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Meta’s Muse Logomark, Designed by Jessica Hische

Bill McCool, writing at Dieline: This past Wednesday, lettering artist, designer, and author Jessica Hische took to Threads to announce that she had worked alongside Meta’s team to create the icon and logotype for their agentic AI, Muse. Acknowledging that people would be “mad because it’s AI and

New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money
Technology

New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money

OpenAI and Anthropic both recently released new models aimed at lowering costs. Anthropic announced Opus 5.5, the latest version of its main mass-market workhorse model, used for tasks like coding and other complex knowledge work. And OpenAI announced GPT-6 Sol and Luna, the latest versions of its middle-of-the-road or smaller models focused on efficiency and speed.Read full article Comments

Newfound 'fire amoeba from the Cascades' sets record for the hottest temperature complex life can survive at
Science

Newfound 'fire amoeba from the Cascades' sets record for the hottest temperature complex life can survive at

The newly-described amoeba Incendiamoeba cascadensis can survive at a sweltering 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools
Health

Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing Head Start preschools, plus other federal programs

"I do not give a f**k about none of that" - Kevin Durant Calls WNBA Drama 'Noise' While Spotlighting League's Momentum
Sports

"I do not give a f**k about none of that" - Kevin Durant Calls WNBA Drama 'Noise' While Spotlighting League's Momentum

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets held their media day on Tuesday. Among the topics in Durant's press availability was women's basketball, which he staunchly supports.

World

Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed to unify Democratic voters

The former vice president joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to bolster Democratic unity in swing-state Michigan.

Business

Engie Brasil Energia S.A. (EGIEY) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow (OTCMKTS:EGIEY) 2026-09-22

2026-09-22. The following slide deck was published by Engie Brasil Energia S.A.

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ broke a major record set by Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
Culture

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ broke a major record set by Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'

Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' broke Mariah Carey’s Billboard Hot 100 record, with 23 weeks at No. 1.

AI

Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms

The seven-year-old startup has raised a $350 million Series E to fuel its data-as-a-service approach.

Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Technology

Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts

Microsoft said Tuesday that it led an industry-wide disruption of a subscription-based scam platform that used an AI chatbot to compromise 12,000 Microsoft accounts over a few-month span. Named EvilTokens, the platform was introduced over a Telegram channel in February and charged an initial $1,500 fee and a recurring $500 charge each month after that. EvilTokens provided a single service for streamlining most steps required to compromise email accounts in large numbers.

DraftKings Is Using AI to Identify Problem Gamblers and Get Them Hooked
Science

DraftKings Is Using AI to Identify Problem Gamblers and Get Them Hooked

DraftKings used a predictive AI model to identify problem gamblers and blast them with promotional offers so they could lose more money.

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Health

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers

Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.

UWCL Star Power Index: Linda Dallmann runs the show for Bayern against Man City
Sports

UWCL Star Power Index: Linda Dallmann runs the show for Bayern against Man City

Matchday 1 delivered plenty of upsets and drama in UWCL, but which players really stood out, for better or worse?

Qantas announces when Sydney-New York non-stop flights will start
World

Qantas announces when Sydney-New York non-stop flights will start

Qantas said the direct flight will begin in mid-2028 and would shave three hours off the typical journey from Sydney to New York.

UFC 334 Main Event: Ciryl Gane Vs. Josh Hokit Opening Betting Odds
Business

UFC 334 Main Event: Ciryl Gane Vs. Josh Hokit Opening Betting Odds

We look at the opening betting lines and odds movement for the UFC 334 main event, Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit for the UFC heavyweight title.

Karoline Leavitt Says Reporters Used to Apologize for 'Unfair' Press Briefing Questions
Culture

Karoline Leavitt Says Reporters Used to Apologize for 'Unfair' Press Briefing Questions

Karoline Leavitt says reporters in the past have come up to her after press briefings to apologize for "unfair" questions.

Qualcomm Just Explained the Difference Between Its Two New Flagship Chips, and It's Important
AI

Qualcomm Just Explained the Difference Between Its Two New Flagship Chips, and It's Important

Qualcomm is debuting two flagship chips this year: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. According to Qualcomm, these are

Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test
Technology

Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test

Out of nowhere, a woman's right arm and leg started shaking uncontrollably. In the moments leading up to the experience, she seemed well; she had no headache, confusion, or weakness. But for about a minute, half of her body juddered. The woman, a rice farmer in the Philippines, headed to the emergency department. There, doctors gave her a physical exam and found nothing out of the ordinary. Then they took a look at her brain. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a bright cluster of nodules surrounded by fluid in her left frontal lobe.

Scientists use 10-nm coating to extend anode-free EV battery life
Science

Scientists use 10-nm coating to extend anode-free EV battery life

Researchers used semiconductor techniques to develop lighter, longer-lasting anode-free batteries for electric vehicles.

Looking to Up Your Protein Intake? Dietitians Say Eat This Carb
Health

Looking to Up Your Protein Intake? Dietitians Say Eat This Carb

“When it comes to meals or snacks, I always recommend pairing carbs and protein,” says one expert.

Resetting expectations for these six NFL teams with injured quarterbacks: Giants eyeing draft again
Sports

Resetting expectations for these six NFL teams with injured quarterbacks: Giants eyeing draft again

Success looks different for each of the squads that saw their starters go down early in the season

World

UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat

The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address.

Tuas FY26 results: revenue climbs, subscriber base expands
Business

Tuas FY26 results: revenue climbs, subscriber base expands

Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA) FY26 earnings: revenue grew 24% to S$187.6m, with strong subscriber growth and underlying EBITDA at S$83.7m.

A Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Is Surging in Florida. Here's What to Know.
Culture

A Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Is Surging in Florida. Here's What to Know.

Florida has recorded 152 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026 and confirmed a death as health officials work to contain the outbreak.

AI

TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4

Founders shouldn't have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way. TechCrunch Founder Summit is designed to make the challenges of starting a company easier and the highs that much greater.

Better prompt caching for GPT-6
Technology

Better prompt caching for GPT-6

Learn how GPT-6 improves prompt caching with higher cache hit rates, new diagnostics, explicit breakpoints, and controls that reduce latency and costs.

Science

Newly Discovered Fire Amoeba Survives in Water at 158 Degrees Fahrenheit, Breaking Previous Records

Learn more about the fire amoeba, a newly discovered eukaryote that can survive in extreme temps.

Man complained of lack of care for diabetes before death in ICE custody: Family
Health

Man complained of lack of care for diabetes before death in ICE custody: Family

A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than six months to die at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana

PICTURE: Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife Maggie rocks athletic sports top and shorts, shares selfie from outdoor workout
Sports

PICTURE: Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife Maggie rocks athletic sports top and shorts, shares selfie from outdoor workout

A fitness coach and content creator by trade, Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife, Maggie, is also popular on social media, boasting over 18,200 Instagram followers.

World

Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine support

French President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing" will not back down in its support of Ukraine.

Byron Donalds Scrubs Trump References On Campaign Website—Latest Republican Distancing Themself
Business

Byron Donalds Scrubs Trump References On Campaign Website—Latest Republican Distancing Themself

Multiple other Republicans have downplayed their links to Trump by removing references to him on their websites.

Libra Season Is Here, and These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Feel It the Most
Culture

Libra Season Is Here, and These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Feel It the Most

An astrologer predicts major shifts for Libra, Aries, Gemini, and Aquarius as a full moon, Venus retrograde, and a new moon arrive.

Apple weighs its first server since the Xserve, and as always, Nvidia may hold the key
AI

Apple weighs its first server since the Xserve, and as always, Nvidia may hold the key

Apple is reportedly exploring an M8 Ultra AI server for 2029

Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules
Technology

Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules

Cities and counties around the US are angry at the Trump administration over a proposal to override local rules that govern the deployment of wired broadband networks. The Federal Communications Commission has been taking public comments on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to preempt state and local permitting rules.

Queasy sea monsters swam to shore to vomit, Jurassic fossils reveal
Science

Queasy sea monsters swam to shore to vomit, Jurassic fossils reveal

Prehistoric sea monsters weren't always quite so fierce as their reputation suggests, as scientists find that the queasy giants had to swim ashore to vomit.

Health

Doctors Explain Cataract Causes and Treatment Options - Prevention

That said, the Mayo Clinic notes that healthcare professionals think that getting regular eye exams, avoiding smoking, managing other health problems, ...

2026 Presidents Cup format and schedule: Breakdown of teams, scoring, rules, TV coverage and where to watch
Sports

2026 Presidents Cup format and schedule: Breakdown of teams, scoring, rules, TV coverage and where to watch

Everything you need to know before the United States and Internationals battle at Medinah No. 3

Tones and I offered NRL grand final show only three weeks ago
World

Tones and I offered NRL grand final show only three weeks ago

The artist’s management said nothing was signed and she turned down the opportunity because of prior commitments in the United States.

‘Heart Of The Beast’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Cheer Brad Pitt Adventure Thriller
Business

‘Heart Of The Beast’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Cheer Brad Pitt Adventure Thriller

Brad Pitt’s adventure thriller "Heart of the Beast" is winning over the hearts of Rotten Tomatoes’ critics.

Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'
Culture

Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'

Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.

Motorola Signature 27 Is Official — B&O Audio, 7 Years of OS Updates & Much More
AI

Motorola Signature 27 Is Official — B&O Audio, 7 Years of OS Updates & Much More

The Motorola Signature 27 is the company's new flagship smartphones. It uses the very best Qualcomm has to offer, and it's brand new.

Data centres: Developers hope fibre optics will cut power use
Technology

Data centres: Developers hope fibre optics will cut power use

To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.

Revealed: The sexiest male voices, according to women
Science

Revealed: The sexiest male voices, according to women

New research has revealed a 'sweet spot' when it comes to the vocal pitch that women find sexy.

Researchers explore new uses for abortion-related drugs
Health

Researchers explore new uses for abortion-related drugs

For years, mifepristone and similar drugs have been used to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Now researchers are exploring whether these drugs could have other uses in women’s health, including preventing some cancers. But the politics and restrictions surrounding these drugs could affect t

Arsenal start UEFA Women's Champions League campaign with a win, but where are the goals going to come from?
Sports

Arsenal start UEFA Women's Champions League campaign with a win, but where are the goals going to come from?

A stoppage-time penalty spared Renee Slegers' side, but managing only three goals across five matches this season shows an attack sorely missing Beth Mead

World

US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings

US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

Paramount Settlement: Let’s Make A Deal
Business

Paramount Settlement: Let’s Make A Deal

Paramount is set to control Warner Bros., HBO, CNN, CBS, DC and Paramount+ after settling with 12 state attorneys general in a $110 billion antitrust battle.

New Black Panther Star David Jonsson Shares Look at Intense Training
Culture

New Black Panther Star David Jonsson Shares Look at Intense Training

David Jonsson shared a glimpse at his fitness routine months after he was announced as the new Black Panther in the franchise's third installment, which is set to hit theaters on Dec. 15, 2028.

AI

Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI

Qualcomm said that its new top chip can run 30B mixture-of-expert model locally.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Comparison
Technology

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Comparison

Here's a comparison between the very best processors from Qualcomm and MediaTek; Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Dimensity 9600 Pro.

16 F-35 fighter jet simulators connected across four bases in drills
Science

16 F-35 fighter jet simulators connected across four bases in drills

Lockheed Martin linked 16 F-35 full mission simulators across four military bases for a two-hour distributed multidomain mission rehearsal.

Popular weight-loss drugs face numerous lawsuits over rare ‘eye stroke’ linked to vision loss
Health

Popular weight-loss drugs face numerous lawsuits over rare ‘eye stroke’ linked to vision loss

Hundreds of consumers allege GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy caused NAION, a rare eye stroke linked to sudden, often permanent vision loss.

Fantasy football Week 3 TE preview: Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts are holds, not starts
Sports

Fantasy football Week 3 TE preview: Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts are holds, not starts

Heath Cummings breaks down Week 3 TEs, including what to do with Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts

World

Celebrities at the Pentagon: How unusual was the Paul brothers’ visit?

Logan and Jake Paul face social media backlash after Pentagon visit with Pete Hegseth.

Aytu outlines $49M-$54M FY27 operating expense plan as it targets 66%-67% gross margin in Q4 FY27 (NASDAQ:AYTU)
Business

Aytu outlines $49M-$54M FY27 operating expense plan as it targets 66%-67% gross margin in Q4 FY27 (NASDAQ:AYTU)

Aytu BioPharma (AYTU) Q4 FY2026 earnings call recap: EXXUA script growth, revenue beat, positive EBITDA, FY2027 margin/OpEx outlook and risks—read now.

Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says
Culture

Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says

Princess Diana's brother apologised to Morgan for a factual error in his memoir. Morgan said he is "pursuing legal action" against Spencer.

‘A phone is unique to you, it’s not going anywhere’: Qualcomm CEO’s big bet on Agentic AI as company unveils new mobile chips
AI

‘A phone is unique to you, it’s not going anywhere’: Qualcomm CEO’s big bet on Agentic AI as company unveils new mobile chips

Qualcomm announced its latest Android phone chipsets called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6

Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
Technology

Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had final say on the design.

How turning electricity directly into food could help save the planet
Science

How turning electricity directly into food could help save the planet

Farming is one of the most destructive human activities. Columnist Michael Le Page is excited about developments in electro-ag, in which we can instead turn renewable electricity directly into food

Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'
Health

Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'

Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.

Brittney Griner’s Split With Cherelle Griner Turns Explosive As Estranged Wife Seeks Child Support In Divorce Battle
Sports

Brittney Griner’s Split With Cherelle Griner Turns Explosive As Estranged Wife Seeks Child Support In Divorce Battle

After eight years of marriage, Connecticut Sun star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, in July.

World

Trump undermined trust in US during negotiations on Greenland deal — senator

According to Jeanne Shaheen, Donald Trump’s threats and bullying rhetoric on Greenland issue have come at a cost

Demand Grows For Supplies Of Oil And Gas East Of Hormuz
Business

Demand Grows For Supplies Of Oil And Gas East Of Hormuz

Japan is expanding its investment in Australian oil and gas as concern grows about the potential for a long-run blockade of supply from the Middle East

‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is ‘Such Chaos’: ‘The Studio System Is in Bad Shape’
Culture

‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is ‘Such Chaos’: ‘The Studio System Is in Bad Shape’

Patty Jenkins says the Paramount-WB merger is such chaos while attending Chanel's Tribeca Through Her Lens luncheon on Tuesday morning.

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