Astronomers Discover a Possible New Dwarf Planet in Our Solar System

Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.

More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?

Researchers are raising concerns as parts of Canada move to permanent daylight time, warning that later winter sunrises could have consequences for sleep and health.

Why most journalists are tired of fact-checking Donald Trump

As I look at a decade of coverage of the man who loves all things gold, I have to conclude that many journalists are suffering from Trump Exhaustion Syndrome.It’s not about being physically tired, and of course there are exceptions. No, the syndrome involves throwing up your hands and abandoning basic fact-checking because, you know, they think, what the hell, everyone knows Trump says lots and lots of things that are untrue.Much of this is tied to the surge in social media. After all, why do a ...

At NYC Marathon, Cowbells Are a Signature Sound. But Why?

Screaming fans and clanging cowbells have become the soundtrack to the New York City Marathon and to sporting events around the world.

The Five-Borough Route: The Beating Heart of the NYC Marathon

When the event’s five co-founders first proposed moving it out of Central Park, it seemed impossible. Much has changed in the sport and the city since that 1976 race.

The Fall Pilgrimage of These Graveyard Sheep Is Coming to an End

Since 2013, the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral has invited farm animals to graze in the cemetery. But renovations will mean they can roam no more.

North Korea fires ‘around a dozen’ ballistic missiles into East Sea

Pyongyang has yet to respond to Seoul’s proposal for military talks.

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A profile of Tencent Cloud CEO Dowson Tong, who is shifting Tencent's AI focus toward businesses and betting on its Claude Cowork-style assistant WorkBuddy (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: A profile of Tencent Cloud CEO Dowson Tong, who is shifting Tencent's AI focus toward businesses and betting on its Claude Cowork-style assistant WorkBuddy When Pony Ma called Tencent Hol

National Student Clearinghouse: US computer science enrollment fell 12%+ for undergrads and 10%+ for grad students this fall, as AI reduces coding jobs

Elizabeth Rembert / Bloomberg: National Student Clearinghouse: US computer science enrollment fell 12%+ for undergrads and 10%+ for grad students this fall, as AI reduces coding jobs Computer and in

[AINews] Gemini 4 Carbon tops leaderboards, launches for cyber defenders

Google’s new frontier model leads independent evals, with access initially limited to trusted defenders.

Google announces the expansion of ads in AI Mode into international markets, as growth in its core search advertising business slows

Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch: Google announces the expansion of ads in AI Mode into international markets, as growth in its core search advertising business slows Google is bringing ads in its AI-p

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DHS investigates massive data breach exposing 40,000 employees, including ICE and Border Patrol agents

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating a potentially massive data breach that may have exposed the identities and contact information of tens of thousands of employees, sources told Fox News.The suspected breach, which sources described as a "catastrophic" security incident, may have exposed the names, titles, locations and, in some cases, phone numbers and email addresses of approximately 40,000 DHS employees and contractors, including roughly 10,000 ICE personnel, according...

Far, far away: Making a home on the world’s most remote inhabited island

New York Times: The reality of living in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean.

Fragment, which uses AI to resolve purchasing and payment issues across manufacturing datasets, emerges from stealth with $56M from 8VC and others

Chris Metinko / Axios: Fragment, which uses AI to resolve purchasing and payment issues across manufacturing datasets, emerges from stealth with $56M from 8VC and others Procurement startup Fragment

Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records

Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.

Bank of America Kindly Asks That You Don't Share Your Password With Your AI Assistant

Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from TechCrunch: In an email blast to customers titled "Protecting your finances in the Al World," Bank of America urged customers to never share their username and password with another person or an outside service, "including an Al-enabled tool or agent that offers to act on your behalf." [...] A spokesperson for Bank of America confirmed the authenticity of the bank's email that was posted to social media. But heed the bank's warning, for if th...

Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays to become 1st-time World Series champions

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.

Brewers win World Series for first time in franchise history with Game 5 victory over Rays

For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers can call themselves World Series champions. The Brewers couldn’t get the job done in seven games against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 World Series, and it took them 44 years to get back to the Fall Classic this season. In Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Bays, one night after getting walked off in the bottom of the 13th inning, the Brewers defeated their AL opponent, 4-1, to claim their title. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS CO...

Microsoft Posts Record Revenue Despite Employee Buyout Offers

It may be the only hyperscaler left with positive free cash flow.

The Day After Midterms: Diplomacy Or Another "Epic Fury"?

The Day After Midterms: Diplomacy Or Another "Epic Fury"? Brent crude futures topped $116.50 a barrel early Wednesday after a WSJ report said the Trump administration is preparing for a brief military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections. Trump said at a rally last week, "We may do another little Epic Fury."Trump on Iran: We may do another little epic fury. https://t.co/KCU6BE3cKR— Acyn (@Acyn) October 23, 2026Signals were mixed by early afternoon, as oil and yields par...

Sen Dan Sullivan brands Peltola’s alleged ballot scheme a ‘scandal at the highest order’

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, told Fox News that Democrats will do "anything" to gain power while addressing reports that the campaign of his Democratic challenger Mary Peltola secretly participated in a months-long process to recruit people with his name to run in the Alaska U.S. Senate race.The New York Times reported Wednesday that Peltola’s campaign, as well as senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, carried out the alleged election scheme in hopes that voters would be c...

A man with a knife and another one with a grin. Wendy's encounter goes viral

A video of the encounter, which shows a Wendy's customer holding a knife while facing a grinning man, has gone viral online.

There Are Multiple Paths Out Of Israel's Election Deadlock

There Are Multiple Paths Out Of Israel's Election Deadlock Via Middle East EyeMore Israelis voted in Tuesday’s election than in any poll since 2001, yet neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his challengers have a straightforward path to power. Complicating matters are the stunning gains made by the Joint List and Ra’am, two slates representing Palestinian citizens of Israel that almost all Israeli political leaders have promised to exclude from any future governing ...

Moon Habitats May Use Layered Mylar to Block Extreme Heat

Living on the Moon, with either trained astronauts or regular civilians, could become a regular occurrence in the near future. However, it’s easier said than done, as scientists and engineers continue developing new and advanced ways for protecting humans in the harsh lunar environment, which contrasts the mild and habitable temperatures of the Earth. The most important aspect is focusing on keeping humans alive, and this includes temperature regulation within the habitats. However, how can you ...

Investigators find Victoria's Secret wear, guns, cash and 9 suspected train bandits with cartel ties

The department said that, during the operation, investigators arrested nine suspects from Sinaloa, Mexico, in connection with the ongoing investigation into organized train cargo thefts.

Garrett Wilson doesn't want to be traded – but he admitted he's sick of losing with Jets

The Indianapolis Colts already declared themselves sellers before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, and now football fans are wondering which struggling team might be next.The New York Jets, who share the Colts' 2-5 record, are among the teams with intriguing veterans they could trade.Among them, star receiver Garrett Wilson, who has long been a bright light on what seems to be a constant overcast for the franchise that owns the longest active playoff drought in professional sports 15 seasons.CLIC...

Final Defendants Plead Guilty In $65 Million Elder Fraud Ring Exposed By YouTube Scambaiters

Final Defendants Plead Guilty In $65 Million Elder Fraud Ring Exposed By YouTube Scambaiters The final two arrested members of a sprawling $65 million fraud syndicate that preyed on thousands of elderly Americans have pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California announced Monday. With Friday's guilty pleas from Zetian Zhang and Chinese national Haotian Zhang - whom U.S. District Judge Todd W. Robinson ordered immediate...

Nanny for Irvine family caught on camera punching and shaking baby, authorities say

Prosecutors allege Iara Dossantos Bomfim used the online platform Care.com to advertise her child-care services and fled the U.S. to her native Brazil after the family that hired her found surveillance footage of her allegedly abusing the infant.

'Still in shock': Female angler catches monster sturgeon in B.C. | The Moment

Katharine Eckert and Kevin Estrada tell the National about the moment Eckert caught and released a giant 11-foot white sturgeon on B.C.’s Fraser River in what could be a record for largest freshwater fish caught by a female angler in North America.

Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Carbon to selected cybersecurity defenders through Fairwind at $2/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, rising to $4 and $20 later

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat: Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Carbon to selected cybersecurity defenders through Fairwind at $2/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, rising to $4 and $20 later Google anno

Big 12 Conference addresses offensive chants from UCF fans directed at BYU during upset win

On the field, the UCF Knights had one of the biggest and most surprising wins of the season this past weekend in Orlando. A series of absurd, classic college football plays in the fourth quarter led to overtime, and the eventual program-changing win for UCF.It was shocking, both for how the game played out, and the ultimate result. There was a blocked field goal, a goalline stop, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty all in the lead up to overtime. Then we had two overtimes filled with more drama. ...

The personal data of 41,000+ DHS employees and contractors, including CBP and ICE agents, leaks online after hackers claim they breached DHS' Okta login system (Wired)

Wired: The personal data of 41,000+ DHS employees and contractors, including CBP and ICE agents, leaks online after hackers claim they breached DHS' Okta login system The leaked records include the

Jon Lovitz reacts to Crystal Hefner's label as Playboy's 'No. 1 customer'

Jon Lovitz refused to dwell on the past and instead took the high road in response to claims made by Crystal Hefner.In a recent appearance on the "Lisa Guerrero Unleashed" podcast, Hugh Hefner's widow marked Lovitz, 69, as Playboy Mansion's "No. 1 customer," even claiming he's "one of the biggest pervs" in Hollywood.The "Rat Race" actor was spotted leaving a restaurant in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, where he admitted to feeling pride about his starting role on the roster.HOLLY MADISON SAYS PLA...

Is This The Real Reason There Won't Be A Blue Wave In November?

Is This The Real Reason There Won't Be A Blue Wave In November? Authored by Matt Margolis via PJ Media,Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has spent months warning his own party about socialism, and the left has refused to take him seriously."Our party has a socialism problem," Fetterman said. "I'll be the one Democrat that calls it for what it is and not use the euphemism that it's a big-tent situation."Conservatives have mocked the Democrat Party's "big tent" rhetoric when it comes to DSA...

Dem strategist shrugs off Alaska ballot scandal on MS NOW, insists 'this stuff happens all the time'

Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod chalked up Wednesday's revelations about an alleged Democratic scheme to influence Alaska's Senate race as something that "happens all the time," comparing it to Republican support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential bid against then-President Joe Biden during the 2024 election cycle.The New York Times published a bombshell report alleging that Democratic operatives recruited a man named Dan Sullivan to run as a spoiler candidate against incumbent R...

Google’s Flashy New Model Gets Outshone By Its Financial Troubles

Google's "strongest" model so far did not distract from the $3 billion free cash flow drop.

Incumbent councillors sent packing across Winnipeg as city votes for change

Eagles' Saquon Barkley says NFL directed him to sell stake in prediction market platform

Saquon Barkley’s name has been linked to speculation that the Philadelphia Eagles could trade the star running back before next month’s deadline.The three-time Pro Bowler has missed two games this season due to injury, and the Eagles have lost quarterback Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the year, fueling speculation that Barkley could land with a new NFL team at some point this season.While Barkley is still carrying the ball for the Eagles, he’s apparently dropping one of his business ventures....

'Shadow Government' FBI Official Got Advance Word Of NBC's Hunter Laptop 'Foreign Op' Story, Complaint Shows

'Shadow Government' FBI Official Got Advance Word Of NBC's Hunter Laptop 'Foreign Op' Story, Complaint Shows Nikki Floris, then-head of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force, tipped off bureau leadership that NBC News was about to report the FBI was probing whether Hunter Biden's laptop was tied to a foreign intelligence operation, according to a criminal complaint unsealed against her. At the time, the bureau had already held the laptop's contents for ten months. Hunter Biden and...

Castaic's Chiquita Canyon landfill blamed for headaches, dizziness and wheezing, says state lawsuit

California Atty. General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that his office is seeking civil penalties and equitable relief against the operators of Castaic's Chiquita Canyon Landfill for allegedly mismanaging the operation, lawsuit says.

Emergency declared at South Carolina nuclear site after fire erupts at lab

An emergency was declared at a massive Department of Energy nuclear site in South Carolina after a laboratory fire left one employee with minor injuries, officials said.The Savannah River Site (SRS) declared a Site Area Emergency at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday after a fire broke out at the Savannah River National Laboratory near Aiken, South Carolina, according to the Department of Energy.The fire was extinguished, and one employee was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, a DOE spokesperson told Fox...

El-Sayed blames American guns for rise of Mexican cartels, pushes working 'diplomatically'

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said Wednesday the U.S. needs to work "diplomatically" to combat Mexican cartels and blamed American guns for their rise.Appearing on "The Moment Podcast," El-Sayed was asked by co-hosts Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos about the Trump administration's efforts to fight Mexican cartels since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term in 2025. When asked whether he would support using troops or drones, El-Sayed rejected the idea and suggest...

Personal data of 40,000 U.S. Homeland Security employees leaked in security breach

The leak website Distributed Denial of Secrets said on ‌Wednesday it has released data on more than 40,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees, including details about officials working in sensitive fields such as surveillance and human intelligence.

Hayden Panettiere's manner of death revealed as officials conclude case

"Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental," officials in Greenville, S.C., said.

The National | High-speed train crash kills dozens in Spain

Oct. 28, 2026 | A high-speed train collision in central Spain kills at least 68 and injures dozens more, including several Canadians. The Bank of Canada raises interest rates over inflation fears. And, Quebeckers gear up to turn back the clocks one last time.

Attorney compares SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to ‘Kim Jong’ in LSU-RJ Luis eligibility lawsuit

The ongoing legal battle between the LSU Tigers and the Southeastern Conference took another turn on Wednesday afternoon inside the same courthouse that has drawn plenty of attention over the past two months.Former St. John's basketball player RJ Luis has been fighting to play this season for Will Wade and the Tigers, but SEC rules prohibit him from taking the court for LSU due to him signing an NBA contract or having professional experience.At first, Luis was granted the ability to participate ...

'It feels fantastic,' Scott Gillingham says after winning another term as Winnipeg mayor

Incumbent Scott Gillingham has secured a second term as mayor of Winnipeg, CBC projects. Winnipeg Sun CEO Kevin Klein is in second place, and software developer Noah Redden was close behind in third, results show.

Scott Gillingham wins another term as Winnipeg mayor, CBC projects

There will be at least seven new faces to join city council, after two incumbents Devi Sharma (Old Kildonan) and Shawn Dobson (St. James) lost their seats to Greg McFarlane and Kelly Ryback, respectively, CBC projects.

A Surveilled Country Is Not A Free Country

A Surveilled Country Is Not A Free Country Authored by Daniel Nuccio via Brownstone Institute,If you currently live in the United States, I regret to inform you that you no longer live in a free country. You are no longer a free person. Actually, you haven't been for quite some time.This may sound harsh with this being the year America celebrated her big Two-Five-Oh. But think about it. Think back to the last time you drove from your home to the grocery store. How many automatic lic...

Judge denies feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots in blistering opinion

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the administration's allegations were "not credible" and that the intervention it sought would violate a host of federal laws.

A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.

Colts star wide receiver Josh Downs requests trade following sweeping changes: report

Josh certainly seems Down(s) to head out of town.Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade, according to ESPN. The 25-year-old did not deny the report when speaking to reporters."I’m open to whatever. Whatever comes my way, comes my way and we go from there," Downs said, according to ESPN.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEDowns’ trade request comes amid the Colts' roster overhaul, which included trading two of their franchise cornerstones, Quenton Nelson and DeFo...

US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say

U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm elections in the United States as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter.

Cornell faculty to move forward with no-confidence vote over handling of sexual assault allegations

Cornell University faculty debated Wednesday over whether they had enough information to pass judgment on the school’s leadership over its handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024, with some professors urging patience and others arguing that years of institutional failures demanded action.

Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated 'Barney Miller' and 'Suddenly Susan' actress, dead at 95

Barbara had died at 95 years old following a terminal cancer diagnosis, according to a report.The "Barney Miller" actress’s death at her home in New York City was medically assisted, her daughter told The New York Times.The Oscar-nominated actress’ TV and film career spanned multiple decades from the 1950s until last year.EVA MARIE SAINT, OSCAR-WINNING ‘ON THE WATERFRONT’ AND ‘NORTH BY NORTHWEST’ STAR, DEAD AT 102Barrie was known for her small screen roles as Barney Miller’s wife on "Barney Mill...

Arrested Assistant Principal Resigns After 12-Year-Olds' Softball Brawl That Left A Dad Unconscious

Arrested Assistant Principal Resigns After 12-Year-Olds' Softball Brawl That Left A Dad Unconscious A youth softball game in Sugar Land, Texas, turned violent Saturday, and a father is still in the hospital with a broken jaw, a fractured skull and three brain bleeds, according to his attorney. Police arrested Kiarious Marshun Hall and his wife, Jazmine Hall, after the fight at Imperial Park during a game between two 12-year-old select teams, ABC13 reported.Charging documents say the...

Zillow agrees to pay $212.5M to settle an investor class action over its failed Zillow Offers home-flipping venture, after SCOTUS refused to hear its appeal

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters: Zillow agrees to pay $212.5M to settle an investor class action over its failed Zillow Offers home-flipping venture, after SCOTUS refused to hear its appeal Zillow (ZG.O)

Mark Walter says he will keep Dodgers 'no matter what' despite federal investigation into businesses

Mark Walter, amid a federal investigation into his businesses, shockingly sold his stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers and Chelsea Football Club, which begged the question: what about the Los Angeles Dodgers?The billionaire purchased the franchise in 2012 under his Guggenheim Baseball Management business, and if he continued a fire sale of sports ownership, that would be the next target.But Walter stood firm when asked by the California Post if he planned on doing so.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPO...

Sources: AI coding startup Cognition weighs a new funding round before year's end after receiving offers valuing it at $70B-$80B, up from $48B in September

Katie Roof / Business Insider: Sources: AI coding startup Cognition weighs a new funding round before year's end after receiving offers valuing it at $70B-$80B, up from $48B in September Just weeks

More Americans Are Falling For Romance Scams. Here's How They Entice You...

More Americans Are Falling For Romance Scams. Here's How They Entice You... Authored by Chris Summers and Eva Fu via The Epoch Times,Romance scams make up a large share of fraud perpetrated against Americans, with scammers often contacting victims through online dating apps, social media, or professional networking sites such as LinkedIn.They commonly use an image of a beautiful young woman or a handsome man and slowly seduce the victim, persuading them into thinking they are in a r...

Maybe ‘VisionQuest’ Really Can Reach What It’s Trying to Grasp

Episodes five and six challenge our preconceptions about Marvel TV shows—in a good way.

Portland Public Schools rescinds ban on woman who questioned child's gender identity assignment

Portland Public Schools rescinded its trespass order against an Oregon mother over her opposition to the district's gender curriculum, according to a legal group representing the parent.In August, Allison Roberts sued Portland Public Schools after she expressed concern last year over Meriwether Lewis Elementary School's decision to repaint its traditional rainbow pride flag into an "Intersex-Inclusive Progress" variant to include support for racial inclusion and transgender rights.Roberts also d...

Dream ownership group voices frustration in open letter over WNBA Finals venue concerns

The logistics surrounding the WNBA Finals have drawn almost as much attention as the compelling, hard-fought action on the court.After negotiations reportedly described as "tense," the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries learned they would play Game 6 at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta on Thursday. The game will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET, making it a matinee on the East Coast and a breakfast-time start on the West Coast.Several Atlanta players downplayed the early start time, instead fo...

Seoul-based AI chip startup FuriosaAI raised a $620M Series D at a $2.9B valuation, up from $735M in 2025; South Korea's National Growth Fund contributed $280M

Yoolim Lee / Bloomberg: Seoul-based AI chip startup FuriosaAI raised a $620M Series D at a $2.9B valuation, up from $735M in 2025; South Korea's National Growth Fund contributed $280M South Korean A

BOBBY BURACK: Justin Tucker signing exposes sports media’s selective outrage over NFL misconduct

The Kansas City Chiefs signed kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad Wednesday, drawing fierce criticism from the sports media.Head coach Andy Reid faced five straight minutes of questions about Tucker during his news conference."He’s done his suspension. Took care of his business there. I’ll leave it at that," Reid said.The NFL suspended Tucker for 10 games in 2025 for violating its personal conduct policy after 16 female massage therapists accused him of sexual misconduct in the Baltimor...

Maine girls to speak out on trans athletes as parents revive ballot push on eve of Senate election

Maine high school girls will speak publicly about competing against transgender athletes Monday as parents prepare to submit nearly 5,000 additional signatures in a renewed effort to put restrictions on girls’ sports and school facilities before voters.The Nov. 2 news conference in Augusta comes one day before Maine’s closely watched Senate election, bringing renewed attention to the issue that triggered a confrontation between President Donald Trump and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in early 2025...

Democratic Socialist Of America Puts Crosshairs On United Airlines, Elbit System: "We Will Sever Supply Chains"

Democratic Socialist Of America Puts Crosshairs On United Airlines, Elbit System: "We Will Sever Supply Chains" The Democratic Socialists of America's list of targeted US companies, coupled with its aim to "sever the supply chain," raises national security concerns about the movement's actual agenda.DSA's public messaging emphasizes affordability and government-run grocery stores, but targeting critical corporate supply chains only suggests ambitions that extend well beyond those p...

NFL star Jonathan Taylor's wife worries about Colts' future amid trade frenzy: 'Do I need to start packing'

Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor’s wife, Ayanna, is asking the question on every Colts fan's mind: "Is literally anybody safe on this team?"The 2-5 Colts traded two of their franchise cornerstones Tuesday, sending Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for draft picks. Indianapolis hopes those picks will help build its next competitive roster.For right now? The trades have lef...

Google debuts flagship Gemini 4 Carbon model with cybersecurity upgrades

Google LLC today debuted Gemini 4 Carbon, a frontier large language model adept at complex programming tasks. The LLM is rolling out just two weeks after the search introduced its previous flagship LL

Convicted murderer got over 5-hour head start after prison escape before local police were notified: official

FIRST ON FOX: The convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison had at least a five-hour head start before local police were notified he was missing, the local police chief told Fox News Digital.Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, Sunday, although authorities have not disclosed the exact time of his escape.Staff at the prison noticed Morley was unaccounted for at around 11:30 p.m., and a review of surveillance footage subsequentl...

Virgin Galactic Flies Next-Gen Space Plane to New Home With New Name

Virgin Galactic is back in the spaceflight spotlight with the unveiling of a shiny new object: an updated Delta-class suborbital space plane with an exotic name.

Hidden danger in cockpit surfaces as 3 in 4 pilots report 'microsleep' episodes

A hidden problem is surfacing regarding certain pilots' behavior.More than three in four pilots reported having at least one "microsleep" while operating an aircraft in recent weeks, according to a report by aviation consultancy Baines Simmons based on responses from 7,200 pilots across 32 European countries.The findings were published by the European Cockpit Association (ECA), which represents over 44,000 pilots across Europe, according to a press release.HOW MUCH REST SHOULD FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ...

FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones

The agency will vote next month on relaxing its long-standing opposition to jammers.

Sources: the US DOJ has inquired about the impact of Nvidia's Hugging Face deal on AI competition, as antitrust enforcers continue to probe Nvidia's conduct (Reuters)

Reuters: Sources: the US DOJ has inquired about the impact of Nvidia's Hugging Face deal on AI competition, as antitrust enforcers continue to probe Nvidia's conduct The US Department of Justice has

El-Sayed rallygoers urge 'major change,' cash handouts to fight cost crisis

DETROIT Supporters of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News Digital the Great Lake State is due for a progressive champion and person of color in statewide office."I personally think he's resonating with people in Michigan because he is a person of color, obviously, and then, secondly, he gets down, and he's 10 toes down," said Emily Walker, a teacher at Cass Technical High School, the venue where El-Sayed hosted a rally on Saturday."He's out here with the people...

Anthropic Engineer Declares the Coding Interview Dead

An Anthropic engineering manager says he has stopped using traditional coding interviews because AI can now outperform candidates on the kinds of programming challenges they typically contain. "There's no more point in giving you a little React challenge than there is in quizzing people about assembly; Claude is now better at both," said Felix Rieseberg in a blog post. "Our most impactful builders are successful regardless of how good they are at these tests." The Register reports: "I don't thin...

The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal

The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.

Man whose 'hijack' text caused plane to turn back said it was banter with co-worker, police say

A passenger arrested for texting that he was going to “hijack” the plane he was on told officers the message was banter with a co-worker and denied intending to harm anyone ...

Watch: Chaos Erupts At UN As Mike Waltz Gets Into Screaming Match With Cuban Diplomat, U.S. Staffer Allegedly Assaulted

Watch: Chaos Erupts At UN As Mike Waltz Gets Into Screaming Match With Cuban Diplomat, U.S. Staffer Allegedly Assaulted Cuba's communist regime brought its confrontational tactics into the halls of the United Nations last week, triggering a heated showdown with U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla shouts toward US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Michael Waltz during the annual debate on the US economic embarg...

Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over spoiler candidate controversy

President Donald Trump called for the criminal prosecution of the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska on Wednesday after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.

How to turn modern Linux into an old Mac

Adam Lawson's Zac-OS-9 is a completist recreation of the classic Mac desktop experience for Debian Linux, "drawn pixel by pixel from scratch." Modeled on the last versions before the switch to Mac OS X (more than 25 years ago!) it's not just a skin: it replicates the window manager, file browser, menu bar and every control panel. Read the rest The post How to turn modern Linux into an old Mac appeared first on Boing Boing.

Radicals bring life in America's largest city to screeching halt and vandalize 9/11 Memorial

Anti-gun and anti-ICE radicals are breaking laws and quite literally leaving their mark on New York City.A group of anti-ICE menaces blocked entrances to New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic.Meanwhile, one man is facing charges for allegedly spray-painting over victims' names at the 9/11 memorial.Both events happened this week in the Big Apple while city leaders have remained quiet on both issues.MAMDANI DEMANDS TRUMP RELEASE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SHOT BY IC...

What to know about Brazil’s election and Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure

New York Times: Bolsonaro fled Brazil amid a money-laundering investigation.

Two arrested in Minn. in connection with robbery that resulted in fatal shooting, Las Vegas police say

Two men were arrested in Minnesota and charged Wednesday in a shooting that occurred earlier this month in Las Vegas ...

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy may have cost his team a chance to clinch the World Series

Until late Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers coasted through the 2026 Major League Baseball playoffs.They had won eight straight games against the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. The hottest team in baseball in the second half of the season, a high-powered, star-studded, expensive roster that won 100 games, and the best team in the American League that also won 98 games.It seemed like every single move manager Pat Murphy made worked perfectly. Better than perfectly. ...

Inside The Little-Known Drug Program Making Big Hospitals Billions

Inside The Little-Known Drug Program Making Big Hospitals Billions Authored by Sylvia Xu, Lawrence Wilson via The Epoch Times,Hospitals that benefit from a government program intended to help safety-net institutions end up spending less on charity care than other hospitals, a new study has found, as federal policymakers move to reform the $244 billion initiative.The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows certain healthcare providers to buy prescription drugs at a steep discount and sell t...

Schoolgirl stabbing in UK prompts calls to change youth sentence appeal rules after boy walks free

CCTV footage showed the boy chasing the girl while carrying the knife.

Cornell Faculty Senate Moves Ahead With No-Confidence Vote Over Handling of Rape Case

After fierce debate, faculty members will begin voting Thursday on a resolution to condemn the administration’s handling of campus sexual assault.

Filing: Microsoft recorded $10B in revenue from OpenAI in Q1, nearly 11% of its total quarterly revenue, and has $7.2B in outstanding receivables from OpenAI

Rebecca Bellan / TechCrunch: Filing: Microsoft recorded $10B in revenue from OpenAI in Q1, nearly 11% of its total quarterly revenue, and has $7.2B in outstanding receivables from OpenAI Microsoft g

NBA Legend Who Earned Nearly $200 Million Admits He's Broke As Wild Spending Habits Revealed

NBA Legend Who Earned Nearly $200 Million Admits He's Broke As Wild Spending Habits Revealed NBA legend Paul Pierce claims he is "drowning financially" as mounting expenses and a bitter legal battle threaten to drain what's left of his once-massive fortune, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) The 49-year-old Boston Celtics icon alleges he is now "tapped out" after losing his lucrative television job at Fox Sports.Pierce, who previou...

Wayfair fall clearance sale: Shop bedding, sofas and more, up to 82% off

Wayfair's Fall Clearance sale runs through Oct. 31, with markdowns on home upgrades for the colder months. Shop cozy comforters, artificial Christmas trees and living room furniture to refresh your space before winter.Original price: $1,800This faux-leather recliner doubles as a heated massage chair, making it perfect for cold winter nights. It's also equipped with a power lift feature that helps you get in and out of the cushioned armchair.Original price: $980Use this sideboard in an entryway, ...

NASA's New UV Space Telescope Will Launch in 2031

NASA has committed to launching a new, more powerful UV space telescope. Named UVEX, the UltraViolet EXplorer, it will launch in 2031. It's about 100 times more powerful than its predecessor, GALEX, whose mission ended in 2013. UVEX will perform a survey in UV that will complement infrared surveys by other telescopes.