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CoreWeave's CEO sold nearly $1 billion of stock since IPO, filings show
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CoreWeave's CEO sold nearly $1 billion of stock since IPO, filings show

Oct 16 (Reuters) - CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator and entities linked to him have sold nearly $1 billion of stock, mostly under prearranged trading plans, since the AI cloud company's IPO in March last year, according to regulatory filings.

Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality
Technology

Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality

Some Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were recording people’s conversations without the wearer knowing. The recordings occurred without users saying the prompt phrase (“Hey, Meta”), in a bug that Meta says has been fixed. This week, some users reported online that their Ray-Ban Metas were recording without their consent. A person going by Kindly-Audience-137 on Reddit, for example, said this happened to them across three Meta Ray-Bans and that they had the “Respond without Hey Meta” setting turned off.

The Moon Is Shrinking About 2 to 4 Inches Every Million Years, Triggering Moonquakes on the Lunar Surface
Science

The Moon Is Shrinking About 2 to 4 Inches Every Million Years, Triggering Moonquakes on the Lunar Surface

Learn how fast the moon is shrinking, a process hundreds of millions of years in the making that has been driven by the cooling of its interior.

Health

Americans Recognize the Drivers of Pregnancy-Related Deaths, but Knowledge Gaps ...

When asked about the percentage of pregnancy-related deaths where a mental health condition is the primary cause, involve suicide, one in two ...

Sports

Kate Waterhouse's tips for race day

Kate Waterhouse gives a glimpse into the world-class fashion and atmosphere at the track for one of the biggest days of Australian racing.

World

Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens

US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.

Kavya Maran, Anirudh Ravichander wedding: Couple reportedly to tie the knot in Greece, host grand reception in Chennai - Date, venue and other details
Business

Kavya Maran, Anirudh Ravichander wedding: Couple reportedly to tie the knot in Greece, host grand reception in Chennai - Date, venue and other details

Exciting news is brewing as reports suggest Kavya Maran and Anirudh Ravichander are set to tie the knot this November. The wedding is slated for Greece in November 2026, followed by a grand reception in Chennai. While invitations have gone out to high-profile guests like actor Thalapathy Vijay, form

Fact Check: Did Trump say Democrats would start endless war in Middle East if they win midterms?
Culture

Fact Check: Did Trump say Democrats would start endless war in Middle East if they win midterms?

While some criticized Trump over the alleged statement and accused him of hypocrisy, others questioned its authenticity and called for a fact-check

Microsoft reveals cutting-edge MAI-Base-2 model with 2T parameters - SiliconANGLE
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Microsoft reveals cutting-edge MAI-Base-2 model with 2T parameters - SiliconANGLE

Microsoft reveals cutting-edge MAI-Base-2 model with 2T parameters - SiliconANGLE

The headphones that transmit bass through your skin just got an upgraded version — and it's no gimmick: we said the first model 'recreates the experience of being at a live gig much better than I could've imagined'
Technology

The headphones that transmit bass through your skin just got an upgraded version — and it's no gimmick: we said the first model 'recreates the experience of being at a live gig much better than I could've imagined'

Sonic Lamb's new Beyond headphones deliver low-frequency pulses through your skin for 'visceral sound'

Anthropic's confidential bill limits federal power to halt models
Science

Anthropic's confidential bill limits federal power to halt models

Anthropic's draft bill would limit federal power to halt models, set strict risk thresholds and require court approval for suspensions.

Health

Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once - Harvard Health

... health conditions. But the researchers noted that whole grains act on several risk factors at once, and the effects may build over years. That ...

Deepti on Niki Prasad: 'It didn't seem at all like she was making her debut'
Sports

Deepti on Niki Prasad: 'It didn't seem at all like she was making her debut'

Despite India slipping to 19 for 4 in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, Deepti backed the batters' aggressive approach

World

The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu

A look at Israel's main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars.

Business

Amazon renews 103,000-sq.-ft. lease at T3 building in Minneapolis North Loop

Amazon has been located in the building for years. The deal represents another major renewal for downtown Minneapolis in the past year.

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Culture

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

AI

US AI coding startup Replit ends work with Anthropic

Enterprise contracts made up about 15% of Replit's revenue this year, up from about 2% last year.

‘$99 a year is a real joke’: Withings just foisted a huge annual charge on its smart scale users for basic health data syncing — customers are already vowing to boycott the company’s devices
Technology

‘$99 a year is a real joke’: Withings just foisted a huge annual charge on its smart scale users for basic health data syncing — customers are already vowing to boycott the company’s devices

Withings has locked Apple Health data syncing behind a $100 paywall, and users are upset.

South Wales rewetted damaged peatlands; monitoring recorded expanding water-vole signs alongside recovering bog plants and wildlife
Science

South Wales rewetted damaged peatlands; monitoring recorded expanding water-vole signs alongside recovering bog plants and wildlife

Peatland restoration across South Wales has shown positive results, with rising water tables at some sites, changes in vegetation and increased wildlife activity recorded at restored sites. The findings come from a monitoring programme conducted between 2021 and 2025 to understand how these landscap

3 Mexican men jailed for over 158 years for Australian, US surfer murders
Health

3 Mexican men jailed for over 158 years for Australian, US surfer murders

The bodies of Australians Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend, Carter Redd Rhoad, were found on a Mexican beach in 2024.

Troubled ex-NBA star Delonte West is knocked out in boxing debut
Sports

Troubled ex-NBA star Delonte West is knocked out in boxing debut

The distressing spectacle sparked widespread backlash and concern across social media from viewers who questioned why West was cleared to step into the ring.

World

Albania’s PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for protests

Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed ‘foreign hands’ are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.

V.F. Corporation: Why I Think Active Should Be Divested (NYSE:VFC)
Business

V.F. Corporation: Why I Think Active Should Be Divested (NYSE:VFC)

V.F. Corporation has transitioned from a market darling to a turnaround story, now rated 'Hold' with a $12.5/share price target. Click here to read more on VFC.

Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner Billy Evans Admits ‘She Looks Insane’ in ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer but Defends Making the Doc: ‘Make Up Your Own Mind’
Culture

Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner Billy Evans Admits ‘She Looks Insane’ in ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer but Defends Making the Doc: ‘Make Up Your Own Mind’

Billy Evans admits Elizabeth Holmes looks insane in the trailers for 'You Can See Everything' but defends having he documentary made.

Why No One Can Look Away From Elizabeth Holmes
AI

Why No One Can Look Away From Elizabeth Holmes

“I felt like there were some moments in the film where she was just brazenly lying.”

Technology

Amazon drops the Razer Kraken V4 X to its lowest price in months

Razer Kraken V4 X drops to $54.39 on Amazon with USB-C, USB-A support, 40mm drivers, and a 4.5-star Amazon rating.

Perplexity Open-Sources SPACE, a Firecracker MicroVM Sandbox for AI Agents
Science

Perplexity Open-Sources SPACE, a Firecracker MicroVM Sandbox for AI Agents

Perplexity open-sourced SPACE, a Firecracker microVM sandbox for AI agents, under Apache 2.0 with egress controls outside VMs.

Health

Persistent gaps remain in hearing aid coverage, especially for older and lower-income ...

... health conditions such as cognitive decline, falls, hospitalizations and mental health problems." Without insurance coverage, the cost of ...

DeWanna Bonner could be the WNBA Finals' biggest X-Factor -- and she took an unlikely path to the Dream
Sports

DeWanna Bonner could be the WNBA Finals' biggest X-Factor -- and she took an unlikely path to the Dream

The veteran joined Atlanta just two months ago and is now one of the biggest reasons why the Dream are in the Finals

Harper Woods football is done flying under the radar after downing Clarkston
World

Harper Woods football is done flying under the radar after downing Clarkston

Dakota Guerrant rushed for 146 yards and two TDs, threw a pass and made plays on defense as Harper Woods stunned unbeaten Clarkston, 28-13.

Oil touches US$110 a barrel for first time since May on Middle East, Russia supply fears
Business

Oil touches US$110 a barrel for first time since May on Middle East, Russia supply fears

So far this week, Brent has risen 4.9% and WTI 10.4% Read more at The Business Times.

Private Psychic - Official Kickstarter Trailer | Cozy After Dark Showcase 2026
Culture

Private Psychic - Official Kickstarter Trailer | Cozy After Dark Showcase 2026

Don't miss the Kickstarter Trailer for Private Psychic, a narrative-driven investigation game developed by Pazazz! Players will embody Maple, who is building her own paranormal detective agency. Solve cases and navigate the trials of adult life in Private Psychic, coming soon to PC (Steam), with a K

Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks
AI

Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks

Molecular IT is coming

Over $600 Million In Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended - Slashdot
Technology

Over $600 Million In Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended - Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Prediction market boosters often tout the platforms as barometers of public opinion, or even "truth machines" offering a clearer picture of where things are headed than polling or other data. In 2024, for example, Kalshi beat many pollsters in forecast

Tiny optical chip uses two lasers to generate precise signals for future atomic clocks
Science

Tiny optical chip uses two lasers to generate precise signals for future atomic clocks

NIST's two-laser microcomb matches tabletop equipment in tests, offering a path toward smaller atomic clocks.

Health

Whalefall Is the Most Disgusting Tearjerker You'll See This Year

Austin Abrams' ocean survival thriller doesn't pull any punches with its agonizingly visceral premise

Kamario Taylor injury presents LSU, Lane Kiffin a layup they can't afford to miss in CFP chase
Sports

Kamario Taylor injury presents LSU, Lane Kiffin a layup they can't afford to miss in CFP chase

With Taylor and star RB Fluff Bothwell doubtful, the Tigers have an unexpected break to revive their playoff hopes before brutal matchups against Alabama, Texas and Tennessee

World

Ukrainian elites, unlike Trump, never realized value of Crimea — Russian politician

Today, Crimea has enormous opportunities that will certainly be realized as part of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov emphasized

Apple’s HomeView has a Google problem
Business

Apple’s HomeView has a Google problem

As someone who’s kept a smart display on the kitchen counter for the last eight years, I should be among the target audience for Apple HomeView. My Lenovo Smart Display is one of the best gadgets I’ve ever owned, mainly because it’s always cycling through family photos that I’d otherwise surely forget. In addition to being a constant source of fond memories for me and my family, it is also occasionally useful for kitchen timers, music, weather forecasts, and managing t

Bryan Wong reprises beloved character in City Beat Rewind with Kym Ng, feels his age catching up during filming
Culture

Bryan Wong reprises beloved character in City Beat Rewind with Kym Ng, feels his age catching up during filming

After close to three decades since Bryan Wong and Kym Ng played the beloved characters Zhi Ji Lai and Miss Tan in local variety show City Beat, they are reprising their roles again.In City Beat Rewind, Ms Tan still has her spectacles and catchphrases such as "Chong tou zai lai (Start from the beginn

AI

AI has graduated from hacking companies to stealing from crypto wallets

Honestly, it was probably only a matter of time.

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
Technology

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites

OpenAI said internal models hacked two more websites, bypassed company-imposed browsing restrictions, and used exposed credentials to draw cryptocurrency from a wallet it couldn’t otherwise access, in the latest installment of disclosures of its agents performing unethical and likely illegal acts. The company on Thursday issued reports of four new incidents, all of which occurred in June. They come after the company revealed in July that internal test agents exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a tool designed to restrict their access to the Internet.

Meet the spacetech CEO who's betting everything on nuclear micropower
Science

Meet the spacetech CEO who's betting everything on nuclear micropower

Peter Cabauy discusses the engineering, regulation and resilience behind bringing nuclear micropower into the space age.

Health

Injuries, heart issues. Why raking leaves may be the wrong move - Detroit Free Press

Due to the twisting and bending of the activity, the task is essentially aerobic exercise, medical experts say, amd can cause blood pressure to go up ...

Congratulations to AEW star Bandido
Sports

Congratulations to AEW star Bandido

Bandido has emerged as one of AEW's most beloved names over the past four years since his arrival.

World

Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law

US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.

Your Call For Atiku To Step Down Is Desperate Attempt To Advance Tinubu’s Political Interest’ - ADC Blasts Kwankwaso
Business

Your Call For Atiku To Step Down Is Desperate Attempt To Advance Tinubu’s Political Interest’ - ADC Blasts Kwankwaso

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has slammed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu

Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
Culture

Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors

Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

AI

Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says

Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI in August, but there was never any indication that it was no longer with Anthropic.

US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"
Technology

US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"

A new bill proposed by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) aims to establish new regulations that would ensure that "buying a video game would give the consumer ownership of the game rather than a license to play it," including assurances that they can continue to access the games for years after they are released. The announcement names NBA 2K25 as an example of the problem the bill aims to solve; that game launched on September 6, 2025, but is scheduled to become unplayable on December 31 due to server shutdowns.

APOD: 2026 October 17 – 3D 67P
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APOD: 2026 October 17 – 3D 67P

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 17… 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. 3D 67P Explanation: Put on your red/blue glasses and float next to the jagged and double-lobed nucleus of Churyumov-Gerasimenko, also known as Comet 67P .

Haze in Singapore: How to exercise at home after closure of outdoor facilities
Health

Haze in Singapore: How to exercise at home after closure of outdoor facilities

Fretting about your exercise routine as haze conditions continue to deteriorate in Singapore?With Sport Singapore (SportSG) announcing the closure of outdoor and non-air conditioned ActiveSG facilities on Friday (Oct 16), some of you may have to make adjustments to your usual workouts.The closures a

Sharks face tough task in quest for revenge against Lyon | The Citizen
Sports

Sharks face tough task in quest for revenge against Lyon | The Citizen

The Sharks face an uphill battle against Lyon, who knocked them out of the Challenge Cup two seasons ago.

Trump blasted for siding with ‘bloodthirsty thug’ in late-night gift to Russia
World

Trump blasted for siding with ‘bloodthirsty thug’ in late-night gift to Russia

Critics across the political spectrum unloaded on President Donald Trump after he threw Russia a lifeline with a stroke of his pen.Trump signed an executive order Friday night exempting Russia from a sweeping package of penalties Congress passed last month, just two days before they were set to take

'Getting paid by Putin': Democrats criticise Trump's waiver of sanctions under Lindsey Graham Act
Business

'Getting paid by Putin': Democrats criticise Trump's waiver of sanctions under Lindsey Graham Act

US lawmakers and critics have condemned President Donald Trumps decision to waive key Russia sanctions and tariff provisions under the Lindsey Graham Act, accusing him of siding with Vladimir Putin and betraying Ukraine. The move comes amid a Russian diesel supply deal, rising US fuel prices and Ind

Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
Culture

Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

The judge in the case said on Friday that the prosecutor "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner".

Taiwan plans $4B Texas industrial park for Nvidia, TSMC suppliers
AI

Taiwan plans $4B Texas industrial park for Nvidia, TSMC suppliers

Taiwan plans a $2 billion-$4 billion industrial park in Texas to support semiconductor and server supply chains.

Quote of the day by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy: 'The hottest new programming language is English' — signalling the shift to natural language dominance in the AI era
Technology

Quote of the day by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy: 'The hottest new programming language is English' — signalling the shift to natural language dominance in the AI era

With large language models becoming increasingly prevalent over the last few years, more and more people have the means to code

Blue Origin eyes weekly launches for its 400-foot New Glenn rocket
Science

Blue Origin eyes weekly launches for its 400-foot New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin is investing $3B in Florida infrastructure, including a $330M factory expansion to produce 150 New Glenn upper stages annually.

Arkansas Department of Health confirms first flu-related death of 2026 flu season
Health

Arkansas Department of Health confirms first flu-related death of 2026 flu season

Friday, October 16, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed at least one influenza-related death this flu season.In an effort to safeguard patient confident

Florida trending toward starting Tramell Jones at QB vs. Texas as Aaron Philo deals with injury
Sports

Florida trending toward starting Tramell Jones at QB vs. Texas as Aaron Philo deals with injury

The Gators appear ready to turn to their young QB on the road against the Longhorns on Saturday

World

Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers

A Mexican judge sentenced the three men for the 2024 murders a week after they were found guilty.

This is the worst advice we give new CEOs
Business

This is the worst advice we give new CEOs

“Congratulations and condolences.” This is a real message a peer sent when I became CEO of BarkleyOKRP in May 2025. And he wasn’t alone in his sentiment. It seems many regarded this career-defining achievement as the corporate equivalent of buying a boat: Enjoy that first day; the rest will be rough. My future was to be filled with bigger decisions, harder calls, and problems aplenty. And now I was a team of one. My office was an island, miles from help. As they say, it’s lonel

Culture

John Lapus’ one-act play among 12 finalists of inaugural Teatro Panalo

Stage and film actor John “Sweet” Lapus is over the moon after his one-act play “True to Life” became one of the finalists out of 373 entries selected in the inaugural batch of Teatro Panalo festival. “Theater is booming,” Lapus said as he received his facsimile check from organizers of the festival

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