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Mistral releases weights for its trillion-parameter AI model, targeting cybersecurity
Mistral says its new model can afford organizations a kind of control over its cyber defenses that closed models can't.
A better way to handle select behaviour
Building your own select means lots of code and difficult decisions about behaviour. Good news though: there’s a new way that makes things much simpler!
Ghostly Cat’s Head Nebula Lurks Within Sight of NASA’s Hubble, Webb
Explore Hubble Science Hubble Space Telescope Ghostly Cat’s Head Nebula… Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science Hubble & Citizen Science SI & Hubble Science Explore the Night Sk
DR RAJ ARORA shares what your wee odour can reveal about your health
Let's be honest, most of us don't spend much time analysing what our urine smells like. We go to the loo, flush and get on with our day. But every so often, you might notice something a little unusual.
Caleb Williams plans to defy NFL: Bears QB to stick with unapproved cleat also worn by former Super Bowl MVP
Joe Flacco also says he plans to cover any future fines the NFL throws at Williams for wearing the cleats
Albania opposition disrupts parliament session after violent street protests
TIRANA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Opposition lawmakers in Albania disrupted a parliament session by letting off flares on Thursday following weeks of violent anti-government protests called by students demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
ECB at critical point in advance of strategic reshuffle of key personnel
European Central Bank preparing for leadership changes at time of turbulence in bond markets
Xbox leader Asha Sharma teases refurbishment programme while saying there's "more demand than consoles available", as Xbox hardware sales dip by 14%
There's apparently more demand for Xbox consoles than there is supply, according to Microsoft, and it's working on a refurbishment programme to address this.
Data centers could send US climate pollution skyrocketing
Gas plants built for data centers are poised to undo more than a decade of climate action.
Indian manufacturing startup Venttup raises $3m pre-series A
Venttup, a Bengaluru- and Kochi-based business-to-business (B2B) manufacturing startup, has raised US$3 million in a pre-series A round co-led by …
NASA’s Hubble Marks Way for Roman Space Telescope
A sinuous spiral galaxy (center) appears in the same field of view as a vivid gravitational lens (right corner) in this Hubble image.NASA, ESA, and X. Huang (University of San Francisco); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America) A sweeping barred galaxy takes center stage in this Oct. 22, 2026, image, but the gravitational lensing at bottom right is the real target.
New Research Says This Simple Habit Can Help Improve Your Mood During Menopause
If your mood’s been all over the place, the right type of exercise could make a world of difference.
Have teams figured out DeMeco Ryans and the Texans' defense?
Houston has gone from one of the best defenses in the NFL to one of the most scored upon.
France football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apology
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.
St. John's Episcopal School breaks ground on South Tampa campus
St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School has started construction on a major campus project in Hyde Park that will reshape how the school operates.
FromSoft's Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, has been delayed into 2027
"We apologize to players who have been kindly awaiting the release of this title" says FromSoft
U.S. investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO
A top executive of a Singapore AI cloud company that was accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China could also have been a Chinese spy, sources have told the New York Times.
Werewolf mice, ghostly frogs and cockroach zombies: The animal versions of our Halloween horrors
Around this time of year, elaborate decorations featuring ghosts, vampires, zombies, witches and werewolves adorn front doors, gardens and store windows across the country. But you may be surprised to hear that in the animal world, there are many real-life creatures with tendencies similar to those
BBC Inside Science - The race to protect a third of the world - BBC Sounds
Time is running out for one of the most ambitious environmental pledges in history.
When things go bump in the night: how our brains trick us into hearing things that aren’t there
The boundaries between sleep and wakefulness can become blurred.
College football picks, Week 9 best bets from Vegas expert: This parlay could return +600
Thomas Casale has locked in his top college football picks for Week 9 and his CFB parlay could pay out around +600
Meloni introduces personalised number plates, urges Italians to be 'creative'
ROME, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Italy's government will allow motorists to personalise the number plates of their vehicles, in a revenue-raising move that follows the example of the Unites States, Britain and other countries.
Want to reach Gen Z? Don’t spend a dollar until you ask this
Ziad Ahmed started his first nonprofit in eighth grade, focused on social equality and acceptance. After seeing how often young people were talked about rather than talked to, he founded Juve Consulting, a Gen Z agency helping brands connect with his generation. Within a few years, United Talent Agency acquired the business. Today, Ahmed continues to help brands stay relevant with the next generation—and challenges business leaders to stop talking down to young people and start treating them as
Assassin's Creed - Official Fall 2026 Update Video
Check out the Fall 2026 Update Video for Assassin's Creed, the legendary stealth action series developed by Ubisoft. Players can hear from Jean Guesdon, Head of Content, on the future of the franchise, with teases of new projects, updates to Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and Valhalla, an ack
Ex-Palantir execs launch Dream with $17M from a16z to build AI world models for construction
Dream is grounded in real physics and construction standards. Just as LLMs learn from text, Dream's world model is trained on more than 100 million square feet of building data gathered from permit archives across the United States.
CVE-2026-115805 Rapid7 Insight Agent Inventory Collection path traversal
A vulnerability was identified in Rapid7 Insight Agent up to 4.1.0.2. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-115805. The affected component should be upgraded.
A Beer Keg Lost in an Alpine Glacier for Nearly 50 Years Has Resurfaced. It Was Still Delicious
The beer survived almost half a century under the ice.
Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm Silicon Practice
It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
Kansas City’s final economic figures are in for ‘26 FIFA World Cup. How did we do?
KC and sports commission officials on Thursday released numbers for attendance and revenue around this summer’s massive event.
European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early
Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.
The Trump administration is now blacklisting this major biotech company and its affiliates. Here’s why
The Trump administration said Wednesday that it is blocking shipments by the Chinese biotech company BGI Group and its affiliates, alleging ties to forced labor in China’s far-west ethnic region of Xinjiang.Starting Thursday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will bar goods by BGI Group, a major biotech company known for its genetic sequencing technologies, as well as BGI Genomics and MGI Tech. The Department of Homeland Security said the companies are either sourcing materials from Xinji
DCU’s The Suicide Squad Retcons Expose James Gunn’s Biggest Issue as Studio Head
A new podcast about The Suicide Squad brings up a pressing issue about James Gunn and his problem as a studio head.
AI Mode searches: Alphabet shares fall 12% as Google search slows
Schindler cited ‘lower monetization’ in AI Mode searches. Alphabet shares fell over 12%, wiping $511bn, as Google takes AI Mode ads global.
SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency
For nearly a quarter of a century, Elon Musk and his essential partner at SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, viewed the United States government as El Dorado, the mythical city of gold. Like machete-wielding treasure hunters, Musk and Shotwell hacked through a tangled jungle filled with lurking carnivores such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, as well as bean counters and regulators. Over time, against long odds, the pair cleared a path for SpaceX to contracts at NASA and the US military. They sued when things did not go their way. They hollered about unfair playing fields.
Send Your Name to Titan Aboard NASA’s Dragonfly Mission
The “Journey to Titan” campaign offers the public the opportunity to fly their names on a microchip with NASA’s Dragonfly mission. The chip will ride aboard the Dragonfly rotorcraft as it explores Saturn’s moon Titan by air. Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL You may never soar under the clouds or over the organic sands of Saturn’s moon Titan, but your name can. NASA is inviting the public to send their names aboard the agency’s Dragonfly rotorcraft and be part of the first science mission to fly and explore the surface of another world.
Do You Still Need Your Antidepressant? What to Know Before You Stop
... health conditions. If you have experienced depression that returned ... Deprescribing can help address side effects, interactions between medications, ...
Nearly three-quarters of Canadians support PM in seeking closer ties with Europe
The survey findings have come just ahead of the Canada–EU Summit in Montréal on October 29 and 30
Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari and husband jailed for 10 years
Couple say they are 'prisoners of conscience' being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities.
China’s record-breaking clean tech exports offer signs of hope in the fight against emissions
China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, according to a report released Thursday.Once installed or deployed, these 2026 exports will likely avert emissions of about 450 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, roughly equal to Brazil’s annual emissions, says the analysis by the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clea
Russell Brand’s Wife Calls Him an ‘Amazing Husband’ at Rape Trial: ‘I Feel Very Seen by Him’
Russell Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, took the stand to defend her husband at his criminal sexual assault trial in London on Thursday.
Wabi, the AI agent that builds mini apps, now valued at $1.25B after latest round
On Thursday, AI app Wabi, now describing itself as a "personal agent," said it has raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation.
The new MacBook Pro has a stabilized camera and it’s a practical perk hiding in plain sight
Apple's new MacBook Pro promises steadier video calls when you touch its screen. Camera stabilization and a redesigned hinge address an everyday annoyance, though their effectiveness still needs hands-on testing.
NASA’s ISAM State of Play: The Industry Standard for Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing
3 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) When companies began approaching NASA’s Langley Research Center, asking to be included in the In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) State of Play for access to competitive intelligence, the team knew they had crossed an inflection point. “We’ve had some unnamed companies ask if we have any proprietary information,” says Dale Arney, senior team lead for the ISAM Technology Portfolio at NASA Langley.
The EPIC investigation, and a Teladoc surprise
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: An Epic investigation, a Teladoc surprise, and figuring out how to pay for AI.
Victor Wembanyama on 60 Minutes: Spurs star explains why 'villain' label didn't bother him during NBA Finals
The full 60 Minutes interview with Wembanyama will air this Sunday (Nov. 1) on CBS
Pompeii cupboard opens window onto life before Vesuvius erupted
ROME, Oct 29 (Reuters) - A cupboard sealed for almost 2,000 years in Pompeii has yielded an intimate snapshot of one resident's life before Mount Vesuvius destroyed the ancient Roman city, from make-up utensils and perfume to coins, cooking pots and childhood amulets.
Purple is everywhere in fintech. This bank rebranded but kept the color
Launching a bank in the U.S. involves layers of super complex compliance, legal requirements, and auditing. For Nubank, a Brazilian-based digital bank that launched in the U.S. last month under the name Nu, the branding was actually the hardest part. Building a customer support team or launching a platform for credit cards “are clear, more objective things that we need to do,” cofounder Cristina Junqueira tells Fast Company. “The brand is, in my opinion, the hardest thing th
Russell Brand's wife Laura tells court he is 'caring, kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".
Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists and subscriptions and update delivery instructions
The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what's on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions.
Massive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents
An unprecedented leak of Department of Homeland Security records has exposed details of more than 41,000 employees or contractors who work for the department and its constituent agencies. The records include email addresses, phone numbers, and office addresses, but also references to internal systems and sensitive information on undercover and surveillance programs.
A Protein Structure Linked to Alzheimer's Has a Secret Job in Sperm
Scientists have discovered that amyloid fibers in semen can carry RNA into sperm and deliver it to embryos.
Depression in the Context of Medical Illness: Evaluation, Management, and the Risk of Suicide
... medical or surgical problems who also demonstrate psychiatric symptoms or conditions. ... health problem.25. Although psychotropics are not ...
Panthers vs. Packers SGP: 'Thursday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI
SportsLine's Machine Learning Model AI reveals its NFL SGP for Carolina vs. Green Bay on 'Thursday Night Football'
Why US Sports Owners Spend Millions on Politics
US sports team owners include some of the wealthiest people in the world and some spend millions of dollars on politics
Velaris Markets Provides MT5 Trading With Flexible Deposits and Low Spreads
Velaris Markets operates two services under one brand. Its brokerage offers CFDs on forex, indices, commodities and crypto on MetaTrader 5.
MobLand Star Was ‘Very Happy’ With His Season 2 Death
A MobLand Season 2 star explained why he was “very happy” with his character’s shocking death and broke down the deadly twist.
Solink raises over $100M to turn security cameras into business data
Ottawa's Solink has raised more than $100M led by Vertu Capital to expand AI that turns shops' existing security cameras into data on theft and service.
Shrinking bat populations can weaken ecosystem benefits even while species remain widespread
Bats promote the health of ecosystems in many ways. Insect-eating species help regulate insect populations, including agricultural and forest pests. In tropical and subtropical regions, nectar-feeding and fruit-eating bats pollinate plants and disperse seeds, supporting plant reproduction and forest
Envía tu nombre a Titán a bordo de la misión Dragonfly de la NASA
La campaña Viaje a Titán ofrece al público la oportunidad de enviar su nombre en un microchip a bordo de la misión Dragonfly de la NASA. Esta aeronave de ala giratoria explorará desde el aire Titán, la luna de Saturno.Crédito: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL Read this release in English here. Puede que nunca llegues a surcar los cielos bajo las nubes o sobre las arenas orgánicas de la luna Titán de Saturno, ¡pero tu nombre sí puede hacerlo!
Experts warn of wider spread as Ebola outbreak reaches plateau
The Ebola outbreak in Congo passed a grim milestone this week — 10,000 confirmed cases — and spurred questions about whether health authorities are losing their ability to contain it
Brewers set World Series parade for Friday, two days after winning 2026 title
The Parade of Champions will wrap through downtown Milwaukee
UAE sentences eight people to life over arms supplies to Sudan’s army
Defendants handed life sentences amid tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over Sudan's war and the RSF.
Anthropic’s IPO is selling investors a story. The numbers tell another one
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company, covering emerging tech, AI, and tech policy. Sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. And if you have comments on this issue and/or ideas for future ones, drop me a line at sullivan@fastcompany.com, and follow me on X @thesullivan. Anthropic IPO: Do retail investors know what they’re getting
Christina Aguilera Shares NSFW Nude Photo Teasing Raunchy Halloween Costume
Christina Aguilera shares an NSFW photo on Instagram, teasing her raunchy Halloween costume and leaving fans curious about her next look.