World in a Pulse
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Apple accidentally reveals Google Workspace AI competitor
Quickly-pulled updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote highlight an all-new Intelligent Assistant feature.
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales
Android-powered foldable phones have been available for years, but most people never paid attention to them. As predicted, that could be changing now that Apple has entered the folding phone market with the iPhone Duo. Analysts have speculated that Samsung's Z8 foldables were seeing a boost from the iPhone announcement, and now Samsung has seemingly confirmed that. In a new blog post, Samsung UK crows that the company's 2026 foldable lineup is moving much faster than last year's models.
When AI comes for purpose
Mathematician and Cornell professor Steven Strogatz was a guest on NYT’s Daily podcast to talk about the recent developments in Mathematics. Well, it starts out that way, and then Strogatz ge…
Surviving cancer starts at diagnosis and continues after treatment – earlier survivorship care can help patients feel better and live longer
Cancer survivorship is often thought to begin after a patient receives their last treatment. But planning for life after cancer is critical to effective care.
Deadspin | Eagles' Nick Sirianni sidesteps Jalen Hurts queries
Deadspin | Eagles' Nick Sirianni sidesteps Jalen Hurts queries
Aussies pumped by Proteas in Gqeberha
Australia lose the second Test to South Africa by an innings in Gqeberha.
Electronic Arts lays off 400 in latest blow to beleaguered gaming industry
Electronic Arts (EA) is reducing its global workforce by 3%, or about 400 jobs, and shutting down BioWare, the 31-year-old studio behind the Mass Effect series. The cuts, announced yesterday, are the first major changes at EA since the gaming giant went private in a massive, $55 billion leveraged buyout finalized in September by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. The deal put roughly $18 billion in debt on EA’s books, requiring hefty
Talking Heads Collaborate for the First Time in 40 Years on Upcoming Book of Never-Before-Seen Ephemera
You may find yourself living in a world where Talking Heads collaborated again after 40 years, and you may ask yourself, how did I get here?
Wildwood’s director says AI is ‘antithetical to everything that we are at this studio’
‘There’s no humanity behind it.‘
Clustering changes how charged polymers separate in water, challenging old assumptions
A polymer science revelation about how liquid mixtures separate could have major implications for human health, metabolism and disease, new research indicates. In a brief report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engin
No disease recurrences after short course of neoadjuvant immunotherapy, according to follow-up
A short course of neoadjuvant immunotherapy continues to show long-term outcomes in patients with locally advanced mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) colon cancer. In the NICHE-2 study, none of the 111 patients in the primary efficacy population experienced disease recurrence, and all were alive at th
Record numbers of Britons diagnosed with dementia, NHS figures show
This is the first time in six years that the NHS has met its target to ensure two thirds of over 65 year-olds suffering symptoms of the condition have a formal diagnosis.
Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus, free NBA League Pass for Bears-Patriots, Thursday Night Football
DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for Bears vs. Patriots on Thursday Night Football
Israel frees suspects in two settler attacks as West Bank pogroms intensify
Israeli court releases nine settler suspects over West Bank attacks as investigations into recent assaults continue.
7 oil tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz reignite fears of returning to full-scale war
Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by Iran or striking naval mines, Tehran said Thursday, a markedly high number as tensions rise over concerns about a return to all-out war.With days before a close election in Israel in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lose power, and before next month’s U.S. midterm election in which war-linked high prices have sparked voter anger, there are concerns that U.S.-Israeli attacks on Ir
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor break the internet again as they hug at an event, netizens can't get over this 'Jab We Met' reunion: 'They should do a movie together'
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor remain one of the most iconic on-screen pairs in Hindi cinema, thanks to 'Jab We Met'. But seeing them together now is also special for fans due to the fact that they were in a relationship at one point of time.
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password
The new feature allows agents to log into a customer's personal accounts while still protecting the private credentials that secure those accounts.
US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon
Four years ago, a senior official in Russia's foreign ministry painted a bullseye on commercial satellite networks that assist Ukraine in its fight against invading Russian military forces. On Wednesday, several days after a Russian military spacecraft moved within striking distance of one of those commercial satellites, the same Russian diplomat assured the world there's no reason to worry. There's a sharp incongruity in those statements from Konstantin Vorontsov, deputy head of Russia's delegation to the United Nations.
World-first waste-to-energy plant set to process 2 tons of waste per day
A Japanese company has developed a new method to separate and capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flue gas during waste burning.
Dehydration, UTIs and cognitive health: Getting enough to drink is complicated for people with brain disorders
Drinking is partly a brain-regulated behaviour: the brain detects changes in the body’s fluid balance, generates thirst and helps translate that signal into seeking and drinking water.
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Patriots at Bears, Cavaliers at 76ers, Nuggets at Thunder, more
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Foreign national beaten to death by a mob in South Africa
Police say a 50-person mob in Durban killed a man amid a wave of anti-migrant marches.
MIT researchers stranded an AI agent on a desert island. What happened could change how robots are trained
Humans have long been obsessed with what happens to people stranded on desert islands. From Robinson Crusoe to Lord of the Flies and Yellowjackets, stories about resilience, creativity, and chaos in the wilderness have always fascinated audiences. But what if those humans were replaced by an AI castaway? What happens when AI agents aren’t given any task at all, except to exist and fill their time on a digital desert island? Those are the questions that researchers at MIT’s Computer S
Amy Winehouse West End Musical in Development (EXCLUSIVE)
A musical based on Amy Winehouse's songs is in development for the West End.
Canva releases its first image generation model
Canva is making its new image model available to all users, promising better, more customizable performance at lower costs.
Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5.
BMW provided flights from Washington, DC, to Los Angeles and accommodation so Ars could drive the new X5 and iX5, as well as a refreshed i7 (which you can read about soon). Ars does not accept paid editorial content. When we first drove BMW’s first Neue Klasse model, the iX3, it quickly revealed that BMW knows how to make a good electric vehicle. A clean-sheet design, it featured the automaker’s sixth-generation electric powertrain, a completely reimagined dashboard, and powerful computers to run the whole show.
All tropical coral reefs could collapse within 50 years | New Scientist
Shallow-water coral reefs are at high risk of disappearing by 2075, the IUCN has warned at a UN biodiversity conference. The loss would decimate fisheries and speed up coastal erosion
Nutrition experts press White House to release ultra-processed food definition
MAHA allies and nutrition experts want the Trump administration to act on ultra-processed foods before the elections.
Valencia vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | October 24th 2026
Valencia welcome Villarreal to the Camp de Mestalla for a La Liga game this Saturday.
Supreme Court justice turns on her own court with dire warning about American democracy
Elena Kagan argued the Supreme Court's gerrymandering and campaign finance rulings are destabilizing democracy and driving political polarization.
Malls have something online shopping can’t provide
In a world where consumers can buy almost anything online, shopping centres are increasingly giving people more reasons to leave home.
Politico Fires Back at White House Threats, Corrects Susie Wiles Story
Politico corrects its Susie Wiles reporting while rejecting White House threats and accusing the Trump administration of retaliation against the press
dedoomify: AI news, minus the doom
Read AI news without the doom. “Is misaligned” becomes “has a bug”.
Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dhir Star In India's Record Win Against New Zealand In Christchurch
India chased down New Zealand's 225/4 to win the first T20I by four wickets in Christchurch. Sanju Samson smashed 67, while Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir scored crucial 42s to help India complete a record T20I run chase.
NASA’s Hubble Charts Path for Roman with Gravitational Lenses
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs change how people eat, but nausea needs closer study
Nausea can affect how much people eat, but studies rarely examine its contribution to appetite changes during weight-loss treatment.
Cowboys' Jerry Jones says Dallas could be 'active' at trade deadline: Here's who it should target
Jones still believes his 2-4 squad could turn things around in a wide-open NFC East in 2026
61-year-old woman shot dead by her partner in the middle of crowded gym
A 63-year-old Ohio man pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder charges after surrendering to local police
‘Guess my cleaning fee just went up’: Airbnb hosts are mad they can no longer require guests to do chores like taking out trash
According to some Airbnb hosts, the app is “like an abusive partner”: It keeps manipulating them, but they keep coming back for more. The platform’s latest offense? Banning hosts from requiring guests to perform tasks “that require significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner.” That includes things like stripping beds, taking out the trash, and washing dishes, all of which some hosts have made standard as part of their “House Rules.” Hosts are still technically
Who Was Ron Duguay? 5 Things About Sarah Palin’s Boyfriend & Former NHL Star
Former NHL star Ron Duguay, who was dating Sarah Palin, died at 69 after battling cancer. Learn about his life, hockey career and family.
Remain Bearish on Long-Term Treasuries: DoubleLine's Sherman
Jeff Sherman, deputy CIO of DoubleLine Capital, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Treasuries rallied Thursday as haven demand returned amid concerns about the artificial-intelligence trade and turmoil in the French market. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chiricahua is the nation's newest national park—what does that mean?
With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has officially created the United States' 64th national park.
Current-Driven Molecular Machine with Rotation-Enhanced Conductance - Nature
For more than two millennia, Archimedean screws have been used for water pumping and, more recently, as turbines in hydroelectric power stations[1]. Their helical-blade structure, essential to their function, is also found in chiral molecules and nanostructures, where injected electric current has b
Shamonda virus: what do we know about its effects on animals? - WOAH
Sharing evidence across animal and human health sectors is essential to understanding emerging threats and protecting the health of both animals and ...
Bears vs. Patriots prediction: Chicago aims to stop Drake Maye's hot streak on 'TNF'
Here's how to watch, what to know, and an expert prediction before the Pats and Bears face off in Chicago
US-sanctioned ICC wins top EU human rights award
The EU has awarded the International Criminal Court its top human rights award.
Gen Z’s new favorite app is a throwback to old-school Instagram
From Lower East Side and Bushwick art kids in New York City, to skaters in Philadelphia and undergrads in Chicago, a new app called Posting2 is weaving together the diverse tapestry that is Gen Z—unhingedness and all. The app, which was started in Chicago by web developer Brady Sheridan, feels like taking a time machine back to the 2010s, with thousands of users posting square photos to a chronological feed with no algorithm, overflowing with shitposts and candid shots of daily life. Its
Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Top Gun" and TV's "Picket Fences," dies at age 93
Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.
OpenAI makes its Jev competitor widely available as decision model competition heats up
OpenAI is launching its decision model to the world. Can it compete with the original Jev?
Meet the 2026 winner of Nikon's Small World photomicrography contest
A 25-year-old German experimental photographer has won the 2026 Nikon Small World photomicrography competition with a striking image of droplets of ink being deposited on paper by an inkjet printer. Ole Bielfeldt beat out 1,802 other entries hailing from 69 different countries. Bielfeldt became interested in photomicrography during the COVID-19 lockdown after discovering an old microscope in his parents' attic.
The same novel can spark very different inner worlds in readers
Every storybook opens a window for our imagination to be freed from the reality of the world around us and escape into the fictional world. While the author's words act as a guide, everyone experiences fiction in their own way, creating vivid mental pictures and even forming an emotional connection
Will the Treasury restrict U.S. investment in the Chinese biotech sector?
Rumors are swirling that the Treasury Department this week is going to propose a rule that restricts U.S. investment in the Chinese biotech sector.
UFC 333 predictions, odds, best bets: Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan among picks to consider
The action heats up on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi and there's plenty of ways to get in on it
‘Longer we wait, worse it gets’: Struggle of Gaza’s breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients in Gaza face delayed diagnoses, medicine shortages and limited access to scans and treatment.
For the first time, Canada's venture capital strategy starts at pre-seed
$75 million dedicated stream will back Canadian founders at pre-seed and seed
Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.
Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’
Microsoft’s new AI diagnostic system beat generalist doctors on hard cases, according to a study in Science. But most of the improvement seems to come from the AI models underneath, not from Microsoft’s system itself.
"Disillusioned" MAHA leader quits as Trump admin's food agenda spoils: Report
Calley Means—a top ally to anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a co-author of the so-called "MAHA bible"—resigned from his role in the Trump administration Thursday, reportedly in frustration over delays to food policy changes sought by the Make America Healthy Again movement. "I am resigning from the White House with tremendous respect for President Trump and Bobby Kennedy," Means wrote in a social media post this afternoon.
'Cabin leak suspected': Artemis II astronaut reveals how a warning nearly derailed NASA's epic moon mission
Victor Glover recalls how a suspected cabin leak warning came just 15 minutes before a crucial engine burn — and why receiving it just five minutes later could have changed everything.
Cut by Cut: What the 'Dissecting the Deepest Cuts' Series Reveals About H.R. 1
... health conditions to obtain an exemption and significantly limit adults' ability to self-attest to their work or health status. Researchers ...
Deadspin | No. 9 Virginia enjoys 'level of comfort' ahead of opener vs. Drexel
Deadspin | No. 9 Virginia enjoys 'level of comfort' ahead of opener vs. Drexel
Time just changed forever
For more than 50 years, a group of timekeepers has been quietly sneaking extra seconds onto the world's clocks.
S&T Bancorp expects net interest margin to stay north of 4% into 2027 while managing 2027 noninterest expense growth to ~3%
S&T Bancorp expects net interest margin to stay north of 4% into 2027 while managing 2027 noninterest expense growth to ~3%
‘The Odyssey’ Artisans Talk Bringing Christopher Nolan’s Epic to Life With Practical Sets and Thousands of Costumes at Middleburg Film Fest
"The Odyssey" artisans on editing, building sets and crafting costumes for Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation.