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EU hopefuls fear new safeguard plans could create second-class members
EU candidate countries fear safeguards designed to prevent democratic backsliding, like a planned 15-year probation period, could create second-class membership and be used to exert political pressure.
Critical Role's latest D&D episode was so stressful, I discovered a new noise my mouth can make
Working names: A lell. A laull? I'll workshop it.
Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to create a ‘virtual cell’
Google DeepMind, Meta, and AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into Biohub, the nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, as reported by Reuters. The funding is part of a $1.8
AI adoption linked to increase in employment globally
Employment increases when firms adopt AI, with more people recruited to senior roles at the expense of junior roles, according to a study from King's College London and Stanford University in the U.S.
Alcohol in space: Exotic methanol discovered in planet-building zones
An international team of astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), of which the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a partner (NSF NRAO), has combined expertise from across the globe to open a new window on
Soup Activists Announce New Album Where The Rubbish Goes: Hear “Johnny”
St. Louis musician Martin Meyer used to lead the punk band Lumpy And The Dumpers and run the label Lumpy Records. Since 2020, Meyer has been cranking out playful lo-fi power-pop under the name Soup Activists. (He's really the only Soup Activist.) Thus far, Soup Activists have
What time does the Arc Raiders 'Frozen Trail' update release in your time zone?
The "Frozen Trail" update is coming soon to Arc Raiders. Here's what time it'll be released in your time zone, and what to expect from the update.
AI Bro Defends Sloppily Reverse-Engineering PlayStation Homebrew Tool Without Permission By Invoking ‘Freedom Of Speech’
Zer0Day justified his AI-slop rip-off of GoldHEN by stating that ‘creativity should never have to ask for permission’ in a lengthy post on GitHub
New leaks provide our first look at Apple and LG’s smart home devices
Following a report from Bloomberg yesterday that Apple is collaborating with LG for a new collection of smart home devices and accessories, a reliable leaker known as "pdfu" on X has revealed more details about several of the new products, including a thermostat with a "Far
Former Trump adviser: Remarks about LA, San Diego 'clumsy, sloppy'
David Urban, a former adviser to President Trump, panned the president's recent comments suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego if the regime successfully builds a nuclear weapon. “I do think that was a clumsy, sloppy kind of statement," Urban told CNN's
Landslides, flash floods and raging seas: is California ready for the ravages of El Niño?
A mix of natural disasters could all befall the state at once as it finds itself in the crosshairs of the climate phenomenon On a cloudless autumn afternoon, sunlight sparkled on the water that had quietly swallowed a busy intersection to the north of San Francisco, as the
Spared, married, hanged: the last weeks of Iranian protester Alireza Sepahi
Alireza Sepahi was arrested in the wake of Iran's January protests, was spared public execution in July after suffering a heart attack and married his fiancee on the eve of his death. But on the morning of October 5 came the moment the 25-year-old had feared for months when he
The Lord of the Rings D&D Books Smash Crowdfunding Record
The designers discuss rethinking their work and staying as close to Tolkien as possible
Watch live: Rubio makes case for Western democracy in Athens speech
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a major address from Greece on Wednesday, urging Western nations to return to their “civilizational roots” as the Trump administration seeks to reassure uneasy European allies. Speaking near the Acropolis, Rubio is expected to argue
The Catholic Church is benefiting from the Leo effect
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. have reported record numbers of conversions.
No One Writes About Everyday Life Quite Like Star Moles
This Philly singer-songwriter’s unusual way of seeing the world is yielding some amazing songs. It might be magic
University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities in wake of misconduct reports
The University of Arizona suspended most fraternity activities this week due to several misconduct reports against chapters on campus. Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman issued a letter to the fraternity and sorority community on Monday that said almost half of the 21
Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say
LONDON, Oct 7 - Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers.
Dorothea Tanning Beyond Max Ernst’s Shadow
A new biography attempts to make the case for Tanning’s independence and artistic strength in her own right, but remains frustratingly tethered to her husband.
Menopause drug Lenzetto returns to Spanish pharmacies in November
Gedeon Richter has told Euronews it expects this menopause treatment to be available again in Spain from mid-November, but warns that global limits could stop it meeting demand in 2027.
Nuclear traces in whales' teeth help scientists reconstruct their life stories
New analysis of traces of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing trapped in the teeth of stranded whales has helped scientists reconstruct their life stories.
New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations
A new framework designed to guide one of the hardest decisions in conservation—whether to move a species outside its historical range to save it from extinction—has been published in Conservation Science and Practice, capping a multiyear, Pacific–wide effort in which the
Resident Evil Requiem Writer Officially Teases First DLC Details
Story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem will focus on series antagonist Oswell Spencer, writer reveals
‘The Savant’ Finally Has a Release Date. Jessica Chastain Still Thinks Postponing It Was a Mistake
The Apple TV+ series will premiere in spring 2027, nearly two years after its release was halted following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk
South West Water owner taps investors to fix infrastructure after sewage spills
Pennon slashes dividend and launches £550m cash call ‘to drive improved outcomes for customers and communities’ The owner of embattled South West Water has slashed its dividend and launched a cash call to investors as it attempts to fund infrastructure investment, days after it
Rand Paul concerned Russian plague could be ‘weaponized’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) raised concerns that Russia could potentially be conducting biological weapons research involving the plague as global health officials seek more information about the mysterious death of a worker at a Siberian lab. The 28-year-old worker died on Oct. 2
Former BND chief's aide arrested as Germany's biggest spy scandal widens
Manfred D, former head of cabinet to ex-intelligence chief August Hanning, was taken into custody on charges of aiding and abetting treason. He is accused of obtaining classified BND documents and passing them to Hanning in exchange for payment since 2010.
Botter Sentenced To Prison In First Criminal Streaming Fraud Case, Will Return $8M In Slop Royalties
At this point, it feels like the music industry has simply adapted streaming bot-farmers into the business, but at least someone is facing some penalties for running up fake numbers. Earlier this year, the 54-year-old North Carolina singer-songwriter Mike Smith pleaded guilty
Vance: Iran must make 'meaningful' enrichment reduction to end war
Iran must do something “meaningful” related to their stockpile of enriched uranium to make progress in nuclear negotiations with the U.S., Vice President Vance said in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday. Iran’s claim of a right to enrichment is a key sticking point in
Audible Is Less Than $1/Month for 3 Months With This Fall Audiobook Deal
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are here, but there are more than just big-ticket electronics and fashion deals to be had. Audiobook listeners can now get three months of Audible for only $0.99/month as part of a limited-time deal, which ends Oct. 7. In addition to the 99-cent
OpenAI releases new batch of math breakthroughs
OpenAI released a new batch of mathematics breakthroughs on Tuesday following calls from AI researchers and developers to slow the growth of the technology. The company released 377 results that cover different physics, mathematical and other scientific problems solved by an
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
Paul McCartney Shares Four New Tracks On The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Special Edition), Bans Larry David From Shows
Back in May, Paul McCartney released his first new album in six years, a nostalgic look back at his Liverpool childhood called The Boys Of Dungeon Lane . It featured his first-ever duet with Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr on " Home To Us ," and it earned him his first nomination
Italians and Czechs push Brussels to ease green rules as energy crisis hits industry
Rome and Prague have joined forces to protect industry ahead of the EU leaders' summit in Brussels next week.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Announce ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ Anniversary Edition, Including Previously Unreleased ‘Shadow Album’
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have announced the release of “I Love Rock ‘N Roll + The Shadow Album,” a limited edition collection celebrating the legendary album’s 45 th anniversary, coming on December 11, 2026. Available as a two-record vinyl set and
Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran
Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tighter control of Hormuz, and Washington publicly pondered how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wielded.
PlayStation Bringing Back Ape Escape With Ex-Sonic Devs, Report Says
Sources say the team behind Sonic Mania and Penny's Big Breakaway is working on a new Ape Escape game for PlayStation 5.
Glen Powell Is Staying Quiet on Politics Because ‘I Do Not Like the Discourse,’ Says ‘Running Man’ Flopped After Paramount Laid Off ‘Entire Marketing Department’
Glen Powell is the latest Hollywood heavyweight to express a disinterest in talking about politics in press interviews. The “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Chad Powers” star is on the last cover of Esquire magazine and remembered growing up with parents who never brought up current
Tillis defends insulting Trump officials: 'I stand by all that'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Tuesday defended insults from his new political memoir thrown at Trump administration officials, saying that he stands "by all that." CNN's Kaitlan Collins read off Tillis's "unsparing" remarks from "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents,"
Celebrating 60 Years of NYC's Millennium Film Workshop
Founded by the Film-Makers’ Cooperative, the avant-garde space remains a suppotive home for a community of experimental and non-commercial filmmakers.
Annapurna’s New Game Is the Most Annapurna Game of All Time
Forever Ago, the latest game from publisher Annapurna Interactive, is a sentimental adventure that doesn't always earn its tears.
PFAS may raise blood pressure during pregnancy. Who is at risk?
Say no to sushi and steer clear of raw sprouts. Skip Bikram yoga. And keep your hands off that cat litter box.
Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds
Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by climate change are 23% less likely to engage in civic climate action and 18% less likely to make high-impact lifestyle changes compared with scientists who disagree with this belief.
‘Mami Wata’ Director C.J. Obasi, ‘Khartoum’ Filmmaker Ibrahim Ahmad and More Take New Projects to Durban FilmMart’s Co-Production Forum
The 17th Durban FilmMart kicks off Oct. 9 with a stacked, four-day program of talks, panels, think tanks and conversations that will spotlight some of the challenges and opportunities for the African film and TV industries and set the agenda for the continent’s filmmakers for
When will 2027's Social Security COLA be announced?
It won't be long until we know how much benefits will increase by next year.
What should teachers teach about the October 7 attacks?
After three years of listening to how we should teach October 7, what always strikes me is critics’ utter inability to accommodate the complexity of the conflict.
Lego’s ‘Heartlake the Musical’ Heads to Peacock in the U.S., Tencent in China Amid Global Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Lego’s first live-action musical feature, “Lego Friends: Heartlake the Musical” is set to premiere on streamers across the globe as well as Lego’s YouTube channel. The 50-minute original story, which is executive produced by “High School Musical” alum Kenny Ortega, will debut
Actor Jack Reynor to Be Honored at the Oscar Wilde Awards (Exclusive)
The event, ready for its 21st edition, will return to the Ebell theater in Los Angeles on March 11.