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Meta says Muse has over 10M users, with shopping a top activity
Meta Muse users are adopting the app for shopping and personal productivity, the company said during Q3 earnings. The AI app now has over 10M users.
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump
A Wall Street Journal report said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered the Starlink throttling that blindsided Ukraine's air assault forces last week, despite Musk's claim that all decisions on the military version of Starlink are made by the US military and President Trump. Trump denied ordering the restrictions. While Musk may have spoken to Trump and administration officials before the decision, The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Musk made the final call.
NASA Conducts RS-25 Engine Test in Support of Future Artemis Missions
2 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA conducts a hot fire of RS-25 engine No. 10001 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on Oct. 21, 2026. NASA/Danny Nowlin NASA conducts a hot fire of RS-25 engine No. 10001 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on Oct. 21, 2026.
Dandelion root: Benefits, side effects and how to try it
Dandelion root is nutrient-rich, but are its health claims proven? Meroe Morse, M.D., explains the benefits, risks and side effects of this common plant.
Around the World, Paris and 'giddiness': The dawn of the Ant-Melo era in Minnesota
The new LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt opens the season with a lot of flash and a renewed joy in Minnesota.
Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammering
Manchester United winless run continues with 4-1 Champions League humbling in Como, and Bruno Fernandes slams tactics.
DRDGOLD reports Q3 results
DRDGOLD reports Q3 results
'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew': News & Updates For Greta Gerwig Movie
Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' film, directed by Greta Gerwig, will arrive in theaters in 2027.
Three dormant US nuclear reactors are being restarted to power AI data centers
The US wants to re-open several former nuclear plants
Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought
In September, when Microsoft severely limited the game-streaming buffet available to Game Pass subscribers, the company said non-subscribers would soon be able to "purchase cloud playtime hours through the Xbox Store and stream eligible games they own on supported devices." Today, Microsoft rolled out those a la carte Cloud Playtime purchases to Xbox Insiders, with prices that might be a bit galling for players who have already purchased these streamable games. The "introductory launch pricing" for Xbox's Cloud Playtime purchases is as follows: 10 hours for $4 (~$0.40/hour) 25 hours for $8 (~
In 1,000+ Kids Who Claimed to Have Past Lives, Their ‘Reincarnation’ Came 12 Months After a Sudden Death
And scientists can’t explain the creepy correlation.
How Craig Collins Gained 60 Pounds of Muscle After Crohn's Surger - Men's Health
Craig Collins struggled with his condition before committing to the long path through surgeries—and fitness—to muscle up.
Former Cincinnati and West Virginia coach Bob Huggins living with a 'progressive cognitive condition'
The family of the Hall of Fame college basketball coach said in a statement that the progressive cognitive condition is affecting his "daily life"
Declan Rice grabs Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League
Eze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.
Crypto exchanges can keep paying interest-like rewards, federal regulators say
Cryptocurrency companies can continue to pay interest-like rewards to customers, federal regulators said Wednesday, despite warnings from banks that such programs could drain trillions of dollars in deposits from the banking system. The new rules are part of the implementation of the GENIUS Act, which was signed into law last year and was meant to codify the rules and regulations around issuers of stablecoins. Under the rules published by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Don't Stop Believin' - High school musical Glee set for reboot
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.
Walmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you
Walmart will let AI agents shop as long as they follow the retailer’s rules.
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI is stuck facing a lawsuit over alleged data center pollution after Donald Trump failed to convince a judge that his Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has complete control over all Clean Air Act lawsuits and can dismiss any suit at whim. Soon after unpermitted gas turbines were discovered powering Musk’s giant Colossus data center in Memphis, Tennessee, the NAACP sued.
One-way attack drones intercepted using modified uncrewed air system
The modified version of T-150 Uncrewed Air System (UAS) conducted the mission during a US Office of the Under Secretary for Research & Engineering (OUSW) experiment.
Don't Miss Out on Time With Family and Friends... New Yorkers Urged To Get COVID-19, Flu ...
RSV Vaccination Guidance. New Yorkers 75 and older, and those ages 50 to 74 who are at high risk for severe RSV due to certain health conditions or ...
Timberwolves vs. Heat NBA odds: Can Giannis Antetokounmpo outduel LaMelo Ball and be a winner in Miami debut?
LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves open the season at Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat
Real Madrid rout RB Leipzig 4-1 to continue perfect Champions League start
Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande score stunners as Real beat Leipzig to make it three from three in the Champions League.
In HelloNation, Veterinary Expert Lorrie Riggs Explains When Pet Surgery Becomes the Right Choice
/PRNewswire/ -- How do you know if your pet needs surgery? Now published, a HelloNation article provides the answer by explaining when an operation is...
Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error
Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.
AI and Robotics Archives - Interesting Engineering
Coverage here spans industrial robots, cobots, humanoids, drones, and service robots, along with the hardware and software that enable them to operate at scale.
OpenAI's latest AI models are coming to Google Cloud and Antigravity
Google would certainly prefer that everyone used its Gemini models with Google Cloud services, but soon, you'll have more options. OpenAI and Google have come to an arrangement that will see the former's frontier models arrive in Google Cloud services. Perhaps more importantly, GPT models will soon appear in Antigravity, Google's agent-powered coding tool. For enterprise customers and AI enthusiasts, OpenAI's latest model will appear in Google's "Model Garden" in the coming weeks, adding to its 200-plus options.
All screen time may not be bad for children
The effects of screen time on young children may depend on more than just how long they spend in front of a device, according to a new study.
From keto to GLP-1s: New McLean center will research metabolic psychiatry therapies
Metabolic psychiatry is a rapidly emerging field that focuses on the role of metabolic health in some mental health conditions. Doctors at McLean say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.
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Canadian publisher cuts ties with best-selling writer Orelien over AI use
Publisher Boreal says investigations confirmed the Haitian-Canadian Thelyson Orelien used AI in his breakthrough novel.
U.S. housing market officially hits 4 years of historically low resale turnover
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Ever since the pandemic-era housing demand surge fizzled out, mortgage rates spiked, and switching costs got out of whack, U.S. existing-home sales have been stuck at historically low levels. That’s been true in relatively more resilient housing markets across pockets of the Northeast and Midwest over the past few years, and it has also been the case in relatively softer housing
'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3 Trailer Plunges Middle-Earth Into War
"Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 3 is plunging all of Middle-earth to war against Sauron.
Nvidia’s DGX Spark has a match from Dell, minus the markup
While the Nvidia DGX Spark is like gold-dust, the Dell Pro Precision offers the same silicon with bigger savings for AI workloads.
Tesla profits drop 43% in Q3
Tesla published its third-quarter 2026 financial results this afternoon. Earlier in October, it reported its sales and deliveries for the three-month period, selling fewer cars than in the same quarter in 2025, yet it still beat analyst projections. Now we can see how those sales translate to the bottom line. Tesla brought in $28 billion in revenue in Q3, almost the same as in 2025. Automotive revenues were $20.6 billion, a 3 percent decrease year over year.
Americans are adding more calories to their coffee
A new analysis finds that coffee consumption has remained stable, but addition of sweeteners and creamers is up.
Nigeria identifies travel-related Ebola case
Nigeria has confirmed an imported Ebola case tied to the ongoing outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, becoming the fifth country to identify a related infection, health officials said.
Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WR in Week 7: Jaylen Waddle finally finds a soft matchup to exploit
Plus, why Jaylen Waddle is worth trusting as a borderline starter against a Cardinals defense that ranks among the league leaders in touchdowns allowed to receivers
Tehran displays mock installation of Trump behind bars
An Iranian performer in Tehran’s busy Tajrish Square has impersonated US President Donald Trump behind bars.
United Airlines is opening the largest airport lounge in the Americas. Here’s what’s inside
An enormous new airline lounge is poised to be a destination in and of itself. United Airlines will open the space this week at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, staking its claim to the largest airport lounge in North or South America. The lounge, which can be found in IAH’s revamped Terminal B, will feature seating for 800 people, including a 1,350-square-foot outdoor terrace offering panoramic views of planes coming and going. To enjoy the luxe new space, fliers will
Batman: James Gunn Gives Disappointing Update on Dark Knight’s DCU Costume
DCU fans receive a shocking update from James Gunn over Batman's costume overhaul in an awaited superhero movie.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
Enterprise-sized businesses spend, on average, 28 percent of their software budgets on unwanted upgrades, migrations, and licensing changes. Often, those firms' IT heads think those changes are detrimental. Those results are according to a survey of 2,018 chief information officers and senior IT decision-makers at companies with at least 10,000 employees that Origina commissioned for its report, “The Software Tax.” About half of the respondents (1,011) are from the US, and the rest are from the United Kingdom.
These Tiny Creatures Are Wiping Out Species Across the Globe. They’re Coming for Humans Next.
Human bodies getting cooler is compounding the problem.
Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
Harry Kane shows Arsenal what they're missing at striker as Bayern hold Arsenal in Champions League draw
Bayern Munich's talisman delivered another fantastic showing against Arsenal, scoring a penalty and carrying the attack to show the Gunners exactly what they are missing at center forward
Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about access to their data.
SpaceX Just Guided To A $35 Billion Quarter, So I Am Moving My Rating Up To Buy (SPCX)
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., aka SpaceX, Q3 revenue rose 161% YoY to $14.58B with $4.4B net income; guidance is $33–$37B Q1 revenue. Click for a SPCX stock update.
Kid Cudi To Star & Direct In Jean-Michel Basquiat Film Next Year
One of the great artists of the 20th century is coming to the big screen from one of the 21st century's hip hop legends.
Recursive launches Flint, a laptop coding model it says was largely built by AI
Startup Recursive has released Flint, a free, laptop-sized coding model built largely by its own AI research system, as an early test of AI that improves itself.
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world
Apple just revealed a new brand identity for Apple Music, with the expected turn to Liquid Glass. I’m not much of a fan of their new design language in general; this is where I admit that I’m still running MacOS Sequoia and have grumpy things to say about rounded corner radii and text legibility. It’s just a trend, it will pass, and at some point I’ll probably cave and upgrade when it starts actually affecting my ability to get work done, or more importantly get security updates.
NASA JPL Looks to Next 90 Years of Innovation, Exploration
5 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Clockwise from top: Caltech graduate students and friends carry out their first rocket firing on Halloween, 1936, in a dry riverbed along which JPL would rise. Their work helped make possible missions such as Perseverance and Europa Clipper as well as the future SkyFall and MoonFall missions. NASA/JPL-Caltech Interstellar probes. Lunar drones. Helicopters on Mars. When a group of Caltech graduate students and enthusiasts began conducting rocket-propulsion tests in Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco on Oct.
Study Links Unplanned Daytime Naps to Higher Dementia Risk - Prevention
... concerns about cognitive health. It could signal serious health conditions or sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea, or side effects from ...
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Will Russia’s diesel shipment to the US lower prices before midterms?
Moscow dispatches its inaugural diesel shipment to the US, aiming to ease fuel shortages as midterm elections loom.
‘I’ve never seen anything uglier’: Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad featuring candidate’s mother goes too far, says social media
The race to be Ohio’s next governor just reached a new low. Just two weeks ahead of the election on November 3, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is under fire for an attack ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. The Ramaswamy campaign’s ad features Donna Arthur, the mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton. “It’s not easy for a mother to say this, but Amy has a serious problem. She is a liar,” Arthur says in the ad, alleging that Acton has lied about being homeless as a ch
Football Manager 27 will be free at launch as Sega try to win back fans
Sega has announced Football Manager 27 will be free for a limited time, as it looks to avoid the launch woes of last year's entry.
While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat
As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its site, Walmart is taking the opposite approach, introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases on customers' behalf, with controls over spending and transaction approvals.
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades
The legendary studio behind series like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Neverwinter Nights, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is no more.
Tracks Along the Longest Drive on Another World
Explore This SectionPerseverance HomeMission OverviewRover ComponentsMars Rock SamplesWhere is Perseverance?Ingenuity Mars HelicopterMission UpdatesScienceOverviewObjectivesInstruments Highlights Exploration GoalsNews and FeaturesMultimediaPerseverance Raw ImagesImagesVideosAudioMore ResourcesMars MissionsMars Perseverance RoverMars Curiosity RoverMars Reconnaissance OrbiterMars OdysseyMore Mars MissionsMars Home This image, taken by Perseverance on Mars, shows wheel tracks from the drive that broke the record for the farthest distance driven on another celestial body.
Fears of a pan-African Ebola crisis growing as fourth country reports first case
As Nigeria reports its first case of Ebola, fears are growing that the epidemic that started in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May could be on the verge of becoming a bigger regional crisis.
Kristaps Porziņģis trade destinations: Three viable moves the Warriors could make to improve their roster
Porziņģis is out indefinitely and could walk away from the game, but the Warriors could still find a way to move him
Mexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid
The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.
Half of this group of workers lies to take PTO
For pet owners with jobs, occasionally missing work to care for their animals is a matter of routine. So is lying about it. Nearly half (46%) of working pet owners in a recent survey said they usually gave their boss a cover story when taking time off for their pet. Nearly a quarter (24%) said they had called in sick when it was really their pet who was under the weather. Others invented family emergencies (14%) and personal appointments instead of telling their bosses the real reason for
Borat 3 & Bruno 2 Will Never Happen After Sacha Baron Cohen’s New Ali G Movie, Here’s Why
Borat 3 and Bruno 2 may never happen, as Sacha Baron Cohen explains why his new Ali G movie could be his last guerrilla comedy.