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CVE-2026-111041 AI Engine < 3.7.9 - Editor+ Arbitrary Post Modification via update_media_metadata and approve_media
The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.7.9 does not verify that the user performing certain AI media management actions owns or is otherwise allowed to edit the targeted object, allowing users with the Editor role or above to modify, or change the type of, arbitrary posts on the site, including con
Plaud Note Pro Review
Plaud’s Note Pro isn’t the perfect voice-recording tool, but don’t underestimate its transcription capabilities.
University of Michigan engineers created an underwater vehicle concept with adjustable golf-ball dimples; the surface reduced drag by 50% in wind tunnel tests
Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a spherical prototype with adjustable golf-ball-like dimples that can reduce drag and control steering by changing its surface texture. The device uses a vacuum pump to switch between smooth and dimpled surfaces, allowing researchers to adjust i
Granny powerlifter: At 71, she can deadlift 70kg and is taking part in her first competition
SINGAPORE — Lim Lean Ee hinges at the knees, grips the barbell and braces herself as she performs a sumo deadlift. Driving through her mid-foot, she grimaces as she lifts the 70kg weight off the ground until she is upright."Down," says her personal trainer Daphne Loo, using a powerlifting command. L
FFMAI 2026 Fall Play-Ins Day 3: Groups, teams, schedule, and how to watch
The third and final day of the FFMAI (Free Fire MAX Asia Invitational) 2026 Fall Play-Ins occurs on October 18, 2026, with the squads in Groups B and C each playing six matches.
Palestinian karate champion Maryam Bsharat wins second world title
Palestinian athlete Maryam Bsharat won gold at the World Karate Championships in Poland.
What happens when people have to jump in to clean up AI’s mess?
Imagine an artificial intelligence system that has performed reliably for months. Its recommendations are almost always right, and the employee reviewing them has learned that close scrutiny rarely changes the outcome. Then something unusual happens. The AI makes an error or can’t proceed and needs human intervention. The employee is expected to step in and remains responsible for the outcome. But does the employee know how to do the task? I’m a professor of management information systems
‘I haven’t even received the ghee yet’: Saif Ali Khan says his two-year supply of ghee and ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ cheque are still pending on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, leaving Kareena Kapoor laughing
Saif Ali Khan has offered a hilarious update on his much-discussed ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ appearance, revealing that he is still waiting for the promised two-year supply of ghee and his prize cheque. Appearing with wife Kareena Kapoor Khan on Netflix’s ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, the actor revis
CVE-2026-110976 AI Engine < 3.7.9 - Editor+ Arbitrary Post Deletion via reject_media
The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.7.9 does not check that the item passed to one of its media actions belongs to the requesting user before converting it to an attachment and permanently deleting it, allowing users with the Editor role and above to delete arbitrary posts of any type, including
10 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain
From the Costa del Sol to whitewashed mountain villages, here are 10 of the best places in southern Spain to experience the Aug. 2, 2027 total solar eclipse.
Corby metal pollution may harm people, says Earthwatch Europe
However, the Environment Agency says it has not found evidence that could cause significant harm.
What’s really inside magic mushrooms? Scientists find a nearly eightfold difference
Israeli researchers grew 14 strains of Psilocybe cubensis under identical laboratory conditions and found major differences in active compounds, even between individual mushrooms of the same strain, raising questions about dosage consistency in future psychiatric treatments
NFL Week 6 odds, predictions, expert picks: Cowboys roll into Lambeau Field to face Packers
CBSSports.com and SportsLine break down every single NFL game in Week 6
Jordan-Israel border becomes new hotspot for sophisticated drug trade
A surge in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan using drones and balloons prompts accusations of border guard collusion.
China-US economic engagement strengthens prospects for global trade stability
Renewed economic engagement between China and the United States is strengthening prospects for greater stability in international trade, as the world's two
Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year
Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.
Text, Structure, Meaning: from grep to local LLM classifier
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RTX 5090 Shipments Worth $500,000 Vanished Into Thin Air At São Paulo Airport, Distributor Says This Has Never Happened In Nearly Four Decades Of Operation
A $500,000 shipment of RTX 5090 graphics cards mysteriously vanished after reaching Guarulhos Airport, according to distributor Oderço
OpenAI released 722 math papers at once and mathematicians are freaking out
The "romantic" age of mathematics might be over.
I developed chronic fatigue in perimenopause - here's what the last 12 years have taught me
Women are resilient, but we’re more vulnerable to ME/CFS, Long Covid and autoimmune diseases. Then we’ve got to get through the menopause years…
Prisco's Week 6 NFL picks: Buccaneers upset Steelers, Packers over Cowboys
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 6 picks, including the Bills to rout the Raiders
Gaza Family Reunion: Finding each other after the ‘ceasefire’
Separated by war for more than a year, a captain in Gaza’s Civil Defence unit attempts to reunite with his family.
AI’s biggest breakthrough isn’t chatbots—it’s the eureka moment
Below, Richard Socher shares five key insights from his new book, The Eureka Machine: Why AI Is the Key to Unlocking a New Era of Scientific Discoveries. Richard is a pioneering AI researcher and serial entrepreneur who spent nearly two decades at the forefront of natural language processing. He is the CEO and cofounder of Recursive, a company building self-improving superintelligence to automate knowledge discovery, and the CEO and founder of You.com, a web search infrastructure provide
The Celebrity Traitors star urged to 'toughen up' after complaint about show
One of the contestants on Celebrity Traitors has been told to 'toughen up' following complaints they made about some of the restrictions on the show earlier this month
Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings
The composition of Anthropic’s workforce and the type of work getting done have changed significantly in the past year.
CVE-2026-111876
A vulnerability was found in alexpasmantier television up to 0.15.9. Affected by this issue is the function Entry::output of the file television/channels/entry.rs. Performing a manipulation of the argument raw results in command injection. The attack requires a local approach. The reported GitHub is
APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 18 –… 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. Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars Explanation: Yes, but have you ever experienced the Eagle Nebula with your ears?
NHS faces more challenging winter than normal, health secretary warns
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
Tottenham XI vs Coventry: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup
Spurs set to welcome back Dejan Kulusevski in must-win clash
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s St Petersburg kills 1, hits energy sites
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight kill two people, adding that Moscow continues to break energy ceasefire.
This quick test will tell you if your home Wi-Fi is to blame for laggy internet
If you suspect something’s amiss with your home network, the first thing you might do is run a speed test from sites like speedtest.net or fast.com—or even the newer Orb speed test tool featured here last May. But those tests don’t tell the whole story, because they only check the speed of your internet connection. They won’t tell you how quickly data can actually move around your home—which is important if you’re troubleshooting Wi-Fi problems or figuring out what internet speeds your rou
Zelenskyy accuses Trump of ‘rewarding’ Putin as US halts Russia sanctions amid Ukraine strikes
Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued that the decision would make Vladimir Putin feel supported and undermine efforts to hold Russia accountable for its actions
Apple More Likely To Introduce Its First 1.4nm Chips In Two Years As TSMC Races To Mass Production Stage In H1 2028, Trying To Prevent AI Outstripping Supply
Apple is expected to launch its first 1.4nm chips by 2028 as TSMC accelerates mass production to meet surging AI supply demands
Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia in one of its largest ever aerial bombardments. The attack comes amid deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing
New Study Finds AI Has Become Mainstream in Creative Work
81% of creatives now release AI-assisted content. Discover key findings on tool adoption, workflow integration, and the future of human creativity.
Felixstowe dancers swapping lie-ins for early morning raves
A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.
"Does Dave Dombrowski need to go peacock it to the media?" - MLB analyst reacts to Phillies president's warning to Trea Turner
Trevor Plouffe says a general manager telling a player to improve or lose his position, in public, would be all the motivation he needed.
Mamdani praised over move to dismantle controversial NYC industry — but insiders say there’s more to the story
Horse carriage drivers say Zohran Mamdani's ban threatens their livelihoods, family legacies, and nearly $400,000 medallion investments in New York City.
Paris police report 855 arrests after violent clashes and looting during protests
PARIS (AP) — Paris police said Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during a protest march that drew about 110,000 people who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
‘Nothing beats seeing the audience celebrate it’: Nelson Dilipkumar thanks fans as Rajinikanth starrer ‘Jailer 2’ crosses Rs 300 crore worldwide in three days
Theatres are going bonkers! 🔥💥 Thalaivar magic hits different❤️ Thank you, dear audience, for the phenomenal love and reception for #Jailer2.
Taiwan turns to AI to speed up early warning of Chinese military activity
The system is designed to identify PLA ships, aircraft, missile launchers and radar vehicles by comparing new satellite images with historical data.
CVE-2026-111875
A vulnerability has been found in David-Crty Databasement up to 1.8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file app/Http/Requests/Api/V1/SaveScheduledRestoreRequest.php of the component Scheduled Restore. Such manipulation of the argument schemaname leads to missing aut
Seal pups born at South Walney Nature Reserve for 12th year
Two pups have been recorded at South Walney, home to Cumbria's only breeding grey seal colony.
Workplace pressure, fear of stigma keep employees from seeking mental health help
... conditions, with many afraid to seek help for fear of jeopardising their careers ... health issues should not be sidelined or discriminated against. — ...
Texans vs. Jaguars odds, predictions: Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus on NFL Week 6 London game
The Jaguars are still in the UK and will now face the Texans, and here's a look at the trading markets available at Kalshi for the matchup at Wembley Stadium
Russia’s war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge
Poland’s FM addresses growing concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine could spill over into neighbouring NATO countries.
What’s with those bobblehead NFL helmets?
If you’ve been watching the NFL this season, you’ve probably noticed that a few dozen players have pretty big heads. Not in the diva sense, but literally. Take Chris Olave, the New Orleans Saints wide receiver. He wears a Guardian Cap, a padded cover on his helmet for added protection against head trauma. The trade-off is that it makes him look like he just nabbed a mushroom power-up in Super Mario. Olave, who suffered four concussions in his first three NFL seasons, has made peac
Ireland's Junior Eurovision stars fly to Malta for final
Ireland's Junior Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls Naomi Gribben and Caleb Kirwan have flown out from Dublin Airport ahead of next Saturday's final in Malta.
Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns
A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.
Whatever You Say Bounces Off Me and Sticks to You
Stephen Nellis and Deepa Seetharaman, reporting Wednesday for Reuters: An OpenAI employee who left the ChatGPT maker for Apple sent more than 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account and later made a presentation about the unreleased product to senior Apple leadership, a new f
‘Black Monday’ fears intensify as prediction markets shrug off 2026 crash
‘Black Monday’ crash fears are intensifying as Wall Street reels from an AI-led sell-off, rising oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns.
New Medicaid work rules could make it harder for thousands of 'medically frail' Arizonans to ...
Health center leaders say a new federal rule could ask providers to document whether some patients' medical conditions limit their ability to work.
How to get and use Infusion Altar in Enshrouded 1.0
The Infusion Altar in Enshrouded 1.0 is a flat stone altar used to combine various archaic materials to create an all-powerful magical infusion.
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads anti-BJP protest in London
Dhruv Rathee led a ‘Stop vote theft’ protest in London, accusing Modi's government of electoral manipulation.
The AI productivity paradox: Why AI is everywhere except in the productivity numbers
In December 2024, just as the AI hype was ramping up, my colleagues Nicole Radziwill, Todd McClees, and I warned in the Harvard Business Review that most enterprises were poorly positioned to benefit from the technology. Our point was that AI isn’t just a technology story. It’s a human story, and people need to be set up to succeed. Today, the evidence is in, and it is not encouraging. Study after study finds that, despite the hype, AI adoption is not having a meaningful impact on productivi
How The Traitors' music plays with your emotions
It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.
5 Essential Features Every Microsoft Teams User Should Know - BGR
Microsoft Teams is an important collaboration tool for many users, but you might be overlooking features like notification tuning, app integration, and more.
Charge+ deploys 50kW DC Charger at Tropical Villa Seri Kembangan, RM0.99 per kWh for limited time - SoyaCincau
Charge+ has turned on a 50kW DC Charger located at the entrance of Tropical Villa, Taman Jinma in Seri Kembangan. Enjoy RM0.99/kWh promo rate until 17 November.
Youth protests spreading from France reflect fears over education, costs and defence: Analysis | Flipboard
Europe’s youth protests are separate movements with shared grievances over education and costs, says Prof Alberto Alemanno.
Health expert explains blood clot risk after Jaylen Hurts put on IR - KOAT
As Philadelphia Eagles quarterback benched amid blood clot concerns, health expert explains the risk of clots migrating to the lungs and who is at ...
3 times a T20I series decider was washed out in India ft. IND vs WI 2026
It is rare for India to be competing in series deciders on home soil, considering that they often claim unassailable leads before the series finale, especially recently.
Egypt to provide ‘necessary’ support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Presidency says Egypt will provide Saudi Arabia with support to defend its security and protect its resources.
Advocates planting the seed of a tree protection law in Winnipeg's election
WINNIPEG - The giants that Diane Poulin used to live among are all dead, but she
Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine
His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington".