Young Australians are trusting AI for financial advice. But chatbots can fail in 3 ways
If you do use AI, treat its answers as a starting point. Ask for sources, check them against Moneysmart, and keep your account details out of it.
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The great sleeping giant of America has awakened | Robert Reich
The real question in my mind is whether Democrats will take advantage of the new age of populism The great sleeping giant of the US has awakened, taken a hard look at what’s become of the nation, and…
10 gratitude practices Harvard Health links to happiness and better health
Harvard Health Publishing links gratitude to happiness, better relationships, and more motivated workers. Here are 10 takeaways.
Billions in revenue proves Fifa right on the World Cup – but only on things it cares about
The 2026 edition of the tournament brought in untold amounts of money to Gianni Infantino’s governing body The total hasn’t entirely stopped rising yet, still clicking away towards a final tally.
Republicans Got Destroyed In 2026 Midterms—What Happened?
On “Forbes Newsroom,” Republican strategist and executive director of Principles First Brittany Martinez responded to the brutal 2026 midterm returns for Republicans.
Fewer mothers to appear in court days after giving birth under new guidance
The changes follow concerns over the number of mothers summoned to safeguarding hearings shortly after labour.
Michael Che Wants ‘SNL’ to Do Less Political Cold Opens, but ‘I Know How Our Bread Is Buttered’
The "Weekend Update" co-host acknowledges James Austin Johnson's Trump impression is "scary good" The post Michael Che Wants ‘SNL’ to Do Less Political Cold Opens, but ‘I Know How Our Bread Is…
- Michael Che wants less political cold opens on SNL.
- He acknowledges network's motivation for political content.
- Che praises Kenan Thompson's R. Kelly impersonation.
The AI boom has sparked a fiber frenzy, and suppliers like Corning are racing to keep up
AI's growth demands denser optical networks. This increases the need for more fiber across data centers.
- AI growth drives fiber demand
- Corning invests $585M in NC expansion
- Hollow-core fiber boosts data speeds
The biggest Supreme Court cases of the 2026-27 term
Britannica flags 9 major Supreme Court cases for 2026-27. Here are 5 of them, plus 1 the Court dropped, and when the term ends.
5 unusual presidential pets, from a leashed raccoon to tiger cubs
A raccoon on a leash, sheep on the lawn, and a pair of tiger cubs: 5 presidential pets from White House history beyond dogs.
Chiefs stick with embattled Harrison Butker for Jets game after another costly miss in Denver
- Chiefs keep Harrison Butker for Jets game after missed field goal in Denver.
- Butker acknowledges costly miss, missed 54-yard kick.
- Mansoor Delane returns to practice after shoulder injury.
SumatraPDF opens every PDF and ebook I own instantly, and it's the first app I install on Windows
I no longer need to bear with bloated PDF readers on my PC
Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn TTRPG Lays the Groundwork for His Next Series
Brotherwise Games is preparing to take the Cosmere, born out of Brandon Sanderson's creative brain, into the Space Age.
She once spoke for Zelenskyy. Now Ukraine suspects her of treason over her interviews and posts
Prosecutors say Russian state media used her statements. She says Zelenskyy has just proved her right.
NGF, BOA seek reliable data to boost rice production
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Bank of Agriculture are calling for a unified data system to boost rice production and address a significant supply gap.
Poor network: Reps eject ALTON officials from hearing, threaten sanctions
The House of Representatives has ejected officials of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria from a hearing on poor network qu Read More…
Evening recap: Free NIN slips, Yamal’s UCL record, other top stories
Read the evening’s top stories: How to get free NIN slips, Atiku’s 2027 subsidy promise, Lamine Yamal’s UCL record, and Tinubu’s return from Umrah.
Haley Stevens Destroyed Her Political Career for Absolutely Nothing
To win in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed had to overcome months of anti-Muslim attacks — including from his own party. The post Haley Stevens Destroyed Her Political Career for Absolutely Nothing appeared…
HIV-Blocking Antibody Shows Promise, but Resistant Strains Break Through
A new study finds that the VRC01 antibody initially protects against HIV infection, but resistant strains can cause breakthrough infections as antibody levels decline, highlighting the need for…
- Intravenous VRC01 antibody targets HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein
- VRC01 provided 66.3% protection against sensitive strains
- Resistant strains emerged post-treatment leading to breakthrough infections
Brain structure carries clues about who prefers instant gratification, study suggests
Would you take $20 today or $50 next month? A new brain imaging study suggests the answer may be partly reflected in the volumes of brain regions tied to reward and long-term planning.
Chinese scientists make a toothbrush that uses mild electric shocks to reduce plaque
No matter how thoroughly you brush your teeth in the morning and evening, the battle against bacteria is almost certain to be lost. Within a few hours of brushing, it will return in force and rebuild a solid defence line on the surface of your teeth.
Canva’s big layoffs say a lot about the AI design landscape
The AI design giant Canva just announced the first-ever major round of layoffs in its 13-year history. As part of the restructuring, 1,271 people—around 22% of the company’s overall staff—will either be laid off, asked to change roles, or relocate to the company’s headquarters in Sydney, Australia.
French Blood Banks Hit Alongside Cyberattack On European Supermarkets
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The refrigerators at three regional blood banks in France were hit by a cyberattack overnight between Sunday and Monday, at the same time hackers…
Polar Vortex Puts Europe's Gas Reserves at Risk
The European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts shows signs of an early disruption of the Arctic polar vortex that could send cold air into Northwest Europe as the energy-stricken continent…
Toothbrush that emits electricity may more effectively prevent gum disease
A toothbrush with bristles that produce electricity as they bend has shown promise for reducing plaque and gum inflammation
Oh, snap. Martian volcanoes might actually still be alive.
ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detects gas near Alba Mons on Mars, hinting at active volcanoes and new places to look for life.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Producer Yoshinori Kitase Hints That Square Enix is Interested in Movie Adaptations and New Games
Yoshinori Kitase, producer of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy and director of the original Final Fantasy VII, was optimistic about the possibility of more movie adaptations for Final Fantasy…
Final Fantasy Producer Cites Star Wars as a Key Inspiration for Characters and Mechanics in Franchise
Longtime Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase revealed to IGN that Star Wars was a big influence on the RPG franchise.
This self-powered toothbrush makes electricity to kill cavity-causing bacteria
Researchers have created a self-charging toothbrush that helps fight the bacteria linked to cavities and gum disease while preventing plaque buildup.
Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
I revealed yesterday that the new Xbox Nano controller supports a Wi-Fi connection directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now Microsoft is making it official today. Two new Xbox previews will let players try out using a phone as a controller on smart TVs, as well as cloud connect on the Xbox Nano to connect […]
Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off
You can save a heck of lot of money on Google’s Pixel 11 phones through November 8th, whether you want the best-for-the-least Pixel 11, or the slightly pricier Pixel 11 Pro that takes better photos. Even the big Pixel 11 Pro XL with a longer-lasting battery is hundreds off its original price. The Pixel 11 […]
DA urges voters not to split support as De Lille defends small parties
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis urged supporters to protect the party’s Cape Town majority, while GOOD leader Patricia de Lille defended voters’ right to back smaller parties and said coalition talks could follow the election.
Who won in China? In the US midterms, Susan Collins and the local firefighters
Republican Senator Susan Collins won in China on Tuesday. So did the volunteer firefighters. Voters in several small American communities with China in their names cast ballots in Tuesday’s US midterm elections. Their local contests had little to do with Beijing and a great deal to do with fire engines, budgets and paving.
Cybersecurity Agency I4C Warns Banks & Fintechs Against AI-Led Cyberattacks
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and fintech startups against the growing…
Fedora 45 is finally finished and fit
After two last-minute delays, it's here and running – albeit with a kernel series already at upstream end of life
Science should move past ‘top 2%’ label
India needs both fundamental research and practical solutions without making inclusion in the ‘top 2% scientists’ database’ the primary goal
The golden age of cheap flights in Europe was nice while it lasted
The pressure on margins will be greater for low-cost airlines, which start with less room for maneuver to reduce expenses.
U.S. university asks journal to remove professor’s name from paper with coauthor in China
A physics journal has removed a professor’s name from an article at his university’s request, because a coauthor works at a university in China that has been flagged for national security concerns.
Democrats’ Odds Of Winning Mississippi Near 90% In Betting Markets
The race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith has been designated as too close to call following Election Day and could take weeks to resolve.
ChatGPT is getting GIF generation tools to make creating animated images a lot easier
More memes for everyone.
Analysis: one in three acquired game studios has been shut down since 2000
A new analysis of over 300 game studios acquired by big companies since 2000 shows one in three studios has since been shut down completely, half of which were shuttered within five years of the…
Pakistan Switches to New Debt Formula
Pakistan is shifting away from short-term borrowing towards loans with maturities of five to ten years to reduce refinancing risks … Read More The post Pakistan Switches to New Debt Formula appeared…
Tractian is worth $1.4 billion and becomes the largest AI company in Latin America
Over the past two years, Tractian has undergone a brutal transformation in its business. The startup - which uses sensors and artificial intelligence models to prevent problems in industrial machinery…
Allied Bank and Chevening join forces to provide fully funded degrees at leading UK universities
The UK Government’s Chevening programme and Allied Bank Limited (ABL) have launched a new partnership that will enable talented Pakistanis to pursue fully funded master’s degrees at leading UK…
Texas Goes Blue: Is The Lone Star GOP Finished After James Talarico And Gina Hinojosa Victories?
On "Forbes Newsroom," Dr. Merrill Matthews, Texas State Chair at Our Republican Legacy, discussed Democrats' historic Lone Star State wins in the 2026 midterms.
Intermodal leads weekly gains as US rail traffic rises 3.5%, says AAR
Rail freight on U.S. carriers continues to turn in strong results. The post Intermodal leads weekly gains as US rail traffic rises 3.5%, says AAR appeared first on FreightWaves .
Texas was the new epicenter of the AI data center buildout. That might be kaput.
Texas is the fastest-growing data center market in the US and ground zero for Big Tech’s largest AI buildouts. But the blue wave that swept the Lone Star State may jeopardize that position.
Democrats' midterm gains could sideline Electoral College by 2028
Democrats' sweeping statehouse gains Tuesday have opened a path to effectively replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote in time for the 2028 presidential election — without needing to amend the Constitution.
How Big a Deal Is My Chemical Romance Scoring Its First No. 1 Album With a 20-Year-Old LP?
This week's Five Burning Questions looks at MCR's beloved 'The Black Parade' belatedly ascending to the Billboard 200's top spot, thanks to an anniversary reissue.
- My Chemical Romance's 20-year anniversary reissue of The Black Parade hits No. 1 on Billboard 200.
- First No. 1 album for the band, marking a significant milestone with no prior No. 1 achievement.
STAT+: Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave
The clinicians and researchers who will take office are ready to tackle the U.S. health care system.
Building Custom DNA without Bacterial Constraints
Moving high-fidelity DNA assembly from the production queue to the lab bench and the science can start sooner. The post Building Custom DNA without Bacterial Constraints appeared first on GEN…
Proning and high-frequency oscillation may not reduce duration of ventilation for children with lung injury
A treatment that is part of standard care for adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome does not provide the same benefit in children.
Elton John’s First Song to Enter YouTube Billions Club Might Surprise You
The 1989 video stars supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri and singer Chris Isaak.
World’s First “Lightsaber” Antenna Uses Plasma to Transmit Radio Waves
Learn how engineers built a novel radio antenna and why it might be so valuable for future space exploration.
Roundtables: Inside the Quest for Cognitive Immortality
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 In an effort to reach an elusive continuity of the self, some far-thinking technologists are working on ways to keep your brain going—even beyond death.
A dyslexia diagnosis can help struggling children, but what about the rest?
Children who struggle to read and are diagnosed with dyslexia can get additional help, but those who can't afford a test or don't meet the criteria get left behind. Surely there is a better way?
A year later, Springer Nature journal hasn’t updated article with fake reference to our cofounder
Some people might happily take credit for an article in Nature they did not write. That’s not the case when the credited author is a cofounder of Retraction Watch and the attribution comes in a citation to an article that doesn’t exist.
Earlier sleep tied to weight loss in people with prediabetes
"When we fall asleep—not just how much we sleep—seems to be an important and overlooked factor for weight loss and metabolic health."
Eye surgeons balk at Alberta’s plan to expand scope of duties for optometrists
- Alberta government allows optometrists to perform minor surgeries.
- Eye surgeons from Canada and Alberta oppose the expansion of optometrists' duties.
- Patient safety concerns raised due to potential complications.