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Meta’s Muse Logomark, Designed by Jessica Hische
Bill McCool, writing at Dieline: This past Wednesday, lettering artist, designer, and author Jessica Hische took to Threads to announce that she had worked alongside Meta’s team to create the icon and logotype for their agentic AI, Muse. Acknowledging that people would be “mad because it’s AI and
New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money
OpenAI and Anthropic both recently released new models aimed at lowering costs. Anthropic announced Opus 5.5, the latest version of its main mass-market workhorse model, used for tasks like coding and other complex knowledge work. And OpenAI announced GPT-6 Sol and Luna, the latest versions of its middle-of-the-road or smaller models focused on efficiency and speed.Read full article Comments
Newfound 'fire amoeba from the Cascades' sets record for the hottest temperature complex life can survive at
The newly-described amoeba Incendiamoeba cascadensis can survive at a sweltering 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools
A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing Head Start preschools, plus other federal programs
PrizePicks promo code and app review: Play $5, Get $50
Here's a look at the latest PrizePicks promo code and review of the app
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks
Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system.
‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2 Review: Sid Returns And I Have A Theory
Sid returns in Slow Horses Season 6, Episode 2, “Daddy Issues,” as River, Lamb and Taverner uncover a conspiracy targeting Slough House.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ broke a major record set by Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' broke Mariah Carey’s Billboard Hot 100 record, with 23 weeks at No. 1.
Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms
The seven-year-old startup has raised a $350 million Series E to fuel its data-as-a-service approach.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft said Tuesday that it led an industry-wide disruption of a subscription-based scam platform that used an AI chatbot to compromise 12,000 Microsoft accounts over a few-month span. Named EvilTokens, the platform was introduced over a Telegram channel in February and charged an initial $1,500 fee and a recurring $500 charge each month after that. EvilTokens provided a single service for streamlining most steps required to compromise email accounts in large numbers.
DraftKings Is Using AI to Identify Problem Gamblers and Get Them Hooked
DraftKings used a predictive AI model to identify problem gamblers and blast them with promotional offers so they could lose more money.
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
PICTURE: Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife Maggie rocks athletic sports top and shorts, shares selfie from outdoor workout
A fitness coach and content creator by trade, Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife, Maggie, is also popular on social media, boasting over 18,200 Instagram followers.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
Engie Brasil Energia S.A. (EGIEY) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow (OTCMKTS:EGIEY) 2026-09-22
2026-09-22. The following slide deck was published by Engie Brasil Energia S.A.
Karoline Leavitt Says Reporters Used to Apologize for 'Unfair' Press Briefing Questions
Karoline Leavitt says reporters in the past have come up to her after press briefings to apologize for "unfair" questions.
Qualcomm Just Explained the Difference Between Its Two New Flagship Chips, and It's Important
Qualcomm is debuting two flagship chips this year: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. According to Qualcomm, these are
Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test
Out of nowhere, a woman's right arm and leg started shaking uncontrollably. In the moments leading up to the experience, she seemed well; she had no headache, confusion, or weakness. But for about a minute, half of her body juddered. The woman, a rice farmer in the Philippines, headed to the emergency department. There, doctors gave her a physical exam and found nothing out of the ordinary. Then they took a look at her brain. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a bright cluster of nodules surrounded by fluid in her left frontal lobe.
Scientists use 10-nm coating to extend anode-free EV battery life
Researchers used semiconductor techniques to develop lighter, longer-lasting anode-free batteries for electric vehicles.
Looking to Up Your Protein Intake? Dietitians Say Eat This Carb
“When it comes to meals or snacks, I always recommend pairing carbs and protein,” says one expert.
Brittney Griner’s Split With Cherelle Griner Turns Explosive As Estranged Wife Seeks Child Support In Divorce Battle
After eight years of marriage, Connecticut Sun star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, in July.
Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN
President Trump says US officials held a 'very good' meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN.
John Battagliese Kept Pushing Until QVC Finally Hired Him
In this extended interview with John Battagliese, he talks about hosting on QVC, the connection with the audience and his new talk show.
A Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Is Surging in Florida. Here's What to Know.
Florida has recorded 152 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026 and confirmed a death as health officials work to contain the outbreak.
TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4
Founders shouldn't have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way. TechCrunch Founder Summit is designed to make the challenges of starting a company easier and the highs that much greater.
Better prompt caching for GPT-6
Learn how GPT-6 improves prompt caching with higher cache hit rates, new diagnostics, explicit breakpoints, and controls that reduce latency and costs.
Newly Discovered Fire Amoeba Survives in Water at 158 Degrees Fahrenheit, Breaking Previous Records
Learn more about the fire amoeba, a newly discovered eukaryote that can survive in extreme temps.
Man complained of lack of care for diabetes before death in ICE custody: Family
A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than six months to die at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana
Fantasy football Week 3 TE preview: Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts are holds, not starts
Heath Cummings breaks down Week 3 TEs, including what to do with Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts
Qantas announces when Sydney-New York non-stop flights will start
Qantas said the direct flight will begin in mid-2028 and would shave three hours off the typical journey from Sydney to New York.
UFC 334 Main Event: Ciryl Gane Vs. Josh Hokit Opening Betting Odds
We look at the opening betting lines and odds movement for the UFC 334 main event, Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit for the UFC heavyweight title.
Libra Season Is Here, and These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Feel It the Most
An astrologer predicts major shifts for Libra, Aries, Gemini, and Aquarius as a full moon, Venus retrograde, and a new moon arrive.
Apple weighs its first server since the Xserve, and as always, Nvidia may hold the key
Apple is reportedly exploring an M8 Ultra AI server for 2029
Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules
Cities and counties around the US are angry at the Trump administration over a proposal to override local rules that govern the deployment of wired broadband networks. The Federal Communications Commission has been taking public comments on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to preempt state and local permitting rules.
Queasy sea monsters swam to shore to vomit, Jurassic fossils reveal
Prehistoric sea monsters weren't always quite so fierce as their reputation suggests, as scientists find that the queasy giants had to swim ashore to vomit.
Doctors Explain Cataract Causes and Treatment Options - Prevention
That said, the Mayo Clinic notes that healthcare professionals think that getting regular eye exams, avoiding smoking, managing other health problems, ...
Resetting expectations for these six NFL teams with injured quarterbacks: Giants eyeing draft again
Success looks different for each of the squads that saw their starters go down early in the season
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.
Tuas FY26 results: revenue climbs, subscriber base expands
Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA) FY26 earnings: revenue grew 24% to S$187.6m, with strong subscriber growth and underlying EBITDA at S$83.7m.
Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'
Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.
Motorola Signature 27 Is Official — B&O Audio, 7 Years of OS Updates & Much More
The Motorola Signature 27 is the company's new flagship smartphones. It uses the very best Qualcomm has to offer, and it's brand new.
Data centres: Developers hope fibre optics will cut power use
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
Revealed: The sexiest male voices, according to women
New research has revealed a 'sweet spot' when it comes to the vocal pitch that women find sexy.
Researchers explore new uses for abortion-related drugs
For years, mifepristone and similar drugs have been used to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Now researchers are exploring whether these drugs could have other uses in women’s health, including preventing some cancers. But the politics and restrictions surrounding these drugs could affect t
"I do not give a f**k about none of that" - Kevin Durant Calls WNBA Drama 'Noise' While Spotlighting League's Momentum
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets held their media day on Tuesday. Among the topics in Durant's press availability was women's basketball, which he staunchly supports.
Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions
Iran's aviation officials negotiate with Oman and Iraq as US's Bessent targets carriers seven months into the conflict.
‘Heart Of The Beast’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Cheer Brad Pitt Adventure Thriller
Brad Pitt’s new movie "Heart of the Beast" is winning over the hearts and minds of Rotten Tomatoes’ critics.
New Black Panther Star David Jonsson Shares Look at Intense Training
David Jonsson shared a glimpse at his fitness routine months after he was announced as the new Black Panther in the franchise's third installment, which is set to hit theaters on Dec. 15, 2028.
Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI
Qualcomm said that its new top chip can run 30B mixture-of-expert model locally.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Comparison
Here's a comparison between the very best processors from Qualcomm and MediaTek; Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Dimensity 9600 Pro.
16 F-35 fighter jet simulators connected across four bases in drills
Lockheed Martin linked 16 F-35 full mission simulators across four military bases for a two-hour distributed multidomain mission rehearsal.
Popular weight-loss drugs face numerous lawsuits over rare ‘eye stroke’ linked to vision loss
Hundreds of consumers allege GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy caused NAION, a rare eye stroke linked to sudden, often permanent vision loss.
Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: Harry Kane does enough to make case but Vitinha and Michael Olise aren't far off
Here's how the Ballon d'Or contenders rank as we near the end of September
Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed to unify Democratic voters
The former vice president joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to bolster Democratic unity in swing-state Michigan.
Tech Moguls Worth Combined $2.2 Trillion Attending Trump-Xi Dinner: See Who’s Going
Dire warnings about AI risks set the backdrop for the dinner, where many of the world’s wealthiest and most influential will gather.
Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says
Princess Diana's brother apologised to Morgan for a factual error in his memoir. Morgan said he is "pursuing legal action" against Spencer.
‘A phone is unique to you, it’s not going anywhere’: Qualcomm CEO’s big bet on Agentic AI as company unveils new mobile chips
Qualcomm announced its latest Android phone chipsets called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had final say on the design.
How turning electricity directly into food could help save the planet
Farming is one of the most destructive human activities. Columnist Michael Le Page is excited about developments in electro-ag, in which we can instead turn renewable electricity directly into food
Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'
Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.
Shohei Ohtani expected to come off injured list Wednesday as Dodgers ramp up for postseason
The four-time MVP has been out of the lineup since Sept. 7 due to multiple injuries
UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.
Aytu outlines $49M-$54M FY27 operating expense plan as it targets 66%-67% gross margin in Q4 FY27 (NASDAQ:AYTU)
Aytu BioPharma (AYTU) Q4 FY2026 earnings call recap: EXXUA script growth, revenue beat, positive EBITDA, FY2027 margin/OpEx outlook and risks—read now.
‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is ‘Such Chaos’: ‘The Studio System Is in Bad Shape’
Patty Jenkins says the Paramount-WB merger is such chaos while attending Chanel's Tribeca Through Her Lens luncheon on Tuesday morning.