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Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations
AI

Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations

The $75 Bee Frontier is an upgraded version of Amazon's wearable bracelet, while the $100 Bee Eclipse attaches to a user's smartphone.

Salman Khan Recalls Multiple Health Struggles After Sultan; Says, ‘No Matter How Old You Are…’
Technology

Salman Khan Recalls Multiple Health Struggles After Sultan; Says, ‘No Matter How Old You Are…’

Salman Khan opened up about his health struggles on Koffee With Karan season 9, while discussing how he keeps himself fit at the age of 61. The revelation was made after the filmmaker recalled the actor’s characters that went shirtless and set a benchmark in Bollywood.

Video. Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 – Morning
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Video. Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 – Morning

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Health

Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?

Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for Seahawks vs. Broncos on TNF
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Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for Seahawks vs. Broncos on TNF

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for Broncos vs. Seahawks on Thursday Night Football

World

‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi Rama

Experts say Albania’s protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.

The Scleroderma Research Foundation Raises Nearly $1.1 Million At This Year's Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine
Business

The Scleroderma Research Foundation Raises Nearly $1.1 Million At This Year's Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine

/PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF), the country's first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma, raised...

‘A guy held a knife to my throat and said: play something normal!’ Richard Thompson on crazy crowds, his beloved beret and Sandy Denny’s driving skills
Culture

‘A guy held a knife to my throat and said: play something normal!’ Richard Thompson on crazy crowds, his beloved beret and Sandy Denny’s driving skills

As he releases new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, the 77-year-old British folk legend answers your questions about Billy Connolly, Californian fish and chips and whether he nearly joined the Eagles

Bee unveils two AI note-taking devices, its first new products since being acquired by Amazon - Engadget
AI

Bee unveils two AI note-taking devices, its first new products since being acquired by Amazon - Engadget

The Eclipse and Frontier are cheap and colorful, but you'll need a Pro subscription to make the most of them.

Technology

Why tightly confined water's response to electric fields depends on direction

Using an advanced new mathematical model, a pair of physicists in Belgium has revealed the origins of an unusual, direction-dependent effect found in water confined to a narrow gap between two plates. Through research published in Physical Review Letters, Mehdi Neek-Amal and Francois Peeters at the

Newly discovered 'Frankenstein' bird fossil challenges theories of evolution
Science

Newly discovered 'Frankenstein' bird fossil challenges theories of evolution

The crow-sized Jurassic bird lived 150 million years ago

Ketamine’s role in alleged Cornell rape highlights flood of psychoactive drugs on campus
Health

Ketamine’s role in alleged Cornell rape highlights flood of psychoactive drugs on campus

The growing availability of these substances is worsening the already bad problem of sexual assault on campus.

How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 6: Betting odds, game previews, schedule, tips, trends, sportsbook promos, offers
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How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 6: Betting odds, game previews, schedule, tips, trends, sportsbook promos, offers

Our NFL betting guide tells you where to bet on NFL Week 6, while providing odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers, and more

World

The Rebel Tours: Money or morals?

Some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa in the 1980's, breaking one of the biggest sporting boycotts.

Steve Jobs said half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone else comes down to 1 trait
Business

Steve Jobs said half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone else comes down to 1 trait

There’s a point in almost every worthwhile pursuit when motivation stops carrying you. The excitement wears off after a launch and results take longer than expected. Customers say no more often than you expected, and now your best employees are leaving. That’s usually when success becomes less about talent, intelligence, or expertise and more about what you do next. Steve Jobs understood this unusually well. In a 1995 interview, he was asked about the factors that determine entrepreneurial

Salman Khan Says Karan Johar Was 'Scared' Of Him Because Of Shah Rukh Khan: 'It Was Not Good'
Culture

Salman Khan Says Karan Johar Was 'Scared' Of Him Because Of Shah Rukh Khan: 'It Was Not Good'

Karan Johar admitted that Salman Khan makes him stressed and hyper.

AI

Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US

The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.

Technology

Nexus Venture Partners backs Indian resale startup Circle

Circle, a Bengaluru-based managed marketplace for pre-owned goods, said on October 14 that it had raised 250 million rupees (US$2.63 million) in seed …

‘Appalling’: Actor Omar Sy joins public figures criticising French authorities’ response to student protests
Science

‘Appalling’: Actor Omar Sy joins public figures criticising French authorities’ response to student protests

The student protests have been building since late September, sparked by complaints of staff shortages and dilapidated schools. A major strike action is planned for this Saturday, and more public figures are expressing their support for the students’ demands.

I was left with 'Ken doll bulge' after weight loss surgery
Health

I was left with 'Ken doll bulge' after weight loss surgery

A mum was left self-conscious after weight loss surgery by the 'monstrous bulge'

Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf: Two-time major champion gives up claim for remainder of nine-figure contract
Sports

Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf: Two-time major champion gives up claim for remainder of nine-figure contract

Rahm's partnership with LIV Golf has been a roller coaster from the start; his separation agreement comes as the league is seeking to reinvent itself

World

What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?

Ukraine relies on Starshield, the military-grade version of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, to fight Russia.

CoreWeave stock keeps falling as fears of AI spending drag down markets. Here’s the latest on what’s happening
Business

CoreWeave stock keeps falling as fears of AI spending drag down markets. Here’s the latest on what’s happening

Shares of CoreWeave Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV) have fallen more than 25% in the last week as concerns grow over the company’s debt and the success of the “neocloud” industry as a whole.  On Thursday, the cloud-computing company’s stock fell up to 7% during premarket as investors continued to fret about potential overspending on AI. The decline followed a drop of 15.46% during the previous trading day. AI-adjacent companies across the globe are seeing similar losses, includin

Salman Khan shares RARE pics with father Salim Khan, says 'Baap baap hota hai, he is the real monster'
Culture

Salman Khan shares RARE pics with father Salim Khan, says 'Baap baap hota hai, he is the real monster'

Salman Khan shared photographs with his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, alongside a message celebrating their bond. The actor posted the pictures on X, offering fans a rare glimpse of their time together.

When an agent acts, who is accountable?
AI

When an agent acts, who is accountable?

As agents take on more work, enterprises need to know what they can do, who owns them, how authority is delegated, and how every action can be traced.

I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks — my 5 biggest takeaways
Technology

I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks — my 5 biggest takeaways

I tested over 50 Android phones this year. I used the iPhone 18 Pro Max to see how it differs from Android rivals — and what it does better.

Richest getting richer
Science

Richest getting richer

This is really going to surprise you, but the wealthy people in the United States became wealthier over the past three years. For the Wall Street Journal, Rachel Louise Ensign and Justin Lahart rep…

'Some think endometriosis is just a bad period, but it's so much worse'
Health

'Some think endometriosis is just a bad period, but it's so much worse'

Women with endometriosis are suffering financially as well as physically, a new report by MPs warns.

Broncos vs. Seahawks odds, picks, prediction: Best bets, player props for Thursday Night Football NFL Week 6
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Broncos vs. Seahawks odds, picks, prediction: Best bets, player props for Thursday Night Football NFL Week 6

Back Denver as a short home underdog against Seattle, plus target receiving props for R.J. Harvey and A.J. Barner alongside an even-money Jaxson Smith-Njigba touchdown

World

Ukrainians lash out at Trump as Zelenskyy warns of US betrayal

Ukrainians accuse the US of gambling with their lives as Russian strikes devastated residential buildings in the capital

New Podcast "The Future Is Smaller" Explores Declining School Enrollment and What New Orleans Can Teach Other Cities
Business

New Podcast "The Future Is Smaller" Explores Declining School Enrollment and What New Orleans Can Teach Other Cities

/PRNewswire/ -- Across the country, public school systems are confronting a new reality: fewer students, tighter budgets, and difficult decisions about how to...

‘My Heart Will Go On’: Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll
Culture

‘My Heart Will Go On’: Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll

LONDON, Oct 15 — Barbie has honoured Celine Dion by creating a new signature doll in her image, PA Media/dpa reported.The appearance of the doll pays tribute to the navy,...

AI

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day

Last day to join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Join 10,000+ tech leaders for a day of connections and insights. Save 75% on your pass now.

Technology

Q&A: Expanding climate models to better capture the complexities of public health

About a decade ago, a group of climate scientists described five scenarios for the future. Called the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), these scenarios suggest how socioeconomic development could evolve in worlds with differing challenges to climate adaptation and mitigation.

Euro hits fresh lows against US dollar and British pound despite hikes
Science

Euro hits fresh lows against US dollar and British pound despite hikes

The euro slid this week to its weakest level against the US dollar since mid-May 2025 and the British pound since early June 2025, as an energy shock, France’s debt crisis and a resurgent US dollar outweigh two interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank.

Antidepressants can trigger sexual problems, drug watchdogs warn
Health

Antidepressants can trigger sexual problems, drug watchdogs warn

Antidepressants will carry stronger warnings about suicidal thoughts and long-lasting sexual side effects under new safety measures announced today.

NBA Eastern Conference tiers: Knicks on top, but new-look contenders emerge after eventful offseason
Sports

NBA Eastern Conference tiers: Knicks on top, but new-look contenders emerge after eventful offseason

The Knicks just won the title, but the loaded East will provide plenty of competition as they look to repeat

World

Russia’s Tu-160 missile carrier remains world’s best supersonic aircraft — Tupolev CEO

The Tu-160 holds 46 official world records, including those for flight duration and range

Tin Can’s next product is a Rolodex for Gen Alpha
Business

Tin Can’s next product is a Rolodex for Gen Alpha

The retro tech company Tin Can reinvented the landline for kids. Next, it’s introducing Gen Alpha to the Rolodex.  The brand’s core product, the $100 Tin Can phone (so named for its chunky, playful form factor) is a Wi Fi-enabled, screen-free landline complete with a spiral cord and a dial tone. Since its debut in June 2025, the phone has sold out seven production batches—equal to hundreds of thousands of units.  Now, just over a year later, Tin Can is introducing its first nonphone p

Dhurandhar’ actress Sara Arjun in talks for Ram Charan and Sukumar’s ‘RC17’- Report
Culture

Dhurandhar’ actress Sara Arjun in talks for Ram Charan and Sukumar’s ‘RC17’- Report

Ram Charan and director Sukumar are set to reunite for their upcoming film, tentatively titled RC17, following the success of their 2018 Telugu blockbuster Rangasthalam. While anticipation around the project continues to build, the latest reports suggest that Dhurandhar actress Sara Arjun is being c

AI

Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75

Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.

Survey shows that most of us aren't adventurous when it comes to weather apps
Technology

Survey shows that most of us aren't adventurous when it comes to weather apps

We asked over 2,500 readers if they use their phone’s default weather app, downloaded a third-party option, or skip forecasts entirely.

Historic St Michael's Mount cannons airlifted for restoration
Science

Historic St Michael's Mount cannons airlifted for restoration

Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration.

Health

Our response - Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism

Rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders have risen considerably, while rates of severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia ...

Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Seahawks vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for Broncos vs. Seahawks on Thursday Night Football

World

Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film

Data investigation casts doubt on claims that Israeli counter-documentary to 'NAZA' received 40 million views.

Via Motif Named 2026 Top Handcrafted Hospitality Accessories Provider by Hospitality Business Review
Business

Via Motif Named 2026 Top Handcrafted Hospitality Accessories Provider by Hospitality Business Review

/PRNewswire/ -- Hospitality Business Review Magazine has named Via Motif the exclusive recipient of the Top Handcrafted Hospitality Accessories 2026 award in...

Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
Culture

Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

AI

Gas Exporter Venture Global Wants to Get In on AI Power Boom

The company plans to build gas-fired power plants to supply data centers.

CVE-2026-110909 Wheels Local Server Verification improper authentication
Technology

CVE-2026-110909 Wheels Local Server Verification improper authentication

A vulnerability was found in Wheels up to 4.1.0. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-110909. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Science

New research challenges the idea that GST always hits lower-income households hardest

Goods and services tax (GST) is priced into many everyday purchases, from groceries and clothing to restaurant meals and household bills. That means any change to the tax can affect how much households have left to spend.

Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Health

Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season

Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.

Dave Roberts sparked MLB's only 3-0 playoff comeback, and he'll try to do it again with Dodgers
Sports

Dave Roberts sparked MLB's only 3-0 playoff comeback, and he'll try to do it again with Dodgers

Roberts, 22 years ago, stole a base that allowed the Red Sox to rally against Mariano Rivera and the Yankees

World

Real Madrid’s Vinicius says he’s being targeted by referees

Vinicius wants protection for players like him, Yamal and Alvarez 'who bring something different to the game.'

Dr. Anne Welsh and Shalene Gupta on how women can navigate work and motherhood
Business

Dr. Anne Welsh and Shalene Gupta on how women can navigate work and motherhood

Fast Company‘s Shalene Gupta surveyed more than 100 women about the challenges of juggling motherhood and career advancement, and she found that even the most accomplished mothers in leadership are struggling to maintain balance. Women who juggle parenting and leadership are often relying on “hacks” that they’ve developed to survive in a system that wasn’t built for them. In this installment of Fast Company Live, Shalene Gupta and Anne Welsh, a clinical psycholog

‘Normal People’ removed from sale in UK over author’s pro-Palestine support
Culture

‘Normal People’ removed from sale in UK over author’s pro-Palestine support

Sally Rooney has been using the proceeds to support Palestine Action

Save 30% on Any Pixel 11 Model With This Google Email Offer — Here’s Who Qualifies
AI

Save 30% on Any Pixel 11 Model With This Google Email Offer — Here’s Who Qualifies

You can save 30% on a new Pixel 11 phone thanks to Google's email offer on top of a trade-in, but there's a catch.

Technology

School roof collapse kills at least 18 people, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 17 children and a teacher and injuring more than three dozen others, an emergency services official said. Several children remained trapped under the rubble in Peshawar, the capita

Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss
Science

Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss

Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a slightly increased risk of a rare condition that can cause sudden, potentially permanent vision loss. Although the risk remains very low, Rutgers researchers say the findings warrant attention as millions of peop

Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Health

Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for

Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

Broncos vs. Seahawks odds, prediction, betting preview, start time: Thursday Night Football picks, best bets
Sports

Broncos vs. Seahawks odds, prediction, betting preview, start time: Thursday Night Football picks, best bets

Best bets and betting preview for Seahawks vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football

World

Russia accuses Ukraine of contradicting US brokered deal

Russia has accused Ukraine of going against US peace efforts, after an overnight Ukrainian drone strike.

Robot allegedly commits sexual assault on teen as German police confront ‘new territory’
Business

Robot allegedly commits sexual assault on teen as German police confront ‘new territory’

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.Police in the western city of Cologne responded after the incident overnight Saturday to Sunday in which the robot’s suspected 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion were said to have filmed the alleged assault.They were said to have streamed the incident and commentated on

BBC News channel launches on YouTube for viewers in UK and US
Culture

BBC News channel launches on YouTube for viewers in UK and US

The move forms part of the BBC's wider strategy to reach digitally-native new and younger audiences.

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