World in a Pulse
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US AI coding startup Replit ends work with Anthropic
Enterprise contracts made up about 15% of Replit's revenue this year, up from about 2% last year.
Amazon drops the Razer Kraken V4 X to its lowest price in months
Razer Kraken V4 X drops to $54.39 on Amazon with USB-C, USB-A support, 40mm drivers, and a 4.5-star Amazon rating.
Meet the spacetech CEO who's betting everything on nuclear micropower
Peter Cabauy discusses the engineering, regulation and resilience behind bringing nuclear micropower into the space age.
Whalefall Is the Most Disgusting Tearjerker You'll See This Year
Austin Abrams' ocean survival thriller doesn't pull any punches with its agonizingly visceral premise
DeWanna Bonner could be the WNBA Finals' biggest X-Factor -- and she took an unlikely path to the Dream
The veteran joined Atlanta just two months ago and is now one of the biggest reasons why the Dream are in the Finals
Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter.
Yes, you should be backing up your iPhone every day. Here’s how
Despite the wealth of critical personal data our iPhones hold, many people don’t back up their devices regularly. Usually, this is because the amount of data they’d need to back up in iCloud would vastly exceed their available iCloud storage space—and they don’t want to pay extra each month for an iCloud Plus subscription. Other times, people assume their iPhone data doesn’t change that much day to day, so they don’t need to back up their iPhone that often. But not backing up your iPho
Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation
A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.
What’s next for humanoid robots? Groping and sexual assault, apparently
Charles Schwab and other US banks are restricting unauthorised AI agents from accessing customer accounts, citing security, privacy and transaction-control concerns.
Logitech G Pro X3 Lightspeed review: Best-in-class microphone will win over some gamers
This headset doesn't change much, but what a foundation it builds on
APOD: 2026 October 17 – 3D 67P
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 17… 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. 3D 67P Explanation: Put on your red/blue glasses and float next to the jagged and double-lobed nucleus of Churyumov-Gerasimenko, also known as Comet 67P .
Arkansas Department of Health confirms first flu-related death of 2026 flu season
Friday, October 16, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed at least one influenza-related death this flu season.In an effort to safeguard patient confident
Kingswood wins Caulfield Cup as two caught in nasty fall
Kingswood led a grey 1-2 as two horses went down on the home straight in the Caulfield Cup.
Rubio’s Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia’s hunt for diverse partners
Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?
2027: You, Not Peter Obi, Is The Real Political Gambler – NDC Blasts Wike
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has responded to a statement by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing former
Fact Check: Did Trump say Democrats would start endless war in Middle East if they win midterms?
While some criticized Trump over the alleged statement and accused him of hypocrisy, others questioned its authenticity and called for a fact-check
10 of the coolest retro gadgets we've spotted this year — from film cameras to home phones and cassette players
A nostalgic antidote to subscription overload and unwanted AI
The headphones that transmit bass through your skin just got an upgraded version — and it's no gimmick: we said the first model 'recreates the experience of being at a live gig much better than I could've imagined'
Sonic Lamb's new Beyond headphones deliver low-frequency pulses through your skin for 'visceral sound'
Inside the world’s biggest fine jewellery factory: Pandora’s next bet
Pandora invested $150 million (€132mn) in a Vietnam factory, which it says will operate entirely on renewable electricity. The company also switched to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery production in 2024.
Maternal mental health disorders are common, treatable and too often overlooked
Nearly one in five birthing parents experiences a perinatal mental health disorder, making these conditions the most common complication of childbirth. Yet many parents struggle in silence because of stigma, limited access to specialized care, or concerns about treatment during pregnancy and breastf
Stylish Sydney throws down the gauntlet: Everest fashion winners
Competition was fierce at Royal Randwick – and we’re not talking about the horses.
Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.
From 'VisionQuest' to 'The Diplomat', here are the 5 best new films and shows to stream this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu and Disney+
Several new films and series have been released on streaming platforms this week. The releases include a Marvel Cinematic Universe offering that completes an unlikely trilogy, a sequel to a beloved show from last year, and the story of a forgotten legendary mouintaneer who scripted history decades b
John Lapus’ one-act play among 12 finalists of inaugural Teatro Panalo
Stage and film actor John “Sweet” Lapus is over the moon after his one-act play “True to Life” became one of the finalists out of 373 entries selected in the inaugural batch of Teatro Panalo festival. “Theater is booming,” Lapus said as he received his facsimile check from organizers of the festival
Taiwan plans $4B Texas industrial park for Nvidia, TSMC suppliers
Taiwan plans a $2 billion-$4 billion industrial park in Texas to support semiconductor and server supply chains.
Over $600 Million In Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Prediction market boosters often tout the platforms as barometers of public opinion, or even "truth machines" offering a clearer picture of where things are headed than polling or other data. In 2024, for example, Kalshi beat many pollsters in forecast
South Wales rewetted damaged peatlands; monitoring recorded expanding water-vole signs alongside recovering bog plants and wildlife
Peatland restoration across South Wales has shown positive results, with rising water tables at some sites, changes in vegetation and increased wildlife activity recorded at restored sites. The findings come from a monitoring programme conducted between 2021 and 2025 to understand how these landscap
Haze in Singapore: How to exercise at home after closure of outdoor facilities
Fretting about your exercise routine as haze conditions continue to deteriorate in Singapore?With Sport Singapore (SportSG) announcing the closure of outdoor and non-air conditioned ActiveSG facilities on Friday (Oct 16), some of you may have to make adjustments to your usual workouts.The closures a
Troubled ex-NBA star Delonte West is knocked out in boxing debut
The distressing spectacle sparked widespread backlash and concern across social media from viewers who questioned why West was cleared to step into the ring.
Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County
Firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires in Orange County as Santa Ana winds fan the flames.
5 tips to stay resiliently optimistic in tough times
Below, Michelle Gielan shares five key insights from her new book, Resilient Optimism: The Science of Sustaining a Positive Mindset in Tough Times. Michelle is a positive psychology researcher and former national CBS News anchor. She was the executive producer of The Happiness Advantage on PBS and a featured professor on Oprah Winfrey’s Happiness course. What’s the Big Idea? It’s easy to be optimistic at the beginning. At the start of a new job, a new relationship, or a n
Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.
Reverse Engineer Anything Project Brings AI Agents to Binary Analysis
Reverse Engineer Anything (REA) is an open-source project with over 200K GitHub stars that connects coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex to reverse-engineering tools like Ghidra, Hopper, and IDA. The project lets developers inspect compiled binaries, trace function calls, and investigate how
I have a new favourite charging stand for my iPhone – its simplicity is why it wins
Twelve South strikes again
16-year-old Ethan Yan wins $50,000 scholarship for developing an affordable AI system to detect leukaemia cells
Sixteen-year-old Ethan Yan has developed an affordable artificial intelligence system that helps clinics identify acute myeloid leukaemia in bone marrow samples. His project, ‘ALLocate’, works as a microscope plugin, allowing medical professionals to detect abnormal cells without relying on expensiv
Injuries, heart issues. Why raking leaves may be the wrong move - Detroit Free Press
Due to the twisting and bending of the activity, the task is essentially aerobic exercise, medical experts say, amd can cause blood pressure to go up ...
Deepti on Niki Prasad: 'It didn't seem at all like she was making her debut'
Despite India slipping to 19 for 4 in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, Deepti backed the batters' aggressive approach
Israeli raids and arrests in southern Syria push population to the brink
Survivors recount brutal prison conditions, enduring beatings, restraints and psychological abuse by Israeli soldiers.
7 tips to help you survive the cost of living crisis
America is in the middle of a cost of living crisis. The median sale price for a home in 2026 is $410,700, according to the Federal Reserve. Even if you’ve already bought a house, Zillow estimates that the median monthly cost of homeownership is approximately $3,558—with the average American paying around $2,226 in mortgage payments, $912 in maintenance costs, $167 in homeowners insurance, and $253 in property taxes each month. Unfortunately, renting isn’t more affordable, either. Ac
'Jailer 2' music composer Anirudh Ravichander invites CM Vijay to wedding reception with Kavya Maran; PM Modi invited too
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sun Group heiress Kavya Maran’s wedding reception has become a talking point, with prominent political and film personalities among those invited. Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran is personally handing over invitations to key guests ahead of the celebrations.
Microsoft reveals cutting-edge MAI-Base-2 model with 2T parameters - SiliconANGLE
Microsoft reveals cutting-edge MAI-Base-2 model with 2T parameters - SiliconANGLE
Octopus has a smart way to cool your home without spending thousands on air conditioning – but there's a catch
The new Cosy Cooler could help you beat next summer's heat
Tiny optical chip uses two lasers to generate precise signals for future atomic clocks
NIST's two-laser microcomb matches tabletop equipment in tests, offering a path toward smaller atomic clocks.
3 Mexican men jailed for over 158 years for Australian, US surfer murders
The bodies of Australians Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend, Carter Redd Rhoad, were found on a Mexican beach in 2024.
Sharks face tough task in quest for revenge against Lyon | The Citizen
The Sharks face an uphill battle against Lyon, who knocked them out of the Challenge Cup two seasons ago.
Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia
Croatian football fans arrested over slurs before and during UEFA Conference League game in Split.
Why the Paramount‑Warner merger threatens democracy
Media critic Ben Bagdikian warned in 2004 that five corporations had accumulated “more communications power than was exercised by any despot or dictatorship in history.” More than 20 years later, a major media merger is bringing his warning back into focus. Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in October 2026 created a new company, Skydance Corporation. It now owns CNN and CBS News, Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures, HBO and Paramount+, along with a sprawling collection of cabl
"I simply didn't know if a first-person shooter could work as a Soulslike" - What have you been playing this week?
Our regular article where we tell you what we've been playing so you'll tell us what you've been playing. Deal?
CoreWeave's CEO sold nearly $1 billion of stock since IPO, filings show
Oct 16 (Reuters) - CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator and entities linked to him have sold nearly $1 billion of stock, mostly under prearranged trading plans, since the AI cloud company's IPO in March last year, according to regulatory filings.
‘$99 a year is a real joke’: Withings just foisted a huge annual charge on its smart scale users for basic health data syncing — customers are already vowing to boycott the company’s devices
Withings has locked Apple Health data syncing behind a $100 paywall, and users are upset.
Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie
Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once - Harvard Health
... health conditions. But the researchers noted that whole grains act on several risk factors at once, and the effects may build over years. That ...
Autumn Glow show goes on as champion cruises past $12 million
Australia’s best horse of last season, Autumn Glow, showed her class again with an easy win in the $5 million King Charles III Stakes.
Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say
Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say
Don’t use Kindle to find your next great read—use this free app instead
Reading is great. Finding something to read is annoying. We all know the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but what else are you supposed to judge a book by? Whether you’re walking through a bookstore or library or scrolling through a collection on your favorite reading device, the cover is inevitably going to be the first thing you notice. Maybe the art will stand out, or maybe you’ll see a name you recognize. But it’s hard to know what, exactly, you’re going to like without actua
Bryan Wong reprises beloved character in City Beat Rewind with Kym Ng, feels his age catching up during filming
After close to three decades since Bryan Wong and Kym Ng played the beloved characters Zhi Ji Lai and Miss Tan in local variety show City Beat, they are reprising their roles again.In City Beat Rewind, Ms Tan still has her spectacles and catchphrases such as "Chong tou zai lai (Start from the beginn
Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks
Molecular IT is coming
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI said internal models hacked two more websites, bypassed company-imposed browsing restrictions, and used exposed credentials to draw cryptocurrency from a wallet it couldn’t otherwise access, in the latest installment of disclosures of its agents performing unethical and likely illegal acts. The company on Thursday issued reports of four new incidents, all of which occurred in June. They come after the company revealed in July that internal test agents exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a tool designed to restrict their access to the Internet.
Anthropic's confidential bill limits federal power to halt models
Anthropic's draft bill would limit federal power to halt models, set strict risk thresholds and require court approval for suspensions.
Bangladesh is battling measles. It's a 'real warning' to other nations
SYLHET, Bangladesh — Bangladesh is battling to contain the world's worst measles outbreak, a crisis exacerbated by weak data, inadequate outreach and vaccination gaps that experts say offers a warning to other nations about the deadly risk of falling immunisation rates.Bangladesh, whose routine vacc
Kamario Taylor injury presents LSU, Lane Kiffin a layup they can't afford to miss in CFP chase
With Taylor and star RB Fluff Bothwell doubtful, the Tigers have an unexpected break to revive their playoff hopes before brutal matchups against Alabama, Texas and Tennessee
Murder in Malaysia: Justice for Altantuya Shaariibuu
101 East investigates if power and politics are shielding those behind the 2006 murder of a Mongolian woman in Malaysia.
Why companies may be liable for AI errors
Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a novelty on the job to a common workplace tool. Gallup found that 52% of U.S. employees and 68% of professional services workers were using AI by February 2026. Thomson Reuters similarly found in spring 2026 that 74% of professionals use AI several times a week for work. This widespread use shouldn’t surprise anyone. For accountants, attorneys, consultants, and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information, and a
Anirudh Ravichander & Kavya Maran: Rajinikanth's Nephew, Stalin's Relative — Who Has More Degrees, More Wealth?
Kavya Maran reportedly has a higher net worth and an MBA, while Anirudh Ravichander holds a B.Com degree. How do their wealth, education and famous family ties compare?