World in a Pulse
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UN suggests Meta 'disproportionately' curbed Lula posts
United Nations experts said Meta Platforms Inc "disproportionately curtailed" accounts linked to one side of Brazil's presidential race.
UN says we're going to blow past 1.5º warming, offers a "now what?" answer
In 2015, all but two countries agreed to make an effort to keep global temperatures from reaching 1.5° C above pre-industrial readings. Since then, most of the world has largely treated what they signed on to as aspirational, and one of the largest emitters (the US) has alternately withdrawn and recommitted to the agreement.
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
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
CBS Sports names future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt lead analyst for the 'NFL ON CBS'
Watt began calling games with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson at the start of the 2026 season
India resist New Zealand fightback to win record-setting T20 cricket opener
New Zealand reach their highest home total against India, 225-4, but Sanju Samson hits fifty to top the record in chase.
You Missed Cyberpunk 2077’s V In ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Season 2
'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' season 2 mostly avoids 'Cyberpunk 2077' at all, but there is one clear reference to V you probably missed.
Egyptian Screenwriter Mariam Naoum on the Struggle for Arab Series to Find Buyers: ‘We’re Suffocating Inside’
Mariam Naoum leads CineGouna Series, El Gouna’s new development lab bridging emerging TV writers with producers, platforms and buyers.
OpenAI to bring AI models, Codex to Google Cloud
The integration will also include Google Cloud’s access controls and data governance tools for workloads involving sensitive data.
Spotify forecasts fourth-quarter profit above estimates on AI bets
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Spotify forecast fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as the Swedish music streaming company bets on its AI-powered features to drive user growth in the crucial holiday season.
2,000 MW underground nuclear reactors eyed for former US munitions site
Deep Fission is ditching surface containment domes to place nuclear reactors one mile underground for cheaper, safer energy.
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?
Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
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Scientists Found a Surprising Link Between Intelligence and How Attractive You Think You Are
New research found that people who scored higher on intelligence tests tended to rate their own looks slightly lower, but the difference was small.
This founder built the RV he wanted for ski trips. It led to a $20 million business
Jim Ritchie started AEONrv, a Nevada-based company that sells a high-tech hybrid RV, because he wanted to create a new kind of vehicle for himself to use. The result is an RV with a modern, all-electric cabin mounted on the chassis of a gas-burning Ford Transit van. The company’s growth has been strong enough to land it at No. 66 on the Inc. 5000 list this year, with a three-year growth rate of 4,231 percent. And it has managed to pull off this growth while the overall RV industry has decline
Recluse Rob Kardashian makes very rare public appearance for sibling's birthday
Rarely-seen Rob Kardashian has been seen with his siblings to mark sister Kim Kardashian's birthday, with the family enjoying a night out at Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions
DeepSeek has reportedly raised $15 billion in one of China's largest funding rounds, just days after the US ordered federal agencies to remove its technology over national security concerns.
Forget "Malaise 2.0," GM says it's still all-in on EVs and autonomy
GM provided flights from Detroit to New York and accommodation so Ars could attend the GM Future event. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. It’s easy to criticize US automakers and their tepid approach to electric vehicles under the current administration and the expiration of the EV tax credit. It’s also easy to look at the rest of the world's embrace of EVs and wonder if the US is entering a “Malaise 2.0” era.
Living With a Rare Lung Disease Changed My Life in Ways I Never Expected
An idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis upended one man’s retirement plans—but it also fueled his sense of purpose.
5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day
Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
Miami president says ACC is in college football's 'second tier,' discusses moving to SEC, Big Ten
Miami president Joe Echevarria says his school is a 'proud member of the ACC' but is open to conference realignment talks
Experienced Northville girls cross country eyeing another state title run
Elite sophomore leads a group looking to win another state title next month.
The Latest: Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting
Voter turnout is soaring compared with the last midterm election in many of the states that are expected to decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis of early voting two weeks before Election Day.
Late Queen's famous crown to go on display in major royal jewellery exhibition
The unprecedented display will see more than 300 spectacular pieces of jewellery go on show - many for the first time - in a brand new exhibition at Buckingham Palace
Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you
Nirva will ship its $249 ambient AI pendant by the end of the year.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Unknown hackers hijacked more than 300 Tor exit nodes and reconfigured them to favor unencrypted email traffic and redirect SSH connections through servers they controlled, a researcher reported Tuesday. The hijacking began in late August, when, according to Tor volunteers, the attacker used a valid password that had been reused to gain access to a Tor management server.
In 2022, researchers began monitoring oyster habitat restoration beneath China's Bohai Bay; by 2026, artificial reefs held 286 oysters per square metre and suspended particles were about 62% lower - The Times of India
Four years after researchers began studying the restoration of oyster reefs in China's Bohai Bay, the newly created habitats are showing signs of recovery.
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.
Three reasons why the Rays can finally win their first World Series title
The Rays, the AL's best team throughout 2026, will try to win their first ring vs. the Brewers in their third WS trip
Ilhan Omar home raid, Haines attack: Inside rise in violence on officials
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home raided; Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs following an attack.
Apple’s folding phone arrives in stores soon. See these dos and dont’s first
Apple’s first folding phone arrives in stores on Friday, bringing the advantages of a flexible display to iPhone loyalists. Such devices also have their own unique care and protection considerations.Folding screen phones have their upsides. Owners can have a pocket-size device that expands into a bigger seamless screen and can also act as its own stand or tripod. But the technology also requires a bit more attention than a traditional smartphone.Many users have reported shipping dates for
Legendary video game studio BioWare closed after 31 years
The influential studio that made Mass Effect and Dragon Age announces it is closing its doors.
Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb
It has been a dramatic, public and global response, but the cyber event hasn't happened yet.
Meta has strong chance of getting $25 billion New Mexico penalty slashed on appeal, experts say
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has a strong basis for arguing that the $25 billion penalty New Mexico secured this week in a case stemming from allegations the firm mishandled user data should be reduced on appeal, legal experts said.
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Dignity Health nurse navigator, breast cancer survivor shares advice - KCRA
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Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia
Military has raised the threat level of Russian sabotage against German troops and facilities.
Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws
Several Asian governments have ordered cybersecurity inspections related to the vulnerabilities Read more at The Business Times.
BioWare's cancelled Mass Effect game would've learned from Baldur's Gate 3 and The Witcher to deliver "a level of autonomy and choice that no other game has"
We'll never get to play BioWare's cancelled Mass Effect game, and it's all the more frustrating considering how ambitious it sounded.
Claude Duet app is Anthropic’s bet on agents
Claude Duet is available through waitlist for Pro and Max plan users
Russia-linked hackers used decentralised network in Ukraine cyberattack, ESET says
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Russia-linked hackers used a decentralised volunteer-run network to conceal communications during an attack on a Ukrainian grain logistics company, marking the first documented case of a state-linked group using the network this way, ESET researchers said.
6.6 GW nuclear power campus proposed in US state with six reactors
The Nuclear Company proposed up to six AP1000 reactors in Kentucky, with 6.6 GW of capacity and a targeted construction start in 2028.
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.
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Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, Argentinian court told
Prosecutors have requested a 12-year prison sentence for Leopoldo Luque, one of seven healthcare professionals on trial.
Why this athletic training shoe startup thinks it can run with the big boys like Nike and Adidas
The athletic footwear market is as competitive as the customers it serves. Brands like Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and New Balance, along with relative newcomers such as Hoka and On Cloud, make shoes for almost anyone and everyone participating in various sports. But a few former athletes and footwear industry veterans see daylight in the market and are launching a new brand to serve it. Meet Unsung, a Boston-based company founded by former college athletes Dennis Baldwin, Jody
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.
Palantir says it cannot shut off NATO AI system as Europeans fear US tech dependence
BRUSSELS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - US software company Palantir sought to reassure Europeans that its military AI system used by NATO has no "kill switch", after disruptions to Ukraine's Starlink services heightened concerns about reliance on US tech firms.
XTEINK X3 vs X4 Classic vs X4 Pro: Which One Fits Your Reading Habits?
Most people read on their phones during short breaks in the day, but staying focused is not always easy. Messages, notifications, and social media apps
Judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in Cambridge Analytica case
A New Mexico judge ruled Wednesday that Meta must pay $25 billion to the state after a jury found last month that the social media giant had deceived users in a case related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, according to media reports.
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.
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3 Ways to Make Yourself Luckier in Life, According to Psychology
A psychologist shares three practical ways to recognize opportunities, overcome setbacks, and put yourself in a better position for success.
American Express and Airbnb just announced a major partnership. Here’s what changes for cardholders
For years, American Express has offered cardholders the chance to book stays at some of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotels through American Express Travel. Starting today, Amex is expanding that program to include a new type of stay: Airbnb. The credit card company announced a partnership with Airbnb on Thursday that will bring more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex Travel. The deal means eligible U.S. cardholders can now book Airbnb properties directly through the American E
Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".
'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister
'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister
MCP tool definitions and how they change
Monthly snapshots of a public transparency log of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers: every remote server in the official MCP registry and every npm/PyPI MCP package HISTOR observes, the exact tool definitions each one served, every recorded change field by field, WARDEN pattern scans and advisory
Two named storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK
The Met Office have named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.
Health insurance premiums jump 9%, and more Americans don’t have access to coverage
Working-age U.S. adults without health insurance rose in 2026. Half of all uninsured people did not seek needed care because of cost concerns, according to a new survey.
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Yemenis face severe shortages in Taiz amid Houthi blockade
Residents in Yemen’s Taiz are facing severe food and water shortages as a Houthi blockade cuts off a key supply route.
These adaptable coats switch up your winter wardrobe with one purchase
There’s a chill in the air and you’re likely taking your coats out of storage. If it turns out you need something new this year, you’re in luck. There’s a trend sweeping over the outwear industry: Designers aren’t just interested in warmth or silhouettes. They’re interested in transformation. They’re making coats, jackets and parkas have parts that come off, flip around, or snap into place. Most of us wear one coat for months. Over the course of t
Netflix’s Taken Trailer Shines Light on What Happened to Natalee Holloway
Netflix’s latest trailer for Taken: Natalee Holloway revisits the case surrounding the teenager's disappearance.