacia and increased risk of complicated deliveries

    Study finds clear link between osteomalacia and increased risk of complicated deliveries

    A research team at Uppsala University has identified a clear link between osteomalacia – a form of bone softening commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency – and a fivefold increased risk of emergency cesarean sections or the need…

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  • Toyota brings Apple Maps EV routing to its newest models

    Toyota brings Apple Maps EV routing to its newest models

    Toyota battery electric vehicles (BEV) owners can now have Apple Maps help them plan charging stops along their route via CarPlay. Alongside an that the is now on sale, the automaker says all 2023 and newer battery-electric vehicles can now…

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  • Cushman & Wakefield Launches New Quantitative Insights Group to Advance Investor and Occupier Advisory Capabilities | US

    Cushman & Wakefield Launches New Quantitative Insights Group to Advance Investor and Occupier Advisory Capabilities | US

    NEW YORK, October 28, 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, has announced a new Quantitative Insights Group, designed to advise institutional investor and occupier clients. Using advanced mathematics, statistics and our latest AI+ tools, the group will advise clients on capital allocation, investment decision-making and risk management at a portfolio and asset level.  

    The Quantitative Insights Group enhances Cushman & Wakefield’s existing platform of services throughout the asset lifecycle and strengthens its advisory capabilities, solidifying the firm’s expertise and deepening its ability to advise clients through complex market conditions. 

    Rebecca Rockey has been appointed Head of Quantitative Insights and Principal Economist, effective immediately. She will report to Toby Dodd, Chief Revenue Officer, Americas and lead a growing team of experts, including David Hoebbel, Greg Nelson and others.  
    “I’m pleased to lead the Quantitative Insights Group and advise our institutional investor and occupier clients as they navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence,” said Rebecca Rockey, Head of Quantitative Insights and Principal Economist. “By integrating data and our latest AI+ tools, we’re building a powerful, forward-looking advisory engine that complements our already integrated service offerings.” 
    “This new team represents a strategic investment in our capabilities, connecting data platforms and insights to drive value for our clients,” said Toby Dodd, Chief Revenue Officer, Americas. “Rebecca’s leadership and economic expertise will be instrumental in shaping this effort and delivering impactful results.” 
    “The launch of this group is part of the ongoing evolution of our research, analysis and advisory capabilities,” said Brad Kreiger, Americas Co-Chief Executive. “By combining advanced analytics with our advisors’ deep market expertise, we will equip our clients with sharper tools to make data-driven decisions, optimize portfolios and navigate uncertainty with confidence.” 
    Under Rockey’s leadership, the Quantitative Insights Group will complement the firm’s existing client advisory strategies and further Cushman & Wakefield’s commitment to innovation, analytics and clients portfolio performance. Rockey is a recognized industry thought leader on macroeconomics and real estate and has been an instrumental leader in Cushman & Wakefield’s research agenda, including development of innovative studies like the recent Reimagining Cities, which confronted post-pandemic urban challenges, offering a blueprint for optimizing city real estate portfolios.

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  • Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza – live updates

    Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza – live updates

    Israel says coffin from Hamas did not contain another hostage’s bodypublished at 16:38 GMT

    The statement from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office comes as Israel says a coffin handed over by Hamas on Monday did not contain the body of…

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  • Scientists hear 2 newborn black holes 'crying' through ripples in spacetime — and one had a birth unlike anything seen before – Space

    1. Scientists hear 2 newborn black holes ‘crying’ through ripples in spacetime — and one had a birth unlike anything seen before  Space
    2. Scientists Finally Hear Black Holes Ring, Confirming Hawking’s Famous Prediction  SciTechDaily
    3. Unusual black…

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  • The ‘Wicked: For Good’ Method Dressing Has Begun

    The ‘Wicked: For Good’ Method Dressing Has Begun

    Let us be glad, let us be grateful. . . because Wicked: For Good is soon upon us.

    On November 21, the highly anticipated Wicked sequel from director Jon M. Chu will hit the big screen. Lead stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are reprising their…

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