World in a Pulse
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Flox Intelligence is building AI to keep wildlife away from trains, airports, and roads
Flox's edge devices can identify animals and use species-specific sounds to drive them away from critical infrastructure.
The Paris Auto Show is full of interesting cars Americans can’t have
Perhaps the days when auto shows debuted new models aren’t entirely over. The big trade shows for cars were a gateway drug for many, expos where you could see the newest models of today and the concepts of tomorrow. But automakers increasingly got tired of sharing the spotlight with each other. New reveals moved offsite to events the night or even the week before the show itself. One by one, brands pulled out of auto show after auto show until there was little left to see.
Transporter-18 SmallSats Encapsulation
Three NASA-supported small spacecraft, along with many commercial payloads, are shown before being encapsulated in a SpaceX Falcon 9 ahead of launch on Oct. 1, 2026. The ASCENT Propulsion Dual Mode CubeSat, the Supernova Remnants and Proxies for ReIonization Testbed Experiment (SPRITE) CubeSat, and the Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission will demonstrate […]
Ozempic maker hit with lawsuits over 'eye stroke' condition
Slimmers in the US are seeking damages after the injections allegedly caused a condition that cuts off blood supply to the optic nerve, commonly known as an 'eye stroke'.
Chad Gable breaks silence after insane title match on WWE RAW
WWE RAW saw one of the most intense matches in recent memory this week, with Chad Gable laying his Intercontinental Championship on the line.
Israel’s Yellow Line in Gaza advances, leaving displaced with nowhere to go
As Israel moves Gaza’s Yellow Line westward, displaced families in Shujayea face renewed danger.
Ontario's medical regulator approves changes to prescribing safer supply drugs
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Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
The sentence marks an end to the mystery around Tupac's cold case, which has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years.
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president
It’s a major coup for RJ Scaringe’s secretive startup.
Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Could Be in Big Trouble Again
The FTC says he's been trading pharma stocks. He's banned for life.
Rugged US-made electric truck battery packs 113 kWh of energy capacity
The US has unveiled an 800-volt (V) battery with a 113-kilowatt-hour (kWh) capacity and fast-charging capabilities for electric trucks.
Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery to remove lung nodule, Vatican says
Leo revealed on Sunday that doctors discovered the nodule and recommended its removal. The Vatican says he will be hospitalized for at least a week, with all audiences canceled until October 20.
NFL eyeing possible schedule change with Sunday night flex in Week 8, but league doesn't have a lot of options
With Philadelphia and Washington struggling, the league has until Oct. 20 to make a move, but scheduling conflicts across the Week 8 slate leave few viable replacement options
Who killed Tupac?
For decades, Tupac Shakur’s murder remained unsolved. Now, Keffe D is being sentenced for his killing.
NYC manhole mystery: Why people are crawling in and out of New York City sewers, according to police
Three people were seen entering a manhole in New York City on Sunday, marking at least the eighth sewer-diving incident in the city and on Long Island since May. In the latest incident, three men were seen entering a manhole in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood shortly before 1 a.m. When police arrived at the scene, the men were gone. Just last week on October 9, five people were spotted climbing out of a manhole on the Upper East Side. The group drove off in a black SUV, leaving behind sh
Reinaldo Marcus Green Launches Film Fellowship At NYU Tisch School
King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green has launched Office Hours, a new filmmaker fellowship at his alma mater the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Zuckerberg Admits Meta Lacked AI Certainty on $200 Billion Bet
Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said Meta Platforms Inc. had to commit to spending hundreds of billions of dollars last year on the infrastructure needed to power its artificial intelligence products before the company had any idea as to whether they would succeed.
Gemini 4 Argon begins rolling out in Gemini app and Antigravity, but only if you pay
Google revealed Gemini 4 Argon a few weeks ago, saying that it needed to move cautiously toward a full release because of the potential for nefarious use. Google seems to have worked all that out pretty quickly, though. Argon is beginning its wide rollout today, but it's only coming to paying users at this time, and even those on lower-tier plans won't have full access. Nothing about Gemini 4 Argon's capabilities has changed. Google still points to the benchmarks it published late last month as evidence of the model's advanced reasoning and agentic coding capabilities.
Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances
1 Min Read Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances PIA26814 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Comparing Off-World Rover… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances PNG (568.05 KB) Description This infographic illustrates the distances driven by various rovers on the surface of Earth’s Moon and Mars.
Walmart to cover some GLP-1s, inhalers and insulin for employees at no cost as it expands benefits
Walmart will offer Novo's Ozempic and Lilly's Mounjaro without charge for people with Type 2 diabetes after a new prior authorization.
Deion Sanders downplays 'leaked' Colorado play call sheet before Texas Tech loss
The Buffaloes coach gave an interesting answer about the viral story involving an offensive play sheet
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Suspect was arrested on Russia's far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia's FSB.
3 leadership lessons from AI-powered companies
Even as AI investment rises, many organizations don’t see the returns they expected. They might see small improvements by deploying AI tools into existing structures. But true success means thinking beyond the technology alone, reinventing tomorrow’s workflows, and putting AI to work for people. Our research shows only 5% of organizations are redesigning work, while others are optimizing what already exists. When my role evolved to blend people leadership with AI enablement, it sent a c
How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.
Google Play now supports private, vibe-coded apps built just for you
Google is making it easier to build and use personal Android apps created with AI, without having to make them available to everyone on the Play Store.
They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think.
When it comes to deciding the fate of the planet, Colleen Golja always thought science and reason would have a seat at the table. That was until one morning last September in London, when the climate researcher took part in the first in a series of war games. The goal: to prevent an uncontrolled global race to develop a technology aimed at cooling the planet but that comes with vast, unknown risks that could reshape life on Earth. “I thought that would be such an easy thing. Like, we can all agree to do ethical research and make sure it's for the better of all humans,” she told WIRED.
'Jellyfish' effect lights up US sky after SpaceX launch
A 'Jellyfish' effect lit up the sky in US after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch.
The latest way to spot disease? A swab to check belly button odour
The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings.
Zuffa Boxing signs middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames to add to growing 160-pound division
Adames is one of the most decorated middleweights in the sport
Man City charges: Ahead of PSG, Dias defends celebrations at Liverpool
Captain Ruben Dias says the Manchester City players trust the club and celebrations after win at Anfield were justified.
Cracks grow across the AI trade as memory-chip stocks tumble
Concerns include competition from China, rising interest rates, stretched valuations and the cost of building AI infrastructure. Read more
RJ Mitte Death: 'Breaking Bad' Costar Matt Jones Shares Heartbreaking Regret
RJ Mitte's "Breaking Bad" costar Matt Jones is heartbroken over his death ... and he's sharing a painful regret about the last time they saw each other.
Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 hands-on: A look at the audio updates and Siri AI - Engadget
Listening to Apple's new audio features with Siri as our binge-watching companion.
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year and will give the New York State Police a role in investigating sex crimes on campus, university officials announced Tuesday, amid mounting outrage over its handling of allegations
NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team
1 Min Read NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team PIA26813 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NASA’s Record-Setting… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team JPEG (28.30 MB) Description Members of NASA’s Perseverance Mars mission team gather in the Mars Yard at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in South
FTC demands Martin Shkreli divest his pharma stocks
The FTC asked a federal court to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for violating a court order banning him from working in the pharmaceutical industry
BYU is playing for a nice resume boost on Saturday, Notre Dame is fighting for its CFP life
Saturday's game at BYU gives Notre Dame a rare opportunity to impress against a ranked opponent
Presidential hopeful Melenchon joins France school protest march
Left-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in France
IMF boosts this year’s global economy growth outlook, but warns of risks from AI and debt
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including the financial frenzy around artificial intelligence.The IMF says it expects the global economy to grow at a 3.1% pace this year. That’s up from its July forecast for 3.0% growth and well below the 3.5% expansion in 2025. Growth in 2027 should rebound to 3.4%, it said in its latest Economic Outlook.The report, released as wo
Why Did Donald Trump Jr. & Kimberly Guilfoyle Split? Inside Their Breakup
Don Jr. and Kimberly called it quits sometime in 2024, and she finally broke her silence on his engagement to Bettina Anderson in January 2026.
Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world
University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 13-15 in San Francisco.
I Found Deals That’ll Put a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 in Your Pocket for Free - CNET
Whether you have a device to trade in or are open to switching carriers, there's no need to pay full price for Samsung's latest flip phone.
Searchable database of the enslaved in former British colonies
The Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery published a searchable database of four million records logged between 1813 and 1840. For the Guardian, Aamna Mohdin reports: The registe…
Pharmalittle: We're reading about concerns over a rare disease drug, pharma payments to docs, and more
Patient advocates and some experts are expressing growing alarm over the perceived risks of a Neurocrine Biosciences rare disease drug
Brian Flores-NFL lawsuit: Recruiting firm memo filled with racial stereotypes, attorneys claim
Flores, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton have an ongoing lawsuit against the NFL for racial discrimination
EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
Advisory comes amid growing concern about the devices being used to secretly record girls and women.
Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said.
Jesse Eisenberg On 'The Social Reckoning' And Zuckerberg Role
Jesse Eisenberg Reveals Thoughts On 'The Social Reckoning' & Why He Turned Down Zuckerberg Role
Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
The problem with giving everyone in a company access to AI tools is that people will use them in unexpected ways. And that fact is steadily seeding fears that companies now have new, gaping security holes in their systems or, at least, will soon.
GTA 6 will reportedly come to PC gamers early next year
GTA 6 is going to get a PC release eventually, it's just a matter of when and not if. The long anticipated sixth installment of the GTA franchise has been
Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive
1 Min Read Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive PIA26812 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Perseverance Navcam Image… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive PNG (2.12 MB) Description Rover tracks and a rocky Martian landscape are shown in this image captured by one of the navigation cameras (navcams) aboa
Suffering menopausal symptoms? Just go for a walk, scientists suggest
Going for a walk could be the best way to combat the misery of the menopause, new research suggests.
Texas Tech keeps winning, but the warning signs are getting harder to ignore
A regressing secondary and Will Hammond's turnover troubles have the Red Raiders searching for answers despite a second straight 5-0 start
Man City charges: Any political interference and I’ll quit, says regulator
English football regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Manchester City's appeal over guilty verdict.
CVS to pay $315 million settlement to resolve DOJ opioid lawsuit
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials said Tuesday. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of prescribing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances “to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.” It’s the latest effort
Diddy's Prison Disciplinary Record Reveals Fights, Phone Violations
Diddy has been getting into some serious trouble behind bars ... and his disciplinary record shows he's already paid a hefty price.
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
Meta announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Your Algorithm,” a feature it first launched on Instagram.
Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store
Google has already added a few AI features to the Play Store, but a lot more are coming. The previously released Ask Play feature is expanding to offer more AI-powered discovery options in Google's app store, and Google is also using AI to build a recommendation engine called Game Finder. For people who have embraced AI to build their own apps, the Play Store will soon offer a way to privately host and share those creations. Google rolled out Ask Play in 2025 as a small chatbot interface on Play Store listings.
Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 Completes Environmental Testing at NASA JPL
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FTC: 'Pharma bro' Shkreli violated lifetime industry ban, should be held in contempt
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of seven states asked a federal court on Tuesday to punish Martin Shkreli for "flagrantly and repeatedly” violating a lifetime ban from being involved in the pharmaceutical industry. In a court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern Dis
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings | Game preview, prediction and odds | October 13, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers will play their third consecutive away game when they face off against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case
Fraternities face immediate emergency suspensions for violations amid sweeping ban tackling parties at US university.
Social Security checks: Commissioner Frank Bisignano made a surprising prediction for monthly benefits as COLA 2027 increase looms
Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Frank Bisignano says he anticipates the federal government program will continue to exist for “another 90 years.” “This is a long journey. It’s 90 years old,” Bisignano told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Monday, saying the Trump Administration has pledged to “protect and preserve” the fund. However, according to Social Security’s own trustees’ report, the retirement trust fund is estimated to run out
Wu-Tang Clan Legend Reveals What Inspired His Disturbing Idea for New ‘V/H/S’ Horror Short
RZA explained how his own experience with field recordings inspired the plot of his horror short for the newest 'V/H/S' installment.