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Gen Z and millennials, who are the majority of users on Twitch, are watching political commentary on the platform.

Twitch becoming a hub of political commentary this election year

A 16-year-old gamer has just made history by doing something never seen before in the history of video games.

16-year-old gamer becomes first person to defeat highest level on Tetris

Fire officials in Florida warned about EVs catching on fire after storm surges of saltwater after a hurricane inundate vehicles.

Why Hurricane Milton holds an added danger for EV owners in Florida

A startup founded by Robinhood's former CEO aims to overcome the limitations of solar energy by using a constellation of satellites in space.

Startup aims to overcome a major solar energy problem with space-based power

New details are emerging about one of the largest bugs ever to live on planet Earth, a 9-foot-long insect that resembled a millipede.

Head of giant 300 million year old insect detailed in scientific breakthrough

Elon Musk's Vegas Loop faces security breaches, operational setbacks, and safety concerns, raising doubts about its success.

Vegas Loop faces numerous trespassers and struggles to meet expectations

Scientists have decoded the deadly secret behind the black widow spider's venom and it's being called a complex "cocktail of toxins."

Scientists untangle the scientific web of black widow spider venom

Cyber actors exploit ChatGPT to spread misinformation and sway public opinion in global elections, OpenAI disrupts over 20 operations.

OpenAI: Cyber actors exploiting ChatGPT to influence elections

As artificial intelligence integrates into daily life, AI companions like "Replika" could become a multibillion dollar industry by the decade's end.

AI companionship could be worth hundreds of billions by 2030

Rio Tinto has bought Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, capitalizing on China's oversupply-driven price drop and rising demand for the metal.

Mining giant closes $6.7B lithium deal as China’s oversupply impacts metal’s price

A new HBO documentary claims to have identified the creator of Bitcoin, a mystery in the cryptocurrency world for over a decade.

Developer denies HBO documentary claim he created Bitcoin

The DOJ is exploring breaking up Google following a federal judge's ruling on its illegal monopolization of the online search market.

DOJ considers breaking up Google after judge’s ruling on monopoly practices

Brazil’s Supreme Court lifted its ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after the company complied with court orders and paid 28 million reais ($5.1 million) in fines. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who imposed the ban for the platform’s refusal to block accounts accused of spreading misinformation about the 2022 Brazilian presidential election, authorized X’s return.

X reopens in Brazil after $5 million fines, complies with court orders

For troops in the field, having a centralized piece of equipment that can perform a multitude of tasks is crucial.

Is BlueHalo’s VigilantHalo a C2 game changer?: Weapon of the week

NASA and SpaceX revealed that Hurricane Milton will delay the return of four astronauts from the International Space Station.

Hurricane Milton delays 4 astronauts’ return home as crew member shares pics

For over a century people have been living longer thanks to major advances in medicine, as well as researchers learning more about healthier lifestyles.

The rate of growth for human life expectancy may be starting to slow

A new spacecraft blasted off to help protect the Earth from asteroids on Monday. Oct. 7 to revisit the scene of a cosmic crash.

ESA’s Hera spacecraft launches to help advance planetary defense

American Water Works, the largest US water and wastewater utility, hit by cyberattack, 14 million customers affected.

Cyberattack hits US water utility, affecting 14 million customers

A new report shows that artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, are using up to four times more water than previously believed.

AI tools consume up to 4 times more water than estimated

Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast

Geico is setting the record straight on its coverage of Tesla's Cybertruck after rumors circulated about the company's coverage.

Geico denies dropping coverage for Tesla Cybertruck after false claims

Mossad used an elaborate covert operation involving explosive-laden pagers to carry out a massive strike on Hezbollah.

New details revealed for deadly pager attack operation on Hezbollah

Applications to use the Sarco pod have been suspended amid a criminal investigation.

Use of ‘suicide pod’ suspended amid criminal investigation

Chinese hackers have breached major U.S. telecommunications providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen, in what U.S. officials believe to be a wide-reaching espionage operation. The hackers, linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, may have accessed sensitive information related to U.S. surveillance and federal wiretap requests, raising significant national security concerns.

US investigates Chinese hackers’ breach of major telecom providers

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