World in a Pulse
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Oura partners with Xella Health to combine your smart ring data with AI-powered biomarker testing for a fuller picture of women’s health
Oura spots the changes, Xella tries to explain why
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Micron and Samsung executives this week said the memory shortage will continue for at least the next couple of years. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra expects demand for the firm’s memory to exceed its available supply over that period, he told investors last night. Micron no longer sells consumer RAM, and Mehrotra’s statements refer to Micron’s business-to-business sales of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI and DRAM for servers. However, his comments also have implications for consumer devices.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches
NASA/Joel Kowsky In this Oct. 1, 2026, photo, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft is carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov to the International Space Station for a long-duration science mission. They are expected to dock at the space station at 7 p.m. EDT. NASA will stream Crew‑13’s arrival across multiple platforms.
Surge of 'breakbone' fever is Florida's largest outbreak on record
Florida is battling its largest spread of dengue fever on record, reporting hundreds of both international and local cases.
Woman allegedly restrained, choked and sexually assaulted in Sydney park attack
Padstow man Jesse Lee Hardy, 27, has been arrested and charged with choking, kidnapping and serious sexual assault offences.
The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations
The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations
Growth Agents 2026
Photography: Katie Addo, Adam Atkinson, Matthew Johnson, Tony Luong, AJ Mast, Matt Nager, Demetrius Philp, Tim Soter, Ryan Young Photo Editor: Amy Wolff
'Musk' Director Alex Gibney Calls Elon A "Bullsh*tter'
'Musk' Director Alex Gibney calls Elon a "bullsh*tter," rebuts claim his new documentary defames X, SpaceX, Tesla chief.
Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon is informing more than 2 million current and former military members that their personnel records storing sensitive personal information were stolen over a monthslong compromise of one of its networks. The breach is the second one in recent months to expose sensitive government information. The records, according to one notification letter posted to Reddit, included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, sex, race, and occupational specialty.
Yeti Makes Phone Cases Now? Here’s What Our Editors Think.
This is a game-changer from one of our favorite brands.
The Surprising Fall Superfood Dietitians Always Add to Their Cart
Dietitians share the nutrient-dense autumn staples to add to your shopping list.
Video: Rasmus Hojlund copies Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration after scoring against Portugal
Rasmus Hojlund broke out Cristiano Ronaldo's famous "Siuu" celebration after scoring against Portugal. Rasmus Hojlund paid tribute to his idol in dramatic fashion on Thursday, breaking out Cristiano Ronaldo‘s trademark “Siuu” celebration after scoring for Denmark against Portugal in Matchday 3 of t
Who is Capt. Smit, Machchhar, the pilot of the Flydubai flight?
Captain Smit Machchhar from India is recovering from stab wounds he suffered in a Flydubai flight altercation.
Average U.S. mortgage rate rises to 7.28%—the highest level in nearly three years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in nearly three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28% from 7.03% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, the biggest leap in several years. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%. It is the sixth consecutive week that mortgage rates have increased. The average rate is now the highest it’s been since November 22, 2023, when it reached 7.29%. Borrowing costs on 15-year f
GTA 6 Finally Gets a Rating from the ESRB Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (or the ESRB to you laymen), has finally slapped the M for Mature rating on Grand Theft Auto 6. Based on that extended gameplay look on Netflix, GTA 6 will be hitting all the hallmarks of an M-rated game: violence, sexual content, alcohol
Microsoft, Google back Apache Ossie to make enterprise data and AI platforms more interoperable
Their support for the project could make enterprises’ Power BI and BigQuery semantic models more portable, but governance gaps and the project’s evolving specification could limit interoperability, analysts say.
Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence
BOSTON (AP) — The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children. During Clancy's first trial, which ended Sept. 4 with a dea
Doomsday fish study reveals blueprint for quiet ocean-monitoring robots
Cornell engineering professor Rob Shepherd sought to design a large, silent underwater robot to monitor ocean health without startling marine life.
Mistrust in science and a juicy gene-editing lawsuit
Why have so many Americans lost trust in science? And what's the deal with a new gene-editing lawsuit? Find out on this week's episode of "The Readout LOUD" podcast.
Why Texans can bounce back from 0-3 start for second straight year, return to playoffs in 2026
Misfortune and a key injury make Houston's three-game losing streak look worse than it really is
Most Americans say US-Israel war on Iran not worth fighting: Poll
Nearly 70 percent of Americans say the US-Israeli war is not worth fighting, marking a significant spike since July.
Over 70% of Americans are concerned about AI’s existential risks, polling shows
A Quinnipiac University national poll strongly suggests that Americans’ fears about AI now go well beyond job losses and energy cost hikes because of new data centers. Fears about AI threatening humanity have gone mainstream. The poll, released Wednesday, found that 73% of Americans are either very concerned (38%) or somewhat concerned (35%) that future AI systems could threaten human survival, while just 25% are either not so concerned (14%) or not concerned at all (11%). More than half o
Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for Events to Sponsor
Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for Events to Sponsor
OpenAI cuts ties with three safety researchers, WSJ reports
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.
Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis?
Humans can be a frisky bunch, and it wasn’t very long after Tesla Autopilot started letting drivers go hands-free before people decided to post footage of themselves having sex from the driver’s seat. Recently, The San Francisco Standard interviewed multiple people who claimed to have had sex in robotaxis belonging to General Motors’ now-defunct Cruise.
Trehalose analog provides a new platform for designing water-soluble glycopolymers
Sugars are attractive building blocks for functional materials because of their high water affinity and diverse biological properties. Incorporating sugars into synthetic polymers can therefore provide materials that combine the processability of polymers with characteristics derived from carbohydra
'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.
Fantasy football Week 4 PPR Cheat Sheet: David Montgomery a boom-bust RB2 play as Houston committee emerges
Set your best Week 4 lineup with our PPR cheat sheet, breaking down every player in consideration
Every Millennial Will Remember These 3 Alternative Rock Hits From 1999
These alternative rock hits from 1999 closed out the final decade of the 20th century, a time that is memorable for every millennial.
'Depression like 1929, if Democrats get in…': Trump drops dire warning ahead of Midterms 2026
President Donald Trump delivers a sweeping message ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, warning that a Democratic takeover of Congress could trigger what he called a “financial depression” like 1929. Trump also confirmed that preemptive pardons for administration officials are “on the table,” while
Tuldok, October 2, 2026
Tuldok, October 2, 2026
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president
President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
Florida cops are facing questions after a mandate to remove all Flock cameras tracking cars on St. Lucie County roads led local police to uncover more than a dozen suspicious cameras operating without permits. Local residents told The Washington Post that they were alarmed that no one knows who owns many of the mysterious cameras. Of the 14 cameras found, 11 had no obvious owners, raising concerns about who has access to sensitive data that bad actors could abuse. After the cameras were discovered, St.
Hidden force deep inside Earth is altering the length of our days
Scientists have discovered a hidden force deep inside Earth that is changing the length of our days.
A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?
The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?
Superb Wales see off 10-man Norway to seal first win of 2026 in Nations League
Wales secured a 2-1 win over Norway at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday night
Prince William opens up on past job selling CDs at ‘dodgy car boot sale’
William spoke about helping out at a country fair when a former customer reminded him of his efforts
More than 1 in 3 Americans making over $300,000 say they are living paycheck to paycheck
The affordability crisis puts a huge strain on Americans making the least, but apparently everyone is feeling it. More than a third of people earning under $100,000 or over $300,000 say they live paycheck to paycheck, according to a new report on retirement trends from Goldman Sachs. For people making less than $100,000, the share of people struggling to save is 42%, while 36% of their well-compensated counterparts above the $300,000 threshold reported a similar lack of financial wiggle
Ynon Kreiz, as Co-CEO of Paramount, to Receive Pay Package Worth More Than $46.5 Million
Paramount revealed the pay package for Ynon Kreiz, who will lead Paramount-Warner Bros. as co-CEO alongside David Ellison.
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.
CVE-2026-104182 uhop stream-json JSONC parser parser.js resource consumption
A flaw has been found in uhop stream-json up to 3.5.x. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-104182. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Hidden 'funnels' let complex systems slip between stable states
Many systems in nature can settle into several different stable states, with the final state depending on their starting conditions. However, the boundaries separating these states are often far more complicated than they first appear.
Bacterial outbreak sickens 11 as officials race to find the source
The Food and Drug Administration is currently probing a listeria monocytogenes cluster that has sickened 11 people.
Florida State, Mike Norvell enter key stretch with coach's future in question, Jimbo Fisher rumors swirling
While Norvell navigates a pivotal midseason stretch, the search for a new athletic director and behind-the-scenes Fisher chatter complicate the future in Tallahassee
New world’s conflicts, chaos, West’s attempts to destroy Russia: Putin’s speech
The Russian president says the world needs to think about what should be done to avoid the most catastrophic scenarios, in which humanity could slide to the brink of survival
Workers are ‘calendar stalking’ their bosses for more face time
Amid growing pressure to return to the office, hybrid workers are developing sophisticated ways to optimize (and minimize) their time at work. First came “coffee badging”—where a hybrid or remote employee goes to the office just long enough to swipe his or her ID badge and grab a cup of coffee—to which some companies responded by tracking how long their workers stayed in the office. Now, the latest example of possible workplace presenteeism is “calendar stalking,” or snooping o
Crazy Jhenny, October 2, 2026
Crazy Jhenny, October 2, 2026
MindOn wants robots to work at human speed, not just complete tasks
MindOn's Mind-1 physical AI model is designed to let robots perform complex manipulation tasks at human-level speed.
Police may have new ways to access data on locked iPhones - Engadget
A training video reportedly demonstrates how police can evade an Apple security feature.
NASA Awards Enterprise Logistics Support Services Agreements
Credit: NASA NASA selected 16 companies to provide Enterprise Logistics Support Services under new agreements that will standardize requirements, improve reporting, and streamline the management of costs and resources. The $1.4 billion blanket purchase agreements will support equipment and property management, transportation, disposal, product support, flight hardware support operations, equipment maintenance and repair, export control, move operations, flight hardware, and other material purchases. Under the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Ser
No porn, no doomscrolling, no processed foods: Meet Israel's spermmaxxers
Organic food, natural fabrics, exercise, quitting cannabis and ice baths: Social media has pushed wellness trends to the extreme. Now the world of 'maxxing' is coming for Israeli men's sperm
Week 4 Fantasy Football injuries: Expecting Puka Nacua and Nico Collins back, DeVonta Smith concern
Subhead: Puka Nacua and Nico Collins could return in Week 4, while injuries to Justin Jefferson and D'Andre Swift demand attention
Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank
Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank
America’s next growth opportunity: An investment-ready heartland
With a more coordinated approach, smaller cities in the middle of the country could generate trillions of dollars in added economic output.
Sony Pictures TV's Distribution and Networks Co-President Mike Wald Retires, Jason Spivak and Paul Littmann to Lead Division
Wald will depart at the end of the year after 32 years with the studio
Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,600 times before space data centers get off the ground
Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.
Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search
In a setback for publishers worried about the effects of AI search, a US federal judge has dismissed lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media against Google. The companies accused Google of antitrust violations in products like AI overviews, which have led to decreasing traffic at numerous sites. However, US District Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google's conduct is not illegal under antitrust law. The lawsuits were filed in 2025, and Google requested a dismissal earlier this year.
Huge underwater UFO base spans city blocks in new whistleblower claims
An Air Force veteran has revealed shocking new details of an alleged underwater invasion the military has known about for years.
Mike Flanagan's Timely Carrie Is the First Worthwhile Adaptation in 50 Years
Every adaptation of Stephen King's classic reflects its era. Set in the present, Mike Flanagan's Prime Video series finds monsters everywhere
Best Week 5 college football betting promos: Get nearly $3,000 in bonuses from top betting apps, sportsbooks
Top Week 5 college football betting apps include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet
ICC ends contract with French insurer amid US sanctions threat
ICC and Axa terminate agreement amid mounting US criticism and looming financial restrictions on the court, FT reports.
Former LinkedIn CEO leaves Microsoft, citing reluctance to relocate for ‘full time, every day’ work in Washington office
Former LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky announced on Thursday that he is stepping down “after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft” and will leave the company at the end of the year. Roslansky led LinkedIn for six years, during which time he grew membership on the platform from 700 million to 1.3 billion. Last year, his role at Microsoft expanded to include overseeing the software giant’s Office productivity software group, CNBC reported. The news follows the departures
Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.