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Is Siri AI coming to your big HomePod? Maybe but probably not
Alt text on image of full-size HomePod refers to "multi-colored Siri AI glow." Accidental hint, or simple error?
Ukrainian ex-military officer to stand trial over Nord Stream sabotage
While some in the West were quick to accuse Russia of sabotaging its own gas export route, German investigators identified a cell of Ukrainians they say were the alleged perpetrators. #EuropeNews
Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark
Researchers took lessons from nocturnal animals to help rescue drones overcome a key challenge: flying in the dark.
Parents of children with mental health problems face stigma - News-Medical
Parents of children with mental health problems may experience stigma when the ideals that matter most to being considered a "good parent" are ...
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Manchester City vs PSG Live: Champions League
Follow updates from the league stage clash, including the buildup, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
The hidden privilege of uninterrupted time
The school calls in the middle of the workday. Your child is sick. That means you have to leave the meeting, cancel the rest of your afternoon, and rearrange appointments for tomorrow. Research shows that when this happens to a father, he has a childcare problem. But when it happens to a mother, she can become the childcare problem. That distinction explains something we don’t talk about enough when we discuss working parents. The inequality isn’t just about who spends more hours doing laundr
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.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 2
Day 2 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, full of all themes across AI, investor-only session, more roundtables, and more. Register to save 50% on your pass.
Inflation data, Bank of America's penalty, Apple's new home hub and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Scientists reveal why some workout recovery tricks can backfire
Ice baths, massages, compression garments, and recovery supplements promise faster muscle recovery, but research suggests their benefits are often overstated, and some techniques may even undermine long-term gains. Scientists say the most effective recovery methods are far simpler and cheaper: getti
New study examines GLP-1 impact on interactions with criminal justice system, employment, housing stability
A wave of clinical trials have begun to test the ability of GLP-1 weight loss drugs to quell various substance use disorders, with some promising results. A new trial announced yesterday will go even further.
Lamar Jackson has 'realistic chance' to return vs. Browns in Week 6
Baltimore expects to know more by midweek as Jackson pushes to return from the ankle injury that sidelined him against Atlanta
What is potash, and why is the US importing it from Belarus?
US reliance on Canadian potash, a key fertiliser mineral, adds to farmers' cost concerns amid trade tensions.
National Dessert Day freebies and deals 2026: Where to score your sweet treats today, from 7-Eleven to Kroger
A sweet treat can turn a bad day around and make a good one great. Since today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is National Dessert Day, it’s the perfect time to celebrate cakes, ice cream, donuts, cookies, and more. Before looking at the sugar rush of deals that you can score today, let’s take a look at the history of a classic dessert, the chocolate chip cookie: A brief history of the chocolate chip cookie In the grand scheme of desserts, chocolate chip cookies are fairly mode
Racial bias in London music licensing, report says
Genres including Afrobeats, hip-hop and R&B are routinely flagged as "high risk", a report finds.
Floqer’s AI agents research sales prospects so teams don’t have to
Floqer is an autonomous customer knowledge platform that provides business-to-business sales and marketing teams with an AI-powered database designed to continuously collect, organize, and update the information used to understand their customers. Floqer is pitching Wednesday on the Startup Battlefield stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The startup told TechCrunch ahead of the presentation that it […]
OpenAI, Google pushing new AI models easily tricked into making nudes, researchers say
Safety researchers continue to warn that a large volume of AI-generated explicit content is spreading unchecked, while regulators do little to meaningfully stop it. This non-consensual content is commonly shared in text and direct messages or stored in private clouds where it’s less likely to be detected or reported, a Google co-authored study of Internet users across the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom found this July.
A Man Was Scrolling Google Maps—Then He Noticed Google Maps Staring Back at Him
The physical forces beneath this eerie floating “eye” in Argentina are even stranger than the shape itself.
Early flu season: why you should get your jab sooner this year
September flu activity was higher than in the past four winters, and the main H1N1 strain has drifted from the one in this year’s vaccine.
Predicting the full 14-team NFL playoff bracket entering Week 6: 49ers make Super Bowl run, NFC East gets ugly
We just simulated the final 193 games of the NFL season and the 49ers are going to like how things ended up
Saudi national charged with planting a listening device at OpenAI offices
US FBI said Abdulrahman Alfozan was engineer at the tech giant from June 2025.
Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected
Inflation picked up in September, a sign that high energy prices are tightening their squeeze on consumers ahead of next month’s midterm elections.
J.K. Rowling documentary to explore legacy of 'Harry Potter’ author
It'll look at her career as well as her "unflinching personal beliefs"
HP ZBook Ultra G3a With AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro Processor Debuts in India
HP ZBook Ultra G3a supports local AI workloads, including LLMs with up to 300 billion parameters.
Céline Dion, Harry Styles Use L-Acoustics AI-Powered Tech For Better Live Sound
New software from L-Acoustics helps isolate a singer’s voice to cut through concert noise
Military Archives - Interesting Engineering
Stay informed about the latest advancements in military technology, defense strategies, and global conflicts. Explore the intersection of technology and the military world.
PMOS, Formerly PCOS, May Be Associated with Alzheimer's Disease Risk - Healthline
“For someone with PCOS [PMOS], I would encourage regular visits with their healthcare provider to monitor metabolic health and address problems early, ...
College Football QB Power Rankings: Oregon State's Braden Atkinson surges, Arch Manning plummets
Atkinson -- a former FCS transfer -- leads the nation in passing yards and touchdowns, while Miami's Darian Mensah stays perfect and Manning tumbles after a costly fourth quarter
Two scenarios for the Yemen war
What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.
Political Uncertainty Puts Some U.S. Companies' Hiring Plans on Hold
/PRNewswire/ -- Politics is reaching beyond the ballot box and into the workplace, with two-thirds of U.S. hiring managers (66%) saying the current political...
Davies criticises BBC boss for AI Doctor Who comments
Russell T Davies has criticised BBC director-general Matt Brittin's "clumsy" comments about an AI-generated episode of Doctor Who.
Zenzap raises $44M for its AI chat app that aims to replace WhatsApp in the workplace
Zenzap is used by organizations including Starbucks and Taco Bell
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
AI company Anthropic is warning that advances in small AI models could soon usher in a new era of self-replicating malware that’s capable of infecting smart fridges, vacuum cleaners, and a wide range of other Internet-of-things devices and is more resistant to takedown. By next year, smaller AI models may be able to autonomously self-replicate on all kinds of IoT devices, the company said. Eventually, the capability could enable computer worms, which propagate without requiring human interaction and are capable of infecting unfamiliar IoT devices.
NASA to Discuss Artemis Acceleration, Status of Upcoming Moon Missions
As the Artemis II crew members came close to passing behind the Moon and experiencing a planned loss of signal, they captured this image of a crescent Earth setting on the Moon’s limb on April 6, 2026. The edge of the visible surface of the Moon is called the “lunar limb.”Credit: NASA NASA will provide an update on its plans to return American astronauts to the surface of the Moon by 2028 at 2 p.m. EDT, Friday, Oct.
Swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet prime minister over cancer funding
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
NBA rookie impact rankings: 10 first-year players who will make presence felt immediately
The incoming rookie class is being heralded as one of the best in recent memory -- will it live up to the hype?
What we know about OpenAI engineer arrested over office spying
Saudi OpenAI employee was arrested over allegations he planted a hidden device to record sensitive company conversations
Inflation got worse in September as consumers struggle with high prices ahead of the midterms
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability.The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September compared with a year ago, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.4% in August. On a monthly basis, costs jumped 0.6% from August to September, the biggest gain in five months, up from a 0.4%
The Rockstar and IWGB employment tribunal will now conclude near Grand Theft Auto 6's release date in November, after legal debates have run long
The ongoing legal case between Rockstar Games and laid-off employees will stretch on into November, with two new dates added and closing remarks rescheduled.
Scimplify raises $25M to challenge China’s grip on critical materials with AI
Scimplify's annualized revenue run rate has tripled to $200 million as it eyes U.S. expansion.
New study finds gendered messaging can backfire
Campaigns and initiatives aimed at advancing equity for girls and women often reference gender—"The future is female" or "Fight like a girl," for instance. However, is such messaging effective in championing their abilities and in inspiring others?
Archaeologists Found a Lost Roman Oracle—and Decoded the 56 Baffling Messages Inside
The Roman-era “Magic 8 Ball” answered everyday questions with a single throw of knucklebone dice.
How natural disasters degrade air quality - IQAir
Indoor environments and continuous exposure to these pollutants can worsen pre-existing health conditions and symptoms. Depending on the region ...
The state of the second base position ahead of 2027: Fernando Tatis Jr. leads a thin Fantasy field
Fernando Tatis Jr. leads a thin 2027 second base field, while Brandon Lowe and JJ Wetherholt offer Fantasy upside
Colombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
Palestinian officials slam move by Colombian government that marked major shift after ex-president had cut Israel ties.
U.S. Arcade Rentals Brings Retro Arcade Fun to Holiday Parties Nationwide -- No Quarters Required
/PRNewswire/ -- Remember when five dollars could buy an entire afternoon of entertainment, assuming you were good enough at Pac-Man? The games are back. The...
Selma Blair’s on-again, off-again boyfriend issues public plea after actress’ violent plane outburst
Andy Kiernan asked the public to pray for the “Legally Blonde” star after her shocking arrest.
Lenovo expands AI security offering in Singapore, APAC
Lenovo, which is listed in Hong Kong, said the tool would help companies monitor employee AI use and set data-sharing rules.
Iran executes man accused of armed attacks during US-Israeli strikes
Ali-Sina Mostafavi, 38, a mountaineer and musician from Kerman, was executed on charges of “enmity against God” after being accused of firing on civilians and soldiers during the opening months of the war. He was also charged with participating in the January protests and sending footage
NASA Develops Batteries to Power Humanity’s Return to Moon
5 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Yi Lin, SPEARS testing and research lead at NASA Langley, holds one of the small coin-cell batteries that had just undergone thermal vacuum testing.NASA/Ryan Hill If you’ve ever had your car start sluggishly, or not at all, on a particularly frigid winter morning, you know standard batteries do not like extreme cold.
From Radio Waves to On-Demand Video: A Dual-Platform Approach to Chinese American ...
Initially focused on basic literacy for conditions such as psychosis, the program evolved to tackle more intricate public health issues. A ...
Fantasy football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em quarterbacks: Stroud is a must-start in all formats
Houston's quarterback has scored at least 20.5 fantasy points in all three games with Nico Collins this season and here comes another big one
Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs
One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.
Six Flags tragedy in Georgia puts spotlight on the industry’s patchwork of safety standards
The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill.Even so, deaths on roller coasters are still extremely rare, and Georgia officials have said little about what happened Monday when Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was thrown from his seat while riding the Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia before striking other patrons
Davina McCall says she had 'advanced Alzheimer's' symptoms after brain surgery
The TV presenter says she suffered memory loss following her operation to remove a benign tumour.
You don't need a nation state to warm up a fridge | Pen Test Partners
TL;DR Widespread food spoilage across Europe Over the night of the 11th of October 2026, the fridges and freezers in several hundred French supermarkets were made to warm up. Stock was spoiled across Intermarché, Netto, the U cooperative, Carrefour Market and Monoprix, with E.Leclerc also reported.
The Internet’s undersea backbone is slipping into the danger zone
Despite the expansion of Starlink and other communications satellite services, most of the world’s Internet traffic still travels through subsea cables crisscrossing the ocean floors.
Global deforestation slowed in 2025 but surged in Congo basin: Study
Deforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Niño weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday.
This Simple Exercise Move Could Lower Blood Pressure, a New Study Says
It only takes a few minutes and it requires no fancy equipment.
College football odds, predictions: Ohio State-Indiana, Notre Dame-BYU lead Week 7 slate
Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer are back with their weekly picks and predictions for the weekend's best games
Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil
Ukraine's Western allies are using maritime law to inspect Russian shadow tankers.
Bank of America stock falls in the wake of a historic $1.2 billion fine after it failed to report financial crime
Bank of America has been fined over $1.2 billion for violating anti-money-laundering and sanction laws. On Tuesday, October 13, the U.S. Department of the Treasury handed down the fine, stating that Bank of America had failed to report over $5 billion in “suspicious activity” to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Over $1 billion of the activity was “national security-related and other priority illicit finance risks, including suspicious transactions indicative o
Indian filmmaker GVM turns 25 years of cinema into a three-hour love letter for 4,000 KL fans
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Gautham Vasudev Menon took about 4,000 fans on a nostalgic journey through his 25 years in cinema on Saturday night, in a first-of-its-kind, café-style...