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JCB, MNC Bank, and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia Launch Three New Credit Card Products in Indonesia

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Sept 28, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., (“JCB”) Japan’s only international payment brand, and PT Bank MNC Internasional Tbk (“MNC Bank”) and PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (“Kawasaki Motor Indonesia”) announced the launch of three new credit card products in Indonesia.

The three credit cards are designed to meet customers’ diverse modern lifestyle needs — from everyday transaction convenience to exclusive privileges for Kawasaki enthusiasts. By combining MNC Bank’s banking service network, JCB’s global payment network, and the Kawasaki Motor Indonesia ecosystem, these products are designed to offer an experience that goes beyond an ordinary credit card.

Product Features & Benefits

MNC JCB Ultimate

  • Annual fee waived for the first 3 (three) years
  • Cashback of up to Rp200,000 per transaction*
  • MNC Pay installment facility with low interest rates
  • Cash advance facility
  • 0% installment program for online (e-commerce) transactions at participating merchants
  • Contactless card with a maximum transaction amount of Rp1,000,000
  • Access to various exclusive privileges and discounts across the JCB global network 
    * Subject to applicable terms and conditions.

MNC JCB Precious

  • Annual fee waived for the first 3 (three) years
  • MNC Pay installment facility with low interest rates
  • Cash advance facility
  • 0% installment program for online (e-commerce) transactions at participating merchants
  • Contactless card with a maximum transaction amount of Rp1,000,000
  • Access to various exclusive privileges and discounts across the JCB global network

MNC Kawasaki JCB Precious Card

  • Annual fee waived for the first 3 (three) years
  • Complimentary towing service valued at Rp500,000 per year for Kawasaki motorcycles
  • 10% discount on spare parts purchases (excluding service charges) at participating Kawasaki Motor Indonesia dealers
  • MNC Pay installment facility with low interest rates
  • Cash advance facility
  • 0% installment program for online (e-commerce) transactions at participating merchants
  • Contactless card with a maximum transaction amount of Rp1,000,000
  • Access to various exclusive privileges and discounts across the JCB global network

Yo Sato, President Director of PT JCB International Indonesia said, “JCB is committed to continuously expanding its strategic partner ecosystem in Indonesia to provide seamless transaction experiences for JCB Cardmembers worldwide. Our partnership with MNC Bank and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia is a tangible step toward delivering a distinctly Japanese transaction experience — one that emphasizes hospitality, precision, and exclusive value.”

Lukito Adisubrata, Director of PT Bank MNC Internasional Tbk said, “MNC Bank continues to innovate by delivering banking products that are relevant to customers’ needs. Our collaboration with JCB, the international payment brand from Japan, and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia strengthens MNC Bank’s commitment to providing greater value to customers through a strong and trusted partner ecosystem.”

Hitoshi Inoue, Director, PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia said, “The MNC Kawasaki JCB Precious Card is a meaningful expression of appreciation to the Kawasaki community in Indonesia. Through this card, Kawasaki motorcycle owners can enjoy not only payment convenience but also tangible benefits such as complimentary towing service and discounts on genuine spare parts, making every journey with Kawasaki even more rewarding.”

All three credit card products are available for application through MNC Bank branches and its official digital platforms. MNC Bank, JCB, and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia remain committed to delivering innovative products that meet the dynamic lifestyle needs of consumers in Indonesia.

ENDS

About MNC Bank

PT Bank MNC Internasional Tbk (IDX: BABP), or MNC Bank, is a subsidiary of MNC Kapital providing complete and integrated banking services.

MNC Bank offers digital and conventional banking products and services, including savings products, loan facilities, debit and credit cards, treasury, trade finance, and RDN, focusing on consumer, wholesale, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) segments. MNC Bank also provides digital banking services through the MotionBank application and continues to innovate to achieve its vision of becoming the bank of the future based on the latest technology.

Contact:
Edward Kennetze
Corporate Secretary
Tel: +62-21-2980-5555
Email: [email protected]

About Kawasaki Motor Indonesia

PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (KMI) is the official manufacturer and sole brand-holding agent for Kawasaki motorcycles in Indonesia. The company was established in 1994, KMI business focuses on two-wheeled vehicles under the Kawasaki brand, with first production starting in March 1995, followed by unit sales, spare parts distribution, and after-sales service facilities. The company’s operations combine motorcycle assembly with local component manufacturing, and its production capacity reaches around 150,000 units per year. For more information please visit : www.kawasaki-motor.co.id

Contact
Michael C. Tanadhi
Department Head, Sales Promotion
Tel: +62 21 388 88004
Email: [email protected]

About JCB

JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/

Contact
Anna Takeda
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5778-8353
Email: [email protected]

Source: JCB
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The Americas are making progress in health but must accelerate action on emerging challenges, says PAHO Director

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At the opening of the 63rd Directing Council, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa highlighted the Region’s public health gains, called for stronger regional cooperation, and underscored priorities including primary health care, vaccination, digital health and emergency preparedness.

Washington, D.C., September 28, 2026 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa today highlighted the progress countries across the Americas have made in areas including primary health care, immunization, digital health and disease elimination, and called for accelerated action to address persistent and emerging challenges across the Region.

Speaking at the opening of the 63rd Directing Council, which brings together Ministers of Health and other senior health authorities from across the Americas in Washington, D.C., Dr. Barbosa said the Americas continue to serve as a model for other regions of the world in public health, building on more than 120 years of joint efforts to prevent disease, strengthen health systems and protect populations.

health Dr. Jarbas Barbosa at the opening session of the 63rd Directing Council

The opening session of the Directing Council also featured Lisa Cummins, Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados and outgoing President of the Directing Council; Jayanta Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the United States; Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB); and Ambassador Steve Ferrol, Permanent Representative of Dominica and President of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS).

“In public health, success is often measured by what does not happen. There may be no dramatic headlines, but a life may be saved, a family spared, and a community protected because a disease was prevented or an outbreak contained,” he said.

Dr. Barbosa highlighted the continued efforts of countries to strengthen primary health care, improve vaccination, expand digital health, prevent and control outbreaks, reduce deaths from chronic diseases, and advance disease elimination.

However, he noted that the resurgence of measles is a reminder that the work is far from finished. He called for continued efforts to strengthen surveillance, vaccination and outbreak response, while accelerating progress in maternal, newborn, child and mental health and strengthening preparedness for public health emergencies.

He also called for continued focus on advancing universal health and addressing critical challenges, including the persistent shortage of health workers across the Region.

“This Directing Council provides a valuable opportunity to shape our collective response to these challenges and strengthen actions to improve health across the Region,” he said. “Lasting public health progress is not delivered to countries. It is built with countries. And it starts here.”

Health Financial sustainability of PAHO

Dr. Barbosa also drew attention to the Organization’s financial sustainability and the importance of timely and full payment of assessed contributions by Member States.

He recalled that Member States approved a 19% budget reduction last year and noted that, despite prioritization efforts, cost-containment measures and the strong mobilization of additional voluntary contributions, PAHO continues to face a funding gap for its core programs.

“This is not simply a budgetary challenge. It affects our ability to provide technical cooperation, respond to emerging health threats, and sustain essential operations across the Region,” he said.

The PAHO Director thanked the 31 Member States that have already made full or partial payments in 2026 and called on all countries to complete their contributions as soon as possible. He also thanked partners and donors for their support in advancing the Region’s health priorities.

Dr. Barbosa also highlighted the value of partnerships with development banks, foundations and other strategic partners in advancing regional priorities such as digital transformation and strengthening primary health care.

Health Key issues before the 63rd Directing Council

During the week, Member States will consider new strategies and action plans to strengthen public health in the Region, including measures related to health security and emergency management, antimicrobial resistance, and the prevention and control of arboviral diseases.

They will also consider a proposal to strengthen and harmonize PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds, one of the Region’s key cooperation mechanisms for facilitating access to vaccines, medicines and other health technologies.

In addition, Member States will review the results of the 2020–2025 Strategic Plan and other matters related to the Organization’s priorities and governance.

At the conclusion of his remarks, Dr. Barbosa recalled that PAHO was founded on the conviction that the countries of the Americas are stronger when they work together, and called for continued innovation and cooperation to address the Region’s health challenges.

“And if there is one thing the history of public health in the Americas has taught us, it is that when we work together, we can make what seems impossible today a reality,” he concluded.

Health Quotes from other speakers at the opening session

Lisa Cummins, Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados and outgoing President of the Directing Council: “PAHO is shared infrastructure for the Americas. We must fund it. We must invest in it. And we must protect it as such. We know what happens when that infrastructure is strong: a country facing an outbreak can draw on regional surveillance and expertise; a small health system can access medicines, technical support and training that it could not readily build up alone; and research conducted in one part of our Region can help save lives in another. The measure of regional solidarity and hemispheric capacity is when we build it together and keep it ready for the people who will need it.”

health Lisa Cummins, Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados and outgoing President of the Directing Council

Lisa Cummins, Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados and outgoing President of the Directing Council.

Jayanta Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): “The United States is reestablishing leadership in the Western Hemisphere. In health, that means working with countries across the Americas to build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient region, one better equipped to prevent disease, confront health threats close to their source, strengthen critical supply chains, and protect the health and security of our people. The United States is committed to extending investments and commercial partnerships across the Western Hemisphere, including sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food systems.”

health Jayanta Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Jayanta Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ambassador Steve Ferrol, Permanent Representative of Dominica and President of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS): “Ensuring that people can access essential health services is therefore not only a public health responsibility; it is an essential part of building resilient, secure, and prosperous societies. This is why health belongs at the center of our collective agenda in the Americas. Health policy and foreign policy are no longer separate conversations. The OAS stands ready to work with PAHO and with every Member State to advance this agenda.”

health Ambassador Steve Ferrol, Permanent Representative of Dominica and President of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS)

Ambassador Steve Ferrol, Permanent Representative of Dominica and President of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS)

Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB): “The Americas face significant health challenges, including population aging, a growing burden of chronic and infectious diseases, persistent inequities in access to care, and limited public financing. No institution can address these challenges alone. That’s why our partnership with PAHO matters. PAHO brings technical leadership and a strong presence on the ground, while the IDB brings its capacity to mobilize financing and support reforms. Today, I want to highlight three areas where this cooperation can make a difference: primary health care, digital transformation, and access to medicines.”

health Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Health About the Directing Council

The Directing Council is one of the governing bodies of the Pan American Health Organization. It brings together health authorities from Member States to set policies, approve strategies and strengthen regional health cooperation.

Public sessions can be followed online through the PAHO governance portal.

From the 2-3-5 Pyramid to the WM: How Football Found Its Shape

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From the 2-3-5 Pyramid to the WM: How Football Found Its Shape

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Football formations have changed dramatically over the history of the game. The modern 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-3 may look familiar today, but football was once dominated by a formation that placed five forwards across the attacking line.

The 2-3-5 Pyramid was the defining tactical system of football’s early decades. It shaped the way teams attacked, defended and passed the ball before a major change to the offside law in 1925 forced managers to rethink how their teams were organised.

That tactical revolution produced the WM formation, most famously associated with Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman and England international Charlie Buchan. The WM helped establish the idea that football could be deliberately structured into different phases of attack and defence.

The Birth of the 2-3-5 Pyramid

In football’s earliest decades, there was little agreement about how eleven players should be organised. Teams experimented with heavily attacking systems, including formations with six, seven or even eight forwards.

As the game became more organised during the late 19th century, the 2-3-5 formation emerged as the dominant tactical system. Its shape was often described as a Pyramid because the players appeared to form increasingly wider lines as they moved towards the attack.

Two full-backs formed the defensive line, three half-backs operated in midfield and five forwards led the attack.

What Was the 2-3-5 Formation?

The traditional Pyramid consisted of:

Unlike many modern formations, the Pyramid was built around a clear attacking emphasis. Five players were positioned in the forward line, with the two inside-forwards operating between the wide players and the centre-forward.

Why Did Teams Play With Five Forwards?

Early football was fundamentally different from the modern game. Passing was developing, tactical systems were less sophisticated and the rules governing offside strongly influenced how attackers could position themselves.

The five-man forward line gave teams plenty of attacking options. Wingers could stretch the opposition while the inside-forwards linked play with the centre-forward.

The three half-backs were also crucial. Rather than being purely defensive midfielders in the modern sense, they were expected to support both sides of the game and help connect the back line with the forwards.

The development of combination play gradually changed how the Pyramid was used.

Instead of relying almost entirely on individual dribbling, teams increasingly used short passing and movement to progress the ball. Players began to understand that maintaining their positions could create passing options and space for teammates.

The formation therefore became more than a diagram on paper. It provided a framework for how players could combine with one another.

Premier League Football’s Great Tactical Problem: Offside

The Pyramid’s dominance was eventually challenged by one of football’s most important rules: offside.

Before 1925, an attacking player generally needed three opposing players between himself and the goal line to remain onside. The rule made it possible for defenders to push forward together and catch attackers offside.

Defensive teams became increasingly capable of using the offside trap to restrict attacking space. The Football Association subsequently introduced a major change for the 1925-26 season, reducing the requirement from three defending players to two.

The change had an immediate tactical impact. Attackers suddenly had more space behind the defensive line, forcing teams to reconsider how they protected the area in front of goal.

The 1925 Offside Law Changes Everything

The new law came into effect at the beginning of the 1925-26 season. At Highbury on 29 August 1925, Herbert Chapman took charge of Arsenal for the first time as Tottenham Hotspur visited in the opening game of the campaign.

It was an extraordinary moment in football history. Chapman was beginning his Arsenal reign, Charlie Buchan was making his debut for the club, and the new offside law was being used in competitive football for the first time.

Tottenham won the match 1-0, but the tactical consequences of the new law would prove far more significant than the result.

Herbert Chapman and the Search for a New Formation

Herbert Chapman was already one of the most innovative managers in English football. After winning major honours with Huddersfield Town, he moved to Arsenal in 1925 with the club looking for a transformation.

Chapman recognised that the new offside law created a tactical problem. If attackers could exploit the additional space, simply continuing to play the traditional 2-3-5 could leave teams vulnerable.

Charlie Buchan, the experienced England international who had joined Arsenal alongside Chapman, played an important role in developing the solution. The idea was to move the centre-half deeper and create a third defensive player who could organise the defence and operate the offside trap.

Chapman had also experimented with defensive adaptations during his time at Huddersfield, so the evolution of the system was not the work of one person alone. It was the product of managers and players adapting to a changing set of rules and tactical problems.

The Birth of the WM Formation

The solution was a dramatic reshaping of the Pyramid.

Instead of two full-backs and an advanced centre-half, the new system placed the centre-half deeper between the two full-backs. One of the inside-forwards also dropped deeper to provide a link between midfield and attack.

The resulting shape became known as the WM formation.

When represented on a tactics board, the defensive and midfield lines created the shape of a W, while the attacking players formed an M.

It could be described broadly as a 3-2-2-3 shape, although the exact positioning of players varied depending on how a particular team interpreted the system.

How the WM Worked

The great strength of the WM was that it provided greater defensive protection without completely abandoning the attacking principles of the Pyramid.

The deeper centre-half became a key defensive organiser. The two full-backs could defend more narrowly, while the half-backs had clearly defined responsibilities in front of them.

Further forward, one of the inside-forwards could drop into a linking role, helping connect midfield with the front three.

The system therefore created a much clearer division between defensive and attacking responsibilities.

Arsenal and the Tactical Revolution

Arsenal became the most famous British exponent of the WM under Chapman.

The club’s tactical development took time. The new system was refined through matches, player experimentation and changes in personnel. Herbert Roberts eventually became an important figure in the deep centre-half role, while players such as Alex James helped make the attacking structure work.

Arsenal eventually turned Chapman’s tactical ideas into trophies. The club won the FA Cup in 1930 and then the First Division title in 1930-31, establishing itself as one of the dominant forces in English football.

The move from 2-3-5 to WM was not simply a change of numbers. It represented a fundamental change in how football teams thought about space.

The Pyramid was heavily attack-oriented. The WM introduced a greater emphasis on defensive structure, positional discipline and the relationship between different areas of the pitch.

Over the following decades, the WM would itself evolve. Different countries and managers adapted the system, gradually producing formations such as 4-2-4 and 4-3-3.

Those systems would eventually lead to the tactical developments explored later in this series, from Catenaccio and Total Football to Tiki-Taka, pressing and positional play.

Why the 2-3-5 Pyramid Still Matters

The 2-3-5 may look strange to a modern football supporter, but many of the game’s basic positional concepts can be traced back to it.

The idea of using width, central combinations, midfield support and coordinated movement between different lines remains central to football today.

Most importantly, the story of the Pyramid shows that football formations are rarely permanent. Changes in the laws of the game, the qualities of players and the ideas of managers continually force teams to adapt.

What was the 2-3-5 formation?

The 2-3-5, also known as the Pyramid formation, used two full-backs, three half-backs and five forwards. It was the dominant formation in football during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Why was the 2-3-5 called the Pyramid?

The formation was called the Pyramid because of the way the players were arranged on the pitch, with two defenders, three half-backs and five forwards creating a pyramid-like shape.

What changed the 2-3-5 formation?

The 1925 change to the offside law was a major catalyst. The number of defending players required between an attacker and the goal was reduced from three to two, creating more attacking space and encouraging tactical changes.

Who developed the WM formation?

The WM formation is most closely associated with Herbert Chapman and Arsenal, although its development involved several players and tactical ideas rather than being the invention of one individual. Charlie Buchan played an important role in discussing the tactical response to the 1925 offside change.

What formation replaced the 2-3-5?

The 2-3-5 gradually evolved into systems including the WM and, later, formations such as 4-2-4 and 4-3-3. Football did not switch from one universal formation to another overnight; different systems coexisted and evolved in different countries and teams.

The journey from the 2-3-5 Pyramid to the WM was one of football’s first great tactical revolutions. But it was only the beginning.

In the next chapter of The Evolution of Football, we move into the tactical battles of the mid-20th century, exploring Catenaccio, Total Football and the revolutionary ideas that changed the relationship between attack and defence.

Explore The Evolution of Football series

The Northwest Territories invites 105 candidates to pursue nomination for permanent residence

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On September 25, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) invited 105 foreign workers to apply for territorial nomination.

Once nominated by the territory, a successful nominee can apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

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Nominees may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) after they submit their PR application.

Since June 9, 2026, nominees applying for PR from within Canada through a base PNP can apply for a BOWP months sooner, under a temporary federal measure that removes the need to first receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR).

Pop culture Draw details

The NTNP issued invitations to candidates with profile scores ranging from 317–492 under three pathways of its Employer-Driven Stream:

Pathway Invitations issued
Entry Level/Semi-Skilled 58
NWT Express Entry 26
Skilled Workers 21

Of these invitations, the NWT notes that 96 went to workers in Yellowknife, and eight to workers outside Yellowknife.

The NTNP considered 197 profiles for this draw, which was the last scheduled draw of 2026.

Over the course of 2026, the NTNP has invited a total of 353 candidates to apply for territorial nomination under the Employer-Driven Stream, distributed as follows:

Date of draw Invitations issued Invitations issued by pathway Profiles considered
September 25 105 Entry Level/Semi-Skilled: 58

NWT Express Entry: 26

Skilled Workers: 21

197
August 26 104 Entry Level/Semi-Skilled: 36

NWT Express Entry: 47

Skilled Workers: 21

260
June 25 79 Entry Level/Semi-Skilled: 19

NWT Express Entry: 40

Skilled Workers: 20

300
March 25 65 Entry Level/Semi-Skilled: 13

NWT Express Entry: 32

Skilled Workers: 20

295

Pop culture How to be considered under the NTNP’s Employer-Driven Stream

The NWT states on its Expression of Interest web page that its next draw under the Employer-Driven Stream will take place in early 2027, with the date to be confirmed in late 2026.

In late February 2026, the NTNP replaced the first-come, first-served intake model for its Employer-Driven Stream with an EOI system due to high demand.

Prospective candidates must now submit an EOI profile and are awarded points (max 845) across three areas:

  • Skills and experience (up to 375 points), including age, language ability, work experience, and education;
  • Connections to the NWT (up to 340 points), including current job or employment status, a trades job offer, or previous work experience in the territory; and
  • Likelihood of settling in the NWT (up to 130 points), based on factors such as family ties and previous post-secondary study in the territory.

A full breakdown of the points grid can be found here.

Because the stream is employer-driven, both the candidate and employer must take part in the process, which functions as follows:

  • The candidate obtains an eligible job offer from an in-territory employer.
  • The candidate and employer confirm that they meet the stream requirements.
  • The employer creates an account for the candidate through the NTNP portal under the Employer-Driven Stream.
  • The candidate completes and submits an EOI using the account credentials provided by the employer.

EOI profiles remain active in the pool for 12 months, after which they expire.

The Government of the Northwest Territories evaluates and scores all active profiles and periodically conducts draws in which it issues invitations to apply to candidates in the pool.

If selected in a draw, the candidate can advance to the nomination stage, with the employer submitting the application on their behalf.

The NTNP processes complete applications that it receives, and issues territorial nominations to successful applicants.

Applicants to the NTNP include both those who have been invited through the EOI system under the Employer-Driven Stream and applicants who apply directly through the Francophone Stream and Business Stream.

In August, the federal government increased the NTNP’s quota, authorizing it to nominate up to 300 successful applicants in 2026.

Prior to the increase, the NTNP’s annual quota was 197.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup and rotation as training camp opens

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The Oklahoma CIty Thunder finished with the best record in the NBA last season and looked prime for another title run, but Victor Wembanyama and the ascendant Spurs knocked them off-course in the Western Conference Finals. That does not mean OKC is any less capable of going the distance in 2026-27, though, especially if health favors them.

Jalen Williams was oft-absent and limited last season. When healthy, he’s a top-20 player whose versatility unlocks OKC on both ends. This was an offseason of change for the Thunder, moving several rotation pieces in salary-dumping maneuvers, but no GM is better at backfilling depth than Sam Presti. He just keeps finding ready-made contributors in the NBA Draft. With all that said, let’s dive into the revamped Thunder depth chart.

Thunder projected starting lineup and depth chart

PG

SG

SF

PF

C

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Cason Wallace

Jalen Williams

Chet Holmgren

Isaiah Hartenstein

Ajay Mitchell

Jared McCain

Alex Caruso

Kenrich Williams

Jaylin Williams

Bennett Stirtz

Otega Oweh

Brooks Barnhizer

Aday Mara

Nikola Topić

Josh Dix

Thomas Sorber

Oklahoma City parted ways with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Lu Dort this offseason, all of whom played significant roles last year. Still, it’s hard to poke holes in this roster. First-round picks Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz arrive as highly accomplished rookies, while last season’s Jared McCain trade will continue to pay dividends.

This is probably the most established and cohesive starting five in the NBA. We know this lineup can execute at an extremely high level. Cason Wallace is nominally “replacing” Dort on the wing, but the fourth-year guard started 58 games last season; he has started in 114 of 227 appearances across three years in OKC. This is hardly unfamiliar territory for him.

OKC will dominate primarily on the defensive end, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the two-time reigning MVP — carries the offense. He’s the most skilled advantage-creator in the NBA, consistently able to penetrate, create rim pressure and generate scoring opportunities off of it. Jalen Williams might have another leap in him, too.

Any “concerns” about the OKC roster are nitpicky by nature, but the second unit does not have a ton of size beyond the center position. That creates challenges in a potential Spurs matchup, which could very well end up being the Western Conference Finals for a second straight year.

Thunder projected 10-man rotation

OKC’s depth is its superpower. All 14 players on a standard contract are players head coach Mark Daigneault can feel reasonably good about using in a pinch. OKC’s third- and fourth-string centers are top-15 picks. Nikola Topić, who’s probably at the bottom rung, is a former lottery pick held back by various health issues beyond his control. There’s an abundance of talent here.

Role

Name

Projected minutes

Starter

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

30-35 min

Starter

Cason Wallace

20-25 min

Starter

Jalen Williams

30-35 min

Starter

Chet Holmgren

25-30 min

Starter

Isaiah Hartenstein

25-30 min

6th man

Ajay Mitchell

25-30 min

7th man

Jared McCain

20 min

8th man

Alex Caruso

20 min

9th man

Jaylin Williams

20 min

10th man

Kenrich Williams

20 min

Ajay Mitchell is the X-factor for OKC. He was the best sixth man in the NBA last season and a few postseason struggles should not derail his ascent. With two of OKC’s top bench scorers out the door in Joe and Wiggins, Mitchell becomes even more important. He’s someone the Thunder will want to get on the floor early and often, with a potential closing role tied to his elite slash-and-pass skill set. He’s a stout defender, too, so he can survive important minutes in three-guard lineups, which the Thunder will deploy more frequently than most teams.

In the frontcourt, expect Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren to stagger at the five spot, with Jaylin Williams cleaning up the spare minutes (and playing in the occasional two-big lineup). OKC will no doubt want to get a look at their rookies, Mara and Sorber. Mara is an elite rim protector with nifty feel as a low-post passing hub. He profiles as the clear successor to Hartenstein down the road, although minutes are probably scarce as a rookie.

McCain and Alex Caruso will plug and play in a wide variety of lineups. Both can thrive off the ball offensively, while Caruso’s defensive versatility allows him to guard up a position or two as needed. McCain’s shooting unlocks a special sauce for this Thunder offense; it wouldn’t be the least bit shocking if he forces his way into a bigger role. Cason Wallace is the nominal starter for now, but Mitchell and McCain could both challenge for that spot as the season progresses.

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PAHO marks 50 years of strengthening health emergency preparedness and response in the Americas

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PAHO marks 50 years of strengthening health emergency preparedness and response in the Americas

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Washington, D.C., 28 September 2026 (PAHO) – When two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in June 2026, health authorities and emergency responders faced an enormous test. Within hours, regional emergency coordination mechanisms were activated to support the national and international response. Almost immediately after, health facilities were being assessed, medical supplies were mobilized, and highly trained and self-sufficient Emergency Medical Teams from across the Region were ready to deploy.

Fifty years ago, only a handful of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean had dedicated personnel or plans to respond to health emergencies and disasters. In 1976, at the request of Ministries of Health, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) established its emergency preparedness and disaster response program.

“That decision was born from hard lessons. Major disasters across our Region—including the devastating earthquakes in Peru in 1970 and Guatemala in 1976—demonstrated the need for dedicated capacity to help countries prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies”, explained PAHO Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, during a ceremony commemorating the Program’s 50th anniversary at the 63rd PAHO Directing Council in Washington, D.C.

Today, countries across the Region have national health emergency programs, surveillance systems, emergency operations centers, trained health response teams, and mechanisms for requesting and coordinating international assistance when national capacities are exceeded.

“Preparedness is difficult to value until the moment it is needed. What we saw again this year is that the plans developed, people trained, and systems strengthened before an emergency made, once again, a profound difference when every minute counts,” said Ciro Ugarte, Director of PAHO’s Health Emergencies Department.

Medical A transformation built one crisis at a time

The 1985 earthquake in Mexico and the eruption of Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz accelerated regional efforts to reduce disaster risks and improve humanitarian health assistance. Repeated disasters also demonstrated the need for hospitals and other health facilities to remain operational when emergencies strike, eventually giving rise to initiatives such as Safe Hospitals and, later, to SMART Hospitals (safe and green).

Hurricanes and other disasters also exposed challenges in managing large quantities of humanitarian supplies. Experiences in the 1990s helped advance SUMA, a pioneering PAHO system that improved the management and traceability of emergency supplies through reliable information and later influenced humanitarian logistics beyond the Region.

New threats brought new lessons. The massive, often uncoordinated international medical response following Haiti’s 2010 earthquake helped drive common standards for Emergency Medical Teams, making medical assistance more predictable, timely, and accountable.

Biological threats drove another transformation. Influenza A(H1N1) in 2009, Zika and the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of surveillance, scientific collaboration and regional cooperation, while accelerating capacities for early detection, including PAHO’s regional genomic surveillance network (PAHOGen) and enhanced epidemic intelligence.

Over time, PAHO’s work expanded beyond responding to emergencies to encompass prevention and risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance and early recovery. As national capacities have grown, so has the Region’s ability to mobilize expertise, trained teams and other resources across borders when countries need additional support.

Behind these advances are generations of health workers, emergency responders, epidemiologists, logisticians, national authorities, partners and communities who have built and sustained health emergency capacities across the Region.

“Fifty years of experience have taught us that every emergency also brings an opportunity to learn and improve for the next one,” Ugarte said. “Our responsibility is to turn those lessons into stronger national capacities to deal with current priorities and be ready when the next emergencies arrive.”

As PAHO marks 50 years of its Health Emergencies Program, the earthquakes and disease outbreaks of 2026 offer a stark reminder that the joint efforts between countries and PAHO in risk reduction, preparedness, and response to health emergencies save lives and protect the health of the people in the Americas.

PAHO Director’s Annual Report highlights health gains across the Americas despite growing challenges

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Report highlights disease elimination milestones, progress in immunization and maternal health, and expanded access to medicines, while warning of the loss of the Region’s measles-free status and other health threats

Washington, D.C., September 28, 2026 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, presented his Annual Report today at the opening of the 63rd Directing Council, highlighting important health gains across the Americas despite a complex public health environment and increasing financial constraints.

Covering the period from July 2025 through June 2026, the report highlights progress in disease elimination, health security, immunization, maternal health, primary health care, access to essential medicines and health technologies, and the use of innovation to expand access to health services.

“These achievements show what is possible when we work together and why we must continue to build on that progress,” said Dr Barbosa.

Medical Countries advance toward disease elimination

Over the past year, countries and territories achieved important disease elimination milestones. Brazil and the Bahamas were validated as having eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Turks and Caicos Islands received certification for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and became the first territory in the Americas to validate the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B.

Chile became the first country in the Region to be verified as having eliminated leprosy, while five provinces in Argentina were confirmed free of vector-borne transmission of Chagas disease.

“These milestones demonstrate what can be accomplished through sustained national commitment, with PAHO’s support,” Dr. Barbosa said.

The report also underscores the fragility of hard-won public health gains. During the reporting period, the Region lost its measles-free status after sustained transmission was reestablished in Canada. 

Yellow fever outbreaks in several countries, together with declining measles vaccination coverage, also highlighted the risk of setbacks against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Medical Strengthening health security and immunization

Health security remained a central pillar of PAHO’s work. The Organization mobilized 174 tons of essential supplies to help countries prepare for and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies and disease outbreaks, and deployed experts and coordinated emergency medical teams during health emergencies. 

PAHO’s surveillance systems also analyzed more than 2.2 million signals related to potential public health events, supporting early detection and rapid response across the Region.

Immunization also continued to recover from declines experienced before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of unvaccinated children under 1 year old fell from 1.3 million to 1.1 million.

However, declining measles vaccination coverage demonstrated the need to further strengthen routine immunization programs and increase vaccine uptake through effective communication and public education.

Medical Progress in maternal health

Reducing preventable maternal deaths remained a priority across the Region. Of the 12 countries receiving targeted PAHO support, 10 recorded declines in maternal mortality ratios during the reporting period. 

Stronger surveillance systems, supportive policies, improvements in primary health care, and a strengthened health workforce contributed to these gains.

Medical Strengthening prevention and care for noncommunicable diseases

PAHO expanded its work to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases, with primary health care continuing to serve as the foundation for prevention, early diagnosis and integrated care.

By the end of the reporting period, PAHO’s HEARTS initiative was being implemented in more than 14,000 primary health care centers, reaching an estimated 50 million adults. The number of patients receiving treatment for hypertension increased by more than 20% in one year, from 5.7 million in 2025 to 6.9 million in 2026.

The growing burden of mental health conditions also prompted new action, including the launch of PAHO’s Regional Suicide Prevention Initiative, which seeks to strengthen national policies and programs through multisectoral action tailored to countries’ needs and contexts.

Medical Regional solidarity expands access to medicines and vaccines

PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds continued to demonstrate the value of regional solidarity in improving equitable access to essential medicines and health technologies, supporting the procurement of more than 214 million vaccine doses, over 10 million diagnostic tests and more than 1 million treatments. 

The Funds also expanded their portfolio to include new high-price medicines, including treatments for breast and prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis and rare diseases. Through pooled procurement, countries were able to achieve significant price reductions.

Medical Innovation expands access to health services

Innovation also contributed to progress across multiple areas of health. With PAHO’s technical cooperation, countries expanded the use of digital tools and adopted new approaches to address persistent public health challenges.

More than 780 telehealth kits were distributed to 20 countries, bringing diagnosis, monitoring and clinical follow-up closer to populations that have historically faced barriers to access.

Medical Strengthening regional vaccine production

During the reporting period, PAHO signed a landmark agreement with a global influenza vaccine manufacturer to secure a share of pandemic influenza vaccine production for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The agreement will support access to vaccines amid surging global demand in the event of a future pandemic.

In parallel, PAHO reached a technology transfer agreement to strengthen regional production of seasonal influenza vaccines using cell-based platforms, helping modernize regional vaccine manufacturing and reduce dependence on external suppliers.

“The achievements of the past year reflect the strength of our partnership with Member States and the power of regional solidarity,” Dr. Barbosa said. “Despite growing financial constraints, PAHO has once again demonstrated the resilience, adaptability, and leadership that have defined this Organization for more than 120 years.”

Medical Building on progress

The report also highlights the challenges that remain, including aging populations, the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases, emerging and reemerging health threats, climate-related emergencies and persistent inequities.

“Our work is far from finished,” Dr. Barbosa said. “Addressing these challenges will require sustained investment, stronger collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to solidarity.”

Member States, with PAHO’s support, will continue working to build stronger health systems, protect public health gains, and ensure that the progress reflected in the report translates into lasting improvements in the lives of people across the Americas.

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Zelenskyy Warns of New Russian Mobilization and 10,000 North Korean Troop Deployment

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The death toll from Russia’s jet-powered drone attacks mounted in Ukraine while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the Kremlin is preparing for a new troop mobilization at home and a fresh deployment of 10,000 North Korean soldiers.

At least two people were killed when a drone hit the National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv amid some of the most relentless aerial strikes on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the full-scale war in February 2022.

Zelenskyy said at least nine people had been killed and more than 80 injured in Russian drone strikes throughout the country on September 28.

After Zelenskyy spoke, journalists in the Ukrainian capital reported explosions in the city during a missile alert early on September 29. Details were not immediately available.

In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said Ukraine was struggling to counter the high-flying Russian jet-powered drones, with the interception rate of just below 60 percent. He said 90 of the 120 drones fired on Ukraine were jet-powered, as opposed to propeller-driven.

“New interceptors are being actively tested,” he said in his address.

“Some combat groups are using them, but, of course, some details still need to be refined to achieve enough effectiveness and scale. We are speeding up the developers.”

Zelenskyy also cited a report from Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, that he said showed that Russia had launched a new ‌wave of mobilization for its military.

“They are increasing the number of people they recruit through various methods,” he said. “It is important that the governments of countries from which Russia recruits people for its army take action against this.”

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Zelenskyy said some 8,000 North Korean troops, brought in by the Kremlin in 2024 to counter a Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, remained in the country and that preparations were under way for the deployment of a further 10,000 soldiers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected reports of a new mobilization as “utter nonsense,” although he did on September 28 sign a decree increasing the size of the army by 15,500 troops — the fourth such order this year.

“The authorized personnel strength of the Russian armed forces is to be set at 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel,” the decree said, giving no reason for the addition.

Russia has suffered massive losses to soldiers, weapons, and military hardware since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a venture the Kremlin reportedly believed would take only a few weeks to end in victory.

Putin last ordered a mobilization of reservists in 2022, and another such move would likely prove highly unpopular with the Russian population.

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Meanwhile, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskiy warned that the public finances situation “remains difficult,” saying the slow pace of reforms has caused Western partners to hold up financial commitment.

“Part of the planned international funding has not yet arrived. In particular, due to the fact that Ukraine has not had time to fulfill some of the obligations it has undertaken to international partners,” without providing details.

Koretskiy has urged Ukrainian lawmakers to pass difficult reforms, including taxation of postal packages from abroad and a comprehensive overhaul of the taxation system.

Zelenskyy said he had held meetings on September 28 with Koretskiy and other officials to discuss “our key priorities in working with partners over the coming weeks in response to this situation. “

“The government, for its part, is doing everything necessary to fulfill its commitments and receive planned international funding. We are working together with the parliament. And here, responsible work from deputies of all factions and groups is important,” he added, although he did not cite specifics.

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), headed by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has actually suspended the food licence of Mumbai’s renowned 122-year-old Irani coffee shop Kyani & & Co after an evaluation exposed numerous health and food-safety infractions.

Authorities discovered discovering felines, rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in locations utilized for cooking and storage, according to PTI

The action formed part of the Maharashtra FDA’s statewide festive-season enforcement drive performed from September 23 to 27.

Athletics What did FDA discover at Kyani & & Co?

An assessment of Kyani & & Co in Mumbai’s Kalbadevi location exposed numerous hygiene-related offenses. The FDA observed felines on the properties, in addition to rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in locations where food was prepared and saved.

Inspectors likewise discovered blood gathered inside a fridge and an open sewage manhole in the food-processing location, according to the FDA.

Athletics 30 food licences suspended throughout Maharashtra

The five-day enforcement project led to the suspension of licences or registration certificates of 30 facilities, the FDA stated. Of these, 13 remained in Mumbai, 6 in the Konkan department, 8 in the Pune department and 3 in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar department.

Other Mumbai facilities were likewise punished throughout the drive. At Colaba Sweet Mart, inspectors observed live cockroaches, lizards, flies and larvae. The facility likewise did not have obligatory pest-control plans, medical physical fitness records for personnel and individual protective devices.

Arun Vilas Farsan in Dharavi and Ruchi Veg Restaurant in Parel were amongst the other facilities whose licences were suspended over health and sanitation infractions, according to PTI

Athletics Daffodils, Subway outlet amongst facilities dealing with action

The FDA suspended the licence of Daffodils Fast Food Inn in Vile Parle after an evaluation highlighted significantly unclean conditions. Authorities kept in mind filthy refrigeration devices, temperature level screens that were not working and food being saved with employees’ individual valuables.

EverSub India Pvt Ltd, which runs a Subway outlet in Lower Parel, likewise had its licence suspended. The assessment identified a faulty fridge, a mould-like layer, an undesirable smell and live cockroaches.

Legal procedures were likewise started versus QSR Brands India, Royal China, Tiffin, United Bakery & & Stores, Shree Padmavati Enterprises and Hotel Purandar Vilas for supposed breaches of food-safety policies.

Athletics Over 50,000 kg of food took

The statewide drive led to the seizure of more than 50,000 kg of foodstuff valued at 1.19 crore, according to the FDA.

Authorities took 6,366.88 kg of food worth 28.54 lakh throughout Pune, Kolhapur and Solapur. The taken products consisted of khoa, paneer, ghee, cream, sugary foods, shrikhand, lassi, coconut oil, farsan, potato wafers and bhadang. A few of the items were thought of being adulterated, subpar, risky or bring inaccurate labels.

The Konkan department represented another 23,806.90 kg of taken food valued at roughly 39.99 lakh. The products consisted of sev, chivda, gathiya, namkeen, wafers, oils, spices, dry fruits, tea, khoa, sauces, noodles, raw milk and sugary foods.

Athletics Crackdown on prohibited foodstuff

The FDA likewise performed examinations at 26 facilities throughout the Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur departments to inspect the storage, sale and circulation of forbidden food.

“In Jalgaon, 7,749.9 kg of food products worth ₹4.28 lakh were seized, while in Nagpur division food products worth ₹32.74 lakh were seized or destroyed for unhygienic storage, adulteration, substandard quality, labelling defects and operation without a licence,” it stated.

“Banned stock worth ₹30.63 lakh was seized, 22 FIRs were registered, 30 people were arrested, three establishments were sealed and three vehicles worth ₹14.80 lakh were seized,” according to the declaration.

The department likewise performed seizures of milk and dairy items at several places. These consisted of 385 kg of khoa and 19 kg of white butter in Pune, in addition to 909 kg of khoa and 349 kg of paneer from a dairy in Khed.

Athletics What did Tukaram Mundhe state?

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe stated authorities would preserve stringent enforcement and pursue legal action versus facilities associated with selling or saving ended or tampered foodstuff, along with food ready or dealt with in unclean conditions.

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Athletics R&B singer Jacquees was arrested in Hollywood, Florida, after police said he was found asleep in a vehicle. He faces DUI, battery and resisting charges following an incident involving officers and firefighters.

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R&B singer Jacquees was arrested in Hollywood.

R&B singer Jacquees was arrested in Hollywood, Florida, after police found him asleep inside a vehicle, with the 32-year-old now facing three charges, including driving under the influence and battery on a law enforcement officer.

Athletics Singer Jacquees arrested in Hollywood

Jacquees, whose legal name is Rodriguez Jacquees Broadnax, was taken into custody on Sunday, 27 September, in Broward County. According to the Hollywood Police Department and jail records cited by NBC Miami, he was booked on charges of DUI, resisting an officer without violence, and battery on an officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician.

According to the arrest report obtained by NBC Miami, officers responded to the 100 block of North 62nd Avenue after receiving a report of a man passed out inside a pickup truck.

Jacquees was reportedly found asleep in a Jeep Gladiator near Hollywood Boulevard. Officers and firefighters attempted to wake him by tapping on the vehicle and shaking it, but the singer allegedly did not respond.

Firefighters eventually used a window punch to gain access to the vehicle. Even then, the report said, Jacquees remained asleep. He was subsequently placed on a stretcher and moved into a fire rescue truck.

The situation reportedly changed while he was being taken for medical evaluation.

An officer noted an odour of alcohol coming from Broadnax, according to the report. A firefighter later told officers that Jacquees had become combative and was attempting to get out of the back of the truck.

NBC Miami reported that Jacquees told an officer he needed to use the bathroom and asked the officer to move. When the officer placed a hand on his arm, the report alleged that Jacquees punched the officer’s arm. He was then arrested.

CBS News Miami also reported that Hollywood police arrested the singer over the weekend on three charges, including DUI, resisting an officer and battery on an officer.

Jacquees later appeared in bond court on Monday and was given a total bond of $3,500, according to WSVN.

Athletics Who is Jacquees?

The Atlanta-born singer is best known for songs including “B.E.D.” (2016) and “You” (2018). NBC Miami reported that he has four songs that have appeared on the Billboard Hot 100.

The arrest is not a conviction, and the charges against Jacquees remain allegations unless proven in court. Authorities have continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

NBC Miami said it was seeking additional information about the arrest.

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Trisha Bhattacharya is a Senior Content Producer at Livemint, with over two years of experience covering entertainment news from India and beyond. She spends her days tracking what’s trending, breaking down pop culture moments, and turning fast-moving entertainment stories into sharp, engaging reads that actually make people want to click — and stay.

She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Lucknow University, a background that shapes her love for layered narratives, strong voices, and stories that linger long after they’re told. Before joining Livemint, Trisha worked with India Today as an entertainment journalist and film critic. There, she reviewed films, covered industry news, and built a strong foundation in storytelling and cultural analysis.

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Published: September 28, 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.

The immigration department issued 733 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination.

To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:

  • A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 725; and
  • Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 1:36 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on September 17, 2026.

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A foreign national in Canada who has applied for permanent residence through Express Entry may qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP).

If their existing work permit expires before the BOWP application is finalized, they can benefit from maintained status and continue working under the same conditions listed under their existing permit, provided they remain in Canada.

Their family members may also be eligible for a BOWP.

Athletics Summary of Express Entry draws

Date Draw Type CRS cut-off score ITAs issued
September 28 Provincial Nominee Program 725 733
September 16 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience 389 250
September 15 Canadian Experience Class 519 2,000
September 14 Provincial Nominee Program 734 576
September 4 Healthcare and social services 475 3,500
September 3 Physicians with Canadian Work Experience 198 229
September 1 Canadian Experience Class 521 2,000
August 31 Provincial Nominee Program 697 562
August 19 French-Language proficiency 382 5,000
August 18 Canadian Experience Class 523 1,000
August 17 Provincial Nominee Program 760 442
August 7 Transport 470 300
August 6 French-Language proficiency 391 5,000
August 5 Canadian Experience Class 516 3,000
August 4 Provincial Nominee Program 768 507
July 23 Skilled Military Recruits 368 4
July 22 French-Language proficiency 399 5,000
July 21 Canadian Experience Class 516 2,000
July 20 Provincial Nominee Program 744 511
July 10 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience 392 500
July 9 French-Language proficiency 420 5,000
July 7 Canadian Experience Class 517 2,000
July 6 Provincial Nominee Program 708 534
June 25 Healthcare and social services 475 4,000
June 24 Physicians with Canadian Work Experience 223 271
June 23 Canadian Experience Class 516 4,000
June 22 Provincial Nominee Program 730 955
May 28 French-Language proficiency 409 4,500
May 27 Canadian Experience Class 518 3,000
May 25 Provincial Nominee Program 805 334
May 11 Provincial Nominee Program 798 380
April 29 French-Language proficiency 400 4,000
April 28 Canadian Experience Class 514 2,000
April 27 Provincial Nominee Program 795 473
April 15 French-Language proficiency 419 4,000
April 14 Canadian Experience Class 515 2,000
April 13 Provincial Nominee Program 786 324
April 2 Trades 477 3,000
March 31 Canadian Experience Class 509 2,250
March 30 Provincial Nominee Program 802 356
March 18 French-Language proficiency 393 4,000
March 17 Canadian Experience Class 507 4,000
March 16 Provincial Nominee Program 742 362
March 5 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience 429 250
March 4 French-Language proficiency 397 5,500
March 3 Canadian Experience Class 508 4,000
March 2 Provincial Nominee Program 710 264
February 20 Healthcare and social services 467 4,000
February 19 Physicians with Canadian work experience 169 391
February 17 Canadian Experience Class 508 6,000
February 16 Provincial Nominee Program 789 279
February 6 French-Language proficiency 400 8,500
February 3 Provincial Nominee Program 749 423
January 21 Canadian Experience Class 509 6,000
January 20 Provincial Nominee Program 746 681
January 7 Canadian Experience Class 511 8,000
January 5 Provincial Nominee Program 711 574

This draw marked the largest invitation round for provincial nominees since late June 2026.

The completion of this round brings Canada’s year-to-date Express Entry draw total to 57.

Candidates with ties to Canada have continued to feature prominently in Express Entry selections in 2026, particularly provincial nominees and those with Canadian work experience.

Draw Type Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program 19
Canadian Experience Class 16
French-Language proficiency 10
Physicians with Canadian work experience 3
Healthcare and social services 3
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience 3
Trades 1
Transport 1
Skilled Military Recruits 1

Over the course of 2026, IRCC has issued 129, 715 ITAs through the following Express Entry draw types:

Draw type ITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class 53,250
French-Language proficiency 50,500
Provincial Nominee Program 9,270
Healthcare and social services 11,500
Trades 3,000
Transport 300
Physicians with Canadian work experience 891
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience 1,000
Skilled Military Recruits 4

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Truecaller has actually stated any Nigerian can eliminate their contact number from its caller-identification service, following a Lagos High Court judgment that dismissed a personal privacy case brought by non-users of the platform.

The business informed TechCabal its unlisting tool enables individuals who do not utilize Truecaller to ask for elimination of their number and associated caller identity from its active searchable database.

“The Lagos State High Court dismissed this fit and declined all the reliefs looked for,” a Truecaller representative stated in a declaration on Monday. “We invite the court’s acknowledgment that caller recognition and spam detection serve an essential public-safety function in securing Nigerians from rip-offs, scams and harassment.”

The action follows TechCabal’s earlier report, which took a look at the legal disagreement over how Truecaller processes the telephone number and names of individuals who have actually not registered for its service.

The candidates, consisting of the Incorporated Trustees of the Data Privacy Lawyers Association acting for non-users, had actually asked the court to state that Truecaller’s collection, storage and disclosure of non-users’ telephone number broken personal privacy rights under Section 37 of the Nigerian Constitution and Part V (Sections 34– 38) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).

They likewise looked for orders stopping the business from processing non-user information, needing it to erase that information and award 300 million ($225,992) in basic and excellent damages.

The Lagos High Court dismissed the candidates’ injury claims and declined their ask for prohibitory and obligatory injunctions, along with damages. The judgment, excerpts of which TechCabal examined, makes a difference in between the court’s treatment of authorization and its last choice on whether the candidates developed an actionable breach of essential rights.

On approval, the court turned down the argument that a user’s approval of Truecaller’s terms, or grant submit contacts, immediately totaled up to consent from non-users whose numbers appeared because individual’s phone book.

“The user of the app willingly granted the upload of contact information on the user’s phone to the participant is inadequate to develop implied approval,” the court held. It stated that accepting the business’s theory of suggested permission “would totally devitalize the guideline of personal privacy and the meaning of authorization as supplied by the Act.”

The court likewise stated that Truecaller, as both an information controller and processor in the scenarios thought about, had a responsibility to protect individual information and guarantee it was not launched to 3rd parties without genuine reason.

Olumide Babalola, chair of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Data Protection Committee and attorney to the candidates, stated the termination needs to not read as a total recommendation of Truecaller’s approval design.

“The only concern the court discovered, which assists them, is that we did not connect proof of damages,” Babalola informed TechCabal on Monday. “That does not interfere with the findings on absence of authorization and genuine interest.”

Truecaller, nevertheless, argued that authorization was not its only legal basis for processing the info. It depended on the public-interest and legitimate-interest arrangements in Section 25 of the NDPA, in addition to the public-safety exception in Section 45 of the Constitution.

The business stated its caller-identification, spam-detection and fraud-screening functions assist users recognize suspicious and destructive calls. In its declaration to TechCabal, it stated the court accepted that caller recognition might serve a public-safety function which its operations might be validated under legal premises beyond suggested permission.

“The court’s acknowledgment that caller recognition and spam detection serve an essential public-safety function” was main to the result, the representative stated.

The court’s thinking, as shown in the excerpts, did not state that public interest or genuine interest instantly bypasses an information topic’s personal privacy rights. The judgment kept in mind that genuine interest under Section 25( 1 )(b)(v) is restricted where it bypasses the essential rights, flexibilities and interests of the individual whose information is being processed.

The court then turned to a different concern: whether the candidates had actually shown, with trustworthy proof, that their constitutional right to personal privacy had actually been infringed.

Truecaller’s defence was that its search function is a “number-for-name” system. Simply put, an individual looking for an identity should currently have the telephone number before a name can be shown. The business argued that this did not expose personal contact information to unidentified 3rd parties.

The business included that it does not immediately publish users’ address books. According to the court judgment, contact info is submitted just if a user triggers an optional Enhanced Search function in specific non-store variations of the app and validates they are authorised to share the contacts.

Truecaller stated it will not suspend or revamp its Nigerian service as an outcome of the choice. It argued that the court had actually declined demands to stop processing of non-user information and to force removal of information currently held by the business.

“Moreover, we empower every person who is not a user and does not desire their caller ID to be readily available on the service to be able to unlist themselves by themselves by checking out the Unlisting website: truecaller.com/unlisting and unlist their number,” the business stated.

It stated it keeps a one-way cryptographic hash after unlisting to avoid a deleted number from being unintentionally re-uploaded when an active user synchronises a phone book. The business stated that hash is non-reversible.

“Anyone, whether they utilize Truecaller, can eliminate their number from our service at any time through our unlisting page,” the representative stated. “We take our commitments under the Nigeria Data Protection Act seriously and will continue to engage constructively on these concerns.”

The judgment ends the case at the Lagos High Court in the meantime, however Babalola stated the candidates prepare to appeal the court’s treatment of injury occurring from personal privacy offenses. The case, for that reason, leaves crucial concerns about solutions under Nigerian data-protection law unsettled.

The court discovered that permission from an app user was inadequate, by itself, to develop implied authorization from a non-user. It likewise stressed that genuine interest can not bypass basic rights. It dismissed the claim after discovering that the candidates had actually not developed a constitutional personal privacy offense with enough proof.

That difference is most likely to form future conflicts including apps that depend on contact lists, caller-identification services, social discovery and other systems constructed on information provided by someone about another.

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How to view NY Rangers on DAZN: Prices, strategies, functions for brand-new NHL streaming home

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A brand-new season brings brand-new hope, and New York Rangers fans are purchasing into that concept for 2026-27.

The last-place surface from a year back remains in the rear view, and some offseason lineup modifies led by the addition of Pavel Dorofeyev aren’t the only modification at the Garden; fans will have a brand-new method to see video games this season.

All of the Rangers’ video games not chosen for unique nationwide broadcast will be readily available to stream regionally on DAZN, the brand-new direct-to-consumer platform for the MSG networks.

In addition to bring video games live and on-demand, DAZN will likewise have highlights plans, studio programs, initial series and behind-the-scenes material around the Rangers.

Here’s whatever fans require to understand to have a look at New York’s brand-new streaming home.

Sports news What is DAZN?

DAZN (noticable da-zone) is a sports streaming service that offers fans access to live and on-demand occasions without requiring a conventional cable television membership. Readily available in more than 200 nations and areas, DAZN at first made its mark through its battle sports protection, specifically boxing, MMA and pay-per-view battle nights.

In 2026, DAZN protected local streaming rights to a number of NHL groups’ video games, consisting of the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, Sabres, Capitals and Kings.

Among DAZN’s greatest selling points is benefit. Rather of depending on a cable television bundle or satellite company, fans can stream DAZN through the app on wise TVs, phones, tablets, computer systems and linked gadgets. That makes it simpler to enjoy live sports in your home or on the go.

Sports news Rangers on DAZN membership strategies, costs

New york city sports fans can select the membership strategy that works finest for them, with different bundles for MSG+ and the Gotham Bundle, which likewise consists of YES Network shows.

Month-to-month and either season-long or yearly passes are readily available for each bundle, in addition to specific video game passes for MSG+.

Here is a breakdown of the present DAZN membership alternatives for clients in the New York market:

MSG+

Season Pass ($119 each year)

  • Lock in lower rate than a month-to-month pass
  • See every in your area produced preseason and regular-season Knicks Rangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other shows
  • Stream on approximately 3 gadgets in 3 places
  • Download to enjoy on the go
  • Other DAZN material totally free, consisting of worldwide soccer, boxing and more

Month-to-month Pass ($19.99 very first month, then $29.99 each month)

  • View every in your area produced preseason and regular-season Knicks Rangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other programs
  • Stream on as much as 3 gadgets in 3 areas
  • Download to see on the go
  • Other DAZN material totally free, consisting of global soccer, boxing and more

Video game Pass ($9.99)

  • Enjoy one Knicks Rangers Devils Islanders orSabresvideo game, consisting of pregame and postgame protection

Gotham Bundle (MSG+ and YES)

Yearly ($299.99 annually)

  • More than 25% more affordable monthly than a month-to-month pass
  • See every in your area produced preseason and regular-season Knicks Internet YankeesRangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other shows
  • Stream on approximately 3 gadgets in 3 places
  • Download to enjoy on the go
  • Other DAZN material free of charge, consisting of worldwide soccer, boxing and more

Month-to-month ($34.99 monthly)

  • See every in your area produced preseason and regular-season YankeesKnicksYankeesInternetRangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other shows
  • Stream on as much as 3 gadgets in 3 places
  • Download to enjoy on the go
  • Other DAZN material free of charge, consisting of global soccer, boxing and more

Sports news How do I register for DAZN?

  1. Go to the DAZN site or open the DAZN app.
    See DAZN on your web browser or download the DAZN app on your favored gadget, consisting of a wise television, phone, tablet or streaming gadget.
  2. Select your area, if triggered.
    DAZN’s material and costs can differ by nation, so make certain you are seeing the right variation of the service for your area.
  3. Pick your favored DAZN strategy.
    Choose the membership choice that works finest for you– Season or Monthly, Ultimate or Standard.
  4. Develop your DAZN account.
    Go into the needed info, including your name, e-mail address and password. Ensure to utilize an e-mail address you can access, considering that DAZN might send out account information, invoices or occasion info there.
  5. Enter your payment info.
    DAZN accepts a number of payment techniques, which might consist of charge card, debit card, PayPal or present code, depending upon your area and how you register.
  6. Evaluation your order before verifying.
    Examine the strategy, cost, billing terms and any pay-per-view purchases before finishing sign-up. This is particularly crucial if you are picking a yearly strategy or purchasing a PPV occasion.
  7. Start streaming DAZN material.
    When your account is active, you can visit and begin enjoying live occasions, replays, initial programs, highlights and on-demand programs readily available with your membership.

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How to enjoy the Knicks on DAZN: Prices, strategies, functions for brand-new NBA streaming home

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The New York Knicks would like absolutely nothing more than to run it back in 2026-27, and fans will have a brand-new method to enjoy them attempt to repeat.

All of the ruling NBA champs’ video games that are not picked for special nationwide broadcast will be offered to stream regionally on DAZN, the brand-new direct-to-consumer platform for the MSG networks.

In addition to bring video games live and on-demand, DAZN will likewise have highlights plans, studio programs, initial series and behind-the-scenes material around the Knicks.

Here’s whatever fans require to understand to take a look at New York’s brand-new streaming home.

Sports What is DAZN?

DAZN (noticable da-zone) is a sports streaming service that offers fans access to live and on-demand occasions without requiring a standard cable television membership. Readily available in more than 200 nations and areas, DAZN at first made its mark through its fight sports protection, particularly boxing, MMA and pay-per-view battle nights.

In 2026, DAZN protected local streaming rights to numerous NBA groups’ video games, consisting of the Knicks, Nets, Pacers, Timberwolves, Spurs, Cavs, Magic and Wizards.

Among DAZN’s greatest selling points is benefit. Rather of depending on a cable television bundle or satellite company, fans can stream DAZN through the app on wise TVs, phones, tablets, computer systems and linked gadgets. That makes it simpler to view live sports in your home or on the go.

Sports Knicks on DAZN membership strategies, rates

New york city sports fans can select the membership strategy that works finest for them, with different plans for MSG+ and the Gotham Bundle, which likewise consists of YES Network shows.

Month-to-month and either season-long or yearly passes are offered for each bundle, in addition to specific video game passes for MSG+.

Here is a breakdown of the present DAZN membership choices for clients in the New York market:

MSG+

Season Pass ($119 each year)

  • Lock in lower rate than a regular monthly pass
  • View every in your area produced preseason and regular-season Knicks Rangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other shows
  • Stream on as much as 3 gadgets in 3 areas
  • Download to see on the go
  • Other DAZN material totally free, consisting of global soccer, boxing and more

Month-to-month Pass ($19.99 very first month, then $29.99 monthly)

  • Enjoy every in your area produced preseason and regular-season Knicks Rangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other shows
  • Stream on approximately 3 gadgets in 3 places
  • Download to enjoy on the go
  • Other DAZN material free of charge, consisting of global soccer, boxing and more

Video game Pass ($9.99)

  • Enjoy one Knicks Rangers Devils Islanders orSabresvideo game, consisting of pregame and postgame protection

Gotham Bundle (MSG+ and YES)

Yearly ($299.99 annually)

  • More than 25% more affordable monthly than a regular monthly pass
  • Enjoy every in your area produced preseason and regular-season Knicks Internet YankeesRangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other shows
  • Stream on approximately 3 gadgets in 3 places
  • Download to view on the go
  • Other DAZN material totally free, consisting of global soccer, boxing and more

Month-to-month ($34.99 monthly)

  • View every in your area produced preseason and regular-season YankeesKnicksYankeesWebsRangers Devils Islanders and Sabres video game live and on-demand
  • Pregame, halftime and postgame programs, plus other programs
  • Stream on as much as 3 gadgets in 3 areas
  • Download to enjoy on the go
  • Other DAZN material totally free, consisting of global soccer, boxing and more

Sports How do I register for DAZN?

  1. Go to the DAZN site or open the DAZN app.
    Check out DAZN on your web browser or download the DAZN app on your favored gadget, consisting of a wise television, phone, tablet or streaming gadget.
  2. Select your place, if triggered.
    DAZN’s material and costs can differ by nation, so ensure you are seeing the right variation of the service for your area.
  3. Pick your favored DAZN strategy.
    Choose the membership alternative that works finest for you– Season or Monthly, Ultimate or Standard.
  4. Develop your DAZN account.
    Get in the needed info, including your name, e-mail address and password. Ensure to utilize an e-mail address you can access, because DAZN might send out account information, invoices or occasion details there.
  5. Enter your payment details.
    DAZN accepts numerous payment approaches, which might consist of charge card, debit card, PayPal or present code, depending upon your area and how you register.
  6. Evaluation your order before validating.
    Inspect the strategy, cost, billing terms and any pay-per-view purchases before finishing sign-up. This is particularly essential if you are selecting a yearly strategy or purchasing a PPV occasion.
  7. Start streaming DAZN material.
    As soon as your account is active, you can visit and begin viewing live occasions, replays, initial programs, highlights and on-demand shows readily available with your membership.

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Scientist Borrow Chipmaking Technology To Build Better EV Batteries

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A nanoscale copper architecture offers lithium more space to spread out throughout charging, minimizing the conditions that promote harmful dendrites. Idea illustration (AI-generated). Credit: KAIST

Scientists utilized nanoscale production methods from the semiconductor market to create a copper present collector that assists lithium develop uniformly throughout battery charging.

Electric automobiles might take a trip further on a single charge if their batteries might keep more energy without growing or much heavier. An appealing option, called an anode-free battery, gets rid of products such as graphite that generally save lithium throughout charging, conserving weight and area.

Lithium rather transfers straight onto thin copper foil, where duplicated charging and releasing can trigger it to develop unevenly into sharp, branching spikes called dendrites. The protective layer over the lithium likewise ends up being unsteady, decreasing battery efficiency and reducing its life-span.

Scientists in South Korea have actually obtained exact production methods from the semiconductor market to assist these batteries last longer. Their approach, revealed by KAIST on September 22, integrates tiny structures that disperse lithium more uniformly throughout the copper foil with an ultrathin finish that assists a long lasting protective layer type throughout usage.

When longer battery life includes weight

Some previous efforts to extend battery life have actually included including excess lithium to change what is lost throughout operation or covering the surface area with a thick protective movie. Both techniques make the battery much heavier and thicker, wearing down the size and weight benefits that anode-free styles are indicated to provide.

“This research study demonstrates how ultrafine fabrication strategies utilized in semiconductor production can produce both consistent websites for lithium deposition and a steady protective layer without altering the bulk electrolyte formula or including excess lithium,” stated Jinwoo Lee, a teacher in KAIST’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Lee led the research study with fellow KAIST teacher Hee-Tae Jung, working with scientists from Kyungpook National University and the National NanoFab. He anticipates the innovation to assist speed up the commercialization of high-energy anode-free batteries.

MXene assists develop a protective barrier

The group covered the copper foil with approximately 10 nanometers of MXene, a two-dimensional product made in very thin sheets. Rather of working as an ended up protective barrier, the MXene imitates a guide, collecting the elements required to develop one as the battery runs.

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The research study group. (leading row, from left)Eunji Kim, PhD trainee (KAIST); Hyunju Jung, PhD trainee (KAIST); Jinuk Kim, PhD trainee(KAIST). (bottom row, from left)Jinwoo Lee, Professor(KAIST); Hee-Tae Jung, Professor(KAIST); Yonghee Lee, Professor (Kyungpook National University). Credit: KAIST

In the research study’s LiPF6-based electrolyte, the product that brings charged particles inside the battery, the MXene surface area motivated a protective layer abundant in lithium fluoride, or LiF, to form. That layer lowered undesirable responses in between lithium and the electrolyte while likewise reducing dendrite development.

Tiny tubes offer lithium more space

To manage how lithium deposits on the copper underneath the finishing, the scientists utilized secondary sputtering lithography, or SSL, a procedure utilized for exact micromachining in semiconductor production. They produced a selection of tiny tubes, each about 300 nanometers in size and 150 nanometers in height, that increased the readily available area to approximately 4 times that of flat copper foil. With more surface area offered, lithium might expand instead of concentrate in separated areas and turn into spikes.

The scientists analyzed electrode surface areas and random sample while decreasing direct exposure to air, validating that a nanoscale protective layer formed evenly along the MXene.

Utilizing X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and other methods to examine the chemistry and structure, they likewise recognized the system behind the layer’s development. The resulting security assists extend battery life with little extra weight or bulk, supporting the objective of smaller sized, lighter batteries for electrical automobiles.

Referral: “Anion-Interactive Anode Interfaces for Stable Anode-Free Lithium Metal Batteries” by Eunji Kim, Hyunju Jung, Jinuk Kim, Sung-Jin Chang, Gyungtae Kim, Yun Chang Park, Yoon Kyung Seo, Kyung Jin Park, Sodam Choi, Kwangduck Seo, Hee Han, Su-Ho Cho, Chi Won Ahn, Vy Thuy Nguyen, Hyeyoung Shin, Minji Lim, Hee-Tae Jung, Yonghee Lee and Jinwoo Lee, 1 September 2026, Advanced Functional Materials
DOI: 10.1002/ adfm.77931

This research study was supported by the Nano&& Material Technology Development Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) moneyed by Ministry of Science and ICT (RS-2026-25542167), in addition to the Global Semiconductor Advanced Fab Utilization Project through the National Nano Fab Center (NNFC). This work was likewise supported by Semiconductor-Secondary Battery Interfacing Platform Technology Development Project of NNFC.

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Researchers Just Built the World’s Most Accurate Clock

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Two lutetium clocks have actually been compared to record accuracy, ending up being delicate sufficient to spot gravitational impacts throughout height distinctions of just a couple of millimeters. Credit: Shutterstock

Lutetium clocks have actually accomplished record precision and contrast accuracy, making them appealing prospects for future time requirements and measurements of gravity.

An atomic clock developed from the aspect lutetium at the Centre for Quantum Technologies(CQT )at the National University of Singapore (NUS)has actually set a brand-new criteria for timekeeping precision. Outcomes released in Nature on program that the clock determined its shift frequency to 19 decimal locations, yielding an unpredictability of 1 × 10 ⁻¹⁹, the most affordable reported for any optical atomic clock to date.

“I am positive that what we have now is the most precise clock in the world,”states group leader Murray Barrett, a CQT Principal Investigator and Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore.

Lutetium’s resistance to temperature level swings

Atomic clocks keep time by locking onto an atomic shift, an occasion that happens when an atom’s electron swaps energy levels at a set frequency. A laser is tuned to match this “clock shift,” and the oscillations of its light mark time much as a pendulum’s swings do. In the CQT clock, that referral originates from a single electrically charged atom, or ion, of lutetium-176 ( ¹⁷⁶ Lu ⁺), whose shift is matched to a laser with a wavelength of 848 nanometers.

Temperature level modifications and electromagnetic fields can move the shift frequency an atomic clock utilizes to determine time, so scientists should represent those impacts when evaluating its precision. Lutetium’s clock shift is hardly impacted by either, offering the clock a referral that stays steady throughout a broader series of conditions.

“The great residential or commercial properties indicate that high precision can be accomplished even in a wide variety of environments,” Barrett states. “The lutetium clock would be steady even if you went from the most popular location taped in the world in Death Valley to the coldest location in the Antarctic plateau.”

The group started examining lutetium more than a years earlier, presuming that its residential or commercial properties might put it amongst the very best components for timekeeping. Turning that possibility into a working clock took years of accuracy engineering and measurements of the atom’s residential or commercial properties. The scientists likewise created an approach called “hyperfine averaging” to specify the clock shift. To their understanding, they stay the only group dealing with lutetium for timekeeping.

When millimeters alter a clock’s ticking

The scientists constructed 2 lutetium clocks and compared their ticking over 200 hours utilizing a method called connection spectroscopy. The clocks concurred within an unpredictability of 5.7 × 10 ⁻¹⁹, the most accurate clock contrast ever reported. Taking more measurements might decrease that unpredictability even more.

“There is an amusing stating that ‘A male with a watch understands what time it is. A guy with 2 watches is never ever sure,” states Kyle Arnold, a senior research study researcher at CQT at NUS and joint very first author of the paper. “It essentially informs you that the only method to check the precision of a requirement is to compare clocks and show reproducibility.”

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Pictured in the Centre for Quantum Technologies ‘lutetium atomic clock laboratory are(from left )Associate Professor Murray Barrett, PhD trainee Michael Lee and Senior Research Scientist Kyle Arnold. Credit: Centre for Quantum Technologies

Gravity slows the passage of time, triggering clocks at various heights to tick at somewhat various rates. Optical atomic clocks running at the 10 ⁻¹⁹ level can discover that impact over height distinctions of simple millimeters. The CQT contrast might fix a distinction of 5 millimeters, about 0.2 inches, in between clocks on the very same table. To keep that distinction from restricting the contrast, the scientists individually determined the relative heights of the 2 lutetium ions to less than a millimeter.

That level of sensitivity to gravity likewise makes complex inspecting the lutetium clock versus the world’s other leading atomic clocks. Distinctions in gravity in between places in the world are not yet understood all right to separate their impacts from distinctions in the clocks’ efficiency at this level of precision.

“In the future, I simply do not see how this clock can be beat,” Barrett states.

Beyond the cesium 2nd

Cesium atoms have actually offered the recommendation for specifying the 2nd given that the 1960s, and cesium atomic clocks support GPS and integrate interactions and transport networks. Optical clocks utilize much greater shift frequencies, providing more oscillations to count over the very same period and assisting them determine time more properly. Current record holders have actually utilized ytterbium, strontium, and aluminum, the components whose efficiency the CQT group reports its lutetium clock has actually gone beyond.

As these clocks enhance, the worldwide body accountable for time requirements is considering their measurements for a redefinition of the 2nd, anticipated in or after 2030. Their level of sensitivity to gravity might likewise end up being beneficial beyond the lab, permitting scientists to keep an eye on gravitational modifications throughout Earth. More precise clocks might furthermore assist examine unsettled concerns in essential physics.

“The next action is to take the lab-scale clock and miniaturize it into a portable system,” states Michael Lee, a PhD trainee on the NUS group and joint very first author of the paper. Moving the clock out of the lab would make it possible for brand-new contrasts and permit scientists to check out those applications. The group anticipates it can make the clock smaller sized without jeopardizing its precision.

Recommendation: “Lu+ optical frequency recommendations with precision confirmed at the 19th digit” by K. J. Arnold, M. D. K. Lee, Qi Zhao, Qichen Qin, Zhao Zhang, N. Jayjong and M. D. Barrett, 23 September 2026, Nature
DOI: 10.1038/ s41586-026-11072-8

This task was supported by the National Research Foundation, Singapore, through the National Quantum Office, hosted in A * STAR, under its Quantum Engineering Programme 3.0 Funding Initiative (W25Q3D0007) and under its Centre for Quantum Technologies Funding Initiative (S24Q2d0009).

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One of the Best ’80s Cartoons Was Fully Rebooted 14 Years Ago, And Its Signature Catchphrase Replaced

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Reboots are funny things. Fans say they want something new, right up until the new thing actually starts changing things. Then the peanut gallery opens. The responses come pouring in. Someone on the internet is complaining about something. Someone else has already made a 900-word defense of the criticism. And somewhere in the middle of all this, the fans settle on a unanimous opinion.

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Fourteen years ago, one beloved cartoon faced that same fate on September 28, 2012. The new version had fresh animation, a different feel, and a whole generation of fans ready to compare every last detail with what they remembered. Most of those differences could be debated. One of them, however, could be heard. For years, fans had grown up with the cast of colorful characters and one very specific battlecry. The word became so synonymous with the cartoon, kids could be heard yelling it across playgrounds and backyards all over America. With the reboot, that catchphrase was totally ignored and with it, something magical disappeared.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Replaced “Cowabunga” With “Booyakasha”

The reboot arrived with Nickelodeon’s 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. It brought Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael back for a new generation while giving longtime fans plenty of reasons to look twice. The animation had changed. The characters had been reworked. Even the general feel of the show was different. But one of the first things fans noticed wasn’t something they could see at all. It was what came out of Mikey’s mouth. Something that even sent audiences at the TMNT movie theater raving and cheering.

The old “cowabunga” had been around for so long that it barely needed an introduction anymore. It was simply part of Michelangelo. Then along came “booyakasha.” The phrase had a completely different history, thanks in large part to Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G, which made its appearance here all the more awkward. Greg Cipes, the new voice of Mikey, brought it into the recording booth, and producer Ciro Nieli liked what he heard. The word stuck, and suddenly one of the most recognizable cartoon characters of the era had a new verbal trademark. For a reboot trying to establish its own identity, it was a small change. For fans who had spent years with the original, it was anything but. This new reboot also came out after all of the TMNT ripoffs and had to contend with the best of those.

The 2012 TMNT Reboot Eventually Brought “Cowabunga” Back

What makes the whole thing more amusing in retrospect is that “cowabunga” wasn’t actually gone for good. The 2012 series eventually brought the classic expression back, meaning fans didn’t have to stage a full-blown funeral for one of the franchise’s most recognizable words. Still, that early stretch with “booyakasha” became a memorable little marker of what the reboot was trying to do—and why it failed. It was familiar enough to feel like TMNT, but different enough to remind everyone that this was a new version finding its footing.

Because the new TMNT wasn’t supposed to be the 1980s cartoon wearing a new shell. It had its own look, its own jokes, and its own way of handling characters fans thought they already knew by heart. That meant some changes were always going to land better than others. A redesigned character might take a few episodes to get used to. A different tone might take an entire season. But a catchphrase? Fans could hear that change immediately. It was a time when the new cartoon struggled with the legacy of the ’80s cultural phenomenon, while trying to find new audiences in the 2010s.

And that’s probably why the whole “booyakasha” detour remains so memorable. It wasn’t some massive creative gamble that changed the direction of the franchise. It was a tiny decision that happened to touch something fans already considered part of Mikey’s identity. Nobody is going to miss 2012 show’s slang. But mention it to the right Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, and there’s a good chance they’ll remember exactly when they first heard it and why it sounded strange. For a reboot full of much bigger changes, that’s a pretty impressive legacy for one little word. On the bright side, turtle fans can always enjoy the TMNT video games.

Fourteen years later, “booyakasha” feels less like a replacement and more like a strange little time capsule from the 2012 reboot. “Cowabunga” eventually returned, the Turtles kept fighting, and Mikey kept being Mikey. Somehow, that silly word survived the sewer. If you’re a TMNT fan, share in the comments what your thoughts are on the better catchphrase.

AFCON 2026/27 qualifier… Black Stars aim to bounce back against The Gambia tomorrow

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Following a 2-0 defeat in the hands of the Elephants of La Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana’s Black Stars would face the Scorpions of The Gambia in another test of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow at 4pm.

For close followers of the Stars, the defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture on Thursday makes tomorrow’s fixture a win-or-bust for the Ghanaians who currently languishes at the bottom place on the group table.

Cote d’Ivoire and The Gambia are perched at the top with three points each following their Matchday 1 wins, while the Black Stars, who lost at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, and Somalia are pointless and occupy the bottom places.

That would keep the pressure mounting on Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz and his charges to not just win but to close the gap on the leaders.

Coach Carlos Queiroz’s preparations was complicated by the unavailability of several established players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew and four others.

In their absence, the team depended on nine additional players, including Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, Rockson Yeboah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Benjamin Tetteh, Felix Afena-Gyan and others to face-off with the Elephants.

But on the battlefield, they lacked the character to stop the Elephants’ roar, leaving the Stars with a tough assignment of beating a rejuvenated Gambia side that is also anxious to cause a stir in Accra.

The Gambia, would approach the second round of matches aware of the importance of securing points in a Group C encounter against Ghana, a side considered one of the favourites from group.

Coming on the back of their 2-1 victory over Somalia in their opening fixture on Friday, they arrived in Accra full of confidence, knowing that their hosts are not in the best of shapes.

But playing at home is expected to provide the Black Stars with a different environment to deliver the results.

Upon arrival from Bouake, the Black Stars returned to the pitch on Saturday to begin preparations for their encounter with The Gambia with a recovery and training sessions.

Training intensified yesterday as Coach Queiroz and his men mapped up strategies to maim the Scorpions who are expected to ride on their physicality to torment the Stars.

Once again, the squad would combine experienced players with emerging talents, giving Queiroz different options as he prepares for the home fixture.

From what was seen, Coach Queiroz may be tempted to effect a few changes in the attacking set-up by starting Afena-Gyan as he aims to make the attack a little more aggressive.

The midfield is another critical area he must look at to enforce some changes and consider the possibility of tweaking the Caleb Yirenkyi and Kwesi Sibo partnership that appeared non-existent in Bouake.

BY ANDREW NORTEY

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One of the Best ’80s Cartoons Was Fully Rebooted 14 Years Ago, And Its Signature Catchphrase Replaced

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One of the Best ’80s Cartoons Was Fully Rebooted 14 Years Ago, And Its Signature Catchphrase Replaced

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Reboots are funny things. Fans say they want something new, right up until the new thing actually starts changing things. Then the peanut gallery opens. The responses come pouring in. Someone on the internet is complaining about something. Someone else has already made a 900-word defense of the criticism. And somewhere in the middle of all this, the fans settle on a unanimous opinion.

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Fourteen years ago, one beloved cartoon faced that same fate on September 28, 2012. The new version had fresh animation, a different feel, and a whole generation of fans ready to compare every last detail with what they remembered. Most of those differences could be debated. One of them, however, could be heard. For years, fans had grown up with the cast of colorful characters and one very specific battlecry. The word became so synonymous with the cartoon, kids could be heard yelling it across playgrounds and backyards all over America. With the reboot, that catchphrase was totally ignored and with it, something magical disappeared.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Replaced “Cowabunga” With “Booyakasha”

The reboot arrived with Nickelodeon’s 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. It brought Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael back for a new generation while giving longtime fans plenty of reasons to look twice. The animation had changed. The characters had been reworked. Even the general feel of the show was different. But one of the first things fans noticed wasn’t something they could see at all. It was what came out of Mikey’s mouth. Something that even sent audiences at the TMNT movie theater raving and cheering.

The old “cowabunga” had been around for so long that it barely needed an introduction anymore. It was simply part of Michelangelo. Then along came “booyakasha.” The phrase had a completely different history, thanks in large part to Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G, which made its appearance here all the more awkward. Greg Cipes, the new voice of Mikey, brought it into the recording booth, and producer Ciro Nieli liked what he heard. The word stuck, and suddenly one of the most recognizable cartoon characters of the era had a new verbal trademark. For a reboot trying to establish its own identity, it was a small change. For fans who had spent years with the original, it was anything but. This new reboot also came out after all of the TMNT ripoffs and had to contend with the best of those.

The 2012 TMNT Reboot Eventually Brought “Cowabunga” Back

What makes the whole thing more amusing in retrospect is that “cowabunga” wasn’t actually gone for good. The 2012 series eventually brought the classic expression back, meaning fans didn’t have to stage a full-blown funeral for one of the franchise’s most recognizable words. Still, that early stretch with “booyakasha” became a memorable little marker of what the reboot was trying to do—and why it failed. It was familiar enough to feel like TMNT, but different enough to remind everyone that this was a new version finding its footing.

Because the new TMNT wasn’t supposed to be the 1980s cartoon wearing a new shell. It had its own look, its own jokes, and its own way of handling characters fans thought they already knew by heart. That meant some changes were always going to land better than others. A redesigned character might take a few episodes to get used to. A different tone might take an entire season. But a catchphrase? Fans could hear that change immediately. It was a time when the new cartoon struggled with the legacy of the ’80s cultural phenomenon, while trying to find new audiences in the 2010s.

And that’s probably why the whole “booyakasha” detour remains so memorable. It wasn’t some massive creative gamble that changed the direction of the franchise. It was a tiny decision that happened to touch something fans already considered part of Mikey’s identity. Nobody is going to miss 2012 show’s slang. But mention it to the right Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, and there’s a good chance they’ll remember exactly when they first heard it and why it sounded strange. For a reboot full of much bigger changes, that’s a pretty impressive legacy for one little word. On the bright side, turtle fans can always enjoy the TMNT video games.

Fourteen years later, “booyakasha” feels less like a replacement and more like a strange little time capsule from the 2012 reboot. “Cowabunga” eventually returned, the Turtles kept fighting, and Mikey kept being Mikey. Somehow, that silly word survived the sewer. If you’re a TMNT fan, share in the comments what your thoughts are on the better catchphrase.

Can nature save cocoa? Industry’s response to a supply crisis

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Can nature save cocoa? Industry’s response to a supply crisis

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Researchers at the University of Oxford recently offered an unusually hopeful prescription for one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges.

As cocoa production comes under mounting pressure from climate change, disease and biodiversity loss, their study argued that restoring nature itself, through protecting pollinators and adopting more biodiversity friendly farming systems, is vital to safeguard the world’s cocoa supplies.

The paper found that enhanced pollination increased yields by up to 20%, with factors affecting cocoa trees’ capacity to produce pods, availability of and access to soil resources, plantation age, lower cocoa tree density, and the presence of leaf litter all also markedly increasing yields.

In other words, the world can produce more cocoa by working with nature, rather than intensifying against it.

The argument was timely. Cocoa prices had already begun climbing sharply as poor harvests in West Africa exposed the fragility of global supply chains. Extreme weather, ageing plantations and persistent crop diseases were combining to reduce yields in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for around 60% of global cocoa production.

A year and a half on, the question remains, not only for chocolate manufacturers and suppliers, but also for all the smallholder farmers whose livelihoods depend on a crop facing unprecedented uncertainty: have the strategies charted in the paper moved beyond scientific journals and into cocoa farms and corporate sourcing strategies?

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Dr Tonya Lander, co-author of the Oxford study, says these recommendations have been with the cocoa industry for decades. But is the industry listening?

“Increase pollination by increasing pollinator abundance, by providing pollinator habitat and avoiding the use of agricultural chemicals; include shade trees in plantations; protect and enhance plantation soils,” she explains.

Lander argues that to maintain and increase the proportion of cocoa being produced in habitat-enhancing, biodiversity centred, climate-resilient ways, cocoa buyers need to commit to buying Organic, Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa.

At present, she says, most progress is coming from the farmers themselves, and small companies and NGOs supporting the farmers in moving to these certification schemes.

“Given that only nine traders and processors handle 75% of the world’s cocoa, these companies have tremendous power to make positive change.”

Unfortunately, demand for organic cocoa is surprisingly low, as we know from the Netherland’s CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries). In an industry report from 2025, they find that only 4% of the cocoa beans, and less than 1% of cocoa paste and powder imported to the EU in 2023, as being organic. The import volume of organic cocoa beans to the EU has not increased since 2018.

Science news Are cocoa companies changing course?

Major chocolate manufacturers have spent years investing in farmer training, agroforestry and sustainability initiatives.

Mars, for example, has entered into two collaborative initiatives to tackle these issues. The first, a five-year collaboration with Sucden announced last year, is aimed at advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient cocoa production in farms in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. The programme was devised to encourage farms to embrace agroforestry practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, all while increasing farmers’ yields.

The second, another five-year scheme this time with ofi, is designed to accelerate the development of a climate-smart and regenerative cocoa supply chain in Ecuador, and will empower over 960 farmers to implement regenerative agriculture practices, like multistrata agroforestry and biochar applications, across more than 9,000 hectares of farmland – roughly the size of the Greek island of Santorini.

But is the sector as a whole investing enough in regenerative agriculture?

“There’s a lot more to do,” says World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Impact Director and Head of North America, Michael Matarasso, noting that climate impacts vary significantly between cocoa-growing regions.

The WCF represents over 80% of the cocoa industry. Their mission is to drive a more sustainable, resilient and equitable cocoa sector.

“The right response might be better planting material, more appropriate shade and agroforestry, improved soil and water management, stronger pest and disease management or a combination of these,” adds Matarasso.

“We need the evidence and data to make those choices and then the investment to deliver them at scale. WCF can help by bringing the sector together around a science-based strategic approach, grounded in high-quality data and robust methodologies.”

Of course, changing climatic conditions will affect where cocoa can be grown successfully in future, and Oxford researcher Lander agrees that a more unpredictable and more extreme climate adds further complexity.

“Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are affecting cocoa production, and make the need for habitat-enhancing, biodiversity-centred, climate-resilient cocoa production even more pressing.”

Science news Betting on cocoa – or beyond it

While much of the industry continues investing in improving cocoa cultivation, some are also looking into alternatives. Precision fermentation, cell-based production and cocoa-free chocolate ingredients have attracted increasing attention as potential ways of reducing dependence on climate-sensitive cocoa supplies.

A spokesperson for Lindt & Sprüngli told me, while they cannot predict the future development of cocoa crops, their current focus remains on traditional cocoa sourcing.

“At the same time, Lindt & Sprüngli continuously explores innovation in cocoa cultivation and chocolate production… and has made an investment in Food Brewer, a Swiss company researching cocoa ingredients based on natural cocoa plant cell cultures. This collaboration is research‑focused and at an early stage.”

For established manufacturers, it seems replacing cocoa entirely remains a distant prospect, while improving conventional production still appears to be where the industry’s largest investments are being made.

In the meantime, the scientific case for biodiversity-based cocoa production continues to strengthen, and awareness of pollination, agroforestry and ecosystem resilience has undoubtedly grown within the sector.

Whether that awareness is translating into measurable improvements on farms is a more difficult question; one that depends on investment, farmer incentives and the willingness of governments and companies to embed biodiversity into mainstream cocoa production.

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