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Open or closed AI? How founders are choosing what to build on at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how founders are choosing between building on open or closed AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps
A surge in Russian jet-powered drone strikes on Ukrainian data centers has increasingly disrupted mobile phone and Internet services for thousands of people.
NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety
3 Min Read NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety Ice collection seen on un-heated sections of the 1D2D-X ice drop detection probe in the test section of the IRT (Icing Research Tunnel).
German, U.S. scientists win Nobel in medicine for advancements in optogenetics
Scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics," the award-giving body said Monday.
Cost of change: Why Shane Beamer's future at South Carolina isn't as tenuous as it might seem
The Gamecocks are on an eight-game SEC losing streak dating back to last season, but sources indicate that moving on from Beamer in the near future could be too expensive
Australia's migrant policy offers lessons for EU and US
Australia has used offshore processing centers to deter asylum seekers for more than two decades. As the EU and US pursue similar third-country arrangements, Australia's experience highlights the potential problems.
Russia ‘pneumonic plague’: What we know about the quarantine in Siberia after a researcher’s death
U.S. investigators are closely monitoring reports that dozens of people are in quarantine after the death of a Russian laboratory worker studying the plague in Siberia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State Department, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and other U.S. government agencies are trying to determine what happened after a 28-year-old female lab technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia died after being dia
Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall
The new director of news takes over from Deborah Turness, who resigned as CEO last year.
HackerRank’s AI interviewer offers a glimpse into what job interviews could become
HackerRank’s AI interviewer has already conducted more than 500,000 interviews, with Snowflake, Snorkel, and Capgemini among its early testers.
Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel
Over decades of research, scientists have built up a partial picture of what specialized cells within the brain and spinal cord do. By studying how the brain develops, they could identify genes that were active in different populations of neurons and where in the brain those neurons resided. In some cases, these genes could then be used to genetically delete the neurons, allowing us to get some indication of what they might be doing, building on the information we've obtained from studies of brains with damaged regions. But this approach has its limits.
Suspected Second-generation Planet Solves NASA Hubble Cold Case
Explore Hubble Science Hubble Space Telescope Suspected Second-generation… Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science Hubble & Citizen Science AI & Hubble Science Explore the Night
Nobel Prize 2026 awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets
You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches
What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?
Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.
How Meta’s VR Glasses succeed where Apple’s Vision Pro fails
Apple’s Vision Pro was never going to be a big success right out of the gate. It wasn’t just the eye-watering $3,499 price—it was the headset’s reliance on highly advanced, low-yield OLED display panels from Sony, which could reportedly only be produced in quantities of under a million a year. There was never a scenario in which the Vision Pro could have turned into the next iPhone, or even the next Apple Watch, overnight. Apple knew this when it released the product, but thought it was worth
'Entourage' actress Constance Zimmer shares her breast cancer story
Constance Zimmer, an actress known for her roles in "Entourage," "Boston Legal" and "Love Story," shared her private battle with breast cancer.
Hot Girl Hotline is like ‘Dear Abby’ for the AI era
Founded by two sisters, Hot Girl Hotline uses AI to give young women personalized dating and relationship advice, with an emphasis on safety and avoiding emotional dependency.
At 19, founder raises $11 million for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI | TechCrunch
Ghost announced Monday its official emergence from stealth and an $11 billion seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch at Eagles vs. Rams
NASA/Thalia Patrinos NASA astronaut and mission specialist of the agency’s Artemis II mission, Christina Koch, leads the fans in singing the Eagles Fight Song from the field at an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Oct.
Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?
The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.
Mike Norvell sees growth in Florida State ahead of pivotal stretch vs. ACC contenders
Despite occupying one of college football's hottest seats, Norvell sees light at the end of the tunnel for the Seminoles
Grand Blanc man who tried to meet girl at hotel for sex sentenced
Daniel Martina thanked agents for catching him before he 'hurt someone,' officials said.
Sam Altman’s newest warning about the ‘bad things’ that come with AI is deeply unsettling
For the past month, slowing the development of artificial intelligence has been at the forefront of AI discourse. After a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee left the industry in September citing that “neither company is acting responsibly,” AI leaders and everyday citizens alike sounded off on the potential of an AI-powered doomsday. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei responded with an essay about the importance of “pacing the frontier,” or slowing AI development to prioritize safety. At the time,
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert -- whose political legacy was later shattered by revelations he sexually abused students while working as a high school wrestling coach -- has died. The Kendall County Coroner's Office says Hastert died over the…
Instinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account
Instinct is launching group chats that let friends use its AI agent together for tasks like planning trips, organizing carpools, and coordinating events. The company says personal accounts remain separate, with permission required before personal agents share information or take action.
Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27
A new tool is allowing Mac users the ability again to easily turn off Apple Intelligence with one click and free up to 12GB of storage. Unlike with previous versions of macOS, macOS 27 Golden Gate doesn’t have a toggle for turning off Apple Intelligence. That makes disabling AI features that you may not want more difficult.
James Acaster could win Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says
Comedians have a habit of making people laugh - but they may also have a knack for getting away with murder.
Muscle Health Before Sarcopenia: A Primary Care Approach to Preserving Strength ...
Sarcopenia is traditionally framed as a geriatric condition characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
Footy Fix: Cavan Sullivan opens his USMNT account; Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina
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Florida could slash property taxes – but not for Canadian snowbirds - National | Globalnews.ca
For snowbirds, it is important to understand what is actually on the ballot and how these changes will affect their properties, the Canadian Snowbirds Association said.
Forget Gold: AI Is The New Inflation Hedge
Fed forecasts don't see inflation falling to 2% until 2029. Read why investors need a hedge that works now.
Sam Altman Reveals the One Thing That’s Accurate About Andrew Garfield’s Artificial Performance
Sam Altman reveals what Andrew Garfield gets right about his Artificial performance and explains the film’s creative liberties.
Lola Vision Systems is trying to make it easier to run AI models on chips | TechCrunch
Lola Vision Systems is one of TechCrunch's Battlefield 200 Companies
F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start
Well, it’s safe to say no Bahrain Grand Prix has been affected by torrential rain quite like the 2026 race. For one thing, it was held several thousand miles from Bahrain itself. The ongoing war with Iran ruled such things out, so the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia stepped in to fill its spot. One of the best examples of a late-'90s “Tilke track”—named for its designer, Herman Tilke—it’s characterized by a couple of long straights and the always-brutal tropical weather that provides one of the toughest physical challenges on the calendar.
A Single Document Created One of the World’s Greatest Empires. It Was a Forgery.
The infamous Donation of Constantine was a medieval deepfake, and 10 popes used it to expand their domain.
Urologist reveals how long men should really last in bed
There is one simple question that I rarely hear asked outright: How long should I be able to last in bed? It's more complicated than it sounds - and some of the numbers may surprise you.
Steve Gleason opens up on how Saints' 'Rebirth' game has kept him alive through ALS battle 20 years later
Gleason's blocked punt was a pivotal moment for both the city of New Orleans and himself. Now, 20 years later, he opened up on 'Good Morning America' about his own 'rebirth'
Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war
Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Fairshake crypto PAC network backs 32 House candidates in midterms
The CLARITY Act failed in the Senate, raising the stakes for which lawmakers return to Congress to shape crypto regulation after the midterm elections.
Overwatch - Official Season 5: A Grim Doctrine Launch Trailer
Don't miss the Season 5: A Grim Doctrine Launch Trailer for Overwatch, a first-person team-based hero shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players can get an extensive look at Doctrine, the latest Support Hero being added to the game. Doctrine can manipulate life using his Eternal Scepter an
TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout
TikTok describes its new Shopping Assistant as a conversational AI agent designed to help users discover and purchase products.
I'm not playing this stunning game on my PS5 Pro, and that could be a mistake
Ace Combat 8 has me hooked
A Russian Lab Worker Is Dead After a Possible Plague Exposure. We Should Be Terrified of What May Happen Next.
The case raises chilling questions about engineered pathogens and biodefense secrecy.
Report highlights experiences of being active across impairment groups
... health conditions. It explores seven impairment groups, with 74% of ... For people with long-term health conditions, 79% said their condition ...
Kewan Lacy expected to return for Ole Miss: Rebels 'fully anticipate' star RB back for game vs. Vanderbilt
The Rebels will get a key piece back ahead of their Week 6 game against Vandy
Mecca alliance agrees to activate collective deterrence measures
The three countries agree to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to "heinous attacks" by Yemen's Houthis.
These 150 streets could be the best places to trick-or-treat in America
The spookiest holiday is right around the corner and seasoned trick-or-treaters know that not all streets are created equal when it comes to Halloween. As Halloween approaches, the Hershey’s-owned brand Reese’s found the country’s top 150 streets for trick-or-treating. The team at Reese’s analyzed data spanning from costume and candy purchasing trends to community participation, decorations, and walkability data from various streets to determine “haul” and “haunt” scores for each chosen st
What to do if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets
Those who missed out on Sunday should not lose hope, as there are other ways to secure a ticket.
Pentagon Officially Removes Anthropic's Claude from Military Systems Months After Ban
The US Pentagon confirmed it finally stopped using Anthropic's Claude AI following a high-profile dispute over military guardrails.
AI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway has become the first major country to propose a temporary ban on the use of AI glasses in selected public places amid growing privacy concerns over wearable technology. The rich Scandinavian country’s center-left government said on Monday that it would introduce a law to parliament soon on a temporary ban for places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens.
Contacting NASA’s Langley Research Center
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Is Covid why everyone's sick? Cases of virus have doubled in a month
Diagnoses of the bug are at their highest level since October 2025 and rising levels of Britons are being admitted for care. Figures show 950 admissions this August, which jumped to 4,939 in September.
Caleb Williams to miss Bears' Week 5 rivalry game against Packers, Tyson Bagent set for second start
The Bears are unbeaten without Williams in the starting lineup
UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate
Israel ordered East Jerusalem consulate to be closed after Britain sanctioned settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.
Reflection debuts Beam, a open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI unveils Beam, its first open-weight model, which it says rivals GLM-5.2 on reasoning with far less inference compute. Weights are due this month.
VAXEE NP-01S V3 Wireless Review
With the NP-01S V3 Wireless, VAXEE debuts their latest sensor and wireless tech. Weighing 59 g, the NP-01S V3 Wireless comes with the new Core1 sensor and CoreLink wireless technology, allowing for 8000 Hz wireless polling. The shape is unchanged, and configuration is possible both on-device and thr
B-1 bombers leave UK airbase amid fears of possible attack by Iran
The US has removed its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after commanders reportedly received new details about a potential Iran threat.
Berries recalled over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile, is adding three frozen berry products to its recall because of potential contamination with E.coli.
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Yemen launches major military operation against Houthis
Yemen's internationally recognized government announced a new military offensive to retake Houthi-held territory after rebels cut a key road linking the city of Taiz with Aden.
National housing market inventory growth accelerates again—here’s the data by state
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Nationally aggregated inventory is up +5.6% on a year-over-year basis between September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2026. That marks three straight months where the year-over-year growth in active inventory for sale has accelerated. However, it’s only a tad acceleration from the low of +1.9% year-over-year inventory growth in June. If you go back 12 months, the year-over-ye
"It has to be more over the top, more insane, more in your face" - Rockstar explains why GTA 6 doesn't satirise real-world events
There's no shortage of political events in the real-world for Grand Theft Auto 6 to satirise, so why does Rockstar avoid it?