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Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G With 120Hz Display and 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Price
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Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G With 120Hz Display and 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Price

Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G has launched in India with a 120Hz display, 6,000mAh battery and 50-megapixel AI rear camera.

Technology

Study shows rising rates of reported intentional substance exposures at school

A new study found that rates of intentional substance exposures at school reported to U.S. poison centers increased substantially among elementary- and middle-school-aged children from 2000 through 2024, while high-school-aged adolescents continued to experience the highest rates of serious medical

Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing
Science

Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing

Credit: NASA Credit: NASA Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could be used for manufacturing during future space missions.

Health

Pharmalittle: We're reading about Novo licensing a Chinese obesity pill, Merck pulling an antibiotic, and more

Novo has agreed to pay up to $2.6 billion to license an experimental, weekly weight loss pill from China’s Hengrui Pharma

Tracking Will Wade's 'unconventional' roster at LSU: Who's eligible and who's on the outside looking in?
Sports

Tracking Will Wade's 'unconventional' roster at LSU: Who's eligible and who's on the outside looking in?

With the 2026-27 college basketball season just over a month away, LSU has just four players listed on its official roster

World

Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people

Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.

The event is only half the product. The aftermath is just as important
Business

The event is only half the product. The aftermath is just as important

When I was chief business officer at Defected Records back at the start of the decade, the best thing we made in any given week tended to get made on the Monday. Defected is a house music label that also throws parties, so on a Saturday night there would be a few thousand people in a dark room somewhere in the world, dancing to a DJ until the lights came up. Someone would have shot the event on a shaky handheld iPhone. By Monday afternoon the videos would be up and everyone who’d been ther

Tom Hollander Joins Season 2 Cast Of 'The Audacity'
Culture

Tom Hollander Joins Season 2 Cast Of 'The Audacity'

Emmy-nominated Tom Hollander (Dune: Prophecy) has joined the Season 2 cast of AMC's The Audacity in a recurring role.

'I don't think that that is fake news': Pope Leo on AI safety warnings
AI

'I don't think that that is fake news': Pope Leo on AI safety warnings

AI experts' warnings are not 'fake news', Pope Leo says, days after Trump called AI fears a hoax. He also questioned Nvidia's Jensen Huang.

Is Claude down? Anthropic confirms an active issue — follow here for live updates
Technology

Is Claude down? Anthropic confirms an active issue — follow here for live updates

Anthropic is investigating 'elevated error rates'

NSTGRO 2026
Science

NSTGRO 2026

NSTGRO Homepage Omar AlyousefUniversity Of MemphisPolycatenated Architected Materials (PAM) for Origami-Inspired Space Docking Ports Cade ArmstrongUniversity Of Texas at AustinIntelligent Multi-Agent Constellations for Cooperative Cislunar Operations Laurel BarnettHarvard UniversityPhotonic SNSPD Readout and Feed Forward System for Improved Optical Communication Capabilities Katie BarcakWilliam Marsh Rice UniversityCompact magnetic heat switch for thermal management of long duration low power exploration missions Austin BodinUniversity Of Colorado, BoulderRapid Robust Trajectory

Why men who get up in the night to pee may have a breathing problem
Health

Why men who get up in the night to pee may have a breathing problem

Ken, like many men, had been nagged into coming to see me by his wife. She was exhausted. Every time he got up in the night to go to the loo, he woke her too.

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on 'confident and cocky' rising stars
Sports

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on 'confident and cocky' rising stars

Pochettino is expected to name another experimental lineup for Tuesday's friendly against Chile, the second of four games in a jam-packed international window

World

LIVE: Spain vs Croatia – Nations League

Build-up, teams and live text coverage as World champions Spain host Croatia on matchday two of the UEFA Nations League

A U.S. ban on nearly $1 billion worth of these Canadian goods is now in effect
Business

A U.S. ban on nearly $1 billion worth of these Canadian goods is now in effect

U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 billion worth of annual two-way trade between the two northern neighbors. But it marks another ratcheting up of President Donald Trump’s second-term trade war with America’s longtime ally and tr

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Culture

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?

Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

AI

OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites

The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.

Interview: Firefox's chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome
Technology

Interview: Firefox's chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome

Today, the Firefox 157 update will roll out a redesign of the web browser across desktop and mobile platforms.

Science

Backcountry recreation and roads linked to fewer wolverines in Canadian mountains

Wildlife researchers have found that both recreation and roads affect wolverine populations in Canada's Rocky Mountains and Columbia Mountains.

Map reveals where ADHD and autism waiting lists are the longest
Health

Map reveals where ADHD and autism waiting lists are the longest

NHS bodies in England are imposing strict measures which could see people with suspected ADHD and autism wait two years for an assessment, new analysis reveals.

Despite historic Presidents Cup comeback, Americans still have much to improve before Ryder Cup
Sports

Despite historic Presidents Cup comeback, Americans still have much to improve before Ryder Cup

What to make of a topsy-turvy week in Chicago after the dust has settled

World

Ireland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says

Ireland played the first Nations League game despite unease among some players over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.

How the AI boom is redefining the global business map
Business

How the AI boom is redefining the global business map

The battle for global business and investment is entering a new arena. For decades, countries competed for multinationals with a familiar formula: lower taxes, skilled workers, predictable regulation, good infrastructure, and access to global markets.  Companies shifted talent and capital accordingly. The model helped Singapore become a regional base for multinationals, helped Switzerland attract global headquarters and high-value corporate activity, and helped turn Dubai into a magnet f

Will My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4 Happen? Nia Vardalos Has an Answer
Culture

Will My Big Fat Greek Wedding 4 Happen? Nia Vardalos Has an Answer

Nia Vardalos hints at the future of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, sharing whether fans can expect another movie or TV series.

AI

With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox

Mayer argues that if a photo is worth a thousand words, your camera roll is worth millions. By analyzing all the photos stored on your phone, Dazzle claims to understand your hobbies, interests, food, and style preferences, how you like to spend their time, and with whom.

Spotify is down for thousands right now — here's what we know about the outage
Technology

Spotify is down for thousands right now — here's what we know about the outage

Spotify is experiencing a major wobble for many

New aircraft paint cuts 25% heat sensitivity during Mach 5 speed test
Science

New aircraft paint cuts 25% heat sensitivity during Mach 5 speed test

University of Manchester engineers developed a pressure-sensitive paint that is 25% less sensitive to temperature changes.

Health

Amyloidosis symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - Nebraska Medicine

Advancing Health Homepage. Get health information you can use, fact-checked by Nebraska Medicine experts. View more blogs related to Conditions and ...

Miami OC Shannon Dawson takes shot at SEC, preseason rankings: 'Half of them won't be in the top 30'
Sports

Miami OC Shannon Dawson takes shot at SEC, preseason rankings: 'Half of them won't be in the top 30'

The Hurricanes' offensive coordinator took issue with the SEC, which has 10 teams ranked in this week's AP Top 25

World

Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis

Civilian displacement surges as key Yemen roads close, leaving thousands in camps amid dire humanitarian challenges.

‘Except perhaps for Mark’: Internal emails show Facebook mulling fake news plea from Sacha Baron Cohen
Business

‘Except perhaps for Mark’: Internal emails show Facebook mulling fake news plea from Sacha Baron Cohen

It was eight days after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and Facebook was facing criticism that a flood of false stories on its platform had helped elect Donald Trump. That morning, Sheryl Sandberg got a policy memo from an unlikely source: Sacha Baron Cohen. In an email titled “Thoughts for the day,” the comedian behind “Ali G” and “Borat” urged Sandberg and her colleagues to follow the example of Google, with its fact-check labels and its counter-radicalization messages for people searc

Check out Lime Garden's heartfelt new single 'Moving Target’
Culture

Check out Lime Garden's heartfelt new single 'Moving Target’

Lime Garden have dropped the yearning new single ‘Moving Target’, ahead of their headline tour kicking off later this week.

AI

Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market

The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million.

Technology

Exploit for Improper Input Validation in Citrix Netscaler_Application_Delivery_Controller

cve-2026-88771-hunt A quick script for checking indicators and known attack paths on Netscalers. In particular this tool was modified to hunt for IoC's and data relating to cve-2026-88771...

New 9,700-ton destroyer reaches Alaska to join US Navy's fleet
Science

New 9,700-ton destroyer reaches Alaska to join US Navy's fleet

The future USS Ted Stevens arrived in Whittier, Alaska, on September 27 ahead of its commissioning ceremony.

UniQure's gene therapy continues to slow Huntington's progression after four years
Health

UniQure's gene therapy continues to slow Huntington's progression after four years

UniQure's gene therapy continues to slow Huntington's progression after four years. But the magnitude of the benefit waned compared to a similar analysis from a year ago.

The Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy makes no sense -- for more reasons than one
Sports

The Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy makes no sense -- for more reasons than one

Giving up draft capital for a demoted former first-round pick makes little sense for this team

World

‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services

UK prime minister tells his first Labour Party conference 'fundamental rethink' needed to set Britain on right course.

OpenAI researchers voice concerns over GPT-6.1 Astra,  delaying the release of this latest model
Business

OpenAI researchers voice concerns over GPT-6.1 Astra, delaying the release of this latest model

OpenAI said Monday it was delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model out of security concerns voiced by its researchers, the latest in the company’s effort to decelerate the pace of the technology’s advance.OpenAI’s decision to hold back the model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow the development of increasingly autonomous systems until safety measures can catch up. The announcement comes a day before AI executives are

National museums to stay free for all visitors
Culture

National museums to stay free for all visitors

It follows discussions about whether charging tourists could boost museums' finances.

AI

Instinct founder said more than 50% of transactions on the platform are travel-related

Instinct founder said the platform is growing 10% day by day, with transaction volume increasing at a similar rate.

Fruit flies remember their larval diet, which influences their longevity
Technology

Fruit flies remember their larval diet, which influences their longevity

Back in the 1930s, scientists noticed that water fleas and rats fed restricted diets while young went on to live longer. The same effect has since turned up in fruit flies and mice. What we did not know was how a meal eaten in infancy could affect health weeks, months, or even years later.

NASA Opens Applications for Second Season of ORBIT Student Challenge
Science

NASA Opens Applications for Second Season of ORBIT Student Challenge

2 Min Read NASA Opens Applications for Second Season of ORBIT Student Challenge Following a successful inaugural year of ingenuity and career building, NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology) has officially returned for a second season to bring university and college student innovation to the forefront of Earth technology development and deep-space exploration. Registration for the 2026–2027 challenge is open through Monday, Nov.

Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection
Health

Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection

Sudden confusion needs urgent medical attention. A urinary infection is one possible cause, but a positive urine test may not give the whole picture.

Jim Harbaugh tells Justin Herbert to 'be better' amid Chargers' offensive struggles
Sports

Jim Harbaugh tells Justin Herbert to 'be better' amid Chargers' offensive struggles

Harbaugh knows his team's current situation starts with getting more out of the quarterback position

World

‘The emperor is naked’: UEFA’s Ceferin takes aim at FIFA boss Infantino

UEFA slams Infantino over his aborted plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.

FICO stock is collapsing as mortgage industry shakeup stands to reshape how credit scores are used
Business

FICO stock is collapsing as mortgage industry shakeup stands to reshape how credit scores are used

Your credit score is one of the most important data points associated with your identity. A good score generally means lower interest rates on everything from credit cards to mortgages, while a bad score can subject you to higher rates. When it comes to mortgages, for decades lenders only relied on data from one company: Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO), the owner of the eponymous FICO score. But newly announced changes mean lenders can now pull data from one of Fair Isaac Corporation’

Introducing ‘Weaponized Pooping,’ the Latest Relationship Debate Taking Over the Internet
Culture

Introducing ‘Weaponized Pooping,’ the Latest Relationship Debate Taking Over the Internet

Every house has one, and you know exactly who he is. He heads to the bathroom with his phone and disappears for 40 minutes. By the time he comes back, his wife has fed three kids, cleaned the kitchen, and has zero interest in hearing how relaxing his poop was. Olivia Howell, author of Divorce […]

AI

Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses

The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.

OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release
Technology

OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release

OpenAI says it has canceled plans to release its updated GPT-6.1 model next month as it continues to investigate what testing shows to be a regression in terms of safety compared to previous models. The move, first reported by The Wall Street Journal late Monday and later confirmed in OpenAI statements to the press, reflects what OpenAI Head of Safety Systems Saachi Jain said was a "trade off" between performance and security seen when testing the now-scrapped model.

Crew-13 Rocket and Spacecraft at Launch Pad
Science

Crew-13 Rocket and Spacecraft at Launch Pad

Ahead of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission launch, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are vertical at the launch pad of Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida in this Sept. 27, 2026, photo. NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey […]

Anthropic joins ARPA-H clinical AI moonshot, will hold closed-door health care event
Health

Anthropic joins ARPA-H clinical AI moonshot, will hold closed-door health care event

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Oura delays IPO plans, Anthropic joins an clinical AI effort by ARPA-H, and MAHA's health data goals.

WNBA playoffs: Why Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier need to step up to save their seasons
Sports

WNBA playoffs: Why Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier need to step up to save their seasons

The Fever and Lynx are both facing elimination on Tuesday night in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs

World

Man City guilty of all serious financial breach charges: Premier League

Manchester City say they are 'disappointed and surprised' by the verdict and will appeal.

Streaming made music disposable. This vinyl seller is finding new ways to make records collectible
Business

Streaming made music disposable. This vinyl seller is finding new ways to make records collectible

When English singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro released her highly anticipated debut album, Visitor, in July, it was available in a variety of formats: MP3, cassette, CD, and an array of colored vinyl records (red, gold, brown) that were exclusive to different retailers. But 3,000 fans received copies that look remarkably different: discs swirled with orange and black—deeply pigmented on some copies, nearly translucent on others. The special-edition album— created by London-based Blood Records—s

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city
Culture

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city

Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

Nvidia launches new AI safety program designed at stopping models escaping their sandboxes
AI

Nvidia launches new AI safety program designed at stopping models escaping their sandboxes

Nvidia wants to control AI agents with hardware and software safeguards

Anthropic’s IPO pitch includes a warning about human extinction
Technology

Anthropic’s IPO pitch includes a warning about human extinction

Anthropic has formally warned investors that its technology may pose “existential risks to humanity” in a long-awaited initial public offering prospectus circulated with a small group of partners in recent days. The nearly $1 trillion AI start-up led by Dario Amodei devoted almost a third of its lengthy S-1 filing to detailing “risk factors,” including the potential of increasingly advanced AI models to manipulate, blackmail and exhibit other unpredictable behaviors. Anthropic outlined more prosaic risks, including the extreme concentration of its customer base, with close to a quarter of reve

Science

Fractionated radiosurgery reduces recurrence after surgery for brain metastases, may improve survival

Mayo Clinic researchers led a multicenter study that found dividing radiation into several treatments, known as fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery, reduced the risk of cancer returning after surgery for brain metastases and was associated with improved survival compared with delivering radiation

Health

Tiny fighter: Louisiana newborn defies odds with rare medical conditions - WDSU

Savannah said doctors told her during a 20-week pregnancy scan there were some serious medical conditions they found in her baby. Advertisement.

Sports

MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild cards to the World Series

Who will be the last one standing in October? Our MLB experts predict which team will win each series of the postseason.

World

CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high

Pennsylvania reports over 900 measles cases, leading a nationwide outbreak with the highest numbers in 35 years.

Worried about your bond portfolio? Keep these 3 things in mind
Business

Worried about your bond portfolio? Keep these 3 things in mind

A friend who’s close to retirement texted that she was concerned about the bond market. She’d been building out that fixed-income allocation over the past several years at the urging of her adviser.Her message made me wonder if some people might have misguided ideas about bonds. Volatility is much lower than for stocks For one thing, notwithstanding the recent headlines, bonds’ volatility is almost always going to be mild alongside the fluctuations that stocks experience.

Gisele Pelicot rape case to be told in London play
Culture

Gisele Pelicot rape case to be told in London play

Thirty actors will take part in the documentary-style performance based on documents from the trial.

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