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AI

Musk says SpaceX closes $40b debt deal for Nvidia AI chips

SpaceX also plans to launch Nvidia-powered AI satellites into orbit next year.

Apple Reportedly Preparing Touchscreen MacBook Pro Alongside New Macs And iPads
Technology

Apple Reportedly Preparing Touchscreen MacBook Pro Alongside New Macs And iPads

Apple is reportedly preparing a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display and upgraded M-series chips. The company may also refresh other Macs and iPads while introducing an In-Box Checker to tackle fraudulent iPhone returns.

In pictures: Storm Boelo leaves a trail of destruction across Scotland
Science

In pictures: Storm Boelo leaves a trail of destruction across Scotland

The severe weather brought strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Scotland.

Health

Surviving cancer starts at diagnosis and continues after treatment

“You have cancer.” It’s a phrase that comes as a shock, then is quickly followed by a whirlwind of decisions that somehow feel fast and slow at the…

Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: Get $55 bonus for Chiefs vs. Seahawks on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 7
Sports

Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: Get $55 bonus for Chiefs vs. Seahawks on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 7

New Kalshi users can get a $55 bonus after making $25+ in trades on the NFL Week 7 Chiefs vs. Seahawks SNF matchup

World

Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

BlueScope upgrades first-half FY2027 earnings guidance
Business

BlueScope upgrades first-half FY2027 earnings guidance

BlueScope upgrades 1H FY2027 EBIT guidance to $1.1 billion, citing strong US steel spreads and robust Australian demand.

Philippine Official Claims Thomas Markle May Allegedly Be 'Sex Offender of the Grossest Kind'
Culture

Philippine Official Claims Thomas Markle May Allegedly Be 'Sex Offender of the Grossest Kind'

A Philippine official says the investigation into Thomas Markle Sr.'s alleged possession of child abuse material points to a sex offender of the "grossest kind" -- confirming authorities uncovered illicit images during their search.

Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
AI

Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for

Zen rips off all the best bits of Arc, but skips the AI and bloat.

Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'We have to do something useful with AI, or we'll quickly lose social permission' — challenging AI pioneers to step up their game
Technology

Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'We have to do something useful with AI, or we'll quickly lose social permission' — challenging AI pioneers to step up their game

Many people across the business world are finding AI useful, but that doesn't mean it's making a wider impact on society – at least not yet

Single photo predicts your chances of surviving cancer treatment
Science

Single photo predicts your chances of surviving cancer treatment

Researchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool that determines your biological age and your chances of surviving challenging cancer treatment – all from a single photograph of your face.

Head of 'submarine affair' committee probing Netanyahu resigns amid poor health
Health

Head of 'submarine affair' committee probing Netanyahu resigns amid poor health

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit appointed retired Supreme Court Justice Zvi Zylbertal, already a member of the commission, to replace him. Amit also appointed Judge Ruth Lorch to the panel

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers reveals NFL once had a completely different plan for its international games
Sports

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers reveals NFL once had a completely different plan for its international games

Rodgers is now the first quarterback to play an international game in three different countries in three straight years

World

Iran war live: Trump rules out strikes ‘today’; Israeli forces raid Hebron

Trump's statement comes as Iran says renewed US-Israeli attacks 'will achieve no different outcome'.

Saints rush for just 18 yards in 16-10 loss to Steelers to spoil their Paris week
Business

Saints rush for just 18 yards in 16-10 loss to Steelers to spoil their Paris week

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Eighteen yards rushing. A missed field goal. A red zone interception.

Hit-and-Run Driver Allegedly Plows Into Cyclists, Killing 2 and Dragging Victim Over a Mile
Culture

Hit-and-Run Driver Allegedly Plows Into Cyclists, Killing 2 and Dragging Victim Over a Mile

Two people are dead after a hit-and-run driver plowed into a group of cyclists ... dragging one of the victims over a mile.

Week Notes 26#43 · Jamie Tanna | Software Engineer
AI

Week Notes 26#43 · Jamie Tanna | Software Engineer

What happened in the week of 2026-10-19?

Anil Kapoor Meets Satish Kaushik Lookalike, Gets Emotional In Viral Video
Technology

Anil Kapoor Meets Satish Kaushik Lookalike, Gets Emotional In Viral Video

Anil Kapoor gets emotional after meeting Satish Kaushik’s lookalike Gagan on India Ke Top 1%. The encounter brings back memories of their close friendship and their unrealised dream of playing twin brothers on screen.

China: Participants of Global Governance Forum hail China's contribution to fairer international order. | Flipboard
Science

China: Participants of Global Governance Forum hail China's contribution to fairer international order. | Flipboard

Amidst overlapping global challenges, international experts at the 2026 Global Governance Forum in north China's Hebei Province emphasized that rebuilding confidence and cooperation in global governance requires enhanced dialogue, the establishment of common rules in emerging fields, and a fairer, m

Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine
Health

Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine

Uganda is reinforcing existing border controls requiring citizens returning from Congo to undergo 21 days of quarantine at their own expense, the Health Ministry said Sunday, as investigators examine how a woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria cont...

Real Madrid finally show their potential under Jose Mourinho in convincing El Clasico win over Barcelona
Sports

Real Madrid finally show their potential under Jose Mourinho in convincing El Clasico win over Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe scored his 100th goal for Real Madrid in a 2-1 win at Barcelona on Sunday, trimming the gap between the rivals to three points

World

Trump escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric in fierce attack on El-Sayed

Trump has launched another fierce anti-Muslim attack on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Oil edges lower from six-month high as traders assess Iran risks
Business

Oil edges lower from six-month high as traders assess Iran risks

Brent trades below US$116 a barrel after surging by more than 6% last week Read more at The Business Times.

‘Wicker’ Stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Elizabeth Debicki on Making the ‘Very Silly,’ ‘Really Heartbreaking’ Film: ‘It’s Not Just a Slapstick or Sex Comedy’
Culture

‘Wicker’ Stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Elizabeth Debicki on Making the ‘Very Silly,’ ‘Really Heartbreaking’ Film: ‘It’s Not Just a Slapstick or Sex Comedy’

'Wicker' stars Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman and Elizabeth Debicki discuss the film's romantic themes.

AI

Show HN: Code with AI simulator (tiny game)

Hi HN!I made this tiny game about getting what you want from non-deterministic AI that never does the same thing twice.https://innerloop.works/code-with-ai-simulatorChallenge: hit every bonus point and land on "what I want" on every prompt.When you've got a run you like, turn on auto prompt and shar

World’s first: China to build 74,000-ton floating research 'island'
Technology

World’s first: China to build 74,000-ton floating research 'island'

The platform will feature six laboratories and accommodation for 238 crew members and researchers.

Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands
Science

Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands

Researchers from ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab have taught one of its four-legged ANYmal robots to solve a giant Rubik's Cube using its feet.

Health

Driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after medical episode causes crash

SAN ANTONIO — A 51-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after police say a medical episode caused him to crash his vehicle into a ...

Week 7 Fantasy football standouts: Early Week 8 waiver wire adds to boost your rest-of-season rosters
Sports

Week 7 Fantasy football standouts: Early Week 8 waiver wire adds to boost your rest-of-season rosters

Rookie receivers Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion are turning explosive targets into must-roster value, while Devin Singletary offers a sneaky stash before trade deadlines and backfield shifts shake up leagues

World

Serbia celebrates historic election win for student-backed movement

Celebrations erupted across Belgrade as Serbia's student-backed movement claimed a major election victory

Implant maker 'knows what needs to be done' after slip
Business

Implant maker 'knows what needs to be done' after slip

Two years ago shares in Cochlear were regularly trading around $300 but now they are less than half that value, putting management on the back foot to perform.

Roy Wood Jr. Says He Understands Why JD Vance's Mom 'Sold Him for Percocets' After VP's Amy Acton Diss
Culture

Roy Wood Jr. Says He Understands Why JD Vance's Mom 'Sold Him for Percocets' After VP's Amy Acton Diss

The vice president stood by Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack add against the Ohio Democrat this week.

AI and Robotics Archives - Interesting Engineering
AI

AI and Robotics Archives - Interesting Engineering

Coverage here spans industrial robots, cobots, humanoids, drones, and service robots, along with the hardware and software that enable them to operate at scale.

Does TSA actually allow AirTags in your luggage? Here's what the rules say - Engadget
Technology

Does TSA actually allow AirTags in your luggage? Here's what the rules say - Engadget

Throwing an AirTag into your luggage is a great way to make sure it reaches your destination, but are you breaking airline rules by doing so?

A black hole splitting in two sounds impossible but physics has a loophole
Science

A black hole splitting in two sounds impossible but physics has a loophole

The findings could help scientists understand the limits of Einstein's theory of general relativity and investigate whether black holes can behave in ways that challenge our current understanding of the universe.

Health

Iran nearing mental-health emergency, psychology chief says

“The overall condition of society in a situation of neither war nor peace can create significant psychological strain,” he said. He said people ...

Fantasy football Week 7 stock watch: Buy low right now on Brock Purdy, not so fast on Cam Skattebo
Sports

Fantasy football Week 7 stock watch: Buy low right now on Brock Purdy, not so fast on Cam Skattebo

Injuries to San Francisco's weapons won't last forever, while a crowded New York backfield could cap Skattebo's ceiling, plus what to make of Nico Collins and Derrick Henry

World

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot holds final rally before Israeli election

Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu’s rival in Israel’s upcoming election, held his final campaign rally on Sunday.

Nextdc vs Droneshield: Which ASX tech share is the bigger bargain?
Business

Nextdc vs Droneshield: Which ASX tech share is the bigger bargain?

Weighing up Nextdc and Droneshield? See how these two fallen ASX tech shares compare on valuation, earnings, and 2026 share price performance.

Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
Culture

Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish

The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.

SpaceX closes $40 billion debt deal for AI chips, Elon Musk says
AI

SpaceX closes $40 billion debt deal for AI chips, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk said in an X post that SpaceX has closed $40 billion in debt financing to purchase GPUs.

Submarine torpedo strike sends frigate to bottom of sea in trial
Technology

Submarine torpedo strike sends frigate to bottom of sea in trial

The decommissioned Elli-class frigate was struck during the guided missile trials and subsequently sunk by an SUT torpedo fired from a submarine.

7 technologies the US military uses to stop hostile drones
Science

7 technologies the US military uses to stop hostile drones

From microwaves to interceptor drones, explore seven technologies the US military is using or testing to counter hostile unmanned aircraft.

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
Health

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?

Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

Ballon d'Or 2026 predictions: Did Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe win Golazo Network vote?
Sports

Ballon d'Or 2026 predictions: Did Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe win Golazo Network vote?

Here's how CBS Sports Golazo Network's talent voted on Monday's award

World

Thousands protest in Prague against public media funding reforms

Demonstrators allege Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition's proposed reforms pose a threat to press freedom.

Manipur CM visits designated camp of militants in Kangpokpi district
Business

Manipur CM visits designated camp of militants in Kangpokpi district

Manipur chief minister Y Khemchand Singh visited Sinai Camp to address issues related to the Suspension of Operations agreement. The camp was recently disarmed following joint operations by security agencies in response to a troubling incident. During this operation, 17 individuals were found impers

Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day'
Culture

Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day'

The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.

AI

AI’s awful week is a peek into the future

Scott Shuey breaks down what’s driving this week’s rage-inducing AI stories, from the PHP panic to growing concern about investments.

iPhone Duo is on sale now: What to know before you buy
Technology

iPhone Duo is on sale now: What to know before you buy

Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo is now on sale. Get prices, specs, early review findings and what to know about limited Apple Store stock.

Five 600 MW hydrogen-ready power ships set for major yard conversion
Science

Five 600 MW hydrogen-ready power ships set for major yard conversion

Karpowership has awarded Seatrium a contract to outfit five Whale Class vessels delivering immediate, grid-ready electricity.

Health

My breast cancer diagnosis at 38 sparked a mission to rid our homes of microplastics

... problems. A review by the Endocrine Society highlights concerns about their effects on fertility, thyroid function and metabolic health.

Ballon d'Or 2026: Where to watch, start time, how does voting work as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal eye prize
Sports

Ballon d'Or 2026: Where to watch, start time, how does voting work as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal eye prize

Here's everything to know about Monday's ceremony, who can win and who are the nominees

World

Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile

Venezuela’s opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returned home after more than 10 months.

Business

Inside Singapore’s new five-year energy plan: S$5.3 billion grid upgrade, trebling of storage capacity

The government is prepared to facilitate the entry of more new power plants if needed

SNL UK takes aim at William and Andy Burnham’s TV appearances
Culture

SNL UK takes aim at William and Andy Burnham’s TV appearances

The show made fun of the pair’s presence on Celebrity Gogglebox and the Graham Norton Show.

AI

Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’

The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.

8BitDo's latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order - Engadget
Technology

8BitDo's latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order - Engadget

The Arcade Controller Pro starts at $119.99 and will start shipping in late November.

Science

Anthropic’s AI Agents Outwork Humans By 6x. So Why Are You Needed?

Your new coworker just logged in and has already clocked six times as many hours as you, except it doesn’t sleep, indulge in the latest office gossip, or need breaks. And to add insult to injury…it’s a robot. That’s the reality at AI startup and research company Anthropic. The AI giant released a …

U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
Health

U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads

Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

'Sunday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Seahawks vs. Chiefs picks from expert who's on a 28-16 roll
Sports

'Sunday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Seahawks vs. Chiefs picks from expert who's on a 28-16 roll

Emory Hunt reveals his picks for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 Week 7 'Sunday Night Football' matchup

World

Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal become youngest winner?

Still a teenager, Yamal could surpass Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21.

The Aussies copping the biggest house price falls
Business

The Aussies copping the biggest house price falls

One group of Aussie homebuyers is now more likely to be caught in negative equity, where they owe their bank more than their home is worth.

Three Days Grace Drummer Sent to the Hospital for Emergency Surgery With Ruptured Bicep Tendon
Culture

Three Days Grace Drummer Sent to the Hospital for Emergency Surgery With Ruptured Bicep Tendon

Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace fame has undergone an emergency surgery for a ruptured tendon in his bicep.

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