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Kate Kallot on Leaving NVIDIA, Sovereign AI and Building Amini | Deep Learning Indaba 2026
“Local context is not something you can learn. It’s something you live.” Amini founder Kate Kallot, a TIME100 AI honouree, on leaving NVIDIA, why sovereignty is about choice, raising money as a solo African woman founder, and competing with Big Tech.
Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo
Highway thieves are using sophisticated digital tactics that investigators worry make it easy to rob trucks carrying millions in expensive data center equipment. NBC News spoke to “several industry leaders, consultants, and investigators advising law enforcement” offices probing the biggest thefts yet and reported that since June, thieves have “made away with more than $100 million in data center freight.” Here’s how they said thieves get away with it: First, thieves hack freight brokers’ accounts on shipment-listing websites and post fake shipments to lure real bids, then send a malicious lin
NASA’s Perseverance Offers Clues to Protect Crews From Mars Dust
6 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This 360-degree panorama from NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover shows Neretva Vallis, the dusty, long-dried river channel that cuts through the western rim of Mars’ Jezero Crater.NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS Over 1,645 Martian days, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover measured the fine and ultrafine Martian dust particles found clinging to samples of spacesuit materials that are carried aboard the rover, including some that are small enough to penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
GSK sees its return to cancer starting to pay off
A decade ago, GSK was out of oncology. It could soon pick up approval for its sixth cancer drug.
Robert Griffin III would '100% be interested' in filling Baylor's head coaching vacancy
Could Baylor's former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback be a serious candidate to replace the fired Dave Aranda?
Palestinian children crawl under Israeli military gates to get to school
Palestinian children in Jenin have to crawl under Israeli military gates to get to and from school.
Trump Says Those Reporting Voter Fraud Could Get $1 Million
The Trump administration sued preemptively to overturn results of Alaska’s pivotal Senate race if the Republican candidate loses.
Obsession Director Curry Barker Gives Intriguing Update on New Anything But Ghosts Horror Movie
Obsession director Curry Barker gave an intriguing update about his upcoming horror movie, Anything But Ghosts.
Anthropic files for blockbuster IPO that could value AI giant at $2 trillion
The company, known for its Claude chatbot, said it plans to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock ticker “ANT,” according to an S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Anthrop…
HP’s Omen 35L Gaming PC Brings RTX 5070 Graphics for $600 Less, but Only for Today - CNET
Upgrade your gaming setup with an Intel Core i7 processor, RTX 5070 graphics and 1TB of SSD storage for $1,850.
Mentoring a lab colleague? Share your ‘CV of failures’ with them
Nature, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03410-7Melanie Stefan became a ‘poster child of failure’ after writing an article about it. Now she urges senior colleagues to be more open about career setbacks.
House lawmaker probes PBMs for 'punitive' audits of independent pharmacies
A House lawmaker is investigating whether the three largest PMS targeted independent pharmacies withretaliatory audits.
What Jalen Williams' injury means for the Thunder and why trading for a replacement isn't so simple
The Thunder star had to be stretchered off the court on Sunday night, and OKC's season won't be the same moving forward
What will Lula’s fourth term mean for Brazil?
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes the result. Can he deliver on his promises of change?
Why Instagram is about to look a lot more like YouTube
Instagram just announced a new feature that looks a whole lot like YouTube. In a video posted on October 26, the company announced its latest product, “Features.” According to head of Instagram Adam Mosseri and VP of product Tessa Lyons, Features is Instagram’s first major push into long-form, horizontal video, which will allow creators to post up to 90 minutes of content at a time—quite a jump from the former 20-minute maximum for vertical videos on Instagram Reels. Mosseri expects Features
DWTS’ Alfonso Ribeiro Responds to Alexa PenaVega’s Quip That Show Is Rigged
Dancing With the Stars alum and host Alfonso Ribeiro responded after Alexa PenaVega admitted she and Hayes Grier wondered how much the votes mattered while they competed on season 21.
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
The financing gives SpaceX another way to fund its rapidly expanding AI ambitions without relying solely on traditional debt markets.
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
The iPhone Duo launched last week, offering anyone willing to spend $2,000 a chance to experience Apple's first foldable phone. For some early buyers, the morning after isn't going great. Despite the company's big talk about its "precision-engineered" hinge, some devices appear to have a hardware flaw that destroys the device's impressive internal display within hours (or minutes) of use. The Internet is currently overflowing with images of busted iPhone Duos, all sporting almost identical damage. The OLED is marred by several bright lines originating just below the midpoint of the display.
Brazil election: many scientists relieved as Lula wins surprise victory
Nature, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03446-9Scientific organizations in Brazil had rallied around the incumbent president, who defied expectations to defeat his opponent in a run-off.
Why do people still get polio in some countries and not in others?
Polio can survive only where it finds kids who aren’t protected by a vaccine.
Australia news LIVE: Plibersek asked to reassure young women public life is still safe after Haines attack; Coalition vows to dismantle climate policies in bid to fight inflation
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
‘Deflections’: Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks
The Democratic candidate for the US Senate has been the subject of Islamophobic attacks from Trump.
These 2 ASX financial shares are predicted to rise more than 40%
Shares in MA Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MAF) and Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) are tipped to turn around, after a period of underperformance.
Billy Corgan on his respect for Olivia Rodrigo: "She's not afraid”
Billy Corgan has shared his admiration for Olivia Rodrigo, praising her songwriting as being “free” and “not afraid”.
Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals its strategy for keeping enterprise customers hooked
Anthropic’s S-1 shows more than half of its $100,000-plus customers now use both the Claude Platform and a first-party app, a cross-selling playbook reminiscent of Amazon that’s making enterprise customers stickier.
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes
Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink terms of service by using it for lethal drone strikes. Musk said Ukraine used the Starlink commercial service for offensive drone strikes. Musk's comment on Saturday came after SpaceX imposed a restriction preventing Ukraine from using the satellite technology on drones flying above certain speeds. One current and one former Ukraine official denied Musk's accusation and said previous limits imposed by SpaceX already prevented Ukraine's military from using Starlink in the way Musk described.
Reddit's r/opensource bans AI slop, and quite a few humans for good measure
New rules also shut out solo developers, fledgling projects, and anyone who doesn't speak English
Mental health accommodations at work — what employers can ask, expect and change
An employee requests remote work as an accommodation for a mental health condition. Another relies on an approved schedule adjustment to manage ...
Delaware vs. Western Kentucky live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
CBS Sports Network is home to six games in Week 9, beginning on Tuesday night
What Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy
Those expecting Belgrade to tilt towards the West may need patience while the new government deals with domestic issues.
Entrepreneurship might be the key to a longer life
If you thought entrepreneurship was too stressful a path to venture down, you might want to reassess. A new study found that there may be a surprising benefit to starting a business: longevity. The study, titled “Do Entrepreneurs Live Longer?,” comes from researchers at the School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and was published in the Journal of Business on October 22. For the research, associate professor Cristiano Bellavitis and his collabora
Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90
He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.
Anthropic’s IPO filing lays out a plan to ‘revolutionize every area of human endeavor’ with AI
The company said it plans to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker ‘ANT.’
This tiny 45W 10,000mAh power bank just got a rare drop below $32
This LISEN mini power bank is 21% off the RRP on Amazon, packing 10,000mAh and 45W USB-C charging in a travel-friendly size.
There are persistent gaps in hearing aid coverage
Many Americans still lack guaranteed access to hearing aids, according to a new study.
If Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts can get dangerous blood clots, so can you – here’s how some states are trying to reduce the risk
In the US, up to 900,000 people are affected by severe blood clots each year, and over 60,000 die from it annually.
UCF's Frost: 'Don't think we'll have a letdown' after double-OT win vs. BYU
Coach Scott Frost is doubling down on intensity after UCF's double-overtime upset of BYU on Saturday, as the Knights prepare for their Friday night game against Baylor.
Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria
Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria
Scientists say something in the air could be quietly damaging your brain
In the 1980s, an egg sizzling in a frying pan warned us what our brains looked like on drugs. Today, researchers are just starting to uncover what our brains look like on plastics and pollution—and spoiler: it’s also not great. Scientists are continuing to advance research into how our brains are becoming littered with plastic particles. The Washington Post reported last week that several studies published this year are offering new clues about the potential impact that polluted air might hav
Zooey Deschanel Gives Wedding Update 3 Years After Getting Engaged to Jonathan Scott
Zooey Deschanel shares update on her wedding plans with fiancé Jonathan Scott three years after getting engaged.
Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today - Engadget
Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.
Google Health Connect May Soon Support Multiple User Profiles on Android Devices
Google is reportedly working on adding multiple user profile support on its Health Connect application for Android.
NASA Invites Media to Moon Landing Simulation Experience in California
2 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Members of the media are invited to tour a new lunar landing simulation at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. Using a combination of in-house and partner motion-based simulators, NASA is giving astronauts and engineering support teams simulated experiences before crew members pilot commercial human landing systems to the surface of the Moon.
Two strategies show similar protection against infant RSV
Kaiser Permanente study supports guidelines that offer option of maternal vaccine or vaccination of newborns.
NFL trade rumors: 4 potential landing spots for Maxx Crosby if Raiders decide to sell at deadline
As the Raiders stumble to 3-4 ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, contenders like the Bears and Bills could pursue the star pass rusher to fuel a playoff push
Photographer Reveals Bizarre Backstage Secrets From Rock Band's Infamous Woodstock Performance
A riot at Woodstock '99 attributed to Red Hot Chili Peppers covering Jimi Hendrix's 'Fire' is debunked by their longtime photographer.
Banks Have A Right, And A Duty To Protect Their Reputations
The cost of a bad client well exceeds any near-term gains from that same client.
Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
Anthropic Relies On Claude To Build Claude. That’s An Advantage And A Risk.
More than 90 percent of Anthropic’s code was written by its own AI tool Claude in September, the company disclosed in its S-1 filing on Monday. The AI giant is increasingly using its own AI models to research, design and develop subsequent versions of its models— a process it calls “closing the …
Meet the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 winners — the best tech of the year, all 100% chosen by you
Discover what TechRadar's readers think is the best tech of 2026
A Cancer Vaccine Custom-Made from Each Patient’s Own Tumor Reduced Melanoma Recurrence Risk by 42 Percent
A custom-made vaccine helps the immune system hunt down cancer cells left behind after surgery.
Israel's health panel weighs new treatments as annual budget increase stagnates
Israel's health basket committee is set to decide on how to use a $211 million addition to its budget. At a press conference marking the committee's convening, Health Minister Haim Katz said, 'I know that however much we give, it's never enough'
Harry Kane among stars arriving for glitzy Ballon d'Or bash in London
England captain Harry Kane, Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe are viewed as the frontrunners to land the top prize on the night.
How a WhatsApp channel helped Lula win Brazil’s election
Over 10 million Lula supporters joined a WhatsApp channel to help boost his campaign.
NBA partners with Kalshi and Polymarket as official prediction markets
The NBA has struck deals that will make Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s preferred prediction markets, along with an agreement with a federal agency tasked with regulating those exchanges. Those agreements, announced Monday, are intended to provide “significant integrity protections for NBA-related markets,” including limitations on what can be offered on those exchanges, transparency when it comes to suspicious patterns by site users, and banning league and team personnel from making trade
Clayface’s James Gunn Gives Fans a Great Reason to Go See New DCU Movie Today
James Gunn just gave DC fans a reason to watch Clayface, praising Tom Rhys Harries’ haunting performance on the comic villain’s anniversary.
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
Boston Dynamics employees want to block sale of robot dogs to ICE
Hundreds of employees at the US robotics firm Boston Dynamics signed a petition calling for executives to halt a sale of the company’s robot dogs to US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement—but executives stood by the deal, while saying the robots would not be weaponized. On September 25, the Department of Homeland Security contract awarded $1.3 million to a Connecticut company called Radeco to provide ICE with modified versions of Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robots.
NASA SEES Interns Tackle Real-World Challenges in Lunar Exploration
Explore This Section Science Science Activation NASA SEES Interns Tackle… Overview Resources Opportunities Citizen Science Highlights About Science Activation 4 min read NASA SEES Interns Tackle Real-World Challenges in Lunar Exploration The Matrix Team developed a sophisticated interactive dashboard for the IM-3 mission that allows users to vary engine, spacecraft, and orbital parameters to investigate the effect on propellant margins and landing zone availability. The NASA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Enhancement in Earth Science (S
Nigeria Ebola patient flown to Switzerland, Congo health worker killed as 4 countries deal with outbreak
Officials on opposite sides of the African continent are trying to determine how a woman diagnosed with Ebola in Nigeria's capital last week contracted the deadly virus without having visited the Democratic Republic of Congo — the epicentre of one of the worst human outbreaks of the virus in history
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US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired
Maurene Comey had argued that she was fired because her father, former FBI chief James Comey, was target of Trump's ire.
Why Marissa Mayer’s AI parenting anecdote received such a strong reaction on social media
Many people use AI for routine tasks like drafting emails or answering quick questions. But former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer used it for something that users on social media aren’t necessarily thrilled about. In a New York Times interview published over the weekend, Mayer revealed that when tasked with coming up with three bullet points to summarize what made her 10-year-old daughter special, she asked AI for help. “It came back and was like, your daughter is empathetic, creative
Johnny Depp’s Ebenezer Hates Halloween Even More Than Christmas in New Video
Johnny Depp's Ebenezer reveals an even greater hatred for Halloween than Christmas in a new video teasing the actor's upcoming holiday role.