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US researchers: Choose Europe, but part-time

Amid the European rush to attract disenchanted US researchers, the Volkswagen Foundation is experimenting with a different approach: grants for US researchers to split their time between the US and Germany.

The funding scheme, set to open in January, will award up to €300,000 to US-based professors specializing in democracy and fundamental rights. Recipients will spend three to six months a year in Germany, with the rest of the time maintaining ties with the US.

The new Transatlantic Bridge Professorships scheme is the Volkswagen Foundation’s contribution to the conversation about how Europe can respond to the Trump administration’s obstruction of academic freedom and science funding in the US.

“We felt we wanted to offer the opportunity and provide continuous support for research cooperation. We want to add to what others are doing, in general,” said Johanna Brumberg.
https://sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-funding/horizon-europe/us-researchers-choose-europe-part-time

Canara Robeco AMC’s Rs 1,326 cr IPO to open on Oct 9

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company has fixed a price band of Rs 253-266 per share for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), valuing the company at approximately Rs 5,300 crore at the upper end. The IPO, amounting to Rs 1,326 crore, is scheduled to open for subscription on October 9 and close on October 13.

Ahead of the public subscription, the one-day bidding for anchor investors will take place on October 8, as per the company’s public announcement.

This IPO is a complete Offer For Sale (OFS) of 4.98 crore equity shares, with no fresh issue component. Under the OFS, the promoters—Canara Bank and ORIX Corporation Europe NV (formerly Robeco Groep NV)—will sell 2.59 crore shares and 2.39 crore shares, respectively. Canara Bank currently holds a 51% stake in Canara Robeco, while ORIX Corporation owns the remaining stake in the asset management company.

Since the IPO is entirely an OFS, Canara Robeco will not receive any funds from the public issue. Instead, the proceeds from the sale will go directly to the selling shareholders.

Canara Robeco primarily engages in managing mutual funds and providing investment advice on Indian equities. It is recognized as the country’s second oldest asset manager. The state-run lender, Canara Bank, originally founded the company in 1993 and later partnered with Robeco—now part of ORIX—in 2007.

Operating in a highly competitive space, Canara Robeco faces competition from established listed players such as HDFC Asset Management Company, Nippon Life India Asset Management, and UTI Asset Management Company.

The IPO allocation is divided as follows: 50% reserved for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), 35% for retail investors, and 15% for non-institutional investors. SBI Capital Markets, Axis Capital, and JM Financial are appointed as the book running lead managers for this issue.

Shares of Canara Robeco are expected to list on stock exchanges on October 16.

In a related development, Canara Bank announced in December 2024 that it had received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to divest its stakes in life insurance and mutual fund ventures. The IPO of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company, a complete OFS involving 23.75 crore equity shares, is scheduled to open for public subscription from October 10 to October 14.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/canara-robeco-amcs-rs-1326-cr-ipo-to-open-on-oct-9

Forest house built in 1911 with luxury pool up for sale for almost £9m

The Breakers, located on Saltgrass Lane in Keyhaven, has been thoughtfully reimagined for modern living while preserving its historical character. Situated on three acres of beautifully maintained grounds, this impressive property is only in its third ownership since its construction in the early 20th century.

The extensive grounds feature a stunning limestone-framed swimming pool, several well-kept lawns, a paddock, and a variety of alfresco dining areas—perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Practical amenities include a boathouse complete with a wine store, a double carport, and a plant room, adding both convenience and charm to the estate.

According to the property listing from UK Sotheby’s International Realty, “The grounds are as considered as the house itself. A limestone-framed swimming pool is the centrepiece, ideal for a sunrise swim or evening dip after a day on the water.”

Inside the main house, the sitting and family rooms face southward, offering beautiful views over the water. The expansive kitchen and living room open onto broad terraces that capture the late afternoon sun, creating inviting spaces to relax and entertain.

The home boasts five bathrooms and includes a thoughtfully reimagined annexe. Linked to the main building yet fully capable of standing alone, the annexe provides guest accommodation with its own principal suite, two additional bedrooms, and an open-plan kitchen and living area.

The Breakers perfectly blends timeless elegance with contemporary comforts, set in a picturesque riverside location that offers both privacy and stunning natural surroundings.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25519741.new-forest-house-built-1911-hits-market-8-95m/?ref=rss

Federal Agents Accuse Chicago Man of Offering Money to Kill Senior Border Patrol Official

The Department of Homeland Security has identified the intended victim as Gregory Bovino.

Bovino has taken on a highly visible role in immigration enforcement campaigns in both Los Angeles and Chicago.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/us/chicago-charges-money-kill-bovino.html

Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire

CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that a hostage release could be announced this week.

Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack that sparked the current war. President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’s statement accepting some elements of the U.S. peace plan, which Israel has also expressed support for.

Under the plan, Hamas would release the remaining 48 hostages—about 20 believed to be alive—within three days. In addition, Hamas would relinquish power and disarm.

The delegation led by top Israeli negotiator Ron Dermer is scheduled to leave Monday for talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, according to Netanyahu’s office. An Egyptian official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters, confirmed that the Hamas delegation had arrived and said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is joining the talks.

Discussions will focus on the proposed exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, Egypt’s foreign ministry said.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the situation as “the closest we’ve come to getting all of the hostages released.” Speaking on ABC’s *This Week*, he outlined two phases following Hamas’s acceptance of Trump’s framework: the release of hostages and Israel’s withdrawal in Gaza to the “yellow line,” where it stood in August.

Rubio told CBS that Hamas should release hostages as they are ready, and emphasized that bombardment needs to end to facilitate the release.

The U.S. plan also addresses Gaza’s future. In a text exchange with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Trump warned that there would be “complete obliteration” if Hamas remained in power there. Trump also texted that Netanyahu supports ending the bombing and achieving peace in Gaza but added, “soon on the rest.”

### Support for a Ceasefire Grows

Israeli government spokeswoman Shosh Badrosian told journalists that Netanyahu is in “regular contact” with Trump and stressed that the talks in Egypt “will be confined to a few days maximum.”

“I hope that we are closest to a hostage deal since the (ceasefire) deal in January,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in a speech.

Meanwhile, anxious relatives of hostages gathered near Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, some urging Trump to continue applying pressure. Israel’s recent military offensive in Gaza City has heightened fears for the hostages’ safety.

“We cannot allow such a historic agreement to be sacrificed again,” said Michel Ilouz, father of hostage Guy Ilouz.

Across several European cities and other locations, hundreds of thousands marched in support of Palestinians. The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement welcoming steps toward a possible ceasefire. They also emphasized their commitment to the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, the unification of Gaza and the West Bank, and reaching an agreement leading to a “full Israeli withdrawal” from Gaza.

Rubio told ABC that decisions regarding a governing structure or international group to manage Gaza can occur simultaneously with the initial phase of the ceasefire.

“That’s the part that I think is going to be a little tougher to work through, but that’s what’s going to provide permanency to the end of the conflict,” he said.

### At Least 12 Killed in Gaza on Sunday

Although Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza, residents and local hospitals reported that strikes continued across the territory.

Israeli government spokeswoman Badrosian confirmed that “certain bombings have actually stopped inside of the Gaza Strip.” However, Israel’s military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, warned, “if the political effort does not succeed, we will return to fight.”

At least eight people were killed Sunday in multiple strikes in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the casualties. A security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the strikes targeted Hamas militants posing a threat to Israeli troops.

Additionally, four people were shot dead near an aid distribution site in the southern city of Rafah, according to Nasser Hospital. Israel’s military denied involvement in that incident.

Doctors Without Borders confirmed the death of colleague Abed El Hameed Qaradaya, who was wounded in an attack last Thursday that killed another colleague in Gaza.

Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that the Palestinian death toll in the war reached 67,139 on Sunday, with nearly 170,000 injured. The ministry does not specify how many of those killed were civilians or combatants, but states that women and children make up about half of the dead.

The ministry is part of the Hamas-run government, and the United Nations and many independent experts consider its figures to be the most reliable estimate of wartime casualties.

Israel’s military has said it continues to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and warned residents not to return to northern Gaza.

“We’re on the brink, and we don’t know whether one will die of a strike or starvation,” said Mahmoud Hashem, a Palestinian father sheltering in a tent in Gaza City.

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Lidman reported from Tel Aviv, Israel. Associated Press writer Andrew Wilks contributed from Istanbul.

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Follow AP’s war coverage at [https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war](https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war)
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-israel-and-hamas-prepare-for-negotiations-in-egypt-ahead-of-possible-ceasefire/

Aaron Phypers’ Cousin Claims He ‘Hit’ and ‘Choked’ Denise Richards in Shocking Testimony During Divorce Battle — ‘She Could Have Died’

**Aaron Phypers’ Cousin Backs Denise Richards in Divorce Battle, Alleges Abuse**

*Updated Oct. 6, 2025, 6:27 p.m. ET*

Aaron Phypers’ cousin is backing Denise Richards in her ongoing divorce battle, claiming she witnessed the actress’ now ex-husband abuse her, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

**Cousin Alleges Witnessing Abuse**

Kathleen McAllister made the shocking allegations on Monday, October 6, during a court hearing concerning Richards’ request to make her temporary restraining order against Phypers permanent.

“I saw Aaron hit Denise, and immediately she had a really bad black eye,” McAllister claimed during her testimony. “I’m literally in shock now to this day about it.”

Earlier this year, Richards shared a photo of herself with a black eye, accusing Phypers of causing the injury. During the hearing, McAllister — who worked at Phypers’ medical office in Malibu for five years — revealed how Phypers allegedly struck Richards with the palm of his hand.

“[Denise] was in shock, I was in shock,” she recalled.

**’Horrific’ Acts of Abuse Described**

According to McAllister, the couple’s fighting often escalated, with one particular argument triggered by Phypers accusing Richards of placing “listening devices” in his office. She said alcohol was involved during the incident.

“It was an evening of chaos and arguing that kept escalating,” she said in court.

Phypers, 53, filed for divorce from the 54-year-old actress on July 7, 2025, citing their separation date as July 4. Despite their split, both have continued exchanging accusations, each alleging horrific behavior by the other.

McAllister testified that she witnessed “horrific” abuse by Phypers during their relationship, including an incident where he “pinned [Richards] against the concrete wall where his truck was parked at the office.”

“He was choking her and her head slammed against the [wall] and caused a concussion,” McAllister claimed. “She was just really upset, in pain, disoriented. [I was] concerned she could have died.”

**Disturbing Details of Abuse**

In another fight, McAllister stated she heard “thrashing” in the bathroom. She alleged Richards suffered a brutal head injury after Phypers slammed her head on a toilet paper rack.

Adding to the disturbing details, McAllister claimed she heard Phypers threaten to kill Richards “several times.”

When asked if she feared for Richards’ life, McAllister responded, “We both were. He threatened to kill us.” She added, “He just would be raging and threatening that if we told anybody, he’d kill us all. As abuse escalated through the years, he exploited our empathy.”

Before her testimony, Richards’ lawyer revealed that McAllister agreed to speak under the condition her name be kept off the witness list because she is “deathly afraid of Mr. Phypers.”

**Phypers Denies Allegations**

Phypers has not directly responded to the claims made in McAllister’s testimony. However, he did deny ever striking Richards during an interview with Inside Edition.

“It looks like makeup,” Phypers said when shown a photo of Richards with the injury. “I did not cause a black eye, bruise, or anything.”

He also accused Richards of fabricating the abuse claims out of anger. “She’s upset I publicly dumped her to the world, and she’s mad. So how does she retaliate? File a bogus abuse claim,” he stated.

Since filing for divorce, Richards has accused Phypers of domestic violence and was granted a temporary restraining order against the wellness guru.

The couple is scheduled to appear in court on October 8 to determine whether the restraining order will be made permanent.
https://radaronline.com/p/aaron-phypers-cousin-testimony-claims-choked-denise-richards-died/

Glenside teacher, author, and mother launches book and business to highlight passion for math

Glenside resident Shameeka Browne is a mother of five, business owner, and teacher who has recently added another accomplishment to her resume: author. Browne’s new book, *Queen of 24*, tells her personal story while also highlighting her passion for math.

She hopes that her book, along with her business, Math is All Around Us LLC, will help children and their parents gain a deeper understanding of math. Through her endeavors and business, Browne aspires to open a space for teachers who want to try out new activities to teach math to their students and see if the exercises will work in the classroom.

“I see that there is a greater need for families to be empowered with how they can help their child with their math education,” she said. “The great thing about passion is it becomes contagious, but it just can’t be the passion, it also has to be the love for the young people that are sitting in front of you.”

Browne credits her love for math to one of her teachers at Wagner Middle School, Mr. Plummer, who is also featured in the book. She plans to release five more books, each focusing on the varying age groups of her five children, from preschool to college.

“I want to help families understand the roles that they have in their child’s math education,” Browne explained. “It truly does start at home, and the math that your child sees from the time that they wake up in the morning to the time that they go to bed at night — we can take advantage of that.”

During the writing and creative process, Browne faced several challenges. Uncertainty about having enough money to publish, fear that her story was not worthy of being published, and a publisher terminating their contract just two weeks before she was supposed to reveal the book cover to her family and supporters left her with feelings of inadequacy.

“I’m a math person, and it’s ironic that I put myself in the same position that I tell my students not to do,” Browne said. “When they say they are not math people, I prove to them that they are. But on the flip side, I was telling myself that I wasn’t a writer because who could be both? I can be both.”

Browne was able to find an illustrator who could adequately reflect the story she was telling: Philly native Reggie Byers, who had also done some artwork at Wagner Middle School.

“I look at the cover, and I want to cry,” Browne shared. “What was different about this illustrator was that I did not send him any pictures other than a picture of myself during that time in middle school and my family. When I tell you I saw the cover and said, ‘This looks like me.’”

Before its official release to the public, Browne sold over 200 copies of *Queen of 24*—a remarkable feat for most first-time authors. The book is currently available for purchase at [www.mathisallaroundus.org](http://www.mathisallaroundus.org).

She continues to help the next generation find their love and passion for math as a math specialist and content lead in the Lower Merion School District.

“Her passion for math is omnipresent in much of what she does and sees,” said Jameelah Hairston, a Glenside resident. “She challenges you to see how math is everywhere and present in many everyday activities and tasks.”

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https://www.phillytrib.com/news/business/glenside-teacher-author-and-mother-launches-book-and-business-to-highlight-passion-for-math/article_ffd2b50d-2ed3-4649-9c74-1a7b27608e28.html

Pi Network sheds $18B in six months: ‘That’s basically a rug pull’

**Key Takeaways**

– Pi Network’s token, PI, has plunged over 90%, erasing nearly $18 billion in market capitalization and fueling fresh rug pull claims.
– Without addressing community concerns and supply growth issues, PI could remain under downward pressure in the coming months.

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**Why Is Pi Network Facing Rug Pull Claims Again?**

Since its debut in March, the Pi Network [PI] price has crashed over 90%, reigniting allegations that the project might be a rug pull. At launch, the price soared to $2.79, pushing the market capitalization to approximately $18 billion amid a wave of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). However, the price has since slipped below $1 and plunged further to around $0.26, wiping out more than $16 billion in market cap over the past six months.

A pseudonymous crypto market commentator known as Mr Spock weighed in on the situation, stating, “Pi crashed over 90% from its highest position, that’s basically a rug pull.”

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**Hype and Speculative Interest Fade**

Back in May, Pi Network faced similar rug pull accusations after the team allegedly established a $100 million venture fund amid more than six years of unmet expectations and broken promises. Many community members believed that this fund—partly sourced from internal revenue and mining activities—was diverted for external purposes rather than being reinvested into the ecosystem.

This backlash contributed to the token’s inability to rebound in May, dragging the price down below $0.50. Despite the sour market sentiment, data from Pi Scan indicated some continued accumulation of PI tokens. Over the past 24 hours alone, a net flow of $112.3 million was recorded, meaning more PI tokens flowed out of exchanges than into them, which suggests buying activity.

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**Derivatives Data Show Collapse in Speculative Interest**

Despite signs of accumulation, speculative interest has sharply declined. While there has been some improvement in the futures market demand, overall speculative interest dropped by more than 10 times. According to Glassnode, PI’s Open Interest (OI)—the total value of open contracts in the derivatives market—plummeted from nearly $120 million to about $20 million.

This sustained bearish pressure reflects the community’s growing frustration and feeling of being sidelined by the Pi Network team.

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**Inflationary Pressure Weighs on Price**

Another major factor dragging down PI’s price is inflationary pressure. Since May, the circulating supply of PI tokens has surged by over 1 billion tokens, exacerbating downward price pressure.

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**What’s Next for PI?**

Unless the Pi Network team addresses community concerns and carefully manages token supply growth, PI could continue to face heavy downward pressure. Rebuilding trust and stabilizing the token economy will be critical to any future recovery efforts.

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*Stay tuned for updates on Pi Network and other cryptocurrency developments.*
https://ambcrypto.com/pi-network-sheds-18b-in-six-months-thats-basically-a-rug-pull

EXCLUSIVE: Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Dream Epitaph in Emotional Memoir — After Radar Told You First He Was Set to Include Sad Grave Message in Final Book

**Ozzy Osbourne Reveals His Dream Epitaph in Posthumous Memoir**

*Published Oct. 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m. ET*

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed his dream epitaph, joking darkly about his own death in his posthumous memoir while reflecting on his extraordinary final show, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The 76-year-old Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away at his Buckinghamshire home after years of illness, writes candidly about the end of his life and shares his hopes for what will appear on his tombstone.

### Osbourne’s Ideal Epitaph Revealed

In an extract from *Back to the Beginning* — his forthcoming memoir detailing his last concert at Villa Park in Birmingham before 42,000 fans — Osbourne describes feeling at peace with his mortality and shares his preferred epitaph.

“Between you and me, though, I’m thinking something short and sweet,” he says about his ideal inscription. “‘I told you I wasn’t feeling well’ should do the trick.”

The line is a nod to legendary British comic Spike Milligan, whose own epitaph reads the same but was inscribed in Irish to placate church authorities.

### Family Reflects on Osbourne’s Humor About Death

According to those close to him, Osbourne discussed the idea of his epitaph with his wife Sharon, 72, and their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack in the months before his death.

“Ozzy always had that wicked sense of humor, even about death,” a family friend said. “He loved Spike Milligan and would often quote him. He felt that epitaph summed up his whole life — funny, self-deprecating, and a little bit rebellious.”

Another insider added, “Sharon hated him talking about the grave, but Ozzy was insistent. He said, ‘That’s me, that’s who I am.’ He wanted to make people smile even at the very end.”

### ‘Death’s Been Knocking at My Door’

Osbourne shared his ideal epitaph in the memoir after RadarOnline.com was first to reveal in July that he was penning his final words for his gravestone ahead of his last Black Sabbath gig.

In the book, Osbourne also recounts how close he came to missing his final show due to a string of health crises, including pneumonia, sepsis, and ongoing complications from Parkinson’s disease. Less than three weeks before the gig, doctors warned he might not survive.

“Death’s been knocking at my door for the last six years, louder and louder,” Osbourne writes. “And at some point, I’m gonna have to let him in. Not that I’m ready to go. But I’ve had a good run. I think I made a mark on the world. And I’m glad I didn’t check out early, like so many others.”

### Final Wishes and Reflections

His memoir also details his and Sharon’s decision to be buried together and his refusal to be cremated.

“When the end does come, I don’t want to be cremated,” he writes. “It’s like you were never here. You’re just a bag of dust. That’s not for me. I wanna make the flowers grow.”

Despite the somber subject matter, the book is filled with the same black humor and wild stories that made Osbourne a cult figure — from tales of smuggling jewelry on a transatlantic flight to rehearsing with the original Sabbath lineup for their “metal’s answer to Live Aid” final show.

But it’s his reflections on legacy and the afterlife that resonate most.

“People ask me what I think’s gonna happen in the afterlife,” he writes. “I say to ’em, I’ve no idea, but it won’t be long now, so if you hang around a bit, maybe I can haunt you and give you the answer.”
https://radaronline.com/p/ozzy-osbourne-reveals-dream-epitaph-in-emotional-memoir/

All set for Maynilad’s P45.8-B stock debut

MANILA, Philippines – Maynilad Water Services Inc. is moving closer to its P45.8-billion initial public offering (IPO) this month after receiving approval from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

The operator of the local bourse announced in an advisory on Monday that Maynilad would offer up to 2.3 billion shares at a price of up to P20 each.

This development marks a significant step for Maynilad as it prepares to enter the public market, aiming to raise substantial capital through the IPO.
https://business.inquirer.net/551033/all-set-for-maynilads-p-45-8-b-stock-debut