World in a Pulse
Briflio distills the day's signals into one calm feed — a personalized mix of the top stories across every topic, with context, not noise.
Best Google Pixel 11 Deals: Save Hundreds on Google's Latest Flagship Phones - CNET
Trade-in offers, carrier promos and retailer discounts can help lower the cost of the Pixel 11 lineup.
Ambani's Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India's biggest IPO | TechCrunch
Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom.
Incredible robot bicycle performs wheelies, jumps and front flips
Researchers have created an AI-powered robot bicycle that can pull wheelies, leap over obstacles and even perform front flips.
Senate Republican knocks Trump administration on measles surge: 'Get vaccinated, you don't die'
The GOP chair of the Senate Health Committee, Bill Cassidy (La.), argued the Trump administration is not promoting vaccinations vigorously enough amid a massive measles outbreak that has claimed multiple lives in 2026. “My concern as a physician is that everyone should be vaccinated for measles,” Ca
Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps
Your 2026 guide to motorsports betting, covering F1 and NASCAR, the best betting apps and expert tips on how to bet on every race.
Ship catches fire in Romania’s waters amid rising attacks in the Black Sea
Authorities are investigating whether drones may have been involved in the latest incident.
‘Like having an analyst in your pocket’: This macroeconomic data platform helps you follow the global money
Trillions of dollars flow from governments and organizations across the globe every single year, and the money can be nearly impossible to accurately track. A new data platform, however, is trying to make it easier. The Development Finance Observatory, which launches on Wednesday, gives users the ability to access tons of disparate data sources and make analyses using plain language. For instance, you might want to compare the debt paid by one country to another over the past 15 years,
Machine Gun Kelly Calls Tweet About Him ‘Fumbling’ Ex-Fiancée Megan Fox ‘Faker Than a Pair of Tits’
A social media post began circulating, purporting to be Machine Gun Kelly lamenting his breakup with Meagan Fox, but he says it's fake.
Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt
Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated misinformation, hate speech, or a damaging rumor—can quickly snowball into a much larger public controversy. Gudea, a company that tracks how stories and rumors spread online that describes itself as the “storm tracker for the internet,” […]
AUKUS' nuclear-powered attack submarines' designs to be shaped by US firm
The latest contract is intended to help transfer specialized nuclear-submarine design knowledge, improve technical coordination and strengthen the industrial capabilities required to build and sustain advanced submarines.
37-unit robotic material synchronizes itself without external timing
Scientists create a robotic material that synchronizes 37 moving units without an external timing signal.
Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.
Wallaroos trio return for bumper quadruple header
The Wallaroos will welcome back a seasoned trio against Scotland to kick-off to a rugby quadruple header in Sydney.
Akol’s siblings gave up football so he could chase his dream. Now he’s worth millions
Akol Akon plays like Nestory Irankunda but thinks and acts like Lucas Herrington, whose exact footsteps he is about to retrace. Catch him in the A-League while you still can.
Colossal has take another big step toward bringing back the Dodo
Since its founding in 2021, Colossal Biosciences has sought to bring back extinct animals, including the Dodo, the iconic flightless bird once endemic to Mauritius. The bird was documented by humans when the Portuguese first arrived on the island in the 16th century, but hasn’t been seen in hundreds of years. The bird struggled to survive the arrival of new invasive species and human hunting, and, as the saying goes, went the way of the Dodo. For that same reason, Colossal Biosciences,
Beerfest 2: Jay Chandrasekhar Explains What Needs to Happen for Potfest Movie to Be Made
Jay Chandrasekhar recently explained what needs to happen for Beerfest 2, aka Potfest movie, to be finally made.
Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis
The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of automating and accelerating the chip design process.
Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
Nearly eight years after Epic took on Steam with its own Game Store and launcher, the Fortnite maker is deploying a new tool to give it an edge over Valve: vibe coding. In announcing the new publicly available "Preview" build of its Epic Games Launcher, Epic writes that "programming is hard.
Over 6,800 detained as French school protests show no sign of ending
With high schools still blocked in several French cities, student unions are urging protests to merge in a fresh nationwide day of action on Saturday 17 October. #EuropeNews
Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.
SHOCKING UPSET: Big Setback For Jon Moxley Just Days Before AEW WrestleDream
Jon Moxley suffered a major setback just days before a huge match at AEW WrestleDream 2026 PPV.
‘Not all sunshine and roses’: The hidden cameras on Australia’s Test team
Why Mitchell Starc hasn’t watched any of the Test documentary series, and how the Australian team polices players who play up for the cameras.
MS NOW Corrects Report On FBI Director Kash Patel Landing In Russia
The network retracted a scoop that Patel had landed in Russia for a meeting.
Alien: Ridley Scott Sci-Fi Movie Sequel Gets Bad Update as Popular Rumor Is Debunked
Alien sequel gets a bad update as a popular rumor about Ridley Scott’s next sci-fi movie is debunked, raising questions about its future.
YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms
The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as AI involved in composition and vocals.
NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping
Suspected Russian drone attacks sank a cargo ship and forced the evacuation of another vessel within two dozen miles of the coast of Bulgaria in the Black Sea on October 13. The latest attacks mean that five ships have been attacked in the exclusive economic zones of NATO member countries—spurring requests for NATO to redeploy counter-drone systems to provide more protection. Although there is no hard proof that the drone attacks originated from Russia, one of the ships that came under attack was the Ukrainian-operated coastal freighter Chelsea 3, registered under the flag of Malta.
NASA to Host News Conference Previewing US Spacewalks 100, 101
NASA astronaut Anil Menon conducts a spacewalk on Aug. 6, 2026, to prepare the International Space Station for future upgrades to its power system. Credit: NASA NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks to complete solar array installation and power augmentation of the International Space Station during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 20, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA will stream the event through a variety of platforms.
brown fat, metabolism, losartan, heart disease, diabetes - The Rockefeller University
... diseases and some mental health conditions were less prevalent in individuals with brown fat.
Oregon rules Dante Moore 'out' against Nebraska as QB competition looms
Dylan Raiola, who transferred in from Nebraska, and Brock Thomas will compete for the right to start against Nebraska in a must-win game for the Ducks
Mexican court closes case against official over 2023 detention centre fire
Victims' groups, however, have denounced the ruling as 'selective' justice that exonerates the former migration chief.
OpenAI claims ex-employee brought confidential docs about ‘unreleased device’ to Apple
The ChatGPT maker said the alleged theft by the ex-employee was discovered during a “recent and ongoing forensic investigation” related to the lawsuit.
Mark Ruffalo Calls Newsom Out for Putting Billionaires Above the Working Class 'Once Again'
"Just like the Paramount merger, Gavin Newsom does what he always does," the "Being Heumann" actor says of the California governor
Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
It’s time to unveil the five companies that will be competing in the Startup Battlefield finals.
Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: 'We shouldn't pause progress' | TechCrunch
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's surveillance technology despite growing privacy concerns, arguing that its crime-fighting benefits outweigh the risks of abuse.
Photos capture 'space jellyfish'... can you guess what it really is?
The images were taken on Tuesday morning - with the glowing cloud witnessed by masses of sky watchers across multiple states in North America.
Compass Pathways Joins Forces with Leading Mental Health Organizations to Mark First ...
First-ever Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) Awareness Day establishes dedicated moment to recognize and raise awareness of the condition's ...
Will Zalatoris to miss entire 2027 PGA Tour season: Once-budding star set to undergo another back surgery
Zalatoris played in only four 2026 tournaments as injuries hampered his ability to compete at a high level
US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and control
The US says it destroyed an Iran-affiliated boat in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of conducting surveillance.
Chey Taps Michael Dell’s Family Fund in 944 Billion Won Divorce Funding Plan
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has brought in Michael Dell, the founder of Dell Technologies, as an investor to raise the funds needed to pay the court-ordered
Florida Drug Dealer Gets 33 Years After Customer’s Fatal Overdose: 'Hope Ur OK Bro'
The Florida dealer also sold $7,000 in cocaine to an undercover cop while bragging about his history of supplying the victim.
The Gadget Show podcast – The Smart Home war
T3 and The Gadget Show bring you a weekly dose of tech chat
Can AI feel safer than human advice for consumers who face discrimination?
What should you cook for dinner on a budget of 20 euros when you have a guest with a gluten intolerance? A shopper might ask a shop assistant for advice or consult, for example, Hopla, the AI-powered shopping assistant launched by French supermarket chain Carrefour. Behind this everyday choice lies
Meet D-Rex, a Newly Discovered 5-Pound Fungus With a 65-Million-Year-Old Lineage
Learn why researchers suspect this fungus lives quietly inside healthy trees before feeding on their remains after they die.
I Ate Cottage Cheese Every Day for 2 Weeks—This Was the Most Surprising Change
The high-protein staple kept me energized and seemingly offered a welcome beauty benefit.
Best horse racing betting sites: Where to bet on 2026 horse racing
Discover the best horse racing betting sites for 2026, plus how to bet on horse racing online, bet types, and expert tips.
Iran war live: Tehran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Hormuz
Iran says it does not seek an endless war, but vows to fight until the US accepts its demands as ships sink in Hormuz.
$100m Powerball hotspots revealed
One Aussie state has been particularly lucky when it comes to its numbers of recent multimillion-dollar jackpot winners.
NASA Wants to Explore a Giant Moon Hole That Could Shelter Astronauts
The GIMLI mission will investigate whether a giant lunar pit leads to caves that could shield astronauts from radiation and heat.
Android Launches Advanced AI Scam Defenses to Stop Fake Bank Calls
Google rolls out enhanced AI scam protections for Android, using Gemini models to detect complex text scams and block fake bank calls.
Nvidia, Anthropic Weigh In On AI Safeguards
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he would halt the supply of chips to a customer that was developing unsafe AI software, though he doesn’t believe that the current level of concern about the technology is warranted. AI executives such as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have proposed an industrywide slowdown
New chip gyroscope measures rotation as slow as 37 degrees per hour
US researchers develop an optical gyroscope that detects rotation as slow as 37 degrees per hour.
Neighborhood conditions linked to childhood cancer survivors' long-term health
Survivors of childhood cancer can make lifestyle changes to reduce later-in-life chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.
UCL talking points, MD2: Who's to blame for Man United mess? Chaos bad for Madrid?
Which players and clubs shined in the Champions League? Gab Marcotti, Tom Hamilton and Sam Marsden weigh in on all the moments that mattered from Matchday 2.
Costa Rica opens mega-prison as Bukele model embraced across Latin America
President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of 'tough-on-crime model' embraced by her government.
Countdn AI Launches Conversational AI Agent for MeeAww
Countdn AI, a global generative AI startup led by CEO Sanghee Kim, announced on Oct. 15 the launch of a conversational AI agent for MeeAww, its all-in-one AI v
Critics Vindicate ‘Artificial’ After Messy Amazon MGM Breakup (and the Studios vs. Talent Wars Around AI Are Just Beginning)
Luca Guadagnino's "Artificial" was supposed to stink. It doesn't. Amazon MGM's AI problem just got bigger.
Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots.’ Its website says different
Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Earlier this week, a mass hack of refrigeration systems at an estimated 700 supermarkets throughout France caused them to suddenly malfunction, causing spoilage of untold tons of perishables and, in some cases, fires. As is now the norm, basic cybersecurity would have prevented it. French authorities say the systems, made up of entire fleets of refrigerators and freezers throughout a store, were hacked. More specifically, Internet-connected controllers that allow technicians to remotely administer the store-wide systems were compromised.
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins assists NASA astronaut Luke Delaney as he practices suiting up in a spacesuit in an International Space Station airlock simulator on May 5, 2026, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center Space Vehicle Mockup Facility in Houston. Credit: NASA Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 12 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct.
Contraceptive coil 'helped uncover my ovarian cancer'
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 3 picks: L.A. looks to Blake Snell, struggling Shohei Ohtani won't sit out
The Dodgers face an almost must-win home game as they're in a 2-0 hole vs. the Brewers in the NLCS
Queensland parliament updates: Labor warns of ‘Newman-era attack on workers’
The final sitting day of the parliament week is here, with two bills due to be passed and reaction to a major proposed LNP overhaul of industrial relations laws.
Samsung Leads CXMT by Up to Seven Years in DRAM Technology
An analysis suggests that Samsung Electronics holds a lead of up to seven years over China’s Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) in DRAM process technology, ba
Zach Bryan Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Dates, John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham, More to Support
Zach Bryan has announced his 2027 stadium tour dates for North America and Australia — John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham and others support.