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Epic Systems used AI to find security flaws that could expose patient records
The medical records company used Anthropic's Claude Mythos model to find vulnerabilities that could let hackers view records undetected
Friday essay: The Catcher in the Rye is 75 – and every time I meet Holden Caulfield, I see him anew
The rebellious teen narrating J.D. Salinger’s classic novel of arrested development still speaks to us. But should we be listening?
Judge permanently dismisses Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian, citing Trump pressure
Judge Todd Edelman barred prosecutors from refiling charges, citing Trump's political pressure on U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revive a case her own office called meritless
True identity emerges from lived experience, not hidden essence, research finds
So, you're a people pleaser? A social chameleon? Perhaps you're an introvert or an extrovert.
Birds are building nests with our rubbish. Can we offer them something better?
Birds are ingenious when it comes to foraging for nest materials, but in the Anthropocene, this often comes at a cost. Giving them better options is one solution.
Why women have more pain: science begins to uncover the “unexplored black box” of this symptom
A review in ‘Science’ notes that there is an urgent need for “answers to rule out the usual approach of ‘it’s all in your head’”.
How loss of the critical tumor suppressor p53 enables mutant cells to expand through normal tissue
A protein known as p53 is, of all tumor suppressors in human cancer, the most frequently altered by gene mutations. When mutations cause it to be absent or nonfunctional, its loss can allow…
Viral enzyme cuts bacterial sensor protein, triggering defense against invading phages
In the fight to find better treatments for bacterial infections, one rapidly evolving therapy uses a group of viruses called bacteriophages (phages).
Australia’s proposed laws could help regulate privacy risks from chatbots – if we get the details right
Big AI companies may already know much more about you than you’re comfortable with, even if you’ve never used their services.
Precisely patterned molecular threads boost neuron growth and synapse formation in cell cultures
Northwestern University scientists have developed remarkably long, precisely patterned molecular threads that could open new possibilities for designing advanced materials.
See Why Deicidium Returned Is One of 2026's Most Promising New Graphic Novels
The team behind DC's critically acclaimed New Gods relaunch are back with Deicidium Returned, and it's one of the most exciting new graphic novels of 2026.
Mountain Province Diamonds gives De Beers 49% Gahcho Kué stake
Diamond-market weakness pushes the Canadian miner to shed mine liabilities and seek fresh funding for its balance sheet.
Houthis hit power grid supplying Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
A Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia damaged power equipment supplying the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, in the second attack in two weeks on the kingdom's holy cities.
Taylor Swift’s Albums Are All Rising — Right Before Her Likely Return To No. 1
All seven Taylor Swift albums on the Billboard 200 rise this week as 'The Life of a Showgirl' prepares for a likely return to No. 1.
NFL Expert Picks for Week 4
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Week 3 was an absolute mess for NFL picks. We had been feeling pretty good about ourselves until Sunday rolled around and slapped us upside the head with the Commanders…
The best pumpkin spice coffee capsules and packs, so you can indulge your fall habit at home
Pumpkin spice season has arrived — here's how to integrate it into your at-home caffeine setup so you don't bankrupt yourself at Starbucks.
‘Sex is not a priority’: Gen Z on why they’re not hooking up
Playboy has resurrected its 1983 sex questionnaire for Generation Z, and according to the magazine, what it found was surprising.
Transportation provider accused of hiding freight revenue from owner-operators
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges a Michigan transportation provider systematically understated load values before calculating compensation owed to owner-operators.
Earth’s geographic poles wander more than we had thought
A phenomenon known as true polar wander, different to the movement of the magnetic poles, may be more common and more dramatic than previously known
Amazon Secures 20 Years of Nuclear Power From Constellation
Goldman analyst Carly Davenport views Amazon's nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy as "positive for industry broadly" as the "Powering Up America" theme and nuclear theme continue as Big Tech…
- Amazon secures 20-year nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy
- Constellation Energy will supply 690 megawatts from Calvert Cliffs plant
- Agreement supports infrastructure investment and clean energy supply
Anthony Anderson to Host 2026 Soul Train Awards: ‘I’m Thrilled to Be Back’
The Black-ish star has an extensive resume as an awards show host.
In case you missed it: Sibiya told teen to save herself for him | Mudzinganyama gets Bail | Proteas avoid group of death
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 1 October 2026, in our simple daily news update.
British-Iranian man arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
A 27-year-old man who is a dual U.K./Iranian national was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
Govt hikes petrol by Rs3.26, cuts diesel price by Rs1.01 per litre
The federal government on Thursday increased the price of petrol by Rs3.26 to Rs390.66 per litre, while reducing high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.01 to Rs399.34 per litre, effective October 2, 2026.
FMCSA’s Elison: ‘weeks’ away from fixing Motus user experience
FMCSA’s deputy administrator gave a rough timeline on fixing the rollout of Motus, which has been troubled from day 1. The post FMCSA’s Elison: ‘weeks’ away from fixing Motus user experience appeared…
Mexico Fiscal Deficit Runs 276 Billion Pesos Below Plan Through August 2026
Rio Times Markets · Mexico Key Facts —The release Mexico’s Finance Ministry (SHCP) reported August public finances on 30 September 2026.
List of Companies Laying Off Employees in October
White-collar sectors including financial activities and professional and business services are losing jobs.
- 16,000 financial jobs cut in September
- 11,000 professional and business services positions eliminated
- Healthcare and service sectors added 55,000 jobs
How does the Kremlin want the loyalist media to report on Russia’s 2027 federal budget? Start with social benefits. Don’t mention that 44% goes to the military and security agencies.
Russian state-run and government-aligned online news outlets have received guidelines on how to cover Russia’s proposed 2027 budget. The government submitted it to the State Duma on September 30.
Indian embassy in UAE says wounded flydubai captain in good health
Indian Ambassador Deepak Mittal visited injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital, saying he was in “good health and recovering well” after being attacked by his co-pilot.
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Registrations open for 30-day fitness drive
Dubai: Registrations have opened for the 10th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), with residents and visitors invited to take part in 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 days. The 2026 edition will run from October 31 to November 29 under the theme ‘What’s Your 30x30?’, encouraging people to choose activities that…
Paramount promised 30 movies a year to win Warner Bros. Losing Miramax if it fails may not scare it
A federal judge signed off on the deal Wednesday. The $30 million-per-film penalty matters far more than the Miramax ultimatum.
Best debt consolidation loans borrowers should know now
Debt consolidation could help you simplify payments and cut interest costs if you know which loans to consider.
- Discover offers fee-free debt consolidation loans with competitive rates
- LightStream provides high loan amounts with no fees, targeting strong credit
- SoFi features flexible repayment terms up to 7 years with rate discounts
Fed’s Jefferson signals patience as next rate move stays data-driven
Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Philip Jefferson said on Thursday that the Fed "is fully committed to returning inflation to 2% target” and that future interest rate decisions “should be…
Kenya: Dangote Refinery IPO Open to Kenyans Through NSE-Listed Gdrs
[Daba Finance] Kenyan investors could gain access to Dangote Petroleum Refinery shares through Global Depositary Receipts traded on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, creating a local route into…
Russian tug Sarmat spent nearly a week operating around critical underwater cables off the coast of Denmark with seabed-capable equipment
The Russian tugboat Sarmat spent nearly a week operating near critical underwater cables off the Danish coast, according to observations shared by open source intelligence (OSINT) project Russian Forces Spotter regarding vessel’s movements.
It’s Looking Possible That Zuckerberg Is Accidentally Committing Corporate Suicide
"The largest misallocation of capital in history." The post It’s Looking Possible That Zuckerberg Is Accidentally Committing Corporate Suicide appeared first on Futurism .
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002
The 10-year yield touched 5.34% on Thursday as a global bond selloff extended into the fourth quarter, pushing borrowing costs to multi-decade highs worldwide
Opus 5.5 loves to tell you ‘this matters’ (and other AI writing tells)
Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.
- "Dependable" appears 23 times more often in Claude Opus 5.5's writing than in humans
- "This matters" occurs 116 times more frequently in Opus 5.5 than in human writing
- Astra model emphasizes "another dimension" and uses "may provide" or "can provide" hedging
FG launches digital postcode system, says ‘Every Nigerian deserves to be found’
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, assigning a unique digital postcode to addressable buildings across Nigeria.
Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits
A Toronto hospital network is set to greatly expand its unique permanent housing program that largely serves homeless people who visit hospital emergency departments an inordinate amount of time. The University Health Network’s Dunn House has seen great success in the early days for its 51 residents, a model that will expand to help 300…
Higher daily step counts linked to fewer mental health problems in early adolescence
Every extra walk to school, casual soccer game in the park or trip to the store could be doing more for teenage mental health than first thought, according to new research tracking thousands of adolescents in the U.S.
Finances: Government plans 700 million euro bailout for care insurers
The financial situation of the nursing care insurance is tense. In order to plug holes in the short term, more money is to be provided this year.
EU’s hodgepodge tech policy exposes members to Chinese vendor risks, says think tank
RUSI wants procurement rethink that could put US suppliers under scrutiny too
Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Use of Copyrighted Works to Train AI
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a ruling Tuesday (Sept. 29) that Ross Intelligence’s use of copyrighted material to train its legal artificial intelligence search engine was not fair use…
Anthropic Said to Target Mega-IPO Before Thanksgiving Holiday
Anthropic PBC is seeking to go public as soon as the middle of November, according to people familiar with the matter, after the artificial intelligence model maker pushed back plans to list.
A court just ruled that training an AI on someone else's editorial work isn't fair use
Ross developed an AI-based legal research platform that allowed lawyers to submit legal questions and receive relevant passages from court opinions.
Researchers filmed butterflies at over 1,000 frames per second. The results suggest butterfly wings aren’t just pretty; they’re optical illusions
Researchers shot butterflies taking off in super slo-mo and found the patterned wings may actually be an optical illusion to make predators miss
FTC Is Investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and Other AI Companies Over Product Risks
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over potential consumer and safety risks posed by their products, with the agency reportedly preparing requests for documents and executive testimony.
You can now buy more than 2,000 games for $5 or less on Steam
That's right: The 2026 Steam Autumn Sale is live.
Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter
Twelve South, the company behind a range of premium Apple accessories, has launched a notable expansion of its Airfly brand.
Caring for patients through affordable orthopaedic solutions
Richard Slavin, portfolio manager at Anstem Medical, shares the company’s journey supplying medical devices and expanding into sports injuries, rehabilitation and holistic surgical care.
Protecting sight before vision fades
Across the province, 305 clinics and six district hospitals offer primary eye health services.
- Gauteng's Minister of Health emphasizes community-based healthcare.
- Siyabaphilisa outreach in Winterveld and Tshepong highlights accessibility.
- Diabetic retinopathy risks blindness; early screenings crucial.
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Scammers target new students by hijacking legitimate US university emails
Scammers are offering students fake jobs and stealing their money
Physicists unveil the most accurate atomic clock ever — and it could literally redefine the second
Physicists have used radioactive lutetium to create what they say is the most accurate atomic clock ever, keeping time perfectly up to 19 decimal places.
Here’s an early preview of the Googlebook’s extensive media editing tool
Following the camera and text editing apps, we’re now getting a good look at the Googlebook’s elaborate media editing tool.
This startup wants to turn idle car inventory into rental revenue
When Igor Dobrianskyi looks at a car dealership lot, he doesn't see rows of cars — he sees millions of dollars just sitting there, depreciating.