World in a Pulse
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AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
Wabi is repositioning its prompt-based app builder as a personal AI agent that can create interfaces on demand, combining chat, apps and ongoing tasks.
Interview: Firefox's chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome
Today, the Firefox 157 update will roll out a redesign of the web browser across desktop and mobile platforms.
NASA Opens Applications for Second Season of ORBIT Student Challenge
2 Min Read NASA Opens Applications for Second Season of ORBIT Student Challenge Following a successful inaugural year of ingenuity and career building, NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology) has officially returned for a second season to bring university and college student innovation to the forefront of Earth technology development and deep-space exploration. Registration for the 2026–2027 challenge is open through Monday, Nov.
When Picky Eating is Actually a Psychiatric Disorder | National Geographic
People who have certain medical conditions also seem to be at higher risk for ARFID. ... HEALTH CONDITIONS · HEALTHY EATING · MENTAL HEALTH. You May ...
Is Roman Reigns the 'Triple H of 2026' in WWE? Podcaster says so!
Roman Reigns had been the face of WWE for years before Triple H's creative regime took over in 2022.
Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia
Police detain the 13-year-old in the northwestern village of Staskov, launch investigation into 'premeditated murder'.
Disney laying off around 300 employees in latest cuts under new CEO Josh D'Amaro
Disney warned about the most recent round of cuts in its August earnings report as one of the levers it was evaluating to reduce costs at the company.
Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city
Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT’s own office suite
OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into mor direct competition with more traditional software companies.
This study looks at how and with whom connected cars share your data
In news that should surprise very few, connected cars remain a complete privacy nightmare. But now we have a better idea of what data those cars are giving away, and to whom, thanks to a study conducted by a team of researchers at Northeastern University and Consumer Reports. Testing 21 cars from 19 different brands revealed patterns of traffic to advertisers and trackers, as well as data shared with Big Tech firms like Microsoft and Adobe.
New 9,700-ton destroyer reaches Alaska to join US Navy's fleet
The future USS Ted Stevens arrived in Whittier, Alaska, on September 27 ahead of its commissioning ceremony.
Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
2027 WNBA Mock Draft: USC's JuJu Watkins goes No. 1 to Comets as franchise embarks on new era
Even coming off an ACL injury, Watkins stands out as the clear top pick for the Comets after moving from Connecticut
Trump administration ‘must be changed’: Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters
Iran's military has issued an open letter accusing Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of the ongoing war.
The event is only half the product. The aftermath is just as important
When I was chief business officer at Defected Records back at the start of the decade, the best thing we made in any given week tended to get made on the Monday. Defected is a house music label that also throws parties, so on a Saturday night there would be a few thousand people in a dark room somewhere in the world, dancing to a DJ until the lights came up. Someone would have shot the event on a shaky handheld iPhone. By Monday afternoon the videos would be up and everyone who’d been ther
National museums to stay free for all visitors
It follows discussions about whether charging tourists could boost museums' finances.
OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
Dots are meant to operate independent of any specific hardware or interface, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
Apple worked with Trump admin to remove ICE-tracking apps, lawmaker says
Apple continues to face backlash for removing ICE-tracking apps like ICEBlock from the App Store, a drastic step that seemed to be triggered by Trump administration claims that the apps endangered officers. According to US Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Apple has no evidence to support claims that apps raised safety concerns.
Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing
Credit: NASA Credit: NASA Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could be used for manufacturing during future space missions.
Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection
Sudden confusion needs urgent medical attention. A urinary infection is one possible cause, but a positive urine test may not give the whole picture.
NFL makes flex scheduling move for Week 5: Bears-Packers gets bumped out of prime afternoon slot
The NFL just changed the kickoff time for the Bears-Packers game in Week 5
Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.
FICO stock is collapsing as mortgage industry shakeup stands to reshape how credit scores are used
Your credit score is one of the most important data points associated with your identity. A good score generally means lower interest rates on everything from credit cards to mortgages, while a bad score can subject you to higher rates. When it comes to mortgages, for decades lenders only relied on data from one company: Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO), the owner of the eponymous FICO score. But newly announced changes mean lenders can now pull data from one of Fair Isaac Corporation’
Tom Hollander Joins Season 2 Cast Of 'The Audacity'
Emmy-nominated Tom Hollander (Dune: Prophecy) has joined the Season 2 cast of AMC's The Audacity in a recurring role.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
OpenAI says GPT-6.1 Sol delivers significant improvements over GPT-6 Sol across complex professional tasks, including code writing and debugging, document understanding, and executing multi-step business workflows.
AI researchers put out videos saying superintelligence is ‘exactly as dangerous as it sounds’
One researcher claims human extinction is “a coin flip.”
Crew-13 Rocket and Spacecraft at Launch Pad
Ahead of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission launch, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are vertical at the launch pad of Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida in this Sept. 27, 2026, photo. NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey […]
Why men who get up in the night to pee may have a breathing problem
Ken, like many men, had been nagged into coming to see me by his wife. She was exhausted. Every time he got up in the night to go to the loo, he woke her too.
Colorado expected to name Isaac Wilson starting QB, bench Julian Lewis as Deion Sanders makes key move
The Utah transfer takes over against No. 11 Texas Tech after sparking a second-half rally against Baylor, while the prized recruit averaged just 5.1 yards per pass against FBS opponents
Scotland v Switzerland, Spain v Croatia, and more: Nations League – live
Scotland welcome the Swiss to Hampden Park while Croatia take on the world champions in Seville. Join Taha Hashim for updates
CPP Investments invests $441 million in hotel developer in India
TORONTO - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing $441 million in Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd., a hotel owner and developer in India.
Introducing ‘Weaponized Pooping,’ the Latest Relationship Debate Taking Over the Internet
Every house has one, and you know exactly who he is. He heads to the bathroom with his phone and disappears for 40 minutes. By the time he comes back, his wife has fed three kids, cleaned the kitchen, and has zero interest in hearing how relaxing his poop was. Olivia Howell, author of Divorce […]
OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
OpenAI is expanding Codex with reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools and a security-focused product for scanning repositories and preparing fixes.
As Muse privacy issues raise alarm, Meta is giving it to businesses you probably visit each day
More access, more incidents, more reasons to hesitate.
The Only Xbox Controllers Worth Buying Right Now
These pads offer drift-proof sticks, mappable buttons, and all-day comfort.
Pharmalittle: We're reading about Novo licensing a Chinese obesity pill, Merck pulling an antibiotic, and more
Novo has agreed to pay up to $2.6 billion to license an experimental, weekly weight loss pill from China’s Hengrui Pharma
Source - Bengals cut Ke'Shawn Williams after costly muffed punt
The Cincinnati Bengals cut WR Ke'Shawn Williams after he muffed a punt that eventually led to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 30-27 win, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Earlier Tuesday, Cincinnati signed WR Mitch Tinsley, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) Presents at Mining Forum Americas 2026 Transcript
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) Mining Forum Americas 2026 September 29, 2026 11:20 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsAmmar Al-Joundi - CEO, President &...
Trump’s New AI Website Confirms He Lost the 2020 Presidential Election
Donald Trump has routinely claimed that he won the 2020 election. But the new AI-powered website America.gov, which Trump unveiled on Tuesday to great fanfare, says otherwise.
Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
OpenAI isn't a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.
Is Claude down? Anthropic confirms an active issue — follow here for live updates
Anthropic is investigating 'elevated error rates'
Tiny Grains From Asteroid Bennu Reveal How Jupiter Shaped the Early Solar System
The asteroid’s dust may preserve a record of how planets assembled 4.5 billion years ago.
I Ate Raspberries Every Day for a Week—and I Noticed Two Big Changes In How I Felt
These little morsels are one of the healthiest foods you can eat.
Former Auburn football staffer arrested on felony charges tied to recruiting documents
David Rudolph Jenrath was arrested this week on felony charges after allegedly sharing Auburn recruiting information with up to 11 rival schools
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
A judge has found a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna to be mentally competent to stand trial
The biggest solar story isn’t that it passed coal and wind. It’s what happens next
In May, solar generated more electricity than either coal or wind across the United States for the first time in a single month. New figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show solar produced 47,147 gigawatt-hours, ahead of coal’s 45,119. Over the first five months of 2026, utility-scale solar output rose 21.6 percent from a year earlier, while coal generation dropped 10.9 percent. The agency projects that solar, wind, and battery storage will add about 83 gigawatts of new c
Gisele Pelicot rape case to be told in London play
Thirty actors will take part in the documentary-style performance based on documents from the trial.
OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s plugins with app-like interfaces and automations
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plugins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations.
Spotify is down for thousands right now — here's what we know about the outage
Spotify is experiencing a major wobble for many
The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers Fix Joy-Con Frustrations and Add Drift-Resistant Sticks
Our experts hand-picked the best Switch 2 controllers, from budget models to premium pads.
Low RSV Vaccine Coverage Leaves Seniors at Risk - Medscape
... medical conditions. Historically, RSV has been seen as a disease ... “For older adults, particularly those with underlying health conditions ...
Padres add Joe Musgrove, who hasn't pitched in an MLB game in two years, to playoff roster vs. Cubs
Musgrove, who had elbow surgery and multiple setbacks, hasn't faced MLB hitters since Oct. 2, 2024
Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services
America.gov for now functions like a chatbot comparable to ChatGPT or Claude, pointing users to official gov't websites.
Worried about your bond portfolio? Keep these 3 things in mind
A friend who’s close to retirement texted that she was concerned about the bond market. She’d been building out that fixed-income allocation over the past several years at the urging of her adviser.Her message made me wonder if some people might have misguided ideas about bonds. Volatility is much lower than for stocks For one thing, notwithstanding the recent headlines, bonds’ volatility is almost always going to be mild alongside the fluctuations that stocks experience.
Charlie & Martin Sheen To Star In Comedy Series ‘Happy Jack’ For AMC
Charlie Sheen and his father Martin Sheen are back playing father and son for the first time in over a decade.
Open source tool distills Jev so you can run it locally
Jevstiller targets 98% agreement by learning familiar requests on your hardware while sending uncertain and audited queries upstream
Exploit for Improper Input Validation in Citrix Netscaler_Application_Delivery_Controller
cve-2026-88771-hunt A quick script for checking indicators and known attack paths on Netscalers. In particular this tool was modified to hunt for IoC's and data relating to cve-2026-88771...
New aircraft paint cuts 25% heat sensitivity during Mach 5 speed test
University of Manchester engineers developed a pressure-sensitive paint that is 25% less sensitive to temperature changes.
Anthropic joins ARPA-H clinical AI moonshot, will hold closed-door health care event
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Oura delays IPO plans, Anthropic joins an clinical AI effort by ARPA-H, and MAHA's health data goals.
“You'll be missed forever" - AEW star pays an emotional tribute to PAC
This week, AEW star PAC passed away at the age of 40. His sudden demise was tragic news for the world of professional wrestling.
Kazakh president vows to spare no effort to facilitate ending Russia-Ukraine conflict
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that Kazakhstan needs peace and stability to stay on a growth path
That price you’re seeing online may have been picked specifically for you
Consumers are seriously worried about online pricing, and not just because prices seem to be rising all around. It’s because, according to recent reports and an investigative new book, algorithms are now setting prices. And they aren’t doing it based on product quality or market value, but on individuals. The practice of charging different customers different prices might be tough to wrap your head around. But author Lindsay Owens, president and CEO of the Washington think tank Gr
Lanterns' Biggest Hal Jordan Change Undermines DC Hero
A big change to Hal Jordan in the penultimate episode of Lanterns shows how utterly indifferent the showrunners are to the classic character.