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AI still has serious weaknesses in recognising shapes, research shows
AI

AI still has serious weaknesses in recognising shapes, research shows

Humans can reliably identify a cat, butterfly, car or other objects and living creatures even when they appear as nothing more than a rough silhouette.

12 Highland-inspired home office accessories
Technology

12 Highland-inspired home office accessories

While I'm at my desk, dreaming of the returning to the Highlands, I hand-picked 12 Scotland-inspired accessories for the home office.

APOD: 2026 September 26 – Mirrored Meteor and Milky Way
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APOD: 2026 September 26 – Mirrored Meteor and Milky Way

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 26 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Mirrored Meteor and Milky Way Explanation: On August 15, this perseid meteor streaked through night skies over the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos at La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.

More women are taking testosterone to treat menopause symptoms. Does science back it up?
Health

More women are taking testosterone to treat menopause symptoms. Does science back it up?

Testosterone is touted as a cure-all for menopause symptoms on social media, and more women are now taking it off-label. Scientists want more research.

Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions every Week 3 game
Sports

Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions every Week 3 game

SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 3 NFL odds and revealed its NFL score predictions and best NFL picks

World

Girl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be let into Gaza

Disabled and amputee children in Gaza are unable to get new wheelchairs as Israel refuses to allow them in

A Guide To All Taylor Sheridan Shows From ‘Landman’ To ‘Lioness’
Business

A Guide To All Taylor Sheridan Shows From ‘Landman’ To ‘Lioness’

Taylor Sheridan is the backbone of Paramount+ and it may be hard to keep track of just how many shows he's written or produced. Here's the list from Landman to Lioness.

The Paradise Reviews And Ratings Disabled On BookMyShow As Nani Admits 'Flaws' In Film
Culture

The Paradise Reviews And Ratings Disabled On BookMyShow As Nani Admits 'Flaws' In Film

Recently, Nani also acknowledged The Paradise reviews and accepted the ‘flaws’ critics mentioned in his film.

Smart AI.Smart brings ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into one workspace » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
AI

Smart AI.Smart brings ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into one workspace » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Smart has launched AI.Smart, a new platform that brings several AI models into one workspace for Smart and TNT subscribers....

Planning a trip with AI? Here's how to do it better
Technology

Planning a trip with AI? Here's how to do it better

Generic questions get generic answers, experts say, so to avoid mediocre recommendations, you'll need to write smarter prompts. Follow these tips.

Mississippi River islands near Iowa have been disappearing; a $40 million project is now rebuilding the habitat with dredged material and is designed to protect or restore about 630 acres of river and backwater habitat
Science

Mississippi River islands near Iowa have been disappearing; a $40 million project is now rebuilding the habitat with dredged material and is designed to protect or restore about 630 acres of river and backwater habitat

Islands and backwaters along the Mississippi River near Guttenberg, Iowa, have been gradually disappearing as erosion, flooding, wind and waves wear away their shorelines. Now, a major habitat restoration effort is rebuilding some of those lost features.

From fentanyl to meth: Canada's drug picture changes city by city
Health

From fentanyl to meth: Canada's drug picture changes city by city

New StatCan data shows sharply different drug-use patterns across eight Canadian cities, with methamphetamine elevated in parts of the Prairies and Moncton, cocaine comparatively high in Halifax and fentanyl highest in Metro Vancouver.

Sports

No. 5 Indiana loses RB Richard, escapes Northwestern

Indiana starting running back Turbo Richard left Friday's 29-23 win over Northwestern with a right lower-leg injury in the first half and did not return.

World

The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis

Russian-Iranian intelligence helped the Houthis' offensive on the Red Sea coast. Now that system is under attack.

NFL 2026 Week 3: Studs, Duds, And Could-Be With Stats
Business

NFL 2026 Week 3: Studs, Duds, And Could-Be With Stats

NFL 2026 Week 3 Start, Sit and Stats for the Week. Are you playing Baker Mayfield or taking a flyer on Jalen Hurts.

Lili Reinhart barely remembers Riverdale's 7 seasons due to 'traumatic' experience
Culture

Lili Reinhart barely remembers Riverdale's 7 seasons due to 'traumatic' experience

Lili Reinhart "doesn't really remember" her seven seasons on Riverdale, because they were so "traumatic". The 30-year-old actress starred as Betty Cooper on the teen TV drama, from the pilot in 2017 to the final episode in 2023. However, in an interview on the In Your Dreams podcast, Lili admitted t

AI

Microsoft unveils Copilot app for code and AI agents

Fewer than 7% of Microsoft's 450 million commercial Office 365 seats use its AI add-on.

[Feature]: Documentation update for Kubernetes · Issue #91455 · openclaw/openclaw
Technology

[Feature]: Documentation update for Kubernetes · Issue #91455 · openclaw/openclaw

Summary https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/kubernetes holts a bit akward intructions to deploy to kubernetes. REF Why not Helm? OpenClaw is a single container with some config files. The interesting ...

NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development
Science

NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft that launched NASA’s Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is pictured docked to the Harmony module’s forward port. Credit: NASA During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept.

Health

What to know about COVID-19 and flu vaccines in Minnesota this fall - MPR News

... health conditions that prevent them from receiving vaccines. She added ... Vaccines are readily available at Minnesota pharmacies, healthcare clinics ...

Sports

Use FanDuel promo code to get $250 in bonus bets by targeting Tennessee-Texas, college football Saturday

Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Saturday to get your bonus bets when you make college football picks

World

Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks

Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.

Ella Langley Matches BTS’s Historic Record
Business

Ella Langley Matches BTS’s Historic Record

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” ties the Digital Song Sales record with an eighteenth week at No. 1, matching BTS’s “Dynamite” and “Butter.”

Ben Fogle: 'I'm deeply disturbed by stories concerning my friend Ranulph Fiennes
Culture

Ben Fogle: 'I'm deeply disturbed by stories concerning my friend Ranulph Fiennes

'That such a great man,should be treated in this way'

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure
AI

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure

OpenAI has disclosed its artificial intelligence models have interacted with U.S. government websites in unexpected ways

Technology

SK hynix’s Solidigm weighs US IPO next year: sources

Solidigm launched as a standalone subsidiary in 2021 after SK Hynix bought Intel’s NAND unit.

A Gravitational Battle Within the Earth Is Changing the Length of Days
Science

A Gravitational Battle Within the Earth Is Changing the Length of Days

A competition between the gravity of the inner core and other forces in the mantle is altering the Earth's rotation.

Why a pedicure could leave you battling painful foot problems
Health

Why a pedicure could leave you battling painful foot problems

It is meant to be a relaxing treat. And for most people, a pedicure ends with soft skin, trimmed nails and beautifully pampered feet.

Sports

Ole Miss RB Lacy not expected to play in key matchup vs. Gators

Kewan Lacy, the star running back for No. 4 Ole Miss, is not expected to play against No. 21 Florida on Saturday, coach Pete Golding told ESPN.

World

Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?

Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.

Mets Veteran Sends Harsh Freddy Peralta Message After Surprising Rays Change
Business

Mets Veteran Sends Harsh Freddy Peralta Message After Surprising Rays Change

The New York Mets’ three-year reliever seemed to question the trade castoffs’ mindset after a surprising change with the Tampa Bay Rays.

‘Pata Nahi Badshah Ne Iske Sath...’: Mahhi Vij Slams Isha Rikhi On Bigg Boss 20
Culture

‘Pata Nahi Badshah Ne Iske Sath...’: Mahhi Vij Slams Isha Rikhi On Bigg Boss 20

Mahhi Vij slams Isha Rikhi after she cited past trauma following a fight with Qazi Touqueer on Bigg Boss 20, saying her remarks indirectly target Badshah.

3 ways the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is actually worse than last year’s chip
AI

3 ways the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is actually worse than last year’s chip

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 cuts key features found on last year's Gen 5 chip. Is Qualcomm's new flagship processor a hidden downgrade?

AI will trigger massive surge in e-waste, environmental body warns
Technology

AI will trigger massive surge in e-waste, environmental body warns

AI's potential environmental toll is being greatly underestimated, according to a waste tracking organisation warning that there could be enough discarded computer equipment by 2050 to circle the Earth six times in shipping containers stacked end-to-end

How Samsung turned months of inactivity into a very attention-seeking smartphone
Science

How Samsung turned months of inactivity into a very attention-seeking smartphone

Your spare Android won’t come back to life in a hurry but – like neglected PCs – it really should

An achy back was the only sign of my deadly kidney cancer
Health

An achy back was the only sign of my deadly kidney cancer

When Rob Houliston first felt a twinge of pain in his back, he quickly dismissed it as one of the many injuries sustained in his 33 years of playing rugby.

Sports

Sources: Warriors, Curry reach 2-year extension worth $116 million

Warriors star Stephen Curry agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday, ultimately opting for a pay cut and security over a max contract.

World

Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?

Fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent Security Council members.

Chris Hansen Reacts To Seeing Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’
Business

Chris Hansen Reacts To Seeing Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’

Chris Hansen has reacted to seeing Robert Pattinson's portrayal of him in 'Primetime'

‘Jo Apne Pati Ko Marne Ki...’: Komal Rani Makes Strong Claims Against Sunita Ahuja Amid Govinda Dating Rumours
Culture

‘Jo Apne Pati Ko Marne Ki...’: Komal Rani Makes Strong Claims Against Sunita Ahuja Amid Govinda Dating Rumours

Komal Rani hits back at Sunita Ahuja amid ongoing Govinda dating rumours, making strong claims about their marriage and accusing her of targeting her publicly.

ChatGPT-maker’s AI inappropriately probed federal government websites
AI

ChatGPT-maker’s AI inappropriately probed federal government websites

OpenAI said that its artificial intelligence agents inappropriately accessed sites for the Commerce Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

I actually found 5 early Prime Day Apple deals worth buying
Technology

I actually found 5 early Prime Day Apple deals worth buying

Apple deals can be underwhelming, but these five early Prime Day discounts on AirPods, iPads, and Apple Pencil are actually worth a look

Video. Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Midday
Science

Video. Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Midday

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Breakthrough ADHD drug that can ease symptoms WITHOUT risk to heart
Health

Breakthrough ADHD drug that can ease symptoms WITHOUT risk to heart

A drug undergoing trials could ease the symptoms of ADHD without some of the heart risks that are associated with existing treatments.

Steelers vs. Bengals prediction, odds, spread, time: Week 3 NFL picks from proven model
Sports

Steelers vs. Bengals prediction, odds, spread, time: Week 3 NFL picks from proven model

The SportsLine projection model has revealed its Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers picks for NFL Week 3 on Sunday

World

Manchester City face ‘drastic’ sanctions, says club’s former chairman

Manchester City are understood to be ready to appeal any guilty verdict, but could face 'severe penalty' says ex-chair.

Yankees Castoff Returns To All-Star Home After Surprising Cut
Business

Yankees Castoff Returns To All-Star Home After Surprising Cut

The New York Yankees received a surprising update on their former All-Star trade acquisition after he seemed to find a resurgence.

A Popular Sitcom's Series Finale Was A Star Trek: TNG Crossover Some Fans Consider Canon - TVLine
Culture

A Popular Sitcom's Series Finale Was A Star Trek: TNG Crossover Some Fans Consider Canon - TVLine

The 1980s sitcom "Webster" crossed over with "Star Trek: The Next Generation" for an episode that is considered canon by some fans for one major reason.

AI

At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere

The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.

Video. Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Morning
Technology

Video. Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Morning

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge
Science

2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge

10 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) 2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.”  As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, make flight more affordable, find new fuels for aircraft, and reduce the amount of time passengers and cargo spend in the air.

Classy or classist? How bare nails became a hot issue
Health

Classy or classist? How bare nails became a hot issue

Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

Cowboys vs. Ravens prediction, odds, time: 2026 NFL Brazil game picks from proven model
Sports

Cowboys vs. Ravens prediction, odds, time: 2026 NFL Brazil game picks from proven model

The SportsLine projection model has revealed its Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys picks for NFL Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

World

The media battle behind Brazil’s election

A corruption scandal, Bolsonaro’s comeback, and Trump’s influence collide as Brazil heads into elections.

Netflix’s ‘Unabomber’ Arrives With A Disastrous Rotten Tomatoes Score
Business

Netflix’s ‘Unabomber’ Arrives With A Disastrous Rotten Tomatoes Score

Netflix's new movie 'Unabomber' has big stars and an interesting topic, but audiences and critics are rejecting it on Rotten Tomatoes.

How many post-credit scenes are in ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’? Here’s how it connects to ‘Doomsday’
Culture

How many post-credit scenes are in ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’? Here’s how it connects to ‘Doomsday’

‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ rewrites its ending to build toward the ‘Doomsday’ crossover

Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy?
AI

Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy?

Meta says Muse is just for adults, though its cuddly, Labubu-like mascot—and upcoming Tamagotchi-style AI device—may be disarming for users of all ages.

Chinese AI models surge in global popularity — and Washington is worried
Technology

Chinese AI models surge in global popularity — and Washington is worried

Usage of Chinese AI models by businesses across the globe has increased substantially in 2026.

Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
Science

Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared

An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.

This medical device heading to space with Joshua Kutryk is also helping people here on Earth
Health

This medical device heading to space with Joshua Kutryk is also helping people here on Earth

On Oct. 1 Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutyrk will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., and he’s bringing some innovative Canadian tech with him.

Could the Phillies blow their playoff berth? How recent slump, surging D-backs have made wild-card race messy
Sports

Could the Phillies blow their playoff berth? How recent slump, surging D-backs have made wild-card race messy

The Phillies' lead is down to one game over the Diamondbacks, who hold the tiebreaker

World

Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns

Egyptian FA has decided to rest Salah to protect him from playing on artificial turf, which is likelier to cause injury.

The Beatles Score Two Quiet Comebacks With Different Albums
Business

The Beatles Score Two Quiet Comebacks With Different Albums

The Beatles return to the Billboard charts as '1' reenters the Billboard 200 and 'Abbey Road' becomes a bestseller again.

Mohan G Says NGOs Are Funding LGBTQ+ Themes In Tamil Cinema To 'Erode' Tradition, Faces Backlash
Culture

Mohan G Says NGOs Are Funding LGBTQ+ Themes In Tamil Cinema To 'Erode' Tradition, Faces Backlash

Director Mohan G faced backlash for claiming NGOs fund LGBTQ+ support in Tamil cinema to erode Indian tradition, sparking online criticism.

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