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Apple’s John Ternus Has Found a New Design Chief: Himself
AI

Apple’s John Ternus Has Found a New Design Chief: Himself

Also: A big update on the touch-screen MacBook Pro.

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it? - Engadget
Technology

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it? - Engadget

Screen tearing is a long-time gaming problem that has seen improved solutions over the years, so it's not something you have to worry much about now.

Pastor who sparked doomsday panic claims the Rapture is just DAYS away
Science

Pastor who sparked doomsday panic claims the Rapture is just DAYS away

The pastor who set off widespread panic for his end of the world predictions has revealed his final date for the biblical end times prophecy where millions of Christians disappear.

Health

Elderly and vulnerable in Jersey urged to get free vaccines - BBC

Eligible groups for the flu jab include people aged 65 and over, adults in care homes, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions.

Chris Sale won't start NLDS Game 2 vs. Dodgers as Braves go with another bullpen game
Sports

Chris Sale won't start NLDS Game 2 vs. Dodgers as Braves go with another bullpen game

Sale came out of the bullpen on Thursday against the Phillies and will not start on Sunday

World

Israel lashes out as UK’s Green Party formally defines Zionism as ‘racism’

Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.

The 60/40 Portfolio Looks Dead Again: Here's What To Do (NYSEARCA:SPY)
Business

The 60/40 Portfolio Looks Dead Again: Here's What To Do (NYSEARCA:SPY)

The recent surge in stock-bond correlations has reignited concerns about the effectiveness of the 60/40 portfolio strategy. Click here to read more.

Craig Charles' tribute to 'city that shaped me'
Culture

Craig Charles' tribute to 'city that shaped me'

Presenter Craig Charles marks 50 years of poetry with a tribute to Liverpool for National Poetry Day.

AI

Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force

This new task force is Trump's latest response to the debate over AI safety.

Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox
Technology

Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox

Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.

Wildlife camera in Guatemala captures a once-in-a-decade snapshot
Science

Wildlife camera in Guatemala captures a once-in-a-decade snapshot

The recent photographs confirm that jaguars are still traveling along an important wildlife corridor.

Health

Perimenopause and Work: Findings from the AMY Study - The Vajenda

Absenteeism, which was any missed work in the prior 7 days for health-related reasons ... her medical conditions, be affected by ageism, be mistreated ...

Sports

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World

Pro-Imran Khan mass rally launched after Pakistan government talks fail

Supporters of jailed former prime minister have set off from northwest Pakistan towards Islamabad.

Consumer staples sector falls 3% in Q3 as oil, inflation and tech rotation weigh (XLP:NYSEARCA)
Business

Consumer staples sector falls 3% in Q3 as oil, inflation and tech rotation weigh (XLP:NYSEARCA)

XLP fell 3% in Q3 as oil surged, rate-cut hopes faded and investors shifted to AI/tech.

Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham Had A Small Role In A Popular Primetime Soap Opera - TVLine
Culture

Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham Had A Small Role In A Popular Primetime Soap Opera - TVLine

Before Hannah Waddingham was cast as Rebecca in Ted Lasso, she appeared on the long-running British soap opera Brookside one year before the series ended.

Best Foldable Phones in 2026: Samsung, Google, Motorola Tested - CNET
AI

Best Foldable Phones in 2026: Samsung, Google, Motorola Tested - CNET

Foldable phones are better than ever. From Samsung, Google, Motorola or Apple, these are the best ones to buy.

Technology

'The agent itself has become its own entity to secure': Bitdefender's new free Mac tool goes after flaws that let attackers fool AI models

Bitdefender launches AI Guardian for AI agents with real-time control over tools, files, and credentials.

You'll Never Guess Which Political Ideology People With Low Cognitive Ability Are Drawn Toward, According to New Research
Science

You'll Never Guess Which Political Ideology People With Low Cognitive Ability Are Drawn Toward, According to New Research

A new study found a negative correlation between high cognitive vocabulary and belief in Christian nationalist principles.

Health

Citrus Heights Vice Mayor champions Blue Envelope program throughout region

This can include individuals with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety or other mental health or health conditions that may require additional ...

'Sunday Night Football' prediction, odds, spread, time: Lions vs. Panthers picks from expert on 22-11 roll
Sports

'Sunday Night Football' prediction, odds, spread, time: Lions vs. Panthers picks from expert on 22-11 roll

Larry Hartstein reveals his picks for Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers in the 2026 Week 4 'Sunday Night Football' matchup

World

France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests called

Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.

Polls close in Bosnia in race where pro-Russia politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer
Business

Polls close in Bosnia in race where pro-Russia politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer

Polls have closed evening in Bosnia after an election shaped by economic pressures, a youth exodus and concerns over corruption

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release
Culture

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release

"Avengers: Endgame" is once again the highest-grossing movie in box office history, reclaiming the title from "Avatar."

AI

Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

On Equity, we discussed the Trump administration's attempts to rebrand AI.

A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine - Engadget
Technology

A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine - Engadget

Jagex says it will reveal more details about the game, tentatively named RS4, next year.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation gave $1 million to a Seychelles debt-swap deal; by 2020, the wider project had helped the island nation protect 410,000 sq km of ocean, an area larger than Germany
Science

Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation gave $1 million to a Seychelles debt-swap deal; by 2020, the wider project had helped the island nation protect 410,000 sq km of ocean, an area larger than Germany

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was among the private funders that backed a deal helping Seychelles use debt financing for ocean conservation. The deal helped the island nation increase the area of its ocean under protection from just 0.04% of its Exclusive Economic Zone to 30% by 2020.

Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses
Health

Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses

Generating up to 100 times more antiviral drug candidates than was previously practical — in weeks rather than months or years — could improve the odds of finding a drug quickly when necessary.

Chiefs vs. Raiders odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets on NFL Week 4
Sports

Chiefs vs. Raiders odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets on NFL Week 4

Here's everything bettors need to know as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs visit Kirk Cousins and the Raiders in NFL Week 4

World

War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?

Former Iranian and US diplomats agree that the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks.

Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growth
Business

Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growth

Shaktikanta Das stated that India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of this financial year. It was supported by strong domestic demand and favorable investment conditions experienced during this period. This growth follows an average annual GDP increase of 7.9% recorded since the pandemic

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation
Culture

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation

Metallica makes no bones about their ambitions. Of course they were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.

Google is changing which models you can access on its Gemini AI plans — here's what you need to know
AI

Google is changing which models you can access on its Gemini AI plans — here's what you need to know

If you want access to the best models inside Gemini, you're going to have to start paying for them.

All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.
Technology

All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.

If one form of energy becomes the cheapest, most secure, and cleanest, you’d probably adjust your economy to use more of it, right? That’s one of the ideas underpinning a report the International Energy Agency issued last week about the global move toward electrification. Fatih Birol, head of the IEA, discussed some of the concepts from the report the following day at the United Nations. “Many, many years in the energy world, we had three choices in front of us. Shall I choose the most secure energy option? Shall I choose the most economic energy option?

Americans told to cut heads off 'Frankenfish' spreading to new states
Science

Americans told to cut heads off 'Frankenfish' spreading to new states

An invasive land-walking fish from Asia is spreading into new US states, leading officials to ask Americans to take matters into their own hands.

Health

Is it safe to use AI for health advice? - The Columbus Dispatch

Doctors express concerns about AI's lack of accountability, potential for inaccurate information and privacy issues. To state the obvious, artificial ...

Jalen Duren says he wants 'to be a Piston for life' despite contentious free agency, trade rumors
Sports

Jalen Duren says he wants 'to be a Piston for life' despite contentious free agency, trade rumors

Duren eventually accepted Detroit's five-year, $200 million offer, but not before leaks of a fractured team-player relationship

World

Debris found near Nantucket believed to be from missing medical plane

The US Coast Guard says a field of debris found near Nantucket is believed to be from an emergency medical plane.

The world is a mess. Let’s book a cruise!
Business

The world is a mess. Let’s book a cruise!

Consumer confidence is feeble, gas prices remain high, the labor market has the jitters, there’s war in the Middle East, and AI doomerism has become part of pop culture. So . . . time to book a cruise? Apparently so. This week Carnival, the largest cruise line, reported record results—third quarter revenue of $8.4 billion, well ahead of expectations—and, more intriguingly, all-time high bookings for 2027. With customer deposits totaling $7.6 billion in the third quarter, up almost 7% over las

Daily Wire's ICE Agent Thriller Ordered to Suspend Filming as City Reviews 'Disruptive' Production
Culture

Daily Wire's ICE Agent Thriller Ordered to Suspend Filming as City Reviews 'Disruptive' Production

The Daily Wire's film based on the killing of Renée Good has temporarily suspended production as Livingston, Mont. reviews permits.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says superintelligence in the wrong hands could be "super dangerous"
AI

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says superintelligence in the wrong hands could be "super dangerous"

Masayoshi Son says superintelligence could become super dangerous. The same day, seven European countries endorsed a US declaration that drops the term AI.

Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife
Technology

Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife

Chimps fish for algae in a rare example of primate tool use. Credit: National Geographic A wild African black panther prowls for prey. An orphaned baby pangolin must learn how to climb on its own. And a green turtle struggles to make it back to the water after laying her eggs on a remote island, rescued by local humans who carry the exhuasted turtle to the water's edge. These animals and many other species are featured in Africa: Earth's Wild Home, a new documentary series from National Geographic.

Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino
Science

Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino

“I want to be able to look at a rocket launch and say, ‘I touched a piece of this.’” That’s how Richard Spolzino describes the thing he’s chasing. Not a title, not a specific mission, not even NASA itself, just the ability to point at something real and know his work made it possible.

Popular hobby could be key to stroke survivor recovery
Health

Popular hobby could be key to stroke survivor recovery

Research shows the popular pastime encourages communication

Sports

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World

Imran Khan’s party launches march to Islamabad demanding his release

Supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have launched a long march towards Islamabad.

Business

American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up

American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up

Love Is Blind viewers outraged by star's racial comments
Culture

Love Is Blind viewers outraged by star's racial comments

Fans were left totally shocked.

Use CNET’s Exclusive Codes to Shave Up to $130 Off Eufy Security Products Ahead of Prime Day - CNET
AI

Use CNET’s Exclusive Codes to Shave Up to $130 Off Eufy Security Products Ahead of Prime Day - CNET

If you've been thinking about upgrading your home security, now is a good time to do it for less.

Technology

Abliteration Workbench: My Llama 3.2 Refusal Research

My Llama 3.2 refusal study without fine-tuning: commands, failed hypotheses, frozen replication, replay evidence, and lessons from classifier errors.

AI Is Creating "Doom Loops" All Over the Economy
Science

AI Is Creating "Doom Loops" All Over the Economy

The AI industry is creating "doom loops" across the economy with products that undermine the economic incentive to create cultural content.

Health

Hundreds of people came together in Duxbury Saturday to make sure parents struggling ...

... health condition, such as depression or an anxiety disorder. The Covid pandemic, cost of living crisis and increased concerns about digital harms ...

Bill Belichick joins Giants' 1986 reunion following North Carolina's loss to Notre Dame
Sports

Bill Belichick joins Giants' 1986 reunion following North Carolina's loss to Notre Dame

Belichick quickly revisited one of his biggest NFL moments

World

Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race

Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Tejashwi Yadav accuses CEC of using 'fraudulent means' to help BJP win elections
Business

Tejashwi Yadav accuses CEC of using 'fraudulent means' to help BJP win elections

Tejashwi Yadav has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of manipulating the electoral process to favor the BJP, sparking outrage among citizens and resulting in protests. He slammed the Bihar government's failure to effectively manage flood responses and criticized the improper allocati

British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues
Culture

British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues

Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors.

AI

Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
Technology

This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone

Pull the lever to fan your cards with the OhSnap Wallet 2.

Anthropic Has Been Aggressively Lobbying the Vatican to Consider AI Consciousness
Science

Anthropic Has Been Aggressively Lobbying the Vatican to Consider AI Consciousness

An Anthropic delegation at the Vatican tried to lobby the Pope's advisers to convince him that AI models could be conscious.

Israeli children's psychiatric ER visits surge 121% since Oct. 7, report finds
Health

Israeli children's psychiatric ER visits surge 121% since Oct. 7, report finds

Data from Israel's largest healthcare provider show anxiety diagnoses rose 45.5 percent and PTSD diagnoses doubled during three years of war, with PTSD rates among Gaza border evacuees still six times higher in the third year

Sports

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World

Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Balkan nation seeks EU membership, but divisions threaten that goal.

Business

What Separates Something Expensive From Something Good? A Luxury Insider Offers 5 Clues

Carson Griffith’s preferences reveal five ways brands create personal value through taste, loyalty, upkeep, patience, and meaning.

VCR83: Official Gameplay Trailer
Culture

VCR83: Official Gameplay Trailer

Check out the first gameplay trailer for VCR83, a new surveillance psychological horror game where you observe and monitor strange happenings through security cameras, figuring out what happened during each shift in playable Aftermath sequences. Meanwhile, your friendly virtual assistant Pete become

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