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Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings
The composition of Anthropic’s workforce and the type of work getting done have changed significantly in the past year.
That brightly packaged sexual enhancement pill at the gas station might be laced with dangerous drugs
What’s inside the package may be considerably different from what appears on the label.
Video. Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
Video. Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.
Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
Three Kenyan health workers have tested positive for Ebola after caring for the country's first confirmed case, according to the Health Ministry
'This team is gonna find a way': How Valkyries shut down Dream in the clutch to take Game 1 of WNBA Finals
The Valkyries came away with a 68-64 win despite shooting just 32.1%
AI tool helps stranded protesters find their way home in the Indian capital
A digital lifeline for people detained in New Delhi that connects them to volunteers ensuring safe journeys home.
SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds
Port industry in the past has undergone several rounds of transformation as technology advanced Read more at The Business Times.
Shamna Kasim says Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ is a dream come true; ‘We all say that our hard work, prayers, and passion would pay off one day’
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Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns
A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.
Plaud Note Pro Review
Plaud’s Note Pro isn’t the perfect voice-recording tool, but don’t underestimate its transcription capabilities.
Pennsylvania's aging prisons weren't built for today's extreme weather—leaving women and seniors at risk
When outdoor temperatures spike to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius), or drop to -9 F (-23 C), like they did across Pennsylvania last year, people locked up in jails and prisons cannot simply turn on the air conditioning or find a public warming center.
Psychologist details the truth behind Trump's 'very severe problems' claim - Alternet.org
President Donald Trump made the rather alarming admission about suffering from some "very severe problems" with his health, and now, ...
'Mumbai City days are in the Past': Homebound Gurkirat ready to roar for Punjab FC against Old Employers
Punjab FC forward Gurkirat Singh will have an added incentive when the Shers face Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League 2026-27 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, October 19.
Why Marco Rubio’s visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in India
US secretary of state is skipping New Delhi, and opposition leaders complain his arrangements are humiliating.
If I invest $20,000 in CBA shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?
Investing $20,000 in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares could mean plenty of passive income. Here’s how much…
If this is the best year for Star Wars games it's not for the reason you think
2026 has seen a surprising number of new Star Wars games, updates, and tie-ins, but a reader suggests it’s not necessarily the big budget games that are having the most impact.
5 Essential Features Every Microsoft Teams User Should Know - BGR
Microsoft Teams is an important collaboration tool for many users, but you might be overlooking features like notification tuning, app integration, and more.
Court Agrees with EFF: Utah's VPN Law Demands a Technical Impossibility - Slashdot
"When state lawmakers attempt to rewrite how the internet works," argues an EFF blog post, "users rely on courts to recognize that laws can't make technical impossibilities a reality." "That's why we were happy to see that a court has blocked Utah's attempt to outlaw the privacy protections of Vi...
University of Michigan engineers created an underwater vehicle concept with adjustable golf-ball dimples; the surface reduced drag by 50% in wind tunnel tests
Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a spherical prototype with adjustable golf-ball-like dimples that can reduce drag and control steering by changing its surface texture. The device uses a vacuum pump to switch between smooth and dimpled surfaces, allowing researchers to adjust i
70 Animals Seized from 'Deplorable' Conditions, Found 'Piled in Their Own Feces'
“Some of these animals are pregnant and or nursing most have upper respiratory infections and other medical conditions,” the shelter wrote on Facebook ...
Big Ten on CBS 2026 schedule: Michigan State vs. UCLA, Nebraska vs. Iowa headline upcoming slate
CBS also has four Pac-12 games including the conference title game, Army vs. Navy and the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife
Met Police determine X post by Sarah Helm, seen to endorse Palestine Action, does 'not meet the criminal threshold'.
Buy and hold these top ASX ETFs until 2036
Wanting to build wealth in the share market? Here are three ASX ETFs that could be top buy and hold picks...
Larry David Got His Big Break On A 'Rip-Off' Of SNL - TVLine
Before Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld, Larry David worked on ABC's Fridays, a sketch comedy series he criticized as an SNL copy in a new biography.
Alphabet Class C Surges on Bullish Calls and New Fitbit - TipRanks.com
Alphabet Class C ( ($GOOG) ) has been popular among investors this week. Here is a recap of the key news on this stock. Alphabet Class C drew fresh optimism <di...
Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others missing
Authorities are continuing the search for 11 people believed to be missing after a boat departing from Mexico capsized off the coast of Baja California. 16 Mexican nationals were already rescued on Friday, including one who was treated for shark bites. The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are searching the
World's oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
A shipwreck off the coast of Turkey is the oldest shipwreck in the world, our team of archaeologists believes. There's little left of the ship itself, but based on clues from its cargo—including pottery vessels—a research team I was part of has tentatively dated the wreck to around 2700–2400 B.C.
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on U.S. store shelves
For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in…
No. 15 Kentucky grabs share of SEC lead with comeback win over Oklahoma
Kentucky pulled even with No. 1 Georgia for the SEC lead after rallying to beat Oklahoma 21-13 on Saturday night.
At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival
A seven-year-old girl was among at least 19 people killed in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India.
Hurricanes’ pressure to much for Jets
Oh, how the tables have turned.
Dancing With the Stars suspends pro for comment about slapping female judge
Bosses said his comment 'does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show'.
Taiwan turns to AI to speed up early warning of Chinese military activity
The system is designed to identify PLA ships, aircraft, missile launchers and radar vehicles by comparing new satellite images with historical data.
Charge+ deploys 50kW DC Charger at Tropical Villa Seri Kembangan, RM0.99 per kWh for limited time - SoyaCincau
Charge+ has turned on a 50kW DC Charger located at the entrance of Tropical Villa, Taman Jinma in Seri Kembangan. Enjoy RM0.99/kWh promo rate until 17 November.
Youth protests spreading from France reflect fears over education, costs and defence: Analysis | Flipboard
Europe’s youth protests are separate movements with shared grievances over education and costs, says Prof Alberto Alemanno.
Alabama humane society seizes 22 dogs from suspected hoarding situation - al.com
Twenty-two small dogs are receiving medical care after being rescued from a hoarding and neglect situation in Jefferson County Friday, ...
College football bowl projections: Slotting all 46 games after Week 7's historic run of upsets
The college football postseason looks drastically different after five of the top seven teams in college football fell, the most since the AP Top 25 era started in 1936
Report clears civilian Detroit police commissioner accused of abusing authority
The report found Commissioner Darious Morris exceed scope of his duties but did not abuse his authority under current policy.
NFL Week 6 Sunday Night Football Best Bets—Cowboys At Packers
Find out which alt passing and receiving props are enticing bets in the NFL Week 6 Sunday Night Football contest between the Packers and the Cowboys.
Homeland Security raid on Ilhan Omar’s DC home triggered by text on her sister’s phone
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents searched Democratic Rep Ilhan Omar’s Washington, DC, home on Monday, October 12
'We’ve Heard You': Meta Tweaks Controversial Website-Scraping Terms Slightly
Still, it appears Meta will be gobbling up plenty of data.
Whatever You Say Bounces Off Me and Sticks to You
Stephen Nellis and Deepa Seetharaman, reporting Wednesday for Reuters: An OpenAI employee who left the ChatGPT maker for Apple sent more than 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account and later made a presentation about the unreleased product to senior Apple leadership, a new f
$3,000 Split Across Nvidia, Broadcom, and TSMC Could Be Worth This Much by 2030 | The Motley Fool
A portfolio of these three leading AI stocks would triple by 2030.
Revealed: Evidence vaping is leaving children with breathing problems
It's an epidemic that any parent will be aware of. Cheap, colourful and creating sickly-sweet flavoured puffs of steam, e-cigarettes, or vapes, are now a mainstay of the British teen experience.
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: BYU to No. 1? Cougars make strong case after milestone win over Notre Dame
A day of ranked-on-ranked games plus some surprise upsets leave AP voters with plenty of changes to make in the college football rankings
St Petersburg under attack from Ukrainian drone swarm
Video posted on social media shows multiple explosions in St Petersburg, Russia after a suspected Ukrainian drone swarm.
Kyle Lowe's two touchdown runs help Southeastern Louisiana upset Lamar 34-31
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Quarterback Kyle Lowe had two of Southeastern Louisiana
'Ranabaali' box office collection day 2: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna film earns Rs 26.65 cr worldwide; India net reaches Rs 16.55 cr; Saturday collection drops 21.1%
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Ranabaali' witnessed a decline in domestic box office collections on its second day. The period drama earned Rs 7.30 cr in India net collections on Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to Sacnilk.
Eiliko robot maker Energize Lab left its entire fleet of 68,000 robots open to a remote takeover
An investigation by The Verge found that researcher Sammy Azdoufal could access 13 million conversations across what appeared to be Energize Lab's entire active fleet of 68,000...
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APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars Explanation: Yes, but have you ever experienced the Eagle Nebula with your ears?
Anderson County deputies search for missing woman with medical conditions - WYFF 4
Detectives in the Upstate are searching for a woman who they say is endangered due to medical conditions.
Still awaiting trade, Connor Hellebuyck could rejoin Jets when suspension ends
Still awaiting a potential trade, Winnipeg players are preparing for difficult conversations should star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a former NHL MVP and three-time Vezina Trophy winner, rejoin the Jets next week when his suspension is expected to end.
Tunisia’s economic crisis deepens as the promise of a better life fades
Joblessness, failing services and rising costs deepen hardship across the country.
Why banks are holding on to physical branches
Yet despite the billions invested in technology-enabled banking, the need for face-to-face interaction between banks and their customers remains.
The First 19 Seasons Of Canada's Hit Western Series Are Streaming On Netflix - TVLine
If you love westerns, it may be time to dive in to the Canadian family drama "Heartland." The first 19 seasons are now on Netflix, with the 20th coming soon.
Meta Backtracks After Outrage Over Its Sneaky Website AI Scraping Clause
After backlash from publishers, Meta removed language from its commercial terms that allowed website scraping for AI training.
Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Belgium’s foreign minister said, on a second day of high-profile assaults on Palestinians and others during the sensitive olive harvest. At least four people have been killed
Space Archives - Interesting Engineering
Check latest news on Astronomy, Space Exploration, Planets, Earth, Mars, NASA news, Asteroid news and more on Interesting Engineering
Granny powerlifter: At 71, she can deadlift 70kg and is taking part in her first competition
SINGAPORE — Lim Lean Ee hinges at the knees, grips the barbell and braces herself as she performs a sumo deadlift. Driving through her mid-foot, she grimaces as she lifts the 70kg weight off the ground until she is upright."Down," says her personal trainer Daphne Loo, using a powerlifting command. L
Miami survives Florida State after disputed Hail Mary interception ends wild double-OT classic
No. 3 Miami escaped disaster, thanks to clutch plays in overtime and a controversial ruling at the end
Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base: Canada minister
Defence Minister David McGuinty says people were killed and injured, but provides no figures or cause of fire.
What actually motivates AI talent to work for companies
Mark Zuckerberg hand-delivered homemade soup to OpenAI researchers’ front doors in an attempt to recruit them. Elon Musk pledged to personally read every SpaceX AI application—no résumé required; pedigree optional. When the world’s richest founders are cold-calling engineers with soup and big-figure job offers, it’s clear the AI talent war has reached a new, absurd level. But Meta and SpaceX aren’t the only ones taking outlandish measures to attract talent in the tightest hiring market in tec
'Nayyi Navelli' box office collection day 2: Yami Gautam's film earns Rs 4 cr; worldwide gross reaches Rs 10.13 cr; collections rise by 23.1%
Yami Gautam's 'Nayyi Navelli' recorded increased box office collections on its second day in theatres. The Hindi comedy-horror drama earned Rs 4 cr in India net collections on Saturday, October 17, according to Sacnilk.