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AI can’t tell if you’re gay or straight, but it thinks it knows what both look like
Researchers tested OpenAI's and Google's image-generation models and discovered a surprising inconsistency. While the models refused to make sensitive judgments about people's appearances, they were far more willing to create images based on those very same assumptions.
One of Prime Day's Best OLED TV Deals Is Still Live With $400 Off and a Free Soundbar - CNET
You can still snag the 65-inch LG OLED B6 for just $1,000 along with freebies. Grab it while you can as this lingering deal might end anytime.
Trump: 'Saying AI instead of super intelligence makes you the enemy’
You might think Donald Trump would be focusing on things that people actually care about ahead of the midterm elections – like the rising cost of living in the US, perhaps. However, he seems to be spending more and more of his time focusing on renaming things and creating pointless culture wars in t
People who favor group-based inequality tend to have less gray matter in an empathy-linked brain region
A preference for social hierarchy may be linked to both brain structure and motivation. Researchers found that people scoring higher in social dominance orientation had less gray matter in a region tied to empathy and emotion.
Can Reedijk revive Hibs? New boss faces tough first test at Tannadice
Over the past fortnight, Scotland fans were given their first glimpse of Sebastien Pocognoli and the style of football he will try to implement as the country's new head coach.
Hurricane Isaias strengthens into Category 3 storm with US in its sights
The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.
FBI seizes Chinese hacking tools used for cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure
The FBI has seized scanning and phishing tools used by a group of hackers that officials say is associated with the Chinese government and is believed responsible for disruptive cyber operations in the United States and abroad, including against the power industry, academia and critical infrastructure.The seizure of the tools, announced Thursday by the FBI and Justice Department, represents the latest law enforcement effort in recent years to go after a broad-based hacking campaign known to the
Star Wars’ New 2027 Release Explores What Happens to Leia After A New Hope
Princess Leia forms new bonds in an upcoming and awaited Star Wars release that takes place after A New Hope.
A clinical study with Google’s special chatbot shows a strong future for AI in healthcare
A new clinical study suggests Google’s AMIE chatbot could support doctors by gathering patient histories and surfacing possible diagnoses before an appointment.
The RedMagic 12 Pro+ is shaping up to be an RGB lover’s dream
It will be the first in the industry to offer an RGB liquid cooling setup. RedMagic’s upcoming flagship, the 12 Pro+, is set to launch in China next week....
At 194, the World’s Oldest Tortoise Has a Surprising Secret Hidden in His DNA
Scientists found unusually youthful DNA regulation.
ADHD IS real. I've spent a lifetime battling the symptoms.
After a lifetime of feeling there was something wrong with me, I finally had an explanation - but nothing about my life changed overnight.
Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje looks like Duke's next star frosh, LSU debuts new-look roster in first CBB scrimmages
Duke's Dame Sarr and Alabama's Brandon Garrison were also among the players who stood out. Here is what you need to know from Thursday's exhibition games
Haze in Singapore: PSI hits 186 - 2026 high in central region on Friday (Oct 9)
The air quality in Singapore deteriorated on Friday (Oct 9), with the central region hit the hardest.
Microsoft and Adobe are suspended from H-B1 visa program, with Vance accusing the tech giants of fraud
Microsoft and Adobe have been suspended from the H-1B visa program, Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday, amid accusations that they and other companies have extensively abused the system to hire cheaper labor. “This is a great day for American workers, because we are taking some very concrete actions to cut down on some of the H-1B and J-1 visa fraud that we’ve been tracking over the past several months,” Vance said at a Thursday morning press conference. Microsoft and Adobe d
‘Why Associate Death With Sainthood?’: Sona Mohapatra Backs Tanushree Dutta’s Remark On Nana Patekar’s Demise
Sona Mohapatra backed Tanushree Dutta after her remarks on Nana Patekar’s death, slamming trolls and questioning why society associates death with sainthood.
A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI
Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.
Q3 2026 Sets New Record for Ransomware Attacks
Comparitech observed 2627 claimed ransomware attacks in Q3, with critical sectors like finance, technology, education and healthcare experiencing significant increases
Cosmic House of Mirrors
ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, L. Furtak, S. Fujimoto Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The brilliant golden galaxies seen here are part of a galaxy cluster called MACS J0454.1-0300. The orange galaxies bunched together on one side of the image, however, are not actually part of the cluster, but rather galaxies much farther away whose light has been bent and magnified by gravitational lensing.
On the Ground at the Power to the People Festival, a Day of Protest Music and Solidarity
Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello convened the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Jack Black and more musicians to channel protest through song.
UCLA vs. Oregon prediction, odds, time: Week 6 college football picks from proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Saturday's matchup of the UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon Ducks on CBS and Paramount+
US firm to make battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience
Drawing on Ukraine war lessons, Aevex's drones are 3D-printed, easily modified and built to resist electronic warfare
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the company is back. His turnaround comes down to 1 leadership principle
There’s an interesting leadership lesson unfolding at Starbucks that has very little to do with coffee. When Brian Niccol took over as CEO, he inherited a company that had drifted from some of what made Starbucks distinctive. Service had become inconsistent. Stores felt less inviting. Employees needed more support. And customers had fewer reasons to stick around. Niccol’s answer wasn’t some complicated management strategy. It was getting back to what made Starbucks Starbucks. Two years
Alison Hammond: 'I thought I was having heart attack on air'
The host says a health scare on live TV was one of the "scariest things I've ever been through".
VocaScript: Transcribe hours-long recordings, reliable to the end | Product Hunt
VocaScript transcribes hours-long recordings without requiring you to split them. You get timestamped, speaker-labeled text in 100+ languages, even when speakers switch languages. Each transcript is checked against the audio to auto-fix any issues it can, and a quality report walks you through the r
Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency
Donald Trump’s administration has temporarily banned Microsoft, Adobe, and several other tech companies from sponsoring workers for permanent US residency, claiming they abused immigration programs at the expense of American citizens. Vice-president JD Vance said on Thursday that the H-1B visa programme for highly skilled foreign workers had “become rife with fraud” and that over-reliance on such schemes was “a fundamental insult to the American worker.” He added that “no company in the US” had “abused this system” more than Microsoft.Read full article Comments
AI Bubble Teetering on the Brink as OpenAI Admits to Massive Financial Failure
It turns out that AI demand is significantly lower than expected, as OpenAI shaves $20 billion off its revenue expectations for 2026.
Stigma, funding cuts and Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls
Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and Bears' Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at age 86
Ditka was a fixture in the NFL for more than 50 years
US sanctions International Criminal Court itself in latest escalation
Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.
Restaurant workers are being exposed to dangerous heat and pollution from gas stoves: study
When you cook at home on a gas stove, you’re releasing hazardous pollutants into your air. So what does that mean for restaurant workers, who can spend hours in front of powerful commercial gas ranges? Those workers are being exposed to harmful air pollution levels, as well as dangerously high temperatures, that exceed safety guidelines and regulations, a new study found. However, the all-electric commercial kitchens the researchers studied were “strikingly cleaner and cooler,” says
Crazy Rich Asians TV show to reunite Constance Wu and Henry Golding
It will pick up after the hit 2018 film, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.
Panmure Warns AI Bubble Could Burst Within Next Two Years
Joachim Klement, managing director and research analyst at Panmure Liberum, explains the risks the firm sees on Artificial Intelligence names and discusses the potential for a severe AI-triggered market crash. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Global wildfires decreased during the COVID-19 lockdown, but some fires intensified without human intervention
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought human activity to a standstill around the world in the first half of 2020, wildfire incidents also declined by more than 12%. A new study published in Cell Reports Sustainability reveals the complex role humans play in shaping global fire patterns, both as a source
Castelion fires Blackbeard hypersonic missile from truck launcher
Castelion has released an image of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile launching from a truck-mounted system being developed for the U.S. Army.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
Big East expert picks: 2026-27 projected order of finish, preseason predictions, top players to watch
UConn is the favorite. St. John's has a crazy set of eligibility cases. And then after that? We wait to see who can shake things up
Driver films from inside vehicle as car swept away in Chile floods
Driver films from inside vehicle as car swept away in Chile floods
'Getting lost in the shuffle': Why some small businesses fear they're being left to fight the trade war on their own
Canada could enter a recessionary environment if a trade deal isn’t inked sooner than later, says one economist. Find out more here
Court TV Parent Law & Crime Ups Rachel Stockman To CEO; Founder Dan Abrams To Remain As Chairman
Rachel Stockman, longtime president of Court TV parent Law & Crime, is becoming CEO of the company as founder Dan Abrams steps down from the role.
Meta says it delayed Muse launch ‘to make sure we got this right’
Meta says it delayed the Muse launch ‘to make sure we got this right’, after a report that Zuckerberg called it ready despite the risks.
US firm begins 250 kW heat tests for pump-free nuclear microreactor
NuCube Energy has joined hands with USREL and BYU to test high-temperature microreactor heat systems in Utah.
Citrix gives NetScaler admins another critical reason to patch
No word on exploitation status, but a 9.5 severity score suggests time is of the essence
Jersey fund launched to back community wellbeing projects
The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
BCCI invited IPL stakeholders to lay down plans for IPL’s 20th edition in 2027
Apart from franchises, state associations, broadcasters also invited for the meeting scheduled to take place in Mumbai on October 15
Trump’s planned DC arch faces new lawsuit
A Virginia county governing board filed the suit, claiming that planning for the monument near DC was rushed.
Microsoft and Adobe are suspended from H-1B visa program, with Vance accusing the tech giants of fraud
Microsoft and Adobe have been suspended from the H-1B visa program, Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday, amid accusations that they and other companies have extensively abused the system to hire cheaper labor. “This is a great day for American workers, because we are taking some very concrete actions to cut down on some of the H-1B and J-1 visa fraud that we’ve been tracking over the past several months,” Vance said at a Thursday morning press conference. Microsoft and Adobe d
Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered
The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.
What to expect at Apple's 'Welcome home' event next week - Engadget
The company is reportedly rebooting its smart home ambitions with a smart display and a whole bunch of other accessories.
Volkswagen's replacement for the ID.4 crossover is here
Volkswagen’s ID.4 is no more. The midsize crossover debuted in 2021, one of VW's first new electric vehicles designed in the wake of dieselgate. A year later, the company began local production in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a couple of years ago facelifted the model, adding a much-improved rear drive unit in the process. But Chattanooga turned its attention away from the ID.4 earlier this year. And, having sold almost a million ID.4s (and near-identical ID.5s) globally, the German automaker has decided it’s time for its replacement. Meet the ID.
South Korea fires first domestically-built hypersonic glide vehicle
The hypersonic glide vehicle's test in South Korea was conducted to verify critical hypersonic technologies, including flight trajectories, speed, guidance and control systems.
When abortion and surrogacy law collide, contracts can’t answer the hardest questions
A custody battle over a newborn with a heart condition raised a question courts have rarely faced: Can anyone be forced to end a pregnancy?
Indiana vs. Nebraska prediction, odds, time: Week 6 college football picks by proven model
SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Saturday's matchup between the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Man City charges: How Premier League reacted – United, Arsenal, Liverpool
After Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League breaches, rival managers give their reaction as games resume.
Postbiotics Market to Reach US$ 235.9 Mn by 2031, Growing at 9.5% CAGR as Shelf-Stable Formats and GLP-1 Companion Nutrition Expand: New Report by Wissen Research
/PRNewswire/ -- What is the postbiotics market worth, and why is it growing? The global postbiotics market is valued at USD 150 million in 2026 and is...
New York Comic-Con 2026: Panel Lineup, Celebrity Attendees, Dates & Everything Else We Know
The 2026 NYCC is back at the Javits Center. Here’s the lineup of panels and which famous faces are expected to attend.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise
Four days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Save up to $100 on your price. Plus, save 50% on a second pass of the same type.
IKEA has revealed a versatile, affordable alarm clock with wireless charging — it promises to bring you 'less screen time' and 'more well-being'
The IKEA Stengrönska is an affordable alarm clock packed with features, but it's only on sale in Japan and China right now.
Nasa struggled to find a safe sampling site on asteroid Bennu; Queen guitarist Brian May used his little-known 3D imaging skills to reveal its treacherous terrain
A rock musician working at a computer might seem an unlikely figure in an asteroid-sampling mission, but Brian May brought a specialist skill to Nasa’s search for a place to land on Bennu. The Queen guitarist, who also holds a doctorate in astrophysics, helped scientists turn spacecraft photographs
Workout supplement recalled over illegal and dangerous stimulant
A workout supplement sold nationwide is being urgently recalled because it contains an illegal and life-threatening stimulant.
Iconic Bears coach, player and Super Bowl champion Mike Ditka dies
Ditka revolutionized the tight end position during his playing career before becoming coach of the Bears and leading the franchise to its sole Super Bowl title in 1985.
Title contenders JDT make a big statement after shooting six past PKR Svay Rieng 9n opening Shopee Cup match
Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim FC signalled their intentions in the 2026/27 Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup on Thursday night.
Hurricane Isaias reaches Category 3 strength: Why storm surge, not just hurricane-force winds, is the biggest threat
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 3 storm with winds reaching up to 120 mph as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Evacuation orders are being issued for vulnerable areas in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi, emphasizing the threat of storm surge and flooding. Shelters are opening across th
Major UK film company goes into administration
A major UK film distributor founded in 2023, has gone into administration after three years of operation