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Google Rewrites Critical C Dependencies to Rust Using AI and Differential Fuzzing
AI

Google Rewrites Critical C Dependencies to Rust Using AI and Differential Fuzzing

Google's security team developed a method to replace legacy C code in the giflib image-processing library with Rust, targeting inherent memory vulnerabilities. They utilised an automated migration process, ensuring compatibility and zero-day vulnerability mitigation. The project successfully maintai

Technology

Astronomers discover a radio galaxy with evidence of four separate jet outbursts

Astronomers have identified what may be the first example of a new class of radio galaxy, one whose central black hole appears to have launched powerful jets on four separate occasions. High-resolution observations with the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), combined with data from Mee

Five More Cops Charged for Abusing Flock Cameras Amid So Many Similar Scandals That We Can't Even Keep Track
Science

Five More Cops Charged for Abusing Flock Cameras Amid So Many Similar Scandals That We Can't Even Keep Track

The rise of automatic license plate readers has unleashed an unprecedented tide of high-tech surveillance and harassment.

'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham
Health

'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham

Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.

Coaches Poll top 25: USC plummets after Oregon loss, Iowa rises in latest college football rankings
Sports

Coaches Poll top 25: USC plummets after Oregon loss, Iowa rises in latest college football rankings

The Trojans are trending down after a two-touchdown loss at home to Oregon, while Iowa looks like it could be a dark horse Big Ten contender

World

Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta as part of 10-year US-China agreement

The two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived from southwestern China.

TLC Reaches New Career Peaks With A Decades-Old Smash
Business

TLC Reaches New Career Peaks With A Decades-Old Smash

TLC’s “No Scrubs” surges to new highs on both global Billboard charts as the decades-old No. 1 enjoys a viral resurgence.

The Royals Season 2: Jasmeet K Reen Walks Out After 3 Days Of Shoot Amid Reported Creative Differences
Culture

The Royals Season 2: Jasmeet K Reen Walks Out After 3 Days Of Shoot Amid Reported Creative Differences

Jasmeet K Reen exited The Royals Season 2 after three days of shooting due to creative differences with the producer. Mitakshara Kumar has replaced her as director.

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe
AI

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear at an Australian Senate inquiry on AI, the head of the probe said on Sunday, days after the revelation that a rogue OpenAI bot had hacked the country's health-system database.

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget
Technology

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget

Don't let an AI bot potentially crash your TV.

The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5
Science

The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5

From artificial intelligence to migration, some of the forces reshaping the twenty-first century took centre stage at the UN General Assembly on Saturday. Leaders wrestled with a common dilemma: how to harness profound technological and social change without allowing it to deepen the divisions alrea

Health

Nursing Homes Have Become Last-Resort Housing - TIME

... medical conditions. Many of the older adults feared being in a more restrictive environment if they went to a nursing home, and nurses and social ...

Dante Moore hit update: USC's Desman Stephens faces possible suspension after vicious late blow caused injury
Sports

Dante Moore hit update: USC's Desman Stephens faces possible suspension after vicious late blow caused injury

The defender may have violated the league's sportsmanship policy

World

Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march into Catholic area

Thousands of Protesters blocked a road leading into a Catholic area of Northern Ireland ahead of an Orange Order march.

‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 Release Time And Preview: ‘The Jordan Boys Legacy’ Will Reveal New Truths About Hal Jordan
Business

‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 Release Time And Preview: ‘The Jordan Boys Legacy’ Will Reveal New Truths About Hal Jordan

When does Lanterns Episode 7 come out on HBO Max? Here’s the release time, Episode 7 preview, full Season 1 schedule and what to expect from the penultimate episode.

Could a voter be flagged as a noncitizen before 2026 midterms? What SCOTUS' SAVE ruling means
Culture

Could a voter be flagged as a noncitizen before 2026 midterms? What SCOTUS' SAVE ruling means

The Trump admin revamped the SAVE system last year, linking it to additional government data, including Social Security Administration records

Through October 4, you can get these 20+ AI models for life for just $55
AI

Through October 4, you can get these 20+ AI models for life for just $55

ChatPlayground gives you lifetime access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, and a lot more for a one-time price.

Technology

Waste bulrush transformed into copper-enhanced material for dye removal from wastewater

Industrial activities such as textile manufacturing, paper production, leather processing and food processing can generate wastewater containing synthetic dyes. Because many synthetic dyes are chemically stable, difficult to biodegrade and environmentally persistent, their release into waterways can

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet
Science

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet

Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.

Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
Health

NHS trust apologises for Noah Woods data breach

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

NFL player props Week 3 2026: Best prop picks for Sunday's NFL games include Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen
Sports

NFL player props Week 3 2026: Best prop picks for Sunday's NFL games include Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen

Bet on NFL player props Week 3 at NFL sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM

World

Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India

Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque.

Tony Stewart’s Unplanned Journey Into NHRA Team Ownership
Business

Tony Stewart’s Unplanned Journey Into NHRA Team Ownership

Tony Stewart had no plans to own an NHRA team. Then came a dinner with Dodge, a conversation with Don Schumacher and a fateful meeting with Richard Freeman.

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)
Culture

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)

Doing things you’d rather avoid can help train persistence, especially when the effort is tied to a goal you actually care about.

I turned my Android phone's annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key
AI

I turned my Android phone's annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key

I expected my phone's AI button to go unused — until I realized just how much control I actually had over it.

Technology

Why earwigs infected by parasitic worms head towards water

Earwigs, small, elongated insects with distinctive pincers at the rear of their abdomens, have little reason to enter open water. While many earwig species are attracted to damp environments, they typically avoid open water. Yet past studies have found that European earwigs infected with a parasitic

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop
Science

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 27 –… 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. BeforeAfter Andromeda Before and After Photoshop Explanation: What does the Andromeda galaxy really look like?

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting
Health

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting

In 2019 Prime Minister Theresa May announced a radical law change that meant everyone in the country would - overnight - become an organ donor, unless they chose to opt out

Bengals vs. Steelers picks, odds, prediction: Start time, betting preview, spread for NFL Week 3 game
Sports

Bengals vs. Steelers picks, odds, prediction: Start time, betting preview, spread for NFL Week 3 game

AFC North rivals meet in NFL Week 3 when the Steelers host the Bengals, but Cincinnati comes in 2-0 while Pittsburgh looks to rebound. We have everything bettors need to know

World

For Libya, the Hormuz crisis can be a trap or an opportunity

Libyan hydrocarbons are increasingly sought after. To take full advantage, the country needs a new economic strategy.

Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Her Own Chart Record
Business

Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Her Own Chart Record

Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' breaks her own records as it reaches 13 weeks at No. 1 on two Billboard album charts.

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid
Culture

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid

"Liar Liar" actor Justin Cooper is opening up how his mom looked out for him as a child star ... even protecting the "Little Rascals" actor from letters sent from prisoners.

AI

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment

"AI is the devil and I its maker."

Make It Loud With These Tested Party Speakers
Technology

Make It Loud With These Tested Party Speakers

These speakers combine serious volume, big bass, portability, and the occasional karaoke session to bring the party anywhere.

Why millions of large moths are descending in swarms on Sydney
Science

Why millions of large moths are descending in swarms on Sydney

The moths - some estimates put the number at 2billion - primarily travel at night and use the moon to navigate, so are very sensitive to light pollution.

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers
Health

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers

It was on one of my first shifts covering child and adolescent mental health in A&E as a junior doctor, more than 15 years ago, when I was asked to see a girl of 14 who had been brought in by ambulance

How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 3: Betting odds, schedule, game previews, tips, trends, sportsbook promos, offers
Sports

How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 3: Betting odds, schedule, game previews, tips, trends, sportsbook promos, offers

Our NFL betting guide tells you where to bet on NFL Week 3, while providing odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers, and more

World

Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South Africa

At least 27 people have been killed in two mass shootings across South Africa.

Business

Trump Says 5 Arrested Near British Base U.S. Uses Sought ‘Big Damage’

Five men are in custody and dozens of homes were evacuated after police received calls about suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford.

I'm A Celebrity 'thrown into chaos' after disgruntled crew member blocks trial
Culture

I'm A Celebrity 'thrown into chaos' after disgruntled crew member blocks trial

The spin-off was hit with more drama.

Over half of UK firms say an AI agent has gone rogue on them — and affected their business or their customers
AI

Over half of UK firms say an AI agent has gone rogue on them — and affected their business or their customers

Don't say Skynet

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war
Technology

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war

In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” describing “Benjamin Franklin’s pioneering contributions to electrical science.” The exhibit explained that, prior to becoming an abolitionist, he had enslaved people in his household. “Benjamin Franklin’s remarkable scientific accomplishments were, in part, enabled by slavery,” it declared. The exhibit speculated that Franklin may have used enslaved people in his electrical research.

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips
Science

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips

These materials are called autferroics and can speed up physical, true random number generators (TRNG) thousands of times while keeping signal clarity at full strength.

Tiny bursts of pink noise may 'clean out' toxic waste from the brain
Health

Tiny bursts of pink noise may 'clean out' toxic waste from the brain

Researchers found that tiny bursts of pink noise during sleep could strengthen slow brain waves and trigger larger waves of cerebrospinal fluid.

Sports

Texans vs. Colts predictions, NFL picks, start time: Get a $50 bonus with Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS

One of the teams should come away with its first victory Sunday when the Colts hosts the Texans in NFL Week 3

World

LIVE: Norway vs Portugal – Nations League

Follow updates as Norway host Portugal for a Group A4 clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.

Meta’s Muse AI Agent Tests Who Controls Digital Distribution
Business

Meta’s Muse AI Agent Tests Who Controls Digital Distribution

Meta’s Muse exposes a bigger fight over digital distribution as Shopify opens its doors, Amazon blocks access and AI agents challenge who controls the customer.

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say
Culture

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say

Xbox is reportedly paying far less than the $400 million Kojima quoted Sony for Physint, after Sony dropped it over cost and delays.

AI in the kitchen: Research shows many people remain sceptical
AI

AI in the kitchen: Research shows many people remain sceptical

Artificial intelligence is making increasing inroads into the world of food and nutrition – as a shopping adviser, personal nutritionist or humanoid kitchen robot designed to standardise repetitive cooking tasks.

Thermaltake expands fan lineup with Swafan Unify ARGB Sync series - KitGuru
Technology

Thermaltake expands fan lineup with Swafan Unify ARGB Sync series - KitGuru

Thermaltake has expanded its cooling lineup with the Swafan 240 Unify ARGB Sync and Swafan 360 Unify

Workers Are Spending An Astonishing Amount of Their Own Money On AI for Their Jobs
Science

Workers Are Spending An Astonishing Amount of Their Own Money On AI for Their Jobs

Workers in the UK are spending over $1 billion a year on generative AI for their jobs, to predictably shallow ends.

Health

Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish - Al Jazeera

He tries not to cry in front of Wael, fearing that seeing his son in tears would make an already painful situation harder for him. After leaving the ...

UEFA Champions League scores, schedule: Manchester City vs. PSG highlights Matchday 2
Sports

UEFA Champions League scores, schedule: Manchester City vs. PSG highlights Matchday 2

League phase will continue until Jan. 27 after it picks up again Oct. 13

World

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations

Relations strain further as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations over terrorism and cross-border violence.

Drake Ties His All-Time Record With His Latest No. 1
Business

Drake Ties His All-Time Record With His Latest No. 1

Drake’s “Janice STFU” ties “Hotline Bling” as his longest-running No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart, with both tracks spending 18 weeks at the summit.

Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011
Culture

Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011

Mojang has announced The Sift, Minecraft's first new dimension in more than 14 years.

Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been
AI

Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been

Apple weighs what to do next with its headset.

Technology

Voters in Switzerland decide on right-wing party's proposal to tighten neutrality rules

GENEVA (AP) — Voters in Switzerland are deciding Sunday on a proposal to strengthen the country's vaunted neutrality. The referendum is supported by a right-wing populist party that insists the Swiss government has gravitated too close to the European Union and NATO, notably over Russia's war in Ukr

Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family"
Science

Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family"

Researches have created a autonomous robotic hand that can walk around and support its own weight all by itself.

Eating More Protein During Perimenopause? Dietitians Say Don’t Forget This, Too
Health

Eating More Protein During Perimenopause? Dietitians Say Don’t Forget This, Too

Should you protein-maxx or fiber-maxx once you reach this life stage?

NFL trade rumors: Cowboys seemingly have eyes on Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.
Sports

NFL trade rumors: Cowboys seemingly have eyes on Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.

Porter will miss his third straight game as Dallas, Detroit and other teams reportedly explore trade possibilities

World

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu

Why WWE Money In The Bank 2026 Is Make Or Break For Bron Breakker
Business

Why WWE Money In The Bank 2026 Is Make Or Break For Bron Breakker

WWE star Bron Breakker enters Money in the Bank as one of the favorites to win, and another loss could doom his potential main event run.

What channel is Chelsea v Arsenal Women's Super League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Culture

What channel is Chelsea v Arsenal Women's Super League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Chelsea v Arsenal in the Women's Super League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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