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Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
Africa: DPI Closes $112m VC Fund to Back African, Middle Eastern Startups
[Daba Finance] DPI Venture Capital, the venture capital arm of Development Partners International, has closed its Nclude Fund at more than $112 million to invest in technology startups across Africa and the Middle East.
Republicans have knives out for Peltola as Democrats largely silent
Republicans are out for blood following a report that former Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D-Alaska) campaign recruited “spoiler” candidates to run on the ballot and siphon votes away from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). Democratic lawmakers, so far, have not come rushing to
Byron Allen Earns Profit After Selling All the Starz Stock He Bought From Steven Mnuchin
Buy low, sell high: Investor and media entrepreneur Byron Allen has sold all of the shares in Starz that he had acquired earlier this year from Steve Mnuchin, the former Hollywood producer who served as Treasury Secretary during President Trump’s first term. He sold all 1.8
How the quantum vacuum perturbs atoms, could shrink black holes and may have helped form galaxies
The word "vacuum" may conjure the image of empty space. Maybe you think of a region far outside the solar system without planets, debris, gas clouds or light. According to quantum theory, however, a vacuum is never truly empty. Quantum mechanics extends the Heisenberg
Detailed images reveal ribosome assembly inside human cells for the first time
For decades, ribosomes have been under the lens of many scientists. Ribosomes are highly sophisticated and complex molecular machines that allow cells to synthesize proteins. However, putting ribosomes together requires intricate assembly processes. While many underlying
Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro can cost up to a whopping $15K, infuriating fans
The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant introduced the redesigned laptop Wednesday, touting a new OLED display.
Patrick Stewart’s Career in Photos: ‘Star Trek,’ ‘X-Men,’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and More
Patrick Stewart, who died Wednesday at 86, starred in dozens of film, shows and TV movies across 60 years on screen. He was best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek” and Prof. Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” movies, and he received four Emmy nominations, three
An Italian farmer planted some decades-old seeds he found...
An Italian farmer planted some decades-old seeds he found in his attic. Wheat with seven ears per stalk came up and the farmer found a reference to this type of nutritious, drought-resistant wheat in the Bible’s book of Genesis.
Eyewitnesses remember feedback better after making an identification, study finds
An eyewitness can tell the truth, believe every word they say and still send an innocent person to prison. A new study by Stephen Charman from FIU's Department of Psychology takes on a question that has challenged the justice system for decades: Can we rely on eyewitnesses to
Terahertz light distinguishes two groups of particles trapped inside superconducting vortices
Scientists at Rutgers and in Estonia have used invisible light to look into tiny magnetic whirlpools, called vortices, inside a superconductor, revealing details that could help researchers develop better materials for carrying electricity.
Trump administration's definition of 'medically frail' unlawful, according to federal judge
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration's definition of "medically frail" used for Medicaid is unlawful, issuing a temporary injunction on states having to determine medical frailty. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns found in his ruling Thursday
Documenta 16 Names Four New Curatorial Team Members
The embattled German exhibition's latest appointments, artist Catherine Opie wins a Yale University award, and Dallas Art Fair partners with … a university?
Official The Elder Scrolls 6 Announcement Imminent, Report Says
Skyrim's 15th anniversary will give fans a real reason to be excited about a new Bethesda RPG
What animal bones in Malawi teach us about the social lives of people long ago
In the ancient past, when human communities were small and the only way to travel was by walking, what were the chances of meeting a stranger? And what would happen next?
European rivers retain far more plastic than they carry to the sea, study finds
Plastic that enters the environment does not necessarily make its way to the sea via rivers. In fact, only a tiny fraction eventually reaches river mouths. Most plastic remains on land or within river systems.
Flashback: Patrick Stewart Gives an Emotional Farewell Toast on Last Episode of ‘Star Trek: Picard’
In 2023, Patrick Stewart was given the opportunity to reunite with the complete Star Trek: The Next Generation cast, and he delivered a satisfying finale to Trekkies worldwide
Pre-APEC US ban on Chinese genomic giant widens biotech decoupling
Beijing has vowed to defend its firms after Washington blocked imports from China’s leading genomics group, extending the two countries’ trade war into biotechnology weeks before their leaders are due to meet in Shenzhen. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on
New World screwworm case reported in Arizona dog
Arizona reported its first case of New World screwworm on Wednesday, making it the third state to be impacted by the parasite. The confirmed case was found in a domestic dog in Cochise County, Ariz., which shares a border with Mexico, according to a press release from the U.S.
Wild orchids face growing challenges as conservation falls short
At first glance, it is easy to see why Corybas puniceus has captured the attention of collectors around the world. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, its unusual shape and bursts of color make it unlike almost anything else in the orchid world. The species, found
How eggs protect chromosome connections during prolonged dormancy
Eggs follow a very different developmental path from sperm. Once a male hits puberty, sperm cells are produced continuously throughout his life. Eggs, however, are all produced during the fetal stage. Once formed, eggs enter a long dormant state called the dictyate stage, in
Old walls, hidden histories: KL’s weathered facades reveal stories of a changing city
A walk through old KL reveals the histories, businesses and people behind its weathered buildings.
Snowball or avalanche? The best debt repayment plan depends on one thing
So... Which is it going to be?
Trump hammers culture war attacks on Andrews in final rally for Graham
President Trump launched a barrage of culture war attacks Thursday against Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews during his third and final campaign rally for Sen. Darline Graham (R) in South Carolina. “Darline Graham has devoted her entire life to the people of this state,
The hidden ways debt gets more expensive — even if you’re making payments
Credit card APRs are at a record high — don't get fleeced.
Sealing gaps and securing food can fight rodent infestations while protecting predators
Mice and rats can spread dangerous viruses and bacteria, trigger asthma attacks and damage property with their constant gnawing. So when rodents get indoors, most people take action to help keep their home safe.
Machine learning helps track semiconductor defects under more realistic temperature conditions
All materials contain inherent defects. These are not always harmful, since they can be used to engineer and introduce certain properties into a material. However, it is crucial to understand how they function and how they affect the material's properties.
Machine-learning models predict human health from microbiome data
Inside the gut, on the surface of the skin and lining your ears, mouth and nose are colonies of millions of microbes. For every human cell you have, there are at least as many microbial cells associated with your body.
Ubisoft Issues Official Update on Fate of Future Assassin's Creed Remakes
Ubisoft has confirmed no Assassin's Creed remakes are currently in development. It also shared updates on projects like Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Hugh Jackman Mourns ‘X-Men’ Co-Star Patrick Stewart: ‘A Tremendous Friend and Man. I Learned So Much From Him’
Hugh Jackman is mourning the loss of his long-time “X-Men” co-star and friend Patrick Stewart, who died on Wednesday at age 86 after a “brief battle” with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia. “We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today,” Jackman wrote on Instagram.
Exclusive-Greek PM calls Turkey-Libya maritime deal 'void;' calls for global truce after Black Sea attacks
By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday that the recently signed maritime deal between Libya's eastern parliament and Turkey was "blatantly illegal, null and void," adding that it "completely disregards
Steam Makes 96% Positive Puzzle Game Completely Free
Hexologic is free to keep on Steam for a limited time. Claim this relaxing Sudoku-inspired puzzle game and solve more than 90 levels.
Bipartisan pair of Senators press Kalshi, Polymarket over election markets
A bipartisan pair of senators are pressing Kalshi and Polymarket over prediction markets tied to the Nov. 3 midterm elections. “We write to express concerns about election-related prediction markets and to request specific information about your companies' efforts to prevent
Why Samsung’s record profits weren’t enough for investors
Samsung Electronics reported the most profitable quarter in its history on Thursday, with operating profit of 107.4 trillion won on revenue of 195.3 trillion won, and still watched its shares close more than 4% lower. At one point they were down 6.6%. The KOSPI, which had
35 states, DC reach $220M settlement with General Motors over driver data privacy
Automaker General Motors (GM) agreed to pay $220 million to settle a lawsuit with 35 states and Washington, D.C., which alleged the company sold drivers' data to insurance companies, several attorneys general involved with the settlement announced Thursday. A bipartisan
William Shatner and ‘Star Trek’ Family Mourn Patrick Stewart With Picard Tributes: ‘Godspeed, Captain’
Tributes from across the “Star Trek” franchise are pouring in for Sir Patrick Stewart following the news of his death at 86. Fellow USS Enterprise captain William Shatner posted a statement on Stewart to his Facebook page, writing, “What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir
What drives temperature preferences? Female mice have temperature sensors tuned to run warmer
Female mice like warmer spaces than males because of two types of tiny temperature sensors in their nerves which are tuned to switch on at higher temperatures, according to researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.
How Édouard Manet's Black Cat Became a Symbol of Modernity
Long associated with witchcraft and bad luck, the black feline became an emblem of artistic rebellion and urban life in 19th-century Paris.
King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'
As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and Shakespeare legend, has died
Stewart died at age 86 after "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease."
William Shatner, Seth MacFarlane, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Feige, More Remember Patrick Stewart: “He Was a Singular Talent”
The legendary actor, best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor X in 'X-Men,' died at 86.
Archive Of Our Own Might Be Down For Several Weeks And Fanfic Readers Are (Rightfully) Crashing Out
The reason for the extended outage is as yet unknown
Nanoparticle properties shape protein coats that guide cell entry and immune evasion
A new study has revealed molecular rules governing how nanoparticles interact with biological systems, showing how their physicochemical properties shape protein corona (PC) formation and influence biological outcomes. The findings provide a framework for designing
Vance makes fiery closing pitch for Paxton: 'Texas is not surrendering a damn thing'
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Vice President delivered a fiery closing pitch for Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday, telling supporters the Lone Star State would not surrender “a damn thing” on Election Day. “I need you to send a message on
Platner drops f-bomb after being tracked down by reporter in Maine
Disgraced former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner dropped an f-bomb in response to questions from a New York Post reporter who tracked him down in his remote oceanside community in Maine. “Who the f‑‑‑ are you weirdos?” Platner asked a reporter while pulling a kayak from
Finnish police launch criminal probe over forest cleared for Google data center
Finnish police opened a criminal investigation Thursday into Google’s work on a planned data center in northern Finland after the company cleared hundreds of acres of forest without completing required environmental reviews. The investigation adds to mounting scrutiny of
The World Judo Tour returns to Abu Dhabi with Day 1 wins
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam kicked off with historic gold for Azerbaijan's Konul Aliyeva, another title for Balabay Aghayev and stunning victories from Tihea Topolovec and Sukhrob Boqiev. France's Martha Fawaz also struck gold on an action-packed opening day.