The Verge: Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate
Link:
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1021080/maine-senate-race-susan-collins-ai-data-centers
Wired: Elon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms
Link:
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-ties-to-texas-republicans-go-much-deeper-than-the-midterms/
NASA News: November’s Night Sky Notes: Light-Day Away
Link:
https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/night-sky-network/novembers-night-sky-notes-light-day-away/
Wired: The Best Handheld Translators for Work and Travel (2026)
Link: https://www.wired.com/story/why-you-need-a-handheld-translator-for-travel/
Wired: It Sure Looks Like the Department of Education Is Promoting a Right-Wing
‘Harry Potter’ Meme
Link:
https://www.wired.com/story/it-sure-looks-like-the-department-of-education-is-promoting-a-right-wing-harry-potter-...
Wired: Samsung S95H OLED TV Review (2026)
Link: https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-s95h/
Live Science: Could AI ever build itself? Scientists map the road to the 'last
AI built by humans.'
Link:
https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/could-ai-ever-build-itself-scientists-map-the-road-...
Wired: Gift Ideas for Friends (2026): Wellness Tech, Kitchen Essentials
Link: https://www.wired.com/story/gifts-for-friends/
Wired: The Best Leaf Blower We’ve Tested Is Ready for Halloween
Link: https://www.wired.com/story/ego-blower-sale-tp-cannon-october-2026/
The Verge: Wikipedia’s operator says a bad AI copyright ruling could threaten
the open web
Link:
https://www.theverge.com/policy/1022880/wikipedia-openai-new-york-times-copyright
TechCrunch: Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
Link:
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/30/waymos-next-robotaxi-will-be-a-toyota-bz4x-destined-for-japan-and-the-uk/
NASA News: APOD: 2026 October 30 – Haunting the Cepheus Flare
Link:
https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-30-haunting-the-cepheus-flare/
Bloody Elbow: Brock Lesnar would still be UFC champion today at 49 if it wasn’t
for illness says long-time manager
Link:
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/29/brock-lesnar-would-still-be-ufc-champion-today-at-49-if-it-wasnt...
Sherdog: Kevin Vallejos stunned by new UFC contract pay ahead of Aljamain
Sterling fight
Link:
https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kevin-Vallejos-stunned-by-new-UFC-contract-pay-ahead-of-Aljamain-Sterling-fight-203423
Sherdog: Paddy Pimblett plans to taunt Ilia Topuria with bottle from 2022 clash
Link:
https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Paddy-Pimblett-plans-to-taunt-Ilia-Topuria-with-bottle-from-2022-clash-203422
Sherdog: Tom Nolan kept his promise to Cory Sandhagen with a knockout to earn
UFC contract
Link:
https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tom-Nolan-kept-his-promise-to-Cory-Sandhagen-with-a-knockout-to-earn-UFC-contract-203421
Bloody Elbow: UFC’s Ilia Topuria ranks above Anthony Joshua as the most
marketable combat sports athlete of 2026
Link:
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/29/ufcs-ilia-topuria-ranks-above-anthony-joshua-as-the-most-marketabl...
Sherdog: Terence Crawford’s advice helped Drew Dober find the finish at UFC 277
Link:
https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Terence-Crawfords-advice-helped-Drew-Dober-find-the-finish-at-UFC-277-203420
Sherdog: Fedor Emelianenko wants Francis Ngannou boxing match, denies talks
Link:
https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Fedor-Emelianenko-wants-Francis-Ngannou-boxing-match-denies-talks-203419
Sherdog: Undefeated Michelle Montague to face Jacqueline Cavalcanti at UFC Qatar
Link:
https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Undefeated-Michelle-Montague-to-face-Jacqueline-Cavalcanti-at-UFC-Qatar-203418