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OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
Should OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the most highly valued private company ever.
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
eMudra, the certificate authority that issued eight intermediate TLS credentials so weak that anyone could mint certificates for any website or mail server—one had a private encryption key of just 4—said it’s getting out of the business. V. Srinivasan, chairman of India-based eMudhra Limited, cited increasing costs and complexities of compliance requirements—paired with the business generating just 1 percent of its revenue.
ADHD medication unlikely to raise risk of self-harm, international study finds
The risk of self-harm among people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highest before people start ADHD medication, rather than after treatment begins, according to new research led by Aston University and recently published in the journal BMJ Mental Health.
You can get your whole genome sequenced for a few hundred bucks. But should you?
ClinVar is an archive of human genetic data associated with health conditions, hosted by the US National Human Genome Research Institute. A single ...
Patriots vs. Bears odds, picks, NFL Week 7 prediction: Best bets, player props for Thursday Night Football
Will Brinson gives out his best bets for Week 7 Thursday Night Football between the Patriots and the Bears
US to require air travellers to declare they haven't visited DR Congo in 21 days
The US will require air passengers to declare they have not visited the DRC in the previous 21 days. The November 3 order strengthens Ebola controls amid an outbreak that has killed about 4,700 people.
GM just did 34,000 years of battery testing in less than a month. Here’s how
Developing new EV battery technology takes years of research. General Motors, for example, says it’s put a decade of effort into lithium manganese-rich, or LMR, batteries, which aren’t yet in any of their vehicles on the road. But recently, the automaker says it made a big leap in that work. Using computer modeling, GM was able to virtually test more than 300,000 LMR battery pack configurations, advancing from first concept to formal approval in under a month. That represents m
Guess The Model Bustin' Out of Her Sexy Black Bodysuit
Can you guess which model is falling out of her top?!?
Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’
Microsoft’s new AI diagnostic system beat generalist doctors on hard cases, according to a study in Science. But most of the improvement seems to come from the AI models underneath, not from Microsoft’s system itself.
India's Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI for AI-powered software development
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Indian IT services firm Tech Mahindra said on Thursday it has partnered with SpaceXSI to use AI to help companies modernise legacy applications and speed up software development.
Two Magma Reservoirs Beneath Nicaragua's Masaya Volcano May Reveal Source of Strange Ground Movements
Learn about the significance of two newly identified magma reservoirs at Nicaragua's Masaya volcano, famous for the lava lake at its summit.
More people now use GLP-1s for weight loss than for other health conditions, research finds
Growing usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is reshaping how consumers shop for food and clothes, according to consulting firm EY-Parthenon.
Paris protests force Steelers to cancel fan event ahead of historic NFL game
Sunday's historic game at Stade de France will proceed as planned, with the NFL working alongside local authorities and increasing security
These Monkeys Survived a Deadly Outbreak, Then Started Acting a Lot Like Humans
Macaques exposed to a deadly outbreak became more cautious about contaminated food, even though the virus wasn't foodborne.
S&T Bancorp expects net interest margin to stay north of 4% into 2027 while managing 2027 noninterest expense growth to ~3%
S&T Bancorp expects net interest margin to stay north of 4% into 2027 while managing 2027 noninterest expense growth to ~3%
Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.
OpenAI makes its Jev competitor widely available as decision model competition heats up
OpenAI is launching its decision model to the world. Can it compete with the original Jev?
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing
Those mourning yesterday's shuttering of highly praised and influential developer BioWare also had to deal with the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game, which was first teased back in 2020. Today, we got our best look at what that game could have been with a short, leaked trailer for Mass Effect: Universe. In the roughly two-minute montage—which describes itself as "in-engine footage from our small team" that "uses our pre-production assets"—an ex-military officer wearing an N7 trenchcoat (similar to the one seen in that 2020 teaser) encounters an Asari at a bar.
Spiral’s Edge
NASA, ESA, Michael Jones (California Institute of Technology); Image Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America) This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on Oct. 16, 2026, features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove.
Nutrition experts press White House to release ultra-processed food definition
MAHA allies and nutrition experts want the Trump administration to act on ultra-processed foods before the elections.
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Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez arrested in campaign finance probe
Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
Sheryl Sandberg says the manosphere is hurting women at work
For a while now, Sheryl Sandberg has drawn attention to the cultural shift embodied by the rise of tradwife and manosphere content. “The problem with the romanticized vision of the tradwife is that it signals to women that to be a good wife, partner, or mother, you have to do it full-time,” she wrote online in March. The reality is most women can’t afford not to work outside the home. That aside, Sandberg believes the ideas embraced by these influencers can be deeply damaging for working mot
Talking Heads Collaborate for the First Time in 40 Years on Upcoming Book of Never-Before-Seen Ephemera
You may find yourself living in a world where Talking Heads collaborated again after 40 years, and you may ask yourself, how did I get here?
Apple accidentally reveals Google Workspace AI competitor
Quickly-pulled updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote highlight an all-new Intelligent Assistant feature.
Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dhir Star In India's Record Win Against New Zealand In Christchurch
India chased down New Zealand's 225/4 to win the first T20I by four wickets in Christchurch. Sanju Samson smashed 67, while Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir scored crucial 42s to help India complete a record T20I run chase.
The same novel can spark very different inner worlds in readers
Every storybook opens a window for our imagination to be freed from the reality of the world around us and escape into the fictional world. While the author's words act as a guide, everyone experiences fiction in their own way, creating vivid mental pictures and even forming an emotional connection
Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Bears vs. Patriots picks from esteemed expert on 19-9 run
David Bearman reveals his picks for New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears in the 2026 Week 7 'Thursday Night Football' matchup
Hundreds of Ethiopians cross into Kenya to flee regional fighting
Dispute over raising flag of Somali Regional State devolves into fighting between regional forces.
Newmont Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - Newmont (NYSE:NEM)
Newmont (NYSE:NEM) reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For
Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Top Gun" and TV's "Picket Fences," dies at age 93
Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password
The new feature allows agents to log into a customer's personal accounts while still protecting the private credentials that secure those accounts.
Two fusion reactor designs team up to tackle fusion's biggest hurdles
The researchers will explore the strengths of both reactor designs and tackle challenges that have held back commercial fusion energy.
World-first waste-to-energy plant set to process 2 tons of waste per day
A Japanese company has developed a new method to separate and capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flue gas during waste burning.
Cut by Cut: What the 'Dissecting the Deepest Cuts' Series Reveals About H.R. 1
... health conditions to obtain an exemption and significantly limit adults' ability to self-attest to their work or health status. Researchers ...
NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 7, 2026: Fade the Browns
SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 7 NFL survivor picks
US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU’s top human rights award
The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
Americans are abandoning a weekly habit that’s been part of everyday life for decades
The number of Americans dining out just hit a new low. In the early days of the pandemic, restaurants went into survival mode to stay afloat. It may be safe to grab a bite to eat out of the house these days, but with fewer Americans able to afford the luxury of eating out, business is drying up again. The percentage of Americans who say they dine out at least once a week slid almost 10% between 2022 and 2026, according to a new Gallup poll. Just prior to the pandemic in 2019, more than hal
America Just Got Its First New National Park in Six Years. Here's What to Know.
Arizona's brand-new Chiricahua National Park features towering volcanic rock formations and remarkable wildlife.
Publishers, advertisers call EU, UK antitrust regulators to suspend Meta's new commercial terms
BRUSSELS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Digital advertisers and publishers lobbied on Thursday for EU and UK regulators to suspend Meta Platforms' new commercial terms due to come into effect on October 30, alleging that these would give Meta an unlimited right to use their content for its AI services.
Cable capacity emerges as bottleneck for AI data centres, Nexans says
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Cable production capacity is emerging as a bottleneck for AI-driven data centre construction, Nexans' finance chief said, as demand rises faster than the industry's ability to expand manufacturing capacity.
No disease recurrences after short course of neoadjuvant immunotherapy, according to follow-up
A short course of neoadjuvant immunotherapy continues to show long-term outcomes in patients with locally advanced mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) colon cancer. In the NICHE-2 study, none of the 111 patients in the primary efficacy population experienced disease recurrence, and all were alive at th
Private care home investors a risk to public sector, regulator says
US investors are buying up UK care homes - a situation regulators say they are "watching carefully" in case it threatens plans for a National Care Service.
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Michigan voters closely divided between Rogers and El-Sayed
Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, some Michigan voters are still deciding.
Malls have something online shopping can’t provide
In a world where consumers can buy almost anything online, shopping centres are increasingly giving people more reasons to leave home.
Outlander’s Sam Heughan Cast in Beloved EGOT Winner’s Anticipated New Paramount+ Show
Outlander star Sam Heughan has reportedly scored a place in beloved EGOT winner's anticipated Paramount+ series.
Remain Bearish on Long-Term Treasuries: DoubleLine's Sherman
Jeff Sherman, deputy CIO of DoubleLine Capital, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Treasuries rallied Thursday as haven demand returned amid concerns about the artificial-intelligence trade and turmoil in the French market. (Source: Bloomberg)
Clustering changes how charged polymers separate in water, challenging old assumptions
A polymer science revelation about how liquid mixtures separate could have major implications for human health, metabolism and disease, new research indicates. In a brief report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engin
NASA Invites Media to 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
Members of the media are invited to join NASA at the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium from Monday, Oct. 26, to Wednesday, Oct.
Shamonda virus: what do we know about its effects on animals? - WOAH
Sharing evidence across animal and human health sectors is essential to understanding emerging threats and protecting the health of both animals and ...
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What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?
What led to LeBron James being labelled a disgrace by US President Donald Trump, who says NBA star disgraced anthem?
How tech gadgets designed with professional athletes in mind could improve longevity for the rest of us
While longevity may be the buzzword du jour in the wellness industry right now, the sorts of advancements initially targeted toward enhancing the performance of elite athletes could also help to improve our quality of life. Take cleats, for example. Many of us probably haven’t laced up a pair since our youth soccer days, but since shaking up the sports world last year with its injury-reducing smart cleats, Caddix is eyeing the opportunity to pivot and begin designing everyday footwear that co
Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
Canva releases its first image generation model
Canva is making its new image model available to all users, promising better, more customizable performance at lower costs.
Chiricahua is the nation's newest national park—what does that mean?
With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has officially created the United States' 64th national park.
When AI comes for purpose
Mathematician and Cornell professor Steven Strogatz was a guest on NYT’s Daily podcast to talk about the recent developments in Mathematics. Well, it starts out that way, and then Strogatz ge…
Tuberculosis concerns return at Enid Public Schools after officials confirm new case - KOCO
Enid Public Schools are addressing a new tuberculosis case within the student body, working with the Garfield County Health Department to conduct ...
Week 7 Fantasy football injuries: Baker Mayfield eyes return, Emeka Egbuka's status in doubt
Baker Mayfield is on track to return in Week 7, but Emeka Egbuka's concussion concerns could shake up Tampa's Fantasy outlook
Scientists Just Found a Disturbing Link Between ADHD and Early Death
A massive analysis linked ADHD to higher mortality rates, but medication was associated with a significantly lower risk.
AI stocks slip and global markets retreat as oil hits five-month high
Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran. The S&P 500 sank 1.3% following even sharper losses in Asia, whose markets are full of AI and other technology stocks. The Nasdaq composite was down 2.4%, as of 12:56 p.m. ET, but stocks outside of tech did better, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down a more modest 40 points, or 0.1%. A
Who Was Ron Duguay? 5 Things About Sarah Palin’s Boyfriend & Former NHL Star
Former NHL star Ron Duguay, who was dating Sarah Palin, died at 69 after battling cancer. Learn about his life, hockey career and family.