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From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
FBI agent reveals 'existential threat' that could unleash chaos across US without warning as Pentagon prepares for blackouts... and why families must stockpile food, keep cash and pack escape bags now
Americans are being urged to prepare themselves to survive without government help - as a former FBI agent reveals the terrifying threats growing within the US.
What makes this golden eagle chick so important?
The bird's arrival on a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland is seen as a key moment for the species.
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.
Hurricane-fueled storms threaten parts of US as torrential downpours sweep in overnight
A hurricane-fueled storm system is set to cause flooding and potentially make Halloween travel exceptionally dangerous.
Intel’s Shares Plunge 20% as A.I. Hinders Some Parts of Its Business
The chipmaker, whose largest investor is the U.S. government, reported that the A.I. boom’s domino effect had hurt sales to personal computer makers.
After Reinventing Mathematics, Can A.I. Eradicate Computer Bugs?
Using the same techniques that allowed A.I. technologies to crack a million-dollar math problem, researchers are building new systems that aim to solve the world’s cybersecurity crisis.
Polymarket and Kalshi Turn Midterm Elections Into a Multimillion Dollar Market
Betting markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have transformed America’s democracy into a new kind of casino.
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Time is running out for one of the most ambitious environmental pledges in history.
The New DNA Technology That Linked Ted Bundy to a 52-Year-Old Cold Case
Software known as STRmix was instrumental in identifying Mr. Bundy’s DNA in a decades-old sample.
Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot
A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.
Staggering 74.5% of NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 likely had CTE, study finds
A study of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 estimates that 74.5% had CTE, accounting for bias in brain donations because the disease can be diagnosed only after death.
Australian actor dies after injecting peptides - in what is believed to be the nation's first death linked to the unapproved products
Australian actor Richard Norton's death was 'triggered by' his use of unapproved peptides, a coroner has ruled.
DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Uniting 2 Delivery Giants
The deal combines the country’s largest restaurant delivery service with its biggest online grocery platform.
Monster of the deep: 'Beautiful and horrifying' barreleye fish is filmed in 4K for the first time
During a recent expedition off the coast of Central California, scientists from Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute encountered the fish 1,970 feet (600 metres) underwater.
Firefighters celebrate rain during Indonesia wildfires
A number of clips show firefighters celebrating in the rain.
Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending
The company’s free cash flow stayed positive in the last quarter even as it spent $45.2 billion on capital expenses like data centers and offered to pay workers to leave.
First 'Crackgate', now 'Gapgate'! iPhone Duo user spots a visible gap between the £2,000 foldable's back and hinge - and urges other early buyers to check their devices
After several users reported unsightly cracks on their screens, one early buyer has discovered a visible gap on his £2,000 device.
A Marathon Runner’s Hard Lesson
Racing in Chicago showed your newsletter host firsthand how warming is disrupting the sport.
New Batteries That Store Blistering Heat Are Taking Off
Large batteries that store electricity have revolutionized power grids and car markets. Now some start-ups are betting that “heat batteries” could be just as transformative.
Securing a Global Giant: HKSTP Lands Merck to Power Hong Kong’s I&T Ambitions
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The October 26 partnership with Merck is a prime example. The deal brings a Merck Hong Kong Centre directly into the Hong Kong Science Park, giving local startups immediate access to the global giant's scientific products, live demonstrations and expert consultation. The two sides will also co-organise technical training, clinical advisory sessions, and an annual Merck Innovation Day. Rogier Janssens, president of Merck...
Scientists propose a 'new state' of matter in which a liquid can flow in TIME
While solids, liquids, and gases make up the familiar world around us, scientists have now proposed a 'new state' of matter that is far, far stranger.
After Flying Past the Moon, an Artemis II Astronaut Lands at a New Job in California
Reid Wiseman, now a retired emeritus astronaut, will become deputy director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA’s premier center for deep-space robotic missions.
Forget Fido! Ancient Egyptians called their dogs names like 'He-of-the-Underworld', new discovery reveals
While today's most popular dog names include Milo, Teddy and Luna, ancient Egyptians appear to have preferred something a little more dramatic.
Americans warned to prepare for official emergency alert system test
Americans have been warned to prepare for an official emergency alert test that will blast on televisions and radios nationwide.
Chinese AI chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX says new GPU matches Nvidia’s H200 as chip gap closes
Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX claims that its new Tiangai 300 graphics processing unit (GPU) can match and even surpass Nvidia’s H200 in real-world AI workloads, highlighting efforts by domestic players to close the technology gap with the US chip giant. In a live demonstration for mainland Chinese media outlets on Wednesday, the Shanghai-based firm showed the Tiangai 300 outperforming the H200 in complex multimodal tasks, including text-to-image and text-to-video...
These Patients Struggle With Runaway Bones. Finally There’s Hope.
F.O.P., a rare genetic condition, causes uncontrolled explosions of bone. A new drug may slow or halt the process.
South West Water given lowest environmental rating
The water firm is performing "significantly below target" for pollution, the Environment Agency says.
RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections
In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move.
US intelligence report offers first clear glimpse at top-secret Chinese spaceplane accused of releasing mysterious objects above Earth
A US intelligence report has offered the first clear glimpse of China's top-secret spaceplane.
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