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The Apple Watch Series 12's Readiness score enhances all its other wellness features, and makes for a compelling upgrade over older models
The best mainline version of the wearable in years
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Spotify appears to be stepping up enforcement of existing policies regarding Family and Duo subscription plans by requiring users to scan a QR code in person on the plan manager's device in order to maintain access to it.
The 6 Best iPhone Duo Cases to Protect Apple’s $2,000 Foldable
I tested several options, and these are my top picks, from sleek, minimalist designs to rugged styles for maximum protection.
Diabetes association says ‘threat’ preceded members’ ejections, but admits policies were unclear
The American Diabetes Association has issued two explanations, two reviews and an apology over its June convention. A Friday report adds new twists.
Jamey Eisenberg's Week 7 Fantasy football sleepers and DFS picks: Rams injuries open door for hidden gems
With Davante Adams sidelined and Puka Nacua's status uncertain, Tyler Higbee and Konata Mumpfield could deliver big Fantasy returns
Broadcaster Kevin Adell files bankruptcy after losing $62.2M race case
The filing means a Black pastor could get less money after winning a $62.2 million jury verdict in a race discrimination case against Kevin Adell.
A personalized cancer vaccine could be available as soon as 2027. Here’s what we know
A breakthrough treatment for the deadliest form of skin cancer can cut a patient’s risk of recurrence or death nearly in half. The new scientific revelation is powered by an mRNA-based vaccine crafted with the technology behind both Pfizer and Moderna’s landmark COVID-19 shots. By using mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid), the vaccine can be customized for the genetic profile of an individual patient’s skin cancer, fighting tumors much more effectively than generic traditional metho
Carrie Season 2 Is Happening for a Good Reason Despite Fan Complaints & Questions
Prime Video's latest viewership update makes Carrie's renewal for a second season all the more understandable.
From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and scaling companies both inside and outside traditional startup hubs.
NVIDIA RTX Remix 1.6 Launches With DLSS 5, 6X Multi Frame Generation, Minecraft Java Edition Support, And More
NVIDIA's RTX Remix 1.6 adds DLSS 5, 6X Multi Frame Generation, and experimental Minecraft support enhancing modding tools and performance.
Aging US paper mills set for AI-driven transformation led by ORNL
DOE-backed CRAFT center aims to cut costs, boost productivity, and revive one of America's oldest manufacturing industries
Highly anticipated Moderna-Merck melanoma cancer vaccine data arrived early
In data released at ESMO, the Moderna-Merck personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced recurrence-free survival and the time until distant metastasis occurred.
NFL Week 7 injury report: Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson questionable, but both could return on Sunday
A look at game statuses across the league
Prince William reveals he once dreamt of being ‘DJ Xara’ or a career as a policeman
The heir to the throne made a surprise appearance alongside Cate Blanchett, Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin on Graham Norton’s BBC chat show.
Barclays becomes the latest company to trim its workforce for AI efficiency
The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is changing the way major companies allocate resources. That can mean an end to some jobs once done by humans. Yet in many cases it means repurposing money once spent on workers so that more capital can be devoted to boosting AI capabilities. Just how much money is being spent on AI is a hot topic as fears of a bubble in the sector grow, but the potential impact on workers in some sectors is
Babydoll singer becomes first Welsh artist to top UK singles chart in 15 years
Jamie Miller is the first Welsh artist since 2011 to earn a UK Number 1 single - after Sian Evans' feature on DJ Fresh's Louder.
Built for Agents: The Case for Spark Declarative Pipelines
A 528-build benchmark shows that declarative pipeline authoring catches structural faults before execution, cutting cluster time on the builds we measured by ~34x compared to procedural PySpark.
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue
During a lengthy news conference NASA on Friday provided a detailed overview of how it plans to return astronauts to the lunar surface, as soon as 2028, as part of its Artemis Program. Although much of the information behind these plans has been previously reported in Ars Technica and elsewhere, this marked the first time NASA has laid them out in detail and acknowledged some substantial changes in the architecture. Most notably, for SpaceX's Starship vehicle, the revised plan calls for the Orion spacecraft to dock with the Starship lunar lander in high-Earth orbit before transiting to the Moo
AI-Powered Wearable Device Could One Day Transmit Smells Over the Internet
Learn how a wearable device can recreate smells transmitted over the internet, potentially bringing a new sensory dimension to virtual experiences.
A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut the chances of melanoma tumor recurrence in major study
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients' tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck.
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Kenya announces second Ebola death, says ‘no evidence’ of community spread
The Ebola outbreak has now spread to four countries across eastern, central and western Africa.
What commissioner Ryan Baty sees as 'responsible growth'
Sedgwick County Commissioner Ryan Baty spoke at a Business Journal event about his approach to government and how he has applied businesses principles he learned from his dad's experience in the bowling industry to public service.
A Cult-Favorite Sci-Fi Horror Series Perfect For Halloween Is Now Streaming On Netflix - TVLine
If you're a Netflix subscriber looking for a seasonally appropriate horror TV binge, check out "From." The first three seasons just landed on Netflix.
Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport
Leaders in the US Space Force would like to have a new spaceport up and running in four years, adding a third heavy-lift launch site to relieve pressure from bases in Florida and California that have shot rockets into orbit for nearly 70 years. The obvious problem with that ambition is 2030 is four years away, and Pentagon officials have not determined where the new spaceport should go or how to acquire land for it. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink first mentioned the service's search for a third launch base in May.
Scientists Built a 3D Cloak That Makes Objects Almost Invisible to Thermal Cameras
An intricate metal-and-rubber lattice steers heat around objects, concealing their presence from thermal detection.
Why experts are pushing RFK Jr. to release a federal definition of ultraprocessed foods
More than 100 science, medical and nutrition experts signed and sent an open letter Friday to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the administration to release the first-ever government definition of ultraprocessed foods.
Seahawks rule out RB Zach Charbonnet vs. Chiefs
RB Zach Charbonnet's season debut will have to wait at least one more week as the Seahawks have ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Macklemore: ‘I say free Palestine’ as he kicks off a new tour
Macklemore says ‘being human is not complicated’ as he kicked off his Free Palestine tour on Thursday night.
Movie review: Colman radiant in well-woven romance Wicker
There have been wicker-related films before. The Wicker Man from 1973 is a classic of folk horror. This bawdy, rowdy outing is more of a folk sex-comedy.
Leslie Bibb Joins Camila Mendes' New Sequel Movie Following He-Man 2 Buzz
Leslie Bibb joins Camila Mendes in Prime Video’s Upgraded 2 following He-Man 2 buzz, with filming set to begin in Italy.
Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend
Hello, Dessa?
Study maps the human side of flood risk
When heavy rain hits a city, knowing where water will accumulate is only part of the picture. Who lives in the affected buildings? How might flooding disrupt their lives? And where could additional support make the greatest difference?
Potatoes could be the secret to better plant-based meat, say food scientists
Potatoes could hold the key to making better gluten-free plant-based meat, according to a new study.
Tango builds on Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer success
As the ESMO conference kicks off, Tango's pancreatic cancer combination shows striking promise and detailed data on Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine is released early.
Knicks vs. Celtics prediction, odds, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, Oct. 23
SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics best bets on Friday
Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350
Authorities warn of 'destructive winds' and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island's northeast.
The “enslopification” of B2B marketing is here
There’s a phenomenon happening in advertising and marketing. If you’ve been on LinkedIn lately, you’ve experienced it in the endless scroll of bland thought leadership posts. Your inbox is filled with decks and documents that your coworkers and vendors are churning out, expecting you to decipher. The verbose, garishly-designed, and ultimately meaningless content you now have to wade through daily has a name: “enslopification.” It’s a variation on Cory Doctorow’s coined term “enshittificati
The 7 Best Psychological Horror Movies on Netflix in October
Here is your guide to the best psychological horror movies on Netflix in October, including "Psycho," "Split" and "Immaculate."
OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.
Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. nuclear agency said Friday that he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. Rafael Grossi said in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual report to the U.N. General Assembly that this will be driven by electrification, data c
NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions
7 Min Read NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions As NASA returns humans to the lunar surface and establishes a long-term presence on our closest celestial neighbor, the agency and commercial human landing system providers Blue Origin and SpaceX have streamlined the designs and changed both concepts of operations for its future crewed landers. Since NASA established initial contracts with Blue Origin and SpaceX for crewed missions to the Moon, the agency has redefined Artemis
Flu Shot 2026-2027: Vaccine Updates, Protection, and Flu Risks
... health conditions. Vaccination remains the best defense against severe illness and helps reduce the burden on our communities during peak ...
'We didn't get the results we wanted': All Whites coach to leave role
Darren Bazeley has been in charge of the All Whites since 2023.
Masked gunmen kill seven in attack on church funeral in Jordan
At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded after two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan.
AI usage is prominent in Winnipeg’s municipal race, and it’s likely here to stay
Winnipeg voters may have noticed an uncanny sheen to aspects of certain mayoral campaigns this year.
BioWare Was Doomed for Years as Mass Effect Was a "Prestige Project" for EA Daily Fix
In today's Daily Fix:The internet is still mourning the sudden loss of legendary video game studio BioWare, but an industry analyst says the writing was on the wall years ago, even before EA's controversial acquisition by an investment group led by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. In relate
Watch AI Jitters, Oil & Big Tech - Bloomberg
The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are BlackRock Deputy CIO, Global Fixed Income Russ Brownback, AXA Group Chief Economist Gilles Moëc, Mizuho Securities Senior Equity Research
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo warning military personnel against using nonpublic information to make bets on prediction markets, saying the wagers could give important clues to enemy countries. "Do Not Compromise Military Operations for Personal Financial Gain," said the subject line of an October 20 memo published yesterday by CBS News.
NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza
4 min readNASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ended its science mission now that the spacecraft is orbiting less than 171 miles (275 kilometers) above Earth’s surface. The greater atmospheric drag at this height prevents the satellite’s telescopes from steadily gazing at their astronomical targets. Swift conducted its final observation on Oct. 20.
GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
Duke vs. Virginia odds, predictions: Betting preview, kickoff time, picks for Friday Week 8 college football
The Cavaliers host the Blue Devils in an ACC title game rematch Friday night
Why is Israel increasing its presence in the Balkans?
In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?
This new tool layers Wikipedia articles onto a map to make your half-hour walk more interesting
How much do you really know about the world right outside your door? A trending tool has the answers, highlighting all there is to see, do, and discover within a 30-minute walk of your location. On Local Wiki, users can input their location—either directly or through a postal code, town, area, or nearby landmark—and see a color-coded map of every Wikipedia article geotagged within 30 minutes on foot. The so-called “encyclopedia for round here” includes everything from local parks to cultur
Celebrity Traitors left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams
A newly earned special power left one contestant with a big decision to make in Friday's episode.
Publishers and Lawmakers Just Forced Meta to Pause Its AI Web Scraping Plan
Meta delayed its updated commercial terms to November 20 following pushback from news publishers and US lawmakers over AI web scraping.
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising
Using Google's products and services has always been fundamentally precarious—doing so gives the world's largest advertising company a lot of juicy personal data. Google has long said it won't use the sensitive data from products like Gmail, Drive, and Photos for ad personalization, but a change to the company's privacy policy appears to dismantle that firewall. On October 16, Google issued an update to its privacy policy, spotted by Android Authority. The ad personalization section used to include a clear limit on data from certain apps.
NASA’s Artemis III Mission to Test Future Moon Lander Operations
Before astronauts return to the lunar surface, NASA will first conduct one of the most ambitious and complex test missions in the agency’s history. Launching in 2027, Artemis III will send NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano aboard the Orion spacecraft into low Earth orbit to perform a series of demonstrations with test versions, or test articles, of human landing systems being developed by industry partners Blue Origin and SpaceX.
America could face two flu seasons this winter, doctor says
The US could end up suffering two separate flu seasons this year due to a mutated strain causing earlier peaks than expected, experts warn.
Deadspin | Darren Clarke takes early lead in Schwab Cup playoff opener
Deadspin | Darren Clarke takes early lead in Schwab Cup playoff opener
'Phantom Blade Zero' Looks Absolutely Incredible in Its Final Launch Trailer
The upcoming action RPG shows off its impressive combat and visuals ahead of its October 29 launch, with physical editions planned for 2027.
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Connect Biopharma Holdings Limited (CNTB) Discusses Rademikibart and SEABREEZE Trial Results in Acute COPD October 21, 2026 10:00 AM EDTCompany...
Ariana Madix's Los Angeles Home Burglarized, Jewelry Stolen
Ariana Madix's had her Los Angeles-area home burglarized over the weekend ... and the thieves apparently made off with some expensive bling ... TMZ has learned.