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nCino and Parlay Link Up to Automate SBA Lending Intake with AI

nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) and Parlay have announced a partnership that connects Parlay’s AI-native Loan Intelligence System directly into nCino’s Commercial and Small Business Solutions, targeting America’s 1,400 Small Business Administration lenders. The integration is already live and has processed more than $500 million in SBA loan inquiries so far in 2026, with First Internet Bank among the named early users.Alex McLeod, co-founder and CEO at ParlayThe mechanics centre on a one-

Professor Brian Cox reveals his theory on aliens and why he thinks their existence would be a 'weight off our shoulders'

We're at a special time in the sense that it's not long after the universe began and it seems like there's an infinite amount of time in the future.""I don't think there's anything at Area51"During the conversation, Cox also revealed his thoughts on Area 51 and why he 'doesn't think there's anything there'.Ever since its creation in 1955, Area 51 has been the subject of questions and conspiracies.It was originally built as a test facility for the Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane, but in the decades since,

Hannah Fry explains why you should say please and thank you while talking to AI

Good manners don't cost a thing - and according to Professor Hannah Fry, a little kindness goes a long way with AI.The mathematician, 42, shared some instructions on how she believes you should talk to chatbots to 'get the most out of' them.She reckons that there is 'actually a really good reason why' you should be polite, before joking that it's 'not just so that AI will spare you when the apocalypse comes'.Fry, who starred on the latest series of Celebrity Traitorsbut was banished this week, i

New rules will stop airlines charging for bags on flights but not all Brits will benefit

Airlines will not be able to charge for bags amid a whole set of rules being brought in to protect flyers.A whole raft of new rules are set to come into force for airlines, including not charging parents more to sit with their children, and are aimed at protecting passengers from hidden costs when booking their flights.The rules are set to come into force in the UK and Europe in October 2027at the earliest point, and also include one rule that can be a major sticking point for passengers - lugga

'Red bikini woman' speaks out after sparking backlash with latest stunt

It's becoming more and more realistic." Amid the mounting allegations that she used AI, Océane responded to this comment saying: "It's so well done that you think it's AI?" She sprinted through the station wearing nothing but a red bikini (Instagram/@aora.d)She also hit back at critics who slammed her for wearing a red bikini in a public space in a similar sarcastic fashion, saying that she believes it's 'more practical' than wearing clothing. Others lurking in her brimming comment section said

Thousands of Brits could be excluded from new Help to Buy scheme due to strict rule

The scheme is designed to help people buy their first home, but there are already concerns (Getty Stock)However, if there was a couple made up of a nurse and a teacher on their respective professions' median salary then they as a couple would be excluded from the scheme if they lived outside London.Matt Coulson is the Founder at Rickmansworth-based Heron Financial, and said: "The problem is that income is the wrong thing to cap on, because it doesn't tell you whether someone can buy."He added th

Anti-death row advocate says it will be 'many decades' before US abolishes death penalty

has been absolutely critical"Caruso said that the pause on executions was 'a good stepping stone' for Tennessee to use the case of Christa Pike as an example and widen the debate from the lethal injection protocol to whether the death penalty should stand.Caruso also argued that the death penalty doesn't 'deter crimes any more effectively than, for example, life without the possibility of parole which is the alternative'.Death penalty in the US is a state by state issue, with 23 states having ab

AI predicts when WW3 will break out as UK army chief issues serious warning

The MI5 boss warned that authoritarian regimes 'invest heavily in trying to distort and divide our society, weaponising whatever frictions they notice' in his annual update, saying: "Those who mean us harm are trying - often with a helping hand from polarising algorithms - to divide our communities and turn us against one another."The head of the Army, Sir Roly, then issued a rallying cry as he told troops: "You didn't know this, but our nation is going to need you." He said that politicians wil

Woman shares 5 things she did as an alcoholic that would 'leave non-drinkers in a coma'

All I cared about was having vodka, drinking my vodka, when I needed to get more and getting more."While consumed by alcoholism, Emily also didn't have any interest in eating, as she 'did not want the food to soak up the alcohol'. She explained she began drinking in her teens before it quickly spiralled out of control (TikTok/@sober.emily)As a result, her cupboards were completely bare, apart from a packet of pasta - which she said she would only eat to avoid collapsing. "With the amount I was d

Toddler from iconic 'success kid' meme is unrecognisable as he turns 20 years old

A recent picture of Sammy was shared on social media showing how much he has grown in the intervening 17 years, revealing a teen with long brown and wavy hair, as well as even starting to sport some facial hair as he smiles.And while he has certainly changed a lot, he is still definitely recognisable as the child sitting on the beach 17 years ago.The original picture was shared to social media by his mum Lacey, showing her sun with a handful of sand in the image shared to her Flickr account.Her

AI predicts who it thinks will win Celebrity Traitors

Let’s be honest, this series of The Celebrity Traitors has been a little unusual.We’ve not had that many murders and we’re about to have three that haven’t been the usual Faithful-opening-a-letter type of murder.So, while we may all have had our thoughts initially, each episode seems to make it harder to decide who could win this The Celebrity Traitors series.I mean, it seemed like we could have a three-Traitor finale after episode five but then episode six had me thinking two of the Traitors ar

20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Manly Man Men (2026)

When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.

Data Centers Have a New PR Plan: Your Kid’s Field Trip

Amid a wave of backlash, some industry-friendly groups are employing creative and time-tested strategies to woo the youth.

OnlyFans Creators Are Pissed That Meta Lets Muse Talk Dirty

Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent to sext while restricting their social media accounts.

Woman breaks down exactly how much she spends to live alone as she says the 'single tax' is real

Everyone is struggling."Speaking to other people is so important to help you feel like you're not alone."As for her precise monthly expenses, these include £1,900 on her mortgage and bills, £160 on travel, £40 on subscriptions, and £200 on her food shop.Despite the financial difference, Amy has said that she doesn't think it's a good idea to get into a relationship just for financial reasons."I definitely wouldn't say you should get into a relationship if it's to do with money," she said. "Being

Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector Review: Looks Great, Sounds OK

The Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector delivers superb blacks, great brightness, and more adjustment capabilities than many users need.

Katherine Ryan reveals how many times a week she has sex as she says she's 'lazy' in bed

The queen of quite literally telling everybody everything Katherine Ryan has opened up once again about her personal life.Proudly unfiltered, the Canadian comedian doesn’t shy away from making her opinions known or from letting us in on the cosmetic procedures she’s had – such as this year’s flawless facelift.And having spoken openly about sex before, Ryan previously said she and husband, Bobby Kootstra, were only having sex twice a month.The 43-year-old had monitored this for fertility purposes

Paul Bettany makes rare comment on disturbing Johnny Depp messages about 'Amber Heard's corpse'

Actor Paul Bettany has addressed his relationship with Johnny Depp and the controversial comments he made about his ex-wife Amber Heard.The London-born actor, 55, was one of the famous faces who became embroiled in his former co-star's court cases after a disturbing text exchange they shared came to light.He has now spoken out about the 'odd' experience, while revealing why he 'decided to say nothing' at the time.Bettany worked alongside Depp on a series of films - including The Tourist, Transce

ClearToken and Consensys Tie Up for 24/7 Wholesale Settlement

ClearToken Group and Consensys have announced a strategic partnership to deliver continuous settlement infrastructure for wholesale markets, pairing on-chain technical finality with legally binding settlement finality inside the UK regulatory perimeter.The announcement, made in London on 8 October 2026, addresses a structural gap in tokenised-asset markets: while tokenised securities can move around the clock, the clearing, settlement and safeguarding infrastructure that wholesale institutions r

The Best AirPods Cases We’ve Used In Our Day-to-Day Lives (2026)

These accessories add personality to your Apple headphones case, make them easy to find, and offer some protection, too.