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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.
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.
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 […]
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.
2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for November 5
Top NBA betting apps include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet
Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel mourned by family and friends
The 30-year-old striker suffered cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.
Anthropic’s AI development has doubled in speed despite slowdown calls, research group says
Anthropic is developing its artificial intelligence systems around twice as quickly as it was a year ago amid the CEO’s calls to slow down the technology’s pace of improvement, according to an analysis released Thursday by an independent monitoring group. Anthropic invited researchers from the Berkeley, California-based nonprofit, Model Evaluation and Threat Research, to review its internal data and interview staff as it prepares for its Wall Street debut with debate swirling over t
'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.
CalmCanary - Uptime monitoring that stays out of the way
Monitor websites and APIs with HTTP & TCP checks, 1-minute intervals, and email alerts. Free while we gather feedback.
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.
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
Do tattoos cause cancer? A dermatologist explains the risks | UT MD Anderson
But since the ink can migrate from your skin to other areas, it does raise concerns about possible long-term effects. There are some other health ...
Georgia vs. Ole Miss prediction, pick, odds, spread: Bulldogs, Rebels meet in high-stakes SEC affair
The No. 2 Bulldogs and No. 10 Rebels clash for the third time in two seasons on Saturday in Oxford
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk
Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive use
Jack Dorsey’s Block is cutting jobs again. Here’s what makes these layoffs different
Jack Dorsey’s fintech company, Block, began a second round of layoffs on Wednesday, months after cutting more than 4,000 jobs in February. The company has not said how many employees are affected at this time. The cuts hit the Customer Ops, Risk Ops, and Learning & Content Operations teams supporting Cash App, Block’s consumer financial services app, and Square, its tool for sellers. According to Business Insider, those teams will be “reducing the number of roles, changing some resp
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.
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.
Blue Origin’s next launch now won’t happen until 2027
It’s reportedly set for sometime in January.
Cold Showers Were Linked to Fewer Sick Days. But Do They Really Keep You Healthier?
People who regularly took cold showers reported fewer sick days, but scientists aren't sure why.
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
Bournemouth's bench seal Europa League comeback to maintain 100% start
Bournemouth's hopes of Europa League glory look as strong as they travelled for Thursday night's win at Sparta Prague: going far.
Generation Z and diversity redefine US politics in groundbreaking election
Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation.
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,
Megyn Kelly Flamed for 'Pathetic' Victim Blaming in Russell Brand Rape Verdict: 'Is It a Kink for You?'
Megyn Kelly is getting dragged online for victim blaming following Russell Brand's guilty verdict.
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.
CVE-2026-87008 vitali87 Code Graph RAG Path Utils path_utils.py should_skip_path path traversal
A security vulnerability has been detected in vitali87 Code Graph RAG up to 0.0.588. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-87008. The affected component should be upgraded.
New recycling process turns plastic waste into high-performance glue
Scientists have developed a one-step chemical process that transforms common plastic waste into high-performance glue.
Gentle Brain Zaps Offer a New Way to Tackle Period Pain and Anxiety
Samphire headband approved to treat PMDD mood symptoms in Europe
Bronny James assigned to Coachella Valley Lakers in G League
The Los Angeles Lakers have used Bronny James sparingly during their 7-2 start and on Thursday assigned him to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers.
Police thank victims for their bravery after Russell Brand conviction
Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges involving four women on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
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&
Fox Entertainment Studios Signs First-Look Deal With Lisa Hamilton Daly’s Cottage Industry Entertainment
Fox Entertainment Studios inked a first-look development and production deal with Cottage Industry Entertainment
Claude Can Now Connect to Your Bank Account to Analyze Your Spending
Most people hate logging into half a dozen banking apps just to see how much money they spent on coffee or takeout over the weekend. Anthropic is tackling
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.
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.
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.
Is this the week the B.C. Lions break their Grey Cup drought?
B.C. visits Edmonton Saturday, and a win there gets them to a Grey Cup game for the first time since 2011
Israeli demolitions displace more than 100 Palestinians in Biddu
Israeli forces demolished five homes in Biddu, occupied West Bank, displacing more than 100 people.
Corvus Pharmaceuticals GAAP EPS of -$0.22 misses by $0.02
Corvus Pharmaceuticals GAAP EPS of -$0.22 misses by $0.02
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.
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.
‘Total repudiation’: The blue wave is about to hit AI
AI companies have a new threat: a wave of Democrats who campaigned against them.
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.
Child dies of measles in Wisconsin's first such death since 1990
An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died after contracting measles, the state’s first death from the disease in 36 years.
Air Force vs. Army prediction, pick, odds, spread: Falcons seek Commander in Chief's trophy in West Point
Air Force can take home the Commander in Chief's trophy if they can beat Army on the road
South Africa’s ANC on track for new lows in local polls
The ANC was on about 32 percent of the vote with more than 60 percent of votes counted in municipal elections.
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
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.
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.
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
Personalized vaccine targets melanoma recurrence
A personalized cancer vaccine could help prevent melanoma from returning after surgery. Sutter investigators Dr. Kevin Kim, oncologist and chief of precision medicine at Sutter Health, and Dr. Mohammed Kashani-Sabet, medical director of Sutter CPMC's Cancer Center, led Sutter's participation in the
British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo arrives in UK for treatment
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.
Bronny James faces uncertain NBA future after Lakers assign him to G League
James has totaled just 12 minutes across five appearances in his third NBA season
Türkiye unveils 500-bln-USD plan to achieve energy independence
ISTANBUL, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye rolled out its "National Energy 2040" vision on Thursday, seeking 500 billion U.S. dollars in public and private investments to achieve energy independence through a massive shift toward electrification and renewable energy.
Kratos Defense & Security Non-GAAP EPS of $0.24 beats by $0.03, revenue of $471.8M beats by $0.65M
Kratos Defense & Security Non-GAAP EPS of $0.24 beats by $0.03, revenue of $471.8M beats by $0.65M
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.
NVIDIA's Vendor Financing Deals Are Not A Ponzi Scheme As It Is Slated To "Take Out $420 Billion" By Putting In $250 Billion, Says Tech Venture Capitalist Gene Munster
On the Zero Hedge podcast, Munster said 90s internet firms propped each other up until the money ran out. He calls NVIDIA's deals 'just smart business.'
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).
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.
Novartis cites cases of previously unknown tumors possibly tied to its SMA gene therapy
Novartis has acknowledged seven previously unknown instances in which tumors were found in children who were treated with its spinal muscular atrophy therapy, Zolgensma.
Week 9 Fantasy football Injuries: Carson Wentz leads backup QB takeover as Fantasy lineups face chaos
Our thoughts on Thursday's injury report
Hoax bomb threats force emergency landings, evacuations across Europe
Bomb threats are causing travel disruptions at airports across Europe, targeting at least 27 flights.
IREN Limited reports Q1 results
IREN Limited reports Q1 results
Godzilla Minus Zero Sequel Update Reveals if Franchise Has Plans to Continue
Godzilla Minus Zero's director has revealed his future plans for the franchise, providing fans with a hopeful update.