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CVE-2026-96893 GitLab AI Conversation Context Construction neutralization
A security flaw has been discovered in GitLab up to 19.2.7/19.3.4/19.4.1. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-96893. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
Aaron Sorkin isn’t making many friends.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 Starlink mission for 1st time in more than 3 weeks (photos)
A Falcon 9 hadn't launched a batch of Starlink satellites since Sept. 19.

The Fix
Two former addicts with criminal pasts run a church in Burnley where people arrive daily looking for help. Can faith, tough love and lived experience change lives?

No murder charge yet for man held with slain Moselakgomo's item | The Citizen
A man found in possession of an item belonging to slain runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo was arrested yesterday in Kempton Park.
Emir of Qatar reiterates the need for safety and stability in the region
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the Shura Council and emphasises the need for regional stability and safety.

Fibocom Showcases SC153 5G Smart Module at NetworkX, Leveraging a Qualcomm Platform to Accelerate 5G Smart Device Development
/PRNewswire/ -- As AI applications increasingly extend to end devices, smart devices are evolving from basic data connectivity toward real-time interaction and...

Propagate Content Adds Four Docuseries From Monster Films
Distributor will shop 'Almost Perfect Murders', 'Dark Land: The Hunt For a Killer', 'The Real X-Files' and 'The Secret World of Forensics'.

OneXPlayer Super X Pro Is First To Cram AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 Into A 2-in-1, With 192 GB Memory & Even Comes With Liquid Cooling Support
OneXPlayer has announced the Super X Pro, a 2-in-1 compact PC which is the first to house the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 chip.
Meta launches Muse Wonder to rival OpenAI, Anthropic
Meta shares rose about 4% in afternoon trading amid the Muse Wonder release.

An Impact Structure With Legs
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Cerebral palsy explained after death of RJ Mitte, aged 34
He made a name for himself in 2008 after landing a lead role in hit crime series Breaking Bad

Arsenal XI vs Lille: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news
Bizarre new double blow hands Mikel Arteta fresh selection dilemma
Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power
Africa is rich in energy, yet hundreds of millions Africans still live without electricity, most of the world's total.
Hock Tan Warns AI Investors Are Gambling In A Casino... Whose Chips His Own Credit Is Paying For
Broadcom stock is held by the people Tan just called gamblers... and Broadcom bonds are priced by the people who agree with him.
UK comedian Russell Brand appears in court for trial on rape, sexual assault charges
LONDON — British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday, Oct. 12. for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges. The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until Tuesday after a morning of jury selection. The prosecution is due to open its case
South Korea's chip-heavy stock market is plunging again as AI investors find more reasons to worry
Fresh advances by a Chinese chipmaker are giving AI investors another reason to question the trade.

Best Flip Phone for 2026 - CNET
Both Samsung and Motorola have continued to improve their flip-style Galaxy Z and Razr phone lines. The best option for you will depend on if you want to save some money or go big on features.
Scientists discover hidden bamboo coral forest in the South China Sea nearly 1,400 metres below the surface
Scientists have discovered a deep-water bamboo coral forest in the South China Sea, where tall, whip-shaped coral colonies grow alongside sea fans, sponges and other marine animals. The forest lies at depths of 1,200 to 1,380 metres near the Xisha Islands, also known as the Paracel Islands.

Heart attack: Woman was 'dead for 10 minutes' due to 'silent' cardiac condition
Medics in Spain raced against time to save Sandra McCartney's life after her heart stopped beating.

Rams left tackle throws punch at Bills' Bradley Chubb following Buffalo's stunning Monday night win
Alaric Jackson hit the Bills' pass-rusher with an apparent sucker-punch following Buffalo's wild Monday night win
Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
A year after Gaza's ceasefire, Israeli attacks persist as settler violence disrupts West Bank's oil harvest.
LG Energy Solution's Sodium-Ion Battery Expands into N. American ESS Market
LG Energy Solution is accelerating the development of sodium-ion batteries as a potential next-generation growth driver, expanding its battery portfolio beyond

Exclusive | Selma Blair released from jail as she faces up to 7 years in prison for violent airplane incident
The actress’ next court date is set for January 2027 as she faces assault charges stemming from the alleged midair meltdown.
Omron buys U.S. industrial PC maker OnLogic in $675m push into physical AI
OMRON ( (JP:6645) ) has provided an announcement.Omron has agreed to acquire U.S. holding company Interlogic and its industrial PC maker OnLogic for …

NASA's Perseverance sets new Mars driving record at 28.10 miles
NASA's Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, surpassing Opportunity's long-standing distance record.

Biped bot uses your old, dusty phone for brains
That old phone gathering dust in a drawer could have a second life far more entertaining than being a paperweight. UCLA researchers have created PhoneBot, a little humanoid that puts your smartphone to work as the brains of a walking robot companion.
More patients without insurance are arriving at Bay Area hospitals - The Mercury News
“We're just seeing the beginning of what we see as a major problem for access to healthcare,” Lorenz said. ... health conditions. Also next year, ...

Confirmed: Jake White to coach Fiji at 2027 Rugby World Cup | The Citizen
The former Springboks coach won the global showpiece title in 2007.
Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.
[Opening Market] KOSPI Falls Below 6,000 Amid Foreign Selloff
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the domestic stock market faced an extension of ‘Black Tuesday,’ unable to escape the shock of the record plunge from the previous trading

BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio as part of cost-cutting
The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.

Genting Malaysia And Alibaba Cloud Sign MoU To Explore AI And Cloud Technology Collaboration
Genting Malaysia and Alibaba Cloud have signed an MoU to explore AI and cloud technology collaboration across Genting Malaysia's business operations.
Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday again blamed Saudi Arabia for multiple airstrikes overnight that targeted areas along Yemen's northern border with the kingdom and its western coastline. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim, but the strikes came hours after air raid sire

Fly-tippers in Cornwall face £5k fine in new crackdown
Cornwall Council introduces new penalties after recording 17,500 incidents in five years.
Rise in accidents involving kids and e-bikes sparks debate about regulation
Emergency room departments are reporting soaring numbers of pediatric trauma accidents associated with micromobility devices. Experts and advocates agree that the federal government needs to step in.

Sean McVay cannot rely on the Rams' special teams -- and the Rams must fix it before it's too late ... again
The Rams are 32nd in the NFL in special teams expected points added
Qatari Emir says country has faced ‘exceptional circumstances’
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar's response has highlighted the strength of state institutions.
Stellantis Q3 shipments slip to 1.3M units amid North American slump
Stellantis Q3 shipments slip to 1.3M units amid North American slump

‘I hope Trump is watching’: Hillary Clinton recalls what she told Obama after Michelle’s Nobel remark
Hillary Clinton laughed at Michelle Obama's reference to Barack Obama's 2009 Nobel Peace Prize during the Obama Presidential Center opening
Anthropic Eyeing Data Center Investment in Australia, Envoy Says
Anthropic PBC is looking to invest in data centers in Australia as the artificial intelligence company scales up its capacity build-out across the world.

New microwave weapon can stop drone swarms without firing missiles
BAE Systems says its microwave weapon has reached Technology Readiness Level 6 through outdoor testing for hunting drone swarms.

APOD: 2026 October 13 – Desert Stairway to Heaven
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 13 –… 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. OriginalAnnotated Desert Stairway to Heaven Explanation: This stairway in Chile brings you only a little bit closer to heaven. But ooh, the sky above it makes you wonder.

Dog walkers at UK beauty spot warned of 'devastating' fatal parasite
There have been deaths recently linked to the parasite

What we learned in NFL Week 5: Mike Evans is perfect fit with Brock Purdy, Josh Allen extends MVP lead
Plus, this NFL Draft class is looking excellent early
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.

Will the chief AI officer role survive?
Chief AI officer may be one of the most important executive hires companies make in this decade. It may also be one of the shortest-lived. Just a few years ago, most boards probably would’ve questioned whether they needed a dedicated leader for artificial intelligence. But when ChatGPT started to dominate public consciousness in late 2022 and early 2023, the conversation changed. The rush began to launch AI practices, assemble AI task forces and committees, and of course, appoint chief AI off

'Furious' and 'Tulsa King' stars join hands for new dramedy 'Downriver'
'Downriver,' which also stars Jessica Biel, follows two best friends as they head to Montana
Muse Wonder Puts Meta's Aggressive AI Push in Focus
Meta Platforms released a new artificial intelligence model called Muse Wonder, which the company claims is a big leap over its predecessors. Riley Griffin has more on "The Asia Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

HTMX 4 Adds findAll Support In CSS Selector Attributes
Ben Nadel demonstrates how to use "findAll" to disable multiple form buttons during the submission process in HTMX 4.

Red squirrel project opens £250k community grant
Groups from around northern England and southern Scotland can bid for funding to help the creatures.

Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here’s what to know
As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo had pimples that weren’t too bad — just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.
A great’s milestone beckons, but will Brisbane 2032 keep Australia’s elite around?
Could the allure of representing Australia at the Olympic Games keep seasoned veterans playing longer? A great of the game reveals why it could.
Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia
Move comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.

Tongwei's TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48: A New Residential Solar Module Designed to Get More from Every Rooftop
/PRNewswire/ -- Tongwei Solar has introduced the TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48, a 48-cell residential solar module delivering up to 490 W at 24.5% efficiency in a...

Tom Rodriguez reveals wife’s pregnancy with second child
Tom Rodriguez with his non-showbiz wife and their firstborn Korben. Image: Instagram/@bundleofjoystudioph via @akosimangtomas Tom Rodriguez announced that he and his non-showbiz wife are set to

SK Hynix, SoftBank shares plunge as tech stocks in Asia track Wall Street chip sell-off
Asian technology stocks tumbled Tuesday as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into regional markets.

39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has become the sixth person to die of the highly infectious virus amid a state outbreak that has stricken over a thousand people since it began in April. The woman died on Saturday, October 10. She had several underlying health conditions and had recently tested positive for measles, according to an advisory posted on social media by Franklin County Coroner Jordan Conner.
Menstruation invisible to homelessness support services
Stigma, male-centric systems and structural neglect have rendered homeless women's menstrual health largely out of sight and out of mind, according to the authors of a study by the University of Southampton.

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

"What a loser," "It's never been more over": NFL fans brutally mock Eagles' Big Dom over promising fix for Jalen Hurts and Co. after disastrous start
The Philadelphia Eagles desperately need help on offense, and an unlikely source has emerged, to much negativity from those lucky enough to see it.
Ronaldo scores, waves Saudi scarf in Al-Nassr’s win after security delay
Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League game in Riyadh was delayed for one hour due to a security warning amid Houthi attacks.

Meta’s Muse AI agent is a clever little bastard
He looks like a CoComelon character who grew up and mated with an E. coli microbe. But don’t let looks fool you. Under the hood, Meta’s new Muse agentic AI platform is incredibly powerful—and potentially incredibly risky. I’ve been testing Muse since Meta launched him on September 8. He’s a clever little bastard, provided you’re willing to tell him basically everything about your life. Late to the party For years, Meta has seemed inexcusably late to the AI party. While flashy star

Kelly Osbourne addresses eating disorder rumours
‘I was as shocked as everyone else.’