World in a Pulse
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YTL AI Labs Launches ILMUcode Frontier Coding AI Platform For Malaysian Developers
ILMUcode is YTL AI Labs' new frontier AI coding platform for Malaysian developers, launched at Universiti Malaya with Z.ai's GLM-5.3 model powering it.
US Navy puts its Mk 48 torpedo on British robotic submarine for the first time
A British robotic submarine just fired an American heavyweight torpedo, opening a new chapter in allied underwater warfare
Meta Is Using Its Massive AI Data Centers to Avoid Paying Billions of Dollars in Taxes
Meta is writing off its enormous, multibillion-dollar data center construction projects as "pilot models," a Reagan-era tax credit.
Why I Bring My Kids to Vote with Me
My kids can’t vote yet, but I’m teaching them why their voices matter, writes Jeanette Senecal.
Use DraftKings promo code to claim $150 in bonus bets by targeting Ohio State-Iowa, Miami-Clemson on Saturday
DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for college football betting on Saturday
Tens of thousands protest in Spain after failed housing reforms
Latest demonstrations deepen a days-long crisis after parliament struck down two affordable housing decrees.
OpenAI safety leader resigns over workplace culture
OpenAI safety leader resigns over workplace culture
Zach Bryan's Drummer Wears 'Palestine' Jersey With Special Meaning
Zach Bryan's drummer joined in on his pro-Palestinian outfit choice at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium ... by wearing a jersey with a special meaning.
Hisense Malaysia Runs "Innovating A Brighter Healthy Life 2026" Promotion With Lucky Draw Prizes Until December
Hisense "Innovating A Brighter Healthy Life 2026" promo runs from 1 October to 31 December 2026, offering Touch 'n Go credits, gifts and lucky draw prizes including a MacBook Air M5.
'This new £80 smart ring rivals Oura and impressed me with its accuracy'
The Sekonda Smart Ring launched on September 21 and costs less than £100
Decades of industrial pollution left Michigan’s Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers contaminated with PCBs, mercury and other chemicals; the state is now committing $89 million to clean and restore the waterways by 2040
For much of the 20th century, factories and paper mills along Michigan's Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers discharged waste that settled into the sediment and lingered for decades. The legacy includes polychlorinated biphenyls, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, mercury and other pollutants that have kept
Major wet wipe law change ban coming across all four UK nations
The UK wet wipe ban will prohibit plastic single-use wet wipes across the UK
Bills vs. Patriots preview: Buffalo looks to stay perfect, New England looks to get right
Everything you need to know to tune into the AFC East showdown
Britain’s military in Kenya: Allegations, immunity and a fight for justice
Kenyan survivors are challenging the UK military over decades of alleged abuses — and the immunity that has shielded it.
One Trade, Two Markets, One Hidden Correction (NYSEARCA:RSP)
The S&P 500 index is near all-time highs, but the median stock is 16% below its own ATH, with 78% in correction territory. Read more here.
Capcom wants its RE Engine to become an "AI-generation game engine"
Capcom has detailed plans to turn its RE Engine into an "AI-generation game engine" as part of its ongoing REX Project overhaul.
All the AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
Musk confirms talks with TSMC over his Texas chip factory project
Elon Musk has confirmed that Terafab, the chipmaking venture backed by his SpaceX and Tesla, is in discussions with TSMC. The confirmation followed a report that the Taiwanese foundry is looking at running new chip factories in Texas.
Jennifer Doudna’s team found an ancient CRISPR ancestor in viruses using a never-before-seen 'gapped' DNA code; the smaller VIPR system can target broadly and may become a new gene-editing tool
The genetic code is usually described as an orderly language, read one letter after another in precise three-letter units. But nature has never been particularly interested in following the rules humans use to describe it.
How to Have More Self-Control
Learning, practicing, and engaging in self-control is essential to leading a good life, writes Joan M. Cook.
2026 Week 5 college football odds, betting lines, spreads, start times: Predictions, picks, best bets
SportsLine's model has analyzed the Week 5 CFB schedule and locked in its Week 5 college football picks, predictions
Fortnite Black Clover Skins Revealed: Release Date, Bundle Items & Pricing
Black Clover Fortnite skins arrive October 3. Here are the release times, Asta, Noelle, and Yuno skins, bundle items, and estimated prices.
Your iPhone has a Siri AI kill switch. Here’s how to use it
Last month, Apple rolled out its long-awaited AI chatbot, dubbed Siri AI. The launch comes at a time when investors see AI as a must-have offering, while consumers are increasingly cautious about the effects that artificial intelligence will have on their lives and society at large. As AI backlash mounts, it is the latter group who may be the least interested in—or most distrustful of—the new Siri AI. Siri AI is built on top of Google’s Gemini foundational models and is available on every
'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' cast fees revealed: Ajay Devgn reportedly takes Rs 18 crore to Rs 22 crore; here's how much Tabu, Shriya Saran and others have charged
The Conclusion', and fans are curious about what the cast is being paid. Here is a look at the reported fees of Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and other actors in the film.
GPT, Claude, and Gemini in one browser tab for $39.99, for life
The plan gives you unlimited chats with 30 standard models, including DeepSeek R1, Llama, Mistral, Qwen Coder, and Kimi K2.
The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
This year, members of Seattle Mountain Rescue have been setting off into the wilds of the US Pacific Northwest wearing an unusual piece of kit. They’ve been hiking into the wilderness with powered assistive devices attached to their hips and legs. Designed to increase lower-body strength when climbing or carrying heavy loads, these pieces of equipment are being tested to see if they can boost rescuers’ speed and endurance when it matters most—during searches for stranded people. Devices like these are called human exoskeletons.
The Only Thing Dumber Than Someone Creating an "AI Torture Chamber" Is the Meltdown That the AI Welfare Crowd Is Having Over It
Someone built an "AI Torture Chamber," and AI "welfare" reacted in abject horror, demanding that the models be saved.
More REM Sleep May Reduce Risk for 83 Diseases, Study Finds - Prevention
There's a growing body of evidence linking quality sleep to overall health.
Virginia Tech loses to Pitt on controversial missed field goal: Was it actually good?
Did the officials cost the Hokies a critical ACC win?
At least 17 people, mostly pilgrims, killed in Kenya road crash
The multi-vehicle crash occurred in the Salama area, 90km southeast of Nairobi, killing mostly Catholic pilgrims.
Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Division Series roster vs. Rays while he recover from calf strain
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off the roster for New York
'Disgusting And Shameless': Jr NTR Threatens Legal Action Over AI-Morphed Chuttamalle Video Of Janhvi Kapoor
Jr NTR went on to directly addressing the miscreants who had circulated the morphed Chuttamalle video.
Billionaires Are Suddenly Dressing Like They Deal Weed. I Have a Theory Why.
Silicon Valley’s most powerful men have discovered the appeal of looking harmless.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple says it is changing its macOS privacy settings to stop third-party app developers from misusing them to access message histories. Friday's announcement comes two weeks after tech columnist Jason Aten said that Meta’s new general-purpose AI agent Muse sent him an unsolicited notification referencing a thread between him and a co-worker over Apple Messages. Aten said he never granted Muse permissions to read his messages and had assumed they were off-limits.
“Health Freedom” Leaders are Health Authoritarians | Science-Based Medicine
"The centerpiece of the MAHA and health freedom agenda has been removal of mRNA shots."
Adulting 201: What I wish I knew about caring for ageing parents in Singapore
Let’s talk about taking care of our ageing parents. Yes, I know: Advanced Care Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and eldercare support aren't exactly the most exciting things on a to-do list. Besides, we don’t talk about our parents getting older unless we want to complain.But as they move into
Penn State's humiliating loss to Northwestern shows Mat Campbell's rebuild of Nittany Lions has long way to go
Penn State has rarely suffered such a humiliating defeat as it did in the first game at Northwestern's new Ryan Field
Dave Grohl Performs the Gig of a Lifetime With One of the Greatest Rock Bands of All Time
Dave Grohl got to perform the gig of a lifetime by joining AC/DC for their iconic song 'Highway To Hell' at MetLife Stadium.
New York Times: Beware Of Expensive Legacy Stocks With No Moat (NYSE:NYT)
The New York Times is downgraded to Sell due to overvaluation and secular risks facing legacy media. Click to read more on the NYT stock.
Kathleen Turner Reacts to Michael Douglas’ Confession About Their Past Affair
Kathleen Turner broke her silence after her former Romancing the Stone costar Michael Douglas revealed they had a secret affair while filming the 1984 film: “Good heavens.”
These 9 Thunderbird features made me ditch Gmail for good
Gmail is the default email choice for so many people. But after switching to Thunderbird earlier this year, I'm not going back.
An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm
David Robinson used to write safety reports at OpenAI and now says its culture is ‘broken’
New AI model may identify pancreatic cancer risk up to 5 years early
A new study from Mayo Clinic researchers suggests that an AI model could use routine electronic health records and laboratory data to identify people at higher risk of pancreatic cancer up to 5 years before diagnosis.
Worcestershire woman fought to get menopause diagnosis for years
Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.
Rams vs. Eagles predictions, odds, time: 2026 Week 4 NFL picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles picks for NFL Week 4 on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election
Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.
This anti-scam checklist can protect you against the latest AI-enhanced frauds
Recently, I received an email solicitation from a PR company offering to help me promote my book. While I get these kinds of solicitation emails on occasion, this one impressed me with the level of detail it included about both my book and my career. Feeling pleased that someone had done their homework on me, I showed the email to my spouse. He took one look at it and knew that it was a pitch generated by artificial intelligence. It was clear to him that the sender had asked an AI to craft a
Yami Gautam Dhar Seeks Blessings At Patna Sahib Ahead Of Nayyi Navelli’s Dussehra Release
Yami Gautam Dhar visited Patna Sahib Gurudwara ahead of her upcoming film Nayyi Navelli’s Dussehra release and sought blessings.
How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American Revolution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The distance in the march from the American Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence is almost beyond comprehension. But leaders of the Smithsonian Institution are using AI to bridge the divide. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, Smithson
CelcomDigi Launches Next Phase Of CD:NXT With campus@celcomdigi Program
CelcomDigi CD:NXT expands with campus@celcomdigi, the Young Talent Programme, and Certifications to develop Malaysia's next generation of digital talent.
Just short of its 200th birthday, a landmark natural history museum shuts down
Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it.
Eating walnuts daily may boost mood and shift serotonin-related metabolism - News-Medical
Mental health disorders affect 13.9% of the global population, with the burden expected to rise among young people. Diet has emerged as a ...
Biggest question for every LDS matchup: Can Yankees defense handle Rays' offense? When will Chris Sale pitch?
All four League Division Series get underway on Saturday and there are clear storylines that could determine the outcomes
‘I wanted to bang my head on stairs’: Witness recalls horrifying pain she experienced from COVID Vax
A witness named Stéphanie Giguère at the Dean Allison’s COVID-19 vaccine injury inquiry describes severe pain and debilitating symptoms she says began after vaccination. She recalls struggling with everyday tasks, saying, “I couldn’t dress myself,” and describes the intense pain she experienced. Wat
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar 'recovering well' after attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight
During a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, an alarming episode unfolded when Indian pilot Smit Machchhar faced an unthinkable attack by his co-pilot, who wielded a crash axe in a suspected terrorist act. Even while injured, Machchhar successfully regained command of the flight, ensuring the safety
Shah Rukh Khan Lauds Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar: 'Country Is Proud Of You'
Shah Rukh Khan wished Smit Machchhar a speedy recovery. He also cheered for the pilot's bravery and mentioned that the country is proud of him.
Indian startup Eloelo unveils AI tool that turns scripts into videos
Dolphin AI is an AI-powered video production platform that can turn scripts into multi-shot productions and help creators manage the process from planning to editing.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Days 2026: get the best deals on Apple, Samsung, Sonos, Ring, and more | Stuff
With more than 20 Amazon sales behind me, I'll be combing through everything that's on offer and bringing you my top picks
Palantir's fondness for French food cooked up tech's latest fad – forward-deployed engineers
Embedded consultants who get you up to speed on new tech in a hurry aren’t new, but they meet the AI moment
Djokovic says season has been 'a big, big struggle' after latest medical timeout | Reuters
... issues and was instead linked to an undisclosed health problem, after requiring another medical timeout at the China Open on Friday.
Panthers vs. Lions predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Sunday Night Football' picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers picks for NFL Week 4 on Sunday, Oct. 4
Israel election double standard: Arab leader forced out, far right cleared
Palestinian Israeli leader forced to withdraw candidature while far-right Israeli leaders allowed to run in polls.
The secret message of John Wilson’s debut feature documentary, ‘The History of Concrete’
Nobody who’s remotely familiar with John Wilson’s funny, angsty HBO series How To with John Wilson will be surprised to discover that his debut feature documentary, The History of Concrete, is not really about concrete. Wilson introduces us to a guy who removes tattoos from corpses and mounts the dead inked skin as mementos for loved ones. He interviews a New York park official who details how to purge poops from public swimming pools. When the film touches on the subject of concrete,
Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.