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OpenAI Accuses Apple of Using Stolen Files to Build Its New AI Hardware
AI

OpenAI Accuses Apple of Using Stolen Files to Build Its New AI Hardware

OpenAI accuses a former employee of transferring 100 confidential hardware files to Apple, escalating their trade secret lawsuit.

Update Fri Oct 16 12:59:56 UTC 2026 · trickest/cve@7a40b2c
Technology

Update Fri Oct 16 12:59:56 UTC 2026 · trickest/cve@7a40b2c

Gather and update all available and newest CVEs with their PoC. - Update Fri Oct 16 12:59:56 UTC 2026 · trickest/cve@7a40b2c

Factory-built modules could speed up 10MW data center construction
Science

Factory-built modules could speed up 10MW data center construction

Brightray is planning a 10MW AI data center in Indiana, targeting delivery within one year using prefabricated modules.

Anyone taking ramipril warned of 'deadly' side effect
Health

Anyone taking ramipril warned of 'deadly' side effect

People taking ramipril have been urged to pay attention to a side-effect that 'could be deadly'

Eagles steal QB from Cowboys: Joe Milton expected to sign with Philadelphia after injury to Jalen Hurts
Sports

Eagles steal QB from Cowboys: Joe Milton expected to sign with Philadelphia after injury to Jalen Hurts

Joe Milton joins Tanner McKee and rookie Cole Payton in Philadelphia, a move that raises the possibility of Jalen Hurts eventually landing on injured reserve

World

Division in Lebanon over Hezbollah’s confiscated explosives

Hezbollah said the explosives were to be used against Israel, though political figures and some analysts fear assassinations

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal background and first briefing amid criticism
Business

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal background and first briefing amid criticism

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Thursday defended her legal background and justified her truncated inaugural briefing as she navigates a rocky first week as the president’s chief spokeswoman. Zacharia sat down for an interview with conservative media. She told the conservative Human Events outlet that she did not have time to get fully prepared ahead of her first briefing on Tuesday and that it was always the plan to keep it short because President Donald

Aida Rodriguez talks new movie 'Hurricane Seasons' and Puerto Rico — beyond the storm
Culture

Aida Rodriguez talks new movie 'Hurricane Seasons' and Puerto Rico — beyond the storm

'Hurricane Seasons' screens Sunday at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Co-star Aida Rodriguez speaks about healing trauma and amplifying the cause of Puerto Ricans.

UK competition regulator targets Microsoft's business software grip
AI

UK competition regulator targets Microsoft's business software grip

LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog proposed designating Microsoft with "strategic market status" in business software, potentially paving the way for interventions in how the US tech major bundles products such as Excel, Teams and its Copilot AI assistant.

WWE 2K26 adds Street Fighter characters to the roster - KitGuru
Technology

WWE 2K26 adds Street Fighter characters to the roster - KitGuru

2K has announced a new crossover DLC for WWE 2K26. The WWE 2K26 x Street Fighter Elite Pack arrives

I Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen
Science

I Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen

3 Min Read I Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen As the supercooled propellant flowed into the core stage, and NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket roared to life, Allison Mjoen and her family watched with awe and pride. Mjoen, NASA’s operations manager for the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, helped shape the systems and ground operations that will one day send humans back to the Moon.

Hospitals' next lucrative bet — longevity clinics
Health

Hospitals' next lucrative bet — longevity clinics

On this week's “The Readout LOUD,” STAT's biotech podcast, we discuss the booming industry of longevity health.

CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 43: 3 Alternative directions WWE could take
Sports

CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 43: 3 Alternative directions WWE could take

At SummerSlam 2026, CM Punk defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. The two stars put on a back-and-forth match before it was disrupted by the returning Randy Orton.

World

Tatarstan consults Russian businesses on expanding ties with Indian states

According to Taliya Minullina, head of the republic's investment agency, the region serves not only as a forum host but also as a nationwide source of expert and analytical insights

Date Lady syrup is having a breakout year: Retail deals with Erewhon and Sprouts are just the beginning
Business

Date Lady syrup is having a breakout year: Retail deals with Erewhon and Sprouts are just the beginning

Many consumers are blissfully unaware of the work that it takes to get a product on the shelves of their favorite local market.  Colleen Sundlie, founder of Date Lady, sure does. The brand’s Original Date Syrup, Chocolate Spread, and Sweet Chili Sauce made their debut at upscale grocery chain Erewhon in September, while an exclusive 11-ounce bottle of Chocolate Syrup hit Sprouts Farmers Market shelves earlier this month.Selling products at Erewhon and Sprouts is part of a new era of

Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault
Culture

Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', former flatmate tells trial

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.

AI

Physical AI is more than robots, says the Nvidia veteran now investing in it

Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt.  This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics, powered by a general foundation model, is about to have […]

Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
Technology

Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again

Nine years after first trying to resurrect the Roadster, Tesla is apparently trying again. CEO Elon Musk might have relocated its HQ to Texas, but yet again he has returned to California’s showbiz industry to hawk his wares; last time it was a Hollywood back lot for the remote-controlled Cybercab demo, last night it was decades-old stunt technology to make a show car do tricks in the air. The new Roadster, we’re told, will be unlike anything else, although the angular, wedge-shaped styling owes more than a little to Giorgetto Giugiaro’s original Lotus Esprit—Musk is known to own a James Bond p

Vaping Strongly Linked to Lung Cancer
Science

Vaping Strongly Linked to Lung Cancer

A study out of South Korea found that those who turn to vapes after quitting traditional cigarettes still face significant cancer risks.

Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Health

Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

SEC Media Days Takeaways: Florida's Rueben Chinyelu guarantees national title, LSU litigation saga continues
Sports

SEC Media Days Takeaways: Florida's Rueben Chinyelu guarantees national title, LSU litigation saga continues

The SEC seems poised to be the best league in college basketball (again)

Takeaways from the Alaska Senate debate between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan
World

Takeaways from the Alaska Senate debate between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan

The race is among the most competitive in the country

Tech layoffs 2026 update: Job losses pile up at Netflix, HubSpot, Flock Safety, and others in October
Business

Tech layoffs 2026 update: Job losses pile up at Netflix, HubSpot, Flock Safety, and others in October

October has brought another wave of layoffs across the tech industry. HubSpot, Netflix, Flock, Airtable, and Amazon have all announced cuts in recent days, affecting thousands of employees. The reasons seem to vary, from AI-focused restructuring and post-acquisition overhauls to coping with public backlash and pandemic-era overhiring. But the overall pattern is still the same: tech companies are trimming their headcounts. HubSpot Inc. The platform known for helping companies manage

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ star Ben Barnes marries ‘American Idol’ alum Aubrey Cleland
Culture

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ star Ben Barnes marries ‘American Idol’ alum Aubrey Cleland

'In a world of 8 billion people, it is extraordinary to find someone who feels like your person,' Ben Barnes wrote while announcing the news

AI

Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles

Counterfeiters are getting better at replicating brands' marks and passing off dupes, known as "superfakes," as genuine items. A startup called Veritas wants to tackle the problem with its own chip that verifies goods.

Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer
Technology

Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer

If you got a DM from an unverified Jon Bon Jovi account after commenting on one of his official Instagram posts, what would it take to make you believe it was really the rock star hoping to connect? And at what point when he starts asking you to send money—like lose-your-house kind of money—would you snap out of the fantasy and stop draining your bank account? In a documentary premiering Saturday—Super Scam Me—investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller goes deep into this toxic love-bombing terrain.

AI Experts Already Doomsday Prepping for When AI Takes Out the Entire Financial System
Science

AI Experts Already Doomsday Prepping for When AI Takes Out the Entire Financial System

AI hacking sprees and a recent mass cyberattack on supermarkets has experts fearing that financial systems may be next on the chopping block.

Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research
Health

Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research

Therapy during pregnancy for those who need it may have advantages for the next generation.

Multi-time WWE champion expected to return soon - Report
Sports

Multi-time WWE champion expected to return soon - Report

WWE will head to Perth for Wrestlepalooza as the final premium live event of the year. Meanwhile, a new report sheds light on a multi-time champion's return.

World

Manchester Utd have ‘moved on’ from Martinez outburst, says Carrick

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says club have 'moved on' from Lisandro Martinez blast before Leeds trip.

Meta and Apple agree on at least one thing: Open-weight AI is cool
Business

Meta and Apple agree on at least one thing: Open-weight AI is cool

Meta released a new version of its Muse Spark LLM on Thursday. As its name indicates, the big news about Muse Spark Open is that it’s an open-weight model. Rather than being offered solely as a cloud service, it’s publicly available for anyone to run on their own hardware. With 816 billion total parameters and a 1-million-token context window, it’s the U.S.’s most capable open-weight model, according to Meta. As I wrote in a recent feature, Meta’s AI story dates all the way back to the foundi

Daisy Edgar Jones, Sense and Sensibility Cast Detail the Biggest—and Best—Changes From the Book
Culture

Daisy Edgar Jones, Sense and Sensibility Cast Detail the Biggest—and Best—Changes From the Book

The cast of Sense and Sensibility—including Daisy Edgar-Jones and Frank Dillane—spoke to some of the biggest changes the film makes from the book in an exclusive interview with E! News.

AI

A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet

Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt.  This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics, powered by a general foundation model, is about to have […]

Technology

One-step rapid syphilis test uses layered nanoparticles to detect infection earlier

Penicillin has cured syphilis cases since 1943, but symptoms of the sexually transmitted infection, known as "the great imitator," mimic many other diseases and can come and go without treatment while the infection keeps causing harm. If it remains undetected, it can spread to partners and to babies

This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a 'Rusty Bucket'. Now It's Restored Almost to Its Former Glory
Science

This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a 'Rusty Bucket'. Now It's Restored Almost to Its Former Glory

A unique Roman cavalary helmet has been restored 20 years after its discovery. It's now on display.

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
Health

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

Footy Fix: Don't miss NWSL rivalry match Saturday on CBS when Gotham face Spirit as they chase the Shield
Sports

Footy Fix: Don't miss NWSL rivalry match Saturday on CBS when Gotham face Spirit as they chase the Shield

Elsewhere, Real Madrid host Sevilla and Manchester United head to Leeds on a big European weekend

World

Ethiopia announces instalment of interim government in Tigray

After military pushed back TPLF uprising, PM Abiy Ahmed promises free elections within six months.

Australian woman quits finance job for 6-month solo Europe trip, starts missing home within 2 weeks and regrets leaving Australia
Business

Australian woman quits finance job for 6-month solo Europe trip, starts missing home within 2 weeks and regrets leaving Australia

An Australian woman has set off on a transformative six-month trip through Europe, leaving behind her finance career. Just two weeks into this solo venture, she confronts the challenges of solitude and cultural contrasts. The allure of Vienna and Rome is overshadowed by waves of homesickness, reveal

Rodrigo, Roan and Byrne star in music video
Culture

Rodrigo, Roan and Byrne star in music video

Popstars Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan face off on a fictional game show hosted by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne in a new music video.

AI

Jev is Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model ever

The data comes from Vercel's AI gateway, a unified API service similar to OpenRouter.

The new Apple TV 4K just got its first (very small) discount
Technology

The new Apple TV 4K just got its first (very small) discount

The electric screwdriver’s half off.

NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge
Science

NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge

Explore Hubble 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 SI & Hubble Science Explore the Night Sky Observatory Hubble Observatory Hubble Design Mission Operat

Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
Health

Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested

The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

Fantasy basketball rankings 2026-27: Sleepers, breakouts and busts from proven NBA computer model
Sports

Fantasy basketball rankings 2026-27: Sleepers, breakouts and busts from proven NBA computer model

SportsLine simulated the 2026-27 NBA season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy basketball sleepers, breakouts and busts

World

Gaza malnutrition and starvation at ‘catastrophic’ levels: Health Ministry

About 67 percent of Gaza's population projected to face crisis-level food insecurity or worse through the end of 2026.

Want an easier week? Try this 30-minute Sunday routine
Business

Want an easier week? Try this 30-minute Sunday routine

Below, Ben Meer shares five key insights from his new book, How to Be Good at Life: Simple Systems to Achieve More and Stress Less. Ben is the creator of System Sunday, a weekly newsletter on productivity and life design read by more than 250,000 people. He is an executive coach to founders and CEOs, and previously worked as a management consultant at Ernst & Young. What’s the Big Idea? We tend to assume that when something in our life isn’t working, the answer is to try harder

Dungeons and Dragons - D&D Beyond Adds Highly-Requested Feature
Culture

Dungeons and Dragons - D&D Beyond Adds Highly-Requested Feature

Dungeons and Dragons players and DMs can personalize their adventures with custom tokens and stickers on D&D Beyond starting now.

AI

Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy

Actor and angel investor Mark Wahlberg says he's OK with using AI in filmmaking, provided it's used "to enhance what you're doing."

Accenture employees will only be able to spend $29 on Claude per month after some ended up splashing out thousands of dollars
Technology

Accenture employees will only be able to spend $29 on Claude per month after some ended up splashing out thousands of dollars

More companies are limiting Claude and external AI

Scientists Discovered Two Bizarre New Sea Spiders, and One Has Red Eyes and Hairy Legs
Science

Scientists Discovered Two Bizarre New Sea Spiders, and One Has Red Eyes and Hairy Legs

They may not be true spiders, but these ancient marine arthropods are stranger than anything crawling across land.

Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Health

Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism

Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.

Major update on Stephanie Vaquer after injury at WWE Money in the Bank - Reports
Sports

Major update on Stephanie Vaquer after injury at WWE Money in the Bank - Reports

There is a big update on Stephanie Vaquer after her injury at WWE Money in the Bank last weekend. The Chilean star competed in a Triple Threat match at the premium live event.

World

EU rallies in support of Ukraine amid Trump standoff

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks EU leaders for extra $79bn to help fight Russia next year.

Endava plc (DAVA) Alert: Securities Fraud Class Action Filed, Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact Hagens Berman
Business

Endava plc (DAVA) Alert: Securities Fraud Class Action Filed, Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact Hagens Berman

/PRNewswire/ -- Endava (NYSE: DAVA) faces a securities class action, seeking to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Endava securities...

Kriti Sanon approaches Delhi High Court for personality rights protection, court asks for compilation of judgments and raises questions over IP Division’s jurisdiction as similar celebrity cases increase
Culture

Kriti Sanon approaches Delhi High Court for personality rights protection, court asks for compilation of judgments and raises questions over IP Division’s jurisdiction as similar celebrity cases increase

Actor Kriti Sanon has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality rights. During a hearing on Friday, the court asked her counsel to submit a detailed compilation of judgments and research on the scope of such rights and whether the High Court’s Intellectual Property Divisi

AI

Elorian’s first AI model wants to reason with images, not just about them

According to Elorian's evaluations, Glimpse outperforms even GPT-6 Astra on scientific chart reasoning and short-form video captioning, with competitive results on other visual reasoning tasks.

Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over
Technology

Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over

Prediction market boosters often tout the platforms as barometers of public opinion, or even “truth machines” offering a clearer picture of where things are headed than polling or other data. In 2024, for example, Kalshi beat many pollsters in forecasting the outcome of the US presidential race. But their trading activity can also tell more perplexing stories. Two global election markets on Polymarket’s offshore platform, for instance, generated over $600 million in trading volume, far more than most political markets typically attract.

100 WWI Shipwrecks Are Being Eaten By The Sea. Scientists Figured Out How to Save Them.
Science

100 WWI Shipwrecks Are Being Eaten By The Sea. Scientists Figured Out How to Save Them.

Zinc and aluminum rods absorb corrosion so Gallipoli’s war graves can survive decades more.

Pharmalittle: We're reading about an HHS peptide push, Trump's pharma stock holdings, and more
Health

Pharmalittle: We're reading about an HHS peptide push, Trump's pharma stock holdings, and more

The Trump administration is proceeding with a plan to allow compounding pharmacies to produce certain peptides

NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 6, 2026: Fade the Pittsburgh Steelers
Sports

NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 6, 2026: Fade the Pittsburgh Steelers

SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 6 NFL survivor picks

Wildfire surge in the Amazon rainforest has politicians pointing fingers amid presidential elections
World

Wildfire surge in the Amazon rainforest has politicians pointing fingers amid presidential elections

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months.

Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Business

Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) Shareholder/Analyst Call October 16, 2026 5:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsMartina Kalkhake - Senior Vice President Investor...

Reality star Charlotte Crosby discusses miscarriage
Culture

Reality star Charlotte Crosby discusses miscarriage

Charlotte Crosby has revealed she has suffered a silent miscarriage just five months after another pregnancy loss.

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