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Hisense Malaysia Runs "Innovating A Brighter Healthy Life 2026" Promotion With Lucky Draw Prizes Until December
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Hisense Malaysia Runs "Innovating A Brighter Healthy Life 2026" Promotion With Lucky Draw Prizes Until December

Hisense "Innovating A Brighter Healthy Life 2026" promo runs from 1 October to 31 December 2026, offering Touch 'n Go credits, gifts and lucky draw prizes including a MacBook Air M5.

US Navy puts its Mk 48 torpedo on British robotic submarine for the first time
Technology

US Navy puts its Mk 48 torpedo on British robotic submarine for the first time

A British robotic submarine just fired an American heavyweight torpedo, opening a new chapter in allied underwater warfare

Meta Is Using Its Massive AI Data Centers to Avoid Paying Billions of Dollars in Taxes
Science

Meta Is Using Its Massive AI Data Centers to Avoid Paying Billions of Dollars in Taxes

Meta is writing off its enormous, multibillion-dollar data center construction projects as "pilot models," a Reagan-era tax credit.

Health

How to Have More Self-Control

Learning, practicing, and engaging in self-control is essential to leading a good life, writes Joan M. Cook.

Grading every team in the WNBA playoff's first round: Liberty finally show up, Lynx make disastrous history
Sports

Grading every team in the WNBA playoff's first round: Liberty finally show up, Lynx make disastrous history

The Dream, meanwhile, won their first multi-game playoff series since 2013 and the Fever flamed out again

World

Somalia won’t accept Israeli presence ‘under any circumstances’: President

In exclusive Al Jazeera interview, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Israel planning a naval base in Berbera.

Business

OpenAI safety leader resigns over workplace culture

OpenAI safety leader resigns over workplace culture

Zach Bryan's Drummer Wears 'Palestine' Jersey With Special Meaning
Culture

Zach Bryan's Drummer Wears 'Palestine' Jersey With Special Meaning

Zach Bryan's drummer joined in on his pro-Palestinian outfit choice at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium ... by wearing a jersey with a special meaning.

Billionaires Are Suddenly Dressing Like They Deal Weed. I Have a Theory Why.
AI

Billionaires Are Suddenly Dressing Like They Deal Weed. I Have a Theory Why.

Silicon Valley’s most powerful men have discovered the appeal of looking harmless.

'This new £80 smart ring rivals Oura and impressed me with its accuracy'
Technology

'This new £80 smart ring rivals Oura and impressed me with its accuracy'

The Sekonda Smart Ring launched on September 21 and costs less than £100

Decades of industrial pollution left Michigan’s Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers contaminated with PCBs, mercury and other chemicals; the state is now committing $89 million to clean and restore the waterways by 2040
Science

Decades of industrial pollution left Michigan’s Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers contaminated with PCBs, mercury and other chemicals; the state is now committing $89 million to clean and restore the waterways by 2040

For much of the 20th century, factories and paper mills along Michigan's Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers discharged waste that settled into the sediment and lingered for decades. The legacy includes polychlorinated biphenyls, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, mercury and other pollutants that have kept

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Health

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them

Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

Panthers vs. Lions predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Sunday Night Football' picks from proven model
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Panthers vs. Lions predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Sunday Night Football' picks from proven model

SportsLine's model has revealed its Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers picks for NFL Week 4 on Sunday, Oct. 4

Fortnite Black Clover Skins Revealed: Release Date, Bundle Items & Pricing
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Fortnite Black Clover Skins Revealed: Release Date, Bundle Items & Pricing

Black Clover Fortnite skins arrive October 3. Here are the release times, Asta, Noelle, and Yuno skins, bundle items, and estimated prices.

One Trade, Two Markets, One Hidden Correction (NYSEARCA:RSP)
Business

One Trade, Two Markets, One Hidden Correction (NYSEARCA:RSP)

The S&P 500 index is near all-time highs, but the median stock is 16% below its own ATH, with 78% in correction territory. Read more here.

Capcom wants its RE Engine to become an "AI-generation game engine"
Culture

Capcom wants its RE Engine to become an "AI-generation game engine"

Capcom has detailed plans to turn its RE Engine into an "AI-generation game engine" as part of its ongoing REX Project overhaul.

YTL AI Labs Launches ILMUcode Frontier Coding AI Platform For Malaysian Developers
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YTL AI Labs Launches ILMUcode Frontier Coding AI Platform For Malaysian Developers

ILMUcode is YTL AI Labs' new frontier AI coding platform for Malaysian developers, launched at Universiti Malaya with Z.ai's GLM-5.3 model powering it.

Technology

Musk confirms talks with TSMC over his Texas chip factory project

Elon Musk has confirmed that Terafab, the chipmaking venture backed by his SpaceX and Tesla, is in discussions with TSMC. The confirmation followed a report that the Taiwanese foundry is looking at running new chip factories in Texas.

Jennifer Doudna’s team found an ancient CRISPR ancestor in viruses using a never-before-seen 'gapped' DNA code; the smaller VIPR system can target broadly and may become a new gene-editing tool
Science

Jennifer Doudna’s team found an ancient CRISPR ancestor in viruses using a never-before-seen 'gapped' DNA code; the smaller VIPR system can target broadly and may become a new gene-editing tool

The genetic code is usually described as an orderly language, read one letter after another in precise three-letter units. But nature has never been particularly interested in following the rules humans use to describe it.

Worcestershire woman fought to get menopause diagnosis for years
Health

Worcestershire woman fought to get menopause diagnosis for years

Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.

Bengals vs. Jaguars prediction: Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence duel in battle of AFC contenders
Sports

Bengals vs. Jaguars prediction: Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence duel in battle of AFC contenders

Everything you need to know to tune into the AFC showdown

World

Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

Your iPhone has a Siri AI kill switch. Here’s how to use it
Business

Your iPhone has a Siri AI kill switch. Here’s how to use it

Last month, Apple rolled out its long-awaited AI chatbot, dubbed Siri AI. The launch comes at a time when investors see AI as a must-have offering, while consumers are increasingly cautious about the effects that artificial intelligence will have on their lives and society at large. As AI backlash mounts, it is the latter group who may be the least interested in—or most distrustful of—the new Siri AI.  Siri AI is built on top of Google’s Gemini foundational models and is available on every

'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' cast fees revealed: Ajay Devgn reportedly takes Rs 18 crore to Rs 22 crore; here's how much Tabu, Shriya Saran and others have charged
Culture

'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' cast fees revealed: Ajay Devgn reportedly takes Rs 18 crore to Rs 22 crore; here's how much Tabu, Shriya Saran and others have charged

The Conclusion', and fans are curious about what the cast is being paid. Here is a look at the reported fees of Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and other actors in the film.

Indian startup Eloelo unveils AI tool that turns scripts into videos
AI

Indian startup Eloelo unveils AI tool that turns scripts into videos

Dolphin AI is an AI-powered video production platform that can turn scripts into multi-shot productions and help creators manage the process from planning to editing.

The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
Technology

The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton

This year, members of Seattle Mountain Rescue have been setting off into the wilds of the US Pacific Northwest wearing an unusual piece of kit. They’ve been hiking into the wilderness with powered assistive devices attached to their hips and legs. Designed to increase lower-body strength when climbing or carrying heavy loads, these pieces of equipment are being tested to see if they can boost rescuers’ speed and endurance when it matters most—during searches for stranded people. Devices like these are called human exoskeletons.

The Only Thing Dumber Than Someone Creating an "AI Torture Chamber" Is the Meltdown That the AI Welfare Crowd Is Having Over It
Science

The Only Thing Dumber Than Someone Creating an "AI Torture Chamber" Is the Meltdown That the AI Welfare Crowd Is Having Over It

Someone built an "AI Torture Chamber," and AI "welfare" reacted in abject horror, demanding that the models be saved.

Adulting 201: What I wish I knew about caring for ageing parents in Singapore
Health

Adulting 201: What I wish I knew about caring for ageing parents in Singapore

Let’s talk about taking care of our ageing parents. Yes, I know: Advanced Care Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and eldercare support aren't exactly the most exciting things on a to-do list. Besides, we don’t talk about our parents getting older unless we want to complain.But as they move into

Commanders vs. Colts: Jonathan Taylor, Marcus Mariota lead teams into London
Sports

Commanders vs. Colts: Jonathan Taylor, Marcus Mariota lead teams into London

Both teams head to London after earning their first wins, but two of the NFL's worst defenses could allow this matchup to turn into a high-scoring battle

World

Tens of thousands protest in Spain after failed housing reforms

Latest demonstrations deepen a days-long crisis after parliament struck down two affordable housing decrees.

Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Division Series roster vs. Rays while he recover from calf strain
Business

Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Division Series roster vs. Rays while he recover from calf strain

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off the roster for New York

'Disgusting And Shameless': Jr NTR Threatens Legal Action Over AI-Morphed Chuttamalle Video Of Janhvi Kapoor
Culture

'Disgusting And Shameless': Jr NTR Threatens Legal Action Over AI-Morphed Chuttamalle Video Of Janhvi Kapoor

Jr NTR went on to directly addressing the miscreants who had circulated the morphed Chuttamalle video.

AI

OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’

By his own admission, David Robinson is “something of a cliché”: an employee at a leading AI company who issues a dire warning while resigning from their job.

Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Technology

Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents

Apple says it is changing its macOS privacy settings to stop third-party app developers from misusing them to access message histories. Friday's announcement comes two weeks after tech columnist Jason Aten said that Meta’s new general-purpose AI agent Muse sent him an unsolicited notification referencing a thread between him and a co-worker over Apple Messages. Aten said he never granted Muse permissions to read his messages and had assumed they were off-limits.

“Health Freedom” Leaders are Health Authoritarians | Science-Based Medicine
Science

“Health Freedom” Leaders are Health Authoritarians | Science-Based Medicine

"The centerpiece of the MAHA and health freedom agenda has been removal of mRNA shots."

Major wet wipe law change ban coming across all four UK nations
Health

Major wet wipe law change ban coming across all four UK nations

The UK wet wipe ban will prohibit plastic single-use wet wipes across the UK

Biggest question for every LDS matchup: Can Yankees defense handle Rays' offense? When will Chris Sale pitch?
Sports

Biggest question for every LDS matchup: Can Yankees defense handle Rays' offense? When will Chris Sale pitch?

All four League Division Series get underway on Saturday and there are clear storylines that could determine the outcomes

World

What we know about the co-pilot accused in Flydubai attack

The co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai captain has reportedly been identified as Hamam al-Hammami.

New York Times: Beware Of Expensive Legacy Stocks With No Moat (NYSE:NYT)
Business

New York Times: Beware Of Expensive Legacy Stocks With No Moat (NYSE:NYT)

The New York Times is downgraded to Sell due to overvaluation and secular risks facing legacy media. Click to read more on the NYT stock.

Kathleen Turner Reacts to Michael Douglas’ Confession About Their Past Affair
Culture

Kathleen Turner Reacts to Michael Douglas’ Confession About Their Past Affair

Kathleen Turner broke her silence after her former Romancing the Stone costar Michael Douglas revealed they had a secret affair while filming the 1984 film: “Good heavens.”

AI

All the 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.

An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm
Technology

An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm

David Robinson used to write safety reports at OpenAI and now says its culture is ‘broken’

New AI model may identify pancreatic cancer risk up to 5 years early
Science

New AI model may identify pancreatic cancer risk up to 5 years early

A new study from Mayo Clinic researchers suggests that an AI model could use routine electronic health records and laboratory data to identify people at higher risk of pancreatic cancer up to 5 years before diagnosis.

Health

More REM Sleep May Reduce Risk for 83 Diseases, Study Finds - Prevention

There's a growing body of evidence linking quality sleep to overall health.

Sports

2026 Week 5 college football odds, betting lines, spreads, start times: Predictions, picks, best bets

SportsLine's model has analyzed the Week 5 CFB schedule and locked in its Week 5 college football picks, predictions

World

‘Bordering on angry’: The state of play as US midterms enter final month

Democrats enter final stretch with surprisingly positive outlook as Republican money seeks to stem damage.

This anti-scam checklist can protect you against the latest AI-enhanced frauds
Business

This anti-scam checklist can protect you against the latest AI-enhanced frauds

Recently, I received an email solicitation from a PR company offering to help me promote my book. While I get these kinds of solicitation emails on occasion, this one impressed me with the level of detail it included about both my book and my career. Feeling pleased that someone had done their homework on me, I showed the email to my spouse. He took one look at it and knew that it was a pitch generated by artificial intelligence. It was clear to him that the sender had asked an AI to craft a

Yami Gautam Dhar Seeks Blessings At Patna Sahib Ahead Of Nayyi Navelli’s Dussehra Release
Culture

Yami Gautam Dhar Seeks Blessings At Patna Sahib Ahead Of Nayyi Navelli’s Dussehra Release

Yami Gautam Dhar visited Patna Sahib Gurudwara ahead of her upcoming film Nayyi Navelli’s Dussehra release and sought blessings.

GPT, Claude, and Gemini in one browser tab for $39.99, for life
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GPT, Claude, and Gemini in one browser tab for $39.99, for life

The plan gives you unlimited chats with 30 standard models, including DeepSeek R1, Llama, Mistral, Qwen Coder, and Kimi K2.

CelcomDigi Launches Next Phase Of CD:NXT With campus@celcomdigi Program
Technology

CelcomDigi Launches Next Phase Of CD:NXT With campus@celcomdigi Program

CelcomDigi CD:NXT expands with campus@celcomdigi, the Young Talent Programme, and Certifications to develop Malaysia's next generation of digital talent.

Just short of its 200th birthday, a landmark natural history museum shuts down
Science

Just short of its 200th birthday, a landmark natural history museum shuts down

Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it.

Health

Why I Bring My Kids to Vote with Me

My kids can’t vote yet, but I’m teaching them why their voices matter, writes Jeanette Senecal.

Bears make starting QB decision for Week 4 matchup vs. Jets
Sports

Bears make starting QB decision for Week 4 matchup vs. Jets

Ben Johnson turns back to his primary backup over veteran Case Keenum, who threw two touchdowns in a shocking upset over the Eagles on Monday night

World

Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conference

Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conference

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar 'recovering well' after attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight
Business

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar 'recovering well' after attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

During a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, an alarming episode unfolded when Indian pilot Smit Machchhar faced an unthinkable attack by his co-pilot, who wielded a crash axe in a suspected terrorist act. Even while injured, Machchhar successfully regained command of the flight, ensuring the safety

Shah Rukh Khan Lauds Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar: 'Country Is Proud Of You'
Culture

Shah Rukh Khan Lauds Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar: 'Country Is Proud Of You'

Shah Rukh Khan wished Smit Machchhar a speedy recovery. He also cheered for the pilot's bravery and mentioned that the country is proud of him.

These 9 Thunderbird features made me ditch Gmail for good
AI

These 9 Thunderbird features made me ditch Gmail for good

Gmail is the default email choice for so many people. But after switching to Thunderbird earlier this year, I'm not going back.

Amazon Prime Big Deals Days 2026: get the best deals on Apple, Samsung, Sonos, Ring, and more | Stuff
Technology

Amazon Prime Big Deals Days 2026: get the best deals on Apple, Samsung, Sonos, Ring, and more | Stuff

With more than 20 Amazon sales behind me, I'll be combing through everything that's on offer and bringing you my top picks

Palantir's fondness for French food cooked up tech's latest fad – forward-deployed engineers
Science

Palantir's fondness for French food cooked up tech's latest fad – forward-deployed engineers

Embedded consultants who get you up to speed on new tech in a hurry aren’t new, but they meet the AI moment

Health

Eating walnuts daily may boost mood and shift serotonin-related metabolism - News-Medical

Mental health disorders affect 13.9% of the global population, with the burden expected to rise among young people. Diet has emerged as a ...

NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 4, 2026: Fade the Green Bay Packers
Sports

NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 4, 2026: Fade the Green Bay Packers

SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 4 NFL survivor picks

‘I wanted to bang my head on stairs’: Witness recalls horrifying pain she experienced from COVID Vax
World

‘I wanted to bang my head on stairs’: Witness recalls horrifying pain she experienced from COVID Vax

A witness named Stéphanie Giguère at the Dean Allison’s COVID-19 vaccine injury inquiry describes severe pain and debilitating symptoms she says began after vaccination. She recalls struggling with everyday tasks, saying, “I couldn’t dress myself,” and describes the intense pain she experienced. Wat

The secret message of John Wilson’s debut feature documentary, ‘The History of Concrete’
Business

The secret message of John Wilson’s debut feature documentary, ‘The History of Concrete’

Nobody who’s remotely familiar with John Wilson’s funny, angsty HBO series How To with John Wilson will be surprised to discover that his debut feature documentary, The History of Concrete, is not really about concrete. Wilson introduces us to a guy who removes tattoos from corpses and mounts the dead inked skin as mementos for loved ones. He interviews a New York park official who details how to purge poops from public swimming pools. When the film touches on the subject of concrete,

Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
Culture

Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning

The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.

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