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Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45 billion compute deal
In August, Nscale and Anthropic announced a $45 billion compute deal. The two companies are reportedly discussing yet another deal of the same magnitude.
Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says
On Monday, a court granted the US government's request to deny release of a former OpenAI engineer accused of bugging a top-secret conference room to steal the frontier lab’s secrets. In a court filing Sunday, US attorney Craig Missakian argued that Abdulrahman Alfozan must continue to be detained while the US makes its case that Alfozan brazenly spied on OpenAI, either for his own personal business gain or to benefit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Evidence showed that Alfozan had been chatting with a member of the KSA royal family on WhatsApp, while pursuing opportunities to permanently move ba
Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Are the Solution to the Season's Most Annoying Problem
Get the glow you want—minus hassle—with these models that we tested and recommend.
Healthcare Coverage Gaps And Surging Costs Are Key Midterm Issues - Forbes
Healthcare affordability and the rise in the numbers of un- and underinsured are key voter concerns in this year's midterms. getty. Healthcare ...
Commanders vs. 49ers odds, prediction, betting preview, start time: Monday Night Football picks, best bets
Best bets and betting preview for Commanders vs. 49ers on Monday Night Football
CNBC Daily Open: Tech investors buy the dip — but debt remains a concern
The Nasdaq Composite rallied, but some companies are still off the menu for investors, like Coreweave, while Oracle bonds are coming close to junk territory.
Congressman Sells Nvidia Stock Again: 7 Sales in 2026 Add to Trades Since 2022 - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)
A member of Congress has been selling Nvidia stock consistently in 2026 and in each year since 2022. Here's a look at the history.
Did DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba File Complaint About Val Chmerkovskiy? The Truth About His Suspension
Dancing With the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy’s one-week suspension was not the result of a purported HR complaint filed by judge Carrie Ann Inaba, E! News has learned.
Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands.
Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn't seen for decades
Pennsylvania's health department issued a health alert Monday as cases of measles in pregnancy and, in turn, cases of congenital measles have continued to increase. Before the current outbreak—which continues to rage across the state—congenital measles cases hadn't been seen in decades, the department noted in its advisory. The alert included detailed clinical guidance for managing measles exposures and cases during pregnancy as well as cases in newborns.
Cane Toads Are Highly Toxic, but Some Animals Have Learned How to Eat This Invasive Species
Learn about the cane toad, its lethal defense strategy, and why it is so detrimental to the environments it invades.
Spokane County Reports First Flu-Related Death of Season
Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) has confirmed the first influenza-related death in Spokane County for the current flu season. The individual, a…
"Hire Tony Dungy as team president": Jason Whitlock scoffs at "girlboss" Carlie Irsay-Gordon after Colts fire GM Chris Ballard
Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the Indianapolis Colts decided to part ways with general manager Chris Ballard after 10 seasons on Monday.
Keen Sword drill gets under way
Tokyo kicked off a joint military exercise with the United States that will see a type of long-range missiles deployed outside their base for the first time, as ties with China languish at rock bottom.
‘From actually doing work’ to ‘babysitting Claudes’: Anthropic employees on how their jobs changed in the past year
What’s it really like to work at Anthropic? The AI company made headlines last month when an employee resigned, claiming the company is “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives,” and that conversations about an AI-powered doomsday are par for the course among staff. Now Anthropic is pulling back the curtain on its own workplace with a new report on the impact of AI adoption at the company. Anthropic says its internal trends “could be a leading indic
Rita Wilson Says She’s Returning for Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ Revival: ‘I Would Do Anything for Her’
Rita Wilson is teasing plans to reprise her “Girls” role as Marnie Michael’s eccentric mother in Lena Dunham’s much-anticipated revival.
When Flock Comes to Town: Everything You Should Know About This Tech - CNET
Flock cameras and sound detectors are spreading through cities, often followed by outcry and lawsuits. Here's what this technology actually does.
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Recently fixed vulnerabilities in the Plex Media Server are under active exploitation in attacks that, when successful, install malware, including cryptominers and residential proxy apps, a researcher said. Plex fixed four vulnerabilities at the start of last month. Three weeks later, published CVE designations revealed five vulnerabilities, with one of them carrying a severity rating of 8.6 out of 10. A researcher last week revealed an exploit that chained four of them together to achieve remote code execution of the device running a vulnerable Plex version.
Amazon backs plan for 12 nuclear reactors at former US coal site
Amazon and its partners are evaluating a 960-MW nuclear plant at a former coal power station in Indiana.
Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening
Only 15% of eligible Americans get screened for lung cancer, translating to tens of thousands of preventable deaths every year, doctors warn.
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Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
This startup died in 2017, but its dream of in-ear computing is everywhere
Few elements of Silicon Valley’s culture are more cherished than its embrace of failure. Nobody looks askance at you for starting a company that doesn’t make it. Indeed, it’s widely regarded as a badge of honor, proving your willingness to make bold, risky bets and leaving you a smarter, more battle-tested veteran. And yet failed startups tend to be forgotten the moment their doom is sealed. Aside from a few flops so epic they become legends—hello, Webvan and Humane—defunct businesses quickly
Miley Cyrus Tearfully Details Communicating With Dolly Parton After Her Death
During Miley Cyrus’ Hollywood Bowl residency Oct. 18, the “Flowers” singer detailed how her godmother Dolly Parton continues to communicate with her after the country singer's Aug. 25 death.
Watch Alger’s Crawford: There’s Skittishness in the Market - Bloomberg
Ankur Crawford, a Portfolio Manager at Alger and Former Intel Engineer, said recent market nervousness around AI— including concerns tied to CoreWeave—does not reflect the strength of underlying adoption and infrastructure demand. She described a striking gap between stock performance and on-the-gro
Russia revives Tu-160 bomber production, upgrades 80% of its systems
Russia is reviving production of the Tu-160M strategic bomber after rebuilding its industrial base, with 80% of onboard systems modernized.
Palladium-coated membrane destroys toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a new method to destroy PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals."
Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Women's Health Division at NIH, Melania Joins
The executive order directed the NIH Women's Health Division to coordinate and expand research on under-studied women's health conditions, improve ...
Jamey Eisenberg's Week 6 Fantasy stock watch: Germie Bernard breaks out, Jameis Winston melts down
Germie Bernard's breakout fuels Fantasy optimism, while Jameis Winston and Rhamondre Stevenson raise concerns entering Week 7
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda
Ugandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located.
The First New US Lithium Plant In 50 Years Is Using An Unexpected Metal Source - BGR
A new project in Texas aims to supply battery-grade lithium at home, using an unusual source to help reduce reliance on overseas processing.
Richard Riehle, Character Actor in ‘Office Space,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Bridesmaids’ and More, Dies at 78
Richard Riehle, known for his role as Tom Smykowski in "Office Space" and many other character actor parts, died of natural causes Oct. 15. He was 78.
Trump administration orders ban on DeepSeek in federal agencies - SiliconANGLE
Trump administration orders ban on DeepSeek in federal agencies - SiliconANGLE
MiniMax launches M3.1 Flash for coding, agentic tasks
MiniMax said Space Bunny, which processed 200T+ tokens anonymously, was an early M3.1 Flash.
OpenAI models hit 97.9% accuracy in tests to modernize old software
OpenAI has reported significant gains in coding across 20 programming languages and migrating legacy software.
Trump signs executive order aimed at improving women's health - WBAL-TV
... health issues, including cardiovascular disease and maternal health. "Previous generations fought for women's rights. Our generation will fight to ...
Week 7 Fantasy football projection risers and fallers: C.J. Stroud, Woody Marks rise as Patrick Mahomes slips
C.J. Stroud and Woody Marks climb the Week 7 Fantasy projections, while Patrick Mahomes faces a tough matchup against Seattle
Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death
US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
Permanent India UNSC seat an 'obvious element' of global governance reform: Polish envoy
Poland's Ambassador to India affirmed support for India's permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. This endorsement aligns with broader reforms in global governance that recognize emerging powers from the Global South. India has been praised for its diplomatic efforts concerning the Ru
Mariah Carey's Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge
Mariah Carey took home the W in her brother's defamation case against her ... because a judge has ruled in her favor.
Tenstorrent CEO on New Funding Round, AI Progress
Tenstorrent CEO Jim Keller discussed the chip startup’s $1.5 billion funding round, which values the company at about $6.2 billion. He said the company is focused on scaling its Galaxy server program and developing AI intellectual property, rather than pursuing a sale. He speaks with Romaine Bostick
China confirms third-generation nuclear sub missile launch tests
China reveals its third-generation nuclear submarines have successfully launched a submarine-based strategic missile, marking a major step in its naval nuclear deterrent.
NASA Improves Shock, Vibration Analysis
Stirling Allen, part of the Dynamic Environments Group with NASA’s Launch Services Program Office, showcases a commercial digital software at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The software performs finite element modeling to support shock and vibration analysis and ensure spacecraft and rockets can withstand harsh vibration, shock, stress, or other physical forces before launch, strengthening mission safety in the process.
Study links antibiotic use with irritable bowel syndrome | CIDRAP - University of Minnesota
“Looking more closely at infections, other health conditions and psychological and family factors could also help clarify what is contributing to the ...
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Iran war live: Trump says US hits Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’
Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.
Cisco: Don't Throw In The Towel Just Yet (Earnings Preview) (NASDAQ:CSCO)
Cisco Systems, Inc. looks attractive ahead of Q1: 21% revenue and 33% EPS growth guided, by AI networking tailwinds and a low forward P/E—click for this CSCO stock update.
The Hunting Wives Season 2 Trailer Release Date Set for Beloved Brittany Snow Show’s Return
The Hunting Wives Season 2 sets trailer release date, ahead of the Netflix drama’s premiere this November.
Big Tech Earnings Could Validate AI, Ives Says
Dan Ives, partner and senior managing director at Yorkville, Ives, and Company, says the upcoming earnings from major technology companies will be an important test of confidence in AI. He also talks about giving investors a chance to invest in private ai companies. (Source: Bloomberg)
Russian spacecraft maneuvers in "extreme proximity" to satellite used by Ukraine
A Russian military satellite maneuvered in "extreme proximity" of a commercial Earth-imaging satellite in recent days in the first known example an unsanctioned rendezvous in low-Earth orbit, according to the orbital intelligence company LeoLabs. The Russian spacecraft, Kosmos 2612, "conducted a deliberate series of maneuvers toward ICEYE-X36, a US-operated commercial imaging satellite," LeoLabs said. "Kosmos 2612 closed from hundreds of kilometers away to extreme proximity to ICEYE-X36.
Humans have to befriend bots 'or we're toast', Godfather of AI says
Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian computer scientist known for his work on artificial neural networks, issued the stark warning at a festival in Tenerife.
Executive order directs NIH to create women's health division | Contemporary OB/GYN
... conditions it says require further research. What will the NIH Women's Health Division do? Working with the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health ...
Major Champion Unexpectedly Pinned on WWE RAW
A major champion competed in a tag team match on WWE RAW. In a shocking moment, they suffered a pinfall loss.
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
Dividend Stocks or Dividend ETFs: Which Is Better for Beginners?
Compare dividend stocks or dividend ETFs using CNQ and XEI, and see which approach offers beginners a simpler way to start earning investment income.
Bay Area reality star Kash pursued fame in controversial, combative baddies culture
Before her death in a street fight, influencer Mackayla Paige tried to build a career through a popular genre of ‘raw,’ ‘unfiltered’ streaming shows that feature women bickering and beating each other up.
Embedded AI evaluators won’t be an easy solution, Hugging Face’s policy chief says
AI labs have staked their reputations on model benchmarking — the supposedly neutral and accurate system of evaluations that are designed to measure whether one AI product is better than another. However, the methods behind these evaluations are complicated and still maturing, said Irene Solaiman, Hugging Face’s chief policy officer, during a discussion at TechCrunch […]
Batteries help reduce emissions, but how do we reduce their emissions?
The first order of business for the energy transition is electrifying applications like vehicles and heating and making sure that the electricity that powers them is made using renewables. But once the dominant slices of the emissions pie have shrunk, other categories with less potential to reduce emissions become important. A new study led by Haiwei Zhou at the University of Melbourne focused on the emissions associated with making lithium-ion batteries, which many parts of the energy transition rely on.
New 'hunter-killer' chemistry captures and destroys forever chemicals
They can turn up in a nonstick frying pan, a waterproof jacket, a takeout food wrapper or the foam used to fight fires. Known as "forever chemicals," these substances are ubiquitous in modern society, prized for their extreme durability and versatility. However, their charm comes with a curse: They
Today kicks off day one of the UA/MCAA Mental Health Summit, bringing UA members and ...
They were equipped with the tools to recognize and respond to mental health concerns in the workplace. The training covered topics like anxiety ...
How Bronny James became the last survivor of Lakers' 2024 draft class -- and why that's not a good thing
With his father on the 76ers, James still kept his Lakers roster spot over first-round pick Dalton Knecht
33 more years for jailed sect leader
The leader of the religious sect Jesus Morning Star was sentenced to a further 33 years in jail after being found guilty of sexually assaulting and abusing female followers.
Elizabeth Holmes Didn’t Think She’d Go to Prison. Nathan Fielder Reveals What She Thought Would Save Her
Fielder’s “You Can See Everything” follows the Theranos founder in the 34 days before her prison sentence began. In the days leading up to the start of her prison sentence, Elizabeth Holmes reportedly did not believe she would actually go to prison. This week, in an interview with Wired, Nathan …
Joe Manganiello Reveals Insane Dragon Tattoo Covering Surgery Scars
Joe Manganiello is the man with the dragon tattoo ... as in, he got a gigantic dragon tattoo stretching from his knee to his belly button to cover his scars from his mysterious health battle.