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Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases

American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing costly mistakes and disputes as AI-powered shopping grows.

Technology

Meta launches Muse Wonder to rival OpenAI, Anthropic

Meta shares rose about 4% in afternoon trading amid the Muse Wonder release.

In the AI era, coding means thinking like a systems architect
Science

In the AI era, coding means thinking like a systems architect

Programming is still an essential skill, but how you do it needs to change, says Jacques Cornwell.

Heart attack: Woman was 'dead for 10 minutes' due to 'silent' cardiac condition
Health

Heart attack: Woman was 'dead for 10 minutes' due to 'silent' cardiac condition

Medics in Spain raced against time to save Sandra McCartney's life after her heart stopped beating.

Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Guardians-Rays, MLB, college football on Tuesday

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB, NFL, college football betting on Tuesday

World

Why has search of Ilhan Omar’s home before US midterms caused controversy?

Federal agents searched Omar's home in what she described as an attempt to 'weaponise federal law enforcement'.

Bumble stock soars as the embattled dating app strikes deal to go private. Here’s how it got here
Business

Bumble stock soars as the embattled dating app strikes deal to go private. Here’s how it got here

Bumble has spent the past few years trying everything from a new CEO to AI-powered matches.  Now, the embattled dating app company is making another big move: going private. Ithaca Holdings, a new firm run by former tech executives, is acquiring Bumble for $1.3 billion, the latter announced on Tuesday. Bumble’s board unanimously voted in favor of the deal, with founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd recusing herself from the decision.  News of a potential deal was first reported b

How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
Culture

How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy

The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.

AI

The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second at 50% off.

Technology

Disaster recovery in Australia exposes housing gaps and points to three priorities

This summer, Australia could face some of its most extreme wildfire conditions ever due to the severity of an ever-strengthening El Niño. And for many Australians, memories of catastrophic natural disasters are still painfully fresh.

Here's Why Slow-Moving Taurid Fireballs Make For The Best Skywatching
Science

Here's Why Slow-Moving Taurid Fireballs Make For The Best Skywatching

They don't produce anything like the torrent of "shooting stars" associated with August's Perseids or December's Geminids, but the Taurid meteor showers have something else going for them — fireballs. The Taurids are famous for occasionally producing exceptionally bright, slow-moving meteors that ca

Plan to live-stream US execution tests Southeast Asia’s content curbs
Health

Plan to live-stream US execution tests Southeast Asia’s content curbs

Analysts urge regulators to step up efforts to limit resharing and improve detection tools to reduce harm to the public.

Week 6 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Patriots and Cardinals
Sports

Week 6 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Patriots and Cardinals

SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 6 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today

World

Spain’s King Felipe makes first visit to Ceuta amid migrant crisis

Spain’s King Felipe is visiting Ceuta for the first time in his reign, amid an ongoing migration crisis there.

Business

Mineros Reports Strong Q3 2026 Gold Production of 62,565 Ounces; Raises Full-Year Guidance to 235,000-245,000 Ounces

MEDELLÍN, Colombia, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA; BVC: MINEROS; OTCQX: MNSAF) (“

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve boasts some of the giddiest highs you're likely to experience in a video game this year (but it would have benefitted from being a little bit shorter)
Culture

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve boasts some of the giddiest highs you're likely to experience in a video game this year (but it would have benefitted from being a little bit shorter)

One or two dud missions and an uneven story do little to dull the shine of 2026’s most breathless, invigorating action game.

AI

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.

iPhone Duo poised to deliver iPad-level dominance over Android
Technology

iPhone Duo poised to deliver iPad-level dominance over Android

Apple is laying the groundwork for an unrivalled selection of dedicated Duo apps, just as it did with the iPad

Science

Navy fits USS Ohio with DRAKE jammer to spot and disrupt drones when the sub surfaces

Rather than destroying an aircraft with missiles, guns or interceptor drones, it tries to interrupt the link to the operator.

Ozempic maker hit with lawsuits over 'eye stroke' condition
Health

Ozempic maker hit with lawsuits over 'eye stroke' condition

Slimmers in the US are seeking damages after the injections allegedly caused a condition that cuts off blood supply to the optic nerve, commonly known as an 'eye stroke'.

Broncos vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time: 'Thursday Night Football' picks by proven model
Sports

Broncos vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time: 'Thursday Night Football' picks by proven model

SportsLine's model has revealed its Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos picks for 'Thursday Night Football'

World

Yemeni government launches air strikes on Houthi positions

Yemeni rights group accuses the Houthis of killing five civilians and injuring more than a dozen others.

Business

Intellivisa Raises $3M to Build the Clearance Layer for Global Travel

Backed by Mu, Incisive and United Airlines Ventures, Intellivisa is the AI engine to get travelers cleared to enter their destination before they reach the airport

Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Albert Hall show
Culture

Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Royal Albert show

The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.

AI

Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy

The startup will sell some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.

Why Has Virat Kohli Joined LinkedIn at 37? His First Post Offers a Clue
Technology

Why Has Virat Kohli Joined LinkedIn at 37? His First Post Offers a Clue

Virat Kohli makes his LinkedIn debut at 37, sharing his business vision and discussing his investment in Agilitas and co-founding of one8world.

Video. Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30
Science

Video. Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30

Video. At least five people were killed and more than 30 injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan, Pakistan, early on Tuesday, 13 October. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
Health

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged

A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United prediction, odds: 2026 Champions League picks for Oct. 13 by top expert
Sports

Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United prediction, odds: 2026 Champions League picks for Oct. 13 by top expert

Jon Eimer has locked in his soccer best bets for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match featuring Atletico Madrid vs. Man United

World

French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackers

More than 500 shops across France were hit in a major cyberattack on freezers, which caused tonnes of food to perish.

Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it moves to sell assets to Disney
Business

Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it moves to sell assets to Disney

Controversial chatbot platform Character.ai is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wake of mounting legal challenges and runaway operating costs, the four-year-old startup said in a surprise announcement on Monday. The move comes as the Menlo Park, California, company has faced a number of lawsuits in recent years, including some that say its AI companions have encouraged users to harm or kill themselves. In its announcement, Character.ai said it has reached an agreement with D

Marion Cotillard to Serve as Marrakech Film Festival Jury President
Culture

Marion Cotillard to Serve as Marrakech Film Festival Jury President

Oscar-winning French actor Marion Cotillard will preside over the competition jury at the 23rd Marrakech Film Festival in November.

AI

SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor into one subscription

The new X Subscription combines X's paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.

Technology

Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years

From a humble mayonnaise-laden sandwich to an expensive piece of sashimi, tuna is a prized source of food for people around the world. Once an inexpensive, easily shipped canned protein source, today's bluefin tunas can fetch millions of dollars at auction. Millions of tons of tuna are harvested eve

In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections
Science

In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections

"Mass protests have convulsed India after 130 million Indians were removed from electoral rolls by the country’s election commission," writes Gautam Bhatia.

Is olive oil really good for you? Why it's not as healthy as you think
Health

Is olive oil really good for you? Why it's not as healthy as you think

What's the truth? Is olive oil really the health elixir it's so often painted out to be, or is it just making you fat?

Use DraftKings promo code to land $200 in bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for Guardians-Rays, MLB on Tuesday
Sports

Use DraftKings promo code to land $200 in bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for Guardians-Rays, MLB on Tuesday

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for MLB, NFL, college football betting on Tuesday

World

Deadly Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Taiz as government forces advance in Marib

Government forces engage in intense clashes as Houthi shelling targets residential areas and hospitals in Taiz.

A livestreamed public execution would be psychologically damaging to kids. Experts weigh in on what parents can do
Business

A livestreamed public execution would be psychologically damaging to kids. Experts weigh in on what parents can do

This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executed in public for his crimes.Instead, it’s focused on the unprecedented parental challenge of handling the near-certain prospect that children will hear of or see footage of the Dec. 3 U.S. execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan if the Trump administration follows through with plans to livestream the event.The danger stretches beyond the broadcast itself, because history s

Are J.Lo and Keith Urban Dating? What Sources Say About Their “Secret Meetups”
Culture

Are J.Lo and Keith Urban Dating? What Sources Say About Their “Secret Meetups”

I have questions!!!!

Palantir’s Shyam Sankar says the Pentagon has replaced Anthropic’s AI
AI

Palantir’s Shyam Sankar says the Pentagon has replaced Anthropic’s AI

“It’s already been replaced,” Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said of Anthropic’s AI at the Pentagon, adding it had no operational impact.

Technology

Modified lentil protein mimics fat in non-fat yogurt

Modified lentil protein can act like fat in nonfat foods, especially yogurt, delivering creaminess and richness, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The work, published in Food Chemistry, is the latest effort to develop an effective fat texturizer for use in low-fat foods.

NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station
Science

NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launched on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as part of the company’s 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station for NASA. Credit: NASA NASA’s SpaceX 35th commercial resupply mission lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and hardware, bound for the International Space Station.

Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
Health

Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know

It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

Week 6 Fantasy football projection risers and fallers: Jordan Love, Drake Maye surge as RJ Harvey slides
Sports

Week 6 Fantasy football projection risers and fallers: Jordan Love, Drake Maye surge as RJ Harvey slides

Jordan Love and Drake Maye climb the Week 6 Fantasy projections, while RJ Harvey and Rome Odunze lose ground amid shifting roles

World

Palestinians dream of returning home after Israel raids West Bank camps

Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in Tulkarem refugee camp and dream of returning home.

38 Percent of U.S. adults are estranged from family. The workplace is feeling it
Business

38 Percent of U.S. adults are estranged from family. The workplace is feeling it

Family estrangement isn’t just a private family problem anymore. It’s become a widely discussed social phenomenon. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, reports and polls across the United States have pointed to a rise in adults cutting ties with relatives.  The subject is everywhere: on social media, on talk shows, and in conversations with friends who are navigating increasingly complicated family dynamics.  A 2020 Cornell University study by sociologist Karl Pillemer offered a striking

Magic: The Gathering - How To Win Physical Reality Fracture Booster Boxes on Magic Arena
Culture

Magic: The Gathering - How To Win Physical Reality Fracture Booster Boxes on Magic Arena

Magic: The Gathering players can compete in the upcoming Arena Direct tournament for the chance to win Reality Fracture booster boxes.

Bernie Sanders warns AI creators are 'not above the law' | Fox Business Video
AI

Bernie Sanders warns AI creators are 'not above the law' | Fox Business Video

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders warns that AI creators are not above the law. Brian Brenberg and Taylor Riggs react to his calls to ban artificial superintelligence and hold big tech oligarchs accountable.

New microwave weapon can stop drone swarms without firing missiles
Technology

New microwave weapon can stop drone swarms without firing missiles

BAE Systems says its microwave weapon has reached Technology Readiness Level 6 through outdoor testing for hunting drone swarms.

NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission
Science

NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission

4 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Engineers and technicians use a crane to position Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 lunar lander within the 25-Foot Space Simulator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Aug. 31.

‘Unprecedented’ Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Fridges
Health

‘Unprecedented’ Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Fridges

Cyberattacks aren’t just stealing your passwords; they’re spoiling your food.

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 bonus bets by targeting Guardians vs. Rays, college football, MLB Tuesday
Sports

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 bonus bets by targeting Guardians vs. Rays, college football, MLB Tuesday

Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Tuesday to get your bonus bets

World

F1 set to return to Africa for first time in three decades

Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to bring the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

Kroger layoffs: Grocery giant will slash thousands of corporate jobs as CEO asserts need for ‘faster decisions’
Business

Kroger layoffs: Grocery giant will slash thousands of corporate jobs as CEO asserts need for ‘faster decisions’

Kroger Co. plans to cut more than a third of its corporate workforce in the next three years under new CEO Greg Foran, according to an internal memo obtained by Fast Company. Foran joined the grocery giant in February to succeed interim CEO Ron Sargent. The Cincinnati company’s corporate workforce is around 8,200 people, which means nearly 3,000 roles will be cut. The layoffs will only impact corporate roles, not store or distribution jobs.  “Simplifying means making faster decisions

What channel is Wolves v Bolton Wanderers Championship match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Culture

What channel is Wolves v Bolton Wanderers Championship match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Wolves v Bolton Wanderers, including TV channel, live stream and kick-off time.

Clueso raises $10M for AI agents that make corporate video
AI

Clueso raises $10M for AI agents that make corporate video

Clueso has raised a $10M Series A for AI agents that make corporate video. London's Synthesia sells that to most of the Fortune 100 at a $4B valuation.

Technology

Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday again blamed Saudi Arabia for multiple airstrikes overnight that targeted areas along Yemen's northern border with the kingdom and its western coastline. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim, but the strikes came hours after air raid sire

Science

Continuously evolving cells help pancreatic cancer evade treatment and spread

An analysis of nearly half a million cells from dozens of patients' tumors reveals how cancer cells continuously reshape their genetic makeup over time, enabling them to evade treatment for one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

The latest way to spot disease? A swab to check belly button odour
Health

The latest way to spot disease? A swab to check belly button odour

The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings.

Five NFL teams getting the most out of their rookie class: Dolphins, Browns leading the way
Sports

Five NFL teams getting the most out of their rookie class: Dolphins, Browns leading the way

Miami is on a near-record pace with 14 first-year contributors, while the Ravens and the Chargers also lean heavily on newcomers

World

‘Block, blunt, break’: What’s in NATO’s new Russia war plan?

NATO's top commander says he is revealing a plan to stop a Russian invasion of Europe.

Getty Images was worth $4.8 billion just 4 years ago. Now it’s filing for bankruptcy
Business

Getty Images was worth $4.8 billion just 4 years ago. Now it’s filing for bankruptcy

Getty Images is filing for bankruptcy and plans to go private, the company announced on Monday.A release says that the company plans to begin the process of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the weeks ahead and undergo massive restructuring, which will ultimately see complete control and ownership of the company in the hands of the Getty family, as well as Koch Equity Development. As a part of the restructuring, Koch Equity Development (which is the investment arm of Koch, Inc.) will inves

Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
Culture

Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI

The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".

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