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OpenAI cancels its next AI model because it couldn’t be trusted to play by the rules
AI

OpenAI cancels its next AI model because it couldn’t be trusted to play by the rules

OpenAI has called off the launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests showed the model sometimes misled users and acted without their permission.

Bose just launched cheap ANC earbuds with an unexpected audio perk (hint: it begins with W and rhymes with 'tires')
Technology

Bose just launched cheap ANC earbuds with an unexpected audio perk (hint: it begins with W and rhymes with 'tires')

Feel the wind beneath your wires

The invasive species that may run rampant as sea levels rise
Science

The invasive species that may run rampant as sea levels rise

Study says estuaries are particularly vulnerable to alien species

Health

Answers to Ten Questions About Puberty Blockers and Cross-Sex Hormones - SEGM.org

... health effects of such use has taken place. ... GI/GD youth are at increased risk of suicidality, although roughly at the same rate as youth with other ...

2026-27 NHL season predictions: Expert picks for Stanley Cup playoffs, champion and major awards this sesaon
Sports

2026-27 NHL season predictions: Expert picks for Stanley Cup playoffs, champion and major awards this sesaon

How will the 2026-27 NHL season play out? We've called our shots

World

Bail for RAF base suspects suggests no evidence of ‘terror’, say analysts

Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera

A U.S. ban on nearly $1 billion worth of these Canadian goods is now in effect
Business

A U.S. ban on nearly $1 billion worth of these Canadian goods is now in effect

U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 billion worth of annual two-way trade between the two northern neighbors. But it marks another ratcheting up of President Donald Trump’s second-term trade war with America’s longtime ally and tr

Check out Lime Garden's heartfelt new single 'Moving Target’
Culture

Check out Lime Garden's heartfelt new single 'Moving Target’

Lime Garden have dropped the yearning new single ‘Moving Target’, ahead of their headline tour kicking off later this week.

Standard Bank and Huawei forge strategic cloud partnership
AI

Standard Bank and Huawei forge strategic cloud partnership

Standard Bank and Huawei have expanded their partnership into cloud, AI and data to modernise the bank’s core banking systems across Africa.

Technology

Kuaishou’s Kling unveils new model ahead of potential IPO

Kling 4.0 can generate video clips of up to 30 seconds. Kling reportedly raised US$2.8 billion in July at a valuation of about US$18 billion.

Science

Second prosecutor resigns from Trump's 2020 election 'grand conspiracy' Justice Department probe

A second high profile prosecutor in Trump’s grand conspiracy Justice Department probe into whether former government officials conspired against him …

'Scary £2K matcha addiction left me in a dark room on medication'
Health

'Scary £2K matcha addiction left me in a dark room on medication'

Isabella Wilson, 19, says she 'wasted an unbelievable amount of money' on the drink, even finding her own questionable supplier to satisfy her cravings

Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets by targeting Yankees-Red Sox, Cubs-Padres, MLB today

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB, NFL betting on Tuesday

World

Formula One’s Fernando Alonso to stay with Aston Martin next season

Spain's Alonso, the oldest active F1 driver, joined Aston Martin in 2023 and has taken eight podiums with the team.

13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication are being recalled nationwide: What to look out for
Business

13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication are being recalled nationwide: What to look out for

Blood pressure medication is one of the most common types of medicines in use in the United States. But this month, a nationwide recall has impacted more than 13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication due to a possibility that the drug may not work as expected. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Earlier this month, Inventia Healthcare Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in India, initiated a voluntary recall of one of its Chlorthalidone-based blood pressure medication

Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets
Culture

Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets

Tips and expert advice to ensure you have the best success when buying Glastonbury 2027 tickets.

AI

Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market

The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, 007 First Light, God of War: Laufey and more are nominated for a Golden Joystick Award — here's how you can vote for this year's awards
Technology

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, 007 First Light, God of War: Laufey and more are nominated for a Golden Joystick Award — here's how you can vote for this year's awards

The nominees for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards have been officially announced across 21 categories.

Science

OpenAI postpones release of latest AI model over security concerns as the industry faces new safety pressures

The decision comes after the AI giant faced fierce criticism in recent weeks after it was discovered its models broke out of confined restraints …

Why men who get up in the night to pee may have a breathing problem
Health

Why men who get up in the night to pee may have a breathing problem

Ken, like many men, had been nagged into coming to see me by his wife. She was exhausted. Every time he got up in the night to go to the loo, he woke her too.

Browns vs. Steelers predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model
Sports

Browns vs. Steelers predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model

SportsLine's model has revealed its Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns picks for NFL Week 4 on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland

World

Are Houthis using new modified cruise missiles in Yemen’s war?

Experts say use of modified Iranian defence system could alter the balance in the fight for the Red Sea.

Attacks are moving at machine speed
Business

Attacks are moving at machine speed

Attackers are early adopters of AI. Just as businesses are deploying AI to automate workflows and improve decision-making, criminals are aggressively deploying the technology to identify vulnerabilities and exploit them in minutes. Most security teams aren’t built for that speed. This year is on pace to see more than 50,000 published common vulnerabilities and exposures, a new record. At the same time, Booz Allen Hamilton research found that cybercriminals can now go from initial access to fu

Neagley Season 2’s Latest Update Is Great News for Reacher Fans
Culture

Neagley Season 2’s Latest Update Is Great News for Reacher Fans

Neagley Season 2 gets a major update, bringing exciting news for Reacher fans as the spinoff moves closer to its return.

AI concerns have 'conveniently' popped up ahead of midterm elections: Miranda Devine | Fox Business Video
AI

AI concerns have 'conveniently' popped up ahead of midterm elections: Miranda Devine | Fox Business Video

Columnist Miranda Devine joins 'The Evening Edit' to discuss the AI regulation debate. Devine warns that warnings of an artificial intelligence apocalypse are being used to manufacture fear ahead of the midterm elections.

Vodacom squeezes more 4G and 5G capacity out of cramped sites
Technology

Vodacom squeezes more 4G and 5G capacity out of cramped sites

Vodacom and Nokia have piloted a compact Massive MIMO antenna that adds 4G and 5G capacity at sites with little room for more equipment.

Science

Backcountry recreation and roads linked to fewer wolverines in Canadian mountains

Wildlife researchers have found that both recreation and roads affect wolverine populations in Canada's Rocky Mountains and Columbia Mountains.

Map reveals where ADHD and autism waiting lists are the longest
Health

Map reveals where ADHD and autism waiting lists are the longest

NHS bodies in England are imposing strict measures which could see people with suspected ADHD and autism wait two years for an assessment, new analysis reveals.

NFL Week 4 injury panic meter: Updates on Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson and more
Sports

NFL Week 4 injury panic meter: Updates on Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson and more

A look at some of the biggest injuries from around the NFL

World

Walkouts, clashes and moments that defined UNGA 2026

From mass walkouts and heated exchanges to protests, this year’s UNGA produced no shortage of memorable moments.

AIxC (FFR) and FFAI Provide Additional Details on Proposed Acquisition of FFAI's Robotics Business at an Approximate $200 Million Valuation and Potential Special Stock Dividend of $2.246 Provides Direct Benefit to Existing Stockholders
Business

AIxC (FFR) and FFAI Provide Additional Details on Proposed Acquisition of FFAI's Robotics Business at an Approximate $200 Million Valuation and Potential Special Stock Dividend of $2.246 Provides Direct Benefit to Existing Stockholders

FFR has entered into a non-binding term sheet with Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (FFAI) for FFR's proposed all-stock acquisition of FFAI's robotics...

Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskin dies aged 75
Culture

Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskin dies aged 75

Saved By The Bell actor Dennis Haskins, who played school principal Richard Belding in the hit US sitcom, has died aged 75.

Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G With 120Hz Display and 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Price
AI

Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G With 120Hz Display and 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Price

Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G has launched in India with a 120Hz display, 6,000mAh battery and 50-megapixel AI rear camera.

Technology

PDMD: Projected Distribution Matching Distillation for Video Diffusion Models

Modern video diffusion models require tens of denoising evaluations over long spatiotemporal token sequences. Distribution Matching Distillation (DMD) reduces the number of function evaluations (NFE) to just a few. However, DMD samples can degrade during training, exhibiting progressive oversaturation and artifacts. We trace this instability to critic errors, which enter successive student updates and accumulate over time. We introduce Projected Distribution Matching Distillation (PDMD) to filte

Science

Cholesterol, blood pressure can be silent killers. European Commission is after them

The European Commission is urging EU countries to step up cardiovascular health checks, as it launches the bloc’s first EU Screening Week. The …

UniQure's gene therapy continues to slow Huntington's progression after four years
Health

UniQure's gene therapy continues to slow Huntington's progression after four years

UniQure's gene therapy continues to slow Huntington's progression after four years. But the magnitude of the benefit waned compared to a similar analysis from a year ago.

White Sox vs. Astros AL Wild-Card Game 1 picks: Surprising Chicago could have a problem Tuesday in Houston
Sports

White Sox vs. Astros AL Wild-Card Game 1 picks: Surprising Chicago could have a problem Tuesday in Houston

It will be a pair of openers starting White Sox-Astros Game 1 on Tuesday

World

Man City’s Premier League charges: What’s the latest and what comes next?

Swingeing sanctions against City for breaching financial fair play rules would send shockwaves through English football.

National Coffee Day freebies and deals: Where to get your caffeine shot today, from Dunkin’ to Peet’s
Business

National Coffee Day freebies and deals: Where to get your caffeine shot today, from Dunkin’ to Peet’s

Many employees know the power of caffeinated coffee (or as the late Dolly Parton so poetically called it, “a cup of ambition”) to get them through a long workday. Since today (Tuesday, September 29, 2026) is National Coffee Day, it’s the perfect excuse to get yourself an extra cup of joe because of all the great deals going on. Before that, you can even learn a thing or two about this magical brew.  A brief history of coffee It is believed that the coffee plant is native to the

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance
Culture

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance

The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.

AI

With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox

The former Yahoo CEO is introducing a new AI personal assistant based entirely on your photos.

Pre-orders for God of War: Laufey officially live as new gameplay details revealed - KitGuru
Technology

Pre-orders for God of War: Laufey officially live as new gameplay details revealed - KitGuru

After years of leaks, rumours and speculation, Sony Santa Monica’s next game is finally mere months

SpaceX's Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time Despite Launch Drama
Science

SpaceX's Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time Despite Launch Drama

Starship just went where it had never gone before. SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy megarocket — the biggest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built — reached orbit today (Sept. 28), notching a huge milestone on the road to operational flight. But the launch, from SpaceX's Starbase site in Sout

Health

Tiny fighter: Louisiana newborn defies odds with rare medical conditions - WDSU

Savannah said doctors told her during a 20-week pregnancy scan there were some serious medical conditions they found in her baby. Advertisement.

Week 4 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Giants and Seahawks
Sports

Week 4 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Giants and Seahawks

SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 4 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today

World

Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman

Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman

Oura stock listing in limbo as smart ring startup delays IPO just days after launching it
Business

Oura stock listing in limbo as smart ring startup delays IPO just days after launching it

Oura has been gearing up to go public all month. Now, it seems those plans have been put on the back burner.  The California-based smart ring maker said on Tuesday that it will postpone its highly anticipated stock listing. Oura explained that it was “despite strong demand,” instead blaming “uncertainty in the IPO market” for the decision.  “Our mission is to empower people to live healthier, longer, and an IPO is just one step in our journey,” Oura CEO Tom Hale said in a stateme

'Is She Pregnant?': Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Body-Shamed After Paris Fashion Week Walk, Told To Try Ozempic
Culture

'Is She Pregnant?': Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Body-Shamed After Paris Fashion Week Walk, Told To Try Ozempic

After Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai faced body-shaming after walking the L’Oréal Paris runway with Kendall Jenner and other global stars at Paris Fashion Week.

AI

OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites

The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.

Technology

Telescopic Language Models

One deployed language model must often serve many compute budgets, yet serving each budget still means a separate training or compression run per point. We train a Telescopic Language Model (TLM) to be that continuum: a nested-capacity Transformer supervised by stochastic prefix supervision with a full anchor. At every step, one randomly truncated prefix of the capacity axis is trained against the full next-token target, alongside one full-capacity pass, so the trained artifact is a valid langua

Video. Possible 1884 shipwreck emerges from sand after Nantucket storm
Science

Video. Possible 1884 shipwreck emerges from sand after Nantucket storm

Video. A powerful nor’easter has exposed splintered wooden beams on a Nantucket beach, possibly from a 19th-century shipwreck. Experts will inspect the wreckage, which may be linked to the Warren Sawyer, a schooner lost off Nantucket in 1884.

Health

Amyloidosis symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - Nebraska Medicine

Advancing Health Homepage. Get health information you can use, fact-checked by Nebraska Medicine experts. View more blogs related to Conditions and ...

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expresses remorse for shouting expletive at Bears player for hit on Jalen Hurts
Sports

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expresses remorse for shouting expletive at Bears player for hit on Jalen Hurts

Sirianni said he let the emotions get the best of him

World

Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence company

Tallinn accuses Moscow of responsibility for the fire at Estonian company Milrem Robotics, a supplier of unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.

What business owes the next generation
Business

What business owes the next generation

When my father was a child in upstate New York, he contracted polio. So did three of his younger siblings. It was devastating to the family. It was also, in a way none of them could have anticipated, a door that opened onto something extraordinary. The White children became part of Jonas Salk’s research, a small but real contribution to the science that would eventually defeat the dreaded disease. That experience lit something in my father that never went out, motivating him to become a

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Culture

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?

Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

AI

Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses

The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.

Technology

Study shows rising rates of reported intentional substance exposures at school

A new study found that rates of intentional substance exposures at school reported to U.S. poison centers increased substantially among elementary- and middle-school-aged children from 2000 through 2024, while high-school-aged adolescents continued to experience the highest rates of serious medical

Science

Fractionated radiosurgery reduces recurrence after surgery for brain metastases, may improve survival

Mayo Clinic researchers led a multicenter study that found dividing radiation into several treatments, known as fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery, reduced the risk of cancer returning after surgery for brain metastases and was associated with improved survival compared with delivering radiation

Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss
Health

Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss

Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.

Borgata Sportsbook promo code 2026: Bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets
Sports

Borgata Sportsbook promo code 2026: Bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets

Borgata Sportsbook promo code for new users: CBS100 to bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets

World

Does international law still matter?

Does international law still matter?

Marketers are getting AI search all wrong—and it’s hurting their bottom line
Business

Marketers are getting AI search all wrong—and it’s hurting their bottom line

I’m sure Christopher Nolan didn’t have marketing metaphors on his mind when he directed The Odyssey, but after I watched Odysseus face the wrath of Poseidon in Nolan’s three-hour epic, I thought the movie summed up neatly the trauma that marketers endure when they try to navigate the world of AI assistants. AI apps play by their own rules, and they’re constantly changing the map to upend the journey. If you’re allowing yourself to be led around by the nose, you’re in for a bumpy ride. The Gre

Will My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4 Happen? Nia Vardalos Has an Answer
Culture

Will My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4 Happen? Nia Vardalos Has an Answer

Nia Vardalos hints at the future of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, sharing whether fans can expect another movie or TV series.

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