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AI

An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Anthropic did not discover this behavior until over two months after its AI submitted the false tip.

Your artwork could be featured in the next Debian release
Technology

Your artwork could be featured in the next Debian release

The Debian Linux project has opened a call for community artwork submissions ahead of the release of the upcoming Forky (Debian 14). If you think you've got the artistic chops, your art could appear on the boot screens, login prompts, and desktop wallpapers of millions of users. The submission deadline is November 26. Continuing Debian's community-driven ethos, the artwork submission process mirrors that of previous releases.

South Korea fires first domestically-built hypersonic glide vehicle
Science

South Korea fires first domestically-built hypersonic glide vehicle

The hypersonic glide vehicle's test in South Korea was conducted to verify critical hypersonic technologies, including flight trajectories, speed, guidance and control systems.

On the Ground at the Power to the People Festival, a Day of Protest Music and Solidarity
Health

On the Ground at the Power to the People Festival, a Day of Protest Music and Solidarity

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello convened the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Jack Black and more musicians to channel protest through song.

Trump will not attend Georgia-Alabama game due to Hurricane Isaias
Sports

Trump will not attend Georgia-Alabama game due to Hurricane Isaias

President Trump will no longer attend Saturday's SEC clash between Georgia and Alabama, which remains on schedule despite approaching Hurricane Isaias.

World

US judge rules Trump administration’s use of voter data unlawful

A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's use of voter data to cross-reference an immigration database.

Humana Surges On 2027 CMS Ratings, Technical Breakout, Shares Fairly Priced (NYSE:HUM)
Business

Humana Surges On 2027 CMS Ratings, Technical Breakout, Shares Fairly Priced (NYSE:HUM)

Humana surged after its main Medicare Advantage contract regained a 4-star CMS rating for 2027, a major profit catalyst. Read more on HUM stock here.

Megan Fox Partners With OnlyFans Founder for Paid-Content Site Giving Fans NSFW Photos
Culture

Megan Fox Partners With OnlyFans Founder for Paid-Content Site Giving Fans NSFW Photos

Transformers star Megan Fox reveals her paid NSFW content platform in collaboration with the former OnlyFans founder.

AI system submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
AI

AI system submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Anthropic’s AI agent used an online tip line to suggest it had information about an unsolved murder.

How California built its Behavioral Health Public County Profile on Databricks
Technology

How California built its Behavioral Health Public County Profile on Databricks

Learn how California used Databricks to launch the Behavioral Health Public County Profile, bringing data transparency and accountability to 40 million residents.

Could This Dutch Invention Help Tackle Plastic Pollution in America's Waterways?
Science

Could This Dutch Invention Help Tackle Plastic Pollution in America's Waterways?

The Netherlands has had success with the Bubble Barrier, which pumps air bubbles from the bottom of a canal or river to direct plastic to the surface. Now, Lansing, Michigan, is looking to be the first to install the technology stateside

Health

Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know

Sean and Heidi Cripe will never forget the call from their son's high school saying Davis was being taken to the emergency room. “He chugged an energy drink…

Use FanDuel promo code to get $250 bonus bets by targeting Florida State-Louisville, Washington-Iowa on Friday
Sports

Use FanDuel promo code to get $250 bonus bets by targeting Florida State-Louisville, Washington-Iowa on Friday

Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Friday to get your bonus bets

‘Exercise makes you look better naked…’: Sen. Kennedy gives Jon Husted a ‘near heart attack’ moment?
World

‘Exercise makes you look better naked…’: Sen. Kennedy gives Jon Husted a ‘near heart attack’ moment?

Sen. John Kennedy unleashes a fiery attack on socialism, declaring “Socialism is for morons” as he takes aim at the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. In a hilarious political moment, Kennedy’s remark that “exercise makes you look better naked” r

Jeff Bezos: AI could lead to 3-day workweeks, labor shortages
Business

Jeff Bezos: AI could lead to 3-day workweeks, labor shortages

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has an optimistic perspective about the potential impact of AI on the American workforce.  In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Bezos predicted that productivity gains from AI will allow more families to survive on one income and workers to support themselves by working only three days a week.  “Some people will also decide, you know what? I can support my family by working three days a week,” he said. “That’s what productivity in the economy mean

Scream Reveals New Ghostface Popcorn Bucket for Horror Movie’s Theatrical Rerelease
Culture

Scream Reveals New Ghostface Popcorn Bucket for Horror Movie’s Theatrical Rerelease

To celebrate Scream's 30th anniversary rerelease, Cinemark has revealed a new popcorn bucket featuring the iconic slasher villain, Ghostface.

AI

The maker of non-text AI model Jev valued at $7.5B just weeks after launch

TypeSafe AI raised $870 million in a round led by a16Z.

AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software
Technology

AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software

Anyone who has even tangentially associated with computer programming knows that modern AI coding assistants and agents can be incredibly efficient at generating huge amounts of functional code.

How America’s Worst Industrial Disaster Was Erased From the Record
Science

How America’s Worst Industrial Disaster Was Erased From the Record

It involved making bodies disappear, and documentation, too.

Hospitals sue – again – to halt Trump administration’s 340B rebate pilot
Health

Hospitals sue – again – to halt Trump administration’s 340B rebate pilot

The AHA is once again suing the Trump administration over its plan to revamp a federal drug discount program into one that provides after-the-fact rebates instead of upfront discounts.

USC prize portal WR Terrell Anderson to undergo season-ending surgery
Sports

USC prize portal WR Terrell Anderson to undergo season-ending surgery

Anderson was a major transfer portal addition for USC in the offseason

West Ham’s penalty pain costs them top spot in Championship after QPR draw
World

West Ham’s penalty pain costs them top spot in Championship after QPR draw

The Hammers were unable to leapfrog back to the top of the Championship after a 1-1 London derby draw with QPR

Anthropic wants you to stop bullying Claude. Cue the ‘Terminator’ memes
Business

Anthropic wants you to stop bullying Claude. Cue the ‘Terminator’ memes

Gone are the days when humans could use AI as their virtual punching bags, typing insults in ALL CAPS and forcing chatbots to perform tedious tasks as punishment for subpar responses. At least that’s the case for users of Anthropic’s Claude. In Anthropic’s recent 2026 Usage Policy update, the AI company announced steps to address certain types of actions directed at Claude, banning “sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior toward our models.” Many A

Court TV Parent Law & Crime Ups Rachel Stockman To CEO; Founder Dan Abrams To Remain As Chairman
Culture

Court TV Parent Law & Crime Ups Rachel Stockman To CEO; Founder Dan Abrams To Remain As Chairman

Rachel Stockman, longtime president of Court TV parent Law & Crime, is becoming CEO of the company as founder Dan Abrams steps down from the role.

AI

Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?

Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums from New York to San Francisco. Meanwhile, a wave of startups is betting that consumers will hand AI agents access […]

Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial
Technology

Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial

Outrage has erupted among health experts over news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still eager to fund a widely condemned vaccine trial that would expose newborns in Guinea-Bissau to hepatitis B, putting them at high risk of a lifelong infection, which can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and premature death. The trial was suspended in January after its unethical design came to light and drew international outcry.

Science

NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations

Credit: NASA NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations. “In alignment with the President’s National Space Policy, NASA is committed to maintaining a sustained American presence in low Earth orbit long after the International Space Station retires,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

Workout supplement recalled over illegal and dangerous stimulant
Health

Workout supplement recalled over illegal and dangerous stimulant

A workout supplement sold nationwide is being urgently recalled because it contains an illegal and life-threatening stimulant.

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for BYU-Iowa State, FSU-Louisville, college football
Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for BYU-Iowa State, FSU-Louisville, college football

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for college football betting on Friday

World

UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to ‘full-scale war’, urges dialogue

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised gov't urge UN Security Council action amid Houthi escalation.

OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers after dispute over AI risks
Business

OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers after dispute over AI risks

OpenAI said on Friday that it fired three safety researchers for a “breach of trust,” defending the dismissals after the trio accused the company of putting its corporate interests before safety as the reason for removing them. The ChatGPT maker said in a post on X that it “parted ways” with the researchers after an investigation found “they violated clear policies on handling sensitive information.” The statement comes after the three researchers, Tomek Korbak, Jasmine Wang, and Mik

Star Wars’ New 2027 Release Explores What Happens to Leia After A New Hope
Culture

Star Wars’ New 2027 Release Explores What Happens to Leia After A New Hope

Princess Leia forms new bonds in an upcoming and awaited Star Wars release that takes place after A New Hope.

Did Claude Help an Amateur Astronomer Discover a New Planet?
AI

Did Claude Help an Amateur Astronomer Discover a New Planet?

Billions of exoplanets are believed to be out there awaiting discovery. AI—with its ability to sift through mountains of data—could speed that process along.

Free Meals and Other Perks From Big Pharma Really Do Sway Doctors, Review Finds
Technology

Free Meals and Other Perks From Big Pharma Really Do Sway Doctors, Review Finds

A new systematic review, published by Cochrane, has found a direct “dose-response” relationship between the number prescriptions for certain drugs and the amount of free meals given to doctors.

These Stanley Kids Tools Are All Under $40—and Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
Science

These Stanley Kids Tools Are All Under $40—and Make the Perfect Holiday Gift

Get them started early.

Should You Floss or Brush Your Teeth First? Dentists Weigh In
Health

Should You Floss or Brush Your Teeth First? Dentists Weigh In

Here's how to make your oral hygiene routine more effective.

"Does Jorge Jesus have any excuse for benching such a phenomenal player?" - Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo stars in Al-Nassr win
Sports

"Does Jorge Jesus have any excuse for benching such a phenomenal player?" - Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo stars in Al-Nassr win

Fans shared their thoughts on Portugal boss not starting Cristiano Ronaldo after the superstar scored in Al-Nassr's 3-0 Saudi Pro League home win over Diriyah on Friday (October 9).

World

Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.

78% of Americans have switched grocery stores for one surprisingly simple reason
Business

78% of Americans have switched grocery stores for one surprisingly simple reason

Proximity, affordability, and diversity might all be things taken into account when picking one’s favorite grocery store—but the defining factor is something else entirely. According to the recently published 2026 State of Fresh Grocery Shopping Report by consulting company Logile, American grocery shoppers are looking for freshness above all when picking out a store, and deciding if they will return. The report’s findings reveal that a store’s reputation and loyalty is mostly built around

Scrubs Season 2 Ed Quinn & More for Big Roles After Major Cast Members Exited Reboot
Culture

Scrubs Season 2 Ed Quinn & More for Big Roles After Major Cast Members Exited Reboot

Scrubs Season 2 casts Ed Quinn and other actors in key roles following cast exits, introducing new characters to the ABC comedy revival.

Nik Storonsky: Revolut builds its own AI models and data centres
AI

Nik Storonsky: Revolut builds its own AI models and data centres

Revolut’s Nik Storonsky said his “European dream” is a global tech company like Meta, Google or OpenAI, built in Europe, not only a bank.

Anthropic’s AI gave Philadelphia police a fake tip about an unsolved homicide
Technology

Anthropic’s AI gave Philadelphia police a fake tip about an unsolved homicide

Anthropic discovered the fake tip two months after it was submitted.

Lethal Injection Was Meant to Be the Most Humane Form of Execution. Why Does It Fail So Often?
Science

Lethal Injection Was Meant to Be the Most Humane Form of Execution. Why Does It Fail So Often?

The science behind America’s execution drugs is quietly collapsing—and the alternative is bloodier.

Health

Teva Announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval of WELTRUZA ...

Schizophrenia is a complex medical condition that may require switching from oral options or between long-acting injectable options during the ...

Graham Coughlan works his magic again as Waterford dump Bohemians out of FAI Cup
Sports

Graham Coughlan works his magic again as Waterford dump Bohemians out of FAI Cup

Double dream ends for Gypsies as Blues reach a first final in 22 years

World

Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief Motsepe

CAF had declared the Africa Cup of Nations would be held every four years, but may reverse that decision.

The Salvation Army Mobilizes Disaster Response Ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Business

The Salvation Army Mobilizes Disaster Response Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

/PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams are preparing to respond as Hurricane Isaias, currently a Category 3 hurricane,...

Grown Ups 3 Filming Update Reviews Nude Beach Scene in Adam Sandler Movie, View Photos
Culture

Grown Ups 3 Filming Update Reviews Nude Beach Scene in Adam Sandler Movie, View Photos

Grown Ups 3 filming has moved to a Sardinian beach with a very unusual crowd, ahead of its 2027 premiere on Netflix.

Nikon microscopic video competition winner disqualified for using generative AI
AI

Nikon microscopic video competition winner disqualified for using generative AI

Nikon says it’s revisiting its competition rules after the original winner’s video was too good to be true.

AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner
Technology

AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner

Credit: Nguyen Nam Nhat. Last month we covered the winner of Nikon's Small World in Motion video: Ning Xu of Tsinghua University in China, whose video captured tiny cilia beating in the airways of a child with a rare respiratory disorder. But allegations surfaced about Xu's use of AI while making the video. Nikon launched an investigation and concluded that Xu's entry did not comply with competition rules.

Major earthquake strikes Panama—damage and injuries are expected
Science

Major earthquake strikes Panama—damage and injuries are expected

The quake was a strike-slip event, and strong aftershocks could follow

Are Red apples or Green Apples Healthier? Here’s What Dietitians Say
Health

Are Red apples or Green Apples Healthier? Here’s What Dietitians Say

Not every apple is the same. Here’s how to pick the right one for snacking, baking, or cooking.

Jamey Eisenberg's Week 5 Fantasy football sleepers and DFS picks: Roman Wilson poised for breakout vs. Colts
Sports

Jamey Eisenberg's Week 5 Fantasy football sleepers and DFS picks: Roman Wilson poised for breakout vs. Colts

Roman Wilson leads Jamey Eisenberg's Week 5 sleepers, while Aaron Rodgers and Keaton Mitchell offer intriguing DFS value

World

Manchester United vs Tottenham: Premier League – teams, prediction, lineups

Man United and Tottenham Hotspur managers under increasing pressure ahead of Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Hims & Hers Health climbs 10% amid recent volatile trading (HIMS:NYSE)
Business

Hims & Hers Health climbs 10% amid recent volatile trading (HIMS:NYSE)

Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock jumps 10% on heavy volume after choppy trading.

Amazon Viking Drama ‘Bloodaxe’ Sets Release Date, Debuts Fierce New Trailer at New York Comic Con
Culture

Amazon Viking Drama ‘Bloodaxe’ Sets Release Date, Debuts Fierce New Trailer at New York Comic Con

Amazon has announced the premiere date for the Viking drama Bloodaxe

Apple’s 512GB local AI beast nears, but M5 Max gets $200 price drop
AI

Apple’s 512GB local AI beast nears, but M5 Max gets $200 price drop

With Apple prepping the launch of a monster 512GB M5 Ultra Mac Studio, I've found the M5 Max machine on sale for us mortals who don't need absolute power.

Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
Technology

Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon

SpaceX has a deal to purchase nationwide low-band spectrum licenses for a planned terrestrial mobile network that would complement the space-based Starlink cellular service. SpaceX will buy up to 14 megahertz of spectrum in the 800 MHz band from investment firm Grain Management, which bought the spectrum rights from T-Mobile earlier this year.

NASA Demonstrates Next-Generation Heat Shield Technologies
Science

NASA Demonstrates Next-Generation Heat Shield Technologies

NASA is testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the Moon and Mars in an unusual way: by taking out the trash. When Northrop Grumman 24th cargo resupply mission for NASA undocked from the International Space Station, it carried a fleet of 12 small, experimental capsules designed to […]

Health

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Lake Washington

Swallowing water containing HABs can cause stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. More serious, but less common health effects associated with ...

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta maintains conscience clear on time as Manchester City assistant
Sports

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta maintains conscience clear on time as Manchester City assistant

Newly committed to north London through 2030, the reigning champion brushed off questions regarding City's alleged rule breaches to focus on turning his side into the best in the world

Explosive device found at Chelsea gas station
World

Explosive device found at Chelsea gas station

Police and the bomb squad removed a suspicious device found near a Speedway gas station in Chelsea this morning.

Agentic AI just got very real
Business

Agentic AI just got very real

Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. In recent years, being gobsmacked by AI’s ever-expanding capabilities has become my new normal. More importantly, I’ve found the technology increasingly essential to my own productivity. What AI never did until last week was save my bacon. That changed when I gave OpenAI’s new Dots agent access to my calendar and email. Shortly thereafter, it alerted me to a discrepancy it had spotted. I’d entered a speaking engagement on one d

John Cena & Jessica Biel's Action Movie Streams on Apple TV Today
Culture

John Cena & Jessica Biel's Action Movie Streams on Apple TV Today

John Cena and Jessica Biel's action flick together has finally landed on Apple TV today, after a long wait.

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