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Interledger Foundation Maps Instant Payment Path for US CDFIs

The Interledger Foundation (ILF) has launched its first US-focused programme, partnering with five community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to identify the technical, regulatory and resource barriers that prevent community lenders from accessing instant payment infrastructure. The initiative, announced on 15 October 2026, marks a significant pivot for the San Francisco-based organisation, which has historically concentrated its interoperability work in Uganda, Mexico and across sub-S

Gr4vy and Unlimit Partner to Extend Local Payment Method Reach

In Europe, MB WAY for Portugal and SEPA Instant round out the offering.Irene Skrynova, CEO at UnlimitJohn Lunn, founder and chief executive of Gr4vy, said the partnership gives customers “the flexibility to add the local payment methods they need as they expand internationally, without rebuilding their financial stack.” Irene Skrynova, chief executive of global payments at Unlimit, characterised payments as “fundamentally local,” citing customer preferences, currencies an

Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend model Sahara Ray dies aged 34

Sahara Ray, a model and influencer who was romantically linked to Justin Bieber and Australian singer, Cody Simpson, has sadly died at 34 years old."She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was so loved," Sahara's family told TMZ.Her cause of death has not been confirmed.Who was Sahara Ray?Ray, who became a notable social media guru, has nearly 900,000 followers on Instagram and more recently, was the founder of her brand, Sahara Ray Swim. Tragically, she leaves behin

Mum's desperate plea over 'every parent's worst nightmare' after murder of son Breck Bednar

Photos were then taken of his lifeless body and shared with other members of his gaming community.Breck was communicating with friends online (Essex Police)Lewis, then 18, described as 'reclusive' by neighbours, groomed Breck over a 13-month period, bought him secret phones and promised Breck 'great wealth', before the 14-year-old was killed on 17 February 2014.A court at the time heard how there was evidence of sexual activity between the two shortly before Breck was killed and stabbed in the n

All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale: Cookware Deals for Fall Cooking

Upgrade your cold-weather cooking setup with discounted cookware for soups, stews, and roasts.

Money20/20 USA preview: Las Vegas opens with trust as the price of every new rail

After Riyadh and Miami, The Fintech Times expects the same argument in a louder room, which is who carries the risk when stablecoins, tokenised deposits and AI agents move money for real.Money20/20 USA opens its exhibition floor on Monday morning at The Venetian in Las Vegas, the day after a Sunday of summits and the Money Awards, and runs to midday on Wednesday. The organiser expects more than 11,000 people from 3,400 companies, with 630-plus speakers and 180 exhibitors appearing for the first

WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot

Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the issue.

Frightening science behind how vaping impacts your voice after Selena Gomez suffers 'permanent damage'

However, while research on how vaping impacts your voice is minor, the science behind it is enough to show that voice change has been recorded and is a known effect. Two studies, one in 2022 and another in 2025, reveal the reason behind this. Per the first study, smoking e-cigarettes can cause something known as ‘acute epiglottitis, a life-threatening airway obstruction induced by direct epithelial injury and subsequent inflammatory reaction.’ This occurs when the human vocal fold mucosae experi

Nathan Fielder 'felt nothing' during Emma Stone love scenes he says were 'confusing'

(Showtime/YouTube)During an episode of The Rehearsal (Fielder’s docu-comedy), he spoke to the Poor Things star about the boundaries and emotions actors experience while performing these scenes as characters.“When I'm approaching a love scene — obviously I know it's not real real, but it was real for a minute, you know what I mean?” Stone said.And Fielder quizzed: “It's real for you when you're doing it?”While she said ‘it’s happening while it’s happening’, he clarified that it’s ‘not real real’.

Lost has final episode which never aired on TV that has only just been discovered by fans

This is not a sign they were always dead however, but instead was supposed to be them all being reunited in the afterlife.In the original airing this final scene was incredibly controversial, but maybe it wouldn’t have been quite as disliked if they had included the epilogue they filmed and did not air on TV.Fans on X have rediscovered this with one superfan page The LOST World posting: “Did you know LOST had an official bonus epilogue that never aired on TV?”The epilogue mini-episode is 12 minu

The side-effect of Sertraline that 'really matters' as pharmacist issues warning

For those suffering with anxiety and depression, Sertraline is a popular medication often prescribed by doctors.A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), the tablets are used to treat mental health conditions such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder.The medication works by increasing the level of serotonin, a chemical in the brain linked to mood, therefore reducing stress levels and negative tho

Woman who spent £600 on 'influencer' eyelid surgery left with 'bleeding' eyes

A woman was left 'crying blood' in an airport after a botched eyelid surgery she'd first heard about on social media.Nikita Morgan, 31, had always struggled with her hooded eyes and felt that they were 'very heavy', as she even asked her mother as a child if she could cut the skin off.As she grew older, she learnt about a surgical procedure known as a blepharoplasty, which removes or repositions excess skin around the eyelids.She looked into having the surgery done in her native Dublin but was q

NHS worker with boobs so big they make her vomit issues desperate plea to the public

An NHS worker says she desperately needs a breast reduction, as she claims her size 42JJ boobs mean she has to take painkillers daily.Erika Contu said she suffers from back pain so severe it 'radiates' into her shoulders, neck and head, but claims she has been refused surgery on the NHS.The 34-year-old, who is an NHS operating theatre worker, says her breast size causes issues with exercise and work.Erika, from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, said: "I can't sleep properly because of the position - on

Elon Musk promises to give away portion of his net worth to every kid in America

Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America.This will be the first of many.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 19, 2026However, because he claimed it would come from his SpaceX shares, it’s safe to assume that he’ll be giving money away from his personal holdings and not from SpaceX itself. According to a Forbes estimation of Musk’s current net worth, it sits at around $908.5 billion. As the world’s richest person, the Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder was also the first person

Plum FOI Reveals 45,000 LISA Savers Hit with Repeat Penalties

It is also lobbying for the withdrawal penalty to be reduced to 20%, which would eliminate the scenario where savers recover less than they deposited.Regulatory and policy read-acrossThe government has signalled its intention to replace the Lifetime ISA with a new First-Time Buyer ISA, expected to remove the retirement-savings purpose, eliminate cash withdrawal penalties and delay the government bonus until the point of purchase. The trade-off is that savers will not accrue interest or investmen

Leader of Doomsday cult who ‘forced children to starve to death’ charged with 191 murders

Many of the bodies were found to have died from starvation, as well as beatings, strangulation and suffocation.Officials soon turned their attention to Good News International Ministries, which was a network of people located in the Shakahola Forest, part of Chakama Ranch in Kilifi County.Paul Mackenzie is in court over his 191 murder charges (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP via Getty Images)In the end, Mackenzie was apprehended along with a number of surviving followers and charged with murder, terr

Nathan Fielder’s Surprise Call From Elizabeth Holmes: ‘I Trust You’

The codirector of “You Can See Everything” talks exclusively to WIRED about truth, lies, and Theranos.

Maricopa County, Arizona, Is Again Ground Zero of Election Conspiracy Theories

In 2020, Maricopa County became the epicenter for Trump’s claims the election was stolen. Six years, later the president and his allies are dusting off their “rigged” playbook ahead of the midterms.

How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works

Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.

How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else

WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder. There were warning signs even then.