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Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
AI

Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for

Zen rips off all the best bits of Arc, but skips the AI and bloat.

iPhone Duo is on sale now: What to know before you buy
Technology

iPhone Duo is on sale now: What to know before you buy

Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo is now on sale. Get prices, specs, early review findings and what to know about limited Apple Store stock.

China: Participants of Global Governance Forum hail China's contribution to fairer international order. | Flipboard
Science

China: Participants of Global Governance Forum hail China's contribution to fairer international order. | Flipboard

Amidst overlapping global challenges, international experts at the 2026 Global Governance Forum in north China's Hebei Province emphasized that rebuilding confidence and cooperation in global governance requires enhanced dialogue, the establishment of common rules in emerging fields, and a fairer, m

Health

Iran nearing mental-health emergency, psychology chief says

“The overall condition of society in a situation of neither war nor peace can create significant psychological strain,” he said. He said people ...

College football AP Top 25 rankings: Some marquee wins have have aged well -- others? not so much
Sports

College football AP Top 25 rankings: Some marquee wins have have aged well -- others? not so much

Which teams actually have the best resumes this season ahead of the College Football Playoff selection committee's first rankings next week?

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns after 10-month exile
World

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns after 10-month exile

Her attempts to re-enter the country have tested relations with the Trump administration

Business

Trending stocks this week as markets navigate AI concerns, geopolitical tensions

Trending stocks this week as markets navigate AI concerns, geopolitical tensions

Hit-and-Run Driver Allegedly Plows Into Cyclists, Killing 2 and Dragging Victim Over a Mile
Culture

Hit-and-Run Driver Allegedly Plows Into Cyclists, Killing 2 and Dragging Victim Over a Mile

Two people are dead after a hit-and-run driver plowed into a group of cyclists ... dragging one of the victims over a mile.

AI Spending Fears Threaten to Swamp Big Tech’s Strong Earnings
AI

AI Spending Fears Threaten to Swamp Big Tech’s Strong Earnings

Three of the biggest and most important technology companies in the world are expected to show healthy growth when they report earnings this week.

World’s first: China to build 74,000-ton floating research 'island'
Technology

World’s first: China to build 74,000-ton floating research 'island'

The platform will feature six laboratories and accommodation for 238 crew members and researchers.

Five 600 MW hydrogen-ready power ships set for major yard conversion
Science

Five 600 MW hydrogen-ready power ships set for major yard conversion

Karpowership has awarded Seatrium a contract to outfit five Whale Class vessels delivering immediate, grid-ready electricity.

Aneurin Bevan and how the Query Club set him on path to power
Health

Aneurin Bevan and how the Query Club set him on path to power

How a group of young radicals helped set Aneurin Bevan on the path to founding the NHS.

Cowboys vs. Eagles prediction, odds, time: 'Monday Night Football' picks from advanced model
Sports

Cowboys vs. Eagles prediction, odds, time: 'Monday Night Football' picks from advanced model

SportsLine's model has revealed its Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles picks for 'Monday Night Football'

World

The narrative battle over France’s unrest

Student protests, police violence and French media obsessed with 'barbarians'.

RYBREVANT FASPRO™ (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) combination demonstrates 77% overall response rate in first-line treatment of patients with advanced head and neck cancer
Business

RYBREVANT FASPRO™ (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) combination demonstrates 77% overall response rate in first-line treatment of patients with advanced head and neck cancer

/PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) today announced new results from Cohort 5 of the Phase 1b/2 OrigAMI-4 study showing deep and durable responses...

Culture

Charo Santos, Annette Gozon amuse with collab that ‘no one expected’

Charo Santos-Concio and Annette Gozon-Valdes amused social media users after joining the viral “All I See Is Dollar Signs” trend. Santos took to Instagram on Saturday, Oct. 24, to share a TikTok video of herself and Gozon-Valdes participating in the trend. The duo began the trend by clicking their h

'We have to make this work' – boss of Govt's new AI and quantum computing agency
AI

'We have to make this work' – boss of Govt's new AI and quantum computing agency

The NZ Institute for Advanced Technology has 11 staff and a mandate to hire up to 25.

8BitDo's latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order - Engadget
Technology

8BitDo's latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order - Engadget

The Arcade Controller Pro starts at $119.99 and will start shipping in late November.

Science

Anthropic’s AI Agents Outwork Humans By 6x. So Why Are You Needed?

Your new coworker just logged in and has already clocked six times as many hours as you, except it doesn’t sleep, indulge in the latest office gossip, or need breaks. And to add insult to injury…it’s a robot. That’s the reality at AI startup and research company Anthropic. The AI giant released a …

What people aged 50 and older need to know about flu shots
Health

What people aged 50 and older need to know about flu shots

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Ann Falsey of the University of Rochester Medical School about flu shots for people aged 50 and older.

Packers vs. Lions odds, picks, prediction, spread: Start time, betting preview, best bets for NFL Week 7
Sports

Packers vs. Lions odds, picks, prediction, spread: Start time, betting preview, best bets for NFL Week 7

Here's everything bettors need to know for Packers vs. Lions in NFL Week 7

World

Brazil election results 2026 live: Polls close in Lula, Bolsonaro face-off

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.

Business

SA Asks: What sort of sector rotations are we seeing right now in equities?

SA Asks: What sort of sector rotations are we seeing right now in equities?

Serielizados TV Festival Prizes: Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty’ and ‘Astonishing’ ‘Killing a Bear’ Win Big as ‘El Observatorio’ Bags the Mind the Gap Pitch Prize
Culture

Serielizados TV Festival Prizes: Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty’ and ‘Astonishing’ ‘Killing a Bear’ Win Big as ‘El Observatorio’ Bags the Mind the Gap Pitch Prize

At Serielizados’ awards ceremony Oct 24 in Barcelona, Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty and the Sánchez-Cabezudo brothers’ ‘Killing a Bear’ scored the biggest prizes

Big Tech is cashing in on AI while the rest of corporate America sees no financial returns — report outlines how rising token costs threaten to squeeze corporate profit margins
AI

Big Tech is cashing in on AI while the rest of corporate America sees no financial returns — report outlines how rising token costs threaten to squeeze corporate profit margins

Apollo data shows the Magnificent Seven widening their revenue-per-employee lead over the S&P 493 between 2019 and 2026, highlighting the growing productivity gap between Big Tech and the broader market.

Data Center Customers Are Reportedly Footing A Bigger Bill For A Superior HBM Supply Chain, Where Samsung Has An Edge, As It’s Estimated To Charge Up To 25% Extra
Technology

Data Center Customers Are Reportedly Footing A Bigger Bill For A Superior HBM Supply Chain, Where Samsung Has An Edge, As It’s Estimated To Charge Up To 25% Extra

Samsung’s HBM supply chain edge is reportedly commanding a premium of up to 25%, with data center customers willing to pay for assured volumes

r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers and more
Science

r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers and more

The opensource subreddit’s new rules against AI have sparked a revolt.

Health

My breast cancer diagnosis at 38 sparked a mission to rid our homes of microplastics

... problems. A review by the Endocrine Society highlights concerns about their effects on fertility, thyroid function and metabolic health.

Sports

Liverpool earn first league win at Anfield with victory over Brighton

An own goal from Brighton's Pascal Gross swiftly followed by a goal from Alexander Isak, sees Liverpool beat the Seagulls 2-0 at Anfield to move into the Premier League top four.

World

Oregon coastal city issues evacuation order after fire at seafood plant

A coastal city in Oregon has issued evacuations after a fire erupted at a seafood wholesaler and there was concern the smoke contained ammonia

Manipur CM visits designated camp of militants in Kangpokpi district
Business

Manipur CM visits designated camp of militants in Kangpokpi district

Manipur chief minister Y Khemchand Singh visited Sinai Camp to address issues related to the Suspension of Operations agreement. The camp was recently disarmed following joint operations by security agencies in response to a troubling incident. During this operation, 17 individuals were found impers

Parker Posey: "I have felt in the right place at the right time"
Culture

Parker Posey: "I have felt in the right place at the right time"

In the 1990s actress Parker Posey was dubbed "The Queen of the Indies." The Emmy-nominated star of "The White Lotus," and the new film "Wild Horse Nine" talks about her Southern upbringing, and how her parents inspired her acting.

AI

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about

We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.

Anil Kapoor Meets Satish Kaushik Lookalike, Gets Emotional In Viral Video
Technology

Anil Kapoor Meets Satish Kaushik Lookalike, Gets Emotional In Viral Video

Anil Kapoor gets emotional after meeting Satish Kaushik’s lookalike Gagan on India Ke Top 1%. The encounter brings back memories of their close friendship and their unrealised dream of playing twin brothers on screen.

Billionaire investor warns Bitcoin will be hacked and go to zero
Science

Billionaire investor warns Bitcoin will be hacked and go to zero

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya has warned that Bitcoin (BTC) will eventually be hacked and collapse to zero.

How $2 rhubarb slashes cholesterol and wards off liver disease
Health

How $2 rhubarb slashes cholesterol and wards off liver disease

Rhubarb may make you think of pies and summer crumbles. But this overlooked $2 produce pick has health benefits for your cholesterol, digestion and liver that may warrant a closer look.

LOOK: Marvin Harrison Jr. catches first touchdown as a member of the Texans
Sports

LOOK: Marvin Harrison Jr. catches first touchdown as a member of the Texans

Marvin Harrison Jr. is catching TD passes from C.J. Stroud, just like old times

4 rescued on third day after Kenya building collapse as families lose hope
World

4 rescued on third day after Kenya building collapse as families lose hope

The number of people rescued from a collapsed building in Kenya has risen to four, while several others remain missing and are reported to have communicated with loved ones from beneath the rubble

Business

BTIG warns stocks may fall after midterms as credit risks mount

BTIG warns stocks may fall after midterms as credit risks mount

‘Wicker’ Stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Elizabeth Debicki on Making the ‘Very Silly,’ ‘Really Heartbreaking’ Film: ‘It’s Not Just a Slapstick or Sex Comedy’
Culture

‘Wicker’ Stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Elizabeth Debicki on Making the ‘Very Silly,’ ‘Really Heartbreaking’ Film: ‘It’s Not Just a Slapstick or Sex Comedy’

'Wicker' stars Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman and Elizabeth Debicki discuss the film's romantic themes.

AI and Robotics Archives - Interesting Engineering
AI

AI and Robotics Archives - Interesting Engineering

Coverage here spans industrial robots, cobots, humanoids, drones, and service robots, along with the hardware and software that enable them to operate at scale.

Apple Reportedly Preparing Touchscreen MacBook Pro Alongside New Macs And iPads
Technology

Apple Reportedly Preparing Touchscreen MacBook Pro Alongside New Macs And iPads

Apple is reportedly preparing a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display and upgraded M-series chips. The company may also refresh other Macs and iPads while introducing an In-Box Checker to tackle fraudulent iPhone returns.

Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands
Science

Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands

Researchers from ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab have taught one of its four-legged ANYmal robots to solve a giant Rubik's Cube using its feet.

Head of 'submarine affair' committee probing Netanyahu resigns amid poor health
Health

Head of 'submarine affair' committee probing Netanyahu resigns amid poor health

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit appointed retired Supreme Court Justice Zvi Zylbertal, already a member of the commission, to replace him. Amit also appointed Judge Ruth Lorch to the panel

Sports

Sage continues to struggle as Palace lose at home to Newcastle

Crystal Palace's winless run stretches to four matches as they're beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle, leaving the club just a point outside the relegation zone with the pressure mounting on manager Pierre Sage.

World

Serbia voter turnout highest in decades as students oppose longtime leader

Election commission says turnout reaches 65% amid allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities.

Donald Trump-Republicans or Democrats -- Who will win US Midterm elections 2026? Here's what survey polls say with 10 days to go
Business

Donald Trump-Republicans or Democrats -- Who will win US Midterm elections 2026? Here's what survey polls say with 10 days to go

US midterm elections 2026: Out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives, Republicans have 218 seats, Democrats have 214, Independents have 1 and there are two vacancies.

Three Days Grace Drummer Sent to the Hospital for Emergency Surgery With Ruptured Bicep Tendon
Culture

Three Days Grace Drummer Sent to the Hospital for Emergency Surgery With Ruptured Bicep Tendon

Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace fame has undergone an emergency surgery for a ruptured tendon in his bicep.

4 Ray-Ban Meta privacy settings you should change before wearing them - Engadget
AI

4 Ray-Ban Meta privacy settings you should change before wearing them - Engadget

By disabling cloud storage and turning off AI-training features, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses owners can be proactive about protecting themselves and others.

Disney Plus: 31 Best TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now - CNET
Technology

Disney Plus: 31 Best TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now - CNET

Disney Plus is chock full of epic TV show offerings, from Star Wars to Marvel and beyond, guaranteeing hours of fun for the whole family.

7 technologies the US military uses to stop hostile drones
Science

7 technologies the US military uses to stop hostile drones

From microwaves to interceptor drones, explore seven technologies the US military is using or testing to counter hostile unmanned aircraft.

The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians
Health

The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians

The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset.

Sports

Broncos vs. Cardinals odds, picks, prediction, spread: Start time, NFL Week 7 betting preview, best bets

We have everything bettors need to know before placing any wagers on Sunday's Broncos vs. Cardinals matchup in NFL Week 7

World

Can Carrick survive Man United’s slump and Fernandes fallout?

Manchester United cheer Michael Carrick off after Bournemouth loss but boo Bruno Fernandes, what now for crisis club?

Business

Bon Secours Nears $6 Billion Buy of Surgery Partners, FT Says

Bon Secours Mercy Health is in late-stage talks to buy a majority stake in Surgery Partners in a deal that would value the Bain Capital-backed surgical care provider at roughly $6 billion, including $3.5 billion in debt, the Financial Times reported.

Passage: In memoriam
Culture

Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor Tom Skerritt, known for such films as "Top Gun," "Alien," and "Steel Magnolias," and the TV series "Picket Fences."

AI

AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, according to Apollo economist

"Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech."

Samsung probably isn't rebranding One UI as Galaxy OS - Engadget
Technology

Samsung probably isn't rebranding One UI as Galaxy OS - Engadget

A bunch of recent rumors have suggested Samsung has some changes in store for its smartphone interface.

A black hole splitting in two sounds impossible but physics has a loophole
Science

A black hole splitting in two sounds impossible but physics has a loophole

The findings could help scientists understand the limits of Einstein's theory of general relativity and investigate whether black holes can behave in ways that challenge our current understanding of the universe.

Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine
Health

Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine

Uganda is reinforcing existing border controls requiring citizens returning from Congo to undergo 21 days of quarantine at their own expense, the Health Ministry said Sunday, as investigators examine how a woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria cont...

Sports

Pressure intensifies on Carrick as Man Utd lose to Bournemouth

Manchester United's winless run stretches to eight matches in all competitions as they're beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford - a defeat that leaves United's manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.

World

Iraqis mark seven years since Tishreen protests with reform demands

Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to mark seven years since Iraq’s 2019 ‘Tishreen’ protests.

Saints rush for just 18 yards in 16-10 loss to Steelers to spoil their Paris week
Business

Saints rush for just 18 yards in 16-10 loss to Steelers to spoil their Paris week

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Eighteen yards rushing. A missed field goal. A red zone interception.

Is Music Nostalgia Keeping Us From Finding Our Next Favorite Artist?
Culture

Is Music Nostalgia Keeping Us From Finding Our Next Favorite Artist?

In an increasingly confusing modern music industry, is reliance on nostalgia the reason we're in such disarray?

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