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Oura partners with Xella Health to combine your smart ring data with AI-powered biomarker testing for a fuller picture of women’s health
AI

Oura partners with Xella Health to combine your smart ring data with AI-powered biomarker testing for a fuller picture of women’s health

Oura spots the changes, Xella tries to explain why

Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Technology

Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028

Micron and Samsung executives this week said the memory shortage will continue for at least the next couple of years. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra expects demand for the firm’s memory to exceed its available supply over that period, he told investors last night. Micron no longer sells consumer RAM, and Mehrotra’s statements refer to Micron’s business-to-business sales of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI and DRAM for servers. However, his comments also have implications for consumer devices.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches
Science

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches

NASA/Joel Kowsky In this Oct. 1, 2026, photo, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft is carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov to the International Space Station for a long-duration science mission. They are expected to dock at the space station at 7 p.m. EDT. NASA will stream Crew‑13’s arrival across multiple platforms.

Surge of 'breakbone' fever is Florida's largest outbreak on record
Health

Surge of 'breakbone' fever is Florida's largest outbreak on record

Florida is battling its largest spread of dengue fever on record, reporting hundreds of both international and local cases.

Prop betting: What is it, how does it work and how to bet on props
Sports

Prop betting: What is it, how does it work and how to bet on props

Here's everything you need to know about prop betting and how to bet on props at sportsbooks (October 2026)

World

India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup

The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament.

Grindr is spending $250M to signal that it’s getting serious about LGBTQ healthcare
Business

Grindr is spending $250M to signal that it’s getting serious about LGBTQ healthcare

Grindr is expanding its footprint in LGBTQ-focused healthcare with its first major acquisition. The dating app is paying $250 million for health startup Freddie, with the aim of fully integrating Freddie’s HIV-prevention telehealth and pharmacy capabilities into a broader Grindr Health offering. The launch of Grindr Health builds on the company’s telehealth business Woodwork, which launched in 2025 to connect users with medication for weight loss and erectile dysfunction. As of Wednesd

'Musk' Director Alex Gibney Calls Elon A "Bullsh*tter'
Culture

'Musk' Director Alex Gibney Calls Elon A "Bullsh*tter'

'Musk' Director Alex Gibney calls Elon a "bullsh*tter," rebuts claim his new documentary defames X, SpaceX, Tesla chief.

Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot
AI

Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.

Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
Technology

Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data

The Pentagon is informing more than 2 million current and former military members that their personnel records storing sensitive personal information were stolen over a monthslong compromise of one of its networks. The breach is the second one in recent months to expose sensitive government information. The records, according to one notification letter posted to Reddit, included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, sex, race, and occupational specialty.

Yeti Makes Phone Cases Now? Here’s What Our Editors Think.
Science

Yeti Makes Phone Cases Now? Here’s What Our Editors Think.

This is a game-changer from one of our favorite brands.

The Surprising Fall Superfood Dietitians Always Add to Their Cart
Health

The Surprising Fall Superfood Dietitians Always Add to Their Cart

Dietitians share the nutrient-dense autumn staples to add to your shopping list.

What are parlays? How to bet parlays guide
Sports

What are parlays? How to bet parlays guide

Here's everything you need to know about parlay betting in October 2026

World

The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations

The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations

America’s next growth opportunity: An investment-ready heartland
Business

America’s next growth opportunity: An investment-ready heartland

With a more coordinated approach, smaller cities in the middle of the country could generate trillions of dollars in added economic output.

GTA 6 Finally Gets a Rating from the ESRB  Daily Fix
Culture

GTA 6 Finally Gets a Rating from the ESRB Daily Fix

In today's Daily Fix:The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (or the ESRB to you laymen), has finally slapped the M for Mature rating on Grand Theft Auto 6. Based on that extended gameplay look on Netflix, GTA 6 will be hitting all the hallmarks of an M-rated game: violence, sexual content, alcohol

Microsoft, Google back Apache Ossie to make enterprise data and AI platforms more interoperable
AI

Microsoft, Google back Apache Ossie to make enterprise data and AI platforms more interoperable

Their support for the project could make enterprises’ Power BI and BigQuery semantic models more portable, but governance gaps and the project’s evolving specification could limit interoperability, analysts say.

Technology

Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence

BOSTON (AP) — The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children. During Clancy's first trial, which ended Sept. 4 with a dea

Doomsday fish study reveals blueprint for quiet ocean-monitoring robots
Science

Doomsday fish study reveals blueprint for quiet ocean-monitoring robots

Cornell engineering professor Rob Shepherd sought to design a large, silent underwater robot to monitor ocean health without startling marine life.

Mistrust in science and a juicy gene-editing lawsuit
Health

Mistrust in science and a juicy gene-editing lawsuit

Why have so many Americans lost trust in science? And what's the deal with a new gene-editing lawsuit? Find out on this week's episode of "The Readout LOUD" podcast.

Over/Under betting: What is it, how it works and best strategies for betting totals
Sports

Over/Under betting: What is it, how it works and best strategies for betting totals

We'll go over what Over/Under betting is and how bettors should approach totals when making wagers in October 2026

World

Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe

Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.

Former LinkedIn CEO leaves Microsoft, citing reluctance to relocate for ‘full time, every day’ work in Washington office
Business

Former LinkedIn CEO leaves Microsoft, citing reluctance to relocate for ‘full time, every day’ work in Washington office

Former LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky announced on Thursday that he is stepping down “after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft” and will leave the company at the end of the year. Roslansky led LinkedIn for six years, during which time he grew membership on the platform from 700 million to 1.3 billion. Last year, his role at Microsoft expanded to include overseeing the software giant’s Office productivity software group, CNBC reported. The news follows the departures

Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for Events to Sponsor
Culture

Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for Events to Sponsor

Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for Events to Sponsor

AI

OpenAI cuts ties with three safety researchers, WSJ reports

OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.

Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis?
Technology

Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis?

Humans can be a frisky bunch, and it wasn’t very long after Tesla Autopilot started letting drivers go hands-free before people decided to post footage of themselves having sex from the driver’s seat. Recently, The San Francisco Standard interviewed multiple people who claimed to have had sex in robotaxis belonging to General Motors’ now-defunct Cruise.

Science

Trehalose analog provides a new platform for designing water-soluble glycopolymers

Sugars are attractive building blocks for functional materials because of their high water affinity and diverse biological properties. Incorporating sugars into synthetic polymers can therefore provide materials that combine the processability of polymers with characteristics derived from carbohydra

'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Health

'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy

Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.

Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets by targeting Browns-Steelers, Thursday Night Football

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for Browns vs. Steelers on Thursday Night Football

World

Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game

Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.

Could digital twins test medical treatments for critically ill patients?
Business

Could digital twins test medical treatments for critically ill patients?

Every day, clinicians in ICUs make high-stakes decisions about medical treatments that keep their patients alive. Variables like unusual immune responses can make that job more complicated. But now, a project led by the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine aims to find out if digital twins can help. The university has been awarded up to $38 million in funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser

Culture

Tuldok, October 2, 2026

Tuldok, October 2, 2026

AI

Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president

President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
Technology

Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras

Florida cops are facing questions after a mandate to remove all Flock cameras tracking cars on St. Lucie County roads led local police to uncover more than a dozen suspicious cameras operating without permits. Local residents told The Washington Post that they were alarmed that no one knows who owns many of the mysterious cameras. Of the 14 cameras found, 11 had no obvious owners, raising concerns about who has access to sensitive data that bad actors could abuse. After the cameras were discovered, St.

Hidden force deep inside Earth is altering the length of our days
Science

Hidden force deep inside Earth is altering the length of our days

Scientists have discovered a hidden force deep inside Earth that is changing the length of our days.

A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?
Health

A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?

The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?

Betting strategies: Best approaches, guidelines for sports bettors October 2026
Sports

Betting strategies: Best approaches, guidelines for sports bettors October 2026

We'll go over some betting strategies and guidelines for those interested in making wagers on sports events

World

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight confirmed, but is the bout too late?

As Fury and Joshua confirm long-awaited boxing fight, Al Jazeera explains the delays and exchanges between the sides.

'Depression like 1929, if Democrats get in…': Trump drops dire warning ahead of Midterms 2026
Business

'Depression like 1929, if Democrats get in…': Trump drops dire warning ahead of Midterms 2026

President Donald Trump delivers a sweeping message ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, warning that a Democratic takeover of Congress could trigger what he called a “financial depression” like 1929. Trump also confirmed that preemptive pardons for administration officials are “on the table,” while

Ynon Kreiz, as Co-CEO of Paramount, to Receive Pay Package Worth More Than $46.5 Million
Culture

Ynon Kreiz, as Co-CEO of Paramount, to Receive Pay Package Worth More Than $46.5 Million

Paramount revealed the pay package for Ynon Kreiz, who will lead Paramount-Warner Bros. as co-CEO alongside David Ellison.

AI

ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.

CVE-2026-104182 uhop stream-json JSONC parser parser.js resource consumption
Technology

CVE-2026-104182 uhop stream-json JSONC parser parser.js resource consumption

A flaw has been found in uhop stream-json up to 3.5.x. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-104182. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Science

Hidden 'funnels' let complex systems slip between stable states

Many systems in nature can settle into several different stable states, with the final state depending on their starting conditions. However, the boundaries separating these states are often far more complicated than they first appear.

Bacterial outbreak sickens 11 as officials race to find the source
Health

Bacterial outbreak sickens 11 as officials race to find the source

The Food and Drug Administration is currently probing a listeria monocytogenes cluster that has sickened 11 people.

Point spread betting: What it is, how to bet and best strategies in 2026
Sports

Point spread betting: What it is, how to bet and best strategies in 2026

We'll take a look at what point spread betting is, how it works, and offer some tips for how bettors should approach spreads (October 2026)

World

Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow

Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.

Average U.S. mortgage rate rises to 7.28%—the highest level in nearly 3 years
Business

Average U.S. mortgage rate rises to 7.28%—the highest level in nearly three years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in nearly three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28% from 7.03% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, the biggest leap in several years. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%. It is the sixth consecutive week that mortgage rates have increased. The average rate is now the highest it’s been since November 22, 2023, when it reached 7.29%. Borrowing costs on 15-year f

Culture

Crazy Jhenny, October 2, 2026

Crazy Jhenny, October 2, 2026

MindOn wants robots to work at human speed, not just complete tasks
AI

MindOn wants robots to work at human speed, not just complete tasks

MindOn's Mind-1 physical AI model is designed to let robots perform complex manipulation tasks at human-level speed.

Police may have new ways to access data on locked iPhones - Engadget
Technology

Police may have new ways to access data on locked iPhones - Engadget

A training video reportedly demonstrates how police can evade an Apple security feature.

NASA Awards Enterprise Logistics Support Services Agreements
Science

NASA Awards Enterprise Logistics Support Services Agreements

Credit: NASA NASA selected 16 companies to provide Enterprise Logistics Support Services under new agreements that will standardize requirements, improve reporting, and streamline the management of costs and resources. The $1.4 billion blanket purchase agreements will support equipment and property management, transportation, disposal, product support, flight hardware support operations, equipment maintenance and repair, export control, move operations, flight hardware, and other material purchases. Under the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Ser

No porn, no doomscrolling, no processed foods: Meet Israel's spermmaxxers
Health

No porn, no doomscrolling, no processed foods: Meet Israel's spermmaxxers

Organic food, natural fabrics, exercise, quitting cannabis and ice baths: Social media has pushed wellness trends to the extreme. Now the world of 'maxxing' is coming for Israeli men's sperm

Sports

Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State betting preview: Odds, picks, predictions for college football Week 5

The Aggies host the Hilltoppers in a Conference USA matchup to kick off college football Week 5 on Thursday night

World

France vs Italy: UEFA Nations League – Zidane, Olise, Esposito, teams, form

France face neighbours Italy in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first home game, with Mbappe out injured.

Growth Agents 2026
Business

Growth Agents 2026

Photography: Katie Addo, Adam Atkinson, Matthew Johnson, Tony Luong, AJ Mast, Matt Nager, Demetrius Philp, Tim Soter, Ryan Young Photo Editor: Amy Wolff

Sony Pictures TV's Distribution and Networks Co-President Mike Wald Retires, Jason Spivak and Paul Littmann to Lead Division
Culture

Sony Pictures TV's Distribution and Networks Co-President Mike Wald Retires, Jason Spivak and Paul Littmann to Lead Division

Wald will depart at the end of the year after 32 years with the studio

AI

Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,600 times before space data centers get off the ground

Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.

Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search
Technology

Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search

In a setback for publishers worried about the effects of AI search, a US federal judge has dismissed lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media against Google. The companies accused Google of antitrust violations in products like AI overviews, which have led to decreasing traffic at numerous sites. However, US District Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google's conduct is not illegal under antitrust law. The lawsuits were filed in 2025, and Google requested a dismissal earlier this year.

Huge underwater UFO base spans city blocks in new whistleblower claims
Science

Huge underwater UFO base spans city blocks in new whistleblower claims

An Air Force veteran has revealed shocking new details of an alleged underwater invasion the military has known about for years.

Health

Mike Flanagan's Timely Carrie Is the First Worthwhile Adaptation in 50 Years

Every adaptation of Stephen King's classic reflects its era. Set in the present, Mike Flanagan's Prime Video series finds monsters everywhere

John Calipari says Arkansas players outearn assistant coaches as he defends Protect College Sports Act
Sports

John Calipari says Arkansas players outearn assistant coaches as he defends Protect College Sports Act

Calipari has been one of the most outspoken college coaches about the Protect College Sports Act

World

Joy for Germany and Klopp as Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark

Jurgen Klopp secures first win as Germany manager, while Cristiano Ronaldo's absence not felt by Portugal in Austria.

More than 1 in 3 Americans making over $300,000 say they are living paycheck to paycheck
Business

More than 1 in 3 Americans making over $300,000 say they are living paycheck to paycheck

The affordability crisis puts a huge strain on Americans making the least, but apparently everyone is feeling it. More than a third of people earning under $100,000 a year or over $300,000 a year say they live paycheck to paycheck, according to a new report on retirement trends from Goldman Sachs. For those making less than $100,000, the share of people struggling to save is 42%, while 36% of their well-compensated counterparts above the $300,000 threshold report a similar lack of financial w

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
Culture

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors

There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

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