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Federal Appeals Court Backs Pentagon’s Anthropic Blacklisting
The government acted lawfully when it labeled the AI company a supply chain risk, the judges wrote in a 2-1 decision.
Natural proteins can guide active ingredients to diseased cells
After taking a pill, the drugs it contains are distributed throughout the body, reaching the tissues and cells affected by disease and performing their intended function. However, they also enter healthy cells, where they often cause more harm than good.
Need Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers? We Found 20 Great Picks Under $25
We found affordable stocking stuffers under $25 that blend practicality and fun, from tech accessories to pocket tools.
Naturally occurring human peptide shows promise against Alzheimer's
"The study suggests that peptide-based therapies may offer a new approach to treating complex neurodegenerative diseases."
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for controversial comments about his $500 million contract
The first year of Guerrero Jr.'s massive new deal has been a major disappointment
Manchester City reportedly found guilty of almost 115 financial charges
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all 115 financial misconduct charges they were facing.
How Louis Paxton Pulled Off A Quirky Scottish Romp Full Of Heart With ‘The Incomer’
'The Incomer' is now in theaters.
Ed Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to bad weather
The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.
Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal
Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropic a potential stake of up to 5% of its stock that grows as Anthropic spends more.
Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC"
Since 2024, Microsoft has tried to sell “Copilot+ PC.” The marketing initiative was aimed at making it easy for people to know which Windows systems were approved to run AI-accelerated workloads locally. But Copilot+ PC branding is nowhere to be found on the new Surface PCs Microsoft announced this week. Speaking with Windows Central, Brett Ostrum, corporate VP of Surface, said that the new Surface computers “are not called Copilot+ PCs” despite meeting the label’s requirements.Read full article Comments
The Climate Movement Is Out of Big Ideas
And in search of a political wave to catch.
Outbreak of liver disease sparked in connection to shellfish
A multi-state outbreak of a dangerous liver disease is being investigated by officials after more than three dozen people have been sickened.
NWSL Power Rankings: Denver Summit and Angel City most in form at the moment, while contenders slip
Here's how NWSL teams rank this week
Houthi attack on Mecca, Medina would cross ‘red line’, Pakistan PM tells UN
Shehbaz Sharif speaks as Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara army chiefs meet to discuss Mecca pact, closer military ties.
Will Supreme Court’s Ruling On Voter Database Impact Your Midterms Ballot? What To Know.
States are already barred from “systematically” purging voter rolls starting 90 days before an election, but the ruling could have a more limited impact.
Ex-GTA developer's studio faces closure after debut game flopped
Build A Rocket Boy, founded by Leslie Benzies, has gone into administration after its debut game flopped.
Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?
When AI leaders at OpenAI and Anthropic started talking about “pacing the frontier,” maybe someone should have asked: what pace? Now it’s turned into model drop week for both companies as Anthropic rolled out Opus 5.5, followed by OpenAI’s GPT-6 model updates just 90 minutes later. But the company that stole the spotlight was Meta, whose personal AI agent Muse is reportedly outpacing ChatGPT’s early numbers and is he
How OpenAI’s Rogue A.I. Agents Tried to Trick a Robot Detector
A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation.
Lake District space museum launched by Britain's first astronaut
Helen Sharman officially opened the John Dulcamara Space Flight Museum at Grizedale Observatory.
Mold and heat closed Pittsburgh-area schools – an expert explains the risks to kids
Mold spores, 90-degree classrooms and aging pipes: An environmental health expert explains why Pennsylvania’s old schools are harder on kids than adults.
Why Patriots QB coach uses chicken wings to motivate Drake Maye
There are apparently a lot of similarities between playing QB and eating a chicken wing
The ‘striking’ difference in how Trump and Xi used their invisible summit
While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing’s geopolitical message. But neither side achieved much by way of substance.
U.S. Army Puts Defenses To A ‘Stress Test’ Using Massive Drone Swarms
Swarms of up to 100 drones plus a mothership challenged attack helicopters and sensors at detecting and stopping them during a recent large-scale exercise at Fort Bragg.
Did Matt Lafleur Get Fired? Inside the Rumors About the Packers’ Coach
Could the Packers coach face a problem? Here’s why rumors are flying about his contract with the team.
Meta opens early access program for new Muse features
Anyone interested in joining has to ask Muse to put them on the list.
Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally)
As Apple's Tim Cook era draws to a close, we're seeing more experimentation with the iPhone's design than we've seen in a long time, but you wouldn't know it from the iPhone 18 Pro. This absurdly fast, full-featured handset might be eclipsed by the hype around the iPhone Duo this year, but it's still just as good as its immediate predecessor. Of course, not too much has changed since the iPhone 17 Pro.
NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch - NASA
ASCENT Propulsion, a 6-U CubeSat, recently underwent rigorous spin, thermal vacuum, and leak tests to ensure it is ready for the extreme environment of space.
Illinois measles cases hit 23 in 2026, most from Douglas, Moultrie counties outbreak
Sixteen of the state's cases this year trace to an outbreak among people who were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination history. Health officials say the overall risk is very low but want residents to confirm they're protected.
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Pakistan PM calls Houthi threats to Saudi holy sites a ‘red line’
Pakistan PM, a signatory to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UNGA 81.
Not Just Ed Sheeran—These Major Events Have Been Canceled Due To Weekend Storm
The impending nor’easter has already canceled a trio of New York music festivals—All Things Go NYC, Global Citizen Festival and CBGB Festival—as heavy rain and winds loom.
STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 2nd & 3rd STAGE Begin Streaming, OP/ED Themes Revealed - Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi
STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure begins weekly streaming today! Starting with the 2nd and 3rd STAGE, a total of 11 episodes will stream every Friday. INTRODUCTION A desert crossing spanning roughly 750 miles- the land that Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli must challenge is home to the area tha
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 And Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chipsets
Qualcomm has launched two new flagship chipsets - the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 - for powering next-generation flagship smartphones.
Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US?
Normally, we try to update you quarterly on what's going on with the US electric grid since it provides a nice view of developing trends and smooths out some month-to-month randomness. Unfortunately, I was out of the office when last month's data was released, so this will be a seven-month update on 2026 trends. The top line item is that energy use is continuing to rise, albeit not as quickly as headlines about data centers might lead people to believe. Beyond data centers, there's a growing electrification—things like EVs and heat pumps—that is shifting energy demands onto the grid.
NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing the Artemis Accords - NASA
The Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on Friday with NASA and U.S. Department of
Dietitians Say These Nutrient-Packed Vegetables Deserve a Spot on Your Grocery List
Fresh or frozen, these veggies are a simple way to add fiber and essential vitamins to your diet.
How old is Drake's goth girl Pinkchyu?
Popular rapper Drake has frequently been spotted with goth girl Pinkchyu, with the two continuing to make headlines after first meeting during a 20v1 speed-dating show.
Huge fire on vehicle ferry off Mykonos prompts mass evacuation
A fire erupted aboard the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 north of the Greek island of Mykonos, prompting a major emergency
Who Was Lizzie Borden? Inside The Infamous Real-Life Story Of Woman Acquitted Of Double Axe Murders
Despite her acquittal, over a century later, many still suspect Lizzie Borden was the one behind the hatchet that day.
‘South Park’ Season 29 Premiere Hits 4.2 Million Viewers in Three Days and Jumps 33% in Rating After Renaming to ‘South America’ (EXCLUSIVE)
'South Park' aka 'South America' hit 4.3 million viewers in three days with its Season 29 premiere.
Ahead of U.S. IPO, British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible finacing
The funding, which comes from Third Point, Nvidia, and others, will fuel the company's massive AI data center buildout.
CVE-2026-100368 | AlastairLundy CliInvoke.Specializations Wrappers ProcessStartInfo Arguments os command injection
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in AlastairLundy CliInvoke.Specializations. Affected is the function ProcessStartInfo of the component Wrappers. The manipulation of the argument Arguments leads to os command injection. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-10
Two Researchers Say Humans Are In the Midst of an Evolutionary Shift Like Never Before. But Not Everyone Is Convinced
Humans are evolving faster through culture than through biology.
How to Stop a Runny Nose ASAP, According to Doctors
Saline sprays, steam and humidifiers can help calm that constant drip.
NFL injury report for Week 3: Updates on Puka Nacua, Sam Darnold, Nick Bosa, Nico Collins and more
Every team's final injury report and game statuses for Week 3
Dearborn man possessed child porn, enticed other to harm themselves, MSP says
A child-exploitation tip led investigators to a Dearborn home, where they seized digital evidence.
What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Looking for something new to stream this weekend? Here’s every major new movie and show hitting Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV and more.
Clayface DCU Movie Advanced Tickets Come With a Special Batman Comic, But There’s a Catch
Advance tickets for the DCU movie Clayface include a special Batman comic in Japan, but fans in the U.S. and other countries may miss out.
Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told
Free speech and media advocacy groups urged a judge to block a California settlement with Paramount Skydance that would let the company finalize its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Twelve states led by California sued to block the deal in July and were able to delay it when US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled that Paramount combining with Warner Bros. would likely reduce competition substantially and violate antitrust laws.
Voting is now open for Fat Bear Week 2026
The bracketed competition is live right now and you can cast you votes on your favorite very fat bear
Poland plans pharmacy access for biological medicines after policy reform
Patient advocates welcome the move but warn that funding and medicine availability remain concerns
NBA Rank's hottest hot-button topics -- and what league execs think about the three-player battle for No. 1
ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 countdown is in the books, but debates are just beginning -- on social media and around the league.
3 2000s Bands From the Myspace Era That You Probably Didn’t Know Are Still Together or Have Reunited
It may shock you that these three bands from the MySpace era are still together and touring two decades later.
AEW Stars Darby Allin And Steven Borden Reflect On Partnership
Darby Allen and Steven Borden look back at how their partnership came together before facing Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight at AEW All Out.
All Things Go NYC Festival Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Conditions’
The three-day festival was set to feature performances from Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Carly Rae Jepsen and more.
Spotify already has AI playlists. So what does Meta’s Muse add?
Muse can make playlists, too. Its bigger pitch is connecting your listening to the rest of your plans.
AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.
Last month, we shared word of a Stanford study that found entry-level employment in so-called "AI-impacted" occupations lagging well behind that in other fields.
Scientists Found a New Giant Feathered Dinosaur With Nightmare Claws. But It Ate Plants
The new dinosaur reveals how several bizarre plant-eaters shared the same Cretaceous ecosystem.
Everyone's Still Talking About Climate Change, Actually
The conversation is now all about energy security, competitiveness, and affordability.
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Afghan taxi drivers defy the Taliban’s music ban
Afghan taxi drivers are playing music in their cars despite it being banned by the Taliban.
Nicole Wyskoarko Accepts Inaugural Sylvia Rhone Visionary Award At Black Music Action Coalition Gala
At the center of the evening was the inaugural Sylvia Rhone Visionary Award, presented to Nicole Wyskoarko, a longtime music executive and attorney whose career spans more than two decades across business and legal affairs, artist development, and executive leadership.
U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.