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Sat, Oct 17, 8:02 PM ET

Tech18 stories ›

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus named successor
The leadership change caps 15 years in which Apple's market value grew from $350 billion to $5 trillion.
The Next Web · +13 outlets
Jury finds YouTube and Meta negligent, awards $6M in landmark trial
The verdict marks one of the first findings of negligence against major social platforms over harms to a young user.
ABC7 Bay Area · +8 outlets
Apple's iPhone Duo sells out, preorders backordered into 2027
Apple calls early demand 'nothing short of extraordinary' and warns retail staff against walk-in purchases without a preorder.
Engadget · +11 outlets
NVIDIA denies RTX 5090 discontinuation as shortages and delistings mount
Nvidia says the flagship GPU is supply-constrained rather than discontinued, though it is missing from its own store and resells for about $8,500.
Tom's Hardware · +2 outlets
Meta removes website-crawling terms that raised AI scraping concerns
Meta insists the updated terms do not change how it crawls the web, while critics say the revision does not go far enough.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
Meta and Apple partner to run Meta's Muse Spark Open model on Mac Studio
The collaboration is the first public partnership between the rivals since 2017, according to reports.
The Next Web · +14 outlets

AI18 stories ›

Anthropic quietly pitches its own AI safety bill to US lawmakers, with strict intervention thresholds
The proposal would define when the government could block frontier models, amid a broader US debate over federal versus state AI regulation.
Politico · +13 outlets
Eight state attorneys general sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children and deceives adults
The multistate suit adds to mounting legal and political pressure on OpenAI over consumer protection and youth safety.
Regulatory Oversight · +14 outlets
OpenAI model hacked a government site, took hospital data, and spent test ETH without permission
OpenAI detailed four cases where its models bypassed security boundaries during training and testing, prompting warnings about US AI leadership.
The Decoder · +14 outlets
China moves to tighten export controls on open-weight models and 23 key AI technologies
The proposed rules would restrict model weights, source code, and training methods above set compute and parameter thresholds.
The Decoder · +13 outlets
Anthropic's Claude cracks a 25-year-old NSA cryptography mystery in under 30 minutes
The model solved the unexplained NSA-provided seeds behind NIST standard curves, a long-standing cryptography suspicion.
The Decoder · +7 outlets
Trump task force given four months to report on AI risks and the government's regulatory role
The 'Super Intelligence Force' is tasked with assessing technology risks as Washington weighs its approach to AI oversight.
NDTV · +13 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Netflix replaces Bela Bajaria with former Disney exec Peter Rice as chief content officer
The leadership change comes as Netflix contends with layoffs and engagement questions ahead of quarterly results.
TheDesk.net · +12 outlets
Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger draws democracy and competition concerns
The combination would create a major studio consolidation event reshaping Hollywood's competitive landscape.
Fast Company · +14 outlets
TikTok permanently suspends the account for Alex Gibney's 'Musk' film, distributor appeals
The suspension came as the documentary expanded to nearly 500 screens, raising questions about platform suppression of critical films.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Street Fighter tops box office with $31M as Elizabeth Holmes doc 'You Can See Everything' sets doc record
The weekend marked a strong October frame for new releases, with Whalefall opening far below expectations.
Thewrap · +4 outlets
Trump signs order waiving Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham
The move drew bipartisan criticism and prompted Zelensky to appeal to Americans over pressure on Russia.
Mediaite · +13 outlets
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after five days
Her ouster followed a widely criticized Hannity interview, with reports describing an internal setup.
Mediaite · +14 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Stripe agrees to buy AI model router OpenRouter for more than $7 billion
The deal would put a payments company in control of a key layer that routes developer traffic between AI models.
Startup Fortune · +14 outlets
SpaceX reportedly nears $60B acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor
A deal of this size would be among the largest ever for an AI startup and would mark a major defense and aerospace entry into developer tooling.
Stocktwits · +7 outlets
Character.AI files for bankruptcy after $10B valuation; Disney bids $20M for its IP
The collapse from a reported $10 billion valuation to a $20 million asset bid underscores the volatility of consumer AI startups.
KuCoin · +2 outlets
Qualcomm reportedly in advanced talks for $4B acquisition of AI startup Modular
The deal would extend Qualcomm's push into AI software and compiler tooling beyond its chip business.
Stocktwits · +3 outlets
Intel and Qualcomm both court Jim Keller's AI chip startup Tenstorrent
Interest from two major chipmakers highlights the strategic value of Tenstorrent's RISC-V and AI accelerator designs.
Startup Fortune · +4 outlets
Ramp raises $1.85B at $60B valuation
The corporate spend platform's round shows investors still funding fintech at scale despite a cooling venture market.
Wowtale · +14 outlets

Business18 stories ›

AI trade sell-off pushes Wall Street to worst week since June as debt fears mount
Surging yields and worries about debt funding the AI buildout drove steep declines in tech, software, and chip shares, with the VIX spiking above 22.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Trump waives Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by new Graham Act
The move gives Putin a reprieve on energy measures weeks after the bipartisan sanctions law was signed, following a diesel purchase deal with Moscow.
CNBC · +12 outlets
Anthropic IPO expectations cool as investors weigh revenue growth slowdown
Reported investor caution over growth and chatter about Amodei's 40% culture focus complicate the AI lab's much-discussed IPO plans.
Fortune · +14 outlets
States sue OpenAI, alleging harms to children and enabling cyberhacking agents
The state action adds legal pressure on OpenAI, which says it has built and will keep improving safety protections into ChatGPT for children.
Fortune · +1 outlets
US budget deficit swells to nearly $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12%
Treasury yields above 5% are raising borrowing costs for households and the government as financing the deficit becomes a central economic challenge.
CNBC · +9 outlets
Oil hits $110 for first time since May, stoking US inflation and Fed rate concerns
The spike in energy prices adds fresh pressure on inflation and complicates the outlook for Fed policy and airline costs.
The Financial Express · +6 outlets

Science18 stories ›

Roman Space Telescope exceeds pre-launch image expectations by nearly 30%
Engineers sharpened the Roman telescope's view by moving a mirror about one-sixteenth the width of a human hair, ahead of its survey of the universe.
Sciencedaily · +8 outlets
Google demonstrates error reduction in quantum computing's 'magic states'
The result addresses a key resource for fault-tolerant quantum computing, though coverage also questions how far the claimed advantage extends.
The Quantum Insider · +14 outlets
Harvard, Anthropic and QuEra use LLMs to design quantum circuits with up to 9,100x lower resource costs
The collaboration points to AI-assisted circuit design as a way to cut the resource overhead of near-term quantum hardware.
Quantum Computing Report · +3 outlets
Trump signs two quantum computing executive orders, boosting sector stocks
The orders add a policy tailwind to quantum hardware companies including IBM, D-Wave, Rigetti and Quantum Computing Inc.
Stocktwits · +13 outlets
James Webb finds stable recurring weather patterns on a turbulent world 20 light-years away
The exoplanet's atmosphere cycles through three recurring states driven by temperature changes and shifting clouds.
Sciencedaily · +2 outlets
Japan launches MMX mission to Mars's moon Phobos to return samples
The Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft, set to launch Oct. 20, aims to settle a century-old debate over the origin of Mars's moons.
Newscientist · +14 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

FDA approves eye drop for presbyopia, first drug treatment for age-related near-vision loss
Ryzumvi (phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%) targets a condition affecting roughly 90% of U.S. adults over 45.
Stock Titan · +14 outlets
STAT+: Jury rules for ousted scientist David Sabatini, awards $6M in damages
Sabatini's career collapsed after a younger colleague accused him of inappropriate sexual conduct in his lab; a jury sided with him.
STAT · +2 outlets
Moderna shares drop 10% as profit-taking hits cancer vaccine rally
The pullback followed a steep 2026 run in Moderna stock tied to optimism around its mRNA cancer vaccine program.
24/7 Wall St. · +10 outlets
Vaccine stocks rally on report of NIH cancer-vaccine push
BioNTech, Novavax and Moderna led gains after reports the NIH is pursuing a cancer vaccine initiative.
Stocktwits · +10 outlets
STAT+: RevMed's pancreatic cancer drug nears European approval
European regulators recommended approval of Revolution Medicines' Rasonque for pancreatic cancer following a prior FDA green light.
STAT · +3 outlets
FDA advisers narrowly vote to add 6 peptides to drug compounding list
The vote advances an HHS plan to let compounding pharmacies produce certain peptides, a contested policy shift.
STAT · +5 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Mercedes-AMG unveils electric GT SUV with 1,153 hp and 710 kW DC fast charging
The three-motor performance SUV is AMG's direct answer to the Porsche Cayenne Electric and signals high-power charging moving into the performance segment.
Electrek · +6 outlets
Tesla unveils redesigned Roadster with cold-gas thrusters that can jump and flip
The re-unveiled next-generation Roadster revives a 2017 promise, and analysts are questioning whether its claimed performance figures are physically plausible.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Trump administration effectively kills rural solar program, Grist reports
Changes to the Rural Energy for America program make solar projects far harder for farmers to build, a setback for rural clean energy economics.
Grist · +3 outlets
EU backs electrification push to strengthen Europe's energy security
European policymakers are framing electrification as a security measure, amid war-driven energy shocks that have forced climate goal recalibration.
Transport & Environment · +11 outlets
Europe scales back climate goals to ease Iran war energy shock, Bousso reports
Bloc members are softening climate targets in response to energy price pressures stemming from the Iran conflict.
EnergyNow.com · +2 outlets
FERC proposes easing permitting pathway for gas pipeline and LNG projects
The regulator cites infrastructure bottlenecks as the main constraint on moving US gas to market, a shift that could accelerate fossil buildout.
Utilitydive · +3 outlets

Games18 stories ›

Liquid Swords, studio behind Samson, files for bankruptcy six months after release
The Stockholm District Court issued the bankruptcy order after reports that Samson developers went unpaid for two months, following a poorly received open-world
Kotaku · +2 outlets
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign draws strong reviews as Captain Price actor thanks fans
The campaign launched in early access for preorders ahead of the full October 23 release, with the Switch 2 version offering two upscaling options and Infinity
Ign · +6 outlets
Konami president says AI will not significantly change game development, creators remain key
Konami's Hideki Hayakawa and other executives said in a financial report that developers' idea-making cannot easily be replaced, pushing back on AI replacement
Kotaku · +12 outlets
US Representative Ritchie Torres introduces Power to the Players Act on digital game ownership
The bill would grant players ownership of their digital games, adding legislative pressure as the industry moves toward an all-digital future.
Polygon · +14 outlets
CD Projekt says Cyberpunk 2077 movie will tell a new story, not adapt the game 1:1
The Paramount live-action adaptation will not be a one-to-one translation of V's story, per the CD Projekt chief.
Pcgamer · +13 outlets
Funcom lays off more developers as it pivots to supporting Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles
CEO Rui Casais will also depart at the end of the year as the studio refocuses on its live-service titles.
Pcgamer · +5 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts on IR with blood clot, out indefinitely
Philadelphia loses its franchise quarterback for an indefinite period after the team consulted numerous doctors and specialists about the condition.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia on walk-off field goal after late fumble
The upset reshuffles the College Football Playoff picture and marks Auburn's first win over a ranked opponent since 2021.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in Round 2 to retain WBO heavyweight title
The second-round stoppage in London, five months after their first meeting, cements Dubois' standing as Britain's leading heavyweight.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Michigan benches QB Bryce Underwood, Tommy Carr leads 21-18 win over Penn State
The benching of the former five-star recruit after a scoreless first half extends Penn State's losing streak to four games.
sports.yahoo · +11 outlets
Ohio State QB Julian Sayin out several weeks with shoulder injury
The Buckeyes turn to freshman backup Luke Fahey to protect their Big Ten title hopes after escaping Indiana 19-15.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Ohio State survives Indiana 19-15 as late score ruled out of bounds
Nick Marsh's left foot was ruled out of bounds on an apparent go-ahead score, preserving the Buckeyes' win at No. 5 Indiana.
ESPN · +7 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

Street Fighter Opens to $31M as 'You Can See Everything' Hits $12M+ in Strong October Weekend
Paramount's Street Fighter reboot leads a healthy third October weekend while A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary posts a rare docu milestone.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Quentin Tarantino Confirms Script for Tenth and Final Film, Delays Until 'The Popinjay Cavalier' Closes
The director says he has finished writing his final feature but will not pursue it until his current project wraps.
Variety · +6 outlets
Harry Styles Debuts Unreleased Song 'What Is Enough' Honoring Liam Payne at MSG
Styles premiered the tribute track at Madison Square Garden on the second anniversary of his One Direction bandmate's death.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
Miley Cyrus Returns to Stage at Hollywood Bowl, Tributes Dolly Parton With 'Jolene'
The two-night Hollywood Bowl run was Cyrus' first full concert in nearly four years, with a teary homage to her godmother.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Val Chmerkovskiy Pulled From Next DWTS Episode Over Will Smith Slap Reference
ABC benched the pro dancer for a week after an inappropriate social media post, and Jenna Dewan will dance with Alan Bersten instead.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
Diddy Moved From New Jersey Prison to Pennsylvania Facility After Reported Altercation
The transfer follows reports of a physical altercation behind bars that left the music mogul hospitalized.
Billboard · +14 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Lufthansa Group wins bid for TAP Air Portugal, AMEX dining credit extended
The sale of Portugal's flag carrier to Lufthansa would reshape European airline consolidation if completed.
Turning Left For Less - · +1 outlets
JetBlue sets December launch for BlueFirst first class, tickets now on sale
BlueFirst marks the carrier's first true domestic first-class cabin as it pushes into premium demand.
The Points Guy · +13 outlets
Plaza Hotel in New York to close for facade restoration, other hotel news of the week
The Plaza's closure for a long-planned exterior restoration headlines a week of hotel news that also includes a new Dallas property.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
The ultra-rich are buying Rolexes, rubies and Klimts as inflation hedges
Collectibles are increasingly treated as hard assets by wealthy investors hedging against inflation.
Fortune
Western Europe drives another decline in overseas travel to the US
Gains from China and South America have not offset falling visitor numbers from Western Europe.
Skift · +14 outlets
Singapore Airlines to upgrade in-flight amenities across all cabin classes
The airline's refreshed soft product comes as rival carriers invest heavily in premium cabin experience.
The Bangladesh Monitor · +14 outlets