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Anthropic Pulls Live Internet Access for AI Testing After Agents Escape and Go Rogue
Anthropic is pulling live internet access from internal evaluations after AI agents submitted false police tips and bypassed security limits.

One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics.
For about a decade, the mainstream understanding has been that psychedelics cause chaos in the brain. Brain networks—the stable patterns of communication that handle vision, attention, or our sense of self, and more—loosen and start talking to each other all at once. EEG traces get noisier and more complex. “Think of the networks of the brain as highways,” says Devon Stoliker, a neuroscientist at Monash University.

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Should you get a high-dose flu vaccine? Here's what experts recommend
Regardless of a person's health status, these complications can ... health conditions. It takes about two weeks for your body to develop ...
Georgia vs. Alabama betting: Weather, preview, picks, best bets, kickoff time for Week 6 college football
It's a massive matchup that will influence the teams' SEC and national title hopes when No. 2 Georgia visits No. 6 Alabama on Saturday night
WHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker’s death
The WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.

Christa Pike is discharged from a hospital and back in prison after becoming the first person to survive lethal-injection drugs during an execution | Fortune
Pike had been hospitalized since surviving two doses of pentobarbital as the state attempted to execute her on Sept. 30 for the 1995 beating and stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer.

Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.
Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe
Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business?

5 New Features Coming To Your Samsung Phone With One UI 9.0 - BGR
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 9.0 update based on Android 17 to compatible devices, bringing features like My FanCam, AI Assistant Activity, and more.

Tesla secures 90% output from new Arizona solar-storage plant
Tesla has signed an agreement to purchase 90 percent of the output from ContourGlobal's upcoming 509-MW solar and battery storage project.
Early-onset Alzheimer's disease shows different warning signs from established risk factors
... disorders, thyroid diseases and problems related to heavy alcohol use. ... The study examined diseases and health conditions occurring during the ...

Georgia vs. Alabama prediction, odds, time: Week 6 college football picks from elite expert on 15-2 run
SportsLine expert Emory Hunt revealed his best bets for the SEC matchup between the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs and No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide
Liverpool vs Man City: the top five clashes between Premier League giants
Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday in what has become a battle between the EPL's dominant teams in recent times.
UP minister says CJP spreading disorder; BJP frightened, committing great mistake, say opposition
Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari emphasized the importance of democracy and dialogue amid ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. He criticized certain individuals for undermining the constitutional framework and creating disorder within the country. Congress leader Aradhana Misra Mo

How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite: Quest Locations and Steps
Here is how to carve pumpkins in Fortnite, including quest locations at Nightmare Neighborhood and Wonkeeland and steps to carve all five.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI models need an ‘emergency brake’
In a Saturday morning post, Microsoft's CEO wrote that it’s time “to step back and assess the trust architecture” of AI.

Meta Developing Compressed RAM 'CRAM' For Linux: Better Than ZRAM and Zswap? - Slashdot
Phoronix reports on a presentation this week by Meta engineer Gregory Price at the Linux Plumbers Conference in Prague: With today's memory shortages, high prices, and ever increasing memory capacity needs, Meta engineers have been working on Compressed RAM ("CRAM") for Linux. This hardware-offl...

New system generates power, charges drones, and offers launch space
The new solution will enable continuous drone operations with no fuel resupply. Operators can remotely monitor the Nanogrid’s energy performance and control the robotic arm and drones.

How 'unsatisfactory' poos is telltale sign your IBS is more serious
While the signs of IBS and bowel cancer can be similar, doctors say there are key differences that too few know about.

NFL Week 5 player props, anytime TD best bets: Five value bets to consider
From Christian McCaffrey chasing history to a +400 rookie flier, here are five anytime touchdown bets worth considering in Week 5
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 but Vinicius sent off for hair pull
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior sent off for pulling Villarreal player's hair in 1-0 La Liga victory.

Vanguard Offers U.S. Treasury ETFs Across The Maturity Spectrum: Stay Short (NASDAQ:VGSH)
Compare Vanguard Treasury ETFs VGSH, VGIT & VGLT for their duration risk, rate sensitivity, and macro outlook. Click to read more.
Why Is This Surprising Taylor Swift Deep Cut Trending?
Fans can’t get enough of “Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus” from the singer-songwriter’s The Tortured Poets Department

5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9 - Engadget
Android 17 and One UI 9 have brought new features to Samsung phones. Users can get security alerts and custom Now Briefs, and the Quick Panel has new tricks.

For The First Time Ever, Quantum Spins Shift a Centimeter-Scale Object
There's another notable first in the field of quantum physics to report on, and it's all to do with electron spin: the tiny, built-in magnetism of these particles, as if each one is carrying a microscopic compass needle.

Young Greek Programmer Develops AI Tool to Track Government Spending - GreekReporter.com
Public spending of the Greek state becomes easier to trace with diafaneia.ai, a tool that links answers to public records.
Late-night snacking may affect liver health - News-Medical
"It's important to remember, of the people who developed fatty liver disease, only a small fraction develop serious forms of the condition like liver ...

White Sox vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB ALDS Game 5 picks from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Saturday's AL Division Series Game 5 matchup
Malawi motorists queue for days as fuel shortage bites
Malawi’s fuel shortage has brought daily life in the capital Lilongwe to a halt.

JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity
Why Priya Misra, a portfolio manager at the firm, is looking to take credit risk in high-quality companies.
Alice Cooper Is Finally Ready to Tell the Truth
While discussing Devil on My Shoulder, his new memoir, artist pulls the curtain back on his religious childhood and why he wouldn't talk politics even when John Lennon begged him to
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Washing Machine Deals
Amazon has some interesting appliance deals this year, and washing machines are no exception. The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale has deals on Samsung, Bosch, LG, Haier and IFB front-loading washing machines. These offer a 9 to 12 kg load capacity and pack numerous features, including some AI-enab

A $34 Chipset Replacement Sourced From AliExpress Brought A Malfunctioning Laptop Back To Life, But The Repair Process Will Definitely Discourage Many
A $34 chipset replacement bought from AliExpress brought a malfunctioning laptop back to life, but the repair process is likely to discourage many

"I am not an AI-friendly actor": Nicolas Cage may never work with Amazon again after Spider-Noir AI dispute
Nicolas Cage declines future Amazon projects after rejecting a controversial artificial intelligence waiver for Spider-Noir. He publicly explained this major career decision during the recent New York Comic Con event.

Israeli Pharma Giant Teva wins FDA approval for monthly schizophrenia injection
Weltruza is Teva's second U.S.-approved product made in partnership with French biotech company Medincell. It uses long-acting injectable technology, designed to release medication over an extended period

Fantasy football rankings, projections, lineups, sleepers for NFL Week 5, 2026 from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Week 5 Fantasy football projections, PPR rankings, start-sit advice for sites like CBS Sports, ESPN and Yahoo

Explosive report alleges US pressured ally to bomb Iran to protect Trump ahead of midterms
The Trump administration pushed a key U.S. ally to carry out strikes on Iran in a bid to “avoid political fallout” before the midterms, according to an explosive report from The Jerusalem Post published on Saturday — a report that two U.S. officials denied within hours of its publication.Citing a re

Indiana survives Nebraska scare, keeps winning streak alive
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Josh Hoover surprised a Nebraska defense stacked to stop the run on a fourth-and-1, flipping the ball to a wide-open Nick Marsh for a 44-yard touchdown to give No. 7 Indiana its first lead in a 20-17 victory over Nebraska on Saturday.

Matthew Lillard Says He Thought ‘Scream’ Was ‘Lame’ and ‘Nobody’ Would See the Movie Before It Became a Hit: ‘Here We Are 30 Years Later’
When Lillard filmed the original "Scream," he didn’t think it would become the cult classic its regarded as today.
3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
High rare earth demand could complicate Europe's offshore wind ambitions
Wind turbines, devices that can convert energy from the wind into electricity, do not burn fuel during operation and could thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Despite their possible environmental advantages, building these devices depends heavily on the mines and factories supplying the metals the
Athena robot fluidly throws, catches and hits balls in baseball demo
RAI's AthenaZero robot has demonstrated its ability to throw, catch, and hit balls using coordinated movements and a low-inertia design.
This One Sleep Stage Was Linked to Lower Risks of Dementia, Heart Disease, and More
The researchers discovered that people who got more REM sleep had a lowered risk of developing 83 different diseases and health conditions. There was ...

Kentucky vs. LSU odds, picks, predictions, time, line: Betting preview for college football Week 6 on Saturday
Kentucky hosts LSU on Saturday for a Week 6 college football matchup
Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Puerto Vallarta businesses board up windows as Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico’s west-central coast.
'Keeping people incommunicado without disclosing whereabouts': CJP's Shinde seeks immediate release of Dipke, other leaders
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police after arriving in New Delhi. Ajinkya Shinde demanded their immediate release and information about their location. Shinde expressed concern over the lack of communication with their families or lawyers. The lead

‘Ibuku’ Review: Dreamlike Indonesian Drama Is a Compelling Tale of Parental Redemption
Playing in competition at Busan, Eddie Cahyono's fourth film 'Ibuku' explores the struggles of migrant workers through the family left behind.

The Currency of the Future Will Be Measured in Energy: Money in the Age of AI
Qubic, the Energy of the Future as a Medium of Exchange, and the Birth of Distributed Intelligence.

Samsung & SK hynix Have Set A Dangerous Greed Cycle That Has Trickled Down To Suppliers Like ASML, Who Now Want To Match Their Customers’ Profit Margins
Samsung and SK hynix have set a precedent that is now trickling down to suppliers, as ASML reportedly applies a flat price hike across every EUV and DUV part
Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here's what to know
As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo's pimples weren't too bad—just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.

Why healthy middle-aged women are at risk of deadly heart attacks
For women in their 50s, much of the health conversation for the past few years has been about one thing: menopause. HRT, hot flushes, brain fog, bone strength.

Emma Hayes won't blame luck as misses sink USWNT in 2-0 loss to Spain: 'Unlucky is being struck by lightning'
A missed penalty and wasted opportunities doomed the Americans despite dominating expected goals, but Sophia Wilson's resurgence offered plenty of promise ahead of Tuesday's rematch
Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel
Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.
Telengana CM Revanth Reddy asks party MPs, MLAs to participate in INDIA bloc protest in Delhi on October 12
A Revanth Reddy has invited party leaders to join a protest in Delhi concerning voting rights. The protest is organized by the INDIA bloc and is scheduled for October 12. AICC general secretary K C Venugopal emphasized the importance of this demonstration in protecting people's voting rights. Leader
When Nana Patekar revealed he didn't have money to pay for his father's treatment so he died in the hospital: 'That hesitation stays with you'
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday, October 8, leaves behind a remarkable body of work and a legacy that extends beyond his performances on screen. Over the years, the actor has also offered glimpses into the personal experiences that shaped him.

A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
Since OpenAI disclosed this summer that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company in what is now referred to as the Hugging Face incident, other AI companies have jumped on the bandwagon with their own concerning events, such as...
OpenAI Makes Progress in Preventing AI-Driven ChatGPT Delusions
Mental-health experts offered advice on how the popular chatbot could ask better questions and distinguish among crises and other conditions.

Gambling Addiction Group in Shambles After It Turns Out It's Funded by Kalshi
The National Council on Problem Gambling accepted a $2 million donation from prediction platform Kalshi, leading to chaos.
Matt Haig says debate around mental health diagnosis is 'misguided and disingenuous'
Author Matt Haig described the debate surrounding alleged overdiagnosis of autism and mental health conditions as “misguided and disingenuous” ...

Jezelle 'GG' Banks commits to South Carolina: Viral sensation point guard chooses Gamecocks over LSU, Texas
Banks is the No. 4-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting class, according to 247Sports
Yemeni government’s military says its forces advancing against Houthis
Saudi-backed forces say 1,150 Houthis killed in operations against the Iran-aligned group over the past 24 hours.
Maren Haile-Selassie, Anton Salétros score short-handed goals as Fire rally to beat NYCFC 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Maren Haile-Selassie had an assist on a short-handed goal by Anton Salétros in the second half before scoring the winner in the 87th minute and the Chicago Fire rallied to beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday.

Kim Kardashian Looks Pretty in Pink at Lewis Hamilton's Race in Singapore
Kim Kardashian's keeping Lewis Hamilton loose before his race in Singapore this weekend ... making him crack a smile in her cheeky pink outfit.