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AI

A new AI detector looks beyond words to check whether the ideas came from AI

IdeaLens examines the ideas behind research papers instead of just their words, potentially giving editors a new way to identify AI involvement without mislabeling human-written work.

CVE-2026-83579 Microsoft Windows Smart Card buffer overflow
Technology

CVE-2026-83579 Microsoft Windows Smart Card buffer overflow

A vulnerability was identified in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-83579. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Florida's alligators create deep-water ponds during dry seasons; these predators help other animals survive
Science

Florida's alligators create deep-water ponds during dry seasons; these predators help other animals survive

Seasonal drops in water levels trouble the Everglades in Florida, drying out the shallow marshes little by little. As the wetlands shrink there is less room and less places for fish and other aquatic creatures to go and more pressure to find water that still exists .

BlackRock to buy majority stake in Humana’s CenterWell clinics for $2.8 billion
Health

BlackRock to buy majority stake in Humana’s CenterWell clinics for $2.8 billion

Humana is swapping out private equity sponsors for its CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinics. Good bye, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. Hello, BlackRock.

USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain maps the work that's ahead of the 2027 World Cup for hungry USA soccer
Sports

USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain maps the work that's ahead of the 2027 World Cup for hungry USA soccer

The Americans proved that they can compete with the best team in the world, but there is work to do

World

Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

The US president also praises the security advantages of last month's deal with Denmark and Greenland.

What to do when your employees are hiding their AI use
Business

What to do when your employees are hiding their AI use

I’ve been having a lot of conversations with industry leaders lately about the prevalence of so-called “shadow AI.” They’re worried about the risks of unapproved AI tools at work, and most come to me wanting to know how to rein in their employees. But that’s looking at the problem backwards. Their concern is well founded. Among organizations surveyed in IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026 that had experienced a data breach, 43% reported security incidents involving shadow AI, up fro

CCTV footage of Kelly Clarkson's interaction at Brooklyn store released; new video fuels debate - WATCH
Culture

CCTV footage of Kelly Clarkson's interaction at Brooklyn store released; new video fuels debate - WATCH

Kelly Clarkson, is making headlines again, over the controversy that erupted over her recent visit to a local Brooklyn store. The singer found herself in a war of words after after she publicly criticised the business over her shopping experience.

Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management
AI

Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management

Oct 13 (Reuters) - More than two dozen lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Federal Aviation Administration to pause the use of a new AI tool in the Washington area to assist air traffic controllers, citing safety concerns.

Technology

Ark's Wood Favors Nvidia, AMD in 'Volatile' Chip Cycle

Cathie Wood, founder, CEO and CIO of Ark Investment Management, discusses why she avoids traditional memory-chip players, saying the business cycle is "most volatile." Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Wood adds that we are "just at the beginning" of the artificial intelligence revolution. "In terms

Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the Mexican Coast
Science

Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the Mexican Coast

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Hurricane Simon Lurks Off the… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search   Hurricane Simon churns off Mexico’s Pacific coast in this image acquired with the VIIRS (Visible Inf

Trans people with Long COVID navigate a new “dark age” in trans health - The Sick Times
Health

Trans people with Long COVID navigate a new “dark age” in trans health - The Sick Times

We spoke with and surveyed dozens of trans people navigating gender-affirming care and Long COVID during Trump’s second term.

Waller admits ‘it looks a tough ask’ to beat Ka Ying Rising in The Everest
Sports

Waller admits ‘it looks a tough ask’ to beat Ka Ying Rising in The Everest

Chris Waller concedes “it looks a tough ask” to beat Ka Ying Rising as Sydney’s leading trainer bids to dethrone the Hong Kong champion with a dual-pronged assault on Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick....

World

Yamal magic helps Barcelona beat Galatasaray in Champions League

Yamal provided two assists and 'turned the game around' for Barcelona, who won 4-1 in Istanbul.

Senators come up flat against Blues as power play continues to struggle
Business

Senators come up flat against Blues as power play continues to struggle

OTTAWA - As captain Thomas Chabot knows, he carries a certain responsibility to evaluate his team’s performance.

Russell T Davies criticises BBC boss's 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments
Culture

Russell T Davies criticises BBC boss's 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments

BBC director general Matt Brittin said he had seen a "pretty good" AI-generated episode of the show.

AI

Sunil Mittal Warns AI Is Outpacing Regulation

Sunil Mittal says governments are struggling to keep pace with the rapid pace of AI innovation, and suggests that regulation should provide guardrails without stifling innovation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Technology

CVE-2026-110445 | Teamplus Messenger up to 17.0.6 code injection

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Teamplus Messenger up to 17.0.6. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-110445. The attack is possible to be carried out remotel

England used centuries-old maps to restore a lost mile of river; salmon and sea trout can now move through the reconstructed channels
Science

England used centuries-old maps to restore a lost mile of river; salmon and sea trout can now move through the reconstructed channels

A major river restoration project in Northumberland has brought the River Breamish closer to its natural form by recovering a stretch of channel lost through centuries of agricultural changes. At Harehope Estate, south of Wooler, conservation teams used historic maps and modern mapping technology to

Health

Parents of children with mental health problems face stigma - News-Medical

Parents of children with mental health problems may experience stigma when the ideals that matter most to being considered a "good parent" are ...

SALT: Martinez was absolutely right to call out Man United's hierarchy
Sports

SALT: Martinez was absolutely right to call out Man United's hierarchy

NATHAN SALT: In the space of two minutes and 55 seconds, Lisandro Martinez eviscerated a Manchester United hierarchy that for too long have been found hiding in the shadows.

World

Palestinians say Israel’s democracy ‘is a joke’

As Israelis prepare to vote, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say they have little hope of change.

Business

Garrison Rippa nails go-ahead field goal to help Jacksonville State edge FIU 27-24

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Caden Creel threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns, and Garrison Rippa kicked a 26-yard field goal with 44 seconds remaining as Jacksonville State edged FIU 27-24 on Tuesday night.

Final LA Mayoral Debate: Nithya Raman Questions Karen Bass' Motivation to Back Film Tax Credits
Culture

Final LA Mayoral Debate: Nithya Raman Questions Karen Bass' Motivation to Back Film Tax Credits

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and opponent Councilmember Nithya Raman went head-to-head in a fierce debate Tuesday just three weeks before Election Day.

AI

Cerebras CEO says we’re nearing a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant at home

Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman predicts a future where personal AI assistants become as commonplace as household appliances, running partly on local devices and partly in the cloud.

Technology

CVE-2026-110444 | TEAMPLUS Messenger up to 17.0.6 code injection

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TEAMPLUS Messenger up to 17.0.6. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-110444. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Hippos transfer 0.4 tonnes of silicon into Kenya’s Mara River on a dry-season day; scientists explain why the element matters to aquatic life
Science

Hippos transfer 0.4 tonnes of silicon into Kenya’s Mara River on a dry-season day; scientists explain why the element matters to aquatic life

The animal silicon pump, researchers estimated that hippos transfer 0.4 metric tonnes of silicon into Kenya’s Mara River on a dry-season day by eating grass on land and depositing dung in the water. Their model estimated that hippos influence up to 76% of silicon flux along the study reach in the Ma

Does a Russian lab worker’s death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat
Health

Does a Russian lab worker’s death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat

Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker’s death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don’t see signs this is a precursor to another pandemic.

Zii Jia seeks court order to hold company’s EGM
Sports

Zii Jia seeks court order to hold company’s EGM

PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Lee Zii Jia is seeking an injunction to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of his company LZJ Management Sdn Bhd, says his lawyer.

World

‘Like we don’t exist’: Palestinians in West Bank denied say in Israel vote

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank see little prospect Israel’s election will change their lives under occupation.

Tonbo Imaging India IPO GMP Today: Grey Market Premium At Rs 490, Listing Gains Estimated At 70%
Business

Tonbo Imaging India IPO GMP Today: Grey Market Premium At Rs 490, Listing Gains Estimated At 70%

Tonbo Imaging India IPO: At the upper end of the price band of Rs 700 per share, the latest grey market premium points to an estimated listing price of Rs 1,190 per share.

She Left Austria With One Suitcase, Lost A Son, Husband Served Divorce Papers As Anniversary Gift: Celina Jaitly's Life Story
Culture

She Left Austria With One Suitcase, Lost A Son, Husband Served Divorce Papers As Anniversary Gift: Celina Jaitly's Life Story

Celina Jaitly says she left Austria with one suitcase after receiving divorce papers she believed were an anniversary gift. She is now fighting for access to her three sons.

Nvidia buys stakes in French tech startups Doctolib, Genesis AI
AI

Nvidia buys stakes in French tech startups Doctolib, Genesis AI

PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - US chipmaker Nvidia has agreed to buy stakes in French technology startups Doctolib and Genesis AI, the two French companies said on Tuesday.

Zohran Mamdani’s Durga Puja Wish Dubbed ‘Remarkably Ignorant’; Read The NYC Mayor’s Navratri Tweet
Technology

Zohran Mamdani’s Durga Puja Wish Dubbed ‘Remarkably Ignorant’; Read The NYC Mayor’s Navratri Tweet

The first Asian American and Indian-origin Muslim mayor of NYC gets flak for his Durga Puja wish on Twitter. In his tweet, Mamdani quipped, "May this festival mark a season of reflection and renewal.”

Data centers strain capacity across major power grid
Science

Data centers strain capacity across major power grid

Newly erected data centers have strained the capacity for PJM Interconnection, America's largest power grid serving 13 states.

What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis
Health

What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis

The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and that doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a surgery that lasted roughly 90 minutes. In a statement, the Vatican called the operation "successful" and said there were “no complications.” For more on the Pope’s prognosis, Geoff Bennett spoke

Soccer-Watkins on target to keep Al-Hilal perfect in Asian Champions League
Sports

Soccer-Watkins on target to keep Al-Hilal perfect in Asian Champions League

Oct 13 (Reuters) - Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 win over Qatar's Al-Sadd in Doha on Tuesday with Ollie Watkins' improvised finish sending the Saudi Pro League outfit on their way to a second successive Asian Champions League Elite win.

World

Why Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas are being investigated for corruption and crimes

Several members and allies of once-powerful dynasty, including the wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, are under arrest.

Singapore’s PDG seeking US$1.2 billion loan for Johor data centre: source
Business

Singapore’s PDG seeking US$1.2 billion loan for Johor data centre: source

[SINGAPORE] Asian data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is seeking a syndicated loan of up to US$1.2 billion to fund its Malaysia buildout, according to a person familiar with the matter,... Read more at The Business Times.

‘Koffee With Karan 9’: When and where to watch the Karan Johar hosted final season featuring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in special appearance in premiere episode online
Culture

‘Koffee With Karan 9’: When and where to watch the Karan Johar hosted final season featuring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in special appearance in premiere episode online

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar)

AI

Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient

Max Hodak, the former president and co-founder of Neuralink, detailed onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt how his company's work with PRIMA is part of its path toward a novel brain-computer interface (BCI).

HomeView, new Apple TV 4K, And More: Everything Apple Announced at 'Welcome Home' Event
Technology

HomeView, new Apple TV 4K, And More: Everything Apple Announced at 'Welcome Home' Event

Apple has refreshed its smart home lineup with the new HomeView, fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Here’s everything the company announced, including pricing, features and availability details.

APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora
Science

APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 14 – Mars… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora Explanation: What a cosmic coincidence!

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too
Health

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.

Soccer-Tresoldi treble stuns Inter, Bayern held as Barcelona rally
Sports

Soccer-Tresoldi treble stuns Inter, Bayern held as Barcelona rally

MADRID, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Nicolo Tresoldi's hat-trick powered Club Brugge to a stunning 4-3 Champions League victory at Inter Milan on a night of scares for Europe's heavyweights on Tuesday, with Bayern Munich held 3-3 at Viking Stavanger while Barcelona recovered to beat Galatasaray 4-1.

World

Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab row

Teachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku's close ally appears critical.

Here’s how much Trump’s Iran war is boosting EV sales around the world
Business

Here’s how much Trump’s Iran war is boosting EV sales around the world

The Trump administration has done everything it can to slow the growth of EVs. But in an ironic twist, Trump’s war in Iran is boosting the EV industry globally. After the U.S. attacked Iran in late February and the price of crude oil soared, global EV sales also surged. A new report from Ember, an energy think tank that is tracking EV sales in 56 countries, found that 49 of them have hit new records for EVs this year. [Image: Ember] Between March and August, EV sales in New Zealand grew

Anirudh Ravichander offers special prayers at Tiruvannamalai temple ahead of Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' release
Culture

Anirudh Ravichander offers special prayers at Tiruvannamalai temple ahead of Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' release

With just a day left for 'Jailer 2' to reach theatres, music composer Anirudh Ravichander visited the famous Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. Videos of Anirudh’s temple visit are going viral on social media.

AI

Industrial Next wants factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, not weeks

Industrial Next helps manufacturers automate complex, delicate tasks that have traditionally required human labor.

CVE-2026-83583 Microsoft Windows Geotag Broker access control
Technology

CVE-2026-83583 Microsoft Windows Geotag Broker access control

A security flaw has been discovered in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-83583. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever
Science

Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever

A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Called Vasuki indicus, the 47-million-year-old giant could have reached up to 50 feet long, making it comparable to the legendary Titanoboa. Scientists believe its enormous body made it a slow-moving ambus

Health

Is Medical Gaslighting Delaying Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis in Women?

New research suggests men have an easier time getting autoimmune conditions accurately diagnosed, even though these conditions are more common in ...

OPINION: Time South Africa took the Champions Cup seriously | The Citizen
Sports

OPINION: Time South Africa took the Champions Cup seriously | The Citizen

The Bulls, Stormers and Lions will be involved in the top-tier competition, while the Sharks and Cheetahs will be in action in the Challenge Cup.

World

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least six, cuts power in Kyiv

At least six people have been killed in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine.

Shekhar Suman, 66, can do 60 push-ups at once. Even Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan called him to know about his fitness routine, diet rule
Business

Shekhar Suman, 66, can do 60 push-ups at once. Even Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan called him to know about his fitness routine, diet rule

Shekhar Suman, 66, says he can perform 50 to 60 push-ups in one go and follows a strict fitness routine. He recalled building six-pack abs in 2010-11, after which Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan messaged him. In interviews with Curly Tales, Hindustan Times and GQ India, he discussed varied workout

Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run
Culture

Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run

Ten years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.

16 cores, 5.2 GHz, and 55 TOPS: Minisforum's newest AI workstation is mostly a massive upgrade to 192GB of memory - and that is not necessarily a bad thing
AI

16 cores, 5.2 GHz, and 55 TOPS: Minisforum's newest AI workstation is mostly a massive upgrade to 192GB of memory - and that is not necessarily a bad thing

Minisforum's $7,399 MS-S1 MAX-P495 leads with 16 cores and 55 TOPS

CVE-2026-83567 Microsoft Windows NTFS out-of-bounds
Technology

CVE-2026-83567 Microsoft Windows NTFS out-of-bounds

A vulnerability was determined in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-83567. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Water could be the key to understanding Alzheimer's tangled mystery
Science

Water could be the key to understanding Alzheimer's tangled mystery

A hallmark tangle of proteins present in the brains of people with dementia may have a watery weakness.

Health

PMOS, Formerly PCOS, May Be Associated with Alzheimer's Disease Risk - Healthline

“For someone with PCOS [PMOS], I would encourage regular visits with their healthcare provider to monitor metabolic health and address problems early, ...

2026 WNBA playoffs bracket: WNBA Finals schedule tweaked so Dream can use larger venue
Sports

2026 WNBA playoffs bracket: WNBA Finals schedule tweaked so Dream can use larger venue

The Dream and Valkyries will be facing off in a WNBA Finals matchup that will produce a first-time champion

World

How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon

Demolished homes, shifting military lines, stalled withdrawals leave Lebanese uncertain if they can return.

VanEck Retail ETF: Premium Even With Weak Consumer Signals (NASDAQ:RTH)
Business

VanEck Retail ETF: Premium Even With Weak Consumer Signals (NASDAQ:RTH)

VanEck Retail ETF's portfolio is top-weighted to big-box and e-commerce leaders, offering lower volatility, but trades at a high P/E. Find out why RTH is a Hold.

Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident
Culture

Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident

The Legally Blonde actress faces two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after allegedly attacking attendants on a flight.

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