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10 of the coolest retro gadgets we've spotted this year — from film cameras to home phones and cassette players
A nostalgic antidote to subscription overload and unwanted AI
The headphones that transmit bass through your skin just got an upgraded version — and it's no gimmick: we said the first model 'recreates the experience of being at a live gig much better than I could've imagined'
Sonic Lamb's new Beyond headphones deliver low-frequency pulses through your skin for 'visceral sound'
South Wales rewetted damaged peatlands; monitoring recorded expanding water-vole signs alongside recovering bog plants and wildlife
Peatland restoration across South Wales has shown positive results, with rising water tables at some sites, changes in vegetation and increased wildlife activity recorded at restored sites. The findings come from a monitoring programme conducted between 2021 and 2025 to understand how these landscap
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once - Harvard Health
... health conditions. But the researchers noted that whole grains act on several risk factors at once, and the effects may build over years. That ...
Troubled ex-NBA star Delonte West is knocked out in boxing debut
The distressing spectacle sparked widespread backlash and concern across social media from viewers who questioned why West was cleared to step into the ring.
Solar power booms in Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costs
With Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.
ICICI Bank Q2 FY27 result: Net profit rises 22.3% to ₹16,333 crore
Profit before tax and minority interest rose 21.3 per cent year-on-year to ₹23,191.75 crore in Q2 FY27 from ₹19,126.33 crore in Q2 FY26
Yash Calls Himself ‘Radhika Ka Pati’ At Ramayana Event, Says She Is His Biggest 'Strength'
Yash also spoke about how a strong support system can make a difference when an artiste chooses roles that may be unexpected or unconventional.
AI startup in the US linked to teen suicide files for bankruptcy
Character.AI, a chatbot platform with a vast array of characters for conversation, was launched in 2022 by two former Google engineers.
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 Sale: Best Gaming Monitors Under Rs. 20,000
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 offers big deals on gaming monitors from top brands. This includes those from LG, Samsung, Lenovo and even Alienware. LG’s LG 27G610A 27-inch gaming monitor gets you a 200Hz refresh rate, while Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G5 offers HDR10 and QHD resolution.
16-year-old Ethan Yan wins $50,000 scholarship for developing an affordable AI system to detect leukaemia cells
Sixteen-year-old Ethan Yan has developed an affordable artificial intelligence system that helps clinics identify acute myeloid leukaemia in bone marrow samples. His project, ‘ALLocate’, works as a microscope plugin, allowing medical professionals to detect abnormal cells without relying on expensiv
Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.
Infantino apologized, but reelection as FIFA president remains far from certain
Gianni Infantino tried to make amends at Thursday's FIFA Council meeting for his ill-fated attempt to sell the World Cup. Will it be enough to save his reelection bid?
Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout
The country was without grid power for more than two hours on Saturday (Oct 17), with no clear timeline for when electricity would be restored.
Yes, you should be backing up your iPhone every day. Here’s how
Despite the wealth of critical personal data our iPhones hold, many people don’t back up their devices regularly. Usually, this is because the amount of data they’d need to back up in iCloud would vastly exceed their available iCloud storage space—and they don’t want to pay extra each month for an iCloud Plus subscription. Other times, people assume their iPhone data doesn’t change that much day to day, so they don’t need to back up their iPhone that often. But not backing up your iPho
'Jailer 2' music composer Anirudh Ravichander invites CM Vijay to wedding reception with Kavya Maran; PM Modi invited too
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sun Group heiress Kavya Maran’s wedding reception has become a talking point, with prominent political and film personalities among those invited. Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran is personally handing over invitations to key guests ahead of the celebrations.
Anthropic's Clark says AI's impact accelerating quickly and could vastly boost US GDP
BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Rapidly improving artificial intelligence capabilities will bring far faster change across all fields, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said on Saturday, with one of the company's internal economic models forecasting that it could vastly expand US economic output to $44 tr
Octopus has a smart way to cool your home without spending thousands on air conditioning – but there's a catch
The new Cosy Cooler could help you beat next summer's heat
Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie
Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.
Woman With Multiple Mental Health Conditions Last Seen in May Located - MyNewsLA.com
A 22-year-old woman with multiple mental health conditions who had last been seen in May in the Mid-City area has been located, ...
How to watch Daniel Dubois v Fabio Wardley: TV channel, live stream, start time
The pair are set to renew rivalries in London this weekend
Ukraine faces grim question of whether it can take on Russia without US backing
The disruptions this week in U.S. support for Ukraine have forced Kyiv to face a grim question: Can it stay in the fight against Russia without any of President Trump’s already diminished support? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated a diplomatic assault, earlier this week accusing t
Don’t use Kindle to find your next great read—use this free app instead
Reading is great. Finding something to read is annoying. We all know the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but what else are you supposed to judge a book by? Whether you’re walking through a bookstore or library or scrolling through a collection on your favorite reading device, the cover is inevitably going to be the first thing you notice. Maybe the art will stand out, or maybe you’ll see a name you recognize. But it’s hard to know what, exactly, you’re going to like without actua
Fact Check: Did Trump say Democrats would start endless war in Middle East if they win midterms?
While some criticized Trump over the alleged statement and accused him of hypocrisy, others questioned its authenticity and called for a fact-check
Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks
Molecular IT is coming
Logitech G Pro X3 Lightspeed review: Best-in-class microphone will win over some gamers
This headset doesn't change much, but what a foundation it builds on
APOD: 2026 October 17 – 3D 67P
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 17… 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. 3D 67P Explanation: Put on your red/blue glasses and float next to the jagged and double-lobed nucleus of Churyumov-Gerasimenko, also known as Comet 67P .
3 Mexican men jailed for over 158 years for Australian, US surfer murders
The bodies of Australians Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend, Carter Redd Rhoad, were found on a Mexican beach in 2024.
Stylish Sydney throws down the gauntlet: Everest fashion winners
Competition was fierce at Royal Randwick – and we’re not talking about the horses.
Sudan’s army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack
Rapid Support Forces accuse army of killing 30 civilians in attack on Nyala's busy livestock market.
7 tips to help you survive the cost of living crisis
America is in the middle of a cost of living crisis. The median sale price for a home in 2026 is $410,700, according to the Federal Reserve. Even if you’ve already bought a house, Zillow estimates that the median monthly cost of homeownership is approximately $3,558—with the average American paying around $2,226 in mortgage payments, $912 in maintenance costs, $167 in homeowners insurance, and $253 in property taxes each month. Unfortunately, renting isn’t more affordable, either. Ac
Anirudh Ravichander & Kavya Maran: Rajinikanth's Nephew, Stalin's Relative — Who Has More Degrees, More Wealth?
Kavya Maran reportedly has a higher net worth and an MBA, while Anirudh Ravichander holds a B.Com degree. How do their wealth, education and famous family ties compare?
Mark Zuckerberg's new toy is a parasite. Please don't fall into his latest trap
Given the fact that Meta makes most of its revenue from ads, it's also perfectly clear why its overlord Mark Zuckerberg is giving us, the commoners, such a powerful tool for free.
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Has there ever been a mountain taller than Everest?
Mount Everest may be the king of the planet today, but has Earth ever thrust a larger mountain from its surface?
Arkansas Department of Health confirms first flu-related death of 2026 flu season
Friday, October 16, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed at least one influenza-related death this flu season.In an effort to safeguard patient confident
Kingswood wins Caulfield Cup as two caught in nasty fall
Kingswood led a grey 1-2 as two horses went down on the home straight in the Caulfield Cup.
LIVE: India vs West Indies – fifth T20 International
Follow updates, including toss and team news, from our live text commentary stream of the series decider.
Governor Oyebanji Announces First Set Of Appointments After Second Term Inauguration
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has reappointed the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro; Chief of Staff, Oyeniyi
The Unexpected Rapper That Inspired Pete Wentz to Write Songs for Fall Out Boy in 2006
Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy once recalled the unexpected artist that inspired his songwriting for the band back in 2006.
What’s next for humanoid robots? Groping and sexual assault, apparently
Charles Schwab and other US banks are restricting unauthorised AI agents from accessing customer accounts, citing security, privacy and transaction-control concerns.
I have a new favourite charging stand for my iPhone – its simplicity is why it wins
Twelve South strikes again
Inside the world’s biggest fine jewellery factory: Pandora’s next bet
Pandora invested $150 million (€132mn) in a Vietnam factory, which it says will operate entirely on renewable electricity. The company also switched to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery production in 2024.
Bangladesh is battling measles. It's a 'real warning' to other nations
SYLHET, Bangladesh — Bangladesh is battling to contain the world's worst measles outbreak, a crisis exacerbated by weak data, inadequate outreach and vaccination gaps that experts say offers a warning to other nations about the deadly risk of falling immunisation rates.Bangladesh, whose routine vacc
Autumn Glow show goes on as champion cruises past $12 million
Australia’s best horse of last season, Autumn Glow, showed her class again with an easy win in the $5 million King Charles III Stakes.
IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers
Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.
Why companies may be liable for AI errors
Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a novelty on the job to a common workplace tool. Gallup found that 52% of U.S. employees and 68% of professional services workers were using AI by February 2026. Thomson Reuters similarly found in spring 2026 that 74% of professionals use AI several times a week for work. This widespread use shouldn’t surprise anyone. For accountants, attorneys, consultants, and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information, and a
Rajinikanth Visits Late Music Composer Deva’s Home; Kamal Haasan Pens Heartfelt Tribute
Rajinikanth visited veteran music composer Deva’s home following his demise, while Kamal Haasan paid tribute to the legendary musician with a heartfelt message.
US AI coding startup Replit ends work with Anthropic
Enterprise contracts made up about 15% of Replit's revenue this year, up from about 2% last year.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI said internal models hacked two more websites, bypassed company-imposed browsing restrictions, and used exposed credentials to draw cryptocurrency from a wallet it couldn’t otherwise access, in the latest installment of disclosures of its agents performing unethical and likely illegal acts. The company on Thursday issued reports of four new incidents, all of which occurred in June. They come after the company revealed in July that internal test agents exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a tool designed to restrict their access to the Internet.
History Says Tesla Stock Swings Hard on Earnings. It Has Moved 8% or More After 10 of Its Last 15 Reports. - AOL
Seven of the 10 big moves were declines. Can the electric-car maker's next report break the pattern?
Maternal mental health disorders are common, treatable and too often overlooked
Nearly one in five birthing parents experiences a perinatal mental health disorder, making these conditions the most common complication of childbirth. Yet many parents struggle in silence because of stigma, limited access to specialized care, or concerns about treatment during pregnancy and breastf
Ruairí Kinsella on rehab after ACL injury: ‘I didn’t go full Roy Keane on the machine’
The forward is among four Meath footballers working their way back from knee ligament injuries, one milestone at a time
As Israel blocks PA funding, the West Bank’s healthcare system is failing
Hospitals across the occupied West Bank have been hit by a funding shortage.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:CFG) 2026-10-17
2026-10-17. The following slide deck was published by Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
"I simply didn't know if a first-person shooter could work as a Soulslike" - What have you been playing this week?
Our regular article where we tell you what we've been playing so you'll tell us what you've been playing. Deal?
Reverse Engineer Anything Project Brings AI Agents to Binary Analysis
Reverse Engineer Anything (REA) is an open-source project with over 200K GitHub stars that connects coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex to reverse-engineering tools like Ghidra, Hopper, and IDA. The project lets developers inspect compiled binaries, trace function calls, and investigate how
Over $600 Million In Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Prediction market boosters often tout the platforms as barometers of public opinion, or even "truth machines" offering a clearer picture of where things are headed than polling or other data. In 2024, for example, Kalshi beat many pollsters in forecast
Tiny optical chip uses two lasers to generate precise signals for future atomic clocks
NIST's two-laser microcomb matches tabletop equipment in tests, offering a path toward smaller atomic clocks.
Minnesota reports 25 new measles cases, all unvaccinated - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News
Health officials said infants, young children, pregnant people, and those with underlying health conditions face the highest risk. MDH said the ...
Deepti on Niki Prasad: 'It didn't seem at all like she was making her debut'
Despite India slipping to 19 for 4 in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, Deepti backed the batters' aggressive approach
India arrests Cockroach movement founder amid election protests
Indian police arrested Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on Saturday, according to multiple media reports, a day after...
Arsenal’s new blackletter font is a tribute to a star player
Arsenal’s new gothic font is a modern take on black letter. It’s part of a larger multi-font branding strategy for the 140-year-old English football club. The team unveiled its new font, Rocastle, at a pop-up exhibition this month at the Design Museum, in London. It’s named for the beloved late Arsenal player David Rocastle (1967–2001), also known as Rocky, and was created by David Rudnick, founder of the research and design studio terrain, with Léa Bruneau. [Type Design:
Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation
A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.