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YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms
The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as AI involved in composition and vocals.
Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
A protein is a chain of amino acids held together by what are called peptide bonds. On their own, those bonds are extremely stable; they're estimated to have a half-life of several hundred years. But in Earth's environment, most proteins don't last nearly that long. That's because organisms have evolved a handful of ways to catalyze the break-up of peptide bonds, which have diversified into countless specialized protein-digesting enzymes.
Superexchange coupling between a dilute Gd3+ probe and orphan spins in a valence-bond glass
The valence-bond-glass state of the 4d^1 double perovskite Ba2YMoO6 combines Mo^5+ singlets with residual paramagnetic "orphan" spins whose coupling is hard to reach with bulk probes. We probe them by electron paramagnetic resonance of a dilute Gd^3+ ion on the Y^3+ site via broadband coplanar-waveguide transmission at 5 K. The isostructural nonmagnetic niobate Ba2YNbO6, doped with the same Gd^3+ probe, is a fixed-lattice control. The Gd^3+ linewidth nearly doubles in the magnetic host. Dipolar
Greenville County deputies search for missing man with medical conditions - WYFF
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing man with medical conditions. ... Deputies say 20-year-old Kamaurion Craig ...
Seven burning questions for Week 7: Can Notre Dame pass its first test, is Texas' offense broken?
A number of questions will finally be answered during the biggest weekend on the college football calendar to date
West Indies beat India to level T20 series as Hope continues record run
Shai Hope’s 102 gives West Indies a 24-run series-leveling win over India in fourth cricket T20 as another record falls.
Delta One’s new ultra-luxury suites come with Wagyu beef burgers and a $200 bottle of wine
For the average traveler, flying at 30,000 feet means tight seats and dried-out peanuts—not exactly luxury. But for passengers on Delta One, the airline’s premium class for long-haul routes, the flight is the experience, and it’s about to get a major upgrade. Delta Air Lines has announced the next generation of its top-tier cabin, marking its first major holistic redesign in 30 years. Backed by more than $1 billion in fleet upgrades, the revamp touches everything from individua
Mark Ruffalo Calls Newsom Out for Putting Billionaires Above the Working Class 'Once Again'
"Just like the Paramount merger, Gavin Newsom does what he always does," the "Being Heumann" actor says of the California governor
Android Launches Advanced AI Scam Defenses to Stop Fake Bank Calls
Google rolls out enhanced AI scam protections for Android, using Gemini models to detect complex text scams and block fake bank calls.
Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff's office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation
A small-business owner in Georgia has sued Flock and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office over alleged retaliation using license plate cameras. “[The lawsuit] alleges illegal [license plate tracking] searches over many months without probable cause and unrelated to any specific investigation,” Hall & Lampros, attorneys for plaintiff Tyler Murkerson, wrote in a press release.
NASA battery survives -274°F cold in test for future Moon missions
NASA's solid-state battery survives −274°F cold and operates at −112°F in tests for future Moon missions.
Senate Republican knocks Trump administration on measles surge: 'Get vaccinated, you don't die'
The GOP chair of the Senate Health Committee, Bill Cassidy (La.), argued the Trump administration is not promoting vaccinations vigorously enough amid a massive measles outbreak that has claimed multiple lives in 2026. “My concern as a physician is that everyone should be vaccinated for measles,” Ca
Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State prediction, odds: Week 7 Wednesday college football picks from proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Wednesday's matchup of the Kennesaw State Owls vs. Missouri State Bears
Woman rescued after being swept away by Istanbul flash flood
A woman was rescued by passersby after being swept along by floodwaters in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district
Heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul forces closure of schools
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Istanbul governor’s office declared schools closed, placed some public sector workers on leave and urged people to stay at home after heavy rainfall caused floods across the city on Wednesday.
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots.’ Its website says different
Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.
Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68
Prolific first-person shooter level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray died Monday at the age of 68, based on reports shared on social media by Apogee Entertainment yesterday. He had "dealt with cancer on and off for a while now," according to former colleague Joe Siegler. After studying computer engineering in the '80s and tinkering on some early games in COBOL, Gray broke into the industry at the age of 35 in 1994 with the launch of GrayDoom, a set of four maps for the then-new Doom that were widely shared on CompuServe and beyond.
Incredible robot bicycle performs wheelies, jumps and front flips
Researchers have created an AI-powered robot bicycle that can pull wheelies, leap over obstacles and even perform front flips.
brown fat, metabolism, losartan, heart disease, diabetes - The Rockefeller University
... diseases and some mental health conditions were less prevalent in individuals with brown fat.
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Sky turns orange as wildfires rage across Indonesia
An orange haze is blanketing Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan as wildfires rage across the province.
AI may double human lifespans
AI is giving longevity research a new way forward: better tools to identify potential interventions, and better ways to investigate their effects in people. Two recent papers from our team and academic collaborators illustrate that progression. In Cell, we introduced open tools to evaluate AI models and help researchers identify potential drug targets in aging biology. In Nature Biotechnology, we explored how blood-based aging measurements could be incorporated into a clinical trial of an AI-
Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins
The comedian and actor faces charges including rape and sexual assault from six female complainants who have never met each other, a court is told.
AI ethics analysis clarifies why different goals call for different ethical approaches
AI ethics has come under increasing criticism. Critics argue that while companies publish guidelines for AI development and use, the AI systems themselves often remain problematic. Researchers from the University of Bayreuth, Saarland University and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Securit
Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation
Most planetary scientists will tell you the heyday of Venus exploration was more than a generation ago. That is about to change. Two NASA missions are on track to launch to Venus in the early 2030s. The first, known as the Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging (DAVINCI), is now scheduled for launch in December 2030, a year earlier than previously planned. DAVINCI will send a parachute-assisted descent probe through the atmosphere of Venus, returning the first direct images of the planet's surface since 1982.
NASA’s Chandra Breaks Down ‘Treble Clef’s’ Galaxy Cluster Collision
X-ray: NASA/CXC/INAF-IRA/A. Botteon et al.; Infrared: UKIDSS-GPS ; Radio: ASTRON/LOFAR; Image processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk Astronomers have used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to break down the cause of a remarkable formation of radio waves they have nicknamed the “Treble Clef” because its distinct shape strongly resembles the musical symbol. The researchers discovered the Treble Clef is likely caused by an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision of two galaxy clusters.
FDA adcomm members' ties to industry under scrutiny
New research found that nearly 40% of FDA advisory meetings held over a recent 20-year period included either a patient or consumer rep with active ties to an advocacy group funded by pharma companies. Learn more:
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers vs. Dodgers, Stars vs. Avalanche and more
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Israeli quadcopter drone drops bomb in Lebanon
An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping a bomb on the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.
70% of Americans plan to shop Black Friday or Cyber Monday this year. Here’s what’s driving the surge
With financial stress mounting for many Americans, scoring deals may be all the more important during the holiday shopping rush. Over the four-day stretch between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Americans are projected to spend more than $85 billion, up nearly 9% from 2025, according to a report released Wednesday by Bain & Company. And more than 90% of consumers plan to shop Black Friday, Cyber Monday or another major sales event, according to a survey conducted by the Boston-based manage
Alexander Skarsgård raises eyebrows with ‘Lick My Worm’ T-shirt at ‘Wicker’ screening
“Make sure they see the worm,” the “True Blood” alum joked as he posed with his castmates in New York.
The Gadget Show podcast – The Smart Home war
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Software development and rules stability: Prototype racing in 2030
IMSA provided accommodation so Ars could attend the Petit Le Mans. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. The rising tide that has been the Drive to Survive effect has lifted more boats in motorsport than simply Formula 1’s. Sportscar racing is enjoying its own surge in popularity internationally at races like Le Mans in France, but also in North America in IMSA’s WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins assists NASA astronaut Luke Delaney as he practices suiting up in a spacesuit in an International Space Station airlock simulator on May 5, 2026, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center Space Vehicle Mockup Facility in Houston. Credit: NASA Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 12 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct.
MFG: Multi-turn Feedback Guided Molecular Optimization
Multi-objective molecular optimization is a critical process in drug discovery that aims to modify a given molecule to simultaneously improve multiple properties while maintaining a similar overall structure. This process often requires iterative modifications guided by computational or experimental feedback. Recent large language model (LLM)-based methods have begun to explore this iterative approach; however, these methods are not explicitly trained to leverage such feedback, while existing ap
Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the ALCS 10,000 times, which will now place Thursday afternoon due to weather concerns
How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC?
Former President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 fighters.
Bumble borrows a major feature from social media to shake up the dating landscape
Forget stumbling across your perfect match on a dating app by chance. Thanks to a new Bumble feature, you can look them up directly—as long as you know their username. With Bumble’s new Handles feature, the app is taking a page from the social media playbook. For the first time, prospective matches can opt in to having unique user IDs (similar to usernames on apps like Instagram or X) that can be found via search, giving users added control to a dating landscape dominated by algorithms. Ho
Alien: Ridley Scott Sci-Fi Movie Sequel Gets Bad Update as Popular Rumor Is Debunked
Alien sequel gets a bad update as a popular rumor about Ridley Scott’s next sci-fi movie is debunked, raising questions about its future.
Anthropic’s self-replicating AI warning is an alarming deja vu
Anthropic says its research found ‘signs of life for AI worms,’ that could colonize household devices. Experts say they have a point.
Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet
Schools and libraries from around the US pleaded with the Federal Communications Commission to drop the idea of ending E-Rate, a $2 billion-a-year program that connects students and library visitors to the Internet. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has criticized school districts for having "experimented with a massive increase in screen time for students," and said E-Rate expanded too far beyond its original purpose of "supporting basic Internet access to schools and libraries for educational purposes." In June, Carr led a 2-1 vote to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comme
When ‘T. rex’ died, a new giant fungus named ‘D-rex’ took over
The fungus discovered in China grows over a foot high and dates back 65 million years.
Two Routes to Interoceptive Prioritisation: Dissociating Likelihood Precision and Preference Reweighting in Active Inference
An embodied agent must prioritise among competing bodily needs. In active inference, it can respond to an urgent need by increasing the precision of information about that need or by increasing its preference for outcomes that relieve it. We compare these two interventions, separately and together, in a foraging gridworld with three lethal needs, and ask how each changes survival, perception and the body model the agent learns. Precision sharpens interoceptive posteriors and improves survival. P
Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RB in Week 6: Rhamondre Stevenson enters RB1 territory with Henderson out
Despite foot and ankle issues, the Raiders running back remains a must-start RB2 in a favorable matchup against a defense that allows the second-most points to the position
Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability
The Trump administration has killed at least 239 people in boat strikes denounced as extrajudicial killings.
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years hits U.S. store shelves
For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bemotrizinol—sometimes called BEMT—in June. The first sunscreens containing it are now hitting U.S. store shelves, including formulas from Neutrogena and other manufacturers. Dermatologists say the chemical fills an important market gap by
Hellboy 3: Guillermo del Toro Movie Sequel Gets Hopeful Update From Ron Perlman
Hellboy star Ron Perlman recently spoke about a potential sequel to Guillermo del Toro's previous two installments.
Forget the 10-Day Forecast. AI Just Improved Extreme Weather Warnings Up to 6 Weeks Out
This promising advancement could be a boon for disaster preparedness.
Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer
Director Greta Gerwig could have made pretty much any movie she wanted after 2023's Barbie racked up nearly $1.5 billion at the box office. She chose to make Narnia: The Magician's Nephew for Netflix, an adaptation of C.S. Lewis' sixth novel in The Chronicles of Narnia series. Gerwig has said little publicly about the film, other than that she was inspired by 1960s-era David Bowie, although she said it would not be a musical.
NASA to Host News Conference Previewing US Spacewalks 100, 101
NASA astronaut Anil Menon conducts a spacewalk on Aug. 6, 2026, to prepare the International Space Station for future upgrades to its power system. Credit: NASA NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks to complete solar array installation and power augmentation of the International Space Station during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 20, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA will stream the event through a variety of platforms.
Brain Age Gap Progression in Individuals at Risk for Neurodegeneration
Neuroimaging is a widely used modality for characterizing neurodegeneration in various health conditions. Brain age gap has emerged as a promising biomarker for monitoring brain health from neuroimaging data using machine learning algorithms. Recent studies have leveraged coVariance neural networks (VNN)-driven pipelines based on the advancements in graph signal processing for relatively transparent construction of brain age gap from neuroimaging data. In this paper, we focus on a longitudinal s
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s top legislator
Jorge Rodriguez has been removed from OFAC's sanctions list in latest US push for oil control and bilateral diplomacy.
Chick-fil-A CEO fails to answer what the chain’s ‘official position’ is on LGBTQ+ rights
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast food chains in America. It’s also one of the most divisive. And a new interview with the company’s leader is reigniting the long-running controversy.Andrew Cathy, CEO of the chain, recently sat down with the Today show’s Craig Melvin for his first-ever broadcast interview. But when Melvin asked the CEO pointed questions about the company’s stance on LBGTQ+ rights, he repeatedly evaded them. When Melvin asked how Cathy feels a
Hudson Williams treated the internet to an updated skin care routine video: ‘Glass skin mogged’
“See my attention span is fine,” one fan commented on the 14-minute clip.
Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence
Most companies use AI agents to ship products faster or speed up workflows. Apate.ai sends them undercover to get scammed.
Recording device hidden in toilet paper found in top-secret OpenAI meeting room
It took OpenAI two days to notice that a recording device was hidden in a restricted executive conference room where leadership met to discuss highly confidential information, including technical progress, government engagements, and commercial partnerships. Only those with special clearance are supposed to access that room. But the FBI believes the recording device was planted by Abdulrahman Alfozan, a 35-year-old engineer from Saudi Arabia, who became a permanent US legal resident in 2020.
Testing the 4-Point Correlation Function as a Probe of Parity Violation with the Quijote-Odd Simulations
We investigate parity violation searches with the 4-Point Correlation Function (4PCF) using the Quijote and Quijote-Odd halo catalogs. Specifically, we explore the auto- and cross-correlation searching methodologies that have been previously used in the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) searches. Although the Quijote-Odd simulations are initialized with a parity-violating primordial trispectrum, we find no statistically detectable
Compass Pathways Joins Forces with Leading Mental Health Organizations to Mark First ...
First-ever Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) Awareness Day establishes dedicated moment to recognize and raise awareness of the condition's ...
Serie A Power Rankings: Roma, Como and Lazio continue to push Inter; AC Milan slide
The Nerazzurri are still the leading candidate for the Scudetto win, but Roma, Lazio and Como continue to apply pressure
World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkiye
Clay analysis traces recovered storage jars to early history workshops operating across the Jordan Valley.
Colossal has take another big step toward bringing back the Dodo
Since its founding in 2021, Colossal Biosciences has sought to bring back extinct animals, including the Dodo, the iconic flightless bird once endemic to Mauritius. The bird was documented by humans when the Portuguese first arrived on the island in the 16th century, but hasn’t been seen in hundreds of years. The bird struggled to survive the arrival of new invasive species and human hunting, and, as the saying goes, went the way of the Dodo. For that same reason, Colossal Biosciences,
Danny Dyer in floating poo water protest on Thames
Along with the Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP, Dyer is calling for water companies to be nationalised.