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Thinking Machines Lab, the AI startup led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has lost one of its co-founders to Meta. The Wall Street Journal reports that AI researcher Andrew Tulloch announced his departure to employees in a message on Friday. A Thinking Machine Labs spokesperson confirmed Tulloch’s departure to the WSJ, saying he “has decided to pursue a different path for personal reasons.” Back in August, the WSJ reported that Mark Zuckerberg’s aggressive AI recruiting blitz included an offer to acquire Thinking Machines Lab — and when that failed, Zuckerberg reportedly tried to lure Tulloch with a compensation package…

He rose from the slums of Victorian London to become arguably cinema’s first great comic artist, with The Great Dictator and Limelight among his masterpieces.Now the script of Charlie Chaplin’s unfinished final film is to be published, having been pieced together from drafts, storyboards and sketches, on which he had been working before his death in 1977, at the age of 88.Titled The Freak, it is a fantasy about “a beautiful creature with wings … a bird with a human body”, as Chaplin wrote of an otherworldly female creature named Sarapha, which has the power to cure illness and bring…

The unranked Texas Longhorns, led by Arch Manning, defeated No. 6 Oklahoma State 23-6 in the Allstate Red River Rivalry on Saturday in Dallas, Texas.Oklahoma State fell to 5-1 on the season and 1-1 in the SEC, while Texas improved to 4-2 overall and evened its conference record at 1-1.Manning completed 21-of-27 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown, connecting with DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 50-yard score. Running back Quintrevion Wisner added 94 yards on 22 carries, while defensive back Ryan Niblett returned a punt for a touchdown.Sooners quarterback John Mateer had a tough return less than a month…

A man went digging for worms outside Stockholm and made the discovery of a lifetime: a hoard of up to 20,000 silver coins intermingled with pearls, pendants and silver rings.The hoard dates to the Early Middle Ages and weighs about 13 pounds (6 kilograms), according to a translated statement from the Stockholm County Administrative Board.The worm digger, who found the hoard by his summer house, reported the finding to local government officials. Archaeologists are now examining the treasures, which had been placed in a copper cauldron that has largely degraded over time. You may like “This is probably one of…

It’s hard not to be charmed by the tiny town of Putney, Vermont, with its historic general store, apple orchards, and tight-knit community.While here, travelers can enjoy fall foliage, local crafts, and cozy diners.With scenic mountain views and an artsy community, Putney is the perfect small-town getaway for a classic Vermont experience. 10 minutes north of bustling Brattleboro, Vermont, and right off Interstate 91, is the little town of Putney. With only 394 residents, it’s the very definition of quaint—and it’s worth a stop for any traveler looking for natural beauty and classic Vermont charm. In addition to its prime,…

Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday night after an attack by the Taliban on Pakistani military posts.This escalation comes after a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul this week, as reported by security officials from both nations.Taliban forces launched armed reprisals against Pakistani troops, alleging that Islamabad had conducted airstrikes on Afghan territory, according to senior Taliban officials from various provinces. They claimed to have seized two Pakistani border posts in the southern province of Helmand, which was confirmed by local authorities.Pakistani security officials acknowledged clashes at several border locations, stating they were responding forcefully. “Tonight, Taliban forces began…

Apple finally decided to pull the plug though, removing Clips from the App Store. The company also updated its support page to state clearly that “the Clips app is no longer being updated, and will no longer be available for download for new users as of October 10, 2025.” If you’ve already downloaded the app you can continue to use it on iOS and iPadOS. But it might also be a good idea to save any videos directly to your Photos library. The support page lays out exactly how to do this, both with and without effects, so that if…

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died at the age of 48 after he was attacked in prison Saturday, it has been confirmed. Watkins was serving a 29-year jail term after being convicted of a string of heinous sexual offenses, including crimes against young children and babies at HMP Wakefield, West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Police confirmed Watkins’ death and said detectives from the homicide and major inquiry team have begun an investigation after prison staff were called to an assault on a prisoner on Saturday morning and found Watkins dead at the scene. The details of the attack are yet to…

NPR’s Scott Simon and sports writer Michele Steele discuss the MLB postseason and an NFL coaching legend floundering in college. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: And now to the spritely notes of B.J. Leiderman, who writes our theme music. It’s time for sports.(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)SIMON: Baseball playoffs. Seattle Mariners win an instant classic. Brewers-Cubs tonight. WNBA – the Aces’ aces. And we say goodbye to Sister Jean. But first, hello to sports reporter Michele Steele. Michele, thanks so much for being with us.MICHELE STEELE: Good morning, Scott. I need another coffee.SIMON: Oh, my gosh. What a classic last night.STEELE: Oh, yeah.SIMON: Fifteen…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Though Komodo Dragons (Varanus komodoensis) live only on a few Indonesian islands—including the aptly named island of Komodo—they’re pretty famous reptiles. That’s because they are the largest and heaviest lizards in the world, growing up to eight to ten feet long and weighing between 100 and 150 pounds on average. With a forked tongue, long claws, and a strong venomous bite, they certainly live up to their mythological name.  However,  Komodo Dragons aren’t invincible. In fact, they’re currently endangered. Climate change and human activities including agricultural…