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3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
Zero-stress travel: The app stack that keeps my trips frictionless
There are a lot of travel apps out there, but these six apps are the ones I keep coming back to every single trip.
Hurricane Isaias tears through southeast... and worst is yet to come
Isaias hit Destin, Florida, on Friday evening and clocked in at just 6mph under a Category 3 hurricane.
Warning over rise in lethal stomach bug that's spread via faeces
Experts say infections of Clostridioides difficile - highly contagious bacteria known as C. diff - increased by more than 50 per cent since 2020.
Week 5 NFL picks, best bets from proven model: This 5-leg parlay pays almost 25-1
After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top Week 5 NFL parlay
Rubio pledges US cooperation in Marine-linked murder case
A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman.
JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity
Why Priya Misra, a portfolio manager at the firm, is looking to take credit risk in high-quality companies.
How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite: Quest Locations and Steps
Here is how to carve pumpkins in Fortnite, including quest locations at Nightmare Neighborhood and Wonkeeland and steps to carve all five.
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
Since OpenAI disclosed this summer that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company in what is now referred to as the Hugging Face incident, other AI companies have jumped on the bandwagon with their own concerning events, such as...
For The First Time Ever, Quantum Spins Shift a Centimeter-Scale Object
There's another notable first in the field of quantum physics to report on, and it's all to do with electron spin: the tiny, built-in magnetism of these particles, as if each one is carrying a microscopic compass needle.
Gambling Addiction Group in Shambles After It Turns Out It's Funded by Kalshi
The National Council on Problem Gambling accepted a $2 million donation from prediction platform Kalshi, leading to chaos.
Israeli Pharma Giant Teva wins FDA approval for monthly schizophrenia injection
Weltruza is Teva's second U.S.-approved product made in partnership with French biotech company Medincell. It uses long-acting injectable technology, designed to release medication over an extended period
Josh Hoover gets his Fernando Mendoza moment as Indiana escapes Nebraska's upset bid
The Hoosiers quarterback rallied his team from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter, showcasing flashes of what made his predecessor so special
Lionel Messi returns from Argentina farewell as Inter Miami face DC United
Fresh off final game with Argentina, Messi leads Miami against DC United in Major League Soccer in the United States.
It’s not ‘AI,’ and it’s not ‘superintelligence.’ So, what is it?
When President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations in late September, he said the word “artificial” in “artificial intelligence” made the technology sound fake. Instead, he said, his government would start calling it “superintelligence,” or “SI.” Not long after those remarks, the president made it official. He signed an executive order that instructed federal agencies to use his chosen phrase instead of AI in official communications. What Trump says goes: The Dep
Do Rush Like Steely Dan? We Found Out the Answer
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson share their opinions on Steely Dan, that other technically daunting band from the Seventies, in our new interview
Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe
Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business?
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics.
For about a decade, the mainstream understanding has been that psychedelics cause chaos in the brain. Brain networks—the stable patterns of communication that handle vision, attention, or our sense of self, and more—loosen and start talking to each other all at once. EEG traces get noisier and more complex. “Think of the networks of the brain as highways,” says Devon Stoliker, a neuroscientist at Monash University.
Young Greek Programmer Develops AI Tool to Track Government Spending - GreekReporter.com
Public spending of the Greek state becomes easier to trace with diafaneia.ai, a tool that links answers to public records.
Why healthy middle-aged women are at risk of deadly heart attacks
For women in their 50s, much of the health conversation for the past few years has been about one thing: menopause. HRT, hot flushes, brain fog, bone strength.
Nebraska blows fourth-quarter lead against No. 7 Indiana, extends top-25 losing streak to 31 games
Nebraska missed a golden opportunity to end its top-25 woes
Israeli attack destroys building in Gaza one year into ‘ceasefire’
An Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood in Gaza City.
Avoid Bonds, Buy Rate-Sensitive Stocks And Preferred Stocks Instead
Rate-sensitive dividend stocks, REITs, utilities & preferreds may beat bonds as rates peak. Click to read this analysis for more details on market trends.
Squadron 42 - Official Wishlist Trailer
Don't miss the Wishlist Trailer for Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player sci-fi adventure game set in the expansive Star Citizen universe. The year is 2945, and the United Empire of Earth stands on the verge of collapse as threats from outlaws and hostile alien forces emerge from the darkest reach
Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
OpenAI Makes Progress in Preventing AI-Driven ChatGPT Delusions
Mental-health experts offered advice on how the popular chatbot could ask better questions and distinguish among crises and other conditions.
NASA to Conduct Flyover, Engage NFL Fans at MetLife Stadium
NASA’s Freedom 250 F-5 team, including NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, performs a flyover during the national anthem at an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 27, 2026, in Cleveland. Credit: NASA/Jordan Cochran As part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour flyover, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets to kick off the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct.
Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often
Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.
Vikings reportedly elevate Odell Beckham Jr. with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison questionable
The veteran receiver could make his Minnesota debut only days after signing with the team's practice squad
Azerbaijan school pupils protest over reported hijab restrictions
Pupils have been protesting after the implementation of a new dress code restricting the hijab in Azerbaijan’s schools.
UP minister says CJP spreading disorder; BJP frightened, committing great mistake, say opposition
Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari emphasized the importance of democracy and dialogue amid ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. He criticized certain individuals for undermining the constitutional framework and creating disorder within the country. Congress leader Aradhana Misra Mo
See Charli XCX Bring Out Tinashe at ACL Festival
Tinashe performs "Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore" and "Melatonin" from her new LP Popstar during her friend Charli's headlining set
Anthropic Pulls Live Internet Access for AI Testing After Agents Escape and Go Rogue
Anthropic is pulling live internet access from internal evaluations after AI agents submitted false police tips and bypassed security limits.
High rare earth demand could complicate Europe's offshore wind ambitions
Wind turbines, devices that can convert energy from the wind into electricity, do not burn fuel during operation and could thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Despite their possible environmental advantages, building these devices depends heavily on the mines and factories supplying the metals the
Athena robot fluidly throws, catches and hits balls in baseball demo
RAI's AthenaZero robot has demonstrated its ability to throw, catch, and hit balls using coordinated movements and a low-inertia design.
ADHD may have nothing to do with attention, warns top psychiatrist
The name of ADHD potentially gives a wildly misleading impression of what is going on in the brain, according to some experts.
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Barcelona beat Getafe as Gordon scores his first goal
Barcelona make it six wins from six with a 3-0 win against Getafe as Anthony Gordon scores his first goal for club.
Christa Pike is discharged from a hospital and back in prison after becoming the first person to survive lethal-injection drugs during an execution | Fortune
Pike had been hospitalized since surviving two doses of pentobarbital as the state attempted to execute her on Sept. 30 for the 1995 beating and stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer.
When Nana Patekar revealed he didn't have money to pay for his father's treatment so he died in the hospital: 'That hesitation stays with you'
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday, October 8, leaves behind a remarkable body of work and a legacy that extends beyond his performances on screen. Over the years, the actor has also offered glimpses into the personal experiences that shaped him.
5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9 - Engadget
Android 17 and One UI 9 have brought new features to Samsung phones. Users can get security alerts and custom Now Briefs, and the Quick Panel has new tricks.
Meta Developing Compressed RAM 'CRAM' For Linux: Better Than ZRAM and Zswap? - Slashdot
Phoronix reports on a presentation this week by Meta engineer Gregory Price at the Linux Plumbers Conference in Prague: With today's memory shortages, high prices, and ever increasing memory capacity needs, Meta engineers have been working on Compressed RAM ("CRAM") for Linux. This hardware-offl...
Culture Archives - Interesting Engineering
Get the trending tech news, latest news and features on how breakthroughs in science and tech are shaping art, gaming, and society on Interesting Engineering
Late-night snacking may affect liver health - News-Medical
"It's important to remember, of the people who developed fatty liver disease, only a small fraction develop serious forms of the condition like liver ...
NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 5, 2026: Fade the Steelers
SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 5 NFL survivor picks
Manchester United held by ten-man Tottenham as woes for both continue
Ten-man Tottenham fight back from a goal behind to draw 1-1 at Manchester United in the Premier League.
Vanguard Offers U.S. Treasury ETFs Across The Maturity Spectrum: Stay Short (NASDAQ:VGSH)
Compare Vanguard Treasury ETFs VGSH, VGIT & VGLT for their duration risk, rate sensitivity, and macro outlook. Click to read more.
Alice Cooper Is Finally Ready to Tell the Truth
While discussing Devil on My Shoulder, his new memoir, artist pulls the curtain back on his religious childhood and why he wouldn't talk politics even when John Lennon begged him to
NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2: the entry-level chip behind the new robot wave
78 TOPS, 8GB of fast memory, and double the inference of the $249 Orin Nano Super. Here’s what the new board means for home robots, drones…
I've tested dozens of Garmin watches, but Coros' lightweight Pace 4 Pro smartwatch has seriously impressed me
It packs a titanium bezel, sapphire glass, offline maps and 60 hours of GPS into a watch that weighs less than most fitness bands
Tesla secures 90% output from new Arizona solar-storage plant
Tesla has signed an agreement to purchase 90 percent of the output from ContourGlobal's upcoming 509-MW solar and battery storage project.
Should you get a high-dose flu vaccine? Here's what experts recommend
Regardless of a person's health status, these complications can ... health conditions. It takes about two weeks for your body to develop ...
Ravens vs. Falcons prediction, odds, time: Week 5 'Sunday Night Football' picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons picks for 'Sunday Night Football'
Ronaldo suspended by Portugal FA after leaving camp and criticising coach
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by his country's football association for walkout during Nations League games.
'Keeping people incommunicado without disclosing whereabouts': CJP's Shinde seeks immediate release of Dipke, other leaders
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police after arriving in New Delhi. Ajinkya Shinde demanded their immediate release and information about their location. Shinde expressed concern over the lack of communication with their families or lawyers. The lead
New Report Says WNBA Trans Debate Is Being Pushed Online For Profit: ‘The Point Is to Sow Division’
The trans athlete fight feels inescapable online. Data startup GUDEA says the data shows a different story
The Currency of the Future Will Be Measured in Energy: Money in the Age of AI
Qubic, the Energy of the Future as a Medium of Exchange, and the Birth of Distributed Intelligence.
Samsung & SK hynix Have Set A Dangerous Greed Cycle That Has Trickled Down To Suppliers Like ASML, Who Now Want To Match Their Customers’ Profit Margins
Samsung and SK hynix have set a precedent that is now trickling down to suppliers, as ASML reportedly applies a flat price hike across every EUV and DUV part
The origin of the chew: When did we learn to eat like this?
It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.
This One Sleep Stage Was Linked to Lower Risks of Dementia, Heart Disease, and More
The researchers discovered that people who got more REM sleep had a lowered risk of developing 83 different diseases and health conditions. There was ...
NFL longshot parlay picks, bets, player props for Week 5, 2026: Get an epic return of nearly +12,000,000
SportsLine's computer simulation model has locked in a $10 NFL Week 5 parlay that pays out almost $1.2 million
Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?
The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
Telengana CM Revanth Reddy asks party MPs, MLAs to participate in INDIA bloc protest in Delhi on October 12
A Revanth Reddy has invited party leaders to join a protest in Delhi concerning voting rights. The protest is organized by the INDIA bloc and is scheduled for October 12. AICC general secretary K C Venugopal emphasized the importance of this demonstration in protecting people's voting rights. Leader
Why Is This Surprising Taylor Swift Deep Cut Trending?
Fans can’t get enough of “Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus” from the singer-songwriter’s The Tortured Poets Department