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Monday, October 12, 2026
Evening edition
AI
Microsoft unveils Maia 300, third generation of its custom AI chipMicrosoft unveiled the Maia 300, the third generation of its custom AI chip, on Monday, Oct. 12, and plans gigawatt-scale deployments beginning in 2027, The Next Web reported. Microsoft expects 40% more tokens per megawatt than top GPU systems and said a full rack delivers up to seven times the output of a Maia 200 rack, according to The Next Web. Rani Borkar, who runs Azure hardware systems and infrastructure, told Reuters the chip is about "delivering more intelligence for every watt, every dollar, and every byte of memory," The Next Web reported.
The S&P 500 fell 0.1%, the Dow rose 0.4% and the Nasdaq fell 0.4% on Monday, Oct. 12, the AP reported. Brent crude rose 1.8% to settle at $106.65 per barrel, and U.S. bond trading was closed for Columbus Day, according to the AP.
IonQ agrees to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billionIonQ announced Monday, Oct. 12, an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion to acquire Zero Trust security company Elisity, including up to $150 million in earnout tied to the performance of the Elisity business, according to IonQ's release. IonQ said it expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to closing conditions including regulatory approval.
Starbucks says "we are not buying Chipotle"A Starbucks spokesperson said in an emailed statement Monday, Oct. 12: "As a matter of policy, we don't comment on rumors and speculation, but we want to be clear we are not buying Chipotle," NBC News reported. The Financial Times had reported the previous Thursday that Starbucks explored a takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill, according to NBC News; Chipotle did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Moscow fall water system flushing runs through Oct. 23The City of Moscow's fall water system flushing began Monday, Oct. 12, and moves through five zones of the city through Oct. 23, between 7:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Pullman Radio reported. Residents who see discoloration after flushing in their area are told to run cold water for 10 to 15 minutes, then hot water for several minutes, and to call the Moscow Water Department at (208) 882-3122 if it continues, according to Pullman Radio.
Moscow School District holds open house on facilities levy Monday eveningThe Moscow School District hosts an open house on its facilities levy from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at Moscow High School, Pullman Radio reported. The levy on the November ballot is about $66 million over seven years, estimated at $280 per year for every $100,000 of taxable assessed value, and requires 60% voter approval, according to Pullman Radio. Projects include renovating and expanding Moscow Middle School into the high school, renovating the Russell school building, and replacing the HVAC system at Lena Whitmore Elementary.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington-area homeHomeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the Washington, D.C.-area home of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar early Monday, Oct. 12, according to a Justice Department statement that called it "part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation," the AP and ABC News reported. Omar said on X, "I will not be silenced," and called the search an "attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement," according to the AP. The AP reported that the nature and scope of the investigation were unclear.
Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican groups since JulyElon Musk has given more than $276 million since July, including $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, $76 million to America PAC and $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC, the AP reported Monday, Oct. 12, citing figures first reported by The New York Times. Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for Musk's super PAC, confirmed the figures, according to the AP.
Two young spider monkeys rescued from traffickers join Utah's Hogle ZooHogle Zoo in Salt Lake City has welcomed two young female spider monkeys, Romina, about 2, and Eve, about 1, that were confiscated from wildlife traffickers at the border and cared for at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, Gephardt Daily reported Oct. 12. Clair Hallyburton, associate director of animal care, said, "Romina and Eve help us show our guests why primates don't make good pets," according to Gephardt Daily.