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Insider reveals Samsung's plans to completely overhaul One UI 10
AI

Insider reveals Samsung's plans to completely overhaul One UI 10

One UI 10 will reportedly introduce a new way of interacting with apps and mobile software as a whole. A source close to Nokia Power User claims that...

Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players
Technology

Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players

Neverwinter Nights was made by the studio that produced seminal RPGs Baldur's Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age. It sold well and was critically acclaimed at launch. Yet, somehow, it has not been canonized in most gamers' minds over the decades the same way the games that came before and after it were. Nonetheless, more than two decades later, it still has a tight-knit and surprisingly active community that none of those other games can rival.

Has there ever been a mountain taller than Everest?
Science

Has there ever been a mountain taller than Everest?

Mount Everest may be the king of the planet today, but has Earth ever thrust a larger mountain from its surface?

Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Health

Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital

Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz challenge: Do nine chances created in 2-1 win outweigh being physically overmatched?
Sports

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz challenge: Do nine chances created in 2-1 win outweigh being physically overmatched?

Liverpool's $135 million playmaker leads the Premier League in chances created, but ongoing physical struggles raise questions about whether he can ever truly dominate in England

World

Is the US Embassy in Jerusalem for Israel or America?

What led to the deaths of the nine Americans killed in the occupied West Bank since 2022?

HYLN SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Hyliion Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on October 27, 2026
Business

HYLN SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Hyliion Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on October 27, 2026

/PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Hyliion Holdings Corp. (""Hyliion" or...

Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright welcomes second child
Culture

Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright welcomes second child

Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright has announced the birth of her second son with husband Andrew Lococo.

Apple updates App Store rules to ensure it doesn't offer AI nudify apps - Engadget
AI

Apple updates App Store rules to ensure it doesn't offer AI nudify apps - Engadget

Apple has tightened the App Store’s rules against AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery.

Technology

That brightly packaged sexual enhancement pill at the gas station might be laced with dangerous drugs

What’s inside the package may be considerably different from what appears on the label.

Science

Global survey links financial hardship to lower trust in science

Poor access to health care, limited local influence over research priorities and an unequal distribution of scientific benefits are undermining public confidence in science, experts warn, following the release of a global trust survey.

Health

Health insurance is the sleeper midterms issue: Why premiums are spiking

Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibl

Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1500 bonus bets for Notre Dame-BYU, Tennessee-Alabama college football

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

World

Will the EU come to Ukraine’s rescue in war against Russia?

US support at risk as Trump-Zelenskyy relations nosedive.

Business

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:CFG) 2026-10-17

2026-10-17. The following slide deck was published by Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again
Culture

Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again

Oscar-winning filmmaker brothers Ethan and Joel Coen have told AFP they plan to make another film together, having taken a break from their joint directing work that produced a string of classics from Fargo to Barton Fink.

Alphabet Class C Surges on Bullish Calls and New Fitbit - TipRanks.com
AI

Alphabet Class C Surges on Bullish Calls and New Fitbit - TipRanks.com

Alphabet Class C ( ($GOOG) ) has been popular among investors this week. Here is a recap of the key news on this stock. Alphabet Class C drew fresh optimism <di...

Technology

Trader Joe's to open more than 30 new stores 'soon': Here's where

America's "favorite grocer" is growing.

In a first, an F-22 Pilot commands a combat drone from the cockpit
Science

In a first, an F-22 Pilot commands a combat drone from the cockpit

USAF F-22 pilot directed Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury drone in flight, sending tactical commands that its onboard autonomy software executed.

Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Health

Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery

The Vatican had initially estimated a weeklong hospital stay and canceled his audiences through Tuesday. Experts said patients could be discharged earlier depending on their recovery.

Sports

Week 7 live: Jeremiah Smith TD catch extends Ohio State's lead

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World

Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since &#039;ceasefire&#039; began a year ago.

Governor Oyebanji Announces First Set Of Appointments After Second Term Inauguration
Business

Governor Oyebanji Announces First Set Of Appointments After Second Term Inauguration

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has reappointed the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro; Chief of Staff, Oyeniyi

The Unexpected Rapper That Inspired Pete Wentz to Write Songs for Fall Out Boy in 2006
Culture

The Unexpected Rapper That Inspired Pete Wentz to Write Songs for Fall Out Boy in 2006

Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy once recalled the unexpected artist that inspired his songwriting for the band back in 2006.

10 of the coolest retro gadgets we've spotted this year — from film cameras to home phones and cassette players
AI

10 of the coolest retro gadgets we've spotted this year — from film cameras to home phones and cassette players

A nostalgic antidote to subscription overload and unwanted AI

Where we're going we don't need roads – DeLorean taking to the skies in world's first electric flying car racing league
Technology

Where we're going we don't need roads – DeLorean taking to the skies in world's first electric flying car racing league

DeLorean is taking its next step beyond the road, becoming the first American constructor to enter the world's first electric flying car racing series

Science

One AI model, trillions of variants: Breaking mass attacks on voice assistants

Imagine sitting in your home, listening to what you think is a run-of-the-mill advertisement or perhaps a piece of music you enjoy. But while you hum along, that audio file is sending a secret, malicious audio message—imperceptible to human ears—telling your home assistant to unlock your door or may

Health

Woman With Multiple Mental Health Conditions Last Seen in May Located - MyNewsLA.com

A 22-year-old woman with multiple mental health conditions who had last been seen in May in the Mid-City area has been located, ...

Dream star Allisha Gray is officially available for Game 1 of WNBA Finals vs. Valkyries
Sports

Dream star Allisha Gray is officially available for Game 1 of WNBA Finals vs. Valkyries

Gray was declared available about 30 minutes before tip-off after missing most of the semis with a hand injury

World

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver

Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.

Arsenal’s new blackletter font is a tribute to a star player
Business

Arsenal’s new blackletter font is a tribute to a star player

Arsenal&#8217;s new gothic font is a modern take on black letter. It&#8217;s part of a larger multi-font branding strategy for the 140-year-old English football club. The team unveiled its new font, Rocastle, at a pop-up exhibition this month at the Design Museum, in London. It&#8217;s named for the beloved late Arsenal player David Rocastle (1967–2001), also known as Rocky, and was created by David Rudnick, founder of the research and design studio terrain, with Léa Bruneau. [Type Design:

Yash Calls Himself ‘Radhika Ka Pati’ At Ramayana Event, Says She Is His Biggest 'Strength'
Culture

Yash Calls Himself ‘Radhika Ka Pati’ At Ramayana Event, Says She Is His Biggest 'Strength'

Yash also spoke about how a strong support system can make a difference when an artiste chooses roles that may be unexpected or unconventional.

Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites
AI

Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites

Language that experts say allowed the scraping of news sites to train its AI has been removed from Meta’s terms.

Technology

Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Belgium’s foreign minister said, on a second day of high-profile assaults on Palestinians and others during the sensitive olive harvest. At least four people have been killed

Doomsday glacier may keep melting even if oceans cool, studies find
Science

Doomsday glacier may keep melting even if oceans cool, studies find

New study suggests Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 1.2 inches by 2100 and keep losing ice even if ocean temperatures cool.

Health

Minnesota reports 25 new measles cases, all unvaccinated - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

Health officials said infants, young children, pregnant people, and those with underlying health conditions face the highest risk. MDH said the ...

North Carolina vs. Duke odds, best bets: Picks, predictions, start time for Week 7 college football Saturday
Sports

North Carolina vs. Duke odds, best bets: Picks, predictions, start time for Week 7 college football Saturday

A pair of ACC rivals face off Saturday afternoon when Duke hosts North Carolina in college football Week 7

World

India and West Indies denied a thrilling finale as rain hits final T20

India reached 118-5 after seven overs with Naman Dhir hitting 24 off six balls before rain forced an end to the game.

Centre finalises 30% trade margin cap for 137 non-scheduled cancer drugs
Business

Centre finalises 30% trade margin cap for 137 non-scheduled cancer drugs

New prices set to come into effect from November 9, 2026; state drug controllers to monitor implementation

Patrick Swayze And Jonathan Frakes Starred In A Civil War Western Series With An All-Star Cast - TVLine
Culture

Patrick Swayze And Jonathan Frakes Starred In A Civil War Western Series With An All-Star Cast - TVLine

Patrick Swayze and Jonathan Frakes both appeared in ABC's North and South, an epic trilogy of miniseries that adapted the American Civil War.

Mark Zuckerberg's new toy is a parasite. Please don't fall into his latest trap
AI

Mark Zuckerberg's new toy is a parasite. Please don't fall into his latest trap

Given the fact that Meta makes most of its revenue from ads, it's also perfectly clear why its overlord Mark Zuckerberg is giving us, the commoners, such a powerful tool for free.

Filtered for ears and memory
Technology

Filtered for ears and memory

Posted on Saturday 17 Oct 2026. 796 words, 7 links. By Matt Webb.

Science

Electrical sliding switches graphene between magnetic states

In a discovery that could offer a new way to control quantum properties in two-dimensional materials, researchers at Cornell have found that electrically sliding the layers of ultrathin graphene can switch the material between distinct magnetic states that persist even after the voltage is removed.

NHS hospitals rake in record high of £300million in car park fees
Health

NHS hospitals rake in record high of £300million in car park fees

Patients and those visiting their loved ones forked out more than £213 million, while staff paid close to £87 million.

UFC Fight Night start time for Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott: Where to watch live on Paramount+
Sports

UFC Fight Night start time for Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott: Where to watch live on Paramount+

Welterweights collide in the main event from Edmonton

World

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli settlers attack farmers and journalists

After Israeli settlers beat and severely wounded Palestinian farmers, settler violence continues.

Western Sydney Airport makes play for premium travellers
Business

Western Sydney Airport makes play for premium travellers

The new airport has revealed details of an 80-seat mezzanine level facility which will feature a dining area, a bar, an open kitchen, private shower suites and a view of the Blue Mountains.

15 Episodes Of The Office To Skip On A Rewatch - TVLine
Culture

15 Episodes Of The Office To Skip On A Rewatch - TVLine

The Office is filled with episodes that feel like pure filler and can be easily skipped, from latecomers like The Farm to even earlier episodes like The Carpet.

AI startup in the US linked to teen suicide files for bankruptcy
AI

AI startup in the US linked to teen suicide files for bankruptcy

Character.AI, a chatbot platform with a vast array of characters for conversation, was launched in 2022 by two former Google engineers.

Science says your boss should talk less in meetings
Technology

Science says your boss should talk less in meetings

Close to 1 billion meetings take place each day around the world. CEOs spend nearly three-quarters of their workdays in meetings. Planning for and spearheading meetings eats up the lion’s share of managers’ time. In much of the industrialized world, meetings are both the metronomes and menaces of people’s working lives. Given the enormous time spent in workplace meetings, do we know what they accomplish or how to make them as worthwhile as possible? For decades, the answer was… not really. Meetings weren’t a particularly accessible subject of study. But that has changed.

Nvidia Stock Divides Wall Street as AI Bets Tighten - TipRanks.com
Science

Nvidia Stock Divides Wall Street as AI Bets Tighten - TipRanks.com

Nvidia ( ($NVDA) ) has been popular among investors this week. Here is a recap of the key news on this stock. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has weathered the latest AI-driv...

Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Health

Pope to be discharged days after lung cancer surgery

The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

Texas star EDGE Colin Simmons leaves with apparent leg injury against Florida
Sports

Texas star EDGE Colin Simmons leaves with apparent leg injury against Florida

The nation's leading sack artist was helped off the field in the fourth quarter

World

Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery

Doctors say they are seeing &#039;continued improvement&#039; after the US-born pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday.

Consumer Tech (Oct 12-16): Big Banks Reports Earnings, Anthropic Revenue Jumps 45% & More - Alphabet (NAS
Business

Consumer Tech (Oct 12-16): Big Banks Reports Earnings, Anthropic Revenue Jumps 45% & More - Alphabet (NAS

TSMC reported third-quarter revenue of $46.7 billion, up 16.2% sequentially and above the high end of its guidance as AI chip demand grows.ASML raised the lower end of its 2026 sales outlook after strong third-quarter results, as accelerating AI investment pushed customers to expand equipment plans.

David Dastmalchian: Raúl Juliá's M. Bison in Street Fighter Is The Best Video Game Movie Performance
Culture

David Dastmalchian: Raúl Juliá's M. Bison in Street Fighter Is The Best Video Game Movie Performance

1994's Street Fighter was one of the first-ever video game adaptations, and David Dastmalchian thinks that the performance of the late Raúl Juliá, his M. Bison forerunner, still hasn't been beaten.

Anthropic's Clark says AI's impact accelerating quickly and could vastly boost US GDP
AI

Anthropic's Clark says AI's impact accelerating quickly and could vastly boost US GDP

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Rapidly improving artificial intelligence capabilities will bring far faster change across all fields, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said on Saturday, with one of the company's internal economic models forecasting that it could vastly expand US economic output to $44 tr

How to create iPhone Shortcuts with Apple Intelligence (and why you should) - Engadget
Technology

How to create iPhone Shortcuts with Apple Intelligence (and why you should) - Engadget

When it works, it works!

History Says Tesla Stock Swings Hard on Earnings. It Has Moved 8% or More After 10 of Its Last 15 Reports. - AOL
Science

History Says Tesla Stock Swings Hard on Earnings. It Has Moved 8% or More After 10 of Its Last 15 Reports. - AOL

Seven of the 10 big moves were declines. Can the electric-car maker's next report break the pattern?

Health

Loneliness May Cost You Up to 6 Years of Good Health, New Study Finds - Prevention

Now, a new study digs deeper into the physiological effects, looking at how loneliness and social isolation could increase your risk of developing ...

Air Force vs. UNLV live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
Sports

Air Force vs. UNLV live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds

A full slate of football on CBS Sports Network kicks off Saturday

World

Hundreds rally in Kyiv to demand the resignation of Mayor Vitali Klitschko

Hundreds of protesters rallied outside the office of Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko, demanding that he steps down.

Business

Real estate stocks surge as rate hike odds decrease

Real estate stocks surge as rate hike odds decrease

Joel Coen on Studio Consolidation: ‘Competition Is What Produces Opportunities for Different Kinds of Movies,’ Teases Reunion Film With Brother Ethan
Culture

Joel Coen on Studio Consolidation: ‘Competition Is What Produces Opportunities for Different Kinds of Movies,’ Teases Reunion Film With Brother Ethan

Joel Coen weighs in on the Paramount-Warner merger as he and brother Ethan tease a reunion project set in their hometown in Minneapolis.

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