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In race with US, China struggles to recruit foreign AI researchers
AI

In race with US, China struggles to recruit foreign AI researchers

China's booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.

Could student protests ignite a wider movement in France?
Technology

Could student protests ignite a wider movement in France?

French students' grievances include long school days, overcrowded classrooms, outdated facilities and teacher shortages. Their anger has resonated across Europe, with students in Belgium and Italy also staging protests. #EuropeNews

Michelangelo’s handwriting has become a font, and now you can use it on Word too
Science

Michelangelo’s handwriting has become a font, and now you can use it on Word too

The Vatican has partnered with Microsoft and Studiogusto to transform Michelangelo’s handwriting into a free typeface, designed for St Peter’s Basilica but available to everyone.

Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire
Health

Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire

The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.

Bears vs. Packers odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets for NFL Week 5
Sports

Bears vs. Packers odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets for NFL Week 5

Here's everything bettors need to know for Bears vs. Packers in an NFC North battle Sunday in NFL Week 5

World

Football fans speak about City’s charges as they face Liverpool

Fans have been speaking to Al Jazeera as Liverpool face Manchester City at Anfield.

Thousands of spiders sometimes rain directly from the sky? Scientists explain the reason behind this bizarre phenomenon of nature
Business

Thousands of spiders sometimes rain directly from the sky? Scientists explain the reason behind this bizarre phenomenon of nature

Spiders appearing to rain from the sky may sound like a scene from a horror movie, but the unusual phenomenon has been reported in Australia and Brazil. Scientists explain that it can happen when large numbers of spiders travel through the air using fine silk threads or gather in enormous, nearly in

Big Brother favourite Twinks looks totally unrecognisable in throwback snap
Culture

Big Brother favourite Twinks looks totally unrecognisable in throwback snap

The new housemate has quickly become a frontrunner to win the ITV2 show

Agentic Systems: A Practitioner's Guide to 6 Advanced Architectural Patterns
AI

Agentic Systems: A Practitioner's Guide to 6 Advanced Architectural Patterns

Beyond basic ReAct loops: six production-oriented architectures for building autonomous, reliable, and scalable LLM agents.

Musk vows affordable Starlink in India days before Ambani's record Jio IPO
Technology

Musk vows affordable Starlink in India days before Ambani's record Jio IPO

BENGALURU, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Elon Musk said he would price Starlink's satellite internet service affordably in India to take on Mukesh Ambani's low-cost Reliance Jio, escalating his attacks on the rival billionaire days before Jio's parent launches India's largest-ever IPO.

Can carnivorous plants eat people?
Science

Can carnivorous plants eat people?

Short answer: No. But big rats beware.

Archaeologists reveal huge stretch of ancient aqueduct into Jerusalem
Health

Archaeologists reveal huge stretch of ancient aqueduct into Jerusalem

Newly revealed 300-meter span of the Lower Aqueduct to Jerusalem reveals repairs from farmers illegally siphoning water

Sports

Browns vs. Jets odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets for NFL Week 5

Here's everything bettors need to know for Browns vs. Jets in NFL Week 5 action

World

Tour bus crash in Turkiye leaves at least 11 dead

At least eleven people have been killed and 27 injured after a tour bus collided with a truck near a motorway entrance

I Called Regina Daniels Immediately – Olakunle Churchill Reveals What He Did After Hearing Actress' Ordeal
Business

I Called Regina Daniels Immediately – Olakunle Churchill Reveals What He Did After Hearing Actress' Ordeal

Nigerian businessman, Olakunle Churchill, has sent a message to Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, about her health condition and difficulty walking.

Shane Gillis Apologizes After Dropping F-Bomb During 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch
Culture

Shane Gillis Apologizes After Dropping F-Bomb During 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch

Shane Gillis got himself in a little hot water on "Saturday Night Live" after he dropped the F-bomb during a live sketch -- and had to apologize for it later.

AI

The Compute Gold Rush

Plus, wearables that track blood pressure, the co-founder combating Anthropic’s ‘woke’ reputation, when personal AI agents go off script and more.

How to watch Chicago Marathon 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, start time
Technology

How to watch Chicago Marathon 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, start time

Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa defend their titles in the windy city

17 GW Texas project passes key hurdle for world's largest private grid
Science

17 GW Texas project passes key hurdle for world's largest private grid

Fermi America's Project Matador in Texas secures a preliminary NRC recommendation for four AP1000 nuclear reactors.

Health

Managing high blood pressure could prevent >500K CVD deaths annually in 20 countries

... health data for 20 countries found that among preventive healthcare ... CVD accounts for more of these deaths than other chronic health conditions such ...

Colts vs. Steelers odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, preview, best bets for NFL Week 5
Sports

Colts vs. Steelers odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, preview, best bets for NFL Week 5

Here's everything bettors need to know for Colts vs. Steelers in NFL Week 5 action

World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had pushed for a 60-day full ceasefire.

Can AI be moral without being sentient?
Business

Can AI be moral without being sentient?

Pope Leo XIV and one of the world’s leading AI companies recently found themselves on opposite sides of a thorny question: Can a chatbot have a conscience? A New York Times investigation published late last month revealed that Anthropic cofounder Chris Olah proposed withdrawing from a Vatican event to launch Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical after reading an advance copy, which rejected the possibility of sentient AI. Paragraph 99 of Magnifica Humanitas states bluntly that AI models “do not und

Vijay Antony's 'Appa Kutty' locks release date, to clash with Suriya’s 'Scene' and Nayanthara’s 'Mookkuthi Amman' this Diwali
Culture

Vijay Antony's 'Appa Kutty' locks release date, to clash with Suriya’s 'Scene' and Nayanthara’s 'Mookkuthi Amman' this Diwali

Vijay Antony is gearing up to entertain audiences with a mix of action and family emotions this festive season. The makers of his upcoming film 'Appa Kutty' have officially announced November 6, 2026, as its worldwide theatrical release date.

AI

x64dbg

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Technology

Three Mark Zuckerbergs, Three Surprisingly Different Men

Jeremy Strong in “The Social Reckoning,” Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network” and the real Meta executive are all playing parts. But only one has changed his approach.

UC San Diego biologists identified the genetic switch that gave butterflies an extra light-detecting cell in their eyes, expanding their colour vision beyond imagination
Science

UC San Diego biologists identified the genetic switch that gave butterflies an extra light-detecting cell in their eyes, expanding their colour vision beyond imagination

A butterfly's world is not simply brighter or more colourful than ours. It is built from a richer visual vocabulary, one shaped by an evolutionary tweak hidden deep inside its compound eyes.

How overcoming endometriosis transformed one Worcester woman's life
Health

How overcoming endometriosis transformed one Worcester woman's life

Carys Thurlby says "intense pain had become my normal" but surgery changed her life.

Sports

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting Bears-Packers, Ravens-Falcons, NFL Week 5

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World

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung

Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery this week, to remove a nodule in his lung.

The list of AI insiders sounding the alarm on their own companies keeps growing
Business

The list of AI insiders sounding the alarm on their own companies keeps growing

Last week, OpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigned from the company, becoming the latest to join what is, in his words, a “parade of former colleagues” who have left roles at AI companies amid concerns about the tech or its use. In a subsequent essay for The Atlantic, he said the “trial and error” approach favored by AI companies must end. Robinson is far from alone. Here’s a list of other AI researchers and employees who’ve made public warnings about their former employers.

Rajpal Yadav Questions Women’s Safety During Navratri: ‘Is Every Daughter Truly Safe?’
Culture

Rajpal Yadav Questions Women’s Safety During Navratri: ‘Is Every Daughter Truly Safe?’

Rajpal Yadav questions women’s safety during Navratri and says worshipping goddesses has meaning only when every woman is treated with dignity and respect.

AI

These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet

Voice AI's often misses important points for its context layer, and causes the whole pipeline to break

Update Sun Oct 11 12:21:10 UTC 2026 · trickest/cve@5efd89d
Technology

Update Sun Oct 11 12:21:10 UTC 2026 · trickest/cve@5efd89d

Gather and update all available and newest CVEs with their PoC. - Update Sun Oct 11 12:21:10 UTC 2026 · trickest/cve@5efd89d

Flock Cameras Are Really Just the Start of Our Dystopian Surveillance Hell, Experts Warn
Science

Flock Cameras Are Really Just the Start of Our Dystopian Surveillance Hell, Experts Warn

The rising tide of all-encompassing police surveillance systems like Axon's Fusus make Flock Safety look like a privacy wonderland.

Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here's what to know
Health

Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here's what to know

NEW YORK - As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo's pimples weren't too bad - just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.But as an adult in the workforce, the breakouts returned and intensified. The acne on her cheeks and chin made her hesitant to look her bosses in the eye."It really took a toll on

Sports

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PS5 Upcoming Game Releases October 2026 – All Games and Release Dates
World

PS5 Upcoming Game Releases October 2026 – All Games and Release Dates

Here are the upcoming PS5 game releases in October 2026, including Phantom Blade Zero and Modern Warfare 4, with release dates for each game.

Michael Douglas confirms Charlie Sheen put ‘c---‘ sign on Sean Young during ‘Wall Street’ shoot
Business

Michael Douglas confirms Charlie Sheen put ‘c---‘ sign on Sean Young during ‘Wall Street’ shoot

In his new book, Michael Douglas confirms a story that Sean Young has told about ‘Wall Street’ costar Charlie Sheen putting an unflattering sign on her back.

Exclusive: This New ‘ACOTAR’ Party Game Will Test Your Prythian Priorities
Culture

Exclusive: This New ‘ACOTAR’ Party Game Will Test Your Prythian Priorities

Your book club’s ACOTAR debates just found their next obsession.

CVE-2026-108789 deepseek-ai deepseek-harness dsh-workflow-worker-thread agent behavioral workflow
AI

CVE-2026-108789 deepseek-ai deepseek-harness dsh-workflow-worker-thread agent behavioral workflow

A vulnerability was identified in deepseek-ai deepseek-harness up to 0.1.1-rc.2. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-108789.

Russia's Yandex says data centre in Vladimir area shut down after drone attack
Technology

Russia's Yandex says data centre in Vladimir area shut down after drone attack

MOSCOW, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Russian technology and AI company Yandex said on Sunday that its infrastructure had been damaged in a drone attack, resulting in the complete shutdown of its data centre in the Vladimir region.

There's Even a Pay Gap Between Male and Female AI Agents
Science

There's Even a Pay Gap Between Male and Female AI Agents

New research showed that humans paid less money to female-presenting AI agents than male presenting AI agents.

A heroic, 7-day bike ride made this teen a global star. Where is she now?
Health

A heroic, 7-day bike ride made this teen a global star. Where is she now?

Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made — financial help, training for a cycling career, even a movie deal. Were any of them kept?

Bears to honor Mike Ditka by wearing special helmet decal in Week 5 against Packers
Sports

Bears to honor Mike Ditka by wearing special helmet decal in Week 5 against Packers

Ditka, who played six years in Chicago before leading the Bears to a Super Bowl as a coach, passed away last week.

World

How the ICC can be saved

Hoping for ‘dialogue’ with the US over its sanctions on the ICC is meaningless. Action is needed to protect the court.

India’s Bumrah dilemma: Numbers expose bowling woes in his absence
Business

India’s Bumrah dilemma: Numbers expose bowling woes in his absence

India's T20I bowling performance significantly relies on Jasprit Bumrah's presence, which affects wicket-taking and economy rates. When Bumrah plays, India averages 22.18 while taking 111 wickets, but this changes without him. The upcoming match against the West Indies in Indore presents another cha

‘The Social Reckoning’ Flops With $5.5 Million Debut, ‘Other Mommy’ Tops Box Office With $27.5 Million
Culture

‘The Social Reckoning’ Flops With $5.5 Million Debut, ‘Other Mommy’ Tops Box Office With $27.5 Million

"Other Mommy" ruled over the North American box office while "The Social Reckoning" crumbled in sixth place.

Tenable Field CTO on the implications of AI agent escapes and how they can be regulated
AI

Tenable Field CTO on the implications of AI agent escapes and how they can be regulated

I spoke to Bernard Montel, EMEA Field CTO, Tenable, to learn more about how AI companies are deflecting blame by labelling AI agents as 'rogue' when they escape testing environments.

Weekly poll results: the vivo X Fold6 is hot, but its price can singe your wallet
Technology

Weekly poll results: the vivo X Fold6 is hot, but its price can singe your wallet

vivo wanted to build a no-compromises folding flagship - but that comes at a cost. As if foldables weren’t expensive enough, the skyrocketing costs of...

Millions face 'winter storm battleground' in new 2027 snow forecast
Science

Millions face 'winter storm battleground' in new 2027 snow forecast

New forecast models for winter warn that millions of Americans may end up stuck in an arctic 'battleground' of snow and ice in just months.

Three Years Since October 7 • Three years after October 7, he still wakes up at 6:29 A.M. every day
Health

Three Years Since October 7 • Three years after October 7, he still wakes up at 6:29 A.M. every day

Shalev Ben Simon entered Kibbutz Kissufim with his soldiers on the morning of October 7, fighting Hamas militants and surviving multiple ambushes. Three years later, he is struggling with severe PTSD and a sense of betrayal

How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 5: Betting odds, schedule, tips, game previews, trends, sportsbook promos, offers
Sports

How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 5: Betting odds, schedule, tips, game previews, trends, sportsbook promos, offers

Our NFL betting guide tells you where to bet on NFL Week 5, while providing odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers, and more

World

Power bank fire forces plane to emergency land in India

A plane flying from Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing after a power bank reportedly caught fire on board.

Trump's tariffs fuel factory job losses, threaten Republican support ahead of US midterms
Business

Trump's tariffs fuel factory job losses, threaten Republican support ahead of US midterms

Job losses in battleground states have led to political shifts among workers who previously supported Republicans. This includes individuals affected by President Trump's tariffs, which some blame for layoffs and company closures. Many voters are expressing dissatisfaction with the economic impact o

What channel is Hull v Everton Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Culture

What channel is Hull v Everton Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Hull v Everton in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

CVE-2026-108788 deepseek-ai deepseek-harness Sandbox spawn sandbox
AI

CVE-2026-108788 deepseek-ai deepseek-harness Sandbox spawn sandbox

A vulnerability was determined in deepseek-ai deepseek-harness up to 0.1.1-rc.2. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-108788.

Asustor's AS6702T v2 NAS has faster networking but rivals have moved on
Technology

Asustor's AS6702T v2 NAS has faster networking but rivals have moved on

The Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ AS6702T v2 is a sturdy two-bay NAS with dual 5GbE ports and four M.2 slots let down by an ageing Intel chip and high price.

Straight women enjoy gazing at attractive females just as much as men
Science

Straight women enjoy gazing at attractive females just as much as men

We all enjoy a discreet stare at someone good-looking. But new research reveals that instinct plays out very differently depending on whether you're a man or a woman.

Health

Finally, a helpful intervention in the 'overdiagnosis' wars. But where's the money to answer ...

... health conditions, ADHD and autism”. Here, it seemed, was not just an ... health disorders. When it comes to autism and ADHD, he and his ...

NFL Week 5 odds picks: Will Brinson's best bets, player props, anytime touchdown scorers for Sunday's matchups
Sports

NFL Week 5 odds picks: Will Brinson's best bets, player props, anytime touchdown scorers for Sunday's matchups

Target value on underdogs like the Cardinals and desperate Chargers, and look for a star receiver to find the end zone

World

At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses

Authorities urge villagers to move to safer places after a river in the central part of the country bursts its banks.

The Debt Markets Are Starting To Cry Uncle
Business

The Debt Markets Are Starting To Cry Uncle

Surging interest rates and tighter credit markets threaten US stocks, real estate, and debt dynamics. Click for an updated market outlook.

Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday: Crowds cheer outside Jalsa in Mumbai as the actor steps out to thank fans for their wishes - Watch
Culture

Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday: Crowds cheer outside Jalsa in Mumbai as the actor steps out to thank fans for their wishes - Watch

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