World in a Pulse
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Pretend you’re sitting at Elizabeth Holmes’ desk on this weirdly detailed website
With over a thousand emails, slides, texts, and documents from the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial, Extend engineer Bo Lau created a website that simulates what it might have been like to rifle through the Theranos founder's desk.
Smart EV battery bypasses weak cells, could last over 20% longer.
A new battery architecture could extend EV battery life by over 20% by bypassing weaker cells.
NASA’s SSPICY Mission to Demonstrate In-Space Inspection Technologies
2 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Technicians at Starfish Space prepare the Otter spacecraft ahead of NASA’s SSPICY technology demonstration mission. The CubeSat spacecraft will demonstrate technologies that could reduce orbital debris. Starfish Space A new NASA-supported spacecraft will get up close to satellites that are no longer in service, demonstrating technologies that could support future in-space repairs and reduce orbital debris. The Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission launched Oct.
Harry says he 'slipped into depression' during royal exit
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, how to watch White Sox vs. Guardians Game 4
Three teams have clinched their spots in the LCS round, while the Guardians have forced a Game 4 against the White Sox
Key takeaways from US Senate debate in Michigan between El-Sayed, Rogers
The race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers is considered a toss-up in push to control Senate.
Kentucky State's Aminata Seck freed while another college basketball player lands in ICE custody
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal, who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been released after spending two months in custody.
Christa Pike Suffering 'Profound Psychological Trauma' After Surviving Botched Execution
Christa Pike is going through some major psychological trauma after surviving her botched execution ... this according to her legal team.
Child safety group calls ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk - Engadget
After extensive testing, Common Sense Media found the chatbot failed in five key areas.
Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms
Trump Mobile apparently failed to obtain necessary authorizations to operate the international calling portion of its phone service, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) wrote in a letter to the company today. Her letter said Trump Mobile also doesn't appear to have submitted a required plan for fighting robocalls.
Elon Musk gets top science honor medal as Trump doubles down on tech
Elon Musk receives the National Medal of Science as Trump unveils a $6 billion science push spanning space, computing and research.
'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
NFL Week 5 picks: Experts face off on 49ers at Seahawks, Falcons vs. Ravens and more
CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin predict this weekend's top games
Christa Pike case underscores prevalence of botched executions in US
Experts say methods such as lethal injection promise a more humane form of execution but are frequently marred by mishap
HubSpot founder’s LinkedIn post thanking laid-off employees sparks criticism
HubSpot founder and chief technology officer Dharmesh Shah is drawing backlash on social media for a 28-word LinkedIn post thanking the hundreds of employees the company laid off this week. “My personal thanks to all of the people that HubSpot parted ways with today,” he wrote. “You helped make HubSpot the company it is. Best wishes with the next chapter.” The cloud-based software provider announced on Tuesday that it is cutting 7% of its workforce, or roughly 660 workers. CEO Yamini Rang
Cavern Club sold to new owners after 35 years
John Lennon's sister, Julia Baird, one of the previous owners, says it is being left "in good hands".
Personal AI Agents Are Great—Until They Share Your Bank Statement in the Work Chat
These hyperactive helpers can sometimes overshare, overpromise and overpurchase.
Google is losing veteran infrastructure talent to Anthropic
Anthropic keeps hiring Google infrastructure experts as its data center ambitions expand across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
PhoneBot gives old smartphones a new job on two legs
Smartphones combine cameras, motion sensors and powerful processors in devices that fit inside a pocket. These features could also make them useful components for robots, reducing the need to buy and connect separate sensors, processors or other electronics.
Gifts from big pharma influence doctors' prescriptions, study claims
The amount of gifts and free dinners doctors receive from Big Pharma may influence how many prescriptions they dole out, a sweeping review has found.
Week 5 Fantasy Football Injuries: Uncertainty rules for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and many others on Thursday
Fantasy managers will have to pay close attention this week because there are an inordinate number of unknowns on Thursday
UN extends Darfur arms embargo, blocks broader Sudan sanctions proposal
Russia and China block US efforts to expand the Darfur arms embargo to cover all of Sudan amid ongoing conflict.
‘Parenting hits different when you work in AI’: A San Francisco father is going viral for letting a chatbot read to his baby
According to a new San Francisco father, “parenting hits different when you work in AI.” Alvin Sng, a software engineer at AI company Factory, went viral for his AI-infused parenting technique—but not in a good way. In his since-deleted post, Sng said that when his wife asked him to read a book to their newborn baby, he replied, “I can just play an audiobook from my phone.” When she objected that the story wouldn’t be in his voice, Sng said he could simply train an AI model to read to the
Susan Dell’s Health: Does She Have a Medical Condition? Her Appearance Explained
The philanthropist, who is married to Dell founder Michael Dell, sparked health concerns over her physical appearance.
OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected
It had previously been reported that the AI lab's annualized revenue was some $70 billion, but a new report claims it's a whole lot less than that.
SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink
Space has plenty of room for more megaconstellations, but only if all operators are willing to share information about where their satellites are and where they're going, a top executive at SpaceX and its AI subsidiary said this week. Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's vice president for Starlink and president of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, used a presentation Tuesday at the International Astronautical Congress in Turkey as a clarion call for improved data-sharing among satellite operators. SpaceX's Starlink constellation now has more than 11,000 satellites, about two-thirds of al
NASA Announces Bold Science Initiatives for America’s Golden Age Summit
Credit: NASA Editor’s note: This release was updated Oct. 8, 2026 with the formal name of the summit. NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space. The initiatives are announced in conjunction with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) “Science: A Golden Age Summit” in Washington on Thursday with top U.S. agency leaders.
Risk of Turning Every Problem Into a Mental Health Problem - Medscape
Psychiatrist Temitope Ogundare, MD, MPH, asks where normal human distress ends and mental disorder begins — and why clinicians should approach ...
Historic Tour Down Under locked in on Seven and 7plus Sport
A world-first will be live, free and exclusive on Seven and 7plus Sport as part of a new multi-year deal.
USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran
Crew members express relief after a record 265 days at sea that strained conditions on board.
Jefferson aims to rejoin the Vikings this week, with a long-awaited trip to play his hometown Saints
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson began developing his exceptional pass-catching skills as the youngest of three boys in a football-loving family in the New Orleans area, before following both of his older brothers to LSU a little more than an hour up the road.
David Zaslav Gets $606 Million Payout From Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
David Zaslav will receive $606 million as he leaves Warner Bros. Discovery, after the company's merger with David Ellison's Paramount was completed.
Elastic's AlertZero puts AI agents to work on security alert overload - SiliconANGLE
Elastic's AlertZero puts AI agents to work on security alert overload - SiliconANGLE
Feds get ready to rewrite car headlight rules
One of the regulations that make vehicles in the US different from those in Europe or Japan is our headlight rules. They’re laid out in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and changing them is—or used to be—a lengthy, laborious process, which is a major reason automotive lighting technology has lagged in the US.
Behave! Anthropic cracks down on users who repeatedly abuse Claude
Being cruel to Claude could violate Anthropic's updated usage policy, which targets repeated abusive behavior without a discernible purpose.
Global guidelines for sharing illness information date back to the 1850s
International Health Regulations mandate that countries share information about illness that may affect people beyond their borders. It's being put to the test after a Russian plague researcher died.
“One of the Most Disastrous Coaching Blunders I’ve Seen”: WNBA Analyst Trysta Krick Blasts Liberty Coaching Staff Over Costly Timeout Mishap
Trysta Krick slammed the WNBA coaching staff over an untaken timeout decision that cost the New York Liberty Game 2 of the playoff semifinals.
US military to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
Nidal Hassan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, is set to become the first person to be executed by firing squad by the US military since 1945.
Innovent Announces Phase 3 RESTORE-3 Study of SYCUME® (Teprotumumab N01 Injection) Met Primary Endpoint in Inactive Thyroid Eye Disease
/PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes...
See Céline Dion's Graceful Recovery After Falling Onstage During Paris Residency
Céline Dion proved she was a true professional when she gracefully recovered from an onstage fall during the Oct. 7 show of her Paris residency.
Microsoft teams with Nvidia to take on Apple MacBook Pro with new Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra combines Nvidia RTX Spark hardware, up to 128GB of RAM, and professional software support, while lacking high-speed Nvidia connectivity.
Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts
Likely in the next few weeks, a federal judge will decide if Donald Trump can become the first president to personally profit from selling early access to government information in his social media posts. At a hearing Wednesday, Department of Justice civil attorney Brantley Mayers argued that there was no conflict whatsoever with Trump charging up to $100,000 monthly for instant API access to Truth Social posts that often break news from his administration. Trump is the largest stakeholder and majority owner of Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company that owns Truth Social, and
NASA Briefing to Highlight Contributions to Martian Moons Mission
An artist’s concept of JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft at Mars. Credit: JAXA Media are invited to join NASA for a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The mission is scheduled to launch from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on Monday, Oct. 19 EDT (Tuesday, Oct.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
Joey Porter Jr. ruled out of Cowboys' Thursday night showdown with Buccaneers
Porter was unable to play in his second game with Dallas after being traded from Pittsburgh
USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record-breaking deployment
Families embraced their loved ones as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea
Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (NWPHF) Discusses FDA Clinical Hold and Safety Concerns in ENIGMA-TRS Program for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia Transcript
Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (NWPHF) Discusses FDA Clinical Hold and Safety Concerns in ENIGMA-TRS Program for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia October 8,...
Identical Twin Sisters Married Identical Twin Brothers—But Didn't Tell Anyone for 4 Years
The Harp Twins’ Camille Kitt and Kennerly Kitt married the drummers in their band, identical twins Dromil Volfgang and Dromal Volfgang, but didn't tell anyone until four years later.
Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses
Google is turning Gemini into an AI agent that can plan, execute tasks, and work across business apps and systems. The agent can delegate work to subagents, use multiple AI models, and even gets its own workplace identity, complete with an email address.
Zelensky claims Ukraine is building 'something similar' to Starlink
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky confirms new satellite network is in development.
US moves to modernize missile-tracking fleet with new vessel contract
TOTE Services and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have finalized an agreement to build a new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV) for the United States.
Could this patch detect disease even before symptoms appear?
Technion scientist Hossam Haick envisions a cheap skin patch that diagnoses disease early and delivers personalized treatment. It sounds like science fiction – until you discover the man behind the ambitious venture
“No wonder Nike’s profits are tanking” “Looks ridiculous”: NFL fans mock CeeDee Lamb over “ugly” outfit for TNF game vs. Bucs
CeeDee Lamb had a one-of-a-kind outfit for his arrival in AT&T Stadium ahead of Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
We disagree on politics, not Michigan's election security | Opinion
Two Michigan clerks from opposing parties explain how bipartisan oversight keeps the state's elections secure.
Super Retail Group vs JB Hi-Fi: Which retail stock is better for beginners?
Comparing Super Retail Group (ASX: SUL) and JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) shares for beginner investors: valuation, yield, share price and business strengths.
Hugh Hefner’s Wife Asks Jessica Biel to Reconsider Starring in New Playboy Movie
Hugh Hefner's wife asks Jessica Biel to not star in the upcoming Playboy movie featuring the controversial Playboy founder.
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect
Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute allegations of mishandling sensitive information, warning in an open letter that their dismissals are creating a chilling effect on the company’s AI safety culture.
Immigration agents shoot a man during arrest in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal immigration agents shot and wounded a Dominican man while arresting him in New York City on Thursday, in what the Department of Homeland Security called a “targeted enforcement operation.” Protesters decried it as an example of the dangers of the Trump administration’s immigr
Crew-12 Returns to Earth
The SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft is seen moments before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California in this Oct. 8, 2026, photograph. Aboard were NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 members NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. The four spent […]
Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report and ...
The review was commissioned in response to growing public discussion around mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, alongside increasing ...
Cowboys vs. Buccaneers SGP: 'Thursday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI
SportsLine's Machine Learning Model AI reveals its NFL SGP for Dallas vs. Tampa Bay on 'Thursday Night Football'
Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbol
Thousands of protesters honour Maricarmen Abascal's life, while tributes in Spanish parliament spark debate.
BULL Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Webull Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed by The Rosen Law Firm
/PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of...
Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.