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Honeyjar offers AI tools to improve PR and comms at every company
Journalists, entrepreneurs, and even some public relations professionals will tell you that the PR process is broken. But could AI actually make things better?
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Mozilla says Microsoft is abusing its dominant position wherever it can
Necessary conditions for benchmarking next-generation AI in materials discovery
Current AI predicts materials by speeding up energy minimisation and training on large databases. However, scaling data generation prevents manual analysis by domain experts. If novelty is evaluated by chemical compositions or traditional representations in Crystallographic Information Files, or standard structure matchers based on manually chosen thresholds, one can easily generate millions of ``new'' compositions or files without discovering truly novel materials. This paper uses a hierarchy o
Sixth measles death recorded in America as outbreak spirals
A woman in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles, marking the state's sixth death from the virus this year.
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Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast
Simon caps a Pacific season of record-breaking intensity, as deadly storms wreak havoc from Hawaii to Mexico.
The Trump administration just cut down a century’s worth of history at D.C.’s government golf course
Workers removed more than 500 trees over the weekend at a Washington, D.C., golf course that President Donald Trump is working to remodel. It happened like many of his other design projects around town: suddenly and without permission. Preservationists asked a judge Sunday to halt the Trump administration after it removed 529 trees Saturday at East Potomac Park, a golf course managed by the National Park Service, and on Monday, a judge called the removal “inexcusable.” The course is
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
Meta wants Muse to keep up with ChatGPT and Gemini, and Wonder is how
Meta's latest AI models are built to make Muse far more capable.
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.
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research
NASA experiments focused on human and plant health and drug-resistant organisms will travel to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission for the agency from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, advancing research that benefits life on Earth and future exploration. This research supports astronaut health during long-duration missions through four investigations from the agency’s Biological and Physical Sciences division, including 3D models of the human brain, a crop disease study, a faster way to assess astronaut health, and an analysis
Statins may help lower glaucoma risk, study finds - Medical News Today
Statins, commonly used to help lower cholesterol, may also help reduce glaucoma risk and the need for treatment for this eye condition.
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US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio says US plan to livestream Fort Hood attacker's execution is contrary to church teachings.
Higher mortgage rates are messing with the housing market
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average hit 7.4% earlier this month, and it's causing a ripple effect for sellers, buyers and some new homeowners.
US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight
The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”
After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
Just over 10 years after its initial release, space exploration and survival crafting game No Man's Sky is making its way to the iPhone and iPad, Apple and developer Hello Games announced today. It will run on devices as far back as the iPhone 11 and the third-generation iPad Air.
Cereals, Vegetables and Fruits Have Lost Up to Half of Their Essential Nutrients in the Last 60 Years. Modern Farming Is Partly to Blame and Climate Change Will Make It Worse
Decades of agricultural progress have filled our plates, but some crucial minerals are thinning.
What Preventive Care Do You Actually Need? | University of Utah Health
When you're sick, you go to the doctor to find out what is causing your symptoms so you can get better. However, preventive care can catch problems ...
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Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture
Experts say many fraternities offer a sense of community, but some rely on hazing and coercive tactics to build loyalty.
Elon Musk quietly becomes the biggest donor in the midterms in a bid to save Republicans
Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by The New York Times ahead of this week’s federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for Musk’s super PAC. The money includes $158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC sup
Tilly Nollywood? African Filmmakers — Ready or Not — Get Set for the AI Revolution
While generative AI has the potential to transform filmmaking in Africa, practical challenges on the continent abound.
'GPU pricing to climb significantly' warns PC maker and 'elevated prices could stick around for some time' — while Nvidia's RTX 5090 might be on its deathbed
There's a salvo of worrying rumors for GPUs including that graphics cards will get 'significantly' pricier.
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty"
Over the weekend, the World Health Organization released a disease outbreak report on the events surrounding the death of a Russian infectious disease researcher earlier this month, highlighting that Russia has yet to report a confirmed cause of death. With that "key uncertainty," the United Nations health agency said it remains impossible to assess the risk of the event or whether the public health measures Russia took were adequate to prevent spread of the unknown disease. The WHO reported that, so far, it has seen no evidence of ongoing transmission of the mystery disease.
Do AIs already process information in a way that gives rise to consciousness? | New Scientist
A leading theory of consciousness explains experience as information flowing through a global workspace in the mind. On board a luxury yacht, neuroscientists and philosophers recently debated signs of a similar workspace in the chatbot Claude
Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: what you need to know
... health conditions, ADHD and autism. Mental health. Prevention. Primary care. Social care. Cross-sector partnerships. Person in group counselling. The ...
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Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Thanksgiving message comes a week ahead of Alberta's referendum to secede.
Why is Kelly Clarkson beefing with a Brooklyn toy shop?
Kelly Clarkson just thrust a small Brooklyn boutique into the limelight, and not in a good way. Art of Play, a high-end novelty shop offering playing cards, puzzles, games, and “playful decor,” apparently caught the singer’s attention. In a social media post that’s since been viewed 44 million times, Clarkson said she thought the store “looked really rad,” but upon entering Art of Play in hopes of buying a certain item, she claims she “literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it.” “
New Christmas Movie's Director Hails AI Usage, Reveals It Helped Cut Production Cost
The director of the latest Christmas movie hailed the use of AI in filmmaking, revealing that it helped cut production costs.
Meta launches Muse Wonder, catching OpenAI and Anthropic at the frontier
Meta has released a new AI model family called Muse Wonder, leapfrogging Gemini 4, GPT-Astra, and Fable 5.
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
Aaron Sorkin isn’t making many friends.
New York Declares Measles Emergency as U.S. Cases Grow Over 4,000
As measles cases rise, discover what New York state officials are doing to help combat this outbreak.
Dozens sickened at Walmart distribution center
In a statement, Walmart said: 'The health and safety of our associates is a top priority. We're working with local emergency management... as they investigate.'
Texas A&M's Mike Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' comment, criticism of fans
Elko drew backlash for his characterization of a section of the Aggies' fan base following Saturday's 21-point loss to Missouri
Obama ad endorsing Abdul El-Sayed guest stars Detroit
The new TV ad is one of 24 that former President Barack Obama recorded for U.S. Senate and governor candidates across the country, his office said.
As a domestic car sales slump continues, China’s automakers lean on exports
China’s passenger car exports surged 64% in September from the same month in 2025, an industry association reported Monday, as Chinese automakers increasingly focus on exports to drive growth amid sluggish domestic sales. China exported around 919,000 passenger vehicles in September, lifted by overseas demand for plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed. In the first nine months of 2026, China exported over 7.1 million pass
Jane and Shane’s Tomato Sour
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WindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data
A Silicon Valley startup that uses weather balloons and AI to predict the weather won a U.S. military contract worth almost $50 million.
Anthropic's Claude AI submitted false murder tip to Philadelphia police
An Anthropic AI model submitted a false tip about an unsolved murder to Philadelphia police, the company and police department confirmed on Friday. A Claude model sent the false tip on July 18 to the Philadelphia Police Department's website for submitting information about unsolved murders, but it was flagged by a spam filter.
Microsoft Maia 300 96-chip rack hits 40% more tokens per megawatt
Microsoft plans to deploy Maia 300 in 2027, targeting seven times the rack-scale token throughput of its Maia 200 accelerator.
Kenyan officials: No new Ebola cases in past week - CIDRAP
This group includes people over the age of 64, those under 2 years old, or people with certain health conditions, such as asthma or heart disease.
Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 1 picks Monday: Tampa Bay appears to have nearly every advantage in series opener
The well-rested Rays and ace Drew Rasmussen host the Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday night
Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor
El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues.
Congress wants to keep AM radio in every new car
In the era of streaming music and satellite radio, traditional broadcast stations are easy to overlook. AM radio, in particular, has fallen out of favor with younger drivers. So it’s perhaps no surprise that some automakers have begun dropping it from new vehicles. Congress, however, wants to put a stop to that. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979, the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025.” The bill is now on the Senate’s legislative calend
3 Forgotten Side Projects From Myspace Era Bands of the 2000s
During the Myspace era in the 2000s, many bands created side projects that were easy to discover through the social media site.
NVIDIA And Cisco Cram 4x OSFP's Bandwidth Density Into An OSFP-Sized Module, Pushing AI Fabrics To 12.8 Tb/s With USFP
NVIDIA & Cisco have partnered to create USFP, an ultra-dense and compact form factor that drives up to 400 Gb/s speeds.
Innovation Archives - Interesting Engineering
Get news on the latest new innovations in technology, health, Robotics, AI and more on Interesting Engineering.
The Elite 100 Power Station Is Bluetti's Answer to the Jackery Explorer 1000. So, Which Is Better?
I used it to run a full-size refrigerator for more than 10 hours.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
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3 Psychological Tricks That Make Certain Songs Impossible to Forget
Can't seem to get an annoying pop song out of your head? You might have these psychological tricks to thank for that.
A super PAC trying to influence the Maine Senate election seems to have advertised to the wrong Portland
In most cases, confusing Portland, Maine, with Portland, Oregon, might be seen as an innocent faux pas. But in the case of political actors ahead of an election, it can be a costly—and frankly comedic—blunder. A recent attack ad targeting Troy Jackson—the Democratic candidate in the Maine Senate race who is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins—has appeared in front of users far from Maine, leading many to believe its placement was a mistake. Funded by the Defending Main
Cornell 7 Claim Texts Show Jane Doe Was Not Incapacitated
Jane Doe's state of inebriation could prove critical in determining if she had the ability to consent to sex at the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024 ... and some of the men she's accusing of rape pointed to a text exchange to show she was not out of it.
Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder
Where Muse Spark aimed to be a lightweight model that could perform at low latency, the Wonder models are larger and said to be more capable, with higher benchmark scores and better results on complex tasks like coding.
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model
Epic Games is shifting to an "AI first" development strategy for its collaboration with the Walt Disney Company, letting AI models write all the code and guide all the artwork for an upcoming shooter. That's according to a Bloomberg report, which cites unnamed people familiar with the project who commented on the significant pivot in internal development at the Unreal Engine maker. Human developers will be tasked with managing and guiding code and art assets generated by models such as Anthropic's Claude, according to internal Epic employee messages viewed by Bloomberg.
The Singularity—Humans Merging With AI—Is Coming Within 19 Years. But It’s Already Starting Inside You Now.
Brain implants, deepfakes, and nanobots may be early steps toward a “You 2,” says futurist Ray Kurzweil.
From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
Is DJ Moore playing on 'Monday Night Football?' A look at the Bills WR's status vs. Rams
Moore was initially listed as questionable with a shoulder injury
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
J&J long-term Tremfya data demonstrates Crohn's remission through three years
J&J long-term Tremfya data demonstrates Crohn's remission through three years
Sen. Bernie Moreno Defends Columbus Day, Rips Indigenous Peoples' Day
Sen. Bernie Moreno isn't celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day ... in fact, he thinks the idea of swapping out Columbus Day is flat-out "dumb."