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Researchers tested ChatGPT’s new teen safety protections with teen profiles in crisis. They found gaps in parental alerts and other safeguards.
A gut pathogen that causes diarrhea and vomiting is morphing into a dangerous and difficult-to-treat sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Things that once brought pleasure lose their appeal.
Astronomers have observed the longest-lasting central engine activity ever recorded from a gamma-ray burst. The burst occurred at a redshift of 0.8577, and the activity lasted about 27 days in the burst's own rest frame—around 20 days longer than the previous…
Far-right party claims it secured votes from regional CDU lawmakers in Saxony-Anhalt
Almost a year has passed since President Donald Trump declared the fighting over and “peace in the Middle East” achieved.
Paxton’s closed-door comments — that D.C. Republicans are largely controlling his race — have irked several close to the Texas Senate rescue effort.
Combined games unit will be led by Paramount Game Studio president Tony Driscoll
Two NASA astronauts, a European flier and a Russian cosmonaut will close out an eight-month mission with splashdown Thursday.
A possible Iranian threat led the U.S. to remove long-range bombers from a U.K. And, Israelis are learning that their prime minister may have been warned before the Oct.
Bond investors backing David Ellison’s audacious $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. are making a bold bet of their own — lending tens of billions of dollars while forgoing many of the legal safeguards typical in debt-laden buyouts.
The yield on key U.S. Treasury bonds rose to fresh 24-year highs Wednesday, as the latest global bond sell-off picked up steam.
France's student protests took a breather on Wednesday after weeks of unrest, but market pressure on the French government intensified ahead of budget talks.
Hope you’ve been having fun digging in with Bravo Squad for Gears of War: E-Day or clearing the dungeons in Minecraft Dungeons II. When you’re ready for your next game, we’ve got more coming soon.
Learn about what’s in the new Journal Tactica direct from the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy team.
The Winter Knight rides out into a dying world, plus new versions of fan-favourite books.
An offer you can't refuse
NOAA has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for Oct. 9 as the CME races toward Earth, potentially boosting the northern lights as low as Idaho and New York.
We are in the era of people interested in having good deals, and LISA is a very good deal for the US."
Hayabusa2 is on an extended mission to collect another batch of samples from a tiny asteroid.
US stocks fell Wednesday morning as investors awaited minutes from the Fed's September meeting.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 15-16 policy meeting.
Our reviewers are adding the top audio and home cinema savings they’ve spotted live!
The Ravens have acquired two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens in a trade with the Eagles.
The two actors were married in 2016
Constellation Brands beat earnings and revenue expectations as beer brands gained share, while inventory rebuilding and consumer caution clouded demand.
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto made MLB postseason history with another dominant performance in a 3-1 NLDS Game 3 win over the Braves.
Pittsburgh’s middle-aged quarterback and his former coach are holding the team back. Plus, Dallas is still mediocre in Gilberto Manzano’s Fact or Fiction.
Back in 1988, Francis Halzen had what he called a "cute idea." His vision grew into the IceCube observatory, and earns the 2026 Nobel Prize.
Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days.
A measure of SpaceX’s credit risk surged to a fresh high and the company’s bonds weakened in the secondary market on Wednesday, following reports the company is in talks with banks and investors to raise $40 billion to buy chips from Nvidia Corp.
The Survey of Consumer Expectations indicated that the median outlook for inflation over the next 12 months rose to 3.9%.
There's no magic retirement number. Here's what you need in every state after Social Security.
Major markdowns include a fire pit at the lowest price we've seen in months, over $60 off a Shark vac and a bestselling flannel shirt for just $14.
Intel stock was rebounding ahead of the open Wednesday after CEO Lip-Bu Tan and SpaceX’s Elon Musk clarified the company’s role in the gigantic Terafab AI chip project.
Amazon’s “About You” section is going viral after one user found that the ecommerce giant thinks she has “flat buttocks” based on her shopping history.
Court of Appeal ruling comes after Tom Hayes’s guilty verdict was overturned last year
Used vehicle prices are forecast to fall more than previously expected this year, according to Cox Automotive.
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The euro tumbled on Wednesday as French bonds came under renewed pressure on fiscal concerns, while the doll...
Brent crude prices climbed back above $101 on Wednesday as attacked near the Strait of Hormuz increased and a looming storm threatened the Gulf coast region.
Investing.com -- DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria raised its price target on Micron stock to $3,000 from $2,100, the highest on Wall Street, arguing that the br...
Research links ICE enforcement surges to lasting declines in local spending, foot traffic and jobs. In Minneapolis, businesses are still recovering.
Market news from the European morning session - 7 October 2026
Our resident shopping experts have curated the 10 absolute best Nintendo Switch 2 console bundles, games, and accessory deals for Amazon's latest 48-hour Prime sale.
Amazon has restocked the rare Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box for under market price in the Prime Day sales. But, stock is extremely limited.
April’s Indie Selects showcases a vibrant and diverse lineup of indie games on Xbox, spanning action-packed beat ‘em ups, tactical game shows, city builders, narrative puzzle adventures, and stealth-driven WWII missions. Discover new favorites, from the retur…
Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $94.74 on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, down from $149.99.
Amazon’s new Ring Smart Lock offers several ways to unlock your door but eliminates the need for keys with a built-in hand-cranked battery charger.
The makers of Penny's Big Breakaway
The in-depth interview with Rockstar North's Rob Nelson in full, as he played through 30 minutes of the game ahead of the Netflix reveal.
HP is gearing up to launch its new OmniBook Ultra 16 and OmniBook X 14 laptops with Nvidia's new RTX Spark super chip. Ahead of launch, the two models have briefly appeared on the company's US store, revealing a higher starting price than anticipated.
Research shows coconut water hydrates about as well as sports drinks for moderate exercise, with less sugar but also less sodium.
Depression can be caused by a range of factors, from family history to stressful events and lifestyle habits.
You probably know which foods make your reflux worse — but do you know some foods can actually improve how you feel?
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in adolescents and young adults under age 39, and the rate is rising fastest in women under 50.
"She definitely wasn't the same person after starting GLP-1s."
Millions of Americans are in a battle as autumn has settled in over how to tell the difference between whether they have allergies during the fall or are suffering from a cold.
Franklin's lab notes show she grasped the significance of her DNA images, according to a new essay.
Collisions between particles at high energies can sometimes produce new particles and shed light on interactions between the fundamental constituents of matter. Simulating these collisions and their underlying processes could yield valuable insights into how …
"Around 11 billion years ago, the universe experienced a period of peak activity known as the 'Cosmic noon,' characterized by an intense rate of star and galaxy formation."
The Draconid meteor shower peaks overnight Thursday into Friday, and unlike most showers, it's best right after sunset instead of after midnight.
A study of the oil, gas and petroleum industry has found that "quiet firing" by employers is associated with higher levels of "quiet quitting" among employees, while strong workplace relationships can weaken that effect. The research appears in the Internatio…
Astronomers may have discovered the first known microblazar, a long-theorized object firing a powerful beam of particles directly at Earth.
The strange rules of quantum mechanics could spell the end of our universe. But they might also spare it from one particular fate.
Many outdoor enthusiasts have spent hours in front of a computer, racing to reserve a campsite, backpacking permit or national park entrance ticket. A recent study suggests that the way these reservation systems are designed can favor higher-income visitors.
A 2.6-million-year-old jaw from Ethiopia’s Afar region extends Paranthropus’ known range north by more than 1,000 kilometers.
Thousands of meters below the waves off Australia's east coast, far beyond where sunlight can reach, a stunning light show takes place in the dark. Two species of long-legged creatures emitting a blue glow.
"You might have expected that two planets formed side by side in the same solar system would share a more similar formation history."
Earth seems like a troubled place right now, but at least our cosmic surroundings appear peaceful. This is not universally true, as explosions, collisions and other dangers lurk in other places and times.
A brilliant fireball brightened the night sky over Arizona on Oct. 6, before appearing to fragment as it neared the surface.
Black holes, despite their extreme nature, are described by surprisingly few basic parameters: their mass, charge and spin. Two black holes may have formed for completely different reasons and passed through very different histories, yet still end up in the s…
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The new SynthID website can now identify AI content from Google, OpenAI, and more.
Michael Douglas talks his new memoir, ‘One Helluva Ride,’ including stories of physical abuse by his dad, drug and alcohol addiction, affairs, and more
Things are looking up—for now.
Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
A career-worst Jeremy Strong muddles through Aaron Sorkin playing the journalistic hits in the Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning.
Helge Hartung knows that he’s gained a patient’s trust when they start calling him by his last name. The community he serves is primarily Amish and others from the Plain people, so named for their simple way of dressing and known for their caution toward…
Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.
Gang rape allegations at Cornell are fueling a firestorm of actions against the school, the accused fraternity members and the former student known as Jane Doe
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is now into day two, lasting through October 8th at 3AM ET, and we’ve found nearly 100 tech deals we think Verge readers will love.
Trump’s Housing and Urban Development seeks to crack down on race-based lending, calling it a potential violation of Fair Housing Act
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Experts have changed their minds on what they expect the COLA to be. Here’s the latest data, along with some tips on what you can do to prepare.
Microsoft has announced a Magnetic Connect USB-C charging port for the Surface Laptop Ultra.
With yesterday's October 2026 update, the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold are not yet running Android 17 QPR1.
Astrocade is filled with AI slop, but millions of people don't seem to care
The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.
iOS 27.2 is coming surprisingly soon, with iOS 27.1 focusing solely on iPhone Duo changes, Here’s when to expect the update’s release.
Alphabet Inc.’s Google and gaming tools developer Unity Software Inc. announced a new platform that will allow people to create video games from simple text prompts, marking the latest incursion of generative artificial intelligence into artistic and creative…
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is in its second day, offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer.
Xreal has just opened Aura pre-orders starting at $1,279, making its Android XR device just $20 less than the Meta VR Glasses.
See what the person saw - and what the AI recreated from their brain activity.
"We're making the right decisions to reinvest in the business," says Sharma as Xbox continues to undergo major restructuring
Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.
We finally have a story direction to latch onto for Capcom's in-development Resident Evil Requiem DLC, expected to release next year.
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Meta has acquired a number of Sony patents, including some related to XR headsets, suggesting Sony is significantly pulling back from its XR ambitions. The News As first reported by ZDNet Korea, a recorded transfer of 43 U.S. patent properties took place betw…
New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health?
Learn which anti-inflammatory foods to eat this fall, from apples and pumpkin to walnuts, and how they may support gut and immune health.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly to new hot spots where patients have little or no support. Responders and officials told The Associated Press that a long fight may lie ahead against the disease, which has killed more than 4,000 people in east…
Neuroscientist Susana Carmona has been studying brain changes for years. Here's what she wants pregnant women to know.
When Tracey Kassman was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022 at age 64, she thought her life was over.
Epic Research analyzed 85 million health records and found shingles rates dropped 62% among younger adults eligible for childhood chickenpox vaccination.
1, mammography centers in Maryland must notify patients if their scans show breast arterial calcification (BAC). Other states may follow suit.
Infectious-diseases experts say vaccination rates at some schools are concerning as Maryland sets a modern record for cases amid a wave of national outbreaks.
Creatine’s long list of health benefits gets longer
From black coffee to beetroot juice, hepatologists and dietitians share the drinks most backed by research for supporting liver function
A runny nose, cough and congestion, but tests for common illnesses come back negative. What a Des Moines nurse practitioner says patients should know about an unidentified sickness sweeping the area.
Cold and flu season has arrived early in Waterloo-Wellington.
The test on the building's water system took place after two residents contracted Legionnaires' disease.
Unlike most other fungal infections, Cladophialophora bantiana seems to prefer going after the brain.
The pediatric patient had not been vaccinated against Hib, a bacterial infection for which immunization has been available for nearly 40 years.
Why do the gut microbiomes of people from industrialized and nonindustrialized regions differ? A study by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) in collaboration with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the University of Trento (Italy…
Surfers have long braved shark bites, reef scrapes, and the dreaded "surfer's ear."
Earlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.
When an undersea volcano erupted in the Pacific Ocean, it created a vast raft of floating rock
After 3 years of recovery from a brain injury sustained in a car accident, a father surprised his children by walking independently again.
Philip Ball’s entertaining biography is a guide to both the life of the Danish physicist and the mind-boggling quantum science that he, alongside Einstein, did much to advance
Scientists have debated for decades whether the human brain sprouts new neurons throughout life. What would it mean if it could — and how much evidence is enough?
A faint infrared object may be the long-sought planet hiding beyond Neptune.
A team of astronomers led by the University of Warwick in England has discovered a rare second-generation planet orbiting the ashes of the dead star from
One of the problems with planetary science is that you generally cannot easily investigate the exact conditions in their interior, so you’re left to extrapolate what is happening inside them …
A research team led by the University of Osaka has directly observed, for the first time, an unusual heavy-fermion state forming at the boundary between a one-atom-thick material and a metal. Such states are closely linked to exotic quantum phenomena, includi…
A team from Flinders University's Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory has found that vanillin has pronounced antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it a good candidate for wound-healing formulations. Their work is published in t…
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