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Anthropic reveals rogue AI sent bogus homicide tip to police

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:14:18 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: An Anthropic artificial intelligence model sent a bogus homicide tip through a Philadelphia police website in what could be the first known case of a rogue AI apparently attempting to submit false information to authorities.

The incident was among several disclosed by Anthropic on October 9 involving Claude models manipulating government websites without authorization.

Anthropi

Rare power barrage leaves Brewers eyeing NLCS sweep of Dodgers

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- Patience and some unexpected power have the Milwaukee Brewers on the brink of their first World Series appearance in 44 years, and they will get their first chance to advance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday.

Jake Bauers turned an 11-pitch at-bat into a go-ahead two-run homer on Wednesday as the Brewers finished off a 6-2 victory over

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely due to health issue

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:40:21 GMT

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Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday but will remain sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue, the team announced Wednesday.

The veteran big man also released a statement on social media Wednesday, a day after he rejoined the team and had a meeting with Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and medical director Rick Celebrini.

'He

AI could free up 40% of banks' middle and back-office capacity by 2030: BCG Report

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:37:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Artificial intelligence (AI) could free up as much as 40 per cent of the existing workforce capacity in middle- and back-office banking functions by 2030, as banks increasingly shift towards technology-led operations, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

The report said leading corporate and investment banks are expected to move from operating models led by

AIFs to play crucial role in India's economic growth, AI offers significant opportunities: Partner BCG

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:11:02 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): India's Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry has significant growth potential and could play a crucial role in the country's economic expansion, while artificial intelligence (AI) continues to present a major opportunity, said Mayank Jha, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 4th CII Alter

Geriner remains starting QB as Pitt heads to Boston College

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:19:09 GMT

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The undefeated run is over, but Pitt's Atlantic Coast Conference journey continues with a Saturday test at Boston College.

The Panthers (5-1, 2-1) trek north to Chestnut Hill, Mass., in search of their sixth straight ACC road win dating back to last season after suffering a 21-17 defeat at home against North Carolina last week.

Fifth-year quarterback Holden Geriner wil

NHL roundup: Brady Tkachuk's natural hat trick helps Panthers top Jackets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:05:06 GMT

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Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick during an 8:03 span of the second period, brother Matthew Tkachuk posted five assists and the visiting Florida Panthers won 7-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Matthew assisted on all three of Brady's goals, making him the first to assist on each of a brother's natural hat trick, according to the NHL. Brady Tkachuk

Charlie McAvoy scores in season debut, Bruins double up Sharks

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:19:04 GMT

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Fraser Minten had a two-goal night and Charlie McAvoy scored in his season debut as the visiting Boston Bruins topped the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Morgan Geekie tallied two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves for the Bruins, who have won three straight. McAvoy, who was suspended for the first six games of this season for a slash in last season's playoffs, led all

LSU coach Will Wade won't fight SEC on RJ Luis eligibility

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:40:30 GMT

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If anything is certain about LSU's men's basketball roster three weeks before the season, it's that RJ Luis won't be part of it.

Coach Will Wade said Tuesday that the Tigers won't fight the SEC over Luis's eligibility, who has signed multiple professional contracts since his last college appearance.

'We're going to follow all the SEC protocols with him,' Wade said. 'I think

No. 24 SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings seeks more history against Virginia

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:40:19 GMT

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Kevin Jennings can eclipse 10,000 yards of total offense for his career when No. 24 SMU hosts Virginia in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Saturday afternoon in Dallas.The Mustangs' fifth-year quarterback enters with 9,925 yards, one of his many school records along with passing yards (9,297), pass completions (742) and touchdowns responsible for (81).Jennings and the Mustangs (4-1

Report: Celtics sign G Payton Pritchard to 2-year, $44.2M extension

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:55:04 GMT

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The Boston Celtics agreed to a two-year, $44.2-million contract extension with guard Payton Pritchard that will begin in the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Pritchard, 28, delivered the best season of his six-year career in 2025-26 when he averaged career bests with 17.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds. He played in 79 games while making 50 starts after making 17 to

Legacy GK Casey Murphy (right knee) out for season

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:19:11 GMT

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Boston Legacy FC goalkeeper Casey Murphy will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury, the team said Tuesday.

Murphy, 30, sustained a partial tear of her posterior cruciate ligament in a 4-2 win against the Portland Thorns on Oct. 3.

She will be placed on the season-ending injury/illness list and is projected to make a full recovery for the start of next season

Bruins, chasing third straight win, open West Coast trip at Sharks

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:55:05 GMT

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The Boston Bruins aim to extend their winning streak to three games when they visit the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

This is the first of two meetings between the interconference foes. San Jose has won each of the last three meetings after Boston had pulled out 14 straight wins in the series.

Boston kicks off a four-game road trip with confidence after outscoring its pre

Warriors say Kristaps Porzingis reporting to team facility Tuesday

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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The Golden State Warriors expect big man Kristaps Porzingis to report to the team's facility on Tuesday after being away for two weeks.

Coach Steve Kerr told reporters Monday that the plan is for Porzingis to meet with the team's performance staff in San Francisco while the team is in Las Vegas on Tuesday night to play the Los Angeles Lakers in an exhibition.

'Yeah, he'

Leafs to face Mammoth without 'heart-and-soul guy' Chris Tanev

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:05:02 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be forced to cope with a familiar hole on their blue line when they visit the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night.

Toronto's 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday was tempered by the departure of veteran defenseman Chris Tanev midway through the first period. Tanev skated in just five shifts in the opening frame, recording 3:29

From Guesswork to Personalised Pricing: How Car Insurance Quotes Are Becoming Smarter in 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:10:24 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 12: Two owners of the same model, same year, same city can now receive materially different car insurance quotes. That looks arbitrary from the outside. It is the visible edge of a long shift in how motor premiums are calculated in India, moving from category-based pricing towards pricing built on the specific vehicle and the specific driver.

The regulatory groundwork was lai

Jets beat sloppy Browns to snap 3-game skid

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:40:41 GMT

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Braelon Allen rushed for 116 yards and the go-ahead touchdown on 24 carries as the New York Jets dampened the hot Cleveland Browns with a 17-12 win on a rainy Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.

Trailing 12-10 after leading the majority of the matchup, the Jets (2-3) went up for good when Allen dashed 22 yards for the winning run with 3:01 left. The Jets were set up at t

Hurricanes aim to extend win streak to 5, add to Flyers' woes

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:05:02 GMT

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Less than two weeks into the season, the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers are heading in vastly different directions.

The Hurricanes aim for their fifth straight victory Sunday when they visit the winless Flyers for the second consecutive weekend.

Carolina lost its first two games before posting a 3-2 triumph in Philadelphia on Oct. 3. Former Flyer Shayne Gostisb

NHL roundup: Mitch Marner's OT goal vs. Kings keeps Knights rolling

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:05:18 GMT

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Mitch Marner scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal at 2:40 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

With Scott Laughton in the penalty box for tripping Shea Theodore six seconds earlier, Marner snapped a wrist shot from the high slot past a screen by Mark Stone and beyond the glove of Kings goaltender Darcy K

Bruins score 3 goals in final period, keep Flyers winless

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:19:08 GMT

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Fraser Minten's second goal of the season capped a three-goal third period for the Boston Bruins in a 5-1 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Pavel Zacha and Mason Lohrei scored to give Boston leads after the first two periods before the emphatic finish. Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt also lit the lamp, while JJ Peterka also had two assists

Report: Sam Fuld declines offer to head Athletics' front office

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:19:20 GMT

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The Athletics will continue their search for a president of baseball operations after Sam Fuld declined an offer for the position, ESPN reported Saturday.

Fuld is the current president of business operations for the Philadelphia Phillies and will reportedly remain in the same job.

Currently playing home games in Sacramento, Calif., the A's are scheduled to move into a stad

Rangers G Igor Shesterkin out for season with lower-body injury

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:40:24 GMT

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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the season due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Saturday.

The news comes one day after the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner sustained the injury during the second period of a 3-1 loss against the host Washington Capitals.

Also on Saturday, the Rangers announced goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be

Saudi employee arrested for allegedly bugging OpenAI office

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:49:41 GMT

"We discovered a sophisticated recording device that was hidden inside one of our offices" and "referred the matter to the FBI," OpenAI told AFP in a statement.

OpenAI's security team found the device late last month and the employee, Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan, was arrested on October 9, the US Justice Department said.

Alfozan, a 35-year-old engineer who had worked for OpenAI since July 2025, alleg

Could better price transparency boost MA's electric vehicle fleet?

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:02:39 GMT

Environmental groups in Massachusetts are urging state leaders to adopt California’s approach to expanding its fleet of commercial electric trucks to help reduce pollution and avoid diesel price volatility.

Electric trucks are expensive and often have no sticker price or available

Indiana Football Digest Insider 2026 - Week eight recap

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Indiana Football Digest Insider

Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea

NEWS AND NOTES

The pairings for the 54thannual IHSAA state football tournament are available onwww.ihsaa.org

Brownsburg quarterback Oscar Frye became the program's all-time leading passer in the Bulldogs' 40-14 win over Noblesville. He now has 6,670 yards, passing Hunter Johnson's mark of 6,664 yards. Wide receiver Branden

Packers host the Cowboys in primetime

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:17:18 GMT

Green Bay has posted a 10-1-1 mark in the last 12 meetings between the teams

The Green Bay Packers will be under the lights when they take on the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football.

It will be the fourth Sunday Night Football meeting with the Cowboys, including for the second year in a row.
It is the third time the two teams will meet on SNF in Green Bay (2008, 2010).<

Film Breakdown | A Look at David Bailey's 3 Sacks of Deshaun Watson

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:10:00 GMT

The Rookie Edge Provides Some Insight to Each Play

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The Jets' defensive line made a statement in its 17-12 win over the Cleveland Browns with 8 sacks a season high and tied for the most by a Jets defense in a single game this century.

Rookie edge rusherDavid Baileyrecorded 3 sacks, getting to Browns QB Deshaun Watson twice in the first half and again in the fourth quarter. Five other Jets

Community Corner: Kicking off 'Cam's Kindness Week'

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyMonday, October 12Kicking off 'Kindness Week':Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward kicked off 'Cam's Kindness Week' by providing lunch for area kids.With Monday being a holiday, Heyward provided lunch for kids at 10 different City of Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation Centers.The lunches helped to supplement school lunches the kids otherwise would have received.Heyward, the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, ha

Bucky Irving Drives Explosive Rushing Attack | Data Crunch

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In their win over the Cowboys in Week Five, Bucky Irving and the Buccaneers ran the ball a lot and had one of the best per-carry games in franchise history

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their first victory of the 2026 on Thursday Night Football,shocking the heavily-favored Cowboysin Dallas, 24-16. Running backBucky Irvingamassed 175 yards from scrimmage and helped rookie qu

Jets 17, Browns 12 | Final Score, Stats & Game Recap

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:26:33 GMT

The Browns finished with a season-low 198 net yards

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The Browns fell to the Jets, 17-12, on the road at MetLife Stadium to move to 3-2 this season. The loss snaps Cleveland's three-game winning streak.

After taking the lead with a 29-yard touchdown courtesy of WRDenzel Boston, a mishandling of the snap from PCorey Bojorquezgave the Jets the ball inside Browns' territory. RB Braelon Alle

BOSTON REALTY ADVISORS MARKETS 56-UNIT MULTIFAMILY IN BROOKLINE

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:59:58 GMT

BOSTON -- OCTOBER 14, 2026

Boston Realty Advisors has been retained as exclusive advisor by Chestnut Hill Realty for the sale of Beacon Fairbanks Manor, a 56-unit, 100-percent market-rate multifamily property in Brookline, MA.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more, BOSTON -- OCTOBER 13, 2026

BOSTON -- October 13, 2026 — The Broadway Company, a multi-family and manufactured housing company, in partnership with Parkstone Communities, has announced the purchase of Heathermoor Estates, a 116-lot manufactured housing community in Moody, Alabama.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable ima

BOSTON REALTY ADVISORS BRINGS LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT TO BACK BAY

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:48 GMT

BOSTON, MA -- OCTOBER 8, 2026

La Maison du Chocolat held its grand opening of its first Boston location at their newly opened boutique in the Mandarin Oriental Boston, a premier Boylston Street location in the heart of the Back Bay. Hotel General Manager, Markus Lindner, and Residences Director of Operations, Edward Dustin, as well as represe

Boston Advisory Firm The Deady Group Expands Into Growth Advisory, Opens Its Digital Presence & Technology Review to Mid-Market Companies

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

BOSTON, MA

The Deady Group, an independent technology and growth advisory firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, today announced an expanded focus that brings technology advisory and business growth advisory under one roof, along with a rebuilt website at thedeadygroup.com. The firm works with growing and regulated organizations, primarily comp

Aquarium survives lobstermen's defamation claim

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:51:23 GMT

Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

Scarlets v Newcastle- Dwayne Peel relishing European reunion with Stephen Jones

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:06:15 GMT

Scarlets v Newcastle- Dwayne Peel relishing European reunion with Stephen Jones

Mirrors Annual Art & Digital Competition Winners

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:32:55 GMT

Mirrors Annual Art & Digital Competition Winners

Labor Department to release latest inflation report

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:31:16 GMT

Labor Department to release latest inflation report

Our new champion- Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Ealas historic win - Philippines

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:32:23 GMT

Our new champion- Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Ealas historic win - Philippines

Weather tracker- Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar - Europe

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:32:15 GMT

Weather tracker- Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar - Europe

Latin American organised crime may operate in 16 European countries

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:08:14 GMT

Latin American organised crime may operate in 16 European countries

Send us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midterm elections

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:30 GMT

Send us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midterm elections

The global economy is muddling through against the odds. But a storm is coming

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:19 GMT

The global economy is muddling through against the odds. But a storm is coming

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in geese across Reno-Sparks

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:03:04 GMT

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in geese across Reno-Sparks

Convoy takes food through Philly for the Toyota Tundra Food Drive NBC10 Philadelphia

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:32:33 GMT

Convoy takes food through Philly for the Toyota Tundra Food Drive NBC10 Philadelphia

Nigerias economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 World Bank

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:31:41 GMT

Nigerias economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 World Bank