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Jim Cramer warns investors may be reading too much into Wall Street's post-election rally
Cramer warned that Wall Street may be getting ahead of itself following the midterm elections.
Genetic interaction map could lead to better antibiotic pairings for tuberculosis
Rockefeller scientists have created the most comprehensive map to date of how essential genes interact in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB). The unprecedented map reveals thousands of previously unknown genetic relationships, offering a new window into
NASA Shares Plans to Accelerate Artemis, Return to Moon
4 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) In an update on Oct. 23, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and other agency leaders shared the agency’s path to returning Americans to the lunar surface in 2028. Agency leadership provided updates on the previously announced acceleration plans for the Artemis program, advancing toward the agency’s Artemis III test flight in 2027 and Artemis IV Moon landing mission in 2028.
Progress against neglected tropical diseases requires sustained action
The World Health Organization (WHO) today reported major global progress against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with 63 countries having ...
Race 2: Sharp Eit Subzero Handicap | Race Replay
Flemington's beloved Cup Week spectacle honouring 1992 Cup hero Subzero saw an all-grey field thunder down the track in a thrilling 1400m contest.
Brazilian airport torn apart by violent storm
Dramatic footage captured the moment a powerful tornado struck Chapecó Airport in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Linamar Non-GAAP EPS of $2.59, revenue of $3.08B beats by $990M
Linamar Non-GAAP EPS of $2.59, revenue of $3.08B beats by $990M
Maya Hawke to Star in ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie
Maya Hawke will star in "Magic: the Gathering," a movie version of the popular game.
Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage
The company is said to be significantly dropping the amount it's spending on AI for its engineering teams.
Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed
During World War II, physicists on the Manhattan Project worried that the Nazi German nuclear program might achieve the first nuclear bomb before the US and its allies. That's not what transpired, but historians have debated just how close the Germans came to achieving criticality in their last attempt at building a reactor: the B8 pile. Werner Heisenberg, who led that effort, claimed that they were close and had only needed a little more uranium.
Panicked Sam Altman Reverses Position as Walls Close In, Says People Should Be Able to Own RAM
Sam Altman said that it didn't make sense for individual people to run their own AI models at home. He changed his mind after the election.
McKesson Reports Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter Results and Raises Full Year Adjusted EPS ...
... conditions and events outside of our control, such as widespread public health issues, natural disasters, and geopolitical factors. About McKesson ...
Gianluigi Donnarumma was signed to be world's best shot-stopper, but at Manchester City, he's merely fine
City compromised their possession philosophy to land an elite shot-stopper, but mounting mistakes show the Italian is failing to deliver on the trade-off
Ukrainian drone attack kills 3 in Russia's Belgorod region: official
MOSCOW, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A Ukrainian drone struck a minibus carrying people in the Rakitinsky District of Belgorod region, killing three civilians, including an eight-year-old child, the regional governor Alexander Shuvaev said on Wednesday.
I wouldn't sell these 3 ASX shares for anything less than double today's price
Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of three ASX shares I'd be extremely reluctant to sell. I explain why I believe they have much more growth ahead.
Alec Baldwin’s Reaction to Controversial Movie About Fatal Rust Shooting Revealed
Alec Baldwin saw the documentary that was made abut his trial and life after the infamous accident on the set of Rust.
AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress. Here’s how they fared.
AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle.
AntiScam Pango scam detection app
Discover AntiScam Pango, the new app from GovTech and Google that helps detect phone scams with on-device AI analysis.
Pediatricians see vaping risks, but lack tools to help teens quit
Two-thirds of Australian pediatricians don't know where to refer adolescents for support to quit vaping, new Federation University research has found—highlighting a critical gap in the response to youth vaping.
‘Wellness is on the ballot’: Why did so many pilates studios tell me to vote in the midterms?
Owners of pilates and yoga studios in the US got political and encouraged their followers to vote on social media
Fantasy football Week 9 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Jonah Coleman is the talk of the town as his Fantasy stock soars
Jonah Coleman has Fantasy managers buzzing ahead of a juicy matchup with Carolina, but injuries create lineup headaches
World record 53 red cards shown in Brazil football match
Referees have red-carded 53 players and staff after a massive brawl in an under-20s football match in Brazil.
Corpay Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - Corpay (NYSE:CPAY)
Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) reported third-quarter financial results on Wednesday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For
Ramayana X Reviews: Ravana Vs Jatayu Fight Wins Hearts, Netizens Call Ranbir Kapoor's Film 'Peak Cinema'
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana wins praise with netizens calling the Ravana vs Jatayu fight a cinematic highlight and the film 'peak cinema'.
Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month
While it's not yet clear what kind of product the smartphone startup is cooking up, Nothing's CEO said the product is designed to leverage AI for productivity gains.
Lenskart posts $24m Q2 profit on 36% revenue growth
Lenskart added 143 stores in India, including 94 in Tier II+ markets, and entered 61 new cities.
Revealed: England's historic sites at risk of being lost FOREVER
Some of England's best-loved historic landmarks, including the former home of William Shakespeare's daughter and Charles Dickens' secluded writing retreat, are at risk of being lost forever.
Democrats get their health agenda ready ahead of takeover
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Democrats get their health agenda ready ahead of takeover Reinstating the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, reversing the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts and even making progress toward Medicare for All a
NFL Week 9 injury report: Micah Parsons returns to Packers practice, Rams lose Jaylen Watson for season
Parsons has opened his 21-day practice window, while Jackson, Sam Darnold and Deshaun Watson headline the notable quarterback injuries entering Week 9
What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska?
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska's Senate outcome, while Mississippi's race hangs on a knife's edge.
Canva just laid off 1,200 people. But its severance package is earning praise
Design tech company Canva is doing some major restructuring: The move will impact nearly 1,300 employees, or roughly 22% of its staff. But the company’s also getting attention for how it’s treating the employees who are being let go. On November 3, CEO Melanie Perkins announced the news in a post on LinkedIn, sharing the letter she sent to all staff laying out a generous severance package that’s being fawned over on social media. The letter explained that all terminated employees would re
Nicolas Cage, Alexander Ludwig, Gabriel Basso Set For 'The Brand'
Nicolas Cage, Alexander Ludwig, Gabriel Basso & Maria Bakalova Set For 'The Brand' Based On David Grann New Yorker Article About The Aryan Brotherhood
The First AI Slop Election Is Over. The Slop Isn't Going Anywhere.
Republicans and their allies spent $169 million in AI-generated ads this election season, according to one research group.
Using ChatGPT at work? Your boss may trust you less, new study finds
Artificial intelligence may be making employees faster and more productive, but it could also be quietly damaging their careers. A new study led by Samuel Meyers, a Ph.D. student, together with his adviser Dr. Yochanan Bigman of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Dr. Roman Briker of WHU—Otto Bei
Rovers could deploy a 100 kW power network across the lunar surface
Astrolab's LUMIS system combines solar power, batteries and wireless links to support sustained lunar operations.
Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales
The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade.
Pacers vs. Grizzlies NBA picks: Indiana should have more players available against surprising Memphis
The Pacers should get reinforcements back tonight at surprising Memphis
Paraguay bank collapses with half of population’s savings
Protests have erupted across Paraguay after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis.
Sherritt announces temporary layoff of nearly half of its Canadian workforce
Nickel and cobalt miner and refiner Sherritt International Corporation will temporarily lay off about 280 employees, representing 47% of its Canadian workforce, as part of ongoing measures to preserve liquidity while it works to restore metals refining operations at its Fort Saskatchewan refinery, i
'The Pitt's Battle With Michael Crichton Estate Heading To Trial
The Pitt is deep into production for its upcoming third season, but the Noah Wylie starring Emmy winning drama will have to scrub up for court next year too.
OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election
OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants AI to define the 2028 election, proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s own business interests.
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
Hackers possibly linked to the Kremlin exploited previously patched iOS and Android flaws in an attempt to hack visitors of multiple websites, including one celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, researchers said Wednesday. The attackers, which the researchers assessed with “moderate to high confidence” were part of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, targeted other sites, many with links to that country’s ongoing war against Ukraine. The attacks began when iPhone or Android users visited one of potentially hundreds of different sites.
Anthropic maps world's first 3D vault built from 96 protein copies
Researchers have mapped the first 3D structure of a bacterial vault particle, uncovering new clues about mysterious protein assemblies.
FDA Announces New Recall of Blood Pressure Medication
Here’s everything to know.
Champions League Power Rankings: PSG hold top spot as Como surge under Cesc Fabregas
PSG lead the pack through four matchdays as Como surge behind a nine-goal explosion and Liverpool stumble during a chaotic week
Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, agree $403m in loans
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.
A discussion on women at work with Laëtitia Vitaud
There’s never a “right” age for a woman at work. Early in their careers, women may face discrimination based on assumptions about whether they’ll take maternity leave. Later, they’re subject to a new set of age-based biases. In this FC Live, Fast Company senior editor Jon Gluck led a conversation with Fast Company contributor and author Laëtitia Vitaud about the unique advantages that women of all ages bring to the workforce and what those advantages could mean for the future of work.
Maya Hawke to Star in Live-Action 'Magic: The Gathering' Movie at Legendary and Hasbro
“BlackBerry” director Matt Johnson is set to direct
Almost no one uses AI agents to book their Uber, company says
During its busiest week last quarter, Uber said only four people booked a ride using an AI agent.
Entrepreneurs who struggle to understand their emotions are less committed to their business goals, study finds
Entrepreneurs who struggle to recognize and make sense of their own emotions are less likely to feel attached to their businesses and less committed to achieving their goals, particularly in high-stress periods, according to new research from the University of Bath School of Management.
NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research
Generated image of NASA’s new X-70 Fractal experimental aircraft, a crewed, rapidly reconfigurable research platform for advanced aviation technologies. On Wednesday, NASA unveiled its newest experimental aircraft, the X-70 Fractal, during the UP.Summit at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Not all women's midlife health problems can be blamed on perimenopause - AFR
But experts say there's no evidence it will work. Younger women are increasingly blaming the symptoms of stress and unrelated health conditions on ...
Cheika's mission to rebuild Waratahs
Michael Hooper sits down with his former coach Michael Cheika, who is on a mission to rebuild the NSW Waratahs.
Former Israeli generals help Palestinian olive farmers
A group of former Israeli military generals offered their help to Palestinian olive farmers in the occupied West Bank.
Velocity Financial Non-GAAP EPS of $0.76 beats by $0.05, revenue of $102.1M beats by $49.24M
Velocity Financial Non-GAAP EPS of $0.76 beats by $0.05, revenue of $102.1M beats by $49.24M
Jennifer Tilly & Dennis Quaid’s New Christmas Movie Gets Brutal Reviews: ‘Created by a Machine’
Jennifer Tilly and Dennis Quaid's new Christmas movie is facing harsh criticism from reviewers following its recent streaming debut.
After the midterms, a bigger clash over data centers could be coming
Data center opposition crossed party lines in Tuesday’s midterms.
Baidu unveils AI world model to train, test robotaxis
Baidu said Apollo Go operates in 28 cities and had provided more than 23 million rides as of June 2026.
A NASA space telescope plunged back to Earth after a mission that lasted 11 times longer than planned
The Swift Observatory's demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed.
Going plant based could actually make you gain weight, study finds
Swapping dairy products for plant-based alternatives such as oat milk and coconut yoghurt could lead to serious nutrient deficiencies, a study has found.
Youre Not The King dazzles with perfect run
Youre Not The King is crowned champion of the Sharp Eit Subzero Handicap at Flemington.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to ten years in jail
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, who became the global face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement has been sentenced.
Amcor Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript - Amcor (NYSE:AMCR)
Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) reported first-quarter financial results on Wednesday. The transcript from the company’s first-quarter earnings call has been provided below.This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For
Harold Greene Dead: Longtime Los Angeles News Anchor Was 82
Harold Greene, the longtime news anchor for many of L.A.'s local news stations, died last night. His passing was announced by family. He was 82.