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ByteDance nears deal to buy MediaTek’s custom AI chips for data centers
ByteDance is in advanced talks to purchase custom data-center chips from MediaTek, according to Bloomberg. The agreement would make the TikTok owner a major customer of MediaTek’s application-specific integrated circuit business, potentially its second-largest after Google. The chips would support B
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Deals on Samsung Products
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is listed at Rs. 31,999 in the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026, compared with its original price of Rs. 49,999.
APOD: 2026 October 15 – The Milky Way over Manhattan
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 15 – The… 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. The Milky Way over Manhattan Explanation: The city lights outshine the stars in the City That Never Sleeps. Who would have thought that the Milky Way could be visible in this sky?
Health Check: Another day, another ASX biotech CEO departs | Stockhead
The list of departing ASX biotech CEOs continues to swell, with Medical Developments chief Brent MacGregor signing off today.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explains leaving Blake Snell in before costly back-to-back home runs in Game 3
Snell opened the seventh inning with a walk and then home runs by Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell before being pulled
Long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens
China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay.
TSMC revenue rises 41% as AI chip demand drives growth
TSMC revenue rises 41% as AI chip demand drives growth
Salman Khan Says Karan Johar Was 'Scared' Of Him Because Of Shah Rukh Khan: 'It Was Not Good'
Karan Johar admitted that Salman Khan makes him stressed and hyper.
YouTube Music is making AI-generated songs easier to spot while listening
YouTube Music is rolling out player labels for songs made primarily with generative AI. Listeners can tap for details, while an expansion to the main YouTube app is planned without a confirmed date.
I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks — my 5 biggest takeaways
I tested over 50 Android phones this year. I used the iPhone 18 Pro Max to see how it differs from Android rivals — and what it does better.
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss
Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a slightly increased risk of a rare condition that can cause sudden, potentially permanent vision loss. Although the risk remains very low, Rutgers researchers say the findings warrant attention as millions of peop
Antidepressants can trigger sexual problems, drug watchdogs warn
Antidepressants will carry stronger warnings about suicidal thoughts and long-lasting sexual side effects under new safety measures announced today.
World Aquatics Swimming World Cup: DAY 1 - Astana
Watch coverage from the first day of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup stop in Kazakhstan.
Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries
Ukraine's president earlier said Kyiv was 'done' with energy ceasefire and that strikes on Russian oil refineries would resume.
5 ways people fake leadership and how to spot them
Although we love to assume that leadership must change from one year to the next—prompting us to reimagine or reinvent it on a regular basis—the reality is far more mundane. Whatever you lead and whenever you lead, the essence of the leadership challenge remains fundamentally unchanged: Can you turn a group of people into a high-performing team? Can you convince a group of people to set aside their individualistic, selfish agendas to be part of a cohesive, coordinated unit? Can you persuade p
Kirti Kulhari’s Production Debut ‘Kinaare’ to Premiere at Dharamshala, Rima Das’ ‘Not a Hero’ to Open Festival
Kirti Kulhari’s production debut ‘Kinaare’ will premiere at the Dharamshala International Film Festival, which opens with Rima Das’ ‘Not a Hero.’
Gas Exporter Venture Global Wants to Get In on AI Power Boom
The company plans to build gas-fired power plants to supply data centers.
Salman Khan Recalls Multiple Health Struggles After Sultan; Says, ‘No Matter How Old You Are…’
Salman Khan opened up about his health struggles on Koffee With Karan season 9, while discussing how he keeps himself fit at the age of 61. The revelation was made after the filmmaker recalled the actor’s characters that went shirtless and set a benchmark in Bollywood.
Richest getting richer
This is really going to surprise you, but the wealthy people in the United States became wealthier over the past three years. For the Wall Street Journal, Rachel Louise Ensign and Justin Lahart rep…
Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
Is possession football dying? The tactical evolution transforming the Premier League
Possession has long been the Premier League’s currency but the balance of power is shifting, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In an era of relentless pressing, low blocks and devastating transitions, the team with the ball has never been more vulnerable
Cornell president faces revolt over alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday
What Dolly Parton’s estate fight reveals about family business succession
Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver announced the legendary singer’s death on August 25, 2026, in a prerecorded video. Seaver, the son of one of Parton’s 11 siblings, had been her head of security for many years. But Seaver is embroiled in a messy dispute with She’s Alive LLC, the company Parton established to manage her business assets after her death. This acrimonious fight highlights some of the business succession problems that can arise when the founder of a company dies but wants its
Apple TV thriller series ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ shares major Season 2 update
Tatiana Maslany leads ‘MPG,’ a show about a newly divorced mother whose search for answers pulls her into a dangerous world of crime.
Epic Games Somehow Gets Even Worse On AI Than Tim Sweeney’s Anti-Disclosure Take
There have certainly been some bad takes on both sides of the AI in video games argument. In one corner, we have the never-AI-ers who reflexively claim that any use of any type of AI in any game is…
School roof collapse kills at least 18 people, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 17 children and a teacher and injuring more than three dozen others, an emergency services official said. Several children remained trapped under the rubble in Peshawar, the capita
Russia and China are using AI to stage relentless cyberattacks against the UK | New Scientist
AI is increasing the speed of attacks against infrastructure in the UK but also being used to help defend against it
Neuroscientist reveals how accurate your sleep tracker actually is
Given the growing popularity of sleep trackers, it's worth asking whether a sensor on your wrist or finger can really tell you how your brain was sleeping last night.
Seven flag stars have left the Demons in the past year. But their list guru says they’re ‘ahead of the curve’
The Demons are the sole club to have picked at least twice in the first round of the AFL draft in each of the past three years, and will take picks four and 14 into next month’s draft.
Could France trigger another Eurozone debt crisis?
France's soaring borrowing costs and political divisions raise fears of a wider Eurozone debt crisis.
Kids’ meals are having a ‘Freaky Friday’ moment
This past March, McDonald’s finally gave KPop Demon Hunters the kids’-meal treatment it was practically begging for. The movie, an animated musical about a K-pop girl group, Huntr/X, and a charming demonic boy band, the Saja Boys, had become the most-watched film in Netflix history, captivating even skeptical parents who found themselves watching it dozens of times. Instead of a cheeseburger and apple slices, fans could choose the Saja Boys Breakfast Meal, with a spicy McMuffin, hash br
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
When an agent acts, who is accountable?
As agents take on more work, enterprises need to know what they can do, who owns them, how authority is delegated, and how every action can be traced.
Survey shows that most of us aren't adventurous when it comes to weather apps
We asked over 2,500 readers if they use their phone’s default weather app, downloaded a third-party option, or skip forecasts entirely.
Historic St Michael's Mount cannons airlifted for restoration
Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration.
UKHSA 'bacterial infections' statement with 'cause' highlighted
While many strains exist harmlessly, others can prove fatal
"Be Careful What You Wish For": Craig Carton Gives Angel Reese's Dream a Reality Check on Ticket Sales Without Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham
Craig Carton gave Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream a reality check on Wednesday after Atlanta's Finals home venue was moved to State Farm Arena.
‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
Hold Attackers Accountable Or Face Anarchy – Kenneth Okonkwo Warns Over Enugu Attack
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has reacted to the recent attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress
‘Normal People’ removed from sale in UK over author’s pro-Palestine support
Sally Rooney has been using the proceeds to support Palestine Action
Figma announces new features to define how agents work on its platform
Figma is also releasing its code layers feature in open beta.
Nexus Venture Partners backs Indian resale startup Circle
Circle, a Bengaluru-based managed marketplace for pre-owned goods, said on October 14 that it had raised 250 million rupees (US$2.63 million) in seed …
Video. Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'Some think endometriosis is just a bad period, but it's so much worse'
Women with endometriosis are suffering financially as well as physically, a new report by MPs warns.
Best Arknights Endfield Si build guide: Teams, weapons, and more
Si is one of the most highly anticipated characters, and she is now finally playable in Arknights Endfield.
Which city pours Australia’s most expensive pints? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Catch up on local, national and international stories with the week’s multiple-choice challenge.
Big Tech used AI to take what it wanted. Now consumers are fighting back, too
The first four years of the generative AI revolution have tended to see power flow in one direction. Big Tech firms unleashed their tools on the planet and expected users to like it or lump it. Unhappy with the amount of data collected about you in the pursuit of convenience from your chatbot? Tough luck. Squeamish about the provenance of all the data AI systems have been trained on, and whether it was legally obtained? Not a lot you can do about it. But as the technology continues to advance
‘My Heart Will Go On’: Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll
LONDON, Oct 15 — Barbie has honoured Celine Dion by creating a new signature doll in her image, PA Media/dpa reported.The appearance of the doll pays tribute to the navy,...
Leak: images and specs of Samsung's upcoming Android XR smart glasses surface
Eyewear brand Gentle Monster created six designs, while Warby Parker created three. Each design comes in several colors and with different lenses.
Representation Conditioning for Generation
Representation-alignment methods effectively accelerate the diffusion transformer training. REPA, for example, uses a pretrained vision encoder to supervise an intermediate layer through an MLP projection head which is discarded after training. It aims to import semantics from the vision encoder to the diffusion backbone. While this objective is achieved at early layers by back-propagating the alignment loss, there is no guarantee that later layers, supervised by the velocity prediction loss alo
Newly discovered 'Frankenstein' bird fossil challenges theories of evolution
The crow-sized Jurassic bird lived 150 million years ago
Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?
Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?
Will Jasprit Bumrah Play India A Before the New Zealand Test Series?
Jasprit Bumrah could miss Indias New Zealand ODI series despite being fit, with reports suggesting the team is prioritising his Test preparations.
‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with Israel
Countries’ ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.
Supreme Court upholds quashing of Yes Bank's ₹8,415 cr AT-1 bond write-off
The dispute dates back to March 2020, when Yes Bank wrote down AT-1 bonds worth ₹8,415 crore to zero as part of its rescue and reconstruction, wiping out bondholders' investments.
Salman Khan calls out paparazzi, says obsession with phone cameras has ruined lives
Salman Khan has spoken out against paparazzi culture on two different shows. In September, he used ‘Bigg Boss’ platform to call out photographers who click actresses inappropriately, warning that strict action would be taken against them.
Scientific simulation and AI-data startup SciVisual raises tens of millions of RMB
Chinese scientific simulation and AI-data startup SciVisual has completed angel and angel-plus funding rounds totaling tens of millions of RMB, ChinaVenture reported on October 15. Investors include Shanghai Future Industry Fund, Houxue Capital and Pudong Venture Capital. Founded by University of Sc
CVE-2026-110909 Wheels Local Server Verification improper authentication
A vulnerability was found in Wheels up to 4.1.0. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-110909. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Fires Arrive in the Amazon… 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 Unlike a tornado or thunderstorm that can deliver destruction in minutes, El Niño exerts its influen
Our response - Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism
Rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders have risen considerably, while rates of severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia ...
Tshwane water tankers spending spark clash over mafia claims | The Citizen
Brink submits request for urgent forensic investigation into R777 million spent on water tankers during 2024-25 financial year.
Scotland Yard confirms complaint over Graham Linehan arrest will be reopened
Conservative politicians and Harry Potter author JK Rowling had criticised Mr Linehan’s arrest
He helped build Meta’s smart-glasses technology. Now he wants to take on Big Tech’s grip on personal AI
AI-powered smart glasses promise to keep your phone in your pocket, but their usefulness depends on how much work they can take off your day. Meta ties its glasses to its own AI services, while Google is courting eyewear makers with Gemini. As an AI assistant learns a wearer’s preferences, it can become more useful and harder to replace. If that knowledge cannot move to a competing brand, choosing better glasses could mean starting over with an assistant that knows less about you. Ash Saul
Salman Khan shares RARE pics with father Salim Khan, says 'Baap baap hota hai, he is the real monster'
Salman Khan shared photographs with his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, alongside a message celebrating their bond. The actor posted the pictures on X, offering fans a rare glimpse of their time together.