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Anthropic has disclosed that computing costs took 58% of its revenue in the latest quarter, up from 48% the quarter before, even as revenue rose to $17 billion from $11.5 billion. Its quarterly compute bill reached $10 billion, including $5 billion of costlier short-term compute, with $1.25 billion a month going to SpaceX for capacity. The company says compute will remain its largest expense for the foreseeable future, and it is working on building its own compute base under a project called Anthropic Direct.
Anthropic has disclosed that computing costs took 58% of its revenue in the latest quarter, up from 48% the quarter before, even as revenue rose to $17 billion from $11.5 billion. Its quarterly compute bill reached $10 billion, including $5 billion of costlier short-term compute, with $1.25 billion a month going to SpaceX for capacity. The company says compute will remain its largest expense for the foreseeable future, and it is working on building its own compute base under a project called Anthropic Direct.
Anthropic has disclosed that computing costs took 58% of its revenue in the latest quarter, up from 48% the quarter before, even as revenue rose to $17 billion from $11.5 billion. Its quarterly compute bill reached $10 billion, including $5 billion of costlier short-term compute, with $1.25 billion a month going to SpaceX for capacity. The company says compute will remain its largest expense for the foreseeable future, and it is working on building its own compute base under a project called Anthropic Direct.
Anthropic has disclosed that computing costs took 58% of its revenue in the latest quarter, up from 48% the quarter before, even as revenue rose to $17 billion from $11.5 billion. Its quarterly compute bill reached $10 billion, including $5 billion of costlier short-term compute, with $1.25 billion a month going to SpaceX for capacity. The company says compute will remain its largest expense for the foreseeable future, and it is working on building its own compute base under a project called Anthropic Direct.
Anthropic has disclosed that computing costs took 58% of its revenue in the latest quarter, up from 48% the quarter before, even as revenue rose to $17 billion from $11.5 billion. Its quarterly compute bill reached $10 billion, including $5 billion of costlier short-term compute, with $1.25 billion a month going to SpaceX for capacity. The company says compute will remain its largest expense for the foreseeable future, and it is working on building its own compute base under a project called Anthropic Direct.
Anthropic has disclosed that computing costs took 58% of its revenue in the latest quarter, up from 48% the quarter before, even as revenue rose to $17 billion from $11.5 billion. Its quarterly compute bill reached $10 billion, including $5 billion of costlier short-term compute, with $1.25 billion a month going to SpaceX for capacity. The company says compute will remain its largest expense for the foreseeable future, and it is working on building its own compute base under a project called Anthropic Direct.
California startup Reflect Orbital plans a constellation of up to 50,000 mirror satellites by 2035 that would reflect sunlight down to Earth after dark. A first demonstration satellite, Earendil-1, carrying an 18-metre mirror, has US regulatory approval and is aimed for launch in 2027, with two test launches booked from India's Skyroot Aerospace. The company says the light could extend solar power after sunset and help disaster and rescue work, while astronomers and environmental groups have raised concerns about the night sky and wildlife.
California startup Reflect Orbital plans a constellation of up to 50,000 mirror satellites by 2035 that would reflect sunlight down to Earth after dark. A first demonstration satellite, Earendil-1, carrying an 18-metre mirror, has US regulatory approval and is aimed for launch in 2027, with two test launches booked from India's Skyroot Aerospace. The company says the light could extend solar power after sunset and help disaster and rescue work, while astronomers and environmental groups have raised concerns about the night sky and wildlife.
California startup Reflect Orbital plans a constellation of up to 50,000 mirror satellites by 2035 that would reflect sunlight down to Earth after dark. A first demonstration satellite, Earendil-1, carrying an 18-metre mirror, has US regulatory approval and is aimed for launch in 2027, with two test launches booked from India's Skyroot Aerospace. The company says the light could extend solar power after sunset and help disaster and rescue work, while astronomers and environmental groups have raised concerns about the night sky and wildlife.
China has stepped up its diplomacy in the Middle East as fears grow that fighting between the United States and Iran could restart after the American midterm elections. In Beijing on Monday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a senior Iranian security official that dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path forward, and that armed conflict is not the way out. Wang also met Saudi Arabia's national security adviser, who delivered a letter from the Saudi crown prince to President Xi Jinping. Xi separately met Oman's sultan, and the two sides called for a comprehensive ceasefire, renewed talks between Washington and Tehran, and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. China also announced that its special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November.
China has stepped up its diplomacy in the Middle East as fears grow that fighting between the United States and Iran could restart after the American midterm elections. In Beijing on Monday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a senior Iranian security official that dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path forward, and that armed conflict is not the way out. Wang also met Saudi Arabia's national security adviser, who delivered a letter from the Saudi crown prince to President Xi Jinping. Xi separately met Oman's sultan, and the two sides called for a comprehensive ceasefire, renewed talks between Washington and Tehran, and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. China also announced that its special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November.
China has stepped up its diplomacy in the Middle East as fears grow that fighting between the United States and Iran could restart after the American midterm elections. In Beijing on Monday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a senior Iranian security official that dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path forward, and that armed conflict is not the way out. Wang also met Saudi Arabia's national security adviser, who delivered a letter from the Saudi crown prince to President Xi Jinping. Xi separately met Oman's sultan, and the two sides called for a comprehensive ceasefire, renewed talks between Washington and Tehran, and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. China also announced that its special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November.
On Election Day, President Donald Trump made a final pitch to voters in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. In a morning television phone-in, he defended his record on immigration, the war with Iran and tariffs, and urged his supporters to turn out, telling them to act as if he were on the ballot. Polls heading into the vote pointed to Democrats winning the House, with a chance in the Senate, making the result a verdict on his second term.
On Election Day, President Donald Trump made a final pitch to voters in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. In a morning television phone-in, he defended his record on immigration, the war with Iran and tariffs, and urged his supporters to turn out, telling them to act as if he were on the ballot. Polls heading into the vote pointed to Democrats winning the House, with a chance in the Senate, making the result a verdict on his second term.
On Election Day, President Donald Trump made a final pitch to voters in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. In a morning television phone-in, he defended his record on immigration, the war with Iran and tariffs, and urged his supporters to turn out, telling them to act as if he were on the ballot. Polls heading into the vote pointed to Democrats winning the House, with a chance in the Senate, making the result a verdict on his second term.
Disney is preparing a new round of layoffs that could affect thousands of staff, in what would be its biggest round of cuts this year. Managers in some divisions have reportedly been asked to find annual cost savings of up to 20%, with the television networks and the movie studio among the areas expected to be hit hardest. The company has already cut jobs several times in 2026, and the savings are expected to be reinvested in films, television, technology and theme parks. Disney has not confirmed a final number of jobs affected.
Disney is preparing a new round of layoffs that could affect thousands of staff, in what would be its biggest round of cuts this year. Managers in some divisions have reportedly been asked to find annual cost savings of up to 20%, with the television networks and the movie studio among the areas expected to be hit hardest. The company has already cut jobs several times in 2026, and the savings are expected to be reinvested in films, television, technology and theme parks. Disney has not confirmed a final number of jobs affected.
Disney is preparing a new round of layoffs that could affect thousands of staff, in what would be its biggest round of cuts this year. Managers in some divisions have reportedly been asked to find annual cost savings of up to 20%, with the television networks and the movie studio among the areas expected to be hit hardest. The company has already cut jobs several times in 2026, and the savings are expected to be reinvested in films, television, technology and theme parks. Disney has not confirmed a final number of jobs affected.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has warned that speculative trading is turning the stock market into a casino. The Pershing Square founder said heavy leverage is driving wild price swings that make little sense, and that one-day leveraged products, perpetual futures and sports betting are encouraging a get-rich-quick mindset. He said the same swings have let his firm buy undervalued stocks, including Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, but warned the speculation is bad for investors, the economy and society.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has warned that speculative trading is turning the stock market into a casino. The Pershing Square founder said heavy leverage is driving wild price swings that make little sense, and that one-day leveraged products, perpetual futures and sports betting are encouraging a get-rich-quick mindset. He said the same swings have let his firm buy undervalued stocks, including Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, but warned the speculation is bad for investors, the economy and society.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has warned that speculative trading is turning the stock market into a casino. The Pershing Square founder said heavy leverage is driving wild price swings that make little sense, and that one-day leveraged products, perpetual futures and sports betting are encouraging a get-rich-quick mindset. He said the same swings have let his firm buy undervalued stocks, including Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, but warned the speculation is bad for investors, the economy and society.
RedMagic has taken its liquid-cooled gaming phone global as the 12 Pro, adding RGB lights to its transparent cooling loop. The lights can glow in set patterns and react to apps, calls and notifications, while the cooling system pairs a fan and vapor chamber with a faster pump. It runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, with a 185Hz display and an 8,400mAh battery. Prices start at $949 in North America, with preorders from November 12 and shipping from November 18.
RedMagic has taken its liquid-cooled gaming phone global as the 12 Pro, adding RGB lights to its transparent cooling loop. The lights can glow in set patterns and react to apps, calls and notifications, while the cooling system pairs a fan and vapor chamber with a faster pump. It runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, with a 185Hz display and an 8,400mAh battery. Prices start at $949 in North America, with preorders from November 12 and shipping from November 18.
RedMagic has taken its liquid-cooled gaming phone global as the 12 Pro, adding RGB lights to its transparent cooling loop. The lights can glow in set patterns and react to apps, calls and notifications, while the cooling system pairs a fan and vapor chamber with a faster pump. It runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, with a 185Hz display and an 8,400mAh battery. Prices start at $949 in North America, with preorders from November 12 and shipping from November 18.
Five-star wing Malachi Jordan has committed to St. John's, giving the school its first five-star recruit in 13 years. The 6-foot-7 senior, who plays at Prolific Prep in Florida, picked St. John's over Kansas and Vanderbilt after visits to several leading programs. Ranked inside the national top 25 for the class of 2027, Jordan becomes coach Rick Pitino's highest-ranked recruit since he took over in 2023, and the program's first top-25 recruit since 2013. St. John's entered his recruitment late and only offered a scholarship a few weeks ago, after a shift toward signing more top high-school players. Jordan averaged 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists on the summer circuit and won a silver medal with the United States under-18 team.
Five-star wing Malachi Jordan has committed to St. John's, giving the school its first five-star recruit in 13 years. The 6-foot-7 senior, who plays at Prolific Prep in Florida, picked St. John's over Kansas and Vanderbilt after visits to several leading programs. Ranked inside the national top 25 for the class of 2027, Jordan becomes coach Rick Pitino's highest-ranked recruit since he took over in 2023, and the program's first top-25 recruit since 2013. St. John's entered his recruitment late and only offered a scholarship a few weeks ago, after a shift toward signing more top high-school players. Jordan averaged 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists on the summer circuit and won a silver medal with the United States under-18 team.
Five-star wing Malachi Jordan has committed to St. John's, giving the school its first five-star recruit in 13 years. The 6-foot-7 senior, who plays at Prolific Prep in Florida, picked St. John's over Kansas and Vanderbilt after visits to several leading programs. Ranked inside the national top 25 for the class of 2027, Jordan becomes coach Rick Pitino's highest-ranked recruit since he took over in 2023, and the program's first top-25 recruit since 2013. St. John's entered his recruitment late and only offered a scholarship a few weeks ago, after a shift toward signing more top high-school players. Jordan averaged 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists on the summer circuit and won a silver medal with the United States under-18 team.
Almost two weeks after EA closed BioWare and cancelled the next Mass Effect game, the signs point to a large celebration having been planned for N7 Day on November 7. Partner brands are teasing new Mass Effect figures, clothing and an art collection timed for that week, with reveals set for the days just before the annual fan celebration. The deals were most likely agreed months before the closure, so the merchandise is still expected to appear even though the studio is gone. Fans, meanwhile, are turning N7 Day into a show of support for the series, with a coordinated play session of the remastered trilogy planned for the day as part of a campaign to save Mass Effect.
Almost two weeks after EA closed BioWare and cancelled the next Mass Effect game, the signs point to a large celebration having been planned for N7 Day on November 7. Partner brands are teasing new Mass Effect figures, clothing and an art collection timed for that week, with reveals set for the days just before the annual fan celebration. The deals were most likely agreed months before the closure, so the merchandise is still expected to appear even though the studio is gone. Fans, meanwhile, are turning N7 Day into a show of support for the series, with a coordinated play session of the remastered trilogy planned for the day as part of a campaign to save Mass Effect.
Almost two weeks after EA closed BioWare and cancelled the next Mass Effect game, the signs point to a large celebration having been planned for N7 Day on November 7. Partner brands are teasing new Mass Effect figures, clothing and an art collection timed for that week, with reveals set for the days just before the annual fan celebration. The deals were most likely agreed months before the closure, so the merchandise is still expected to appear even though the studio is gone. Fans, meanwhile, are turning N7 Day into a show of support for the series, with a coordinated play session of the remastered trilogy planned for the day as part of a campaign to save Mass Effect.
A new investigation reports that people in Minnesota's Somali community who have spoken publicly about Representative Ilhan Omar say they have faced threats, online abuse and, in one case, physical assaults. The report says the people accused of making the threats are not officially connected to Omar, and it is unclear whether she knew about their actions. One unnamed man said he was attacked by a group in Minneapolis and again outside a restaurant in Kenya after speaking to the press, and another person said he was told he would be killed. The report also describes a phone call in which a critic was urged to withdraw earlier remarks and publish a message of support ahead of the midterm elections.
A new investigation reports that people in Minnesota's Somali community who have spoken publicly about Representative Ilhan Omar say they have faced threats, online abuse and, in one case, physical assaults. The report says the people accused of making the threats are not officially connected to Omar, and it is unclear whether she knew about their actions. One unnamed man said he was attacked by a group in Minneapolis and again outside a restaurant in Kenya after speaking to the press, and another person said he was told he would be killed. The report also describes a phone call in which a critic was urged to withdraw earlier remarks and publish a message of support ahead of the midterm elections.
A new investigation reports that people in Minnesota's Somali community who have spoken publicly about Representative Ilhan Omar say they have faced threats, online abuse and, in one case, physical assaults. The report says the people accused of making the threats are not officially connected to Omar, and it is unclear whether she knew about their actions. One unnamed man said he was attacked by a group in Minneapolis and again outside a restaurant in Kenya after speaking to the press, and another person said he was told he would be killed. The report also describes a phone call in which a critic was urged to withdraw earlier remarks and publish a message of support ahead of the midterm elections.
Code spotted in a test version of the Google app points to a big change to its bottom navigation bar. The current four tabs, Home, Search, Notifications and Activity, could become five, with Videos, Images and a new You tab replacing Notifications and Activity. The You tab would show the signed-in user's profile photo and bring together saved items, Lens searches and song searches. The change is still a work in progress and has not been announced, so it may look different, or not appear at all, when it reaches users.
Code spotted in a test version of the Google app points to a big change to its bottom navigation bar. The current four tabs, Home, Search, Notifications and Activity, could become five, with Videos, Images and a new You tab replacing Notifications and Activity. The You tab would show the signed-in user's profile photo and bring together saved items, Lens searches and song searches. The change is still a work in progress and has not been announced, so it may look different, or not appear at all, when it reaches users.
Code spotted in a test version of the Google app points to a big change to its bottom navigation bar. The current four tabs, Home, Search, Notifications and Activity, could become five, with Videos, Images and a new You tab replacing Notifications and Activity. The You tab would show the signed-in user's profile photo and bring together saved items, Lens searches and song searches. The change is still a work in progress and has not been announced, so it may look different, or not appear at all, when it reaches users.
A hidden secret in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has finally been found, more than three years after the game launched in April 2023. A player found it hours after the game's interface director hinted that one approved secret was still undiscovered in a menu. To trigger it, players must first defeat the Spawn of Oggdo boss on Koboh, then open the skill tree while meditating and enter the classic Konami code. Doing so makes a giant holographic Oggdo appear and swallow the planet in the background. The developer confirmed the find, closing a hunt that had lasted since the game's release.
A hidden secret in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has finally been found, more than three years after the game launched in April 2023. A player found it hours after the game's interface director hinted that one approved secret was still undiscovered in a menu. To trigger it, players must first defeat the Spawn of Oggdo boss on Koboh, then open the skill tree while meditating and enter the classic Konami code. Doing so makes a giant holographic Oggdo appear and swallow the planet in the background. The developer confirmed the find, closing a hunt that had lasted since the game's release.
A hidden secret in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has finally been found, more than three years after the game launched in April 2023. A player found it hours after the game's interface director hinted that one approved secret was still undiscovered in a menu. To trigger it, players must first defeat the Spawn of Oggdo boss on Koboh, then open the skill tree while meditating and enter the classic Konami code. Doing so makes a giant holographic Oggdo appear and swallow the planet in the background. The developer confirmed the find, closing a hunt that had lasted since the game's release.
Attacks on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria have escalated, with NATO deploying maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to its eastern Black Sea flank after seven strikes last month. A ship was struck just outside Romanian waters on October 23, and a Greek-owned container ship was later sunk by naval drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. Analysts say the pattern shows the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine widening into a direct challenge for NATO, and describe it as testing the alliance's red lines. Russia denies targeting Ukraine's neighbours and says European governments are escalating by supplying military aid. NATO says its commitment to defending every member is ironclad and has committed more than $40 billion to counter-drone capabilities over the next five years.
Attacks on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria have escalated, with NATO deploying maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to its eastern Black Sea flank after seven strikes last month. A ship was struck just outside Romanian waters on October 23, and a Greek-owned container ship was later sunk by naval drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. Analysts say the pattern shows the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine widening into a direct challenge for NATO, and describe it as testing the alliance's red lines. Russia denies targeting Ukraine's neighbours and says European governments are escalating by supplying military aid. NATO says its commitment to defending every member is ironclad and has committed more than $40 billion to counter-drone capabilities over the next five years.
Attacks on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria have escalated, with NATO deploying maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to its eastern Black Sea flank after seven strikes last month. A ship was struck just outside Romanian waters on October 23, and a Greek-owned container ship was later sunk by naval drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. Analysts say the pattern shows the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine widening into a direct challenge for NATO, and describe it as testing the alliance's red lines. Russia denies targeting Ukraine's neighbours and says European governments are escalating by supplying military aid. NATO says its commitment to defending every member is ironclad and has committed more than $40 billion to counter-drone capabilities over the next five years.
Google has confirmed a new Android feature called Family Hub, described in its November 2026 system update notes as a dedicated space for family management tools inside Settings. It will arrive through Google Play services version 26.43 and bring together family members, shared subscriptions such as Google One storage, YouTube Premium and AI plans, shared calendar events and member locations in one place. Early test versions on Pixel phones showed a new Family entry near the top of Settings. Google has not said which phones will get it first or when, and the rollout through Play services will reach phones gradually, so it may not appear immediately on every device.
Google has confirmed a new Android feature called Family Hub, described in its November 2026 system update notes as a dedicated space for family management tools inside Settings. It will arrive through Google Play services version 26.43 and bring together family members, shared subscriptions such as Google One storage, YouTube Premium and AI plans, shared calendar events and member locations in one place. Early test versions on Pixel phones showed a new Family entry near the top of Settings. Google has not said which phones will get it first or when, and the rollout through Play services will reach phones gradually, so it may not appear immediately on every device.
Google has confirmed a new Android feature called Family Hub, described in its November 2026 system update notes as a dedicated space for family management tools inside Settings. It will arrive through Google Play services version 26.43 and bring together family members, shared subscriptions such as Google One storage, YouTube Premium and AI plans, shared calendar events and member locations in one place. Early test versions on Pixel phones showed a new Family entry near the top of Settings. Google has not said which phones will get it first or when, and the rollout through Play services will reach phones gradually, so it may not appear immediately on every device.
Five people, including two children, have been rescued off Fanning Island in Kiribati after about three months drifting at sea in a small boat. The group of nine had set out from Micronesia on July 30 for what should have been a one-hour crossing, but a storm blew their boat off course and it drifted an estimated 5,400 kilometres east. A ten-day search covering 85,700 square kilometres found no trace of them. Villagers found the survivors on Sunday; all five were severely dehydrated and malnourished but are recovering on intravenous treatment. Four people from the boat are still missing, and talks have begun to bring the survivors home.
Five people, including two children, have been rescued off Fanning Island in Kiribati after about three months drifting at sea in a small boat. The group of nine had set out from Micronesia on July 30 for what should have been a one-hour crossing, but a storm blew their boat off course and it drifted an estimated 5,400 kilometres east. A ten-day search covering 85,700 square kilometres found no trace of them. Villagers found the survivors on Sunday; all five were severely dehydrated and malnourished but are recovering on intravenous treatment. Four people from the boat are still missing, and talks have begun to bring the survivors home.
Five people, including two children, have been rescued off Fanning Island in Kiribati after about three months drifting at sea in a small boat. The group of nine had set out from Micronesia on July 30 for what should have been a one-hour crossing, but a storm blew their boat off course and it drifted an estimated 5,400 kilometres east. A ten-day search covering 85,700 square kilometres found no trace of them. Villagers found the survivors on Sunday; all five were severely dehydrated and malnourished but are recovering on intravenous treatment. Four people from the boat are still missing, and talks have begun to bring the survivors home.
At least 31 people have been killed after Russian strikes hit a Ukrainian aid distribution site, with dozens more still missing, according to reports. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for survivors as the toll continues to rise. The attack struck a place where civilians were collecting humanitarian help, making it one of the deadliest recent strikes on a civilian aid location in the war.
At least 31 people have been killed after Russian strikes hit a Ukrainian aid distribution site, with dozens more still missing, according to reports. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for survivors as the toll continues to rise. The attack struck a place where civilians were collecting humanitarian help, making it one of the deadliest recent strikes on a civilian aid location in the war.
At least 31 people have been killed after Russian strikes hit a Ukrainian aid distribution site, with dozens more still missing, according to reports. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for survivors as the toll continues to rise. The attack struck a place where civilians were collecting humanitarian help, making it one of the deadliest recent strikes on a civilian aid location in the war.
The King has described the slave trade as a shameful chapter during an address to the Commonwealth, acknowledging a painful part of shared history. The remarks come as Commonwealth nations continue to debate how that history should be recognised and addressed. His words were seen as one of his clearest public acknowledgements of the legacy of slavery.
The King has described the slave trade as a shameful chapter during an address to the Commonwealth, acknowledging a painful part of shared history. The remarks come as Commonwealth nations continue to debate how that history should be recognised and addressed. His words were seen as one of his clearest public acknowledgements of the legacy of slavery.
The King has described the slave trade as a shameful chapter during an address to the Commonwealth, acknowledging a painful part of shared history. The remarks come as Commonwealth nations continue to debate how that history should be recognised and addressed. His words were seen as one of his clearest public acknowledgements of the legacy of slavery.
Astronomers have found a candidate for a potentially massive dwarf planet hiding far beyond Pluto in the outer solar system. The distant object was picked out in observations of the remote region past Neptune, where only a handful of large bodies are known. Further observations will be needed to confirm its size and orbit before it can be officially classified.
Astronomers have found a candidate for a potentially massive dwarf planet hiding far beyond Pluto in the outer solar system. The distant object was picked out in observations of the remote region past Neptune, where only a handful of large bodies are known. Further observations will be needed to confirm its size and orbit before it can be officially classified.
Astronomers have found a candidate for a potentially massive dwarf planet hiding far beyond Pluto in the outer solar system. The distant object was picked out in observations of the remote region past Neptune, where only a handful of large bodies are known. Further observations will be needed to confirm its size and orbit before it can be officially classified.
Eating blueberries every day could help reduce depressive symptoms in older adults, according to new research findings. The study points to the berries' natural compounds as a possible reason for the improvement in mood. Researchers say the results add to growing evidence that diet can play a role in supporting mental health in later life, though larger studies are still needed.
Eating blueberries every day could help reduce depressive symptoms in older adults, according to new research findings. The study points to the berries' natural compounds as a possible reason for the improvement in mood. Researchers say the results add to growing evidence that diet can play a role in supporting mental health in later life, though larger studies are still needed.
Eating blueberries every day could help reduce depressive symptoms in older adults, according to new research findings. The study points to the berries' natural compounds as a possible reason for the improvement in mood. Researchers say the results add to growing evidence that diet can play a role in supporting mental health in later life, though larger studies are still needed.
Iran's parliament speaker warned that any further US strategic error would open a new battlefield, after reported US strikes on targets around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm and nearby Hengam and Bandar Abbas, while a US official described the limited strikes as defensive, aimed at Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets in the strait. Iran said its forces had also downed US drones, and officials warned that a wider conflict could reach US bases in Europe. No formal US confirmation of the Qeshm strike has been issued.
Iran's parliament speaker warned that any further US strategic error would open a new battlefield, after reported US strikes on targets around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm and nearby Hengam and Bandar Abbas, while a US official described the limited strikes as defensive, aimed at Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets in the strait. Iran said its forces had also downed US drones, and officials warned that a wider conflict could reach US bases in Europe. No formal US confirmation of the Qeshm strike has been issued.
Iran's parliament speaker warned that any further US strategic error would open a new battlefield, after reported US strikes on targets around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm and nearby Hengam and Bandar Abbas, while a US official described the limited strikes as defensive, aimed at Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets in the strait. Iran said its forces had also downed US drones, and officials warned that a wider conflict could reach US bases in Europe. No formal US confirmation of the Qeshm strike has been issued.
Google says a fix for severe Pixel Watch battery drain is now rolling out and will reach users over the next couple of days. The fix comes as app updates through the Play Store on the watch, not as a full system update: owners should open the Play Store, go to Manage apps and tap Update all. The company says only a small number of users were affected, though reports spanned several Pixel Watch generations, with some watches falling to around 12 hours of battery life. Google has not named the app behind the drain.
Google says a fix for severe Pixel Watch battery drain is now rolling out and will reach users over the next couple of days. The fix comes as app updates through the Play Store on the watch, not as a full system update: owners should open the Play Store, go to Manage apps and tap Update all. The company says only a small number of users were affected, though reports spanned several Pixel Watch generations, with some watches falling to around 12 hours of battery life. Google has not named the app behind the drain.
Google says a fix for severe Pixel Watch battery drain is now rolling out and will reach users over the next couple of days. The fix comes as app updates through the Play Store on the watch, not as a full system update: owners should open the Play Store, go to Manage apps and tap Update all. The company says only a small number of users were affected, though reports spanned several Pixel Watch generations, with some watches falling to around 12 hours of battery life. Google has not named the app behind the drain.
The jury has begun considering its verdicts in the trial of Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court in London, after three weeks of evidence and argument. The judge told the 12 jurors he can only accept a verdict they all agree on. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault, relating to allegations from six women spanning 1999 to 2009.
The jury has begun considering its verdicts in the trial of Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court in London, after three weeks of evidence and argument. The judge told the 12 jurors he can only accept a verdict they all agree on. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault, relating to allegations from six women spanning 1999 to 2009.
The jury has begun considering its verdicts in the trial of Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court in London, after three weeks of evidence and argument. The judge told the 12 jurors he can only accept a verdict they all agree on. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault, relating to allegations from six women spanning 1999 to 2009.
Hungary will begin opening its communist-era secret police files on November 4, the 70th anniversary of Soviet tanks crushing the 1956 uprising. A searchable online database will name roughly 50,000 to 60,000 people linked to the former state security services between 1945 and 1989, including handlers, recruited informants and, in some cases, their targets. The release fulfils a campaign pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, with a second phase of longer recruitment dossiers due by February 25, 2027. Until now, only researchers and the people named, or their close relatives, could request access.
Hungary will begin opening its communist-era secret police files on November 4, the 70th anniversary of Soviet tanks crushing the 1956 uprising. A searchable online database will name roughly 50,000 to 60,000 people linked to the former state security services between 1945 and 1989, including handlers, recruited informants and, in some cases, their targets. The release fulfils a campaign pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, with a second phase of longer recruitment dossiers due by February 25, 2027. Until now, only researchers and the people named, or their close relatives, could request access.
Hungary will begin opening its communist-era secret police files on November 4, the 70th anniversary of Soviet tanks crushing the 1956 uprising. A searchable online database will name roughly 50,000 to 60,000 people linked to the former state security services between 1945 and 1989, including handlers, recruited informants and, in some cases, their targets. The release fulfils a campaign pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, with a second phase of longer recruitment dossiers due by February 25, 2027. Until now, only researchers and the people named, or their close relatives, could request access.
Binance has disclosed how North Korean hackers pulled off the $6.3 billion theft, the largest crypto heist on record. Attackers contacted an engineer on LinkedIn posing as a project director, ran fake interviews with people claiming to be from human resources and a fictitious company's chief executive, then got the engineer to download a coding assignment that carried malicious software. A second engineer was separately tricked into downloading a tampered version of a popular software tool, which helped the attackers map the team that manages the exchange's wallets. The theft unfolded over several hours last week, and the exchange says about $2.5 billion was later frozen and customer funds are safe.
Binance has disclosed how North Korean hackers pulled off the $6.3 billion theft, the largest crypto heist on record. Attackers contacted an engineer on LinkedIn posing as a project director, ran fake interviews with people claiming to be from human resources and a fictitious company's chief executive, then got the engineer to download a coding assignment that carried malicious software. A second engineer was separately tricked into downloading a tampered version of a popular software tool, which helped the attackers map the team that manages the exchange's wallets. The theft unfolded over several hours last week, and the exchange says about $2.5 billion was later frozen and customer funds are safe.
Binance has disclosed how North Korean hackers pulled off the $6.3 billion theft, the largest crypto heist on record. Attackers contacted an engineer on LinkedIn posing as a project director, ran fake interviews with people claiming to be from human resources and a fictitious company's chief executive, then got the engineer to download a coding assignment that carried malicious software. A second engineer was separately tricked into downloading a tampered version of a popular software tool, which helped the attackers map the team that manages the exchange's wallets. The theft unfolded over several hours last week, and the exchange says about $2.5 billion was later frozen and customer funds are safe.
Physicists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have found the first evidence of an extremely rare decay in which a particle containing a beauty quark turns into two muons, a process expected only once in about 10 billion beauty particles. The search lasted more than 40 years. The result, from the upgraded LHCb experiment, carries 3.2 sigma significance, enough for evidence but short of a discovery claim, and lets scientists test the Standard Model more precisely and probe the Zeptoverse, a world at zeptometre distances where unknown particles and forces may hide. Upgraded detectors now collect data up to five times faster than before.
Physicists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have found the first evidence of an extremely rare decay in which a particle containing a beauty quark turns into two muons, a process expected only once in about 10 billion beauty particles. The search lasted more than 40 years. The result, from the upgraded LHCb experiment, carries 3.2 sigma significance, enough for evidence but short of a discovery claim, and lets scientists test the Standard Model more precisely and probe the Zeptoverse, a world at zeptometre distances where unknown particles and forces may hide. Upgraded detectors now collect data up to five times faster than before.
Physicists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have found the first evidence of an extremely rare decay in which a particle containing a beauty quark turns into two muons, a process expected only once in about 10 billion beauty particles. The search lasted more than 40 years. The result, from the upgraded LHCb experiment, carries 3.2 sigma significance, enough for evidence but short of a discovery claim, and lets scientists test the Standard Model more precisely and probe the Zeptoverse, a world at zeptometre distances where unknown particles and forces may hide. Upgraded detectors now collect data up to five times faster than before.
About half of America's richest 1% now have three or more children, the highest share of any income group, compared with 40% of all other households, according to a new analysis of Federal Reserve survey data. That reverses a decades-old pattern: in 1980 wealthier women were the least likely to have more children. Analysts point to cost, with raising a child estimated at $300,000 before college, against a median household income of $87,000, while the top 1% earn at least $660,000 a year. About 42% of Americans say they would ideally like three or more children, while the actual average is 1.6 children per woman.
About half of America's richest 1% now have three or more children, the highest share of any income group, compared with 40% of all other households, according to a new analysis of Federal Reserve survey data. That reverses a decades-old pattern: in 1980 wealthier women were the least likely to have more children. Analysts point to cost, with raising a child estimated at $300,000 before college, against a median household income of $87,000, while the top 1% earn at least $660,000 a year. About 42% of Americans say they would ideally like three or more children, while the actual average is 1.6 children per woman.
About half of America's richest 1% now have three or more children, the highest share of any income group, compared with 40% of all other households, according to a new analysis of Federal Reserve survey data. That reverses a decades-old pattern: in 1980 wealthier women were the least likely to have more children. Analysts point to cost, with raising a child estimated at $300,000 before college, against a median household income of $87,000, while the top 1% earn at least $660,000 a year. About 42% of Americans say they would ideally like three or more children, while the actual average is 1.6 children per woman.
Oracle has launched a $10 billion sale of US investment-grade bonds in six tranches, alongside a $10 billion sale of new shares, to raise $20 billion for its artificial intelligence and cloud expansion. The bond sale comes days after Oracle promised to cap additional fundraising at $20 billion through fiscal 2030, split evenly between debt and equity. Shares fell sharply after the announcement, as investors weighed dilution from the stock sale and the scale of spending on data centres and computing power.
Oracle has launched a $10 billion sale of US investment-grade bonds in six tranches, alongside a $10 billion sale of new shares, to raise $20 billion for its artificial intelligence and cloud expansion. The bond sale comes days after Oracle promised to cap additional fundraising at $20 billion through fiscal 2030, split evenly between debt and equity. Shares fell sharply after the announcement, as investors weighed dilution from the stock sale and the scale of spending on data centres and computing power.
Oracle has launched a $10 billion sale of US investment-grade bonds in six tranches, alongside a $10 billion sale of new shares, to raise $20 billion for its artificial intelligence and cloud expansion. The bond sale comes days after Oracle promised to cap additional fundraising at $20 billion through fiscal 2030, split evenly between debt and equity. Shares fell sharply after the announcement, as investors weighed dilution from the stock sale and the scale of spending on data centres and computing power.
Anthropic has told investors in an amended stock-market filing that its internal estimates suggest it may imminently meet its own definition of dramatically accelerated progress attributable to AI, the threshold linked to recursive self-improvement, where AI helps build more capable AI. The company stressed that no current model has been designated as crossing that threshold and that it is still assessing the data, but it also disclosed that it has in the past not recognised significant capability gains from AI-assisted research until after they occurred. The warning sits in the risk section of the same amended filing that disclosed its third-quarter figures and nearly $900 billion in spending commitments.
Anthropic has told investors in an amended stock-market filing that its internal estimates suggest it may imminently meet its own definition of dramatically accelerated progress attributable to AI, the threshold linked to recursive self-improvement, where AI helps build more capable AI. The company stressed that no current model has been designated as crossing that threshold and that it is still assessing the data, but it also disclosed that it has in the past not recognised significant capability gains from AI-assisted research until after they occurred. The warning sits in the risk section of the same amended filing that disclosed its third-quarter figures and nearly $900 billion in spending commitments.
Anthropic has told investors in an amended stock-market filing that its internal estimates suggest it may imminently meet its own definition of dramatically accelerated progress attributable to AI, the threshold linked to recursive self-improvement, where AI helps build more capable AI. The company stressed that no current model has been designated as crossing that threshold and that it is still assessing the data, but it also disclosed that it has in the past not recognised significant capability gains from AI-assisted research until after they occurred. The warning sits in the risk section of the same amended filing that disclosed its third-quarter figures and nearly $900 billion in spending commitments.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Kedon Slovis from the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, two days before their Thursday night Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 5. The move comes with Baltimore's quarterback room in crisis: Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve after thumb surgery, backup Tyler Huntley is out with a toe injury and unlikely to play on Thursday, and undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is nursing an ankle injury picked up on his debut in Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, where he completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception. Fagnano still has a chance to start, but if he cannot play, Slovis, who has thrown just two passes in his NFL career and never started a game, could be called on, along with Austin Reed, signed to the practice squad on Monday. Baltimore is 4-4 after three straight defeats.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Kedon Slovis from the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, two days before their Thursday night Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 5. The move comes with Baltimore's quarterback room in crisis: Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve after thumb surgery, backup Tyler Huntley is out with a toe injury and unlikely to play on Thursday, and undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is nursing an ankle injury picked up on his debut in Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, where he completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception. Fagnano still has a chance to start, but if he cannot play, Slovis, who has thrown just two passes in his NFL career and never started a game, could be called on, along with Austin Reed, signed to the practice squad on Monday. Baltimore is 4-4 after three straight defeats.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Kedon Slovis from the Green Bay Packers' practice squad, two days before their Thursday night Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 5. The move comes with Baltimore's quarterback room in crisis: Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve after thumb surgery, backup Tyler Huntley is out with a toe injury and unlikely to play on Thursday, and undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is nursing an ankle injury picked up on his debut in Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, where he completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception. Fagnano still has a chance to start, but if he cannot play, Slovis, who has thrown just two passes in his NFL career and never started a game, could be called on, along with Austin Reed, signed to the practice squad on Monday. Baltimore is 4-4 after three straight defeats.
WWE and Disney have expanded their partnership with a two-day takeover of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida, on December 14 and 15. The first-ever John Cena Classic takes place on December 14, featuring WWE stars from Raw and SmackDown against NXT newcomers. On December 15, an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide brings together stars from WWE, NXT and AAA, three days before the film opens in US cinemas on December 18. WWE and Fanatics will also stage a two-day WWE World fan event with exclusive merchandise, including co-branded Avengers title belts. Two-day combo tickets go on presale on November 12 and on general sale on November 13 through Ticketmaster. The partnership began in 2025, when the ESPN App became the exclusive US home of WWE premium live events.
WWE and Disney have expanded their partnership with a two-day takeover of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida, on December 14 and 15. The first-ever John Cena Classic takes place on December 14, featuring WWE stars from Raw and SmackDown against NXT newcomers. On December 15, an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide brings together stars from WWE, NXT and AAA, three days before the film opens in US cinemas on December 18. WWE and Fanatics will also stage a two-day WWE World fan event with exclusive merchandise, including co-branded Avengers title belts. Two-day combo tickets go on presale on November 12 and on general sale on November 13 through Ticketmaster. The partnership began in 2025, when the ESPN App became the exclusive US home of WWE premium live events.
WWE and Disney have expanded their partnership with a two-day takeover of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida, on December 14 and 15. The first-ever John Cena Classic takes place on December 14, featuring WWE stars from Raw and SmackDown against NXT newcomers. On December 15, an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide brings together stars from WWE, NXT and AAA, three days before the film opens in US cinemas on December 18. WWE and Fanatics will also stage a two-day WWE World fan event with exclusive merchandise, including co-branded Avengers title belts. Two-day combo tickets go on presale on November 12 and on general sale on November 13 through Ticketmaster. The partnership began in 2025, when the ESPN App became the exclusive US home of WWE premium live events.
