World in a Pulse
Briflio distills the day's signals into one calm feed — a personalized mix of the top stories across every topic, with context, not noise.
Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases
American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing costly mistakes and disputes as AI-powered shopping grows.
Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday again blamed Saudi Arabia for multiple airstrikes overnight that targeted areas along Yemen's northern border with the kingdom and its western coastline. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim, but the strikes came hours after air raid sire
Continuously evolving cells help pancreatic cancer evade treatment and spread
An analysis of nearly half a million cells from dozens of patients' tumors reveals how cancer cells continuously reshape their genetic makeup over time, enabling them to evade treatment for one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
Heart attack: Woman was 'dead for 10 minutes' due to 'silent' cardiac condition
Medics in Spain raced against time to save Sandra McCartney's life after her heart stopped beating.
2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: UCLA just misses cut, Notre Dame into top four
Despite its win over Oregon over the weekend, the Bruins find themselves on the outside looking in entering Week 7, while Notre Dame rose two spots ahead of its clash at BYU
Why has search of Ilhan Omar’s home before US midterms caused controversy?
Federal agents searched Omar's home in what she described as an attempt to 'weaponise federal law enforcement'.
Kroger layoffs: Grocery giant will slash thousands of corporate jobs as CEO asserts need for ‘faster decisions’
Kroger Co. plans to cut more than a third of its corporate workforce in the next three years under new CEO Greg Foran, according to an internal memo obtained by Fast Company. Foran joined the grocery giant in February to succeed interim CEO Ron Sargent. The Cincinnati company’s corporate workforce is around 8,200 people, which means nearly 3,000 roles will be cut. The layoffs will only impact corporate roles, not store or distribution jobs. “Simplifying means making faster decisions
How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.
The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second at 50% off.
Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years
From a humble mayonnaise-laden sandwich to an expensive piece of sashimi, tuna is a prized source of food for people around the world. Once an inexpensive, easily shipped canned protein source, today's bluefin tunas can fetch millions of dollars at auction. Millions of tons of tuna are harvested eve
Navy fits USS Ohio with DRAKE jammer to spot and disrupt drones when the sub surfaces
Rather than destroying an aircraft with missiles, guns or interceptor drones, it tries to interrupt the link to the operator.
Plan to live-stream US execution tests Southeast Asia’s content curbs
Analysts urge regulators to step up efforts to limit resharing and improve detection tools to reduce harm to the public.
Fantasy football Week 6 waiver wire: Woody Marks, Germie Bernard lead top pickups amid byes and injuries
Four teams hit byes and injuries mount at running back, making Woody Marks and key replacement targets essential additions for Week 6 lineups
Spain’s King Felipe makes first visit to Ceuta amid migrant crisis
Spain’s King Felipe is visiting Ceuta for the first time in his reign, amid an ongoing migration crisis there.
Intellivisa Raises $3M to Build the Clearance Layer for Global Travel
Backed by Mu, Incisive and United Airlines Ventures, Intellivisa is the AI engine to get travelers cleared to enter their destination before they reach the airport
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve boasts some of the giddiest highs you're likely to experience in a video game this year (but it would have benefitted from being a little bit shorter)
One or two dud missions and an uneven story do little to dull the shine of 2026’s most breathless, invigorating action game.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.
Why Has Virat Kohli Joined LinkedIn at 37? His First Post Offers a Clue
Virat Kohli makes his LinkedIn debut at 37, sharing his business vision and discussing his investment in Agilitas and co-founding of one8world.
In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections
"Mass protests have convulsed India after 130 million Indians were removed from electoral rolls by the country’s election commission," writes Gautam Bhatia.
Ozempic maker hit with lawsuits over 'eye stroke' condition
Slimmers in the US are seeking damages after the injections allegedly caused a condition that cuts off blood supply to the optic nerve, commonly known as an 'eye stroke'.
Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 6 game
SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 6 NFL odds and revealed its NFL score predictions and best NFL picks
Yemeni government launches air strikes on Houthi positions
Yemeni rights group accuses the Houthis of killing five civilians and injuring more than a dozen others.
Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it moves to sell assets to Disney
Controversial chatbot platform Character.ai is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wake of mounting legal challenges and runaway operating costs, the four-year-old startup said in a surprise announcement on Monday. The move comes as the Menlo Park, California, company has faced a number of lawsuits in recent years, including some that say its AI companions have encouraged users to harm or kill themselves. In its announcement, Character.ai said it has reached an agreement with D
Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Royal Albert show
The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.
Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy
The startup will sell some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.
Modified lentil protein mimics fat in non-fat yogurt
Modified lentil protein can act like fat in nonfat foods, especially yogurt, delivering creaminess and richness, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The work, published in Food Chemistry, is the latest effort to develop an effective fat texturizer for use in low-fat foods.
NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launched on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as part of the company’s 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station for NASA. Credit: NASA NASA’s SpaceX 35th commercial resupply mission lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and hardware, bound for the International Space Station.
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
Who is the best WR in the NFL? How Puka Nacua stacks up vs. JSN, Ja'Marr after historic 'MNF'
Revisiting our list of the top 10 wide receivers in football
French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackers
More than 500 shops across France were hit in a major cyberattack on freezers, which caused tonnes of food to perish.
38 Percent of U.S. adults are estranged from family. The workplace is feeling it
Family estrangement isn’t just a private family problem anymore. It’s become a widely discussed social phenomenon. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, reports and polls across the United States have pointed to a rise in adults cutting ties with relatives. The subject is everywhere: on social media, on talk shows, and in conversations with friends who are navigating increasingly complicated family dynamics. A 2020 Cornell University study by sociologist Karl Pillemer offered a striking
Marion Cotillard to Serve as Marrakech Film Festival Jury President
Oscar-winning French actor Marion Cotillard will preside over the competition jury at the 23rd Marrakech Film Festival in November.
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor into one subscription
The new X Subscription combines X's paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.
High-speed video reveals how honey bee stingers pump venom
Credit: Ramirez-Esquivel et al 202 Credit: Ramirez-Esquivel et al 202 Honey bees are known to leave their stingers embedded in tender flesh once they sting you and fly away.
NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission
4 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Engineers and technicians use a crane to position Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 lunar lander within the 25-Foot Space Simulator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Aug. 31.
Is olive oil really good for you? Why it's not as healthy as you think
What's the truth? Is olive oil really the health elixir it's so often painted out to be, or is it just making you fat?
Will Wade, LSU players won't attend SEC Basketball Media Day in Birmingham due to 'inclement weather'
SEC Media Day from Birmingham begins on Tuesday, but LSU will not be in attendance
Deadly Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Taiz as government forces advance in Marib
Government forces engage in intense clashes as Houthi shelling targets residential areas and hospitals in Taiz.
Getty Images was worth $4.8 billion just 4 years ago. Now it’s filing for bankruptcy
Getty Images is filing for bankruptcy and plans to go private, the company announced on Monday.A release says that the company plans to begin the process of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the weeks ahead and undergo massive restructuring, which will ultimately see complete control and ownership of the company in the hands of the Getty family, as well as Koch Equity Development. As a part of the restructuring, Koch Equity Development (which is the investment arm of Koch, Inc.) will inves
Are J.Lo and Keith Urban Dating? What Sources Say About Their “Secret Meetups”
I have questions!!!!
Palantir’s Shyam Sankar says the Pentagon has replaced Anthropic’s AI
“It’s already been replaced,” Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said of Anthropic’s AI at the Pentagon, adding it had no operational impact.
Disaster recovery in Australia exposes housing gaps and points to three priorities
This summer, Australia could face some of its most extreme wildfire conditions ever due to the severity of an ever-strengthening El Niño. And for many Australians, memories of catastrophic natural disasters are still painfully fresh.
Here's Why Slow-Moving Taurid Fireballs Make For The Best Skywatching
They don't produce anything like the torrent of "shooting stars" associated with August's Perseids or December's Geminids, but the Taurid meteor showers have something else going for them — fireballs. The Taurids are famous for occasionally producing exceptionally bright, slow-moving meteors that ca
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?
Would the Dodgers actually bench Shohei Ohtani? Struggling superstar faces questions amid 0-2 NLCS hole
After a second half gutted by injuries, Ohtani has proven to be a drain on the disappointing Dodgers so far in the NLCS
Palestinians dream of returning home after Israel raids West Bank camps
Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in Tulkarem refugee camp and dream of returning home.
Bumble stock soars as the embattled dating app strikes deal to go private. Here’s how it got here
Bumble has spent the past few years trying everything from a new CEO to AI-powered matches. Now, the embattled dating app company is making another big move: going private. Ithaca Holdings, a new firm run by former tech executives, is acquiring Bumble for $1.3 billion, the latter announced on Tuesday. Bumble’s board unanimously voted in favor of the deal, with founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd recusing herself from the decision. News of a potential deal was first reported b
Magic: The Gathering - How To Win Physical Reality Fracture Booster Boxes on Magic Arena
Magic: The Gathering players can compete in the upcoming Arena Direct tournament for the chance to win Reality Fracture booster boxes.
Bernie Sanders warns AI creators are 'not above the law' | Fox Business Video
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders warns that AI creators are not above the law. Brian Brenberg and Taylor Riggs react to his calls to ban artificial superintelligence and hold big tech oligarchs accountable.
Meta launches Muse Wonder to rival OpenAI, Anthropic
Meta shares rose about 4% in afternoon trading amid the Muse Wonder release.
TB 26-08 Complex Modes in Lightly Damped Structural Systems:A Two-Mode Interaction Perspective
For more information, contact Joel W. Sills, Langley Research Center, joel.w.sills@nasa.gov Download the PDF version NASA’s Chemical Equilibrium with Applications (CEA) code is a foundational tool for propulsion system analysis. It provides equilibrium chemistry, rocket performance, shock, and detonation calculations used across NASA and the broader aerospace community.
‘Unprecedented’ Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Fridges
Cyberattacks aren’t just stealing your passwords; they’re spoiling your food.
Fantasy basketball rankings 2026-27: Sleepers, breakouts and busts by proven NBA model
SportsLine simulated the 2026-27 NBA season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy basketball sleepers, breakouts and busts
F1 set to return to Africa for first time in three decades
Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to bring the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993.
A livestreamed public execution would be psychologically damaging to kids. Experts weigh in on what parents can do
This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executed in public for his crimes.Instead, it’s focused on the unprecedented parental challenge of handling the near-certain prospect that children will hear of or see footage of the Dec. 3 U.S. execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan if the Trump administration follows through with plans to livestream the event.The danger stretches beyond the broadcast itself, because history s
What channel is Wolves v Bolton Wanderers Championship match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Wolves v Bolton Wanderers, including TV channel, live stream and kick-off time.
Clueso raises $10M for AI agents that make corporate video
Clueso has raised a $10M Series A for AI agents that make corporate video. London's Synthesia sells that to most of the Fortune 100 at a $4B valuation.
iPhone Duo poised to deliver iPad-level dominance over Android
Apple is laying the groundwork for an unrivalled selection of dedicated Duo apps, just as it did with the iPad
Video. Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30
Video. At least five people were killed and more than 30 injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan, Pakistan, early on Tuesday, 13 October. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.
The latest way to spot disease? A swab to check belly button odour
The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings.
Broncos vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time: 'Thursday Night Football' picks by proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos picks for 'Thursday Night Football'
‘Block, blunt, break’: What’s in NATO’s new Russia war plan?
NATO's top commander says he is revealing a plan to stop a Russian invasion of Europe.
I let an AI assistant shop for me and the reviewers got nothing
There’s a new kind of AI in town, and it’s all about you. Which is to say you, personally—these are the new personal AI assistants that go by names like Muse, Dots, and Grok Bot, and they’re ready to dismantle much of the friction in your life. Need to research a trip, book a restaurant, or choose between healthcare plans? With the right context, they can handle it all for you, complete with a smile on their mascot-like avatars. But just how does one of these assistants recommend what to buy?
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".