79 m. ago AI could make it easier to create bioweapons that bypass current security protocols

Artificial intelligence is transforming biology and medicine by accelerating the discovery of new drugs and proteins and making it easier to design and manipulate DNA, the building blocks of life. But as with most new technologies, there is a potential downside. The same AI tools could be used to develop dangerous new pathogens and toxins that bypass current security checks. In a new study from Microsoft, scientists employed a hacker-style test to demonstrate that AI-generated sequences could evade security software used by DNA manufacturers.

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2 h. ago Ukraine’s New Prime Minister Is a Woman Who Speaks Trump’s Language

The appointment of Yuliia Svyrydenko, a business-oriented official, shows how Kyiv is trying to persuade the Trump administration that working with the country can be lucrative, even in wartime.

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8 h. ago Israel: Greta Thunberg's 'Flotilla' Did Not Contain Humanitarian Aid

The 47-boat "flotilla" to Gaza led by activists including Sweden's Greta Thunberg did not contain any significant humanitarian aid, according to Israeli police, contrary to the activists' earlier claims. The post Israel: Greta Thunberg’s ‘Flotilla’ Did Not Contain Humanitarian Aid appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago She Speaks Trump’s Language: Meet Ukraine’s New Prime Minister

The appointment of Yuliia Svyrydenko, a business-oriented official, shows how Kyiv is trying to persuade the Trump administration that working with the country can be lucrative, even in wartime.

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13 h. ago Diddy crafts image of model prisoner amid fears of retaliation from victims

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday after conviction on prostitution charges, with inmates praising his mentorship while ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura expresses safety concerns.

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15 h. ago 2 Mass. brothers aboard an aid flotilla to Gaza have been detained by Israeli forces: Here’s what we know.

The two Sheffield men were arrested by Israeli forces and taken to Ashdod after their boats were intercepted Wednesday and Thursday. The post 2 Mass. brothers aboard an aid flotilla to Gaza have been detained by Israeli forces: Here’s what we know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago Partisan Language Inserted Into Education Dept. Workers’ Automated Emails

The out-of-office responses from the accounts of employees on furlough cast blame for the shutdown on Democrats.

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19 h. ago Alabama researchers name new crab species after Nick Saban following discovery

University of Alabama researchers discovered an ancient crab species and named it "Costacopluma nicksabani" after former football coach Nick Saban.

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21 h. ago Former Politico reporter says pressure of government shutdown will ‘skyrocket on Democrats’

Political analyst Rachel Bade said Republicans can leverage government shutdown impacts on workers and services to pressure Democrats into abandoning their stance.

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21 h. ago Lincoln Lab unveils the most powerful AI supercomputer at any US university

Optimized for generative AI, TX-GAIN is driving innovation in biodefense, materials discovery, cybersecurity, and other areas of research and development.

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24 h. ago 'Real consequences': Food aid, flood insurance, FEMA funds in jeopardy amid shutdown, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed the everyday Americans he is concerned would be at risk in the event of a prolonged government shutdown.

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24 h. ago Heidi Klum Teases This Year’s Extravagantly Spooky Halloween Costume!

Heidi Klum doesn’t miss! It’s October! And you know what that means, right? The multi-faceted model is back, and ready to defend her title of the Queen of Halloween! Related: Kourtney Kardashian Shows Off New ‘Witchy Season’ Hairstyle! Look! On Wednesday, Heidi hopped on Instagram to tease her plans for her 2025 Halloween costume, which [...] Read More... The post Heidi Klum Teases This Year’s Extravagantly Spooky Halloween Costume! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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25 h. ago Israel Intercepted the Flotilla Headed to Gaza: What to Know

The Israeli government said it had detained activists who were trying to take humanitarian aid to the blockaded enclave.

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27 h. ago Israel Said It Intercepted the Flotilla Headed to Gaza. Here’s What to Know.

The Israeli government said it had detained activists onboard boats trying to take humanitarian goods to the enclave.

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29 h. ago Discovery Education Hosts Free Futures Fair on November 5 to Help Prepare Students for Career Success

Discovery Education Hosts Free Futures Fair on November 5 to Help Prepare Students for Career Success  Discovery Education

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34 h. ago Babies' deaths in Cameroon show how US aid cuts curtail malaria fight

Babies' deaths in Cameroon show how US aid cuts curtail malaria fight  Reuters

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37 h. ago The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk

Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.

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38 h. ago Mass. man aboard Gaza aid flotilla arrested by Israeli forces after boats are intercepted, activists say

The Sheffield resident and his brother have been sailing on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to supply Gazans with humanitarian aid. The post Mass. man aboard Gaza aid flotilla arrested by Israeli forces after boats are intercepted, activists say appeared first on Boston.com.

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40 h. ago Argentina's Milei says US aid talks include debt purchases, profit

Argentina's Milei says US aid talks include debt purchases, profit-sharing  Reuters

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44 h. ago Israel Intercepts Boats Headed to Gaza With Humanitarian Aid

The boats were part of a flotilla, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists, that was organized to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and protest the war.

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