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Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.
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‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Spider-Man’ Digital-Human Pioneer Remington Scott to Head Eros Imagination (EXCLUSIVE)
The Hollywood technologist who led Gollum’s motion capture on “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and built the first digital humans made with Light Stage technology for “Spider-Man 2” will run Eros Imagination, a new creative technology and experiences business set up by
Adam Mosseri says negativity around AI is ‘going to get worse’
Asked about AI and the trend of college students booing tech CEOs at graduation ceremonies, Instagram head Adam Mosseri acknowledged in an interview that a lot of people really don't like AI, and it's not just young people and creatives. Appearing on the Colin and Samir podcast
Atomic magnetism reveals why iron, but not chromium, can produce ammonia using sunlight
Two nearly identical materials have completely different chemical behavior. Research teams at the University of Vienna and TU Wien studied catalysts that use the energy of sunlight to produce ammonia. Surprisingly, when the three iron atoms that form tiny triangles in these
5.5-magnitude quake hits Japan’s Chiba prefecture
The quake, measured lower 5 on Japan’s seismic scale, had a depth of about 52km and there was no tsunami threat.
My Chemical Romance Waves White Flag in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Flap: ‘Agreement Reached’
The rock band agreed to stop using costumes resembling the iconic cheer squad’s uniforms in a skit featuring backup dancers at its Hollywood Bowl shows
‘Pixels and Pencils’ Panelists Talk the Dangers of AI, Demanding Animation Processes and the Importance of Human Creativity
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, animators are increasingly facing questions about the future of their craft and the role of human creativity in filmmaking. But the majority are not interested in letting AI into their art of storytelling. At Variety‘s “Pixels
Murkowski calls for 'truth' from Peltola amid 'pattern of lies and coverups'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) called for the “truth” from former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) amid what she said was a “pattern of lies and coverups” following reports the Democrat’s campaign recruited one of her midterm opponents to “ballot-stack.” “While some may try to
Google parent Alphabet tumbles after profit disappoints, warns AI is battering its cash flow
Alphabet's cash burn was driven by spending to boost cloud capacity and fund AI research.
Can you name the horror games these deeply unpleasant bathrooms are from?
Bring holy water and Clorox wipes
Stevens's fiancé says he'll vote for Rogers over El-Sayed
The fiancé of Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) said this week he would support GOP candidate Mike Rogers over Stevens’s former Democratic primary rival, Abdul El-Sayed, in Michigan’s Senate race. In an interview published Wednesday, Jason Turkish accused the Democrat of using
Fed hits pause on interest rates
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed holds rate steady ahead of midterms Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady Wednesday despite stubborn inflation. © Mark Schiefelbein,
Hayden Panettiere’s Death Ruled Accidental by Police
The Greenville Police Department closed the investigation into the actress' death
Macromolecular crowding could help build artificial cell systems
Macromolecular crowding can serve as a design tool for controlling the formation and organization of synthetic DNA droplets, a study from Science Tokyo reveals. Researchers investigated this strategy using DNA nanostars and polymeric crowding agents to mimic the crowded
Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Producer and Writer JB Smoove to Keynote at Variety’s Business Managers Breakfast
Variety will host its annual Business Managers Breakfast, presented by City National Bank, in Los Angeles on Nov. 12. The breakfast will bring together those featured in Variety’s Business Managers Elite issue to celebrate the achievements of top entertainment business managers
Why the Peltola ‘spoiler’ controversy may be too late to shake up Alaska
Allegations that Mary Peltola’s campaign was involved in recruiting “spoiler” candidates to siphon votes from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan shook up the Alaska Senate race on Wednesday. Peltola's campaign and national Democrats denied any involvement, but Republicans responded
World Of Warcraft’s Long Awaited Housing Feature Was The Best Thing About This Expansion, So Why Did I Stop Visiting?
You can always come home
Crowley holds 7-point lead over Tiffany in new Wisconsin gubernatorial poll
Democrat David Crowley has slightly widened his lead over his GOP opponent, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial contest, according to new polling released Wednesday. The Marquette University Law School Poll found that 51 percent of likely voters in
Bangladesh Soccer League, Indonesian Film Venture Drive U.K. Firm Goldfinch’s Asia Push (EXCLUSIVE)
A proposed Bangladeshi soccer league and an Indonesian film joint venture sit at the center of Goldfinch International’s move into Bangladesh and Indonesia. The company is the emerging-markets division of London-based entertainment financier and producer Goldfinch. In both
Website leaks data on more than 40,000 DHS employees
Nonprofit leaker collective Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets) published data Wednesday on more than 40,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees, some of whom are working in the intelligence community. The collective did not identify the source who leaked the
California weather is ‘well into extreme territory’ with historic high tides
Seawater surges into low-lying communities from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, homes and businesses Historic high tides have caused chaos up and down the California coast this week, as parts of the state were inundated by record-breaking water levels.
Libya's eastern administration bars entry to Iranians, Afghans
TRIPOLI, Oct 28 - Libya’s eastern-based government banned the entry of Iranian and Afghan nationals through all land, sea and air ports, the government said late on Wednesday.
Molecular architecture determines tomato plant resistance to its main pest
An international study investigating why wild tomatoes are more resistant to the tomato leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta) than cultivated varieties revealed that the secret lies in the spatial structure of a plant defense molecule. The researchers mapped the biochemical origin
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Breaking Away,’ Dies at 95
Barbara Barrie, the Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony-nominated actress who starred in the original production of “Company” and in films including “Breaking Away,” died Wednesday in Manhattan. She was 95. Her daughter confirmed her death to the New York Times and said Barrie’s death was
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
HHS gives compounding pharmacies free rein to make certain peptides
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story HHS gives compounding pharmacies free rein to make certain peptides Without finalizing any new approvals or regulatory changes, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on
TV station says it is ‘pulling’ GOP ad attacking Pennsylvania House candidate
President Donald Trump’s No Going Back PAC had targeted Democrat Janelle Stelson over an unsubstantiated allegation.
World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’
'The craziest numbers I've seen in 17 years'
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
Trump facing new hearing on East Potomac Park
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump facing new hearing on East Potomac Park A federal judge is ordering a new hearing regarding President Trump’s plans to redevelop East Potomac Park after he posted on social media this week vowing to press
Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese film “Variant,” a sci-fi action thriller from director Qilin Li, is headed to North America with International Media Network (IMN), which acquired U.S. and Canadian rights. Sales company Cappu Films unveiled that deal and others across Europe, Asia and Latin America at
A hacker stole more than 40,000 DHS employee records
A hacker stole a trove of personal information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The breach exposes the names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses, and office locations of more than 41,000 employees, including those in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Explaining the difference between brittle and ductile behavior in polymer glasses
Glasses are (mostly) brittle, metals can be ductile (plastic), and liquids flow easily. Polymers are interesting because they exhibit all three types of behavior, depending on their chemical nature, temperature, and deformation rate. If polymers are not able to crystallize,
Watch live: Trump seeks to boost GOP in Ohio amid final sprint to midterms
President Trump heads back to Ohio Wednesday evening as Republicans make a last-minute push to rally GOP voters ahead of next week's midterm elections. Trump is expected to campaign for Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), who is facing a tough battle against former Sen. Sherrod Brown
Dead Star Offers a Glimpse Into Our Solar System’s Future
A ring of debris hints at planetary survivors The post Dead Star Offers a Glimpse Into Our Solar System’s Future appeared first on Nautilus .
FEC electronic filing system back online after multiday outage
The Federal Election Commission's (FEC) electronic filing system was restored and online Wednesday afternoon, nearly two days after the system initially went down with little explanation. In a post on social platform X shortly before 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, the FEC announced the
John Sununu says brother 'totally wrong' about election hypothetical
John E. Sununu pushed back this week against his brother’s recent suggestion that the New Hampshire Senate nominee would be “up by 30 points” if voters believed it was him on the ballot. Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu made the comment in an interview with CNN after the
Queens Of The Stone Age – “Run Away From The Mob”
The post Queens Of The Stone Age – “Run Away From The Mob” appeared first on Stereogum .
The best Han 86 build in Modern Warfare 4
A guide detailing the best Han 86 build in Modern Warfare 4, along with the loadout and class to run with it.
Meta, Snap head back to Los Angeles court for social media addiction trial
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta, Snap head back to LA court in social media addiction trial Social media giants Meta and Snap, the company behind Snapchat, are heading back to court this week for the latest trial in a lawsuit alleging their platforms were
Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to guide cooperation in the next few years during his trip to the Philippines. Hegseth
‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Extends Theatrical Run as Amazon MGM Says Movie “Delivered Against Our Goals” (Exclusive)
Sacha Baron Cohen directed and stars in the feature that is now streaming on Prime Video.
Biden-era officials who quit over Gaza urge 2028 candidates to denounce policy architects
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - US officials who had resigned from former President Joe Biden's administration over his Gaza policy said on Wednesday that Democratic presidential candidates for the 2028 race should denounce that policy and its architects. •
Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low
Similar resolutions have been approved almost every year since 1992, but usually by overwhelming margins.
Pretti family: DOJ refusing to turn over evidence
The parents of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis nurse who was shot and killed by federal immigration agents earlier this year, accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of protecting those responsible for his death and refusing to provide answers about the ongoing investigation. “At
Q&A: Decoding the cell—a conversation with a computational biologist
Computational biologist Christina Leslie, Ph.D., has spent nearly two decades at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) building computational tools that help make sense of some of the most complex data in biology.
Chornobyl dog population shows genetic signatures of directional selection
The latest research on the wild population of dogs in Chornobyl reveals that the genetic differences between these dogs and other similarly isolated dog populations are likely evidence of directional selection, not mutation. The work suggests a potential association between
High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.
