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Box taps Nvidia’s Nemotron for new agent-first content retrieval system
The system can supposedly answer queries four times faster, with 20% fewer errors and 90% fewer tokens used.
2026 iPad mini review: Maximizing the mini
The iPad mini has long felt like a niche product. It has earned a reputation as a quality tablet for people who want something small, comfortable, and portable, but its small screen and comparatively limited processing power have restricted its appeal, making it best suited to watching media or playing games. With the 2026 version, the iPad mini is more competitive than ever. Its chip is current, its speakers are better, and, most impressively, it trades its 8.3-inch IPS screen for an 8.5-inch OLED that can hold its own against other premium tablets.
Google HQ refused 54,000-signature petition, campaigners say
Campaigners oppose the development of a large data centre on a wildlife site at Thurrock.
What the midterms could mean for the future of health AI
The midterms highlighted the negative sentiment around AI across the U.S. How will those attitudes trickle down to legislating AI use in health care?
Is Polymarket Legal in California? November 2026 Status
Find out if Polymarket is legal in California, how it's regulated, and what you can trade there in 2026.
From celebrity guru to convicted rapist: The rise and fall of Russell Brand
The entertainer built a career on fame, provocation and anti-establishment appeal before his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges
The blue heart is the unofficial emoji of libbing out
The blue heart emoji is having a moment among those celebrating Democrats’ midterm election results, and while you can clock this in many a comments section, it’s also backed up by stats. Tinashe, the pop star, used the emoji 12 times in a post on X on Election Day encouraging her fans to vote, writing, “VOTE OR DIE ! LETS GO AMERICA 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙,” and others have spammed the emoji too in posts “libbing out” in excitement over the midterm results. Scroll
Why Avatar: Seven Havens Won’t Release New Episodes This Week
Curious about why Avatar: Seven Havens won’t release new episodes this week? Here’s everything you need to know.
An Amateur Radio Operator Told a Satellite to Play 'Doom.' And It Listened
The experiment marks the first known time a satellite has received and acted on a voice command from the ground.
Security officer attacked and killed near Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan's capital
CAIRO (AP) — An assailant attacked and killed a security officer near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan’s capital on Thursday, authorities said. Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said that a member of its forces was assaulted by a sharp object and died, and that an investigation was launched into
Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country | Africanews
Iranians held anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country on Wednesday, marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance and denouncing what they call U.S.-Israeli hegemony.
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.
Ravens vs. Jaguars odds, prediction, betting preview, start time: Thursday Night Football picks, best bets
Best bets and betting preview for Jaguars vs. Ravens on Thursday Night Football
Burning rubbish chokes besieged Yemeni city of Taiz
Taiz residents face health risks as waste accumulates amid sniper fire, forcing people to burn it in the streets.
Thor delivers stronger Q3
TSXV- and AIM-listed mineral exploration company Thor Explorations delivered strong profits during the third quarter of 2026, CEO and president Segun Lawson said in the company’s financial and operating results on Thursday. During the quarter ended September 30, the company’s earnings before interes
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.
A YC startup is putting $1M behind five unsolved materials science problems for AI
Discovered Materials, a months-old YC startup that uses AI to find chip materials, is offering $200,000 for each solution to five open materials science problems.
Grants For Small Businesses in November 2026
Applying for a small business grant this November gives your business a strategic boost in many different ways.
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.
In China, a flood of controversial clinical trials slows to a trickle
Following patient deaths, China restricts investigator-initiated biotech trials, leaving rare disease families and US investors facing an uncertain future.
Ongoing issue with Randy Orton's WWE trademark
Randy Orton is set to compete at WWE Crown Jewel, but there's an ongoing issue with a trademark associated with his name.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Bad memory: Some chip stocks are tumbling despite the broader post-election rally for tech. Here’s why
Tuesday’s blue tsunami didn’t just boost the Democrats’ fortunes. The 2026 midterm results also fueled a surge in the stock market, with all but a few Big Tech stocks seeing notable gains. But memory chip stocks told a different story. Shares in the four major memory chipmakers all saw steep declines. And those declines are continuing today. Here’s what you need to know. The midterm results boosted the markets Yesterday was a stellar day for many of the biggest-name companies traded on
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.
Agility is the first pure humanoid robot company on the stock market. Are you buying?
Agility arrives on the Nasdaq today as the first publicly-traded pure-play humanoid robotics company.
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.
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.
Gianni Infantino election rival emerges from Japan amid fresh scrutiny on Fifa president
Gianni Infantino faces a first credible challenger for his Fifa presidency after the head of the Japan Football Association announced he would run at next year’s election.
Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament in last week's general election.
South Korea Posts Record Current Account Surplus, Surpassing $60B in Sept.
In September, South Korea’s current account surplus surpassed $60 billion for the first time in history, driven by strong exports centered on semiconductors. A
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.
Aina’s smart ring has a screen, a joystick and a mic so you can talk to AI agents
Aina's ring can also take calls and help you dictate notes on your Mac.
Motorola's new Signature 27 has it all if you can stomach the $1,600 price tag
Motorola is patching a hole in its US lineup with a non-folding flagship phone, but the pricing puts this device dangerously close to the company's expensive tablet-style foldable. The long-rumored Motorola Signature 27 is real, featuring top-of-the-line specs, a super-bright OLED screen, and a ton of cameras. But all this high-end hardware won't come cheap in the age of AI.
Fireballs and a supermoon: SoCal stargazers should brace for a busy month of astronomical events
SoCal stargazers can brace for a November packed with astronomical events, including the Taurids meteor showers and a close encounter between Jupiter and Mars.
Dialysis may not be the default treatment for older kidney patients
Dialysis should not necessarily be regarded as the default option for older people with kidney failure, the first randomized study of its kind in the world, led by the University of Bristol, has found.
‘I don’t want the perception of people thinking I got away with something’ — Rory McIlroy takes two-stroke penalty in Abu Dhabi
Holywood star inadvertently improved his lie at the 12th, turning a double-bogey six into a quadruple-bogey eight and a 68 into a 70
Ronaldo once bought Lisbon’s most expensive apartment ever, and his mother and brother live in a seven-storey building he owns in his hometown
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from the Portugal national football team after an illustrious career. He played 234 international matches, scoring a record 146 goals throughout his time representing his country. Ronaldo has built a notable property portfolio in Portugal, in
UEC signs unhedged long-term sales contracts with two prominent US utilities
NYSE American-listed Uranium Energy Corporation (UEC)’s US Uranium subsidiary has entered into definitive long-term sales agreements with two prominent US nuclear utilities. UEC explains that the supply contracts cover a total of 1.1-million pounds of uranium octoxide (U3O8) to be delivered over six
La Bola Negra review: This fiercely ambitious historical drama is one of the great LGBTQ+ films of our time
This film from Spanish co-directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi explores a triptych of time-hopping tales.
HomePod Mini 2 vs. HomePod Mini: How Apple’s Speaker Compares With Past Models - CNET
The HomePod Mini 2 is here and looks incredibly similar to the first Mini, so I tested how audio, AI and more differ across HomePod generations.
Discord is ditching Electron and its new app uses less RAM
Discord is moving its apps fully over to the Rust programming language.
Hubble Learns Galactic History From Stars
Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science Hubble & Citizen Science SI & Hubble Science Explore the Night Sky Observatory Hubble Observatory Hubble Design Mission Operat
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."
Jaguars vs. Ravens odds, picks, NFL Week 9 prediction: Best bets, player props for Thursday Night Football
Baltimore turns to third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano with Lamar Jackson sidelined, making Jacksonville a rare double-digit road favorite on Thursday night
‘Healthcare not bombs’: How Gaza shaped Adam Hamawy’s path to US Congress
Former army surgeon and Gaza volunteer Hamawy is the first Muslim American elected to the US Congress from New Jersey.
Sector Snapshot: Construction Robotics Funding Soars To $1.6B, Tripling Previous Peak
Companies spanning construction and robotics have raised about $1.6 billion so far this year — more than 4x the $389 million recorded in all of 2025 — according to Crunchbase data. The surge was driven by three companies that raised the majority of the funding.
The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules
The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.
AMD promises not to abandon Ryzen — but keeps drifting away from gamers and PCs
AMD's data-center business now generates nearly two-thirds of its revenue, while gaming sales are down 40% and the PC segment is losing ground. The company says it remains committed to Ryzen and the consumer market, but its latest results show how much its business is shifting toward AI and server c
Agility Robotics' Nasdaq debut invites scrutiny of humanoid robot market
Humanoid robots remain unproven at scale and have not yet achieved widespread commercialization, compared with industrial robots that have decades of proven track records in warehouses and factories. That frank acknowledgment is among the risks outlined in a securities filing by Agility Robotics—the first dedicated developer of humanoid robots to become a publicly traded company in the United States. The robotics company, headquartered in Salem, Oregon, previously became the first to achieve full-time commercial deployment of humanoid robots at a customer warehouse in 2024.
Scientists Think They Know Why Some Memories Stick in Your Brain Forever
It sounds counterintuitive, but cortisol produced by stressful situations can strengthen memory.
Ideas: I Was Lucky to Be Alive. But I Missed Being Pretty.
A pump-up girl faces her own mortality.
New Mexico vs. Nevada live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
CBS Sports Network will have a six-pack of Week 10 college football action
Can Iran’s new supreme leader make peace from behind the scenes?
Mojtaba Khamenei’s consultations suggest a new system of decision-making is taking shape.
Paladin’s Namibia mine impacted by planned maintenance
Uranium producer Paladin’s 75%-owned Langer Heinrich mine (LHM), in Namibia, produced one-million pounds of triuranium octoxide (U3O8) in the quarter ended September 30, with production reflecting the planned maintenance shutdown and processing plant recovery. Sales volumes of 1.16-million pounds of
MGM’s Most Underrated 4-Part Horror Show Is Dominating on Netflix Now
MGM’s hit horror series From climbs Netflix’s Top 10 charts as viewers discover its first three seasons on the streaming platform.
Dropbox acquires Tigris Data for $350M to bolster its AI infrastructure
The deal is expected to support the development of DBX Agent Cloud, a new storage platform aimed at developers building AI models and agents.
From open beta to global GA: What Docusign learned by bringing contract AI workflows to agents
Docusign CTO Sagnik Nandy explains why getting its MCP Server ready for production meant solving problems that didn't show up in early demos.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
"To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the No. 7 shirt of our national team,” the 41-year-old Ronaldo said in a long video message on social media.
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.
College basketball rankings: Duke's talented roster set to take center stage Thursday night
Thursday's Top 25 And 1 offers an up-close look at the national-title-favorite Blue Devils
Hollywood star turned MAGA pundit Russell Brand convicted of rape: report
Hollywood star turned right-wing commentator Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault by a London jury.Jurors at Southwark Crown Court returned guilty verdicts Thursday on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, TMZ reported. The jury found him not guilty of two othe
What is Trump’s next move on his unpopular Iran war, now that the midterms are over?
As he takes stock of his Republican Party’s midterm drubbing, President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular 8-month-old war against Iran.For weeks, Trump has threatened to return to a full-scale bombardment of Iran once the U.S. elections were in the rearview mirror if Tehran did not come to a settlement under terms acceptable to him.In his first comments on Wednesday after Democrats’ resounding election victory — a wave powered in part by
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.