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Researchers are tracking a Chinese AI ‘agent fleet’
Independent researchers discovered an agent swarm that seems to be running on Tencent's infrastructure and targeting Alibaba's map service, Amap.
I'm not playing this stunning game on my PS5 Pro, and that could be a mistake
Ace Combat 8 has me hooked
NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety
3 Min Read NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety Ice collection seen on un-heated sections of the 1D2D-X ice drop detection probe in the test section of the IRT (Icing Research Tunnel).
German, U.S. scientists win Nobel in medicine for advancements in optogenetics
Scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics," the award-giving body said Monday.
Trevoh Chalobah reflects on Chelsea exit and names club legend he still speaks to
Interview: Centre-back loving life in Como after calling time on 19 years in west London
Yemen launches major military operation against Houthis
Yemen's internationally recognized government announced a new military offensive to retake Houthi-held territory after rebels cut a key road linking the city of Taiz with Aden.
FVAL: Deep Value Now Lives In Growth Stocks (NYSEARCA:FVAL)
Fidelity Value Factor ETF targets deep value in fast-growing tech like NVDA & MSFT, with 15x forward P/E and strong earnings. Click to see why FVAL is a buy.
Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall
The new director of news takes over from Deborah Turness, who resigned as CEO last year.
Open or closed AI? How founders are choosing what to build on at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how founders are choosing between building on open or closed AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
VAXEE NP-01S V3 Wireless Review
With the NP-01S V3 Wireless, VAXEE debuts their latest sensor and wireless tech. Weighing 59 g, the NP-01S V3 Wireless comes with the new Core1 sensor and CoreLink wireless technology, allowing for 8000 Hz wireless polling. The shape is unchanged, and configuration is possible both on-device and thr
Suspected Second-generation Planet Solves NASA Hubble Cold Case
Explore Hubble Science Hubble Space Telescope Suspected Second-generation… Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science Hubble & Citizen Science AI & Hubble Science Explore the Night
Nobel Prize 2026 awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
Conor McGregor's UFC Future Questioned As Joe Rogan Revisits His Biggest Career Shift
Joe Rogan has questioned whether Conor McGregor still has the hunger that once drove his UFC rise, while pointing to his wealth and Floyd Mayweather fight as key parts of his career story.
Denmark: Data of millions compromised in hack
The breach by the hackers was through the legitimate login credentials of a local company, initial findings suggest. The data of some 8.8 million registered people was compromised.
Forget Gold: AI Is The New Inflation Hedge
Fed forecasts don't see inflation falling to 2% until 2029. Read why investors need a hedge that works now.
'Entourage' actress Constance Zimmer shares her breast cancer story
Constance Zimmer, an actress known for her roles in "Entourage," "Boston Legal" and "Love Story," shared her private battle with breast cancer.
Lola Vision Systems is trying to make it easier to run AI models on chips | TechCrunch
Lola Vision Systems is one of TechCrunch's Battlefield 200 Companies
Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher
Roughly 200 people are under medical observation, several hospitals are under quarantine, and dozens are in isolation in Russia following the unexplained death of an infectious disease researcher at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia, in the town of Shelekhov, according to early reports of the situation on Sunday and Monday. Researcher Darya Shipilova reportedly died last week from pneumonia of "unknown" cause, according to Rospotrebnadzor, a Russian public health agency. Unconfirmed information regarding her death has swirled.
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch at Eagles vs. Rams
NASA/Thalia Patrinos NASA astronaut and mission specialist of the agency’s Artemis II mission, Christina Koch, leads the fans in singing the Eagles Fight Song from the field at an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Oct.
Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?
The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.
Footy Fix: Cavan Sullivan opens his USMNT account; Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina
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Rubio: No direct link between US bombers removal and UK base incident
Rubio visits Iceland, says no direct link between the removal of US bombers and suspicions of a terrorist act in the UK
How Meta’s VR Glasses succeed where Apple’s Vision Pro fails
Apple’s Vision Pro was never going to be a big success right out of the gate. It wasn’t just the eye-watering $3,499 price—it was the headset’s reliance on highly advanced, low-yield OLED display panels from Sony, which could reportedly only be produced in quantities of under a million a year. There was never a scenario in which the Vision Pro could have turned into the next iPhone, or even the next Apple Watch, overnight. Apple knew this when it released the product, but thought it was worth
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert -- whose political legacy was later shattered by revelations he sexually abused students while working as a high school wrestling coach -- has died. The Kendall County Coroner's Office says Hastert died over the…
Pentagon Officially Removes Anthropic's Claude from Military Systems Months After Ban
The US Pentagon confirmed it finally stopped using Anthropic's Claude AI following a high-profile dispute over military guardrails.
At 19, founder raises $11 million for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI | TechCrunch
Ghost announced Monday its official emergence from stealth and an $11 billion seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
James Acaster could win Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says
Comedians have a habit of making people laugh - but they may also have a knack for getting away with murder.
Muscle Health Before Sarcopenia: A Primary Care Approach to Preserving Strength ...
Sarcopenia is traditionally framed as a geriatric condition characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
Time, TV info announced for Sunflower Showdown football game: KU at K-State
Here’s when the Wildcats will host the Jayhawks in football on October 17.
DR Congo boat collision kills at least 30, dozens missing
Two vessels crashed while navigating the Congo River in Equateur province at night.
Fairshake crypto PAC network backs 32 House candidates in midterms
The CLARITY Act failed in the Senate, raising the stakes for which lawmakers return to Congress to shape crypto regulation after the midterm elections.
Sam Altman Reveals the One Thing That’s Accurate About Andrew Garfield’s Artificial Performance
Sam Altman reveals what Andrew Garfield gets right about his Artificial performance and explains the film’s creative liberties.
OpenAI launches visual ads that appear alongside image generation results
OpenAI said the new visual ads will show up after your image generation results appear in the U.S. only for now.
The secret to lasting love
Social psychologist Eli J. Finkel has spent decades studying what makes partnerships successful. In a practical talk drawing on lessons from pop culture, he explores why so many of us struggle to be true to ourselves in our relationships — and what the happiest couples do differently.
A Single Document Created One of the World’s Greatest Empires. It Was a Forgery.
The infamous Donation of Constantine was a medieval deepfake, and 10 popes used it to expand their domain.
Urologist reveals how long men should really last in bed
There is one simple question that I rarely hear asked outright: How long should I be able to last in bed? It's more complicated than it sounds - and some of the numbers may surprise you.
Caleb Williams to miss Bears' Week 5 rivalry game against Packers, Tyson Bagent set for second start
The Bears are unbeaten without Williams in the starting lineup
What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?
Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.
Social media safeguards for kids are finally in motion. Will AI protections take just as long?
Years after the risks of social media for kids first became apparent, U.S. states this summer reached an accord hailed as a turning point for child safety. Meanwhile, a new generation of children has begun engaging with an even more potent technology: artificial intelligence.While the efforts to make social media safer are still taking shape, they offer some lessons for those looking to protect children using AI — technology that is growing so quickly, the extent of its risks for young people an
Overwatch - Official Season 5: A Grim Doctrine Launch Trailer
Don't miss the Season 5: A Grim Doctrine Launch Trailer for Overwatch, a first-person team-based hero shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players can get an extensive look at Doctrine, the latest Support Hero being added to the game. Doctrine can manipulate life using his Eternal Scepter an
Hot Girl Hotline is like ‘Dear Abby’ for the AI era
Founded by two sisters, Hot Girl Hotline uses AI to give young women personalized dating and relationship advice, with an emphasis on safety and avoiding emotional dependency.
F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start
Well, it’s safe to say no Bahrain Grand Prix has been affected by torrential rain quite like the 2026 race. For one thing, it was held several thousand miles from Bahrain itself. The ongoing war with Iran ruled such things out, so the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia stepped in to fill its spot. One of the best examples of a late-'90s “Tilke track”—named for its designer, Herman Tilke—it’s characterized by a couple of long straights and the always-brutal tropical weather that provides one of the toughest physical challenges on the calendar.
A Russian Lab Worker Is Dead After a Possible Plague Exposure. We Should Be Terrified of What May Happen Next.
The case raises chilling questions about engineered pathogens and biodefense secrecy.
Report highlights experiences of being active across impairment groups
... health conditions. It explores seven impairment groups, with 74% of ... For people with long-term health conditions, 79% said their condition ...
Is Oklahoma likely to mix it up at QB in Red River vs. Texas? Brent Venables evaluating John Mateer, options
Backups Bowe Bentley and Whitt Newbauer are getting extra bye-week reps as the Sooners rank last in the SEC in total offense ahead of a showdown with No. 1 Texas
Grand Blanc man who tried to meet girl at hotel for sex sentenced
Daniel Martina thanked agents for catching him before he 'hurt someone,' officials said.
Russia ‘pneumonic plague’: What we know about the quarantine in Siberia after a researcher’s death
U.S. investigators are closely monitoring reports that dozens of people are in quarantine after the death of a Russian laboratory worker studying the plague in Siberia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State Department, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and other U.S. government agencies are trying to determine what happened after a 28-year-old female lab technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia died after being dia
What to do if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets
Those who missed out on Sunday should not lose hope, as there are other ways to secure a ticket.
HackerRank’s AI interviewer offers a glimpse into what job interviews could become
HackerRank’s AI interviewer has already conducted more than 500,000 interviews, with Snowflake, Snorkel, and Capgemini among its early testers.
Explaining Hall-effect, TMR, and other new types of "mechanical" switches
The mechanical keyboard isn't always so mechanical anymore. Over the past six years, keyboards with optical, Hall-effect, and other "contactless" switches have become increasingly common, often going for higher prices than traditional mechanical keyboards, which already command a premium over basic membrane boards. In return, they promise some theoretical advantages, particularly for gamers. In daily use, though, the differences can be pretty subtle. So what exactly are you paying for?
Contacting NASA’s Langley Research Center
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Is Covid why everyone's sick? Cases of virus have doubled in a month
Diagnoses of the bug are at their highest level since October 2025 and rising levels of Britons are being admitted for care. Figures show 950 admissions this August, which jumped to 4,939 in September.
Big Ten expert picks: Projected order of finish, preseason predictions, top players to watch, starting lineups
How many teams will receive bids to the NCAA Tournament from the Big Ten in 2026?
Florida could slash property taxes – but not for Canadian snowbirds - National | Globalnews.ca
For snowbirds, it is important to understand what is actually on the ballot and how these changes will affect their properties, the Canadian Snowbirds Association said.
How ballroom dance can help us avoid a dystopian future
Dystopian narratives about AI abound. Will the bots take over? Are we doomed as a human species? While I do not have a utopian outlook about our tech-saturated future, I do wonder what we could start doing today, in our present state, to course-correct these calamitous narratives. So, earlier this year I began conducting an informal thought experiment with approximately 50 people. I asked them to engage in the following pre-mortem exercise: “Imagine it is 10 years into the future, and t
BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.
TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout
TikTok describes its new Shopping Assistant as a conversational AI agent designed to help users discover and purchase products.
AI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway has become the first major country to propose a temporary ban on the use of AI glasses in selected public places amid growing privacy concerns over wearable technology. The rich Scandinavian country’s center-left government said on Monday that it would introduce a law to parliament soon on a temporary ban for places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens.
B-1 bombers leave UK airbase amid fears of possible attack by Iran
The US has removed its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after commanders reportedly received new details about a potential Iran threat.
Berries recalled over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile, is adding three frozen berry products to its recall because of potential contamination with E.coli.
Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets
You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches
Explosive CIA leak raises fears of imminent and ‘total collapse’ of major US ally
CIA experts warned in a classified report that Israel could be headed toward “civil war” or “total collapse,” Drop Site News reported Monday after being briefed on the assessment by two U.S. sources.“The writers of this are Israel experts,” one of the U.S. sources told Drop Site News, speaking on th
These 150 streets could be the best places to trick-or-treat in America
The spookiest holiday is right around the corner and seasoned trick-or-treaters know that not all streets are created equal when it comes to Halloween. As Halloween approaches, the Hershey’s-owned brand Reese’s found the country’s top 150 streets for trick-or-treating. The team at Reese’s analyzed data spanning from costume and candy purchasing trends to community participation, decorations, and walkability data from various streets to determine “haul” and “haunt” scores for each chosen st
"It has to be more over the top, more insane, more in your face" - Rockstar explains why GTA 6 doesn't satirise real-world events
There's no shortage of political events in the real-world for Grand Theft Auto 6 to satirise, so why does Rockstar avoid it?