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16 cores, 5.2 GHz, and 55 TOPS: Minisforum's newest AI workstation is mostly a massive upgrade to 192GB of memory - and that is not necessarily a bad thing
Minisforum's $7,399 MS-S1 MAX-P495 leads with 16 cores and 55 TOPS
Skydance’s Discovery+ prices increase by up to 20 percent
Discovery+ subscription prices went up today. Ad-free plans for new subscribers went from $10 per month to $12/month. Ad-based plans went from $6 to $7. The new prices take effect for new subscribers immediately.
Oxygen-based technique controls 2D chip crystal growth with 99% success
South Korean researchers have developed a semiconductor growth technique that positions individual crystals with over 99% success.
CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions
The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of providing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances “to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.”
2026 UFC event schedule: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit on tap
Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 2026
Man City deserve to keep trophies despite charges, says PSG’s Luis Enrique
Enrique, a friend of former Man City boss Guardiola, hopes the club can avoid the sanction of losing its titles.
Garrison Rippa nails go-ahead field goal to help Jacksonville State edge FIU 27-24
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Caden Creel threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns, and Garrison Rippa kicked a 26-yard field goal with 44 seconds remaining as Jacksonville State edged FIU 27-24 on Tuesday night.
Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident
The Legally Blonde actress faces two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after allegedly attacking attendants on a flight.
A new AI detector looks beyond words to check whether the ideas came from AI
IdeaLens examines the ideas behind research papers instead of just their words, potentially giving editors a new way to identify AI involvement without mislabeling human-written work.
CVE-2026-110445 | Teamplus Messenger up to 17.0.6 code injection
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Teamplus Messenger up to 17.0.6. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-110445. The attack is possible to be carried out remotel
Water could be the key to understanding Alzheimer's tangled mystery
A hallmark tangle of proteins present in the brains of people with dementia may have a watery weakness.
Is Medical Gaslighting Delaying Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis in Women?
New research suggests men have an easier time getting autoimmune conditions accurately diagnosed, even though these conditions are more common in ...
Soccer-Watkins on target to keep Al-Hilal perfect in Asian Champions League
Oct 13 (Reuters) - Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 win over Qatar's Al-Sadd in Doha on Tuesday with Ollie Watkins' improvised finish sending the Saudi Pro League outfit on their way to a second successive Asian Champions League Elite win.
From Cairo to Tokyo: Can you guess these twin cities?
As a London borough moves to cut ties with Haifa, test your knowledge of the world's twin cities.
Trump’s diesel deal irks allies, prices unlikely to fall
President Donald Trump's deal for Russian diesel has exposed the United States to legal questions, opening a rift with his Republican allies and European leaders and heightening tensions with Ukraine – all in exchange for an outcome that experts suggest is unlikely to succeed.
Final LA Mayoral Debate: Nithya Raman Questions Karen Bass' Motivation to Back Film Tax Credits
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and opponent Councilmember Nithya Raman went head-to-head in a fierce debate Tuesday just three weeks before Election Day.
Nvidia buys stakes in French tech startups Doctolib, Genesis AI
PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - US chipmaker Nvidia has agreed to buy stakes in French technology startups Doctolib and Genesis AI, the two French companies said on Tuesday.
CVE-2026-83583 Microsoft Windows Geotag Broker access control
A security flaw has been discovered in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-83583. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
Hippos transfer 0.4 tonnes of silicon into Kenya’s Mara River on a dry-season day; scientists explain why the element matters to aquatic life
The animal silicon pump, researchers estimated that hippos transfer 0.4 metric tonnes of silicon into Kenya’s Mara River on a dry-season day by eating grass on land and depositing dung in the water. Their model estimated that hippos influence up to 76% of silicon flux along the study reach in the Ma
Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too
While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.
Zii Jia seeks court order to hold company’s EGM
PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Lee Zii Jia is seeking an injunction to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of his company LZJ Management Sdn Bhd, says his lawyer.
Ukrainian drones strike more than 100km into Russian territory
Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed.
China prepares a massive power upgrade for its national grid
China is gearing up for an unprecedented transformation of its national power infrastructure, with the country's two dominant grid operators unveiling massive, coordinated investment blueprints to build a highly resilient, intelligent and green energy network during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2
'Baththa' box office collection day 13 vs 'Sigma': Vijay Sethupathi starrer nears Rs 26 crore, Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut trails
'Baththa,' starring Vijay Sethupathi, maintains its box office position, leading against Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut, 'Sigma.' While both movies showed varied performance trends in theatres, 'Baththa' earned more than 'Sigma'. The former maintained consistent performance even after entering its
Cerebras CEO pushes back on AI doomsday warnings
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman has a message for AI leaders spreading doomsday warnings: Maybe stop talking? At TechCrunch Disrupt, he argued that the industry's focus on AI's risks is drowning out its potential benefits.
CVE-2026-83579 Microsoft Windows Smart Card buffer overflow
A vulnerability was identified in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-83579. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
Glowing prototype leads to a new 3D monolithic trap for quantum labs
Three generations of engineering fixes helped researchers develop a monolithic trap for quantum simulation using heavy ytterbium ions.
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain maps the work that's ahead of the 2027 World Cup for hungry USA soccer
The Americans proved that they can compete with the best team in the world, but there is work to do
Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
Europe gets the yuan rise it wants – just not the way it wanted
Europe is getting the yuan adjustment it wanted, though via an unwelcome route.
Hollywood actress pleads not guilty after mid-air incident
Investigators are examining whether her multiple sclerosis or medication may have contributed to the incident.
Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management
Oct 13 (Reuters) - More than two dozen lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Federal Aviation Administration to pause the use of a new AI tool in the Washington area to assist air traffic controllers, citing safety concerns.
CVE-2026-110444 | TEAMPLUS Messenger up to 17.0.6 code injection
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TEAMPLUS Messenger up to 17.0.6. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-110444. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars… 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. Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora Explanation: What a cosmic coincidence!
BlackRock to buy majority stake in Humana’s CenterWell clinics for $2.8 billion
Humana is swapping out private equity sponsors for its CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinics. Good bye, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. Hello, BlackRock.
2026 WNBA playoffs bracket: WNBA Finals schedule tweaked so Dream can use larger venue
The Dream and Valkyries will be facing off in a WNBA Finals matchup that will produce a first-time champion
UN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR Congo
The envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation.
Here’s how much Trump’s Iran war is boosting EV sales around the world
The Trump administration has done everything it can to slow the growth of EVs. But in an ironic twist, Trump’s war in Iran is boosting the EV industry globally. After the U.S. attacked Iran in late February and the price of crude oil soared, global EV sales also surged. A new report from Ember, an energy think tank that is tracking EV sales in 56 countries, found that 49 of them have hit new records for EVs this year. [Image: Ember] Between March and August, EV sales in New Zealand grew
Russell T Davies criticises BBC boss's 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments
BBC director general Matt Brittin said he had seen a "pretty good" AI-generated episode of the show.
Industrial Next wants factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, not weeks
Industrial Next helps manufacturers automate complex, delicate tasks that have traditionally required human labor.
CVE-2026-83567 Microsoft Windows NTFS out-of-bounds
A vulnerability was determined in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-83567. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.
Florida's alligators create deep-water ponds during dry seasons; these predators help other animals survive
Seasonal drops in water levels trouble the Everglades in Florida, drying out the shallow marshes little by little. As the wetlands shrink there is less room and less places for fish and other aquatic creatures to go and more pressure to find water that still exists .
What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis
The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and that doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a surgery that lasted roughly 90 minutes. In a statement, the Vatican called the operation "successful" and said there were “no complications.” For more on the Pope’s prognosis, Geoff Bennett spoke
Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 10 results: Four fighters earn contracts in final week of season
Dana White handed out four more contracts on Tuesday night after a busy week of fights
Saudi-born engineer for OpenAI arrested for planting listening bug
OpenAI says it discovered a hidden recording device in one of its offices, wrapped in toilet paper behind a television.
Senators come up flat against Blues as power play continues to struggle
OTTAWA - As captain Thomas Chabot knows, he carries a certain responsibility to evaluate his team’s performance.
Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run
Ten years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.
Cerebras CEO says we’re nearing a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant at home
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman predicts a future where personal AI assistants become as commonplace as household appliances, running partly on local devices and partly in the cloud.
Disney offers $20M for Character.AI’s scandal-plagued chatbot tech
In a bankruptcy proceeding that kicked off yesterday, Disney has offered to buy some of the technology that powers the controversy-plagued chatbot Character.AI. Disney is willing to pay $20 million for “a non-exclusive perpetual license” of certain Character Technologies intellectual property, the chatbot maker said in a press release that did not go into much further detail on which assets Disney wanted. The move may be surprising. In September 2025, Disney joined others in publicly criticizing Character.AI for stealing content and harming kids.
Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the Mexican Coast
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search Hurricane Simon churns off Mexico’s Pacific coast in this image acquired with the VIIRS (Visible Inf
Does a Russian lab worker’s death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat
Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker’s death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don’t see signs this is a precursor to another pandemic.
Soccer-Tresoldi treble stuns Inter, Bayern held as Barcelona rally
MADRID, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Nicolo Tresoldi's hat-trick powered Club Brugge to a stunning 4-3 Champions League victory at Inter Milan on a night of scares for Europe's heavyweights on Tuesday, with Bayern Munich held 3-3 at Viking Stavanger while Barcelona recovered to beat Galatasaray 4-1.
China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.
Tonbo Imaging India IPO GMP Today: Grey Market Premium At Rs 490, Listing Gains Estimated At 70%
Tonbo Imaging India IPO: At the upper end of the price band of Rs 700 per share, the latest grey market premium points to an estimated listing price of Rs 1,190 per share.
Judge Rules Against White House Resuming Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico as Legal Battle Continues
Federal Judge Timothy Kelly barred the Trump administration from reinstating its ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters accessing the White House grounds.
Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient
Max Hodak, the former president and co-founder of Neuralink, detailed onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt how his company's work with PRIMA is part of its path toward a novel brain-computer interface (BCI).
Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban, FTC says
Martin Shkreli—the ex-pharmaceutical executive infamous for illegally hiking the price of a lifesaving anti-parasitic drug by more than 4,000 percent and getting a seven-year prison sentence for the fraudulent scheme he used to do it—has been under a lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry since 2022. However, according to the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of seven states, Shkreli has "flagrantly and repeatedly" violated that ban nearly the entire time—allegedly by trading stock in dozens of drug companies and discussing the industry during livestreams on social medi
Microfluidic chip stores memories in flowing water using tiny fibers
Pressure changes the shape of tiny fibers inside a microfluidic chip, altering how liquid moves through its channels.
Trans people with Long COVID navigate a new “dark age” in trans health - The Sick Times
We spoke with and surveyed dozens of trans people navigating gender-affirming care and Long COVID during Trump’s second term.
Bruins vs. Sharks NHL picks, parlay: Solid late matchup Tuesday caps 32-team Frozen Frenzy
It's a great Tuesday in the NHL, with all 32 teams in action for the fourth annual Frozen Frenzy
Sudan cannot afford to dismiss a chance for dialogue
A new initiative faces serious questions about military influence, but its critics should not write it off prematurely.
What to do when your employees are hiding their AI use
I’ve been having a lot of conversations with industry leaders lately about the prevalence of so-called “shadow AI.” They’re worried about the risks of unapproved AI tools at work, and most come to me wanting to know how to rein in their employees. But that’s looking at the problem backwards. Their concern is well founded. Among organizations surveyed in IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026 that had experienced a data breach, 43% reported security incidents involving shadow AI, up fro
She Left Austria With One Suitcase, Lost A Son, Husband Served Divorce Papers As Anniversary Gift: Celina Jaitly's Life Story
Celina Jaitly says she left Austria with one suitcase after receiving divorce papers she believed were an anniversary gift. She is now fighting for access to her three sons.