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Why AI gets interesting when it meets the physical world
BRKZ CEO Ibrahim Manna on the AI agents running his cement deliveries, and why the physical world is where enterprise AI gets interesting.
Google Photos is fixing one of the biggest problems with its AI wardrobe feature
Google Photos is preparing a new "Regenerate image" option for its AI-generated wardrobe items, and we can now show you how it works.
Explainer: What is El Niño?
Every few years, a disturbance in the Pacific Ocean is amplified by feedback mechanisms in the atmosphere, unleashing heat and extreme weather around the globe
Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on.
Dodgers expect healthier Shohei Ohtani for NLDS opener
The Dodgers, aided by a lengthy break before they open the playoffs, expect a healthier Shohei Ohtani at the top of their lineup for the postseason.
UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
This is what women leaders can teach us about using AI well
There’s a gender gap in generative AI use. According to research published by Harvard Business School, women adopt artificial intelligence at lower rates than men. Many have interpreted that statistic as hesitation. But what if adoption rates are the wrong measure? In my work teaching and coaching executives, I’ve noticed something different. Many senior-level women aren’t slower to adopt AI because they’re resistant to technology. They’re more deliberate about how they use it. They don’t beg
US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".
I Got My Hands on All the New Googlebooks. Are They Better Than Chromebooks?
Google's new laptop initiative may sound like Chromebooks 2.0, but the new hardware requirements and Gemini AI capabilities set it apart from its predecessor. Check out my first thoughts on these upcoming Android systems.
Glencore Secures Approval for Key Australian Coal Mine Expansion
Glencore Plc and Yancoal Australia Ltd. have received approval for a major expansion of their jointly owned coal mines in the Hunter Valley region of eastern Australia that enables operations to continue until 2045.
The astonishing collective impact of household energy shifts
A subtle change in household power habits could eliminate the need to build new gas power plants, say researchers studying energy usage
New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University
An investigation into an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University has been reopened after the woman who reported the assault sued the school and others. At the time, no criminal charges were filed, though Cornell said it investigated and took disciplinary action, including suspensions and exp
How to get Sculker Claws in Minecraft Dungeons II (A Monstrosity in the Meadow quest)
Minecraft Dungeons II features a large variety of melee and ranged weapons to support playstyles for every type of player.
Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan
Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.
Trump’s new AI chatbot is surprisingly good. But it doesn’t fix government
If there are two things Donald Trump loves more than anything in life, it’s participating in elaborate signing ceremonies and artificial intelligence—sorry, superintelligence. And on September 29, the U.S. president combined both loves with the launch of a new executive order, titled “Streamlining Access to Government Services Through America.gov,” which sets up a new front door through which confused citizens can try to navigate the complexities of the federal government. The America.gov cha
Cornell Accuser Told Police She Was Raped in 2024, Transcript Reveals
The Cornell student at the center of a reopened criminal investigation told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped" ... a detail that was not included in the district attorney's summary of the initial interview.
Trump hosted tech leaders for an AI power lunch
The president announced the signing of "a morally binding agreement" with AI companies on self-regulation. It was a rare tech industry lunch that …
CVE-2026-93463 | baserCMS User Community BaserCMS up to 5.3.0/5.4.0 cross site scripting
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in baserCMS User Community BaserCMS up to 5.3.0/5.4.0. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-93463. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no a
Powerful Storms Continue to Prowl the Pacific
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Powerful Storms Continue to… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search The northeastern and central Pacific basins are busy with tropical cyclone activity in this image acqu
'I almost died after finding spot of blood on my pillow'
Nearly 80 per cent of those diagnosed with Dora Winslet's condition do not survive beyond five years
Red Sox OF Anthony (hand) exits early; Game 2 status unclear
It's unclear whether Red Sox OF Roman Anthony will be available for Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series after suffering an injury to the same hand that sidelined him for nearly four months.
In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost it
Discover the inspiring story of Lina Sisco's family bean varieties, their unexpected survival, and the importance of preserving heirloom seeds for food diversity.
Can’t afford a new computer as memory prices spike? Here’s how to speed up the one you have
As the prices of memory and components soar, affording a new computer is becoming more and more challenging for some people. Average computer prices are expected to increase by as much as 20% before year’s end. That’s forcing many computer owners to make do with what they have. But if your desktop or laptop is feeling sluggish, it doesn’t mean it’s obsolete. A few fairly easy steps could give you a speed boost that may not equal that of a new machine running the latest
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan warms hearts after returning from Paris Fashion Week: Invites paparazzi to take group pics
Fashioning her burgundy hair, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returned from Paris. Upon returning on Tuesday night, the actress shared a warm interaction with the paparazzi at the airport when she stopped to take a group photo with them.
The smartphone is becoming the agent
Your smartphone already knows where you are, what time your next meeting starts, and which apps you use. Alibaba now wants it to do something with all that information. The company is betting on that idea with Qwen Intelligence, a platform designed to help smartphone makers build AI agents directly
Mario Kart Tour is dead as game officially shuts down forever - KitGuru
Mario Kart Tour is an interesting title. First released back in 2019, the free-to-play mobile exclus
The case for vaccines to combat Alzheimer's disease
Vaccines against other diseases, including BCG for tuberculosis and Shingrix against herpes, significantly help ward off dementia, position paper explains
Medical Applications of Graph Convolutional Networks Using Electronic Health Records
Reported limitations included data-related challenges (68%), model-related issues (60%), and application-level barriers (28%), involving data ...
Elyos vs Asmodian: Which Aion 2 faction should you choose?
The Elyos and Asmodian are the two Aion 2 factions that players will have to pick from when the game officially launches.
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.
T.J. Maxx is closing stores: Updated list of doomed locations for 2026
T.J. Maxx closed two of its most recognizable stores earlier this year. The discount chain operates more than 1,300 stores nationwide and is the flagship brand in TJX’s global footprint of nearly 5,000 locations, which also includes Marshalls, HomeGoods, HomeSense, and Sierra. In Boston, the three-story Newbury Street location closed on January 5 after nearly a decade in business. This closure was confirmed through a Massachusetts WARN notice affecting 117 workers, most of whom were offere
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is getting a Counter-Strike-inspired game mode that I can't believe it never had before
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 seemingly still has a few surprises left, including this latest reveal about a Counter-Strike-like game mode.
DeepSeek Unveils Huawei AI Chip Tools That May Replace Nvidia’s
DeepSeek has publicly released software it created with Huawei Technologies Co. to program AI chips, showcasing its close partnership with the Chinese company working to develop technologies to replace Nvidia Corp.
Trump's New America.gov Chatbot Seems to Drop Acid When You Tell It to Play Minecraft
We know why.
Dinosaur snacked on seaweed washed up on North American coasts, fossil teeth suggest
Storms routinely wash marine material ashore, providing food for land animals and other organisms. This is known as marine subsidization (MS). Today, MS is particularly common in coastal ecosystems and is especially important to animals when land ecosystems produce less food than usual, such as duri
Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
USMNT's exciting next generation offers mixed results in win against Chile
The USMNT came back from 2-1 down to beat Chile 4-2 on Tuesday with Sebastian Berhalter notching a goal and assist, while newcomers Julian Hall and Mathis Albert also scored
Photos: A journalist is crowned king in Uganda
The death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
The two clock paradox: How short-form content became premium entertainment (and what to do about it)
Entertainment companies everywhere are now acknowledging that they have to operate based upon two clocks. One of them is an alarm clock—the premiere you clear your night for, the finale you go to great lengths to avoid spoilers for, and the release that causes you to refresh the page at midnight in order to listen or watch. The other is the clock that you fail to realize is ticking—the scrolling that takes up 40 minutes between two things you actually intended to do, the podcast playing in the b
Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk say she fears something is being hidden about husband Charlie’s death?
A claim circulating online suggests that she told Vanity Fair she feared someone was hiding information about the circumstances of Charlie’s death
I Bought a $60 Course on How to Make AI Sound Human
It was the worst $60 I ever spent, but I did learn something intriguingContinue reading on Ai-Ai-OH »
Norwegian 12-year-olds: British English is 'cringe'
"Basically." "Literally." "Girl…!"
Crystal spacing predicts magnetic states in complex alloys better than electron count
In materials chemistry, identifying common parameters that can organize magnetic ground states across complex intermetallic compounds remains a central challenge. Researchers have long used chemically tunable parameters to control magnetic properties. One is valence-electron concentration, commonly
Family told to call locksmith over mental health fears
A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.
‘You’ve been nothing but a joke’: Ex-AFL player criticises league re concussion support
Aiden O’Driscoll’s career at the Western Bulldogs was cut short because of injuries sustained after a serious head knock at training more than two years ago. He’s now spoken out, accusing the AFL of failing to support him properly since that time.
‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation
Denys Kostev says he was forcibly transferred in 2022 and coerced into pro-Russian campaigns before finally escaping.
New research reveals what coffee really does to your gut—and it’s surprising
Is coffee actually good for you? Some experts tout its health benefits, such as lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. At the same time, excessive caffeine consumption has been linked to various health conditions, such as anxiety, headaches, faster heart rate, and in some cases, lower bone density in women. Although coffee is widely believed to improve digestion and mood, what is less clear is the mechanism for how this works in the body—namely, its effect on
Channel 4 Making 'Trauma' Doc About Stroke Recovery
Channel 4 is making a 'Trauma: My Broken Brain' doc about stroke recovery with the Stroke Association.
Unlocking AI as a research tool for plant microscopy
Software created by University of Queensland scientists could help AI platforms overcome a blind spot limiting their value in plant research. UQ Ph.D. student Tianqi Wei said even advanced vision-language models (VLMs) had difficulty interpreting images of microscopic plant details.
The AI industry wants models to assist in legal battles, but will they help? - Engadget
AI companies have quickly readied tools to assist in the research legal cases after some lawyers were fined for using filings filled with fake case citations.
Insects are essential to vertebrate life—as food, shelter and medicine
While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack. Chimpanzees use them to sterilize wounds, and herons use them as fishing bait. Sloths rely on moths to maintain the algae in their fur, which they then eat. Birds and reptiles la
OpenAI pulls ChatGPT update on safety concerns - UPI.com
The latest version of the ChatGPT artificial intelligence model will not now be released after researchers raised concerns about its behavior in tests.
Prisco's Week 4 NFL picks: Eagles upset Rams, Texans over Cowboys
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 4 picks, including the Browns upsetting the Steelers and the 49ers over the Broncos
Russia targets data centers in Kyiv as NATO condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s data centers and communications infrastructure, targeting facilities in Kyiv.
Generative AI is over, in case that wasn’t clear
Man, I’ve been waiting to write this one for a while. Generative AI is over. Wait, what? No, not really. I like to get histrionic when I spit out these little proclamations that will be more concrete anywhere from three to nine months from now. Because I want you to have that sentence etched into your brain as you plan out what exactly it is you say you do here over the next three to nine months. Because I don’t want to see you, three to nine months from now, still sendi
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ prison release date moved up again, could be out sooner
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison after being convicted in July 2025
Cheap smartphones could soon be a thing of the past, as AI boom snaps up chips — more than 230 million devices a year could be gone by the end of the decade
You might want to forget about that upgrade
CVE-2026-102599 Engine.IO Transport Upgrade denial of service
A vulnerability was identified in Engine.IO up to 6.6.9. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-102599. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
APOD: 2026 September 30 – Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 30 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries Explanation: Peculiar spiral galaxy Arp 78 is found within the boundaries of the head strong constellation Aries.
France faces needle and syringe shortage
Pharmacies struggle to secure key medical supplies ahead of vaccine program
Fare and trip times set for direct shuttle link to Sydney’s new airport
The shuttle bus connection will offer passengers a quicker but more expensive journey than public transport to Western Sydney International Airport.
Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her name
Discover the remarkable story of Mary Zmudowski, the schoolteacher who donated 155 acres of oceanfront land, now known as Zmudowski State Beach, and the ongoing challenges it faces from budget cuts and natural erosion.
Trump’s AI Force could make AI’s risks worse. Here’s what to do instead
Artificial intelligence dominated the opening of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026. Ahead of the meeting, 20 nations released a statement requesting “human direction, oversight and control” of AI. The U.S. was not among them. This followed several calls from within the industry itself. Earlier in September, an Anthropic researcher put the odds that AI kills all humans within the next decade at more than 10%. Days later, Anthropic’s CEO, Dario Amodei, published an
Jennifer Lawrence To Star in Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger’s Sci-Fi Thriller The Flood
Jennifer Lawrence will star in The Flood, Zach Cregger's sci-fi thriller. The Resident Evil director calls it his most disturbing film yet.