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ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises

ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.

The 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 gets a rare 25% Prime Day discount
Technology

The 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 gets a rare 25% Prime Day discount

Amazon cut $300 off the Galaxy S26 512GB for Prime Day, bringing Samsung's 2026 flagship down before the deal ends tonight.

As AI Closed In on ‘Unique Games’ Proof, Researchers Raced to Beat the Machines | Quanta Magazine
Science

As AI Closed In on ‘Unique Games’ Proof, Researchers Raced to Beat the Machines | Quanta Magazine

In the shadow of a rumored AI proof of one of the biggest problems in their field, three computer scientists rushed to publish their own milestone result.

Health

Sliding-scale Insulin Does Not Control Steroid-induced Hyperglycemia in a Non-diabetic Patient, No Matter How You Tune It

Sliding-scale correction insulin is the standard hospital response to high blood glucose. Its constants were derived in people who secrete no insulin, yet it is routinely ordered for patients whose own secretion is intact. We represent the correction rule as a proportional controller with a deadband, sampled four-hourly, acting on a glucose model built from published physiology, including pancreatic feedback. We derive the sensitivity of glucose to exogenous insulin, evaluate it in 4,995 virtual

Cam Jurgens trade grades: Eagles send two-time Pro Bowl center to the Ravens for two draft selections
Sports

Eagles trade Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Ravens for two draft selections

Baltimore is reportedly sending Philadelphia a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder for Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick

World

US Supreme Court hears challenge to air force UXO detonations in Guam

Advocacy group claims military sidestepped impact review, says case highlights lack of representation in US territories.

‘We’re actually an intelligence organization now’: Inside USA Today’s AI-fueled Palantir deal
Business

‘We’re actually an intelligence organization now’: Inside USA Today’s AI-fueled Palantir deal

When the nation’s largest newspaper chain announced a deal with Palantir in August, USA Today Co. CEO Mike Reed framed it as a necessary modernization step for a print-heavy publisher. The company, which operates USA Today and more than 200 local publications, still generates $1.1 billion in annual print revenue, but faces the same circulation declines and changing digital habits battering the rest of the industry. Reed laid out the AI-fueled vision at a Palantir conference last month. The co

Culture

Why Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint never went Hollywood

The actress talks of working with Alfred Hitchcock and Paul Newman, and why she never wanted Cary Grant's fame

Switching From An RTX 4090 To iGPU Via Display Cable Allegedly Helped A User Gain 2.5GB VRAM, Allowing Him To Double The Context Window In Qwen3.8-27B To 132K
AI

Switching From An RTX 4090 To iGPU Via Display Cable Allegedly Helped A User Gain 2.5GB VRAM, Allowing Him To Double The Context Window In Qwen3.8-27B To 132K

A user claims that plugging his display cable into the iGPU instead of his RTX 4090 freed up 2.5GB of VRAM, letting him double the context window in Qwen3.8-27B to 132K, here's how the trick works and why it matters for local AI

Here's a $99 Bose Prime Day Bluetooth Speaker Deal I'd Cash In On - CNET
Technology

Here's a $99 Bose Prime Day Bluetooth Speaker Deal I'd Cash In On - CNET

The excellent Bose SoundLink Flex mini is $99 (or $50 off) for Prime Day. That matches its lowest price to date. Nab it while you can.

NASA’s Curiosity Captures Dawn Breaking on Wind-Carved Cliffs
Science

NASA’s Curiosity Captures Dawn Breaking on Wind-Carved Cliffs

2 Min Read NASA’s Curiosity Captures Dawn Breaking on Wind-Carved Cliffs PIA25629 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NASA’s Curiosity Captures… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About   Downloads NASA’s Curiosity Captures Dawn Breaking on Wind-Carved Cliffs PNG (11.91 MB) PIA25629 Figure A PNG (2.70 MB) Description NASA’s Cu

Managing Multiple Chronic Conditions: Tips and Strategies
Health

Managing Multiple Chronic Conditions: Tips and Strategies

Discover effective ways to manage multiple chronic conditions, including tips for coordinating care, staying organized, and prioritizing self-care.

WWE spoils the result of Roman Reigns vs LA Knight with premature announcement
Sports

WWE spoils the result of Roman Reigns vs LA Knight with premature announcement

Roman Reigns defends his World Heavyweight Championship this weekend at Money in the Bank, but it seems that WWE may have spoiled the outcome of the match.

World

How genocide in Gaza followed Bosnia’s painful pattern

Three years into Israel’s war on Gaza, we examine patterns that echo the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Venmo just turned splitting the bill into a credit card rewards category
Business

Venmo just turned splitting the bill into a credit card rewards category

Splitting the dinner bill with your friends could soon earn you a little extra cash. Venmo is overhauling its credit card rewards with a new perk designed specifically for splitting the bill. Starting October 15, new Venmo Credit Card customers can earn up to 4% cash back on eligible dining and entertainment purchases, but there’s a catch: To get the full 4%, you’ll need to make your friends pay you back. Cardholders will automatically earn 3% cash back on eligible dining and e

The Set Up To Adapt Lisa Wilkinson's 'The Titanic Story Of Evelyn'
Culture

The Set Up To Adapt Lisa Wilkinson's 'The Titanic Story Of Evelyn'

Australian bestseller The 'Titanic Story of Evelyn' is setting sail on a TV adaptation at The Set Up.

AI

Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.

Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari
Technology

Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari

Does it feel like people are perhaps a little grumpier or more on edge these days? It’s not like it’s without reason. There are wars. The climate is going haywire. Someone just died of plague. Scientific research is under attack. Machines keep stealing humans’ work. The media is a mess. And just when it all starts to feel a little overwhelming, Jaguar goes and unveils a new car. The Type 01 is the first model to arrive from Jaguar’s rebirth.

ChatGPT Caught Putting Signatures of Real Cartoonists on AI-Generated Comics
Science

ChatGPT Caught Putting Signatures of Real Cartoonists on AI-Generated Comics

ChatGPT is churning out New Yorker style cartoons and slapping the name of real artists on them without permission.

What Worries Experts About the Russia 'Plague' Incident
Health

What Worries Experts About the Russia 'Plague' Incident

Public-health experts say the incident should serve as a wake-up call.

Sports

BPI projections for the NBA season: Ranking all 30 teams and stacking Finals favorites

ESPN's Basketball Power Index projections for the 2026-27 NBA season are out, including a ranking of all 30 teams.

World

US shelves Sudan arms embargo proposal amid UN Security Council divisions

The Trump administation is shelving its proposal for an arms embargo on Sudan amid divisions on the United Nations Security Council, which will instead vote Thursday on a short-term extension of a more regional arms embargo that would just impact Darfur. The vote on UNSC Resolution 1591 would extend

Regulating AI and curbing debt need urgent action around the globe, says IMF chief
Business

Regulating AI and curbing debt need urgent action around the globe, says IMF chief

Countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the artificial intelligence boom, heavy borrowing and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the head of the IMF said Wednesday.“Some very tough political choices stare us in the face,” IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in Singapore ahead of autumn IMF-World Bank meetings to be held in Bangkok next week.&#8

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Buy This 25% off Prime Day IPL Deal
Culture

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Buy This 25% off Prime Day IPL Deal

Amazon's best beauty tools are discounted for Amazon Prime Day, including this IPL tool that effortlessly removes hair for 25% off.

AI

Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look

The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures.

Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech
Technology

Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech

One of Donald Trump’s biggest goals as president is to increase domestic manufacturing and reshore supply chains so that the most in-demand technologies in the world can be 100 percent made in the United States. By executive order last December, he launched his “Genesis Mission,” an ambitious plan seeking to leverage US dominance in AI to maintain or seize an edge in advanced robotics, biotechnology, semiconductors, and nuclear technologies. According to Trump, that plan works best with self-sustaining supply chains.

Artemis II Crew Moon Photo Annotations
Science

Artemis II Crew Moon Photo Annotations

NASA A visualization of a dark Moon eclipsing the Sun is marked with handwritten notes in this April 6, 2026, screenshot from an Artemis II crew member’s tablet. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (in blue) and Victor “Ike” Glover (in green) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) Jeremy Hansen (in red) observed impact flashes and their locations, which are noted on the image. Overall, the astronauts reported seeing five extremely faint “pinprick” bursts of light from their view aboard Orion, which was 46,000 miles away from the Moon at the time.

Health

Language-model ratings of depression reflect the rater more than the patient

Depression has no diagnostic blood test. Language models promise tireless, consistent assessment, but can accurate raters disagree about individuals? We pre-registered 880 language-model raters, crossing 11 open models with prompting and scoring choices, and applied them to 189 interviews against the eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire. Model choice explained 30.0% of summed-symptom score variance, stable participant differences 10.5%. Two randomly drawn raters with area under the receiver o

Roman Reigns’ Next WWE Appearances Revealed As Company Updates His Schedule Through November
Sports

Roman Reigns’ Next WWE Appearances Revealed As Company Updates His Schedule Through November

WWE has updated Roman Reigns’ schedule through November, listing Raw appearances, Crown Jewel and Survivor Series: WarGames. His calendar also includes a Money in the Bank match against LA Knight on October 10.

World

Spanish unions call general strike over housing before snap election

The general strike is the first to be jointly backed by Spain's two largest unions ‌in 14 years.

Donald Trump is launching a new AI task force. Here’s who he’ll have to keep happy
Business

Donald Trump is launching a new AI task force. Here’s who he’ll have to keep happy

Donald Trump didn’t become one of the world’s most recognizable businessmen by worrying too much about keeping everyone happy. What Trump wants, Trump tends to pursue, consequences be damned. But his administration’s new AI task force may require a different touch. Co-chaired by director of national intelligence Jay Clayton, Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor, chief technology officer Emil Michael, and FTC vice chair Andrew Ferguson, the group brings together officials repres

Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Culture

Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants

Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.

AI

Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files

At today's Windows and Surface event, Microsoft showed off an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that will give it access to local files on your PC and the ability to take actions across the OS. It's part of an idea Microsoft is calling "Hybrid Intelligence," where apps and tools rely on a mix of […]

Incogni Wipes Your Data From Unscrupulous Sites, and It's 58% Off With Our Exclusive Prime Day Deal - CNET
Technology

Incogni Wipes Your Data From Unscrupulous Sites, and It's 58% Off With Our Exclusive Prime Day Deal - CNET

Incogni helps protect you from unscrupulous websites by removing your private info, so scammers can't use it against you.

Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity
Science

Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity

DNA analysis of oldest living land animal reveal patterns on genes that appear to protect functioning of mitochondria

Russia keeps tight lid on lab worker's death as global concerns mount
Health

Russia keeps tight lid on lab worker's death as global concerns mount

Russian state TV and other national state-controlled media have steered clear of the subject.

Napheesa Collier landing spots: Three potential destinations if five-time All-Star leaves Lynx as free agent
Sports

Napheesa Collier landing spots: Three potential destinations if five-time All-Star leaves Lynx as free agent

There have been questions about Collier's future in Minnesota since she opted for a one-year deal last offseason instead of a long-term contract

World

US mortgage rates hit their highest level in three years

Rising borrowing costs have pushed mortgage applications to their lowest level since February 2025.

Socrates on human attraction and love: ‘Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to...'
Business

Socrates on human attraction and love: ‘Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to...'

Explore how Socrates' views on beauty serve as a starting point for romantic attraction and relationships, highlighting the profound connection between human attraction, love, and companionship.

Ramayana Release Date Changed; Supreme Court Asks Rajpal Yadav To Deposit Rs 2 Crore
Culture

Ramayana Release Date Changed; Supreme Court Asks Rajpal Yadav To Deposit Rs 2 Crore

From Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana to Supreme Court schooling Rajpal Yadav; here are the top headlines of the day.

AI

Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material

Meta launches new AI tools after discovering ads on its platforms that may look normal but direct users to harmful content elsewhere online.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra Wants to Bring the 'Only Laptop You'll Ever Need' Experience to PCs
Technology

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra Wants to Bring the 'Only Laptop You'll Ever Need' Experience to PCs

When you pack in 24GB of RAM into a base laptop build and spend $2,600 on it, you shouldn't want to upgrade any time soon.

NASA’s Curiosity Looks Back After Reaching Elevation Milestone
Science

NASA’s Curiosity Looks Back After Reaching Elevation Milestone

2 Min Read NASA’s Curiosity Looks Back After Reaching Elevation Milestone PIA26781 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NASA’s Curiosity Looks Back… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About   Downloads NASA’s Curiosity Looks Back After Reaching Elevation Milestone PNG (73.39 MB) Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this view looking back at the floor of Gal

Map reveals smoking hotspots where cigarette users refuse to quit
Health

Map reveals smoking hotspots where cigarette users refuse to quit

The Government has been accused of 'deepening the North-South divide' with its tobacco policy, after official figures reveal men in the north are now smoking more than ever.

NFL longshot parlay picks, bets for Week 5, 2026: Get an epic return of nearly +12,000,000
Sports

NFL longshot parlay picks, bets for Week 5, 2026: Get an epic return of nearly +12,000,000

SportsLine's computer simulation model has locked in a $10 NFL Week 5 parlay that pays out almost $1.2 million

Sam LaPorta contract: Lions' Dan Campbell not sweating halted negotiation
World

Sam LaPorta contract: Lions' Dan Campbell not sweating halted negotiation

Dan Campbell says contract talks with Sam LaPorta are the last thing on his mind as the Lions prepare for their upcoming game.

RFK Jr. is embracing AI, confusing his MAHA allies and medical experts
Business

RFK Jr. is embracing AI, confusing his MAHA allies and medical experts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built a national following by channeling the energy of Americans who are worried about the influence of corporations, including makers of vaccines, drugs, processed foods and pesticides.But last week the leader of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement threw his support behind an unlikely industry: artificial intelligence.At a MAHA summit featuring AI and Silicon Valley executives, Kennedy declared that the technology would free Americans

Frank Mancuso Sr., Former Chief of Paramount, MGM/UA, Dies at 93
Culture

Frank Mancuso Sr., Former Chief of Paramount, MGM/UA, Dies at 93

Frank Mancuso Sr., a distribution executive who went on to head two of Hollywood’s major studios, Paramount and MGM/UA, has died.

SPONSORED: When one datacenter is no longer enough
AI

SPONSORED: When one datacenter is no longer enough

Why training AI across multiple sites is creating a new networking challenge

If you're looking, here's a "good deal" for NASA and the European Space Agency
Technology

If you're looking, here's a "good deal" for NASA and the European Space Agency

It's no surprise that NASA's new tack toward foreign partnerships—good deals only, please—is challenging preconceived notions of international cooperation in space. Without a massive budget hike, the US space agency's emphasis on building a Moon Base and winning a competition for lunar real estate and resources with China will inevitably leave lesser priorities behind. Gone is the Lunar Gateway, a space station that was to be assembled in orbit around the Moon.

Almost All of These CJRB Pocket Knives Are Under $50 for Prime Big Deal Days
Science

Almost All of These CJRB Pocket Knives Are Under $50 for Prime Big Deal Days

These under-$50 pocket knives punch above their price in materials and build quality.

Merck suffers a setback in Europe over its new Keytruda formulation
Health

Merck suffers a setback in Europe over its new Keytruda formulation

In a setback for Merck, a Dutch court ordered a halt to the manufacturing and marketing of a subcutaneous formulation of Keytruda in several European countries.

This fortnight proved the Jude Bellingham transformation is complete
Sports

This fortnight proved the Jude Bellingham transformation is complete

Are England close to becoming the real deal or are they merely flattering to deceive once again. Here Daily Mail Sport answers the key questions...

World

Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s devastation, three years after October 7

Three years after the October 7 attacks, more than 74,000 people have been killed in Gaza.

'God help NYC for electing jihadist sympathizer': Mamdani’s Oct 7 'Israel genocide’ post sparks fury
Business

'God help NYC for electing jihadist sympathizer': Mamdani’s Oct 7 'Israel genocide’ post sparks fury

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing fierce backlash over his statement marking three years since the October 7 Hamas attack. While Mamdani acknowledged that Hamas killed more than 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251 people, he then shifted his focus to Israel’s war in Gaza, accusing the Israeli

Dhurandhar 2 TV Premiere: When And Where To Watch Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller?
Culture

Dhurandhar 2 TV Premiere: When And Where To Watch Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is making its much-anticipated debut on television.

AI

ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface

OpenAI is launching a new user interface that will bring interactive visuals to ChatGPT.

Crimson Desert Proves Listening to Players' Feedback Is the Key to Success, as the Game Reportedly Generated $427M Revenue
Technology

Crimson Desert Proves Listening to Players' Feedback Is the Key to Success, as the Game Reportedly Generated $427M Revenue

Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert hits $426.7M in revenue, beating major games like 007 First Light and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests
Science

Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests

New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health?

Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition – Texas A&M Stories
Health

Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition – Texas A&M Stories

Experts call for greater attention to muscle health across aging, illness and weight loss.

Sports

Rooted in greatness: How 45 head coaches trace back to Nick Saban

Across four college stops and one NFL team, Saban's tree spread through dozens of coaches and helped reshape modern football.

A new psychiatric hospital is set to boost state's bed capacity. Here's where
World

A new psychiatric hospital is set to boost state's bed capacity. Here's where

Michigan still has a state-run juvenile psychiatric facility, and it's one with a design meant to foster a peaceful environment for recovery.

Modi must have done something right to win for 25 years: Abdullah
Business

Modi must have done something right to win for 25 years: Abdullah

During a recent media interaction in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah commended Narendra Modi for his extensive 25-year journey in public service. He pointed out Modi's consistent electoral victories across different levels, calling such a sustained success extraordinary. This recognition sheds light on the

40 Phantom of the Opera backstage secrets and ghost stories – including the British rocker who almost played the lead
Culture

40 Phantom of the Opera backstage secrets and ghost stories – including the British rocker who almost played the lead

The Phantom of the Opera is here and here to stay.

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