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Best Foldable Phones in 2026: Samsung, Google, Motorola Tested - CNET
Foldable phones are better than ever. From Samsung, Google, Motorola or Apple, these are the best ones to buy.

These Prime Day Deals Slash Up to $501 Off TCL TVs and Gaming Monitors - CNET
Upgrade your computer monitor or TV with these TCL deals, starting at $219.

Anthropic Has Been Aggressively Lobbying the Vatican to Consider AI Consciousness
An Anthropic delegation at the Vatican tried to lobby the Pope's advisers to convince him that AI models could be conscious.
Citrus Heights Vice Mayor champions Blue Envelope program throughout region
This can include individuals with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety or other mental health or health conditions that may require additional ...

CeeDee Lamb makes Cowboys history, caps career day with winning TD vs. Texans
The five-time Pro Bowler erupted for 11 catches and 140 yards after halftime before scoring the decisive touchdown with 40 seconds remaining
US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears
The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.
American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up
American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up

Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham Had A Small Role In A Popular Primetime Soap Opera - TVLine
Before Hannah Waddingham was cast as Rebecca in Ted Lasso, she appeared on the long-running British soap opera Brookside one year before the series ended.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says superintelligence in the wrong hands could be "super dangerous"
Masayoshi Son says superintelligence could become super dangerous. The same day, seven European countries endorsed a US declaration that drops the term AI.

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Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino
“I want to be able to look at a rocket launch and say, ‘I touched a piece of this.’” That’s how Richard Spolzino describes the thing he’s chasing. Not a title, not a specific mission, not even NASA itself, just the ability to point at something real and know his work made it possible.

Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses
Generating up to 100 times more antiviral drug candidates than was previously practical — in weeks rather than months or years — could improve the odds of finding a drug quickly when necessary.

WNBA playoffs winners and losers: Jordin Canada shines as Dream beat Liberty in Game 1 of semifinals
The Dream won 92-82, but might have lost one of their best players
Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to reach Nations League quarterfinals
Holders Portugal first team to qualify for 2026-27 UEFA Nations League despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence.

Polls close in Bosnia in race where pro-Russia politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer
Polls have closed evening in Bosnia after an election shaped by economic pressures, a youth exodus and concerns over corruption

Daily Wire's ICE Agent Thriller Ordered to Suspend Filming as City Reviews 'Disruptive' Production
The Daily Wire's film based on the killing of Renée Good has temporarily suspended production as Livingston, Mont. reviews permits.
Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?
On Equity, we discussed the Trump administration's attempts to rebrand AI.

A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine - Engadget
Jagex says it will reveal more details about the game, tentatively named RS4, next year.

WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine is ...
The Nobel Prize in medicine will be announced Monday.
Police: Wife concealed husband's remains in freezer, collected benefits in his name
Witnesses told police Pasquan had serious health problems and that his wife, his primary caregiver, told people he had moved to an out-of-town care ...

Broncos' Patrick Surtain II exits 49ers game with non-contact ankle injury
The 2024 Defensive Player of the Year is officially questionable to return after exiting late in the first half
Democratic rep says administration 'has failed to present a strategy' in Iran war
Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war, saying officials have not explained their strategy for the conflict. “We need to explain to the American people what the goals are in trying to prevent, and we have to prevent Iran from ev
Schneider Electric is said to near deal to buy PTC for more than $20B
Schneider Electric is said to near deal to buy PTC for more than $20B

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation
Metallica makes no bones about their ambitions. Of course they were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
This week, our first place winner is danderbandit with a comment about the California ruling against a rogue sheriff who seized 650,000 ballots: So a sheriff broke the law, was confirmed by the sta…

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (G615LM) Review - Breaking The Mold
Here is our in depth look at the new ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (G615LM) with an all-new design, alongside the debut of Intel's most powerful laptop processor to date.

You'll Never Guess Which Political Ideology People With Low Cognitive Ability Are Drawn Toward, According to New Research
A new study found a negative correlation between high cognitive vocabulary and belief in Christian nationalist principles.

America's alarming bowel disease epidemic
Crohn's disease is surging in America, with a 22 percent increase in just under a decade, particularly in young people. Experts have revealed what's driving the disease.
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BiH Central Election Commission announced preliminary results of general elections
Thus, Denis Becirovic of Bosnia-Hezegovina’s Social Democratic Party is leading in the election of the Bosniak member of the BiH Presidency with 38.12%

Consumer staples sector falls 3% in Q3 as oil, inflation and tech rotation weigh (XLP:NYSEARCA)
XLP fell 3% in Q3 as oil surged, rate-cut hopes faded and investors shifted to AI/tech.

Bassam Tariq Defends Kevin Feige After Their Failed 'Blade' Reboot: Competing With Wesley Snipes Was an 'Impossible Task'
"Blade" with Mahershala Ali never happened, but director Bassam Tariq still thinks Marvel chief Kevin Feige is a "good dude."

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Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife
Chimps fish for algae in a rare example of primate tool use. Credit: National Geographic A wild African black panther prowls for prey. An orphaned baby pangolin must learn how to climb on its own. And a green turtle struggles to make it back to the water after laying her eggs on a remote island, rescued by local humans who carry the exhuasted turtle to the water's edge. These animals and many other species are featured in Africa: Earth's Wild Home, a new documentary series from National Geographic.

5 Great Movies Where An Evil AI Successfully Destroys The World - BGR
Artificial Intelligence is a looming concern in the real world now, but for years it was a lingering threat in a number of classic films.
What families overlook: Addiction is often a symptom, not the whole story - ABC17NEWS
... health conditions.” She also discusses the difficulty many find in accessing care for mental health, stating that some communities are so lacking ...

Week 4 overreactions: Should Rams still be Super Bowl favorites? Cowboys to win NFC East?
Plus, why Ben Johnson won't win Coach of the Year
Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament
The Central American country' crackdown on human rights has left it increasingly isolated in Latin America.
Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growth
Shaktikanta Das stated that India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of this financial year. It was supported by strong domestic demand and favorable investment conditions experienced during this period. This growth follows an average annual GDP increase of 7.9% recorded since the pandemic

'Fearmongering, false statements’: Todd Blanche hits back at armed poll monitor claims
AG Blanche made the remarks Sunday in an interview, as Democrats warned Trump could deploy federal agents at polling places

Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy
Anthropic's AI regulation push mirrors Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto lobbying playbook, with millions in donations and safety rhetoric critics call capture.

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it? - Engadget
Screen tearing is a long-time gaming problem that has seen improved solutions over the years, so it's not something you have to worry much about now.

Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek
Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Curiosity Raw Images Images Videos Audio Mosaics More Resources Mars Missions Mars Perseverance Rover Mars Curiosity Rover Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Odyssey More Mars Missions Mars Home 3 min read Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image of the “Basque Lakes” drill site after the pre-load test, using its Mars Hand Len

Israeli children's psychiatric ER visits surge 121% since Oct. 7, report finds
Data from Israel's largest healthcare provider show anxiety diagnoses rose 45.5 percent and PTSD diagnoses doubled during three years of war, with PTSD rates among Gaza border evacuees still six times higher in the third year

Mike Vrabel calls out official after being penalized during Patriots win over Bills
Vrabel's team overcame his penalty, which led to a Bills touchdown
Man’s miraculous catch saves child after balcony fall in Egypt
Dramatic video shows a man in Egypt rushing and catching a child who fell from the second floor.
What Separates Something Expensive From Something Good? A Luxury Insider Offers 5 Clues
Carson Griffith’s preferences reveal five ways brands create personal value through taste, loyalty, upkeep, patience, and meaning.

Craig Charles' tribute to 'city that shaped me'
Presenter Craig Charles marks 50 years of poetry with a tribute to Liverpool for National Poetry Day.
Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
Pull the lever to fan your cards with the OhSnap Wallet 2.

Americans told to cut heads off 'Frankenfish' spreading to new states
An invasive land-walking fish from Asia is spreading into new US states, leading officials to ask Americans to take matters into their own hands.
Is it safe to use AI for health advice? - The Columbus Dispatch
Doctors express concerns about AI's lack of accountability, potential for inaccurate information and privacy issues. To state the obvious, artificial ...
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Cornell case puts New York’s progressive image at odds with its rape laws
New York lawmakers will review sexual-assault laws, including voluntary intoxication rule at the heart of Cornell case.

The 60/40 Portfolio Looks Dead Again: Here's What To Do (NYSEARCA:SPY)
The recent surge in stock-bond correlations has reignited concerns about the effectiveness of the 60/40 portfolio strategy. Click here to read more.

VCR83: Official Gameplay Trailer
Check out the first gameplay trailer for VCR83, a new surveillance psychological horror game where you observe and monitor strange happenings through security cameras, figuring out what happened during each shift in playable Aftermath sequences. Meanwhile, your friendly virtual assistant Pete become

Shlexball: Mac file search that understands descriptions
Describe what you remember and Shlexball finds the file on your Mac. It searches names and the text inside PDFs and Word documents, with an AI model that runs entirely on your Mac.

Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox
Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.
Meet Nathan Gael Montelongo, the La Joya, Texas seventh-grader who turned restaurant shellfish shells into chitosan, improved polluted Rio Grande water and designed a self-dosing cleanup raft
A fishing trip along the Rio Grande led a La Joya, Texas, seventh-grader to investigate whether discarded shellfish shells could help remove pollution from water. Nathan Gael Montelongo became interested in the problem after a local fisherman warned him that recent fish catches had been found to con

Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths
At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

NFL Week 4 winners and losers: Drake Maye delivers, Texans' season slips away
Maye rediscovered his 2025 form against the Bills, while Houston's latest loss left its playoff hopes hanging by a thread
Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie
Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.

From nearsightedness to self-harm: Meta-review looks at how digital media impacts young people’s health
Digital media has become inescapable, and there’s still a lot we don’t know about its effects on young people’s physical and mental health. But we do have enough evidence of its harms to warrant government action, say the authors of a series on “digital determinants of health” published today in The Lancet. The three-paper series and related meta-review, which analyzed existing research that included data from 9 million people younger than 25, were authored b

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release
"Avengers: Endgame" is once again the highest-grossing movie in box office history, reclaiming the title from "Avatar."