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3 charged in scheme to use AI to impersonate CEOs and attorneys to steal $129 million
Nov 6, 2026

3 charged in scheme to use AI to impersonate CEOs and attorneys to steal $129 million

3 charged in scheme to use AI to impersonate CEOs and attorneys to steal $129 million


OpenAI Pledges to Give Locals More Say in Data Center Projects
Nov 6, 2026

OpenAI Pledges to Give Locals More Say in Data Center Projects

The artificial intelligence company pledged to be more collaborative with the communities where it is building its data centers.


House G.O.P. Leaders Ask Nvidia’s Huang to Speak in Closed-Door Briefing
Nov 6, 2026

House G.O.P. Leaders Ask Nvidia’s Huang to Speak in Closed-Door Briefing

The New York Times reported last week that Mr. Huang had a close relationship with an executive that U.S. officials determined was funneling information to Chinese intelligence.


Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep
Nov 6, 2026

Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep

Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.


The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
Nov 6, 2026

The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'

Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.


Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown
Nov 6, 2026

Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown

The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms


Super El Niño could push CO2 levels to record highs in 2027 - with devastating consequences, Met Office warns
Nov 6, 2026

Super El Niño could push CO2 levels to record highs in 2027 - with devastating consequences, Met Office warns

An exceptionally strong El Niño could drive CO2 levels in the atmosphere to record highs in 2027, the Met Office has warned.


What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.
Nov 5, 2026

What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.

Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how the Anthropic chief executive’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.


Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
Nov 5, 2026

Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?

The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.


Democrats' radical 'day one' agenda after midterms triumph sparks dire warnings of higher inflation and retirement savings disaster as stock market tanks
Nov 5, 2026

Democrats' radical 'day one' agenda after midterms triumph sparks dire warnings of higher inflation and retirement savings disaster as stock market tanks

The proposal could deepen Wall Street's financial bloodbath, devastate Americans' retirement savings, drive up inflation, slash wages and leave the nation exposed to attacks.


Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for Kids
Nov 5, 2026

Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for Kids

Separate lawsuits were filed by Google, Meta and TikTok, which have been battling a flood of claims that their services are addictive.


Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk completes second spacewalk, more than six hours long
Nov 5, 2026

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk completes second spacewalk, more than six hours long

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is safely back inside the International Space Station after successfully completing his second spacewalk in two weeks.


Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' built to survive nuclear war is spotted flying across US on undisclosed mission
Nov 5, 2026

Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' built to survive nuclear war is spotted flying across US on undisclosed mission

The Boeing E-4B known as the 'Doomsday Plane,' serves as a survivable airborne command post from which senior leaders can direct US forces during a national emergency.


BBC Inside Science
Nov 5, 2026

BBC Inside Science

A glimpse into the world of the incredibly tiny


Moment 3,000 tarantulas are discovered in airport luggage... and the shocking find may land travelers in jail for years
Nov 5, 2026

Moment 3,000 tarantulas are discovered in airport luggage... and the shocking find may land travelers in jail for years

Airport security made a shocking find after uncovering thousands of spiders inside three suitcases moments before an international flight.


The 'mermaid' that fooled the world: Scientists reveal the true identity of a bizarre creature once hailed as a missing link between humans and fish
Nov 5, 2026

The 'mermaid' that fooled the world: Scientists reveal the true identity of a bizarre creature once hailed as a missing link between humans and fish

According to Jack Daly, a lecturer in writing and rhetoric at the University of Colorado Boulder, the creature was never a genuine biological oddity at all.


Over 1,000 tonnes of sewage seen at landfill site
Nov 5, 2026

Over 1,000 tonnes of sewage seen at landfill site

The Environment Agency says it has issued the operator with a series of actions after an inspection.


Environmental Ballot Wins
Nov 5, 2026

Environmental Ballot Wins

Voters around the country approved measures on conservation, water and data centers on Tuesday.


Parents Sue Google Over A.I. Safety Risks on School Chromebooks
Nov 5, 2026

Parents Sue Google Over A.I. Safety Risks on School Chromebooks

A student made plans to end her life after chatting with Google’s artificial intelligence, a new lawsuit claims, amid mounting concerns about online harms to children.


The STONED Age! Cannabis was first used as an intoxicant 2,800 years ago, study finds
Nov 5, 2026

The STONED Age! Cannabis was first used as an intoxicant 2,800 years ago, study finds

Scientists from the University of Bern uncovered cannabis seeds in a tomb in Siberia, belonging to high-ranking members of the Scythian society.


SpaceX could get a major boost as US plans significant changes to space launch rules
Nov 5, 2026

SpaceX could get a major boost as US plans significant changes to space launch rules

SpaceX could get a major boost as US plans significant changes to space launch rules On Thursday, the US Federal Aviation Administration proposed streamlining regulations for commercial space launches and announced further plans to restructure its space licensing framework next year-a major boost...


Monster storm sweeps toward East Coast with 120 million Americans in its path as flash floods swallow homes and force immediate evacuations
Nov 5, 2026

Monster storm sweeps toward East Coast with 120 million Americans in its path as flash floods swallow homes and force immediate evacuations

Millions of Americans across more than 20 states have been warned of a major storm set to stall over the US and potentially cause floods and deadly conditions for drivers.


New detection from Mars orbiter suggests that the planet may still be volcanically active
Nov 5, 2026

New detection from Mars orbiter suggests that the planet may still be volcanically active

An orbiting atmospheric research spacecraft has detected the pungent gas hydrogen chloride above surface fissures along a massive ancient volcano on Mars in a finding that suggests Earth's planetary neighbor is still volcanically ‌active.


Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: The Single-Task Gadget of Our Times
Nov 5, 2026

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: The Single-Task Gadget of Our Times

E-book reader sales are soaring as consumers seek technology offering respite from social media and artificial intelligence hype. It’s even better in color.


OpenSSH Issues Emergency Fix for Flaw Letting Long Passwords Bypass SSH Auth on Alpine Linux
Nov 5, 2026

OpenSSH Issues Emergency Fix for Flaw Letting Long Passwords Bypass SSH Auth on Alpine Linux

Attackers can log in to accounts that have no password, such as SSH key-only accounts, on some Alpine Linux servers running the standard openssh-server package. They need network access to the server, an account name, and a password between 257 and 1,024 bytes long. OpenSSH, which rates the flaw critical, released version 10.6p2 today to block it. Alpine has published fixed packages for every


Researchers Bypass ChatGPT Lockdown Mode to Exfiltrate Chats Without User Interaction
Nov 5, 2026

Researchers Bypass ChatGPT Lockdown Mode to Exfiltrate Chats Without User Interaction

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched vulnerability that could be exploited to bypass Lockdown Mode protections in OpenAI ChatGPT. Lockdown Mode was introduced by the artificial intelligence (AI) company in June 2026 as an optional setting to minimize data exfiltration risks arising from prompt injections. "The flaw could enable silent chat data theft, phishing,


Global travel sector grows despite headwinds
Nov 5, 2026

Global travel sector grows despite headwinds

The global tourism sector is growing, despite conflicts and economic uncertainty. That's the finding of a new report by World Travel Market, which says the number of international arrivals is set to hit a record 1.57 billion in 2026.


Are Rice Krispies healthy? Dietician's verdict on the cereal after major recipe change - and the surprising benefit of eating a bowl before a workout
Nov 5, 2026

Are Rice Krispies healthy? Dietician's verdict on the cereal after major recipe change - and the surprising benefit of eating a bowl before a workout

The morning favourite has changed recipe, replacing grains of rice with wheat and rice flour - finely milled grains that are digested faster. But has this made them any worse for your health?


Astronauts complete major ISS upgrade with final solar array installation during spacewalk
Nov 5, 2026

Astronauts complete major ISS upgrade with final solar array installation during spacewalk

Astronauts complete major ISS upgrade with final solar array installation during spacewalk Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut Anil Menon began a spacewalk outside the International Space Station airlock to fit and activate the eighth IROSA on the 3B channel of the...


'Tighty whities' really do damage men's fertility: Study of 27,000 men confirms tight briefs impact sperm quality and sexual function
Nov 5, 2026

'Tighty whities' really do damage men's fertility: Study of 27,000 men confirms tight briefs impact sperm quality and sexual function

The question of 'boxers or briefs' has divided men for decades. Now, a study has finally revealed the best option for men concerned with their fertility.


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