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Meta launches Muse Wonder, catching OpenAI and Anthropic at the frontier
Meta has released a new AI model family called Muse Wonder, leapfrogging Gemini 4, GPT-Astra, and Fable 5.
Anthropic's Claude AI submitted false murder tip to Philadelphia police
An Anthropic AI model submitted a false tip about an unsolved murder to Philadelphia police, the company and police department confirmed on Friday. A Claude model sent the false tip on July 18 to the Philadelphia Police Department's website for submitting information about unsolved murders, but it was flagged by a spam filter.
The Singularity—Humans Merging With AI—Is Coming Within 19 Years. But It’s Already Starting Inside You Now.
Brain implants, deepfakes, and nanobots may be early steps toward a “You 2,” says futurist Ray Kurzweil.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
SEC adopts standardized NIL contracts in latest step toward self-governance
After the Big Ten implemented a uniform athlete contract model, the SEC has followed suit, with school presidents voting Monday to standardize NIL and revenue-share agreements
'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34
RJ Mitte, the young actor best known for playing Walter White Jr in the award-winning TV series "Breaking Bad,"...
J&J long-term Tremfya data demonstrates Crohn's remission through three years
J&J long-term Tremfya data demonstrates Crohn's remission through three years
Exclusive | Selma Blair released from jail as she faces up to 7 years in prison for violent airplane incident
The actress’ next court date is set for January 2027 as she faces assault charges stemming from the alleged midair meltdown.
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”
NASA's Perseverance sets new Mars driving record at 28.10 miles
NASA's Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, surpassing Opportunity's long-standing distance record.
Cereals, Vegetables and Fruits Have Lost Up to Half of Their Essential Nutrients in the Last 60 Years. Modern Farming Is Partly to Blame and Climate Change Will Make It Worse
Decades of agricultural progress have filled our plates, but some crucial minerals are thinning.
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Two former addicts with criminal pasts run a church in Burnley where people arrive daily looking for help. Can faith, tough love and lived experience change lives?
Football fans beg NFL to sign up MNF anthem singer for the Super Bowl
The singer stood on the field at SoFi Stadium ahead of kickoff on Monday night to perform the Star-Spangled Banner - at the same venue where the Super Bowl will be played in February.
The hard-to-stop Houthi missiles that might make Trump think twice about helping Saudi Arabia
Gone are the dodgy North Korean missiles of old; the Houthis now wield their own Palestine-2 hypersonic missile, which is highly accurate and can travel 16 times the speed of sound.
Congress wants to keep AM radio in every new car
In the era of streaming music and satellite radio, traditional broadcast stations are easy to overlook. AM radio, in particular, has fallen out of favor with younger drivers. So it’s perhaps no surprise that some automakers have begun dropping it from new vehicles. Congress, however, wants to put a stop to that. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979, the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025.” The bill is now on the Senate’s legislative calend
3 Forgotten Side Projects From Myspace Era Bands of the 2000s
During the Myspace era in the 2000s, many bands created side projects that were easy to discover through the social media site.
Muse Wonder Puts Meta's Aggressive AI Push in Focus
Meta Platforms released a new artificial intelligence model called Muse Wonder, which the company claims is a big leap over its predecessors. Riley Griffin has more on "The Asia Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
Aaron Sorkin isn’t making many friends.
New York Declares Measles Emergency as U.S. Cases Grow Over 4,000
As measles cases rise, discover what New York state officials are doing to help combat this outbreak.
More patients without insurance are arriving at Bay Area hospitals - The Mercury News
“We're just seeing the beginning of what we see as a major problem for access to healthcare,” Lorenz said. ... health conditions. Also next year, ...
Michael Jordan’s Game 2 ‘98 Finals jersey sells for record US$14 million
It is the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted
US President Trump condemns Yemen's Houthis over escalating attacks, as Saudi Arabia halts flights at Riyadh airport.
The Trump administration just cut down a century’s worth of history at D.C.’s government golf course
Workers removed more than 500 trees over the weekend at a Washington, D.C., golf course that President Donald Trump is working to remodel. It happened like many of his other design projects around town: suddenly and without permission. Preservationists asked a judge Sunday to halt the Trump administration after it removed 529 trees Saturday at East Potomac Park, a golf course managed by the National Park Service, and on Monday, a judge called the removal “inexcusable.” The course is
Cornell 7 Claim Texts Show Jane Doe Was Not Incapacitated
Jane Doe's state of inebriation could prove critical in determining if she had the ability to consent to sex at the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024 ... and some of the men she's accusing of rape pointed to a text exchange to show she was not out of it.
WindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data
A Silicon Valley startup that uses weather balloons and AI to predict the weather won a U.S. military contract worth almost $50 million.
39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has become the sixth person to die of the highly infectious virus amid a state outbreak that has stricken over a thousand people since it began in April. The woman died on Saturday, October 10. She had several underlying health conditions and had recently tested positive for measles, according to an advisory posted on social media by Franklin County Coroner Jordan Conner.
Microsoft Maia 300 96-chip rack hits 40% more tokens per megawatt
Microsoft plans to deploy Maia 300 in 2027, targeting seven times the rack-scale token throughput of its Maia 200 accelerator.
Kenyan officials: No new Ebola cases in past week - CIDRAP
This group includes people over the age of 64, those under 2 years old, or people with certain health conditions, such as asthma or heart disease.
Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Man United face stiff test at Atletico
Check out all the picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase rolls on
US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio says US plan to livestream Fort Hood attacker's execution is contrary to church teachings.
A super PAC trying to influence the Maine Senate election seems to have advertised to the wrong Portland
In most cases, confusing Portland, Maine, with Portland, Oregon, might be seen as an innocent faux pas. But in the case of political actors ahead of an election, it can be a costly—and frankly comedic—blunder. A recent attack ad targeting Troy Jackson—the Democratic candidate in the Maine Senate race who is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins—has appeared in front of users far from Maine, leading many to believe its placement was a mistake. Funded by the Defending Main
US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight
The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.
Omron buys U.S. industrial PC maker OnLogic in $675m push into physical AI
OMRON ( (JP:6645) ) has provided an announcement.Omron has agreed to acquire U.S. holding company Interlogic and its industrial PC maker OnLogic for …
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.
The Elite 100 Power Station Is Bluetti's Answer to the Jackery Explorer 1000. So, Which Is Better?
I used it to run a full-size refrigerator for more than 10 hours.
Statins may help lower glaucoma risk, study finds - Medical News Today
Statins, commonly used to help lower cholesterol, may also help reduce glaucoma risk and the need for treatment for this eye condition.
2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores for Brewers vs. Dodgers and Rays vs. Guardians
The LCS round is underway as baseball's final four battle for spots in the World Series
Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture
Experts say many fraternities offer a sense of community, but some rely on hazing and coercive tactics to build loyalty.
Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of EXELIXIS, Inc. to Contact Law Firm
/PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of EXELIXIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEL)...
Selma Blair Arraigned on 2 Felony Assault Charges, Bail Set at $20K
Selma Blair has been arraigned in connection with her airport arrest and charged with assault, TMZ has learned.
Honeyjar offers AI tools to improve PR and comms at every company
Journalists, entrepreneurs, and even some public relations professionals will tell you that the PR process is broken. But could AI actually make things better?
Best Flip Phone for 2026 - CNET
Both Samsung and Motorola have continued to improve their flip-style Galaxy Z and Razr phone lines. The best option for you will depend on if you want to save some money or go big on features.
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research
NASA experiments focused on human and plant health and drug-resistant organisms will travel to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission for the agency from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, advancing research that benefits life on Earth and future exploration. This research supports astronaut health during long-duration missions through four investigations from the agency’s Biological and Physical Sciences division, including 3D models of the human brain, a crop disease study, a faster way to assess astronaut health, and an analysis
From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
USWNT aim to prove they are 'side-by-side' with World Cup champs Spain
The USWNT lost 2-0 to Spain on Saturday, two early defensive errors proving costly despite their ability to grow into the game as it progressed
Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast
Simon caps a Pacific season of record-breaking intensity, as deadly storms wreak havoc from Hawaii to Mexico.
As a domestic car sales slump continues, China’s automakers lean on exports
China’s passenger car exports surged 64% in September from the same month in 2025, an industry association reported Monday, as Chinese automakers increasingly focus on exports to drive growth amid sluggish domestic sales. China exported around 919,000 passenger vehicles in September, lifted by overseas demand for plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed. In the first nine months of 2026, China exported over 7.1 million pass
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder
Where Muse Spark aimed to be a lightweight model that could perform at low latency, the Wonder models are larger and said to be more capable, with higher benchmark scores and better results on complex tasks like coding.
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty"
Over the weekend, the World Health Organization released a disease outbreak report on the events surrounding the death of a Russian infectious disease researcher earlier this month, highlighting that Russia has yet to report a confirmed cause of death. With that "key uncertainty," the United Nations health agency said it remains impossible to assess the risk of the event or whether the public health measures Russia took were adequate to prevent spread of the unknown disease. The WHO reported that, so far, it has seen no evidence of ongoing transmission of the mystery disease.
Oil-field desalination offers an alternative to data center cooling
Texas researchers propose treating oilfield wastewater to cool data centers and reduce their dependence on freshwater.
What Preventive Care Do You Actually Need? | University of Utah Health
When you're sick, you go to the doctor to find out what is causing your symptoms so you can get better. However, preventive care can catch problems ...
“Jayden Daniels just went rogue”: Emmanuel Acho calls out Commanders QB for “trying to deflect the blame” after game-costing blunder vs. Giants
Emmanuel Acho did not hold back in calling out Jayden Daniels following the Washington Commanders’ Sunday overtime clock-management disaster against the New York Giants.
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
US supermarket chain Kroger plans to eliminate 3,000 corporate roles, memo shows, as it expands AI use
Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate roles as it expands AI use, with job cuts aimed at reducing costs and lowering prices. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sen. Bernie Moreno Defends Columbus Day, Rips Indigenous Peoples' Day
Sen. Bernie Moreno isn't celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day ... in fact, he thinks the idea of swapping out Columbus Day is flat-out "dumb."
Meta wants Muse to keep up with ChatGPT and Gemini, and Wonder is how
Meta's latest AI models are built to make Muse far more capable.
HTMX 4 Adds findAll Support In CSS Selector Attributes
Ben Nadel demonstrates how to use "findAll" to disable multiple form buttons during the submission process in HTMX 4.
Do AIs already process information in a way that gives rise to consciousness? | New Scientist
A leading theory of consciousness explains experience as information flowing through a global workspace in the mind. On board a luxury yacht, neuroscientists and philosophers recently debated signs of a similar workspace in the chatbot Claude
Rise in accidents involving kids and e-bikes sparks debate about regulation
Emergency room departments are reporting soaring numbers of pediatric trauma accidents associated with micromobility devices. Experts and advocates agree that the federal government needs to step in.
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Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh, as Houthis say they targeted the airport.
AFTER ROLLING BACK DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION, TARGET FACES OUTRAGE OVER REPORTS OF ICE USING PARKING LOTS IN BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES
/PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 AM ET, elected officials, faith and community leaders will gather outside a Bronx Target following reports of...
Jane and Shane’s Tomato Sour
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