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Shlexball: Mac file search that understands descriptions
AI

Shlexball: Mac file search that understands descriptions

Describe what you remember and Shlexball finds the file on your Mac. It searches names and the text inside PDFs and Word documents, with an AI model that runs entirely on your Mac.

I wasn’t prepared for Element and Millet’s new outdoor collab to go this hard – those hairy suede approach shoes are simply incredible
Technology

I wasn’t prepared for Element and Millet’s new outdoor collab to go this hard – those hairy suede approach shoes are simply incredible

The second Millet x Element collection takes skate style into the mountains, and some of its best pieces are already disappearing

Moon-Like Madagascar
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Moon-Like Madagascar

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Moon-Like Madagascar 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   From an astronaut’s perspective looking back at Earth, a patch of bright rock in arid southern Madagascar m

Health Check: CSL places $500m-plus bet on rare kidney and liver disease drug candidate | Stockhead
Health

Health Check: CSL places $500m-plus bet on rare kidney and liver disease drug candidate | Stockhead

CSL will pay an upfront US$355 million ($515m) to co-develop an external drug candidate aimed at treating rare kidney and liver diseases.

Brock Purdy throws 2 TD passes to lead the undefeated 49ers past the Broncos 24-14
Sports

Brock Purdy throws 2 TD passes to lead the undefeated 49ers past the Broncos 24-14

Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and Christian McCaffrey ran for a score to lead the undefeated San Francisco 49ers to a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos

World

The Republican consensus on Israel is starting to fracture

Christian Zionism made support for Israel a Republican cause. America First Republicans are challenging that consensus.

Business

Larry Ellison to list Palm Beach property for $165 million

Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is planning to bid farewell to the third-largest oceanfront parcel in Florida’s Palm Beach County, with hopes to fetch $165 million.

How to Turn Down Sex Without Making Your Partner Feel Rejected
Culture

How to Turn Down Sex Without Making Your Partner Feel Rejected

Research suggests a warm, reassuring no can protect relationship satisfaction better than hostility, avoidance, or reluctant sex.

Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York AI hearing, Bloomberg reports
AI

Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York AI hearing, Bloomberg reports

News agency Reuters could not immediately verify the report Read more at The Business Times.

Nvidia Shield TV gets a significant update seven years after launch, but it's not one everyone will welcome with open arms
Technology

Nvidia Shield TV gets a significant update seven years after launch, but it's not one everyone will welcome with open arms

Regarded as one of the best streamers on the market today, the Shield TV Pro just got a whole lot more expensive

World's first full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot showcased
Science

World's first full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot showcased

RP1 robot is designed with the goal of providing a humanoid robotics system that can be used, modified, trained and continuously extended in real development workflows.

Aroa Biosurgery boosts Symphony clinical case with faster diabetic wound healing | Stockhead
Health

Aroa Biosurgery boosts Symphony clinical case with faster diabetic wound healing | Stockhead

ARX (ASX:ARX) has boosted the case for Symphony, with a RCT finding better healing outcomes for DFUs compared to standard care.

Blake Snell's wife Haeley drops 1-word reaction to Mookie Betts' spouse Brianna's western streetwear look in oversized t-shirts, cowboy hat and boots
Sports

Blake Snell's wife Haeley drops 1-word reaction to Mookie Betts' spouse Brianna's western streetwear look in oversized t-shirts, cowboy hat and boots

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts’ wife, Brianna, turned heads with her latest game-day update on social media.

World

As rising seas threaten low-lying Pacific Islands, regional leaders call on the world to take climate more seriously

From rising seas to a growing pressure for climate justice, Pacific island nations have invited world leaders to Tuvalu to highlight the very real consequences of burning fossil fuels that heat the planet.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on the lessons he learned as a Texas trucker
Business

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on the lessons he learned as a Texas trucker

I’m going to cheat a little because there are actually two “first jobs” that taught me valuable leadership lessons that I’ve carried with me in my time at United: The most valuable gift you can offer someone is your time, and what people will remember most about you is how you make them feel. Truckin’ The summer just before I turned 15, I got my first job at a trucking company in North Texas. I spent 8 to 12 hours a day in and out of an 18-wheeler in the hot summer sun, h

Wonyoung, Tzuyu, Fourth Nattawat: Celebs you can catch over the F1 weekend
Culture

Wonyoung, Tzuyu, Fourth Nattawat: Celebs you can catch over the F1 weekend

The Formula 1 weekend is approaching, and this means regional celebrities will also be landing in Singapore. Here's a list of who will be here and where you can catch them.K-pop idol Sangwon from Alpha Drive One will be at two Puma stores — 313@Somerset as well as VivoCity — on Oct 7. View this post

Why Oracle’s 1.3GW Project Lighthouse may not see full power until 2029
AI

Why Oracle’s 1.3GW Project Lighthouse may not see full power until 2029

After 10 months of review, Oracle’s 1.3 GW Wisconsin Data Center fails to get power approval — restarts the entire process

Technology

Why developers are giving Jev a shot

A new AI model called Jev has developers buzzing. We cut through the hype to find out what makes it different - and why it matters.

Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year
Science

Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year

The planet looks like a moderately bright, creamy-white object and is easily visible to the naked eye

Three years since October 7 • Their mission after October 7 sent these Israeli soldiers to a psych ward
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Three years since October 7 • Their mission after October 7 sent these Israeli soldiers to a psych ward

Three years since October 7 | The Israeli army tasked them with determining which bodies believed to be terrorists were actually dead Israeli soldiers and civilians. For weeks, they lived among the dead. Three years later, each had 'become one of the crazies,' as one puts it

Gattuso revisits early days at Milan, important team-mates and autoimmune disease
Sports

Gattuso revisits early days at Milan, important team-mates and autoimmune disease

Gennaro Gattuso has spoken in detail about his time at AC Milan, from his arrival as a player not up to scratch, to experiencing great success.

World

‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’

Award-winning author Arundhati Roy discusses why she's not afraid to address politically charged topics.

Mukbangers are answering the age-old question, ‘Who is keeping Long John Silver’s in business?’
Business

Mukbangers are answering the age-old question, ‘Who is keeping Long John Silver’s in business?’

Long John Silver’s, the nautical seafood purveyor, has a fresh wind in its sails—and it’s (mostly) thanks to Instagram Reels.  In early June, the food content creator Kishia Moore (@eateatwithkeysh) posted an Instagram eating video with her Long John Silver’s order. “They out here talking about who keeping Long John Silver’s in business,” Moore muses in the clip as she loads up a piece of fried fish with malt vinegar. “Who keeping Long John Silver’s in business? Me!” The video has now be

Inside Eamonn Holmes' relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander after she 'mo
Culture

Inside Eamonn Holmes' relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander after she 'mo

Eamonn Holmes's two-year relationship has taken another turn amid reports that partner Katie Alexander has 'moved out'.

Will Claude ever win a Nobel Prize for medicine?
AI

Will Claude ever win a Nobel Prize for medicine?

“Are we entering a world in which some (or all) Nobels will be awarded to Claude, ChatGPT, or their AI successors, rather than human scientists?” asks Jeffrey Flier.

I love the Pixel 11 Pro, but Google has 3 big problems to fix for the Pixel 12 Pro
Technology

I love the Pixel 11 Pro, but Google has 3 big problems to fix for the Pixel 12 Pro

The Pixel 11 Pro is a fantastic smartphone. But it also highlights a few lingering issues Google needs to fix with the Pixel 12 Pro.

World’s tallest wind turbine reaches nearly 1,200 feet in Germany
Science

World’s tallest wind turbine reaches nearly 1,200 feet in Germany

A 1,197-foot wind turbine has reached its full height in Germany, making it the world’s tallest wind turbine.

Lampard Inquiry considers early findings on Essex deaths
Health

Lampard Inquiry considers early findings on Essex deaths

Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.

Tetairoa McMillan, Bryce Young star as Panthers defeat Lions
Sports

Tetairoa McMillan, Bryce Young star as Panthers defeat Lions

Carolina receiver Tetairoa McMillan was dominant in his team's 32-36 win over Detroit Lions Sunday night, catching 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns from teammate Bryce Young, who threw for 329 yards to help the Panthers even their record at 2-2.

World

Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang

Drivers faced glitches at the race in Malaysia, where Lewis Hamilton had to stop and restart his car on the track.

Berenberg just raised its target on this popular UK stock -- but I'm not convinced
Business

Berenberg just raised its target on this popular UK stock -- but I'm not convinced

Mark Hartley explains why he's not buying in to all the hype after a UK stock broker boosted its price target for telecoms giant Vodafone.

Culture

Sky News paused for breaking election bombshell

A snap election has been called.

US lead in AI over China narrows after DeepSeek gains, BI says
AI

US lead in AI over China narrows after DeepSeek gains, BI says

That improving performance spells further market share gains for Chinese contenders Read more at The Business Times.

Technology

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Has Rare Cautionary Note on AI Safety

Speaking at a tech forum in Kyoto, Masayoshi Son called for global cooperation on AI safeguards, warning that superintelligence could pose a greater threat than conflict between humans if misused. Bloomberg tech editor Mayumi Negishi said the caution marks a notable shift in tone from the longtime t

Science

Ending clock changes? Health evidence favors permanent standard time over daylight saving

Several Canadian jurisdictions are moving toward ending the twice-yearly clock change, but a new analysis published in Canadian Medical Association Journal argues that eliminating the clock change is only half the decision: Governments must also decide whether to adopt permanent standard time or per

Symptoms that show you need to be taking cheap daily pill
Health

Symptoms that show you need to be taking cheap daily pill

A GP says you will even see an improvement in your mood and energy levels

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern brace for tough contract talks with Olise
Sports

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern brace for tough contract talks with Olise

Bayern Munich could be facing an uphill battle to sign winger Michael Olise to a new contract. Transfer Talk has the latest.

World

Libyan teachers’ strike escalates as union demands major education reforms

School year is on hold with teachers on strike and other unions threatening to take action.

Business

8th RD20 Conference to Be Held in South Africa, Its First in Africa

/PRNewswire/ -- The 8th RD20 Conference will be held on October 19-23, 2026, in Pretoria, South Africa, hosted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial...

Melinda Messenger, 55, is unrecognisable ditching blonde hair for natural grey
Culture

Melinda Messenger, 55, is unrecognisable ditching blonde hair for natural grey

TV star Melinda Messenger is now embracing her natural grey hair and says she is 'enjoying the freedom' of avoiding 'wobbles' about her looks – and she looks fabulous

OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks
AI

OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

Oct 4 (Reuters) - OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks and argued the technology should remain broadly accessible to the public

iPhone 18 Pro review – forget the Duo, this is a serious professional tool
Technology

iPhone 18 Pro review – forget the Duo, this is a serious professional tool

The new 18 Pro has stepped up its performance, battery life and camera to offer a product worthy of its professional name

White House tracking suspected plague death and quarantines in Russia
Science

White House tracking suspected plague death and quarantines in Russia

Panic swept through the region of eastern Siberia following the death of a technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute.

Early Lampard findings could come within weeks
Health

Early Lampard findings could come within weeks

Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, where to watch with Division Series underway
Sports

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, where to watch with Division Series underway

Eight teams remain in the 2026 MLB playoffs, with the best-of-five LDS round underway

World

Bosnia election: New technology might have stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead voters, but the result remains unchanged

New technology has stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead or absent voters, and turnout has fallen to a record low. But it was a case of deja vu in Bosnia's elections with the same parties winning along ethnic lines.

Your next hike could be at a Microsoft data center
Business

Your next hike could be at a Microsoft data center

The growing opposition to data centers tends to stem from concerns about the environmental toll of these massive, resource-intensive facilities. Their high use of land, energy, and water has turned some communities and elected officials against the projects, and noise pollution has led to lawsuits. Meanwhile, It’s expected that the power demands of data centers will continue to rise, more than doubling from 2025 to 2027. To try to soften some of the negative impacts, Microsoft is de

Fact Check: Is Trump planning to file a $10B lawsuit if Democrats win the midterms?
Culture

Fact Check: Is Trump planning to file a $10B lawsuit if Democrats win the midterms?

The claim surfaced as Republicans are projected to lose the November midterm election

Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York City AI hearing, Bloomberg News reports
AI

Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York City AI hearing, Bloomberg News reports

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon will testify at a New York City hearing on artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Asia Among Most Vulnerable to AI Correction, Asean Unit Warns
Technology

Asia Among Most Vulnerable to AI Correction, Asean Unit Warns

Southeast Asia plus China, Japan and South Korea are more at risk than most economies to any potential collapse in the artificial-intelligence boom, which could trigger shocks across financial markets and the real economy.

APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104: The Sombrero Galaxy’s Tidal Streams
Science

APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104: The Sombrero Galaxy’s Tidal Streams

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104:… 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. M104: The Sombrero Galaxy’s Tidal Streams Explanation: A deep image of the Sombrero galaxy reveals surprises. M104 is named the Sombrero galaxy because, on shorter exposures, it looks like a hat.

Exercise Timing in Type 1 Diabetes: Before or After Meals?
Health

Exercise Timing in Type 1 Diabetes: Before or After Meals?

Discover how exercise timing in type 1 diabetes, meal timing, insulin on board, and workout intensity can influence glucose responses.

LSU's Will Wade lands first 2027 5-star in guard King Gibson
Sports

LSU's Will Wade lands first 2027 5-star in guard King Gibson

LSU landed five-star guard King Gibson after the No. 13-ranked prospect in 2027 chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Louisville and Providence.

World

Yemen war escalates: What’s the latest, as government forces claim gains?

After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemen's government says it has taken key district

I've never seen Legal & General shares this popular!
Business

I've never seen Legal & General shares this popular!

Why's everyone buying Legal & General shares? Our author takes a closer look at the FTSE 100 insurer's recent and ongoing popularity with investors.

Matthew Rhys takes Best Actor at Bafta Cymru for performance in Netflix thriller
Culture

Matthew Rhys takes Best Actor at Bafta Cymru for performance in Netflix thriller

The actor added another award to his cabinet after winning two lead acting Emmys last month.

People really hate AI, so why can’t they get enough?
AI

People really hate AI, so why can’t they get enough?

Around the world, a love/hate attitude toward AI is very much the vibe right now.

New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"
Technology

New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"

Egyptologists have long debated whether the earliest pharoahs of the First Dynasty were buried with various servants and officials to serve them in the afterlife—a form of human sacrifice. But there is very little archaeological evidence available, given that many of the earliest Egyptian tombs were plundered and/or hastily excavated. A new paper published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology reassesses a collection of skulls excavated from tombs in the 1920s and concludes that over one-third show evidence of blunt force trauma.

Should we keep children away from sugar for their first 1000 days? | New Scientist
Science

Should we keep children away from sugar for their first 1000 days? | New Scientist

The list of age-related conditions we can avoid by limiting sugar is shockingly long. But does that mean we should stop our children eating any sugar at all? Columnist Alice Klein takes a look at the evidence for cutting out sugar from conception to age 2

Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
Health

Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings

US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.

ONE Fight Night 49 Main Event: Gabriel vs Rasulov Confirmed
Sports

ONE Fight Night 49 Main Event: Gabriel vs Rasulov Confirmed

Lucas Gabriel and Alibeg Rasulov will headline ONE Fight Night 49 in a lightweight MMA clash with major title implications in Bangkok.

World

Yemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis

Army of internationally recognised gov't claims key gains near strait before Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials meet.

The woman behind the AI actor Tilly Norwood says Hollywood shouldn’t panic
Business

The woman behind the AI actor Tilly Norwood says Hollywood shouldn’t panic

What happens when you interview an AI? If you can believe it, it’s stranger than you’d expect. Eline van der Velden, the Dutch actress-turned-tech-founder who created AI “actor” Tilly Norwood, explains how a personal art project became one of the most controversial figures in entertainment—attracting talent agency interest, death threats, and a global debate about whether AI will kill acting or democratize it. She makes the case that great storytelling still requires human craft, and that the mo

General Hospital Spoilers for What Happens This Week (October 5-9)
Culture

General Hospital Spoilers for What Happens This Week (October 5-9)

General Hospital spoilers reveal what is set to happen during the week of October 5 to 9. Check out the preview here!

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