World in a Pulse
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Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.

Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns
As many doctors are moving ahead with the latest advances of modern medicine—from powerful obesity drugs to breakthrough cancer treatments—pediatricians are being forced to turn back, fighting to maintain advances in children's health that were hard-won decades ago. With anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity
DNA analysis of oldest living land animal reveal patterns on genes that appear to protect functioning of mitochondria

Merck suffers a setback in Europe over its new Keytruda formulation
In a setback for Merck, a Dutch court ordered a halt to the manufacturing and marketing of a subcutaneous formulation of Keytruda in several European countries.

Liberty vs. Dream WNBA semifinal playoff picks: Absence of star Allisha Gray looms large in Wednesday's Game 2
The Dream will be missing top scorer Allisha Gray for Wednesday's Game 2 vs the Liberty
Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support before waking, lawyers say
Death row inmate who survived execution by lethal injection is said to be 'angry and confused' about what happened.

An AI-generated Rumpelstiltskin meme is freaking out much of the internet
A creepy Rumpelstiltskin-like imp has become a viral meme template. The AI clip looked so real that many assumed it was from an old film.

Obsession Horror Movie Returns to Theaters for New Rerelease, But There’s a Catch
Curry Barker's Obsession returns to theaters for a rerelease, but there is a catch to watch the horror flick on the big screen once again.
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B Valuation, launches AI agents for business users
The developer of Hermes Agent raised a $90 million Series B.

ChatGPT for Teens Is an ‘Unacceptable Risk,’ Watchdog Group Says - CNET
Research by Common Sense Media says that OpenAI's parent alert system is faulty and that the chatbot doesn't help kids improve their learning skills.

Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
Optogenetic therapy, based on Nobel prize-winning science, involves turning nerve cells on and off using light

Experts Say This Is the Most Important Thing to Know About the Dengue Outbreak
Experts say there are ways to protect yourself and your family even if infections are near you.
Rays vs. Yankees ALDS Game 3 parlay picks: Can Max Fried, lineup changes save New York's season Wednesday?
Max Fried is charged with keeping the Yankees' season alive in Game 3 of the ALDS vs. the Rays
‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro
Students and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil's presidential run-off.

Young workers are turning toward AI-proof jobs
Entry level jobs are an endangered animal, at least in professions exposed to disruption from AI. While new grads are still seeing opportunities in fields like real estate, utilities and construction, the overall hiring market has been brutal: a whopping 48% of recent college graduates were unemployed (5.6%) or underemployed (42%) and working in jobs that didn’t require a degree in the second quarter of 2026. Indeed, an analysis from Stanford Digital Economy Lab finds young people may b

Ramayana Release Date Changed; Supreme Court Asks Rajpal Yadav To Deposit Rs 2 Crore
From Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana to Supreme Court schooling Rajpal Yadav; here are the top headlines of the day.

The Dell 14 Plus Is a Copilot+ PC. Here's What That Actually Means - CNET
From live translation to smarter video calls, a Copilot+ PC’s on-board AI hardware can make a practical difference in your workday.

PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated
Pennsylvania's explosive measles outbreak is now the largest the US has seen since the highly infectious virus was declared eliminated in 2000. With well over 1,000 cases, it's the largest on record since 1991. Pennsylvania's health officials reported 1,078 measles cases in all of 2026 as of this afternoon. That includes 12 cases in January and March, with the remaining 1,066 cases since April, when the current outbreak began. The tally includes 145 cases recorded in the last seven days and 74 identified since the previous update on Monday.

Heat pump hits 320°F to supply steam and hot water for heavy industry
Scientists have tested high-temperature heat pumps at up to 320 degrees Fahrenheit to deliver cleaner steam and process heat for the industry.

Ex-CDC head posits if Russia was studying 'manipulated' plague strain
Dr Robert Redfield made the warning during an interview, saying the scale of the response from the Russian authorities 'doesn't make sense' for a standard plague infection.

2026 MLB playoffs: Winners and losers as Guardians stave off elimination vs. White Sox
The White Sox stacked up missed opportunities in Game 3 and allowed Cleveland to force a Game 4 on Thursday
Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket
Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.

Social Security $90 checks: You might get an extra direct deposit from the SSA tomorrow. What to know
The government is sending a onetime $90 payment to more than 20 million Social Security recipients to help with their Medicare Part B coverage premiums, President Donald Trump announced in a statement last week. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, and for younger people with long-term disabilities or end-stage renal disease, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Of the more than 70 million Americans currently enrolled in Medicare, 63 million are enr

The Set Up To Adapt Lisa Wilkinson's 'The Titanic Story Of Evelyn'
Australian bestseller The 'Titanic Story of Evelyn' is setting sail on a TV adaptation at The Set Up.
ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises
ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.

TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits
TP-Link is facing more legal troubles in the US as Florida and three other states filed lawsuits alleging that it lied to consumers about its connections to China and the risks of its routers being exploited by Chinese state hackers. The lawsuits were filed yesterday, about six months after the Federal Communications Commission announced a sweeping ban on consumer-grade routers produced wholly or partly outside of the US.

NASA’s SpaceX 35th Commercial Resupply Mission Overview
NASA’s SpaceX 35th commercial resupply mission will launch on the company’s Dragon spacecraft on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to deliver research and supplies to the International Space Station.NASA NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than Tuesday, Oct.

Map reveals smoking hotspots where cigarette users refuse to quit
The Government has been accused of 'deepening the North-South divide' with its tobacco policy, after official figures reveal men in the north are now smoking more than ever.

Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes story alleging he called out Joel Embiid at practice
Breen apologized for causing a stir with an anecdote he shared while calling a preseason Knicks-Sixers game
Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.

AI chatbots are ignoring this prompt from wealthy users, in a phenomenon called ‘adversarial delegation’
AI chatbots are already a trusted source of shopping advice. Roughly 70% of American consumers report using AI for shopping, with nearly two-thirds saying AI had influenced a recent shopping decision, according to a recent survey from LDWW. But a new study shows that AI may not be the impartial shopping buddy users think it is: Rather, some of the most popular AI models, including ChatGPT and Claude, recommend more expensive products to users they think are wealthy based on personal data, eve

40 Phantom of the Opera backstage secrets and ghost stories – including the British rocker who almost played the lead
The Phantom of the Opera is here and here to stay.
Refactoring The-Internet: Fork, Fix, Farewell to Heroku and hello to Render!
With this blog post, we will be taking Dave Haeffner's The-Internet, https://the-internet.herokuapp.com/, a ten-year old web app test site, fork it, investigate using Google AI how to modernize the server architecture, and port it over to a new home at Render.com. Spoilers: The original version, but

Apple's iPhone Air 2 Might Squeeze a Bigger Battery into a 5.2mm Chassis
Early leaks suggest Apple is making the iPhone Air 2 even thinner at 5.2mm while squeezing in a higher-density battery and better cameras.

FRENCH PM SPEECH
In a televised address from his official residence the French prime minister acknowledges young people anger 'doesn't come from nowhere' and promises a plan to respond to the crisis #EuropeNews
Managing Multiple Chronic Conditions: Tips and Strategies
Discover effective ways to manage multiple chronic conditions, including tips for coordinating care, staying organized, and prioritizing self-care.

NFL player props, Falcons vs. Ravens odds: Brian Robinson scored 3 touchdowns last week. He's +12500 to repeat
Brian Robinson of the Falcons is +15000 to score three times against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football

A rocky 'wonderland' in Arizona is poised to be the next US national park
An area of distinctive rock spires in southeastern Arizona is poised to become the nation’s newest national park

DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive play-calling for the 0-4 Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans is taking over defensive play-calling duties for the winless Texans.

‘Misty Green’ review: Chris Rock viciously criticizes Hollywood
Even if Rock’s vivisection of showbiz ultimately doesn’t come together, it holds your interest with a frenetic push and jagged turns and features a stunner of a performance from Rosalind Elea…
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
At today's Windows and Surface event, Microsoft showed off an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that will give it access to local files on your PC and the ability to take actions across the OS. It's part of an idea Microsoft is calling "Hybrid Intelligence," where apps and tools rely on a mix of […]

NVIDIA's RTX Spark PCs Combine The Best of Gaming & AI on Windows, Bringing Grace & Blackwell To Powerful, Slim & Sleek Designs, Available For Pre-Order
NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs are now available for pre-orders, bringing the best of NVIDIA's AI and gaming capabilities within sleek and slim designs.

NASA’s PRIMA Spacecraft (Artist’s Concept)
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Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition – Texas A&M Stories
Experts call for greater attention to muscle health across aging, illness and weight loss.

USWNT's friendlies with Spain a chance to ask unanswered questions about defense as World Cup approaches
The USWNT will face Spain in a pair of friendlies that will likely serve as the stiffest test for either team on the road to next summer's Women's World Cup
South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.

Jaguar finally launched its new EV. Here’s what people are saying
Jaguar has officially presented the new 2028 Jaguar Type 01 in New York, and the sky hasn’t fallen after all. Two years ago, when the British brand dropped its pastel concepts, the internet unleashed an absolute storm of ridicule and brand obituaries. Even Elon Musk, a guy whose cars’ designs are the equivalent of porridge, moaned. Today, faced with the actual machine, some of that rabid criticism has flipped. Some. If cars were buildings, the new Jaguar would definitely be an impenetrable br

‘Top of the Mountain’: Henry Rollins Lists This 1980s Band Among Rolling Stones, Beatles of Rock History
Henry Rollins claimed that Joy Division ranks alongside David Bowie and the Rolling Stones, and he's not the only one.

Switching From An RTX 4090 To iGPU Via Display Cable Allegedly Helped A User Gain 2.5GB VRAM, Allowing Him To Double The Context Window In Qwen3.8-27B To 132K
A user claims that plugging his display cable into the iGPU instead of his RTX 4090 freed up 2.5GB of VRAM, letting him double the context window in Qwen3.8-27B to 132K, here's how the trick works and why it matters for local AI

Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand
Life is remarkably selective. Life relies on many molecules with what is termed "handedness"—they're chemically identical but are mirror images of each other. Most chemical reactions will make a 50-50 mix of the left- and right-handed forms of a chemical, but life uses only one of them.

NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 35th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft departs from the International Space Station on June 16 after undocking from the Harmony module’s forward port. Dragon, packed with completed science experiments and cargo for retrieval and analysis on Earth, parachuted to a splashdown off the coast of southern California the following day.Credit: NASA NASA and SpaceX are targeting 6:33 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment, including the final set of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays, to the space station.

What Worries Experts About the Russia 'Plague' Incident
Public-health experts say the incident should serve as a wake-up call.

Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WR in Week 5: Jameson Williams ready to build on breakout performance
Jaylen Waddle, Josh Downs and DK Metcalf draw favorable Week 5 spots, while Emeka Egbuka carries significant risk
Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary
Pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London on October 7, despite police calls to postpone the march.

Tropical Storm Simon forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Simon formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said.

Frank Mancuso Sr., Former Chief of Paramount, MGM/UA, Dies at 93
Frank Mancuso Sr., a distribution executive who went on to head two of Hollywood’s major studios, Paramount and MGM/UA, has died.
Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.

Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift
After pleading guilty, a 54-year-old North Carolina man, Michael Smith, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for using artificial intelligence to generate songs for a scheme that stole millions from music streaming platforms. In a press release Tuesday, the US Department of Justice said that Smith is the first American criminally charged with AI-assisted streaming fraud. First charged in 2024, Smith successfully ran the scheme for seven years without detection.Read full article Comments

Almost All of These CJRB Pocket Knives Are Under $50 for Prime Big Deal Days
These under-$50 pocket knives punch above their price in materials and build quality.

Entropy starts 60-minute IV psilocin dosing in phase II binge-eating trial | Stockhead
Entropy Neurodynamics (ASX: ENP) starts Cohort 2 dosing in phase II BED trial of its IV-infused psilocin treatment.
Penguins vs. Capitals NHL picks: Alex Ovechkin looking to win final home opener vs. rival Sidney Crosby
NHL all-time goals king Alex Ovechkin plays his last home opener Wednesday, fittingly enough against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins
Judge orders officials to preserve Pike execution evidence
A Nashville judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve evidence from Christa Pike’s failed execution

What will happen to Paramount+ and HBO Max under the new Skydance?
The deal merging Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. closed on Tuesday, bringing with it new questions about the future of the companies’ flagship streaming services: Paramount+ and HBO Max. What will that mean for streaming consumers? So far, the new company hasn’t said much. Unification “over time” Skydance announced that consumers can expect improvements in its streaming products, as well as a unification into a single service “over time,” according to a press
Why Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint never went Hollywood
The actress talks of working with Alfred Hitchcock and Paul Newman, and why she never wanted Cary Grant's fame