World in a Pulse
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Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president
It’s a major coup for RJ Scaringe’s secretive startup.
The Paris Auto Show is full of interesting cars Americans can’t have
Perhaps the days when auto shows debuted new models aren’t entirely over. The big trade shows for cars were a gateway drug for many, expos where you could see the newest models of today and the concepts of tomorrow. But automakers increasingly got tired of sharing the spotlight with each other. New reveals moved offsite to events the night or even the week before the show itself. One by one, brands pulled out of auto show after auto show until there was little left to see.
Transporter-18 SmallSats Encapsulation
Three NASA-supported small spacecraft, along with many commercial payloads, are shown before being encapsulated in a SpaceX Falcon 9 ahead of launch on Oct. 1, 2026. The ASCENT Propulsion Dual Mode CubeSat, the Supernova Remnants and Proxies for ReIonization Testbed Experiment (SPRITE) CubeSat, and the Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission will demonstrate […]
Ozempic maker hit with lawsuits over 'eye stroke' condition
Slimmers in the US are seeking damages after the injections allegedly caused a condition that cuts off blood supply to the optic nerve, commonly known as an 'eye stroke'.
Zuffa Boxing signs middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames to add to growing 160-pound division
Adames is one of the most decorated middleweights in the sport
How podcasts became political powerhouses
Are podcasts remaking politics or just bypassing scrutiny?
IMF boosts this year’s global economy growth outlook, but warns of risks from AI and debt
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including the financial frenzy around artificial intelligence.The IMF says it expects the global economy to grow at a 3.1% pace this year. That’s up from its July forecast for 3.0% growth and well below the 3.5% expansion in 2025. Growth in 2027 should rebound to 3.4%, it said in its latest Economic Outlook.The report, released as wo
Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex at his rape trial
Kieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.
Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 hands-on: A look at the audio updates and Siri AI - Engadget
Listening to Apple's new audio features with Siri as our binge-watching companion.
Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Could Be in Big Trouble Again
The FTC says he's been trading pharma stocks. He's banned for life.
Rugged US-made electric truck battery packs 113 kWh of energy capacity
The US has unveiled an 800-volt (V) battery with a 113-kilowatt-hour (kWh) capacity and fast-charging capabilities for electric trucks.
Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery to remove lung nodule, Vatican says
Leo revealed on Sunday that doctors discovered the nodule and recommended its removal. The Vatican says he will be hospitalized for at least a week, with all audiences canceled until October 20.
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Guardians vs. Rays, Sabres vs. Canadiens and more
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks
Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders' ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.
Cracks grow across the AI trade as memory-chip stocks tumble
Concerns include competition from China, rising interest rates, stretched valuations and the cost of building AI infrastructure. Read more
Wu-Tang Clan Legend Reveals What Inspired His Disturbing Idea for New ‘V/H/S’ Horror Short
RZA explained how his own experience with field recordings inspired the plot of his horror short for the newest 'V/H/S' installment.
Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case
A federal judge ruled that Apple can access OpenAI's interview materials involving former Apple employees, as well as private messages and testimony from key figures in the case.
Gemini 4 Argon begins rolling out in Gemini app and Antigravity, but only if you pay
Google revealed Gemini 4 Argon a few weeks ago, saying that it needed to move cautiously toward a full release because of the potential for nefarious use. Google seems to have worked all that out pretty quickly, though. Argon is beginning its wide rollout today, but it's only coming to paying users at this time, and even those on lower-tier plans won't have full access. Nothing about Gemini 4 Argon's capabilities has changed. Google still points to the benchmarks it published late last month as evidence of the model's advanced reasoning and agentic coding capabilities.
Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances
1 Min Read Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances PIA26814 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Comparing Off-World Rover… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances PNG (568.05 KB) Description This infographic illustrates the distances driven by various rovers on the surface of Earth’s Moon and Mars.
Walmart to cover some GLP-1s, inhalers and insulin for employees at no cost as it expands benefits
Walmart will offer Novo's Ozempic and Lilly's Mounjaro without charge for people with Type 2 diabetes after a new prior authorization.
Is it Carson Beck time in Arizona? When Cardinals need to replace Jacoby Brissett with the rookie QB
A look at the Cardinals' quarterback outlook and when Carson Beck should start
Will NATO’s ‘theory of victory’ work?
The alliance presents a common vision to deter adversaries.
Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said.
RJ Mitte Death: 'Breaking Bad' Costar Matt Jones Shares Heartbreaking Regret
RJ Mitte's "Breaking Bad" costar Matt Jones is heartbroken over his death ... and he's sharing a painful regret about the last time they saw each other.
Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
The problem with giving everyone in a company access to AI tools is that people will use them in unexpected ways. And that fact is steadily seeding fears that companies now have new, gaping security holes in their systems or, at least, will soon.
They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think.
When it comes to deciding the fate of the planet, Colleen Golja always thought science and reason would have a seat at the table. That was until one morning last September in London, when the climate researcher took part in the first in a series of war games. The goal: to prevent an uncontrolled global race to develop a technology aimed at cooling the planet but that comes with vast, unknown risks that could reshape life on Earth. “I thought that would be such an easy thing. Like, we can all agree to do ethical research and make sure it's for the better of all humans,” she told WIRED.
'Jellyfish' effect lights up US sky after SpaceX launch
A 'Jellyfish' effect lit up the sky in US after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch.
The latest way to spot disease? A swab to check belly button odour
The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings.
Deion Sanders downplays 'leaked' Colorado play call sheet before Texas Tech loss
The Buffaloes coach gave an interesting answer about the viral story involving an offensive play sheet
DR Congo Ebola cases pass 9,000 as efforts to curb transmission falter
The Bundibugyo strain fuels deadliest Ebola outbreak in DRC’s history as health workers face mistrust from communities.
Ontario's medical regulator approves changes to prescribing safer supply drugs
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Diddy's Prison Disciplinary Record Reveals Fights, Phone Violations
Diddy has been getting into some serious trouble behind bars ... and his disciplinary record shows he's already paid a hefty price.
Zuckerberg Admits Meta Lacked AI Certainty on $200 Billion Bet
Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said Meta Platforms Inc. had to commit to spending hundreds of billions of dollars last year on the infrastructure needed to power its artificial intelligence products before the company had any idea as to whether they would succeed.
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year and will give the New York State Police a role in investigating sex crimes on campus, university officials announced Tuesday, amid mounting outrage over its handling of allegations
NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team
1 Min Read NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team PIA26813 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NASA’s Record-Setting… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team JPEG (28.30 MB) Description Members of NASA’s Perseverance Mars mission team gather in the Mars Yard at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in South
FTC demands Martin Shkreli divest his pharma stocks
The FTC asked a federal court to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for violating a court order banning him from working in the pharmaceutical industry
NFL eyeing possible schedule change with Sunday night flex in Week 8, but league doesn't have a lot of options
With Philadelphia and Washington struggling, the league has until Oct. 20 to make a move, but scheduling conflicts across the Week 8 slate leave few viable replacement options
Israel’s Yellow Line in Gaza advances, leaving displaced with nowhere to go
As Israel moves Gaza’s Yellow Line westward, displaced families in Shujayea face renewed danger.
Anthropic apparently offering $190,000 for an executive assistant, despite agentic AI advances
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic reportedly offered a salary of 145,000 euros (roughly equal to $190,000) for a personal assistant in its London office. The posting called for a “highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-starting administrative business partner” to support “senior go-to-market” leaders. Responsibilities would include scheduling, “handling travel logistics,” managing an executive’s inbox and communications, filing expense claims, and other office tasks. The post, s
Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
Meta announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Your Algorithm,” a feature it first launched on Instagram.
I Found Deals That’ll Put a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 in Your Pocket for Free - CNET
Whether you have a device to trade in or are open to switching carriers, there's no need to pay full price for Samsung's latest flip phone.
Searchable database of the enslaved in former British colonies
The Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery published a searchable database of four million records logged between 1813 and 1840. For the Guardian, Aamna Mohdin reports: The registe…
Pharmalittle: We're reading about concerns over a rare disease drug, pharma payments to docs, and more
Patient advocates and some experts are expressing growing alarm over the perceived risks of a Neurocrine Biosciences rare disease drug
Texas Tech keeps winning, but the warning signs are getting harder to ignore
A regressing secondary and Will Hammond's turnover troubles have the Red Raiders searching for answers despite a second straight 5-0 start
Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.
CVS to pay $315 million settlement to resolve DOJ opioid lawsuit
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials said Tuesday. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of prescribing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances “to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.” It’s the latest effort by the fe
Why Did Donald Trump Jr. & Kimberly Guilfoyle Split? Inside Their Breakup
Don Jr. and Kimberly called it quits sometime in 2024, and she finally broke her silence on his engagement to Bettina Anderson in January 2026.
Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world
University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 13-15 in San Francisco.
GTA 6 will reportedly come to PC gamers early next year
GTA 6 is going to get a PC release eventually, it's just a matter of when and not if. The long anticipated sixth installment of the GTA franchise has been
Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive
1 Min Read Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive PIA26812 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Perseverance Navcam Image… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About Downloads Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive PNG (2.12 MB) Description Rover tracks and a rocky Martian landscape are shown in this image captured by one of the navigation cameras (navcams) aboa
Suffering menopausal symptoms? Just go for a walk, scientists suggest
Going for a walk could be the best way to combat the misery of the menopause, new research suggests.
NFL trade deadline buyers and sellers: Cowboys looking to add, possible Chargers fire sale?
These are the teams and names to monitor as trade season heats up in the weeks to come
Iconic Iguazu Falls walkway dismantled amid record water levels
The Devil’s Throat walkway at Iguazu Falls is dismantled as water surged to nearly eight times its average.
Social Security checks: Commissioner Frank Bisignano made a surprising prediction for monthly benefits as COLA 2027 increase looms
Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Frank Bisignano says he anticipates the federal government program will continue to exist for “another 90 years.” “This is a long journey. It’s 90 years old,” Bisignano told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Monday, saying the Trump Administration has pledged to “protect and preserve” the fund. However, according to Social Security’s own trustees’ report, the retirement trust fund is estimated to run out
Reinaldo Marcus Green Launches Film Fellowship At NYU Tisch School
King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green has launched Office Hours, a new filmmaker fellowship at his alma mater the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Flox Intelligence is building AI to keep wildlife away from trains, airports, and roads
Flox's edge devices can identify animals and use species-specific sounds to drive them away from critical infrastructure.
Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store
Google has already added a few AI features to the Play Store, but a lot more are coming. The previously released Ask Play feature is expanding to offer more AI-powered discovery options in Google's app store, and Google is also using AI to build a recommendation engine called Game Finder. For people who have embraced AI to build their own apps, the Play Store will soon offer a way to privately host and share those creations. Google rolled out Ask Play in 2025 as a small chatbot interface on Play Store listings.
Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 Completes Environmental Testing at NASA JPL
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FTC: 'Pharma bro' Shkreli violated lifetime industry ban, should be held in contempt
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of seven states asked a federal court on Tuesday to punish Martin Shkreli for "flagrantly and repeatedly” violating a lifetime ban from being involved in the pharmaceutical industry. In a court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern Dis
BYU is playing for a nice resume boost on Saturday, Notre Dame is fighting for its CFP life
Saturday's game at BYU gives Notre Dame a rare opportunity to impress against a ranked opponent
Eight orangutans find new forest home in Indonesia after wildfire rescue
Eight endangered orangutans were released into a protected forest in Indonesia after wildfires destroyed their habitat.
Why your software development lifecycle is slow
Traditional software development lifecycles (SDLC) were designed around how fast people could type and coordinate. Sprints, manual quality gates, and review handoffs made sense when writing code was the slowest part of the job. With AI, developers can write, refactor, and document code faster than they could two years ago. What has not moved nearly as much is how fast the same organizations actually ship. Gartner research on AI in software engineering explains part of why. More than half of d
Jesse Eisenberg On 'The Social Reckoning' And Zuckerberg Role
Jesse Eisenberg Reveals Thoughts On 'The Social Reckoning' & Why He Turned Down Zuckerberg Role