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White House AI Task Force Puts Nvidia, Big Tech Under Regulatory Scrutiny - TipRanks.com
As talks about AI safety and regulations intensify, the White House has formed a new AI task force that will spend the next 120 days assessing the risks and opportu...

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it? - Engadget
Screen tearing is a long-time gaming problem that has seen improved solutions over the years, so it's not something you have to worry much about now.

AI Is Creating "Doom Loops" All Over the Economy
The AI industry is creating "doom loops" across the economy with products that undermine the economic incentive to create cultural content.
Elderly and vulnerable in Jersey urged to get free vaccines - BBC
Eligible groups for the flu jab include people aged 65 and over, adults in care homes, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions.

Daily Lotto results: Sunday, 4 October 2026 | The Citizen
A R400 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 4 October 2026
The bold ideas to future-proof Melbourne’s sporting heartland
A fan-friendly revamp of the MCG and better links to Melbourne Park would turn sporting events into festivals and cement Melbourne’s sports capital status.

The 60/40 Portfolio Looks Dead Again: Here's What To Do (NYSEARCA:SPY)
The recent surge in stock-bond correlations has reignited concerns about the effectiveness of the 60/40 portfolio strategy. Click here to read more.

Craig Charles' tribute to 'city that shaped me'
Presenter Craig Charles marks 50 years of poetry with a tribute to Liverpool for National Poetry Day.

Apple’s John Ternus Has Found a New Design Chief: Himself
Also: A big update on the touch-screen MacBook Pro.

Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox
Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.

Pastor who sparked doomsday panic claims the Rapture is just DAYS away
The pastor who set off widespread panic for his end of the world predictions has revealed his final date for the biblical end times prophecy where millions of Christians disappear.
Perimenopause and Work: Findings from the AMY Study - The Vajenda
Absenteeism, which was any missed work in the prior 7 days for health-related reasons ... her medical conditions, be affected by ageism, be mistreated ...
‘You’ve earned it’: How Connor Watson felt about receiving a premiership ring from his coach
Not for the first time, Trent Robinson handed his premiership ring to a player who missed out on a grand final win.
Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day
Protesters say the election commission’s voter-roll revision has removed millions of eligible voters to benefit PM Modi.

Consumer staples sector falls 3% in Q3 as oil, inflation and tech rotation weigh (XLP:NYSEARCA)
XLP fell 3% in Q3 as oil surged, rate-cut hopes faded and investors shifted to AI/tech.

Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham Had A Small Role In A Popular Primetime Soap Opera - TVLine
Before Hannah Waddingham was cast as Rebecca in Ted Lasso, she appeared on the long-running British soap opera Brookside one year before the series ended.

Google is changing which models you can access on its Gemini AI plans — here's what you need to know
If you want access to the best models inside Gemini, you're going to have to start paying for them.
'The agent itself has become its own entity to secure': Bitdefender's new free Mac tool goes after flaws that let attackers fool AI models
Bitdefender launches AI Guardian for AI agents with real-time control over tools, files, and credentials.

Wildlife camera in Guatemala captures a once-in-a-decade snapshot
The recent photographs confirm that jaguars are still traveling along an important wildlife corridor.
Citrus Heights Vice Mayor champions Blue Envelope program throughout region
This can include individuals with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety or other mental health or health conditions that may require additional ...

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase questionable to return after entering concussion evaluation vs. Jaguars
Chase walked off under his own power before entering the medical tent and later heading to the locker room
Three years of genocide in Gaza through one man’s camera
For almost three years, Ibrahim Rabaa has filmed fragments of his life through Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Polls close in Bosnia in race where pro-Russia politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer
Polls have closed evening in Bosnia after an election shaped by economic pressures, a youth exodus and concerns over corruption

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release
"Avengers: Endgame" is once again the highest-grossing movie in box office history, reclaiming the title from "Avatar."

Use CNET’s Exclusive Codes to Shave Up to $130 Off Eufy Security Products Ahead of Prime Day - CNET
If you've been thinking about upgrading your home security, now is a good time to do it for less.

A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine - Engadget
Jagex says it will reveal more details about the game, tentatively named RS4, next year.

Spies, prime ministers, and balls: The BBC Domesday project @ 40
The Centre for Computing History gathers the minds behind the project and the ones keeping it alive today

Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses
Generating up to 100 times more antiviral drug candidates than was previously practical — in weeks rather than months or years — could improve the odds of finding a drug quickly when necessary.

Five-star Jordan Page commits to UConn: Dan Hurley lands another 2027 prize recruit
Dan Hurley and the Huskies earned Page's pledge over finalists North Carolina, NC State and others
US and Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest international goalscorer
Sullivan’s goal came after teenager Julian Hall, 18, had given Mauricio Pochettino's side the lead in Mexico friendly.
Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growth
Shaktikanta Das stated that India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of this financial year. It was supported by strong domestic demand and favorable investment conditions experienced during this period. This growth follows an average annual GDP increase of 7.9% recorded since the pandemic

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation
Metallica makes no bones about their ambitions. Of course they were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.

Revive Raskin's 3 laws of software with humane work that considers a dev's duty of care
All this, and angry NeoVim users

All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.
If one form of energy becomes the cheapest, most secure, and cleanest, you’d probably adjust your economy to use more of it, right? That’s one of the ideas underpinning a report the International Energy Agency issued last week about the global move toward electrification. Fatih Birol, head of the IEA, discussed some of the concepts from the report the following day at the United Nations. “Many, many years in the energy world, we had three choices in front of us. Shall I choose the most secure energy option? Shall I choose the most economic energy option?

You'll Never Guess Which Political Ideology People With Low Cognitive Ability Are Drawn Toward, According to New Research
A new study found a negative correlation between high cognitive vocabulary and belief in Christian nationalist principles.
Is it safe to use AI for health advice? - The Columbus Dispatch
Doctors express concerns about AI's lack of accountability, potential for inaccurate information and privacy issues. To state the obvious, artificial ...

AP Top 25 poll: Alabama leaps Indiana, sits just outside top five ahead of pivotal SEC clash with Georgia
The Crimson Tide sit just outside the top five before hosting the Dawgs, while Missouri surges 11 spots and Pittsburgh enters the rankings
NSW Labor should not be standing in the way of extra powers for police watchdog
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is a necessary overseer to provide confidence but the NSW Police Force is not beyond scrutiny

The world is a mess. Let’s book a cruise!
Consumer confidence is feeble, gas prices remain high, the labor market has the jitters, there’s war in the Middle East, and AI doomerism has become part of pop culture. So . . . time to book a cruise? Apparently so. This week Carnival, the largest cruise line, reported record results—third quarter revenue of $8.4 billion, well ahead of expectations—and, more intriguingly, all-time high bookings for 2027. With customer deposits totaling $7.6 billion in the third quarter, up almost 7% over las

Daily Wire's ICE Agent Thriller Ordered to Suspend Filming as City Reviews 'Disruptive' Production
The Daily Wire's film based on the killing of Renée Good has temporarily suspended production as Livingston, Mont. reviews permits.

Best Foldable Phones in 2026: Samsung, Google, Motorola Tested - CNET
Foldable phones are better than ever. From Samsung, Google, Motorola or Apple, these are the best ones to buy.

Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife
Chimps fish for algae in a rare example of primate tool use. Credit: National Geographic A wild African black panther prowls for prey. An orphaned baby pangolin must learn how to climb on its own. And a green turtle struggles to make it back to the water after laying her eggs on a remote island, rescued by local humans who carry the exhuasted turtle to the water's edge. These animals and many other species are featured in Africa: Earth's Wild Home, a new documentary series from National Geographic.

Anthropic Has Been Aggressively Lobbying the Vatican to Consider AI Consciousness
An Anthropic delegation at the Vatican tried to lobby the Pope's advisers to convince him that AI models could be conscious.

Popular hobby could be key to stroke survivor recovery
Research shows the popular pastime encourages communication

“More stressful than POTUS” “Can’t be same person”: NFL fans react to Liam Coen looking “half his former self” after 1 year as Jaguars HC
The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Liam Coen as their coach in January last year. Coen led the Jaguars to a 13-4 record in his first year as the HC.
Smartraveller said ‘Do Not Travel’ here. I went anyway
We’ve now reached the stage where almost a quarter of the world’s countries sit within the Australian government’s “stay home” warning levels.
American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up
American Airlines adds cash-and-miles bookings as loyalty battle heats up

Love Is Blind viewers outraged by star's racial comments
Fans were left totally shocked.
Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force
This new task force is Trump's latest response to the debate over AI safety.
Abliteration Workbench: My Llama 3.2 Refusal Research
My Llama 3.2 refusal study without fine-tuning: commands, failed hypotheses, frozen replication, replay evidence, and lessons from classifier errors.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation gave $1 million to a Seychelles debt-swap deal; by 2020, the wider project had helped the island nation protect 410,000 sq km of ocean, an area larger than Germany
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was among the private funders that backed a deal helping Seychelles use debt financing for ocean conservation. The deal helped the island nation increase the area of its ocean under protection from just 0.04% of its Exclusive Economic Zone to 30% by 2020.
Hundreds of people came together in Duxbury Saturday to make sure parents struggling ...
... health condition, such as depression or an anxiety disorder. The Covid pandemic, cost of living crisis and increased concerns about digital harms ...

Coaches Poll top 25: Florida tumbles after blowout loss to Missouri, while statement win helps Tigers rise
The Gators came down to Earth in a major way against the Tigers
Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties
Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.
Tejashwi Yadav accuses CEC of using 'fraudulent means' to help BJP win elections
Tejashwi Yadav has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of manipulating the electoral process to favor the BJP, sparking outrage among citizens and resulting in protests. He slammed the Bihar government's failure to effectively manage flood responses and criticized the improper allocati

British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues
Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says superintelligence in the wrong hands could be "super dangerous"
Masayoshi Son says superintelligence could become super dangerous. The same day, seven European countries endorsed a US declaration that drops the term AI.

This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
Pull the lever to fan your cards with the OhSnap Wallet 2.

Americans told to cut heads off 'Frankenfish' spreading to new states
An invasive land-walking fish from Asia is spreading into new US states, leading officials to ask Americans to take matters into their own hands.

Israeli children's psychiatric ER visits surge 121% since Oct. 7, report finds
Data from Israel's largest healthcare provider show anxiety diagnoses rose 45.5 percent and PTSD diagnoses doubled during three years of war, with PTSD rates among Gaza border evacuees still six times higher in the third year

Brewers will have open stadium roof for NLDS Game 2 after controversial ending vs. Padres
The roof will be open at American Family Field on Sunday afternoon as the Brewers try to take a 2-0 series lead
Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy
Trilateral talks could happen this month in UAE or another US-proposed venue, says the president.
What Separates Something Expensive From Something Good? A Luxury Insider Offers 5 Clues
Carson Griffith’s preferences reveal five ways brands create personal value through taste, loyalty, upkeep, patience, and meaning.

VCR83: Official Gameplay Trailer
Check out the first gameplay trailer for VCR83, a new surveillance psychological horror game where you observe and monitor strange happenings through security cameras, figuring out what happened during each shift in playable Aftermath sequences. Meanwhile, your friendly virtual assistant Pete become