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Opinion | The Market’s Rude Reminder on AI
Sooner or later investors will demand returns, and there will be losers.
Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets
Plex, which made a name for itself by letting users share movies they own, is now helping sell movie theater tickets. The company is looking to monetize its content-discovery capabilities and expand its business beyond its media server software. Plex partnered with Fandango, which has sold movie tickets since 2000, to drive ticket sales from people searching for movies to stream.
NASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño
6 Min Read NASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño This visualization compares three ocean data products, sea surface temperature anomaly, apparent visible wavelength, and sea surface height anomaly, over the same months in 2025 and 2026.
I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
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Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure
Fuel theft cited in Baniyas-Homs leak as gas export line in Hasakah catches fire.
Half of the world’s population has been exposed to heat waves and wildfire smoke at the same time
Climate change is a global phenomenon, meaning that everyone, in some way, will feel its devastating impacts. And increasingly, those impacts are happening simultaneously: Over the past two decades, more than half of the world’s population has experienced simultaneous heat waves and wildfires, occurring on the same day, a study found. Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, published their findings this week in the journal Science Advances. The study looked at 20
Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.
Opinion | History Raises Its Eyebrows at the Week in AI
A Google executive warned on Tuesday of serious incidents starting in 2027. That’s 11 weeks away.
The Kindle Paperwhite has got a new look for 2026 — here's everything that's changed, and whether it's still a smart buy
This 7-inch, black-and-white Kindle is a level up from the base model
NASA to Help Unlock Mysteries of Mars’ Moons in Upcoming Mission
NASA is playing an important role in JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission, to advance our understanding of Mars’ moons and build on the agency’s long history of exploring the Red Planet. The mission aims to characterize and determine the origin of Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos and deliver a sample of Phobos to Earth. The MMX spacecraft is targeting launch from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center in Japan at 3:41 p.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 19 (4:41 a.m. JST on Tuesday, Oct.
Flintstones vitamins, Aleve and Claritin tablets hit in new recall - National | Globalnews.ca
Bottles of Flintstones Complete Multivitamins and Minerals tablets and 10 mg Claritin Allergy Tablets have been recalled due to distribution errors.
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At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting
Authorities have indicated that the shooter was killed by gunfire, though details remain scant about the attack.
Dementia cases are expected to more than double by 2050. A new study reveals who’s most at risk
More and more of our loved ones could develop dementia, as the number of diagnoses is projected to more than double by 2050, according to new research. In the absence of large-scale prevention efforts, the number of people who are diagnosed with dementia each year could total 24.7 million by 2050, up from 11.4 million in 2023, according to a study by Australian researchers published in JAMA Neurology. Women and people who live in low- and middle-income countries already have higher rates of d
Engaged Joe Manganiello thinks he’d still be married to Sofía Vergara if not for mystery illness
The actor, who reveals in his new memoir that he battled “autoimmune-related illnesses” for seven years, finalized his divorce from Vergara in February 2024.
When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off
The company generated over $30 million in revenue in two years and was acquired by MyFitness for an undisclosed amount of money in March.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers say that mercenary hackers laced ads with zero-click exploits that installed sophisticated malware on the devices of targeted individuals when they did nothing other than load a website or open an installed app. The finding, published Thursday by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, said the incident is likely to be the first confirmation of zero-click mercenary spyware delivered through targeted ads.
NASA Sends Brain and Heart Tissue Models to the ISS in Latest Resupply Mission
Learn about the experiments that have been delivered to the International Space Station, including projects that may advance brain and heart health.
Many popular foods may now use salt substitutes, says FDA
The FDA has finalized a rule allowing manufacturers to use salt substitutes in dozens of standardized foods.
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Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick
Lisandro Martinez meets Manchester United manager Michael Carrick before apologising for his criticism of the club.
We can’t keep guessing whether AI helps students learn
On September 2, as students returned to class, New York City implemented a one-year pause on generative AI use for nearly 600,000 students across pre-K, elementary, and middle school. Los Angeles soon followed, blocking it for every student on a district-issued device. Together, the country’s two largest school systems came to the same conclusion: Better to wait a year than to keep putting untested tools in front of kids. Neither district is calling the decision permanent. Both are resp
Marvel fans to meet Welsh villain - complete with Cardiff accent
Lauren Morais will play villain Lisa Molinari in the new Disney+ superhero series VisionQuest.
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Above the 911? Porsche previews a new mid-engined supercar.
Porsche showed us a preview of a new model this afternoon as it unveiled the Mission S concept in New York. It’s a mid-engined sports car that will slot into the Porsche range above the 911. But this won’t be a limited-run car like the Carrera GT or 918 Spyder—instead it will be a regular production model, part of Porsche’s plan to dig itself out of a financial hole by 2035. Things have been tough for the German automaker of late. Just three years ago its profit margin was the envy of the industry at 18 percent; last year it collapsed to just 1 percent.
How COVID reshaped college grading
Twenty-three Indiana University undergraduates are co-authors on a new study examining how the pandemic reshaped college grading, the result of a semester-long research seminar that took them from a classroom question to a published paper in a national academic journal.
Verastem's KRAS inhibitor shows promise in pancreatic cancer
Verastem Oncology reports encouraging early results for its KRAS G12D inhibitor, which it’s studying in more than 200 patients with advanced solid tumors like metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer.
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Jack E. Kirksey, longtime Livonia mayor and civil leader, dies at 97
He served in the Air Force, shaped the city's youth and led Livonia through decades of growth. Here's a look back at his life and legacy.
A timeline of New York City trying to ban horse carriages in Central Park
The iconic but controversial horse-drawn carriage industry in New York City might finally come to an end as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal Tuesday to outlaw them. If enacted, the bill would ban rides for hire starting June 1, 2028. Other NYC mayors have contributed to this effort, but none facilitated a full ban. Mamdani could be the first to achieve the full support of the City Council to effectively ban horse-drawn carriages. How p
The Hailey Bieber Adanola Collection Just Dropped & It's Giving Pilates Ballerina
Inspired by Hailey’s deep love for dance and background in ballet, the instinctive way dancers layer, adapt and personalise their outfits.
Federal Regulators Target OpenAI and Anthropic in Major Safety Probe
The US FTC has subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents, website hacks, and consumer protection concerns.
Jura launches a new compact bean-to-cup coffee machine with 17 customizable drinks and a smooth, lower-temperature brew style for instant sipping
Still compact, but with a bigger drinks menu than ever.
AI could help predict which HPV infections progress to cancer
For several decades, researchers have sought to identify biomarkers capable of accurately predicting the outcome of an infection with a high-risk oncogenic HPV type. Despite significant advances, no viral, immune-related or molecular marker can currently and reliably predict which infections will re
RFK Jr.’s Chimpanzee Conspiracy Theory
The health secretary believes that a common respiratory virus leaked from a government lab.
Broncos vs. Seahawks odds, picks, NFL Week 6 prediction: Best bets, player props for Thursday Night Football
Back Denver as a short home underdog against Seattle, plus target receiving props for R.J. Harvey and A.J. Barner alongside an even-money Jaxson Smith-Njigba touchdown
New York City Comptroller Defends Decision Not to Invest in Israeli Bonds
Mark Levine, a Jewish Democrat, said he based his decision on financial analysis, not politics.
Trail Blazers staffers flee to Cavs, Chiefs, Seahawks, Thorns
The Portland Trail Blazers are an organization in flux. Staffers are leaving for more stable organizations.
Star Wars' Breakout Character Quickly Becomes New Fan-Favorite for Hilarious Reasons
Star Wars franchise wins over fans on social media with surprising character from a popular, new racing game.
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay sees a future where AI devices replace the need to use apps
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices work in the background, anticipating users' needs instead of waiting for commands.
Denis Villeneuve Sees His James Bond Movie as a 'Powerful Rocket' Separating Him From 'Dune'
Breaking away from Arrakis after three movies is understandably a daunting task.
Nearly 600 California earthquakes help validate models that forecast next-day seismic risk
The University of Bristol–led study, published in Nature Communications, could help millions of people living in earthquake-prone countries make better-informed decisions about seismic risk, particularly during ongoing periods of increased earthquake activity.
Statement on measles cases in Minnesota - MN Dept. of Health
Measles can make people very sick, especially infants, young children, pregnant people and people with underlying conditions. Prevention through ...
'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Seahawks vs. Broncos picks from expert who's on 28-15 run
Emory Hunt reveals his picks for Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos in the 2026 Week 6 'Thursday Night Football' matchup
Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims
The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.
Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022 amid soaring energy costs
Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The Labor Department’s producer price index—which captures inflation before it reaches consumers—soared 6.3% in September from a year ago, up from 5.6% in August and the biggest increase since December 2022, the government said Thursday. On a monthl
Exclusive | Martha Stewart just made her favorite ‘useful and chic’ accessory even better
The collab is inspired by two of her favorite things: gardening and horses.
Anthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access
METR will publish its own assessments of Anthropic’s risks, incidents, and practices, and the frontier AI model maker has given up the right to block them.
Trump cancels Pentagon plans to livestream firing squad execution
On Thursday, Donald Trump called off the Pentagon’s highly controversial plans to livestream a firing squad execution that is still on schedule for December 3. Trump supports the execution of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people and wounding more than 30 others in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood.
A 75,000-Year-Old Neanderthal May Be the Earliest Known Victim of a Wooden Spear Attack
Learn how a split tooth and a spear wound reveal possible care and violence in one Neanderthal’s life.
Cannabis doesn’t make you violent – despite what recent reports have claimed
A review found a link between cannabis use and violence, but weaknesses in the evidence make claims that users are twice as likely to be violent misleading.
Dak Prescott delivers message to NFL players after Jalen Hurts' blood-clot diagnosis
The Cowboys quarterback called Hurts' condition "scary" and encouraged athletes to communicate openly with medical personnel
Opinion | The Democratic Hormuz Alternative
‘Just get out,’ Troy Jackson says. And let Iran charge terror tolls?
Ross to relocate creative offices to Row DTLA
The deal includes creative office space and exclusive rooftop space at the 32-acre mixed-use district. The company is relocating from the central business district.
Snoop Dogg Concert Canceled After Promoter Arrested in Drug-Money Investigation
Snoop Dogg was set to play a concert in Costa Rica later this year, but it's been canceled following possible ties to a drug money case.
Meta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs
Meta and Apple have teamed up for the launch of the social media giant's newest model, Muse Spark Open, which will run locally on Apple silicon.
Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army
Up to a quarter of active-duty Army members could receive a low testosterone result from mandatory military screening, despite the true prevalence of the condition likely being a tiny fraction of that figure, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA. The finding adds to concerns that the mandatory screening announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July will lead to a cascade of unnecessary medical evaluations for military members.
Margaret Hamilton obituary: computer scientist who pioneered software engineering and helped us get to the Moon
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03233-6Programmer whose forward-thinking and reliable code helped to save the Apollo 11 mission.
Lack of Medigap Option Could Keep Many in Medicare Advantage
... health conditions, which may make leaving MA feel daunting for many. ... Insurers are permitted to use medical underwriting, meaning they assess the ...
Christian Parker contradicts Jerry Jones, likely to stay on sideline as Cowboys defense seeks answers
Parker says he will "most likely" remain on the sideline, but the addition of Mike Pettine underscores the urgency in Dallas
Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls
Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.
Aslan Motion Technologies Launches aslanmotion.com with NDAA Focused Drone Electronics and U.S. Manufactured Motors
/PRNewswire/ -- Aslan Motion Technologies today launched aslanmotion.com, a new online store for its line of components for unmanned aerial, maritime, and...
Mister Miracle’s Episode Runtime Update Isn’t What DCU Fans Want to Hear After Lanterns
This Mister Miracle update has fans wondering if the animated series will share one issue with the last DCU streaming project.