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Sunil Mittal Warns AI Is Outpacing Regulation

Sunil Mittal says governments are struggling to keep pace with the rapid pace of AI innovation, and suggests that regulation should provide guardrails without stifling innovation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Technology

Ark's Wood Favors Nvidia, AMD in 'Volatile' Chip Cycle

Cathie Wood, founder, CEO and CIO of Ark Investment Management, discusses why she avoids traditional memory-chip players, saying the business cycle is "most volatile." Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Wood adds that we are "just at the beginning" of the artificial intelligence revolution. "In terms

APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora
Science

APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars… 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. Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora Explanation: What a cosmic coincidence!

Health

Is Medical Gaslighting Delaying Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis in Women?

New research suggests men have an easier time getting autoimmune conditions accurately diagnosed, even though these conditions are more common in ...

SALT: Martinez was absolutely right to call out Man United's hierarchy
Sports

SALT: Martinez was absolutely right to call out Man United's hierarchy

NATHAN SALT: In the space of two minutes and 55 seconds, Lisandro Martinez eviscerated a Manchester United hierarchy that for too long have been found hiding in the shadows.

World

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh

Saudi civil defence authority says danger passed after it issued alerts via its national early warning platform.

This pretty speaker is made from old melted Barbies
Business

This pretty speaker is made from old melted Barbies

Your old Barbies could be turned into speakers, power banks, and more.Gomi, a sustainable U.K. design studio, put out a call for old Barbie dolls for its Childhood Memories Collection, a new collaboration with the Mattel-owned brand to give old plastic dolls a second life as tech products.The collection includes $371 speakers, $95 power banks, $61 wireless chargers, and $45 tracker tags that are compatible with Apple devices and have a built-in alarm. Each is made from recycled plastic that come

Racial bias in London music licensing, report says
Culture

Racial bias in London music licensing, report says

Genres including Afrobeats, hip-hop and R&B are routinely flagged as "high risk", a report finds.

HP ZBook Ultra G3a With AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro Processor Debuts in India
AI

HP ZBook Ultra G3a With AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro Processor Debuts in India

HP ZBook Ultra G3a supports local AI workloads, including LLMs with up to 300 billion parameters.

The Internet’s undersea backbone is slipping into the danger zone
Technology

The Internet’s undersea backbone is slipping into the danger zone

Despite the expansion of Starlink and other communications satellite services, most of the world’s Internet traffic still travels through subsea cables crisscrossing the ocean floors.

Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever
Science

Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever

A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Called Vasuki indicus, the 47-million-year-old giant could have reached up to 50 feet long, making it comparable to the legendary Titanoboa. Scientists believe its enormous body made it a slow-moving ambus

Swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet prime minister over cancer funding
Health

Swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet prime minister over cancer funding

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Why Roma fans still revere Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho ahead of his emotional Champions League return
Sports

Why Roma fans still revere Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho ahead of his emotional Champions League return

The Giallorossi will host Real Madrid and their former coach on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico

World

Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state?

Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state?

Business

High Templar Tech Limited Reports First Half of 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

/PRNewswire/ -- High Templar Tech Limited ("High Templar" or "the Company" or "We") (NYSE: HTT), today announced its unaudited financial results for the six...

Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on "career high" of working with Rosalía: "I've got a suspicion that her heart is similar to mine”
Culture

Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on "career high" of working with Rosalía: "I've got a suspicion that her heart is similar to mine”

Grian Chatten has opened up about how it was a “career high” to work with Rosalía, and shared that he believes that “her heart is similar to” his own.

AI

Scimplify raises $25M to challenge China’s grip on critical materials with AI

Scimplify's annualized revenue run rate has tripled to $200 million as it eyes U.S. expansion.

France carves its own path in AI race with Nvidia’s help
Technology

France carves its own path in AI race with Nvidia’s help

Nvidia bets almost $10 billion in Europe as Paris pushes for AI sovereignty.

Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark
Science

Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark

Researchers took lessons from nocturnal animals to help rescue drones overcome a key challenge: flying in the dark.

Health

From Radio Waves to On-Demand Video: A Dual-Platform Approach to Chinese American ...

Initially focused on basic literacy for conditions such as psychosis, the program evolved to tackle more intricate public health issues. A ...

What to watch in UEFA Champions League: All eyes on Manchester City vs PSG; Real Madrid face big test at Roma
Sports

What to watch in UEFA Champions League: All eyes on Manchester City vs PSG; Real Madrid face big test at Roma

Enzo Maresca's side faces the ultimate tactical test against back-to-back champions PSG, while Jose Mourinho brings Real Madrid to the Stadio Olimpico

World

Israeli plan to reopen settler ‘Route 463’ threatens to isolate Ramallah

Israeli plans to reopen Route 463 for settlers threaten to isolate Palestinian villages and fragment Ramallah.

Battersea Power Station secures RM1.5bil refinancing loan
Business

Battersea Power Station secures RM1.5bil refinancing loan

KUALA LUMPUR: Battersea Power Station Development Company has secured a £280mil (RM1.52bil) refinancing loan to fund the development of the remaining 16 acres of its 42-acre London riverside site.

Anirudh Ravichander offers special prayers at Tiruvannamalai temple ahead of Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' release
Culture

Anirudh Ravichander offers special prayers at Tiruvannamalai temple ahead of Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' release

With just a day left for 'Jailer 2' to reach theatres, music composer Anirudh Ravichander visited the famous Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. Videos of Anirudh’s temple visit are going viral on social media.

16 cores, 5.2 GHz, and 55 TOPS: Minisforum's newest AI workstation is mostly a massive upgrade to 192GB of memory - and that is not necessarily a bad thing
AI

16 cores, 5.2 GHz, and 55 TOPS: Minisforum's newest AI workstation is mostly a massive upgrade to 192GB of memory - and that is not necessarily a bad thing

Minisforum's $7,399 MS-S1 MAX-P495 leads with 16 cores and 55 TOPS

Iran executes man accused of armed attacks during US-Israeli strikes
Technology

Iran executes man accused of armed attacks during US-Israeli strikes

Ali-Sina Mostafavi, 38, a mountaineer and musician from Kerman, was executed on charges of “enmity against God” after being accused of firing on civilians and soldiers during the opening months of the war. He was also charged with participating in the January protests and sending footage

England used centuries-old maps to restore a lost mile of river; salmon and sea trout can now move through the reconstructed channels
Science

England used centuries-old maps to restore a lost mile of river; salmon and sea trout can now move through the reconstructed channels

A major river restoration project in Northumberland has brought the River Breamish closer to its natural form by recovering a stretch of channel lost through centuries of agricultural changes. At Harehope Estate, south of Wooler, conservation teams used historic maps and modern mapping technology to

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too
Health

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.

GdS: The first of at least three - Pavlovic gets gears moving on Milan's renewal plan
Sports

GdS: The first of at least three - Pavlovic gets gears moving on Milan's renewal plan

Strahinja Pavlovic's renewal is all done pending the official announcement, but AC Milan plan to get two more extensions done.

World

Trump plans for ‘massive’ resource exploration in Greenland

US President Donald Trump announces a plan on Truth Social for oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland.

Singapore economy grows 5.4% in 3Q 2026 - advance estimates
Business

Singapore economy grows 5.4% in 3Q 2026 - advance estimates

SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy grew by 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the third quarter (3Q) of 2026, moderating from 6.2 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI).

‘Koffee With Karan 9’: When and where to watch the Karan Johar hosted final season featuring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in special appearance in premiere episode online
Culture

‘Koffee With Karan 9’: When and where to watch the Karan Johar hosted final season featuring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in special appearance in premiere episode online

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar)

AI

Lenovo expands AI security offering in Singapore, APAC

Lenovo, which is listed in Hong Kong, said the tool would help companies monitor employee AI use and set data-sharing rules.

OpenAI, Google pushing new AI models easily tricked into making nudes, researchers say
Technology

OpenAI, Google pushing new AI models easily tricked into making nudes, researchers say

Safety researchers continue to warn that a large volume of AI-generated explicit content is spreading unchecked, while regulators do little to meaningfully stop it. This non-consensual content is commonly shared in text and direct messages or stored in private clouds where it’s less likely to be detected or reported, a Google co-authored study of Internet users across the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom found this July.

Science

Global deforestation slowed in 2025 but surged in Congo basin: Study

Deforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Niño weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday.

Trans people with Long COVID navigate a new “dark age” in trans health - The Sick Times
Health

Trans people with Long COVID navigate a new “dark age” in trans health - The Sick Times

We spoke with and surveyed dozens of trans people navigating gender-affirming care and Long COVID during Trump’s second term.

All possible games for Roblox The Hollow (Halloween 2026)
Sports

All possible games for Roblox The Hollow (Halloween 2026)

Roblox is preparing for its next major Halloween celebration, The Hollow, which is scheduled to begin on October 22, 2026.

World

Israeli air strike kills Palestinian woman in Gaza City

The woman's young daughter was rescued from a large fire inside the apartment, caused by the attack.

Away is selling almost-new suitcases at a discount—and they’re going fast
Business

Away is selling almost-new suitcases at a discount—and they’re going fast

Away’s aluminum carry-on sells for $625, but right now you can snag one for $436. A medium suitcase in navy usually goes for $345, but you can get it for $293. There’s a catch, though: Some of these bags may have a little scuff here or a dent there. The suitcases are available on Away Reclaimed, a new site where the luggage brand sells its own products that cannot be sold as new. Its inventory comes from customer returns, which Away accepts within 100 days of purchase, as well as

Davina McCall says memory loss after brain surgery felt like 'advanced Alzheimer's'
Culture

Davina McCall says she had 'advanced Alzheimer's' symptoms after brain surgery

The TV presenter says she suffered memory loss following her operation to remove a benign tumour.

Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management
AI

Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management

Oct 13 (Reuters) - More than two dozen lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Federal Aviation Administration to pause the use of a new AI tool in the Washington area to assist air traffic controllers, citing safety concerns.

Ukrainian ex-military officer to stand trial over Nord Stream sabotage
Technology

Ukrainian ex-military officer to stand trial over Nord Stream sabotage

While some in the West were quick to accuse Russia of sabotaging its own gas export route, German investigators identified a cell of Ukrainians they say were the alleged perpetrators. #EuropeNews

Data centers strain capacity across major power grid
Science

Data centers strain capacity across major power grid

Newly erected data centers have strained the capacity for PJM Interconnection, America's largest power grid serving 13 states.

Health

PMOS, Formerly PCOS, May Be Associated with Alzheimer's Disease Risk - Healthline

“For someone with PCOS [PMOS], I would encourage regular visits with their healthcare provider to monitor metabolic health and address problems early, ...

How side deals, mega bucks and a rare breakout of honest and rational negotiating ruled trade period
Sports

How side deals, mega bucks and a rare breakout of honest and rational negotiating ruled trade period

If Sam Mitchell and his Hawks go on to the win the flag in the next few years, they should be thanking the Suns on the podium.

World

Settlers set fire to mosque in West Bank as Israeli forces raid villages

Settlers also attacked a boy in a separate incident in the town of Beita, south of Nablus.

This is how great managers respond to disengaged employees
Business

This is how great managers respond to disengaged employees

When team members disengage, most leaders instinctively tighten the reins. It’s an understandable response, but rarely an effective one. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report found that 70% of the variance in team engagement stems directly from the manager. How we respond to disengagement doesn’t affect just one person; it shapes the engagement of everyone around them. Research on Threat Rigidity Theory helps explain the instinct to assert control. Whe

Davies criticises BBC boss for AI Doctor Who comments
Culture

Davies criticises BBC boss for AI Doctor Who comments

Russell T Davies has criticised BBC director-general Matt Brittin's "clumsy" comments about an AI-generated episode of Doctor Who.

AI

A new AI detector looks beyond words to check whether the ideas came from AI

IdeaLens examines the ideas behind research papers instead of just their words, potentially giving editors a new way to identify AI involvement without mislabeling human-written work.

HomeView, new Apple TV 4K, And More: Everything Apple Announced at 'Welcome Home' Event
Technology

HomeView, new Apple TV 4K, And More: Everything Apple Announced at 'Welcome Home' Event

Apple has refreshed its smart home lineup with the new HomeView, fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Here’s everything the company announced, including pricing, features and availability details.

Military Archives - Interesting Engineering
Science

Military Archives - Interesting Engineering

Stay informed about the latest advancements in military technology, defense strategies, and global conflicts. Explore the intersection of technology and the military world.

Health

Parents of children with mental health problems face stigma - News-Medical

Parents of children with mental health problems may experience stigma when the ideals that matter most to being considered a "good parent" are ...

Prisco's Week 6 NFL picks: Seahawks over Broncos on Thursday night, Buccaneers upset Steelers
Sports

Prisco's Week 6 NFL picks: Seahawks over Broncos on Thursday night, Buccaneers upset Steelers

Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 6 picks, including the Packers over the Cowboys on 'Sunday Night Football'

World

Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again

Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.

Patagonia just made a brilliant change to its website—and it  could change the way we shop
Business

Patagonia just made a brilliant change to its website—and it could change the way we shop

On Patagonia’s website, starting today, you can shop for new and used clothing at the same time. The company first launched its resale platform, Worn Wear, nine years ago, making it a pioneer in the brand-owned secondhand clothing space. The platform lets customers send back used clothing in exchange for a gift card; the clothing is then cleaned, repaired, and sold at a deep discount to someone else. But until now, you had to open a different website to actually buy refurbished Patagonia

CCTV footage of Kelly Clarkson's interaction at Brooklyn store released; new video fuels debate - WATCH
Culture

CCTV footage of Kelly Clarkson's interaction at Brooklyn store released; new video fuels debate - WATCH

Kelly Clarkson, is making headlines again, over the controversy that erupted over her recent visit to a local Brooklyn store. The singer found herself in a war of words after after she publicly criticised the business over her shopping experience.

Nvidia buys stakes in French tech startups Doctolib, Genesis AI
AI

Nvidia buys stakes in French tech startups Doctolib, Genesis AI

PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - US chipmaker Nvidia has agreed to buy stakes in French technology startups Doctolib and Genesis AI, the two French companies said on Tuesday.

Zohran Mamdani’s Durga Puja Wish Dubbed ‘Remarkably Ignorant’; Read The NYC Mayor’s Navratri Tweet
Technology

Zohran Mamdani’s Durga Puja Wish Dubbed ‘Remarkably Ignorant’; Read The NYC Mayor’s Navratri Tweet

The first Asian American and Indian-origin Muslim mayor of NYC gets flak for his Durga Puja wish on Twitter. In his tweet, Mamdani quipped, "May this festival mark a season of reflection and renewal.”

Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the Mexican Coast
Science

Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the Mexican Coast

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search   Hurricane Simon churns off Mexico’s Pacific coast in this image acquired with the VIIRS (Visible Inf

Health

How natural disasters degrade air quality - IQAir

Indoor environments and continuous exposure to these pollutants can worsen pre-existing health conditions and symptoms. Depending on the region ...

Waller admits ‘it looks a tough ask’ to beat Ka Ying Rising in The Everest
Sports

Waller admits ‘it looks a tough ask’ to beat Ka Ying Rising in The Everest

Chris Waller concedes “it looks a tough ask” to beat Ka Ying Rising as Sydney’s leading trainer bids to dethrone the Hong Kong champion with a dual-pronged assault on Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick....

World

Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?

Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.

Smarter AI will create better B2B marketers
Business

Smarter AI will create better B2B marketers

Artificial intelligence has finally given B2B marketers what they’ve always wanted more of: capacity. More content, personalization, audience segments, campaign variations, and ways to push an idea across more channels. As AI becomes increasingly capable, marketers should be questioning how much they can trust it to assist them. Trust is now harder to ignore as AI moves from generating outputs to taking actions. Recent security incidents involving autonomous AI agents, plus AI leader

J.K. Rowling documentary to explore legacy of 'Harry Potter’ author
Culture

J.K. Rowling documentary to explore legacy of 'Harry Potter’ author

It'll look at her career as well as her "unflinching personal beliefs"

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