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Apollo Research flags potential AI safety risk in Z.ai model
Z.ai describes GLM-5.3 as a model for coding and cyber-related tasks, offered through its API.
Line Man builds on food delivery lead
A look at Line Man Wongnai’s 2025 financials, the young startups making their mark, and Sea’s latest AI partnership with Google.
Directed-energy weapon integrated on vehicle to neutralize threats
Aurelius Systems recently mounted its Archimedes autonomous laser weapon on an American Rheinmetall unmanned ground vehicle.
Lack of Medigap Option Could Keep Many in Medicare Advantage
... health conditions, which may make leaving MA feel daunting for many. ... Insurers are permitted to use medical underwriting, meaning they assess the ...
Today's Strands Hints and Clues for "Just a little bit" - Friday, October 16, 2026
Strands Answers and Hints (October 16, 2026): Looking for hints? Find today's Strands answers and helpful tips here!
How Israel’s elections will affect Palestinians
How Israel votes this month will shape the future of over 5.5 million Palestinians who have no say in the election.
AI is outpacing guardrails. Businesses must build their own
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, recently joined the chorus of Silicon Valley Cassandras calling on AI companies to deliberately slow the pace of product development. In a widely discussed letter, he predicted a nightmare scenario in which a swarm of AI agents takes over the internet and causes hundreds of billions of dollars in damage—something he thinks could happen within the next six to 12 months. But we don’t have to wait a year to see the damage artificial intelligence can cause if u
‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ star Ben Barnes marries ‘American Idol’ alum Aubrey Cleland
'In a world of 8 billion people, it is extraordinary to find someone who feels like your person,' Ben Barnes wrote while announcing the news
Cheap laptop with 16 GB DDR5 RAM and 120 Hz display scores 50% discount
Best Buy is now offering a massive $650 discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i budget laptop. The laptop comes equipped with a relatively powerful six-core Intel CPU paired with 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and 512 GB of storage. A 120 Hz displays is also on offer
Google's next Gemini trick could change how you use Android XR glasses
Google is working on a new "Hey Gemini" hotword for Android XR glasses and could let Gemini activate your glasses' camera automatically.
Isaias Dims the Gulf Coast
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Cumbrian charity fears closure could leave mums suicidal
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
Dodgers tip cap to Brewers as title reign ends in NLCS sweep
The Dodgers' quest for a three-peat ended Wednesday night in a 6-4 loss to the Brewers, who defeated them so thoroughly in the NLCS that it left L.A. with little to second-guess.
Tesla unveils car that can drive upside down and jump through the air
Tesla has unveiled an electric car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air.
Three Samsung Products Named Among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026
Three Samsung Electronics products have been named to TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026 list. The U.S. news magazine announced its selections on Oct. 15,
'Jobless Actors Go To These Protests': Payal Rohatagi Slams Imran Khan, Calls Him 'Stupid'
Imran Khan attended the protests at the August Kranti Maidan on October 10, where he was detained by the cops.
CVE-2026-104001
The The Slim SEO – AI SEO Plugin, Lightweight, Fast & Automated plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.11.1 This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running dosh
CVE-2026-111444 Wheels whereBetween sql injection
A vulnerability has been found in Wheels up to 4.1.2. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-111444. The affected component should be upgraded.
Do the Tesla Roadster's aerial stunts count as flying?
Elon Musk is known for blowing hot air, but he's finally delivering on his bold claims of a new Tesla Roadster. It was rumored to be able to fly – and at its launch event, it demonstrated that it could at least leap into the air.
Stratford teen's death inspires mum's drive for earlier rare cancer diagnosis
Hannah York hopes new guidance will help doctors spot signs of soft tissue sarcomas sooner.
Defense bails out Broncos in OT win as Nix, offense struggle
The Broncos' D came up with five sacks, 17 QB hits and two interceptions, enabling Denver to win even though the offense finished with just 168 net yards.
Wildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia national park, killing 4
Four people have died and two others have suffered severe burns while battling a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Indonesia's East Java after becoming trapped by thick smoke and fast-moving flames
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[Opening Market] KOSPI Tries to Recover After 'Black Thursday'
Entering mid-October on Friday, Oct. 16, after the fierce storm of ‘Black Thursday’ that shook the South Korean stock market on the previous day passed, the do
'The Paradise' box office collection day 22: Nani film earns Rs 2 lakh in Telugu;net collection reaches Rs 108.13 cr; Hindi version crosses Rs 10 cr
Nani and Kayadu Lohar's 'The Paradise' collected just Rs 2 lakh from its Telugu version on Day 22, according to Sacnilk. The action drama recorded the figure on Thursday, October 15, as its theatrical earnings continued to decline.
Opinion | The Market’s Rude Reminder on AI
Sooner or later investors will demand returns, and there will be losers.
CVE-2026-111443 Wheels Request access control
A flaw has been found in Wheels up to 4.1.2. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-111443. You should upgrade the affected component.
Meet Gunisha Kaur, the 16-year-old from Ludhiana who won third place at the 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Awards; her pollinator gardens increased recorded species richness by 155%
providing habitats for pollinators and making nature more accessible to children with diverse needs.
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
What Tarik Skubal said about his pending free agency after Dodgers' playoff elimination
The two-time Cy Young winner hits the market this offseason in a winter of insecurity surrounding the looming CBA negotiations
In Israel, Netanyahu’s ultimate legacy is the opposition he has forged
As Israel heads to the polls, PM Netanyahu’s most enduring domestic legacy may be the right-wing opposition he faces.
LigaChem Doses First Patient in Global Trial of Cancer-Targeting ADC
LigaChem Biosciences has begun global clinical development of its proprietary Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2)-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidate, LCB02A
Daily Horoscope: October 16, 2026
Pluto turns direct after months of retrograde, letting inner growth step out into the world in visible, lasting ways.
US states sue OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
HARRISBURG: At least eight states are suing artificial intelligence (AI) giant OpenAI, saying the company's popular chatbot model violated state consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults in what prosecutors described as a reckless pursuit of profit. The company's chatbot mode
Australia says it won't let big tech have 'unfettered' access to kids
SYDNEY: Australia said on Oct 15 it refused to allow big tech to have "unfettered" access to its kids as it formally introduced new legislation that would give users choice over what they see on their feeds. Under the centre-left Labour government's "Digital Duty of Care" bill, firms behind popular
Elon Musk showcases 'flying car' Tesla Roadster at SpaceX facility
In a a product reveal staged at a SpaceX rocket development facility, Elon Musk showcased a prototype of the long-delayed Tesla Roadster.
Australia returns Buddha statute to China amid lasting mystery over its origins
The Ming dynasty artefact was found buried by the roadside in 2018 and no one can say how it came to arrive in the country.
Ponga sent for immediate surgery as mystery surrounds RLWC future
‘We’ll see how that goes.’
Vibe coding: Game-changer or risky business?
Vibe coding lets users build software with AI, but free alternatives to popular programmes raise security concerns.
NetShort at MIPCOM: Connecting Original Short-Drama Creators, Stories and Global Audiences
/PRNewswire/ -- NetShort, a leading global short-drama platform, is showcasing its approach to original storytelling, AI-enabled production and global...
Kristi Noem’s husband Bryon seeks spousal support in divorce filing
Bryon and Kristi Noem’s three children are all adults, meaning child support is not part of the proceedings
Federal Regulators Target OpenAI and Anthropic in Major Safety Probe
The US FTC has subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents, website hacks, and consumer protection concerns.
Apple prepares to debut first AI features in China in December
Apple Inc is gearing up to release its artificial intelligence (AI) platform in mainland China, following a lengthy regulatory delay that has kept the company’s AI features out of one of its most important markets. The iPhone maker is planning to launch Apple Intelligence in the region in December a
APOD: 2026 October 16 – Chasing the International Space Station
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FDA advances peptide push to White House
Presented by Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story RFK Jr. advances peptide push The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week submitted a…
Zimbabwe look to extend recent dominance over Bangladesh
UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026/27 Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Match Preview: Litton Das returns to lead as Bangladesh face selection calls despite plenty of bowling options
Alex Murdaugh's defense and prosecutors expect to clash over evidence during hearing
Prosecutors and lawyers for Alex Murdaugh are expected to return to court to dispute evidence for his retrial on murder charges next year
Hyosung Heavy Expands Export Circuit Breaker Output
Hyosung Heavy Industries has newly established an export-only production base to respond to surging global demand for power equipment.Hyosung Heavy Industries
Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
Opinion | History Raises Its Eyebrows at the Week in AI
A Google executive warned on Tuesday of serious incidents starting in 2027. That’s 11 weeks away.
Small Agents, Smaller Blast Radius: Controlling What AI Can Do, (Fri, Oct 16th)
Small Agents, Smaller Blast Radius: Controlling What AI Can Do, (Fri, Oct 16th)
Army sniper claims US troops killed 'reptilian beings' near Area 51
A former Army sniper has revealed the incredible events which allegedly left a US soldier dead as the military hunted alien invaders in the Nevada desert.
Experimental skin cream linked to 2-year drop in biological age in early study
Rubedo Life Sciences says its skin cream RLS-1496 cleared senescent cells, boosted collagen 10%, and reduced skin age in a four-week trial study.
Samoa hold big lead against France in Rugby League World Cup
Live updates of the Rugby League World Cup pool clash between Samoa and France.
Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home
This World Food Day, 645 million people are going hungry, yet more than a billion tonnes of food is wasted annually.
The Quay question DevelopmentWA still can’t answer
DevelopmentWA has told a parliamentary inquiry it does not know who invested in Victor Goh’s building projects at Elizabeth Quay, despite banking nearly $200 million from selling the land.
'Qazi Touqeer Ditched Ekta Kapoor': Singer Reveals Why He Rejected Her TV Offer, Recalls Media Backlash
In a recent episode of Bigg Boss 20, singer Qazi Touqeer opened up about the opportunities that came his way in Bollywood and television.
When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off
The company generated over $30 million in revenue in two years and was acquired by MyFitnessPal for an undisclosed amount of money in March.
Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation to test their support for Ukraine in
Instant Air Base: Sikorsky packs Nomad 100 VTOL drone squad in a box
Sikorsky has taken its Nomad 100 VTOL drone and tucked it into a neat package along with its support gear. Known as the Fast Pack, the system uses a standard 20-foot ISO intermodal shipping container to house four Nomad 100 aircraft – two of which can be prepped and launched in as little as 15…
Mask-wearing during haze: When should I wear one and how many times can I reuse it?
Members of the public generally do not need to wear N95 masks when commuting to work, school or while indoors, the Ministry of Health has clarified in an update to its haze advisory on Thursday (Oct 15) night. The advice comes as haze conditions continue to worsen in Singapore, with the 24-hour Poll
Is the Dodgers' dynasty over? Three reasons why Los Angeles' dominance could be nearing an end
The Dodgers' aging core of superstars struggled mightily in a four-game NLCS sweep at the hands of the Brewers
The Audacity to Nobody Wants This: the seven best shows to stream this week
Succession writer Jonathan Glatzer returns with a smart, spicy and vicious send-up of tech bros, while Joanne and Noah hit a new relationship milestone in Nobody Wants This
September CPI: Sticky Inflation, But An October Hike Remains Unlikely
September CPI: Sticky Inflation, But An October Hike Remains Unlikely
London housing project wins top architecture award
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.