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OpenAI Wants to Stop You from Hating Data Centers by Renaming Them
OpenAI is launching a policy push to rebrand data centers as AI compute campuses to defuse growing public backlash.
South Africans vote in local elections that could continue the decline of the once-mighty ANC
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africans began voting Wednesday in local elections that are an evaluation of the once-mighty African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade. The elections will decide who le
Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch
A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for decades, potentially replacing lifelong medications. But scientists warn that permanently altering genes introduces risks that could take years to emerge, making long-term s
Island Pharmaceuticals advances Marburg study towards December dosing | Stockhead
Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX:ILA) USAMRIID starts surgical preparations for 22 non-human primates ahead of Galidesivir dose optimisation study.
Feyenoord facing fireworks fine after 3-0 loss to Internazionale - DutchNews.nl
Feyenoord are facing a heavy fine from European football authorities after fireworks were let off during their Champions League defeat by Internazionale. Referee Glenn Nyberg suspended the match for several minutes after flares were fired onto the roof from outside De Kuip stadium, damaging the stru
Syrians see Israel as biggest regional threat, followed by Iran: Survey
Some 97% of respondents to Arab Opinion Index for Syria say Israel threatens security and stability in the Middle East.
What happens to your online accounts when you die? Here’s how to prepare
What happens to all of your online accounts—credit cards, merchants, news subscriptions, social media, streaming services—after you die? How will your heirs know how to access these accounts or understand what you want done with them? Most people haven’t considered these questions, and this lack of planning can create significant headaches for next of kin. We studied challenges older adults encounter when thinking about what should happen to their online accounts after they die. We interviewe
After Wolverine, Marvel's Blade Game's Expected Release Window Isn't Too Far
Marvel's Blade game from Arcane is nearing release as Microsoft weighs acquisition offers for the studio, with development expected.
Meta Starts Debut Euro Bond Sale After $15 Billion US Deal
Meta Platforms Inc. is making its debut in the euro bond market, joining a burst of borrowing by the world’s biggest technology companies as they race to finance trillions of dollars of investments in artificial intelligence.
One in 15 adults has experienced AI-generated image-based abuse, study finds
Around one in 15 adults has experienced AI-generated image-based abuse, according to a new study. The general-population survey of more than 7,200 adults in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia found 7% had experienced at least one form of AI-generated image-based abuse since turning
Loophole listing keeps seafood qualifying as critically endangered on the menu
One of Australia's most dangerously overfished species, redfish (Centroberyx affinis), will continue to be served on our dinner tables following its latest listing as "conservation dependent." The classification is a loophole allowing species that qualify for critically endangered listings and prote
NYC Marathon runner's death linked to rhabdomyolysis. What is the rare condition?
... Health, told the Times. Uren, who sees ... Not every case is preventable, particularly those caused by injuries or underlying medical conditions.
"Generational talent wasted" - Fans react as India leave out Kuldeep Yadav from 1st NZ vs IND 2026 ODI
Indian cricket supporters expressed frustration online on Wednesday after team management omitted left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI for the series-opening ODI against New Zealan
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins rematch in Ohio's 9th District
The northwestern Ohio district was redrawn in October 2025, creating a more Republican-leaning seat.
Cyprus home loans: The big catch
Lower monthly payments can mean higher total interest. Professor Panayiotis C. Andreou explains what to check before signing a home loan.
Sasha Lacuna continues to make waves at The Miss Globe 2026 in Thailand
Bb. Pilipinas Globe Sasha Lacuna. Image: INQUIRER.net/Armin P. Adina Binibining Pilipinas Sasha Lacuna's trajectory at The Miss Globe pageant's 2026 edition continues to rise as the
Google Will Block Search in Schools That Reject Its AI Features
Google will turn off Search for K-12 student accounts if school administrators choose to disable AI features; also launches Guided Learning.
Databricks opens new office, plans $350m Singapore investment
Databricks also launched an AI accelerator for startups that aims to support more than 100 early-stage companies over three years.
OpenAI and Anthropic Claim AI Has Disproved a 27-Year-Old Computer Science Hypothesis | HackerNoon
AI may have overturned decades of computer science research. Discover why OpenAI and Anthropic's claimed breakthrough matters.
'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
Brisbane’s best vegetarian sanger? This glorious thing is a contender
It may be outshone by a chook-based stablemate, but even non-vegos need to get around this brilliant sandwich.
Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California
Democrats easily hold on to governor's office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.
US midterm elections 2026: Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
Democrat Troy Jackson achieved a significant victory in the midterm elections by winning a Senate seat in Maine. He defeated incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, who conceded on Tuesday after a competitive race. Jackson highlighted his working-class background and advocated for universal heal
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
US voters could move AI’s next piece
US data center backlash could affect Southeast Asia. Plus, an interview with an executive at Legora, a legal AI unicorn valued at US$8.8 billion.
OpenAI Announces End of ChatGPT Classic for Mac: When Will It Stop Working?
OpenAI is phasing out its older ChatGPT desktop application for Mac. Users still running the app are being notified that it will be discontinued on January 30, 2027.
Air pollution: Indian capital Delhi's air quality worsens ahead of Diwali festival
On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading was at 377, in the "very poor" category.
New Micro-X CEO drives strategic reset with medical CT focus | Stockhead
Micro-X (ASX:MX1) strategic reset last quarter, included the appointment of a new CEO to shape its operational priorities and growth strategy.
Reece Walsh hits back over 'disrespected' Kangaroos
Reece Walsh has had enough of hearing Australia's forwards aren't pulling their weight, delivering a passionate defence of his teammatesis teammates.
Live Updates: Trump admits Iran war played role in GOP's midterm defeat as Tehran says Americans rejected conflict
Despite acknowledging the Iran war was partially to blame for Republican losses, Trump said he didn't regret launching it.
Texas wanted to power America’s AI boom. Its new governor could change everything
Less than a year ago, Texas Governor Greg Abbott stood beside Sundar Pichai, the Google CEO, to celebrate the company’s $40 billion investment in the state’s cloud and AI infrastructure. Three new data center campuses would help make Texas, Abbott declared, the “epicenter of AI development.” On Tuesday, Abbott, a Republican, lost his reelection bid to Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat who campaigned on halting new data center development until state lawmakers pass stronger pr
Chix On Netflix -- Guess The '90s Bombshell!
This week's Chix On Netflix is goin' back to the 90's ... Can you score the sexy star sportin' this hot pink swimwear?!
CrowdStrike to buy Fiddler AI, Dreadnode for $495m
Fiddler's software will be integrated into CrowdStrike's Falcon platform as Falcon Observe.
MOM reveals 2027 list of 147 talent-starved jobs in S'pore, where workers are in high demand
Each year in Nov, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower updates its list of occupations facing the biggest shortages of qualified workers.
APOD: 2026 November 4 – The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 4 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342 Explanation: “I see” IC 342, the Hidden Galaxy! Today’s image peers through the plane of the Milky Way, through all its gas, dust and stars, to unveil this spiral galaxy.
Visualization and Characterization of Gene Group Distribution Patterns Across Genomes
Genes of the same family often lie close together on a chromosome, yet how far apart family members sit, and whether their spacing follows any pattern, has rarely been measured consistently across genomes. We built an interactive web application that places the members of any of the 1,396 FlyBase gene groups on the banded ideogram of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) and lists each member's neighbours. While browsing it, we found strikingly symmetric gene sets in which consecutive members
Best Valeriy teams in Genshin Impact
You can form a few Valeriy teams in Genshin Impact based on the characters you own.
GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground
Trump's party dealt a setback as Republican bid to tilt Florida's House map falters on a strong night for Democrats.
The 3 secrets to managing teams spread across the globe
It is trite to say that we work in a global economy, but over the past decade more companies have begun to hire workers from different regions of the world and have them work in teams that are separated by large distances. Through video conferencing and messaging platforms, it is easy to share information among remote teams, but there are still significant challenges in enabling these teams to work well together. Several interconnected factors make managing global remote teams complicated. It
LANY meet fans, go shopping in Singapore
LANY are in town for the seventh time and meeting fans before their show.The American pop rock band, consisting of vocalist Paul Klein, 38, and drummer Jake Goss, 39, are in Singapore for their concert tonight (Nov 4) at the Indoor Stadium.Paul was seen exploring the city in videos posted since yest
A developer opened Postman. Then two AI coding agents changed without their permission.
A developer found Postman’s desktop app installed plugins into Claude Code and Codex without permission, reviving questions about coding agent control.
FlowTranslator: Training-Free In-Image Machine Translation with Flow-Based Editing
In-image machine translation (IIMT) replaces text in an image with its translation while preserving the surrounding visual context. Existing task-specific models achieve convincing performance but require massive paired training images before and after translation. As advanced text-to-image (T2I) models have reached a practically usable level of multilingual text generation, we argue that this capability can be transferred to IIMT and present FlowTranslator. It is a training-free IIMT framework
Before the Dawn in America’s Heartland
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Before the Dawn in America’s… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search October 18, 2026 The predawn hours brought clear skies over much of the eastern United States on O
Nevada approves abortion rights amendment
Nevada voters have approved a ballot measure protecting abortion up to the point of viability, officially adding the protection to the state constitution, Decision Desk HQ has projected. The measure allows the state to enact restrictions after viability is reached, which is usually around the 24-we
Cult favourite fashion brand goes into administration
The Brisbane brand, known for is patterned tights, boasted celebrity fans such as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Whoopi Goldberg.
Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?
Iran is on the brink of a new escalation with the US, but negotiations are continuing.
Trump Congratulates Democrats, Says He Accepts Election Results
President Donald Trump told reporters in October he would accept the results of the midterms “if they're honest elections.”
Hailey Bieber reveals ‘lonely journey’ with health condition following birth of son Jack Blues
The model reflected on having the disorder also shared by Lili Reinhart, Zara Larsson and Dixie D’Amelio.
Apple Is Putting an Age Limit on Falling in Love With AI - CNET
Dating and AI companion apps have new age gate restrictions, while apps that share your location will have to disclose it.
Tech Declines, Dollar Weakens in Asia as U.S. Midterm Votes Roll In
The dollar softened to one-month lows Early U.S. midterm results set the tone for Asian markets on Wednesday, with technology shares falling and the dollar weakening sharply as polls increasingly swing in the Democrats’ favor. The greenback softened to one-month lows while 10-year Treasury yields …
Benchmark chair
James Birdle described his experiment using AI to assist in chair design: What we have here is, quite literally, a chair designed by someone who has read a lot about chairs but never actually sat i…
Receding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in the U.S. Southwest
Massive ongoing flooding in the southwestern U.S. has turned communities into lakes of mud, with some residents starting cleanup efforts.
Nations Championship: All the remaining fixtures | The Citizen
The Springboks are in action in Italy, France, Ireland and England.
Trump's PITA, but karma is the mother of all bombs
US Midterm Elections Results: When Trump set the world on fire by turning the Middle East into a war zone, he thought geography would provide a buffer. He didn't realise how fast petroleum fires spread, and that a consumerist society would punish him for the high cost of living.
From ‘Mr Veto’ to ‘we’ll work together’: Trump’s messages after US Midterm setback
Donald Trump had warned he could become ‘Mr Veto’ if Republicans lost control of Congress. Now, after Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, the President has shared a MAGA-style ‘VETO’ hat on Truth Social. From claiming a ‘golden age’ of America and promising $5,000 payment
Ramayana Advance Booking: 25 Lakh Tickets Sold, Rs 96 Crore Earned Ahead Of Release
Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, Ramayana is set to release in theatres on November 5.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4's controversial AI features are going live
watchOS 27.3 beta comes with Live Rewind and Siri Recap. Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 back in September, along with a set of...
‘Sad and devastated’: Canva’s cuts hit its staff, and Australian tech overall
Canva was the start-up every Australian tech entrepreneur wanted to have founded. Its job cuts raise hard questions about what comes next.
Nasa drilled a Martian rock in 2020 and stored the findings for years; scientists have now identified seven organic molecules never detected on Mars before
Organic molecules on Mars have reached a new record of diversity, with seven never detected on the planet before. The Curiosity rover drilled the rock sample, nicknamed Mary Anning 3, in October 2020, and years of laboratory analysis have identified 21 carbon-containing molecules inside it, the most
Type 2 Diabetes: 54% Young Adults Enter Remission with Diet, Exercise
More than half of younger adults with type 2 diabetes entered remission after following a low calorie diet and supervised exercise program for six months, a new study found.
PowerBall: History made again as nine players become millionaires in one night | The Citizen
These extraordinary wins were made possible through the cascading mechanism.
‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks
The Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan seat to become first Muslim senator-elect in US history.
Marvell Stock: A Mega Tie-Up With Lumentum Raises Questions (NASDAQ:MRVL)
Marvell’s Lumentum acquisition bets on AI connectivity and optical solutions. Read here for a detailed investment analysis of MRVL stock.
South Korean TV drama production at risk of collapse, industry groups warn
SEOUL —Twelve South Korean industry groups urged the government on Wednesday (Nov 4) to invest in and support production of Korean television dramas, known as K-dramas, warning that the country's production base risked collapse.K-dramas have been hugely popular globally, but the number produced has