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Week Notes 26#43 · Jamie Tanna | Software Engineer
What happened in the week of 2026-10-19?
Apple Reportedly Preparing Touchscreen MacBook Pro Alongside New Macs And iPads
Apple is reportedly preparing a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display and upgraded M-series chips. The company may also refresh other Macs and iPads while introducing an In-Box Checker to tackle fraudulent iPhone returns.
In pictures: Storm Boelo leaves a trail of destruction across Scotland
The severe weather brought strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Scotland.
Head of 'submarine affair' committee probing Netanyahu resigns amid poor health
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit appointed retired Supreme Court Justice Zvi Zylbertal, already a member of the commission, to replace him. Amit also appointed Judge Ruth Lorch to the panel
Ballon d'Or 2026: Where to watch, start time, how does voting work as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal eye prize
Here's everything to know about Monday's ceremony, who can win and who are the nominees
Bulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnout
Bulgarians will now choose between President Iliana Yotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov next week.
Saints rush for just 18 yards in 16-10 loss to Steelers to spoil their Paris week
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Eighteen yards rushing. A missed field goal. A red zone interception.
SNL UK takes aim at William and Andy Burnham’s TV appearances
The show made fun of the pair’s presence on Celebrity Gogglebox and the Graham Norton Show.
'We have to make this work' – boss of Govt's new AI and quantum computing agency
The NZ Institute for Advanced Technology has 11 staff and a mandate to hire up to 25.
Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'We have to do something useful with AI, or we'll quickly lose social permission' — challenging AI pioneers to step up their game
Many people across the business world are finding AI useful, but that doesn't mean it's making a wider impact on society – at least not yet
Single photo predicts your chances of surviving cancer treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool that determines your biological age and your chances of surviving challenging cancer treatment – all from a single photograph of your face.
My breast cancer diagnosis at 38 sparked a mission to rid our homes of microplastics
... problems. A review by the Endocrine Society highlights concerns about their effects on fertility, thyroid function and metabolic health.
Chiefs vs. Seahawks NFL Week 7 odds, predictions: Use Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus
Here's a look at the trading markets available at Kalshi for Week 7's Sunday Night Football matchup featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks
Trump facing war trap 'in its purest form' as 'most dangerous' window nears: expert
A geopolitical expert warned Sunday that President Donald Trump is facing a trap in Iran, one that created one of the most dangerous windows in the war's timeline. Robert Pape, a political scientist who teaches at the University of Chicago, wrote in a new Substack essay that Iran's pathway to winnin
Trending stocks this week as markets navigate AI concerns, geopolitical tensions
Trending stocks this week as markets navigate AI concerns, geopolitical tensions
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor Tom Skerritt, known for such films as "Top Gun," "Alien," and "Steel Magnolias," and the TV series "Picket Fences."
Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
Zen rips off all the best bits of Arc, but skips the AI and bloat.
Anil Kapoor Meets Satish Kaushik Lookalike, Gets Emotional In Viral Video
Anil Kapoor gets emotional after meeting Satish Kaushik’s lookalike Gagan on India Ke Top 1%. The encounter brings back memories of their close friendship and their unrealised dream of playing twin brothers on screen.
China: Participants of Global Governance Forum hail China's contribution to fairer international order. | Flipboard
Amidst overlapping global challenges, international experts at the 2026 Global Governance Forum in north China's Hebei Province emphasized that rebuilding confidence and cooperation in global governance requires enhanced dialogue, the establishment of common rules in emerging fields, and a fairer, m
Iran nearing mental-health emergency, psychology chief says
“The overall condition of society in a situation of neither war nor peace can create significant psychological strain,” he said. He said people ...
Fantasy football Week 7 stock watch: Buy low right now on Brock Purdy, not so fast on Cam Skattebo
Injuries to San Francisco's weapons won't last forever, while a crowded New York backfield could cap Skattebo's ceiling, plus what to make of Nico Collins and Derrick Henry
Green energy vs local anger: Why this Sri Lankan community is saying no to wind turbines
MANNAR (Sri Lanka), Oct 26 — Beneath rotating wind turbines on Sri Lanka’s Mannar peninsula, a fishing net is hauled up the beach by tractor winches and 20 men, but once again...
Bon Secours Nears $6 Billion Buy of Surgery Partners, FT Says
Bon Secours Mercy Health is in late-stage talks to buy a majority stake in Surgery Partners in a deal that would value the Bain Capital-backed surgical care provider at roughly $6 billion, including $3.5 billion in debt, the Financial Times reported.
Hit-and-Run Driver Allegedly Plows Into Cyclists, Killing 2 and Dragging Victim Over a Mile
Two people are dead after a hit-and-run driver plowed into a group of cyclists ... dragging one of the victims over a mile.
AI and Robotics Archives - Interesting Engineering
Coverage here spans industrial robots, cobots, humanoids, drones, and service robots, along with the hardware and software that enable them to operate at scale.
World’s first: China to build 74,000-ton floating research 'island'
The platform will feature six laboratories and accommodation for 238 crew members and researchers.
Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands
Researchers from ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab have taught one of its four-legged ANYmal robots to solve a giant Rubik's Cube using its feet.
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: Get $55 bonus for Chiefs vs. Seahawks on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 7
New Kalshi users can get a $55 bonus after making $25+ in trades on the NFL Week 7 Chiefs vs. Seahawks SNF matchup
Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile
Venezuela’s opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returned home after more than 10 months.
Nextdc vs Droneshield: Which ASX tech share is the bigger bargain?
Weighing up Nextdc and Droneshield? See how these two fallen ASX tech shares compare on valuation, earnings, and 2026 share price performance.
Three Days Grace Drummer Sent to the Hospital for Emergency Surgery With Ruptured Bicep Tendon
Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace fame has undergone an emergency surgery for a ruptured tendon in his bicep.
Big Tech is cashing in on AI while the rest of corporate America sees no financial returns — report outlines how rising token costs threaten to squeeze corporate profit margins
Apollo data shows the Magnificent Seven widening their revenue-per-employee lead over the S&P 493 between 2019 and 2026, highlighting the growing productivity gap between Big Tech and the broader market.
Does TSA actually allow AirTags in your luggage? Here's what the rules say - Engadget
Throwing an AirTag into your luggage is a great way to make sure it reaches your destination, but are you breaking airline rules by doing so?
A black hole splitting in two sounds impossible but physics has a loophole
The findings could help scientists understand the limits of Einstein's theory of general relativity and investigate whether black holes can behave in ways that challenge our current understanding of the universe.
Aneurin Bevan and how the Query Club set him on path to power
How a group of young radicals helped set Aneurin Bevan on the path to founding the NHS.
Chiefs vs. Seahawks picks, prediction, player props: Expert's best bets for Sunday Night Football NFL Week 7
Backing Patrick Mahomes as a road underdog leads Sunday night's top betting plays, along with props on Kenneth Walker and Jaxson Smith-Njigba
Thousands protest in Prague against public media funding reforms
Demonstrators allege Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition's proposed reforms pose a threat to press freedom.
Manipur CM visits designated camp of militants in Kangpokpi district
Manipur chief minister Y Khemchand Singh visited Sinai Camp to address issues related to the Suspension of Operations agreement. The camp was recently disarmed following joint operations by security agencies in response to a troubling incident. During this operation, 17 individuals were found impers
Philippine Official Claims Thomas Markle May Allegedly Be 'Sex Offender of the Grossest Kind'
A Philippine official says the investigation into Thomas Markle Sr.'s alleged possession of child abuse material points to a sex offender of the "grossest kind" -- confirming authorities uncovered illicit images during their search.
Show HN: Code with AI simulator (tiny game)
Hi HN!I made this tiny game about getting what you want from non-deterministic AI that never does the same thing twice.https://innerloop.works/code-with-ai-simulatorChallenge: hit every bonus point and land on "what I want" on every prompt.When you've got a run you like, turn on auto prompt and shar
Submarine torpedo strike sends frigate to bottom of sea in trial
The decommissioned Elli-class frigate was struck during the guided missile trials and subsequently sunk by an SUT torpedo fired from a submarine.
7 technologies the US military uses to stop hostile drones
From microwaves to interceptor drones, explore seven technologies the US military is using or testing to counter hostile unmanned aircraft.
Driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after medical episode causes crash
SAN ANTONIO — A 51-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after police say a medical episode caused him to crash his vehicle into a ...
'Sunday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Seahawks vs. Chiefs picks from expert who's on a 28-16 roll
Emory Hunt reveals his picks for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 Week 7 'Sunday Night Football' matchup
Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign
Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign
BTIG warns stocks may fall after midterms as credit risks mount
BTIG warns stocks may fall after midterms as credit risks mount
Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
iPhone Duo is on sale now: What to know before you buy
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo is now on sale. Get prices, specs, early review findings and what to know about limited Apple Store stock.
Five 600 MW hydrogen-ready power ships set for major yard conversion
Karpowership has awarded Seatrium a contract to outfit five Whale Class vessels delivering immediate, grid-ready electricity.
Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine
Uganda is reinforcing existing border controls requiring citizens returning from Congo to undergo 21 days of quarantine at their own expense, the Health Ministry said Sunday, as investigators examine how a woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria cont...
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers reveals NFL once had a completely different plan for its international games
Rodgers is now the first quarterback to play an international game in three different countries in three straight years
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou to halve gap to La Liga leaders
French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores a brace for Madrid to inflict Barcelona's first domestic defeat of the campaign.
Oil edges lower from six-month high as traders assess Iran risks
Brent trades below US$116 a barrel after surging by more than 6% last week Read more at The Business Times.
Roy Wood Jr. Says He Understands Why JD Vance's Mom 'Sold Him for Percocets' After VP's Amy Acton Diss
The vice president stood by Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack add against the Ohio Democrat this week.
4 Ray-Ban Meta privacy settings you should change before wearing them - Engadget
By disabling cloud storage and turning off AI-training features, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses owners can be proactive about protecting themselves and others.
8BitDo's latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order - Engadget
The Arcade Controller Pro starts at $119.99 and will start shipping in late November.
Anthropic’s AI Agents Outwork Humans By 6x. So Why Are You Needed?
Your new coworker just logged in and has already clocked six times as many hours as you, except it doesn’t sleep, indulge in the latest office gossip, or need breaks. And to add insult to injury…it’s a robot. That’s the reality at AI startup and research company Anthropic. The AI giant released a …
Surviving cancer starts at diagnosis and continues after treatment
“You have cancer.” It’s a phrase that comes as a shock, then is quickly followed by a whirlwind of decisions that somehow feel fast and slow at the…
Real Madrid finally show their potential under Jose Mourinho in convincing El Clasico win over Barcelona
Kylian Mbappe scored his 100th goal for Real Madrid in a 2-1 win at Barcelona on Sunday, trimming the gap between the rivals to three points
Australia’s Rebecca Henderson claims historic race walk world record
Rebecca Henderson walked her way into the history books in Japan by becoming the first Australian track and field athlete in a generation to set a senior world record
BlueScope upgrades first-half FY2027 earnings guidance
BlueScope upgrades 1H FY2027 EBIT guidance to $1.1 billion, citing strong US steel spreads and robust Australian demand.
‘Wicker’ Stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Elizabeth Debicki on Making the ‘Very Silly,’ ‘Really Heartbreaking’ Film: ‘It’s Not Just a Slapstick or Sex Comedy’
'Wicker' stars Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman and Elizabeth Debicki discuss the film's romantic themes.