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Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US

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Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users

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Oct 10, 2026

Philadelphia police receive false homicide tip from Anthropic AI model

Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model submitted a false homicide tip to the Philadelphia Police Department in July, the company disclosed on Friday. The AI firm said its Claude Haiku 4.5 model filled out a form on a website page soliciting the public's help to gather more information about unsolved homicide on July 18. The model submitted...

Oct 10, 2026

Anthropic Agents Tried to Fill Out Visa Forms on State Dept. Website

The Philadelphia Police Department said the agents had also sent in a false homicide tip. The incidents led the White House to call for better disclosure of rogue A.I. behavior.

Oct 10, 2026

Google Fitbit Edge tracker to launch on October 12: Expected price, features and India availability

Google teased the Fitbit Edge tracker for October 12, 2026, revealing a metal chassis and canyon color scheme. Leaks suggest seven-day battery life, iPhone support, Gemini integration and a price near $180. Google says the tracker has no confirmed launch date in India, Japan or Turkey.

Oct 10, 2026

Anthropic's Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false tip to a Philadelphia police website about an unsolved homicide case, authorities and Anthropic said.

Oct 10, 2026

King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics

The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.

Oct 10, 2026

Geomagnetic Solar Storm on October 11? What to know about the powerful eruption heading towards Earth

A powerful solar eruption recorded on 8 October could trigger a moderate geomagnetic storm on 11 October, NOAA has warned. The event may brighten auroras but could also affect satellite signals, radio communications, navigation systems and power networks.

Oct 10, 2026

Venezuela authorises Musks Starlink to operate in country

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has authorised Elon Musk's SpaceX-operated satellite internet service Starlink to operate in the country, Reuters reported, citing a statement from the Venezuelan government.

Oct 10, 2026

Will We Ever Understand Dementia?

Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a cure. The search for both has never been more urgent.

Oct 10, 2026

Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders: Is its premium pricing backfiring? Here's what report reveals

The reported cuts come as Apple has increased prices across its latest Pro lineup. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced at $1,299, marking a $100 increase for each model compared with its predecessor

Oct 10, 2026

Kalshi investigating suspicious bets tied to White house press secretary pick: Report

Prediction market Kalshi has opened an investigation into suspicious bets related to President Trump’s selection of his next press secretary, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company said that it was looking into at least three trades placed on its platform shortly before news outlets began announcing the appointment of Katie Zacharia to the White...

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