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Parents Sue Google Over A.I. Safety Risks on School Chromebooks
A student made plans to end her life after chatting with Google’s artificial intelligence, a new lawsuit claims, amid mounting concerns about online harms to children.
Gamers go to ridiculous lengths to "improve" GTA VI with Nvidia's DLSS 5
While the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI won't be available on PC this month, some gamers are making ridiculous preparations to use their PC graphics cards to apply Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology to the console exclusive. On an explicitly unmoderated GTAVI subreddit, user RevolutionaryBus8208 lays out a proposed setup, which runs a PlayStation 5 through a 4K capture card to a PC. From there, the video signal is run through Veyra, an open source tool that can apply DLSS 5's AI-powered "neural rendering" to video content.
Scientists Think They Know Why Some Memories Stick in Your Brain Forever
It sounds counterintuitive, but cortisol produced by stressful situations can strengthen memory.
Mammograms can do more than detect breast cancer – they also offer important clues on heart health
Calcium deposits on arteries, observed on a mammogram, can provide a useful nudge to check up on cardiovascular health.
10 college football players who have increased their NIL value so far in 2026
These breakout players have earned a big payday increase at the end of the season
Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials
US first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.
Can we talk about climate change again? How the blue wave could spark a new era for green policies
“Climate change” wasn’t exactly a prominent topic across 2026 midterm campaigns. But post-election, it’s clear that the climate still won big, and that means more climate action could be right around the corner. Donald Trump spent the first two years of his second term as president heavily attacking the environment, and the country’s climate efforts. And yet opposing candidates were warned not to focus on the topic. Addressing “climate change” was “not a priority” for battleground voters,
Esquire First Look: How ‘Bad Monkey’ Season 2 Brews Up Even More Trouble in Paradise
Creator and showrunner Bill Lawrence reveals how John Malkovich’s love of the Apple TV crime series starring Vince Vaughn landed him a role as the “comedic and dangerous” new villain.
Meta’s warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder
Meta warns that growing political opposition to data centers could threaten future AI investments, as communities push back against massive infrastructure projects.
October crypto-tracker hack: Access cracked, law enforcement tokens packed
Agentic 'on-path attack' went after Chainalysis's tools, which are routinely called upon to assist police investigations
Hubble Learns Galactic History From Stars
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British man with Ebola in DR Congo arrives in UK for treatment
The UK government says there are "well-established procedures for dealing with cases like this" and the risk to the public remains low.
Texas RB Hollywood Smothers out for season with torn MCL as injuries mount for Longhorns
Smothers was a splashy transfer portal addition for Texas, but he's battled injury all season
Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
The midterms weren’t the rebuke of AI money many expected
The midterms are shaping up to be a record-breaking election for Democrats, who have flipped states including South Carolina and Texas. But the election has also shattered records for private political spending. By some estimates, super PAC spending exceeded $2 billion this cycle, more than 50% above previous election cycles. One of the dominant narratives heading into the midterms was that Big Tech—and the artificial intelligence sector in particular—would spend hundreds of millions of dolla
'You've had a wonderful life Tommy, but it's over' - Sir Tom feared he was dying
The singer from Pontypridd told the audience just how serious his "bad case of the flu" was.
Sherrod Brown’s Win in Ohio Is a Rare Loss for Crypto Under Trump
Fairshake, the major industry super PAC, spent $46 million on ads against the Democrat, Sherrod Brown, who won.
Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets
With a huge and still-growing catalog of exoplanets, researchers are anxious to take the next steps: trying to infer what conditions are like on them, either by imaging them directly or by capturing the light that has passed through their atmosphere.
Study suggests there is no 'right' way to teach statistics, giving flexibility to educators
A new study has investigated whether challenges faced by educators in teaching statistics could be reduced by changing how it is taught. The findings suggest there is no single "right way," giving educators flexibility to choose how best to teach the subject.
Delayed international support has hampered efforts to contain and treat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo
An epidemiologist who was on the ground during the 2014-16 Ebola outbreak examines the lessons that experience offers for the DRC.
WWE Crown Jewel 2026 predictions: Match card breakdown with expert picks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Raw and SmackDown's world champions collide for the Crown Jewel championships
Division among US Democrats over Schumer’s leadership role
Some Democratic senators – and the very voters that swept them into power – are demanding new leadership.
‘Executed for creating an AI poster for your burger restaurant’: Woke 3 visions captivate social media
According to social media, this week’s midterms are ushering in a new era: Woke 3.0. For the uninitiated, the internet has broken down the dynamics of American politics in the 2020s into a few distinct eras. There was Woke 1.0 at the start of the decade, associated with far-left social movements of the time. As the country leaned toward conservatism in the mid-2020s, online denizens argued that Democrats responded by moving into Woke 2.0, a shift that New York City Councilman Chi Ossé defined
Avatar: Fire and Ash Gets Exciting New Digital & 4K UHD Release Dates With Tons of Extra Content
Avatar: Fire and Ash is heading home once again with a Collector's Edition packed with hours of exclusive content.
Voters Rejected A.I. in the Midterms. Now Comes an Era of Scrutiny.
After two years of little A.I. oversight, voters on Tuesday rejected data center projects and swept into office Democratic candidates who promised to regulate the technology.
Kalshi court losses pile up as judges refuse to block state gambling laws
Kalshi is having a bad week in the federal court system. Two circuit appeals courts rejected the prediction market's latest attempts to block state gambling laws in Connecticut, New York, and Nevada. Kalshi is separately facing a new lawsuit filed by the Arkansas attorney general. In all cases involving Kalshi and state governments around the US, the main issue is whether state gambling laws apply to prediction markets despite Kalshi's claim that its platform offers "swaps" that can only be regulated by the US Commodity Futures Exchange (CFTC).
Tiny animal populations can recover, challenging assumptions about extinction risk
Species reduced to fewer than 50 individuals in the wild are not automatically doomed to extinction, according to a major study co-authored by researchers at the Zoological Society of London and Monash University.
British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo arrives in UK for treatment
The UK government says there are "well-established procedures for dealing with cases like this" and the risk to the public remains low.
From SEC afterthought to CFP contender: How Will Stein has engineered stunning turnaround at Kentucky
Picked 14th in the SEC, the Wildcats are 7-1 and ranked No. 6 in the CFP Rankings as their first-year head coach balances a sudden barrage of national attention with game planning
Arab party backs Eisenkot in bid to form Israel’s next government
Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government.
Gold medallist Hayley Wickenheiser among latest Order of Hockey in Canada honourees
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
OpenAI released a new cybersecurity model. Is that enough?
OpenAI's newest cybersecurity model comes out as AI labs face scrutiny of their work to protect digital infrastructure.
‘Total repudiation’: The blue wave is about to hit AI
AI companies have a new threat: a wave of Democrats who campaigned against them.
Scientists discover that a clogged filter could revolutionize oil refining
Scientists have developed a remarkable new membrane that separates crude oil at room temperature, using the oil itself to create microscopic filtration channels. The breakthrough could cut refining energy consumption by nearly 32%, carbon emissions by almost 38%, and operating costs by 36%, potentia
Parents' concerns to trigger urgent checks in A&E
Concerns from staff, parents, carers or the child themselves will trigger an immediate escalation of care.
Fantasy football rankings Week 9: Dave Richard's tough start/sit calls clear up your toughest flex decisions
With heavy bye weeks and major quarterback injuries forcing fringe options into lineups, matchup breakdowns reveal which stars to bench and which sleepers to trust
Mass protests in France driven by nationwide strike action
More than 250,000 people took to the streets across France on Thursday as five unions called a day of strike action.
Richard Branson says he’s ’embarrassed’ by other billionaires’ political spending
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson said he is “embarrassed” by other billionaires’ political spending and said the results of the U.S. midterm elections sent a “hopeful message about the limits of money in politics.” “As a successful entrepreneur, I have felt embarrassed by the billions that tech entrepreneurs and hedge fund managers have spent on – mostly Republican – campaigns this election cycle,” the British magnate posted on LinkedIn yesterday. “I’m delighted that, final
After raising the price of the Switch 2 earlier this year, Nintendo says it isn't planning more price hikes
Nintendo is reportedly not currently considering raising the price of its Switch 2 console.
What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.
Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how the Anthropic chief executive’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.
Young children like sharks, but fear grows with age
Most young children like sharks, with almost seven in 10 describing them in a positive light, but a new study has found that associations between sharks and fear become more common as children get older.
Midwestern City Lights
City lights from the Midwestern United States to the East Coast sparkle across the landscape a couple of hours before sunrise on Oct. 18, 2026. Major urban areas visible in the photograph include Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; and the New York metropolitan region. The International Space Station was orbiting 259 miles above Earth when this […]
Series of wildlife bridges in Israel will allow animals to cross major roads
The two crossings in southern Israel are designed to reconnect endangered gazelle populations separated by major roads and a railway line
USMNT's Gold Cup path to look different as Concacaf unveils revamped group-stage format
Two eight-team groups replace the traditional four-team pods, adding an extra match for every side before four teams from each group advance to the knockout rounds
Top US civil rights official resigns
New Democratic Congress expected to probe Trump Justice Department office's handling of Epstein files and ICE killings.
Brussels removed talk of ratifying Canada trade deal in EU summit text: Wilkinson
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The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: The Single-Task Gadget of Our Times
E-book reader sales are soaring as consumers seek technology offering respite from social media and artificial intelligence hype. It’s even better in color.
Is MAHA dying—or will it be reborn? What's next after crushing midterm losses?
As Democrats blew away their Republican rivals in an unprecedented midterm sweep Tuesday, the Make America Health Again movement also got bowled over, raising questions about the fate of the motley movement. MAHA—which has centered around anti-vaccine activist and current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—saw many of its favored candidates and allies lose, while vocal adversaries of Kennedy won.
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
From left, SpaceX Crew-13 pilot Luke Delaney and commander Jessica Watkins, both NASA astronauts, are pictured in their pressure suits during a training session at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.Credit: SpaceX Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 10:40 a.m. EST Tuesday, Nov.
Beyond statins, one drug lowered heart attack risk by 20%
A new study could help doctors figure out what medicine to prescribe for cholesterol when statins don't cut it: It's “answering a really challenging clinical question."
Ranking the NWSL quarterfinalists: Gotham FC shield winners, but are they the most powerful postseason team?
Here's how the final eight rank ahead of the playoffs starting on Friday
Could Football Change After Jesus de Miguel’s Death?
Could football change after the death of Jesus de Miguel?
Congress is getting a lot younger: Gen Z members will triple. Here’s the breakdown as midterm election results roll in
The Democrats’ playbook for the midterm elections was to cast a wide net, recruiting candidates that didn’t necessarily look and sound like traditional politicians—and often times, Gen Zers and millennials were part of that. The results? A historical election that will usher in a wave of 97 Gen Z and millennial leaders into Congress, including 90 members in the House of Representatives, five members of the Senate, and two delegates, according to Future Caucus, which is the nation&
Hope in the City: Why This Detective Uses a Sketchbook Instead of a Badge
A sketchbook instead of a badge? ✏️ Discover how Hope in the City reinvents investigation. Pre-order or pre-install now on XBOX. Launching November 11, day one with XBOX Game Pass.
Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar
Meta's AI agent can now take calls as a customizable animated avatar, ahead of the launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable designed to bring Muse to life.
Statehouse wins give Democrats new power to push clean energy
Before Tuesday’s election, Republicans held more governorships and state legislative seats than Democrats, along with an advantage in state trifectas—unified control of the governor’s office and both chambers of the legislature. That advantage has disappeared, clearing the path for more climate and clean energy legislation, according to analysts and advocates. Democrats swept the vast majority of competitive races at the state level, flipping control of governors’ offices from Republicans in Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Nevada, and Texas.Read full article Comments
How a Quiet Lake in Africa Became One of the Deadliest Natural Disasters Nobody Saw Coming
Most lakes have fish, waves and the occasional tourist, but Lake Nyos had a deadly secret that nobody wanted to discover.
Gentle Brain Zaps Offer a New Way to Tackle Period Pain and Anxiety
Samphire headband approved to treat PMDD mood symptoms in Europe
NFL DFS, Jaguars vs. Ravens: Top daily Fantasy picks, lineups, advice for 'Thursday Night Football'
DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top daily Fantasy picks and advice for Jacksonville vs. Baltimore on 'Thursday Night Football'
The blame game: How the US midterm shock is shaping Israel’s race for PM
The Republican midterm rout is helping shape who leads Israel next, as Netanyahu’s US ties turn toxic.
Goldman Sachs bans non-engineers from using advanced AI tools
Goldman Sachs has banned traders, bankers, and other staff from using advanced AI coding tools because of risk and productivity concerns. The bank is limiting access to tools like Anthropic’s Claude Code and Microsoft’s GitHub to engineers and so-called “strats”—an investment banking term for workers who specialize in quantitative engineering and analytics—Bloomberg reported this week. The move reportedly frustrated traders who used the tools to monitor data, build financial models, and pr
NBC Locks In Release Date for David Boreanaz’s Crime TV Show Reboot
NBC has finally set a date for the release of one reboot that failed to be produced twice, starring David Boreanaz.