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Regional - L.A. Times - 28 minutes ago

What else is in your baby's diaper? California forces brands to reveal product ingredients

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring companies to disclose all intentionally added ingredients in diapers, giving parents more transparency on products their babies depend on.

Tech - Gizmodo - 57 minutes ago
World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Midair scare forces packed passenger jet into emergency landing, travelers hospitalized

A Boston-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal, disrupting travel plans for more than 280 passengers.The flight on Sunday from Barcelona, Spain, to Boston, Massachusetts, was diverted to Porto after smoke was detected in the cabin.Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that 14 passengers required medical attention after the plane landed, citing Portugal's civil protection service.PROBE UNDERWAY AS 7 FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SICKENED BY BAFFLING ODOR ON MAJOR AIRL...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

RCMP says it still won't share more details on firearms used in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Advocacy groups say Canadians deserve basic facts about the weapons used in the February mass shooting in northeast B.C.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

He Burned to Death in a Prison Cell. His Family Wants Answers.

New York State officials have yet to say what caused a fire that killed Marcos Alcaraz at Eastern Correctional Facility in July.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Lindsay Clancy's push to investigate holdout juror could be paused as defense, prosecutors agree to adjourn

PLYMOUTH, Mass. Lindsay Clancy's legal team and Massachusetts prosecutors have agreed to delay defense attorney Kevin Reddington’s motion to investigate the lone holdout juror in her mistrial, his attorney Edward Paltzik told Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany Monday.A final decision is subject to Judge William Sullivan, but the judge has not yet announced a decision one way or the other.The delay agreement comes as the juror's counsel informed the parties that he does not have access to impounded infor...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Comedian Nate Bargatze reveals biggest failing as car owner in unlikely new role

FIRST ON FOX Comedian Nate Bargatze, the Tennessee native and dad who has made a name for himself with his clean-cut, family-friendly comedy, is stressing relatability, simplicity and trust as he moves into a new realm. He's the average guy who doesn't know it all and freely admits he needs help. Bargatze says in a new ad, "Look, I don’t know how to take care of my truck. But the technicians at Ford Service they do."NATE BARGATZE REVEALS FAMILY-FOCUSED VISION BEHIND $350M NASHVILLE THEME PARK AH...

Authorities reopen case of alleged Cornell University gang rape

Those involved were allegedly given the chance to write essays as punishment.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Matt Groening Says ‘Futurama’ Has ‘Lots More Stories to Tell’

Three specials are still on the way, but season 14's end could be the series finale for the long-running sci-fi show.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Canada did not see historic population decline last year, StatsCan says after second look

Canada's population saw a slight bump in 2025, Statistics Canada says, revising a previous estimate that showed the population decreased for the first time in the country's history.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Dutch police arrest security professional in ShinyHunters investigation

A Dutch man whose journey from cybercriminal to reformed security professional was widely covered in the international media has been arrested ‌as part of an investigation into the hacker group ShinyHunters, Dutch police and the man's boss said on Monday. The news comes on the heels of ShinyHunters hacking the FBI last week.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago
World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Details begin to emerge in death of All Elite Wrestling star Pac

Benjamin Satterley, the pro wrestling star known as Pac, was found dead in Illinois on Sunday hours after he had wrestled for the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) National Championship at All Out.The Des Plaines Police Department told OutKick Dropkick there were no indications of foul play and the circumstances around Satterley’s death were not deemed to be suspicious. Police said the cause of death would be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLI...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

TikTok, X reportedly barring ads for documentary about Elon Musk

Ads for a documentary about controversial billionaire Elon Musk have reportedly been banned from both TikTok and X but, after brief delays, are now running on YouTube and Meta's social media platforms.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Sylvester Stallone reveals surprising health struggle behind his famously ripped physique

Sylvester Stallone is sharing some health obstacles he has faced while playing physically demanding roles over the decades.The Academy Award-nominated actor, 80, revealed during an interview with The New York Times that he has suffered from an eating disorder.While prepping for his role in the 1982 movie "Rambo," Stallone who has authored a new memoir, titled "The Steps" said he took pains to appear more "animalistic," drawing inspiration from jaguars and cats.MEN FACE NEW PRESSURE TO STAY ‘HOT’...

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Son of prominent L.A. lobbyist accused of drunkenly ramming dad with car during dispute

The son of a prominent Los Angeles City Hall lobbyist was arrested on suspicion of drunkenly ramming into his father with a Ford Bronco and then fleeing the scene, leaving his severely injured father bleeding on the ground, authorities said.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Boeing Extends Losses After FAA Delays 737 Max 10 Approval Over Software Glitch

Boeing Extends Losses After FAA Delays 737 Max 10 Approval Over Software Glitch Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has been on the job for two years and over trhe weekend, we got reports that he may be facing yet another fire to put out, as a software glitch affecting the 737 MAX could complicate the rollout of the 737 MAX 10. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon that airlines were notified in August of a previously known glitch that could cause an automated navigation function ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Sources: Blockchain.com tells prospective investors it wants to go public this year, seeking to raise about $500M in an IPO targeting a $4B to $6B valuation (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sources: Blockchain.com tells prospective investors it wants to go public this year, seeking to raise about $500M in an IPO targeting a $4B to $6B valuation Blockchain.com Group Holdings

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

The NFL has officially become flag football, fans are fuming and MLB makes a baffling call ahead of the playoffs

'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com.Final Monday of September. This is it, folks. We're a few days away from October. First full month of football just about in the books.And now we have the MLB postseason on deck?! Along with more football? How lucky are we? What a country. Goodness, we are blessed.Solid weekend of sports, right? The go...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Google will support ChromeOS until 2034 as it shifts to Googlebook OS

Some recent Chromebook devices will be able to switch to the new operating system.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

In-laws arrested after New York Times Games engineering director found fatally shot

Jonathan McKinsey, a New York Times Games engineering executive, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in Dublin, California, and his wife's parents were arrested on suspicion of murder within minutes, authorities said.McKinsey, 40, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Dublin Sports Grounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the City of Dublin.A New York Times spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that McKinsey served as director of engineering f...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Macy's Best of the Season sale: 70% off fall bedding, 58% off Clarks loafers and more

Macy's has all the categories covered during its Best of the Season Sale, from bedding to clothing and shoes. It runs now through Sept. 28, with some deals hitting 70% off. Get a set of 100% cotton sheets for more than $100 off, a pair of New Balance walking shoes for nearly half off and a classic pair of Levi's jeans for less than $60.Diamond stud earrings: $299.60 (70% off)Samsonite Uptempo Lux hardside luggage set: $209.99 (66% off)Pearl flower pendant necklace and stud earrings: $122.50 (65%...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Florida Man Wants OpenAI to Stop New Models Until We Figure Out What the Hell Is Going On

"It is only by the grace of the Almighty that one of Defendants' AI agents hasn’t compromised a water supply or shut down a power grid—yet."

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents

Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Polo, Tropical Storm Odalys send dangerous surf to Southern California coast

Forecasters are calling for dangerous conditions at Southern California beaches, with high surf, erosion and possible coastal flooding, as a pair of storms roil warm Pacific waters.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026)

The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Sources: OpenAI offered to invest ~$100M in Hugging Face before Nvidia's $13B acquisition, but talks fell apart; AMD and Salesforce also held talks

Kate Rooney / CNBC: Sources: OpenAI offered to invest ~$100M in Hugging Face before Nvidia's $13B acquisition, but talks fell apart; AMD and Salesforce also held talks Before Nvidia agreed to pay ro

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Momma bear teaches her cub the fine art of ripping open a truck bed cover in a parking lot

If you thought a truck bed cover was going to protect your belongings and/or food from bears, think again. They're not likely to pop open your tailgate using the handle to snoop around.But, as you can see in the video below, bears can rip the bed cover off with ease. Not only that, hopping up on top of a truck bed cover in a parking lot and ripping it open is a teachable moment they can pass along to their cubs.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY POD...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Moms for Liberty co-founder warns parents about Ms Rachel’s political activism, ‘Not Mr Rogers’

Parents may think they are turning on Ms. Rachel for songs, speech lessons and early learning, but the co-founder of parental rights organization Moms for Liberty says they are increasingly exposing their toddlers to political activism."She’s using her leadership role for political activism," Tina Descovich, the co-founder of Moms for Liberty, told Fox News Digital.Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has more than 21 million YouTube followers and millions more across Instagram...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

FBI adds Bishnoi gang member accused of ordering murder of B.C. Sikh activist to most-wanted list

The FBI is offering $1 million US for information leading to the arrest of a top lieutenant in the Lawrence Bishnoi gang accused of orchestrating the June 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Scientists Find Threat of Toxic Metal Exposure Lingers Long After a Wildfire Goes Out

Researchers found alarmingly high concentrations of toxic metals in Maui residents tested six to 18 months after the 2023 fires.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Disney Must Really Like ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’

Not only did it rehire Shawn Levy to direct 'Ghost Rider,' but it just gave Levy a major new TV deal.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Manus debuts Manus 2.0, its latest AI agent, and Cue, a new standalone app for personal agents, each with its own email, phone number, wallet, and computer

Micah Barkley / Bloomberg: Manus debuts Manus 2.0, its latest AI agent, and Cue, a new standalone app for personal agents, each with its own email, phone number, wallet, and computer Manus, an artif

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

Meta Taps MongoDB CEO Desai to Drive Enterprise AI Push

Meta has hired MongoDB CEO Chirantan "CJ" Desai to lead a new enterprise AI business aimed at turning Meta's models, agents and tools into products companies can deploy themselves. Reuters reports: Desai, a veteran technology executive, took over the role from Dev Ittycheria. MongoDB has appointed Ittycheria as interim CEO as it searches for a permanent replacement. "While the departure is disappointing, we believe MongoDB remains well-positioned strategically and view the share-price reaction a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Meta Could Face Billions In Penalties After New Mexico Facebook Verdict

Meta Could Face Billions In Penalties After New Mexico Facebook Verdict A New Mexico jury has found Facebook liable for tens of millions of violations of the state's consumer protection law, potentially exposing the social media platform to billions of dollars in fines. A Santa Fe jury on Friday found Facebook committed over 43.8 million violations of New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act through false or misleading statements to consumers, according to the state Department of Justice....

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Watch the winning trailer from the Future Vision XPRIZE, The Gifted.

Watch the winning trailer from the Future Vision XPRIZE, The Gifted.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Introducing Claude Sonnet 5.5 on AWS

Claude Sonnet 5.5 is now available on Amazon Bedrock and Claude Platform on AWS. It's a smarter, more efficient Sonnet model for focused coding and knowledge work, with a lower cost per task at faster

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Bucs provide Baker Mayfield injury update as team set to play undrafted rookie at quarterback

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can breathe a little easier on Monday.Baker Mayfield is only expected to miss a "minimum" of three weeks after he dislocated his right thumb in the Buccaneers’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, head coach Todd Bowles said. Mayfield was writhing in pain on the ground after suffering the injury.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!"We’ll keep him on (the active roster) right now but we’re not sure," Bowles sai...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers

Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Scientists Find Microbial Life Could Survive on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus

Researchers created a mini Enceladus in the lab to see how microscopic life would fare in the moon's ocean.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Protester storms DC party, flips off crowd as ‘USA!’ chants erupt amid Trump’s AI push

Protesters crashed a large pro-data center party in Washington, D.C., making obscene guestures attendees and shouting about the industry's water use as President Donald Trump pushes to accelerate America's artificial intelligence and data center boom."Thank you for using all of our water!" and "You’re killing the world," the protester shouted as a woman interrupted the party, directing middle fingers at the crowd while chanting against the data center industry.The "Data After Dark" party was hos...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski will represent himself at his fraud trial next week

Self-described 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski’s criminal fraud and money laundering trial will begin next week, after the trial judge denied a request to delay it on Monday in Ontario's Superior Court of Justice.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Meta is starting an enterprise business to justify its massive AI spending

Meta wants to sell its AI products and services to other companies.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

'Wizards of Waverly Place' star David Henrie says his faith cost him agents, money and friends in Hollywood

David Henrie, best known for his role in "Wizards of Waverly Place," revealed during a September podcast interview that he lost friends and jobs after committing to his faith.During an appearance on the "Bryce Crawford Podcast," Henrie was asked what his faith cost him in Hollywood."It was rough, lost my agents," he said. "I walked away from a lot. I turned down a lot of roles. I was like I'm just not going to do something that I think will disrespect my belief now or disrespect our Lord. I'm ju...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Ayaneo shrank down the Game Boy form factor with its latest $89 handheld

The Konkr Pocket Block is now up for preorder and will start shipping in October.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents

As the debate rages over whether the recent spate of rogue AI agents is a step toward AGI or a more conventional engineering problem, Nvidia is offering its own answer to problem. Nvidia CEO Jensen Hu

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Dan Trachtenberg Is Shifting From ‘Predator’ to… ‘Sleeping Beauty’?

The director of 'Prey,' 'Badlands,' and 'Killer of Killers' is tackling a famous fairy tale.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Where to find YouTube's autoplay settings and how to turn it off and on

An annoying feature that's typically on by default.

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World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Deshaun Watson is beginning to craft one of the most improbable comeback stories in sports history

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has already had one of the more unusual careers in modern NFL history.After an acclaimed college career at Clemson, the Houston Texans drafted him 12th overall in 2017, two picks after the Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick Mahomes. Unlike Mahomes, Watson played early in his rookie season. Almost immediately, he looked like a phenomenon.That October, his first full month as a starter, Watson threw 16 touchdowns, setting the NFL record for touchdown pa...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.The DOJ is asking the high court to block a lower court's ruling so that the federal government can immediately enforce its updated prison policy regarding gender dysphoria."BOP’s decision to prioritize mental-health treatment, while discontinuing medically disputed and unproven sex-rejecting interventions...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

SpaceX launches Starship heavy lifter into orbit for the first time

Despite a nerve-wracking engine issue during ascent, the rocket's mission was a success.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Trump Admin Is Reportedly Giving FOIA Requests an AI Makeover

Why not let the bots choose what you can and can't find out about what your government is doing?

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

"De-Globalization Endgame": Deutsche Bank Warns Historic Copper Squeeze Could Ignite 50% Rally

"De-Globalization Endgame": Deutsche Bank Warns Historic Copper Squeeze Could Ignite 50% Rally London copper prices are near record highs at the start of the week, reinforcing the supercycle commodity bull-cycle thesis former Goldman Sachs commodities chief Jeff Currie outlined in August: "get long and buckle up." The convergence of tight physical markets, currency debasement and policy intervention is creating conditions for a sustained repricing of scarce resources. From refined ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Iran under scrutiny after plot foiled near UK base used by US military

Just days after left-wing British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband shook hands with the Islamic Republic of Iran’s top diplomat at the United Nations, U.K. authorities arrested five men with possible links to Tehran who allegedly sought to bomb a military base in Fairford used by American forces.Armed officers arrested the five suspected terrorists who were traveling in three vans reportedly packed with explosive material. The authorities seized the five British nationals and the vans a mere 350 ya...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Vance unloads on tech titans using foreign visa holders to displace American workers

Vice President JD Vance wants to drastically change the H-1B foreign worker visa program in favor of a system that prioritizes American workers rather than the one he says currently displaces members of the domestic workforce."So, what are the things we can do administratively to ensure that if a tech company is going to try to get an H-1B visa, it's an actual genius, it's a person that is going to significantly enrich the tech ecosystem or the American economy?" Vance asked in a Sept. 15 episod...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Justin Thomas jokes that Jackson Koivun 'blacked out' at Presidents Cup while praising newest American star

Anyone who tuned into the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah had to have come away impressed by 21-year-old American rookie Jackson Koivun. Nobody in the world had a better seat to witness Koivun's abilities with a golf club in his hand than teammate Justin Thomas, who thoroughly enjoyed the show the former Auburn star put on.Thomas and Koivun were paired together for what was the third match of the opening day's four-ball session. With this year's Presidents Cup marking Thomas' fourth, he's learned...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Meta’s Smart Glasses PR Cleanup Campaign Is in Full Swing

This year's Meta Connect was all about public perception.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Even Bose Is Bringing Wired Earbuds Back

The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are $99 USB-C powered earbuds with some premium perks.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Hurricane Polo Will Hit the US Hard Without Making Landfall

States across the southwestern and central U.S. are bracing for severe weather from the remnants of this powerful cyclone.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW Unlocks 10x 100% Profit Boosts on MNF, Eagles vs Bears

After today, when the Bears and Eagles finish their game, Week 3 of the NFL year will be in the history books. You will have a chance to make some history as well, with Caesars Sportsbook offering you a promo code of FOXNEWSDYW to unlock ten profit boost bonus bets for Monday Night Football. History isn’t always a predictor of the future, but we should always look at it to get a sense of what has happened between franchises. Players change teams, coaches leave, and availability impacts how games...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

How The Data Center Debate May Shape The Midterms

How The Data Center Debate May Shape The Midterms Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times, Outrage over proposed data centers surged across America, from the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll to Kansas corn country, amid a heated U.S. - China technology race, turning server farms into one of the defining issues of the midterm elections this fall. In some primaries, candidates who backed the artificial intelligence (AI) boom were given the boot by voters who preferred politicians ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns after year in role

Andrew Bailey, the co-deputy director of the FBI, announced in a social media post on Monday that he will resign from the agency, citing family reasons.Bailey, who stepped into the post in August 2025, said he would be returning to his family in Missouri."With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri," Bailey said in a post on X. "I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend...

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

Fighting Mother Nature, America has spent $15.7 billion putting sand back on beaches

It works, for a little while anyway. America is fighting rising sea levels with sand because we don't really have a better plan. On both coasts, the United States' answer to coastal erosion is more beach sand. In just California: Newport Beach wants 200,000 cubic yards from the Santa Ana River. Read the rest The post Fighting Mother Nature, America has spent $15.7 billion putting sand back on beaches appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

FanDuel Promo Code: Get $250 in Bonus Bets When Placing Your First Bet on Eagles vs Bears

Every year, the top teams tend to play the other top teams from the previous season. This year, we get a matchup between two division winners as the Bears take on the Eagles. Tonight, you can also take advantage of a top offer from FanDuel, as they are offering $250 in bonus bets when you place your first wager on the Eagles vs. Bears. So much of the game comes down to coaching. We know teams need to be prepared for games and be willing to adjust and switch their plans. Sometimes the strategy of...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, saying it generates outputs 30%+ faster than Sonnet 5 and costs up to 30% less per task, and plans to release Haiku 5.5 soon (Anthropic)

Anthropic: Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, saying it generates outputs 30%+ faster than Sonnet 5 and costs up to 30% less per task, and plans to release Haiku 5.5 soon Sonnet 5.5 is a faster, lower-c

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Life returns to submerged Bangkok markets after deadly flooding

Bangkok residents waded in waist-deep water to buy essentials from market stalls.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5.5 nearly matches Opus 5.5 on benchmarks while costing up to 30 percent less per task

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 5.5, the second model in its Claude 5.5 family. It generates output more than 30 percent faster, costs up to 30 percent less per task, and nearly matches Opus 5.5

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Anthropic debuts Claude Sonnet 5.5 running 30% faster than the previous-generation AI model

Anthropic PBC today announced the launch of Claude Sonnet 5.5, the most capable mid-tier model in the company’s AI family, designed for everyday tasks and a clear upgrade over the previous generation,

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Let’s Talk About the Huge ‘Star Wars’ News That Broke This Weekend

Jon Watts is reportedly attached to direct 'Star Wars Episode X,' written by Simon Kinberg, and people have thoughts.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Misleading AI-generated summaries can distort human memory

AI-generated summaries are becoming increasingly prevalent—from news article previews to workplace meeting transcriptions to high-stakes settings like police body camera footage—despite studies showin

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Mamdani's latest freebie sets off online fury as critics rip city priorities: 'Opera socialism'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan last week to give away 70,000 free tickets to the Metropolitan Opera House, firing up critics on social media who argue there are more pressing issues facing New Yorkers."Opera for All," a partnership between the city and the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, will allow New Yorkers who have never attended a performance to enter a monthly lottery for tickets to productions ranging from Macbeth to La Bohème, according to a press release from t...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dabble Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $50 for Eagles vs Bears on Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football brings us a great matchup between two teams that made the playoffs last season as the Eagles take on the Bears. Dabble is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS to earn $50 in bonuses on a $5 bet. The Eagles come into this game with a solid 2-0 record this season. They opened the year with a victory over the Commanders. The final score looked a bit closer than the actual game was. The Eagles won that game with a final of 24-22 after Washington scored late but couldn’t s...

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

Nvidia Unveils AI Agent Safety Platform With Hardware-Based Watchdog

wiredmikey shares a report from SecurityWeek: Nvidia on Monday announced the Open Agent Safety Platform, which combines open source software and a reference system design to keep AI agents within set boundaries from testing through deployment. The chipmaker explained that the platform pairs the open-source OpenShell runtime with Sentry, an out-of-band watchdog running on BlueField-4 DPUs. Nvidia says Sentry can monitor agent activity independently and quarantine an agent that crosses its boundar...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

This setting change can make your Android phone feel instantly faster

This easy Android tweak makes navigating your phone and switching apps feel almost immediate. And it's really easy to set up. Here's how.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, which it calls a significantly cheaper, faster work partner

Anthropic has released the newest version of its mid-range model, boasting faster response times and less token burn.

Tech - Universe Today - 3 hours ago

Mars Has a Warm Region Inside

Something deep inside Mars has scientists looking for clues to its internal evolution. A team at the University of Arizona led by Alexander Byrne, used a technique called "tidal tomography" to probe a heat anomaly in the southern hemisphere mantle. It turns out this subsurface region measures about 200 to 400 degrees Celsius warmer than the rest of the mantle. That warm spot may contain information about how Mars has changed over its lifetime.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dan Dakich calls Chris Simms' apology over Dante Moore slide analysis 'soft a-- bulls--t'

After Oregon quarterback Dante Moore took a brutal hit following an attempt to slide after a first down on Saturday against USC, it started one of the most fiery debates this college football season. Many claimed it was a "dirty hit", including CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore, Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, and SEC Nation personality Chase Daniel who went as far as calling it the dirtiest hit I've ever seen. It seemed the only cool, calm, collected, and informed take came from NBC Sp...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on the Eagles vs Bears

Kickoff for tonight’s Monday Night Football game is at 8:15 ET as the Eagles take on the Bears. New Fanatics Sportsbook users can kick off their action using promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and earn $350 in bonus bets. With every offense, you have to find ways to attack the defense’s weakness. The more versatile you can be and the more you can keep the opponent guessing, the better off you’ll be. If you become too predictable, you’re easy to stop. Having reliable receiving options helps you spr...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $200 in Bonuses for Monday Night Football, Eagles vs Bears

Football almost always saves some of the best games for Monday Night Football, and tonight is no different as the Eagles take on the Bears. Betr is offering one of its great offers tonight, as they are providing $200 in bonus bets for tonight’s game when using promo code FOXNEWS. If you’ve followed the Philadelphia Eagles for the past few seasons, you know all about one play they’ve done better than anyone else: the tush push. Running games play a major role in football games, and the Eagles hav...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Yemen-born vape shop owner near Ole Miss fled country after synthetic drug trafficking indictment: docs

FIRST ON FOX: OXFORD, Miss. – Court documents uncovered by Fox News Digital reveal the owner of a vape shop near the Ole Miss campus was previously indicted for trafficking hundreds of doses of an illegal synthetic cannabinoid.Fox News Digital first reported Amer Alowdi, 40, was indicted in 2022 and fled the country before he could face formal prosecution documents allege. He owns the Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store in Oxford.Last week, law enforcement raided his shop following investigations...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Report Finds Security Flaws At University Where Charlie Kirk Was Assassinated

Report Finds Security Flaws At University Where Charlie Kirk Was Assassinated Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, An external review released on Sept. 25 has found no evidence that Utah Valley University employees acted in "bad faith" following Charlie Kirk's assassination last year, but found several security lapses, including the failure to conduct a formal security assessment. The university commissioned an independent review to examine its security measures follow...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks a $1k Deposit Match + Keep Your Million Promo for Eagles-Bears

Are you ready for some football? After a crazy day in the NFL yesterday, we have a Monday Night Football game between the Eagles and Bears. An offer you’d be crazy to pass up comes from Underdog, which is offering a $1,000 deposit match when using promo code FOXNEWS, plus an entry into the Keep Your Millions survivor pool. So much of what happens in football comes down to the quarterback position. We know that the success or failure of teams usually falls on that position. They get the praise an...

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Auralnauts' "Star Wars: Larry" abridged version now available on the YouTubes

Auralnaut's reimagined Star Wars series is both more fun than plain ol' Star Wars and makes a lot more sense. Obi-Wan "Larry" Kenobi takes the fan-favorite character and turns him up about 300 notches. The tension between Anakin and Obi-Wan is far more believable in Auralnauts work. Read the rest The post Auralnauts' "Star Wars: Larry" abridged version now available on the YouTubes appeared first on Boing Boing.

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A ‘Wildly Unusual’ Outbreak of Dengue is Hitting Florida Hard As Several Counties Declare State of Emergency

2026 is set to be the worst year yet for locally acquired cases in the state.

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Google is killing off Gemini's Gems in favor of 'skills'

As all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct take off, Google is opting to end a feature which built task-specific agents.

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Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’

As all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct take off, Google is opting to end a feature which built task-specific agents.

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Death toll in two weekend mass shootings in South Africa rises to 28

The Wedela tavern attack has killed 18 people, police say.

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Agentic AI puts new pressure on identity and database security

Security operations teams are changing their approach in the world of artificial intelligence, adopting automation to turn signals into outcomes while maintaining the right context and control. This t

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The Most Thoughtful Gift You Get This Holiday May Have Been Picked by a Chatbot

More shoppers are expected to expected to make AI part of their shopping this year.

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From phantom pass interference to ignored facemask calls, NFL officiating failures defined Week 3

I've been writing about the NFL's officiating problem for years. At some point, I'd love to stop.Apparently, that point isn't coming anytime soon.Week 3 delivered another collection of calls that left fans wondering what, exactly, NFL officials were watching. We had a potential game-sealing interception erased by a phantom penalty, a receiver rewarded for interfering with a defender and another installment of "is that a fumble or an incomplete pass?"Oh, and grabbing an opponent's facemask appare...

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Bet365 Bonus Code: Bet $10, Get $200 on Eagles vs Bears on Monday Night Football

A wild week of football comes to an end tonight as we get the Eagles taking on the Bears on Monday Night Football. Bet365 is giving you a chance to get in on the action as they are offering new users a $10 bet to earn $200 in bonus bets. The Philadelphia Eagles come into tonight’s game with a 2-0 record, but neither of the games was by a comfortable margin. In Week 1, they hosted the Commanders and won the game 24-22. A stop on a two-point conversion attempt ended up sealing the victory for Phil...

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FOX News Media expands podcast portfolio with new original show ‘the Girls’

FOX News Podcasts will bring together unique female voices and experiences across news, politics, sports, comedy and culture for a new original podcast, "the Girls," New Media President Porter Berry and EVP Megan Albano announced on Monday."the Girls" will debut on Thursday, Oct. 1, with a premiere episode featuring FOX News Media stars Rachel Campos-Duffy, Harris Faulkner and Kat Timpf, newly named FOX News contributor Melissa DeRosa and former ESPN host Samantha Ponder. The personality-driven ...

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"We Can't Do Any Planning"; Dallas Fed Manufacturers Uniformly Negative

"We Can't Do Any Planning"; Dallas Fed Manufacturers Uniformly Negative As we await a maelstrom of Level 1 macro data this week, you could be forgiven glancing wistfully at this morning's Dallas Fed Manufacturing survey's modest headline beat (small decline MoM) and thinking "meh." That would be a mistake... Production is soaring (yay!!) and is forecast to remain strong... Employment is up (yay)... BUT is expected to plunge... And more worryingly, Prices Paid and expected Pr...

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When Can We Exit the AI Toothbrush Era?

AI toothbrushes are an entire market now. Which leaves me wondering: why?

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SpaceX's latest Starship mission reached low-Earth orbit

...with some small hiccups along the way.

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Florida AG requests emergency order to stop OpenAI model development

This follows a lawsuit from this summer where ChatGPT was allegedly connected to a mass shooting.

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OpenAI still doesn't seem to have a handle on all of its rogue AI activity

On Friday, OpenAI published a new site devoted to “misalignment reports” and the breadth of the incidents is alarming.

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OpenAI still doesn’t seem to have a handle on all of its rogue AI activity

On Friday, OpenAI published a new site devoted to “misalignment reports” and the breadth of the incidents is alarming.

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This guy's 1976 VW bus became a Matchbox toy, with his real license plate

Boing Boing reader Dávid Sipos emailed us with a fun story: I own a 1976 Volkswagen T2 that was used as a hero vehicle in Matchbox: The Movie. Months later, I discovered that my actual bus had become a Matchbox model. Read the rest The post This guy's 1976 VW bus became a Matchbox toy, with his real license plate appeared first on Boing Boing.