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'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
'Charred remains of Noah's Ark' discovered as researchers unearth burnt wood 30 feet underground
A discovery deep beneath a mysterious formation in Turkey's mountains has raised hopes that the final resting place of Noah's Ark may have been found.
Ex-FBI boss tells Americans to take warnings to stock up seriously: 'Get your stuff today'
The former number two agent at the FBI has sent a dire message to Americans after the Pentagon's secret military plans were revealed.
Weather warning lifted as third storm to hit Scotland eases off
Energy provider SSEN says 2,000 properties in the north of Scotland are still without power after days of high winds and heavy rain.
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We hear from Ondřej Surý, the programmer whose PHP patches helped avert a cyber crisis.
McCain predicts Elizabeth Holmes will get a Trump pardon
Meghan McCain, former Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) daughter, predicts that convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will get a pardon from President Trump. “One of my hottest, hot takes is that Elizabeth Holmes will eventually get a Trump pardon,” McCain wrote on the social platform X. She shared her thoughts in another post, asking comedian and...
CFTC sues to block Utah from enforcing gambling laws against prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah to stop the state’s efforts to shut down CFTC-registered contract markets. The lawsuit follows a lengthy battle the state has been fighting against prediction markets. In August, a federal judge in Utah ruled that the...
FEC electronic filing system hit with hours-long outage
The Federal Election Commission's electronic filing system has been down for hours on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson who confirmed the agency's IT teams are working to restore the service. According to the FEC's incident update page, the agency said Monday night it is "investigating this issue," stating the FEC filing system is down. An...
DCCC pushes for ads targeting GOP on AI, data centers in dozens of key House races
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is pushing for advertising targeting Republican candidates over their record on AI and data centers in dozens of key House races, as technology-related issues take on new significance in the midterm elections. In a report shared first with The Hill, the Tech Oversight Project noted that House Democrats' official...
Kalshi expands protections for users aged 18-20
Prediction market platform Kalshi is expanding protections for young traders aged 18-20, which includes a new monthly deposit limit. Accounts in the age range will now have a $2,500 monthly deposit limit, Kalshi announced in a press release Tuesday. They will be automatically placed into “special accounts” that will have extra protections and built-in...
It’s Docktober. Do You Know Where the Sea Slugs Are?
Where there are floating docks, there are often communities of colorful marine organisms just below — and a community of curious people just above.
Trump says he will ban the term artificial intelligence
President Trump said Tuesday that he was banning the term artificial intelligence “in all relevant documents and everything else.” “In short order, we will be officially BANNING the term, ‘AI/Artificial Intelligence,’ in all relevant documents, and everything else, due to its inaccuracy,” he wrote on Truth Social. Trump hit on The Wall Street Journal for...
CyberStrikeAI Uses 44 AI Agents to Automate Hacking Operations Against Japan Targets
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of three cyber attacks targeting organizations in Japan in which artificial intelligence (AI) was a key element, either in the driving seat or to assist a human operator. TrendAI, which analyzed three exposed server environments used by threat actors to conduct the malicious cyber operations, described them as distinct from previously published
Nanotyrannus Skeleton ‘Jodi’ Is Auctioned for $47.3 Million
The T. Rex cousin is the latest dinosaur fossil to fetch a high price at an auction, this time at Sotheby’s.
Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
GM Is Leaving NYSE for the Nasdaq After More Than 100 Years
After more than 100 years on the New York Stock Exchange, the automaker is shifting its listing to the Nasdaq, which is home to many technology companies.
Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'
A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.
Apple issues warning to iPhone users over 'extremely sophisticated attack'
Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after identifying an 'extremely sophisticated attack' that can hijack devices.
Meet the world's first corporate psychopath: Scientists say 17th century mutinous merchant Jeronimus Cornelisz fits the bill
A merchant who oversaw the murders of 100 men, women and children after a shipwreck 400 years ago may have been the world's first corporate psychopath, scientists say.
Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?
Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
What's happening to our rubbish?
As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.
'One of only three skeletons': Nanotyrannus skeleton goes on display before New York auction
‘One of only three skeletons’: Nanotyrannus skeleton goes on display before New York auctionA rare Nanotyrannus skeleton is heading for auction with a price tag of at least $6million. Nicknamed “Jodi", the roughly 10-foot-all skeleton is being auctioned by Sotheby’s in...
Robot wars in Leeds: Delivery company accuses British disability charity of 'selectively editing' videos showing its autonomous bots colliding with wheelchair users
A robot delivery company has accused a British disability charity of 'selectively editing' videos showing its autonomous bots colliding with wheelchair users.
How Billionaires Are Fighting the Prop 40 California Wealth Tax
The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is heavily engaged in next week’s elections.
Why do Gen Z watch TV with subtitles on? Youngsters reveal why they can't do without them - from fear of missing a crucial line to deciphering strong accents
YouGov quizzed subtitle-fans on their reasoning - and uncovered several key themes.
Leading figures from Expedia, Skyscanner and Booking.com among speakers announced for WTM
Senior figures from Expedia, Skyscanner and Booking.com are among those who will share their expertise on the Future Stage, Trends Stage and Experience Hub at WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio. “This year’s programme reflects where the industry is heading, with data-led insight on the Trends Stage, practical thinking on the Future Stage, and creative problem-solving in the Experience Hub,” said Chris Carter-Chapman, Event Director at WTM London. “Whatever their role, attendees will leave with fresh ideas and the tools to put them into action.”
Gen Z have cancelled the builder's brew! Survey reveals classic cuppas have fallen out of favour - with youngsters now opting for trendy matchas and green teas
The builder's brew is facing extinction as Gen Z swaps traditional tea and coffee for trendy matcha, green tea and herbal drinks, a survey suggests.
Revealed: The 5 new emojis coming to your smartphone in 2027 - including one with a very rude hidden meaning
If you're a fan of emojis, you'll be happy to hear that five brand new characters are on their way.
GoAhead TLS Flaws Allow Revoked Client Certificates and Enable Session Decryption
The GoAhead embedded web server loaded a certificate revocation list into its default TLS backend but never turned revocation checking on, so a revoked client certificate could still pass login on affected setups. The flaw is in builds that use the OpenSSL backend with mutual-TLS, where the server checks a client certificate and vice versa, and a revocation list is configured to block revoked
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