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Alt - Boing Boing - 47 minutes ago

You're not using Claude to its full potential this $15 E-Degree can help

TL;DR: Make the most out of Claude with this Claude AI Professional E-Degree, on sale now for just $14.97 (MSRP $159) until October 11. If you're only asking Claude basic questions, you're really missing the boat on this powerful and popular AI model. Read the rest The post You're not using Claude to its full potential this $15 E-Degree can help appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 57 minutes ago

Singles are ditching dinner and drinks for breakfast dates as dating habits shift, survey says

The classic saying, "the early bird gets the worm," might also apply to dating.A survey conducted by Kellogg’s in Australia showed that 64% of the country’s singles are open to meeting for breakfast on a first date.Over half of Australian singles also feel that dating is more difficult than it used to be, the poll indicated. Additionally, 66% of people surveyed said dating apps have reduced authenticity and made it harder to find a genuine connection.NEARLY 40% OF AMERICANS ADMIT THEY'VE GONE ON...

Tech - Slashdot - 1 hour ago

Radio Broadcasters Support America's 'AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act'

Last month, the U.S. House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, reports the Chicago Sun-Times. They call it "a bipartisan effort to require AM radio in new vehicles," adding that the bill now "awaits action in the Senate, where a companion measure has already garnered support, according to public records." Broadcasters said AM radio remains a critical source of information, offering news and weather alerts, particularly when cell networks and internet service are disrupted or unreliable.....

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Ivanka Trump reflects on 'incredibly special' family milestone spanning 4 generations

Members of the Trump family recently came together for a milestone celebration, with Ivanka Trump offering a glimpse inside the very special occasion.Ivanka Trump, 44, posted a series of photos online marking the 100th birthday of her maternal grandmother, Marie Zelníčková, known as "Babi," as four generations of the family gathered for the occasion."100 years of life, love, family and memories," Ivanka Trump wrote on Instagram.STUNNING BEHIND-THE-SCENES FAMILY PHOTOS FROM DONALD TRUMP JR AND BE...

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago
Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Popular Cookie Chain Abruptly Shuts Down in New York City

The chain, which began as a shop in Astoria, Queens, and expanded as far as Texas, closed all locations on Friday.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Florida TikTok creator lands in jail after allegedly turning women’s private data into posts

A Florida TikTok creator who calls himself a "demonologist" and "Grey Hat Hacker" is back behind bars after allegedly exposing women’s private information online and boasting that he could track their movements through their phones.Mark Stephen Asea, 36, of Port St. Lucie, was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail Sept. 30 on a felony charge of offense against computer users. His bond was set at $35,000, according to sheriff’s office records.The arrest revived a criminal case that had been close...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

‘Twilight Of the Dead’ Gets a Bit More Real After Wrapping Filming

George A. Romero's long-awaited 'Twilight of the Dead' has been completed, now it's just a matter of time.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Week 5 AP Top 25 poll is a hodgepodge with SEC and Big Ten teams moving every which direction

Week 5 of the college football season may not have featured the most enticing slate of games, but if we've learned anything about the bipolar sport we adore, it's that the least-suspecting weeks consistently deliver the drama.This past weekend only showcased three matchups between ranked opponents, but when all the dust settled on Sunday, we saw a significant amount of movement throughout the new AP Top 25 poll.The biggest leap belongs to Missouri after the Tigers throttled Florida, 45-17, just ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

On Equity, we discussed the Trump administration's attempts to rebrand AI.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Cross Country Checkup: Is it better to call or text?

What is lost or gained when we phone each other less?

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

We Cannot Trust The CDC Estimates Of Flu Vaccine Effectiveness

We Cannot Trust The CDC Estimates Of Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Authored by Eyal Shahar via The Brownstone Institute, Each year the CDC publishes an estimate of the effectiveness of the flu vaccine in the previous flu season. Recently, the NIH director criticized the test-negative design from which the estimates are derived. He was right. The basic premise of the design is a two-edged sword: on the one hand, restricting the sample to people who sought medical care might reduce confo...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Chad Lowe’s daughter Mabel shares heartbreaking tribute to late sister Fiona, 13

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Chad Lowe's daughter, Mabel, mourned the loss of her younger sister Fiona.Mabel, 17, shared a carousel of images with her sister in a heartbreaking post shared on social media over the weekend.Fiona died at a Los Angeles hospital on Sept. 29, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office. She was 13.Her ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Israeli soccer players wear armbands to remember terror attack victims as Irish opponents pull stunt again

Israel soccer players wore a black armband in remembrance of the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack victims on Sunday as they took on Ireland in a Nations League match.The armbands read, "7.10," signifying the date of Hamas’ terror attack, which left more than 1,000 Israelis dead. The Israel Football Association announced before the match that UEFA approved the armbands.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!"@UEFA has approved the Israel Football ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Reporter reveals 'little crush' on married Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, says she's 'waiting in the wings'

If married Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour hits free agency anytime soon, he's not going to have to wait around on the market that long. There's already someone out there announcing her interest.His wife doesn’t have anything to worry about though, she's not stealing anyone's husband. She's respectfully "waiting in the wings" and is making it known that she's no stranger to dating men that have been married is all.The woman pushing her way towards the front of the line for the 56-year-...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

No, the San Diego Padres didn't lose because of controversial ninth inning home run ruling

If there's one thing the Major League Baseball postseason always delivers, it's drama. And Saturday night's game between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers certainly had more than its fair share.The Brewers entered the game and the series as big favorites, thanks in large part to likely NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski starting game one. Misiorowski has been nearly unhittable this season, with a minuscule 1.80 ERA, just 96 hits allowed all season, and 252 strikeouts in 174.2 in...

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

Disney/Marvel's 'Avengers: Endgame' Beats 'Avatar' as Top-Grossing Film, 'Coyote vs Acme' #1 on Apple TV

James Cameron's Avatar is no longer the highest-grossing movie in box office history. That honor now goes to the Disney/Marvel Studios film Avengers: Endgame. Variety explains: "Avatar" spent a decade as the biggest release ever until "Avengers: Endgame" overtook the record in 2019 during its initial run on the big screen. "Endgame" dropped to No. 2 on all-time charts in 2021 when "Avatar" returned to theaters in advance of 2021's "Avatar: The Way of Water." Five years later, and Earth's Mighti...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

'This is home for me': Amber Marshall reflects as 20th season of Heartland set to begin

Amber Marshall has grown up on Heartland, the long-running CBC drama that mirrors her real-life love of horses and ranch life. As the show celebrates its 20th season, its cast, characters and global fans continue to find comfort and connection in its stories.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Prisoner who survived execution ‘should have death sentence thrown out’

Christa Pike’s lawyer urges Tennessee governor to grant clemency to critically ill killer.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Majority Leader Thune warns Chuck Schumer 'lives in fear' of socialists taking over Democratic Party

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer "lives in fear" of the Democratic Party's far-left wing Saturday on "My View with Lara Trump," arguing the longtime New York lawmaker has increasingly deferred to progressives as Republicans and Democrats head into the final stretch before the midterm elections."I think he lives in fear of that every day. I really do," Thune, R-S.D., said when asked whether he thinks Schumer is concerned with being overtaken by "socialis...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

The upcoming touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro is reportedly 'significantly lighter'

The high-end laptop is still expected to make its debut by next month.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Odell Beckham Jr laments his short-lived return to the New York Giants: 'I should have known better'

It was nice while it lasted for Odell Beckham's fateful return to the New York Giants. When the club released him last week, his silence suggested he was appreciative of the opportunity and the time that the reunion lasted.Then Beckham took to a fan's Instagram account on Saturday and the narrative changed completely.EX-NFL STAR BELIEVES ODELL BECKHAM JR 'STILL BETTER THAN MOST OF THE RECEIVERS' IN NFL AS HE RETURNS TO GIANTSYes, welcome to 2026 when fans can post their complaints about an NFL f...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase suffers concussion after getting his facemask pulled and taking huge hit

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense took a huge hit on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Putting quarterback Joe Burrow's first-half interception to the side for a second, the team really couldn’t afford to lose anyone on the offense. Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Mike Gesicki are just some of the integral parts of what makes Cincinnati’s offense run.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!When a play like the one that happened to ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Country star Ella Langley only wants one thing and it's a big, 'beefy' whitetail buck

Ella Langley apparently has a very specific vision for her dream hunt.And, surprisingly enough, it does not involve anything exotic.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORSIn a resurfaced clip from CMA Fest 2024, the country star was asked what her dream hunt would look like. Her answer was pretty simple."My dream would be a massive white tail," Langley said.When pressed for details, she got more specific. Langley said she wanted a big, "beefy" buck and would prefer to use a rifle, lik...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Cruz-Vance rivalry heats up as Texas senator suggests VP is 'feeling insecure'

Sen. Ted Cruz accused Vice President JD Vance of "feeling insecure" after Vance suggested the Texas Republican was already running for president in 2028, escalating a public clash between two possible contenders for the GOP nomination."In my experience, people engage in political bomb-throwing when they’re feeling insecure," Cruz told Politico in a phone interview Saturday, responding to Vance’s claim in an interview with NBC News that it was "really obvious" Cruz was already running for preside...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, has pushed for greater government regulation of AI in ways that echo elements of the Washington playbook employed by convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried during his time as a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, a review of public records shows.Both Anthropic and Bankman-Fried poured millions of dollars into Washington influence campaigns while publicly arguing that government rules were needed to make their respective industries...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

California Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI In Cybersecurity Inquiry

California Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI In Cybersecurity Inquiry Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, California Attorney General Rob Bonta served an investigative subpoena to OpenAI on Wednesday, according to a statement released Thursday. The OpenAI logo on May 20, 2024. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ReutersThe demand is part of the California Department of Justice's ongoing investigation into incidents arising from OpenAI's operations and its artificial intelligence (...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

After Week of Turmoil at Cornell, a Heavy Cloud Hangs Over Student Life

As the weekend arrived, much of the nightlife in the upstate New York college town was subdued. But there were still some students looking to cut loose.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Prepare for ‘VisionQuest’ With Three Key ‘WandaVision’ Episodes

Before we all partake on the 'VisionQuest,' Marvel wants everyone to remember just how he got here.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

DHS fires back at Paramore's Hayley Williams after ‘f--- ICE' concert outburst

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams drew pushback from the Department of Homeland Security after shouting "F--- ICE!" and "Free motherf------ Palestine!" during her solo concert Saturday night at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in Chula Vista, California, prompting the agency to defend federal immigration officers. Williams made the political declarations while performing "Ice in My OJ," pausing between lyrics to address the crowd."I got ice in my OJ, I'm a cold, hard b-----, F--- ICE!" W...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Rahm Emanuel urges Dems not to impeach Trump if they win the House

Former Chicago Mayor and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel urged his fellow Democrats not to attempt to impeach President Donald Trump if they win control of the House of Representatives next month.Emanuel made the statement during a Sunday appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press," saying Democrats should instead pursue ethics reform."Short answer: No, because it’s not going anywhere, and it’s going to be a food fight, and it’s just going to be we return to the politics of fighting," Emanu...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Five iPhone 18 Pro features you'll want to try the second you unbox it

The iPhone 18 Pro doesn't have a super long list of improvements, but these upgrades are still worth a try.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel declares America is ready for a Jewish president

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who is weighing a 2028 Democratic presidential bid, said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that America is ready to elect its first Jewish president, arguing that voters should be more concerned about Americans losing faith in the country than his own religious beliefs.When moderator Kristen Welker asked whether the country was ready for a Jewish president, Emanuel answered yes before turning the question toward what he described as a broader loss of confidence ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Mac malware can hide commands in your iCloud calendar

You probably use your calendar to keep track of appointments, birthdays and the occasional reminder you immediately snooze. Hackers apparently see another possibility. Security researchers have uncovered a new version of MacSync malware that can use a public iCloud calendar event as part of its infection chain. Hidden inside the calendar data are commands that help download more malware onto a Mac.The calendar itself does not suddenly infect your computer because someone sent you an invitation. ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Judge Freezes Border Wall In Big Bend, A Sector Covering A Quarter Of The Border But Just 1-3% Of Apprehensions

Judge Freezes Border Wall In Big Bend, A Sector Covering A Quarter Of The Border But Just 1-3% Of Apprehensions A federal judge in El Paso on Friday halted border wall construction across Texas's Big Bend region, a stretch of the frontier that accounts for only a sliver of illegal crossings. US District Judge Kathleen Cardone read her order from the bench, issuing a preliminary injunction against "ground-disturbing activities" that stays in place while the case plays out, the Tex...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

What does V-Sync actually do to your PC's frames per second?

It can fix some problems, but create others.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Terror cells inside foreign airlines 'certainly a possibility,' retired pilot warns

The man who once carried the nuclear football for former President Bill Clinton is sounding an alarm on potential terror cells inside foreign airlines after a FlyDubai copilot allegedly attacked the captain of an Israel-bound flight and sent the plane into a death-defying, aeronautics-defying dive."It’s possible that terror cells can exist inside airline companies – overseas, probably a lot easier than here, but it's certainly a possibility," retired Air Force Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson, a former D...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Jets' defense finally snaps brutal streak with Minkah Fitzpatrick interception vs Bears

The New York Jets gave their fans something to cheer about even as the team has failed to get much in the first half of Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears.Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent dropped back to pass in the second quarter and tried to find Colton Loveland. But Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick stepped in front of the pass for the interception. The Jets defense celebrated and the offense got back on the field and finished the following drive with a field goal to make the game 7-3 at t...

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

Particle Collider Experiment Recreates the Big Bang's Primordial Soup - and Finds Unexpected Pattern

"Physicists smashed gold nuclei together at nearly the speed of light and found an unexpected pattern in the particles..." writes Live Science. "If confirmed, that pattern could help reveal how the hot soup of quarks and gluons that filled the universe in the first few microseconds after the Big Bang cooled and condensed into the protons and neutrons that make up ordinary matter today." In every collision, particles are flung out sideways; how hard they are flung, on average, varies slightly ...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine

Jagex says it will reveal more details about the game, tentatively named RS4, next year.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Russian drones strike Kyiv during visit by German Chancellor Merz

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed the German leader damaged buildings in the capital.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dakota Johnson, Anya Taylor-Joy and Zoë Kravitz turn heads in sheer looks

Stars are hitting the red carpet in stunning sheer looks.Anya Taylor-Joy and Zoë Kravitz are just two big stars who dared to bare in sheer dresses while at Paris Fashion Week.Anne Hathaway also showed off her growing baby bump in a flowing sheer black top, while Dakota Johnson showed off her underwear in a sheer lace dress.SYDNEY SWEENEY, BRITTANY SNOW AND NINA DOBREV TURN HEADS AT VENICE FILM FESTIVAL: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LOOKSVote for your favorite sheer look.GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVER...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Something Is Rotten In The State Of Yields

Something Is Rotten In The State Of Yields Submitted by Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Treasuries, European Sovereign, and even Credit. Something seemed rotten this week, with Thursday’s price action in all 3 of those markets triggering the need to focus on this more. Debt markets underpin the entire global financial system and when things don’t “look,” or “feel,” or “smell” right, it warrants our collective attention. Yes, “feel” or “smell” doesn’t seem compelling as some auth...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it?

Screen tearing is a distracting and ugly problem, but you have several ways to combat it to keep your games running smoothly.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Elon Musk Fully Surrenders to Trump on ‘Super Intelligence’

He says he'll rename one of his companies accordingly.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Iran tells US there is no military solution to Middle East war

A tanker reported engine-room damage after being hit in the Strait of Hormuz.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Eagles' Saquon Barkley suffers hamstring injury against Rams, and field could have played a significant role

Saquon Barkley, a superstar on and off the NFL field, not to mention a past golf partner of President Donald Trump, is injured now.Barkley pulled up with an apparent right hamstring injury in the first quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Los Angeles Rams.NFL FIELD EXPERT SAYS PLAYING INTERNATIONAL GAME ON BRAZIL FIELD 'CHALLENGING' AND INCLUDED TRIM WITH SCISSORSOutKick medical expert, Dr. David Chao, is blaming the wet conditions on the hamstring strain.Chao, the former head phy...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Kelsey Mitchell’s Caitlin Clark comments deserve context, including the benefits of all that attention

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell spent part of her season-ending press conference explaining what it’s like to play alongside Caitlin Clark. She talked about nasty online messages, the attention that follows the Fever and how difficult some days have become."I don’t think people really understand how much we endure, man," Mitchell said Saturday. Later, she asked people to give the players "grace."Some coverage quickly turned that into Mitchell taking a shot at the Fever fanbase. I don’t think...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Elite CEOs pay $20K to endure a psychedelic 'hell ride' that rewires the human brain

Americans are spending thousands of dollars to travel for ibogaine treatments despite warnings that the powerful psychedelic carries potentially dangerous and even deadly risks.Executives, entrepreneurs and other high-performing professionals are paying as much as $20,000 in search of a mental reset, addiction treatment or improved performance, according to the New York Post.At Ibogaine Clinic in Playa del Carmen, the center says it helps coordinate airport transfers, accommodations and other tr...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Jason Kelce calls the Commanders the 'Redskins' during game, immediately apologizes so as to not get canceled

Jason Kelce acted as if he committed an unpardonable broadcasting sin Sunday afternoon while serving as a booth analyst for NFL Network during the Washington Commanders game against the Indianapolis Colts.Kelce's sin?He called the team in burgundy and gold the Washington Redskins.Gasp!CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL BATTLES NEWSOM'S STATE LAW ORDERING IT TO CHANGE 'INDIANS' MASCOTThis is actually nothing if you're a normal person who is aware the Commanders were the Redskins for decades until that name g...

Eco - The Economist - 4 hours ago

The world is facing an almighty LNG crunch

In time it could bring about an equally disruptive glut

Eco - The Economist - 4 hours ago

Flow and disorder

The Iran war will change LNG markets for ever

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Neighborhood backlash collides with America's tech arms race but is this the plan to fix it?

A national security push to expand the infrastructure behind America's technological ambitions is running into resistance from the communities being asked to host it, pitting Washington's race to stay ahead of China against mounting local backlash.Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., who represents America’s "Data Center Alley," warns that backlash could obstruct the very buildout Washington considers a national priority unless Congress steps in arguing that community buy-in is necessary to keep expan...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

US, Australia Halt Consular Services In Brazil Before Presidential Election, Citing Security Concerns

US, Australia Halt Consular Services In Brazil Before Presidential Election, Citing Security Concerns Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, The United States and Australia on Oct. 2 suspended consular services in Brazil, citing security concerns ahead of the country's high-stakes presidential elections. Security personnel stand outside the U.S. embassy after consular services were suspended due to security concerns in Brasilia, Brazil, on Oct. 2, 2026. Eraldo Peres/AP Pho...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Harvard football outsmarts Colgate on Hail Mary attempt to win game in final seconds

Sometimes, being at an Ivy League institution matters.A quick-thinking lateral, after a brutal false start, helped the Harvard Crimson defeat the Colgate Raiders on Saturday night 20-17.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!The Raiders thought they had a victory wrapped up when quarterback Jake Stearney threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Matt Fogler with 27 seconds left in the game. The Crimson had more than enough time to do s...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Texas Tech fan claims to find part of Colorado's playbook at hotel bar, shows plays that match opening drive

A Texas Tech fan claimed to have found pages from Colorado's playbook left behind at a bar inside the hotel where the Buffaloes were reportedly staying ahead of their home matchup against the Red Raiders. Based on the photos shared on social media, the evidence is rather damning for the Colorado coaching staff.The fan shared the claims to On3's Inside The Double T message board under the name 'VivaTerlingua' on Friday."OK I’m not posting pics of it but a bunch of us are in the Colorado team hote...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

One southern state's rise is making it America's new 'economic center of gravity'

DALLAS As companies and capital flow away from traditional financial hubs like New York and California, one southern state is making an increasingly aggressive bid to become America's next financial powerhouse.Speaking with Fox News Digital from the Texas Stock Exchange's Dallas headquarters, former Congressman Jeb Hensarling, a strategic advisor to the exchange, said Texas is already becoming "the economic center of gravity in America.""Texas is really becoming the economic center of gravity in...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Sony digital camera model numbers explained: Bigger isn't always better

Everything you need to know about Sony's alphanumeric naming schemes.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Subtle change in how you speak could be early sign of dementia risk, new research suggests

New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher probability of developing dementia or cognitive impairment in the future.A study involving 833,417 participants aged 50 and older examined the connection between a voice disorder, hearing loss, or both with the chance of developing cognitive impairment or dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, beginning a year after the voice disorder and hearing loss diagnoses.The findings f...

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

San Francisco's Car Crime Has Plunged. How Much Credit Does Flock Deserve?

Car thefts in San Francisco are down almost 59% for the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same months in 2022, according to analysis of police department statistics by NPR's Planet Money and car break-ins are down more than 82%. "San Francisco's law enforcement leaders tell us that greater use of surveillance technology including a controversial, AI-powered license plate camera system made by Flock Safety has been crucial to this drop in car crime." How much credit does Flock actua...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Latino voters swing back to Democrats ahead of midterm elections: poll

Latino voters are swinging away from President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, according to new polling from NBC News and Telemundo.The poll surveyed 800 registered Latino voters across the U.S. from Sept. 21-28, finding that 69% say they disapprove of Trump's performance, compared to just 27% who approve.Meanwhile, roughly 66% say Trump's deportation policies have gone too far, and 75% say Trump has mishandled the economy and cost of living, the poll found.FOX NEWS ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Latino voters swing back to Democrats ahead of midterm elections: Poll

Latino voters are swinging away from President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, according to new polling from NBC News and Telemundo.The poll surveyed 800 registered Latino voters across the U.S. from Sept. 21-28, finding that 69% say they disapprove of Trump's performance, compared to just 27% who approve.Meanwhile, roughly 66% say Trump's deportation policies have gone too far, and 75% say Trump has mishandled the economy and cost of living, the poll found.FOX NEWS ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

"First Time In History": Bessent Says Iran Faces Zero Oil Revenue As Tanker Loadings Collapse

"First Time In History": Bessent Says Iran Faces Zero Oil Revenue As Tanker Loadings Collapse Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined Mike Allen for a new episode of "The Axios Show," published Saturday morning. Bessent spoke about the Iran war's effect on the cost of living for US consumers and his "I am the house" comment early last month, which warned anyone betting against the Treasury's defense of the long end of the market. Beyond the broader global bond rout, his comments o...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Trump announces an AI czar for his newly created 'Super Intelligence Force'

That's really what it's called and there's actually someone in charge of it.

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

The ‘Digger’ Defense Squad Is Out in Force

Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Tom Cruise's latest film has become more significant and divisive than anyone could've expected.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Enormous moose gets slammed to the pavement in viral video of a street brawl in Colorado

If you're going to witness a moose street brawl, doing so from the comfort of your own vehicle a decent distance from the action is a good way to do it.A viral video posted this weekend by Colorado meteorologist Joe Ruch shows two enormous bull moose going at it in the middle of the street. The fight is recorded from the comfort of a vehicle.It's peak rutting season for moose in Colorado and locking antlers is a regular occurrence. What likely isn't a regular occurrence is one of the moose being...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

How to disable or restrict your iPhone's Apple Intelligence features

You have a lot of control over AI on your iPhone.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Adam Copeland conquers Steve Maclin in highly anticipated match during Maple Leaf Pro's Northern Rising

Adam Copeland got one more chance to chase a dream on Saturday night as Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (MLP) held Northern Rising at the venue known as Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.Copeland had been open about his desire to perform at the facility. He previously spoke to OutKick Dropkick about it, noting that he watched his first pro wrestling match there when he was a kid. He didn’t get a chance to compete there when he was in WWE because the company had moved shows to a bigger arena as it grew in p...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

JONATHAN TURLEY: Supreme Court protesters target Chief Justice Roberts’ vacation home

There are certain dates that have become a regular feature in American life. In February, the sandhill cranes return to the Platte River in Tennessee. In March, the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano. In October, the protesters returned to Hupper Island, the summer vacation home of Chief Justice John Roberts.The last migratory pattern is more recent and certainly less welcomed. In past years, liberal protesters have descended on the homes of conservative Supreme Court justices to disrupt the...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

‘Phantom’ Obamacare accounts spark new crackdown as Oz targets broker fraud

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is urging health insurers to work only with brokers who record their conversations with Obamacare applicants, escalating the Trump administration's crackdown on unauthorized enrollments that officials say have cost taxpayers billions.Vice President JD Vance announced Tuesday that the administration’s anti-fraud task force will be removing 750,000 fraudulent recipients enrolled in Obamacare, saying the move will save...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Top Republican unloads on rise of 'anti-American' candidates heading into midterms: 'You got to be kidding'

LEWISTON, MAINE - Rep. Tom Emmer, on the first stop of a 56 district blitz across the country rallying Republican voters, spoke to Fox News Digital about what he describes as an "anti-American" sentiment in the Democratic Party and his party’s message on the economy."We're not talking about socialists, these are communists, Marxists and anarchists," Emmer, the Republican House majority whip, told Fox News Digital this week about the rise of far-left candidates in the Democratic Party."You got to...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Why So Many Social Science Claims Are False

Why So Many Social Science Claims Are False Authored by Christopher J. Ferguson via RealClearInvestigations, One of the most urgent questions facing society today is the potential impact of AI on education and labor markets. So it's no surprise that two scientists attempted to provide an answer, producing a meta-analysis suggesting that incorporating ChatGPT in schooling dramatically improved student outcomes. Social media and online sources promoted the 2025 study as a beacon of b...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Actor Luke Evans bucks political stereotype about being gay, says not everyone needs to be 'woke'

Hollywood actor Luke Evans rejected the assumption that gay people should hold "woke" political views in an interview published Friday, saying sexuality does not determine someone's broader beliefs while discussing the politics surrounding his upcoming ITV drama, "The Party."When asked whether gay people are still expected to embrace left-wing politics, Evans rejected the idea that sexuality dictates a person's political or cultural views."Just because you are gay yourself doesn’t mean you have ...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Here's what you should do if only one of your AirPods is working

If only one AirPod isn't working, you have several options for troubleshooting and getting your audio back.

Tech - Slashdot - 6 hours ago

FSF Sponsors 'GNU Boot', a Libre, Ethical Replacement for Nonfree BIOS Or UEFI

"Free your BIOS today!" urges the web page for GNU Boot, calling it "a 100% free software project aimed at replacing the nonfree boot software (like BIOS or UEFI) of computers with free boot software. GNU Boot is only a distribution: it reuses existing software projects like Coreboot, GRUB, SeaBIOS, etc. So it's not very different from 100% free GNU/Linux distributions like Trisquel or Guix. Last month the Free Software Foundation announced they'd fiscally sponsor the project: "The BIOS i...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

"In The Name Of God": Yemen Leader Orders All-Out Offensive Against Iran-Backed Houthis

"In The Name Of God": Yemen Leader Orders All-Out Offensive Against Iran-Backed Houthis Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces have been preparing for a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthis, whose latest advances along Yemen's western coast have tightened their control over coastal areas and disrupted a critical maritime chokepoint known as the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Bloomberg now reports that the operation is underway. The outlet reports that Rashad Al-Alimi, head of Yeme...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Riley Green fills the freezer after scoring a massive bull elk with a bow in the Utah mountains

Riley Green has officially taken care of the grocery shopping for a while.The country star traded the stage for the Utah mountains recently, and the trip ended with Green standing behind an absolute stud of a bull elk one he took with a compound bow.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS"Freezer is full," Green wrote Friday on Instagram. "Not many things challenge you like bow hunting elk… thankful for a few days to chase em in the Utah mountains and that I was able to put it all tog...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Do gaming routers really make a difference?

Gaming routers have fancy designs and a few special features, but they can't fix every problem with your network setup.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Marcus Mariota suffers knee injury against Colts in London as Commanders lose another starting QB

The Washington Commanders have lost their starting quarterback in the United States and on Sunday lost their starting quarterback in the United Kingdom as Marcus Mariota injured his knee against the Indianapolis Colts.Mariota was apparently injured on a sack by Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, who landed on the quarterback in the pass pocket.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!The Commanders initially said Mariota was questionable to ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

America’s Arctic war machine roars to life as commander reveals chilling new reality on Russia’s doorstep

Across one of the coldest, most remote and strategically exposed corners of the United States, American forces are practicing how to fight on land, at sea and in the air rapidly moving rocket systems into western Alaska, sending F-35s and F-16s toward simulated threats and coordinating U.S. and Canadian warships in the Bering Sea.The operations are part of Tundra Merlin, an enduring U.S. military campaign aimed at proving that even across Alaska’s vast distances and extreme Arctic conditions, Am...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

10-Year Cost Of Democratic Socialist Policies Could Hit $350,000 Per Household, White House Says

10-Year Cost Of Democratic Socialist Policies Could Hit $350,000 Per Household, White House Says Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times, American taxpayers would face a net fiscal burden of over $350,000 per household in the next decade if the Democratic Socialists of America's top policies were adopted, according to a report released Oct. 1 by President Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers. The report predicted a net fiscal burden of more than $49 trillion from 202...

Alt - Boing Boing - 6 hours ago

One and done—get 10TB of cloud storage for a one-time $359.99 payment

TL;DR: Get 10TB of Internxt Drive encrypted cloud storage for life for $359.99 (reg. $2,900) with one payment and no monthly subscription. Cloud storage has a way of becoming one of those bills you forget you're paying until the charge appears again. Read the rest The post One and done—get 10TB of cloud storage for a one-time $359.99 payment appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Irish soccer official clashes with Israeli journalist before Ireland meets Israel in Nations League match

Irish soccer officials and Israeli journalists clashed on Saturday amid the heightened tension between the two teams ahead of their Nations League match in Serbia.The press conference started with one journalist asking about Irish players’ support of Palestinians after the Flydubai incident earlier in the week. Football Association of Ireland (FAI) communications manager Kieran Crowley tried to shut down the question, saying they only wanted "football questions."THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED,...

Tech - Engadget - 7 hours ago

The pros and cons of enabling Wi-Fi calling

Wi-Fi calling can help a lot if you're in an area with a weak cellular connection, but you should know the drawbacks before jumping in.

Tech - Slashdot - 7 hours ago

US Bank Regulator Sued Over Crypto Firm Charters by Community Bank Advocates

A U.S. banking group just sued the government agency that issues America's federal bank charters, reports CoinDesk, "accusing it of exceeding its legal powers in granting national trust-bank status to crypto firms." The agency's move "creates a gaping hole in financial regulation," according to the lawsuit by The Independent Community Bankers of America, one of America's largest banking advocacy organizations. It argues the move will "perversely allow entities engaged in highly risky cryptocur...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Now ‘RuneScape’ Is Getting a Series, Too

YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL will help Jagex bring its 25-year-old MMO RuneScape to animated life.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Woman's routine Uber ride takes alarming turn after her driver misses the exit

A late-night ride experience is raising questions about what passengers should do when a routine trip begins to feel uncomfortable.In a recent TikTok video, a woman said she was riding in an Uber at around 3 a.m. when her driver asked to stop at a parking garage for 15 to 20 minutes to charge his electric vehicle.The woman, according to her video, said the vehicle was at 43% charge and that she was about 25 minutes from home at the time.FRIGHTENING OBJECT CAUGHT BY TSA INSIDE PASSENGER'S BASEBAL...

Tech - Engadget - 7 hours ago

How getting rid of some USB gadgets can improve your bad Wi-Fi

A bit of decluttering can go a long way toward improving your Wi-Fi.

Tech - LLM Stats - 7 hours ago

AI CLI Tools, Provider Diversity, and the Consensus No Vendor Will Build You

AI CLI Tools, Provider Diversity, and the Consensus No Vendor Will Build You I run several different AI CLI tools against the same work on purpose, not out of brand loyalty to any of them, and I've be

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Matthew McConaughey says Woody Harrelson’s wild antics include 2 am visits, inviting strangers on vacations

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson's friendship has put both of them in some wild situations.While promoting their new show, "Brothers," the two actors, and close friends, have shared many anecdotes from their years-long friendship, which have sent the internet buzzing.Whether it be finding out they might be brothers to Harrelson surprising McConaughey in bed in the middle of the night, these two Hollywood icons have made it clear they have an interesting friendship.Here are some of the mos...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Matthew McConaughey says Woody Harrelson’s wild antics include 2 a.m. visits, inviting strangers on vacations

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson's friendship has put both of them in some wild situations.While promoting their new show, "Brothers," the two actors, and close friends, have shared many anecdotes from their years-long friendship, which have sent the internet buzzing.Whether it be finding out they might be brothers to Harrelson surprising McConaughey in bed in the middle of the night, these two Hollywood icons have made it clear they have an interesting friendship.Here are some of the mos...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

WATCH: Dem senators dodge backing Kamala Harris in potential 2028 run: ‘Very messy’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is leaving the door open to another White House bid in 2028, but Democratic senators aren’t rushing to line up behind their party’s 2024 nominee."Well, I've backed her before, but there'll be other contenders this time," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., told Fox News Digital. "I've made no decisions about who I would support.""I think we're going to have a very, very, very messy and very big primary," Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said. "It's going to be ever...

Tech - LLM Stats - 7 hours ago

How to Govern AI Agents

From guarding one agent to steering a fleet The post How to Govern AI Agents appeared first on Towards Data Science .

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Colorado State defensive coordinator fired after disappearing from sideline in the middle of blowout loss

Colorado State was embarrassed on its own turf by Oregon State on Saturday to the tune of 56-26. The blowout loss came just a week after the Rams gave up 59 points to UTSA in a 59-45 loss, signaling that there is a very real issue on the defensive side of the ball, but the deficiencies are no longer on Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers.This is because Summers is no longer with the program, and it's the manner in which he was dismissed from his duties that has understandably caus...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Brazil Votes In Tight Presidential Election With South America's Future On The Line

Brazil Votes In Tight Presidential Election With South America's Future On The Line Brazilians began voting earlier this morning in a statistically tied presidential election, with incumbent socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva holding a narrow polling lead over right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Election results are expected later this evening, and the race is likely headed for a runoff later this month. Lula and Bolsonaro are effectively deadlocked in a potential runof...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

NFL legend warns more rulebook tweaks won't save signal-callers from getting hurt

"Well, it might be a good idea to put dresses on all of them," Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert said in response to the NFL tightening rules on roughing the passer calls in 1979.The Pittsburgh Steelers legend said that in 1979. Imagine what Lambert would say now with all the rules the league has added and altered to protect quarterbacks.Yet, despite all the changes, the players who play the most important position in all of sports are still getting injured. Heading into Week 4, six starting ...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Former streaker-turned-influencer Kinsey Wolanski takes the mound, Front Row Amy throws heat and Michigan lost

Welcome to the Sunday edition of Screencaps. I'm off to a fantastic start this morning. I didn’t realize that I already had some coffee from yesterday still in the pot and filled up the coffee maker above its capacity this morning.Luckily, I heard what was going on as it took place and was able to turn it off before any of the spillage hit the floor. But, as you can imagine, it wasn’t how I wanted to start the day. But it fits in perfectly with how this weekend is going.CRAZIEST UPSET OF THE COL...

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

Why you shouldn't sync your phone to a rental car

Unless you pay attention, your contacts could end up forever stored in the car.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Cowboys legend Randy White endorses Ken Paxton, warns James Talarico ‘can’t be trusted’

FIRST ON FOX: Dallas Cowboys legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy White has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state’s consequential U.S. Senate race."Ken Paxton will get in there and get things done. He’s not afraid," White told OutKick in an exclusive interview. "That’s one thing I really like about Ken. He will get in there and say what needs to be said. He doesn’t hold back. He tells the truth. He’s not trying to win a popularity contest when he’s working. It’s what’s r...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Antigonish, N.S., sign condemned for depicting rape culture

A sign hung outside an off-campus house in Antigonish, N.S., during St. Francis Xavier University's homecoming weekend is being described as an example of rape culture and has drawn condemnation from two universities and a professor who teaches at St. FX.