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AI

The Desperate Hunt for AI Computing Power Is Upending Silicon Valley

Bitter rivals are forming alliances and executives are having to personally intervene over the scramble for resources to fuel the AI boom.

New Trial Compared Muscle Gains in Vegetarians And Meat Eaters. One Difference Stood Out.
Technology

New Trial Compared Muscle Gains in Vegetarians And Meat Eaters. One Difference Stood Out.

Plant-based diets are associated with many long-term health benefits, but for older adults, there may be a potential downside.

Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
Science

Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida

The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.

Health

Sleep Duration Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in T2D – Insights From Daniel Barone, MD

... health conditions, may also be a marker of poor health.” “Those with chronic health problems may [have fatigue], which can cause an increased need ...

Saints coach ends AFLW drought with win in final game
Sports

Saints coach ends AFLW drought with win in final game

‘I should’ve quit earlier.’

World

Chile declares Las Condes disaster zone after mudslide

Chile declares Las Condes disaster zone after mudslide

RAMageddon: 3 tips to handle the rising cost of computer memory
Business

RAMageddon: 3 tips to handle the rising cost of computer memory

Unless you happen to live with a software engineer or avid gamer, you may not be aware of the current shortage in computer RAM—which your resident computer expert may be calling RAMageddon or the RAMpocalypse. The RAM shortage is a familiar story if you’ve ever dealt with capitalism. The demand for memory, specifically dynamic random access memory (DRAM), has increased dramatically because of the rise of AI data centers. AI companies have been buying up the global supply of these memory chips

How to watch ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’? Release time, date and episode schedule
Culture

How to watch ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’? Release time, date and episode schedule

'The Real Housewives of Potomac' Season 11 will focus on feuds, marital troubles and legal feuds of the cast

Which Stocks Have the Biggest Exposure to Anthropic's Growth? - AOL
AI

Which Stocks Have the Biggest Exposure to Anthropic's Growth? - AOL

An Anthropic IPO will boost several companies.

Zero-stress travel: The app stack that keeps my trips frictionless
Technology

Zero-stress travel: The app stack that keeps my trips frictionless

There are a lot of travel apps out there, but these six apps are the ones I keep coming back to every single trip.

Mount Batten asbestos mystery leaves beloved Plymouth beach shut
Science

Mount Batten asbestos mystery leaves beloved Plymouth beach shut

With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.

Seeking help is a sign of strength, says Ong Ye Kung as Singapore steps up mental health support
Health

Seeking help is a sign of strength, says Ong Ye Kung as Singapore steps up mental health support

In light of World Mental Health Day on Saturday (Oct 10), Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung has a message for Singaporeans — seeking help is not something to fear, but a sign of strength. Noting the rise of mental health challenges globally, particularly in young people, the minister shared that hospi

Jaguars vs. Eagles: Where to watch NFL London matchup, plus pick, odds, kickoff time and latest updates
Sports

Jaguars vs. Eagles: Where to watch NFL London matchup, plus pick, odds, kickoff time and latest updates

Here's how to follow Sunday's action from London

World

Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazil

Man spreads flammable liquid in a room with 13 children while holding a lighter as police try to negotiate.

Ramya Krishnan looks fit and radiant at 56. One dietary habit followed by Baahubali star can improve sleep, reduce blood sugar and help you look young
Business

Ramya Krishnan looks fit and radiant at 56. One dietary habit followed by Baahubali star can improve sleep, reduce blood sugar and help you look young

Ramya Krishnan looks ageless and at peak fitness at 56. As per reports, the Baahubali star does not rely on surgeries to look beautiful but relies on eating clean and having a protein-heavy diet and intermittent fasting to keep fit and look like a million bucks. She also is fond of yoga, cardio and

US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat'
Culture

US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat'

Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".

Super Micro case fixer pleads guilty to sending AI servers to China
AI

Super Micro case fixer pleads guilty to sending AI servers to China

Ting-Wei Sun pleaded guilty in a $2.5bn scheme to divert Nvidia-powered servers to China. Super Micro co-founder Wally Liaw denies the charges.

Premier League Soccer: Watch Arsenal vs. Leeds Live from Anywhere - CNET
Technology

Premier League Soccer: Watch Arsenal vs. Leeds Live from Anywhere - CNET

EPL action returns as the defending champs face Daniel Farke's men.

Forever chemicals at former Oxfordshire fuel depot 'have been removed'
Science

Forever chemicals at former Oxfordshire fuel depot 'have been removed'

Barrels of forever chemicals left at a development site have been removed, a developer has said.

Second U.K. health body drops Israeli drugmaker after Pro-Palestinian pressure
Health

Second U.K. health body drops Israeli drugmaker after Pro-Palestinian pressure

'Those still taking Teva's money can no longer shelter behind the excuse that nothing can be done,' an NHS doctor told the Guardian, urging other medical bodies to follow suit

Colts vs. Steelers: AFC matchup should have the feel of a playoff game in Pittsburgh
Sports

Colts vs. Steelers: AFC matchup should have the feel of a playoff game in Pittsburgh

Plus, how to watch, what to know and a preview from an NFL expert

World

Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano killed in Mexico’s Oaxaca

Conflicting reports emerge on the circumstances of the killing, prompting calls for justice from advocacy groups.

So-Young: Strong Revenue Growth Doesn't Equate To Profitability (NASDAQ:SY)
Business

So-Young: Strong Revenue Growth Doesn't Equate To Profitability (NASDAQ:SY)

So-Young International is rated HOLD due to ongoing losses despite strong top-line growth and a unique online-to-offline business model. Read more about SY.

BBC World Service - Witness History, The most successful Paralympian in history
Culture

BBC World Service - Witness History, The most successful Paralympian in history

Trischa Zorn-Hudson has won 55 Paralympic medals

Anthropic AI agents took ‘unintended’ actions on government sites
AI

Anthropic AI agents took ‘unintended’ actions on government sites

The inappropriate actions by its agents included submitting a false tip about a murder to Philadelphia police, Anthropic said.

Anthropic’s Rogue AI Filled Out U.S. Visa Forms, Gave False Homicide Tip to Police
Technology

Anthropic’s Rogue AI Filled Out U.S. Visa Forms, Gave False Homicide Tip to Police

Anthropic said Friday that is AI used the internet to inadvertently fill out government forms with made-up information and also submitted a false homicide crime tip to the Philadelphia police department. Anthropic said police flagged the homicide tip as spam, and Axios reported that Anthropic’s mode

Giant tortoise count hits 183,000 on Seychelles island, study shows
Science

Giant tortoise count hits 183,000 on Seychelles island, study shows

A survey led by the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) and the University of Exeter found that the identified population is the “highest figure ever recorded for the species.”

Private clinics face crackdown as ADHD and autism diagnoses soar
Health

Private clinics face crackdown as ADHD and autism diagnoses soar

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it will strengthen legislation in a bid to improve standards and curb over-diagnoses.

Arsenal vs Leeds: Premier League - LIVE
Sports

Arsenal vs Leeds: Premier League - LIVE

Gunners seeking a return to winning ways

Alleged abuse victims at British military school in Germany tell of agonising fight for justice
World

Alleged abuse victims at British military school in Germany tell of agonising fight for justice

Two women, now in their 50s, say MoD refuses to take responsibility for abuse they suffered as children

I Have Never Taken Alcohol - Charly Boy
Business

I Have Never Taken Alcohol - Charly Boy

Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has disclosed that his favourite drink is water. According to the Maverick boss, he has

Vietnamese Supernatural Horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ Heads to Busan Market With Mockingbird Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Culture

Vietnamese Supernatural Horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ Heads to Busan Market With Mockingbird Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

Mockingbird Pictures brings Vietnamese horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ to buyers at the Busan market ahead of a Dec. 25 release.

GMKtec EVO-X3 "AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395" Mini PC Review: Enhanced Cooling In A Local AI Powerhouse
AI

GMKtec EVO-X3 "AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395" Mini PC Review: Enhanced Cooling In A Local AI Powerhouse

GMKtec EVO X3 features AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 16 Zen 5 cores, 128GB memory, & 2TB SSD for $3799, delivering superb AI & gaming performance.

Samsung & SK hynix Have Set A Dangerous Greed Cycle That Has Trickled Down To Suppliers Like ASML, Who Now Want To Match Their Customers’ Profit Margins
Technology

Samsung & SK hynix Have Set A Dangerous Greed Cycle That Has Trickled Down To Suppliers Like ASML, Who Now Want To Match Their Customers’ Profit Margins

Samsung and SK hynix have set a precedent that is now trickling down to suppliers, as ASML reportedly applies a flat price hike across every EUV and DUV part

Does written language speed up or slow down cultural change?
Science

Does written language speed up or slow down cultural change?

The written word has been revolutionary in preserving ideas from the past, and transmitting new ones in the present. But does it favor tradition or change?

Health

Response to independent review of mental health, ADHD and Autism in England - RCSLT

RCSLT responds to the final report in the Independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.

CorSport: Chukwueze smiles as Amorim makes decision to enhance his strengths
Sports

CorSport: Chukwueze smiles as Amorim makes decision to enhance his strengths

Samuel Chukwueze is one of several players who could benefit from AC Milan's formation change, with less focus on defensive duties moving forward.

World

Bangkok common rail ticket with 17–45 baht fares planned for Jan 1, 2027

Bangkok common rail ticket with 17–45 baht fares planned for Jan 1, 2027

Nobody trusts HR. It’s up to companies to fix it
Business

Nobody trusts HR. It’s up to companies to fix it

Earlier this year, I wrote in Fast Company that 2026 could be the year companies finally begin taking employee well-being seriously. I also challenged HR leaders to seize the moment and help drive the requisite cultural change within their organizations. Many people subsequently reached out to me to argue that well-being cannot be just an HR initiative and that, to truly succeed, it requires the full buy-in and ownership of leaders at every level, including the C-suite. I found myself instant

Woman gets up to sing at O Beach in Ibiza and then people realise who she is
Culture

Woman gets up to sing at O Beach in Ibiza and then people realise who she is

Partygoers at O Beach in Ibiza were left floored when a mystery woman in a white gown took to the stage and began belting out an iconic dance anthem - with many calling her a "legend"

AI

The Fusion of Two Giants: Why AI + Quantum Computing Is the Real Revolution

Separately they are impressive. Together they could redefine what it means to be human.Continue reading on Medium »

I've tested dozens of Garmin watches, but Coros' lightweight Pace 4 Pro smartwatch has seriously impressed me
Technology

I've tested dozens of Garmin watches, but Coros' lightweight Pace 4 Pro smartwatch has seriously impressed me

It packs a titanium bezel, sapphire glass, offline maps and 60 hours of GPS into a watch that weighs less than most fitness bands

APOD: 2026 October 10 – Lunar Farside
Science

APOD: 2026 October 10 – Lunar Farside

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 10… 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. Lunar Farside Explanation: Tidally locked in synchronous rotation, the Moon always presents its familiar nearside to denizens of planet Earth. From lunar orbit, the Moon’s farside can become familiar, though.

Health

What happens when you don't know your family medical history?

People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to their own health.

WA opener limps off injured as Shield toll mounts
Sports

WA opener limps off injured as Shield toll mounts

Western Australia's Sheffield Shield batting stocks have copped another blow, with Sam Fanning suffering an apparent hamstring injury against Queensland.

World

A year after the ‘ceasefire’, Gaza’s healthcare is still collapsing

Continuing attacks, restrictions on medical aid and delayed evacuations are still killing Palestinians.

This free tool fixes your copy-paste headaches
Business

This free tool fixes your copy-paste headaches

Have you ever pasted text into Slack or Google Docs and noticed that everything looks just plain wrong? You’re not alone. Formatting is a mess on the internet right now, mostly because different apps use different standards. There’s rich text, used by the likes of Microsoft Word and Google Docs. There’s Markdown, an increasingly common way of formatting text using plain-text characters—Reddit and Discord both use this. And then there’s Slack, which for some reason uses its own formatting sche

Coronation Street's Beverley Callard shares sad news after biopsy
Culture

Coronation Street's Beverley Callard shares sad news after biopsy

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has told fans she is feeling "in limbo" as she waits for her stomach biopsy results, while also sharing the heartbreaking news about her rescue dog

AI

PC Shipments Fell 20%. AI Is Part of the Reason, Not the Whole Story

What the research firm actually said, and what the headlines skipped.Continue reading on Medium »

New smartwatch tracks sodium, potassium in 165-minute field test
Technology

New smartwatch tracks sodium, potassium in 165-minute field test

Japanese researchers develop a wearable sweat sensor that tracks sodium- and potassium-responsive signals wirelessly.

The Carrie remake is getting roasted over its changes to one of the most iconic scenes in horror
Science

The Carrie remake is getting roasted over its changes to one of the most iconic scenes in horror

Does Amazon's Carrie expand the story or write a completely new one?

People diagnosed with one cancer type 'can get £50,000 payment'
Health

People diagnosed with one cancer type 'can get £50,000 payment'

New research has found that those who took precautions could get the help

"I don’t know the guy" - Xabi Alonso hits back at Piers Morgan after comments about Chelsea star Cole Palmer
Sports

"I don’t know the guy" - Xabi Alonso hits back at Piers Morgan after comments about Chelsea star Cole Palmer

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso responded to British broadcaster Piers Morgan calling out attacker Cole Palmer for missing England games after Palmer made himself unavailable for the Three Lions' four UEFA N

World

Marcos looks to Singapore to build on Asean digital pact amid US-China rivalry

Marcos looks to Singapore to build on Asean digital pact amid US-China rivalry

Home price shifts across local housing markets, as told by 3 maps
Business

Home price shifts across local housing markets, as told by 3 maps

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When we make county-level home price maps at ResiClub, we usually shade each county by its result. That works, but it has a blind spot: It treats every county the same, no matter how many homes are in it. Out West, in particular, huge counties with very little housing end up dominating the map visually, while small, densely populated counties back East are hard to see. So for

‘I wanted everybody to say Vidyut does action’: Vidyut Jammwal explains why he embraced being typecast in Bollywood before his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in 'Street Fighter'
Culture

‘I wanted everybody to say Vidyut does action’: Vidyut Jammwal explains why he embraced being typecast in Bollywood before his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in 'Street Fighter'

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vidyut Jammwal (@mevidyutjammwal)

AI

Scripting News: Friday, October 9, 2026

Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Double-Door Refrigerator Deals
Technology

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Double-Door Refrigerator Deals

Samsung 458L, 1 Star refrigerator is available at Rs. 50,240

In 2002, Al Pacino's Only Sci-Fi Movie Predicted The Future With Eerie Accuracy - BGR
Science

In 2002, Al Pacino's Only Sci-Fi Movie Predicted The Future With Eerie Accuracy - BGR

Al Pacino's sole sci-fi flick, "S1m0ne," wasn't met with much enthusiasm when it first released, but it accurately predicted this Hollywood trend about AI use.

'Terminal prostate cancer has taught me one lesson I want to pass on'
Health

'Terminal prostate cancer has taught me one lesson I want to pass on'

A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.

Golden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals: How second-year franchise made unprecedented run
Sports

Golden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals: How second-year franchise made unprecedented run

The Valkyries, in just their second season, swept the reigning champion Aces in the semifinals

World

Brazil police rescue 13 children taken hostage at kindergarten

Brazilian police have rescued 13 children held hostage for more than two hours at a daycare centre in Curitiba.

Googlebooks mark the end of the old Google
Business

Googlebooks mark the end of the old Google

Does Google still believe in the open web? With the launch of its new Googlebooks, it doesn’t feel that way. Googlebooks are Google’s attempt to establish a new platform of Android-based laptops, with native Android app support and tight connectivity with Android phones. They’re also an extension of Google’s efforts to rebuild Android around AI, with Gemini features just a quick cursor gesture away. At the same time, Google plans to phase out ChromeOS, which it intr

Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
Culture

Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song

US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.

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