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Bee unveils two AI note-taking devices, its first new products since being acquired by Amazon - Engadget
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Salman Khan Recalls Multiple Health Struggles After Sultan; Says, ‘No Matter How Old You Are…’
Salman Khan opened up about his health struggles on Koffee With Karan season 9, while discussing how he keeps himself fit at the age of 61. The revelation was made after the filmmaker recalled the actor’s characters that went shirtless and set a benchmark in Bollywood.
Richest getting richer
This is really going to surprise you, but the wealthy people in the United States became wealthier over the past three years. For the Wall Street Journal, Rachel Louise Ensign and Justin Lahart rep…
Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
Georgia Southern vs. Old Dominion prediction, odds: Week 7 college football Thursday picks from proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Thursday's matchup of the Georgia Southern Eagles and Old Dominion Monarchs
Russian jet-powered drone hits supermarket in Ukraine’s Odesa
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian jet-powered drone struck a supermarket in its Odesa region on Thursday.
Dr. Anne Welsh and Shalene Gupta on how women can navigate work and motherhood
Fast Company‘s Shalene Gupta surveyed more than 100 women about the challenges of juggling motherhood and career advancement, and she found that even the most accomplished mothers in leadership are struggling to maintain balance. Women who juggle parenting and leadership are often relying on “hacks” that they’ve developed to survive in a system that wasn’t built for them. In this installment of Fast Company Live, Shalene Gupta and Anne Welsh, a clinical psycholog
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day
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Why tightly confined water's response to electric fields depends on direction
Using an advanced new mathematical model, a pair of physicists in Belgium has revealed the origins of an unusual, direction-dependent effect found in water confined to a narrow gap between two plates. Through research published in Physical Review Letters, Mehdi Neek-Amal and Francois Peeters at the
Euro hits fresh lows against US dollar and British pound despite hikes
The euro slid this week to its weakest level against the US dollar since mid-May 2025 and the British pound since early June 2025, as an energy shock, France’s debt crisis and a resurgent US dollar outweigh two interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
Week 7 College Football Playoff impact games: Notre Dame-BYU, Ohio State-Indiana lead monster slate
A pair of top-10 showdowns in Provo and Bloomington lead a loaded Week 7 of action where national contenders and hopeful crashers put their postseason hopes on the line
Delegates walk out as Israeli president addresses summit
Officials from more than 10 countries walked out during an address by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a summit in Baku
CoreWeave stock keeps falling as fears of AI spending drag down markets. Here’s the latest on what’s happening
Shares of CoreWeave Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV) have fallen more than 25% in the last week as concerns grow over the company’s debt and the success of the “neocloud” industry as a whole. On Thursday, the cloud-computing company’s stock fell up to 7% during premarket as investors continued to fret about potential overspending on AI. The decline followed a drop of 15.46% during the previous trading day. AI-adjacent companies across the globe are seeing similar losses, includin
BBC News channel launches on YouTube for viewers in UK and US
The move forms part of the BBC's wider strategy to reach digitally-native new and younger audiences.
AI agents are coming to Rivian’s cars
We'll likely learn more about how this will work at the company's upcoming "AI & Autonomy Day" event in December.
Nexus Venture Partners backs Indian resale startup Circle
Circle, a Bengaluru-based managed marketplace for pre-owned goods, said on October 14 that it had raised 250 million rupees (US$2.63 million) in seed …
New research challenges the idea that GST always hits lower-income households hardest
Goods and services tax (GST) is priced into many everyday purchases, from groceries and clothing to restaurant meals and household bills. That means any change to the tax can affect how much households have left to spend.
I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
Colorado State vs. Texas State prediction, odds, time: Week 7 college football Thursday picks by proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Thursday's matchup of the Colorado State Rams vs. Texas State Bobcats
Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence
Court rulings concern violence and killings during March 2025 uprising by pro-Assad forces and retaliatory attacks.
New Podcast "The Future Is Smaller" Explores Declining School Enrollment and What New Orleans Can Teach Other Cities
/PRNewswire/ -- Across the country, public school systems are confronting a new reality: fewer students, tighter budgets, and difficult decisions about how to...
‘My Heart Will Go On’: Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll
LONDON, Oct 15 — Barbie has honoured Celine Dion by creating a new signature doll in her image, PA Media/dpa reported.The appearance of the doll pays tribute to the navy,...
Gas Exporter Venture Global Wants to Get In on AI Power Boom
The company plans to build gas-fired power plants to supply data centers.
I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks — my 5 biggest takeaways
I tested over 50 Android phones this year. I used the iPhone 18 Pro Max to see how it differs from Android rivals — and what it does better.
Newly discovered 'Frankenstein' bird fossil challenges theories of evolution
The crow-sized Jurassic bird lived 150 million years ago
Our response - Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism
Rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders have risen considerably, while rates of severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia ...
Seahawks vs. Broncos odds, first touchdown scorer picks, predictions for Thursday Night Football, NFL Week 6
We look over the prediction markets at Kalshi for the first touchdown scorer in Seahawks vs. Broncos on TNF
US teen held over Hindu temple attack plot: Is anti-Indian racism rising?
Illinois teen who allegedly said he 'couldn’t wait' to kill Indians is arrested over a Hindu temple attack plot.
Via Motif Named 2026 Top Handcrafted Hospitality Accessories Provider by Hospitality Business Review
/PRNewswire/ -- Hospitality Business Review Magazine has named Via Motif the exclusive recipient of the Top Handcrafted Hospitality Accessories 2026 award in...
‘Normal People’ removed from sale in UK over author’s pro-Palestine support
Sally Rooney has been using the proceeds to support Palestine Action
Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.
Q&A: Expanding climate models to better capture the complexities of public health
About a decade ago, a group of climate scientists described five scenarios for the future. Called the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), these scenarios suggest how socioeconomic development could evolve in worlds with differing challenges to climate adaptation and mitigation.
Chandra Finds Possible Origin of ‘Treble Clef’ Waves
X-ray: NASA/CXC/INAF-IRA/A. Botteon et al.; Infrared: UKIDSS-GPS ; Radio: ASTRON/LOFAR; Image processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk A formation of radio waves looks remarkably like a treble clef in this Oct. 14, 2026, image from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Researchers used Chandra to find that the Treble Clef is likely caused by an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision of two galaxy clusters. Read more about this discovery. Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/INAF-IRA/A.
Ketamine’s role in alleged Cornell rape highlights flood of psychoactive drugs on campus
The growing availability of these substances is worsening the already bad problem of sexual assault on campus.
2026-27 CBS Sports Preseason Player of the Year: Michigan State PG Jeremy Fears earns top honors
Fears earns the top spot as voted on by CBS Sports writers, on-air talent and 247Sports experts
The Rebel Tours: Money or morals?
Some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa in the 1980's, breaking one of the biggest sporting boycotts.
Robot allegedly commits sexual assault on teen as German police confront ‘new territory’
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said.Police in the western city of Cologne responded after the incident overnight Saturday to Sunday in which the robot’s suspected 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion were said to have filmed the alleged assault.They were said to have streamed the incident and commentated on
‘A guy held a knife to my throat and said: play something normal!’ Richard Thompson on crazy crowds, his beloved beret and Sandy Denny’s driving skills
As he releases new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, the 77-year-old British folk legend answers your questions about Billy Connolly, Californian fish and chips and whether he nearly joined the Eagles
Save 30% on Any Pixel 11 Model With This Google Email Offer — Here’s Who Qualifies
You can save 30% on a new Pixel 11 phone thanks to Google's email offer on top of a trade-in, but there's a catch.
Survey shows that most of us aren't adventurous when it comes to weather apps
We asked over 2,500 readers if they use their phone’s default weather app, downloaded a third-party option, or skip forecasts entirely.
‘Appalling’: Actor Omar Sy joins public figures criticising French authorities’ response to student protests
The student protests have been building since late September, sparked by complaints of staff shortages and dilapidated schools. A major strike action is planned for this Saturday, and more public figures are expressing their support for the students’ demands.
Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 bonus bets by targeting Broncos vs. Seahawks on Thursday Night Football
Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Thursday to get your bonus bets
Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution will not be livestreamed
US president reverses Pentagon's plan to publicly stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan after outcry.
The Scleroderma Research Foundation Raises Nearly $1.1 Million At This Year's Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine
/PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF), the country's first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma, raised...
Dhurandhar’ actress Sara Arjun in talks for Ram Charan and Sukumar’s ‘RC17’- Report
Ram Charan and director Sukumar are set to reunite for their upcoming film, tentatively titled RC17, following the success of their 2018 Telugu blockbuster Rangasthalam. While anticipation around the project continues to build, the latest reports suggest that Dhurandhar actress Sara Arjun is being c
Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75
Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.
CVE-2026-110909 Wheels Local Server Verification improper authentication
A vulnerability was found in Wheels up to 4.1.0. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-110909. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Rigorous Analysis Confirms NASA’s Artemis II Heat Shield Performance
A post‑mission comparison of the Orion spacecraft heat shields from Artemis I (left) and Artemis II (right) are shown after removal from their crew modules. Both heat shields are seen rotated for inspection inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and brought them safely back to Earth, laying a foundation for crewed flights to the Moon’s surface.
I was left with 'Ken doll bulge' after weight loss surgery
A mum was left self-conscious after weight loss surgery by the 'monstrous bulge'
Week 6 NFL score predictions, odds, picks, betting advice: Proven model reveals projections for every game
Make NFL best bets at NFL betting sites by seeing NFL score predictions from our advanced model for Week 6
‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi Rama
Experts say Albania’s protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.
Tin Can’s next product is a Rolodex for Gen Alpha
The retro tech company Tin Can reinvented the landline for kids. Next, it’s introducing Gen Alpha to the Rolodex. The brand’s core product, the $100 Tin Can phone (so named for its chunky, playful form factor) is a Wi Fi-enabled, screen-free landline complete with a spiral cord and a dial tone. Since its debut in April 2025, the phone has sold out seven production batches—equal to hundreds of thousands of units. Now, just over a year later, Tin Can is introducing its first nonphone
Salman Khan Says Karan Johar Was 'Scared' Of Him Because Of Shah Rukh Khan: 'It Was Not Good'
Karan Johar admitted that Salman Khan makes him stressed and hyper.
Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations
The $75 Bee Frontier is an upgraded version of Amazon's wearable bracelet, while the $100 Bee Eclipse attaches to a user's smartphone.
School roof collapse kills at least 18 people, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 17 children and a teacher and injuring more than three dozen others, an emergency services official said. Several children remained trapped under the rubble in Peshawar, the capita
Historic St Michael's Mount cannons airlifted for restoration
Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration.
I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
2026-27 CBS Sports Preseason All-Freshman Team: Kansas' Tyran Stokes earns Freshman of the Year honors
This year's freshman class doesn't feature the no-doubt talent of last year, but includes a number of intriguing players ready to step into significant roles
French football body urges fans and students to keep politics out of stadiums
French Football Federation's ethics body calls for neutrality amid student protests.
Upscale grocery chain Erewhon will now fry its hot bar foods in this regeneratively farmed oil
Erewhon, the luxury Los Angeles health-food grocer, is changing up its hot bar—but don’t worry, you can still get favorites like the buffalo cauliflower and turmeric chicken tenders. Instead of being fried in avocado oil, though, those dishes will now get their crisp from Zero Acre Farms’ Organic Fera fruit oil, a sustainable cooking oil made by pressing the fruit of the hybrid oleifera x guineensis palm tree. [Photo: Zero Acre Farms/Erewhon] Fera fruit oil is already used i
Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.