Scientists observed the brightest flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole, located 10 billion light years away. This flare, which glowed as bright as 10 trillion suns, was likely caused by a star getting too close and being torn apart.
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Scientists saw the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole.
The black hole is 10 billion light years away.
The flare shone with the light equivalent to 10 trillion suns.
This cosmic event can be caused by magnetic field disturbances or gas disks around black holes.
The flare was noticed in 2018 by a camera at California's Palomar Observatory.
It took around three months to reach peak brightness and has faded since.
Researchers think the flare resulted from a star being pulled apart.
The research was published in the journal Nature Astronomy.
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Netflix will remove 54 movies and TV shows from its streaming platform in November 2025. Some popular titles leaving include "A Star Is Born," all "Jaws" films, and "San Andreas." Viewers have until various dates in the month to watch these shows and movies.
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Netflix will remove 54 titles from its service in November 2025.
Some well-known movies leaving include "A Star Is Born" and "San Andreas."
All four "Jaws" films will leave the platform.
"Mamma Mia!" will no longer be available after November 16, 2025.
"Smile" is among the horror films being removed.
"Sherlock Holmes" films are also on the removal list.
Dwayne Johnson's "San Andreas" will be the final movie to leave on November 22, 2025.
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Researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois have made a chemotherapy drug called 5-fluorouracil (5FU) much more effective against cancer. By changing its structure into spherical nucleic acids (SNAs), the drug becomes 20,000 times more powerful while having fewer harmful effects on healthy cells.
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Researchers improved the cancer-fighting drug 5-fluorouracil (5FU) to be 20,000 times more effective.
The new form of the drug, called spherical nucleic acids (SNAs), targets cancer cells more precisely.
Tests on mice showed the drug worked 12.5 times better at entering leukemia cells than the standard form.
The improved drug effectively reduced cancer growth up to 59 times and had no noticeable side effects.
The study focused on acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of blood cancer.
The new approach may lead to better treatments for other diseases, including autoimmune and infectious diseases.
Future tests will involve more small animal models and potential human trials.
The SNAs structure allows the drug to be absorbed easily by cancer cells, sparing healthy cells.
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A study by researchers at Virginia Tech found that both running and weightlifting help manage blood sugar, but weightlifting is better at reducing body fat and improving insulin sensitivity. This is important for preventing and controlling diabetes, which affects millions in the U.S. Researchers created a special setup for mice to simulate weightlifting and found that it had better health benefits compared to running.
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The study looked at how different exercises affect mice on a high-fat diet.
Both running and weightlifting helped manage blood sugar levels.
Weightlifting was more effective at reducing body fat and improving blood sugar control.
Researchers developed a mouse model where mice had to lift weights to get food.
Weightlifting improved insulin sensitivity better than running.
The study showed weightlifting activates unique molecular signals in muscles.
Diabetes affects an estimated 38.4 million people in the U.S.
Lifestyle and exercise adherence are also important in managing diabetes.
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People are losing jobs and some are turning to new opportunities in training artificial intelligence (AI) systems as a way to earn money. Companies need people to help develop and improve AI by teaching these systems to perform tasks, which could eventually replace some types of jobs.
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AI companies need human help to train and improve their systems.
People train AI by cleaning and labeling data, helping machines understand tasks like answering questions or recognizing images.
Uber allows drivers to earn money by doing simple AI tasks when not driving, which can assist in developing self-driving technology.
Amazon has launched augmented reality glasses for delivery drivers, potentially providing training data for future autonomous systems.
The startup Mercor hires experts, such as doctors and lawyers, to train AI to perform professional-level tasks.
OpenAI partners with music students and ex-bankers to teach AI creative and financial tasks.
Workers are increasingly training AI to stay relevant in a job market influenced by technology.
Training AI might mean people could be working to ultimately replace tasks they currently get paid to do.
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OpenAI has partnered with Amazon to use its cloud computing services to run AI systems, including ChatGPT. OpenAI will pay $38 billion to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers and NVIDIA GPUs. This partnership comes after OpenAI adjusted its agreement with Microsoft and changes its business model from non-profit to for-profit.
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OpenAI will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud computing.
OpenAI is spending $38 billion to access Amazon's cloud infrastructure.
The partnership includes the use of "hundreds of thousands" of NVIDIA GPUs.
The agreement allows OpenAI to use AWS resources until the end of 2026, with potential for expansion beyond 2027.
OpenAI is changing its business model to a for-profit structure.
OpenAI previously had an exclusive cloud services agreement with Microsoft.
The deal with Amazon is expected to increase the capacity for OpenAI's applications.
Both OpenAI and Anthropic, a competitor, will use AWS for running their AI systems.
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Netflix has released a trailer for the first season of "Sesame Street" on its platform after the show left Warner Bros. Discovery. The new episodes will start on November 10 and will also be available on PBS KIDS. This change marks Netflix’s new role as a streaming home for "Sesame Street."
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Netflix released a trailer for "Sesame Street's" first season on its platform.
The show was dropped last year by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Muppet characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster, along with guests singers Miley Cyrus and race car driver Bubba Wallace, will appear in the new season.
New episodes will be available on Netflix and PBS KIDS starting November 10.
The release date marks the 56th anniversary of "Sesame Street's" original TV airing.
Episodes will be in three volumes, with 11-minute stories designed to engage young viewers.
Older episodes of "Sesame Street" will stay on the Max platform until 2027.
The show will continue airing on PBS TV stations and digital channels.
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Sponsored search results often show Ozempic, a drug not approved for weight loss, when people search for weight-related terms. Drug companies pay search engines to highlight their products, bypassing stricter regulations applied to TV or magazine ads. Researchers found that this can lead to potentially misleading information being displayed online.
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Ozempic is officially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, not weight loss.
Companies use sponsored search results to appear at the top of online searches.
Sponsored search results are not regulated like traditional drug ads.
In a study, 11% of search terms used for Ozempic ads included 'weight.'
Novo Nordisk also sponsored searches related to competitors like Trulicity.
The study suggests consumers should seek independent medical sources online.
The U.S. allows direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs.
The Trump administration asked the FDA to tighten its drug advertising rules.
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Stemaide, a start-up based in Ghana, has developed science kits to help young Africans learn science and technology without needing the internet. The CEO, Prince Boateng Asare, aims to prepare young people in Africa for future jobs with these educational tools.
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Stemaide is a start-up company in Ghana.
It produces science kits for young Africans.
The kits are designed to work without internet access.
The company began operations in 2022.
Prince Boateng Asare is the CEO of Stemaide.
The aim is to equip young Africans with skills for future jobs.
The article is part of a series about technology in Africa.
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The government plans to make online pornography that shows choking or strangulation illegal. The change is part of efforts to prevent violence against women and girls. Platforms will have to find and remove such content, or face penalties.
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The new law will make both possessing and sharing pornography that shows choking a crime.
The law is part of changes to the Crime and Policing Bill going through Parliament.
Online platforms must proactively remove this content, as required by media regulator Ofcom.
The rule will classify choking in porn as a "priority offence" under the Online Safety Act.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized the need for tech companies to stop harmful content.
A review found that portrayals of choking are common on mainstream porn sites.
Government amendments build on existing laws like the Obscene Publications Act 1959.
Critics argue that similar laws exist but are not enforced, doubting the new law’s effectiveness.
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OpenAI has signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for running AI programs over the next seven years. This agreement allows OpenAI to use many Nvidia processors to power their AI models and gives Amazon's cloud business a boost in the AI market. The companies also plan to deploy numerous AI chips to enhance the performance of ChatGPT and other AI projects.
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OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to use AWS for AI workloads.
The deal will last for seven years, starting immediately.
OpenAI will use thousands of Nvidia processors for AI model training and operations.
Amazon plans to install hundreds of thousands of AI chips to support OpenAI's needs.
This agreement helps Amazon's cloud business compete in the AI sector.
OpenAI restructured last week and distanced itself from previous non-profit goals.
There are concerns about the high energy use of AI data centers.
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The government is concerned about O2's recent announcement to increase contract prices by £2.50 a month. The Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall, has asked the media regulator, Ofcom, to review phone companies' mid-contract price changes to ensure fairness for consumers. O2 claims the price increase complies with regulations and offers customers the option to exit contracts without penalty.
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O2 announced a monthly price increase of £2.50, which was higher than initially stated.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall expressed disappointment and asked Ofcom to revisit rules about mid-contract price increases.
Ofcom shared concerns about customer treatment during price hikes and promised a response by November 7.
Current rules require companies to inform customers of price increases in advance, and allow a penalty-free exit.
O2 argues their price change is justified and has not violated any regulations.
O2 has given customers 30 days to switch providers without penalties if they continue device payments.
The government wants a review to ensure it's easy for consumers to switch providers if needed.
Citizens Advice expressed concerns that rules don't fully protect customers from mid-contract price increases.
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Netflix is releasing several new series in November and December. These include a variety of shows such as the reality series "Squid Game: The Challenge", the historical drama "Death by Lightning", and the final season of "Stranger Things".
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"Squid Game: The Challenge" Season 2 starts on Netflix on November 4, featuring 456 new contestants competing for $4.56 million.
"Death by Lightning", starring Michael Shannon, will be available on November 6. It tells the true story of President James Garfield.
"Stranger Things" Season 5 will be released in parts, with Volume I on November 26, Volume II on December 25, and the finale on December 31.
"The Abandons" releases on December 4, set in 1854 and starring Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey.
"Emily in Paris" Season 5 premieres on December 18, focusing on Emily as the head of a new agency in Rome.
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A recent survey by ClarityCheck found that many online daters lie about their personal details. Around 25% of people using dating apps admitted to not being truthful about things like their relationship status or location. This has led to a decrease in trust among users.
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The survey involved 4,800 users from the U.S., UK, and EU.
25% of online daters admitted to lying about their identity.
63% of users said they had matched with someone who turned out not to be truthful.
54% of surveyed users are considering doing background checks when dating online.
Two-thirds of users aged 25 to 45 doubt the truthfulness of dating profiles.
Reasons for lying included privacy concerns (35%) and fear of rejection (28%).
Misrepresentation can range from minor omissions to more serious lies, like using outdated photos or lying about age and job.
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OpenAI has signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon for cloud computing services. This agreement will allow OpenAI to use Amazon's large computing power to help develop its artificial intelligence technologies.
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OpenAI signed a $38 billion contract with Amazon for cloud computing services.
This deal allows OpenAI to access Nvidia graphics processors to enhance its AI development.
The agreement is set for seven years.
OpenAI made changes from being a non-profit to gain more financial independence.
OpenAI has also announced deals worth over $1 trillion with companies like Oracle and Nvidia.
CEO Sam Altman stated that large and reliable computing power is essential for developing advanced AI.
After the deal was announced, Amazon’s stock value increased significantly.
Some believe there might be an AI market bubble due to the high investments in AI.
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Disney and Google have not reached an agreement to keep Disney-owned channels like ABC and ESPN on YouTube TV. As a result, these channels were removed from the platform on October 30, 2025, affecting viewers who wanted to watch programs like "Monday Night Football."
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Disney and Google could not agree on terms for streaming Disney channels on YouTube TV.
ABC and ESPN were removed from YouTube TV starting October 30, 2025.
Viewers cannot watch or record shows from ABC and ESPN on YouTube TV during this disagreement.
ESPN urged YouTube TV customers to visit a website for options to restore ESPN networks.
The removal affected live sports programming, including NFL games and college football.
ESPN used "Monday Night Football" to highlight the absence of its channels on YouTube TV.
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The article discusses Richard Linklater's new films, "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon." "Nouvelle Vague" is about the French New Wave in cinema, while "Blue Moon" focuses on the life of lyricist Lorenz Hart. Linklater is also working on a long-term film project adapting Stephen Sondheim's musical "Merrily We Roll Along."
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Richard Linklater released two new films: "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon."
"Nouvelle Vague" is a tribute to the French New Wave era of cinema, specifically Jean-Luc Godard's film "Breathless."
Richard Linklater directed "Nouvelle Vague," a largely French film, despite not speaking French.
"Blue Moon" explores the life of lyricist Lorenz Hart, who worked with composer Richard Rodgers.
Hart's partnership ended when Rodgers teamed up with Oscar Hammerstein.
Linklater is known for films that are shot over extended periods, like "Boyhood."
He is currently working on a film adaptation of the musical "Merrily We Roll Along," which will take years to complete.
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The article discusses how humans and AI systems can interact effectively to achieve high efficiency in tasks. Neuro-ophthalmologist Mithu Storoni explores how the brain's locus coeruleus, a network that manages cognitive and physical functions, can be optimized through AI. Her research shows how AI can help humans reach a productive state by enhancing problem-solving skills.
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Mithu Storoni is both an author and a neuro-ophthalmologist.
The locus coeruleus, known as the "blue dot," is a part of the brain that helps control cognitive and physical activities.
AI can be used to help humans reach a state of high efficiency and productivity.
The autonomic nervous system, which includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, is controlled in part by the locus coeruleus.
Storoni's book "Hyperefficient" discusses how AI and the brain's natural functions can work together to improve productivity.
The locus coeruleus produces norepinephrine, a chemical that helps manage brain functions like attention and memory.
Different regions of the brain respond differently to norepinephrine, affecting various cognitive functions.
Storoni suggests AI can optimize problem-solving by aligning human cognitive states with efficiency goals.
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An international research team has shown that our universe is not a simulation. They used physics and logic to determine that reality cannot be fully explained through computer simulations. Their findings are based on the concept of quantum gravity and mathematical theories that highlight the limitations of computation.
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Researchers have concluded that the universe is not a simulation using a combination of logic and physics.
The study was led by physicist professor Mir Faizal from the University of British Columbia.
The concept of quantum gravity, which connects gravity and quantum mechanics, was key to their findings.
The team argued that the fabric of space and time arises from a deeper realm of mathematical information.
Mathematician Kurt Gödel’s incompleteness theorem was central to showing limits in computational descriptions of reality.
The theorem suggests there are truths that cannot be proven within a structured set of rules or algorithms.
These findings imply that a complete description of the universe cannot rely solely on computation.
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Anthropic, a company working with advanced AI models, reports that its systems are beginning to show signs of introspection. This introspection refers to the models' ability to reason internally and recognize some of their own processes, though they are not becoming self-aware.
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Anthropic's advanced AI systems are showing introspective capabilities.
The models can answer questions about their own internal states with surprising accuracy.
The AI models, Claude Opus and Claude Sonnet, can recognize and describe some of their internal processes.
This introspection is not the same as the AI becoming self-aware.
Anthropists' researchers use the term "introspective awareness" instead of "self-awareness."
These models may act introspective by imitating human behavior but are not truly sentient.
The company has been studying deceptive behaviors in AI models, which can occur when testers interact with them.
The current AI models are not at the level of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
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