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Drake equation approaches 65th anniversary as scientists reflect on SETI origins

Drake originally sketched the formula to spark discussion at the first scientific conference on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Brazilian bricklayer travels 2,000 km to meet AI-generated woman

The man sold his belongings to reach the location, only to discover the persona was a digital fabrication with 300,000 followers.

Paradise Lost sells to 118 countries ahead of US premiere

The film follows a mother searching for her son who disappeared nine years prior and has already secured sold-out screenings in major festivals.

Pakistan cricket board employee dies from electric shock before tri-series

The death occurred while the national team prepares for an ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and England starting in Rawalpindi.

Resident Evil leads mainland China box office during weekend frame

The film topped the weekend charts as the total box office for the period reached $26.7 million, trailing the same period in 2025 by 29.2 percent.

Theft of cables and equipment leaves 33 Karachi traffic signals dysfunctional

The city has 94 total signals, and more than Rs10 million in contractor payments remain outstanding despite a Rs100 million government release.

England face Pakistan in ODI cricket after Sri Lanka victory

The match follows a rule change that has increased ball swing and lowered pace bowlers' economy rates in the final five overs.

CPPA-G owes CPEC power projects Rs 498 billion in unpaid dues

Delayed payments to Chinese-backed energy firms risk triggering loan defaults and threatening the financial viability of national power generation.

Sophia Laforteza returns to Katseye following temporary hiatus

The group's return follows a period of lineup changes and a major North American tour spanning through November.

Meta removes AI training language from commercial terms to address scraping concerns

The update follows claims that the previous language allowed Meta to use scraped content for free and bypass robots.txt blocking instructions.

Tecno expands Spark 50 smartphone series with new Spark 50s and Spark 50C models

The new devices introduce FreeLink 2.0 technology for offline communication and high-durability ratings for the Spark 50s model.

Peter Rice joins Skydance as co-chief executive with David Ellison

The leadership shift follows a series of high-profile departures and restructuring moves at Netflix and Skydance.

DeepSeek releases V4.1-Flash-1017 model with open weights and lower costs

The new model outperforms major competitors in coding benchmarks while offering significantly cheaper per-task pricing for developers.

Hasan Nawaz rejoins Desert Vipers for fifth ILT20 season

The Pakistani batter replaces Aneurin Donald, who is away on international duty, to help the defending champions protect their title.

Atmovie Global Track partners with Ties That Bind for Japanese film co-productions

The collaboration aims to prepare Japanese filmmakers for international markets through workshops and pitching opportunities at major global festivals.

FIFA orders Spain to partially close stadium after anti-Muslim chants

The Royal Spanish Football Federation faces a $20,000 fine and must implement anti-discrimination measures following xenophobic conduct by fans.

Model Presley Gerber dies at 27 in California rehab facility

Authorities are investigating the death as a suspected overdose while the model's family mourns his public struggle with mental health.

Japan to launch unmanned MMX probe to explore Martian moons

The probe will orbit Phobos to collect at least 10 grams of material and explore using the moon as a natural space station.

Anthropic prepares for November IPO with potential $2 trillion valuation

Apple reveals HomeView smart display with step-by-step recipe instructions

The new device aims to simplify kitchen tasks by stripping away ads and affiliate links from online food blogs.

Xiaomi expands REDMI monitor range with new 240Hz gaming display

The new 27-inch REDMI G27Q 2026 Standard Edition targets competitive gamers with high refresh rates and advanced eye protection technology.

Pakistan Hockey Federation signs sponsorship deal with Vital Group

The deal aims to provide financial stability for players and create opportunities for young talent while the government works to develop a national league.

Misbah-ul-Haq appointed head coach of Sudurpaschim Royals for Nepal Premier League

The former Pakistan captain joins a team that finished at the top of the standings in both previous editions but lost both finals.

Bose launches noise cancelling wired earbuds for $99

The release follows a resurgence in wired earbud sales after a five-year decline sparked by Apple's 2016 removal of the headphone jack.