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Sliver #36 - October 30, 2026
Sliver #36 - October 30, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) deplored a pro-Palestine bike ride boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia slated for Sunday, adding to growing criticism that the protest was antisemitic. The boycott was organized by Philly Bike...
In a new hypothesis paper, two neuroscientists at the University of Minnesota argue that the crossed arrangement of the mammalian cortex was probably not an adaptation that gave animals a survival edge; it was, they propose, a matter of history.
Learn how long Thanksgiving leftovers last in the fridge, from turkey and stuffing to gravy and pumpkin pie, plus USDA rules for cooling, reheating and freezing
What happens in Virginia may not stay in Virginia. The Commonwealth’s three proposed constitutional amendments are a Trojan Horse. Their proponents present them as merely protecting reproductive freedom, enshrining same-sex marriage,...
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Gulf War veteran Thomas Garrett Jr. shares his fight to rebuild his life after heart surgery as Fox Corporation and U.S.VETS partner on the "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign.
Ford vowed to never sell customer driving data to third-party data brokers as part of a new privacy promise aimed at setting the automaker apart from competitors that have faced legal and regulatory blowback for sharing telematics with...
Ford is taking a dig at its longtime rival, General Motors (GM), following legal trouble over selling customers’ driving data. The auto manufacturer announced a new initiative on Monday called the Ford Privacy...
Ford’s new privacy pledge arrives as automakers face growing scrutiny over how they collect and share drivers' data.
Adrian Ramsay suggested the party needs to focus on its "core values", including environmental issues. Former Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay is concerned about the party’s direction. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
Adrian Ramsay says some new members would be ‘more at home’ in Your Party or Socialist Workers party Adrian Ramsay, the former co-leader of the Green party of England and Wales, has said the party must fix its...
Former Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay is concerned about the party’s direction. Deep splits within the Greens have burst into the open after a former leader hit out at “hard left” members who have joined the...
Android fans with a bit of iPhone Duo envy, take note: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted to $1,599.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy, a hefty $300 markdown from its usual price, and just $50 higher than the lowest we’ve seen....
Developer options aren't limited to system settings, at least on Samsung Galaxy phones.
Samsung Galaxy S27 series tipped to get a major redesign: Price, display and more India Today Exclusive: Samsung improves Privacy Display for Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra SamMobile I Held the Galaxy S27 Ultra Before...
Samsung‘s Galaxy S27 processor plans are turning into a rather confusing affair. Earlier reports suggested the company was preparing to bring Exynos back to its Ultra flagship, and the Exynos 2700 even managed to...
There's a lot to like about Samsung's Galaxy S26 phones, especially the S26 Ultra, but some users may not be taking full advantage of what they have to offer.
Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. Learn why your Apple AirPods are making a noise - and how to turn the sound off. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.
Here's how to get the most out of your AirPods.
Macworld The best over-ear headphones for an iPhone, iPad or Mac need more than good sound. Comfort, effective noise cancellation, battery life and useful connections all matter – and Apple’s AirPods Max aren’t the...
The least expensive AirPods you can get with active noise cancelation.
Meta now lets you have voice conversations with your Muse AI agent in real time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.
Meta’s answer to vibe coding doesn’t ask you to code, or even leave the app. All you have to do is describe the idea to Muse, and it will build it as a custom space. Think of it as an app within an app.
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent TechCrunch Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar TechCrunch Meta’s Muse AI can create custom ‘spaces’ for the version of...
Apple will start checking iCloud items that are accessible to anyone who has the link for "harmful content" starting with iOS 27.3 and other 27.3 updates, the company says. Apple will check files shared through public iCloud links in...
Time to clean out your closet. You know who you are.
Apple will check files shared through public iCloud links in upcoming software updates, but has not defined harmful content or explained possible account penalties.
Content shared with anyone who has the URL will be scanned for 'harmful content,' though the iMaker hasn't defined that term
iCloud public link check explained: iOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, harmful content, Advanced Data Protection exception, and December release.
Director Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” has notched a notable box office milestone, climbing to $400 million in global ticket sales. Horror filmmaker Zach Cregger has explained why he was "frustrated" that much of the conversation...
Austin Abrams stars in the reinvention of the hit horror franchise, which is now available digitially.
Resident Evil's VFX team reveals the secrets behind the Pedestrian, Mutant Bryan, and more
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie crushed it at the box office, banking more than $400 million globally to become the most successful entry in the series ever . When will the film be available to watch at home,...
Microsoft is about to launch its new Xbox Nano controller tomorrow, and the little device has a little secret. I revealed yesterday that the new Xbox Nano controller supports a Wi-Fi connection directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now...
Xbox Cloud Gaming already lets you play console games on a compatible smart TV without owning an Xbox. But there’s still one piece of hardware you need to get started. A controller. Microsoft is now testing a way to...
Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games The Verge Preview Two New Ways to Play with XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire Xbox’s smallest-ever controller is surprisingly comfortable The Verge Xbox Nano Controller...
Trump Exposed Reactor Core Syndrome very much in play after Democrat landslide – and Fifa’s president may pay a price Oh baby, clamp me in your repulsive mouthparts. Covered by 12 outlets: 6 lean left, 5 are centre, 1 are not rated.
Kozo Tashima believes he has a '20 to 30 percent' chance of winning the FIFA presidency election against Infantino.
Gianni Infantino could face a battle to hold onto his FIFA presidency with Arsene Wenger being urged to provide a genuine challenge
‘I've been contacted by presidents and international department officials from eight countries, including some outside Asia,’ said Japan Football Association Honorary President Kozo Tashima
Amazon has unveiled three new Echo devices powered by Alexa+. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.
Amazon has unveiled three new Echo devices powered by Alexa+. These devices include a revamped Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence and a smart clock with Alexa. Echo Time is the first-ever alarm clock...
It's kind of like the Sims met a Tesla’s obstacle-detection interface. #echo #amazon #amazongadgets Read our full review of Alexa Home Map here:...
Amazon and Uber are teaming up to make Uber Eats the official restaurant delivery partner for Prime subscribers in the US. Amazon is swapping Grubhub for Uber Eats, and Prime members can now order takeout right from Amazon with no...
The switch comes with a limited-time offer.
If you're among the millions of Amazon Prime subscribers--maybe you use the platform to buy games--you're getting a new perk in the form of free delivery with Uber Eats. Amazon and Uber today announced a partnership...
Prime members can order Uber Eats through Amazon without paying a delivery fee on $25+ orders.
Kalshi traders gave Democrats a 74% chance of winning the Senate on the eve of the midterms, up from 63% on Oct. Prediction markets give Democrats a 94% chance of winning the US House and 77.3% chance of taking the Senate in the 2026...
Seven Toss-Ups, A Decoy Candidate, & A 1AM Finish: Your Election Night Survival Guide The House is done. Or at least the market thinks so. Going into tonight, Polymarket traders give Democrats a 96% chance of taking...
Prediction markets give Democrats a 94% chance of winning the US House and 77.3% chance of taking the Senate in the 2026 midterms.
Prediction market traders now see nearly 75% chance of Democrats winning the Senate CNBC The 2026 midterms are tomorrow and the final polls are here. Which party has a better chance of winning? Yahoo America Votes...
Harry Enten's final CNN forecast gives Democrats a 92% chance of winning the House and 71% chance of taking the Senate in Tuesday's US midterms.
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Last month, similar attacks hit supermarkets in France, causing temperatures to rise in their refrigeration systems. Temperature increases have been reported in dozens of store cooling systems, weeks after a similar attack in France....
European supermarket freezer cyberattacks have put the resilience of U.S. refrigeration systems in the spotlight.
Cyberattacks have targeted supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe. Could the UK be next?
Cyberattacks on fridges and freezers across Europe have spoiled food and put blood supplies at risk. The French blood service says temperatures were set to extremely high levels at three of its sites, but plasma was...
Supermarket freezers across Europe were also hit by hackers this week.
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Carney said the conversation built on recent discussions about the outlines of a deal that would create jobs, lower costs for families and protect Canada's languages, culture and sovereignty. Covered by 27 outlets: 6 lean left, 14 are...
As analysts dissect Ottawa's latest budget, many questions remain about the federal commitment to its already-promised defence spending. Prime Minister Mark Carney has faced pressure to map out his government’s plan...
The international banker who is Canada's Prime Minister has announced he will import 2.3 million extra migrants to reanimate an economy paralyzed by millions of prior migrants.
The Prime Minister believes we can spend ourselves rich by loading on more deficits and debt to boost economic growth over the long term
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Takashi Yamazaki’s follow-up to 2023's 'Godzilla Minus One' is a serious fantasy with two gorgeous monsters. Takashi Yamazaki's sequel to his 2023 Oscar winner, 'Godzilla Minus One,' is out November 6. Covered by 18 outlets: 5 lean...
Director Takashi Yamazaki and stars Minabi Hamabe and Ryunosuke Kamiki tell all about the Shikishimas' latest bout against Godzilla.
Beating The Cat in the Hat and Ramayana part 1.
It was a record foreign-language film debut at the North American box office.
Godzilla Minus Zero crushed expectations with a strong $63 million in its opening weekend at the global box office.
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New York Gov. Nicki Minaj has attacked New York Governor Kathy Hochul and endorsed Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, prompting Hochul to criticise the rapper's support for Donald Trump. Covered by 21 outlets: 6 lean left, 8 are...
Speculation about Nicki Minaj as White House press secretary arose after a communications director's joke and Donald Trump's reply, prompting criticism from communications expert Patrick Riccards.
Trump and Minaj still command enormous audiences, but their alliance raises questions about their fading cultural influence.
Nicki Minaj narrowly avoided a forced sale of her $20 million Hidden Hills mansion after paying a $503,318 court judgment on January 22, 2026. The payment came just before a judge was expected to decide whether the...
One of President Donald Trump's most powerful yet little-known officials faces a threat from inside his own office, an analyst warned. Catherine Rampell argued in a Thursday analysis in The Bulwark that Office of...
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After facing a frightening medical crisis, Matt Damon's wife, Luciana Barroso, rallied to get her husband out to a party on Hollywood's big night. Matt Damon's wife Luciana Barroso suffered a brain aneurysm in 2024, the actor has...
Actor Matt Damon shares how his wife Luciana Barroso recovered from a brain aneurysm to attend an Oscar after-party.
If you can make it to Norway by spring, you could help fix the 114-foot-long vessel in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster.
Matt Damon révèle que sa femme a subi un AVC juste avant les Oscars 2024
Hollywood actor Matt Damon has opened up about the details of his 'heroic' wife Luciana's brain surgery ahead of the Oscars.
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Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather. Covered by 18 outlets: 6 lean left, 10 are centre, 1 lean right, 1 are not rated.
Meteorologists say a strengthening El Niño could increase the risk of weather-related power outages in parts of the U.S.
El Niño can impact weather patterns across the United States. Storm Team 2 looks at what this winter season may look like.
El Niño is driving whole tropical ecosystems north.
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Steve Jobs and Tim Cook both dismissed the idea, but Apple’s new chief executive is reimagining some of the company’s most important products. Covered by 17 outlets: 6 lean left, 10 are centre, 1 are not rated.
The new MacBook Pro offers more powerful configurations than ever before, but they'll cost you dearly.
Macworld Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display isn’t just the best display ever put in a laptop . It’s also Apple’s first-ever touchscreen in a Mac and the first time macOS has supported Touch as an input...
Apple announced an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro with the latest M6 chip. But with the M5 model on sale, I’m not sure the M6 is worth the upgrade.
'Backglow' Lets You Customize New MacBook Pro's Glowing Apple Logo MacRumors Illuminated Laptop Logos: Apple Restores the MacBook Pro's Lit Logo Trend Hunter Apple VP Tom Boger on MacBook Pro weight, design, and the...
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Highlights from eight Premier League matches, including Manchester City against Brighton. Manchester City are aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Brighton and Hove Albion today. Covered by 12 outlets: 4...
Blues lose third successive game against Sunderland
Brighton leapfrogged Man City into second place in the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over 10-man Brentford.
Gary Neville has said he did not want to cover Manchester City's matches while the club's Premier League financial charges remain unresolved
Arsenal sit comfortable on top of the Premier League and Man City's three successive losses have opened the door for others to push their case
Divisions over Israel broke open in Michigan, and they will continue when the party controls Congress. Covered by 12 outlets: 6 lean left, 3 are centre, 3 lean right.
Saturday on CNN’s “Newsroom,” Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) said after they take control of Congress, Democrats should first impeach President Donald Trump’s cabinet members. Dean said, “I had the solemn responsibility...
Democrats say they will introduce legislation on AI safety, corporate liability and data-centre energy costs after taking control of both chambers of the US Congress.
Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January, though President Donald Trump says he will use his veto power aggressively.
Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January, though President Donald Trump says he will use his veto power aggressively....
Star edge rusher, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, underwent left knee surgery after season-opening loss. Barring any setbacks, Myles Garrett is expected to play for the Rams against the Washington Commanders after missing...
Myles Garrett recorded three sacks and forced a fumble as the Los Angeles Rams rallied past the Washington Commanders for their third straight victory.
Myles Garrett marks Rams' return was impact play, but offense can't capitalize USA Today
Myles Garrett hasn't played since Week 1. But the Rams don't plan to ease him into things against the Commanders on Sunday.
Bad news for “Star Wars” fans: Adam Driver is squashing any possibility of returning as Kylo Ren to the galaxy. We know Adam Driver has no plans to return to Lena Dunham’s Girls reboot, but what about the Star Wars franchise? Covered by...
We know Adam Driver has no plans to return to Lena Dunham’s Girls reboot, but what about the Star Wars franchise? Any chance fans will see Kylo Ren again? Nah. “Yeah, yeah, it’s over,” Driver said this week on The...
Adam Driver, best known for his turn as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, has discussed finally joining the MCU as X-Men villain Mister Sinister.
Though the 'Star Wars' actor doesn't think it'll happen, he loved the reactions.
Actor had developed fresh story with filmmaker Steven Soderbergh that Disney rejected
Amazon is adding a new feature to Alexa for Shopping that allows customers to purchase items by texting the AI shopping assistant. The latest Alexa for shopping feature is initially available by invite in the US. Covered by 5 outlets: 1...
Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases on their behalf
Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases
Amazon’s bots are the latest AI agents trying to do your shopping for you. Should you let them?
The latest Alexa for shopping feature is initially available by invite in the US.